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Item Antitubercular Potential of Bioactive Phytoconstituents from Andrographis Paniculata: Targeting DprE1 of Mycobacterium Tuberculosis(Zenodo, 2026) Samar Mujeeb1, Farhat Aisha AnsariTuberculosis (TB) remains one of the leading infectious diseases worldwide, and the emergence of multidrug-resistant strains has intensified the need for novel therapeutic agents. Medicinal plants continue to provide structurally diverse bioactive molecules with significant drug discovery potential. Andrographis paniculata (Kalmegh) is widely recognized for its antimicrobial and immunomodulatory activities and may represent a promising source of antitubercular lead compounds.Item Phytochemical Innovations and their Therapeutic Role in Neurodegenerative Disorders(Zenodo, 2026) Farhat Aisha Ansari, B. Ali Modu, Samar MujeebNeurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease (AD), Parkinson’s disease (PD), and Huntington’s disease (HD) are progressive neurological conditions associated with cognitive decline, neuronal loss, and impaired quality of life. The increasing prevalence of these disorders and the limitations of existing therapeutic options have encouraged exploration of medicinal plants as alternative neuroprotective agents. The objective of this study is to examine current trends in medicinal plant research and evaluate their therapeutic relevance in neurodegenerative disorders. The methodology involved a narrative review and scientific evaluation of published literature focused on medicinal plants, phytochemicals, ethnopharmacological evidence, and molecular mechanisms associated with neuroprotection. Data from recent studies were analyzed to identify major bioactive compounds and their mechanisms of action. The findings indicate that medicinal plants and plant-derived compounds demonstrate significant neuroprotective activities through antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-apoptotic, and signaling pathway modulation mechanisms. Bioactive constituents including flavonoids, polyphenols, alkaloids, and terpenoids have shown the ability to regulate oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, protein aggregation, and neuroinflammation. Several medicinal plants including Bacopa monnieri, Ginkgo biloba, Panax ginseng, and Centella asiatica have exhibited promising therapeutic outcomes in experimental and preclinical studies. In conclusion, medicinal plant research offers a promising direction for developing safer and multi-target therapeutic strategies for neurodegenerative disorders. Integration of traditional medicinal knowledge with modern pharmacological approaches may support future advancements in neuroprotective drug discovery.Item Behavioural Biases of Gen Z and Millennial Investors: A Review of Risk Perceptions and Decision-Making in Financial Markets(Shodh Sandarsh, 2025) Mohd Faiz Khan, Shujauddin KhanThis study provides a comprehensive analysis of the behavioural biases influencing Generation Z and Millennial investors, emphasizing their distinct risk perceptions and financial decisions in contemporary markets. In contrast to traditional investors, these generations exhibit significant digital exposure, reliance on FinTech platforms, and heightened social influence, which amplify cognitive and emotional biases. The paper highlights key biases such as overconfidence, herding, loss aversion, anchoring, confirmation bias, disposition effect, and mental accounting, examining their impact on portfolio decisions, trading frequency, and long-term investing success. The influence of social media, gamification in investment applications, and peer-based financial communities on altering risk perceptions is particularly noteworthy. Evidence suggests that while younger investors exhibit a greater propensity for adopting novel financial products and demonstrate higher risk tolerance, they remain significantly susceptible to behavioural biases that may distort rational decision-making. This research contributes to the growing body of literature on behavioural finance by synthesizing evidence regarding investment psychology across generations and offers implications for policymakers, educators, and financial institutions to formulate targeted interventions that foster informed and resilient investing behaviours among future generations.Item INNER TRANSITION ELEMENT BASED NANOMATERIALS(Zenodo, 2026) Nashra Fatima, Ekhlakh Veg, Tahmeena KhanNanomaterials based on inner transition elements, especially those made from lanthanides and actinides, have remarkable physicochemical characteristics that allow for multipurpose integration in energy, sensing, and medicinal applications. Recent research emphasizes how their distinct optical stability, narrow emission bands, and adjustable near-infrared luminescence enable enhanced sensing modalities, photothermal therapy, and deep-tissue bioimaging. Furthermore, hybrid nanostructures and metal organic frameworks based on lanthanides provide a variety of platforms for sustainable technologies, environmental monitoring, and catalysis. This review highlights some current research on inner transition element-based nanomaterials made using diverse techniques that have been used in a variety of applications.Item ZnO-BASED NANOCOMPOSITES AS EFFICIENT PHOTOCATALYSTS FOR DYE- CONTAMINATED WATER TREATMENT(Zenodo, 2026) Ekhlakh Veg, Nashra Fatima, Tahmeena KhanIndustrial wastewater containing synthetic dyes poses a major environmental and health concern because these pollutants are toxic, stable, and difficult to remove using conventional treatment methods. Among various photocatalysts, zinc oxide (ZnO) is extensively studied due to its low cost, chemical stability, non-toxic nature, and strong oxidative potential. Nevertheless, its practical application is restricted by a wide band gap and fast recombination of photo-generated charge carriers, which reduce activity under visible light. Recent progress shows that forming ZnO- based nanocomposites effectively overcomes these limitations by improving light absorption, suppressing charge recombination, and increasing reactive surface sites.Item Microbial-Assisted Green Synthesis of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles and their Potential Application(Zenodo, 2024) Ekhlakh Veg, Sabeeha Jabeen, Seema Joshi, Tahmeena KhanNanomaterials are the rapidly growing field of nanotechnology. The development of reliable strategies for the synthesis of nanomaterials with different chemical compositions, sizes, and high monodispersity is one of the most challenging issues these days. Recent studies on the use of microorganisms in the synthesis of nanoparticles (NPs) are a relatively new and exciting area of research with considerable potential for development. This mini-review highlights the use of different microorganisms in the biosynthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) and their biological applications.Item Metal Oxide Nanoparticles in Environmental and Industrial Microbiology(Zenodo, 2024) Sabeeha Jabeen, Ekhlakh Veg, Shashi Bala, Tahmeena KhanMetal oxide-based nanoparticles (NPs) have numerous applications in science and technology. This paper focuses on applications of NPs Environmental and Industrial Microbiology. Metal oxide-based NPs find applications in wastewater remediation, gas sensing, and heavy metal eradication because of their non-toxic behavior, large surface area, bandgap, and tremendous catalytic performance. Attainment of selective nanostructures of metal oxide nanoparticles is possible through the green synthetic methodology without generating any toxic by-products. These properties make them effective in applications ranging from pollution control and bioremediation to industrial processes like biofuel production and antimicrobial surface creation. However, the potential toxicity of these NPs and their long-term environmental impact pose significant challenges. This Paper highlights the promise of metal oxide NPs in advancing microbiology while underscoring the need for comprehensive risk assessments to ensure their safe application.Item CuO NANOPARTCLES AND THEIR ANTIBACTERIAL ACTIVITY EVALUATION(Zenodo, 2024) Sabeeha Jabeen, Ekhlakh Veg, Shashi Bala, Seema Joshi, Tahmeena KhanThe development of antibiotic resistance is one of the most pressing problems in global healthcare. Microbial resistance to antibiotics might be combatted by the use metal-oxide-based nanoparticles (NPs). Many studies have shown that Copper oxide nanoparticles (CuO NPs) have potent antibacterial activity against different Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. This review summarizes some recent studies to investigate the antibacterial activity of the CuO NPs fabricated from different strategies, particularly green synthesis which has emerged as an environment-friendly approach for the fabrication of NPs.Item Nanoconjugation of Schiff Bases for Biological Activity Enhancement(Zenodo, 2024) Ekhlakh Veg, Sabeeha Jabeen, Seema Joshi, Tahmeena KhanSchiff bases form metal chelates which show good antimicrobial, anticancer properties etc. Due to poor solubility, poor bioavailability, researchers now conjugated these Schiff bases to nanoparticles which enhance the solubility and bioavailability for better results. This paper reports the nanocojugation of Schiff bases and their diverse biological activities. Keywords: Schiff bases, Antimicrobial, anticancer, nanoparticles etc.Item EXPLORING THE POTENTIAL USE OF CHALCONES IN AGRICULTURE(INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC AND PRACTICAL CONFERENCE, 2024) Haroon Ahmad Khan, Saimah KhanChalcones are naturally occurring flavonoid compounds and have recently been elucidated to display a vast spectrum of biological activities such as antifungal, antibacterial, herbicidal, and insecticidal activities. Due to their α, β-unsaturated carbonyl system their structure forms a basis for several bioactivities making them ideal in crop protection. This short review aims at discussing modern agricultural application of chalcones including synthesis and biological impact as well as the potential application in the future. As demand for environment friendly approaches to control pests and diseases are on the rise, chalcones offers a good chance of developing green agrochemicals.