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Sustainable BOP Markets: Role of ICT in development of Inclusive Supply Chain Linkages in SMEs in Pakistan
No full textThis research examines the significance of ICT in developing supply chain linkages for Pakistani SMEs. We propose that use of ICT mediates the favourable relationship between access to ICT and inclusive supply chain linkages in Pakistani SMEs' BOP market business operations. This research surveyed 500 Pakistani SME owners, executives, and workers to test the concept. Using SMART Partial Least Square (PLS) software, SEM was used to analyse data. The research found that SMEs in Pakistani BOP markets utilize ICT to mediate the relationship between ICT availability and inclusive supply chain links that maintain BOP markets. ICT's influence on inclusive supply chain linkages at BOP in Pakistani SMEs' business operations are validated experimentally in the research. This study empirically tests a concept that SMEs' use of ICT mediates the beneficial relationship between access to ICT and their inclusive supply chain linkages
Enhanced X-Ray Bone Fracture Detection Using MTBC and ResNet-50
No full textEarly identification of X-ray picture bone fractures is crucial for effective patient treatment and care planning. This study presents an innovative automated system designed to identify bone fractures in radiographic images. The proposed approach involves multiple critical steps, beginning with image preprocessing to reduce noise and enhance the visibility of potential fracture lines. Next, a Multi-Trend Binary Code (MTBC) method is applied to capture detailed textural features that emphasize structural irregularities linked to fractures. These refined features are then fed into a customized ResNet-50 deep learning model to extract advanced, high-level patterns. A classification component then evaluates whether a fracture is present. The system’s effectiveness is thoroughly tested on an extensive bone X-ray dataset, with results showing notable enhancements in accuracy, sensitivity, and specificity over current methods. The combined use of MTBC for feature refinement and ResNet-50 for deep learning proves highly efficient in fracture detection, providing a useful tool for radiologists and healthcare professionals to enhance diagnostic accuracy and streamline workflows
فکر اقبال کے نمائندہ توسیع کار ،اسد ملتانی: ایک تحقیقی جائزہ: The Representative Expounder of Iqbal's Thought, Asad Multani: A Research Review
No full textIqbaliat is an important subject and field within Urdu literature.No knowledgeable person can deny the special place that Allama Iqbal holds in the history of Urdu intellectual poetry. Allama Iqbal has the distinction of being the greatest poet of the twentieth century, and his poetic genius has been recognized internationally. His poetry carries both an invitation to thought and a call to action.It would be an understatement to say that Allama Iqbal and his passionate devotion to poetry influenced not only his contemporaries but also later poets—both consciously and unconsciously—in their thoughts and style of writing. These poets include Akbar Allahabadi, Maulana Zafar Ali Khan, Muhammad Ali Jauhar, Asad Multani, Hafeez Jalandhari, Chaksbat Lucknowi, Raja Abdullah Niaz, Mahir Al-Qadri, Jafar Baloch, Dr. Syed Qasim Jalal, and others.Asad Multani adopted Iqbal’s ideas as a means to inspire the Muslims of the subcontinent toward action and struggle, preparing the nation for progress and development. As a result, the despair of a declining and backward nation began to turn into hope, and Allama Iqbal’s dream found practical fulfillment under the leadership of Quaid-e-Azam, culminating in the creation of Pakistan.Through his poetry, Muslims became aware of the tyranny of British rule and the shortcomings of Western civilization. Undoubtedly, Asad Multani made the promotion and dissemination of Allama Iqbal’s thought and message the central goal of his poetry, fulfilling the role of Iqbal’s true disciple to the best of his ability
ڈیرہ غازی خان میں اقبال شناسی: ایک تحقیقی جائزہ: Iqbal Studies in Dera Ghazi Khan: A Review
No full textDera Ghazi Khan is geographically located in the center of Pakistan and most of the inhabitants here belong to the Baloch tribes. Many personalities from Dera Ghazi Khan maintained close personal relations with Allama Iqbal. While Iqbal maintained continuous correspondence with many personalities. Many letters of Allama Iqbal are found written to various personalities of Dera Ghazi Khan. In addition, many researchers from Dera Ghazi Khan have also contributed their valuable contribution to Iqbalistic research. This article presents a critical review of the research work on these personalities of Dera Ghazi Khan and the Iqbalism conducted here
علامہ اقبال کی تعلیمی اصلاحات، روایاتی اور جدید تعلیمی نظام کا تجزیہ: Educational Reforms of Allama Muhammad Iqbal (An Analysis of Traditional and Modern Educational system)
No full textThis study critically analyzes the educational philosophy of Allama Muhammad Iqbal, focusing on his critique and reformation proposals for both traditional religious and modern education systems. Allama Iqbal highlighted the shortcomings of the old religious education system, such as rigidity, narrow-mindedness, sectarianism, and intellectual stagnation, while also addressing the negative impacts of modern education, including the promotion of materialism, moral decay, and detachment from religious and cultural values. He emphasized the need for a balanced educational approach integrating spiritual and moral development with contemporary knowledge. Iqbal criticized modern education for fostering atheism, unemployment, and societal unrest, particularly its adverse effects on women's roles and family structures. He also expressed dissatisfaction with contemporary educators, who, in his view, lacked moral integrity and a clear educational vision. Ultimately, Iqbal advocated for an educational system that preserves Islamic identity, fosters critical thinking, and addresses the needs of the modern era while avoiding intellectual chaos and moral degradation.  
اقبال کے کلام میں ابلیس کی معنویت: The meaning of Iblees in Iqbal's poetry
No full textThe fall of man from heaven remained a popular subject of literature, specially poetry. In Milton’s “Paradise Lost” Satan became one of the main characters of his epic. Allama Muhammad Iqbal, as poet, not only experimented in the metres of urdu poetry but also changed the conventional meanings of many things. Iqbal took Iblees’s revolt in positive way. In his poetry, Satan potrayed as courageous and proud person. He did not treat him as villain but a source of inspiration for man. After his refusal to prostrate before Adam, he did not reconcile with Almighty rather decided to carry on his struggle to revenge against humanity. Iblees challenged the man to work hard. Iqbal urges the man to take lesson from Satan because evil is also an eternal part of the life. In this article, efforts have been made to explore the conception of “Iblees” in Iqbal’s poetry
Digital Collection Development and Management in University Libraries: Policies, Methods and Techniques
No full textThis study aimed to identify the need for digital collections, exploring the policies and methods employed, assessing the techniques utilized for management and examining the challenges faced by these libraries. Quantitative methodology was incorporated to collect data from library professionals in 60 public and private sector universities. The survey gathered data on multiple dimensions including resource allocation, policy frameworks, digital collection development practices and management techniques such as digital storage methods and cloud-based solutions. Findings revealed a significant demand for digital collection development to meet user expectations and optimize resource accessibility. Most libraries relied on formal policies and diverse methods such as purchasing digital resources and digitizing print materials. However, issues related to limited budgets, inadequate infrastructure and staffing shortages were identified as primary challenges. The study concluded that strategic planning enhanced resource allocation and capacity building for library staff are crucial to overcoming these barriers
Empowering Pakistan: The Role of Democratic Development in Achieving Stability and Prosperity
No full textPakistan requires democratic development to which pertain political reform, human rights, accountable democracy, economic reform, and peace. Since Pakistan has switched between the two political models of democracy and authoritarianism, a stable political system is needed. Democracy entails the free exercise of elective politics to retain or pass power sparing the system turbulence, thereby lending it legal force. It can also encourage everybody’s input, meaning that as many opinions are collected as possible. Democracy also helps human rights and social justice through disenfranchised citizens and provides minorities and vulnerable populations with rights. Its inclusivity assists the manner in which the country handles its ethnic and religious Diversity by attenuating social vices. Its economic implications are stability that result in reward and favourable atmosphere for investment. It fosters policies that are geared towards realization of sustainable development for the population. In addition, it promotes the values of democratic governance such as transparency and accountability that are so crucial in the fight against corruption and improved utilization of resources. Finally, the democratic development serves the purpose of a positive impact in the broad area of peace and security, since they allow expressing the dissatisfaction through legal activities, the population will have fewer incentives to join radical groups, and they will have more confidence in the authorities. Thus, the democratic destiny of the country is necessary for Pakistan’s future as the key for future stability, protection of the people’s rights, economic prosperity, accountability and prevalence of peace.
Keywords: Political stability, economic growth, democratic development, governance, human rights
Prevalence and associated risk factors of gestational diabetes mellitus among pregnant women in south Punjab, Pakistan
No full textAbstract:
To find the Prevalence and risk factors for gestational diabetes among females in district
Multan. Pregnant females were the subjects of this analytical cross-sectional study admitted
for delivery in gynecology in-patient department of DHQ Hospital Multan and Nishtar
hospital, Multan. Using the non-probability purposive sampling method, a sample of 215
participants was taken. Data was collected through a structured questionnaire. 28.17 ± 5.49
was the mean age ± SD (in years). It was discovered that 9.8% of people have GDM. A
significant association of residence, education status of women, history of preeclampsia,
history of macrosomic baby, history of GDM in females and acquiring extra weight in the
period of current gestation was found with gestational diabetes mellitus (p<0.05). Gestational
diabetes mellitus (GDM) is significantly linked with many demographic, obstetric and
gynecological risk factors
Spending in the Way of Allah (SWT): A Superior Act of Good Deed in Islam
No full textSpending in the way of Allah (SWT), other than Zakat, is usually considered a voluntary act of good deed in Islam. Also, there is a common understanding among Muslims that this spending is just an optional act of worship and is less important in terms of significance and rank as compared to the mandatory acts of worship. However, the statements of Allah (SWT), sayings of the Prophet (PBUH), and the opinions of scholars highlight the importance of “spending in the way of Allah (SWT)” in Islam. This research aims to demonstrate the superiority of spending (other than Zakat) in the way of Allah (SWT). Many Qur’anic verses and Hadiths of the Prophet (PBUH) assert the great significance and ranks of spending in the way of Allah (SWT), even above those of some mandatory acts of worship. Also, according to the opinions of some scholars, there are occasions when spending in addition to Zakat becomes obligatory and necessary. The rewards of spending and the consequences of not spending in the way of Allah (SWT) are also stated in some Quranic verses. Allah (SWT) has referred a believer in Al-Qur’an by various distinct qualities & names having specific attributes. “Spending in the way of Allah (SWT)” is the most used attribute of a believer mentioned in those distinct qualities & names. Supporting Qur’anic verses, Hadiths of the Prophet (PBUH), and the opinions of scholars have been identified and presented in this paper. This paper reveals that spending in the way of Allah (SWT) is a superior act of good deed in Islam.