National Forensic Sciences University

Integrating Landsat 8 remote sensing and machine learning for water quality assessment in a tropical river basin

Artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) has degraded river water quality in sub-Saharan Africa, while conventional monitoring remains constrained by cost and logistical challenges. This study integrates Landsat 8 OLI multispectral imagery with machine-learning regression to...

Digital Transformation in Retail Banking: Fintech's Effect on Service Quality and Customer Satisfaction in Mumbai

Abstract: Introduction The rapid diffusion of financial technology (fintech) has fundamentally reshaped the delivery of retail banking services across urban India, with Mumbai the country's financial capital serving as an early adopter of digital banking innovation. Mobile bankin...

Immunomodulatory activity of Bryonia alba 6C and 30C in sheep red blood cell-immunised mice: Insights from humoral and delayed-type hypersensitivity responses

Background: Malnutrition and infectious diseases compromise immune responses, increasing vulnerability to infections. The introduction of plant-derived immunomodulators, such as Bryonia alba (Bry. alba), is attracting attention due to their lower side effects compared with chemic...

Effect of Single Session Solution Focused Circle Technique on Working Memory, Hope and Psychological Well-being Among Individuals with Depression: A Controlled Study

Background Depression is a common mental health condition that is often misunderstood, leading to delays in early intervention. It can impair working memory, reduce hope, and negatively affect psychological well-being. Although Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) is an effective fi...

Diethylene glycol poisoning: a narrative review of mechanism of toxicity, detection methods, regulatory failures and recurrent mass poisonings

Abstract Background Diethylene glycol is a toxic industrial solvent with no therapeutic application, yet it continues to contaminate pharmaceutical syrups through adulteration of excipients such as glycerin and propylene glycol. Its low cost and visual indistinguishability from p...