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Nonlinearity and nonlinear convergence of inflation rates in the West African Monetary Zone: a way to Monetary Integration
The inflation rate is one key indicator for a group of countries to achieve the harmonization required to establish stable and sustainable monetary integration. However, for the West African Monetary Zone (WAM...
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Melamine-based hyper-cross-linked resin for efficient removal of total petroleum hydrocarbons (C10–C32) from aqueous solutions
Petroleum hydrocarbons (PHCs) are produced from industrial discharges, storage leakages, accidental spills, and operational failures. The hazardous nature of PHCs causes serious health risks and threatens the ...
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Revealing Microstructure and Electrochemical Corrosion Behaviour of CoNiCrAlY Coatings Fabricated by Supersonic Plasma Spraying
CoNiCrAlY coatings are commonly employed in high-temperature oxidizing and corrosive environments because of their exceptional properties. The present study places emphases on the microstructural evaluation an...
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Density functional theory-based strain engineering of electronic optical and thermoelectric properties of A2OX (A = Ga, in and X = S, Se) monolayers
The realization of Janus monolayers presents an exciting opportunity to disrupt structural symmetry, opening up novel avenues in the realm of layered materials. While several ternary systems, comprising the gr...
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Numerical modeling and parametric study of hollow reinforced concrete slabs for flexural behavior
The modern construction industry and conventional reinforced concrete (RC) design techniques result in massive concrete usage hence increasing self-weight demand on the structure along with other critical issu...
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Open AccessColor-switching hydrogels as integrated microfluidic pressure sensors
Precisely measuring pressure in microfluidic flows is essential for flow control, fluid characterization, and monitoring, but faces specific challenges such as achieving sufficient resolution, non-invasiveness...
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Open AccessPeutz–Jeghers syndrome with polyps in the stomach, duodenum, and small and large intestine: a case report
Peutz–Jeghers syndrome is a rare hereditary condition characterized by gastrointestinal polyps and pigmented oral lesions. The case contributes to a deeper understanding of Peutz–Jeghers syndrome and underscor...
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Open AccessThe detrimental effects of heavy metals on tributaries exert pressure on water quality, Crossocheilus aplocheilus, and the well-being of human health
The escalating presence of heavy metals (HMs) in the Panjkora River water and their impact on fish pose a significant challenge to both the ecological community and human health. Consequently, a study was cond...
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Mechanical characterization of innovative 3D-printed auxetic (NPR) structures: role of considering anisotropy on accuracy of numerical modeling
Owing to being lightweight and offering excellent properties, the auxetic structures characterized by negative Poisson’s ratio are gaining growing interest from academia and industry. In view of the complex na...
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Open AccessCorrection: Assessment of fall-associated risk factors in the Muslim community-dwelling older adults of Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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Blockchain-Enhanced Privacy and Security in Medicare Data Sharing: Identifying Gaps and Solutions in Current Practices
Securing Medicare data sharing is of paramount importance. Our current centralized approach to data management falls short of preserving privacy and ensuring safe data sharing. Blockchain technology is explore...
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Open AccessAssessment of fall-associated risk factors in the Muslim community-dwelling older adults of Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Falls are the third-leading cause of disability among the elderly population worldwide. It is multifactorial, and the occurrence of falls depends on different factors, which can be different from context to co...
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Open AccessAuthor Correction: Can the digital economy promote fiscal effort?: Empirical evidence from Chinese cities
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Biofortification of Iron in Wheat Varieties Using Different Methods of Application
To evaluate the effect of iron (Fe) and its application methods on bio-fortification of wheat varieties, a field study was carried out at the Agricultural Research Farm, The University of Agriculture Peshawar,...
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Open AccessCan the digital economy promote fiscal effort?: Empirical evidence from Chinese cities
Over the last few years, the governments’ fiscal revenue and expenditure have been significantly affected by the rapid growth of global digital economy. Despite the significant role that digital economy plays ...
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Validation of the environmental Kuznets curve and role of economic globalization: an aggregate and sectoral analysis of an Indian economy
This research investigates the validation of the environment Kuznets curve (EKC) at aggregate and sectoral levels for the Indian economy both. The study covers the period 1970–2020. The stationarity of the var...
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Quantum Random Number Generator (QRNG): theoretical and experimental investigations
Quantum Random Number Generators (QRNGs) emerged as a promising solution for generating truly random numbers. In the present article, we give an overview of QRNGs highlighting the merits and demerits of variou...
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Environmental differences between Japan and Indonesia provide endophyte diversity associated with Artemisia plant and variety of artemisinin derivatives in microbial conversion
We compared the endophytic compositions of Artemisia plant from different environments (Japan and Indonesia) to demonstrate that the endophytic filamentous fungi in both species differed based on their environmen...
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Synthesis of melamine-isocyanurate-based hyper-cross-linked resin for ultrahigh removal of chlorophenols from aqueous solutions
Chlorophenols, common organic pollutants, released from the various industrial processes are toxic and persistent in nature, bearing acute and chronic effects on human health. Herein, we report the synthesis o...
