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View article: Can Gloss and Translucency Be Captured in an Explainable Low-Dimensional Space?
Can Gloss and Translucency Be Captured in an Explainable Low-Dimensional Space? Open
View article: Efficacy Of Rivaroxaban Versus Warfarin For The Treatment Of Deep Vein Thrombosis At Tertiary Care Hospital, Islamabad
Efficacy Of Rivaroxaban Versus Warfarin For The Treatment Of Deep Vein Thrombosis At Tertiary Care Hospital, Islamabad Open
Objective: The occurrence of venous thromboembolism outside the pulmonary arteries or lower extremity conventional deep vein is referred to as deep vein thrombosis (DVT). The optimal anticoagulation treatment for deep vein thrombosis remai…
View article: Aquatic Heavy Metal Contamination and Public Health Implications in Urban Freshwater Ecosystems of Pakistan
Aquatic Heavy Metal Contamination and Public Health Implications in Urban Freshwater Ecosystems of Pakistan Open
The contamination of drinking water with heavy metals presents a significant threat to public health, particularly in underdeveloped regions where regulations and infrastructure are often inadequate. This study offers a comparative geospat…
View article: An Empirical Analysis of Carbonated Beverage Consumption Trends and Health Consequences Among Tertiary Education Students
An Empirical Analysis of Carbonated Beverage Consumption Trends and Health Consequences Among Tertiary Education Students Open
The increasing consumption of carbonated beverages among university students poses significant health concerns, especially in developing countries like Pakistan. These drinks, often high in sugar, caffeine, and artificial additives, may co…
View article: Clinicopathological Parameters Affecting Hospital Stay in Dengue Fever
Clinicopathological Parameters Affecting Hospital Stay in Dengue Fever Open
Objective: To identify clinical and laboratory parameters that can predict prolonged hospital stay and potentially severe disease in dengue patients, allowing for early triaging and appropriate resource allocation during epidemics when hea…
View article: Tuning peripheral acceptors in pyran core functional materials to boost photovoltaic efficiency
Tuning peripheral acceptors in pyran core functional materials to boost photovoltaic efficiency Open
Non-fullerene acceptors (NFAs) play a crucial role in enhancing the performance of bulk heterojunction organic solar cells (BHJ-OSCs). Therefore, new A-π-D-π-A configured NFAs (BDTD1-BDTD7) were developed from BDTR reference through termin…
View article: Enhancing Soil Nutrient Efficiency for Sustainable Agriculture
Enhancing Soil Nutrient Efficiency for Sustainable Agriculture Open
The growing demand for agricultural productivity, coupled with the urgent need for environmental conservation, underscores the importance of enhancing soil nutrient efficiency as a cornerstone of sustainable agriculture. This review explor…
View article: Impact of Socioeconomic Determinants on Academic Performance of Medical Students in Lahore, Pakistan: A Cross-Sectional Study
Impact of Socioeconomic Determinants on Academic Performance of Medical Students in Lahore, Pakistan: A Cross-Sectional Study Open
Background: Academic performance among students is recognized to be significantly influenced by socioeconomic status (SES) with factors such as family income, parental education and home environment profoundly shaping students' academic ou…
View article: Effect of Replacing Soybean Meal with Corn Steep Liquor on Growth Performance and Blood Metabolites in Beetal Goats
Effect of Replacing Soybean Meal with Corn Steep Liquor on Growth Performance and Blood Metabolites in Beetal Goats Open
View article: Effects of Dietary Bypass Fat Supplementation and Varying NDF Levels on Growth Performance, Feed Efficiency, Blood Metabolites and Nutrients Digestibility in Beetal Goat Bucks
Effects of Dietary Bypass Fat Supplementation and Varying NDF Levels on Growth Performance, Feed Efficiency, Blood Metabolites and Nutrients Digestibility in Beetal Goat Bucks Open
View article: Dermatoglyphics and Their Association with Gender and Blood Group in Medical Students at Islam Medical and Dental College
Dermatoglyphics and Their Association with Gender and Blood Group in Medical Students at Islam Medical and Dental College Open
Dermatoglyphics is defined as the study of the patterns present on fingers, toes, palms and soles which develop by the 24th week of gestation and remain permanent throughout life. A significant association has been confirmed between the di…
View article: Hyponatremia In Ischemic Stroke Patients And Its Relationship To Clinical Outcomes In Such Patients
Hyponatremia In Ischemic Stroke Patients And Its Relationship To Clinical Outcomes In Such Patients Open
Objective: To quantify the frequency of hyponatremia in patients with ischemic stroke, and to compare patient outcomes according to the frequency and severity of hyponatremia. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out fo…
View article: Examining the growing challenge: Prevalence of diabetes in young adults (Review)
Examining the growing challenge: Prevalence of diabetes in young adults (Review) Open
Diabetes is rapidly spreading worldwide, affecting millions of individuals. Therefore, it is crucial to have a comprehensive understanding of its complications. The present review discusses the complex subject of diabetes, including the ty…
View article: Structural Modeling of Fluorinated Quinoxaline Core–Based Chromophores for Efficient Photovoltaic Materials: A DFT Study
Structural Modeling of Fluorinated Quinoxaline Core–Based Chromophores for Efficient Photovoltaic Materials: A DFT Study Open
Herein, a series of fluorinated quinoxaline core–based chromophores ( MTH1‐MTH6 ) with A 1 – π –A 2 – π –A 1 configuration was designed by structural modulation of end‐capped acceptors in MTHR . The quantum chemical calculations were accom…
View article: Raising Awareness and Strengthening Surveillance to Combat Mpox
Raising Awareness and Strengthening Surveillance to Combat Mpox Open
View article: Sterol O-acyltransferase (SOAT/ACAT) activity is required to form cholesterol crystals in hepatocyte lipid droplets
Sterol O-acyltransferase (SOAT/ACAT) activity is required to form cholesterol crystals in hepatocyte lipid droplets Open
SOAT1-mediated esterification may underlie cholesterol crystals associated with MASH by concentrating it in lipid droplets. These findings imply that inhibiting hepatocyte SOAT1 may be able to alleviate cholesterol associated MASH. Moreove…
View article: An eight-week single-blind randomised controlled trial on dual task balance training and motor imagery practice in ischaemic stroke survivors
An eight-week single-blind randomised controlled trial on dual task balance training and motor imagery practice in ischaemic stroke survivors Open
The purpose of this study was to find the effects of motor imagery on balance and mobility of stroke patients.This was a single-blind randomised controlled trial which included a total of 30 patients. These patients were assigned into two …
View article: Sterol O-acyltransferase (SOAT/ACAT) activity is required to form cholesterol crystals in hepatocyte lipid droplets
Sterol O-acyltransferase (SOAT/ACAT) activity is required to form cholesterol crystals in hepatocyte lipid droplets Open
Objective Excess unesterified (free) cholesterol can induce formation of cholesterol crystals in hepatocyte lipid droplets. Presence of such crystal distinguishes metabolic dysfunction associated steatohepatitis (MASH) from simple steatosi…
View article: Effects of Cysteamine Hydrochloride Supplementation on Nutrients Digestibility in Beetal Bucks
Effects of Cysteamine Hydrochloride Supplementation on Nutrients Digestibility in Beetal Bucks Open
View article: Correction to: Photocatalytic degradation of rhodamine B and methylene blue using novel Spinacia oleracea-based Ag nanoparticles: experimental and theoretical analysis
Correction to: Photocatalytic degradation of rhodamine B and methylene blue using novel Spinacia oleracea-based Ag nanoparticles: experimental and theoretical analysis Open
View article: Frequency of migraine and its associated triggers and relievers among medical students of Lahore: a cross-sectional study
Frequency of migraine and its associated triggers and relievers among medical students of Lahore: a cross-sectional study Open
Introduction: Headache is a widely prevalent illness that negatively impacts people’s lives, leaving them functionally incapable of performing regular everyday tasks. The global burden of headache is 40%, of which migraine accounts for 47%…
View article: Review of: "Evaluating the effect of shelf-storage, daylight, and air oxygen on the peroxidase-like activity of unmodified silver nanoparticles"
Review of: "Evaluating the effect of shelf-storage, daylight, and air oxygen on the peroxidase-like activity of unmodified silver nanoparticles" Open
View article: Effects of Breakfast on Physical Activity, Attentiveness and Cognitive Functions in Young Adults of Islamabad, Pakistan; A Comparative Cross-sectional Study
Effects of Breakfast on Physical Activity, Attentiveness and Cognitive Functions in Young Adults of Islamabad, Pakistan; A Comparative Cross-sectional Study Open
Background: The prevalence of breakfast skippers among the young population appears to be increasing. Several studies have been conducted on the breakfast routines of children and their effects, but young adults have been neglected. Object…
View article: Laparoscopic diaphragm repair with bioabsorbable mesh in congenital and acquired diaphragmatic hernia
Laparoscopic diaphragm repair with bioabsorbable mesh in congenital and acquired diaphragmatic hernia Open
Background and Aim: Congenital or acquired diaphragmatic hernias are both possible. The present study aimed to investigate the superiority of laparoscopic surgery over open repair of congenital diaphragmatic hernias with bioabsorbable mesh…
View article: COVID-19 and Psychological Complications Among University Students in Islamabad: A Cross-sectional Survey
COVID-19 and Psychological Complications Among University Students in Islamabad: A Cross-sectional Survey Open
Background: Due to quarantine, mental health problems particularly depression and anxiety worsen in the general population. The psychological impact of COVID-19 on university students is more due to exaggerated stress levels and anxiety-re…
View article: Incidence, Risk Factors and Outcome of Gallbladder Perforation during Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Incidence, Risk Factors and Outcome of Gallbladder Perforation during Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Open
Background and Aim: Gallbladder perforation has been recorded in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy and associated with the development of gallstones and bile leakage. The present study investigated the incidence, risk factor…
View article: Thermal performance of hybrid magnetized nanofluids flow subject to joint impact of ferro oxides/CNT nanomaterials with radiative and porous factors
Thermal performance of hybrid magnetized nanofluids flow subject to joint impact of ferro oxides/CNT nanomaterials with radiative and porous factors Open
We discussed the thermal performance of hybrid nanofluid flow in the presence of ferroxidase and carbon nanotube nanoparticles. Furthermore, under the impact of magnetohydrodynamics and the Reynolds number, which is related to expansion an…
View article: Correction to: A DFT study of electronic, vibrational and optical properties of gold clusters
Correction to: A DFT study of electronic, vibrational and optical properties of gold clusters Open
View article: Tocilizumab and Cytokine Release Syndrome in COVID-19 Pneumonia: Experience From a Single Center in Pakistan
Tocilizumab and Cytokine Release Syndrome in COVID-19 Pneumonia: Experience From a Single Center in Pakistan Open
Background Tocilizumab (TCZ), an interleukin-6 (IL-6) receptor blocker, emerged as a treatment for cytokine release syndrome (CRS) in patients with severe COVID-19 pneumonia. The main objective of the study is to discuss the treatment resp…
View article: Use of Nano Fluids in Nuclear Technology: A Review
Use of Nano Fluids in Nuclear Technology: A Review Open
Nuclear energy is the most important source to produce electricity. The production processes are very important for reducing risks and increasing the efficiency. Nano-fluids also have the potential to transfer heat with improved thermo-phy…