University of Kerala

Biochemical Markers, Physiological Resilience, and Smart Health Monitoring: A Multidisciplinary Review of Human Physical Performance and Health Maintenance

Human physical performance, occupational capacity, and physiological resilience represent multifaceted phenomena governed by complex interactions between biochemical homeostasis, biomechanical stress, psychological workload, and environmental exposure. This review article synthes...

Antifungal potential and ecological perspectives of selected seagrass species from tropical coastal meadows

Seagrasses have gathered increasing attention due to their multifaceted ecological roles. Apart from their ecological significance, seagrasses have exhibited potent antifungal properties, indicating potential for diverse applications. The antifungal efficacy of methanolic extract...

From Intention to Innovation: Exploring the Influence of Entrepreneurship Development Programmes on Startup Ecosystem Participation Among College Students in South Kerala

Entrepreneurship has become a key engine for innovation, job creation and economic development, prompting higher education institutions to enhance entrepreneurship education and facilitate startup ecosystems among students. This paper explores the impact of Entrepreneurship Devel...

Sustained vane rotation in a circular ratcheted Leidenfrost engine

This study investigates a vane-driven Leidenfrost engine based on evaporation-induced self-propulsion of liquid volumes of deionized water on a radially ratcheted circular substrate. Asymmetric surface topography rectifies vapor flow beneath the levitated liquid, creating pressur...

The Effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Interventions in Enhancing Psychological Well-Being in Athletes: A Scoping Review of Randomised Controlled Trials

Background/Objectives: Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) have gained increasing attention in sport psychology due to their potential to enhance psychological well-being and performance-related outcomes among athletes. Despite various systematic reviews and meta-analyses exam...

On‐Chip Learning With Crossbar Arrays for Adaptive Edge Intelligence

ABSTRACT Artificial intelligence (AI) chips can reduce cost, latency, and energy consumption while improving computational efficiency, thereby having the potential to revolutionize AI deployment near sensors. The AI chip architectures are inspired by biological neural networks th...

Structural and electronic properties of MgO nanoparticles: an integrated experimental and first-principles study

Magnesium oxide (MgO) nanoparticles are potential wide band gap materials for use in catalysis, optoelectronics, sensors and dielectric devices due to their high thermal constancy, chemical inertness, and defect-dependent optical characteristics. The present study uses an integra...

Functional characterization of a plant growth-promoting endophytic fungus associated with Vanda tessellata

Endophytic fungi play an important role in promoting plant growth by producing phytohormones and enhancing nutrient availability; however, their functional roles in orchids remain poorly understood. This study aimed to isolate and functionally characterize plant growth-promoting...

A Conceptual Framework on ESG Investing and Greenwashing: Retail Investors' Perspective

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) investing has emerged as a key component of modern financial markets due to rising demand for ethical business practices and sustainable economic growth. Investors depend on ESG disclosures as they have concerns about the completeness, a...

A Study on Assessing Public Awareness and Perceived Problems in Hospital Waste Management

Hospitals generate huge of waste which is difficult to manage effectively. Waste generated from hospital create huge treat to both health and environment. The present study assesses public awareness regarding hospital waste management and identifies the perceived problems experie...

A Study on Assessing Public Awareness and Perceived Problems in Hospital Waste Management

Hospitals generate huge of waste which is difficult to manage effectively. Waste generated from hospital create huge treat to both health and environment. The present study assesses public awareness regarding hospital waste management and identifies the perceived problems experie...

Mapping the Intersection of Social Capital and Household Finance: A Bibliometric Review

The exponential growth of technology, especially in the field of the household sector, accompanying the newest form of traditional social capital, necessitates a systematic evaluation of its intellectual structure and emerging trends, studies as well. This bibliometric study aims...

A Conceptual Framework on ESG Investing and Greenwashing: Retail Investors' Perspective

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) investing has emerged as a key component of modern financial markets due to rising demand for ethical business practices and sustainable economic growth. Investors depend on ESG disclosures as they have concerns about the completeness, a...

Carbon Storage in Tropical Laterites: Insights into Mineralogical Controls and Sequestration Potential

Lateritic soils are widespread in the tropics but their role in carbon storage has not been well studied. This study reports petrographic, grain-size distribution, XRD, XRF, and total organic carbon (TOC) analyses of selected laterite samples from four representative profiles in...

Zika Endemicity Lowers the HIV Invasion Threshold: A Mathematical Model of Zika‐HIV Coinfection

ABSTRACT The coexistence of Zika virus (ZIKV) and HIV across tropical areas presents important research opportunities to examine how vector‐borne pathogens affect trends of sexually transmitted diseases. We create a detailed mathematical model that combines vector‐borne transmiss...

Large language model-assisted design of electrospun bioplastics

Addressing the dual challenges of plastic waste and materials efficiency is critical for advancing sustainability. Here, a biodegradable electrospun polymer formulation was identified through a domain-adapted large language model (LLM) workflow and examined experimentally as an i...

Volatility Shocks in Stock Futures during Election Period in India

Abstract In India, the elections usually influence limited volatility in the stock market and as they are of recurring nature, the results can be of use to investors in similar circumstances in future. Therefore, this paper aims to examine volatility in Indian Equity futures duri...