Sacred groves are community protected forest patches dedicated to deities and ancestors, remaining undisturbed and serving as vital biodiversity reservoirs. In the present study, field surveys were conducted in four sacred groves of Radhanagari Tehsil, Kolhapur District, Maharashtra during January–May 2024. The surveys revealed that, the sacred groves such as Khuloba, Wakighol, Bhaire and Ganganligeshwar […]
Vol. 12 (1) 2026
Green leafy vegetables are recognised to be a great source of several vital nutrients. Basella belongs to the family Basellaceae, commonly referred to as Indian spinach, and commonly known as Poi in Odia. It is native to Africa and Asia and it is widely cultivated in tropical and sub-tropical areas where it is used as […]
Green nanotechnology holds a lot of hope for future attempts to stop pollution. It makes use of eco-friendly processes to create nanomaterials that may be applied to a range of pollution remediation approaches, such as air, soil, and water cleaning. By removing certain pollutants from polluted settings, these materials are designed to improve the quality […]
Cytokine treatments have the potential to revolutionize the treatment of infectious, autoimmune, and cancer diseases. But their shorter half-life, widespread pleiotropic signaling, and systemic toxicity have restricted the clinical use. Mechanistically, they enhance T cell proliferation, differentiation, and effector functions by modulating key signaling pathways, enabling precise control of Th1, Th2, Th17, and Treg responses. […]
This study used a non-aqueous liquid to deposit a thin layer of Cadmium Selenide onto a stainless steel substrate. To produce high-quality films, the different physical preparation parameters and the deposition conditions such as the deposition duration and temperature, chemical species concentrations, pH, mechanical stirring speed, etc. were tuned. The prepared sample was examined for […]
Rising energy demand, fossil fuel depletion, and pollution have intensified interest in renewable fuels. Bioethanol is promising for its biodegradability, low toxicity, and infrastructure compatibility. Saccharomyces cerevisiae enables efficient fermentation through high ethanol tolerance, effective glucose metabolism, and robust performance. Conventional ethanol production processes rely primarily on micro-structured yeast and require extended fermentation times, which […]
Water contamination is of great concern in today’s world, which has led us to take steps for management of the water quality. For improving management practices, it is important to understand the contaminants present in the water, we use biosensors to identify the type of contaminant present in the water sample. In this paper we […]
Bagasse, or cane sugar husk (CSH), is an abundant agricultural by-product, and its controlled combustion produces cane sugar husk ash (CSHA), a rich source of amorphous silica (SiO₂). This study focuses on the extraction of high-purity silica from CSHA through optimized chemical and thermal treatments. Unprocessed CSH was subjected to controlled incineration at various temperatures […]
The present study was carried out in the Sarawade area of More College Campus, Radhanagari taluka, Kolhapur district, Maharashtra, in the Western Ghats, with the aim of describing the phytosociological status of the campus flora in relation to species composition, dominance and diversity under continuous human use. Phytosociological surveys were conducted from November to December […]
The ichthyofaunal diversity of the Chikotra dam was examined over one year, from January 2023 to December 2023. This study aimed to compile a checklist of the ichthyofauna of Chikotra to enhance fish diversity in Maharashtra's Kolhapur district and to contribute to the documentation of the fish fauna of the Western Ghats. Throughout the study, […]
Flexible sensors have attracted intense interest owing to their high stretchability, biocompatibility, conformability, and low cost. However, most flexible substrates exhibit poor electrical conductivity, which limits sensor sensitivity. To overcome this limitation, conductive nanomaterials, including carbon nanomaterials, metal nanoparticles, metal oxides, and emerging two-dimensional materials such as graphene, transition metal dichalcogenides, and MXenes, have been […]
This study examines the effect of smartphone usage on engineering students using multiple academic and behavioral parameters. Data were collected from ten engineering students and analyzed using statistical methods to establish the relationship between daily smartphone usage and academic performance. The results indicate that students using smartphones for approximately seven hours per day exhibit a […]
This review focuses on the transformation of natural molecules into advanced nanocarbon materials such as graphene, carbon nanotubes, carbon dots, and various hybrid architectures. Natural products are highlighted not only as sustainable carbon precursors but also as templates and functional modifiers that govern material structure, surface chemistry, and performance. Emphasis is placed on environmentally benign […]
The paper determines how heavy metals are transferred through the sediment to the aquatic biota of a freshwater system subjected to agricultural activities. The agricultural runoff is a major contributor of pollution, which usually contaminates the water body with heavy metals. These metals are cadmium, lead and mercury, which may be attached on the sediments […]
The Holmium-doped EuF₃ nanoparticles were synthesized at room temperature using an aqueous solution method, with tryptophan acting as an organic ligand. X-ray diffraction analysis confirmed the formation of a hexagonal phase. The calculated lattice parameters were a = b = 6.966 Å and c = 7.322 Å, corresponding to a unit cell volume of 307.69 […]
Murraya koenigii, commonly known as curry leaves, belongs to the family Rutaceae. Fresh leaves were collected from Karambali village in Gadhinglaj city, Kolhapur district. Extraction was carried out using ethanol, acetone, chloroform, and aqueous solvents. The extracts were subjected to qualitative phytochemical analysis to detect secondary metabolites such as carbohydrates, alkaloids, phenols, proteins, amino acids, […]
This review mainly focuses on the analysis of important physicochemical parameters such as pH, temperature, biological oxygen demand (BOD), and dissolved oxygen (DO), which are key indicators of aquatic health. Microbial contamination was also evaluated by examining the presence of Escherichia coli, total coliforms, and faecal coliforms using standard microbiological methods. The WQI values ranged […]
This systematic review provides a comprehensive analysis of tetrazole carboxamide derivatives as targeted inhibitors of kinases, proteases, and reductases—three enzyme families central to the pathogenesis of cancer, infectious diseases, and metabolic disorders. The discussion encompasses the molecular basis for target engagement, emphasizing how the distinct physicochemical properties of the tetrazole–carboxamide motif facilitate selective binding and […]
Anthropogenic activities have intensified environmental degradation and biodiversity loss, necessitating innovative sustainable engineering materials that minimize ecological footprints while enhancing ecosystem resilience. This paper explores the design, synthesis, and application of bio-based, recycled, and hybrid nanocomposites for environmental protection and biodiversity conservation. Drawing from green chemistry and circular economy principles, we employ life-cycle assessment (LCA) […]
Mankarwadi Lake is situated in Shirala Tahsil of Sangli District (17° 2′ 30″ N, 74° 4′ 28″ E). Birds occur throughout the world; their presence indicates the health of the ecosystem. The birds vary in trophic levels and ecologies that contribute significantly to biological processes such as nutrient turnover, seed dispersal, control of aquatic invertebrates […]
According to the European Pharmacopeia 7th edition essential oils are defined as “Odoriferous substances derived from plant raw materials obtained through steam distillation, dry distillation or mechanical method without heating exhibiting a complex composition. In general, a physical process is employed for extracting essential oil from the aqueous phase maintains the oils chemical properties unchanged. […]
Tetrazole acetamides represent an emerging class of small-molecule therapeutics that combine the unique bioisosteric properties of the tetrazole ring with the versatile pharmacological profile of the acetamide moiety. This review comprehensively evaluates the translational pathway of tetrazole acetamide derivatives from preclinical discovery through clinical development. We systematically analyse their therapeutic applications across major disease domains […]
Azomethines or schiff bases is an important class of organic compounds. Herein, we report an ecofriendly, inexpensive and catalytic route for the synthesis of these compounds using acid modified biochar as a catalyst. The catalyst offers advantages like simple reaction protocol, easy catalyst separation and high yields of the products.
The present study evaluated the seasonal and spatial variations in the physicochemical characteristics of the Vedganga River, Kolhapur District, Maharashtra, during January–December 2024. Water samples were collected from four sites—Gargoti, Kur, Murgud, and Bastawade—during summer, monsoon, and winter seasons. Parameters analyzed included temperature, pH, electrical conductivity, turbidity, total dissolved solids, nitrate, phosphate, dissolved oxygen, biochemical […]