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Corrigendum to “Promising electrochemical study of titanate based anodes in direct carbon fuel cell using walnut and almond shells biochar fuel” [J. Power Sources 434 (2019) 126679](S0378775319306500)(10.1016/j.jpowsour.2019.05.085)
No full text© 2019 Elsevier B.V. The authors regret that the family name of author Asia Rafique was wrongly added as ‘Asia Iftikhar’ in the original article, the corrected name is “Asia Rafique”. The authors would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused
Importance of vertical integration in teaching and assessment of physiological concepts
No full textAbstractObjectivesUnder the existing system of undergraduate curriculum, physiology teaching was done in a traditional non-case based manner. The objective of this research was to develop and implement a respiratory module which would incorporate vertically integrated learning and assessment using multiple teaching methodologies.MethodsA respiratory modular team finalized the clinical cases, themes, relevant objectives, learning strategies, time table and assessment tools. The exam results of this Vertically Integrated Respiratory Module were compared with the results of traditionally delivered Introductory Module for the same group of students. Students' feedback questionnaire was also administered at the end of module.Results99% of the students responded that integrated approach makes learning and understanding easy. 90 % of the students hoped that this mode of teaching would be helpful to them in future clinical years and 92% of the students favored the continuation of this integrated approach in future. Comparison of the results indicated that the passing percentage and the mean score (89% and 68.5) was higher in the Vertically Integrated Respiratory Module as compared to the non case based Introductory Module (70% and 61.5).ConclusionBased on the students feedback we may conclude that teaching physiology via vertically integrated approach may be superior than traditional non case based teaching, because it enhances students interest and facilitates meaningful and deep learning
Serum leptin levels in type 2 diabetic Pakistani subjects and its correlation with fasting blood sugar
No full textSerum kisspeptin levels in normal and overweight Saudi females and its relation with anthropometric indices
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Prevalence and Risk Factors of Prediabetes in Young Saudi Females in a University Setting
No full textBACKGROUND፡ Studies reporting prediabetes prevalence in young Saudis are almost a decade old. The present study determined prediabetes prevalence and its associated risk factors (body composition, lipid profile, blood pressure and physical activity) in young Saudi females.METHODS: Three hundred Saudi females (18-20 years old), studying in year 2 and 3 at Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, were categorized as normoglycemic or prediabetic based on fasting plasma glucose criteria of World Health Organization (WHO) and American Diabetes Association (ADA). Anthropometric measurements, lipid profile, atherogenic indices, and physical activity data were compared. Association between fasting blood glucose and study variables was found by Bivariate analysis (Spearman Correlation for non-parametric variables and Pearson correlation for parametric) followed by Binary Logistic Regression analysis.RESULTS: Prevalence of prediabetes by WHO and ADA criteria were 11.3% and 18.7% respectively. Systolic, diastolic and mean arterial pressures, waist circumference, waist-hip and waiststature-ratios were significantly raised in prediabetics compared to normoglycemic (WHO criteria p-values; 0.03, 0.003, 0.005, 0.01, 0.01, 0.04 respectively; ADA criteria 0.04, 0.001, 0.02, 0.02, 0.03, 0.01 respectively). For each unit increase in systolic, diastolic and mean arterial pressures, and waist circumference, the odds of becoming prediabetic increased by a factor of 1.02, 1.05, 1.04 and 1.03 respectively by WHO criteria: and 1.01, 1.03, 1.02, and 1.02 respectively by ADA criteria. CONCLUSION: Substantial numbers of young females in our university are suffering from prediabetes. An increase in systolic, diastolic, and mean arterial pressures and waist circumference are significant risk factors for prediabetes in young females
EFFECT OF MOTOR RELEARNING PROGRAM ON QUALITY OF LIFE AMONG STROKE PATIENTS: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW
No full textBACKGROUNDStroke is one of the problems that can lead to either disability ordeath and this will increase the social and economic burden.OBJECTIVETo analyze the effects of motor relearning program (MRP) in comparisonwith other treatment technique on quality of life (QoL)among stroke patientsDATA SOURCESThis systematic review includes Randomized Controlled Trials (RCT)for patients suffering from stroke. The articles were retrieved fromGoogle Scholar, research gate, HEC digital library, ProQuest, Iingentaand PubMed. Articles were also accessed from Journals.STUDY SELECTIONData belonged from 2000 to 2015 were included. RCTs that focus onmotor relearning program or its task-oriented activity as rehabilitationprogram of stroke patients were included in this review.RESULTSTotal 12 studies were included in this review with 378 patients.Among them, 191 had received MRP, whereas, 187 had receivedany other treatment technique for stroke rehabilitation. Analysis ofBerg Balance Scale (BBS) and Barthel Index shows that studies favorMRP, while result is slightly insignificant (0.008) with BBS and not significant(0.67) for Barthel Index
Islam: Extremism and Moderation
No full textIslam has, for many years now, been torn between radical fundamentalist groups and the more intellectually moderate groups. With both groups claiming to follow the true Islam, an individual may have a difficult time in practicing one’s faith.
The ambition of this essay will be to investigate some of the major differences between the movements, more specifically the Wahhabi/Salafi movement practiced in Saudi Arabia and the more moderate approach emphasized by numerous Islamic Scholars. Grappling with these issues in my own search for the authentic Islam, this essay will provide a view of both sides with an attempt to justify the moderate position over the strict, literalist one. The intention is to show why the moderate intellectual position is more rooted in Islamic principles and values than the monotonous fanatic position. Due to the many sects, some with more extreme positions like the Khawarij alongside the more rational such as the Mu’tazilites, I decided it would be an enlightening task to break down both sides and challenge the history of both.Peer reviewedstudent peer-reviewed journal articlefinal article publishe
More Than One Path?
No full textIn the minds of many Muslims and non-Muslims the idea of salvation in Islam is quite simple: only Muslims have a chance of attaining paradise and anyone who does not profess to be a Muslim is destined for eternal doom. The ambition of this essay is to argue that from the Islamic point of view, non-Muslims do indeed have a chance of attaining God’s mercy and being saved. This will be argued by taking a look at how the Qur’an accepts diversity, verses in the Qur’an regarding other faiths, along with an explanation and commentary on these verses from some of the most learned scholars on the Qur’an. Also, this essay will look at various Prophetic precedents in Islamic history on this issue.student peer reviewed journal articlefinal article publishe
Prevalence of menstrual problems and their association with psychological stress in young female students studying health sciences
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To identify the prevalence of various menstrual problems in young females studying health sciences and to identify their association with academic stress.
Methods:
This was a cross-sectional study, conducted in the health colleges of Immam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia between February 2015 and February 2016. Seven hundred and thirty-eight female students aged 18-25 years anonymously completed menstrual problem identification and perceived stress scale questionnaire. The data was analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 16.0.
Results:
Ninety-one percent of the students were suffering from some kind of menstrual problem. The different menstrual problems reported, and their incidences included irregular menstruation (27%), abnormal vaginal bleeding (9.3%), amenorrhea (9.2%), menorrhagia (3.4%), dysmenorrhea (89.7%), and premenstrual symptoms (46.7%). High perceived stress (HPS) was identified in 39% of the students. A significant positive correlation was found between HPS and menstrual problems. Students with HPS had 4 times, 2 times, and 2.8 times increased odds ratio for experiencing amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, and premenstrual syndrome (p<0.05).
Conclusion:
The most prevalent menstrual problems (dysmenorrhea and premenstrual symptoms) in the target population were strongly associated with stress. Therefore, it is recommended that health science students should be provided with early psychological and gynecological counselling to prevent future complications
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