15 research outputs found
Scholarly Productivity in Physiotherapy from 1992 to 2022 in Pakistan: A Bibliometric Analysis Based on the Web of Science Database
No full textThe best way to communicate and disseminate knowledge in a profession is through publications and research activities. Maintaining and developing the body of knowledge specific to physiotherapy is crucial for enhancing the current knowledge and supporting the idea of evidence-based physiotherapy practice. This study aimed to investigate the research output of physiotherapy professionals in Pakistan during the last three decades (1992-2022). The bibliometric analysis technique was adopted to conduct this study. Data from the Web of Science (core collection) was extracted in November 2022 via electronic searching using the query: ALL= (Physical therapy AND Pakistan OR physiotherapy AND Pakistan OR manual therapy AND Pakistan OR physical rehabilitation AND Pakistan OR Exercise therapy AND Pakistan. The search yielded 2, 390 articles that were published between 1992 and 2022. 508 relevant publications were finally selected for further analysis based on the study's inclusion criteria. The bibliometric analysis results highlighted that there has been a consistent rise in the number of published articles over the past 30 years, with the peak publication trend seen in 2020. The analysis also revealed the most productive authors, journals, and their co-authors' networking in this domain. The most frequently used author keywords and the most collaborative country in research with Pakistan were also identified. However, it was observed that there were specific clusters of research work; certain institutions and authors were very active in research, highlighting a somewhat non-diversified research activity in the profession. Furthermore, the articles were primarily published in Pakistan-based journals, indicating a limited spread of knowledge.</p
Transforming Legal Narratives: Postmodernism in South Asian English Literature
No full textThis study examines the relationship between law, literature, and postmodernism within the context of South Asian English literature. The objective of this study is to analyse the historical development of legal narratives and their subsequent influence on notions of human rights, cultural identity, and justice. Examining and challenging legal narratives, "Burnt Shadows" by Kamila Shamsie, "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini, "The English Patient" by Michael Ondaatje, and "The Sea of Poppies" by Amitav Ghosh use postmodern literary techniques. Using Katherine Belsey's postmodernism paradigm as a theoretical perspective, the purpose of this study is to analyse the deconstructed and reconstructed narratives found in the novels. The primary objective of these academic investigations is to provide a deeper comprehension of the dominant legal discourses in South Asia and their broader implications
The Art of the Impossible: A Stylistic Study of Translating Poetry with a Special Reference to the Famous Iraqi Poet Mothaffer Alnawab, Some Selected Poems
No full textThis paper discusses the possibility of translating poetry in both slang (Via Iraqi slang Language) and standard Arabic language. It tackles the Iraqi poet Mothaffer Alnawab’s six selected poems (Three poems are written in Iraqi slang language, whereas the other three are written in Standard Arabic Language). The researcher takes into consideration two types of equivalences hypothesize by Nida and Venuti; for, they – the researcher- think that these two linguists can summarize many functions of translation particularly translating poetry as a different literary style. These two famous linguists theories of translation focus on the process of exposing the target reader to the original text by Foreignizing it, which is the goal of the study. Thus, Nida in his Formal and Dynamic Equivalence deals with the possibility of translating the source text into the target text either by using a reader-oriented method or a text –author oriented method. On the other hand, Venuti discuses the possibility of translation through Foreignizing the original text or Domesticating it. As a translator, the researcher depends on these two theories while translating six poems written by Mothaffer Alnawab in both slang and standard languages. Keywords: Art of the Impossible; Translation; Translating Poetry; Famous Iraqi Poet Mothaffer Alnawab
Cross-sectional study to assess the knowledge, attitude, and behavior of women suffering from PCOS and their effect on the skin
No full textCross-sectional study to assess the knowledge, attitude, and behavior of women suffering from PCOS and their effect on the ski
Association of circulatory kisspeptin levels and hormonal interplay with male infertility: A cross-sectional study in Karachi, Pakistan
No full textObjectives: To determine the impact of Kisspeptin on male reproductive axis in a selected urban population.Methods: The cross-sectional study was conducted at the Sindh Institute of Reproductive Medicine in collaboration with Aga Khan University, Karachi, from July, 2017, to February, 2018, and comprised infertile males with abnormal sperm parameters who were placed in Group A and fertile males with normal sperm parameters placed in Group B. Serum samples were estimated for Kisspeptin, follicle stimulating hormone, luteinizing hormone, testosterone and sex hormone-binding globulin using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Data was analysed using SPSS 22.Results: Of the 313 male subjects, 178(57%) were in Group A and 135(43%) in Group B. Median Kisspeptin levels were higher among fertile males compared to infertile males (p\u3c0.001). Mean follicle stimulating hormone, luteinizing hormone and testosterone values were higher among the fertile males (p\u3c0.001). There was significant interaction between follicle stimulating hormone and testosterone (p\u3c0.1).Conclusions: Fertility in males depended on optimal secretion of Kisspeptin which exert edits effect on hypothalamic pituitary gonadal axis to increase male reproductive hormone production
Investigating the algae for the synthesis of biofuel by using genetic engineering techniques
No full textFossil fuels are the main energy source despite they are not producing greenhouse emissions in environment. Research into microalgae genomics resulted in multiple genome sequences where Chlamydomonas reinhardtii received attention because scientists could utilize effective genetic tools. Scientists are developing testing methods for diatoms and industrial algae species but also other significant industrial microorganisms. Scientists worldwide can conduct genetic transformation on all divisional algal species since they successfully adapted more than 30 strains. The insertion of random transgenes through antibiotic markers is possible with nuclear transformation but experts face difficulty in targeted gene deletion due to limited homologous recombination success rates
Analysis of Flood Damage Assessment through WorldView-2, Quick Bird and Multispectral Satellite Imagery in Southern Punjab, Pakistan
No full textPakistan has faced numerous natural disasters like floods, earthquakes, landslides and environmental degradation which severely affects the Pakistan’s economy and results in various problems like causalities, diseases, water stress and severe damages (e.g., houses, public infrastructure and agricultural land erosion). There is a lack of systematic approaches to analyze pre and post damage assessment for estimation of exact loses and the total cost for rehabilitation of damaged infrastructure in an efficient way. There exist a variety of mechanisms but GIS based flood mapping is considered the most efficient to manage the flood situation. This study is focused on evaluation of flood affected areas especially in Punjab using WorldView-2, 8-band multi-spectral imagery by applying Remote Sensing (RS) and GIS techniques. The research area is comprised of Kot Addu and Muzaffargarh Districts in Punjab province of Pakistan that faced a catastrophic super flood of 2010. The WorldView-2, Quick Bird and multispectral satellite imagery are capable of making better decisions and assessment of flood effected area accurately. RS and GIS techniques can achieve the objectives and significant analyses through visual interpretations. These techniques are also used to identify the flood affected regions. The study site was examined by applying supervised classification on the basis of the training areas which were obtained during the field surveys in the study site. Supervised classification determines that 16900.96 Hectors of agriculture land was damaged while Sparse Riverine Forest had the area 44.52 hectors. The damaged built-up area was 1805.78 Hectors. RS and GIS techniques are efficient for flood mapping.
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Comparative Study of Liver Cancer Patients in Arsenic Exposed and Non-exposed Areas of Pakistan
No full textExperiences of undergraduate medical, nursing students and faculty regarding flipped classroom: A mixed method study at private medical university in Pakistan
No full textThe \u27flipped classroom (FCR)\u27 is a teaching pedagogy where students are actively involved in the learning process. It reduces passivity, enables students to become active learners through reasoning and concept application and facilitates student interaction with their peers and instructors. This instructional approach enhances retention and decreases distraction by engaging students.Objectives: The purpose of this study was to train the faculty of the medical college and school of nursing in developing FCRs as an innovative teaching and learning strategy, to facilitate them in conducting flipped sessions for their students and to explore the experiences of medical, nursing students along with faculty members regarding the FCR they had attended and conducted.Setting: Private medical college.Participants: A total of 442 students from medical college and school of nursing and midwifery participated in the evaluation survey with a female to male ratio of 339:103. Students who attended the flipped class sessions were included in the study sample. Students who did not complete the forms were excluded from the study. Nine faculty members who attended the workshop, agreed to facilitate the FCR session were invited to participate in the focus group discussion.Results: Both medical and nursing students found FCR format stimulating. A significantly higher proportion of medical students (73%) found the FCR more engaging and interesting than a traditional lecture as compared with nursing students (59%) (p=0.009). Similarly, 73% of medical students believed the learning objectives of both the non-face-to-face and face-to-face sessions were shared with them as compared with the 62% of nursing students who believed the same (p=0.002). A significantly higher proportion of medical (76%) versus nursing (61%) students found the FCR format more useful for application of their theoretical knowledge into clinical practice (p=0.030).Conclusion: Students found the FCR more engaging and interesting in terms of applying theoretical knowledge into practice. Similarly, faculty found this strategy as effective but challenging in terms of involving and engaging students in the learning process. It is recommended to conduct more FCR sessions for an interactive and student-centred learning, but proper planning of the session and using variety of technological tools to engage learners is a key to success
Case–control study of male cancer patients exposed to arsenic-contaminated drinking water and tobacco smoke with relation to non-exposed cancer patients
No full text The investigated data indicated that inorganic arsenic in drinking water is associated with increased mortality from different types of cancers. In the present study, biological samples (blood and scalp hair) of male subjects having lung and bladder cancers and non-cancerous subjects belonging to arsenic (As)-exposed area of southern parts of Pakistan were analysed for As contents. The As levels in drinking water of understudy area showed that sections of understudy population are exposed to arsenic concentrations, which was 3–15-fold higher than the permissible level (<10 μg/L). For comparative purposes the biological samples of matched male cancer patient, as referent patients belonging to big city (Hyderabad) who had used municipal treated water with low arsenic levels <10 μg/L, were also collected. The exposed cancer patients have 2–3-fold higher level of As in both biological samples compared to non-exposed case-matched cancerous male subjects. This study is compelling evidence in support of positive associations between arsenic-contaminated water, food and cigarette with different types of risks of cancer. </jats:p
