University of Lahore

Clinical outcomes of low versus high intensity laser therapy in patients with subacute carpal tunnel syndrome: A randomized, single-blinded, controlled trial

A common entrapment of median nerve that causes pain, numbness, and functional impairment is called Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS). Laser therapy is a noninvasive intervention for neural repair and pain modulation, but comparative evidence between Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) and...

A Novel Modified Total Generalized Variation Technique for Image Denoising

The process of image denoising is very crucial in the field of image processing, since noise tends to adversely affect both the appearance and structure of images that are applied in different fields of study such as science and engineering. In this research paper, we present a n...

Existing and emerging in vitro and in vivo methods for protein and amino acid assessment in foods: a systematic review of methodological advances, validation, and predictive performance

Protein and amino acid assessment is central to nutrition, food formulation and regulatory evaluation, particularly as novel and sustainable protein sources expand. This systematic review synthesizes 2016–2026 evidence on methods for protein quantity/quality, amino acid compositi...

Integrability of a Verhulst biological population model via Lie point symmetries

Purpose This study focuses on understanding species population dynamics through a (3 + 1)-dimensional biological population model governed by Verhulst's logistic growth law. The main objective is to explore how nonlinear growth and spatial diffusion mechanisms influence the evolu...

Radial and ulnar artery flow characteristics in diabetic, hypertensive and normal indivduals

Objective To compare the radial and ulnar artery flow characteristics in diabetic, hypertensive and normal individuals. Material and methods This case–control study was conducted on 192 participants, with 64 individuals in each group. A consecutive sampling technique was used. Fo...

Empowering leadership and innovative work behavior: A multilevel analysis of team identification and job performance in the hotel industry of Pakistan

This study examines how empowering leadership and team identification influence employees’ innovative work behavior (IWB) and job performance in Pakistan’s hospitality industry. Addressing a gap in hierarchical cultural contexts, it explores the mediating role of team identificat...

Phytofabrication and biological assessment of selenium nanoparticles using Crataegus songarica extract

In this study, selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) were successfully synthesized using a green approach with Crataegus songarica K. Koch aqueous extract, which served as a natural reducing and stabilizing agent. The formation of SeNPs was confirmed by UV-Vis spectroscopy, which exhibi...

Exploratory QSPR analysis of physicochemical properties of selected antifungal agents using topological indices

Abstract The structural-property relationships are key in the study of the physicochemical behavior of pharmaceuticals. The degree-based topological indices available through molecular graph theory are used to investigate the structure-property analysis of selected antimycotic ag...

A unified fixed point approach for enriched bivariate mappings with applications to volterra systems and fractional-order chaos

We develop a unified fixed point theory for enriched bivariate contractions in ordered Banach spaces and in ordered convex metric spaces. Two classes of mappings are introduced and analysed: enriched bivariate Ciric-Reich-Rus contractions ( 𝒞 B C R R C e ) and enriched bivariate...

Effects of digital storytelling on social awareness and empathy among in-service teachers in private schools of Pakistan

Teachers’ social awareness and empathy play an important role in creating supportive learning environments. However, limited evidence exists on how digital storytelling can strengthen these competencies among in-service teachers. This study examined the effect of the digital stor...

Interfacial-coupling-driven 2D Ni(OH)2/SnO2 hybrid heterostructures for carbon-free, durable supercapacitor electrodes

Low-cost, carbon-free electrodes that stay stable over long cycling are hard to make without conductive scaffolds such as graphene or carbon nanotubes. We report 2D Ni(OH) 2 /SnO 2 hybrid nanostructures prepared by a single-step hydrothermal route, in which ultrathin β-Ni(OH) 2 n...

From trust to retirement preparedness: the mediating role of financial behavior and financial resilience

Population ageing and demographic shifts in the European Union are placing increasing strain on traditional pension systems, shifting greater responsibility to individuals to ensure their own retirement preparedness. In this context, identifying factors that strengthen individual...

Development and physicochemical and sensory evaluation of protein-enriched lactose-free ice cream using coconut milk and chickpea

Growing global awareness of sustainability, health concerns and dietary restrictions has increased demand for lactose-free dairy substitutes. This research aimed to develop lactose-free ice cream made from coconut milk and chickpeas as plant-based alternatives. Accordingly, six f...

Stochastic Analysis and Stability of Diabetic Population Dynamics

Modeling diabetic illness with random perturbations is the goal of this work. The proposed model consists of three classes: the pre-diabetic population, the diabetic population with complications, and the diabetic population without complications. We examined the suggested proble...

A study on the synthesis and characterization of maleate-functionalized Artemisia vulgaris hydrogel for Ni(II) adsorption from groundwater: mechanism, kinetics, and reusability

Life on Earth is at risk due to widespread pollution from industrialization and human activities. The presence of harmful heavy metal ions in drinking water sources is amongst the key pollutants that require immediate remediation. The seeds of the Artemisia vulgaris plant were us...

Challenges in the Development and Commercialization of Genome-Edited Crops: A Critical Review of Technical, Regulatory and Socio-Industrial Bottlenecks

Since 2020, hundreds of proof-of-concept traits have been created using genome editing technologies such as the CRISPR/Cas nuclease, base editors and prime editors that can modify the genome of crops with high precision—many times without transgenes. Despite this technical maturi...

Green finance and digital transformation: how financial products drive sustainability in China

Purpose This study focuses on the impact of financial technology adoption (FTA), financial robo-advisors (FRA) and virtual banking services (VBS) on sustainable performance in three separate but interconnected performance dimensions, including economic, social and environmental....

Challenges in the Development and Commercialization of Genome-Edited Crops: A Critical Review of Technical, Regulatory and Socio-Industrial Bottlenecks

Since 2020, hundreds of proof-of-concept traits have been created using genome editing technologies such as the CRISPR/Cas nuclease, base editors and prime editors that can modify the genome of crops with high precision—many times without transgenes. Despite this technical maturi...

Stochastic delay derivatives of Newcastle disease application in epidemic model: Stability analysis and approximation

The illicit trade in wildlife for pet purposes poses a direct risk to animal populations through overharvesting, but it also serves as an indirect conduit for the spread of contagious diseases. The present study assessed the effects of the hypothetical release of captured, infect...

Optimized microwave pretreatment and ultrasound-assisted deep eutectic solvent extraction for efficient valorization of Citrus paradisi peel bioactives

Abstract This study presents a sustainable approach for recovering bioactive compounds from grapefruit ( Citrus paradisi ) peel using a glycerol–glucose-based deep eutectic solvent as a green extraction medium. Spectroscopic characterization confirmed the formation of stable hydr...