National Institute of Technology Srinagar

Compression behaviour of stiffened double skin tubular columns: Influence of stiffener number and sub-panel width

Double-skin tubular columns (DSTCs) represent one of the most advanced lightweight steel-concrete composite designs featuring two concentrically arranged hollow steel tubes, with concrete infill positioned between them. These light weight DSTCs are very efficient at withstanding...

Influence Maximization on Temporal Networks with Persistent and Reactive Behaviors

Influence Maximization (IM) aims to identify a set of \(k\) seed nodes in a network that maximizes information spread, with applications in viral marketing, epidemic containment, and behavioral targeting. While most prior work assumes static networks, real-world networks are inhe...

Numerical and experimental investigation of a solar pump operated by photovoltaic modules

Abstract Background Traditionally, irrigation in agricultural fields relies on diesel-powered pumps, which are not only environmentally harmful but also impose a significant financial burden on farmers due to rising fuel costs. These elevated operational expenses often reduce pro...

Mathematical analysis of electromagnetically driven squeezing flow in confined microchannels

Abstract Nanofluids flowing through confined channels are widely used in micro-cooling systems, miniature pumps, and other microfluidic technologies, where the combined effects of electromagnetic forces and variable fluid properties play an important role in transport phenomena....

Multi-objective optimisation on bottom ash–soil stabilised MSW using Taguchi

The current research is a study on the possibility of using stabilised municipal solid waste (SMSW) mixed with bottom ash (BA) and soil as a material to be used as a sustainable subgrade in building roads. A Taguchi L16 (42) orthogonal array was used to prepare 16 mixes with BA a...

Decentralized anaerobic digestion in emerging Indian cities: A systems perspective on urban waste management, bioenergy recovery, and circular economy transitions

Rapid urbanization in emerging Indian urban cities is increasing the pressure on municipal solid waste management. This review evaluates anaerobic digestion as an integrated option for urban organic waste management, renewable energy recovery, and circular economy development. A...

Degradation behavior of magnetron sputtered Cr/CoAlTa/YSZ nanostructured coating on nickel super-alloy

To improve Superni-718's oxidation resistance at high temperatures, a nanostructured Cr/CoAlTa/YSZ multilayer coating was deposited by magnetron sputtering. The effects of substrate deposition temperatures (100°C, 150°C, and 200°C) on the coating microstructure, phase stability,...

Effect of Doping of Trimetallic Nanospheres on Optical Properties and Field Distribution in P3HT : PCBM Organic Solar Cells

Abstract This study presents a numerical analysis of methods to enhance light absorption in P3HT : PCBM organic solar cells by adding trimetallic Ag : Au : Cu nanoparticles to the active layer. Finite-difference time-domain simulations in Lumerical, under standard illumination co...

Agentic AI: Vision and challenges

Agentic AI systems are increasingly viewed as a viable response to the shortcomings of static, rigid, and human-in-the-loop Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems. This is because autonomous operation enables rapid adaptation to dynamic, complex problems with improved time-critical...

Exploring the Moderating Role of Country Governance in the Relationship Between Sustainable Performance and Firm Performance: Empirical Evidence From an Emerging Market

ABSTRACT Sustainable development is increasingly reshaping corporate strategies, particularly in emerging markets such as India, where environmental, social, and governance (ESG) integration has become pivotal for long‐term value creation. This study examines the impact of ESG pe...

Holographic graphene response from generalized-entropy Smarr residual

Abstract We develop a fixed-geometry entropy-layer framework for testing generalized black-hole entropies beyond local thermodynamic consistency. Holding the seed spacetime, conserved charges, surface gravity, mass normalization, and Smarr weights fixed, we show that every smooth...

Microstructure and optical–infrared properties of vacuum-annealed Ag–TiN–Al2O3 coatings

This study investigates the structural and optical–infrared (IR) characteristics of Ag–TiN–Al2O3 multilayer coatings deposited via magnetron sputtering on silicon substrates and subjected to vacuum annealing at 300°C, 400°C, and 500°C. X-ray diffraction analysis confirmed the for...