Publications by authors named "Farhan M"

The agricultural productivity and world-wide food security is affected by different phytopathogens, in which Fusarium is more destructive affecting more than 150 crops, now got resistance against many fungicides that possess harmful effects on environment such as soil health, air pollution, and human health. Fusarium fungicide resistance is an increasing concern in agricultural and environmental contexts, requiring a thorough understanding of its causes, implications, and management approaches. The mechanisms of fungicide resistance in Fusarium spp.

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Background And Aim: Carnitine deficiency contributes to various comorbidities in maintenance hemodialysis (MHD) patients. This study aims to assess the impact of levocarnitine supplementation on hematological and serum iron profile parameters, comparing the efficacy of oral versus intravenous (IV) administration in these patients.

Materials And Methods: This was a multicenter, randomized controlled trial was conducted on patients undergoing MHD at the hemodialysis unit of our study center in Karachi, Pakistan.

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Cancer radical surgery is the primary treatment for melanoma, but almost all malignant melanoma patients get recurrence and metastasis after surgery and are eventually dead. This clinical dilemma appeals to better drugs for post-surgery therapy. Artemisinin is a safe and effective antimalarial drug used in the clinic for decades.

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Compatibility of parenteral nutrition admixture (PNA) and intravenous medications (IVMs) is a major consideration for clinicians and clinical pharmacists, especially when concurrent administration of PNA with IVMs is unavoidable. This is relatively common in children and neonates, where limited vascular access can be challenging. The purpose of this paper is to create a risk assessment tool that will assist clinical judgment in evaluating the potential incompatibility risk between PNA media and the IVMs when they are administered together through the same intravenous line.

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The optimal integration of Photovoltaic (PV) systems into an electric grid is dependent upon the total output power of the PV system. To optimize the output power of a PV system, the modules must be positioned at an optimal tilt angle (OTA) to maximize the absorption of solar radiations. This research focused on a mathematical model to optimize incident solar radiation.

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Acyclovir is an established antiviral agent. The global emergence of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic brought forth the necessity to investigate potential therapeutic attributes of existing drugs, including acyclovir, to combat this novel virus. The primary focus of this research was to assess the theoretical bioactivities of acyclovir derivatives and to evaluate their molecular docking capacities, thereby determining their prospective application in treating COVID-19.

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  • * Despite their potential, AMPs face challenges like low effectiveness, instability, and toxicity that make clinical use difficult.
  • * Researchers are focusing on artificially designing and optimizing AMPs to overcome these challenges, with the review discussing advancements and strategies for creating new, effective antibacterial peptides.
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The cotton-melon aphid Aphis gossypii Glover is a severe pest worldwide. Interhaplotype genomic variation can be used as a starting point to analyze the adaptability of Ap. gossypii.

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Urbanization and industrialization are exponentially deteriorating air quality, ecosystems, and human health. Phytoremediation is cost cost-effective, sustainable, and nature-based solution against air pollution. This study is designed to evaluate four species, , a, , and for their phytoremediation potential.

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  • - Extra-skeletal Ewing sarcoma (EES) is a rare but aggressive tumor that affects soft tissue and is part of the primitive neuroectodermal tumors family, with only about 30 documented cases.
  • - A 20-year-old female patient experienced symptoms like shortness of breath and chest pain, leading to the discovery of a soft tissue mass that was eventually diagnosed as Ewing sarcoma through biopsy.
  • - Early detection and a multidisciplinary treatment approach, including surgical resection and chemotherapy, are crucial for improving patient outcomes, as EES often presents with non-specific symptoms and has a poor prognosis.
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  • The study focuses on Hepatitis B virus dynamics, highlighting the role of asymptomatic carriers and the effects of vaccination and treatment in controlling the spread of the virus.
  • The basic reproduction number (R) is calculated to diagnose and predict the disease recurrence, and the model's global stability is confirmed using the Lyapunov function.
  • The research employs deep neural networks to enhance model accuracy, with simulations demonstrating the ability to predict disease dynamics effectively, supported by rigorous testing and validation methods.
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The water lily aphid, , is the only known aphid that can live in both terrestrial and aquatic conditions. In this study, the complete mitochondrial genome of was generated using Illumina sequencing technology. The typical circular DNA mitochondrial genome of is 15,772 bp in length, with a high A+T content (84.

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  • - Bacterial vaccines are essential for preventing infectious diseases and lowering death rates in affected groups, showcasing their critical role in public health.
  • - Innovations like reverse vaccinology and bioinformatics are transforming vaccine design, particularly with the advancement of multi-epitope vaccines (MEVs) that target specific pathogens.
  • - The review highlights the methods used in epitope vaccine development, recent advancements, and the challenges faced in creating genetically engineered multi-epitope vaccines for future applications.
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Introduction: Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM) is an acute autoimmune demyelinating disease of the central nervous system that typically follows an acute viral infection or post-vaccination. It is more common in children than in adults and is characterized by widespread demyelination of the white matter of the brain and spinal cord. ADEM typically presents as a monophasic illness.

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Depression is a common mental illness that affects 5% of the adult population globally. The most common symptoms of depression are low mood, lack of pleasure from different activities, poor concentration, and reduced energy levels for an extended period, and it affects the emotions, behaviors, and overall well-being of an individual. The complex pathophysiology of depression presents challenges for current therapeutic options involving a biopsychosocial treatment plan.

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  • - Ultrasonic and microwave extraction (US-MW) processes offer promising methods for turning food and agricultural waste into valuable products, particularly focusing on dairy waste proteins for novel foods.
  • - These techniques are considered environmentally friendly compared to traditional extraction methods, enhancing the nutritional and functional properties of dairy proteins while also being economically beneficial.
  • - The review discusses the potential of US-MW not only for dairy waste protein extraction but also for producing bioenergy from various food wastes, such as biodiesel and ethanol, suggesting future prospects for sustainable practices.
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  • Microplastics (MPs) are increasingly recognized as a global environmental issue, prompting research into their presence in marine life, specifically in green mussels from South Sulawesi, Indonesia.
  • *The study analyzed the concentration and characteristics of MPs in the hemolymph and organs of green mussels, revealing high levels of MPs across all samples, with smaller mussels showing greater accumulation.
  • *Seven types of MPs were identified, predominantly polyethylene and polystyrene, indicating that green mussels can effectively serve as indicators for monitoring microplastic pollution in marine ecosystems.*
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Water scarcity has been a crucial debate in recent years regarding the critical scenario of water pollution. The water body is continuously contaminated by organic effluents of textile industries, including pigmented dye pollutants. To tackle water bodies contamination, there is a need to develop an eco-friendly and efficient method for removing toxic dyes.

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  • Industrial wastewater is commonly used for irrigation in peri-urban areas, but it contains harmful heavy metals like cadmium and lead that can degrade food quality and harm human health.
  • An experiment tested the effectiveness of biochar at different levels (0.5% and 1%) in improving spinach growth and mitigating heavy metal contamination in soil when using treated and untreated industrial wastewater.
  • Results showed that 1% biochar significantly improved plant health and reduced the mobility of heavy metals in soil, leading to lower health risks for adults and children compared to untreated wastewater.
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is a high-confidence autism spectrum disorder (ASD) risk gene, and mutations in lead to a neurodevelopmental disorder (NDD) that presents with epilepsy, ASD, motor developmental delay, and intellectual disability. codes for Ras/Rap GTP-ase activating protein SynGAP (SynGAP). SynGAP is located in the postsynaptic density of glutamatergic synapses and regulates glutamate receptor trafficking in an activity-dependent manner.

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Since ancient times, turmeric, scientifically known as , has been renowned for its therapeutic properties. Recently, extensive documentation has highlighted the prevalence of microbial diseases without effective treatments, the increased expense of certain antimicrobial medications, and the growing occurrence of antimicrobial drug resistance. Experts predict that drug resistance will emerge as a significant global cause of death by the middle of this century, thereby necessitating intervention.

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Pollution coming from plastic polymers, particularly polyethylene (PE), poses a serious threat to both humans and animals. The biodegradation of plastics facilitated by insects is a crucial and eco-friendly approach that can be employed to combat this global concern. Recently, the larvae of the greater wax moth (L.

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This letter recognizes the authors' commendable work in examining the role of social media in promoting neurosurgical research. It also underscores the necessity for more robust methodologies in future studies to clearly assess the impact of social media promotion and to ensure that findings are generalizable, addressing the limitations of the current study.

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Collective intelligence systems like Chat Generative Pre-Trained Transformer (ChatGPT) have emerged. They have brought both promise and peril to cybersecurity and privacy protection. This study introduces novel approaches to harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) and big data analytics to enhance security and privacy in this new era.

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