Lovely Professional University

Assessment of parental knowledge on childhood developmental milestones and associated factors among parents of children under 5 years in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Parents’ knowledge of developmental milestones helps promote healthy development and appropriate expectations. Limited knowledge may contribute to neglect, abuse, and delayed recognition of developmental problems. Despite efforts to prevent developmental delays in Ethiopia, evide...

Synergistic regulation of yield and fruit quality in plum through combined application of mycorrhizal fungi and a tri-species leaf extract bio-stimulant

Despite the established benefits of mycorrhizal fungi and botanical biostimulants, their synergistic effects on fruit crop quality and productivity remain insufficiently characterized. This study evaluated the combined application of three mycorrhizal species ( Rhizophagus irregu...

Computational investigation on combustion efficiency in jet engines using Lagrangian method

Abstract Multiphase fuels, such as liquid fuels with dispersed nanoparticles or secondary phases, exhibit complex interactions involving atomization, evaporation, turbulence, and heat transfer. In particular, the size of fuel droplets significantly influences combustion character...

Bottom-up computational design of a hybrid tricopter agricultural spray UAV: propeller, nozzle, tank and airframe CFD optimization

Purpose This paper aims to develop and validate a hybrid tri-agri-copter (TAC) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) for precision agricultural spraying using a bottom-up computational fluid dynamics (CFD)-first design methodology that sequentially evaluates each sub-system before full-v...

Simulation-based multi-objective resource optimization in fog computing using Genetic Algorithms

Efficient task scheduling in heterogeneous fog computing environments remains a challenging problem because latency, energy consumption, and resource utilization are inherently conflicting optimization objectives. Conventional scheduling techniques often rely on static heuristics...

Viability Analysis of Reusing Polymers in Additive Manufacturing

Additive manufacturing (AM) has grown into a widely accessible technology. This shift has been driven largely by advances in low-cost, user-friendly equipment, particularly in fused deposition modelling (FDM) systems. However, material use remains a major cost and sustainability...

Green technological development and energy transition for climate sustainability in India

This study examines the asymmetric effects of innovation, renewable energy, and technological know-how on greenhouse gas emissions in India over the period 1990–2018. Using annual data from the World Development Indicators, the study employs the nonlinear autoregressive distribut...

Mental health literacy and community stigma: a cross-sectional study

Purpose This study aims to examine the association between mental health literacy and community stigma towards individuals with mental illness in a community sample from Kerala, India, and explored sociodemographic variations in knowledge and attitudes. Design/methodology/approac...

Prevalence and risk factors of depressive symptoms among HIV-positive pregnant women in Asia: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Depressive symptoms are common among HIV-positive pregnant women and can negatively affect maternal well-being, antiretroviral therapy adherence, and prevention of mother-to-child transmission. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to estimate the pooled prevalence of de...

Interaction behavior and solvation effects of aliphatic amino acids (glycine and L-alanine) in synthesized cholinium butanoate ionic liquid

Ionic liquids are promising sustainable alternatives to conventional chemicals and solvents for green products and chemical and biochemical applications. In this investigation, a choline-based ionic liquid, cholinium butanoate ([Chl][But]), was synthesized and subsequently employ...

CRISPR-based genome editing for improving fruit crops under biotic and abiotic stress conditions

Genome editing has emerged as a powerful tool in genomics field that offers precise and targeted genetic modifications at genetic levels. The various tools such as CRISPR/Cas9 and its analogous versions ZFN, TALENs, have significantly improved fruit crops for yield, quality trait...

Integrating Industry 6.0 with DMAIC: from systematic review to conceptual framework development – lessons from Ibero-America and Asia

Purpose The main purpose of this paper is to review different facets of Industry 6.0 (I6.0). The study also presents a systematic DMAIC-assisted I6.0 framework for enhanced operational excellence (OPEX) and sustainability from the perspectives of Ibero-America and Asia. Design/me...

Exploring heritability, correlation, path coefficient, clustering and PCA for morphological traits in Persian walnut (Juglans regia L.)

The current study aimed to elucidate the genetic variability existing in walnut germplasm and to determine the potential traits for selecting elite genotypes. Ultimately, an ample amount of genetic variability was reported in the existing seedling-originated walnut population for...

Experimental evaluation and machine learning-based prediction of bituminous concrete performance using the Marshall method

This study evaluated Bituminous Concrete (BC) mixes using Viscosity-Graded (VG) bitumen (VG10, VG30, VG40) through the Marshall method, analyzing stability, flow, voids, unit weight, and Voids Filled with Bitumen (VFB). A total of 48 specimens were tested, and machine learning mo...

Insight into in-vitro biochemical amelioration by bio-stimulants under salt stress in pea (Pisum sativum L.) and impact on growth, yield and quality in-situ

Pea, which is the most important legume globally, is valued for its profitability and short growth cycle. However, increasing soil salinity threatens pea and other crops by reducing productivity. Bio-stimulants, such as Rhizobium sp. and seaweed extract, are compounds or microbes...

Monitoring and assessment of groundwater in Uttarakhand state: a geospatial and ARIMA time series forecasting approach

ABSTRACT Groundwater level, rainfall, and groundwater quality data collection, Geographic Information Systems-based spatial interpolation using the ordinary Kriging technique, geospatial analysis, time-series forecasting using autoregressive integrated moving average, groundwater...

Agricultural Climate Vulnerability and Differential Health Outcomes for Women and Children in Indian Agrarian Districts: Evidence From District‐Level Regression Analysis

ABSTRACT Climate‐induced agricultural distress is a significant social issue in India, where changes in rainfall and temperature affect crops and food security. This study assesses the role of agrarian climate vulnerability in determining child nutrition and women's health in Ind...

Chemical, mineralogical, and optical characterization of a Nepheline-Combeite bioceramic based on coal gangue and limestone dust

Nepheline (NaAlSiO₄) and Combeite (Na₂Ca₂Si₃O₉) are silicates belonging to the alkaline silicate ceramic family, recognized for their remarkable structural and functional properties. The development of composites integrating these both phases makes it possible to combine the stru...

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...

Phenological documentation of two seasonal cytotypic populations of Chenopodium album L. using extended BBCH scale

Abstract Chenopodium album L. is a globally important plant species recognized for its ethnobotanical value, ecological adaptability, and agricultural significance. Its young shoots are widely consumed as a nutrient-rich leafy vegetable, while the species also functions as one of...