Academic Year 2023/24 Tag

by SSSIHLMarch 5, 2024 Academic, News

Students of Languages and Literature (English) Present Papers at the International Conference on Translation and Multiculturalism

Five students doing their Master’s programme at the Department of Languages and Literature (DLL) – English, SSSIHL, presented their papers at the International Conference on Translation and Multiculturalism, held in hybrid mode from 20th to 22nd of February 2024, organised by the Department of English, VSSD College, Kanpur in collaboration with ELTAI (English Language Teachers’ Association of India).

The students were guided to write the papers by Dr. Vijayalekshmi Ramachandran, Assistant Professor, DLL, and course instructor for Translation Studies.

The papers presented were:

  • “From Text to Tee: Navigating the Intertextual, Intersemiotic and Intermedial Course from the Bhagavad Gita to The Legend of Bagger Vance.” by Meghana Srinivas Mandalappu
  • “Sita Devi to Lady Sita: A Tradition in Translation/ Transition” by Sattyasri Gururaghavendran.
  • “Gained and Lost in Translation: A Case Study of Tamang Selos in Nepali” by Yadha Lama. The paper questions the very notion of the Tamang Selos as exemplifying a smooth journey of restoration and happy hybridization and views Tamang Selos in Nepali as exemplifying the paradoxical case of a culture being preserved through the act of translation while a language being lost through this very act.
  • “Muna-Madan and Romeo and Juliet: A Case Study of Cultural Translations” by Pem Doma Sherpa.
  • “Translation of Metaphors, the Language of Movies: Images and Affect in Kannathil Muthamittal” by Sai Priyadarshini S.

The Chairperson and Moderator of the Session expressed their appreciation for all the papers. We congratulate all the students for their outstanding efforts and wish them continued success in their academic pursuits.

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by SSSIHLMarch 2, 2024 Academic, News

Management Faculty Win Best Paper at the 14th International Research Conference on Thriving Through Sustainability

Associate Professor M. S. Sai Vinod and Professor N. Sivakumar, from the Department of Management and Commerce, won the Best Paper award at the “14th International Research Conference on Thriving Through Sustainability” organized by IES’s Management College and Research Centre on 22nd & 23rd February 2024.

The paper titled “The Impact of Top Management Views on Environment-related Sustainable Development Goals on the Practice of Environmental Responsibility as Part of CSR” analyzed the influence of top management views on environmental Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) expenditure within the context of NIFTY-indexed companies in India using an empirical approach that incorporated text analytics, cosine similarity measures, regression and correlation analysis, and mediation-moderation analysis.

Hosted by the Indian Education Society’s Management College and Research Centre, Mumbai, with joint partners Shaheed Bhagat Singh College, University of Delhi, European Global Varsity, European School of Data Science & Technology, and Confab 360 Degree, the Conference explored how businesses can navigate towards a sustainable future with emerging technologies like AI, ChatGPT, and Generative AI on six key themes – Marketing, Operations & IT, Finance, Human Resources, Economic & Business Environment, and Entrepreneurship.

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by SSSIHLMarch 2, 2024 Academic, Research

Management Students Present papers on Sustainability and Innovation at RASTMSI 2024

The students and faculty from the Department of Management and Commerce participated in the online International Conference on “Re-Envisioning Agility, Sustainability, and Technological Innovation in Manufacturing and Service Industry (RASTMSI 2024)” organized by Vedatya Institute under the aegis of Journal of Services Research on 8th & 9th February 2024.

The papers presented were:

  • “The ‘What’, ‘Why’ And ‘How’ Of Sustainable Fashion Apparel Consumption: A Systematic Literature Review Using Tccm Framework” by Mrs. Akanksha Aggarwal and Ms. Prajoyli Sharma
  • “Antecedents, Decisions & Consequences of Sustainable Luxury Consumer Behaviour: A Systematic Literature Review & Future Research Agenda” by Ms. Alekya and Mrs. Akanksha Aggarwal
  • “The 5w1h Framework of Consumption of Plant-Based Meat: A Systematic Literature Review” by Mrs. Akanksha Aggarwal and Ms. Aksha Bajpai.

The participation was facilitated by Mrs. Akanksha Aggarwal, Assistant Professor, Department of Management and Commerce.

Over 50 insightful research papers were presented at RASTMSI 2024, sparking vibrant discussions and knowledge exchange. The conference aimed to re-envision the concept of agility to bring deserved excellence in operations which may lead to the emergence of agile firms that can sustain and flourish in the VUCA environment.

We congratulate all the students for their outstanding efforts and wish them continued success in their academic pursuits.

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by SSSIHLFebruary 29, 2024

Workshop on Physics in Data Crafting Careers in Engineering, Analysis, and Science

The Department of Physics, Anantapur Campus, is organizing a one-day workshop titled “Physics in Data: Crafting Careers in Engineering, Analysis, and Science” scheduled for 2nd March 2024.

Led by Mrs. M. N. Sai Geetha, Principal Data Architect, TESCO, Bangalore, the workshop aims to explore the intersection of physics and data science, offering insights into various career paths in engineering, analysis, and scientific research. It promises to be an engaging and enlightening session for all participants.

  • Time and Date: 8:45 am to 4:00 pm, 2nd March 2024
  • Venue: Room A1, College Building – II, Anantapur Campus

An accomplished professional in the field of data architecture, Mrs. M. N. Sai Geetha will be sharing her expertise and insights during the workshop and providing valuable guidance for future career paths.

The workshop presents an excellent opportunity to gain valuable knowledge from an industry expert, network and explore career prospects in the ever-evolving field of data science and is open to all interested faculty members, research scholars, and students from I, II B.Sc. (MPC) and III B.Sc. (Physics).

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by SSSIHLFebruary 27, 2024

National Symposium: A Holistic Approach to Sustainable Food Systems: Integrating Agriculture, Nutrition and Food Safety

As a part of the journey towards sustainability, the Department of Food Nutritional Sciences, SSSIHL is organizing a two-day national symposium on “A Holistic Approach to Sustainable Food Systems: Integrating Agriculture, Nutrition, and Food Safety” on the 1st and 2nd March 2024. This two-day event will convene experts in agriculture, nutrition, and food processing, providing a unique learning platform to delve into the crucial aspects of sustainable food systems.

The symposium serves as a platform to explore and address key challenges in the realm of sustainable food systems. Participants will engage in focused discussions and gain expert insights on critical sub-topics such as sustainable agriculture, food processing, nutrition, and food waste management. Through collaborative efforts and knowledge sharing, our goal is to cultivate innovative strategies promoting food security, safety, environmental oversight, and public health.

Esteemed Speakers at the symposium:

Scientists: Dr. A. Ashok Kumar, ICRISAT-Asia; Dr. B.V.S.K. Rao, CSIR-IICT, Hyderabad; Dr. P. Raghavendra, ICMR-NIN, Hyderabad; Dr. Jeevan Prasad Reddy D, CSIR-CFTRI, Mysore; and Dr. K.B.R.S. Visarada, CSIR-IIMR, Hyderabad

Academia: Prof. R. Jagan Mohan, NIFTEM, Thanjavur; Prof. D. Vijayalakshmi, ICAR., UAS, GKVK, Bangalore; and Prof. P. Sarala Kumari, UAS, GKVK, Bangalore.

Industry: Mr. Kalluri Suresh, Pranav Food Processor India Pvt. Ltd., Hyderabad, and Mr. Shyam Mohan, Tier 1 Network Pvt Ltd., Bengaluru

Who can attend: Academicians, Scientists, Delegates, Researchers, Students, Professionals, Industrialists, Nutritionists, Entrepreneurs, and other stakeholders

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Watch LIVE on the SSSIHL Channel:

1 March (Session-1)  – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XB-lIKX8_38

1 March (Session-2) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKW6n36fr-Y

2 March (Session-1) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aopn0HkF2JQ

2 March (Session-2) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcEkPH7r5J8

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by SSSIHLFebruary 25, 2024 Academic, Research

Conversion of the natural product andrographolide to isoandrographolide acetals leads to improvement in anticancer activity

Identifying the Issue

  • Chemotherapy is the most commonly used method to cure cancer since the drug used diffuses into the cancerous cell but it comes with a cost of many side effects
  • Side effects such as inflammation, immunosuppression, and digestive tract lining disorders.
  • So, there is a need for the development of better anticancer drugs with fewer side effects and higher potency.

Objective of the Research

  • To semi-synthesize isoandrographolide acetals from the natural product andrographolide and study their anticancer activity

Who should read this?

Faculty, research scholars and students of Medicinal  and Organic chemistry

Solution

Isoandrographolide  and its eighteen acetals  were synthesized and characterized using 1H-NMR, 13C-NMR, mass spectrometry(HRMS), IR, and UV spectroscopy. The compound (3,19)-3,5-difluorobenzylidene-isoandrographolide was characterized using single-crystal X-ray diffraction also. All the compounds were tested for their anti-cancer activity. The compound (3,19)-4-Bromobenzylidene-isoandrographolide (IC50 3 μM) was more active than tamoxifen (IC50 12 μM) against MCF-7 and arrested the cell cycle at G1-Phase and was observed to be inducing apoptosis and loss of mitochondrial membrane potential.

 

Key Features and Benefits

  • Compound (3,19)-4-Bromobenzylidene-isoandrographolide (IC50 3 μM) was more active than tamoxifen (IC50 12 μM).
  • Isoandrographolide acetals can be further explored as potential anticancer leads

Impact

  • Potential as leads in the development of anticancer drug

 

Team

Nitesh Tamang, Yashwanth Inabathina, Sai Kiran Mavileti, Lakshminath Sripada, Srinivas Nanduri, Nageswara Rao Golakoti and Balasubramanyam Karanam

Title of paper: Bromobenzylidene-isoandrographolide Induces Apoptosis and Causes Loss of Mitochondrial Membrane Potential in MCF-7 Breast Cancer cells

Read Paper Here: https://doi.org/10.1002/slct.202302498

Synthesis, Characterization and anti-cancer activity of isoandrographolide acetals.

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by SSSIHLFebruary 25, 2024 Academic, Research

Rationally designed small molecules inhibit malaria parasite at trophozoite stage to increase the median survival of malaria-infected mice

Identifying the Issue

  • Spread of multi drug-resistance in malaria parasite
  • Lack of novel therapy and effective drugs.

Objective of the Research

  • Development of novel drug-like candidates with rapid kill kinetics against malaria parasite Plasmodium falciparum
  • Non-haemolytic and non-toxic to animals

Who should read this?

Research community working in the Antiplasmodial drug development, medicinal chemists, and pharmaceutical industry

Solution

Development of nontoxic small molecules with high therapeutic effect and selectivity.

 

Key Features and Benefits

  • Development of small molecules with rapid kill kinetics for Plasmodium falciparum trophozoite stage
  • Non-toxic to mammalian cells and mice.
  • Non-haemolytic drug-like molecules.
  • Effective at low micromolar concentrations.

Impact

  • Oral uptake of the drug for effective therapy.
  • Minimizing the development of multi drug-resistance in malaria parasite when combined with other drugs.
  • Effective against drug-resistant parasitic strains

 

Team

Siva Kumar Rokkam,# Mamta Yadav,# Mayank Joshi, Angshuman Roy Choudhury, Dinkar Sahal* and Nageswara Rao Golakoti*.

* Corresponding authors, #Equal contributions.

Title of paper: Synthesis, in vitro anti-plasmodial potency, in-silico-cum-SPR binding with inhibition of Pf Pyridoxal synthase and rapid parasiticidal action by 3,5-bis {(E) arylidene}-N-methyl-4-piperidones

Read Paper Here: https://doi.org/10.1039/D1NJ04604G

Fig. Antiplasmodial and antimalarial properties of DANMPs, a) Synthesis and characterization; b) interaction of the lead molecule with pyridoxal phosphate synthase; c) inhibition of parasitemia and cell cycle progression of PfMRA-1240 trophozoites in the presence of the lead molecule; d) best lead compound and its antiplasmodial potency.

 

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by SSSIHLFebruary 25, 2024 Academic, Research

Curcumin related analogues possess antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties and may be used as curcumin substitutes with improved Pharmacological properties

Identifying the Issue

  • Inflammation is a hallmark of chronic diseases
  • Curcumin’s poor bioavailability impedes its use as an effective anti-inflammatory agent

Objective of the Research

  • To synthesize curcumin analogues with enhanced bioavailability and anti-inflammatory properties

Who should read this?

Research community working in anti-inflammatory drug development, medicinal chemists, and the pharmaceutical industry

Solution

Development of nontoxic small molecules with high therapeutic effect and selectivity.

 

Key Features and Benefits

  • Development of diarylidene-N-methyl-4-piperidones (curcumin-related analogues) with promising antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties
  • Reduced the expressions of iNOS and NO.
  • The synthesized analogues have better water solubility than curcumin.

Impact

  • Potent compounds from this study have better water solubility, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties than curcumin
  • Effective against chronic inflammation.
  • Lead compounds from this study offer new and more effective treatment options for various types of inflammation.

 

Team

Siva Kumar Rokkam,# Javier A. Mas-Rosario,# Bishnu P. Joshi, Mayank Joshi, Angshuman Roy Choudhury, Swayamsiddha Kar, Nageswara Rao Golakoti,* and Michelle E. Farkas. *

* Corresponding authors, #Equal contributions.

Title of paper: Diarylidene-N-Methyl-4-Piperidones and Spirobibenzopyrans as Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Agents.

Read Paper Here: https://doi.org/10.1002/cbdv.202300822

Figure: Anti-inflammatory activity of diarylidene-N-methyl-4-piperidones and spirobibenzopyrans.

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by SSSIHLFebruary 25, 2024 Academic, News

Culinary Clicks – A Workshop on Food Styling and Photography Basics: A Report

The Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences hosted “Culinary Clicks – A Workshop on Food Styling and Photography Basics” to enhance participants’ skills in capturing the artistry of culinary creations, on 3 February 2024.

This workshop organized by Prof. N. Srividya, DFNS, featured insights from certified Food Photographer, Mrs. Sai Aditya, the workshop instructor, who shared tips on setting the scene, mastering camera techniques, and the art of post-processing the pictures.

The well-structured event garnered excellent feedback from participants, who expressed immense satisfaction with the workshop’s organization and the valuable content presented. This flavorful experience ignited a newfound passion in the participants for showcasing the beauty of food through the lens.

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by SSSIHLFebruary 17, 2024 Academic, News

Students of M.B.A. Present Papers at the 3rd International Marketing Conference (iMARC III) hosted by IIM Shillong

Five students of M.B.A. from the Anantapur women’s campus had the opportunity to participate and present their papers at the prestigious 3rd International Marketing Conference (iMARC III) hosted by IIM Shillong on 30 & 31 January 2024 with the theme “Marketing Transformations: Reimagine, Realign & Rework”. The conference witnessed 254 submissions, with 234 registrations and 158 presentations, from both academia and industry professionals, on over 23 sub-themes.

The five students and their papers that were accepted and selected for the presentation post a rigorous review and selection process are:

  • Meenakshi Himika Piduri presented on “Will ChatGPT change the world? Demystifying the users’ intentions through antecedents”
  • Sai Poojitha presented on “Return intention behaviour of consumers in electronics gadgets: An empirical study”
  • G A Sai Jyothika presented on “Consumers’ new commute for a green world: Adoption behaviour of electric vehicles”
  • Muskan Pradhan presented on “Unveiling motivations: Insights into sustainable lifestyle adoption and perspectives”
  • A N S M Praharshitha presented on “Antecedents towards green purchase behaviour of cosmetics – An exploratory study”

The students were guided by their supervisor, Mrs. Akanksha Aggarwal, Asst. Professor in the Dept. of Management & Commerce.

International Marketing Conference (iMarC) is an annual International referred marketing conference of IIM Shillong started in 2021. The 3rd International Conference in Marketing aimed to provide a platform for all marketing researchers and professionals from academia and industry to come together to discuss and deliberate on the current marketing transformations. The conference showcased groundbreaking research and innovative ideas from experts and scholars worldwide.

We congratulate all the students for their exceptional work and wish them greater success in their academic journey.

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