Publications by authors named "D Manikandan"

Accurate identification and segmentation of brain tumors in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) images are critical for timely diagnosis and treatment. MRI is frequently used to diagnose these disorders; however medical professionals find it challenging to manually evaluate MRI pictures because of time restrictions and unpredictability. Computerized methods such as R-CNN, attention models and earlier YOLO variants face limitations due to high computational demands and suboptimal segmentation performance.

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Natural fiber composites have gained significant potential in past decades due to their favorable physical properties and mechanical characteristics. Pineapple leaf fibers and roselle fibers are abundant agricultural wastes and tend to be recycled to minimize environmental pollution. The present work aims to investigate and analyze the effects of reinforcing pineapple leaf fiber (PALF) and roselle fiber with epoxy hybrid composites.

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HLA-E presenting the HLA-G leader peptide VMAPRTLFL (HLA-E[pHLA-G]) on tumor cells plays a crucial role in suppressing natural killer(NK) and cytotoxic CD8+ T cells through NKG2A interaction. While blocking HLA-E:NKG2A is a promising immune checkpoint(IC) approach in cancer therapy, toxicity remains a major clinical concern. We developed a novel immune checkpoint inhibitor(ICI) that selectively prevents HLA-E:NKG2A interaction, a monoclonal antibody(mAb) that selectively targets the HLA-E[pHLA-G] complex, distinguishing cancerous from non-cancerous cells.

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The incorporation of various reinforcements in aluminium composites markedly improves their thermal, mechanical, and wear characteristics when compared to composites with a single reinforcement. Nevertheless, heightened hardness presents challenges in machining, rendering traditional methods less efficient for obtaining high-quality cuts. This study explores the application of Abrasive Water Jet Machining (AWJM) on aluminium alloy LM26 hybrid composites that are reinforced with graphite and fly ash, which were manufactured through stir casting.

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Water scarcity affects billions globally, particularly in regions with limited freshwater resources, making the development of scalable and energy-efficient desalination technologies imperative. Advances in nanotechnology have led to the emergence of 2D nanoporous membranes, offering a promising route toward sustainable water purification. Here, using molecular dynamics simulations, we demonstrate that phase-engineered molybdenum disulfide (MoS) membranes (1T and 1T' phases) significantly outperform their conventional 2H phase configuration in water desalination.

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