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View article: Interfacial engineering of potassium-assisted Fe2O3 electron extraction layer for efficient and stable perovskite solar cells
Interfacial engineering of potassium-assisted Fe2O3 electron extraction layer for efficient and stable perovskite solar cells Open
View article: Primary nasopharyngeal germinal center Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL) presenting with multiple cranial neuropathies and skull base invasion: A case report
Primary nasopharyngeal germinal center Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL) presenting with multiple cranial neuropathies and skull base invasion: A case report Open
View article: Effect of Sowing Time Variations and Irrigation Water Levels on Growth, Yield of Wheat, and Water Footprints
Effect of Sowing Time Variations and Irrigation Water Levels on Growth, Yield of Wheat, and Water Footprints Open
Water scarcity is predicted to intensify due to climate change, population growth, and industrial expansion. This poses serious problems for long-term food safety and agricultural sustainability. This field experiment involved varying the …
View article: Frequency of histopathologically positive lymph nodes at level V in neck dissection of T3 and T4 oral squamous cell carcinoma
Frequency of histopathologically positive lymph nodes at level V in neck dissection of T3 and T4 oral squamous cell carcinoma Open
Objective: To determine the frequency of histopathologically positive lymph nodes at level V in neck dissection of T3 and T4 oral squamous cell carcinoma. Material and Methods: This prospective descriptive cross-sectional hospital-based st…
View article: Microbiological Profile and Drug Sensitivity Pattern in Atticoantral Type Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media (CSOM) Presenting with Intracranial Complications
Microbiological Profile and Drug Sensitivity Pattern in Atticoantral Type Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media (CSOM) Presenting with Intracranial Complications Open
Background: Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media Atticoantral Disease (CSOM-AAD) involves posterosuperior part of middle ear cleft (attic, antrum and. posterior tympanum and mastoid) and is associated with cholesteatoma, which, because of its …
View article: Role of micro-nanobubble water aeration on emitter clogging and uniformity of drip irrigation system
Role of micro-nanobubble water aeration on emitter clogging and uniformity of drip irrigation system Open
Drip irrigation system (DIS) is widely adopted around the world. Whereas the surge in global food demand has heightened the dire increase in technological advancements in conventional DIS. Emitter clogging severely restricts the uniformity…
View article: Relation of bone mineral density with fat infiltration of paraspinal muscles
Relation of bone mineral density with fat infiltration of paraspinal muscles Open
View article: Effect of Deficit Irrigation and Planting Patterns on Maize Yield and Water Use Efficiency in Semi-Arid climate of district Dadu, Sindh
Effect of Deficit Irrigation and Planting Patterns on Maize Yield and Water Use Efficiency in Semi-Arid climate of district Dadu, Sindh Open
Soil water status across the root-zone coupled with poor planting technique has posed a great challenge to grain maize productivity in semi-arid regions. To enhance grain yield and water use efficiency of grain maize crop under different w…
View article: Multifunctional photothermal-driven PEG-grafted/CuS-loaded dendritic mesoporous organosilicon nanomotors for accelerated wound healing
Multifunctional photothermal-driven PEG-grafted/CuS-loaded dendritic mesoporous organosilicon nanomotors for accelerated wound healing Open
View article: Facile synthesis of aminobiphenyl sulfonamides via Chan–Lam coupling and their biological evaluation as potent carbonic anhydrase inhibitors
Facile synthesis of aminobiphenyl sulfonamides via Chan–Lam coupling and their biological evaluation as potent carbonic anhydrase inhibitors Open
Inhibition of carbonic anhydrases (EC 4.2.1.1, hCAs) is known to be a potential target for treatment of several disorders like epilepsy, glaucoma, obesity, and cancer. The current research focuses on the synthesis of a series of 4'-amino-[…
View article: Modern Strategies for Cestode Infections: A Review of Immunological and Molecular Advances in Diagnosis and Management
Modern Strategies for Cestode Infections: A Review of Immunological and Molecular Advances in Diagnosis and Management Open
Recent advancements have significantly transformed the research on cestodes, particularly in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of infections in humans and animals. The present review attracts attention to the recent advances in cest…
View article: Prevalence and Detection of Zoonotic Cestodes in Contaminated Meat Sold in Local Markets in India and Its Health Impact: A Comprehensive Review
Prevalence and Detection of Zoonotic Cestodes in Contaminated Meat Sold in Local Markets in India and Its Health Impact: A Comprehensive Review Open
Zoonotic cestodes, including Taenia and Echinococcus species, represent a significant but often neglected public health burden in India, primarily transmitted through meat consumed from local markets. The resulting diseases, neurocysticerc…
View article: A novel concentrating solar plant configuration with multiple solar fields and thermal energy storage to reduce energy production costs
A novel concentrating solar plant configuration with multiple solar fields and thermal energy storage to reduce energy production costs Open
View article: An Indian Consensus on Sarcopenia: Epidemiology, Etiology, Clinical Impact, Screening, and Therapeutic Approaches
An Indian Consensus on Sarcopenia: Epidemiology, Etiology, Clinical Impact, Screening, and Therapeutic Approaches Open
The burden of sarcopenia in India continues to be of significant concern. Its diagnosis is challenging due to the lack of standardized cutoffs for assessing muscle strength, quantity, and function among Indians. This consensus aims to iden…
View article: Development of an algorithm impacting COPD care through personalized nutrition and IoT-based monitoring
Development of an algorithm impacting COPD care through personalized nutrition and IoT-based monitoring Open
View article: Responses of cotton yield and water productivity to irrigation management: assessment of economic costs, interactive effects of deficit irrigation water and soil types
Responses of cotton yield and water productivity to irrigation management: assessment of economic costs, interactive effects of deficit irrigation water and soil types Open
View article: Artificial General Intelligence: Progressing from Specialized Applications to Universal Cognitive Machines
Artificial General Intelligence: Progressing from Specialized Applications to Universal Cognitive Machines Open
View article: Treatment and reprocessing of textile dyeing wastewater by using the electrocoagulation treatment process
Treatment and reprocessing of textile dyeing wastewater by using the electrocoagulation treatment process Open
This study electrocoagulated textile effluent to remove dyes. The wastewater reuse method was used to study three reactive dyes: C.I. Reactive Red 221, Blue 19, and Yellow 145. Laboratory wastewater was electrocoagulated. Standard wastewat…
View article: Comparative effects of liraglutide doses with and without exercise on glycemic control and lipid profiles: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Comparative effects of liraglutide doses with and without exercise on glycemic control and lipid profiles: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Open
Background: Liraglutide, a GLP-1 receptor agonist, is widely used to manage type 2 diabetes and obesity, showing potential benefits in improving glycemic control and lipid profiles, yet its effects across different doses and combined with …
View article: Effect of Sodium Hypochlorite and Glutaraldehyde on Hardness of Calcium Sulphate Hemihydrate
Effect of Sodium Hypochlorite and Glutaraldehyde on Hardness of Calcium Sulphate Hemihydrate Open
Calcium sulphate hemihydrate (CSH) is extensively used in dentistry for impressions, models, and casts due to its versatility. However, exposure to disinfectants like sodium hypochlorite and glutaraldehyde, commonly used in dental practice…
View article: Impacts on color properties of textile fabric following repetitive utilization of electro-coagulated dyeing wastewater
Impacts on color properties of textile fabric following repetitive utilization of electro-coagulated dyeing wastewater Open
View article: Quantifying the impacts of varying groundwater table depths on cotton evapotranspiration, yield, water use efficiency, and root zone salinity using lysimeters
Quantifying the impacts of varying groundwater table depths on cotton evapotranspiration, yield, water use efficiency, and root zone salinity using lysimeters Open
Determining the evapotranspiration (ET) of cotton as a water-intensive crop is crucial for effective irrigation planning and water management, especially in regions like Sindh province, Pakistan, where shallow groundwater table depths (WTD…
View article: A Novel Bluetooth-Connected Device Measuring Handgrip Strength Identifies Adult Patients As Young as Early Forties Who May Be at Nutritional Risk
A Novel Bluetooth-Connected Device Measuring Handgrip Strength Identifies Adult Patients As Young as Early Forties Who May Be at Nutritional Risk Open
Objectives: Though losses of muscle are expected across the lifespan, excessive losses (function, mass, strength) are associated with poor health outcomes and increased healthcare costs. Low muscle strength is strongly tied to poor nutriti…
View article: Effect of Raised Flat Bed and Ridge Planting on Wheat Crop Growth and Yield under Varying Soil Moisture Depletions
Effect of Raised Flat Bed and Ridge Planting on Wheat Crop Growth and Yield under Varying Soil Moisture Depletions Open
Crop yields remain significantly low in underdeveloped countries, such as Pakistan, primarily due to the prevalent use of traditional farming methods by most farmers. Resource-saving strategies, like ridge and raised flat bed systems, coul…
View article: Application of effluent reduction methods and treatment using advanced oxidation process at leather chemicals and tanning industries
Application of effluent reduction methods and treatment using advanced oxidation process at leather chemicals and tanning industries Open
The current study set out to assess and create long-term solutions for improving environmental performance concerning water use, wastewater production, and treatment at Syntan plant (glass-lined vessel unit) and application laboratory (sma…
View article: Use of a novel bluetooth-connected device to measure handgrip strength: A practical tool to help healthcare professionals identify adults at nutritional risk
Use of a novel bluetooth-connected device to measure handgrip strength: A practical tool to help healthcare professionals identify adults at nutritional risk Open
Summary: Background and Aims: Low muscle strength is strongly tied to poor nutrition status, and nutritional interventions are likewise linked to maintenance and restoration of muscle strength and functional status. Nutrition plays a vital…
View article: Modelling the impacts of climate change on the sustainability of rainfed and irrigated maize in Pakistan
Modelling the impacts of climate change on the sustainability of rainfed and irrigated maize in Pakistan Open
Maize is a globally significant food crop but its future sustainability under rainfed conditions is at risk due to climate change and increased climate uncertainty. In Pakistan most maize is rainfed but there is increasing interest in the …
View article: Prescription Pattern in patients with Acute Tonsillitis, attending Outpatient Department
Prescription Pattern in patients with Acute Tonsillitis, attending Outpatient Department Open
Background: Acute tonsillitis is a major health problem among children and adults which is badly effects the quality of life. Aim: To determine the antimicrobial prescription pattern in patients with acute tonsillitis, attending ENT OPD of…
View article: Evaluation of the Resting Tongue Position in Partially Dentate and Completely Edentulous Patients
Evaluation of the Resting Tongue Position in Partially Dentate and Completely Edentulous Patients Open
Background The human tongue plays a critical role in various oral processes and its position can be significantly affected by dental status, particularly in partially dentate and completely edentulous patients. Understanding the relationsh…
View article: Oral Hygiene Habits and Dental Caries Status in Thalassaemic Patients of Larkana: A Cross Sectional Study
Oral Hygiene Habits and Dental Caries Status in Thalassaemic Patients of Larkana: A Cross Sectional Study Open
Background: Thalassemia, a prevalent blood disorder in Larkana, poses significant challenges to oral health. This study aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the dental caries status and oral hygiene habits in thalassemia patients, a…