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View article: Automated methodological approach using artificial intelligence and fuzzy inference for qualitative sustainable and economic assessment of buildings
Automated methodological approach using artificial intelligence and fuzzy inference for qualitative sustainable and economic assessment of buildings Open
Amidst the global imperative for environmental preservation and economic viability in the building sector, the integration of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Life Cycle Cost Assessment (LCCA) emerges as paramount for evaluating sustainabil…
View article: Empirical physics-informed neural networks for prediction of concrete strength using nondestructive testing
Empirical physics-informed neural networks for prediction of concrete strength using nondestructive testing Open
Predicting the compressive strength of concrete in built structures is crucial for assessing structural safety, addressing damage, adapting to regulatory changes, determining repair needs, and evaluating the strength of components for reus…
View article: Integrating Machine Learning and Time Series Models for Spatiotemporal Temperature Prediction: A Case Study from Apulia, Italy
Integrating Machine Learning and Time Series Models for Spatiotemporal Temperature Prediction: A Case Study from Apulia, Italy Open
Temperature plays a critical role in climate systems and resource management. Understanding spatiotemporal evolution of the temperature is vital for effective climate adaptation and resource management. Traditional models often treat spati…
View article: FS-SVM: A Synergistic Approach to High-Dimensional Feature Selection
FS-SVM: A Synergistic Approach to High-Dimensional Feature Selection Open
Supervised classification in high-dimensional gene expression datasets is frequently used in bio-informatics studies. Feature selection plays an important role in such type of classification problems to avoid over-fitting and to develop a …
View article: Supine Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy: Preliminary experience in a single hospital
Supine Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy: Preliminary experience in a single hospital Open
Background and Objective: Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is recommended for large Kidney Stones. It is mostly done in prone position. However, PCNL in Supine position is another safe option. Only few centers in country are doing it an…
View article: An Epidemiological and Biochemical Perspective on Motorcycle Road Traffic Accidents
An Epidemiological and Biochemical Perspective on Motorcycle Road Traffic Accidents Open
Background: Motorcyclists are prone to injuries due to road traffic accidents causing a high burden on health department. Objectives: To access the burden and pattern of injuries associated with motorcycle related road traffic accidents in…
View article: Sequence-Based Intelligent Model for Identification of Tumor T Cell Antigens Using Fusion Features
Sequence-Based Intelligent Model for Identification of Tumor T Cell Antigens Using Fusion Features Open
Cancer is a chronic disease, and recent cases of cancer cause a challenge for the whole world of medicine. Current studies have shown that T-cell antigens play a significant role in cancer treatment. Therefore, identifying tumor T cell ant…
View article: Outcomes of initial 100 cases of laparoscopic nephrectomy at tertiary care center (PKLI)
Outcomes of initial 100 cases of laparoscopic nephrectomy at tertiary care center (PKLI) Open
Objective: Laparoscopic nephrectomy has been adopted by many centers in the last few decades. However, there are a few inherent challenges while adopting laparoscopic nephrectomy in a new unit. These include a significant learning curve re…
View article: Enhancing Sumoylation Site Prediction: A Deep Neural Network with Discriminative Features
Enhancing Sumoylation Site Prediction: A Deep Neural Network with Discriminative Features Open
Sumoylation is a post-translation modification (PTM) mechanism that involves many critical biological processes, such as gene expression, localizing and stabilizing proteins, and replicating the genome. Moreover, sumoylation sites are asso…
View article: Optimized Feature Learning for Anti-Inflammatory Peptide Prediction Using Parallel Distributed Computing
Optimized Feature Learning for Anti-Inflammatory Peptide Prediction Using Parallel Distributed Computing Open
With recent advancements in computational biology, high throughput Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) has become a de facto standard technology for gene expression studies, including DNAs, RNAs, and proteins; however, it generates several mi…
View article: Comparison of Nebulized vs Systemic Corticosteroids for Management of Children Presenting with Acute Exacerbation of Asthma
Comparison of Nebulized vs Systemic Corticosteroids for Management of Children Presenting with Acute Exacerbation of Asthma Open
Objective: is to compare the effectiveness of nebulized and systemic corticosteroids for management of acute exacerbation of asthma in children. Methodology: This randomized control trial was conducted at emergency department of Agha Khan …
View article: Penile Fracture at the Crus of the Penis - A Rare Case Report
Penile Fracture at the Crus of the Penis - A Rare Case Report Open
Penile fracture is an uncommon acute surgical emergency, typically occurring after sexual intercourse, self-manipulation and at times, may be accidental.We report here a 39-year male who attended the department of emergency with swelling a…
View article: Effect of Body Mass Index on complications and success rates of percutaneous nephrolithotomy-A tertiary care hospital experience
Effect of Body Mass Index on complications and success rates of percutaneous nephrolithotomy-A tertiary care hospital experience Open
Background and Objectives: Urolithiasis is prevalent globally. Over time, innovation in endoscopic instruments and miniaturization has untangled the interventional strategy for carrying out remedial surgical procedures for renal stones. Ho…
View article: Machine Learning-Based Fragility Assessment of Reinforced Concrete Buildings
Machine Learning-Based Fragility Assessment of Reinforced Concrete Buildings Open
In the past, large earthquakes caused the collapse of infrastructure and killed thousands of people in Pakistan, a seismically active region. Therefore, the seismic assessment of infrastructure is a dire need that can be done using the fra…
View article: Short-Term Prediction of COVID-19 Using Novel Hybrid Ensemble Empirical Mode Decomposition and Error Trend Seasonal Model
Short-Term Prediction of COVID-19 Using Novel Hybrid Ensemble Empirical Mode Decomposition and Error Trend Seasonal Model Open
In this article, a new hybrid time series model is proposed to predict COVID-19 daily confirmed cases and deaths. Due to the variations and complexity in the data, it is very difficult to predict its future trajectory using linear time ser…
View article: Outcome of tubeless percutaneous nephrolithotomy in elder patients: A single-center experience from a developing country.
Outcome of tubeless percutaneous nephrolithotomy in elder patients: A single-center experience from a developing country. Open
Tubeless PCNL is considered advantageous as it can reduce post-operative pain and analgesia necessity; shorten hospitalization and lower cost in young patients. However, there is no clear evidence with reference to virtue of tubeless PCNL …
View article: Percutaneous nephrolithotomy in new versus those patients with previous history of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy on ipsilateral side
Percutaneous nephrolithotomy in new versus those patients with previous history of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy on ipsilateral side Open
Objectives: To appraise the effects of previous history of ineffectual extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy (SWL) treatment on the execution and end result of percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL).
Methods: The study was performed from Janu…
View article: Deep-piRNA: Bi-Layered Prediction Model for PIWI-Interacting RNA Using Discriminative Features
Deep-piRNA: Bi-Layered Prediction Model for PIWI-Interacting RNA Using Discriminative Features Open
Piwi-interacting Ribonucleic acids (piRNAs) molecule is a well-known subclass of small non-coding RNA molecules that are mainly responsible for maintaining genome integrity, regulating gene expression, and germline stem cell maintenance by…
View article: Outcome of tubeless percutaneous nephrolithotomy in elder patients: A single-center experience from a developing country
Outcome of tubeless percutaneous nephrolithotomy in elder patients: A single-center experience from a developing country Open
Background: Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) has evolved as a standard procedure to treat large-sized renal stones.A nephrostomy tube is used frequently in this procedure; however, data regarding tubeless PCNL procedures in elder patien…
View article: Use Of Computed Tomography-Based Nomogram In Adult Age Patients To Predict Success Rates After Shock Wave Lithotripsy For Renal Stones: A Single Center Experience.
Use Of Computed Tomography-Based Nomogram In Adult Age Patients To Predict Success Rates After Shock Wave Lithotripsy For Renal Stones: A Single Center Experience. Open
Shock-wave lithotripsy outcomes can be predicted with use of Triple D score and hence, it's externally corroborated. It may help urologist in appropriate patient selection and hence decision making and patient counselling.
View article: "Role of Different Pain Killers in Control of Diabetic Neuropathy Pain-A Review"
"Role of Different Pain Killers in Control of Diabetic Neuropathy Pain-A Review" Open
Keron Akintola Ayodele Blair1, Ibrahim Khalil2, Muhammad Muneeb Arshad3, Oluwasegun Shoewu4, Mahnoor Aitzaz Khan5, Fatima Saqib Rashid6, Muhammad Zarak Sarwar7, Muhammad Suhaib8, Muhammad Jahanzaib Khan9, Abdullahi Abubakar Sadiq10, Tetian…
View article: The Neuroprotective Efficacy of Postnatal Magnesium Sulfate in Term or Near-Term Infants With Moderate-to-Severe Birth Asphyxia
The Neuroprotective Efficacy of Postnatal Magnesium Sulfate in Term or Near-Term Infants With Moderate-to-Severe Birth Asphyxia Open
Background In Pakistan, the neonatal mortality rate is 41 per 1,000 live births and birth asphyxia is one of the leading causes of neonatal mortality and morbidity. The goal of this study was to determine whether postnatal magnesium sulfat…
View article: Delayed Presentation of a Retained Fecalith
Delayed Presentation of a Retained Fecalith Open
A fecalith is a common cause of acute appendicitis, and laparoscopic surgery is the mainstay of its management. Literature review shows that a fecalith may be retained in the gut following a laparoscopic appendectomy in some rare cases. In…
View article: Managing Patient With Coexisting Emphysematous Pyelonephritis And Cystitis.
Managing Patient With Coexisting Emphysematous Pyelonephritis And Cystitis. Open
Emphysematous pyelonephritis (EPN) is a type of critical renal infection having dire consequences at times. It is said to be result of gases produced inside renal parenchymal tissue or pelvicalyceal system. Rarely coexistence of emphysemat…
View article: A New Approach for Forecasting Crude Oil Prices Using Median Ensemble Empirical Mode Decomposition and Group Method of Data Handling
A New Approach for Forecasting Crude Oil Prices Using Median Ensemble Empirical Mode Decomposition and Group Method of Data Handling Open
The accuracy of time series forecasting is more important and can assist organizations to take up-to-date decisions for better planning and management. Several classical econometrics and computational approaches show promising results for …
View article: Intraoperative flexible nephroscopy during percutaneous nephrolithotomy: An 8 years’ experience
Intraoperative flexible nephroscopy during percutaneous nephrolithotomy: An 8 years’ experience Open
Objectives: To see the effect of intra operative antegrade flexible nephroscopy during Percutaneous nephrolithotomy on stone free rate.
Methods: We retrospectively reviewed electronic medical records of patients who underwent percutaneous…