Article
Environmental Sciences
Abdul Waheed, Thomas Bernward Fischer, Sajida Kousar, Muhammad Irfan Khan
Summary: Economic and social development, environmental conditions, and disaster propensity are closely related. Therefore, integrating environmental policies into development and disaster management policies is important. Pakistan is highly vulnerable to climate-induced environmental changes and associated disasters. This study reviewed government documents and expert opinions to determine the alignment of national environment and climate change policies, disaster risk reduction policies, and disaster management plans in Pakistan. The study found that there is a need for a regulatory framework to guide the integration of environmental policies in disaster management for China's Belt and Road Initiative and the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor Plan.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sana Akhtar, Sarah Dar, Sajid Rashid Ahmad, Syed Ghulam Mohayud Din Hashmi
Summary: The research analyzed groundwater quality, estimated economic value of water, and mapped threat zones due to poor quality water along River Ravi. Results showed that chemical and bacteriological parameters were within acceptable limits, but some areas exceeded World Health Organization standards for pH and certain chemicals. The study found low willingness to pay for clean drinking water due to lack of awareness among residents, and indicated wheat as the most productive crop for irrigation compared to rice and sugarcane.
ENVIRONMENTAL EARTH SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rizwan Rasheed, Asfra Rizwan, Hajra Javed, Faiza Sharif, Asghar Zaidi
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted the economy of Pakistan, leading to a rise in poverty levels due to social measures, while simultaneously improving urban air quality.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Inayatullah Jan
Summary: This study emphasizes the importance of considering the socio-economic conditions in rural households when adopting biogas technology. Results show that factors such as education, landholdings, energy costs have a significant impact on farmers' willingness to adopt biogas technology.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Asim Mumtaz, Fauzia Sadiq, Saima Zaki, Hijab Batool, Muhammad Ibrahim, Muhammad Khurram, Usman Ayub Awan, Kiran Saeed, Muhammad Sohail Afzal
Summary: This study aimed to establish trimester-specific reference ranges for thyroid-stimulating hormones in apparently healthy pregnant women attending tertiary care hospitals in Lahore. The findings of this study have provided valuable information for managing thyroid dysfunction in pregnant females.
BMC PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Maaz Hassan, Naveed Usman, Majid Hussain, Adnan Yousaf, Muhammad Aamad Khattak, Sidra Yousaf, Rankeshwarnath Sanjay Mishr, Sana Ahmad, Fariha Rehman, Ahmad Rashedi
Summary: The study aimed to assess the feasibility of wood pellets as a renewable substitute for non-renewable fuels, specifically for heating, by conducting a life cycle assessment in the Hazara division of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. It found that using lubricating oil during wood pellet production significantly impacted the overall environmental results. Wood pellets made from sawdust of Melia azedarach had the highest heating value, while softwood mixed species had the lowest production cost.
Article
Family Studies
Wolfgang Hagleitner, Stephan Sting, Thomas Maran
Summary: Care leavers are disadvantaged in various aspects including education, employment, finance, and health, with females being more affected financially and health-wise, and males facing challenges in education, unemployment, and personal relationships. While care leavers aged 25-29 experience fewer disadvantages, they still lag behind the comparison group. The study emphasizes the importance of educational and social policy interventions to address the needs of care leavers.
CHILDREN AND YOUTH SERVICES REVIEW
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Syeda Mubashira Batool, Zhimin Liu
Summary: Higher education is considered an engine for a country's economic development by cultivating human capital. Disparities in enrollment based on socio-economic status make it challenging for governments to increase access to higher education in developing countries. A study in Pakistan found that socio-economic factors significantly predict student enrollment, with implications for future education policies.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Irfan Ashraf, Sajid Rashid Ahmad, Uzma Ashraf, Mehreen Khan
Summary: Pakistan experiences floods in its main rivers, the Indus River System, due to disruptions in weather patterns during monsoon and snowmelt. This study aimed to understand the community perspectives on the socioeconomic impacts of floods in the Central Indus River region of Pakistan. A questionnaire-based survey was conducted in three major biodiversity hotspot areas to evaluate people's knowledge, practices, and attitudes towards floods. The findings highlighted the community's awareness of the causes and impacts of floods, with agricultural land loss, displacement of human populations, and destruction of animal structures being the most common effects. Government departments issued flood warnings and implemented prevention plans, but lack of information resources led to significant losses. NGOs played a crucial role in minimizing the after-effects and aiding in the rehabilitation process. This study will contribute to the improvement of disaster risk reduction policies.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF DISASTER RISK REDUCTION
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Zaira Manzoor, Muhsan Ehsan, Muhammad Bashir Khan, Aqsa Manzoor, Malik Muhammad Akhter, Muhammad Tayyab Sohail, Asrar Hussain, Ahsan Shafi, Tamer Abu-Alam, Mohamed Abioui
Summary: Floods are a highly damaging natural disaster that has serious impacts on Pakistan. While the frequency of floods cannot be avoided, careful planning and efficient training can significantly reduce their adverse effects.
FRONTIERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Shobhit Srivastava, Parimala Mohanty, T. Muhammad, Manish Kumar
Summary: Married women, especially young women, hesitate to use modern contraceptive methods due to various factors such as fear of side effects, lack of sexual interaction, and cultural beliefs. Socioeconomic inequality plays a significant role in the non-use of modern contraceptives among both young and non-young married women.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Shermeen Bano, Rahla Rahat, Florian Fischer
Summary: This study examines the multi-level context of inconsistent condom use (ICU) in sexual interactions of transgender street-based workers (KSWs) in Lahore, Pakistan. Factors influencing ICU were identified at individual, community, and macro-levels, including knowledge and awareness, age, pleasure and pain, mental health issues, characteristics of sexual partners, dynamics of cruising spots and places of sexual interactions, competition in sex trade, violence and lack of safety nets in street-based sex work, changing urban geography of sex work, discrimination, harassment and regular evictions, networks with non-governmental organizations, and the influence of gurus and Dera culture. The study highlights the need for interventions that address these macro-level risk factors in addition to individual behaviors.
Article
Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary
Muhammad Sajjad, Syed Hassan Raza, Asad Abbas Shah
Summary: This study proposes a Geographic Information Systems-based framework for analyzing public health hazards and pandemic response. The results reveal issues in the health system and socio-economic conditions in Punjab, Pakistan, with the southern region being the most vulnerable to COVID-19-like situations. The research has significant policy implications for decision-making, resource allocation, and strategy formulation to enhance community health resilience.
SOCIAL INDICATORS RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Pediatrics
Muhammad Farhan Asif, Zahid Pervaiz, Jawad Rahim Afridi, Rida Safdar, Ghulam Abid, Zohra S. Lassi
Summary: This study investigated the socio-economic determinants of child mortality in Pakistan, finding that factors such as women's education, household wealth status, access to clean drinking water, and access to toilet facilities are negatively associated with child mortality, while unmet need for family planning is positively associated. Additionally, the study identified the moderating role of household wealth status on the association between women's education and child mortality, with the effect of a mother's education on child mortality becoming more pronounced with an increase in household wealth status.
Article
Agronomy
Muhammad Awais Ali Khan, Khalid Mahmood Ch., Ijaz Ashraf, Muhammad Tahir Siddiqui, Jerry W. Knox
Summary: This paper evaluates the water challenges faced by Pakistan's economy, particularly in the Punjab region, and identifies eight factors directly impacting farmer well-being. Statistical analysis using the Kruskal-Wallis test shows significant differences in demographic attributes and the identified factors, highlighting the importance of education and age in the adoption of efficient irrigation systems. The research underscores the need to introduce crops with lower water demand and support agricultural extension services to enhance crop productivity and on-farm water conservation.
IRRIGATION AND DRAINAGE
(2021)
