Government of Andhra Pradesh

The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) technology has led to tremendous advancements in the field of real-time data collection, automation and intelligent decision-making. However, with an increased number of IIoT devices, security and privacy concerns, including unauthorized access, data manipulation and limited traceability, have emphasized the importance of addressing the risk. Among all the tools used, blockchain technology has gained prominence as a tool to reduce problems like data manipulation and unauthorized access. The authors of this study have developed a comprehensive review of the existing research, its application and the framework and integration of blockchain technology with IIoT for securing IIoT and related devices. Moreover, the study has also revealed key limitations of applying this technology, including transaction delay, resource consumption and scalability. Finally, this study has included an effective and comparative analysis with other technologies and solutions, providing readers with evidence-based and authentic guidelines on the viability of this technology. Moreover, the study has emphasized certain key factors of this technology and its application with IIoT, including enhanced trust, traceability and security, with consideration of the discussed key limitations. Based on the study, it can be clearly deduced and asserted that blockchain technology can play an effective and critical role in developing a novel and robust security mechanism for IIoT, including other related devices.

This paper examines the predictors of financial performance in the Islamic banking sector of Pakistan, namely, the assessment of the impact of multifaceted measures of innovation such as financial, specific, and horizon innovation, as well as combined risk management measures. The study will use a purposive sampling method whereby annual financial statements of five leading Islamic commercial banks in Pakistan will be purposively sampled to extract the longitudinal secondary data. According to the empirical results, innovative financial strategies are strongly positively correlated with institution performance, and horizon and specific innovations can be taken as initiatives of competitive advantage. Nevertheless, in the course of the analysis, the problem of non-standardization of data is also observed, which is why the predictive capabilities of the model can be increased by broadening the time frame and including more macroeconomic indicators. These findings are significant to stakeholders and regulators who need to streamline the Shariah-compliant financial environment using structured innovation and effective risk mitigation systems.

45S5 bioactive glass (Bioglass®), introduced by Larry Hench in 1969, remains a foundational material in regenerative medicine due to its excellent ability to form a hydroxycarbonate apatite (HCA) layer and directly bond with bone and soft tissues [1-3]. This review presents a structured SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats) analysis to critically assess the material's current applications and upcoming prospects. The strengths of 45S5 lie in its remaining bioactivity, stimulatory ion release (Ca²⁺, Na⁺, PO₄^3-), and wide-ranging clinical authentication in craniofacial, dental, and orthopedic fields [4-7]. Its chemical effortlessness, scalability, and role as a standard in biomaterials research further emphasize its significance [8-10]. However, prominent weaknesses include poor mechanical strength, brittleness, high sodium content, and a slight thermal processing window that complicates scaffold fabrication and sintering [11-13]. Emerging opportunities encompass the development of composites, ion-doped derivatives, mesoporous architectures, and additive manufacturing to enhance mechanical properties and functionality [14-17]. The combination of ions such as Ag⁺, Sr²⁺, or Zn²⁺ offers further antibacterial and osteogenic capabilities [18]. Additive manufacturing techniques also cover the way for patient-specific scaffolds with tailored degradation and bioactivity profiles [19]. Conversely, 45S5 faces intimidation from next-generation glasses like borate-based and 13-93 compositions, which offer greater mechanical properties or bio functionality [20-22]. Regulatory hurdles, biological variability, and environmental concerns linked to high-temperature processing pose further challenges [23-25]. In conclusion, while 45S5 bioactive glass is not without limitations, its verified performance and adaptability ensure its continued relevance. Strategic innovations across composition, structure, and processing are key to maintaining its clinical utility and expanding its role in personalized regenerative therapies.

Objectives: This study evaluated psychosocial predictors of relapse and abstinence in alcohol-dependent individuals using standardized psychosocial assessment tools. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 100 Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition–diagnosed alcohol-dependent patients (50 relapse; 50 abstinent). Four validated scales – Coping Behavior Inventory (CBI), Alcohol Abstinence Self-Efficacy Scale (AASES), Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS), and Social Readjustment Rating Scale (SRRS) – were administered. Continuous predictors were standardized (z-scores). A single logistic regression model predicted relapse. Results: Maladaptive coping was the strongest predictor of relapse (odds ratio [OR] = 30.98; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 7.99–120.16; p<0.001). Higher self-efficacy was protective (OR=0.34; 95% CI: 0.16–0.70; p=0.003). Higher perceived social support predicted relapse (OR=3.61; 95% CI: 1.52–8.58; p=0.004). Stress showed borderline significance (OR=2.06; p=0.055). Model fit was strong (Nagelkerke R2=0.54). Conclusion: Coping, self-efficacy, social support, and stress significantly influence relapse risk. Psychosocial interventions enhancing coping and self-efficacy and modifying maladaptive family support may reduce relapse.

Beyond the confines of clinical environments, the developing threat to public health due to antimicrobial resistance (AMR), is also being affected by the presence of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) in agricultural soils. These genes are carried by bacteria found in the soil which receive a nutrient boost from large amounts of nitrogen fertilizer used in global agricultural production. However, there is still considerable uncertainty about the role of nitrogen fertilizer in altering the soil's genetic makeup and its ability to support resistant bacterial populations. Therefore, this systematic review examined the relationships between nitrogen (N) fertilization practices and the amount and type of antibiotic resistance genes present in agricultural soils using data from 47 relevant scientific publications that include field experiments, mechanistic studies, and metagenomics analysis. Using meta-analyses to compare the effects of various types of nitrogen fertilizers, differing application rates, and varying methods of fertilization on the characteristics of soil bacterial communities and their genetic resistance capacity, the results show that the use of either ammonium or nitrate forms of nitrogen affect the composition of the resistome in soil, promote the accumulation of multi-drug resistance genes, and increase the horizontal gene transfer capacity. Further, changes in the composition of soil microbial communities driven by nitrogen fertilizers provide an environment conducive to the accumulation and spread of resistance genes through mobile genetic elements. This review emphasizes that sustainable agricultural intensification will require an understanding of nitrogen's role as an environmental selective pressure that increases antibiotic resistance beyond clinical usage. The data provided here suggest that current fertilization practices are potentially generating an optimal environment for the proliferation of resistance genes with important implications for food security, environmental health, and human medicine.

The Dairy Industry is undergoing Significant transformation in response to the growing demand of profitable farming and Resilient food production systems. Modern dairy enterprises must adapt to evolving market dynamics, environmental challenges, and technological advancements while maintaining economic viability. In India, the dairy sector plays a pivotal role in the agricultural economy, contributing approximately 5.5% to the national GDP through livestock production and serving as a major source of rural employment and poverty alleviation. India is the world’s largest milk producer, accounting for nearly 25% of global milk output, and also the largest consumer of milk and dairy products, with a per capita availability of 471 grams per day. The sector significantly contributes to national food security and nutrition, particularly in a country where a large segment of the population follows a Dairy inclusive vegetarian diet. This study highlights the economic importance of the dairy sector and emphasizes the need to address the multifaceted challenges faced by dairy farmers to ensure sustainable and profitable dairy farming in the future Keywords: Dairy Industry, Rapid Transformation, Agricultural Economy, Dairy Inclusive Vegetarian Diet, Multifaceted Challenges

In this current work, nanocrystalline calcium-deficient hydroxyapatite (CDHA) was synthetically produced using calcium hydroxide and diammonium phosphate through a wet chemical synthesis route. X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis and electron microscopy demonstrated the nano-level (~47 nm) of the produced CDHA. Then, the nano-CDHA was reinforced into ZE41 Mg alloy by friction stir processing (FSP) aimed at manufacturing degradable bone implants. Microstructures clearly demonstrated the development of a fine-grained structure (7.4 ± 6.9 µm) in addition to incorporating nano-CDHA into ZE41 Mg alloy. FSP resulted in decreased intermetallic phases, which suggests increased solubility of zinc into magnesium due to FSP. XRD analysis of the composite confirms the development of a basal-dominated texture in the composite. From the potentiodynamic polarization studies, corrosion performance was assessed using simulated body fluid (SBF). The composite exhibited noble behavior by demonstrating a lower corrosion current density (-1.23 ± 0.8 × 10-4 A/cm2) compared with ZE41 alloy (-4.75 ± 1.1 × 10-4 A/cm2). Lower weight loss was observed for the composite after 72 hours of immersion in SBF, indicating improved degradation resistance due to the incorporated nano-CDAH and grain refinement. The lower corrosion rate measured for the composite (11.4 ± 2.1 mm/year) is 40% lower compared with ZE41 alloy (19.3 ± 1.8 mm/year) based on weight loss data. The results demonstrate the feasibility of FSP to develop ZE41-nano-CDHA composite with better corrosion control.

Poetcrit Journal is now a 36-year-old Indian journal in continuous circulation in the country. It is internationally known and has successfully created a critical climate for the past 34 years, influencing the academia about new areas of literature. Prints Publications

Tetrigidae hoppers are well-known as pygmy grasshoppers or grouse locusts. This family comprises more than 2000 species known from the globe. They are recognized by their prolong pronotal structure that covers most parts of their body dorsally. Body usually not longer than 15 mm, possessing moss green, grey, some blackish coloration pattern. Collection of Tetrigids was carried out during the year 2022-2023 from province Sindh. Total 53 samples were captured and was sorted out into two species of genus Euparatettix i-e: Euparatettix tricarinatus (Bolívar, 1887) and Euparatettix indicus Hancock, 1907 which were captured from the streams swampy places where the algal growth is abundant along the sides of wet and bushy areas around some cash crops including Wheat, rice sugarcane, mango orchids, grasses and wetland areas. Finding of this study will built a base line for future researchers dealing with this fauna.