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View article: Dionysian Frenzy and Vedic Fire: The Birth of Classical Drama in Ancient Greece and India
Dionysian Frenzy and Vedic Fire: The Birth of Classical Drama in Ancient Greece and India Open
Drama, as an art form, has always served as a medium that fosters community engagement. The origins of drama in ancient Greece and India – two great civilizations that midwifed classical drama – exemplify a curious evolution from sacred pr…
View article: Assessment of cardiovascular risk factors among transgender population at Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Assessment of cardiovascular risk factors among transgender population at Bhubaneswar, Odisha Open
Background: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains a leading cause of mortality worldwide, as reported by the WHO. In India, CVDs account for 28.1% of total deaths and 14.1% of all disability-adjusted life years (DALYs). However, existing ev…
View article: Khalwat Nimgaon meteorite, Maharashtra: an ordinary equilibrated chondritic meteorite
Khalwat Nimgaon meteorite, Maharashtra: an ordinary equilibrated chondritic meteorite Open
View article: Application of green Gemini surfactants synthesized from Brassica juncea for enhanced oil recovery from high saline and high temperature reservoirs
Application of green Gemini surfactants synthesized from Brassica juncea for enhanced oil recovery from high saline and high temperature reservoirs Open
View article: Optimization of control parameters in alkaline-surfactant-polymer (ASP) flooding for enhanced oil recovery: a simulation approach
Optimization of control parameters in alkaline-surfactant-polymer (ASP) flooding for enhanced oil recovery: a simulation approach Open
This study explores the application of Alkaline-Surfactant-Polymer (ASP) flooding in “Reservoir-S,” a relatively new and small reservoir located in the Upper Assam Basin. With five years of production history and an estimated Stock Tank Oi…
View article: Performance of kharif blackgram under integrated use of fly ash, farm yard manure and soil test based fertilizer recommendations
Performance of kharif blackgram under integrated use of fly ash, farm yard manure and soil test based fertilizer recommendations Open
Soil test-based fertilizer recommendation is an imperative-approach that helps in economic benefit to the growers for crop production. A field experiment of blackgram was conducted during kharif 2019–20 and 2020–21 in at Farmers’ Field und…
View article: Formulation of Polymer-Augmented Surfactant-Based Oil–Water Microemulsions for Application in Enhanced Oil Recovery
Formulation of Polymer-Augmented Surfactant-Based Oil–Water Microemulsions for Application in Enhanced Oil Recovery Open
This research explores the development of engineered oil-water microemulsions stabilized by a synergistic combination of polymer and surfactant to enhance stability and interfacial properties for improved enhanced oil recovery (EOR). Conve…
View article: Students’ Perceptions on Educational Environment Using DREEM Questionnaire: An Experience from a Private Medical College of West Bengal
Students’ Perceptions on Educational Environment Using DREEM Questionnaire: An Experience from a Private Medical College of West Bengal Open
Background: Educational environment which consists of several factors such as physical environment (e.g., classroom and equipment), teachers, colleagues, and other student support systems affects students’ academic achievement, happiness, …
View article: Computational investigation of novel synthetic analogs of C-1′β substituted remdesivir against RNA-dependent RNA-polymerase of SARS-CoV-2
Computational investigation of novel synthetic analogs of C-1′β substituted remdesivir against RNA-dependent RNA-polymerase of SARS-CoV-2 Open
Remdesivir, a C-nucleotide prodrug binds to the viral RNA-dependent-RNA polymerase (RdRp) and inhibits the viral replication by terminating RNA transcription prematurely. It is reported in literature that interaction between the C-1…
View article: Prevalence of Lymphatic Filariasis based on Morbidity and Healthcare-seeking Practices of Patients in a Gram Panchayat of Paschim Burdwan District, West Bengal
Prevalence of Lymphatic Filariasis based on Morbidity and Healthcare-seeking Practices of Patients in a Gram Panchayat of Paschim Burdwan District, West Bengal Open
Lymphatic filariasis is one of the neglected tropical diseases still present in many areas. A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted during 2019–2020 in the Gourbazar gram panchayat area of Paschim Burdwan District, West Benga…
View article: Carbon nanotubes used to enhance the wear properties of AlSi10Mg/CNTs nanocomposites prepared through additive manufacturing
Carbon nanotubes used to enhance the wear properties of AlSi10Mg/CNTs nanocomposites prepared through additive manufacturing Open
View article: Experimental Investigation of the Synergistic Effect of Two Nonionic Surfactants on Interfacial Properties and Their Application in Enhanced Oil Recovery
Experimental Investigation of the Synergistic Effect of Two Nonionic Surfactants on Interfacial Properties and Their Application in Enhanced Oil Recovery Open
In chemically enhanced oil recovery (EOR), surfactants are conventionally used to lower the interfacial tension (IFT) at the water-oil interface, alter the rock wettability, and help in the emulsification of trapped oil after primary and s…
View article: EFFECT OF SPACER GROUP VARIATION OF GEMINI SURFACTANTS ON THE DETACHMENT OF OIL FROM SILICA SURFACES WITH DIFFERENT HYDROPHOBICITY: A MOLECULAR DYNAMICS STUDY
EFFECT OF SPACER GROUP VARIATION OF GEMINI SURFACTANTS ON THE DETACHMENT OF OIL FROM SILICA SURFACES WITH DIFFERENT HYDROPHOBICITY: A MOLECULAR DYNAMICS STUDY Open
Supplementary Information for manuscript " EFFECT OF SPACER GROUP VARIATION OF GEMINI SURFACTANTS ON THE DETACHMENT OF OIL FROM SILICA SURFACES WITH DIFFERENT HYDROPHOBICITY: A MOLECULAR DYNAMICS STUDY" by Gourav Chakraborty, Keka Ojha, Aj…
View article: Experimental Investigation on Fluid/Fluid and Rock/Fluid Interactions in Enhanced Oil Recovery by Low Salinity Water Flooding for Carbonate Reservoirs
Experimental Investigation on Fluid/Fluid and Rock/Fluid Interactions in Enhanced Oil Recovery by Low Salinity Water Flooding for Carbonate Reservoirs Open
View article: Effect of Spacer Group Variation of Gemini Surfactants on the Detachment of Oil from Silica Surfaces with Different Hydrophobicity: A Molecular Dynamics Study
Effect of Spacer Group Variation of Gemini Surfactants on the Detachment of Oil from Silica Surfaces with Different Hydrophobicity: A Molecular Dynamics Study Open
View article: Formation and Characterization of Nanoparticle Assisted Surfactant Stabilized Oil-In -Water Nanoemulsions for Application in Enhanced Oil Recovery
Formation and Characterization of Nanoparticle Assisted Surfactant Stabilized Oil-In -Water Nanoemulsions for Application in Enhanced Oil Recovery Open
View article: Fundamental aspects, mechanisms and emerging possibilities of CO2 miscible flooding in enhanced oil recovery: A review
Fundamental aspects, mechanisms and emerging possibilities of CO2 miscible flooding in enhanced oil recovery: A review Open
View article: Carbon dioxide thickening: A review of technological aspects, advances and challenges for oilfield application
Carbon dioxide thickening: A review of technological aspects, advances and challenges for oilfield application Open
View article: The impact of permeability heterogeneity on water-alternating-gas displacement in highly stratified heterogeneous reservoirs
The impact of permeability heterogeneity on water-alternating-gas displacement in highly stratified heterogeneous reservoirs Open
Availability of gases at the field level makes attractive to water-alternating-gas (WAG) process for low viscosity and light oils carbonate reservoir. However, impact of reservoir heterogeneity on WAG performance is crucial before field ap…
View article: A robust deep structured prediction model for petroleum reservoir characterization using pressure transient test data
A robust deep structured prediction model for petroleum reservoir characterization using pressure transient test data Open
View article: Performance of water-based drilling fluids for deepwater and hydrate reservoirs: Designing and modelling studies
Performance of water-based drilling fluids for deepwater and hydrate reservoirs: Designing and modelling studies Open
In deepwater drilling, the properties of water-based drilling fluids change remarkably due to low temperature and high pressure, which have a significant effect on lost circulation, wellbore instability and the window between pore pressure…
View article: 282 <i>Cholecystoappendicular Fistula- 1st Ever Reported Case</i>
282 <i>Cholecystoappendicular Fistula- 1st Ever Reported Case</i> Open
A 30-year-old male presented with a history of recurrent episodes of acute cholecystitis; first acute attack associated with fever and nausea was 18 months prior to this presentation, for which he was managed conservatively for acute chole…
View article: Structural aspects, mechanisms and emerging prospects of Gemini surfactant-based alternative Enhanced Oil Recovery technology: A review
Structural aspects, mechanisms and emerging prospects of Gemini surfactant-based alternative Enhanced Oil Recovery technology: A review Open
View article: Microstructural and thermal expansion behaviour of graphene reinforced 316L stainless steel matrix composite prepared via powder bed fusion additive manufacturing
Microstructural and thermal expansion behaviour of graphene reinforced 316L stainless steel matrix composite prepared via powder bed fusion additive manufacturing Open
View article: Facile development of graphene-based air filters mounted on a 3D printed mask for COVID-19
Facile development of graphene-based air filters mounted on a 3D printed mask for COVID-19 Open
COVID-19 belongs to a typical class of viruses that predominantly affects the human respiratory system, thereby proving to be fatal to many. The virus, along with other air pollutant particulates poses a severe threat to the human respirat…
View article: Compositional simulation model and history-matching analysis of surfactant-polymer-nanoparticle (SPN) nanoemulsion assisted enhanced oil recovery
Compositional simulation model and history-matching analysis of surfactant-polymer-nanoparticle (SPN) nanoemulsion assisted enhanced oil recovery Open
View article: Application of Novel Colloidal Silica Nanoparticles in the Reduction of Adsorption of Surfactant and Improvement of Oil Recovery Using Surfactant Polymer Flooding
Application of Novel Colloidal Silica Nanoparticles in the Reduction of Adsorption of Surfactant and Improvement of Oil Recovery Using Surfactant Polymer Flooding Open
Surfactant polymer flooding is one of the most common chemical enhanced oil recovery techniques, which improves not only the microscopic displacement of the fluid through the formation of the emulsion but also the volumetric sweep efficien…
View article: Numerical Simulation of Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) studies for aqueous Gemini Surfactant-Polymer-Nanoparticle systems
Numerical Simulation of Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) studies for aqueous Gemini Surfactant-Polymer-Nanoparticle systems Open
The article investigates the efficacy of gemini surfactant/polymer/nanoparticle flooding on chemical EOR. Initially, physicochemical behavior of aqueous chemical fluids were investigated via interfacial tension reduction, wettability alter…
View article: The incidence of postoperative paralytic ileus in patients undergone robot assisted urological surgery
The incidence of postoperative paralytic ileus in patients undergone robot assisted urological surgery Open
View article: The Incidence of postoperative paralytic ileus in patients undergone robot assisted urological surgery
The Incidence of postoperative paralytic ileus in patients undergone robot assisted urological surgery Open