University of Okara

Patterns and drivers of beta diversity of Asteraceae across Africa: A taxonomic and phylogenetic approach

Unravelling the spatial and temporal dynamics of biodiversity is a central goal in ecology and evolutionary biology, requiring an integration of taxonomic and phylogenetic beta-diversity. However, a lack of comprehensive studies at continental scales for major ecologically divers...

A descriptor-oriented reporting framework for lanthanide-doped upconversion nanoparticle–semiconductor heterostructures in NIR-activated photocatalysis: Photophysics, interfaces, and ML-ready data

Near-infrared (NIR) photons remain underutilized in heterogeneous photocatalysis because most semiconductor catalysts absorb mainly ultraviolet or visible light. Lanthanide-doped upconversion nanoparticles (UCNPs) can convert NIR excitation into UV-visible emission and thereby ac...

Application of soliton theory to plasma confinement and fluid transport: analytical and numerical results for the Akbota equation

Abstract In this paper, an analytical and numerical analysis of the integrable Akbota equation, which is a nonlinear wave equation applicable in the areas of plasma physics and fluid dynamics, is performed. With the help of traveling wave transformation, the governing set of equa...

Coordination chemistry governing practical aqueous zinc batteries: From solvation-Shell reconstruction and interfacial complexation to failure-aware cell design

Aqueous zinc batteries combine nonflammable electrolytes and abundant Zn with attractive cost and safety, yet practical cells remain limited by chemistry that spans the Zn 2+ solvation shell, the electric double layer, and both electrode interfaces. This review develops a coordin...

A meta-analysis of the effects of Zingiber officinale on metabolic indices among patients with type 2 diabetes

Abstract The metabolic effects of ginger ( Zingiber officinale ) on type 2 diabetes have been increasingly assessed in clinical trials, but the results remain inconsistent. In this updated meta-analysis, the Cochrane Library, Scopus, PubMed, Web of Science, and Google Scholar wer...

Unveiling two novel species of Inocybe (Agaricales) with morphological and molecular inferences from temperate forests of Pakistan

Two new species of Inocybe are described from pine dominating moist temperate forests of Pakistan. Inocybe alba is distinguished from I. nobilis by an apically pruinose stipe, less fibrillose pileus, absence of veil remnants, and larger basidiospores and cheilocystidia. Inocybe p...

Hybrid deep learning framework for AI-generated text detection

Recently, large language models have demonstrated remarkable ability to generate human-like textual content. This advancement has increased the need for reliable methods to detect AI-generated texts, particularly to address concerns related to academic dishonesty and the spread o...

Beyond resistance: an integrated psychological organizational model of employee response to digital transformation

Organizational competitiveness increasingly depends on successful digital transformation, yet employee resistance remains a critical barrier. This study develops an integrated framework grounded in Innovation Resistance Theory and Social Cognitive Theory to investigate key driver...

Nanoparticle-mediated drought resilience in cereal crops from physiological modulation to sustainable agronomic translation

Nanotechnology offers transformative potential for mitigating drought stress in cereal crops, yet translation from controlled environments to field applications remains constrained by inconsistent outcomes, limited mechanistic understanding, and insufficient environmental risk as...

Selenium-mediated modulation of physiological and biochemical traits in chili (Capsicum annuum L.)

Selenium (Se) is an essential element for both animal and plants having antioxidant and antivirus activities. It is not required in large amount, but its small amount can improve growth and yield. The higher levels of Se in the food depends directly on its amount present in the s...