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2. Zinc Provisioned Enhancement of Manganese Use Efficiency Results in Differential Biomass and Grain Production in Two Rice Cultivars Grown in Clay Loam Soil
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Nadeem, Faisal, Mahmood, Rashid, Anwar-ul-Haq, Muhammad, Sabir, Muhammad, Saifullah, Ma, Qingxu, Jin, Chongwei, Samreen, Tayyaba, and Haider, Muhammad Saleem
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Zinc (Zn) and manganese (Mn) regulate multiple cellular processes in plants. However, the Zn and Mn interactive growth and development of rice remains largely unknown in clay loam soils. Previously, we reported the preference of rice cultivars for Zn and Mn nutrition to mitigate salinity stress. Here, we investigated biomass and yield enhancements of rice relevant to aboveground Zn and Mn interactive accumulations. Two rice cultivars (Basmati-515 and KSK-282) were subjected to four treatments, viz.control, Zn, Mn and Zn+Mn, in a pot experiment using clay-loam soil. The enhancements of plant height and root length caused increases in shoot dry weight (SDW) and root dry weight (RDW) of Basmati-515 and KSK-282 under Zn+Mn in comparison to Mn treatment. These regulations were enforced by the contrasting Zn and Mn concentrations as well as contents in root, shoot, husk and grains of both rice cultivars. Somehow, the augmentation of Zn concentration and contents manifested decreases in Mn concentration and contents in root, shoot, husk and grains of rice cultivars. Contrarily, the upsurges in manganese use efficiency (MnUE) of both Basmati-515 and KSK-282 highlighted the influential role of Zn in Zn+Mn treatment. This positive thrust in MnUE induced increments in length of panicle, number of panicles plant-1, number of branches panicle-1, number of filled grains panicle-1, number of filled grains pot-1and grain weight pot-1in KSK-282. The provision of Zn enhanced MnUE in both rice cultivars; however, this enhancement bettered the biomass and grain production of KSK-282.
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- 2024
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3. Zinc Nanoparticles for Enhancing Plant Tolerance to Abiotic Stress: A Bibliometric Analysis and Review
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Jafir, Muhammad, Khan, Aqsa, Ahmad, Adeel, Hussain, Khalid, ur Rehman, Muhammad Zia, Nazeer Ahmad, Samina Jam, Irfan, Muhammad, Sabir, Muhammad Azeem, Khan, Tanveer Hussain, and Zulfiqar, Usman
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Zinc (Zn) is an essential micronutrient for plant health, yet its availability in soils grapples with limitations imposed by diverse factors. Nanotechnology offers a promising approach to enhance Zn delivery and uptake by plants, as well as to improve their tolerance to abiotic stress. However, the current literature lacks a comprehensive overview of the research trends and progress on Zn nanoparticles (ZnNPs) for mitigating abiotic stress in plants. In this study, we conducted a bibliometric analysis based on 6932 records from the Web of Science Core Collection published in the past 20 years (2000–2020). Our objective was to unravel key insights into the most influential countries, institutions, journals, authors, and pivotal keywords steering the trajectory of ZnNPs research in the context of mitigating abiotic stresses in plants. Beyond this bibliometric exploration, we reviewed the synthesis methods, applications, and mechanisms of ZnNPs for enhancing plant growth and photosynthesis under various abiotic stress conditions. Our findings underscored that China, India, and Iran were the leading countries in ZnNPs research, with green synthesis emerging as the predominant method for ZnNPs production. We also found that ZnNPs improved plant tolerance to abiotic stress by modulating various physiological, biochemical, and molecular processes. We discussed the challenges and opportunities for future research on ZnNPs for sustainable agriculture.
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- 2024
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4. The Global Dilemma of Soil Legacy Phosphorus and Its Improvement Strategies under Recent Changes in Agro-Ecosystem Sustainability.
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Solangi, Farheen, Zhu, Xingye, Khan, Shumaila, Rais, Nazia, Majeed, Asma, Sabir, Muhammad Azeem, Iqbal, Rashid, Ali, Shehzad, Hafeez, Aqsa, Ali, Baber, Ercisli, Sezai, and Kayabasi, Ehlinaz Torun
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- 2023
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5. Multicriteria decision-making based on the degree and distance-based indices of fuzzy graphs
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Ahmad, Uzma and Sabir, Muhammad
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The topological indices are found to be interesting in fuzzy graph theory. A fuzzy topological index is a value that depends on the fuzzy edge membership, vertex membership, fuzzy distance or fuzzy degree, etc. The modeling of various fuzzy models such as connectivity models and multi-criteria decision-making problems can be investigated using the fuzzy topological indices. In this paper, our aim is to investigate the fuzzy topological indices based on both degrees of vertices and distances between the vertices, namely, the fuzzy degree-distance index and the fuzzy Gutman index for fuzzy graphs. In particular, we discuss the behavior of these indices under certain graph operations. The lower and upper bounds of these fuzzy indices for fuzzy graphs and fuzzy regular graphs are presented. The fuzzy second Zagreb coindex is defined for fuzzy graphs. The lower and upper bounds of the fuzzy Gutman index in terms of fuzzy second Zagreb and Zagreb coindex are established. The average degree-distance index for the fuzzy graphs is defined. Based on this average index, vertices are classified into fuzzy degree-distance enhancing vertices, fuzzy degree-distance reducing vertices, and fuzzy degree-distance neutral vertices. An algorithm to find the fuzzy degree-distance index for the model of multi-criteria decision making problem is presented. Finally, we implement our model of fuzzy degree-distance index is implemented to an Urban Public Transportation Problem for finding the best place for a bus stop. The obtained results are compared with already existing models.
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- 2023
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6. Dithiocarbamate ligands as heavy metal expectorants from aqueous solutions.
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Ullah, Hussain, Naeem, Muhammad, Mustafa, Ghulam, Waseem, Amir, de Freitas Marques, Maria Betania, Sabir, Muhammad, Aslam, Sabeen, Afzal, Awais, and Din, Islamud
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The uncontrolled concentrations of heavy metals introduced into the water sources need an effective method for their removal. The dithiocarbamate (dtc) ligands are the most popular precipitating agents used for the removal of metals from wastewater. Presently, two novel dtc ligands, one without methylene linker (K
2 L1 ) and the other with methylene linker (K2 L2 ) were used for the removal of eight heavy metals ions including Fe2+ , Co2+ , Ni2+ , Cu2+ , Cd2+ , Ag+ , Zn2+ and Pb2+ from the aqueous solution. These dtc ligands contain acyl (NH-C = O) and S, S (thiolate) functional groups. The results indicated that the metal removal efficiency of both ligands was almost 100% at pH 4 and 7 and free of the linker effect and acyl functional groups but depends on the S, S binding sites. It exhibited a distinct selectivity for the removal of metal ions (Pb2+ ∼ Cu2+ ∼ Ag1+ > Cd2+ > Co2+ > Ni2+ > Zn2+ > Fe2+ ). The developed methods have the potential for the removal of heavy metals and can be used for other thiophilic metals that are water-soluble. HIGHLIGHTS Water treatment, contaminated by heavy metal ions. Synthesis and characterization of two novel dithiocarbamate ligands. Effect of methylene (-CH2 -) linker of dithiocarbamtes on heavy metals extraction. pH and temperature effect on the extraction efficiency of ligands. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
- 2023
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7. Work stress, office clutter and employees’ performance during COVID-19 waves
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Malik, Muhammad Imran, Hyder, Shabir, Hussain, Saddam, Muhammad, Niaz, Sabir, Muhammad, and Saleem, Farida
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Purpose: The aim of the study is to test the integrated model involving work stress, office clutter and employee performance with the moderating roles of training and self-discipline (SD) after the re-opening of the banks after the COVID-19 wave. Design/methodology/approach: The study used 333 respondents from banking industry, whose responses were recorded using a closed ended questionnaire. The authors used partial least square path anaysis to analyze the data. Findings: Work stress significantly increases office clutter, which harms the employees’ performance. Moreover, SD and training significantly improve employees’ performance by reducing work stress and thereby office clutter. There are various mechanisms through which both these factors reduced stress and office clutter. Practical implications: The employee’s performance can be enhanced with lower levels of office clutter. The office clutter can be managed through having lower levels of stress and providing people with training and inculcating SD among them. A greater understanding of the factors that count toward office clutter might help bank managers and employees to address the issues related to their performance. Originality/value: The authors have proposed a new framework involving conservation of resources theory for the employees’ performance. They posit employees’ performance is an organizational resource, which can be conserved as well as enriched both by employers and employees through their own contribution.
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- 2023
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8. Political protests and their impacts on interdependent infrastructure systems
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Ali, Yousaf, Khan, Jehangir, and Sabir, Muhammad
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Political uncertainty and protests can influence any economy in many ways. Despite abundant scholarly literature on the economic impacts of political protests, not a single study investigated the impacts of such unlikely events on the entire economy using various sectors of the economy. The current work applies the inoperability input-output model (IIM) and dynamic inoperability input-output model (DIIM) to study the economic impacts of political protests in Pakistan from 14 August 2014 to 17 December 2014. The study calculates each sector's inoperability levels and economic losses using input-output tables for 25 sectors of the Pakistan economy. The study ranks all sectors based on their inoperability levels and economic losses and also provides the recovery period for each sector from the protests. The findings indicate that sectors having strong linkages with the manufacturing sector bear the highest economic losses. The research is helpful for the authorities to develop preventive measurements and recovery plans to minimise the economic losses in case of such unlikely events.
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- 2023
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9. Comparative in vitro activity of selected antibacterial agents against Escherichia coli isolated from hospitalized patients suffering UTI.
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Ali, Farooq, Gul, Saira, Sabir, Muhammad Shehryar, Shakeela, Qismat, Rasheed, Atia, Andleeb, Farah, Ullah, Anwar, Sardar, Saiqa, and Ahmed, Shehzad
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Escherichia coli is the most studied among those bacteria causing urinary tract infections. This study was aimed to find out antibacterial activity and minimum inhibitory concentration of selected antibacterial agents against E. coli isolates of hospitalized UTI patients. The specimens were inoculated on Eosin Methylene Blue medium. E. coli isolates were identified via colonial morphology, biochemical testing and API-20 kit. The susceptibility pattern of antibacterial agents was determined applying disc diffusion method (Kirby-Bauer) and dilution tube method. Among all, 38.82% (n=158/407) specimens were positive for E. coli, while the rest showed either no growth or exhibited colonies other than E. coli. while observing the susceptibility pattern, Imipenem was found the most effective (73.42%) antibacterial agent, followed by nitrofurantoin (52.53%), cefpirome (44.94%) and tazobactam/ piperacillin (44.94%), whereas the E. coli isolates were highly resistant to sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim (71.52%), followed by Amoxicillin-clavulanic acid (67.72%), nalidixic acid (66.46%) and Tobramycin (62.03%), when tested by disc diffusion method. The isolates were susceptible to cefpirome (39.87%) and tobramycin (39.87%) and resistant to sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim (75.32%), followed by levofloxacin (61.39%), when tested by tube dilution method. The study concluded high degree of resistance against Sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim, in contrast, cephalosporin and Imipenem exhibited good potency which can be recommended for UTI. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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10. Numerical analysis of 3-D MHD hybrid nanofluid over a rotational disk in presence of thermal radiation with Joule heating and viscous dissipation effects using Lobatto IIIA technique.
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Shoaib, Muhammad, Raja, Muhammad Asif Zahoor, Sabir, Muhammad Touseef, Awais, Muhammad, Islam, Saeed, Shah, Zahir, and Kumam, Poom
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HEAT radiation & absorption ,NANOFLUIDS ,NUMERICAL analysis ,RADIATIVE flow ,RADIATIVE transfer ,HEAT transfer ,ACCRETION disks - Abstract
In this research, the phenomenon of heat and mass transfer in 3D radiative flow of hybrid nanofluid over a rotational disk is investigated. Nanoparticles of Al 2 O 3 and Cu are being used with water (H 2 O) as base fluid. The mathematical flow model in terms of PDEs is constructed by considering the heat transport mechanism due to Joule heating and viscous dissipation. This set of PDEs is converted into a system of ODEs by introducing the proper similarity transformations, which is then solved with the computational strength of Lobatto IIIA method. Demonstrations of graphical and numerical data are offered to examine the variation of velocity and thermal field against various physical constraints. The variable trend of heat transfer rate and skin friction coefficient through numerical data are also investigated. It is found that rate of heat transfer is proportional to Brinkman number, magnetic effect and concentration of nanoparticles. Achieved accuracy in term of relative error upto the level of 1e-14 shows the reliability and worth of solution methodology. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
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11. Economic viability of foreign investment in public transport of Pakistan – orange line metro train in focus
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Ali, Yousaf, Rahman, Abdul, Lala, Shamsher, and Sabir, Muhammad
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Pakistan, like other developing countries, is also facing environmental and economic challenges in its transportation sector (especially in public transport). Pakistan is going to get finances for the infrastructure-related projects under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) initiative. One of the CPEC projects is the Orange Line Metro Train (OLMT). The study employs traditional techniques such as linear trend regression, benefit-cost ratio (BCR) and geometric progression to analyse the economic viability of the project. The results show that with given interest rate and stability in exchange rate the project is economically viable, with a benefit/cost ratio (BCR) of 2.11 and Internal Rate of Return (IRR) equal to 3.07 per cent. Furthermore, the sensitivity analysis is done for possible changes in economic conditions as well as for different interest rates for loan repayments. The study is useful for policymakers interested in the benefit–cost analysis of public transportation projects.
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- 2021
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12. Economic viability of foreign investment in public transport of Pakistan – orange line metro train in focus
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Ali, Yousaf, Rahman, Abdul, Lala, Shamsher, and Sabir, Muhammad
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AbstractPakistan, like other developing countries, is also facing environmental and economic challenges in its transportation sector (especially in public transport). Pakistan is going to get finances for the infrastructure-related projects under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) initiative. One of the CPEC projects is the Orange Line Metro Train (OLMT). The study employs traditional techniques such as linear trend regression, benefit-cost ratio (BCR) and geometric progression to analyse the economic viability of the project. The results show that with given interest rate and stability in exchange rate the project is economically viable, with a benefit/cost ratio (BCR) of 2.11 and Internal Rate of Return (IRR) equal to 3.07 per cent. Furthermore, the sensitivity analysis is done for possible changes in economic conditions as well as for different interest rates for loan repayments. The study is useful for policymakers interested in the benefit–cost analysis of public transportation projects.
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- 2021
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13. Correction: Zinc Nanoparticles for Enhancing Plant Tolerance to Abiotic Stress: A Bibliometric Analysis and Review
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Jafir, Muhammad, Khan, Aqsa, Ahmad, Adeel, Hussain, Khalid, Rehman, Muhammad Zia ur, Ahmad, Samina Jam Nazeer, Irfan, Muhammad, Sabir, Muhammad Azeem, Khan, Tanveer Hussain, and Zulfiqar, Usman
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- 2024
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14. Sexual behavior influence against HIV/AIDS in homosexuals at Palu City in 2020
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Maharani, Jenefri, Seweng, Arifin, Sabir, Muhammad, Tahir, Muhammad, Stang, Indar, and Nur, Rosmala
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The purpose of this study is to examine the sexual behavior relationship with HIV/AIDS on homosexuals in Palu City and its risk factors.
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- 2021
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15. The global trend of nanomaterial usage to control the important agricultural arthropod pests: A comprehensive review
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Jafir, Muhammad, Irfan, Muhammad, Zia-ur-Rehman, Muhammad, Hafeez, Faisal, Ahmad, Jam Nazeer, Sabir, Muhammad Azeem, Zulfiqar, Usman, Iqbal, Rashid, Zulfiqar, Faisal, and Moosa, Anam
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•Synthetic pesticides has detrimental effects on the ecosystem and has caused the arthropod pest resurgence.•Nanotechnology offers ecofriendly arthropod pest management strategies.•Nanotechnology possesses the potential to alter the physiochemical traits.•Nanoparticles causes physiological stress in arthropod pests and improves the plant health.
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- 2023
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16. Evidence and Molecular Characterization of Multidrug Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Isolated From Equines in Pakistan.
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Anwaar, Farwa, Ijaz, Muhammad, Rasheed, Hamza, Shah, Syed Faizan Ali, Haider, Syed Ali Raza, and Sabir, Muhammad Jawad
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• Staphylococcus aureus exhibits a high nasal colonization rate (42.86%) among equines. • Methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) and vancomycin-resistant S. aureus (VRSA) are emerging and prevailing among different equine species. • Phylogenetic analysis revealed high potential of transfer of pathogens within and between animal species. • Local isolates revealed varying resistance pattern against various antibiotics. The purpose of the current study was to investigate the nasal colonization and drug resistance profile of Staphylococcus aureus , methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA), and vancomycin-resistant S. aureus (VRSA) in donkeys (n =63), mules (n = 42), and horses (n = 98). MRSA and VRSA were confirmed based on phenotypic and molecular methods, followed by phylogenetic analysis. Furthermore, the association of various animal and management-based risk factors with S. aureus colonization was also evaluated. The presence of nuc gene on polymerase chain reaction showed an overall prevalence of 42.86% of S. aureus in equines. Based on Kirby-Bauer disc diffusion test, 26.44% of isolates showed resistance to vancomycin. Further, mecA and vanB genes were targeted which showed an overall 14.94% and 13.79% prevalence of methicillin and vancomycin-resistant isolates, respectively. The phylogenetic analysis revealed a significant variation of the study isolates with each other and with already reported sequences of mecA and vanB genes. Risk factor analysis revealed that raising purpose (P =.011), work intensity (P <.001), stocking density (P =.006), presence of other livestock animals in surroundings (P =.043), and common drinking water source (P =.023) as significant. Antimicrobial susceptibility testing of MRSA and VRSA isolates showed high resistance to various commonly used antibiotics. Furthermore, all the tested isolates showing resistance to three or more than three antibiotics were considered multiple drug-resistant. The current study manifests the molecular evidence of MRSA and VRSA isolated from equines in Pakistan which will help to address the emerging issue of multidrug resistance in S. aureus in equines and emphasizes the need for possible measures to tackle this issue. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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17. Effect of organic amendments on cadmium stress to pea: A multivariate comparison of germinating vs young seedlings and younger vs older leaves.
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Shamshad, Saliha, Shahid, Muhammad, Rafiq, Marina, Khalid, Sana, Murtaza, Behzad, Farooq, Abu Bakr Umer, Shah, Noor S., Dumat, Camille, and Sabir, Muhammad
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CADMIUM ,PEAS ,ETHYLENEDIAMINETETRAACETIC acid ,CITRIC acid ,LIPID peroxidation (Biology) ,SEEDLINGS ,HEAVY metals ,CHLOROPHYLL - Abstract
Despite significant recent advancement in research, biogeochemical behavior of heavy metals with respect to their applied form is still topical. Moreover, metal toxicity to plants may vary with their stage of development/maturity. Therefore, this study for the first time evaluated the influence of ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) and citric acid (CA) on cadmium (Cd) accumulation and toxicity to germinating and young pea seedlings as well as in younger and older leaves. The experimental setup of current study consisted of two separate studies. The first study was performed on germinating seedlings grown in a Cd-contaminated sand media. Pea seeds were treated with two levels of Cd (Cd-25 and Cd-100) alone and combined with different levels of EDTA and CA. The second study was carried out in hydroponic solution. The influence of organic amendments on Cd accumulation and toxicity to pea plants was evaluated by determining Cd contents in pea seedlings, H 2 O 2 contents, chlorophyll contents and lipid peroxidation in younger and older leaves. Cadmium stress caused overproduction of H 2 O 2 in roots and leaves of pea seedlings. Cadmium-induced overproduction of H 2 O 2 caused a decrease in the pigment contents and increased lipid peroxidation. Application of EDTA at higher levels (81 and 200 µM) increased Cd accumulation by pea plants. However, CA did not affect Cd accumulation by pea. Both EDTA and CA increased Cd-induced H 2 O 2 production and lipid peroxidation. Younger pea leaves showed more sensitivity to Cd stress compared to older leaves. Similarly, Cd toxicity was more pronounced in germinating seedlings than young seedlings. Moreover, Pearson correlation and principal component analysis (PCA) showed very interesting correlations between treatments and stress responses of germination and young seedlings as well as younger and older leaves. Based on multivariate analysis, it is proposed that the Cd toxicity to pea plants greatly vary with its growth stage and the maturity of organs (younger or older leaves). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2018
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18. Occurrence and spatio-vertical distribution of DDT in soils of abandoned DDT factory area, Amangarh, Pakistan
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Ullah, Sana, Faiz, Palwasha, Aamir, Muhammad, Sabir, Muhammad, and Mahmood, Qaisar
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The insecticide dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT) was mainly used in Pakistan as pest control in agriculture and for the eradication of malaria. For the DDT production, a factory was established in 1963 in Amangarh, near Nowshera district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. In 2001, the Pakistan government banned the usage of DDT, and subsequently, the Amangarh DDT factory also stopped its production. The present study was designed to investigate the occurrence of DDT residues after its closure. Total ∑DDT from soil samples at each depth was extracted by using a standard solvent extraction method. For the characterization of soil physical properties, three-to-five composite soil samples were collected from the site for soil particle size distribution, while soil pH and electrical conductivity were determined in a 1:5 ratio (soil water solution). The mean concentrations of ∑DDT in surface (0–15 cm), subsurface (15–30 cm) and deep horizon (30–45 cm) soil were 125.5, 143.6 and 148.9 mg kg−1, respectively. The concentrations of ∑DDT in 89% of the samples were higher than the probable effects level and threshold effects level. The contamination of ∑DDT was considerably higher than the standard limit (17 mg kg−1). The highest concentration of ∑DDT in the subsurface and deep horizon indicated that the ∑DDT percolated deep into the soil and may also have contaminated the groundwater.
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- 2019
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19. Identifying the sources of structural changes in CO2emissions in Italy
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Ali, Yousaf, Ciaschini, Maurizio, Socci, Claudio, Pretaroli, Rosita, and Sabir, Muhammad
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Decomposition analysis represents an important tool in order to highlight the implication of socio-economic, employment and environmental indicators. In addition, it also helps to assess the determinants which are responsible for changes in such indicators. In this paper, changes in CO2emissions in Italy are examined on the basis of the combination of singular value decomposition (SVD) analysis and structural decomposition analysis (SDA). SVD is used to decompose the total environmental pollution impact coefficient matrix and the pollution multiplier matrix in three different factors: key structures of the policy objective, key structures of the policy control and singular values to find out the potential behaviour of the economy. Furthermore, SDA is carried out to classify the CO2emission into four main determinants over a period of fourteen years i.e. from 1995 to 2009. These four determinants include: the policy objective effects, the policy control effects, the singular values effects and the final demand structure effects. The results point out that the CO2emissions decreased during the overall period of 1995–2009, the only exception to this was the period 1995–2000 in which the CO2emissions increased to 0.29% and technological change was a positive contributor to the increase of carbon emission during this period. Structural decomposition suggests that CO2increases with an increase in the final demand, implying that a reduction in CO2emissions is possible only if the increase in demand is based on renewable energies or if economic growth is sustainable.
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- 2019
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20. Hospital laboratory management in dealing with disaster
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Wahyuni, Rosa Dwi, Pasinringi, Syahrir A., Palutturi, Sukri, Sabir, Muhammad, Mutiarasari, Diah, Miranti, Rasyid, Mariani, Harun, Haerani, Rahma, Mallongi, Anwar, and Lewa, Abd. Farid
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This study aims to identify scientific evidence and knowledge currently available related to clinical laboratory management in the face of disasters with the literature review method.
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- 2021
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21. Contrasting effects of biochar, compost and farm manure on alleviation of nickel toxicity in maize (Zea mays L.) in relation to plant growth, photosynthesis and metal uptake.
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Rehman, Muhammad Zia-ur, Rizwan, Muhammad, Ali, Shafaqat, Fatima, Nida, Yousaf, Balal, Naeem, Asif, Sabir, Muhammad, Ahmad, Hamaad Raza, and Ok, Yong Sik
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BIOCHAR ,COMPOSTING ,FARM manure ,PHYSIOLOGICAL effects of nickel ,CORN growth ,PHOTOSYNTHESIS - Abstract
Nickel (Ni) toxicity in agricultural crops is a widespread problem while little is known about the role of biochar (BC) and other organic amendments like farm manure (FM) from cattle farm and compost (Cmp) on its alleviation. A greenhouse experiment was conducted to evaluate the effects of BC, Cmp and FM on physiological and biochemical characteristics of maize ( Zea mays L.) under Ni stress. Maize was grown in Ni spiked soil without and with two rates of the amendments (equivalent to 1% and 2% organic carbon, OC) applied separately to the soil. After harvest, plant height, root length, dry weight, chlorophyll contents, gas exchange characteristics and trace elements in plants were determined. In addition, post-harvest soil characteristics like pH s , EC e and bioavailable Ni were also determined. Compared to the control, all of the amendments increased plant height, root length, shoot and root dry weight with the maximum increase in all parameters by FM (2% OC) treatment. Similarly, total chlorophyll contents and gas exchange characteristics significantly increased with the application of amendments being maximum with FM (2% OC) application. Amendments significantly increased copper, zinc, manganese and iron concentrations and decreased Ni concentrations in the plants. The highest reduction in shoot Ni concentration was recorded with FM (2% OC) followed by BC (2% OC) being 73.2% and 61.1% lower compared to the control, respectively. The maximum increase in soil pH and decrease in AB-DTPA extractable Ni was recorded with BC (2% OC) followed by FM (2% OC). It is concluded that FM (2% OC) was the most effective in reducing Ni toxicity to plants by reducing Ni uptake while BC (2% OC) was the most effective in decreasing bioavailable Ni in the soil through increasing soil pH. However, long-term field studies are needed to evaluate the effects of these amendments in reducing Ni toxicity in plants. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2016
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22. Selection of suitable site in Pakistan for wind power plant installation using analytic hierarchy process (AHP)
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Ali, Yousaf, Butt, Masab, sabir, Muhammad, Mumtaz, Ubaidullah, and Salman, Aneel
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AbstractRise in environmental pollution is a critical problem faced by mankind today. Many interventions have been made to reduce the carbon emissions and other greenhouse gases. Interventions, such as the introduction of electric cars, and innovative techniques to harness energy from renewable sources have been implemented. Pakistan is also very focused on exploiting its renewable energy sources and many sources have been identified. Wind energy is considered to have a promising potential and numerous sites have been identified for installation of wind farms. In this paper, we have collected data for the sites with the capacity factor (key determinant of value of power plant) of 25% or above for 600 kW wind turbine and applied Multi-Criteria Decision Method to find the most suitable to least suitable site for the installation of wind farm with respect to different factors/criteria. Analytic Hierarchy Process is used to evaluate four potential sites based on the criteria of wind speed (m/s), wind power density (W/m2), distance from grid station (km), capacity factor, transport cost and population density. Results show that the preference of site largely depends on the average annual wind speed and wind power density. Our study is helpful for government as they verify the findings of Pakistan Meteorological Department but with different approach.
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- 2018
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23. An efficient time-stepping scheme for numerical simulation of dendritic crystal growth
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Shah, Abdullah, Sabir, Muhammad, and Bastian, Peter
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In this article, we present an adaptive time-stepping technique for numerical simulation of dendritic crystal growth model. The diagonally implicit fractional step -scheme for time discretisation and conforming finite-element method for space discretisation are used. The performance of the scheme is illustrated by simulating two-dimensional dendritic crystal growth problem, allowing the comparison with other numerical methods. In addition, traditional diagonally implicit Runge–Kutta method is used and comparison is given with the proposed scheme. Robustness is observed for the present scheme. Parametric effects on the growth and shape of dendrites are also given.
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- 2016
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24. NUTRIENT EXTRACTABILITY AND BIOAVAILABILITY OF FRESH AND COMPOSTED POULTRY LITTER AND ITS APPLICATION ON MAIZE (ZEA MAYS) CROP.
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Faridullah, Arif Alam, Umar, Muhammad, Iqbal, Akhtar, Sabir, Muhammad Amjad, and Waseem, Amir
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Organic farming is the best option for producing quality and healthy agriculture products on cheaper costs. The present study was conducted to assess the influence of composted poultry litter (CPL) and fresh poultry litter (FPL) on the extractability and bioavailability of nutrients for application in Maize crop. The mean levels for the release of these metals were obtained in the order of Cu>Zn> Mn>Ni irrespective of the manure type. Other examined nutrients recorded in the order of P> Ca>K>Mg from poultry waste after 100 days of composting process as well as fresh manure. The concentrations of these nutrients were found apparently higher in composted material as compared to fresh one. The release of water soluble phosphorus obtained was higher in compost amended soil as compared to fresh one. Total phosphorus was also higher in compost amended soil compare to fresh manure. The concentration of nutrients in Maize tissue varied in the order of P > Ni> Mn> Cu> Zn in compost manure amended soil. The efficiency of manure used is highly dependent upon soil type and source of manure added. The applications of CPL to fields could reduce both synthetic fertilizer inputs and improve soil qualities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2015
25. Risk assessment and mitigation for electric power sectors: A developing country's perspective.
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Rehman, Obaid ur, Ali, Yousaf, and Sabir, Muhammad
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• A novel MCDM based risk identification and mitigation framework has been proposed. • The study has been conducted in the context of Pakistan's electric power sector. • Fuzzy FUCOM has been used for gaging importance of five criteria of risk analysis. • Fuzzy VIKOR has been used for prioritizing forty-five risks. • Fuzzy QFD has been used for ranking fifteen risk mitigation strategies. The electric power sector is the driving force behind a country's economy and disruptions in its services have dire consequences. The purpose of this study is to identify the risk mitigation measures that should be incorporated by the electric power sector of Pakistan. These risk mitigation strategies were identified while considering the risks that are Most Probable, Severe, Costly, Difficult to Detect, and Control. This study employed Fuzzy Multi-Criteria Decision-Making (MCDM) techniques for the assessment of risks. The criteria for risk evaluation were gauged through Fuzzy Full Consistency Method (FUCOM) and Fuzzy VIKOR approach was used for ranking these risks. Moreover, the risk mitigation strategies were evaluated using the Fuzzy Quality Function Deployment (QFD) method, considering the previously prioritized risks. The analysis ranked Corruption, Circular Debts, Outdated Infrastructure, Energy Losses, and Lack of Research and Development as the most critical risks. For risk mitigation measures, Incorporation of the Internet of Things (IoT), Building an Investor-Friendly Environment, Improved Coordination between Organisations, and Maximizing the Energy Efficiency Potential gained preference, among other measures. The study proposed a novel framework for risk assessment and evaluation of risk mitigation strategies. Moreover, it fills a research gap in its application by focusing on the electric power sector of Pakistan, a developing country. [Display omitted] [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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26. Analysing role of businesses' investment in digital literacy: A case of Pakistan.
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Irfan, Erum, Ali, Yousaf, and Sabir, Muhammad
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COMPUTER literacy ,CONSUMERS ,REGRESSION analysis ,ECONOMIC development - Abstract
• This study aims to examine whether digital transactions can be increased by improved digital literacy of the customers. • The novelty of this research lies in the fact that research about digital literacy and the digital economy, especially in association with one another, is rare worldwide. • The study uses multiple linear regression models. • The findings suggest that digital literacy and digital media usage enablers influence digital sales and transactions. • The results are also discussed in the local context using digital firms Careem, Foodpanda, and TikTok. The digital economy in Pakistan holds abundant potential, yet its existence is far from commonplace for ordinary Pakistani citizens. Understanding and implementing strategies to expedite the onboarding of masses onto digital platforms is paramount for Pakistan's digital economy. This study aims to examine and confirm whether digital transactions can be increased by improved digital literacy of customers. The idea is to find whether companies that invest in digital literacy can reap benefits in the form of increased transactions. The novelty of this research topic lies in the fact that research about digital literacy and the digital economy, especially in association with one another, is scarce worldwide. The subject provides a theoretical foundation for developing countries like Pakistan, where digital technologies, unsatisfactory literacy rates, and low internet penetration exist. The study uses multiple linear regression models and found that digital literacy and digital media usage enablers influence digital sales and transactions in Pakistan. The practical implication of the finding can be linked with digital economy development in Pakistan in the form of the establishment of various new apps and businesses in transportation (Careem, Bykea), food (Foodpanda) and social media (TikTok). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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27. Killing kilos in car accidents: Are external costs of car weight internalised?
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Van Ommeren, Jos, Rietveld, Piet, Zagha Hop, Jack, and Sabir, Muhammad
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Abstract: Vehicle weight imposes external costs on a car accident collision partner. In the EU, the external costs through material damage are internalised through obligatory insurance, but this does not hold for the external costs related to injuries and fatalities. We estimate these external costs for the Netherlands for two-vehicle crashes. We find that a 500kg increase in the weight of the other car increases the probability of a fatality by about 70% over the mean fatality rate, in the same order, but somewhat higher than reported for US. For serious injuries, this effect is about 30%, very close to the results for US. However, because the mean fatality/serious injury rate due to two-vehicle crashes is low in the Netherlands, the annual marginal external costs of car weight are small (€50 per 500kg) and much smaller than the marginal tax of car weight (up to €800 per 500kg). [Copyright &y& Elsevier]
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- 2013
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28. Decentralisation of GST Services and Vertical Imbalances in Pakistan.
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ARA, IFFAT and SABIR, MUHAMMAD
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DECENTRALIZATION in government ,SALES tax ,PROVINCIAL governments ,GOVERNMENT revenue ,CONSTITUTIONAL amendments - Abstract
In Pakistan, provincial finances largely hinge on federal transfers from the divisible pool via the National Finance Commission (NFC) Award. While provincial share in tax revenue is less than 5 percent, provincial share in expenditure is over 25 percent, indicating dependence on federal transfers and the extent of vertical fiscal imbalance. The sustainability of public services provided by the provinces requires enough "own" revenues rather than reliance on federal transfers and grants. The 7th NFC Award and the 18th Constitutional Amendment reinforce the constitutional rights of the provinces to collect GST services. However, tax decentralisation is a complex issue in management of public finances in Pakistan. Its implementation seems difficult due to various factors like the difficulty to distinguish sales tax revenues from goods and services. This paper is an attempt to analyse the role of GST services in minimising vertical imbalances. The findings suggest that the vertical fiscal imbalance can be minimised by shifting the collection of GST services from the federal government to the provincial governments. They indicate that with full provincial share of GST services, provincial share in taxes would have doubled during 2006-10. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2010
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29. Financial Implications of the 7th NFC Award and the Impact on Social Services.
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SABIR, MUHAMMAD
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DISTRIBUTION (Economic theory) ,SOCIAL services ,PROVINCES ,ADMINISTRATIVE & political divisions ,INTERNAL revenue ,GOVERNMENT revenue - Abstract
One of the major developments in 2009-10 was a successfully concluded 7th NFC Award [NFC Award (2009)], which has brought about some profound changes in the resource distribution formula. Since 1973, it is the first time when the distribution of resources among provinces is based not only on the population but also on other criteria such as backwardness, inverse population density, and revenue collection/generation. This Award has also helped resolve other issues such as GDS and Hydroelectricity Profit. This paper analyses the financial implications of the NFC Award 2009 and its impact on three major social services, namely, education, health, and water supply and sanitation. The result shows that as compared to the NFC Award 1997 and Presidential Distribution Order: Distribution of Revenues and Grants-in-Aid Order 2006, the changes made in vertical distribution of resources under the NFC Award 2009 favour the provincial governments (combined) rather than the federal government. An interesting finding is that while there is a decline in vertical share of the provinces under the NFC Award 2009 as compared to the NFC Award 1991, this decline is not evenly distributed among the provinces. In relative terms, the NFC Award 2009 benefits the two relatively more backward provinces, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, as compared to Sindh and Punjab. Moreover, the projected values of social sector expenditures indicate that the NFC Award 2009 has a positive impact on social sector spending. Given that Pakistan has a comparatively low spending on social services, this award is a positive move. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2010
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30. Impacts of transport strike on Pakistan economy: An inoperability Input-Output model (IIOM) approach.
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Ali, Yousaf, Bilal, Muhammad, and Sabir, Muhammad
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The transport sector has backward and forward linkages with other sectors of the economy. A strike in the transport sector can be disruptive for other interdependent sectors of the economy. This study investigates the macroeconomic impacts of a transportation strike using the Inoperability Input-Output (IIOM) model. The study uses 25 sectors Input-Output tables of Pakistan economy and combines IIOM approach with Monte Carlo Simulations to quantifies the impacts of 21 days (during 2012) transport strike on Pakistan economy. The results indicate that the most affected sector of that strike was financial intermediation sector followed by the food & beverages sector and petroleum, chemical & non-metallic mineral products sector being the second and third most affected sectors, respectively. The study is an application of IIOM in transportation strikes and has usefulness for the policymakers, researchers, and readers that has an interest in application and extensions of Input-Output based analysis. • Transport sector works as a backbone in the economy due to its backward and forward linkages with other sectors of the economy. • There is hardly any scholarly work based on developing countries that do study the impacts of transport strikes on the economy. • This research uses Inoperability Input-Output Model (IIOM) to study the impacts of transport strike on the Pakistan economy. • The study is useful for policymakers and researchers having an interest in the quantification of the impact of transport strike at the macroeconomic level. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
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31. Effect of organic amendments on phytoavailability of nickel and growth of berseem (Trifolium alexandrinum) under nickel contaminated soil conditions
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Shahid, Muhammad, Sabir, Muhammad, Arif Ali, Muhammad, and Ghafoor, Abdul
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AbstractThe use of organic amendments is a common practice in Pakistan to improve soil fertility. Organic amendments affect the chemical speciation and thus the bioavailability of heavy metals and their uptake and toxicity to plants. The present study evaluates the influence of organic amendments viz. farm yard manure (FM), poultry manure (PM), press mud (PrM) and activated carbon (AC) on nickel (Ni) bioavailability in soil, as well as its uptake into, and growth responses of, Trifolium alexandrinum.Pot experiments were conducted where T. alexandrinumwas exposed to three different concentrations of Ni i.e., 30, 60 and 90 mg kg−1in the form of NiCl2solution in the presence and absence of organic amendments each applied at 15 g kg−1soil. The results showed that the effect of organic amendments on Ni bioavailability and uptake by T. alexandrinumdepended on the Ni concentration in the soil and the amendment type. Application of organic amendments generally increased Ni phytoavailability in soil and Ni uptake by plants at low Ni levels (Ni-0 and Ni-30) but decreased at higher levels (Ni-60 and Ni-90).
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- 2014
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32. Improving Inland Freight Logistic Efficiencies: Is There Any Ideal Modal Spilt?
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Ali, Yousaf, Sabir, Muhammad, Abubaker, Abdullah, Saad, Hayder, and Ali, Syed Baaz
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•The current study aims for identifying the ideal modal spilt for freight transportation and improving the freight logistic efficiencies in a developing country.•The contribution of the study is the application of linear programming approach to freight transportation of an entire developing country (Pakistan) and identifies not only ideal modal split between truck and railways but also quantifies the inefficiencies of railways sector.•The study is equally useful for the policymakers in other developing countries for quantifying the inefficiencies in their inland freight transportations and for identifying the ideal modal spilt that could help them to prioritize the public sector infrastructure investment.
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- 2022
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33. Killing kilos in car accidents: Are external costs of car weight internalised?
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Van Ommeren, Jos, Rietveld, Piet, Zagha Hop, Jack, and Sabir, Muhammad
- Abstract
Vehicle weight imposes external costs on a car accident collision partner. In the EU, the external costs through material damage are internalised through obligatory insurance, but this does not hold for the external costs related to injuries and fatalities. We estimate these external costs for the Netherlands for two-vehicle crashes. We find that a 500kg increase in the weight of the other car increases the probability of a fatality by about 70% over the mean fatality rate, in the same order, but somewhat higher than reported for US. For serious injuries, this effect is about 30%, very close to the results for US. However, because the mean fatality/serious injury rate due to two-vehicle crashes is low in the Netherlands, the annual marginal external costs of car weight are small (€50 per 500kg) and much smaller than the marginal tax of car weight (up to €800 per 500kg).
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- 2013
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34. Magnesium Alloy Stent Expansion Behavior Simulated by Finite Element Method
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Iqbal Sabir, Muhammad, Liu, Er Bao, Li, Zhen, Zheng, Yu Feng, and Li, Li
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Biodegradable magnesium alloy stents have gained increasing interest in the past years due to their potential prospect. Magnesium alloy is brittle compared with stainless steel. This means it has less elongation than other stent materials and it may cause strut break under large deformation. In this paper, a finite element model for magnesium alloy stent is studied to simulate the mechanical behavior of the stent. It is composed of 1.5mm in inner diameter, 7mm length, 80µm thickness and 110µm in cross-sectional width. Six mechanical properties have been studied by mathematical modeling with determination of: (1) stent deployment pressure; (2) the intrinsic elastic recoil of the material used; (3) the stent foreshortening; (4) the stent coverage area, (5) the stent flexibility; and (6) the stress maps.
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- 2012
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35. Effect of Thickness on the Mechanical Properties of Magnesium Alloy Stent
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Sabir, Muhammad Iqbal, Liu, Er Bao, Li, Zhen, Zheng, Yu Feng, and Li, Li
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Magnesium stands for a very attractive material for biodegradable stents because of its natural process and its steady disintegration into the human body by a corrosion process. The objective of the present work is to investigate the effect of the thickness on mechanical properties of the magnesium stent design. A nonlinear transient finite element simulation has been performed to analyze the influence of various thicknesses (from 50µm to 110µm with the increment of 30µm) on the behavior of a magnesium coronary stent. The model was constrained symmetrically to ensure that any virtual rigid movement does not occur during the process of coronary stent expansion. The transient load is applied in three steps in the inner surface of the stent. Four mechanical properties are studied by mathematical modeling with determination of: (1) stent deployment pressure; (2) the intrinsic elastic recoil of the material used; (3) the stent longitudinal recoil; (4) and the stress maps. The results indicate the potential application of magnesium stent and the effect of the thickness on the behavior of magnesium stent design and material.
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- 2011
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36. Damping Analysis of 3D Composite Structure Embedded with Visco-Elastic Layer
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Sabir, Muhammad Iqbal, Liu, Er Bao, Guo, Wan Tao, Li, Zhen, and Li, Li
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Recently, the fiber reinforced composite embedded with visco-elastic layer has received great attention because of its good damping capability. Damping is an important feature for dynamic behaviour of composite structures, which alleviates the resonant vibrations and thus prolongs the service life of structures under fatigue loading or impact. The present paper deals with the dynamic response of a 3D composite structure embedded with visco-elastic layer. The modal analysis, harmonic analysis and transient analysis are carried out respectively. The amplitude of z-displacement of a specific node on the bottom reduces quickly due to the high damping of the visco-elastic layer.
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- 2011
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37. Static and Dynamic Responses of a Composite Engine Mounting Structure
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Liu, Er Bao, Guo, Wan Tao, Iqbal Sabir, Muhammad, and Li, Li
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In this paper fiber reinforced laminated composite for engine mount model are investigated by finite element method. Static analysis is carried out to find out the maximum displacement point or node on the bottom plate, on which the displacement is optimized. Different ply orientation and combinations of 0°/45°, 0°/90° and 0°/45°/90° are then studied under sinusoidal and dynamic load conditions to examine the effect of ply orientation on the structure’s displacement transportation, and to get the optimized ply orientation combination, which inherit least displacement from the excitation on the top plate. The result shows that the laminate with ply orientation of 0°/90° is the best as the Z-displacement on the bottom is considered.
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- 2011
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38. Comments.
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Sabir, Muhammad
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PROVINCIAL governments ,PUBLIC finance ,TAX base ,TAXATION ,SOCIAL services ,PAKISTANI politics & government, 1988- - Abstract
The author comments on a paper which analysed fiscal efforts by provincial governments in Pakistan. The author outlines his concerns over the set of assumptions used for the paper. The author questions the choices for tax bases for some sectors. The author emphasizes the need to further disintegrate the computing cost recovery index for social services.
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- 2010
39. Gender Inequality in Labour Force Participation: An Empirical Investigation.
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Sabir, Muhammad
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- 2015
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40. Evaluation of a ward round pro forma as a handover tool for ward transfers from an admissions unit
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Wilson-Gallaher, Julian, Sabir, Muhammad Imran, and Boardman, Shirine
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- 2015
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41. Decentralisation of GST Services and Vertical Imbalances in Pakistan.
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Ara, lffat and Sabir, Muhammad
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SALES tax ,DECENTRALIZATION in government ,PUBLIC finance ,CENTRAL-local government relations - Abstract
In Pakistan, provincial finances largely hinge on federal transfers from the divisible pool via the National Finance Commission (NFC) Award. While provincial share in tax revenue is less than 5 percent, provincial share in expenditure is over 25 percent, indicating dependence on federal transfers and the extent of vertical fiscal imbalance. The sustainability of public services provided by the provinces requires enough "own" revenues rather than reliance on federal transfers and grants. The 7th NFC Award and the 18th Constitutional Amendment reinforce the constitutional rights of the provinces to collect GST services. However, tax decentralisation is a complex issue in management of public finances in Pakistan. Its implementation seems difficult due to various factors like the difficulty to distinguish sales tax revenues from goods and services. This paper is an attempt to analyse the role of GST services in minimising vertical imbalances. The findings suggest that the vertical fiscal imbalance can be minimised by shifting the collection of GST services from the federal government to the provincial governments. They indicate that with full provincial share of GST services, provincial share in taxes would have doubled during 2006-10. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Published
- 2010
42. Financial Implication of the Impact of the 7th NFC Award and the Impact on Social Services.
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Sabir, Muhammad
- Subjects
PUBLIC finance ,PUBLIC spending ,DISTRIBUTION (Economic theory) ,GOVERNMENT revenue ,SOCIAL services - Abstract
One of the major developments in 2009-10 was a successfully concluded 7th NFC Award [NFC Award (2009)], which has brought about some profound changes in the resource distribution formula. Since 1973, it is the first time when the distribution of resources among provinces is based not only on the population but also on other criteria such as backwardness, inverse population density, and revenue collection/generation. This Award has also helped resolve other issues such as GDS and Hydroelectricity Profit. This paper analyses the financial implications of the NFC Award 2009 and its impact on three major social services, namely, education, health, and water supply and sanitation. The result shows that as compared to the NFC Award 1997 and Presidential Distribution Order: Distribution of Revenues and Grants-in-Aid Order 2006, the changes made in vertical distribution of resources under the NFC Award 2009 favour the provincial governments (combined) rather than the federal government. An interesting finding is that while there is a decline in vertical share of the provinces under the NFC Award 2009 as compared to the NFC Award 1991, this decline is not evenly distributed among the provinces. In relative terms, the NFC Award 2009 benefits the two relatively more backward provinces, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, as compared to Sindh and Punjab. Moreover, the projected values of social sector expenditures indicate that the NFC Award 2009 has a positive impact on social sector spending. Given that Pakistan has a comparatively low spending on social services, this award is a positive move. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Published
- 2010
- Full Text
- View/download PDF
43. Comments.
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Sabir, Muhammad
- Subjects
INTERNAL migration ,INTERNAL migrants ,PROVINCIAL governments ,PUBLIC finance ,PUBLIC administration - Abstract
The author comments on a paper which analysed the degree of integration between provinces in Pakistan through the internal migration patterns in the country. The author highlights the failure of the paper to include any variable related to public finance in the model used in the analysis. The author emphasizes the need to investigate empirically the linkages between National Finance Commission (NFC) award and migration.
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- 2010
44. Comments.
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Sabir, Muhammad
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FISCAL policy ,BUDGET deficits ,MACROECONOMICS ,GROSS domestic product - Abstract
The author comments on a paper which investigated the effects of fiscal policy or government budget deficit shocks on the current account and other macroeconomic variables for Pakistan over the period 1960-2009. The author highlights the lack of discussion of structural changes in the trend of macroeconomic variables like gross domestic product (GDP). The author argues that the empirical findings seem unconvincing in the case of Pakistan.
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- 2010
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