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View article: Split-Fuse-Transport: Annotation-Free Saliency via Dual Clustering and Optimal Transport Alignment
Split-Fuse-Transport: Annotation-Free Saliency via Dual Clustering and Optimal Transport Alignment Open
Salient object detection (SOD) aims to segment visually prominent regions in images and serves as a foundational task for various computer vision applications. We posit that SOD can now reach near-supervised accuracy without a single pixel…
View article: Trauma and Memory in South Asian Partition Literature
Trauma and Memory in South Asian Partition Literature Open
The 1947 Partition of British India is the most traumatic event in South Asia, displacing over 14 million and killing almost a million people (Talbot & Singh, 2009). Literature born out of this break in history records the collective and p…
View article: The Impact of Community Nutrition Workers on Reducing Malnutrition in Pregnant Lactating Women of Tharparkar
The Impact of Community Nutrition Workers on Reducing Malnutrition in Pregnant Lactating Women of Tharparkar Open
Background: Malnutrition is more prevalent in Pakistan. Objective: To assess the role of community nutrition workers in reducing malnutrition among pregnant lactating women of district Tharparkar. Methodology: A cross-sectional study was c…
View article: Arsenic and Heavy metals levels into edible fresh meat (chicken, goat, and beef) and associated health risks
Arsenic and Heavy metals levels into edible fresh meat (chicken, goat, and beef) and associated health risks Open
The current study (very first) measured the concentrations (dry weight; µg/kg) of arsenic (As) and selected heavy metals (Cr, Ni, Mn, Pb, Cd, Cu, Zn) by using ICP-MS in muscle and liver samples of chicken, mutton, and beef from different a…
View article: Dust Dynamics: Distribution Patterns of Semi-Volatile Organic Chemicals across Particle Sizes in Varied Indoor Microenvironments
Dust Dynamics: Distribution Patterns of Semi-Volatile Organic Chemicals across Particle Sizes in Varied Indoor Microenvironments Open
An extensive analysis of the distribution patterns of three distinct classes of semi-volatile organic chemicals (SVOCs)—phthalates (PAEs), organophosphate flame retardants (OPFRs), and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) — across four …
View article: Introduction of low-cost sustainable solution for household arsenic groundwater treatment in Kudpur, Punjab Pakistan
Introduction of low-cost sustainable solution for household arsenic groundwater treatment in Kudpur, Punjab Pakistan Open
Pakistan is among the 4th most affected countries in the globe with regards to Arsenic pollution. Although the extent of arsenic groundwater pollution is not much but there are places which contain one of the highest levls of arsenic conta…
View article: Nanobiochar Associated Ammonia Emission Mitigation and Toxicity to Soil Microbial Biomass and Corn Nutrient Uptake from Farmyard Manure
Nanobiochar Associated Ammonia Emission Mitigation and Toxicity to Soil Microbial Biomass and Corn Nutrient Uptake from Farmyard Manure Open
The unique properties of NB, such as its nano-size effect and greater adsorption capacity, have the potential to mitigate ammonia (NH3) emission, but may also pose threats to soil life and their associated processes, which are not well und…
View article: STUDY OF PREVALENCE, ASSOCIATED FACTORS AND IMPACT OF MATERNAL PERINATAL DEPRESSION IN ALEXANDRIA 2022.
STUDY OF PREVALENCE, ASSOCIATED FACTORS AND IMPACT OF MATERNAL PERINATAL DEPRESSION IN ALEXANDRIA 2022. Open
The prevalence of perinatal depression among the studied women was 22.3% of studied group.The significant factors identified in this study can be targeted to reduce the occurrence of perinatal depression among pregnant women in Alexandria …
View article: Environmental evaluation of polyhydroxyalkanoates from animal slaughtering waste using Material Input Per Service Unit
Environmental evaluation of polyhydroxyalkanoates from animal slaughtering waste using Material Input Per Service Unit Open
The massive production and extensive use of fossil-based non-biodegradable plastics are leading to their environmental accumulation and ultimately cause health threats to animals, humans, and the biosphere in general. The problem can be ov…
View article: Gaseous and soil OCPs and PCBs along the Indus River, Pakistan: spatial patterns and air–soil gradients
Gaseous and soil OCPs and PCBs along the Indus River, Pakistan: spatial patterns and air–soil gradients Open
Results of this study indicate the contribution of regional as well local sources towards long range atmospheric transport (LRAT) of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) to the colder areas of Pakistan, where these act as a secondary sourc…
View article: Profiling of phthalates, brominated, and organophosphate flame retardants in COVID-19 lockdown house dust; implication on the human health
Profiling of phthalates, brominated, and organophosphate flame retardants in COVID-19 lockdown house dust; implication on the human health Open
View article: Clinical Scenario and Imaging with Illustrations of Giant Cell Tumor of Bone: A Retrospective Analysis.
Clinical Scenario and Imaging with Illustrations of Giant Cell Tumor of Bone: A Retrospective Analysis. Open
The tumour classically presents as an epiphysial-metaphyseal, eccentric, expansile, lytic lesion in a skeletally mature patient. The MRI picture is variable and the surgeon should have a sound knowledge of these variations to obtain a biop…
View article: Molecularly Tracing of Children Exposure Pathways to Environmental Persistent Organic Pollutants and the Autism Spectrum Disorder Risk
Molecularly Tracing of Children Exposure Pathways to Environmental Persistent Organic Pollutants and the Autism Spectrum Disorder Risk Open
View article: Sustainability Evaluation of Polyhydroxyalkanoate Production from Slaughterhouse Residues Utilising Emergy Accounting
Sustainability Evaluation of Polyhydroxyalkanoate Production from Slaughterhouse Residues Utilising Emergy Accounting Open
High raw material prices and rivalry from the food industry have hampered the adoption of renewable resource-based goods. It has necessitated the investigation of cost-cutting strategies such as locating low-cost raw material supplies and …
View article: Temperature, humidity and outdoor air quality indicators influence COVID-19 spread rate and mortality in major cities of Saudi Arabia
Temperature, humidity and outdoor air quality indicators influence COVID-19 spread rate and mortality in major cities of Saudi Arabia Open
View article: Zinc Plus Biopolymer Coating Slows Nitrogen Release, Decreases Ammonia Volatilization from Urea and Improves Sunflower Productivity
Zinc Plus Biopolymer Coating Slows Nitrogen Release, Decreases Ammonia Volatilization from Urea and Improves Sunflower Productivity Open
Currently, the global agriculture productivity is heavily relied on the use of chemical fertilizers. However, the low nutrient utilization efficiency (NUE) is the main obstacle for attaining higher crop productivity and reducing nutrients …
View article: Potassium Plus Biopolymer Coating Controls Nitrogen Dynamics of Urea in Soil and Increases Wheat Production
Potassium Plus Biopolymer Coating Controls Nitrogen Dynamics of Urea in Soil and Increases Wheat Production Open
The low nitrogen utilization efficiency (NUE) of commercial fertilizers is one of the main hurdles in higher crop production and reduction of fertilizer N losses to the environment. However, interactions between most the macronutrients cou…
View article: Freely Dissolved Organochlorine Pesticides (OCPs) and Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) along the Indus River Pakistan: Spatial pattern, Air-water Exchange and Risk Assessment
Freely Dissolved Organochlorine Pesticides (OCPs) and Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) along the Indus River Pakistan: Spatial pattern, Air-water Exchange and Risk Assessment Open
Freely dissolved OCPs and PCBs were measured by using polyethylene passive samplers, at 15 sites during 2014 throughout the stretch of Indus River to investigate spatial pattern, air−water exchange gradients and risk assessment. Concentrat…
View article: Brominated Flame Retardants in Children’s Room: Concentration, Composition, and Health Risk Assessment
Brominated Flame Retardants in Children’s Room: Concentration, Composition, and Health Risk Assessment Open
Children spend most of their daily time indoors. Many of the items used indoors, such as furniture, electronics, textile, and children toys, are treated with chemicals to provide longevity and fulfil the safety standards. However, many che…
View article: Semi-Volatile Organic Compounds in Car Dust: A Pilot Study in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Semi-Volatile Organic Compounds in Car Dust: A Pilot Study in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Open
People may spend a significant amount of their daily time in cars and thus be exposed to chemicals present in car dust. Various chemicals are emitted from during car use, contaminating the car dust. In this study, we compiled published and…
View article: Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Indoor Dust Collected during the COVID-19 Pandemic Lockdown in Saudi Arabia: Status, Sources and Human Health Risks
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Indoor Dust Collected during the COVID-19 Pandemic Lockdown in Saudi Arabia: Status, Sources and Human Health Risks Open
To control the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Saudi Arabia’s government imposed a strict lockdown during March–July 2020. As a result, the public was confined to indoors, and most of their daily activities were happening in thei…
View article: COVID-19 Pandemic and Orthopaedic Surgeries: Hurdles and Hindrances
COVID-19 Pandemic and Orthopaedic Surgeries: Hurdles and Hindrances Open
For a surgeon, an operating room is no less than a place of worship, where he/she buds into a surgical craftsperson. For any surgical subspecialty an operating theater is a cornerstone on which its foundation is laid.[1] One cannot imagine…
View article: Exposure to Phthalate and Organophosphate Esters via Indoor Dust and PM10 Is a Cause of Concern for the Exposed Saudi Population
Exposure to Phthalate and Organophosphate Esters via Indoor Dust and PM10 Is a Cause of Concern for the Exposed Saudi Population Open
In this study, we measured the occurrence of organophosphate esters (OPEs) and phthalates in the settled dust (floor and air conditioner filter dust) and in suspended particulate matter (PM10) from different microenvironments (households (…
View article: Police vs doctors: Harassment of Covid “heroes”, by Covid “heroes”?
Police vs doctors: Harassment of Covid “heroes”, by Covid “heroes”? Open
Violence against medical professionals and destruction of hospital property by frustrated patients and their relatives occur frequently in India (1) and in other countries (2, 3). However, harassment of healthcare workers by the police has…
View article: Spectroscopic Assessment of Platinum Group Elements of PM10 Particles Sampled in Three Different Areas in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Spectroscopic Assessment of Platinum Group Elements of PM10 Particles Sampled in Three Different Areas in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Open
Platinum group elements (PGE) including Ru, Rh, Pt and Pd have been quantified in air particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter equal or less than 10 microns (PM10) using inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). PM10 ae…
View article: CARPAL HEIGHT RATIO IN KASHMIRI POPULATION: A STUDY OF ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY WRIST RADIOGRAPHS
CARPAL HEIGHT RATIO IN KASHMIRI POPULATION: A STUDY OF ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY WRIST RADIOGRAPHS Open
Background: Morphometry of the human skeleton not only varies from one ethnic group to another but also between the individuals of the same race.The morphometric measurements of human skeleton have implications in orthopaedic surgery with …
View article: Improvements in wheat productivity and soil quality can accomplish by co-application of biochars and chemical fertilizers
Improvements in wheat productivity and soil quality can accomplish by co-application of biochars and chemical fertilizers Open
View article: A qualitative study into the educational benefit of short, topic-based videos to promote ophthalmology teaching
A qualitative study into the educational benefit of short, topic-based videos to promote ophthalmology teaching Open
View article: Analysis of Physiochemical Parameters to Evaluate the Drinking Water Quality in the State of Perak, Malaysia
Analysis of Physiochemical Parameters to Evaluate the Drinking Water Quality in the State of Perak, Malaysia Open
The drinking water quality was investigated in suspected parts of Perak state, Malaysia, to ensure the continuous supply of clean and safe drinking water for the public health protection. In this regard, a detailed physical and chemical an…