Saif Ullah
Biographic Data
| ID | 3853933 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Saif Ullah |
| GIVEN NAMES | Saif |
| FAMILY NAME | Ullah |
| SIGNATURE | ULLAH S |
| AFFILIATIONS | Ziauddin University |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-1684-4753 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 28 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 20 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 28 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2015 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
The belt and road initiative and environmental sustainability: Role of ICT development and renewable energy consumption
As sustainability challenges intensify globally, evaluating the environmental impacts of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has become increasingly important. Using panel data from 176 countries spanning 2003–2022, this study examines the influence of BRI on environmental sustainability using ecological footprint per capita (lnEF) as a comprehensive indicator and difference-in-differences (DiD) methodology. BRI participation leads to a 5 per cent…
Impacts of Long‐Term Thinning and Mixed Plantation Practices of Broadleaf Trees on Soil Carbon, Nitrogen Dynamics, and Microbial Function in Eucalyptus Forests
Monocultures of Eucalyptus urophylla × E. grandis can negatively impact soil and forest ecosystems. Mixed plantations with thinning practices are proposed to improve soil fertility, though their effects on soil carbon (C), nitrogen (N), and microbial functions are not well understood. We conducted an experiment on Eucalyptus forests (planted in 2008) with varying thinning intensities (D1 = no thinning, D2 = 60% thinning, D3 = 70% thinning, and D4…
A Square Peg in a Round Hole: The Isolated Chitrali Population Displays the Lowest Consanguinity Rate in Pakistan
Pakistan is among the countries with the highest prevalence of consanguineous unions, with reported rates ranging between 55% and 65%. This high level of consanguinity contributes significantly to the burden of recessive genetic disorders. The Chitrali population, an isolated community residing in the Hindu Kush mountains of northwestern Pakistan, exhibits distinct genetic and cultural characteristics. This study aimed to assess the prevalence an…
Uncovering Archaeological Treasures at Saruq al‐Hadid, UAE: Insights From Ground Penetrating Radar and Magnetic Data
Saruq al‐Hadid, located at the edge of the Rub Al‐Khali desert near Dubai's southern border with Abu Dhabi, is among the region's richest archaeological sites. Renowned for its historical role in metallurgy, trade and human habitation, the site was occupied from the Umm an‐Nar period through the post–Iron Age. Despite its significance, much of Saruq al‐Hadid remains unexplored, with only limited ground penetrating radar (GPR) surveys and excavati…
Addressing Climate Change and Advancing Green Development: Regional Transition Mechanisms for a Sustainable Future in Belt and Road Initiative Nations
This study examines the impact of regional transition and multilateral cooperation mechanisms on green development (GD) and climate change mitigation across 64 Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) partner nations (21 Asia, 22 Europe, 21 Africa and Middle East) from 2006 to 2021. Using advanced econometric methods like two‐step system GMM, 2SLS, dynamic fixed effect, and cointegration, the research reveals that regional transition significantly enhances…
Financial resilience and life satisfaction of youth: The Serial Mediation of Financial Well-Being and Mental Well-Being
Purpose Young people are considered more prone to mental health problems, especially those living in lower-middle-income countries. Timely access to financial resources has always been argued as a vital factor in improving the well-being of individuals. The purpose of this research is to empirically investigate a nexus between financial resilience, mental health and well-being of the young. Design/methodology/approach After obtaining approval fro…
Declining consanguinity in the Jhelum population of Pakistan’s Potohar Plateau: Sociodemographic shifts and underlying causes
Consanguineous unions (CUs) have long been a common practice and remain prevalent in many cultures, including those in North Africa, West Asia, the Middle East, and developing countries such as Pakistan. As Pakistan undergoes a demographic transition, characterized by rapid urbanization, declining fertility, rising educational attainment, and a shift toward nuclear families, traditional marriage patterns are evolving. Within this context, this st…
Climate-responsive telemedicine: Innovative strategy for enhancing healthcare in the face of climate change
Climate change presents unique challenges to global health, especially for vulnerable populations. Although telemedicine has emerged as a vital tool for delivering healthcare, particularly during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, its potential in the context of climate change remains unclear. Here we introduce a novel approach called ‘climate responsive telemedicine’ (CRT), incorporating climate resilience [...]
Cultural beliefs and indigenous knowledge about the red fox ( Vulpes vulpes ) in the Hindu Kush ranges of north-western Pakistan
We conducted this study to see if cultural beliefs and indigenous knowledge about the red fox (Vulpes vulpes) differed among demographic parameters in Chitral, Pakistan. We interviewed 600 participants (40 from Bumburet and Rumbur; 560 from Mulkhow, Torkhow, Mastuj, Lotkoh, Laspur, and Chitral town) using quantitative, structured questionnaires from June 2020 to September 2021. The questionnaire contained five questions about cultural beliefs and…
ICT diffusion, E-governance, and sustainability in the digital era
This study analyses the impact of information and communications technology (ICT) diffusion and e-governance on sustainability in 148 Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) partner countries. It considers control variables such as institutional quality, urbanization, research and development (R&D), and the COVID-19 effect as dummy variables. Two step-generalised method of moments analysis of a panel dataset of 148 BRI partner countries from 2013 to 2021 …
Impact of financial development, energy consumption and urbanization on CO2 emissions from buildings using quantile ARDL model
Urbanization plays a crucial role in facilitating the integration of population growth, industrial development, economic expansion, and energy consumption. In this paper, we aim to examine the relationships between CO2 emissions and various factors including economic growth, urbanization, financial development, and energy consumption within Pakistan’s building sector. The study utilizes annual data spanning from 1990 to 2020. To analyze the coint…
Catalyzing the transformation to sustainable finance
Assessing medical doctors' knowledge about medical ethics in health practices: A cross-sectional survey in Lahore, Pakistan
Background: When it comes to protecting patients' rights and ensuring the quality of healthcare, medical ethics are of the utmost importance. Clinical specialists need a solid understanding of clinical morals to adhere to moral guidelines in the delivery of medical care. Objective: The study aims to determine, how well doctors in Lahore, Pakistan, are aware of medical ethics in health practices and their comprehension of healthcare ethical princi…
Mapping green tax: A bibliometric analysis and visualization of relevant research
Research on "green tax" has seen significant development as societies prioritize addressing environmental degradation and climate change. This paper retrieved 20,685 SCOPUS documents, focusing on 1502 from 2015 to 2022. The study provides an overview of research, trends, and future directions. Researchers have explored green tax's effectiveness in reducing pollution, impact on economic growth, and potential to incentivize sustainable practices. F…
Abusive supervision and deviance behaviors in the hospitality industry: The role of intrinsic motivation and core self-evaluation
Cancer Incidence, Mortality, Years of Life Lost, Years Lived With Disability, and Disability-Adjusted Life Years for 29 Cancer Groups From 2010 to 2019: A Systematic Analysis for the Global Burden of …
IMPORTANCE: The Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study 2019 (GBD 2019) provided systematic estimates of incidence, morbidity, and mortality to inform local and international efforts toward reducing cancer burden. OBJECTIVE: To estimate cancer burden and trends globally for 204 countries and territories and by Sociodemographic Index (SDI) quintiles from 2010 to 2019. EVIDENCE REVIEW: The GBD 2019 estimation methods were used t…
Study of the Usefulness of College Internship Program in the Punjab
The purpose of the research was to study the usefulness of college internship program in Punjab. The study was delimited to Govt. colleges (boys and women) of Multan District under directorate of colleges Multan. 60 C.T.I's and 10 their respective Principals were taken as sample. The simple random sampling technique was used for drawing sample. Two questionnaires having two parts were developed. One for the C.T.I's and one for the Principals by u…
Perspectives from remote sensing to investigate the Covid-19 pandemic: A future-oriented approach
As scientific technology and space science progress, remote sensing has emerged as an innovative solution to ease the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. To examine the research characteristics and growth trends in using remote sensing for monitoring and managing the COVID-19 research, a bibliometric analysis was conducted on the scientific documents appearing in the Scopus database. A total of 1,509 documents on this study topic were indexed be…
The dynamic nexus of E-Government, and sustainable development: Moderating role of multi-dimensional regional integration index in Belt and Road partner countries
Spatial, temporal, and demographic patterns in prevalence of smoking tobacco use and attributable disease burden in 204 countries and territories, 1990–2019: A systematic analysis from the Global Burd…
BACKGROUND: Ending the global tobacco epidemic is a defining challenge in global health. Timely and comprehensive estimates of the prevalence of smoking tobacco use and attributable disease burden are needed to guide tobacco control efforts nationally and globally. METHODS: We estimated the prevalence of smoking tobacco use and attributable disease burden for 204 countries and territories, by age and sex, from 1990 to 2019 as part of the Global B…
Hearing loss prevalence and years lived with disability, 1990–2019: Findings from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019
BACKGROUND: Hearing loss affects access to spoken language, which can affect cognition and development, and can negatively affect social wellbeing. We present updated estimates from the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) study on the prevalence of hearing loss in 2019, as well as the condition's associated disability. METHODS: We did systematic reviews of population-representative surveys on hearing loss prevalence from 1990 to 2019. We fitted nested…
Utilization of Remittances on House Construction: Ground Realities at Village Khohar District Gujrat, Punjab Pakistan
Purpose of the study: This study aims to find out local perception for utilization of remittances on the construction of luxurious houses in Village Khohar. Further, it aims to document the causes of international migration from this village. This study focuses on the chain migration from Pakistan to South Africa and to highlights the socio-economic status attached with showoff wealth through the construction of luxurious houses. Methodology: For…
Global burden of 369 diseases and injuries in 204 countries and territories, 1990–2019: A systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019
BACKGROUND: In an era of shifting global agendas and expanded emphasis on non-communicable diseases and injuries along with communicable diseases, sound evidence on trends by cause at the national level is essential. The Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study (GBD) provides a systematic scientific assessment of published, publicly available, and contributed data on incidence, prevalence, and mortality for a mutually exclusive…
The Role of E-Governance in Combating Covid-19 and Promoting Sustainable Development: A Comparative Study of China and Pakistan
This study's aim is to investigate the role of e-governance in combating COVID-19 by integrating the implications of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). We discuss and analyze the E-Government Development Index (EGDI) reports and rankings issued by the United Nations and big data implications during the COVID-19 pandemic. We used the Origin-pro 2018 application for the analysis and discussion. Overall, China's EGDI ranking has improved f…
Identifying the socio-economic factors of deforestation and degradation: A case study in Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan
The Role of E-Governance in Combating Covid-19 and Promoting Sustainable Development: A Comparative Study of China and Pakistan
This study's aim is to investigate the role of e-governance in combating COVID-19 by integrating the implications of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). We discuss and analyze the E-Government Development Index (EGDI) reports and rankings issued by the United Nations and big data implications during the COVID-19 pandemic. We used the Origin-pro 2018 application for the analysis and discussion. Overall, China's EGDI ranking has improved f…
Abusive supervision and deviance behaviors in the hospitality industry: The role of intrinsic motivation and core self-evaluation
Mapping green tax: A bibliometric analysis and visualization of relevant research
Research on "green tax" has seen significant development as societies prioritize addressing environmental degradation and climate change. This paper retrieved 20,685 SCOPUS documents, focusing on 1502 from 2015 to 2022. The study provides an overview of research, trends, and future directions. Researchers have explored green tax's effectiveness in reducing pollution, impact on economic growth, and potential to incentivize sustainable practices. F…
Addressing Climate Change and Advancing Green Development: Regional Transition Mechanisms for a Sustainable Future in Belt and Road Initiative Nations
This study examines the impact of regional transition and multilateral cooperation mechanisms on green development (GD) and climate change mitigation across 64 Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) partner nations (21 Asia, 22 Europe, 21 Africa and Middle East) from 2006 to 2021. Using advanced econometric methods like two‐step system GMM, 2SLS, dynamic fixed effect, and cointegration, the research reveals that regional transition significantly enhances…
Nexus Between Governance and Socioeconomic Factors on Public Service Fragility in Asian Economies
Objective This article examines the impact of internal factors such as governance and state fragility on institutional quality in terms of public service fragility ( PSF ) in Asian economies. Method This study used the PSF as dependent variables in Asian economies from 2008 to 2018 and applied a two‐step generalized method of moment estimation; government effectiveness ( GE ), regulatory control ( RC ), demographic pressure ( DP ), and Human Capi…
Ethical Leadership and Followers' Attitudes Toward Corporate Social Responsibility: The Role of Perceived Ethical Work Climate
Increasing attention is being paid to how leaders influence followers' perceptions of the importance of ethics and corporate social responsibility (CSR) for organizational effectiveness. However, few researchers have conducted empirical investigations into the impact of leadership style on followers' attitudes toward CSR. In this study, participants comprised 313 employees of 5 large financial and banking service firms in Korea. Results indicated…
Lifestyle medicine curriculum for a preventive medicine residency program: Implementation and outcomes
Incorporating the lifestyle medicine curriculum is feasible for preventive medicine training allowing residents to improve their health behavior change discussions with patients as well as their own personal health habits
Global burden of 369 diseases and injuries in 204 countries and territories, 1990–2019: A systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019
BACKGROUND: In an era of shifting global agendas and expanded emphasis on non-communicable diseases and injuries along with communicable diseases, sound evidence on trends by cause at the national level is essential. The Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study (GBD) provides a systematic scientific assessment of published, publicly available, and contributed data on incidence, prevalence, and mortality for a mutually exclusive…
The Role of E-Governance in Combating Covid-19 and Promoting Sustainable Development: A Comparative Study of China and Pakistan
This study's aim is to investigate the role of e-governance in combating COVID-19 by integrating the implications of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). We discuss and analyze the E-Government Development Index (EGDI) reports and rankings issued by the United Nations and big data implications during the COVID-19 pandemic. We used the Origin-pro 2018 application for the analysis and discussion. Overall, China's EGDI ranking has improved f…
Identifying the socio-economic factors of deforestation and degradation: A case study in Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan
Nexus Between Governance and Socioeconomic Factors on Public Service Fragility in Asian Economies
Objective This article examines the impact of internal factors such as governance and state fragility on institutional quality in terms of public service fragility ( PSF ) in Asian economies. Method This study used the PSF as dependent variables in Asian economies from 2008 to 2018 and applied a two‐step generalized method of moment estimation; government effectiveness ( GE ), regulatory control ( RC ), demographic pressure ( DP ), and Human Capi…
Spatial, temporal, and demographic patterns in prevalence of smoking tobacco use and attributable disease burden in 204 countries and territories, 1990–2019: A systematic analysis from the Global Burd…
BACKGROUND: Ending the global tobacco epidemic is a defining challenge in global health. Timely and comprehensive estimates of the prevalence of smoking tobacco use and attributable disease burden are needed to guide tobacco control efforts nationally and globally. METHODS: We estimated the prevalence of smoking tobacco use and attributable disease burden for 204 countries and territories, by age and sex, from 1990 to 2019 as part of the Global B…
Hearing loss prevalence and years lived with disability, 1990–2019: Findings from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019
BACKGROUND: Hearing loss affects access to spoken language, which can affect cognition and development, and can negatively affect social wellbeing. We present updated estimates from the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) study on the prevalence of hearing loss in 2019, as well as the condition's associated disability. METHODS: We did systematic reviews of population-representative surveys on hearing loss prevalence from 1990 to 2019. We fitted nested…
Utilization of Remittances on House Construction: Ground Realities at Village Khohar District Gujrat, Punjab Pakistan
Purpose of the study: This study aims to find out local perception for utilization of remittances on the construction of luxurious houses in Village Khohar. Further, it aims to document the causes of international migration from this village. This study focuses on the chain migration from Pakistan to South Africa and to highlights the socio-economic status attached with showoff wealth through the construction of luxurious houses. Methodology: For…
Cancer Incidence, Mortality, Years of Life Lost, Years Lived With Disability, and Disability-Adjusted Life Years for 29 Cancer Groups From 2010 to 2019: A Systematic Analysis for the Global Burden of …
IMPORTANCE: The Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study 2019 (GBD 2019) provided systematic estimates of incidence, morbidity, and mortality to inform local and international efforts toward reducing cancer burden. OBJECTIVE: To estimate cancer burden and trends globally for 204 countries and territories and by Sociodemographic Index (SDI) quintiles from 2010 to 2019. EVIDENCE REVIEW: The GBD 2019 estimation methods were used t…
Study of the Usefulness of College Internship Program in the Punjab
The purpose of the research was to study the usefulness of college internship program in Punjab. The study was delimited to Govt. colleges (boys and women) of Multan District under directorate of colleges Multan. 60 C.T.I's and 10 their respective Principals were taken as sample. The simple random sampling technique was used for drawing sample. Two questionnaires having two parts were developed. One for the C.T.I's and one for the Principals by u…
Perspectives from remote sensing to investigate the Covid-19 pandemic: A future-oriented approach
As scientific technology and space science progress, remote sensing has emerged as an innovative solution to ease the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. To examine the research characteristics and growth trends in using remote sensing for monitoring and managing the COVID-19 research, a bibliometric analysis was conducted on the scientific documents appearing in the Scopus database. A total of 1,509 documents on this study topic were indexed be…
The dynamic nexus of E-Government, and sustainable development: Moderating role of multi-dimensional regional integration index in Belt and Road partner countries
Impact of financial development, energy consumption and urbanization on CO2 emissions from buildings using quantile ARDL model
Urbanization plays a crucial role in facilitating the integration of population growth, industrial development, economic expansion, and energy consumption. In this paper, we aim to examine the relationships between CO2 emissions and various factors including economic growth, urbanization, financial development, and energy consumption within Pakistan’s building sector. The study utilizes annual data spanning from 1990 to 2020. To analyze the coint…
Catalyzing the transformation to sustainable finance
Assessing medical doctors' knowledge about medical ethics in health practices: A cross-sectional survey in Lahore, Pakistan
Background: When it comes to protecting patients' rights and ensuring the quality of healthcare, medical ethics are of the utmost importance. Clinical specialists need a solid understanding of clinical morals to adhere to moral guidelines in the delivery of medical care. Objective: The study aims to determine, how well doctors in Lahore, Pakistan, are aware of medical ethics in health practices and their comprehension of healthcare ethical princi…
Mapping green tax: A bibliometric analysis and visualization of relevant research
Research on "green tax" has seen significant development as societies prioritize addressing environmental degradation and climate change. This paper retrieved 20,685 SCOPUS documents, focusing on 1502 from 2015 to 2022. The study provides an overview of research, trends, and future directions. Researchers have explored green tax's effectiveness in reducing pollution, impact on economic growth, and potential to incentivize sustainable practices. F…
Abusive supervision and deviance behaviors in the hospitality industry: The role of intrinsic motivation and core self-evaluation
Climate-responsive telemedicine: Innovative strategy for enhancing healthcare in the face of climate change
Climate change presents unique challenges to global health, especially for vulnerable populations. Although telemedicine has emerged as a vital tool for delivering healthcare, particularly during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, its potential in the context of climate change remains unclear. Here we introduce a novel approach called ‘climate responsive telemedicine’ (CRT), incorporating climate resilience [...]
Cultural beliefs and indigenous knowledge about the red fox ( Vulpes vulpes ) in the Hindu Kush ranges of north-western Pakistan
We conducted this study to see if cultural beliefs and indigenous knowledge about the red fox (Vulpes vulpes) differed among demographic parameters in Chitral, Pakistan. We interviewed 600 participants (40 from Bumburet and Rumbur; 560 from Mulkhow, Torkhow, Mastuj, Lotkoh, Laspur, and Chitral town) using quantitative, structured questionnaires from June 2020 to September 2021. The questionnaire contained five questions about cultural beliefs and…
ICT diffusion, E-governance, and sustainability in the digital era
This study analyses the impact of information and communications technology (ICT) diffusion and e-governance on sustainability in 148 Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) partner countries. It considers control variables such as institutional quality, urbanization, research and development (R&D), and the COVID-19 effect as dummy variables. Two step-generalised method of moments analysis of a panel dataset of 148 BRI partner countries from 2013 to 2021 …
A Square Peg in a Round Hole: The Isolated Chitrali Population Displays the Lowest Consanguinity Rate in Pakistan
Pakistan is among the countries with the highest prevalence of consanguineous unions, with reported rates ranging between 55% and 65%. This high level of consanguinity contributes significantly to the burden of recessive genetic disorders. The Chitrali population, an isolated community residing in the Hindu Kush mountains of northwestern Pakistan, exhibits distinct genetic and cultural characteristics. This study aimed to assess the prevalence an…
Uncovering Archaeological Treasures at Saruq al‐Hadid, UAE: Insights From Ground Penetrating Radar and Magnetic Data
Saruq al‐Hadid, located at the edge of the Rub Al‐Khali desert near Dubai's southern border with Abu Dhabi, is among the region's richest archaeological sites. Renowned for its historical role in metallurgy, trade and human habitation, the site was occupied from the Umm an‐Nar period through the post–Iron Age. Despite its significance, much of Saruq al‐Hadid remains unexplored, with only limited ground penetrating radar (GPR) surveys and excavati…
Addressing Climate Change and Advancing Green Development: Regional Transition Mechanisms for a Sustainable Future in Belt and Road Initiative Nations
This study examines the impact of regional transition and multilateral cooperation mechanisms on green development (GD) and climate change mitigation across 64 Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) partner nations (21 Asia, 22 Europe, 21 Africa and Middle East) from 2006 to 2021. Using advanced econometric methods like two‐step system GMM, 2SLS, dynamic fixed effect, and cointegration, the research reveals that regional transition significantly enhances…
Financial resilience and life satisfaction of youth: The Serial Mediation of Financial Well-Being and Mental Well-Being
Purpose Young people are considered more prone to mental health problems, especially those living in lower-middle-income countries. Timely access to financial resources has always been argued as a vital factor in improving the well-being of individuals. The purpose of this research is to empirically investigate a nexus between financial resilience, mental health and well-being of the young. Design/methodology/approach After obtaining approval fro…
Medicine (11 works) · Political science (10 works) · Population (10 works) · Business (9 works) · Economics (9 works) · Psychology (7 works) · Demography (6 works) · Economic growth (6 works) · Geography (6 works) · Environmental health (5 works)