Coordinates: 29°55′18″N 78°7′39″E / 29.92167°N 78.12750°E / 29.92167; 78.12750Gurukula Kangri (deemed to be university) ('गुरुकुल कांगड़ी समविश्वविद्यालय') is a government-funded deemed to be university u/s 3 of the UGC act 1956 located in Haridwar, Uttarakhand, India. It is fully funded by UGC. It was NAAC "A" grade accredited until 2021, now B grade. Situated near the bank of the Ganges about 6 km from Haridwar and about 200 km from New Delhi. Gurukula Kangri has 25 academic departments covering Engineering, Applied Sciences, Vedic Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences and Management programs with a strong emphasis on Vedic and Modern Sciences and technological education and research. The university has signed about 34 memorandums of understanding with industries, universities, NGOs, and institutions.
The problem of Internet pornography addiction (IPA) has become a subject of significant academic interest as a multifaceted and complex problem. The I-PACE model describes risk factors, emotional and cognitive reactions, and decision-making deficiencies that contribute to recreational use becoming problematic. Neuroimaging has shown reward circuits and frontal-striatal dysregulation, placing IPA in addiction neurobiology. These data would predict stigma, peer normalization, social isolation, and culturally deep-rooted taboos that enhance relationship or self-stigmatization. Many laws criminalize child sexual abuse material (CSAM) without addressing addiction. This legal and cultural approach stresses modest steps to remove institutional frameworks and human predispositions.This multidisciplinary analysis conceptualizes IPA as a reliance on neurobiological, psychological, social, and legal factors. It advocates for culturally tailored, empirically supported interventions that address individual vulnerabilities within specific sociocultural milieus.
The move between 5G and 6G networks has further amplified the desire towards sustainable and energy efficient communication networks. The available infrastructures are usually challenged by high power consumption, lack of even coverage and an increase in the cost of operation. This paper examines how optimization methods in contemporary wireless networks can be improved using Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based technologies to make the networks more energy efficient and focused on better signal performance. Based on the existing data on power consumption in networks and the strength of signals, the study uses analytical and optimization theories to determine the way of reducing energy use and still ensuring or ensuring the reliability of connectivity. Findings demonstrated in the form of comparative tables and graphical analysis show that AI-aided solutions have a greater capacity to decrease the amount of power consumed without affecting service delivery. The paper points out that an approach towards the environmentally friendly and inclusive 6G communication could be the integration of smart energy management in the existing 5G networks.
Biopolymers have become indispensable in the nanoencapsulation of food components and nutrients, providing improved stability, controlled release, and enhanced bioavailability of encapsulated substances. This abstract discusses the diverse biopolymers employed in food encapsulation, including polysaccharides, proteins, fats, waxes, and synthetic compounds as illustrated in the accompanying diagram. Polysaccharides such as gum arabic, pectin, and alginate are favoured for their natural availability and exceptional film-forming properties, which are ideal for shielding sensitive ingredients from environmental impacts. Proteins like gelatin and whey proteins are used for their excellent emulsifying and encapsulating capabilities, essential for encapsulating flavours and oils. Fats and waxes such as beeswax and lecithin serve to create stable matrices optimal for lipid-based actives. Although less commonly used, synthetic polymers provide customized release mechanisms for particular uses. Collectively, these biopolymers support the advancement of nanoencapsulation technologies that improve the solubility, stability, and timed release of food and nutrient substances, thereby broadening their use in functional foods and nutraceuticals.
Background Pseudomonas spp. are opportunistic environmental bacteria capable of surviving on abiotic surfaces through biofilm formation, metabolic versatility, and tolerance to adverse environmental conditions. Their persistence on frequently touched public surfaces raises concerns regarding environmental contamination and the dissemination of antimicrobial-resistant organisms. Information on the occurrence and antimicrobial susceptibility of environmental Pseudomonas isolates from female public washroom toilet seats in India remains limited. Objective This study aimed to determine the predominance of Pseudomonas spp. on female public washroom toilet seats in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, and to evaluate the antimicrobial susceptibility profile of the recovered isolates. Methods A cross-sectional microbiological study was conducted using 32 swab samples collected from female western-style toilet seats across seven public locations in Dehradun. Samples were cultured on CLED agar, and bacterial isolates were identified using Gram staining and conventional biochemical tests, including catalase, Simmons citrate, and Triple Sugar Iron (TSI) reactions. Antimicrobial susceptibility testing was performed by the Kirby–Bauer disk diffusion method following CLSI guidelines using eight antibiotics. Results Among the 32 bacterial isolates recovered, Pseudomonas spp. accounted for 24 (75%), indicating clear predominance over other recovered organisms. All Pseudomonas isolates remained susceptible to amikacin, gentamicin, and ciprofloxacin. Reduced susceptibility was observed for tetracycline, doxycycline, and tigecycline. Nitrofurantoin showed no activity against Pseudomonas , consistent with its intrinsic resistance profile. The predominance of Pseudomonas is likely associated with its environmental adaptability, including biofilm formation, desiccation tolerance, and persistence on frequently cleaned sanitary surfaces. Conclusion Female public washroom toilet seats can serve as environmental reservoirs of Pseudomonas spp. The predominance of these organisms and the observed reduction in susceptibility to several antimicrobial agents highlight the importance of environmental hygiene, continuous antimicrobial resistance surveillance, and routine monitoring of public sanitation facilities.
With the increasing demand for high-performance wireless communication systems, particularly in wireless local area network (WLAN) applications, there is a critical need for antennas that deliver high gain, excellent isolation, and robust diversity performance. This study introduces an improved multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) cylindrical dielectric resonator antenna (CDRA) integrated with a cylindrical horn antenna tailored for operation at 5.8 GHz. The design employs a single radiating element fed by two closely positioned coaxial cables to achieve high isolation between ports, whereas the cylindrical horn enhances the gain. The performance was evaluated and optimized using HFSS software, focusing on metrics such as the envelope correlation coefficient (ECC), channel capacity loss (CCL), mean effective gain (MEG), and diversity gain (DG) to ensure MIMO compatibility. The surface-mounted CDRA horn antenna achieved a very high of gain 15.6 dBi by flaring the circular aperture of the circular base of the antenna in canonical form at 5.8 GHz. The results reveal a significant gain increase to 15.6 dBi, improving signal strength and coverage, alongside isolation exceeding –20 dBi, which lowers ECC (<0.017), DG close to 10 dB, MEG <–3 dB, CCL<0.5 bits/(s⋅Hz) over the bandwidth 5.6 GHz to 5.9 GHz, radiation efficiency 90.1%, isolation <–20 dB, and boosts diversity performance. The experimental testing of the prototype aligns closely with the simulated outcomes, validating the effectiveness of the design.
