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Gold Nanomaterials and Composites Based Nanosensors for Agricultural Sectors
(Springer, 2025) Aisha Kamal, Ayeesha Khatoon, Nida Sultan, Sazia Siddiqui
Gold nanomaterials and composite-based nanosensors have surfaced as pivotal tools of transformation in agricultural sectors, offering advanced solutions for pathogen detection, nutrient monitoring, and abiotic stress management. The nanosensors exploit the special properties inherent in gold nanomaterials, such as high surface-to-volume ratios, exceptional conductivity, and biocompatibility, to provide enhanced sensitivity and selectivity in detecting various agricultural analytes. They enable real-time, on-site monitoring of contaminants, pathogens, and nutrient levels, addressing critical challenges in sustainable agriculture and food security. Recent developments highlight their potential in identifying heavy metals, pesticides, and plant stress markers with unprecedented precision through techniques such as surface plasmon resonance (SPR), electrochemical sensing, and surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS). However, despite these advancements, several challenges remain, including high production costs, environmental concerns, and the need for integration with existing agricultural systems. Ensuring the stability and durability of nanosensors in harsh field conditions, along with the development of eco-friendly synthesis methods, is crucial for their practical application. Moreover, addressing regulatory and consumer acceptance issues is essential for the widespread adoption of these technologies. Future research should focus on enhancing cost-effectiveness, scalability, and field validation to bridge the gap between laboratory prototypes and real-world applications. By overcoming these challenges, gold nanomaterials and composite-based nanosensors can play a pivotal role in revolutionizing modern agriculture, contributing to increased productivity, resource efficiency, and environmental sustainability.
Chitosan-Based Graft Copolymers: Synthesis and Application
(Apple Academic Press, 2025) Anas Islam, Usama Ahmad, Asad Ahmad, Mohd Muazzam Khan
Recently, there has been a notable surge in attention towards chitosan due to its crucial role as a constituent in the advancement of drug delivery systems. This is primarily attributed to its polysaccharide nature, which affords it the desirable traits of biodegradability and biocompatibility. One such system that has shown promising results is the use of chitosan-based graft copolymers. Graft copolymers are composed of a polysaccharide backbone (in this case, chitosan) and synthetic polymers grafted onto it, offering the potential for improved properties over those of the individual components. The current progress in the amalgamation of graft copolymers based on chitosan has exhibited significant capability for a range of uses in the realm of administering medications. Although the outcomes appear encouraging, there exist certain difficulties related to the implementation of chitosan-derived graft copolymers as agents for transporting drugs. One of the main challenges is the lack of stability of the copolymers in biological environments, leading to rapid degradation and reduced drug release efficacy. Additionally, the synthesis of chitosan-based graft copolymers can be complex and time consuming, and there is a need for more efficient and cost-effective synthetic methods. Furthermore, there is still a limited understanding of the relationships between the drug and the copolymer, as well as the mechanisms for the release of the drug, which require further investigation. In conclusion, the 2use of chitosan-based graft copolymers as drug delivery systems represents a promising area of research with potential applications in various therapeutic areas. The field has faced several challenges; albeit considerable potential has been demonstrated by recent advancements. The emergence of chitosan graft copolymers has sparked an increasing interest in developing innovative drug delivery systems, leading to a surge of fascination in their design and creation. However, further research remains imperative in order to surmount the constraints and to fully harness the potential of these systems towards the creation of efficacious and secure drug delivery systems.
Polymer Derivatives for Drug Delivery Applications
(Apple Academic Press, 2025) Anas Islam, Usama Ahmad, Syed Fareha, Mohd. Muazzam Khan
The field of drug delivery has undergone significant advancements over the past few decades, and the progress of innovative drug delivery systems (IDDSs) has turned out to be a crucial aspect of the pharmaceutical industry. One such system that has gained significant consideration in recent years is the use of graft copolymers of polysaccharides as drug delivery vehicles. Polysaccharides, being biocompatible and biodegradable, have emerged as attractive polymers for the design of DDSs. The combination of polysaccharides with synthetic polymers to form graft copolymers enhances the properties of both polymers and results in the progress of novel DDSs. Current developments in the design and synthesis of graft copolymers of polysaccharides have shown promising results in many applications, including the controlled release of drugs, improved stability and bioavailability of drugs, and targeted drug delivery. Despite the promising results, the use of graft copolymers of polysaccharides as DDSs still faces certain challenges. One of the major challenges is the lack of stability of the copolymers in biological environments, leading to rapid degradation and reduced drug release efficacy. Additionally, the synthesis of graft copolymers can be complex and time-consuming, and there is a need for more efficient and cost-effective synthetic methods. Furthermore, 72the understanding of the interactions between the drug and the copolymer and the mechanisms of drug release is still limited, and further research is required in this area. In conclusion, the use of graft copolymers of polysaccharides as DDSs represents a promising area of research with potential applications in various therapeutic areas. Despite the challenges, the current developments in the field have shown significant potential, and there is a growing interest in the design and progress of novel graft copolymer-based DDSs. Further research is needed to overcome the limitations and to fully realize the potential of these systems in the development of effective and safe DDSs.
The Anatomy of Academic Contentment
(Sandpiper Publishers 2025, 2025) Orooj Siddiqui, Gaurav Bisaria, Shahab Ud Din, Nazia Akhaq, Afreen Fatima, Arfa Siddiqui
Job satisfaction means how happy employees are with their work—it affects their performance and commitment. For university teachers in Lucknow, factors like salary, promotion opportunities, research support, work environment, and job enrichment were studied. Findings show that promotion opportunities and job enrichment are the strongest predictors of satisfaction. Public and private universities differ in salary, promotion, and growth, while gender, marital status, and experience don’t matter much. Universities should focus on fair promotions, balanced workload, and better support to improve faculty satisfaction.
National Education Policy 2020: The Need and Importance of Online and Digital Education
(Book Rivers HN 22 Kanchan Nagar Kalyanpur Lucknow UP, 2025) SMITA SRIVASTAVA, JAHANGEER ALAM
National Education Policy - 2020: The National Education Policy 2020 (NEP 2020) is this century's
very first policy on education, following the National Policy on
Education (NPE) 1986. Reforming the Indian educational system
was the main objective of this policy. It seeks to make the education
system more inclusive, flexible, and quality-based. The policy
emphasizes accessibility, inclusiveness, and quality in education.
In the context of NEP-2020, the significance of online and digital
learning has been increased dramatically. The policy strongly
advocates for digital education. According to this policy, technical
education will become an essential part of education in the coming
years, providing students with new learning opportunities.
Additionally, the policy recommends the establishment of
infrastructure for digital transformation in education and the training
of teachers.