Talib E. Butt
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View article: Potential control measures for <i>Fusarium</i> wilt in tomato for sustainable agriculture–impacts of nitrogen compounds and culture media on Fusarium
Potential control measures for <i>Fusarium</i> wilt in tomato for sustainable agriculture–impacts of nitrogen compounds and culture media on Fusarium Open
Fusarium oxysporum is one of the most common soil-dwelling pathogens that causes wilt on tomato crops. There is a plethora of literature on Fusarium, but comparatively fewer studies exist when it comes down to Fusarium and tomato together.…
View article: Waste-to-Energy (WtE) for marine transport as a tri-sectoral solution – On-board feasibility implications
Waste-to-Energy (WtE) for marine transport as a tri-sectoral solution – On-board feasibility implications Open
View article: Energy Performance of Existing Buildings and Retrospective Bim Application
Energy Performance of Existing Buildings and Retrospective Bim Application Open
View article: Solar Railway Potential: The Case of India
Solar Railway Potential: The Case of India Open
View article: Multiple Criteria Decision Making (Mcdm) in Engineering Management – Renewable Energy Resources
Multiple Criteria Decision Making (Mcdm) in Engineering Management – Renewable Energy Resources Open
View article: Sustainable development goals and the implications of business responsibility
Sustainable development goals and the implications of business responsibility Open
The world faces tremendous socio‐economic and environmental challenges, and to address these, the UN provides a global framework in the form of 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which can also be applied to the business sector. Indi…
View article: A perspective on solar railway potential for the <scp>UK</scp>
A perspective on solar railway potential for the <span>UK</span> Open
In the face of climate change challenges, energy demand is still increasing, and renewable energy is becoming increasingly necessary as a sustainable resource. Solar energy stands out as a promising renewable resource, yet its widespread a…
View article: Life cycle of medicinal compounds from life saving to life threating component in environment – Innovative use of nanotechnology for treatment
Life cycle of medicinal compounds from life saving to life threating component in environment – Innovative use of nanotechnology for treatment Open
Antibiotics are used for treatment and cure infectious diseases in human and animal’s medication. Antibiotics, classified as Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs), present a significant threat to human and animal health by undermining immun…
View article: Environmentally-friendly synthesis of platinum nanoparticles: phytochemical, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties of Cichorium intybus in different solvents
Environmentally-friendly synthesis of platinum nanoparticles: phytochemical, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties of Cichorium intybus in different solvents Open
View article: Food system adaptation and maintaining trade could mitigate global famine in abrupt sunlight reduction scenarios
Food system adaptation and maintaining trade could mitigate global famine in abrupt sunlight reduction scenarios Open
View article: Three Sustainability Dimensions Verses Climate Change Act 2008: A Retrospective Numerical Modelling
Three Sustainability Dimensions Verses Climate Change Act 2008: A Retrospective Numerical Modelling Open
Sustainability continues to be a key field of study, encapsulating three principle dimensions: social, economic and environmental, which are also found within the context of climate change. However, there appears to be limited literature d…
View article: Cichorium intybus Leaves Extract in Varying Solvent Systems for the Production of Platinum Nanoparticles: Design and Development of a Green Approach
Cichorium intybus Leaves Extract in Varying Solvent Systems for the Production of Platinum Nanoparticles: Design and Development of a Green Approach Open
The clinical medicine, also referred to as biomedicine, is being revolutionised by the growing usage of nanotechnology. Platinum nanoparticles (PtNPs), due to its stability and other properties, are found to be particularly more effective …
View article: Impacts of Different Sources of Carbonates on Growth of <i>Fusarium oxysporum</i> f. sp. <i>lycopersici</i> in Different Growth Media
Impacts of Different Sources of Carbonates on Growth of <i>Fusarium oxysporum</i> f. sp. <i>lycopersici</i> in Different Growth Media Open
Fusarium is the most common soil-borne pathogen that causes wilt in many plant crops, among which the tomato is one of the most susceptible crops. This experiment is conducted to analyse the impacts of inorganic carbon compounds i.e., calc…
View article: SLOW ADOPTION OF BUILDING INFORMATION MODELING: COMPARING VIEWPOINTS OF DESIGNERS AND CONTRACTORS
SLOW ADOPTION OF BUILDING INFORMATION MODELING: COMPARING VIEWPOINTS OF DESIGNERS AND CONTRACTORS Open
The slow adoption of Building Information Modeling (BIM) technology poses significant problems for the construction industry in the Middle East. The root causes of this issue are purported to include a lack of understanding of its benefits…
View article: Mangrove Health: A Review of Functions, Threats, and Challenges Associated with Mangrove Management Practices
Mangrove Health: A Review of Functions, Threats, and Challenges Associated with Mangrove Management Practices Open
Mangroves stand out as one of the most diverse and biologically significant natural systems in the world. Playing critical roles in maintaining the health and productivity of coastal ecosystems, mangroves provide a range of services and fu…
View article: Developing light transmitting concrete for energy saving in buildings
Developing light transmitting concrete for energy saving in buildings Open
Energy consumption is constantly increasing all around the world, and one of the substantial energy consumption fields is the electricity required for lighting in buildings. There are various approaches to tackle this problem, among which …
View article: Criteria for Preliminary Risk Assessment of Brownfield Site: An International Survey of Experts
Criteria for Preliminary Risk Assessment of Brownfield Site: An International Survey of Experts Open
View article: Deployment of Resilient Foods Can Greatly Reduce Faminein an Abrupt Sunlight Reduction Scenario
Deployment of Resilient Foods Can Greatly Reduce Faminein an Abrupt Sunlight Reduction Scenario Open
In a nuclear war, volcanic eruption, asteroid or comet impact that causes an abrupt sunlight reduction scenario (ASRS), agricultural yields would plummet. Global society is currently unprepared for such an event, implying an urgent need fo…
View article: WET nexus between the three sectors – ‘waste to energy for transport’
WET nexus between the three sectors – ‘waste to energy for transport’ Open
Waste, Energy and Transport are three of the main sectors of the human society. The three sectors have substantially been studied in their individual right and there is a plethora of literature available on them individually and also colle…
View article: An Innovative Computer-Aided Method for Optimizing Solar Power Tower - the Case of Syrian Desert
An Innovative Computer-Aided Method for Optimizing Solar Power Tower - the Case of Syrian Desert Open
View article: Framework for preliminary risk assessment of brownfield sites
Framework for preliminary risk assessment of brownfield sites Open
View article: TOWARDS THE CREATION OF A DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEM TOOL FOR THE PRELIMINARY RISK ASSESSMENT OF BROWNFIELD SITES
TOWARDS THE CREATION OF A DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEM TOOL FOR THE PRELIMINARY RISK ASSESSMENT OF BROWNFIELD SITES Open
Brownfield sites always raise concern for the health and safety of site workers involved in site renovations and developments and, subsequently, for the residents or occupants of the sites.As a minimum, a preliminary risk assessment is nec…
View article: CONCEPTUAL SITE MODEL: AN INTERMEDIARY BETWEEN BASELINE STUDY AND RISK ASSESSMENT
CONCEPTUAL SITE MODEL: AN INTERMEDIARY BETWEEN BASELINE STUDY AND RISK ASSESSMENT Open
View article: SKILL-SHORTAGES IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY: High School Students’ Perceptions of a Career in the Industry
SKILL-SHORTAGES IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY: High School Students’ Perceptions of a Career in the Industry Open
The Construction industry is one of the four key sectors of the UK economy. Furthermore, construction is one of the most multi- and inter-disciplinary. Yet, one of the greatest challenges that the industry faces is skill-shortages. One cru…
View article: Implications of the Feasibility Process within the Construction Cycle: Initiation to Handover
Implications of the Feasibility Process within the Construction Cycle: Initiation to Handover Open
The poor economic efficiency of construction projects worldwide, has proven to be an insurmountable problem for the industry. Also, nowadays, construction projects are increasingly becoming more complex, thereby, stressing even more on tim…
View article: Generation Gap and BIM Technology Adoption
Generation Gap and BIM Technology Adoption Open
It is generally believed that human age / generation gap may well play a role of a "disabler" in a (new) technology adoption. Similarly, despite BIM (Building Information Modelling) has been around for well over a decade, still the uptake …
View article: Baseline study and risk analysis of landfill leachate – Current state-of-the-science of computer aided approaches
Baseline study and risk analysis of landfill leachate – Current state-of-the-science of computer aided approaches Open
View article: Climate change impact due to timber product imports in the UK
Climate change impact due to timber product imports in the UK Open
Buildings are thought to consume about 50% of the total energy in the UK. The use stage in a building life cycle has the largest energy consumption, although different assessments are showing that the construction can equal several years o…
View article: Development of a conceptual framework of holistic risk assessment — Landfill as a particular type of contaminated land
Development of a conceptual framework of holistic risk assessment — Landfill as a particular type of contaminated land Open
View article: BUILT ENVIRONMENTS AND 'DIRECT' ENERGY CONSUMPTION - A CONCEPTUAL METHODOLOGY FRAMEWORK TO FACILITATE DELIVERY OF THE CLIMATE CHANGE ACT 2008
BUILT ENVIRONMENTS AND 'DIRECT' ENERGY CONSUMPTION - A CONCEPTUAL METHODOLOGY FRAMEWORK TO FACILITATE DELIVERY OF THE CLIMATE CHANGE ACT 2008 Open
The generation of energy via fossil fuel burning results in carbon emissions.These emissions contribute to the climate change of our world, particularly in terms of global warming.On the contrary, energy has become blood of life for the ex…