Leakage and tampering problems in collection and transmission of biomedical data have attracted much attention as these concerns instigates negative impression regarding privacy, security, and reputation of medical networks. This article presents a novel security model that establishes a threat-vector database based on the dynamic behaviours of smart healthcare systems. Then, an improved and privacy-preserved SRU network is designed that aims to alleviate fading gradient issue and enhance the learning process by reducing computational cost.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe purpose of this study is to explore the impact of success factors of Green Supply Chain Management (GSCM) dimensions (i.e., green purchasing, internal environmental management, cooperation with customers, eco-design, and investment recovery) and their impact on the Organizational Performance of Manufacturers in Pakistan on three pieces of levels of execution (i.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis study examines the impact of corporate social responsibility (CSR) on environmental performance by utilizing data collected from ten big industrial organizations operating in Lahore, Pakistan. The research data was organized using the cross-sectional process. Of the 316 questionnaires completed by employees, 226 were considered valid, and these responses were used for further PLS analysis.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEnviron Sci Pollut Res Int
September 2022
The idea of sustainable development and green supply chain management is considered at the underlying stage in the research and academic fields, particularly in the rising economies of Asia. This research investigates the persuasive force of the firm's green supply chain management practices with the mediating part of the competitiveness and investment recovery. Data was collected from the 12 ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 leather industries based in Pakistan.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: To determine frequency of hepatitis-C in dialysis patients at start of hemodialysis, seroconversion from HCV negative to HCV positive over study duration and factors affecting seroconversion.
Methods: This descriptive prospective observational study done in dialysis center of DHQ hospital Sheikhupura, Punjab, Pakistan. The study was conducted from October 2016 to October 2017.
Objective: To determine the outcome of chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients presenting for dialysis on the basis of referral to nephrologist.
Study Design: Observational study.
Place And Duration Of Study: Nephrology Department of King Edward Medical University/Mayo Hospital, Lahore, from January 2014 to January 2016.
Background: Chia (Salvia hispanica L.) seeds have been described as a good source of lipids, protein, dietary fiber, polyphenolic compounds and omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids. The consumption of chia seed oil helps to improve biological markers related to metabolic syndrome diseases.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: The objective of the study was to determine the demographic factors affecting Quality Of Life (QOL) of hemodialysis (HD) patients.
Methods: This observational study was conducted at Shalamar Hospital, Lahore. Patients of End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) and on maintenance HD for more than three months were included during the period March to June 2012.