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View article: Lipid metabolism-related genes in gastric cancer: Exploring oncogenic pathways
Lipid metabolism-related genes in gastric cancer: Exploring oncogenic pathways Open
Lipid metabolism plays a pivotal role in gastric cancer (GC) progression, characterized by complex metabolic reprogramming that supports tumor growth and survival. This narrative review comprehensively examines the dysregulation of lipid m…
View article: Delayed Radiological Changes in a Patient With Inhaled Foreign Bodies: A Case Report
Delayed Radiological Changes in a Patient With Inhaled Foreign Bodies: A Case Report Open
Foreign body aspiration (FBA) and aspiration pneumonia are uncommon but potentially lethal events in adults. Airway obstruction by aspirated food or other material can lead to hypoxaemia and delayed radiological changes. International repo…
View article: Cognitive Impairment in Patients Requiring Mechanical Ventilation and Sedation Due to Critical Illness: A Prospective Observational Study
Cognitive Impairment in Patients Requiring Mechanical Ventilation and Sedation Due to Critical Illness: A Prospective Observational Study Open
Cognitive impairment is a significant and often under-recognized consequence among critically ill patients who undergo mechanical ventilation and sedation. The depth and duration of sedation are increasingly implicated in long-term neuroco…
View article: Exploring the 15-Minutes City Concept: Global Challenges and Opportunities in Diverse Urban Contexts
Exploring the 15-Minutes City Concept: Global Challenges and Opportunities in Diverse Urban Contexts Open
The concept of the 15-minutes city [15 MC] focuses on providing important services within proximity and accessibility through active travel like walking or biking. While this model is becoming popular in urban planning and academic discour…
View article: Utilizing Remote Sensing for Sponge City Development: Enhancing Flood Management and Urban Resilience in Karachi
Utilizing Remote Sensing for Sponge City Development: Enhancing Flood Management and Urban Resilience in Karachi Open
Rapid urbanization in Karachi, Pakistan, has resulted in increased impervious surfaces, leading to significant challenges, such as frequent flooding, urban heat islands, and loss of vegetation. These issues pose challenges to urban resilie…
View article: Investigating traditional construction techniques and local knowledge in response to flood vulnerabilities in Sindh, Pakistan
Investigating traditional construction techniques and local knowledge in response to flood vulnerabilities in Sindh, Pakistan Open
The Pacific region and Asia are mainly vulnerable to climate crises due to their reliance on natural resources, weak institutional frameworks, dense coastal populations, and high level of poverty. In Pakistan, climate change has led to an …
View article: Exploring the effects of floods in Pakistan: Pre/post flood analysis 2022
Exploring the effects of floods in Pakistan: Pre/post flood analysis 2022 Open
Pakistan is affected by floods of various intensities ranging between high, moderate and low levels. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of 2022 flood events in Pakistan. This aim will be achieved by analyzing the relationship…
View article: Perceived Safety and Fear of Crime of Visitors in a Shopping Mall in Karachi, Pakistan
Perceived Safety and Fear of Crime of Visitors in a Shopping Mall in Karachi, Pakistan Open
This study examines the environment of one of the largest and most recently built shopping mall in Karachi, Pakistan. The aim of this study is to assess how building design, familiarity with the mall, and past experiences of victimization …
View article: Safety Perceptions and Micro-Segregation: Exploring Gated- and Non-Gated-Community Dynamics in Quetta, Pakistan
Safety Perceptions and Micro-Segregation: Exploring Gated- and Non-Gated-Community Dynamics in Quetta, Pakistan Open
Crime impacts residential neighborhoods not only through the loss of life and property but also by instilling a widespread fear among residents. To combat this fear, physical security measures like safety locks, gates, and high perimeter w…
View article: Windcatchers as a Green Ventilation Device: A Lost Tale From Hyderabad, Sindh, Pakistan
Windcatchers as a Green Ventilation Device: A Lost Tale From Hyderabad, Sindh, Pakistan Open
The rapid urbanization process is majorly associated with extreme climate change and many other urban issues that pose new challenges in terms of urban resilience. Bold climate action is one of the main principles addressed by UN-Habitat i…
View article: Community perceptions of flood risks and their attributes: A case study of rural communities of Khipro, District Sanghar, Pakistan
Community perceptions of flood risks and their attributes: A case study of rural communities of Khipro, District Sanghar, Pakistan Open
Globally, the frequency, regularity, and severity of floods are all increasing due to climate change, and climate change's effects on developing nations are significant. In 2022, the worst floods in Pakistan's recorded history occurred. On…
View article: Design of external shading devices in Mansehra, Pakistan and their role in climate change
Design of external shading devices in Mansehra, Pakistan and their role in climate change Open
With the rising global temperatures, developing countries are one of the most adversely affected countries by climate change. Furthermore, changes in lifestyle and unsustainable ways of development have resulted in a shift away from passiv…
View article: Effects of road infrastructure development on residential property value and land development shifts in a peri-urban area of Karachi, Pakistan
Effects of road infrastructure development on residential property value and land development shifts in a peri-urban area of Karachi, Pakistan Open
The introduction of road infrastructure development projects often triggers expectations of shifts in property values. Extensive research has already been conducted regarding the impact of such projects on property values and land developm…
View article: COMPARISON BETWEEN MINI-BAL AND BAL RESULTS AMONG ICU PATIENTS WITH PREDOMINANT RIGHT LOWER LOBE PNEUMONIA
COMPARISON BETWEEN MINI-BAL AND BAL RESULTS AMONG ICU PATIENTS WITH PREDOMINANT RIGHT LOWER LOBE PNEUMONIA Open
Background: Bacterial pneumonia is one of the public health concerns with high ICU admissions, morbidity and mortality in individuals of all ages worldwide. The diagnosis in intensive care unit (ICU) settings poses challenges, primarily ob…
View article: Impacts of Pandemic on Urban Pedagogy, Research, and Practice: Online Studio Pre-Requisites, Opportunities, and Pitfalls
Impacts of Pandemic on Urban Pedagogy, Research, and Practice: Online Studio Pre-Requisites, Opportunities, and Pitfalls Open
Online studios gained popularity in the wake of the spread of COVID-19 pandemic. Physical “lockdown” of Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) forced the Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan to allow universities to carry on learnin…
View article: Shopping centers versus traditional open street bazaars: A comparative study of user’s preference in the city of Karachi, Pakistan
Shopping centers versus traditional open street bazaars: A comparative study of user’s preference in the city of Karachi, Pakistan Open
Bazaars have always been a center of social, economic, and cultural exchange. Bazaars as public spaces were responsible for creating an ideal public setting to enhance social interactions for everyone. However, over a period of time, the c…
View article: Covid-19 and Intensive Care Unit: Infection, Contact Time & Procedures Performed
Covid-19 and Intensive Care Unit: Infection, Contact Time & Procedures Performed Open
Background: Safety of front-line health care workers dealing with critically ill patients is of prime importance during COVID-19 pandemic. We have limited skilled workforce and intensive care units (ICU). Aim: To determine the frequency of…
View article: URBAN DECLINE AND CHALLENGES OF REVITALIZATION PROJECT: A STUDY OF MARTIN QUARTERS KARACHI
URBAN DECLINE AND CHALLENGES OF REVITALIZATION PROJECT: A STUDY OF MARTIN QUARTERS KARACHI Open
With the emergence of the housing problems in Karachi, new housing schemes are being launched on the city’s outskirts. Instead of launching new housing in the suburbs, this research aims to study one of the existing dilapidated areas withi…
View article: Development of Ecotourism for Local Economic Growth in Chotiari Wetland Complex-Sanghar, Sindh Pakistan
Development of Ecotourism for Local Economic Growth in Chotiari Wetland Complex-Sanghar, Sindh Pakistan Open
Tourist organizations, such asSindh Tourism Development Corporation (STDC), Sustainable Development Foundation (SDF), andWorldWide Fund for Nature-Pakistan (WWF-Pakistan), agree that ecotourism has a significant potential to invite both do…
View article: To Evaluate the Sensitivity of ABO Antigen Determination from Dental Pulp at Various Temperatures over a Duration of 3 Months - A Diagnostic Study
To Evaluate the Sensitivity of ABO Antigen Determination from Dental Pulp at Various Temperatures over a Duration of 3 Months - A Diagnostic Study Open
Introduction: Every individual either living or dead has an unique identity as per theory of uniqueness. Medico legal examination recognizes the blood group as an unique indicator as it remains unchanged, forensic study uses teeth as the u…
View article: Educational Benefits of Study Tours for the Students of Architecture in Karachi- A Case Study
Educational Benefits of Study Tours for the Students of Architecture in Karachi- A Case Study Open
Among educational elements, the main element is study tours that are considered as a crucial instrument for learning. These tours are not only a source of providing valuable educational opportunities to the students but also give them plea…
View article: BAHRIA TOWN KARACHI: A CASE STUDY IN URBAN DEVELOPMENT
BAHRIA TOWN KARACHI: A CASE STUDY IN URBAN DEVELOPMENT Open
In recent years, many urban housing related projects have been completed in Karachi. This research aims to investigate Bahria Town as a housing development in Karachi. It also studies the impacts of Bahria projects that are constructed in …
View article: Impact Assessment of Gwadar Port on China-Pakistan Economic Corridor: A Case Study
Impact Assessment of Gwadar Port on China-Pakistan Economic Corridor: A Case Study Open
China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is based on a broad development strategy that not only has a strong impact on the economy of both countries but also has the potential of inclusion with other regions of Asia. The improvement of trad…
View article: Impact Assessment of Gwadar Port on China-Pakistan Economic Corridor: A Case Study
Impact Assessment of Gwadar Port on China-Pakistan Economic Corridor: A Case Study Open
China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is based on a broad development strategy that not only has a strong impact on the economy of both countries but also has the potential of inclusion with other regions of Asia. The improvement of trad…
View article: Effect of Various Organic Manures and Bio-fertilizers on Growth and Yield of Chilli (Capsicum annum L.) under Temperate Conditions of Kashmir
Effect of Various Organic Manures and Bio-fertilizers on Growth and Yield of Chilli (Capsicum annum L.) under Temperate Conditions of Kashmir Open
The experiment was carried out at Vegetable Experimental Farm, SKUAST-K Shalimar Campus to find out the effect of different organic manures and bio-fertilizers on growth and yield of chilli var.Kashmir Long-1.The experiment was laid out in…
View article: ECOTOURISM AND ARCHITECTURE : PERSPECTIVE OF CHOTIARI WETLAND COMPLEX SINDH, PAKISTAN
ECOTOURISM AND ARCHITECTURE : PERSPECTIVE OF CHOTIARI WETLAND COMPLEX SINDH, PAKISTAN Open
Ecotourism has the strongest pro-poor effect on people living around wetlands, as the visitors come to the site they create room for direct marketing, thereby incentivizing the development of an economic fiscal multiplier effect. Because o…
View article: AN APPROACH TO IMPROVE LOCAL BUS STOPS IN THE INNER-CITY OF KARACHI
AN APPROACH TO IMPROVE LOCAL BUS STOPS IN THE INNER-CITY OF KARACHI Open
Public spaces are an important part of human life. These spaces account for the intellectual growth of individuals and invoke a spirit of their own. Everybody can access these places any time of the day. Sidewalks, streets, markets, parks,…
View article: OMFS: Only for the rich and privileged?
OMFS: Only for the rich and privileged? Open