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View article: Responses of soil mesofauna to organic and conventional management systems and their relationships with soil physicochemical properties in Berkane, Morocco
Responses of soil mesofauna to organic and conventional management systems and their relationships with soil physicochemical properties in Berkane, Morocco Open
This study examined the diversity and abundance of soil mesofauna and their relationships with soil physicochemical properties under organic and conventional management systems, compared to native vegetation, in rural areas of Berkane, Ori…
View article: Unlocking the biotechnological potential of Baltic microorganisms
Unlocking the biotechnological potential of Baltic microorganisms Open
Marine microorganisms are increasingly recognized as valuable sources of bioactive compounds and enzymes with diverse applications in biotechnology. Despite its relatively low overall biodiversity, the Baltic Sea harbours a variety of diat…
View article: FREQUENCY OF NON-ALCOHOLIC FATTY LIVER DISEASE (NAFLD) RELATED CIRRHOSIS IN DIABETES MELLITUS USING ASPARTATE AMINOTRANSFERASE TO PLATELET RATIO INDEX (APRI) AND FIBROSIS-4 SCORE
FREQUENCY OF NON-ALCOHOLIC FATTY LIVER DISEASE (NAFLD) RELATED CIRRHOSIS IN DIABETES MELLITUS USING ASPARTATE AMINOTRANSFERASE TO PLATELET RATIO INDEX (APRI) AND FIBROSIS-4 SCORE Open
Background: Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder characterized by high blood sugar levels. This results from the body's inability to properly use insulin, leading to impaired carbohydrate metabolism and overproduction of glucose. Obje…
View article: Parametric optimization and sensitivity analysis of photovoltaic modules: seasonal performance evaluation and emission reduction for sustainable environment
Parametric optimization and sensitivity analysis of photovoltaic modules: seasonal performance evaluation and emission reduction for sustainable environment Open
View article: Mental health and academic performance of students at tertiary level: the role of housing
Mental health and academic performance of students at tertiary level: the role of housing Open
This study was designed to investigate the impact of inappropriate housing on the emotional wellbeing and academic performance of university students. The cognitive development, mental health outcomes, and educational achievements of child…
View article: Esophageal Variceal Grading and Platelet Count in Patients With Liver Cirrhosis
Esophageal Variceal Grading and Platelet Count in Patients With Liver Cirrhosis Open
View article: VALIDATION OF AGE, BLOOD PRESSURE, CLINICAL FEATURES, DURATION, AND DIABETES SCORE AS IDENTIFYING INDIVIDUALS AT HIGH EARLY RISK OF STROKE AFTER A TRANSIENT ISCHEMIC ATTACK AT JINNAH POSTGRADUATE MEDICAL CENTRE, KARACHI
VALIDATION OF AGE, BLOOD PRESSURE, CLINICAL FEATURES, DURATION, AND DIABETES SCORE AS IDENTIFYING INDIVIDUALS AT HIGH EARLY RISK OF STROKE AFTER A TRANSIENT ISCHEMIC ATTACK AT JINNAH POSTGRADUATE MEDICAL CENTRE, KARACHI Open
Background: Transient ischemic attack (TIA) is a major predictor of subsequent stroke, with the highest risk occurring in the early post-attack period. The ABCD² score is a widely used clinical tool for stratifying this risk; however, loca…
View article: The Plant Mind: Unraveling Abiotic Stress Priming, Memory, and Adaptation
The Plant Mind: Unraveling Abiotic Stress Priming, Memory, and Adaptation Open
Plants exhibit a remarkable capacity to adapt to recurrent abiotic stresses, prompting a re‐evaluation of traditional views on plant responses to environmental challenges. This review explores the intricate mechanisms of stress priming, me…
View article: A Comparative Analysis of Drought Tolerance Mechanisms in <i>Triticum araraticum</i> Jakubz. and Modern Bread Wheat (<i>Triticum aestivum</i> L.) Cultivars
A Comparative Analysis of Drought Tolerance Mechanisms in <i>Triticum araraticum</i> Jakubz. and Modern Bread Wheat (<i>Triticum aestivum</i> L.) Cultivars Open
Wild wheat relatives are promising sources of drought tolerance that demonstrate adaptive mechanisms not found in modern wheat cultivars. This study investigated and compared the drought tolerance mechanisms in Triticum araraticum genotype…
View article: <b>Evalutaion Of The Interactive Effect Of Different Salinity Levels And Amendments On Wheat Productivity</b>
<b>Evalutaion Of The Interactive Effect Of Different Salinity Levels And Amendments On Wheat Productivity</b> Open
A pot experiment was conducted at Gomal University, the effects of soil salinity and sulphuric acid levels on the growth and yield of the wheat. Our results show that soil salinity and sulphuric acid levels significantly influenced differe…
View article: Identification and evaluation of low-pH-tolerant Cheongcheong/Nagdong-double haploid rice lines via QTL analysis
Identification and evaluation of low-pH-tolerant Cheongcheong/Nagdong-double haploid rice lines via QTL analysis Open
View article: From Stress to Success: Strategies for Improving Heat Tolerance in Wheat
From Stress to Success: Strategies for Improving Heat Tolerance in Wheat Open
Wheat, a major staple crop, is critical for global food security. However, abiotic stresses, particularly heat stress, threaten crop productivity. With climate change predicted to increase temperatures by around 1.5°C by 2050, crop product…
View article: Happy in The Homeland? Satisfaction with Life and its Correlation with Flourishing and Affect Balance in Foreign-trained physicians who have Repatriated to Pakistan
Happy in The Homeland? Satisfaction with Life and its Correlation with Flourishing and Affect Balance in Foreign-trained physicians who have Repatriated to Pakistan Open
Introduction International Medical Graduates add up to nearly one-third (23-28%) of the total physician workforce in the US, the UK, Australia, and Canada, of which around 40%-75% are from low-income countries. Pakistan is one of the three…
View article: To Compare Thread Technique Versus Aspiration Plus Steroid Injection Of Wrist Ganglion In Terms Of Frequency Of Recurrence
To Compare Thread Technique Versus Aspiration Plus Steroid Injection Of Wrist Ganglion In Terms Of Frequency Of Recurrence Open
Objective: To compare the recurrence of wrist ganglion following thread technique versus aspiration plus steroid injection. Methods: This was a Randomized controlled trial conducted in the Department of Surgery. HIT Hospital, Taxila from J…
View article: Enhancing bread wheat resilience to cadmium and drought stress: insights from physiological, morphological, and transcriptomic responses to biochar and 24-epibrassinolide application
Enhancing bread wheat resilience to cadmium and drought stress: insights from physiological, morphological, and transcriptomic responses to biochar and 24-epibrassinolide application Open
Drought and cadmium (Cd) stress threaten sustainable crop production, highlighting the need for resilent agricultural practices. Individual application of biochar (BC) and brassinosteroids (24-epibrassinolide; EBL) can mitigate drought and…
View article: High-dimensional covariance matrix regularization using informative targets
High-dimensional covariance matrix regularization using informative targets Open
The sample covariance matrix becomes non-invertible in high-dimensional settings, making classical multivariate statistical methods inapplicable. Various regularization techniques address this issue by imposing a structured target matrix t…
View article: Impact of Plant Growth Regulators on Yield and Fiber Quality in Cotton (Gossypium hirsutum)
Impact of Plant Growth Regulators on Yield and Fiber Quality in Cotton (Gossypium hirsutum) Open
Cotton (Gossypium hirsutum), usually known as ‘white gold’ is a perennial crop with an indeterminate growth habit and is grown as an annual crop in the agricultural system. Due to changing climatic conditions cotton has to face many stress…
View article: Assessing the Correlation between Hearing Loss and Diabetic Retinopathy Severity in Patients at A Tertiary Care Hospital in Pakistan
Assessing the Correlation between Hearing Loss and Diabetic Retinopathy Severity in Patients at A Tertiary Care Hospital in Pakistan Open
Diabetes frequently results in sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL), although little is known about its root causes and risk factors. Objectives: To evaluate the association between the severity of diabetic retinopathy and sensorineural heari…
View article: Identification and characterization of native arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi in plants growing under organic and conventional farming conditions in Oman
Identification and characterization of native arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi in plants growing under organic and conventional farming conditions in Oman Open
Although arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) are widespread in both natural and agricultural environments, their biodiversity and community structure are not well understood. This is particularly true for the influences of different farming…
View article: Knowledge, attitude, and perception of Pakistani populations toward monkeypox: a cross-section study
Knowledge, attitude, and perception of Pakistani populations toward monkeypox: a cross-section study Open
Objective The reappearance of monkeypox in non-endemic countries has preceded critical public health concerns. The public’s adherence to preventative measures is influenced by their understanding of the infectious monkeypox virus (Mpox), a…
View article: Design and development of a low-cost, eco-friendly forklift for sustainable logistics management
Design and development of a low-cost, eco-friendly forklift for sustainable logistics management Open
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) most recent estimates show that between 35,000 and 62,000 injuries occur every year due to forklift-related accidents. According to the National Safety Council (NSC) data, app…
View article: Numerical Investigation on Heat Transfer and Pressure Drop in Silver/Water Nanofluids Flowing Through Tubes with Variable Expansion–Contraction Ratios
Numerical Investigation on Heat Transfer and Pressure Drop in Silver/Water Nanofluids Flowing Through Tubes with Variable Expansion–Contraction Ratios Open
This study presents a numerical investigation on the heat transfer and pressure drop characteristics of silver/water nanofluids (0.1–0.5 vol.%) flowing in tubes with four distinct expansion–contraction ratios (ECR = 1.25, 1.50, 1.75, and 2…
View article: Effect of the Practical activities on Students’ Higher-Order Thinking: An effective Use of Science Laboratories at Secondary Level
Effect of the Practical activities on Students’ Higher-Order Thinking: An effective Use of Science Laboratories at Secondary Level Open
The present study is to investigate the effect of practical activities, performed in science laboratory for teaching the subject of physics, on the development of higher-order thinking skills (HOT) among secondary school students. The inst…
View article: Incidence and Management of In-Stent Restenosis in Patients with Drug-Eluting Stents
Incidence and Management of In-Stent Restenosis in Patients with Drug-Eluting Stents Open
Introduction: The most prevalent complication of cardiac intervention is restenosis. After the BMS period, drug-eluting stents (DES) are the most suitable choice for stenosis treatment, particularly for patients with a high risk of bleedin…
View article: Numerical computation of PDE formed characterizing thermal rheology of Cu/Al2O3/TiO2 ternary nanoparticles flow between coaxial cylinders
Numerical computation of PDE formed characterizing thermal rheology of Cu/Al2O3/TiO2 ternary nanoparticles flow between coaxial cylinders Open
This study discussed the thermal performance of magnetohydrodynamic convective flow carrying ternary nanoparticles. The movement of ternary hybrid nanofluids along an ambient porous surface between dual coaxial cylinders is modeled conside…
View article: Non-Newtonian fluid model analysis due to metachronal waves of cilia: A physiological mathematical model
Non-Newtonian fluid model analysis due to metachronal waves of cilia: A physiological mathematical model Open
The Phan–Thien–Tanner non-Newtonian model of fluid flow is considered to mathematically model the cilia governed flow inside human body. The collective action of cilia generates a rhythmic motion in form of metachronal wave travelling alon…
View article: Correction: Salt Tolerance in Omani Lentil Landraces: Impacts on Growth, Root Architecture, Ion Homeostasis, Proline Accumulation, and Antioxidant Defence System
Correction: Salt Tolerance in Omani Lentil Landraces: Impacts on Growth, Root Architecture, Ion Homeostasis, Proline Accumulation, and Antioxidant Defence System Open
View article: IMPACT OF SALT STRESS ON PLANT GROWTH AND APPROACHES FOR ENHANCED TOLERANCE
IMPACT OF SALT STRESS ON PLANT GROWTH AND APPROACHES FOR ENHANCED TOLERANCE Open
Salt stress is a major environmental factor that limits plant growth and productivity, particularly in regions with high soil salinity. As salt accumulation disrupts cellular functions, plants face challenges in water uptake, nutrient abso…
View article: A Comparative Investigation of Self-Efficacy, Job Stress, and Professional Quality of Life among Industrial and Bank Employees
A Comparative Investigation of Self-Efficacy, Job Stress, and Professional Quality of Life among Industrial and Bank Employees Open
The Purpose of this study is to compare self-efficacy, stress at work and professional quality of life (ProQoL) among industrial and bank employees in order to discover the patterns specific to each sector and the underlying causes that ca…
View article: Nucleotide and Amino Acid Analyses of Unique Infectious Bronchitis Virus (IBV) Variants from Canadian Poultry Flocks with Drop in Egg Production
Nucleotide and Amino Acid Analyses of Unique Infectious Bronchitis Virus (IBV) Variants from Canadian Poultry Flocks with Drop in Egg Production Open
Background/Objectives: Infectious bronchitis (IB) is a highly infectious avian disease caused by the infectious bronchitis virus (IBV). The disease causes lesions mainly in the respiratory, reproductive, and renal systems and has a signifi…