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View article: Superbugs on the Rise: The Antibiotic Crisis
Superbugs on the Rise: The Antibiotic Crisis Open
View article: Hippocampal Volume Loss as A Marker of Cognitive Decline in Dementia and Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Comprehensive Prospective Study
Hippocampal Volume Loss as A Marker of Cognitive Decline in Dementia and Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Comprehensive Prospective Study Open
Background: Hippocampal atrophy is a hallmark of cognitive decline observed in dementia and mild cognitive impairment (MCI). This study investigated hippocampal volumes across individuals with dementia, MCI, and healthy controls to explore…
View article: Investigation of Laser Induced Carbon Plasma Ion Irradiation Effects on Structural, Compositional, Morphological And Field Emission Properties of Molybdenum
Investigation of Laser Induced Carbon Plasma Ion Irradiation Effects on Structural, Compositional, Morphological And Field Emission Properties of Molybdenum Open
View article: Modification in electrical conductivity correlated with surface, structural & optical characteristics of graphite ions implanted CR-39
Modification in electrical conductivity correlated with surface, structural & optical characteristics of graphite ions implanted CR-39 Open
View article: Development of Versatile, thermally stable, flexible, UV-resistant and antibacterial polyvinyl alcohol-Nanodiamonds composite for efficient food packaging
Development of Versatile, thermally stable, flexible, UV-resistant and antibacterial polyvinyl alcohol-Nanodiamonds composite for efficient food packaging Open
View article: Spatial confinement offered by a blocker on the laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy of Ti plasma
Spatial confinement offered by a blocker on the laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy of Ti plasma Open
Spatial confinement effects offered by a blocker on the laser-induced plasma parameters of titanium (Ti) are evaluated using the Optical Emission Spectroscopy technique. Nd:YAG (1064 nm, 10 ns) laser is used as an irradiation source. To ob…
View article: Optimizing Cu-alloy surface characteristics through magnetic field-enhanced fs laser treatment
Optimizing Cu-alloy surface characteristics through magnetic field-enhanced fs laser treatment Open
We report here the effect of the magnetic field on plasma parameters and the surface structuring of the Cu alloy after fs laser irradiation. A Ti:Sapphire (800 nm, 35 fs, 1 KHz) laser is employed at various irradiances (0.011–0.117 PW/cm2)…
View article: Abatement of Aerosols by Ionic Wind Extracted From Dielectric Barrier Discharge Plasma
Abatement of Aerosols by Ionic Wind Extracted From Dielectric Barrier Discharge Plasma Open
Lahore (Pakistan), being an industrial city, has high emission of aerosols that affects and contaminates the air quality. Therefore, the abatement/inactivation of aerosols is necessary to restrict their infectious activities. In this proje…
View article: Two-dimensional investigation of characteristic parameters and their gradients for the self-generated electric and magnetic fields of laser-induced zirconium plasma
Two-dimensional investigation of characteristic parameters and their gradients for the self-generated electric and magnetic fields of laser-induced zirconium plasma Open
Two-dimensional diagnosis of laser-induced zirconium (Zr) plasma has been experimentally performed using the time-of-flight method by employing Faraday cups in addition to electric and magnetic probes. The characteristic parameters of lase…
View article: Laser-assisted plasma formation and ablation of Cu in a controlled environment
Laser-assisted plasma formation and ablation of Cu in a controlled environment Open
View article: Irradiation of Ionic Wind extracted from Dielectric Barrier Discharge Plasma to abate Aerosols trapped in Surgical Mask and KN95 Respirator
Irradiation of Ionic Wind extracted from Dielectric Barrier Discharge Plasma to abate Aerosols trapped in Surgical Mask and KN95 Respirator Open
Lahore (Pakistan), being an industrial city, has high emission of aerosols that affects and contaminates the air quality. Aerosols cause serious diseases in living organisms, upon inhalation. Therefore, the abatement of aerosols is necessa…
View article: Effects of Medial-Lateral Glide Versus Radius Anterior Glide in patients with Lateral Epicondylistis
Effects of Medial-Lateral Glide Versus Radius Anterior Glide in patients with Lateral Epicondylistis Open
Aim: To Compare Ulnar Medial Lateral Glide and Radius Anterior Glide for Improving Lateral epicondyle tendinopathy. Study design: Randomized Clinical Trial Methods: Data was taken through Non-Probability Convenience Sampling Technique. Sub…
View article: An oral pH-responsive Streptococcus agalactiae vaccine formulation provides protective immunity to pathogen challenge in tilapia: A proof-of-concept study
An oral pH-responsive Streptococcus agalactiae vaccine formulation provides protective immunity to pathogen challenge in tilapia: A proof-of-concept study Open
Intensive tilapia farming has contributed significantly to food security as well as to the emergence of novel pathogens. This includes Streptococcus agalactiae or Group B Streptococcus (GBS) sequence type (ST) 283, which caused the first k…
View article: Advances in formulation and manufacturing strategies for the delivery of therapeutic proteins and peptides in orally disintegrating dosage forms
Advances in formulation and manufacturing strategies for the delivery of therapeutic proteins and peptides in orally disintegrating dosage forms Open
Therapeutic proteins and peptides (TPPs) are increasingly favoured above small drug molecules due to their high specificity to the site of action and reduced adverse effects resulting in increased use of these agents for medical treatments…
View article: Optimization of Morphological, Microstructural, Mechanical and Electrochemical Characteristics of Novel Mg–2Ca–1Mn–1Sr Quaternary Alloy by Phosphorous Ion Implantation for Potential Orthopedic Implants
Optimization of Morphological, Microstructural, Mechanical and Electrochemical Characteristics of Novel Mg–2Ca–1Mn–1Sr Quaternary Alloy by Phosphorous Ion Implantation for Potential Orthopedic Implants Open
View article: Effect of ambient environment and magnetic field on laser-induced cobalt plasma
Effect of ambient environment and magnetic field on laser-induced cobalt plasma Open
Plasma parameters of magnetically confined Cobalt (Co) plasma have been evaluated by using laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy at various laser irradiances, under different ambient pressures of two environments such as Ar and Ne and at di…
View article: Irradiation of Ionic Wind Extracted from Dielectric Barrier Discharge Plasma to Abate Aerosols Trapped in Surgical Mask and KN95 Respirator
Irradiation of Ionic Wind Extracted from Dielectric Barrier Discharge Plasma to Abate Aerosols Trapped in Surgical Mask and KN95 Respirator Open
View article: Magnitude of Hydrocephalus in Neonates: Its Surgical Management and Complications
Magnitude of Hydrocephalus in Neonates: Its Surgical Management and Complications Open
Background: To determine magnitude of congenital or acquired hydrocephalus and its possible management and complications. Materials and Methods: This Hospital based Retrospective observational study was conducted in department of pediatric…
View article: Laser Ablation of Copper Alloy under Varying Environmental Conditions to Achieve Purpose-Built Surface Structures
Laser Ablation of Copper Alloy under Varying Environmental Conditions to Achieve Purpose-Built Surface Structures Open
In the manufacturing industry, surface structures and surface topographies present at functional areas of the mechanical parts play a vital role in various performance characteristics, such as corrosion resistance, weldability, and wear be…
View article: Investigation of charged particles dynamics along with self-generated electric and magnetic fields in axially resolved laser-induced magnesium plasma
Investigation of charged particles dynamics along with self-generated electric and magnetic fields in axially resolved laser-induced magnesium plasma Open
View article: Nanosecond Laser Induced Surface Structuring of Cadmium after Ablation in Air and Propanol Ambient
Nanosecond Laser Induced Surface Structuring of Cadmium after Ablation in Air and Propanol Ambient Open
In the present study KrF Excimer laser has been employed to irradiate the Cadmium (Cd) targets for various number of laser pulses of 500, 1000, 1500 and 2000, at constant fluence of 3.6 J cm−2. Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) analysis w…
View article: Laser-assisted ablation and plasma formation of titanium explored by LIBS, QCM, optical microscopy and SEM analyses along with mechanical modifications under different pressures of Ar and Ne
Laser-assisted ablation and plasma formation of titanium explored by LIBS, QCM, optical microscopy and SEM analyses along with mechanical modifications under different pressures of Ar and Ne Open
This study deals with the investigation of Nd:YAG laser-assisted ablation and plasma formation of Ti at irradiance of 0.85 GW cm −2 under Ar and Ne environment at various pressures ranging from 10–120 Torr. Laser-induced breakdown spectros…
View article: Frequency and Etiology of Pediatric Trauma, Experience at Tertiary Care Hospital
Frequency and Etiology of Pediatric Trauma, Experience at Tertiary Care Hospital Open
Objectives: To determine etiology and spectrum of trauma in children and to make recommendations for its prevention. Materials and Methods: This Hospital based Retrospective observational study was conducted in Department of Pediatric Surg…
View article: Surface Structuring and Thin Film Coating through Additive Concept Using Laser Induced Plasma of Mg Alloy: A Comparison between the Presence and Absence of Transverse Magnetic Field (TMF)
Surface Structuring and Thin Film Coating through Additive Concept Using Laser Induced Plasma of Mg Alloy: A Comparison between the Presence and Absence of Transverse Magnetic Field (TMF) Open
In the present study, the influence of a 1.1 tesla Transverse Magnetic Field (TMF) on Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) of Mg-alloy plasma has been explored. The Mg plasma was produced using an Nd: YAG laser (1064 nm, 10 ns) at a…
View article: Characterization of KrF Excimer Laser Ablation of Cadmium in Different Liquids for Biomedical and Industrial Applications
Characterization of KrF Excimer Laser Ablation of Cadmium in Different Liquids for Biomedical and Industrial Applications Open
Liquid-assisted laser ablation (LALA) has gained substantial attention as a method that can achieve desired chemical and physical properties. The fabrication of carbides (CdCO3), oxides (CdO), and hydro-oxides (Cd(OH)2) on Cd surfaces make…
View article: Kinetic energy and fluence measurements correlated with self- generated electric and magnetic fields of spatially resolved laser ablated Zr-plasma at different irradiances
Kinetic energy and fluence measurements correlated with self- generated electric and magnetic fields of spatially resolved laser ablated Zr-plasma at different irradiances Open
Experimental investigations on spatially- resolved- laser-generated Zr-plasma parameters and their relationship with the Self-Generated- Electric and Magnetic- Fields (SGEMFs) at different irradiances have been performed. The Faraday Cup (…
View article: Simulations of convective heat transfer in rectangular microchannel using thermal lattice Boltzmann method
Simulations of convective heat transfer in rectangular microchannel using thermal lattice Boltzmann method Open
The microfluidics becomes an emerging field of interest due to the advent of micro electro mechanical system. In this work simulations were performed to investigate the heat transfer phenomena in microchannel using the 2-D D2Q9 model of th…
View article: Improvement in Surface Properties of Cadmium After Laser Ablation in Air and Propanol Ambient
Improvement in Surface Properties of Cadmium After Laser Ablation in Air and Propanol Ambient Open
View article: Recent Advances in Tailoring Nano-Architecture of Zno Nanomaterials Using Different Fabrication Routes
Recent Advances in Tailoring Nano-Architecture of Zno Nanomaterials Using Different Fabrication Routes Open
View article: Parallelization of lattice Boltzmann method for CFD using message passing interface
Parallelization of lattice Boltzmann method for CFD using message passing interface Open
The lattice Boltzmann method has become a promising numerical technique and is now being considered as an alternative to the conventional CFD methods owing a possibility to simulate more complex geometries at relatively low computational c…