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    Supplementary material 3 from: Rais M, Ahmed J, Naveed A, Batool A, Shahzad A, Bibi R, Sajjad A (2021) Field surveys along habitat gradients revealed differences in herpetofauna assemblage in Margalla Hills National Park, Islamabad, Pakistan. Biodiversity Data Journal 9: e61541. https://doi.org/10.3897/BDJ.9.e61541
    Pensoft Publishers ; 2021
    In:  Biodiversity Data Journal Vol. 9 ( 2021-03-31)
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    In: Biodiversity Data Journal, Pensoft Publishers, Vol. 9 ( 2021-03-31)
    Abstract: This study was conducted to see whether herpetofaunal assemblage differed amongst hiking trails, undisturbed forest and urban areas within the Margalla Hills National Park, Islamabad Capital Territory, Pakistan. Circular plot area-constrained searches (45 plots in each habitat, each plot with an area of 25 m 2 ) were used from March 2018 to July 2019. We recorded seven amphibian species, nine lizard species and six snake species. The species richness of amphibians and lizards was the same in the studied strata, while the detection and encounter rate of snakes was lower in the undisturbed forest and urban areas. The encounter rate of amphibians differed significantly between urban areas and hiking trails/undisturbed forest. The encounter rate and population density of lizards differed significantly between undisturbed forest and urban areas. The most frequently encountered amphibian species along the hiking trail and urban areas was Duttaphrynus stomaticus , with Hoplobatrachus tigerinus in undisturbed forest. The most common and frequently encountered lizard species along the hiking trail and urban areas was Hemidactylus brookii , while the Ophisops jerdonii was the most frequently seen in undisturbed forest. The most common and frequently encountered snake species along the hiking trail and undisturbed forest was the Indotyphlops braminus , while Ptyas mucosa was the most common in urban areas. The subsequent bio-assessment, based on herpetofauna, of the Park revealed good to excellent biotic integrity The Park faces threats including livestock grazing, alien invasive vegetation and human disturbance due to settlements, restaurants and tourism-related activities. While several of these threats have been mitigated since the establishment of the Islamabad Wildlife Management Board, the Park still requires improved management, especially regarding regulating tourism.
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    ISSN: 1314-2828 , 1314-2836
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    DOI: 10.3897/BDJ.9.e61541
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    Publication Date: 2021
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    Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Health Care Ethics among Speech Language Pathologists
    Faculty of Rehabilitation and Allied Health Sciences, Riphah International University ; 2019
    In:  Journal of Riphah College of Rehabilitation Sciences , No. 0 ( 2019), p. 1-
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    In: Journal of Riphah College of Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Rehabilitation and Allied Health Sciences, Riphah International University, , No. 0 ( 2019), p. 1-
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    ISSN: 2226-9215
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    DOI: 10.5455/JRCRS.
    DOI: 10.5455/JRCRS.2019070106
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    Publisher: Faculty of Rehabilitation and Allied Health Sciences, Riphah International University
    Publication Date: 2019
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    Translation and Psychometric properties of Children Behavior Questionnaire-Very short form: Gender differences on Temperament
    Rawalpindi Medical University ; 2022
    In:  Journal of Rawalpindi Medical College Vol. 26, No. 2 ( 2022-10-27)
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    In: Journal of Rawalpindi Medical College, Rawalpindi Medical University, Vol. 26, No. 2 ( 2022-10-27)
    Abstract: Objective: 1- To translate Children’s Behavior Questionnaire-very short (CBQ) form in Urdu language and to establish its psychometric properties. 2- To study gender differences on subscales of CBQ. Material and Methods: The study was conducted with 279 mothers (working and non-working) and their children (3-7 years) in Rawalpindi, Pakistan. CBQ-very short form was translated into Urdu language as per standard procedure1. Translated scale was given to mothers and available fathers to rate their children on temperament. To establish cross language validation 13 mothers were given both original English CBQ-very short form and translated version with the gap of two months. To study gender differences on three dimensions of temperament between boys and girls (boys = 138, girls = 141) one way ANOVA was run. Results: Results indicated high Cronbach’s alpha reliability α = .80 (total) and .61to .81 for its subscales, high to satisfactory cross language validation (test retest reliability) r =.64* to .86** (p 〈 .05 & .01), and high inter-rater reliability between fathers and mothers r = .38* to .82** (p 〈 .05 & .01). The item total correlations of subscales were also satisfactory.  Finding showed that Urdu version of CBQ is highly reliable and valid to be used with Pakistani Children (3-8 years). In addition we found significant gender differences on effortful control, girls being high on effortful control as compared to boys. Conclusion: The study revealed CBQ-very short form- Urdu version as reliable and consistent measure of children’s temperament (3-7years) in Pakistani culture. Findings also support earlier evidence that girls show higher score on effortful control as compared to their counterparts. Key Words: CBQ, Temperament, gender differences, Urdu version.
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    ISSN: 1683-3570 , 1683-3562
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    DOI: 10.37939/jrmc.v26i2.1775
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    Publisher: Rawalpindi Medical University
    Publication Date: 2022
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    Prevalence of type-2 diabetes and prediabetes in Malaysia: A systematic review and meta-analysis
    Public Library of Science (PLoS) ; 2022
    In:  PLOS ONE Vol. 17, No. 1 ( 2022-1-27), p. e0263139-
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    In: PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science (PLoS), Vol. 17, No. 1 ( 2022-1-27), p. e0263139-
    Abstract: The main purpose of this study was to investigate the pooled prevalence of prediabetes and type-2 diabetes in the general population of Malaysia. Method We systematically searched Medline (PubMed), Embase, Web of Science, Google Scholar and Malaysian Journals Online to identify relevant studies published between January 1, 1995, and November 30, 2021, on the prevalence of type-2 diabetes in Malaysia. Random-effects meta-analyses were used to obtain the pooled prevalence of diabetes and prediabetes. Subgroup analyses also used to analyze to the potential sources of heterogeneity. Meta- regression was carried to assess associations between study characteristics and diabetes prevalence. Three independent authors selected studies and conducted the quality assessment. The quality of the final evidence was evaluated using the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) approach. Results Of 2689 potentially relevant studies, 786 titles and abstract were screened. Fifteen studies with 103063 individuals were eligible to be included in the meta-analyses. The pooled prevalence of diabetes was 14.39% (95% CI, 12.51%–16.38%; I 2 = 98.4%, 103063 participants from 15 studies). The pooled prevalence of prediabetes was 11.62% (95% CI, 7.17%–16.97%; I 2 = 99.8, 88702 participants from 9 studies). The subgroup analysis showed statistically significant differences in diabetes prevalence by the ethical sub-populations with highest in Indians (25.10%; 95% CI, 20.19%–30.35%), followed by Malays (15.25%; 95% CI, 11.59%–19.29%), Chinese (12.87%; 95% CI, 9.73%–16.37%), Bumiputeras (8.62%; 95% CI, 5.41%–12.47%) and others (6.91%; 95% CI, 5.71%–8.19%). There was no evidence of publication bias, although heterogeneity was high (I 2 ranged from 0.00% to 99·8%). The quality of evidence based on GRADE was low. Conclusions Results of this study suggest that a high prevalence of prediabetes and diabetes in Malaysia. The diabetes prevalence is associated with time period and increasing age. The Malaysian government should develop a comprehensive approach and strategy to enhance diabetes awareness, control, prevention, and treatment. Trial registration Trial registration no. PROSPERO CRD42021255894; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ .
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    DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0263139
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    Publisher: Public Library of Science (PLoS)
    Publication Date: 2022
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    SELF-ASSEMBLY ON DUAL WETTABLE SURFACE
    World Scientific Pub Co Pte Ltd ; 2021
    In:  Surface Review and Letters Vol. 28, No. 10 ( 2021-10)
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    In: Surface Review and Letters, World Scientific Pub Co Pte Ltd, Vol. 28, No. 10 ( 2021-10)
    Abstract: A droplet of nanoparticle suspension is deposited on a specially designed dual wettable surface. Half diagonal of SiO 2 substrate was oil coated and other half stayed unchanged. The droplet forms contact angle of 35 ∘ on the unchanged dry portion whereas it reaches to 60 ∘ on the oil coated region. Nanoparticle dried in stick–slip fashion where such effect was more pronounced on the oil-wet region. Scanning electron microscope (SEM) images revealed large ribbon-like nanorod assembly on the dry-region and short monolayer ribbons on the oil-wet part of the substrate. On both surfaces, shape-separation effect produced rod-rich and sphere-rich regions. The assemblies formed over the dry portion were dense whereas significantly small number of nanoparticles were observed on the oil-wet region. The droplet contact-line remained partially dynamic owing to the dual wettable design of the surface. Such contact-line dynamics facilitated the shape-separation effect induced by the surfactant molecules and dictated the deposition process over the surface. This work will be helpful to study shape-separation effect of small biological entities and multisystem of nanoparticles.
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    ISSN: 0218-625X , 1793-6667
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    DOI: 10.1142/S0218625X21500876
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    Publisher: World Scientific Pub Co Pte Ltd
    Publication Date: 2021
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    Population and mutational assessment of novel repeats in 13RM Y-STRs in unrelated males born in Gilgit, Pakistan
    Elsevier BV ; 2022
    In:  Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences Vol. 29, No. 5 ( 2022-05), p. 3177-3183
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    In: Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences, Elsevier BV, Vol. 29, No. 5 ( 2022-05), p. 3177-3183
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    ISSN: 1319-562X
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    DOI: 10.1016/j.sjbs.2022.01.055
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    Publisher: Elsevier BV
    Publication Date: 2022
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    Production of Biogas from Kitchen Waste with Inoculum and Study the Effect of Different Parameters
    Chemical Society of Pakistan ; 2019
    In:  Journal of the chemical society of pakistan Vol. 41, No. 4 ( 2019), p. 563-563
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    In: Journal of the chemical society of pakistan, Chemical Society of Pakistan, Vol. 41, No. 4 ( 2019), p. 563-563
    Abstract: Household kitchen waste quantity is increasing rapidly because of the population explosion. Agricultural growth and intensive animal farming are generating a large quantity of bio waste. Disposing of this huge amount of waste is a serious environmental issue of the world. This waste can be used as an alternative source for the generation of green fuel by converting it to biogas. Though, a lot of work has been done on biogas production from conventional feedstock. However, it is highly desired to improve and optimize the process with kitchen waste used as feedstock. In this paper, cost-effective, environmentally friendly and high-quality biogas is produced by anaerobic digestion of kitchen waste mixture with inoculum. Inoculum is used as a source of microbial population. It is prepared by mixing of cow dung and water with a weight ratio of 1:5. The effect of temperature, pH, and the weight ratio of inoculum/kitchen waste on the production of biogas has been studied. The results indicated that the optimum pH value is 7.5 and for the maximum production of biogas temperature should be 37 ˚C. The optimum weight ratio of inoculum/kitchen waste is 60/40. The quality of biogas is improved by the absorption of CO2 from it with the aid of absorber contains 2 M solution of NaOH. The gas was burnt smoothly with a blue flame. This indicates the high content of CH4 in biogas. It is a green heating and cooking fuel and can be used for transport and power generation.
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    ISSN: 0253-5106
    Uniform Title: Production of Biogas from Kitchen Waste with Inoculum and Study the Effect of Different Parameters
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    DOI: 10.52568/000769/JCSP/41.04.2019
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    Publisher: Chemical Society of Pakistan
    Publication Date: 2019
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    Unique Trinuclear Ag(I)-N-Heterocyclic Carbene (NHC) Complex having Three Silver Centers: Synthesis and characterization
    Chemical Society of Pakistan ; 2020
    In:  Journal of the chemical society of pakistan Vol. 42, No. 3 ( 2020), p. 429-429
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    In: Journal of the chemical society of pakistan, Chemical Society of Pakistan, Vol. 42, No. 3 ( 2020), p. 429-429
    Abstract: The employment of carbene salts to facilitate metal-metal interactions is becoming a more pronounced zone of interest due to their efficient sigma electron donor features, facile synthesis protocols and their ability to develop strong ligand-metal interactions which may further be attributed to their flat steric factors. The research work discussed in this article was conducted to achieve this goal. Herein we report the synthesis of a novel trinuclear silver complex by a new approach. An imidazolium salt 2 was synthesized by in situ deprotonation and its trinuclear silver(I) complex 3 was synthesized by using initially controlled excess of precursor in order to understand the effect of excess of the selected reactant on complex formation. Both the ligand and complex were characterized by physico-chemical techniques. The results revealed the final product obtained was a trinuclear complex 3 having a core of three silver centres in a row, with the two distal silver ions bound to two carbene ligands and central one was bound by nitrogen of N-methyl imidazole. ESI-MS spectrum of compound 3 indicated that the complex chooses trinuclear structure in a solid and liquid state while in gas phase it appears as a mononuclear unit.
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    ISSN: 0253-5106
    Uniform Title: Unique Trinuclear Ag(I)-N-Heterocyclic Carbene (NHC) Complex having Three Silver Centers: Synthesis and characterization
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    DOI: 10.52568/000654/JCSP/42.03.2020
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    Publisher: Chemical Society of Pakistan
    Publication Date: 2020
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    Association between Irregular Labour Pains and Meconium in Low Risk Pregnancies
    Rawalpindi Medical University ; 2021
    In:  Journal of Rawalpindi Medical College Vol. 25, No. 4 ( 2021-12-31), p. 544-547
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    In: Journal of Rawalpindi Medical College, Rawalpindi Medical University, Vol. 25, No. 4 ( 2021-12-31), p. 544-547
    Abstract: Background Meconium stained amniotic fluid (MSAF) is a frequent occurrence seen by health care providers in obstetric and neonatal practice. MSAF is a predictor of adverse perinatal outcome even in low risk pregnancies, so MSAF can be taken as independent marker of fetal distress. MSAF was associated with higher rate of caesarean delivery, meconium aspiration syndrome, hospital admission and perinatal mortality. Objective The objective of this study is to determine the frequency of MSAF in low risk pregnancies presenting with irregular labour pains between 37 to 40 weeks of gestation. Material and Methods This was a Descriptive case series conducted in Gynae / Obs Unit II, Holy Family Hospital, Rawalpindi from December 2020 to May 2021. All patients registered in the labour room of Obs/Gynae Unit-II between 37 to 40 weeks were evaluated for the occurrence of irregular labour pains, with the help of history and clinical examination. Presence of meconium stained amniotic fluid in low risk pregnancies presenting with irregular labour pains was noted. A cutoff value of 12 hours for irregular labour pains was taken and after that elective amniotomy was done to see the colour of liquor and delivery was planned accordingly. Informed written consent was taken from all patients before enrollment in study. All relevant information was recorded on specified proforma. Results Out of 120 low risk pregnant women those presenting with irregular labour pains, meconium was found positive in 77 (64.2%) pregnant women. Out of which majority 45 (37.5%) was 26-30 years old. The mean age of the pregnant women was 28.05 years those fall in the category of low risk pregnancies with irregular labour pains and the standard deviation was 4.354. Among 36 (30.0%) pregnant women who were 19-25 years old, meconium was found positive in 21 (17.5%) pregnant women. Among 45 (37.5%) pregnant women who were 26-30 years old, meconium was found positive in 32 (26.7%) pregnant women. Likewise among 39 (32.5%) pregnant women who were 31-38 years old, meconium was found positive in 24 (20.0%) pregnant women.   Conclusion  Meconium-stained amniotic fluid was prevalent among majority of the women (64.2%) those presented with irregular labour pains and categorized as low risk. Mean age of the women was 28.05 years. MSAF was found positive among all three age groups but it was more prevalence in age group 26-30 years.
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    ISSN: 1683-3570 , 1683-3562
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    DOI: 10.37939/jrmc.v25i4.1831
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    Publisher: Rawalpindi Medical University
    Publication Date: 2021
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    Reverse Image Search Using Deep Unsupervised Generative Learning and Deep Convolutional Neural Network
    MDPI AG ; 2022
    In:  Applied Sciences Vol. 12, No. 10 ( 2022-05-13), p. 4943-
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    In: Applied Sciences, MDPI AG, Vol. 12, No. 10 ( 2022-05-13), p. 4943-
    Abstract: Reverse image search has been a vital and emerging research area of information retrieval. One of the primary research foci of information retrieval is to increase the space and computational efficiency by converting a large image database into an efficiently computed feature database. This paper proposes a novel deep learning-based methodology, which captures channel-wise, low-level details of each image. In the first phase, sparse auto-encoder (SAE), a deep generative model, is applied to RGB channels of each image for unsupervised representational learning. In the second phase, transfer learning is utilized by using VGG-16, a variant of deep convolutional neural network (CNN). The output of SAE combined with the original RGB channel is forwarded to VGG-16, thereby producing a more effective feature database by the ensemble/collaboration of two effective models. The proposed method provides an information rich feature space that is a reduced dimensionality representation of the image database. Experiments are performed on a hybrid dataset that is developed by combining three standard publicly available datasets. The proposed approach has a retrieval accuracy (precision) of 98.46%, without using the metadata of images, by using a cosine similarity measure between the query image and the image database. Additionally, to further validate the proposed methodology’s effectiveness, image quality has been degraded by adding 5% noise (Speckle, Gaussian, and Salt pepper noise types) in the hybrid dataset. Retrieval accuracy has generally been found to be 97% for different variants of noise
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    ISSN: 2076-3417
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    DOI: 10.3390/app12104943
    Language: English
    Publisher: MDPI AG
    Publication Date: 2022
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