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The Folio
No full textEditorial. pp. 6; Mian Khalid Javed-The News. pp. 7-11; Tebbe, R. F.-Article-Education and National Development. pp. 12-22; Karim Nawaz-Article-Muslim Contribution to Knowledge. pp. 23-35; Ratliff, Kathy-Article-Reflections of Henry II on the Eve of his Audience with the Pope. pp. 36-41; Hamid, S. A.-A Man of Intellect. pp. 42-45; Wahid Khan-Article-Islam and Socialism. pp. 46-48; Mian Khalid Javed-Interview-Forty minutes with the Principal. pp. 49-52; Qamar Parvaiz Raj-Article-The Psychological Analysis of Grief and its Remedy. pp. 53-55; Mobashir Salah-ud-Din-Story-A Story with a Moral. pp. 56-57; Travellers. pp. 58; Majid Rafique Mir-Story-An Anti Hero. pp. 59-62; Tariq Baseep Shamsi-Liars the Best Entertainers. pp. 63-65; Omar Yusuf Dar-Story-Travelling Third Class. pp. 66-68; Mian Khalid Javed-The Secondary Union. pp. 69; Muhammad Nisar-A Love Letter in Mathematical Terms. pp. 70; Azam Gill-Memories. pp. 71; Zahid Jamil Khan-The Dreamland. pp. 72; Bashir Mahmud Bajwa-Poetry-And I Long for his Mercy. pp. 73; Omar Yusuf Dar-Poetry-The Soul of Night. pp. 74; Mir, M. Rafiq-Poetry-Tongue in Cheek. pp. 74; Majid Rafique Mir-Poetry-Tempest. pp. 75; Khalid S. Shamas-ud-Din-Poetry-Weekend. pp. 76; Syed Hussain Riaz-Poetry-Of War and Peace. pp. 77; The Folio [Urdu/Punjabi] 135 p.Dr R. F. Tebbe, Principal of F. C. College, Lahore. before contents; Sports Council, F. C. College - 1969-70. after contents; Department of Physical Education, F. C. College - 1969-70. 1 page after contents; The Folio, Board of Editors, F. C. College - 1969-70. 2 pages after contents; Muhammad Akram Sheikh, Chief Student Editor. before editorial; Cabinet Members of the Students Union, F. C. College, 1969-70. after page 68; F. C. College Secondary Union, 1969-70. before page 6
Is "Benign Childhood Epilepsy with Centrotemporal Spikes” Always Benign?
No full textHow to Cite This Article: Saeed M, Azam M, Shabbir N, Qamar ShA. Is "Benign Childhood Epilepsy with Centrotemporal Spikes" Always Benign? Iran J Child Neurol. 2014 Summer;8(3): 39-45.AbstractObjectiveTo determine the prevalence of associated behavioral problems and prognosis with Benign Childhood Epilepsy with CentroTemporal Spikes (BCECTS).Descriptive, Cross Sectional study that was conducted from October 2009 to April 2013 in the Department of Pediatric Neurology, the Children’s Hospital Taif, KSA.Material & MethodsThis study was conducted after approval from the Ethics Committee of the Children’s Hospital Taif, Saudi Arabia. Thirty-two patients from the age of 3 to 10 years old were recruited from the pediatric neurology clinic over a period of 4 years. All the patients were selected based on history, EEGs, and neuropsychological and neurological examinations.EEGs were performed for all the patients while in awake and sleep states. Those who had centrotemporal discharges were included in the study. All the patients also underwent a brain MRI. Only two patients had mild cortical atrophy but developmentally they were normal.ResultsIn our study, prevalence of BRE is 32/430 (7.44%). Among the 32 cases, 24 were male and eight were female. Six cases out of 32 indicated a family history of BRE. Twenty-eight cases had unilateral right sided centrotemporal discharges and four had bilateral discharges.ConclusionIt is possible that for BECTS, a high number of seizures might play an important role in the development of mild cognitive impairment and/or behavior disturbances.ReferencesBradley WG, Daroff RB, Fenichel JM, Jahrovic J. Neurology of clinical practice. 5th Ed. 2009: pp. 1953-1990.Berg AT, Berkovic SF, Brodie MJ, Buchhalter J, Cross H, Van Emde Boas M, et al: Revised terminology and concepts for organization of seizures and epilepsies: Report of the ILAE Commission on Classification and Terminology, 2005–2009. 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Institutional Credit and Agricultural Production: An Empirical Evidence from Pakistan
No full textIn our prevalent and deprived agrarian sector, sufficient credit provision is a serious problem to implant technological advancements and achieve technical efficiency, moreover to hire efficient inputs to improve and rise agriculture output/income collectively and alleviate poverty eventually. In the middle of embroiled informal credit sector and recent increase in banking services in last decade shrink the attention to intend the formal sector’s optimum potential. In this perspective, this study is going to explore the relationship of agriculture credit on agriculture output. We analyzes the role of institutional credit on agricultural production using the time series data for the period of 1970 to 2008 and to give suggestions and recommendations about the promotion of institutional credit in agriculture sector of Pakistan. Cobb-Douglas production function is estimated using simple OLS, and all the variables are transformed to per cultivated hectare. Results show that agricultural credit, availability of water, cropping intensity and agricultural labor force has significant positive impact on agricultural production. The study recommend that institutional credit should be provided by the concerned organizations in order to boost agricultural output. The credit provision should be made to ensure the contribution of agriculture sector in economic development of the economy. Keywords: Agricultural Production, Institutional credit, Pakista
Measuring the Impact of Total Revenue, Total Labor Force and Oil Prices on Economic Growth of Pakistan
No full textThis study establishes the empirical relationship between GDP and total revenue, total labor force and oil prices. Numerous studies concluded profound impact of these variables on GDP of Pakistan as well as other economies. In this study, all the sources of revenue generating including tax and non-tax revenue and financial aid and grants are included. In total labor force, both male and female labor force are included. The impact of oil prices on GDP is also included in the model. This study is conducted to measure the impact and significance of these variables on GDP of Pakistan for years 1970-2012 using time-series data. Regression analysis results shows significant concluded coefficients. Unit root test verified the stationarity of the data. The results of co-integration test show long run association between the GDP and the independent variables. The empirical results conclude positive impact of total revenue, total labor force and negative impact of oil prices on GDP of Pakistan
Functionalized MXenes for Enhanced Visible-Light Photocatalysis: A Focus on Surface Termination Engineering and Composite Design
No full textMXenes, a groundbreaking class of two-dimensional (2D) transition metal carbides, nitrides, and carbonitrides, have emerged as highly promising materials for photocatalytic applications due to their unique structural, electrical, and surface properties. These materials are synthesized by selectively etching the A layer from MAX phases, yielding compositions with the general formula Mn+1XnTx, where M is a transition metal, X represents carbon or nitrogen, and Tx refers to surface terminations such as –OH, –O, or –F. This review delves into the advanced synthesis techniques of MXenes, including fluoride-free etching and molten salt methods, and explores their potential in photocatalysis for environmental remediation. MXenes exhibit remarkable light absorption capabilities and efficient charge carrier separation, making them highly effective for the photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants under visible light. Modulating their surface chemistry and bandgap via functional group modifications further enhances their photocatalytic performance. These attributes position MXenes as next-generation materials for sustainable photocatalytic applications, offering significant potential in addressing global environmental challenges
Impact of comic factor in TV ads on buying behavior of university students
No full textThis study was carried out to find out the impacts of comic factor in TV advertisement on buying behavior of college and university students. Questionnaire was designed and used to gauge the effects of comedy in advertisements. Sample size was 120 and it was comprised of university business students (Preston University Islamabad, International Islamic University Islamabad and Qauid-e-Azam University Islamabad). Data Analysis provided coefficient of determination R square value as 0.576. With significant Alpha figure of all variables, F value was 26.907 at 0.01 level. Outcomes revealed that comedy in TV advertisement convinces the consumer’s attention, interest, desire and action (AIDA) to buy the product. Objective of the study was achieved as it was found out that comic factor in TV ads affect the attention, interest, desire and action and hence buying behavior of students. Results also revealed that buying behavior of students due to comic factor in TV ads is gender free
Global impact of COVID-19 on food safety and environmental sustainability: Pathways to face the pandemic crisis
No full textThe COVID-19 pandemic poses ongoing challenges to the sustainability of various socioeconomic sectors, including agriculture, the food supply chain, the food business, and environmental sustainability. This study employs data obtained from the World Health Organization (WHO), and Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), as well as scientific and technical research publications, to evaluate the impacts of COVID-19 on agriculture and food security. This article seeks to highlight the profound influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on agriculture, the supply and demand of food, and the overall safety of food. The article also explores the several pathways by which COVID-19 can be transmitted in these areas and the various technologies employed for its detection. The ongoing and post-pandemic ramifications are substantial since they could decrease agricultural output due to limitations on migration, a downturn in international trade, less buying capacity, and disturbances in food production and processing. Therefore, based on this thorough investigation, recommendations are issued for mitigating and controlling the pandemic's effects
Role of metal-organic frameworks (MOF) based nanomaterials for the efficiency enhancement of solar cells: A mini-review
No full textThe unique physiochemical features and varied production techniques of metal-organic framework (MOF) materials have piqued the scientific community's interest in solar cell research. Using MOF materials can enhance the stability and photovoltaic performance of the resulting optoelectronic devices. Recent notable breakthroughs in solar cells using MOFs, such as dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs), perovskite solar cells (PSCs), and others, are summarized and generalized in this study. The power conversion efficiency (PCE) for DSSCs reached 7.03% and perovskites solar cells 25.6% when MOF-based nanomaterials were used recently. The goal of this brief overview is to increase knowledge of material characteristics and to open up new avenues for material use in the future
Bridging the Gap between Design and Verification of Embedded Systems in Model Based System Engineering
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