40 research outputs found
Optical properties of cerium oxide (CeO2) nanoparticles synthesized by hydroxide mediated method
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Managing or not managing expectations : a grounded theory of intimate partner violence from the perspective of Pakistani people
No full textIntimate partner violence (IPV) is a major social and public health problem affecting people in various cultures and societies. Much research has been undertaken to understand the phenomenon, its determinants, and its consequences in numerous countries around the world. However, there is a paucity of research on IPV in many areas of the world including Pakistan. The present study aimed to develop a theory to explain the meaning of IPV from the perspective of Pakistani men and women. The study utilised a qualitative approach with constructivist grounded theory methods and analysis. Data were collected from Karachi, Pakistan and Pakistani diaspora in Sheffield, UK between February 2009 and February 2011. Forty one participants, including 20 from Pakistan and 21 from the UK took part in the study. Twenty six interviews were undertaken in Urdu and this required detailed attention to translation. Findings of the study helped in the development of a theory that not managing expectations is the cause of IPV from the perspective of Pakistani people. Findings revealed that IPV is thought to escalate from conflict between husband and wife over various daily life issues and unmet expectations. It results from a continuous and complex interplay of many different factors and processes. Central to these processes is the ability of the husband and wife to meet the expectations of not only each other but of other family members. A failure to meet expectations contributes to the development of conflict that may escalate into IPV due to various factors such as personal attributes, conflict management abilities, attitudes towards IPV, negative role of family, socioeconomic and cultural factors. This has implications for any policy aimed at reducing the occurrence of IPV in Pakistani people. Policies would need to focus on helping people to manage expectations, or recognise that this belief is at play for any other prevention strategies.EThOS - Electronic Theses Online ServiceGBUnited Kingdo
Admission criteria and subsequent academic performance of general nursing diploma students
No full textOBJECTIVE: To determine the relationship between admission criteria used to select students and their subsequent academic performance in general nursing diploma Programme in the province of Sindh.
METHODS: Using a descriptive co-relational study design, data was collected retrospectively from records of the entire nursing student population of the batch of 2004. Using multiple linear regression analysis method, three regression models were developed to identify the group of variables that could predict academic performance of the students in the three-year general nursing diploma programme.
RESULTS: Results identified a significant relationship between admission criteria and subsequent academic performance of the students in the general nursing diploma programme. Specific factors which were found significant included entry qualification, previous academic performance and gender.
CONCLUSION: The study concluded that academic factors considered in the admission criteria were better predictors of students\u27 academic performance than the non academic factors. These factors should be considered in the admission criteria for general nursing diploma programme
Structural and photoluminescence properties of Ni doped CdS nanoparticles synthesis by sol gel method
No full textMicrostructural and optical properties of Ca and Cr doped cobalt ferrite nanoparticles synthesized by auto combustion
No full textMicrostructural and optical properties of Co doped NiO nanoparticles synthesized by auto combustion using NaOH as fuel
No full textThe optical and structural properties of graphene nanosheets and tin oxide nanocrystals composite
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