Geosciences

Geoscience is a multi-disciplinary journal aimed at bringing together top-quality research across the entire spectrum of the Earth Sciences along with relevant work in related areas. Geosciences Journal opens a new era for the publication of geoscientific research articles in English, covering geology, geophysics, geochemistry, paleontology, structural geology, mineralogy, petrology, stratigraphy, sedimentology, environmental geology, economic geology, petroleum geology, hydrogeology, remote sensing and planetary geology.

Safdar Ali Shirazi

Editorial Board Member of Geosciences

Associate Professor, Department of Geography, University of the Punjab, Pakistan

Research Areas

Geography (GIS and Remote Sensing/Urban Ecology/Environmental Geography)

Education

Post-graduatePunjab University
M.ScPunjab University
Ph.DUniversity of Karachi-Karachi

Publications: Conferences/Workshops/Symposiums/Journals/Books

[1]  Shirazi, S.A and Qureshi, Z. J (2007):"Role of Fertility in Rural Population Growth of Punjab-Pakistan." Journal Geographic, Issue No.12 Dec., 2007: 13-22 Department of Geography, University of Karachi, Karachi
[2]  Shirazi, S.A, Zahid, F and Bokhari, M. H (2007):"Rainfall Variability and its Impact on Some Selected Crops of Punjab-Pakistan 1973-2003" Journal of South Asian Studies, Vol. 22, No.2:107-133 Centre for South Asian Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore.
[3]  Shirazi, S.A and Bokhari, M. H (2007):"Statistical Portrayal of the Rural Population Change in Punjab-Pakistan" Journal of South Asian Studies, Vol. 22, No.1, 27-54 Centre for South Asian Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore.
[4]  Shirazi, S.A and Bokhari, M. H (2006):, "Gender Preferences for Children in South Asia: A case study of Lahore-Pakistan" Journal of South Asian Studies, Vol. 21, No.2 July, 2006:35-54 Centre for South Asian Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore.
[5]  Shirazi, S.A (2006): "Spatiotemporal Trends and Anomalies in Surface Air Temperature at some Selected Stations of Punjab-Pakistan". Journal of South Asian Studies, Vol. 21, No.1 January, 2006: 83-100, Centre for South Asian Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore
[6]  Shirazi, S. Ali and Ahmad, F (2005): "Regional Patterns of Fertility Differentials in the Punjab, " Journal Geographic Issue No.10 June, 2005:23-30
[7]  Shirazi, S.A and Mushtaq. I (2005): "Areal Patterns of Fertility in Pakistan: An Inter-District Analysis". Journal of South Asian Studies, Vol. 20, No.1 2005:31-51 Centre for South Asian Studies, P.U. Lahore.
[8]  Shirazi, S.A and Qureshi, K.N (2004) "Learning to Live with Landslide Hazards along Karakoram Highway" Journal Geographic Vol. IV No. 2 June, 2003: 24-28
[9]  Shirazi, S.A (2002):"The Historiography of Muslim Geographic Thought and Concepts during 800-1400 AD". Journal of Social Sciences & Humanities, Autumn 2002-Spring 2003, Vol. X-XI No. 2 & 1:27-36 AIOU-Islamabad
[10]  Shirazi, S.A (2002):"Levels of Urbanization in Pakistan: A Demographic Appraisal" Pakistan Geographical Review Vol. 57 1 & 2 2002:11-22
[11]  Shirazi, S.A (2002):"Periodic Markets of Islamabad: A Case Study in Urban Retail System" Pakistan Journal of Science Vol. 54 No. 3-4 Dec. 2002:71-76
[12]  Shirazi, S.A and Mahmood K (2002) "Spatial Array of Population Distribution in Pakistan-1998" Journal Geographic, Vol. 3, No.2, June, 2002 pp.23-32.
[13]  Shirazi, S.A (2002): "Evolution and Function of Weekly Bazaar System in Islamabad: A Case Study". Pakistan Journal of Geography, Vol. XI & XII Nos. 1 &2 June-Dec. 2001-2002: 113-122
[14]  Shirazi, S.A (2001): "Disparities in Growth and Production of Cotton in the Punjab: Inter-District Analysis" Pakistan Journal of Science Vol. 53 No. 1 & 2 June, 2001: 1-6
[15]  Shirazi, S.A and Mahmood K (2001):"Areal Patterns of Population Growth in Pakistan, 1981-98" Journal of Social Sciences & Humanities, Spring 2001, Vol. VIII No. 1, AIOU-Islamabad: 57-78
[16]  Kausar, T and Shirazi, S.A (2000):"Estimation of Mean Age at Marriage in Pakistan using Hajnal Method" Pakistan Geographical Review, Vol. 38-55 (combined) No. 1 &2, 1983-2000: 23-30
[17]  Kausar, T and Shirazi, S.A (2000): "The Extent of Digital Preference in Age Reporting, Punjab-Pakistan, 1981"Pakistan Geographical Review Vol. 38-55 (combined) No. 1 &2, 1983-2000:83-90
[18]  Kausar, T and Shirazi, S.A (2000): "An Analysis of Fertility Ratios in NWFP (Pakistan) by Districts" Pakistan Journal of Geography Vol. IX & X No. 1 & 2, June-Dec. 1999-2000: 61-68
[19]  Shirazi, S.A and Mahmood K (2000):"Regional Population Projections of Pakistan, 1998-2010". Pakistan Journal of Geography Vol. IX & X No. 1 & 2, June-Dec. 1999-2000: 91-102
[20]  Kausar, T and Shirazi, S.A (1998): "Regional Differences in the Sex Composition of the Punjab, Pakistan, 1981" Pakistan Journal of Geography Vol. VII, VIII Nos. 1 &2, June-Dec., 1997-98:103-113
[21]  Kausar, T and Shirazi, S.A (1995): "Age Profile of the Punjab's Population by Districts, 1972-81". Pakistan Journal of Geography Vol. V, VI, No. 1 &2, June-Dec., 1995-96:97-105
[22]  Kausar, T and Shirazi, S.A (1994): "Spatial Variations in the Age-Sex Structure of the Punjab, Pakistan, 1981". Pakistan Journal of Geography Vol. IV, No. 1 &2, June-Dec., 1994: 91-101