Publications by authors named "Hussain I"

Introduction: Health camps are organized to provide basic health services in underprivileged communities. This study was conducted to determine community acceptance and effectiveness of health camps in the high-risk areas for the polio program in Karachi, Pakistan.

Methods: This cross-sectional survey was conducted at the health campsites in high-risk union councils (HRUCs) of four districts of Karachi, Sindh.

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Smog pollution is a major global issue affecting Pakistan's major cities, particularly Lahore. The study aims to explore the public perception and willingness to pay (WTP) for smog reduction via the Contingent Valuation Method (CVM). This study uses a structured interview schedule and interval regression model to analyse the public perception and willingness to pay for smog reduction.

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Advanced energetic composites possess promising properties and wide-ranging applications in explosives and propellants. Nonetheless, most metal-based energetic composites present significant challenges due to surface oxidation and low-pressure output. This study introduces a facile method to develop energetic composites Cutztr@AP through the intermolecular assembly of nitrogen-rich energetic coordination polymers and high-energy oxidant ammonium perchlorate (AP).

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Photoactivatable gold nanocarriers are transforming antitumor therapies by leveraging their distinctive physicochemical properties, enabling targeted drug delivery and enhanced therapeutic efficacy in cancer treatment. This study systematically investigates how surface topography and morphology of gold nanocarriers influence drug loading capacity, light-to-heat conversion efficiency, and overall therapeutic performance in photo/chemotherapy. We synthesized four distinct morphologies of gold nanoparticles: porous gold nanocups (PAuNCs), porous gold nanospheres (PAuNSs), solid gold nanocups (SAuNCs), and solid gold nanospheres (SAuNSs).

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Energy is integral to the socio-economic development of every country. This development leads to a rapid increase in the demand for energy consumption. However, due to the constraints and costs associated with energy generation resources, it has become crucial for both energy generation companies and consumers to predict energy consumption well in advance.

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Immunization saves millions of lives, and globally, vaccines have significantly contributed to reducing mortality and morbidity due to more than 20 life-threatening illnesses. However, there are considerable disparities in vaccination coverage among countries and within populations. This study evaluates the reduction in disparities in vaccination coverage across various socio-economic groups by adopting an integrated community-engagement approach combined with maternal and child health services through mobile health camps.

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This study critically examines the reliability and resilience of the Muscat coastal highway network (CHN) under the compounded effects of earthquakes and floods, representing interacting multi-hazard scenarios. The analysis utilized fragility functions for both earthquake-induced and flood-induced landslides, integrating these with traffic data for selected highway links to estimate bridge damage and assess CHN functionality in post-hazard conditions. Economic sensitivity analysis revealed a significant increase in costs due to flood-induced landslides, emphasizing the impact of dominant intensity measures on network costs and traffic flow.

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We report photon-phonon dressing quantization dependency on polarization. Destructive dressing polarization quantization is exhibited in fluorescence (FL) for narrowband signals, while constructive dominant dressing quantization is exhibited in fluorescence (FL) for broadband signals due to phase perturbation. Furthermore, constructive polarization quantization results due to coexistence of generation and dressing effects in strong and competitive Rabi frequency.

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Introduction: Parkinson's disease (PD) is primarily driven by the protein Alpha Synuclein (A-Syn) accumulation. Synphilin-1 protein, encoded by the SNCAIP gene, which co-localizes with A-Syn is a known risk factor for PD. Retinitis pigmentosa (RP), is a cluster of retinal degenerative disorders, and Cyclic Nucleotide Gated channel subunit Alpha 1 (CNGA1) is one of the initial genes associated with RP.

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  • Geochemical surveys in Punjab’s floodplains show significant groundwater contamination with Arsenic (As), with ongoing uncertainty about its exact sources despite extensive research.
  • Researchers collected sediment samples from four boreholes and used zircon trace element geochemistry and UPb isotope analyses to identify the primary sources of As in the sediment.
  • Results revealed two main sediment types, with specific minerals identified as potential As hosts, and indicated that the sediments likely originated from magmatic rocks in the Himalayan range, showing complex interactions in the sediment formation process.
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A thriving agricultural system is the cornerstone of an expanding economy of agricultural countries. Farmers' crop productivity is significantly reduced when they choose the crop without considering environmental factors and soil characteristics. Crop prediction enables farmers to select crops that maximize crop yield and earnings.

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Hydrometrocolpos (HMC) is a rare pediatric condition characterized by significant enlargement of the uterus and vagina due to the accumulation of fluid, generally caused by a blockage in the lower vagina. This disorder typically presents in newborns with the retention of normal genital tract secretions. The following case report highlights the clinical features, diagnostic process, and treatment of HMC in a newborn.

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One of the main impediments during the CO photocatalytic reduction process is controlling a particular product's selectivity while keeping a high conversion rate. The adsorption and affinity of the catalyst for CO are key factors for achieving highly efficient CO reduction. Herein, we report a novel photocatalytic material, cobalt anchored onto a tetraphenylporphyrin-based hypercrosslinked polymer (HCP-CoTPP), which was designed for the efficient photoreduction of CO to CO with an impressive evolution rate of 1449.

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In China, primary healthcare (PHC) facilities have high antibiotic prescribing rates for upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs), which are primarily viral and self-limited. This study aimed to identify the main factors influencing PHC physicians' antibiotic decisions for URITs based on the theory of planned behavior. A convergent mixed-methods study was conducted at 30 PHC facilities across Shaanxi Province, China.

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This study examines how stock market returns in emerging BRICS economies respond to growing physical and transition climate risks. To capture the physical climate risk, we use the frequency of natural disasters, the number of people affected by natural disasters, temperature anomaly, and precipitation anomaly. For transition risk, we included two climate-policy uncertainty measures.

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  • * GACI is a rare disease that results in significant arterial calcification, often leading to conditions like heart failure and pulmonary stenosis.
  • * A study identified a new pathogenic variant in ENPP1 from a Pakistani family, linked to severe valvular pulmonary stenosis, confirming its role in GACI through genetic analysis and functional studies.
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The catalytic cracking of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) has attracted significant attention due to its importance in producing valuable feedstocks for the petrochemical industry. This review provides an overview of recent developments in zeolite-based catalyst technology for converting LPG into light olefins. Catalytic cracking utilizes zeolite-based catalysts usually associated with stability challenges, such as coking and sintering.

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  • MXenes are a new type of material that are being used to create advanced wearable sensors for personalized healthcare due to their excellent conductivity, mechanical properties, and compatibility with hydrogels.
  • These sensors can perform various functions, but the integration of MXenes into gel systems for sensing applications is not yet well understood.
  • The review highlights the synthesis, properties, and challenges of using MXene hydrogels, aiming to promote collaboration across different fields to enhance their use in smart sensing technologies.
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Parkinson's disease psychosis, characterized by confusion, visual hallucinations, and delusions is a nightmare for the patients and caregivers. Classic neuroleptics aggravate the motor symptoms, hence the need for an effective atypical antipsychotic. Currently Pimavanserin is the only approved drug for Parkinson's disease psychosis (PDP), however it is not readily available.

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  • The study investigates the link between the number of live births and the incidence of bipolar disorder and major depression (BDMD) in women in the UK.
  • Utilizing data from over 55,000 participants, the research employs various statistical methods to analyze this relationship and control for potential biases.
  • Findings suggest that having more live births may lower the risk of BDMD, with the lowest risk observed in women who have two children, which is significant amidst concerns about declining fertility rates and rising mental health issues.
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  • The presence of polystyrenesulfonate (PSS) in PEDOT:PSS negatively impacts charge transfer in quantum dot light-emitting diodes (QLEDs).
  • A two-step solvent treatment significantly reduced PSS by 40%, enhancing the conductivity of PEDOT due to weaker ionic interactions facilitated by ethylene glycol.
  • Following the treatment, improved electroluminescence performance was observed in InP QLEDs, achieving an external quantum efficiency of 6.4% and an operational lifetime of 125.6 hours.
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The present study was carried out to isolate, identify, and characterize bacterial probiotic strain from the gut of Ctenopharyngodon idella (Grass carp) and then to study its effect on growth, digestive enzymes and immunity of Labeo rohita fingerlings. A total of 6 gram-positive bacteria belonging to the genus Lactobacillus spp. (3), Bacillus spp.

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  • Dengue is a viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes, and its symptoms can range from mild illness to severe conditions like dengue shock syndrome and hemorrhagic fever, with some cases showing neurological issues.
  • The neurological complications are thought to arise from the virus's ability to affect the nervous system or due to immune reactions, and a specific MRI pattern called the double-doughnut sign has been seen in some cases.
  • A reported case of dengue encephalitis involved various movement disorders during recovery, and the patient was treated with steroids and benzodiazepines, eventually leading to symptom improvement; however, such movement disorders are rare and usually resolve on their own.
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Enhancers are non-coding cis-regulatory elements crucial for transcriptional regulation. Mutations in enhancers can disrupt gene regulation, leading to disease phenotypes. Identifying enhancers and their tissue-specific activity is challenging due to their lack of stereotyped sequences.

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