Publications by authors named "Rasheed H"

High-energy nuclear collisions create a quark-gluon plasma, whose initial condition and subsequent expansion vary from event to event, impacting the distribution of the eventwise average transverse momentum [P([p_{T}])]. Disentangling the contributions from fluctuations in the nuclear overlap size (geometrical component) and other sources at a fixed size (intrinsic component) remains a challenge. This problem is addressed by measuring the mean, variance, and skewness of P([p_{T}]) in ^{208}Pb+^{208}Pb and ^{129}Xe+^{129}Xe collisions at sqrt[s_{NN}]=5.

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New formyl indole derivatives based on thiobarbituric acid were designed for targeting parasitological applications. The new compounds (5-((1H-indol-3-yl)methylene)-2-thioxodihydropyrimidine-4,6(1H,5H)-dione (3a), and 5-((1-benzyl-1H-indol-3-yl)methylene)-2-thioxodihydropyrimidine-4,6(1H,5H)-dione (3b) were synthesized as thioxodihydropyrimidine derivatives via aldol condensation reaction. The structures of the synthesized compounds were confirmed based on their spectral data via FT-IR, H and C NMR spectral characterization.

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  • This paper presents a new keypoint descriptor designed to match preoperative MR images with intraoperative US images, focusing on maintaining texture invariance.
  • The authors developed a strategy to synthesize intraoperative US images from MR images by considering various MR modalities and the variability of US.
  • Their patient-specific descriptor network learns robust keypoint features through supervised contrastive training, achieving 80.35% average matching precision and outperforming existing methods in real case experiments.
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Camel mastitis especially caused by Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus), is a major risk to animal health and milk production. The current investigation evaluated the antibiotic susceptibility and virulence factors of S.

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Genetic diversity of nutritional quality traits is crucial for potato breeding efforts to develop better varieties for the diverse market demands. In this study, the genetic diversity of 104 potato genotypes was estimated based on nutritional quality traits such as color parameters, total phenolic content, total flavonoid content, 2,2-Diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH), and 2,2-azino-bis-(3-ethylbezothiazoline-6-sulphonic acid) radical scavenging potential across two environments. The results indicated that environment II, Hangzhou 2020, exhibited higher bioactive compounds and antioxidant properties than environment I, Hangzhou 2019.

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This study investigates the hepatoprotective effects of olive oil and flaxseed oil on chemically induced hepatotoxicity in rats by evaluating key biochemical parameters, including free fatty acids, iodine value, liver enzymes (ALP, ALT, AST), cholesterol, triglycerides, and HDL levels. The results demonstrated significant improvements in these markers with the administration of olive oil and flaxseed oil, either individually or in combination. The free fatty acid percentages and iodine values were consistent with the known nutritional properties of the oils.

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  • The study evaluated the anti-inflammatory effects of a bulb extract in a mouse model of ovalbumin-induced asthma, administering the extract orally for 14 days.
  • Analysis of blood and bronchoalveolar lavage fluid showed significant reductions in inflammatory markers and improvement in lung tissues of treated mice.
  • Network pharmacology, in silico studies, and histopathological assessments indicated that the bulb extract could effectively reduce bronchial inflammation, suggesting its potential as a treatment for allergic asthma.
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  • The study investigates the antiurolithiatic (stone-preventing) effects of Lam. leaves using various scientific methods, including phytochemical analyses and antioxidant testing.
  • The methanolic aqueous extract from the leaves showed significant inhibitory effects on the formation, aggregation, and growth of kidney stones in laboratory models, as well as beneficial effects on urinary and serum parameters.
  • Histological analysis indicated that the extract restored normal kidney tissue structure affected by stone-related conditions, suggesting that its beneficial effects are linked to antioxidant properties and the reduction of substances that promote stone formation.
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The adaptation of plants to land requires sophisticated biological processes and signaling. Transcription factors (TFs) regulate several cellular and metabolic activities, as well as signaling pathways in plants during stress and growth and development. The WUSCHEL-RELATED HOMEOBOX (WOX) genes are TFs that are part of the homeodomain (HD) family, which is important for the maintenance of apical meristem, stem cell niche, and other cellular processes.

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A search for the exclusive hadronic decays W^{±}→π^{±}γ, W^{±}→K^{±}γ, and W^{±}→ρ^{±}γ is performed using up to 140  fb^{-1} of proton-proton collisions recorded with the ATLAS detector at a center-of-mass energy of sqrt[s]=13  TeV. If observed, these rare processes would provide a unique test bench for the quantum chromodynamics factorization formalism used to calculate cross sections at colliders. Additionally, at future colliders, these decays could offer a new way to measure the W boson mass through fully reconstructed decay products.

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  • - The ATLAS experiment at the LHC conducted a search for long-lived particles (LLPs) using a large dataset (140 fb^{-1}) from proton-proton collisions at 13 TeV, focusing on LLPs with masses from 5 to 55 GeV that decay within the inner detector.
  • - The study considered scenarios where LLPs are produced from exotic Higgs boson decays and models involving axionlike particles (ALPs).
  • - No significant findings above expected background levels were detected, leading to the establishment of upper limits on various production rates involving the Higgs boson and the top quark related to LLPs and ALPs.
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  • The study investigates the associated production of Higgs and W bosons, focusing on how the relative signs of the Higgs couplings to W and Z bosons impact the process.
  • Two specific searches were conducted using large amounts of collision data from the LHC to analyze different coupling scenarios: one for opposite-sign couplings and another for same-sign (standard model-like) couplings.
  • The results significantly exclude the opposite-sign coupling hypothesis and set a strict upper limit on the production rate of this process compared to standard model predictions.
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  • Heart failure (HF) is becoming more prevalent in Pakistan, and the study focuses on how dietary patterns can affect HF progression and quality of life for patients.
  • A study with 170 HF patients investigated dietary habits using a Food Frequency Questionnaire, measuring changes in heart function, hospitalization rates, quality of life, and biochemical markers.
  • Results showed that a heart-healthy diet improved heart function, reduced hospitalizations, and lowered mortality rates, highlighting the importance of culturally adapted dietary guidelines in HF management.
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Chimeric antigen receptor (CAR)-modified natural killer (NK) cells show antileukemic activity against acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in vivo. However, NK cell-mediated tumor killing is often impaired by the interaction between human leukocyte antigen (HLA)-E and the inhibitory receptor, NKG2A. Here, we describe a strategy that overcomes CAR-NK cell inhibition mediated by the HLA-E-NKG2A immune checkpoint.

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  • - The study aimed to assess the prevalence of iron deficiency and its progression to anemia among patients diagnosed with a specific infection, noting the distinction between iron deficiency (low iron stores) and iron deficiency anemia (low hemoglobin levels).
  • - Conducted at Bolan Medical Complex Hospital, the research involved 200 patients over 18 years old, excluding those with certain chronic conditions or current iron supplements, and analyzed blood samples for iron metrics while using statistical methods for results.
  • - Results indicated that 40% of participants were iron deficient, with older patients (over 60) and those with longer infection durations being more affected, along with dietary habits like vegetarianism influencing prevalence rates.
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This Letter presents results from a combination of searches for Higgs boson pair production using 126-140  fb^{-1} of proton-proton collision data at sqrt[s]=13  TeV recorded with the ATLAS detector. At 95% confidence level (CL), the upper limit on the production rate is 2.9 times the standard model (SM) prediction, with an expected limit of 2.

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This Letter presents the first study of the energy dependence of diboson polarization fractions in WZ→ℓνℓ^{'}ℓ^{'}(ℓ,ℓ^{'}=e,μ) production. The dataset used corresponds to an integrated luminosity of 140  fb^{-1} of proton-proton collisions at a center-of-mass energy of 13 TeV recorded by the ATLAS detector. Two fiducial regions with an enhanced presence of events featuring two longitudinally polarized bosons are defined.

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This study aimed at co-encapsulating borage seed oil (BSO)- and peppermint oil (PO) blends in ultrasound-assisted complex nanoparticles stabilized by soy protein isolate (SPI) and purity gum ultra (PGU) in different ratios: SPI/PGU-1:0 (NP), 0:1 (NP), 1:1 (NP), 1:3 (NP), and 3:1 (NP). The BSO- and PO-loaded SPI/PGU complex nanoparticles (BP-loaded SPNPs) coded as NP (SPI-PGU-1:3) revealed a zeta potential of -33.27 mV, a PDI of 0.

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Purpose: To develop and test a deep learning (DL) algorithm for detecting referable glaucoma in the Los Angeles County (LAC) Department of Health Services (DHS) teleretinal screening program.

Methods: Fundus photographs and patient-level labels of referable glaucoma (defined as cup-to-disc ratio [CDR] ≥ 0.6) provided by 21 trained optometrist graders were obtained from the LAC DHS teleretinal screening program.

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Background: Endemic fluorosis refers to the condition when individuals are exposed to excessive amounts of fluoride ion due to living in a region characterized by elevated levels of fluorine in the drinking water, food, and/or air. In Pakistan, a substantial proportion of the population is thereby affected, posing a public health concern.

Objectives: Assessing how the gut microbiota and its metabolic profiles are impacted by chronic exposure to fluoride in drinking water (that caused Dental Fluorosis) as well as to perceive how this microbiota is connected to adverse health outcomes prevailing with fluoride exposure.

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  • The study introduces the green synthesis of selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) using the herbal plant Polygonum bistorta Linn. for various biomedical uses.
  • Characterization of the SeNPs was performed using advanced techniques, indicating their effective capping by the plant extract and revealing their size and shape.
  • The synthesized SeNPs demonstrated significant antimicrobial and antioxidant properties, showing promise in medical applications while proving to be biocompatible and nontoxic to blood cells.
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Microalgal, species are recognized for their high protein content, positioning them as a promising source of this macronutrient. , in particular, is noteworthy for its rich protein levels (70 g/100 g dw), which are higher than those of meat and legumes. Incorporating this microalgae into food can provide various benefits to human health due to its diverse chemical composition, encompassing high amount of protein and elevated levels of minerals, phenolics, essential fatty acids, and pigments.

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Statistical combinations of searches for charginos and neutralinos using various decay channels are performed using 139  fb^{-1} of pp collision data at sqrt[s]=13  TeV with the ATLAS detector at the Large Hadron Collider. Searches targeting pure-wino chargino pair production, pure-wino chargino-neutralino production, or Higgsino production decaying via standard model W, Z, or h bosons are combined to extend the mass reach to the produced supersymmetric particles by 30-100 GeV. The depth of the sensitivity of the original searches is also improved by the combinations, lowering the 95% C.

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The current research explored the possible protective effect of extract against CCl acute liver toxicity in Sprague Dawley rats. Thirty rats were divided into five groups with six rats in each group. CCl (Carbon tetrachloride) was administered at a dose rate of 2 mL/kg b.

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  • * The measurements utilized both semileptonic and hadronic decays of top quarks, along with events focused on single top quark production in the electroweak t channel.
  • * The combined result for the top quark mass is 172.52 GeV, with a reduced total uncertainty of 0.33 GeV, showcasing an improvement of 31% over previous measurements.
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