University of the Punjab

Staphylococcus sciuri SAT-17 enhances salinity tolerance in eggplant (Solanum melongena L.) by improving antioxidant defense and ion homeostasis

Soil salinity is a major abiotic constraint on agricultural production, especially for salt-sensitive crops such as Solanum melongena L. This study aimed to evaluate whether inoculation with the plant growth-promoting rhizobacterium Staphylococcus sciuri SAT-17 could enhance salt...

Exploring the multifaceted therapeutic potential of linalool in triple negative breast cancer integrating in vitro, in silico, and network pharmacology approaches

A very aggressive type of breast cancer is triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), leading to few treatment options, poor prognosis, and overall survival. The current trend in the application of natural compounds, especially essential oils, is an appropriate therapeutic approach wi...

Anesthetic Approaches for Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion: Comparing Conscious Sedation and General Anesthesia: A Meta Analysis

Background Left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) offers a mechanical alternative to anticoagulation for stroke prevention in nonvalvular atrial fibrillation patients. However, the optimal anesthetic strategy—general anesthesia (GA) versus conscious sedation (CS)—during LAAO rema...

Neurodevelopmental and vitamin B12 status of patients treated for neurocutaneous infantile vitamin B12 deficiency syndrome: a follow up study

Background Neurocutaneous infantile vitamin B12 deficiency syndrome (NIB) or Infantile tremor syndrome (ITS) is a common yet under-recognised cause of potentially preventable neurodevelopmental impairment in infants. Although haematological recovery is rapid with treatment, the e...

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...

Mitigation of nickel stress in Abelmoschus esculentus L. through citric acid seed priming

Nickel (Ni) contamination of agricultural soils is an important threat to crop productivity and food safety because of its persistence and phytotoxicity. The present study assessed the possibility of citric acid (CA) seed priming as a strategy to mitigate Ni-induced stress in Abe...

Note_13_The_Power_of_Nothingness

We introduce Axiom Z: Nothingness N . It is the fifth fundamental force of nature. N is not empty void, but pure potential. It alone triggers the first moment Γ0, creating moment-density ρT . It governs both creation and destruction. All forces, matter, space, and time emerge fro...

Note_6_Time_is_the_Only_Fabric_A_Geometric_Foundation_of_The_Eternal_Relativity

General Relativity describes gravity as the curvature of spacetime. Within The Eternal Relativity framework, we propose a fundamental revision: massive objects do not warp space, they warp time. Furthermore, there is no independent space. All three spatial dimensions are emergent...

Note_13_The_Power_of_Nothingness

We introduce Axiom Z: Nothingness N . It is the fifth fundamental force of nature. N is not empty void, but pure potential. It alone triggers the first moment Γ0, creating moment-density ρT . It governs both creation and destruction. All forces, matter, space, and time emerge fro...

Note_6_Time_is_the_Only_Fabric_A_Geometric_Foundation_of_The_Eternal_Relativity

General Relativity describes gravity as the curvature of spacetime. Within The Eternal Relativity framework, we propose a fundamental revision: massive objects do not warp space, they warp time. Furthermore, there is no independent space. All three spatial dimensions are emergent...

ALIENS ARE TIME

The search for extraterrestrial intelligence assumes all life shares our spacetime. In The Eternal Relativity, we propose a fundamental distinction: There are two types of extraterrestrial life. Type I: Intra-Universe Aliens - Life from other planets in our physical universe. Fxh...

Evaluation of a community-based education program on maternal and child health needs in a semi-urban locality: a university-community partnership pilot project in Lahore, Pakistan

Pakistan faces high maternal and child mortality rates, with semi-urban and rural areas particularly affected. Community-based initiatives that emphasize local participation can address these challenges by fostering community ownership and sustainability. This study evaluated a c...

MOMENT ENTANGLEMENT IS THE TRUE QUANTUM ENTANGLEMENT

Modern physics claims ”Quantum Entanglement” connects particles across space. In The Eternal Relativity we prove this is incorrect. There is no such thing as quantum entanglement. There is only Moment Entanglement. A single moment in time is the only true quantum. Because a singl...

IT IS TIME THAT THINKS

Neuroscience asks: Does the brain generate thought? Philosophy asks: Are we thinking, or is the universe thinking through us? Within The Eternal Relativity, we propose a third answer: Neither. Thought is not generated by matter. Thought is not given by the universe. Thought is cr...

The Quantum Code Behind Gravity

Modern physics asks: What if gravity emerges from quantum information? Holography, entanglement, and black hole horizons suggest geometry is coded. Within The Eternal Relativity, we answer: Gravity is what quantum information looks like after it becomes geometry. But information...

LIGHT DOES NOT MOVE - TIME MOVES AS LIGHT

Standard physics asks: Why does light have a constant speed? Why is the CMBolder than galaxies?Within The Eternal Relativity, we propose: Light is not a particle moving throughspace. Light is time.Therefore light does not travel. It is time that travels in the form of light.The c...

Sepiolite reinforced alginate-based hydrogels for drug delivery applications

Abstract Cephradine is a first-generation bactericidal cephalosporin widely used for the treatment of urinary, respiratory and skin infections. When it is taken with the amount of 8–17%, this drug binds to serum, whereas almost 83–92% of it is released via the urinary tract witho...

A new species of Squamulea (Teloschistaceae) from the Himalayan Region

Squamulea pakistanica sp. nov. is a newly discovered lichen species from the Himalayan moist temperate forests of Pakistan. The genus Squamulea (Teloschistaceae) includes squamulose or subfoliose taxa, many of which are understudied in South Asia. This study aims to characterize...

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...

Active gut microbiota resistome identified by metatranscriptomics and its contribution to antimicrobial resistance

Abstract The global health crisis of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is compounded by gut microbiota, which acts as a reservoir for antibiotic-resistant genes (ARGs). While DNA-based metagenomics can identify the potential for resistance, the resistome, it cannot determine the ARG...