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View article: From Risk to Resilience: Willingness-to-Pay for Crop Insurance Among Paddy Farmers in the Kurunegala District, Sri Lanka
From Risk to Resilience: Willingness-to-Pay for Crop Insurance Among Paddy Farmers in the Kurunegala District, Sri Lanka Open
Agriculture is one of the many sectors facing significant risks from climate change. To manage potential crop losses, whether climate-related or not, farmers widely rely on crop insurance to increase their resilience. However, farmers in S…
View article: Management of an Adult Open Diaphyseal Both-Bone Forearm Fracture With Severe Bone Loss: A Case Report, Literature Review, and Surgical Techniques
Management of an Adult Open Diaphyseal Both-Bone Forearm Fracture With Severe Bone Loss: A Case Report, Literature Review, and Surgical Techniques Open
Open forearm fractures involving both the radius and ulna are challenging orthopedic injuries, typically resulting from high-energy impacts. These injuries require complex surgical interventions, such as open reduction and internal fixatio…
View article: Role of productive capacities on agricultural productivity in BRI countries
Role of productive capacities on agricultural productivity in BRI countries Open
Agricultural productivity is a cornerstone of food security, poverty alleviation, and sustainable development. While traditional determinants such as land, labor, credit, and water have been widely studied, the broader role of national pro…
View article: Suitability of paddy cultivation in the Western province of Sri Lanka under different climate change scenarios
Suitability of paddy cultivation in the Western province of Sri Lanka under different climate change scenarios Open
Climate change poses a significant threat to global agriculture, with implications for food security. Regions that rely heavily on rain-fed agriculture, especially in developing countries, such as the Western province of Sri Lanka are part…
View article: Effects of Economic Growth, Food Price Inflation and Population Explosion on Food Consumption Related Greenhouse Gas Emissions: A Panel Data Analysis
Effects of Economic Growth, Food Price Inflation and Population Explosion on Food Consumption Related Greenhouse Gas Emissions: A Panel Data Analysis Open
This study aims to analyze the effect of economic growth, food price inflation, and population growth on GHG emissions from household food consumption by employing panel data from 170 countries. For empirical analysis, the study employs a …
View article: Long-Term Survival in Lung Cancer with Brain Metastases and Coronary Artery Stenosis: A Case Report
Long-Term Survival in Lung Cancer with Brain Metastases and Coronary Artery Stenosis: A Case Report Open
Lung cancer is among the most diagnosed cancers worldwide, and its co-occurrence with coronary heart disease is life-threatening. Osimertinib is the standard treatment for epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutations in advanced non-s…
View article: FARMERS’ AWARENESS OF DESERTIFICATION CAUSES IN AL-AFLAJ, SAUDI ARABIA
FARMERS’ AWARENESS OF DESERTIFICATION CAUSES IN AL-AFLAJ, SAUDI ARABIA Open
Desertification leads to land degradation, yield reduction, biodiversity loss, poverty, hunger, and adverse effects on the natural environment. Saudi Arabia has a desert climate, with some parts of the country, particularly in the southwes…
View article: Shaping sustainable futures: How economic policies and government effectiveness drive environmental sustainability in emerging economies
Shaping sustainable futures: How economic policies and government effectiveness drive environmental sustainability in emerging economies Open
Studying global environmental concerns is essential to understand the challenges posed by climate change. It equips individuals and policy makers with the knowledge to develop sustainable solutions and promote responsible behavior. Against…
View article: Using Artificial Intelligence ChatGPT to Access Medical Information About Chemical Eye Injuries: Comparative Study
Using Artificial Intelligence ChatGPT to Access Medical Information About Chemical Eye Injuries: Comparative Study Open
Background Chemical ocular injuries are a major public health issue. They cause eye damage from harmful chemicals and can lead to severe vision loss or blindness if not treated promptly and effectively. Although medical knowledge has advan…
View article: Households’ expenditures for solid waste management services: Influencing factors and deep insight
Households’ expenditures for solid waste management services: Influencing factors and deep insight Open
This study aims to evaluate the existing solid waste collection and management system available to households in Pakistan and to explore the factors affecting households’ cash payments for waste collection and disposal services. Robust lea…
View article: Assessing the impact of environmental, occupational health and safety, and food safety management systems on the sustainable performance of food processing companies
Assessing the impact of environmental, occupational health and safety, and food safety management systems on the sustainable performance of food processing companies Open
The contemporary business environment places significant emphasis on sustainability, safety, and quality, particularly within the food processing industry. This sector is intrinsically linked to environmental stewardship, occupational heal…
View article: The Potential Role of Precision Agriculture in Building Sustainable Livelihoods and Farm Resilience Amid Climate Change: A Stakeholders’ Perspective from Southern Punjab, Pakistan
The Potential Role of Precision Agriculture in Building Sustainable Livelihoods and Farm Resilience Amid Climate Change: A Stakeholders’ Perspective from Southern Punjab, Pakistan Open
This study explores the potential role of precision agricultural technologies (PATs) in enhancing the physical, natural, human, financial, and social capitals of farming communities in the southern Punjab region of Pakistan, specifically f…
View article: Smallholder perceptions of climate change in high-altitude farming: the influence of household characteristics and local knowledge on adaptation strategies in Nagar District, Pakistan
Smallholder perceptions of climate change in high-altitude farming: the influence of household characteristics and local knowledge on adaptation strategies in Nagar District, Pakistan Open
Local knowledge on climate change is important for designing efficient and effective context-specific adaptation policies. However, there is lack of empirical evidence on the local manifestations of climate change in the high-altitude area…
View article: Using Artificial Intelligence ChatGPT to Access MedicalInformation About Chemical Eye Injuries : Compartive Study (Preprint)
Using Artificial Intelligence ChatGPT to Access MedicalInformation About Chemical Eye Injuries : Compartive Study (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Chemical ocular injuries are a major public health issue, causing eye damage from harmful chemicals and potentially leading to severe vision loss or blindness if not treated promptly and effectively. Although medical knowledge …
View article: Decarbonizing Transport Sector: Exploringthe Environmental Drivers of New EnergyVehicle Adoption for Cleaner Ecosystems
Decarbonizing Transport Sector: Exploringthe Environmental Drivers of New EnergyVehicle Adoption for Cleaner Ecosystems Open
View article: Role of risk perception and climate change beliefs in adoption of climate-resilient agricultural practices in Saudi Arabia
Role of risk perception and climate change beliefs in adoption of climate-resilient agricultural practices in Saudi Arabia Open
The agricultural sector of Saudi Arabia is particularly susceptible to the adverse impacts of climate change due to its prevailing climate and limited water resources. Without the adoption of sustainable agricultural practices, farmers may…
View article: Farmers’ Perceptions of Environmental Risks and Barriers to Agricultural Plastic Waste Management in Al-Kharj Governorate, Saudi Arabia
Farmers’ Perceptions of Environmental Risks and Barriers to Agricultural Plastic Waste Management in Al-Kharj Governorate, Saudi Arabia Open
In the agricultural sector, plastic is widely used for enhancing crop production and farm incomes. Fruit and vegetable production under greenhouses and tunnels makes abundant use of plastic which mostly turns into agricultural plastic wast…
View article: Unveiling the determinants of climate change adaptation among small Landholders: Insights from a Mountainous Region in Pakistan
Unveiling the determinants of climate change adaptation among small Landholders: Insights from a Mountainous Region in Pakistan Open
Small landholders in Pakistan’s high mountainous regions face significant challenges in adapting to the impacts of climate change. This study investigates the adaptation strategies employed by smallholder farmers to address these challenge…
View article: Unveiling the Multi-Dimensional Vulnerabilities of Flood-Affected Communities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Unveiling the Multi-Dimensional Vulnerabilities of Flood-Affected Communities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan Open
Climate-induced migration is increasingly affecting communities, disrupting livelihoods, and intensifying socio-economic inequalities, particularly in disaster-prone regions. Despite the prevalence of recurring flood hazards, there remains…
View article: A Systematic Review of Factors Influencing Climateinduced Migration in Pakistan: Risks, Vulnerabilities, and Policy Imperatives
A Systematic Review of Factors Influencing Climateinduced Migration in Pakistan: Risks, Vulnerabilities, and Policy Imperatives Open
In recent years, climate change has displaced millions of people around the world. South Asia—particularly Pakistan—is among the most vulnerable regions, where re-current floods, droughts, and extreme heat events have forced large segments…
View article: Trends and Future Directions of Metaverse in Education: A Bibliometric Analysis
Trends and Future Directions of Metaverse in Education: A Bibliometric Analysis Open
The objective of this study is to analyze metaverse topics and education through bibliometric methods to identify research trends, leading researchers, institutions, and prevalent themes from the past decade (2010–2020) and developing them…
View article: Examining the Impacts of Recent Water Availability on the Future Food Security Risks in Pakistan Using Machine Learning Approaches
Examining the Impacts of Recent Water Availability on the Future Food Security Risks in Pakistan Using Machine Learning Approaches Open
Food and water security are critical challenges in Pakistan, exacerbated by rapid population growth, climate variability, and limited resources. This study explores the application of machine learning techniques to address these issues. We…
View article: Evaluation of the Sterile Insect Technique for the Control of the Melon Fly (Bactrocera cucurbitae) Under Laboratory and Semi-Field Conditions in Sri Lanka
Evaluation of the Sterile Insect Technique for the Control of the Melon Fly (Bactrocera cucurbitae) Under Laboratory and Semi-Field Conditions in Sri Lanka Open
The melon fly, Bactrocera cucurbitae, poses a severe threat to the country’s agricultural productivity, particularly in the cultivation of cucurbitaceous crops. This study was conducted to determine the ideal irradiation dose to be used to…
View article: Performance and Communication Cost of Deep Neural Networks in Federated Learning Environments: An Empirical Study.
Performance and Communication Cost of Deep Neural Networks in Federated Learning Environments: An Empirical Study. Open
Federated learning, a distributive cooperative learning approach, allows clients to train the model locally using their data and share the trained model with a central server. When developing a federated learning environment, a deep/machin…
View article: Mapping Rural Household Vulnerability to Flood-Induced Health Risks in Disaster-Stricken Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Mapping Rural Household Vulnerability to Flood-Induced Health Risks in Disaster-Stricken Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan Open
This study maps the rural household vulnerability to flood-induced health risks in flood-affected Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK), Pakistan, focusing on the devastating 2022 flood. Using data from 600 households in the severely impacted districts…
View article: Comprehensive Review of Foundational Advances Across Healthcare Disciplines
Comprehensive Review of Foundational Advances Across Healthcare Disciplines Open
Healthcare has also witnessed drastic changes in many fields of study, including medicine, nursing, pharmacy, dental and medicine, public health, and healthcare management. They have had a drastic positive impact in the short term on patie…
View article: Prioritizing Resource and Policy Barriers to Post-Disaster Recovery in Pakistan: A Multi-Expert Fermatean Fuzzy AHP Analysis
Prioritizing Resource and Policy Barriers to Post-Disaster Recovery in Pakistan: A Multi-Expert Fermatean Fuzzy AHP Analysis Open
Natural disasters have a widespread impact globally, often posing significant challenges to sustainable development in affected regions. Effective disaster recovery requires coordinated efforts from various stakeholders; however, this proc…
View article: Assessing the impacts of climate change on high mountain land-based livelihoods: An empirical investigation in District Nagar, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
Assessing the impacts of climate change on high mountain land-based livelihoods: An empirical investigation in District Nagar, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan Open
Land-based livelihoods in Pakistan's high mountain regions are highly vulnerable to climate change due to the complex interactions between people and their natural environment. This study uses a mixed-method approach to explore how climate…
View article: Fostering adaptation to climate change among farmers in Pakistan: the influential role of farmers’ climate change knowledge and adaptive capacity
Fostering adaptation to climate change among farmers in Pakistan: the influential role of farmers’ climate change knowledge and adaptive capacity Open
Introduction Adaptation to climate change (ACC) is imperative to avoid deleterious consequences of climate change in agriculture. However, the uptake of adaptation measures has been slow among farmers because of low adaptive capacity (AC) …
View article: Willingness-to-Pay for Blue Ecosystem Services of Natural Pools in Sri Lanka: A Discrete Choice Experiment
Willingness-to-Pay for Blue Ecosystem Services of Natural Pools in Sri Lanka: A Discrete Choice Experiment Open
Ecosystem services offered by freshwater ecosystems, in the form of natural pools have not been fully realized by the public, which has led to limited attention on the conservation of these pools. This study therefore was conducted to inve…