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Fintech and ESG: Harnessing Innovation to Mitigate Risks and Drive Sustainable Growth
(IGI Global Scientific Publishing, 2026) Ehsanul Haque, Arshi Rubab, Asif Intezar, Farheen Siddiqui, Pooja Bisht
Risk management along with sustainable wealth generation are being revolutionized by the combination of Fintech with Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards. Fintech platforms enable financial institutions to detect and reduce ESG risks, improve transparency, and avoid greenwashing by utilizing blockchain, big-data analytics, artificial intelligence (AI), and decentralized finance (DeFi). Risk assessment techniques are improved by blockchain-enabled ethically finance protocols as well as AI-driven ESG evaluations, which support regulatory oversight and transparency. Research indicates that companies that include ESG factors into Fintech products see improved financial outcomes and attract impact-oriented funding. But there are still a lot of barriers, like disjointed legal regimes, difficulties harmonizing data, and high compliance costs.
Ground Water Management for Viksit Bharat@204
(International Books and Periodicals Supply Service (IBPS), New Delhi, 2026) R.C. Srivastava
Groundwater is the invisible lifeline of India’s development — silently sustaining agriculture, industry, and domestic needs. Yet today, it stands at the center of a mounting crisis. Over-extraction, contamination, and climate change have pushed this vital resource to the brink in many parts of the country. As India envisions becoming a developed nation by 2047 (Viksit Bharat 2047), sustainable groundwater management will define the nation’s water security, food production, and environmental resilience. This book, 'Groundwater Management for Viksit Bharat @ 2047: Sustaining Life, Livelihoods, and Legacy', offers a comprehensive and practical overview of India’s groundwater scenario — from current status and depletion trends to innovative demand and supply management strategies. Drawing upon scientific evidence, national assessments, and decades of professional insight, Dr. R.C. Srivastava presents a lucid, policy-relevant, and forward-looking roadmap for achieving groundwater sustainability. The book is organized into four key chapters that address: The current status and overview of groundwater resources in India; The economic, social, and ecological impacts of depletion; Demand-side management through efficiency, conservation, and policy reform; and Supply-side strategies for recharge, and aquifer restoration. Beyond data and analysis, the book advocates a paradigm shift — from exploitation to stewardship, from sectoral interventions to integrated management, and from centralized governance to community participation. Written in an accessible yet authoritative style, this work will serve as an essential reference for policy-makers, planners, researchers, educators, and citizens committed to building a 'Jal Surakshit and Samriddh Bharat'. It is not just a book on water — it is a call to secure the very foundation of India’s future.
Green Surfactants and Nanomaterial Composites: Advanced Materials for Improved Applications
(CRC Press, 2026) Sudheer, Farhat A. Ansari, Afifa, Rizwan
Emerging research on new biological materials for supporting metallic nanoparticles has surged in recent times, mostly driven by their enhanced ecological compatibility and lower risk to health. Their stability frequently plays a crucial role in determining their function and prolonged durability. Presently, there is an increasing interest in using biosurfactants because of their long-lasting advantages. Biosurfactants find utility in diverse economic and industrial fields, including the processing of food, medicinal use, and agribusiness. Biologic surfactants form durable coats around nanoparticles to prevent aggregation and give them sustained integrity. A compilation of significant scientific studies on the stability and encapsulation of nanoparticles of metal nanoparticles as biosurfactants is described in this chapter. A thorough analysis of the inherent characteristics and environmental factors of metal nanoparticles covered with biosurfactants is also presented in this work. Furthermore, this study also emphasizes future methods and possible remedies for stabilizing nanoparticles in nanoparticle manufacturing using biosurfactants. This work aims to verify that the stabilized nanoparticles demonstrate biocompatible characteristics, rendering them appropriate for use in various areas.
Neuroprotective Interventions with Camellia sinensis and Withania somnifera: Molecular and Antioxidant Strategies Against Cognitive Decline and Neurodegeneration
(Deep Science Publishing, 2025) Chetna Verma, Layeeq Ahmad2, Ashish Patel, Johny Lakra, Jagruti Yuvraj Satkar
Neurodegenerative disorders, including Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease, are characterized by progressive neuronal loss, oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, and impaired synaptic signaling. Among natural phytotherapeutics, Camellia sinensis (green tea) and Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha) have emerged as promising neuroprotective agents due to their potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and cognitive-enhancing properties. Bioactive polyphenols such as epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) from C. sinensis and withanolides from W. somnifera modulate key molecular pathways, including Nrf2/ARE, NF-kB, PI3K/Akt, and MAPK, thereby attenuating oxidative stress and neuroinflammation. Preclinical and clinical studies suggest that these phytochemicals enhance neuronal survival, promote synaptic plasticity, reduce amyloid-ẞ aggregation, and restore mitochondrial homeostasis Also, their synergistic antioxidant and immunomodulatory effects offer perspectives for integrative approaches to cognitive decline. This chapter provides an overview of the molecular areas, therapeutic potential and translational follows-up of C. sinensis and W. somnifera on neurodegeneration as a neuroprotective agent in this area
Utilization of Peels of Citrus Fruit for Extracting Essential Oil Using Steam Distillation and Soxhlet Extraction
(Book Rivers, 2026) Saimah Khan, Yusra Khatoon
The widely cultivated citrus plants in the family Rutaceae are orange, lemon, and sweet lime. The production and consumption of these fruits are relatively high worldwide. On the other hand, the peels of these fruits also contribute to environmental pollution, as they are often discarded as waste. The utilization of waste peel is a point of interest. The waste peel can be used to obtain essential oil for various applications. Citrus essential oil is widely used in food, the chemical industry, medical treatment, and other fields because of its pleasant aroma, antioxidant properties, and antimicrobial activity. Citrus fruit peel waste can be an effective feedstock for the isolation of natural bioactive compounds, such as limonene, a high-value-added chemical widely used in food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industrial applications. In this project, a cost-effective method is used to obtain essential oil from citrus fruit peels. Extraction is performed using Steam distillation and the Soxhlet apparatus. In this study, the peels of three fruits, namely orange, sweet lime, and lemon, were extracted using Steam distillation and Soxhlet apparatus, and their percentage yield was calculated. From the results, it is concluded that the percentage yield of all three fruit peel samples using Steam distillation follows the order: Orange peel EO > Lemon peel EO > Sweet lime peel EO. From the results, it is concluded that the percentage yield of all three fruit peel samples