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View article: Harnessing the potential of graphene quantum dots in emerging biomedical applications: interaction mechanisms, multifunctional roles, and future perspectives
Harnessing the potential of graphene quantum dots in emerging biomedical applications: interaction mechanisms, multifunctional roles, and future perspectives Open
Graphene quantum dots (GQDs) have emerged as a transformative technology in biomedicine, driven by their exceptional optical, electronic, physicochemical, and biological properties. Their substantial π -conjugated system, low toxicity, bio…
View article: Seperating facts and fictions for biodegradability of bioplastics
Seperating facts and fictions for biodegradability of bioplastics Open
Despite plastics constituting a vital part of our live, such as food items, or home utensils, they have also earned notoriety among researchers due to their high greenhouse gas emissions, increased accumulation in landfills, and their sedi…
View article: Seismic fragility of non-ductile and limited ductile reinforced concrete shear walls under in-plane loading conditions
Seismic fragility of non-ductile and limited ductile reinforced concrete shear walls under in-plane loading conditions Open
Seismic fragility functions for non-ductile and limited ductile RC walls under in-plane loading scenarios are presented in this paper. In the absence of comprehensive experimental studies, a hybrid approach was adopted, in which the experi…
View article: Compressive Behaviour of Sustainable Concrete-Filled Steel Tubes Using Waste Glass and Rubber Glove Fibres
Compressive Behaviour of Sustainable Concrete-Filled Steel Tubes Using Waste Glass and Rubber Glove Fibres Open
To reduce the carbon footprint of the concrete industry and promote a circular economy, this study explores the reuse of waste materials such as glass powder (GP) and nitrile rubber (NR) fibres in concrete. However, the inclusion of these …
View article: Microstructure Engineered Nanoporous Copper for Enhanced Catalytic Degradation of Organic Pollutants in Wastewater
Microstructure Engineered Nanoporous Copper for Enhanced Catalytic Degradation of Organic Pollutants in Wastewater Open
Advanced oxidation processes offer bright potential for eliminating organic pollutants from wastewater, where the development of efficient catalysts revolves around deep understanding of the microstructure–property–performance relationship…
View article: UMBRELLA REVIEW OF AI-BASED RADIOLOGY TECHNIQUES: COMPARING TRADITIONAL AND DEEP LEARNING METHODS
UMBRELLA REVIEW OF AI-BASED RADIOLOGY TECHNIQUES: COMPARING TRADITIONAL AND DEEP LEARNING METHODS Open
Background Artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionized diagnostic radiology by improving accuracy, efficiency, and clinical decision-making. While numerous systematic reviews and meta-analyses have evaluated the performance of AI-based…
View article: BEYOND THE NORM: PROSTATE CANCER AWARENESS AND SCREENING PRACTICES IN PAKISTANI MEN AGED 40+ WITH AFFECTED FIRST-DEGREE RELATIVES, EMPLOYED AT A PRIVATE ORGANIZATION
BEYOND THE NORM: PROSTATE CANCER AWARENESS AND SCREENING PRACTICES IN PAKISTANI MEN AGED 40+ WITH AFFECTED FIRST-DEGREE RELATIVES, EMPLOYED AT A PRIVATE ORGANIZATION Open
Background: Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in men worldwide. In Pakistan, awareness and screening remain limited among high-risk men even with affected first-degree relatives. Evaluating knowledge and behaviours is essent…
View article: Using Play‐Dough to Enhance Neuroanatomy Learning and Mitigate Student Stress
Using Play‐Dough to Enhance Neuroanatomy Learning and Mitigate Student Stress Open
Background In the face of challenging anatomy and rigidly designed medical school schedules, student learning and well‐being is under threat. It is high time to tap into innovative strategies like clay‐based learning (CBL) to counter finan…
View article: Assessment of RC Columns Under Axial Compression for Un-Corroded and Corroded Stirrups Scenarios: A Practice-Oriented Numerical Approach
Assessment of RC Columns Under Axial Compression for Un-Corroded and Corroded Stirrups Scenarios: A Practice-Oriented Numerical Approach Open
This paper presents a practice-oriented numerical modelling procedure to assess the loadbearing capacity of reinforced concrete (RC) columns under axial compression loading. A simplified procedure was incorporated to analyse the performanc…
View article: Review of the Short-Term Compressive Properties of Single-Skin Confined Seawater Sea Sand Concrete Columns with FRP Wrapping
Review of the Short-Term Compressive Properties of Single-Skin Confined Seawater Sea Sand Concrete Columns with FRP Wrapping Open
Excessive exploitation of fresh water and river sand has prompted researchers to investigate seawater sea sand concrete (SWSSC) as a viable alternative to traditional concrete in the construction sector. The mechanical properties of SWSSC …
View article: Reliable unit strength correlations to predict the compressive strength of grouted concrete masonry
Reliable unit strength correlations to predict the compressive strength of grouted concrete masonry Open
Compressive strength of grouted concrete masonry is an important parameter to design reinforced/grouted concrete masonry walls. The design standards stipulate two methods to determine the compressive strength of masonry (1) using tabulated…
View article: Insights into The Prenatal and Postnatal Knowledge & Critical Observations of Parents with Children who Have Down Syndrome: A Single Center Study
Insights into The Prenatal and Postnatal Knowledge & Critical Observations of Parents with Children who Have Down Syndrome: A Single Center Study Open
Introduction: Down syndrome (DS) is one of the many genetic syndromes commonly confronted by pediatricians. These people commonly share a few features which include a low level of muscle tone (hypotonia), learning disabilities, and abnorma…
View article: Reliable unit strength correlations to predict the compressive strength of grouted concrete masonry
Reliable unit strength correlations to predict the compressive strength of grouted concrete masonry Open
Compressive strength of grouted concrete masonry is an important parameter to design reinforced/grouted concrete masonry walls. The design standards stipulate two methods to determine the compressive strength of masonry (1) using tabulated…
View article: Role of Office of Research Innovation and Commercialization in Promotion of Research and Development in Degree Awarding Institutes of Pakistan
Role of Office of Research Innovation and Commercialization in Promotion of Research and Development in Degree Awarding Institutes of Pakistan Open
A country's sustainable growth relies heavily on indigenous, authentic, and continuous research activities. The research process is a creative endeavor with objectives to expand existing theories, discover new knowledge through various org…
View article: Cyclic in-plane shear behaviour of reinforced concrete masonry walls with single and double layered reinforcement
Cyclic in-plane shear behaviour of reinforced concrete masonry walls with single and double layered reinforcement Open
Recent changes in the Australian reinforced concrete design standards (AS 3600) specify that reinforced concrete (RC) shear walls should have double layers of reinforcement (horizontally and vertically) to achieve a ductility factor of two…
View article: Review of the Short-Term Properties of Confined Seawater Sea Sand Concrete Columns under Compression
Review of the Short-Term Properties of Confined Seawater Sea Sand Concrete Columns under Compression Open
The environmental concerns raised by the over-exploitation of fresh water and river sand have driven researchers to explore seawater sea sand concrete (SWSSC) as a substitute for conventional concrete in structural columns. With numerous i…
View article: Reinforced concrete block masonry walls under eccentric compression: Assessment using experimental and numerical data
Reinforced concrete block masonry walls under eccentric compression: Assessment using experimental and numerical data Open
This paper presents the outcome of a research study carried out to assess the eccentric compression behaviour of reinforced concrete block masonry (RM) walls. The design provisions pertaining to axial compression capacity of RM walls are o…
View article: Advancement in Sustainable 3D Concrete Printing: A Review on Materials, Challenges, and Current Progress in Australia
Advancement in Sustainable 3D Concrete Printing: A Review on Materials, Challenges, and Current Progress in Australia Open
Three-dimensional concrete printing (3DCP) is a sustainable and green approach for rapid construction with the ability to create complex shapes to preserve the intended aesthetic appearance for an affordable cost. Even after a decade of at…
View article: Flexural behaviour of cementitious composites embedded with 3D printed re-entrant chiral auxetic meshes
Flexural behaviour of cementitious composites embedded with 3D printed re-entrant chiral auxetic meshes Open
3D printed auxetic metamaterials can be used to make high performing cementitious composites to strengthen existing structures and elements due to their negative Poisson’s ratio behaviour and high energy absorbing characteristics. In this …
View article: Exploring the role of irisin as a potential biomarker in adolescents and young adults with polycystic ovarian syndrome
Exploring the role of irisin as a potential biomarker in adolescents and young adults with polycystic ovarian syndrome Open
Background: Irisin is a myokine potentially linked to insulin sensitivity. Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a prevalent hormonal condition defined by insulin resistance. Previous studies have reported elevated circulating irisin level…
View article: In-plane drift characteristics of fully grouted reinforced masonry shear walls
In-plane drift characteristics of fully grouted reinforced masonry shear walls Open
This paper outlines an approach to predict the drift capacities of fully grouted reinforced masonry (RM) shear walls under in-plane loading. The RM walls are provided with centrally placed single layer of reinforcement curtain, which raise…