Amjad Ali
Biographic Data
| ID | 3697725 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Amjad Ali |
| GIVEN NAMES | Amjad |
| FAMILY NAME | Ali |
| SIGNATURE | ALI A |
| AFFILIATIONS | Karakoram International University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-5840-8848 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 40 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 31 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 40 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2005 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 3 |
Gender vulnerability and climate adaptation in high mountain regions
This study explores the effects of climate change on vulnerable populations in Gilgit-Baltistan with a particular focus on gender inequality and adaptation measures. Using a mixed research method, this study explores how climate events, especially glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs), altered precipitation patterns, and increased temperature disproportionally impact women in the remote regions. Data were collected through household surveys and in…
Waste-to-energy and its asymmetric impact on ecological footprint
As global populations grow and economies expand, the surge in municipal solid waste presents a significant challenge to ecological sustainability. Waste management involves a critical trade-off between traditional methods, such as landfilling and combustion, and the alternative of waste-to-energy (WtE) systems, which convert waste into usable energy. However, the environmental impact of these methods is not uniform, demonstrating an asymmetric ef…
Deconstructing urban flooding from the perspective of vulnerable communities in Northwestern Pakistan
The study aimed to deconstruct urban flooding in Peshawar (one of Pakistan's rapidly urbanizing cities) from the perspective of flood vulnerable communities. The research was conducted using a mixed-methods approach, synthesizing qualitative data with quantitative geospatial analyses of Land-Use/Land-Cover change and flood exposure. Qualitative data were collected through the Focus Group Discussion and In-depth Interviews checklist with a total s…
Towards Greener Commutes
The integration of Urban Green Spaces (UGS) into transportation infrastructure is gaining attention as a pathway to sustainable urban development. This study investigates the potential of embedding UGS within Lahore’s transportation corridors to improve environmental quality, public health, and urban livability. Despite rapid urbanization and challenges like air pollution and rising temperatures, green infrastructure remains under-prioritized in …
Analyzing and conceptualizing Pakistan’s pioneering disaster risk communication Mobile application
Pakistan’s vulnerability to disasters necessitates effective disaster risk communication. This study presents a conceptual model of the PDMA Madadgar Application (hereinafter Madadgar) for subsequent code development and testing. Employing the design science research approach, data were collected through in-depth interviews from the purposefully selected sample participants and analyzed through the content analysis method. Our findings highlight …
Testing and evaluation of Pakistan’s pioneer disaster risk communication app
This case study examines the PDMA Madadgar Android-based App, developed as Pakistan’s pioneer disaster risk communication platform for communities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. Building on our previous work, which outlined the App’s conceptual design and architecture, this study presents findings on testing, evaluation, and the final product, i.e., the PDMA Madadgar App. We have used the Design Sciences Research methodology to collect, co-creat…
Circular business models
Bamboo ( Bambusa emeiensis ) leaf phytolith records in response to weather variability during 2017 in central China
With the growth of global change research, it is crucial to reveal the relationship among modern phytoliths and climatic factors. The physiological responses of plants to climatic factors such as temperature, evaporation, and precipitation are still unclear. Here we used Bambusa emeiensis leaf phytoliths to explore the relationship among modern phytolith assemblages, sizes, and its controlling climatic factors. A total of 37 leaf samples were col…
Empowering Saudi Arabia's sustainable energy future
Scenario analysis of Saudi Arabia's residential solar energy incentives
Women in mountain tourism
Tourism entrepreneurship is crucial to boosting household income and fostering gender equality in Pakistan. However, the involvement of women in mountain tourism entrepreneurship remains rather limited. This study examines the experiences of women entrepreneurs in the Hunza Valley of Pakistan, highlighting their transformative journey into the tourism market despite facing various obstacles. Through qualitative research involving 24 women-led tou…
A gendered analysis of perception and adaptation to climate change among High Mountain farmers
Socio-economic determinants of girls' higher education
Girls in the high mountainous regions of Pakistan have a comparative disadvantage in terms of getting higher education. By conducting 255 household surveys and employing a binary logistic regression, this study determined socio-economic factors influencing the likelihood of household heads sending their daughters for higher education. The findings indicate that household size, maternal education, and monthly income significantly influence decisio…
Burden of disease scenarios for 204 countries and territories, 2022–2050
BACKGROUND: Future trends in disease burden and drivers of health are of great interest to policy makers and the public at large. This information can be used for policy and long-term health investment, planning, and prioritisation. We have expanded and improved upon previous forecasts produced as part of the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study (GBD) and provide a reference forecast (the most likely future), and alternativ…
Global burden and strength of evidence for 88 risk factors in 204 countries and 811 subnational locations, 1990–2021
BACKGROUND: Understanding the health consequences associated with exposure to risk factors is necessary to inform public health policy and practice. To systematically quantify the contributions of risk factor exposures to specific health outcomes, the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study (GBD) 2021 aims to provide comprehensive estimates of exposure levels, relative health risks, and attributable burden of disease for 88 ri…
Global burden of 288 causes of death and life expectancy decomposition in 204 countries and territories and 811 subnational locations, 1990–2021
BACKGROUND: Regular, detailed reporting on population health by underlying cause of death is fundamental for public health decision making. Cause-specific estimates of mortality and the subsequent effects on life expectancy worldwide are valuable metrics to gauge progress in reducing mortality rates. These estimates are particularly important following large-scale mortality spikes, such as the COVID-19 pandemic. When systematically analysed, mort…
Whole-genome sequencing of multidrug resistance Salmonella Typhi clinical strains isolated from Balochistan, Pakistan
Introduction Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi ( S . Typhi) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in developing countries, contributing significantly to the global disease burden. Methods In this study, S . Typhi strains were isolated from 100 patients exhibiting symptoms of typhoid fever at a tertiary care hospital in Pakistan. Antimicrobial testing of all isolates was performed to determine the sensitivity and resistance pattern. Three MD…
Unveiling High Mountain Communities’ Perception of Climate Change Impact on Lives and Livelihoods in Gilgit-Baltistan
Climate change poses a significant threat to the lives and livelihoods of the local communities in high mountain regions. This study examines the perception of climate change and its impact on the lives and livelihoods of high mountain communities in Gilgit-Baltistan. Empirical evidence was gathered through four focused group discussions and thirty in-depth interviews with the local communities in Darkut and Shishkat areas. This study found that …
Economic Valuation of Ecosystem Services of Qurumber National Park in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
Communities in high-altitude regions are particularly dependent on ecosystem services for their survival.Understanding the economic value of ecosystem services is crucial for sustainable management of mountain ecosystems and associated policy development.This study estimated the economic value of selected ecosystem services provided by the Qurumber National Park (QNP) using data collected from 393 local households.This value was estimated as PKR …
Relationship between HPV positivity and abnormal cervical cytology changes with age in perimenopausal women
Background: In this research, premenopausal women with HR-HPV infections and atypical cervical smears were compared by age. Materials and method: 200 regularly screened women between the ages of 36 and 60 had a cervical smear and HPV detection. Demographic, behavioral, and medical data were gathered by telephone surveys. Descriptive analysis was used to look at the connection between HR-HPV infections and cervical aberrations by age. Results: Age…
Micronutrients deficiency among ulcerative colitis patients
Background and Aim: Malnutrition is a significant concern in inflammatory bowel disease with incidence varied from 18% to 62% among ulcerative colitis (UC) patients. The purpose of the present study was to investigate the ulcerative colitis patients for micronutrient status. Patients and Methods: This prospective study was conducted on 56 ulcerative colitis patients in the Endoscopic Unit of Dr. Fida Painless & General Hospital, Peshawar for the …
Incidence of neurological deficits of post spinal surgery syndrome
Background: Post spinal surgery syndrome (PSSS) is characterized by chronic discomforts post one or more spine operations. Despite advancements in surgical technology, failure rate of back operations has not decreased. These conditions may occur preoperatively, intraoperatively, and postoperatively. Objectives: The primary purpose of this investigation was to ascertain the incidence and causes of neurological complications in patients who have un…
Incidence of multidrug resistance and extended spectrum beta-lactamase expression in community-acquired urinary tract infection among different age groups of patients
Background and Aim: Escherichia coli was the most prevalent cause for urinary tract infections (UTIs). These bacteria also generate extended spectrum b-lactamases (ESBL), which inactivate penicillins and cephalosporins. The purpose of the current study is to determine the incidence of multidrug resistance and extended beta-lactamase expression in community-acquired urinary tract infection (UTIs) among patients of different age groups. Patients an…
Moving towards sustainable environment development in emerging economies
Environmental sustainability is increasingly being prioritized by governments around the world, particularly in emerging economies. This study examined the role of green finance and green technological innovation in environmental sustainability using the “load capacity factor”, also takes into account natural resource depletion and forest cover. This study used annual data from 2000 to 2018 for emerging economies: Brazil, China, India, Indonesia,…
Ethical Dilemma in TV Ads
Advertising is an unavoidable reality in the modern consumerist world. The ambivalent nature of advertising has made it the subject of vibrant discussion among the marketing critics. But it is an undeniable fact that it has the sole objective of persuading the people to buy more products more often for more money. Pakistani TV commercials tread the same track and aim at influencing the consumers to the core for grabbing their hearts in order to g…
Determinants of Life Expectancy and its Prospects Under the Role of Economic Misery
Moving towards sustainable environment development in emerging economies
Environmental sustainability is increasingly being prioritized by governments around the world, particularly in emerging economies. This study examined the role of green finance and green technological innovation in environmental sustainability using the “load capacity factor”, also takes into account natural resource depletion and forest cover. This study used annual data from 2000 to 2018 for emerging economies: Brazil, China, India, Indonesia,…
Socioeconomic impact of Covid ‐19 pandemic
This study examines the trend of the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic in Pakistan and to explore the community perception of the socioeconomic impact of COVID-19 pandemic in a rural mountain area of Pakistan. An online survey was conducted through snowball sampling technique and total 367 people participated in the survey. The results of the study show that COVID-19 cases spiked amid ease of lockdown in the country and the spread…
Women in mountain tourism
Tourism entrepreneurship is crucial to boosting household income and fostering gender equality in Pakistan. However, the involvement of women in mountain tourism entrepreneurship remains rather limited. This study examines the experiences of women entrepreneurs in the Hunza Valley of Pakistan, highlighting their transformative journey into the tourism market despite facing various obstacles. Through qualitative research involving 24 women-led tou…
Residents' attitude and perception toward impact of mountain tourism in Gilgit‐Baltistan Pakistan
In recent years, tourism development has been more pronounced in the mountain regions of Pakistan and planners are increasingly turning to tourism as one of the viable local economic development strategies. To gain local support for tourism development, planners are now challenged with understanding how the mountain community perceives the tourism impact. This paper examines the perception of local residents toward the impact of tourism and the d…
Role of AKRSP on Gender Development
In Pakistan, nongovernmental agencies (NGOs) play an important role in program implementation. This study focuses on the contribution of one of these NGO social service programs that serves women in a rural area of Pakistan. To assess program satisfaction and effectiveness, 200 females were surveyed to measure their opinions and overall satisfaction with this particular NGO. The key findings of the study showed that the Aga Khan Rural Support Pro…
Human Capital Outflow and Economic Misery
Empowering Saudi Arabia's sustainable energy future
Scenario analysis of Saudi Arabia's residential solar energy incentives
A gendered analysis of perception and adaptation to climate change among High Mountain farmers
Socio-economic determinants of girls' higher education
Girls in the high mountainous regions of Pakistan have a comparative disadvantage in terms of getting higher education. By conducting 255 household surveys and employing a binary logistic regression, this study determined socio-economic factors influencing the likelihood of household heads sending their daughters for higher education. The findings indicate that household size, maternal education, and monthly income significantly influence decisio…
Factors shaping economics of land use change in Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan
Sustainable land use is one of the emergent mountain concerns which requires immediate policy and regulatory attention. This study examines land use change and land prices at three different 5-yearly intervals: 2019, 2014 and 2009 respectively in three urbanizing districts of Gilgit-Baltistan Pakistan. Empirical evidences are gathered by using mixed-method approaches. Findings of the study suggest that households’ land holdings of cultivated and …
Growth and instability in the major crops sector of East Asian countries
The study analyzed the growth and instability/variability in five major crops areas, production and yield for two different periods of East Asian countries to clearly bring out the trends in the more recent period. Period I (1976–77 to 1988–89) and Period II (1989–90 to 2001–2002) for Japan, China and South Korea. Due to data limitation in North Korea, Period I is from 1983–84 to 1991–92 and Period II is from 1992–93 to 2001–2002. The study revea…
Human Capital Outflow and Economic Misery
Role of AKRSP on Gender Development
In Pakistan, nongovernmental agencies (NGOs) play an important role in program implementation. This study focuses on the contribution of one of these NGO social service programs that serves women in a rural area of Pakistan. To assess program satisfaction and effectiveness, 200 females were surveyed to measure their opinions and overall satisfaction with this particular NGO. The key findings of the study showed that the Aga Khan Rural Support Pro…
Determinants of Life Expectancy and its Prospects Under the Role of Economic Misery
Residents' attitude and perception toward impact of mountain tourism in Gilgit‐Baltistan Pakistan
In recent years, tourism development has been more pronounced in the mountain regions of Pakistan and planners are increasingly turning to tourism as one of the viable local economic development strategies. To gain local support for tourism development, planners are now challenged with understanding how the mountain community perceives the tourism impact. This paper examines the perception of local residents toward the impact of tourism and the d…
Socioeconomic impact of Covid ‐19 pandemic
This study examines the trend of the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic in Pakistan and to explore the community perception of the socioeconomic impact of COVID-19 pandemic in a rural mountain area of Pakistan. An online survey was conducted through snowball sampling technique and total 367 people participated in the survey. The results of the study show that COVID-19 cases spiked amid ease of lockdown in the country and the spread…
Ethnopharmacological survey of herbal remedies used in the treatment of hepatitis
Background: Hepatitis is a serious illness and can be fatal, which has caused a dangerous ratio round the globe especially in the developed and under-developing countries. About 1.4 million deaths are reported each year from the different types of hepatitis especially hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) which cause 90% mortality and the other 10% deaths are caused due to all other hepatitis types. Methods: By using different onlin…
Semantic and Pragmatic Structures in Chomsky’s Binding Theory
The central question that this paper attempts is to describe the conditions under which the anaphor can be determined grammatically or contextually. The issue at hand is whether anaphoric forms can be distinguished from indexical ones within Binding theory. The syntactic representation of bindees are characterized by the use of indices. But what role does the context play in assigning co-referential or non-coreferential properties to anaphors? Fu…
“Expletives” as Discourse Markers
This paper explores the syntactic and semantic configurations of expletives “it” and “there.” It attempts to show that expletives are not just syntactic fillers; they are semantic markers and are pragmatically bound NPs that can be co-indexed with covert referents. The study follows a theoretical approach and applies Bolinger’s (1977) Meaning and Form model to the syntactic configurations of expletives. The syntactic structures of expletives are …
The Effect of Authentic Leadership on Employee Performance
Purpose: This study aims to explore the impact of authentic leadership on employee performance and the moderating role of Islamic work ethics. There is little research on authentic leadership and employee performance in Pakistan's higher education sector. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to analyze the impact of authentic leadership with Islamic work ethics on employee performance. Methodology: This is a quantitative study. In this study,…
Policy framework for implementation of sustainable procurement practices in healthcare industry
Enhancing socioeconomic resilience and climate adaptation through value chain development of mountain products in Hindu Kush Himalayas
Factors shaping economics of land use change in Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan
Sustainable land use is one of the emergent mountain concerns which requires immediate policy and regulatory attention. This study examines land use change and land prices at three different 5-yearly intervals: 2019, 2014 and 2009 respectively in three urbanizing districts of Gilgit-Baltistan Pakistan. Empirical evidences are gathered by using mixed-method approaches. Findings of the study suggest that households’ land holdings of cultivated and …
Ethical Dilemma in TV Ads
Advertising is an unavoidable reality in the modern consumerist world. The ambivalent nature of advertising has made it the subject of vibrant discussion among the marketing critics. But it is an undeniable fact that it has the sole objective of persuading the people to buy more products more often for more money. Pakistani TV commercials tread the same track and aim at influencing the consumers to the core for grabbing their hearts in order to g…
Investing in disaster relief and recovery
Growth Dynamics of Sulfur Emissions in the Case of Saarc Countries
Climate change is the hotspot of every political and economic debate around the world. Its impacts are severe, and developing countries are highly vulnerable. Greenhouse gas emissions are growing because of economic expansion and an ever-expanding population. Using a fully modified OLS estimator, this study evaluated the link between sulfur emissions ( SO 2 ) and economic indices in SAARC nations. In addition, the study included panel data from S…
Whole-genome sequencing of multidrug resistance Salmonella Typhi clinical strains isolated from Balochistan, Pakistan
Introduction Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi ( S . Typhi) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in developing countries, contributing significantly to the global disease burden. Methods In this study, S . Typhi strains were isolated from 100 patients exhibiting symptoms of typhoid fever at a tertiary care hospital in Pakistan. Antimicrobial testing of all isolates was performed to determine the sensitivity and resistance pattern. Three MD…
Unveiling High Mountain Communities’ Perception of Climate Change Impact on Lives and Livelihoods in Gilgit-Baltistan
Climate change poses a significant threat to the lives and livelihoods of the local communities in high mountain regions. This study examines the perception of climate change and its impact on the lives and livelihoods of high mountain communities in Gilgit-Baltistan. Empirical evidence was gathered through four focused group discussions and thirty in-depth interviews with the local communities in Darkut and Shishkat areas. This study found that …
Economic Valuation of Ecosystem Services of Qurumber National Park in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
Communities in high-altitude regions are particularly dependent on ecosystem services for their survival.Understanding the economic value of ecosystem services is crucial for sustainable management of mountain ecosystems and associated policy development.This study estimated the economic value of selected ecosystem services provided by the Qurumber National Park (QNP) using data collected from 393 local households.This value was estimated as PKR …
Relationship between HPV positivity and abnormal cervical cytology changes with age in perimenopausal women
Background: In this research, premenopausal women with HR-HPV infections and atypical cervical smears were compared by age. Materials and method: 200 regularly screened women between the ages of 36 and 60 had a cervical smear and HPV detection. Demographic, behavioral, and medical data were gathered by telephone surveys. Descriptive analysis was used to look at the connection between HR-HPV infections and cervical aberrations by age. Results: Age…
Micronutrients deficiency among ulcerative colitis patients
Background and Aim: Malnutrition is a significant concern in inflammatory bowel disease with incidence varied from 18% to 62% among ulcerative colitis (UC) patients. The purpose of the present study was to investigate the ulcerative colitis patients for micronutrient status. Patients and Methods: This prospective study was conducted on 56 ulcerative colitis patients in the Endoscopic Unit of Dr. Fida Painless & General Hospital, Peshawar for the …
Incidence of neurological deficits of post spinal surgery syndrome
Background: Post spinal surgery syndrome (PSSS) is characterized by chronic discomforts post one or more spine operations. Despite advancements in surgical technology, failure rate of back operations has not decreased. These conditions may occur preoperatively, intraoperatively, and postoperatively. Objectives: The primary purpose of this investigation was to ascertain the incidence and causes of neurological complications in patients who have un…
Incidence of multidrug resistance and extended spectrum beta-lactamase expression in community-acquired urinary tract infection among different age groups of patients
Background and Aim: Escherichia coli was the most prevalent cause for urinary tract infections (UTIs). These bacteria also generate extended spectrum b-lactamases (ESBL), which inactivate penicillins and cephalosporins. The purpose of the current study is to determine the incidence of multidrug resistance and extended beta-lactamase expression in community-acquired urinary tract infection (UTIs) among patients of different age groups. Patients an…
Moving towards sustainable environment development in emerging economies
Environmental sustainability is increasingly being prioritized by governments around the world, particularly in emerging economies. This study examined the role of green finance and green technological innovation in environmental sustainability using the “load capacity factor”, also takes into account natural resource depletion and forest cover. This study used annual data from 2000 to 2018 for emerging economies: Brazil, China, India, Indonesia,…
Burden of disease scenarios for 204 countries and territories, 2022–2050
BACKGROUND: Future trends in disease burden and drivers of health are of great interest to policy makers and the public at large. This information can be used for policy and long-term health investment, planning, and prioritisation. We have expanded and improved upon previous forecasts produced as part of the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study (GBD) and provide a reference forecast (the most likely future), and alternativ…
Economics (19 works) · Business (13 works) · Geography (13 works) · Medicine (12 works) · Political science (10 works) · Economic growth (9 works) · Sociology (9 works) · Computer Science (6 works) · Ecology (6 works) · Engineering (6 works)