935 research outputs found
Hydraulic simulations to evaluate and predict design and operation of the Chashma Right Bank Canal
No full textIrrigation systems / Irrigation canals / Flow control / Velocity / Canal regulation techniques / Hydraulics / Simulation models / Design / Operations / Crop-based irrigation / Distributary canals / Water delivery / Policy / Protective irrigation / Water allocation / Water requirements / Sedimentation / Water distribution / Equity / Water conveyance / Pakistan / Chashma Right Bank Canal
Pioneers of Library Movement in Pakistan
No full textThe paper aims to describe in brief the contribution of seven leaders of Pakistan librarianship, viz. K.B. Khalifa M. Asadullah, Prof. Dr. Abdul Moid, Dr. Abdus Subuh Qasimi, Muhammad Shafi, Fazal Elahi, Khawaja Nur Elahi and S. V. Hussain. The early library developments are given for better understanding of the role of these leaders
Design of evolutionary computational intelligent solver for nonlinear corneal shape model by Mexican Hat and Gaussian wavelet neural networks
No full textIn this study, an integrated computational intelligence algorithm is implemented for the numerical treatment of the two-point boundary value problems that arise in the nonlinear corneal shape (NCS) model through the exploitation of wavelet neural networks including Mexican-Hat (MHWNNs) and Gaussian-wavelet (GWNNs)
through global genetic algorithms (GAs) then hybridization with local sequential quadratic programming (SQP) solvers, i.e. MHWNNsGAs, GWNNs-GAs, MHWNNs-GA-SQP, and GWNNs-GA-SQP respectively. The GWNNs and MHWNNs are applied to calculate the mean squared error of mathematical modeling of the proposed problem through objective functions while optimization of the fitness functions is initially conducted with an efficiency of global search GAs and then the efficacy of local search technique SQP for fine-tuning. A comparison of the proposed solutions of MHWNNs-GAs, GWNNsGAs, MHWNNs-GA-SQP, and GWNNs-GA-SQP solvers with a reference solution of Adam’s method shows that the proposed schemes have better accuracy, stability, efficiency consistency on an independent number of runs analyzed through complexity analysis and different statistical operators
Implementation of Image Processing Based Digital Dactylology Converser for Deaf-Mute Persons
No full textLanguage of signs is usually used by the deaf-mute persons in order to convey their message. But, it becomes very difficult for those who have no knowledge of the sign language. The aim of this research work is to resolve this problem using Digital Dactylology Converser (DOC) which is a device that converts a sign language into voice signal and text message. Primarily a hands gesture is recognised by computer vision program and based on that image a speech and text is played and displayed on the speaker and LCD respectively. Purpose of this device is to make conversation easy between dumb and the normal people around the world. In order to minimize their limitations and enable them to expand their boundaries, this is best suitable device. Experimental results verify the operational accuracy of the device for different users. The proposed device can work well and translates the letters, alphabets to text and soun
Syed Sabir Muhammad
No full textThe author is a doctoral candidate at the Department of International Relations, University of Peshawar, Pakistan. He previously graduated from National Defence University and Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan. Currently, he is a lecturer of International Relations at National University of Modern Languages, Peshawar Campus. He recently published “Exceptionalism in US Foreign Policy: A Case Study of ISIS,” IPRI Journal XIX, no. 1 (Winter 2019). 128-146.; and “The Security Dilemma of Iraq and Syria and Regional Politics,” NUST Journal of International Peace & Stability 1, no. 1 (2017). 39-52. He can be reached at: [email protected]://commons.erau.edu/ibpp-bios/1009/thumbnail.jp
Design of stochastic computational Levenberg Marquardt backpropagation-based technique to investigate temperature distribution of longitudinal moving porous fin
No full textAbstract The improvement of thermal exchange is of utmost interest in a wide range of engineering areas. The current study focuses on thermal evaluation involving natural radiation and convection in a fractionally arranged moving longitudinal fin model placed under a magnetic field. We implement the Levenberg Marquardt backpropagation (LMB) algorithm for investigating an innovative use of stochastic numerical computation for analyzing the efficiency of the temperature distribution in a porous moving longitudinal fin. The datasets for LMB have been created using a shooting approach for dynamic systems with varying ranges of different parameters. The validation, testing, and training processes are used to simulate networks using the LMB approach for diverse scenarios of moving porous fin models. The reliability of results is assessed based on the regression measures, absolute error, error histograms, mean square error, and other metrics for fuller numerical modeling of the suggested LMB to investigate the thermal efficiency and effectiveness of porous moving fin
SYED MUHAMMAD NAQUIB AL-ATTAS’ CRITICS TOWARD SECULARISM
No full textThe issue of modernity that is crucial today is the development of secularism in various fields. One of the main things to highlight is the popularity of secularism, which has a worldview that is contrary to Muslims. It was Syed Muhammad Naquib Al-Attas who was the most vocal in voicing his criticism and proposing the solutions he offered in the form of the concept of Islamization of Present Day Knowledge. The research method used by the author is descriptive analysis in analyzing the views of Syed Muhammad Naquib Al-Attas on Secularism. And the author uses the philosophical approach for this research. There are many confusions in Secularism thought, one of which is the opinion about the separation of Secularization and Secularism which in the end will also lead to Secularizationism. And the Islamization of contemporary Science is the most vocal form of Al-Attas' criticism of Secularism. Because with Islamization, the elements of secular Western culture, spirit, character, and personality contained in science can be cleaned
SYED MUHAMMAD NAQUIB AL-ATTAS’ CRITICS TOWARD SECULARISM
No full textThe issue of modernity that is crucial today is the development of secularism in various fields. One of the main things to highlight is the popularity of secularism, which has a worldview that is contrary to Muslims. It was Syed Muhammad Naquib Al-Attas who was the most vocal in voicing his criticism and proposing the solutions he offered in the form of the concept of Islamization of Present Day Knowledge. The research method used by the author is descriptive analysis in analyzing the views of Syed Muhammad Naquib Al-Attas on Secularism. And the author uses the philosophical approach for this research. There are many confusions in Secularism thought, one of which is the opinion about the separation of Secularization and Secularism which in the end will also lead to Secularizationism. And the Islamization of contemporary Science is the most vocal form of Al-Attas' criticism of Secularism. Because with Islamization, the elements of secular Western culture, spirit, character, and personality contained in science can be cleaned
علامہ سید محمد بن جعفر کتانی: حیات و خدمات: "ALLAMA SYED MUHAMMAD BIN JA'FAR KATTANI: BIOGRAPHY AND CONTRIBUTIONS"
No full textThis research paper delves into the illustrious legacy of Allama Syed Muhammad bin Ja'far al-Hasani al-Kattani, a prominent figure hailing from the esteemed Kattani family residing in the city of Fes, Morocco. Renowned for their dedication to learning and piety, the Kattani lineage emerged as custodians of Islamic scholarship and culture, inheriting a significant portion of it following the downfall of Al-Andalus, migrating to Morocco and settling in Fes.
Allama Syed Muhammad bin Ja'far al-Kattani, commonly known as Allama al-Kattani, was a polymath of exceptional caliber. His multifaceted expertise spanned across exegesis, jurisprudence, hadith, mysticism, historiography, and genealogy. Revered as a prolific author, Allama al-Kattani contributed extensively to the literary landscape, leaving behind a rich corpus of writings encompassing myriad subjects. This paper illuminates Allama al-Kattani's unparalleled contributions to scholarship, emphasizing his profound impact on diverse fields of knowledge. Through a comprehensive examination of his works and scholarly endeavors, this research highlights the profound intellect and erudition of Allama al-Kattani, shedding light on his enduring legacy as a beacon of knowledge and enlightenment in the city of Fes and beyond
Estimating Passenger Car Equivalent Factors for Heterogeneous Traffic Using Occupancy-Density Linear Regression Model
No full textA variety of methods have been proposed in the existing literature for the estimation of passenger car equivalent (PCE) factors. These methods are based on the comparison of selected attributes of different vehicles. This research, for the first time, utilizes the basic notion of the linear relationship between road area occupancy and density for the estimation of PCE factors for different vehicle types in heterogeneous traffic. Aerial photographs obtained from an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) were analyzed to estimate the road area occupancy and the number of vehicles classified in seven selected groups. A linear least-squares regression model was developed between road area occupancy and classified vehicle count. The coefficients of the occupancy-density linear regression model were used to estimate PCE and motorcycle equivalent (MCE) factors. The comparison of the estimated set of PCE values with the values reported in the literature shows that PCE factors estimated using the proposed method are reasonable and produce a better occupancy-density relationship than the other studies. In comparison with the existing methods that rely on lane-based measurements, the proposed method is well suited for traffic with weak/no lane discipline, as it considers the entire road width and the dynamics of lateral movement of different types of vehicles. The proposed method does not need extensive traffic data of speeds, headways, flow rates, and so forth, and is applicable on aerial photographs obtained from other sources, such as satellites.Funding
The author(s) disclosed receipt of the following financial support for the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article: This research was supported with funding from Exascale Open Data Analytics Lab, National Center for Big Data and Cloud Computing (NCBC) and the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan.
Acknowledgments
The authors are thankful to research students Syed Hassan Ali, Haseeb Ahmed, Zohaib Ahmed, Aqib Abbasi, Asad Rehan, Mirza Ali Haider, Syed Abbas Hasan Zaidi, and Omema for their help in this research
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