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Characteristics of Highly Ranked Universities in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings
No full textThe Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings include a list of the top world universities based on the indicators of teaching, research, citations, industry income, and international outlook. While an in depth analysis of the methodology THE employs helps universities to better understand the influential university characteristics, it does not point specifically to how other factors, identified in the literature as important to a world class global university, do or do not play a role in the university’s rank. This research, therefore, attempts to explore other university characteristics that may be important to a university’s THE ranking. It includes the 78 universities from the United States that are ranked in the top 200 of THE.Prepared by: Fatima Sparger Sharif, Office of the Senior Fellow for Resource Developmen
STRATEGIC OPPORTUNITY, SECURITY DILEMMA AND THE INTERPLAY OF INTERESTS: RUSSIA, CHINA AND THE US IN THE ARCTIC REGION SINCE 2014
No full textThe Northern Pole\u27s polar ice is melting at an alarming rate due to climate change, significantly impacting the region\u27s strategic landscape. The potential for economic growth and increasing security competition has led Russia, China and the US to ramp up their politico-military activities in the region. This research paper uses a qualitative method that explores the changing geopolitics of the region through a structural realist approach to examine the strategic interests and opportunities of these three countries in the Arctic. The study sheds light on how climate change has affected the region\u27s geopolitical and geostrategic effects and how these countries compete for influence in the area, leading to mounting concerns and policy shifts. The paper shows how Russia takes a realist approach; China enhances its influence through a developmental approach, while the US tries to increase its power to counter the influence of Russia and China in the region. Additionally, the paper explains how the interplay of interests in the region is associated with the offence-defence balance and security dilemmas resulting from the neorealist behaviour of these states.
Bibliography Entry
Mushtaq, Shireen, Uswa Sharif and Rida Fatima. 2023. "Strategic Opportunity, Security Dilemma and the Interplay of Interests: Russia, China and the US in the Arctic Region Since 2014." Margalla Papers 27 (1): 67-81
Seeing with Hassan Sharif
No full textHassan Sharif was a pioneering "moderniser" in the Arabian Gulf region, re-shaping its aesthetic, social and political culture. Schooled in systems art at Central School of Art in England, he went on to pave the way for a generation of artists in the United Arab Emirates. Here, curator, artist, author, and museum director, Dr. Omar Kholeif reflects on the task of conserving the artist's legacy for younger generations, and considers how the artist shifted an ontological view of Dubai, and the world around it
Viral Hepatitis in Pakistan: Past, Present, and Future
No full textViral hepatitis is a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide and a rising cause for concern in Asian countries. Weather it is blood borne or water/food borne hepatotropic virus, increasing burden is alarming for Asian countries. In this review we have evaluated the existing data to estimate the burden of viral hepatitis in populations of all age groups nationwide, along with an assessment of the risk factors and preventive and management strategies currently employed in Pakistan. The aim of our work is to consolidate and supplement the present knowledge regarding viral hepatitis in light of past and present trends and to provide future direction to the existing health policies.How to cite this article: Butt AS, Sharif F. Viral Hepatitis in Pakistan: Past, Present, and Future. Euroasian J Hepato-Gastroenterol 2016;6(1):70-81
Visioning Initiative: Inventing the Future of Virginia Tech
No full textThe year 2047 will be the 175th anniversary of Virginia Tech. In order for the university to be well positioned to meet the needs of the communities it serves at this monumental point in time, Virginia Tech is preparing for two related goals: advancing as an internationally recognized, global land-grant institution, and strategically addressing the challenges and opportunities presented by the changing landscape of higher education.
This paper offers as a university-wide visioning process to address the complex questions facing our institution. The effort is conceived from an analysis of Virginia Tech’s strategic plan, President Sands’ installation remarks, the State Council for Higher Education in Virginia’s 2014 strategic plan, literature on the changing landscape of higher education, and the work and characteristics of benchmark institutions. From this research, we identified seven elements of the changing landscape and four thematic areas of inquiry that will serve as the foundation for the initiative.Prepared by: Jaimie Edwards, Meredith Hundley, Fatima Sparger Sharif, Kate Preston Keeney, Mallory Miller; Office of the Senior Fellow for Resource Developmen
A novel binary composite of CuCoNi-MOF/MoO3 with exceptional capacitance as electrode material for supercapacitors
No full textMetal-organic framework (MOF), a new type of electrode material with a porous structure, has shown promise as a good choice for supercapacitors in the next generation of energy storage devices. These research endeavors initiated the development of a doping technique and the creation of a composite material using solvothermal synthesis. This study involves the successful synthesis of CuCo-MOF and CuCoNi-MOF by introducing Co and Ni metals into the Cu-MOF. The CuCoNi-MOF is then combined with MoO3 to form a novel binary composite known as CuCoNi-MOF/MoO3. These prepared materials are then subjected to several physiochemical and electrochemical characterization techniques. The electrochemical characteristics of the prepared samples are estimated using a three-electrode cell setup. The analysis included cyclic voltammetry (CV), electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), and galvanostatic charge/discharge (GCD). The examination of the CV reveals that the binary composite CuCoNi-MOF/MoO3 exhibits exceptional capacitance (937.5 Fg−1 at 5 mVs−1) in comparison to the other materials that were synthesized. Moreover, the GCD study reveals that it has a capacity of 1364.69 Fg−1 at 0.5 Ag−1. Furthermore, it retained 91.5 % of its capacity after 5000 cycles demonstrating its exceptional stability. Owing to the exceptional electrochemical properties of CuCoNi-MOF/MoO3, it is employed as the positive electrode and activated carbon (Actsingle bondC) as a negative electrode for device fabrication. The supercapattery (CuCoNi-MOF/MoO3||Act-C) showed an excellent specific capacitance of 218.83 Fg−1 at 1 Ag−1 along with an outstanding energy density of 59.57 Wh.kg−1 and power density of 704.9 W.kg−1. Moreover, the assembled supercapattery device shows remarkable stability of 95.2 % at 10 Ag−1 after 15,000 cycles
The management of intelligence-assisted finite element analysis technology
No full textArtificial Intelligence (AI) approaches to Finite Element Analysis (FEA), have had tentative degrees of success over the last few years and some authors have argued that effective FEA can help in the manufacture reliability and safety aspects of engineered artefacts. The author of this paper reviews how such AI techniques have been applied and in this light, the author then uses a Fuzzy Cognitive Mapping (FCM), to develop a framework for the management of intelligence-assisted FEA
Role and importance of culturally rich traditional residential Buildings toward heritage tourism and digital marketing in the historic city of Uch Sharif, Southern Punjab, Pakistan
No full textAs in other parts of the Country, traditional buildings are fast diminishing in city Uch Sharif, Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan as well. The irreplaceable examples of traditional wisdom and ingenious craftsmanship are being struck down one after the other by the cyclone of urbanization super-charged by market forces.
Contemporary buildings are seemingly unable to provide what traditional buildings used to offer. That is why the demolition of traditional buildings is considered irreparable damage to our valuable traditional asset. A few traditional buildings that have survived contain valuable information and need to be documented precisely before they are all gone. In-depth analyses of spatial organizations, use and adaptation of various spaces to the requirements of the functions taking place in them, architectural elements, building materials, and construction methods in traditional buildings, is therefore essential. It will give an insight to the solutions that were followed in traditional buildings as the most appropriate response to the multifaceted problem of thermal comfort, cultural appropriateness, and cost-efficiency. It will be of substantial academic and practical value to the present as well as future generation of architects and other building professionals in this region.
This is due to a variety of technical and cultural aspects that have restricted and limited the use of sustainable measures for energy-efficient, culturally sensitive, and cost-effective building design. This research aims to identify and promote such design practices, and develop the community’s acceptance and ability to use compatible designs, materials and techniques.
Key words: Culture, architecture, heritage, traditional houses, Uch Sharif, indigenous material, South Punja
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