Chitkara University

MXene-based biosensors for hospital-on-chip diagnostics: a coordination chemistry framework from materials design to clinical translation

MXenes, a rapidly expanding family of two-dimensional transition metal carbides and nitrides, have emerged as promising materials for hospital-on-chip (HoC) diagnostics because of their high electrical conductivity, chemically tunable surfaces, and versatile biofunctionalization....

Gastronomy as an engaging form of creative tourism enhanced by co-creation and nostalgia

Gastronomic encounters increasingly function as creative tourism experiences in which participation and nostalgia shape how tourists feel, think, and act toward a destination. This study examines the role of creative tourist experiences, gastro-nostalgia, and co-creation intentio...

Development and characterization of a PVA/ZnO/curcumin/andrographis paniculata extract nanofibrous membrane for wound healing applications

Nanofibrous membranes are emerging as promising wound dressing materials due to their extracellular matrix-mimicking architecture. However, pristine nanofibers are insufficient to address the demanding requirements of chronic wounds. Thus, the development of multi-component nanof...

The effect of digital literacy on health service utilization through social media engagement: evidence from Malawi, Southern Africa

The reach of social media has helped patients and healthcare providers engage in a more trusted way. The study undertaken on a sample of 385 social media users seeking health-related information, encompassing 115 students, 173 professionals, 38 retired individuals, and 59 others....

Cross‐Kingdom Siderophores: Biosynthesis, Ecology, and Biotechnological Applications

ABSTRACT Microbial siderophores are high‐affinity iron‐binding compounds which are produced by bacteria, fungi, and actinomycetes to obtain iron and survive and interact with different species in an iron‐deficient environment. While the conventional research on siderophore system...

Emerging materials and technologies for next-generation sensors in smart IoT systems: a comprehensive review

As the Internet of Things (IoT) continues to advance at an unprecedented rate, there is a growing need for intelligent, adaptable, low-power and sustainable sensing platforms that can operate autonomously over long periods. This paper examines the technological advances in IoT se...

Black phosphorus quantum dots for resistome mitigation: Mechanistic insights and rational engineering

The emergence of antibiotic resistance as a global environmental challenge has intensified the need for advanced strategies capable of addressing antibiotic contamination while reducing the environmental drivers of resistance dissemination. Although black phosphorus quantum dot (...

Exploring green talent management in Indian information technology industry: unpacking the mediating role of employee skills in shaping talent outcomes

Purpose The organizations are developing green talents for various roles to meet sustainability targets driven by government regulations and top corporate leaders. The adoption of green talent management (GTM) within the Indian Information Technology firms is limited. This study...

Experimental and numerical investigation of voltage-dependent active vibration control on a notch-cracked composite mono leaf spring

This paper presents combined experimental and numerical research on the application of an Active Vibration Control System (AVCS) to a cracked glass-fibre-reinforced polymer (GFRP) composite mono leaf spring for automotive suspension systems, an application that, to the authors’ k...

Box–Behnken design–based optimization of Imatinib mesylate PLGA nanoparticle-loaded gel for topical management of Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans

Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans (DFSP) is a rare, locally aggressive cutaneous sarcoma. Its development is related to the specific PDGFB-COL1A1 fusion gene, which leads to constitutive signaling through tyrosine kinase. While Imatinib Mesylate is known to be effective in targetin...

Hypothesis Targeting NTCP and BSEP as a Novel Therapeutic Intervention for the Management of Intra-hepatic Cholestatic Liver Injury

The instance of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is escalating at a concerning rate, with future estimations indicating a projected prevalence of 33.5% by 2030 worldwide, particularly among the adult population. The major causative factors of MASLD...

Pyrimidine‐Based Hybrids for Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor Targeting: Structure–Activity Relationships and Comparative Activity Profiling

Pyrimidine has become an important scaffold for designing anticancer drugs because of its planar aromatic structure, synthetic versatility, and ability to establish key interactions with its target. This heterocyclic scaffold is an essential component of nucleic acids and many bi...

Tele-Optometry and Mobile Eye Care Units: A Rural Vision Care Model for India

India accounts for about 20% of the world’s visually impaired population. Rural and underserved populations are disproportionately affected by avoidable causes of blindness such as uncorrected refractive errors, cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, and glaucoma. Traditional facility-...

Suburbanisation effects on light pollution in Warsaw’s natural areas assessed using drone imagery and machine learning

Suburbanisation is a major driver of artificial light at night (ALAN) in urban environments, yet its specific impacts on ecologically valuable areas remain insufficiently quantified. This study investigates the effects of suburbanisation on light pollution (LP) across eight ecolo...

A comprehensive review of nanomaterial advances in green hydrogen production and storage systems

Green hydrogen is a clean and flexible carrier of energy that has a bright future due to the shift in the entire world to sustainable energy systems. The review explores how nanomaterials are vital towards improving the performance, efficiency, and sustainability of the green hyd...

3D-printed nanoparticle-encapsulated alginate carriers for breast cancer modeling, diagnosis, and precision therapy

Breast cancer is the most prevalent cancer among women, with approximately 2.3 million new cases and 685,000 deaths reported annually. Projections indicate that the global burden will exceed 6 million cases by 2050, underscoring the necessity for innovative research models and th...

Agentic AI and consumer engagement in sustainable health and wellness tourism: reimagining service facilitation in digitalized ecosystems

Purpose The study explores agentic AI characterization on autonomy, adaptivity, empathy and transparency shaping sustainable consumer engagement within health and wellness tourism. Further, it aims to understand the mechanisms of AI agency promoting long-term trust, empathy and s...

Assessment of combustion behavior and catalytic converter deposits in a CI engine operated with MWCNT-enriched pongamia biodiesel: experimental study

Abstract Although biodiesel seems to be a promising alternative fuel for compression ignition (CI) engines, its use can cause deposit formation on the catalytic converter and impact engine durability. The effects of 30 ppm multi-walled carbon nanotube (MWCNT) dispersed Pongamia b...

Nonlinear primary resonance and dynamic stability in parametrically excited self-sustaining curved SWCNTs subjected to a thermal and magnetic loads

Abstract This research conducts a systematic examination of the nonlinear dynamic behaviour exhibited by curved single-walled carbon nanotubes (CSWCNTs) under parametric excitation while embedded in a nonlinear viscoelastic medium. The investigation employs nonlocal Euler–Bernoul...

XP-IDS: an explainable hybrid CNN–XGBoost framework for IoT intrusion detection

Abstract The rapid growth of IoT-enabled technologies and interconnected smart devices has significantly increased security risks associated with poorly protected and resource-constrained IoT environments. Efficient anomaly detection mechanisms can help mitigate these threats by...