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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.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.PublicationArticle Shilajit Mitigates Diabetes-Induced Testicular Dysfunction in Mice: A Modulation in Insulin Sensitivity, Germ Cell-Junctional Dynamics, and Oxido-Apoptotic Status(Wiley-VCH Verlag, 2025) Arti Rajpoot; Ajai Kumar Pandey; V. K. Roy; Raghav Kumar MishraDiabetes is a chronic metabolic condition that causes testicular damage by high oxidative stress, rendering 35% of afflicted people infertile. Shilajit is a traditional Indian medicine known for its antioxidant, antidiabetic, and aphrodisiac properties. However, its effectiveness on diabetes-induced testicular dysfunction remains unclear. Therefore, the current investigation aimed to determine whether Shilajit could restore testicular functions in diabetic mice. Two days postpartum male Parkes mice received a single intraperitoneal injection of streptozotocin (STZ) (90 mg/kg BW) to induce diabetes. Three months postinjection, the effects of daily Shilajit (100 and 200 mg/kg BW) treatment were evaluated for one spermatogenic cycle in adult diabetic mice, using Empagliflozin (10 mg/kg BW) as a positive control. In STZ-induced diabetic mice, testicular functions were compromised due to disruptions in testosterone biosynthesis, changes in germ-cell ratios, and increased oxidative stress and apoptosis. Shilajit restored glycemic status in diabetic mice by significantly decreasing serum glucose, insulin level, and homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) value while increasing insulin sensitivity. These effects were comparable to those observed with conventional antidiabetic medication Empagliflozin. Further, Shilajit stimulates steroidogenesis and germ cell dynamics of diabetic mice by increasing the activity of StAR, 3β-HSD, and 17β-HSD enzymes and 1C:2C, 4C:S-Ph, and 1C:4C germ cell ratios, respectively. Shilajit also improves blood–testis barrier (BTB) functioning by increasing expression of ZO-1, Connexin-43, N-Cadherin, and β-catenin as well as oxidative status and apoptosis by modulating NF-E2–related factor 2 (Nrf-2)/heme oxygenase 1 (HO-1) signaling and Bax/Bcl-2 ratio. Subsequently, Shilajit improved the histoarchitecture of testis and epididymis in diabetic mice and recovered both qualitative and quantitative sperm parameters, as seen by higher percentages of sperm motility, viability, and normal sperm morphology as well as increased sperm numbers in cauda epididymis. In summary, Shilajit restores glycemic status, increases insulin sensitivity, stimulates steroidogenesis, and improves testicular functions through Sertoli cell and Nrf-2/HO-1 signaling in STZ-induced diabetic mice. © © 2025 Arti Rajpoot et al. Andrologia published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.PublicationArticle Self-esteem, Self-objectification, Appearance Anxiety, Resilience, and Gender: Testing a Moderated Mediational Analysis(Bentham Science Publishers, 2025) Naresh Behera; Sipra KhuntiaBackground: Appearance anxiety has been associated with difficulties in establishing social relationships and an increased vulnerability to various psychological illnesses such as eating disorders, depression, and social anxiety. However, only a few studies have examined influencing factors of appearance anxiety, especially risk and protective factors associated with appearance anxiety is still lacking. Objective: This study investigated the mediating role of self-objectification in the relationship between self-esteem and appearance anxiety and the moderating role of resilience and gender. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 437 university students (203 females and 234 males) aged 18–24 years (Mage = 21.89, SD = 1.59). The data was collected using questionnaires and analyzed through bivariate correlations, mediational analysis, and moderated mediational analysis. Results: Results revealed that higher self-esteem negatively predicted self-objectification and appearance anxiety, while self-objectification significantly mediated the relationship between self-esteem and appearance anxiety. Moderated analysis revealed that resilience was a significant moderator, and the direct effect of self-esteem on appearance anxiety was moderated in both men and women. Moreover, the moderated mediational analysis also suggested that higher than mean levels of resilience significantly moderated the relationship between self-esteem and appearance anxiety via self-objectification. Conclusion: The study has practical and theoretical contributions to resilience, self-objectification, and appearance anxiety. It concluded that the negative effects of appearance anxiety and self-objectification on mental health may be reduced by increasing self-esteem and resilience. © 2025 The Author(s). Published by Bentham Open.PublicationArticle Estimation of population mean using generalized neutrosophic exponential estimators(Informa UK Ltd, 2025) Poonam Singh; Prayas Sharma; Anjali P. SinghIn classical statistics, the data we examine is precise and determinate, resulting in a specific, single value. However, when the data are unclear, ambiguous or in the form of an interval, such as observing daily stock prices or daily temperatures in a city, we cannot rely on classical statistics. In such situations, neutrosophic statistics are far more dependable. In this article, we propose three generalized neutrosophic exponential estimators for the population mean using neutrosophic subsidiary information. The expression for the bias and mean square error of the suggested estimators is computed using a first-order approximation. Then to demonstrate the properties of the suggested neutrosophic estimators, real life neutrosophic data sets based on product sales and marketing in the field of medical are utilized. Additionally, we conducted a simulation study, demonstrating that our proposed estimators outperform the estimators currently described in this article. © 2025 The Author(s). Published by Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group.