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View article: Efficacy of probiotics in outcome of acute watery diarrhea in children aged 06 months to 12 years admitted to the pediatrics department of Bacha Khan Medical Complex, Swabi
Efficacy of probiotics in outcome of acute watery diarrhea in children aged 06 months to 12 years admitted to the pediatrics department of Bacha Khan Medical Complex, Swabi Open
Background: Acute watery diarrhea (AWD) affecting children contribute to high rates of morbidity and mortality in both developed and developing nations. Use of probiotics, especially Lactobacillus acidophilus, has been suggested as an addi…
View article: Surgical site infection in patients undergoing internal fixation for long bone fractures.
Surgical site infection in patients undergoing internal fixation for long bone fractures. Open
Objective: To determine the frequency of surgical site infections in patients undergoing internal fixation for long bone fractures and to identify associated risk factors. Study Design: Descriptive Case Series. Setting: Ghurki Trust Teachi…
View article: Unveiling pressure-driven tunability of structural, electronic, mechanical and optical characteristics in CsPbBr3 based on a DFT study
Unveiling pressure-driven tunability of structural, electronic, mechanical and optical characteristics in CsPbBr3 based on a DFT study Open
Numerous beneficial optoelectronic characteristics of perovskites like lead halide have gained much attention due to their light-based and solar cell applications. Electronic, elastic, mechanical, optoelectronic, and thermal properties of …
View article: Calcination Temperature Effects on Ni/ZrO2 Catalysts for Dry Reforming of Methane
Calcination Temperature Effects on Ni/ZrO2 Catalysts for Dry Reforming of Methane Open
In this study, calcination temperatures (550, 650, and 750 °C) are utilized to analyze the efficiency of Ni-based catalyst for dry reforming of methane (DRM), a potential technique for reduction in greenhouse gases and synthesis of syngas.…
View article: An approach towards next-generation hydrogen storage: a DFT study on A<sub>2</sub>LiTiH<sub>6</sub> (A = K, Ca) perovskite hydrides
An approach towards next-generation hydrogen storage: a DFT study on A<sub>2</sub>LiTiH<sub>6</sub> (A = K, Ca) perovskite hydrides Open
DFT-based study establishes A 2 LiTiH 6 (A = K, Ca) double perovskite hydrides as thermodynamically stable candidates for solid-state hydrogen storage applications.
View article: Comparative Effectiveness of Novel Oral Anticoagulants Versus Traditional Anticoagulants in Atrial Fibrillation Patients: A Narrative Review
Comparative Effectiveness of Novel Oral Anticoagulants Versus Traditional Anticoagulants in Atrial Fibrillation Patients: A Narrative Review Open
Background: Atrial fibrillation (AF) increases the risk of stroke and systemic embolism, necessitating anticoagulation therapy. Traditional vitamin K antagonists (VKAs) like warfarin have limitations, prompting the use of novel oral antico…
View article: A case of bone tumor-induced compartment syndrome
A case of bone tumor-induced compartment syndrome Open
Compartment syndrome is a rare critical condition that can arise in individuals with cancer, presenting with significant challenges in diagnosis and management. Compartment syndrome occurs when the pressure within a closed fascial space ri…
View article: Computational study to investigate effectiveness of titanium substitution in CaFeH3 perovskite-type hydride: An approach towards advanced hydrogen storage system
Computational study to investigate effectiveness of titanium substitution in CaFeH3 perovskite-type hydride: An approach towards advanced hydrogen storage system Open
In recent years, there has been increased interest in hydrogen storage due to the numerous advantages hydrogen offers as an energy source. This study explores the structural, hydrogen storage, electronic, elastic, mechanical, and optical p…
View article: Snapshot of the Probiotic Potential of Kluveromyces marxianus DMKU-1042 Using a Comparative Probiogenomics Approach
Snapshot of the Probiotic Potential of Kluveromyces marxianus DMKU-1042 Using a Comparative Probiogenomics Approach Open
Kluyveromyces marxianus is a rapidly growing thermotolerant yeast that secretes a variety of lytic enzymes, utilizes different sugars, and produces ethanol. The probiotic potential of this yeast has not been well explored. To evaluate its …
View article: Plasmonic Metamaterials
Plasmonic Metamaterials Open
Plasmonics combined with metamaterials have gained significant consideration during the last decade due to revolutionary influences that were brought both in practical applications as well as in various disciplines of fundamental physics. …
View article: Single Negative Metamaterials
Single Negative Metamaterials Open
Single negative metamaterials have been deliberated on in this chapter along with their properties and potential applications. Left-handed metamaterials, which have negative refractive indices and are used in microwave and optical range st…
View article: Isotropic pressure induced structural, electronic, photocatalytic, elastic and mechanical properties of RbPbF<sub>3</sub>: GGA-PBE and HSE03 based computational estimation
Isotropic pressure induced structural, electronic, photocatalytic, elastic and mechanical properties of RbPbF<sub>3</sub>: GGA-PBE and HSE03 based computational estimation Open
The main objective of this study is to present a comprehensive computational analysis, with Generalized Gradient Approximations (GGA) and Heyd–Scuseria–Ernzerhof (HSE03) correlation functionals, of the structural, optoelectronic, photocata…
View article: Quantum Mechanical Investigation of the Structural Stability, pressure-induced Thermoelectric response, Electronic and optical behavior of SrZrO3 under Extreme Conditions
Quantum Mechanical Investigation of the Structural Stability, pressure-induced Thermoelectric response, Electronic and optical behavior of SrZrO3 under Extreme Conditions Open
The mechanical stability, band gap enhancement, optical response and impact of pressure on thermoelectric figure of merit are considered vital parameters from thermoelectric device’s perspective based on SrZrO3 (SZO). The knowledge of elas…
View article: Peer Review #2 of "Supplementation of banana peel powder for the development of functional broiler nuggets (v0.2)"
Peer Review #2 of "Supplementation of banana peel powder for the development of functional broiler nuggets (v0.2)" Open
Banana peel powder is considered one of the most nutritive and effective waste product to be utilized as a functional additive in the food industry.This study aimed to determine the impact of banana peel powder at concentrations of 2%, 4%,…
View article: Intensification of Biodiesel Processing from Waste Cooking Oil, Exploiting Cooperative Microbubble and Bifunctional Metallic Heterogeneous Catalysis
Intensification of Biodiesel Processing from Waste Cooking Oil, Exploiting Cooperative Microbubble and Bifunctional Metallic Heterogeneous Catalysis Open
Waste resources are an attractive option for economical the production of biodiesel; however, oil derived from waste resource contains free fatty acids (FFA). The concentration of FFAs must be reduced to below 1 wt.% before it can be conve…
View article: Comparative Analysis of Nutritional and Antioxidant Characteristics of Different Pakistani and Exotic Almonds
Comparative Analysis of Nutritional and Antioxidant Characteristics of Different Pakistani and Exotic Almonds Open
Health boosting potential of almonds is attributed to its antioxidant potential and rich nutritional profile containing a blend of multifarious nutrients and phytochemicals. These traits considerably vary amongst different genotypes and va…
View article: A Potential Approach to Enhance the Seebeck Coefficient of UHMWPE by Using the Graphene Oxide
A Potential Approach to Enhance the Seebeck Coefficient of UHMWPE by Using the Graphene Oxide Open
Thermoelectric materials have been a competent source for the production of energy in the present decade. The most important and potential parameter required for the material to have better thermoelectric characteristics is the Seebeck coe…
View article: Electronic and optical behaviour of lanthanum doped CaTiO<sub>3</sub> perovskite
Electronic and optical behaviour of lanthanum doped CaTiO<sub>3</sub> perovskite Open
To improve the efficiency of perovskite based solar cells, doping of heavier elements in Perovskite materials (ABX 3 ) can modulate its electronic and optical properties significantly. Thus it is important to understand the possible micros…
View article: Band gap engineering for improved photocatalytic performance of CuS/TiO2 composites under solar light irradiation
Band gap engineering for improved photocatalytic performance of CuS/TiO2 composites under solar light irradiation Open
Nanoparticles of CuS, TiO2 and CuS/TiO2 composites were prepared by template free hydrothermal method. Prepared nanoparticles were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and electron dispersive X-ray spectroscopy to confirm the formation…
View article: Synthesis of novel g-C3N4 microrods: A metal-free visible-light-driven photocatalyst
Synthesis of novel g-C3N4 microrods: A metal-free visible-light-driven photocatalyst Open
Novel graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4) microrods were prepared by chemical method via pre-treatment of melamine and molar solution of HNO3 at a lower temperature. The phase and morphological structure was examined by XRD and SEM, while el…