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The influence of nanoparticle geometry is examined by considering spherical (isotropic), cylindrical (axial), and platelet-like (planar) shapes. Using integral transform techniques, a comparative analysis highlights how particle symmetry and system parameters affect flow behavior and heat transfer. 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