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Resource Assessment of Limestone Based on Engineering and Petrographic Analysis Hussain, Javid; Zhang, Jiaming; Lina, Xiao; Hussain, Khaleel; Shah, Syed Yasir Ali; Ali, Sajid; Hussain, Altaf
Civil Engineering Journal Vol 8, No 3 (2022): March
Publisher : Salehan Institute of Higher Education

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.28991/CEJ-2022-08-03-02

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The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a massive in-progress construction project in Pakistan that connects more than 70 countries via multiple trade channels such as highways, railways, roads, and fiber optics. This project also involves the development of local infrastructure and industrial zones in Pakistan, which demands the discovery of new resources of aggregate to facilitate the construction. Therefore, physical characterization research was carried out on the Kirman hill region (Jurassic limestone), District Kurram, Pakistan, to investigate their suitability for utilization as construction materials using site investigation and laboratory studies. The results outline that all typical engineering parameters are within acceptable limits set by international standards like BS, ASTM, and AASHTO. Bituminous tests revealed that Jurassic limestone is appropriate as an aggregate for asphalt wearing coarse. Likewise, the petrographic study performed shows proper matching with engineering tests. The petrographic analysis of Jurassic limestone showed a minute amount of deleterious content; as a result, it is resistant to Alkali silica reaction (ASR) and Alkali carbonate reaction (ACR) expansions. Based on engineering and petrographic analysis, the Jurassic limestone, Kirman hill region, District Kurram, Pakistan is recommended as a potential aggregate for (i.e., base course, subbase course, cement concrete, and asphalt) and other mega and minor civil construction projects. Doi: 10.28991/CEJ-2022-08-03-02 Full Text: PDF
The Semiotics of Snapchat Filters: Understanding Their Influence on User Self-Presentation Alamyar, Iqbal Hussain; Hussain, Javid
INJECT (Interdisciplinary Journal of Communication) Vol. 9 No. 1 (2024)
Publisher : FAKULTAS DAKWAH UIN SALATIGA

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18326/inject.v9i1.1848

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This research explores the semiotics of Snapchat filters and their influence on user self-presentation. Utilizing the Media Culturalist Perspective and Saussurean Visual Semiotic Theory, it investigates how Snapchat filters, as visual signs, construct meaning and shape user self-presentation on the platform. The study employs a qualitative research design, collecting data through semi-structured interviews with Snapchat users and performing a visual semiotic analysis of the filters. Thematic analysis identifies patterns within the data, providing insights into the cultural implications of Snapchat filters. This research fills a significant gap in existing literature by focusing on the cultural impact of these filters, integral to the Snapchat experience. The findings highlight the role of visual elements in social media self-presentation, contributing to broader discussions on digital culture. These qualitative insights reveal how Snapchat filters shape online self-presentation, offering implications for users, the platform, and future research.