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View article: Multi-disciplinary investigation for detection, characterisation and monitoring of contamination from a solid waste illegal dumpsite, Peshawar, NW Pakistan
Multi-disciplinary investigation for detection, characterisation and monitoring of contamination from a solid waste illegal dumpsite, Peshawar, NW Pakistan Open
Leaching of organic and inorganic contaminants from illegal solid waste dumpsites negatively affects local environments, with hazards to human health in local communities. To detect, characterize and monitor contaminant pollutants, convent…
View article: Seismic Expression of Subsurface Structures in Potwar Plateau, Pakistan: A Multi-attribute Analysis Approach
Seismic Expression of Subsurface Structures in Potwar Plateau, Pakistan: A Multi-attribute Analysis Approach Open
The Potwar Plateau in Himalayan fold-and-thrust belt is a major hydrocarbon producing region of Pakistan. The Eocene carbonates are predominantly known reservoirs in the plateau which are segmented due to faulting. This article main goal i…
View article: Compliance with Hand Splints Among Patients of Rheumatoid Arthritis at Benazir Bhutto Hospital Rawalpindi Pakistan
Compliance with Hand Splints Among Patients of Rheumatoid Arthritis at Benazir Bhutto Hospital Rawalpindi Pakistan Open
Objectives: To determine the compliance with hand splints among patients of Rheumatoid arthritis at Benazir Bhutto Hospital Rawalpindi and their satisfaction with usage of splints. Subjects & Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study wa…
View article: Geophysical and geotechnical characterization of Lower Sudhan Gali Landslide (LSGL), Bagh Azad Jammu & Kashmir
Geophysical and geotechnical characterization of Lower Sudhan Gali Landslide (LSGL), Bagh Azad Jammu & Kashmir Open
The evolution of the steep unstable slopes is influenced by landslides as a major geomorphological feature in the Kashmir region. The NW-SE–oriented landslide has affected the village of Birpani and the main Sudhan Gali Road. The Lower Sud…
View article: Time series subsidence evaluation using NSBAS InSAR: a case study of twin megacities (Rawalpindi and Islamabad) in Pakistan
Time series subsidence evaluation using NSBAS InSAR: a case study of twin megacities (Rawalpindi and Islamabad) in Pakistan Open
Ground deformation associated with natural and anthropogenic activities can be damaging for infrastructure and can cause enormous economic loss, particularly in developing countries which lack measuring instruments. Remote sensing techniqu…
View article: Hydrogeochemical appraisal, groundwater quality, and health risks through potential toxic elements around municipal solid waste dumpsite Peshawar, Pakistan
Hydrogeochemical appraisal, groundwater quality, and health risks through potential toxic elements around municipal solid waste dumpsite Peshawar, Pakistan Open
This study evaluates groundwater quality, and management tools in the vicinity of the Chowa-Gujjar dumpsite around Bara River, Peshawar, Pakistan. Therefore, groundwater samples (n = 30) were collected to investigate physicochemical and po…
View article: Integrated Geophysical and Geochemical Analyses for Assessment of Potential Coal Prospects in Tirah Area, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Integrated Geophysical and Geochemical Analyses for Assessment of Potential Coal Prospects in Tirah Area, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan Open
This study presents a comprehensive investigation of the Paleocene coal in the Tirah area, District Khyber, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, utilizing onsite Electrical Resistivity Tomography (ERT) and Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) experimen…
View article: Integrating Copernicus Satellite Products and Ground-Truthing for Documenting and Monitoring the Impact of the 2022 Extreme Floods in Pakistan on Cultural Heritage
Integrating Copernicus Satellite Products and Ground-Truthing for Documenting and Monitoring the Impact of the 2022 Extreme Floods in Pakistan on Cultural Heritage Open
The catastrophic floods that hit Pakistan in summer 2022 represent the latest example of climate change-induced extreme events occurring in South Asia. In addition to the dramatic impact on population and infrastructures, this event threat…
View article: Tracking surface and subsurface deformation associated with groundwater dynamics following the 2019 Mirpur earthquake
Tracking surface and subsurface deformation associated with groundwater dynamics following the 2019 Mirpur earthquake Open
The Mirpur Mw 5.8 earthquake on September 24, 2019, produced extensive liquefaction-induced surface deformation (LISD) in the surrounding villages. Due to the complexity of seismic hazards and the occurrence of their effects on a large spa…
View article: Application of Probabilistic Seismic Hazard Assessment to Understand the Earthquake Hazard in Attock City, Pakistan: A Step towards Linking Hazards and Sustainability
Application of Probabilistic Seismic Hazard Assessment to Understand the Earthquake Hazard in Attock City, Pakistan: A Step towards Linking Hazards and Sustainability Open
Within the last three decades, twelve major earthquakes (Mw > 6.0) have jolted Pakistan and contributed to a heavy death toll and an economic loss of billions of dollars, which is immense for any underdeveloped country. Despite the general…
View article: Evolution of Coulomb failure stress in Sulaiman Lobe, Pakistan, and its implications for seismic hazard assessment
Evolution of Coulomb failure stress in Sulaiman Lobe, Pakistan, and its implications for seismic hazard assessment Open
In this research work, we present the evolution of Coulomb failure stress (CFS) in the Sulaiman Lobe and its implications for seismic hazard assessment. The Chaman transform fault, ~1,000 km long, is the major active fault that marks the w…
View article: Pore pressure prediction in a carbonate reservoir: a case study from Potwar Plateau, Pakistan
Pore pressure prediction in a carbonate reservoir: a case study from Potwar Plateau, Pakistan Open
Deep sedimentary successions, which are usually over-pressured, require accurate prediction of abnormal pressures to avoid catastrophic incidents, e.g., well blowouts; thus, pore pressure prediction (PPP) makes an important step for effici…
View article: Geophysical and Geochemical Characterization of Solidwaste Dumpsite: A Case Study of Chowa Gujar, Peshawar (Part of Indus Basin)
Geophysical and Geochemical Characterization of Solidwaste Dumpsite: A Case Study of Chowa Gujar, Peshawar (Part of Indus Basin) Open
Open and non-engineered dumping is a typical method for solid waste disposal in most cities of Pakistan. This practice of waste dumping poses a serious threat to the surrounding ecosystem and human population due to the release and transpo…
View article: Characterization of an Unstable Slope Using Geophysical, UAV, and Geological Techniques: Karakoram Himalaya, Northern Pakistan
Characterization of an Unstable Slope Using Geophysical, UAV, and Geological Techniques: Karakoram Himalaya, Northern Pakistan Open
Given active tectonism, rough terrain, and climate, the mountainous ranges in northern Pakistan are prone to geohazards, including earthquakes, unstable slopes, and landslides. The frequent landsliding in the region poses a risk to communi…
View article: Source rock potential assessment of the Paleocene coal and coaly shale in the Attock-Cherat Range of Pakistan
Source rock potential assessment of the Paleocene coal and coaly shale in the Attock-Cherat Range of Pakistan Open
In this study the hydrocarbon generation potential of the coal and coaly shale samples collected from coal mines in Attock-Cherat Range of Pakistan is optically and analytically evaluated. These samples, representing the Paleocene Hangu Fo…
View article: Self-reported health and smoking status, and body mass index: a case-control comparison based on GEN SCRIP (GENetics of SChizophRenia In Pakistan) data
Self-reported health and smoking status, and body mass index: a case-control comparison based on GEN SCRIP (GENetics of SChizophRenia In Pakistan) data Open
Introduction Individuals with schizophrenia are at a high risk of physical health comorbidities and premature mortality. Cardiovascular and metabolic causes are an important contributor. There are gaps in monitoring, documenting and managi…
View article: Petrophysical relationship for density prediction using Vp & Vs in Meyal oilfield, Potwar sub-basin, Pakistan
Petrophysical relationship for density prediction using Vp & Vs in Meyal oilfield, Potwar sub-basin, Pakistan Open
Conventional petrophysical investigations are based on P-wave seismic velocity analysis to predict density information, while ignoring the important S-wave velocity. This study is based on S-wave velocity analysis of density estimation of …
View article: CHARACTERIZATION OF SOFT B SEPARATION AXIOMS IN SOFT BI-TOPOLOGICAL SPACES
CHARACTERIZATION OF SOFT B SEPARATION AXIOMS IN SOFT BI-TOPOLOGICAL SPACES Open
The main aim of this article is to introduce Soft b separation axioms in soft bi topological spaces. We discuss soft b separation axioms in soft bi topological spaces with respect to ordinary point and soft points. Further study the behavi…
View article: Response of surface-to-borehole SOTEM method on 2D earth
Response of surface-to-borehole SOTEM method on 2D earth Open
Borehole TEM methods are mostly based on a ground loop source. In this paper, we propose a new surface-to-borehole SOTEM method that uses a horizontal grounded-wire source. In this method, the transmitter is deployed on the ground near a b…
View article: New approach to interpret Short-offset transient electromagnetic (SOTEM) data
New approach to interpret Short-offset transient electromagnetic (SOTEM) data Open
Commonly, TEM data is plotted as apparent resistivity versus time.Later on, with improvement in computer technology, inversion programs have got attention of EM geophysical community.Recently, inversion routines are applied to 1-D problems…