206 research outputs found
An Exploration of Multiple Subject Positions of Pakistani Women in Afzal Khan’s Memoir
No full textThe present research article aims to explore Fawzi Afzal Khan’s memoir Lahore With Love Growing up With Girlfriends Pakistani Style while integrating theoretical framework presented by Islamic feminist scholars such as Mernissi, Moghissi, Kahf, khan and Zine. This research is qualitative in nature because it aims to view social reality regarding women as constantly shifting. The findings bring to light the presence of plurality and relativity in Pakistani’s women’s lives. Fawzia Afzal Khan is a postmodern author who is skeptic of the fixed identities and stereotypical roles of Pakistani women. The findings further reveal that Fawzia Afzal Khan has tried to depict the multiple subject positions of Pakistani women through the lives of her girlfriends. In this way she has presented an alternative herstory of Pakistan
Chronotope in Afzal Tagirov's novel "The red guards"
No full textThis article is dedicated to the works of Afzal Tagirov whose name was in the list of "forgotten" ones because of the socio-political reasons, and his novel "The Red Guards" in particular. The attention is drawn to the fact that the writer's work requires a detailed study. The subject of this article is the chronotope of the novel "The Red Guards". A considetrable part of the artice is devoted to the definition of the artistic features of the writer's language and style. The article points out that this work is a fine example of the literary art in which the author uses the multiple forms of space and time description: The synthesis of historical, literary, subjective and other chronotopes. It is revealed that the novel aptly describes the social events, the characters' lives through the folklore examples - The active role of the Tatar people in the historical process, the preservation of their customs, traditions, spiritual wealth and strong spirit and during difficult periods. The article also shows that Afzal Tahirov depicts all the complexity of time and space when Tatar people joined the revolutionary liberation movement in Russia. The writer brings respect and interest in the historical past of his people, his culture. The article helps bring clarity to Afzal Tagirov's creativity. According to the analysis of the novel, the study of chronotope, the artistic and expressive features of the novel its important role in the literature is emphasized
Chronotope in Afzal Tagirov's novel "The red guards"
No full textThis article is dedicated to the works of Afzal Tagirov whose name was in the list of "forgotten" ones because of the socio-political reasons, and his novel "The Red Guards" in particular. The attention is drawn to the fact that the writer's work requires a detailed study. The subject of this article is the chronotope of the novel "The Red Guards". A considetrable part of the artice is devoted to the definition of the artistic features of the writer's language and style. The article points out that this work is a fine example of the literary art in which the author uses the multiple forms of space and time description: The synthesis of historical, literary, subjective and other chronotopes. It is revealed that the novel aptly describes the social events, the characters' lives through the folklore examples - The active role of the Tatar people in the historical process, the preservation of their customs, traditions, spiritual wealth and strong spirit and during difficult periods. The article also shows that Afzal Tahirov depicts all the complexity of time and space when Tatar people joined the revolutionary liberation movement in Russia. The writer brings respect and interest in the historical past of his people, his culture. The article helps bring clarity to Afzal Tagirov's creativity. According to the analysis of the novel, the study of chronotope, the artistic and expressive features of the novel its important role in the literature is emphasized
Recognition and introduction of "Al-Zorvatalsama Fimashahir al-asma", a new essay by Afzal Kermani
No full textIn one of the preserved manuscripts in Ayatollah Mareshinkavi's library there is a treatise entitled "Al-Zoroahmasma Fae Mobiri-al-Masma" (Zat al-Sharma al-Shama ...), which is a synopsis of Ali Sami's famous book, Ali al-Sayyid Aliyev, Abolfazl Fieldi Neishabour. The author's name is not specified in the text, but the cataloger of his library introduces "Afzal al-Din Tajjulzman [Kermani]" and considers the compilation date "probably the eighth century". This guess is the result of neglected readings by the cataloger, and such a person does not exist externally. In this paper, it is noted that the time of the time is referred to the possibility of the immediate victimization of Afzal al-Din Kermani, the poet and the sixth and seventh-century astronomers, and the author of the book, Paḥabeqd al-Ali Lalmukhfal al-Ali. In the continuation of the article and after the introduction of the article, the subject is divided into different parts, and the differences with the al-Sa'ayyami are discussed. At the end of the table is the difference between some Persian equivalents in field works and Afzal Kermani. Key words: al-Zoroahmasma fi Muhammadi al-Masma, Taj el-Zaman kermani, Afzal al-Din kermani, al-Sami fi al-saṁmi
A potent thromboxane formation inhibitor in green tea leaves
No full textA ninhydrin positive compound (L2) now identified as 2-amino-5-(N-ethylcarboxyamido)-pentanoic acid, from unprocessed tea leaves was a potent inhibitor of thrombin-stimulated thromboxane formation in rabbit whole blood (Ali and Afzal; Prostaglandins, Leukotrienes and Medicine, 27: 9, 1987). In the present study, processed and unprocessed tea leaf extracts were given to rats to consume for a period of eight weeks. Cholesterol and thromboxane levels were measured in the serum obtained from clotting the blood at 37 degrees C. A significant reduction in thromboxane levels was observed in rats taking unprocessed tea extract. This reduction was equally distributed in adult as well as in juvenile rats. However no appreciable changes in the levels of thromboxane were noticed in the serum of rats taking processed tea extracts. This might be due to the presence of a labile component which is destroyed during the processing of green tea leaves. A decreased level of cholesterol was observed in rats consuming unprocessed tea extract. This decrease could be linked to the decrease in thromboxane levels as observed. Processed tea refers to commercially available tea of different brands while unprocessed tea refers to dried green tea leaves.LR: 20061115; PUBM: Print; JID: 8802730; 0 (Amino Acids); 108589-72-6 (2-amino-5-(N-ethylcarboxyamido)pentanoic acid); 54397-85-2 (Thromboxane B2); 57-88-5 (Cholesterol); ppublishSource type: Electronic(1
Impact of Community Service Learning on the Social Skills of Students
No full textRecently, many high schools and universities have promoted community service learning program by making it part of the admission process; therefore, students participate in community service learning program to get admission in an institution of their choice. Moreover, after completing the community service program, they see themselves as more socially responsible citizens. This qualitative study aimed to explore the impact of community service learning on the social skills of students. The study employed a qualitative method by randomly selecting twenty five male and female students for focused group interviews from five different O- level schools situated in a middle socio-economic locality. The results revealed that community service learning program has a positive impact on the social skills of O-level students. Besides, students had also a positive learning experience. The findings of the study indicated that the awareness to encourage community service in schools is grounded on the acceptance that it does not only give students extra credit points, but serving others or one’s own community also makes them better citizens. Based on the advantages and positive experiences of students, the study recommends to include a more inclusive model of service learning in school curriculum
Intravascular Shockwave Lithotripsy for the Treatment of Severe Peripheral Arterial Disease: A Single-Centre Experience
No full textBackground Chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI) is the most severe manifestation of peripheral arterial disease. Various revascularization techniques are employed to treat peripheral arterial disease. Intravascular shockwave lithotripsy (IVL) is a relatively new procedure for the treatment of calcific lower limb peripheral arterial diseases (PAD). Objectives To assess the effectiveness and safety of shockwave lithotripsy in patients with severe PAD through an evaluation of limb salvage rate and patient survival. Methods A retrospective study of all patients treated with shockwave lithotripsy between November 2019 and June 2024 was performed. The primary outcome was amputation-free survival and secondary outcomes were potential complications of IVL (thrombo-embolization, perforation, and restenosis). Patients were followed up in the clinic and assessed both clinically and with a duplex scan at three months. Results A total of 38 patients were included in the study. The median age was 71 years; 28 were males. Among the patients, 28 (73.68%) were diabetic, 4 patients (10.53%) were current smokers, 10 patients (26.32%) were ex-smokers, and 24 patients (63.16%) were non-smokers. According to the Rutherford classification of PAD, 33 of the 38 patients were in stages 4-6. Only five patients were stage 3. Total number of treated arteries was 47. Treated lesions were 49% in the superficial femoral artery (SFA), 36% in the popliteal artery, 8% in the common femoral artery (CFA), 4% received treatment of the iliac arteries, and 2% of the posterior tibial artery. All treated arteries showed improved angiographic results. Four patients (10.53%) developed distal embolization. No perforation was recorded, and no significant flow-limiting dissection was recorded to require treatment. At the three-month follow-up, imaging revealed improvement in 58% of patients while 5% showed no improvement. Notably, follow-up imaging was not conducted in 37% of patients due to evident clinical improvement such as ulcer healing, palpable pulses, and the presence of Doppler signals. Seven patients required reintervention within three months after the initial IVL operation and 4 patients got revascularized after this period resulting in 11 patients requiring revascularisation after the initial operation. Amputation-free survival was 79% (30 patients). Conclusion Shockwave lithotripsy is associated with a high limb salvage rate and low complication rate. Further research is needed into long-term effectiveness and the role of shockwave treatment as an adjuvant to traditional revascularization techniques of patients with CLTI and short-distance claudicants.This is an open access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License CC-BY 4.0., which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.RDUH staff can access the full-text of this article by clicking on the 'Additional Link' above and logging in with NHS OpenAthens if prompted
Two Sides of the Same Rupee? Comparing Demand for Microcredit and Microsaving in a Framed Field Experiment in Rural Pakistan
No full textWe use a field experiment to test whether saving and borrowing satisfy demand for lump-sum accumulation from regular deposits. Inspired by ROSCAs, we offer different credit and saving contracts to subjects. We find that individuals often accept both credit and saving contract across experimental waves. This behaviour can be rationalised by assuming that individuals seek lump-sum payments and struggle to hold savings. Structural estimation of this model accounts for the behaviour of 75% of participants. Of these, two-thirds have high demand for lump-sum accumulation but savings difficulties. These results imply that the distinction between microlending and microsaving is largely illusory
Forecasting banknotes
No full textA central bank’s liquidity forecast is important in ensuring that it supplies the banking system’s need for central bank money. Banknote (or currency in circulation) demand is the largest and for some central banks the most variable component of the liquidity forecast. Accurate forecasting of banknotes is essential in ensuring an accurate liquidity forecast and in turn effective monetary policy implementation. This Handbook discusses these issues and outlines a structural time series state space (STSSS) model which is now used by central banks including the Bank of England and ECB to forecast banknotes (currency in circulation).Forecasting banknotes
’’بیرک نامہ‘‘ میں چھپا مزاح نگار: صوبیدار افضل تحسین
No full textSubedar Afzal Tahseen was born in 1972 in Mouza Bin Cotal Murree. His real name was Muhammad Afzal. He was a prominent poet, author amp; humorist of Urdu language. Humor was a weapon of his style and taste. Although in his early life, he was much worried due to the death of his father and wife, but through all his life he enjoyed the people especially his colleagues by military humor. Mostly he wrote in “Hilal”. So, he took military subjects in his humor poetry. In other words, military traditions were the main subject of his poetry. His best-known work is “Barik Nama”. He has also a separate place in the field of character humor (annoying act). He tried to present each and every character of Army in a humorous way. And also described the characteristic of each. If, it is said the king of “annoying act” to Afzal Tahseen, there will be no objection
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