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PublicationArticle The Bottom Line of Personalization: Unravelling the Power of Algorithms and Segmentation Through a Systematic Review(Sage Publications India Pvt. Ltd, 2025) Rachit Shrivastava; Sujit Kumar DubeyPersonalized algorithm is a set of complex mathematical models that use various techniques such as machine learning and data mining. Individuals’ personal information is collected and processed in various ways to create personalized experiences. This article aims to have a thorough outlook of personalization in a varied retail touchpoint. The study initiated the work by conducting comprehensive systematic literature review of personalization by utilizing the techniques of science mapping, performance analysis and formulating the PRISMA model framework. A systematic review was done using two significant databases, Scopus and Web of Science, based on which significant themes were identified. At the end, study judiciously concludes by offering the future research direction to incorporate the technological advancements in the form of big data analysis, Internet of Things, artificial intelligence and humanoid shopping assistant to lay out the adaptation and feasibility of personalization in the omnichannel retailing. © 2025 MDI.PublicationArticle Acute changes in left ventricle end-diastolic pressure in patients undergoing nonprimary percutaneous coronary intervention(Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2025) Arjun Tandon; Salini Mukhopadhyay; Soumik Ghosh; A. Lavakumar; Kumar Amit; Vikas AgrawalBackground: Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is a critical procedure for managing coronary artery disease (CAD), with nonprimary PCI being increasingly used in elective revascularization. Left ventricular end-diastolic pressure (LVEDP) is an essential marker of ventricular function, often compromised in CAD patients. While its acute changes have been widely studied in primary PCI, research on nonprimary PCI remains limited. This study investigates the acute changes in LVEDP during nonprimary PCI. Materials and Methods: The study was conducted on 100 patients undergoing nonprimary PCI at a tertiary hospital. Baseline LVEDP measurements were taken before the procedure, and post-PCI LVEDP changes were recorded. Patients were categorized based on acute coronary syndrome (ACS) or chronic coronary syndrome (CCS), as well as subcategorized on the type of ACS. Statistical analysis included Mann-Whitney and Kruskal-Wallis tests, with P < 0.05 considered statistically significant. Results: The mean LVEDP decreased by 2.49 mmHg in ACS patients but increased by 0.96 mmHg in CCS patients. ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) patients showed the most significant reduction in LVEDP post-PCI, while non-STEMI (NSTEMI) and unstable angina exhibited smaller decreases. A significant negative correlation was found between LVEDP change and left ventricular ejection fraction. No significant correlation was found between LVEDP change and type and quantity of contrast agent used, number of stents used, serum creatinine level, or coexisting comorbidities such as hypertension and diabetes mellitus. Conclusion: The study highlights that LVEDP decreases more significantly in acute ischemic conditions, such as STEMI, compared to chronic conditions, suggesting that acute myocardial ischemic damage is more reversible with PCI than chronic ischemic damage. The findings indicate that LVEDP is a useful parameter in assessing the success of PCI, particularly in ACS patients, and may help predict procedural outcomes. © 2025 Heart India.PublicationArticle An Assessment of Smartphone Use on Brainstem Auditory Evoked Potentials in Healthy Young Adults in North India Short Title: Assessing BAEP Changes in Young Smartphone Users(SAGE Publications Inc., 2025) Ayushi Seth; Samir Kumar Singh; Anita Gupta; Hanjabam Barun SharmaBackground: A smartphone is an essential part of our daily existence. Smartphones are used by about 5.26 billion people. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine how the duration of smartphone use influenced brainstem auditory evoked potentials (BAEPs). Methods: BAEPs were measured using BERAGRAPH in 41 young healthy persons in an observational cross-sectional study. Results: When daily smartphone calling time is 60 minutes, there is a statistically insignificant difference in smartphone usage length (5 years and >5 years) between the two groups among BAEPs. Conclusion: Despite the P-value being insignificant, there is a positive relationship between smartphone use in years and absolute wave latencies and interpeak latencies of brainstem evoked potentials. © The Author(s) 2025.PublicationArticle Colletotrichum gloeosporioides (endophytic fungi) mediated biosynthesis of TiO2 nanoparticles for high-performance dye-sensitized solar cell(Elsevier B.V., 2025) Sakshi Singh; Shubham Sharma; Rajnish Bharti; Ravindra Nath Kharwar; Pankaj Kumar SrivastavaThis work reports an environmentally friendly protocol for synthesizing TiO2 nanoparticles (NPs) by utilizing endophytic fungi, Colletotrichum gloeosporioides (C. gloeosporioides). The fungi isolated from Thevetia peruviana, worked as a bio-capping agent to regulate the growing TiO2 NPs morphology and agglomeration behavior. The formation of TiO2 NPs was validated by surface plasmon resonance, observed using UV–vis spectroscopy. Using XRD and HRTEM, the structure, size, and shape of the as-synthesized anatase TiO2 NPs were characterized. BET analysis was used to examine the surface area and porosity. EIS revealed the greater charge collection efficiency and enhanced electron lifetime for the TiO2 obtained with N-3 (endophytic fungal extract). The dye-sensitized solar cell (DSSC) fabricated with bio-capped TiO2 (N-3) photoanode exhibited greater light-to-current conversion efficiency, 3.50 %; much enhanced compared to 0.98 % obtained with un-capped TiO2 NPs (N-1) based cell. The study demonstrated that the endophytic fungus C.gloeosporioides played a vital role in enhancing the cell performance. © 2024 The AuthorsPublicationArticle Understanding the Protective Roles of Indian Joint Families for Children During the Early Phase of the COVID-19 Pandemic(Kerman University of Medical Sciences, 2025) Gyanesh Kumar Tiwari; Rakesh Pandey; Devaki Nandan Sharma; Bablu Ray; Abhigyan Dwivedi; Ajit Kumar Singh; Shanti Suman; Pankaj Singh; Ram Narain MishraBackground: Although the recent pandemic›s impact on adults has been extensively studied, little research has been done on its impact on children, despite the harmful effects COVID-19 has on them. We aim to understand the protective function of Indian joint families for the perceived life outcomes of children (9-12 years) in the early stages of the recent pandemic. Methods: Using a qualitative research design, 25 full-time mothers from joint families with children (age range = 9-12 years) were chosen through convenience sampling. The data were collected through a semi-structured telephone interview and the transcriptions were analyzed using the thematic analysis method. Results: The qualitative study revealed six themes: perceived distress, the diversity of relationships, harmonious relationships, involvement in household activities, supportive roles of the elderly and collective values and practices. The uncertainty and fear enhanced the perceived distress of family members and concern for the children. The abundant supportive relational resources, involvement in household activities, warmth, optimism and cooperation of the elderly, as well as interdependence and religious practices, were the resources described to protect the children from the negative effects of the pandemic. Conclusion: Indian joint families hold collectivist values that may have enabled greater support, cooperation, caring, interdependence, discipline, cultural knowledge, and conflict resolution mechanisms. Integrity, emotional stability, and caring from the elderly may have significant protective powers. Research, practice and policy implications are discussed. © 2025 The Author(s); Published by Kerman University of Medical Sciences.PublicationReview Cold hearts and dark minds: a systematic review and meta-analysis of empathy across dark triad personalities(Frontiers Media SA, 2025) Meenakshi Shukla; Niti UpadhyayIntroduction: This systematic review and meta-analysis explored cognitive and affective empathy differences across Dark Triad traits—Narcissism, Machiavellianism, and Psychopathy. Methods: Registered on PROSPERO and following PRISMA guidelines, PubMed, Scopus, Science Direct, ProQuest, and Google Scholar were searched for studies published until June 2024. Risk of bias was evaluated using Egger’s test and Rank correlation test, along with risk-of-bias plots (Robvis) for quality assessment. Results: Fourteen studies (N = 5,328) met the inclusion criteria. Meta-analysis showed Narcissism was negatively associated with affective empathy (r= -.134, p<.05) but not significantly linked to cognitive empathy (r=.061, p=.215), while Machiavellianism had a significant negative correlation with both cognitive (r= -.089, p<.05) and affective empathy (r= -.291, p<.0001). Psychopathy demonstrated the strongest negative association with affective empathy (r= -.347, p<.0001). Moderate-to-high heterogeneity was found across all analyses (I2 range: 40.56% - 94.03%). Discussion: This review underscores differential empathy profiles across Dark Triad traits, with significant affective empathy deficits in Psychopathy and Machiavellianism and the complex role of cognitive empathy in Narcissism and Machiavellianism. Further research should examine situational and subtype -specific factors influencing empathy in Dark Triad traits to enhance theoretical understanding and inform interventions. Systematic review registration: https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?ID=CRD42024559533, identifier CRD42024559533. © © 2025 Shukla and Upadhyay.PublicationArticle Impact of Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria in Restoring Soil and Crop Attributes(Agricultural Research Communication Centre, 2025) Anshika Singh; R. K. SrivastavaBackground: To evaluate the effect of selected plant growth promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) (Paenibacillus polymyxa, Pseudomonas putida and Azospirillum brasilense) and Trichoderma sp. in the restoration of selected attributes of soil fertility and the crop productivity in Indian Vindhyan semi-arid region. Methods: An experiment was conducted at the Rajiv Gandhi South Campus, Banaras Hindu University, with test crop brinjal (Solanum melongena L.). Fourteen treatments: four mono-inoculants (T1 to T4), six bi-inoculants (T5 to T10), two tri-inoculants (T11 and T12), one tetra-inoculant (T13) and control (T14) were included in the present study. Paenibacillus polymyxa, Pseudomonas putida, Trichoderma sp. and Azospirillum brasilense were used in single or in combination in all treatments. Result: The results showed a positive increment in organic C and total N in all treatments. This increase was maximum in T13 (Paenibacillus polymyxa + Pseudomonas putida + Trichoderma sp. + Azospirillum brasilense) treatment followed by T11> T12> T8> T9> T5> T6> T10> T2> T3> T4> T1 compared to control. Positive increment in plant height, number of leaves and flowers were also noted in T13, T11 and T12 treatments. Maximum above-ground biomass and below-ground biomass were recorded in tetra inoculant treatment. Improved nutrient acquisition in T13 (tetra-inoculant) and T11 and T12 (tri-inoculant) treatments is due to increasing nutrient uptake of N from nitrogen-fixing bacteria and uptake of P from phosphate mineralizing. Thus, for restoration of selected soil and crop attributes through PGPR and Trichoderma sp. especially through tetra-inoculants or tri-inoculantsis considered to be a good technique. © (2025), (Agricultural Research Communication Centre). All Rights Reserved.PublicationArticle On stochastic dynamical systems governed by generalized fractional order stochastic anti-periodic boundary value problem with Poisson-jump(Springer-Verlag Italia s.r.l., 2025) Gunjan Rani; Arpit Dwivedi; Ganga Ram GautamThis research article deals with stochastic dynamical systems governed by fractional order stochastic anti-periodic boundary value problems with Poisson-jump. We consider two systems which involve Caputo derivative and generalized Caputo derivative. We give some sufficient conditions for the existence and uniqueness of the solution for considered systems via fixed point technique. We present an application in the form of an example and validate the conditions with the help of numerical simulation. © Università degli Studi di Napoli "Federico II" 2025.PublicationBook Chapter Recent Developments in Nanotechnology-Based Therapeutics for the Treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease(CRC Press, 2025) Harsh Yadav; P. Subash; Satish Dubey; Anand Prakash Maurya; Ramu Singh; Sabyasachi MaitiAlzheimer's disease (AD) seems to be a neurodegenerative disease that strikes people of any age. Loss of recent memory, thinking, problem-solving, and reasoning skills is the first sign of a slow decline in brain function. Alzheimer's disease has a significant economic impact, affecting around 37 million individuals worldwide. The pathophysiology of Alzheimer's disease is influenced by plaques of aggregated-ß amyloid (Aß) and synaptotoxic Aß, as well as tau phosphorylation, which results in the formation of neurofibrillary tangles. Existing Alzheimer's drugs might help reduce symptoms and improve life for people with the disease. However, they have failed horribly at stopping the disease from worsening and making it curable. Also, the blood-brain barrier, which surrounds the CNS, makes it hard to get drugs to the nervous system to treat AD, which lowers the therapeutic bioavailability. Many nanoparticle technologies can get around these problems and get the medicine to the CNS. The goal of this chapter is to summarize and spotlight recent advances in nanotechnology-based therapies and what they mean for treating Alzheimer’s. © 2025 selection and editorial matter, Vaishali Manikrao Patil, Dileep Kumar, Neeraj Masand; individual chapters, the contributors.PublicationBook Chapter Strategies of Rhizospheric Microbes in Heavy Metal Management and Remediation(CRC Press, 2025) Debamalla Pathak; Prabha Toppo; Piyush MathurExtensive industrialization has led to a prominent increase in the levels of numerous heavy metals (HMs) in both terrestrial and aquatic environment. These HMs have caused widespread damage to agriculture through extreme crop production loss and decreased food quality. Most major crops are now facing a serious threat due to these HMs as seeds, fruits, and other edible parts are now showing high traces of these HMs. At the same time, these HMs decrease soil nutrient concentration, lower plant growth, and accumulate in roots and shoots, etc. To deal with the HMs’ stress, rhizospheric microbes have been found to play a profound role and maintain soil health. Endophytes constitute the largest group of microbes that are found associated internally within the plant tissues and have symbiotic associations with their host plant tissues. These endophytes have gained considerable attention in ameliorating plant stress in recent decades and offer a bio-based sustainable strategy for removing heavy metal contamination from soil. One of the prominent examples of rhizospheric microbe is plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPRs) that stimulate plant growth and development in the presence of HMs in soil. Another class of important rhizospheric microbes are arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi or AM fungi that notably provides plant protection from the negative effects of different abiotic stress, including HMs. AMF is known to augment P-uptake from soil and secrete the number of low molecular weight protein that help in HM sequesteration. The present chapter will highlight the significant application of these rhizospheric microorganisms in HM tolerance and mitigation in different plants. Additionally, the chapter also provide a discussion on different mechanisms by which these rhizospheric microorganisms help in HM detoxification and improve plant growth and development. © 2025 selection and editorial matter, Piyush Mathur and Soumya Mukherjee; individual chapters, the contributors.