Kabul University

Effect of waste steel shavings on strength characteristics of compacted cold mix asphalt

Traditional hot mix asphalt for pavements has a high carbon footprint, necessitating cleaner alternatives like cold mix asphalt (CMA) with strong mechanical performance. Cementitious fillers improve CMA properties, while waste steel shavings further enhance them for more durable...

High-flow nasal cannula versus conventional oxygen therapy in adults with acute hypoxemic respiratory failure: an updated systematic review, meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis

HFNC oxygen therapy is widely used for acute hypoxemic respiratory failure (AHRF), yet its superiority over conventional oxygen therapy (COT) remains uncertain. This meta-analysis evaluated HFNC efficacy and safety in adults with AHRF. Five databases were searched from January 20...

Spectral index and machine learning-based evaluation of coastal urban thermal dynamics using google earth engine

Abstract This present study introduces a cloud-based geospatial and machine learning framework for assessing coastal urban heat island (UHI) dynamics in Thoothukudi coastal region, Southern India, using 12 seasonal Landsat composites (2010–2025) processed through Google Earth Eng...

Prevalence and determinants of human papillomavirus vaccine refusal among adolescent girls in Morocco: a cross-sectional study

Vaccination against human papillomavirus (HPV) is an effective strategy for preventing cervical cancer. Morocco introduced the HPV vaccine into its National Immunization Program in 2022; however, vaccination coverage remains suboptimal. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence...

Low-dose combination antihypertensive therapy versus standard therapy in adults with hypertension: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Abstract Background Low-dose combination-based antihypertensive therapy has emerged as a promising strategy to improve blood pressure (BP) control while minimizing dose-related adverse effects. However, evidence comparing its efficacy and safety with conventional antihypertensive...

Multifunctional TiO₂-modified cement mortar: experimental investigation, machine learning prediction, and life cycle assessment

Abstract TiO₂-modified cement mortar is a multifunctional construction material that enhances both mechanical performance and environmental remediation. This study investigated the photocatalytic activity, compressive strength, machine learning prediction, and life cycle assessme...

Environmental contamination and human health risk assessment of trace element exposure through diverse water sources

Human activities such as industrial effluents, agricultural run-off, and other land-based sources of pollution contaminate water with trace elements, posing threats to both the environment and human health. This study investigates concentrations of three trace elements, namely ni...

National mortality trends due to OSA and respiratory failure in U.S adults from 1999–2023

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and respiratory failure (RF) represent increasing clinical and public health challenges in the United States, yet national trends in mortality remain underexplored. This study evaluates trends in mortality associated with OSA and RF to highlight targ...

Efficacy of early blood purification on serum inflammatory mediators in severe acute pancreatitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Severe acute pancreatitis (SAP) is the most critical form of acute pancreatitis (AP), characterized by a dysregulated systemic inflammatory response that drives early organ failure and mortality. Current management remains mainly supportive. Early blood purification (EBP) has bee...

Climate, degradation, and biodiversity interactions drive herb biomass in the Hindukush mountain ecosystem

Abstract Understanding the drivers of herbaceous productivity is crucial for managing vulnerable mountain ecosystems under changing climate and land use pressures. This study investigates the direct and indirect drivers governing herb biomass in the Hindukush Himalaya (HKH) using...

Efficacy and safety of oncolytic herpes simplex virus therapy in solid tumors: a systematic review and meta-analysis of 38 clinical trials

Abstract Background Oncolytic herpes simplex virus (oHSV) therapy represents a novel immunotherapeutic approach for solid tumors. Despite regulatory approval of talimogene laherparepvec (T-VEC) for advanced melanoma, comprehensive pooled estimates of efficacy and safety across di...

Association of 5-HTTLPR/rs25531 polymorphism with escitalopram induced adverse effects in Pakistani patients of Major Depressive Disorder

Inter-individual variability in adverse effects to Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) remains a major challenge in the treatment of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). Functional genetic variation in the serotonin transporter gene (SLC6A4), particularly 5-HTTLPR and rs2...

Effect of Different Soil Amendments on Growth, Yield, and Yield Components of Mung bean (Vigna radiata L.) Variety 08 Zudrus

Abstract : This study was conducted from May–September 2025 / the 2025 growing season at the Research Farm of the Department of Agronomy, Faculty of Agriculture, Kabul University, to evaluate the effects of organic and inorganic fertilizers on the growth, yield, and yield compone...

Effect of Different Soil Amendments on Growth, Yield, and Yield Components of Mung bean (Vigna radiata L.) Variety 08 Zudrus

Abstract : This study was conducted from May–September 2025 / the 2025 growing season at the Research Farm of the Department of Agronomy, Faculty of Agriculture, Kabul University, to evaluate the effects of organic and inorganic fertilizers on the growth, yield, and yield compone...

Improving Load‐Transient Response of a Cascaded Pulsed Load Power Supply Through a Robust Nonlinear Dual‐Loop and I 2 Average Current Control

ABSTRACT This article studies a DC‐DC cascaded topology of pulsed load power supply (PLPS) system with the first stage of phase‐shifted full bridge (PSFB) and the second stage of buck converter. Despite DC‐DC converters' notable nonlinear characteristics, most studies on PLPSs pr...

Cardioembolic stroke risk in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy: role of anticoagulation—a systematic review

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a genetic disorder characterized by myocardial hypertrophy, diastolic dysfunction, and a high risk of atrial fibrillation (AF) and stroke. AF is the most common arrhythmia in HCM and a key driver of cardioembolic events. However, anticoagulati...

Current cybersecurity threats to patient safety in the operating room: a review

Abstract Surgical, anesthetic, and intensive care practices now depend on a large ecosystem of wired and wireless devices, robotic consoles, imaging and laboratory systems, and cloud infrastructure: the Internet of Medical Things and the smart operating room, which extends care b...

Long-memory functional time series modeling for electricity spot price forecasting using fractionally integrated functional autoregression

Electricity spot prices are found to be highly long-range dependent, with hyperbolically decaying instead of geometrically decaying autocorrelation functions that challenge traditional functional time series models of forecasting. In existing hybrid forecasting frameworks, the st...

Exploring memory effects and chaotic transitions in the fractional–order Bogoyavlenskii dynamical system

We explore the fractional form of the Bogoyavlenskii equation in this work using the modified version of the Riemann-Liouville fractional derivative operator introduced by Jumarie to reveal the memory and hereditary properties of the fractional dynamical systems. This analytical...

Women entrepreneurial adaptation through resilience and innovation in patriarchal contexts

This study explores the journeys of women entrepreneurs in Pakistan, focusing on their resilience, social capital, and innovation while navigating gendered expectations. This research focuses on entrepreneurship as a socially embedded process, using a qualitative, phenomenologica...