University of the Punjab

Green knowledge to sustainability: the role of inter-organizational learning and technological innovation

Purpose In this paper, sustainable manufacturing is discussed in the manufacturing sector of Pakistan to enhance the interplay of green intellectual capital (GIC), inter-organizational learning (IOL) and technological innovation (TI) as drivers of sustainable performance. Drawing...

Predictive Role of Maternal Mid-Gestational Inflammatory Biomarkers in Preterm Birth: A Prospective Cohort Study

Spontaneous Preterm birth is a leading cause of neonatal complications, primarily driven by inflammatory processes. This is the 1st study involving pregnant women in Pakistan to examines the relationship between elevated mid-gestational levels of serum inflammatory markers and th...

Virtual reality and VR-like technologies for the assessment and rehabilitation of concussion-related vestibular and oculomotor dysfunction: a systematic review

BACKGROUND: Vestibular and oculomotor dysfunction after concussion may cause persistent dizziness, imbalance, visual motion sensitivity, and functional limitation. Virtual reality (VR) and technologies are used for assessment and rehabilitation, but applications, devices, and out...

Towards predictive and sustainable indigo dyeing of denim: Linking redox chemistry, dye transport and yarn architecture

Abstract Indigo ring dyeing defines denim's characteristic appearance and fading behaviour by selectively colouring the yarn surface while preserving its white core. The key challenge is controlling radial indigo penetration to achieve the desired ring structure without unnecessa...

Beyond likes: when influencer relationships translate into e-entrepreneurial intentions through opportunity recognition and self-efficacy

Purpose Drawing on the social cognitive theory, this study aims to examine how and when parasocial relationships with social media influencers shape e-entrepreneurial intentions. Specifically, the authors investigate entrepreneurial opportunity recognition as a mediating mechanis...

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...

A Cu(II) complex-driven supramolecular array: synthesis, crystal structure, Hirshfeld surface analysis and application in dyes adsorption

Using benzilic acid (BA) and 1-Methylimidazole (1-Me-Imi) ligands, a new Cu(II) complex is prepared, formulated as, [Cu(BA)2(1-Me-Imi)2(H2O)] (1). In the structure, the Cu(II) metal ion adopted a distorted square-pyramidal geometry, completed by two BA ligands, two 1-Me-Imi ligan...

A comprehensive review of an artificial intelligence-based framework for classifying and solving modified heat partial differential equations

Partial differential equations (PDEs) fundamentally describe the dynamic relationships among physical quantities and therefore play an essential role in modelling physical processes such as heat transfer, fluid flow, population dynamics, and material behavior, unlike purely algeb...

Interface-engineered durable polymer-based solar concentrator with high reflectance and corrosion-resistance

Next-generation concentrated solar power (CSP) systems require lightweight solar reflectors (LSRs) that simultaneously achieve high solar reflectance, mechanical robustness, and long-term environmental stability. However, conventional reflector architectures remain constrained by...

A Novel Precipitation‐Concentration Kriging Ensemble Drought Assessment Framework ( PCK ‐ EDAF ) for Spatially Consistent and Reliable Drought Projection Under CMIP6 Climate Scenarios

ABSTRACT Drought is a complicated and recurrent natural hazard that creates substantial challenges to sustainable water management and climate adaptation. To address these challenges, Multi‐Model Ensembles (MMEs) of GCM simulations are extensively used for assessing future drough...

Real-world safety and effectiveness of empagliflozin (Diampa®) alone or in combination with metformin (Diampa-M®) in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in Pakistan: a multicenter observational study

Abstract Background Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a growing public health challenge in Pakistan, where poor glycemic control is common. Sodium–glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors, such as empagliflozin, have shown glycemic, cardiovascular, and renal benefits in contr...

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...

Responsibility vs. sensationalism: A cross-cultural review of media coverage of sexual violence

In this study, the media coverage of various incidents of sexual violence across the various countries of the world has been analyzed, and to surface that whether the media is responsible, sensational or neutral in coverage of such events. Media Coverage of sexual violence is exa...

Global, regional, and national burden of lower extremity peripheral arterial disease attributable to high BMI: temporal trends from 1990 to 2021 and forecasts to 2035

Abstract Background Lower extremity peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a significant vascular complication that is increasingly correlated with a high body mass index (BMI). Understanding its spatio-temporal trends is vital for efficacious prevention and management. This study...

Nickel and cobalt nanoparticles based conductive inks and their applications: a mini-review

Abstract Conductive inks belong to the class of inks in which polymers, surfactants, and binders are conductive. Metal-based conductive inks have a wide range of applications for printed purposes. Ni and Co-based conductive inks have emerged as promising materials for various fle...

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...

Integrating inheritance model selection, weighted polygenic scoring, and interpretable machine learning for cardiotoxicity risk prediction in pediatric ALL

Abstract Background Anthracycline-induced cardiotoxicity adversely affects treatment outcomes in acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). Genetic variation in drug-metabolizing enzymes and membrane transporters may modulate individual susceptibility. This study investigated genetic pr...

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...

Deep learning-driven multisource remote sensing image fusion: Advances, challenges, and future directions

Multisource remote sensing image fusion has become an important solution to a long-standing limitation in Earth observation: individual sensors rarely provide high spatial detail, rich spectral information, reliable structural sensitivity, and frequent temporal coverage at the sa...

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...