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    Irradiation of Foods
    (CRC Press, 2026) Nuzhat Bashir, Mohammad Haris Siddiqui, Owais Yousuf
    Food irradiation is a food preservation technique that uses ionising radiation to eradicate harmful microorganisms, such as allergies and moulds, which contribute to food insecurity and malnutrition. This technique involves exposing food to a specific dose of radiation on a conveyor belt for a predetermined time using three types of radiation: X-rays, electrons, and gamma rays. Radiation dosages can be high, low, or medium, depending on the items to be irradiated and the target organism to be destroyed. Applications of radiation technology include inhibiting root and tuber emergence, defoliating grains and pulses, reducing or eliminating foodborne diseases in vegetables and animal products, and delaying fruit maturity. Each application aims to reduce food allergenicity and lengthen shelf life. Despite consumer concerns about the quality and safety of irradiated food, the adoption of this practice is growing owing to increased awareness and perceptions of quality and safety. With food irradiation becoming more widely accepted and commercialised, it has the potential to play a significant role in addressing global food insecurity and foodborne illness issues. Despite advancements in technology over the past decade, food loss remains a significant issue, with gastrointestinal disorders accounting for almost 30% of global mortality rates. Radiation can help guarantee food safety for both healthy and vulnerable consumers, meet quarantine regulations, and prevent significant losses during transportation and commercialisation.
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    INNER TRANSITION ELEMENT BASED NANOMATERIALS
    (Zenodo, 2026) Nashra Fatima, Ekhlakh Veg, Tahmeena Khan
    Nanomaterials 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.
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    ZnO-BASED NANOCOMPOSITES AS EFFICIENT PHOTOCATALYSTS FOR DYE- CONTAMINATED WATER TREATMENT
    (Zenodo, 2026) Ekhlakh Veg, Nashra Fatima, Tahmeena Khan
    Industrial 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.
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    Introduction to Nuclear Emulsion Technique in Particle Physics
    (Book Rivers, 2026) Salman Ahamad Khan, Zubair Khan
    This chapter presents an introduction to the nuclear emulsion technique,widely used in nuclear and particle physics for the detection and analysis of,charged particles. We have discussed the historical background,,composition and track formation in the emulsion. This technique gives very,good visualization of the trajectories with a great spatial resolution.,
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    Charge, Heat and Momentum Transport in Hot QCD Matter
    (Book Rivers, 2026) Salman Ahamad Khan, Mohd Shahalam
    This chapter gives an introduction to the transport coefficients such as,electrical conductivity, thermal conductivity, shear viscosity, bulk viscosity,and Seebeck coefficient of quark gluon plasma (QGP) which is the high,temperature phase of quantum chromodynamics. We have given the,definition of the transport coefficients in the frame work of relativistic,kinetic theory and have also shown their temperature behavior. For a,better understanding of the effects of collisions on the transport coefficients,,we have discussed the behavior of all these coefficients in naive RTA as well,as number conserving BGK collision terms.,
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    The Climate Science, Designing, and Implementation of Climate Policy
    (Springer, Singapore, 2025) Syed Shahid Mazhar, Farhina Sardar Khan, Prateek Srivastava, Ambrina Sardar Khan
    This research explores the complex relationships between climate science, policy-making efforts, and the development of effective adaptation to change as well as resilience strategies based on scientific literature and documents related to policymaking. It breaks down the intricate issues caused by climate change, such as increased temperatures, extreme weather events, sea-level surges, and changes in rainfall patterns. This study highlights the importance of incorporating scientific knowledge into policy structures to strengthen adaptive capabilities and enable resilience at local, regional, and global scales (Adger et al. 2007). A thorough review of critical aspects of climate science, such as climate modelling and risk evaluations, along with vulnerabilities, is presented. This study ventures to discover ways by which such scientific understanding can be used to drive the development and implementation of policies (Jones and Preston 2011). The research also emphasizes cases and examples of successful development climate adaptation resilience and provides insight into the vital role of interdisciplinary cooperation and stakeholder involvement, as well as long-term strategies (Pelling 2011). By interconnecting the disciplines of climate science and policy, this study strives to close gaps in present knowledge with the overall goal of significantly adding value toward building sound strategies ready for efficiently addressing the various effects stemming from a changing geophysical environment. Its broad aim is to increase societal and ecological strength in the face of these threats.
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    Bibliometric Analysis on Digital Financial Inclusion Through Blockchain Technology Crowdfunding
    (Palgrave Macmillan, Singapore, 2025) Aanchal Nigam Verma, Farhina Sardar Khan, Syed Shahid Mazhar
    The paper aims at synchronizing the global usage of blockchain technology to make people benefit by encouraging crowdfunding platforms in research and providing output to strengthen digital financial inclusion (DFI). The researcher has compared five crowdfunding platforms in India to analyze the growth of financial services sector in the current scenario. It is mainly a review paper which includes bibliometric analysis of the researches that has been done in the fields of Blockchain Technology (BCT) and crowdfunding with DFIs and financial technology. This study is descriptive in nature and has been designed to correlate efficiently the blockchain technology in crowdfunding. The systematic review by means of bibliometric analysis has been executed with the help of the Population/Problem Intervention Comparison Outcome (PICO) model regarding DFIs and BCT crowdfunding in India. Secondary data has been reviewed to produce a gist after reading financial reports from Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI), India Brand Equity Foundation (IBEF), Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Financial Technology (FinTech), etc. More than 250 papers/articles have been taken into consideration to enhance the review base as a whole ranging from 2006 to 2021 which will be mentioned in the study accordingly. Few studies have been conducted to allocate crowdfunding platforms and its positioning in India. This study will strengthen the base related to blockchain crowdfunding and its impact on the consumers, market and economy as a whole. Limitations will be mentioned at the end of this paper.
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    The Strategic Evolution of Digital Payment Gateways in India: Key Drivers, Challenges, and Future Prospects
    (Book Rivers, 2025) Farheen Zehra, Farhina Sardar Khan
    The financial landscape of India has undergone a transformative shift in recent years, driven by the rapid proliferation of digital payment gateways (DPGs). These platforms have redefined the way transactions are conducted, making financial exchanges more efficient, secure, and inclusive. From metro cities to rural belts, digital payment systems have increasingly replaced traditional cash transactions, steering the country toward a cashless economy. The emergence and widespread adoption of platforms such as Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm, Amazon Pay, and BHIM UPI reflect the convergence of technology, consumer behavior, and policy support that has fueled the growth of this sector.
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    Induction Heating of Foods
    (CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group, 2026) Asfaq, Mohammed Haris Siddiqui, Gazia Nasir
    Not provided in the uploaded chapter extract. The chapter introduces induction heating as a non-contact food-processing method based on electromagnetic induction and discusses its advantages, principles, system components, applications, energy efficiency, temperature control, and potential uses in food processing.