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Comparative Analysis of Multimodal GANs for Cross‐Modal Information Retrieval

ABSTRACT Cross‐modal information systems have emerged as an important area of research that enables information retrieval in different modalities such as text, image and audio. Existing Cross‐modal retrieval methods focus on semantic consistency between modalities but rarely cons...

Machine learning and Weibull-based reliability analysis of impact-resistant geopolymer concrete with construction demolition waste and natural fibers

This study presents a novel impact-resistant geopolymer concrete (GPC) incorporating construction and demolition waste powder, brick waste powder, slag, recycled concrete aggregates (RCA), and natural fibers (banana, jute, and pineapple) to simultaneously enhance its mechanical p...

A review of hydrogen–ethanol–gasoline blends as alternative fuels for spark ignition engines

Abstract The increasing demand and stringent emission norms for sustainable energy have accelerated research into alternative fuels for both SI and CI engines. As promising options, hydrogen‐enriched ethanol‐gasoline and hydrogen‐CNG fuel blends were evaluated for combustion char...

Gut microbiota and type 2 diabetes: implications for personalized nutrition and emerging therapeutic strategies

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a complex metabolic disorder characterized by insulin resistance, impaired glucose regulation, and chronic low-grade inflammation. Over the past decade, the gut microbiota (GM) has emerged as an important determinant of metabolic health, with in...

Interpretable prediction of polymer material viscosity using machine learning models incorporating shear rate, salinity, concentration, and temperature effects

Abstract Viscosity is a fundamental property of polymer materials and solutions that strongly influences their flow behavior, processing, and performance in various industrial and engineering applications. Polymer materials and polymer solutions are vital components in many indus...

Air jet erosion behaviour of high-velocity air–fuel-sprayed WC-10Co-4Cr coatings reinforced with 2 wt-% La 2 O 3 on SS410 steel

The present investigation aimed to evaluate the influence of 2 wt-% La 2 O 3 addition on the microstructural characteristics, mechanical properties, and air jet erosion behaviour of high-velocity air–fuel-sprayed WC-10Co-4Cr coatings deposited on SS410 stainless steel. Cross-sect...

Exploration of microbial diversity in the ethnic starter culture, Balam through 16S and ITS amplicon sequencing

ABSTRACT Amplicon sequencing of 16S rRNA and ITS of the traditional amylolytic starter culture Balam from Uttarakhand revealed a diverse microbial community dominated by the bacterial genera Lactobacillus and Pseudomonas and the fungal genus Saccharomycopsis . These fermentative...

Sustainable food packaging reinforced by bee-derived bioactives and biopolymers

Abstract The rising preference for eco-friendly food packaging has intensified research on biodegradable materials with enhanced functional performance. Bee-derived bioactives such as beeswax, propolis, honey, and royal jelly have shown significant potential as natural additives...

HEA-GAN for high-fidelity low-light image enhancement and degradation-aware image augmentation using a hybrid deep learning and GAN framework

Abstract Poor vision and low-light conditions have a deleterious effect on the functioning of downstream computer-vision systems used in surveillance, autonomous driving, biomedical imaging, and remote sensing. Histogram equalization, Retinex based methods and manually crafted de...

Experimental investigation and predictive modeling of wear in Al7075–SiC nanocomposites

This study examines the dry sliding wear behavior of Al7075-3 wt% SiC nanocomposites using a pin-on-disc tribometer and ASTM G99 standards. Experimental results indicate that tribological responses are strongly affected by sliding distance, applied load, and sliding speed. When t...

Pneumococcal‐Driven Genetic Competence: A Key Driver of Pathobiont Adaptation and Disease Potential

ABSTRACT High genetic variability in streptococci is driven by natural competence, specifically in Streptococcus pneumoniae and its close commensal species ( Streptococcus pseudopneumoniae , Streptococcus oralis , and Streptococcus mitis ), which drives rapid Streptococcal evolut...

Perceptions of medical students on the utility of Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) tools for community learning and communication skill development in a rural health setting

Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) is a field-based approach used to gather data or gain insights into the conditions and realities of rural communities. The methods and tools employed in PRA are chosen based on the specific type of data needed. It is a systematic yet adaptable...

Integrated nutrient management, soil biological functions, and their linkages with fruit quality in mango (Mangifera indica L.) under medium-density planting

Integrated nutrient management (INM) combining reduced recommended fertilizer doses (RDF) with foliar micronutrients may improve soil health and fruit quality in tropical mango orchards. This study evaluated INM strategies for soil properties, plant nutrient status, and fruit qua...

Study of hydrophobic coatings and potential water savings in solar power plants

This study explores the challenges related to dust deposition on solar photovoltaic (PV) systems. Review of earlier works suggests solar PV performance is significantly affected by the dust deposition and the power loss can vary from 10% to more than 60% in some cases depending o...

A comprehensive review of U.S. wholesale electricity markets: Structure, challenges, geopolitical tensions, current trends and future directions

Restructuring has transformed the United States (U.S.) electricity sector from cost-based, vertically integrated monopolies to competitive Wholesale Electricity Markets (WEMs), marking one of the major shifts in the modern energy industry. Independent System Operators and Regiona...

Modeling of wetting-state evolution in polypropylene-stearic acid functionalized nanostructured superhydrophobic coatings

Superhydrophobic coatings often lose their water-repellent properties after repeated abrasion and environmental exposure, creating a need for reliable methods to predict coating durability. This study developed a machine learning-based framework to predict the water contact angle...

Plasmonic Enhancement Using Yttrium Lithium Fluoride Hybrid Layers in a PCF-Based SPR Sensor for Biomolecule Detection

A high-performance plasmonic surface plasmon resonance (SPR) sensor with a tunable detection range is suggested in this paper. It uses gold (Au) in conjunction with yttrium lithium fluoride (YLiF4) as the adhesive layers, ensuring better sensing performance. We examined the impac...

Sustainability-oriented failure assessment of hybrid solar energy system using FMEA and fuzzy AHP

Purpose The aim of this study is to perform an advanced failure modes and effects analysis on a hybrid solar photovoltaic wiring (HSPW) system to ensure a sustainability-oriented risk framework that identifies and prioritizes failures based on various factors. Design/methodology/...

Comparative assessment of landslide susceptibility using heuristic and statistical models in Chamoli, Uttarakhand, India

Landslides pose a recurring threat to human settlements, infrastructure, and ecosystems in the seismically active Chamoli district of Uttarakhand, India. This study presents a comparative landslide susceptibility assessment using three distinct models: Frequency Ratio (FR), Shann...

Highly efficient pyrazine-based organo-lanthanide luminescent ionogels for white light emission through energy transfer

A novel pyrazine based bichromophoric system was designed to achieve the efficient white light emission through partial resonance energy transfer in ionic liquid based gel medium i.e., ionogel. The partial resonance energy transfer was taken place between the pyrazine based bichr...