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EVOLUTION OF A SPACE CURVE BY OBSERVING IT'S FRAME Nassar H. Abdel-All , H. S. Abdel-Aziz , M. A. Abdel-Razek , A. A. Khalil
Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Science, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt. Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Science, Sohag
University, Sohag, Egypt. 1 2 3 4 3 ,12,4
E-mails : nhabdeal2002@yahoo.com, , habdelaziz2005@yahoo.com, abdel_razek555@yahoo.com amalaboelwafa@yahoo.com ABSTRACT: In this
paper, the equations of motion for a general space curve and in spicial case a helix curve are derived by applying the first compatibility conditions
for dependent variables ( time and arc length). As application of the equations of motions, some famous equation is optianed .
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A NOTE ON RIGHT WEAKLY REGULAR SEMIGROUPS
Madad Khan1, Muhammad Gulistan2, Usman Ashraf3, Saima Anis4 1,3,4Department of Mathematics, COMSATS Institute of Information
Technology, Abbottabad, Pakistan 2Department of Mathematics, Hazara University, Mansehra, Pakistan
madadmath@yahoo.com, gulistanm21@yahoo.com, gondalusman@yahoo.com, saimaanis@ciit.net.pk ABSTRACT: In this paper, we have
characterized right weakly regular semigroups by the properties of their fuzzy right ideals, fuzzy bi-ideals and fuzzy interior ideals.
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A REVIEW ON PARAMETRIC AND NONPARAMETRIC EMPIRICAL LIKELIHOOD METHOD BASED ON INTERVAL-CENSORED
DATA Norazelah Zainudin1, F. A. M. Elfaki2,*, and M. Yeakub Ali1 1Department of Manufacturing and Materials Engineering, Faculty of
Engineering, International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia, 50728, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 2Department of Science in Engineering,
Faculty of Engineering, International Islamic University Malaysia, 50728, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
*Corresponding author e-mail: faizelfaki@yahoo.com; faizelfaki@iium.edu.my ABSTRACT: This paper shall review on the estimation of
distribution function for both parametric and nonparametric empirical likelihood method. The focus of this review is on empirical likelihood
regression method behavior on censored data and how those methods affect the result of the simulation studies. Moreover, we looking into the case
which is involve the partly interval censored data
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NONLINEAR OPTICAL SPECTROSCOPY OF POPC LIPOSOMES WITH CHOLESTEROL Soheil Sharifi Department of Physics, Faculty of
Sciences, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad 91775-1436, Iran ABSTRACT: The surface potential and charged density of 1-palmitoyl-2oleoyl-sn-glycero-3- phosphocholine liposomes with cholesterol is study by using the second harmonic generation. The Gouy- Chapman model is
applied to data’s to find surface potential of samples. The result shows, the surface potential aren’t depends to the type of salts but change with the
concentration and valence of the electrolyte in solution. The surface potential is changing from 40 to 15 mV with increase of salt concentration from
0 to 5 mM. The charge density was found to be 0.0136 Charge/Å2, which is consistent with the area of a lipid headgroup. Moreover, the surface
potential of POPC/cholesterol is increasing with increase of cholesterol.
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GENERALIZED METHOD OF MOMENTS’ CHARACTERISTICS AND ITS APPLICATION ON PANELDATA
Bernadhita H. S. Utami1, Warsono1, Dian Kurniasari1, Mustofa Usman1 and Faiz AM Elfaki2
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Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Mathematics and Sciences, University of Lampung, Indonesia
2
Department of Sciences, Faculty of Engineering, IIUM, P.O.Box 10, 50728 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
ABSTRACT: Generalized Method of Moments (GMM) is an estimation procedure that allows econometric models especially in panel data to be
specified while avoiding often unwanted or unnecessary assumptions, such as specifying a particular distribution for the errors. Panel data is
combination of time series and cross section data that contain observations on thousands of individuals or families, each observed at several points
in time. Furthermore, the Generalized Method of Moments estimator is obtained by minimizing the criterion function by making sample moment
match the population moment.The point of this research is to analyze characteristics GMM estimator on panel data fixed effect models especially
unbiasedness, variance minimum, consistency, and normal asymptotic distributed estimator properties. This paper also provide the application of
GMM estimation on the area of “Cost for United States Airlines on Six Firms from 1970-1984”.
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RECONFIGURATION OF DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS BY IMPLEMENTATION OF SHUFFLED FROG LEAPING ALGORITHM FOR
LOSS REDUCTION
Mehrdad Fassihi1, Behrooz Vahidi1* 1-Department of Electrical Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology Tehran 1591634311, Iran *
Corresponding author email: vahidi@aut.ac.ir ABSTRACT: In this paper, a new approach for solving the reconfiguration problem in distribution
systems with radial network structure is presented. Reconfiguration problem, in this work, considered as a special optimization problem which
aims to reduce distribution losses and improvement of voltage profile. The result of this optimization determines the state of switches in distribution
network. This reconfiguration problem is solved by employing Shuffled Frog Leaping Algorithm (SFLA) as an optimization tool. The proposed
approach is tested on different distribution networks. The results indicate improvement in loss reduction and voltage profile in comparison to the
other existing algorithm of reconfiguration
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THROUGHPUT PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT FOR VOIP APPLICATIONS IN FIXED WIMAX NETWORK USING CLIENT-SERVER
MODEL Ibrahim, A. Lawal*1, Abas Md Said2, Abubakar Aminu Mu’azu3and Peer Azmat Shah4 1,2,3,4 Departments of Computer &
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Information Sciences (CIS), Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Malaysia 4Department of Computer Science, COMSATS Institute of Information
Technology,
Attock,
Pakistan
Ibrahim_g01867@utp.edu.my,
abass@petronas.com.my,
abuaminu_g01797@utp.edu.my
and
peer.azmat@comsats.edu.pk
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STANDARD PROCESSES OF ELECTRONIC CLINICAL PATHWAYS THAT SUPPORT DECISION MAKING AND TEAMWORK
COMMUNICATION Wasef Mater, Roliana Ibrahim Faculty of computing,UniversitiTeknologi Malaysia, 81310 Skudai, Johor, Malaysia,
University Technology Malaysia
Email: wmater2002@yahoo.com, rolina@utm.my Mobile: +60142353971, +60127376124
ABSTARCT: The present study was performed to determine the standard processes of computerized Clinical Pathways to support decision making
process. The standard processes of computerized Clinical Pathways to support decision making process determined and investigate from literature
review, and these processes should be embedded in Health Information System. Three processes with a set of functions should be considered in
development and implementation of Clinical Pathways, and these processes where classified into three categories: medical, administrative, and
decision making, and these processes has a set of functions, factors, and indicators. We proposed three standard processes with a set of function,
factors, and indicators which required for Clinical Pathways to be embedded in Health Information System. This study will aid in the future
development and implementation of Clinical Pathways as computerized system.
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WATERSHED-BASED RIVER REGION DETECTION IN LOW CONTRAST IMAGE
Dongshun Cui, Shuigen Wang, M. R. Anjum, Wenzheng Wang and Baojun Zhao
School of Information and Electronics, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, China.
Contact: engr.muhammadrizwan@gmail.com
ABSTRAC : In this paper, a novel river region detection method based on watershed for low contrast image is introduced. The watershed
transformation is a popular image segmentation algorithm for grey-scale image, which finds “catchment basins” and “watershed ridge lines” by
treating the image as a surface where light pixels are high and dark pixels are low. The original image is firstly preprocessed by finding its Local
Binary Patterns (LBP) map and calculating a Euclidean Distance (ED) map for binary result of the LBP map. Then Watershed segmentation
algorithm is exploited. Finally, a region merging is been applied and we get the river region. We have compared our method with the existing
threshold-based algorithms. Experimental results with images from Google Earth demonstrate that the metric proposed in this paper can always
achieve a better performance
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SOME GENERALIZED HERMITE-HADAMARD INEQUALITIES FOR GEOMETRICALLY-ARITHMETICALLY -CONVEX FUNCTIONS
Muhammad Aslam Noor, Khalida Inayat Noor, Muhammad Uzair Awan Department of Mathematics, COMSATS Institute of Information
Technology, Park Road, Islamabad, Pakistan. *Corresponding author. Email address: awan.uzair@gmail.com *
ABSTRACT: In this paper, we consider the class of geometrically-arithmetically s-convex functions. A generalized integral identity for
differentiable functions is obtained. Then using this new integral identity we establish our main results which are Hermite-Hadamard inequalities
for geometrically-arithmetically s-convex functions. Some special cases are also discussed.
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HUMAN BODY MODELING IN THE VICINITY OF HIGH VOLTAGE TRANSMISSION LINES
Alireza Fereidouni 1, Behrooz Vahidi2*, Farnaz Shishehgar3, Tahoura Hosseini Mehr1, Mahdi Tahmasbi1 1- Young Researchers and Elite Club,
Neka Branch, Islamic Azad University, Neka, Iran 2-Department of Electrical Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran
1591634311, Iran 3-Department of Nursing and Midwifery, Islamic Azad University, Tehran Medical Branch, Tehran, Iran
* Corresponding author email: vahidi@aut.ac.ir
ABSTRACT: Interactions of electric and magnetic fields at power line frequencies (50 and 60 Hz) in humans have been the subject of intensive
scientific inquiry and considerable public concern during the last two decades. As a part of the scientific effort, extensive evaluations of induced
electric field and current density in the human body have been performed. Realistic, heterogeneous, high-resolution models of the body have been
analyzed using various numerical methods. For this reason, this paper investigates the induced currents in the human body organs (such as brain,
heart, and kidney) and on the surface of it (skin) when exposed to a 200 kV transmission line (TL) 50 Hz. Hence, firstly, a numerical method has
been employed to calculate the induced currents in the organs and on the surface of the body. Secondly, A test object which can represent the
human body in experiments near energized high-voltage (HV) conductors has been developed. All in all, in this paper, it is aimed to obtain the
induced current level changes of the human body due to its distances (0, 5, 10, 15, and 20 meter) from the center of an energized high-voltage
transmission line. The numerical results present a good agreement in compare with the experimental results.
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NON LINEAR CONTROLLER DESIGN FOR BUCK CONVERTER TO MINIMIZE TRANSIENT DISTURBANCES Anwar Ali Sahito*,
Muhammad AslamUqaili, Abdul SattarLarik, Mukhtiar Ahmed Mahar Department of Electrical Engineering, Mehran University of Eng. & Tech.,
Jamshoro *Contact: anwar.sahito@gmail.com ABSTRACT: Switching operations in periodic variable structures of power electronic converters
result in generation of harmonics and nonlinearities in the power system. DC-DC converters are widely used due to their fast dynamic response and
small size but also generate switching transients and their efficiency is decreased. PI controllers were used to overcome these problems but failed.
Sliding mode controller are being used to control dynamics of DC-DC converters because of its simplicity, robustness and capability to handle
supply and load variations. This research paper presents the analysis of existing sliding mode controller for buck converter simulation on
MATLAB/SIMULINK and results show that transients are still present. A new scheme of SMC is proposed to minimize transient disturbances
associated with buck converter.
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DUAL IMAGE ENCRYPTION AND DECRYPTION USING CELLULAR AUTOMATA AND BLOWFISH ALGORITHM
1Muhammad Saqib Javed, 2Muhammad Munwar Iqbal
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saqibcap034@yahoo.com, munwariq@gmail.com 1,2Department of Computer Science, Virtual University Pakistan ABSTRACT--This research
article focuses on image processing and encryption techniques. Image encryption is very vast field and currently over World Wide Web and
security is main issue. It presents the technique of image encryption by using cellular automata. The image is splitted in number of pixels, block of
pixels are created to be encrypted using blowfish algorithm, and these encrypted blocks are considered afterwards as cells for cellular automata, so
that the rules on the image cell blocks are properly applied. The core theme is to double encrypt the image before transmission by using blowfish
algorithm for effective communication. Decryption is done at the receiving end using inverse transformation, which operates on backtracking
procedure. Such technique of dual encryption leads us in achieving enhanced security under space and time constraint.
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LAYER DISCRIMINATION WITH NON-ZERO ADJACENT ELEMENT AND PIXEL RESTORATION WIENER FILTER APPROACH FOR
IMPULSE & POISSON NOISE REMOVAL FROM X-RAY IMAGES M
Sajid Ullah Khan1, Chai Soo See2, Wang Yin Chai3
Faculty of Computer Science & Information Tech., University Malaysia Sarawak, Malaysia
ABSTRACT: In this paper, we propose a layer discrimination with non-zero and pixel restoration wiener filter approach to remove impulse and
Poisson noise from X-ray image. Many filters have been used for impulse noise removal from color and gray scale images with their own strengths
and weaknesses but X-ray images contains Poisson noise and unfortunately there is no intelligent filter which can detect impulse and Poisson noise
from X-ray images. Our proposed filter use layer discrimination with non-zero adjacent element elimination approach to detect both Impulse and
Poisson noise corrupted pixels in X-ray images and then restore only those detected pixels with wiener filter in a simple way. Our Proposed
algorithms are very effective and much more efficient than all existing filters used only for Impulse noise removal. The proposed method uses a new
powerful and efficient noise detection method to determine whether the pixel under observation is corrupted or noise free. If it is corrupted then
restore it with wiener filter in second step while those uncorrupted pixels are remaining unchanged. Results from computer simulations are used to
demonstrate pleasing performance of our proposed method.
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DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF THE CRITICAL PARAMETER OF YAGI ANTENNA FOR KU BAND M. R. Anjum1, Haibo Tang1, Amjad Ali
Syed1, Kashif Sultan2 and M. Imran2 1Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, P. R. China. 2University of Science and Technology,
Beijing, China. ABSTRACT: This paper presents the design and analysis of Yagi antenna. The proposed antenna is fed by 50 Ohm coaxial
connector. The antenna comprises of a dipole, a reflector and several directors. A balun feeding structure is adopted in order to convert from
unbalance mode to balance mode and also it is realized the impedance matching. The designed antenna is simulated using High Frequency
Structure Simulator (HFSS). The simulation result of return loss is better than -14dB at frequency range of 15.1GHz~16.1GHz. The radiation
pattern shows that the antenna has a good radiation characteristics and the antenna gain varies from 10.7 to 11.7 dBi. The critical parameter of
antenna is presented and the simulation results has been analyzed
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BACTERIAL FORAGING-BASED ALGORITHM OPTIMIZATION BASED ON FUZZY MULTI-OBJECTIVE TECHNIQUE FOR OPTIMAL
POWER FLOW DISPATCH
Atena Darvishi1, Arash Alimardani1, Behrooz Vahidi1*, Seyed Hossein Hosseinian1
1-Department of Electrical Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology Tehran 1591634311, Iran * Corresponding author email:
vahidi@aut.ac.ir ABSTRACT: This paper presents a multi-objective bacterial foraging-based algorithm (BFA) to solve the optimal power flow
(OPF) problem. OPF problem has been treated as a multi-objective constrained optimization problem. In this paper Different objective functions
have been considered in the problem formulation, which are fuel emission, power losses, voltage deviation and generation cost considering valve
effect while there are both continuous and discrete control variables included in the objective functions. To handle the multi objective optimization
problem, fuzzy strategy is embedded into the optimization algorithm. This tragedy has many advantages like eliminating the problem of choosing
the penalty factors for constraints and behaves them just like objective functions. Other evolutionary algorithm which is considered for comparison
is conventional particle swarm optimization (CPSO). Simulation results on IEEE-30 bus test system show the effectiveness of the proposed
approach in solving multi-objective OPF.
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A FUZZY APPROACH FOR WATER SECURITY IN IRRIGATION SYSTEM USING WIRELESS SENSOR NETWORK Faraz Khan1, Faizan
Shabbir1 and Zohaib Tahir1 1School of Electrical Engineering, the University of Faisalabad Pakistan Corresponding author:
faizan_78@hotmail.com Phone No: 03216663773; 03336663773 Address: 3-j new garden block saeed colony No 2 Faisalabad Pakistan ABSTRACT:
Water is one of the most important elements on earth, if there will no water there will be no life. It is inevitable to conserve and save water for
future security and sustainability. Several technological approaches have been formulated in past but depicted substantial mark. During last
decade concept of Fuzzy logic was introduced with implication towards water conservation; being wasted in manual irrigation. Fuzzy based
intelligent irrigation control system could recover water deficiency using wireless sensors. This system access the moisture level of soil and
temperature of surrounding area with the help of wireless sensors controlling the sprinkler to irrigate the field within the requirement. To control
the irrigation system efficiently this system consists of soil moisture, temperature sensors, and an intelligent controller using fuzzy logic approach
for irrigation. Mamdani type Fuzzy Inference System is used to design fuzzy controller in MATLAB and then run its simulation to check the
characteristic of the system when inputs vary. This new irrigation system which is based on the combination of WSN with fuzzy logic has many
advantages over a traditional irrigation system with binary control said system holds tendency to help in better improving agricultural productivity
delimiting water utilization. State should make sure accessibility of such technologies to small farmer that represent major population of farming
community not only for empowerment and facilitation of small farmer but also for the development and prosperity of the country
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OPTIMAL DG PLACEMENT AND SIZING IN DISTRIBUTION NETWORK WITH RECONFIGURATION
Vahid Safavi1, Behrooz Vahidi1*, Mehrdad Abedi1 1-Department of Electrical Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology Tehran
1591634311, Iran * Corresponding author email: vahidi@aut.ac.ir ABSTRACT: Nowadays there is an increasing demand for using DG in low and
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medium voltage rates and the need for accurate coordination and planning grows every day. With increasing of consumer's distance In distribution
networks, losses increases and voltage profile decreases. DG is a proper solution to solve and improve this issue in the network. The present article
works on the issue of optimal DG placement and sizing in the distribution network with the possibility of reconfiguration with time-varying loads
and DG output power. To optimize in a 33 bus IEEE network, genetic algorithm and harmony search algorithm have been used. The study of
results shows that if DG is connected to the optimal sizing and in the optimal place in a network with proper structure, voltage profile is improved
and also, at the same time, losses in the network decrease and the harmony search algorithm goes toward the answer with higher speed and
accuracy, compared to the genetic algorithm.
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INTEGRATION MANAGEMENT: A REPORT ON THE CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS Salwa Iqbal1, Sheikh Kashif Raffat2 , Muhammad
Sarim2 and Abdul Basit Shaikh2 1COMSAT Institute of Information Technology (Virtual Campus), Pakistan 2Department of Computer Science,
Federal Urdu University of Arts, Sciences and Technology, Karachi, Pakistan Contact: kashifraffat@fuuast.edu.pk ABSTRACT- Successful
construction projects and its P’s entirely related i.e. people, process, product are dependent on management’s ability to amalgamate different beads
and informative pockets of knowledge into one thread. Because just like a strong stem, on which many things are naturally integrated and grown
up with all of its parts in making it tree. Similarly, integration of any project is backbone of management. This integration concept was built due to
some limitations occur during the project life cycle in past observations, like time delay in building construction, equipment and machinery failure
complains, over costing, customer not meet their requirements and so on. These limitations put bad impact on project success. This literature is
enlightened on the improvement factors of construction project’s performance by prevail over those limitations. Integrated management provides
knowledge skill out of nine areas and also some observations, which can cause failure and disability of famous constructed projects.
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SELF PHASE MODULATION EFFECTS ON DISPERSION COMPENSATED TRIBUTARY MAPPING MULTIPLEXING TRANSMISSION
Muhammad Saqlain1, Amin Malek Mohammadi 2, Shahid Kamal 3, 4 *, Ali Ehsan1
1Department of Electrical Engineering, COMSATS Institute of Information Technology Sahiwal, Pakistan
2Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus, 43500 Semenyih, Selangor Malaysia
3 Faculty of Computing, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 Sekudai Johor, Malaysia
4ICIT, Gomal University Dera Ismail Khan KPK, Pakistan
saqlain@ciitsahiwal.edu.pk, amin.malek@nottingham.edu.my, *skamaltipu@gmail.com,ehsan@ciitsahiwal.edu.pk
ABSTRACT : In Fiber Optical Transmission System, non-linear effects have generally conveyed as destructive and gain significant consideration in
Self Phase Modulation and Cross Phase Modulation. In this paper, we investigated Self phase modulation (SPM) effect on 40 GB/s novel mapping
multiplexing technique also called tributary mapping multiplexing (TMM). These investigations are made through launched power and dispersion
compensation methods. In order to manage optical fiber transmission links, combination of pre and post compensation dispersion is used to
compensate the dispersion effects by Single Phase Compensation. Evaluation results show that SPM effect is stronger in 100% dispersion postcompensated links in comparison to the combination of pre and post-compensated transmission links. Moreover, 18-20% dispersion precompensation is investigated and verified as optimum range of pre-compensation ratio for TMM system, that improve the system performance for
high launched power.
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RESERVOIR EVALUATION IN UNDERSATURATED OIL RESERVOIRS USING MODERN PRODUCTION DATA ANALYSIS; A
SIMULATION STUDY Joukar Mohammad*, Jamialahmadi Mohammad, Ashoori Siavash Petroleum Engineering Department, Petroleum
University of Technology, Ahwaz, Iran. Po.Box: 6198144471 Tel: +98 611 5551019
* Corresponding author e-mail: mohammad.joukar@gmail.com
ABSTRACT : Production data analysis methods are frequently applied to analyze long-term production data including flow rate and pressure. The
purpose of this analysis is to estimate the oil in place, ultimate recovery and evaluation of reservoir parameters such as permeability and skin
factor. The most important priority of production data analysis to well test is that no shut-in is required for production data analysis and the initial
oil in place can be estimated as well. In this study, two modern production data analysis methods are presented and their advantages, limitations
and applications are discussed. For the purpose of this study, a simulation model is designed and synthetic data are generated for different
scenarios. In these scenarios, the effects of rock and fluid compressibility on oil production rate are investigated for an undersaturated oil reservoir.
It was observed that any increase in total compressibility value, results in lower decline rate and higher ultimate recovery. Then, the generated data
sets are analyzed using different analysis methods, and the results are compared. The results showed that although the Flowing Material Balance
method is unable to evaluate the reservoir parameters, it is more powerful in estimation of oil in place rather than the Blasingame method.
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EVALUATION OF THE PROTECTIVE EFFECT OFASCORBIC ACIDAND/OR THYYMOQUINONE ON NITRATE TOXICITY IN
RABBITS *M.A. Hamouda, F.A. Al Hizab andM. M. Hasseeb Department of Pathology, College of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Resources,
King Faisal University, Saudi Arabia.
Contact: mhamouda@kfu.edu.sa. Fax: 035816635Tel.number: 0542468806. Saudi Arabia. Al hufof 31982. PO Box 400 ABSTRACT: Background:
Risk of nitrate toxicity among animal and human. The objective of this work isdesigned to study the capacity of thymoquinone and/or ascorbic
acidfor detoxification of drinking water nitrate in growing New Zealand White rabbits. Methods: In this experiment, Hematological and
serobiochemical parameters as well as histopathological examination of liver and kidney were estimated in 5 assigned groups as follows, the 1st
group served as a control, the 2nd group was orally received sodium nitrate 1gm/L drinking waterfor 8 weeks. The 3rdgroup was orally received
sodium nitrate 1gm/L drinking water and treated with ascorbic acid 300mg/L drinking water for 8 weeks.The 4thgroup was orally received sodium
nitrate 1gm/L drinking waterfor 8 weeks and treated with thymoquinone(10mg/kg/day) via the intraperitoneal route for7 successive days. The 5th
group was orally received sodium nitrate 1gm/L drinking water and treated with ascorbic acid 200mg/L drinking waterfor 8 weeksalong
withthymoquinone(10mg/kg/day) via the intraperitoneal routefor 7 days. Results:The leukocyte count and red blood cells were decreased
significantly (P<0.05) in the nitrate treated group compared to the control and other treated groups. Total protein and albumin concentrations
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were decreased significantly (P<0.05) inthe nitrated treated group compared to the control and other treated groups.The activity of AST, ALT as
well as Cholesterol and glucoseconcentrations were significantly increased (P<0.05) in the nitrate treatment group compared to thecontrol and
other treated groups. The creatinine and blood urea nitrogen (BUN) were significantly increased (P<0.05) in the nitrate treatment group compared
tothecontrol and other treated groups. The supplementation of thymoquinone at the rate of 10mg/kg/day and/or ascorbic acid at the rate of
300mg/Litre lead to an improvement of the blood and biochemical parameters, and also ameliorate hepatic and renal damage.Conclusion:The
present study suggeststhe possible beneficial effects ofthymoquinoneeither alone or withascorbic against sodium nitrate toxicity via an antioxidant
mechanism.
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APPLICABILITY AND SUITABILITY OF RADIAL BASIS FUNCTION NEURAL NETWORK IN EXCITATION CONTROL SYSTEM OF
SYNCHRONOUS MACHINE
Aslam .P. Memon1 , M. Aslam Uqaili2, Zubair A. Memon3, Naresh K. Tanwani4 , Asif A. Akund4
1
Mehran University of Engineering, & Technology, Jamshoro & Assistant Professor Department of Electrical,
Quaid-e- Azam U.E.S.T, Nawabshah, Sindh, Pakistan; aslam@quest.edu.pk
3
Mehran University of Engineering, & Technology, Jamshoro, Sindh, Pakistan
ABSTRACT: The supply of stable, reliable and economic electric energy is a major determinant of industrial progress and consequent rise in the
standard of living the world over. The high gain and fast action of excitation system produces the negative damping torque to the rotor of the
synchronous generator, which is handled with the introduction of power system stabilizer (PSS). The PSSs mostly discussed/proposed in literature
are useful for specified fixed operating conditions. The varying load conditions are a challenge for stability of power system operation. The demand
of power system stability is increasing along with the popularity of electrical products. Therefore, variant PSS is required, which should possess
self-learning and adaptation properties of handling the changes and uncertainties in the system.
To solve this problem radial basis function neural network (RBFNN) based PSS with single machine connected at infinite bus (SMIB) model is
proposed by taking angular frequency as an input to improve the transient and dynamic stability of electrical power system at varying loads.
The simulations results using Matlab/Simulink and neural network toolbox are compared with conventional and proposed RBFNN PSS at varying
load conditions. The applicability and suitability of the proposed PSS show the improvements in transient and dynamic state stability enhancement.
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ACCURATE RED BLOOD CELLS AUTOMATIC COUNTING IN MICROSCOPIC THIN BLOOD SMEAR DIGITAL IMAGES
Naveed Abbas,. Dzulkifli Muhamad
ViCube Research Lab, Faculty of Computing, University Technology Malaysia, Skudai, Johar Bahru, Malaysia.
naveed23a@yahoo.com, dzulkifli@utm.my
Abstract: The aim of this study is to automate the counting process of Red Blood Cells in thin Blood smear images in more accurate, efficient and
universal way. The Red Blood Cells have important role in the blood; their counting is part of the complete blood count test and is frequently
suggested by the Physician because the Red Blood Cells have hemoglobin, responsible to carry oxygen to various tissues of the body.. The number
of Red Blood Cells both (Low and High) deviations from normal range is an important indicator about any disorder existence in the body. At
present mostly the counting process is performed manually which is laborious, error prone and time consuming. The automated diagnosing gain
the attention of the researchers from the last two decades because it assist the experts to reduce the burden of errors, labor and time of
examination. In this regard, too much research has been performed on the automation of the counting process of the Red Blood Cells but still the
test demands to be done in a proper, efficient, accurate and realistic way. The proposed method achieved an average True Positive Rate (TPR) of
94%, True Negative Rate (TNR) of 6%, average accuracy of 97% and average error rate of 3%.
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MULTISCALE PHASE CONGRUENCY IMAGE FUSION SCHEME FOR INFRARED IMAGE AND VISIBLE IMAGE
Shuigen Wang1, Dongshun Cui1, M. R. Anjum1, Juan Ma2 and Baojun Zhao1
1School of Information and Electronics, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, China.
2Institute of Microelectronics of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China.
Contact: engr.muhammadrizwan@gmail.com
ABSTRACT: In this paper, a novel multiscale image fusion methodology for infrared image and visible image is proposed. The phase congruency
(PC), which is a dimensionless measurement of the local structures of an image, is used as the feature for multiscale pyramid decomposition.
Following the existing multiscale image fusion schemes, the source images are firstly decomposed by multiscale PC pyramid transform. The
decomposed PC images of each scale are then combined into one image by a perceptual fusion operator. Finally, the fused image is reconstructed by
inverse PC pyramid transform. The proposed method is compared with the state-of-the-art image fusion methods by merging parallel visible and
infrared images. The experimental results demonstrate the better fusion performance of the proposed method.
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STUDY POLYMORPHISM MYOSTATIN GENE IN MEHRABAN’S SHEEP USING PCR-RFLP METHOD.
Sorour Jamshidi1, Shahramnane Karani, Majid Goudarzi
Department of animal science M.A., Faculty of post graduate, Boroujerd Branch, Islamic Azad University,
Iran.
Corresponding Email: sjamshidi1390@gmail.com
ABSTRACT:The purpose of this study involves the analysis of mutations in the coding region that was potentially alter myostatin gene expression.
Hundred and twenty sheep blood samples were taken and derived DNA used for 337-matereproducer. Shear fragment length polymorphism of
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PCR products was performed by adding the restriction enzyme Haiti. The frequency of genotypes mm, Mm, respectively, 947 / 0 and 053 / 0 were
diagnosed with the MM genotype was observed. The allele frequencies for the alleles M and m , respectively estimated, 026 / 0 and 974 / 0.
Comparison of allele M (favorablealleles ) was calculated as the gentle sheep breeds with similar studies worldwide , showed that the frequency of
this allele in sheep 's kind is not in proper level . It also became clear that the Hardy - Weinberg equilibrium in the study population are connected
with this place.
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A Case Report
END STAGE RENAL FAILURE WITH MULTIPLE CO-MORBIDITY
*Azreen Syazril Adnan1, Amer Hayat Khan2, Raja Ahsan Aftab2, Hadeer Akram AbdulRazzaq2,
Azhar Amir Hamzah3
1
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Resource Center, School of Medical Sciences, University Science Malaysia,
16150 Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia
2
Department of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia,
11800 Penang, Malaysia
3
Urology Unit, Department of Surgery, Hospital University of Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia
*
Email: drazreenadnan@gmail.com
ABSTRACT: End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) is a progressive and irreversible deterioration in renal function in which the body fails to maintain
metabolic, fluid and electrolyte balance. A 65 year old Malay female was admitted to Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia (HUSM) with complaint of
short of breath (SOB) and reduction in urine production. Patient serum creatinine on admission was 1261 μmol/l and urea was 37.3mmol/l. Lungs
examination showed decrease breath sounds bibasally and abdominal examination showed soft and non tender region. The patient was diagnosed
with end stage renal failure, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, ischemic heart disease and community acquired pneumonia (CAP).
The patient had been undergoing dialysis in past, lately the patient had been complaining shortness of breath during the dialysis procedure. The
patient was admitted, closely monitored and underwent intense pharmacotherapy plan. Patients with chronic kidney disease often suffer from
multiple co-morbidties. Close monitoring and multiple pharmacotherapy are required for manage such patients. hemodialysis maximizes chronic
Kidney Disease patient survival and optimize patients' functioning .
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END STAGE RENAL FAILURE WITH SUSPECTED TUBERCULOSIS AND HOSPITAL ACQUIRED PNEUMONIA
*Hadeer Akram Abdulrazzaq1, Raja Ahsan Aftab1, Amer Hayat Khan1, Azhar Amir Hamzah2, Nurul Jannah Ambak3, Azreen Syazril Adnan3
1
Department of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800 Penang, Malaysia
2
Urology Unit, Department of Surgery, Hospital University of Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia
3
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Resource Center, School of Medical Sciences, University Science Malaysia, 16150 Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia
*
Email: hadproof@yahoo.com
ABSTRACT: Immunocompromised chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients are often subjected to multiple complications. Hospital Acquired
Pneumonia (HAP) is common among patient with long term warded in hospital. A 56 years old Malay women diagnosed with end stage renal
failure 2 years ago was presented with intermittent fever and on/off cough with whitish sputum. Patient was admitted one week before for chest
infection. The laboratory finding shows that the patient had hypochromic mycocytic anemia since her hemoglobin and hematocrit level was below
normal range. The CT thorax done proposes a suggestive that the patient had chest infection or pneumonia. Chronic kidney disease patients are
often associated with multiple co-morbidies. Low immune response makes CKD patients an ideal subject for hospital acquired pneumonia. Critical
review on patient pharmacotherapy should be done in patients with conditions that alter drug pharmacokinetics as CKD.
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Original Article
COMPARISON OF SHARP INJURY AMONG DIFFERENT OPERATION THEATRES AND AWARENESS ABOUT OCCUPATIONAL
HEALTH AND SAFETY IN A GOVERNMENT HOSPITAL, LAHORE, PAKISTAN.
Atia Noreen1, Mamoona Chaudary1*, Hamad Bin Rashid2, Hassan Mushtaq1,
Mansur-ud-din Ahmed1, Shakira Sadiq Gill1
1
Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, University of Veterinary and Animal Science, Lahore
2
Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, University of Veterinary and Animal Science, Lahore
1
Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, University of Veterinary and Animal Science, Lahore
Contacts: mamoona.chaudhry@gmail.com
Mobile: 03244802642
ABSTRACT:
Background: Despite their seriousness as a medical event, needle stick injuries have been neglected: most go unreported The needle sticks have
been recognized as occupational hazards, their prevention has become the subject of regulations in an effort to reduce and eliminate this
preventable event.
Methods: An observational study was conducted at a government hospital, Lahore, Pakistan from 15 th February 2012 to 15th April 2012. Surgeons,
nurses and operation theatre assistants (OTAs) working in different operation theatres were included as participants in the study. Demographic
data, most frequent sharp injury and awareness about occupational health and safety were recorded on a predesigned questionnaire. It comprised
of 13 questions in which 5 were related to demographic data of respondents, 4 were related to the experience of sharp injury and 2 questions were
related to the awareness about the management protocol. The questionnaire was distributed in four operation theatres of government hospital
Lahore, i.e. Emergency operation theatre, General operation theatre, Gynae operation theatre & Orthopaedic operation theatre.
Results: Data was collected from 70 Operation theatre personnels (OTPs) including 30 males and 40 females. The most common sharp injury was
needle stick injury (57%). The rate of sharp injury was high in Emergency operation theatre. The awareness amongst Operation theatre assistants
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was much lower in all the operation theatres. Most respondents replaced the gloves after sharp injury (60%).The Operation theatre personnels of
General operation theatre replace both gloves and the instrument (13%).
Conclusion: The needle stick injury is still a common problem and remain significantly under-reported. The major cause of sharp injury in
operation theatre is needle. There is a need to organise seminars or conduct workshops for the awareness about universal precautions for the use of
sharp instruments in the operation theatre and occupational health and safety.
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APPLICATIONS OF OPTIMAL HOMOTOPY ASYMPTOTIC METHOD TO HEAT TRANSFER PROBLEMS
H. Ullah1, S. Islam1, M. Idrees2, M. Fiza1
1
Department of Mathematics, Abdul Wali Khan University
Mardan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
2
Department of Mathematics, Islamia College
(Chartered University) Peshawar, Pakistan
hakeemullah1@gmail.com
ABSTRACT: In this paper we have applied Optimal Homotopy Asymptotic Method (OHAM) to two models of Boundary Value Problems (BVPs).
The results obtained by OHAM are compared with the exact solution. The obtained solutions show that OHAM is effective, simpler easier and
explicit.
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CRUDE OIL LAYER SORPTION FROM SALINE WATER SURFACE BY RAW AND ACETYLATED SUGARCANE BAGASSE
Reza Behnood1, Bagher Anvaripour1, Nematollah Jaafarzadeh Haghighi Fard2,3,*,
Masoome Farasati3
1
HSE Department of Abadan Faculty of Technology, Petroleum University of Technology, Abadan, Iran
2
Nano Technology research center, Ahvaz Jondishapour University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
3
School of Health, Ahvaz Jondishapour University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
4
Water Engineering Department of Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran
Nematollah Jaafarzadeh Haghighi Fard
School of health, Ahvaz, Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences ,
P . O . Box G1355-29 , Ahvaz, Iran. Tel: 00989163184501, 00986113738485
ABSTRACT: Oil spills are the major sources of seas and ocean’s water pollution causing severe damages to surrounding ecosystems which is very
harmful to aquatic life. So proper planning and necessary actions should be done to remove these pollutants and prevent subsequent environmental
side effects. Adsorption is a rapid and cost effective process to minimize the environmental impacts of oil spills and cleanup these pollutants.
Nowadays natural organic sorbents are used more than the others due to their biodegradability and high sorption capacity. In this work, raw and
modified sugarcane bagasse was used as the natural organic sorbent for crude oil adsorption. It was found that the modified bagasse was
significantly more oleophilic than the raw bagasse. The sorbent properties such as water solubility, moisture content, bulk and true density were
analyzed. Results showed that the maximum adsorption capacity of raw sugarcane bagasse and acetylated sugarcane bagasse for dry system was 6g
and 11.3g respectively, and for crude oil layer was obtained about 5.4g and 9.1g crude oil per 1g sorbent, respectively. Therefore acetylation
reaction can increase bagasse oil sorption ability about 90 %. Effect of crude oil layer thickness and sorbent doses on oil sorption capacity for raw
sugarcane bagasse was evaluated and results showed that maximum oil sorption capacity obtained for 3 g sorbent in 8 mm crude oil layer, about 18
g. For salinity effect, it was found that it has not a strong and significant influence on the oil sorption capacity and more ever salinity reduced crude
oil solubility in water.
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MODELLING OF HIGH POWER RECTIFIERS FOR USE IN DYNAMIC STUDIES OF MODERN POWER SYSTEMS
Hamidreza Toodeji*1, S.Hamid Fathi1, Mahmood Reza Haghifam2
1
Electrical Engineering Department, Amirkabir University of Technology (Tehran Polytechnic), Tehran, Iran
2
Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
E-mail: toodeji@aut.ac.ir, fathi@aut.ac.ir, haghfam@modares.ac.ir
*
Corresponding author: Tel.: +982164543550, Fax: +982166406469, E-mail: toodeji@aut.ac.ir
ABSTRACT: Many high power rectifiers have been employed throughout modern power systems, especially in microgrids. So, remarkable impacts
of these loads on static and dynamic studies should be considered. Available conventional load models cannot account for their unique behavior.
However, using detailed switching model of rectifiers consumes computer resources and increases simulation time, significantly.
This paper develops a simple mathematical model to describe both active and reactive power behavior of three-phase rectifiers with constant power
load for use in dynamic studies. Modeling reactive power behavior of rectifier and assessing its impact on dynamic studies is a novel feature of this
paper. Introducing simple exponential formulas with fewer numbers of unknown parameters is another contribution of present study, since this
feature decreases the complexity of identification procedure. Moreover, extendibility of identified parameters gives the opportunity of using shallow
voltage drops, which can be easily generated in real systems to identify parameters of actual rectifiers.
This new large-signal model is supported by the results of simulated test rectifier in MATLAB/Simulink and laboratory-implemented test circuit.
Unique impact of three-phase rectifier on dynamic studies, compared with conventional models, is evaluated by using its validated model in
transient stability analysis of IEEE 9-bus test system, performed by PSCAD/EMTDC.
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EFFECT OF VARIOUS FORMULATIONS OF PESTE DES PETITS RUMINANTS VIRUS VACCINES ON THE DURATION OF IMMUNITY
IN GOATS
Muhammad Anees1, Khushi Muhammad1, Masood Rabbani2, Muhammad Younus3, Jawad Nazir1, K. Hanif1, and Aamir Ghafoor2 , Muhammad
Yaqoob4
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Department of Microbiology, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan
University Diagnostic Laboratory, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan
3
College of Veterinary and Animal Science, Jhang, Pakistan
4
University Diagnostic Lab,University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan
ABSTRACT: Pesti des Petits Ruminants (PPR) is an acute highly contagious viral disease of small ruminants that cause heavy economic losses
especially to the goat industry and is endemic in Pakistan. Mass scale vaccination and clamping strict bio-security measures are the only ways to
control the disease. The present study was aimed to evaluate PPR virus (PPRV) vaccine with variable biological titer as well as role of adjuvant to
induce protective immune response in beetal goats. Effect of boosting on the humoral immune response of the animals was also evaluated. PPRV
vaccine with a biological titer of 105.00 TCID50 per dose provoked maximum antibody titer followed by the ones with a titer of 10 4.00 or 103.00TCID50
which provoked nearly equivalent protective immune response while the animals inoculated with a vaccine having 10 2.00 TCID50 virus
concentrations developed minimum antibody titer. The oil adjuvant PPRV vaccines elicited significantly higher immune response while gel based
vaccines induced relatively less antibody titer but however minimum antibody titers were detectable in response to freeze dried vaccines. Although
protective antibody level (≥ 10 neutralizing antibody units) was detectable in the animals vaccinated with either oil based, gel based or freeze dried
vaccine containing biological titer of 104.00 TCID50 but however the extent and duration of immunity was found to be most superior in response to
oil based vaccines. There was a significant difference in the antibody response of animals who received a booster dose of the vaccine in comparison
to the ones who received single dose.
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EVALUATION OF GENETIC DIVERSITY WITHIN AND BETWEEN THE QUAIL BREEDS IN PAKISTAN
Armughan Ahmad1, Imran Zahoor, Muhammad Akram1, Masroor Elahi Babar2, and *Atia Basheer1
Department of Poultry Production,
Department of Livestock Production
University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan
*
Corresponding Author: atia.basheer@uvas.edu.pk
ABSTRACT: Quail has been declared as model poultry specie and large number of breed/varieties of quail exists in different parts of the world.
However, the Japanese quail is the most famous worldwide from commercial production point of view. The present study was conducted to
evaluate the genetic diversity between Japanese quail (imported in 1970s and maintained by employing inbreeding) and native wild quail. In this
study 10 birds of each of Wild and Japanese quail were used and tested for 07 microsatellite markers. The analysis of data revealed that the
observed number of alleles varied from 1 to 3 for the wild quail and 1 to 2 for the Japanese quail. In case of Wild quail ADL0024 and UBC0001 loci
showed PIC values up to 0.38 while in case of Japanese quail, ADL0024, ADL0036 and UBC0005 showed PIC value up to 0.38. Expected average
heterozygosity of wild quail was 0.7301 whereas, for the Japanese quail it was 0.225. The average Nei genetic distance of wild quail was 0.25 while in
case of Japanese quail, it was 0.21. It is observed that different genetic sites in these breeds are showing rich genetic diversity and high selection
potentials and, therefore, may also act as genetic markers to find out the location of these two breeds. However, it is suggested that in future this
study should be conducted by testing more number of birds and for greater number of microsatellite markers.
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A CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY ON SELF-MEDICATION WITH ANALGESICS AMONG PHARMACY STUDENTS OF LAHORE,
PAKISTAN
Sadia Amin1, Farah Abid1, Aqeel Javeed1, Muhammad Ashraf1, Amjad Riaz2,
Muhammad Hassan Mushtaq3, Aamir Ghafoor4, Muhammad Anees5, Muhammad Yaqoob6
1
Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan
2
Department of Theriogenology, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan
3
Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan
4
University Diagnostic Lab,University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan
5
Department of Microbiology, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan.
6
Department of Clinical Sciences, PMAS Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Pakistan.
Contact: E-mail: aamir.ghafoor@uvas.edu.pk
ABSTRACT:This cross sectional study was done on a sample of 400 undergraduate pharmacy students (mean age=22 ±3 years)froma university of
Pakistan to determine the frequency of self-medication with analgesics.A validated questionnaire was designed and dually approved by concerned
authorities.Permission was also acquired from the Head of the University.The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Thedata revealed that
312(78%) students used self-medicated themselves for the pain treatment. It was observed that the most common reason for self-medication with
analgesics was previous experience to use the particular analgesic(61.54%).The most common symptom was headache/migraine(51.60%).The
commonly used analgesic was paracetamol(38.78%). The mostprevalent reason for self-medication with analgesic among students was the previous
recommendation by physician(51.92%) and the conceptamong students regarding self-medication with analgesics was that theyhada complete
knowledgeofpharmacology of drug including its adverse reactions (53.21%).82.5%students thought that it was necessary to consult a doctor only
before taking a new medicine.Study showed that there is high frequency of Self-medication with analgesics among undergraduate pharmacy
students. There is also a need to educate students to ensure safe practices.
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PROLACTIN: CANDIDATE GENE FOR EGG PRODUCTION OR BROODINESS TRAITS IN CHICKEN
1
Muhammad Usman, 1Atia Basheer, 1Muhammad Akram, 2Masroor Elahi Babar, 1Imran Zahoor
1
Department of Poultry Production, 2Department of Livestock Production,
University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Lahore
Corresponding Author: atia.basheer@uvas.edu.pk
2
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ABSTRACT:: Prolactin (PRL) is one of the pituitary hormones which is important in regulation of different physiological functions like nesting
behavior in birds and also implicated in the regulation of broodiness in birds. The present study was conducted to study to find the association of
egg production with the insertion/deletion in the promoter region of prolactin hormone. The genetic markers, 24bp PRL was used to find out the
association of egg production. 24 bp PRL showed significant association with the egg production. Three types of alleles i.e., A, B and C were seen
with four kinds of genotypes i.e., AA (both alleles at 130 bp), BB (both alleles at 154 bp), AB (one allele at 130 bp and second allele at 154 bp) and
CC (>350 bp). AB individuals showed the highest frequency (52 %) than that of CC (24 %), BB (16 %) and AA (8%) individuals. The individual
carrying both B genes showed higher egg % (56.07±2.5) as compared to carrying AA (35.71±10), AB (32.94±3.67) and CC (29.35±2.23) genotypes.
Higher frequency of homozygous insertion in N.N also signifies the higher egg production as compared to Aseel that is known as poor egg producer
with more broody behavior. It may also be concluded from current study that the genotype (>350) might be responsible for more broodiness in
Aseel individuals
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GASTRIC OUTLET OBSTRUCTION DUE TO ADENOCARCINOMA OF THE DUODENUM INFILTRATING THE HEAD OF PANCREAS:
A CASE REPORT
Prince Naeem12, Rizwan Ahmed Khan1,Hamad Bin Rashid3, Mamoona Chaudhry2
1
Shalamar Institute of Health Sciences Lahore, Pakistan
2
Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, University of Veterinary Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan.
3
Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, University of Veterinary Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan.
Correspondence:. mamoona.chaudhry@gmail.com
Abstract: Gastric outlet obstruction (GOO) or Pyloric obstruction is not a sole disorder. It is a clinical and pathophysiological consequence of many
disease processes that produce mechanical obstruction to gastric emptying due to complete or impartial obstruction of distal stomach, pylorus or
proximal duodenum.A case of 55 years old male with complains of epigastric pain, nausea, postprandial vomiting, and weakness. On physical
examination, patient was pallor, lethargic, and weak with normal respiratory and cardiovascular findings. Abdominal ultrasonography showed
distended stomach filled with contents at the level of gastric outlet.Histopathology report showed chronic inflammatory cells and predicted a nonspecific Duodenitis. A surgical procedure “Whipple Operation” was performed under general anesthesia with E.T.T in which the tumor was
removed.Gastric Outlet Obstruction is a complex disorder to diagnose. Although it is rare but still one should consider adenocarcinoma in any
patient who is presented with non-specific gastrointestinal complaints, since this can lead to earlier diagnosis.
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PARASITIC CHALLENGES TO BOOMING DAIRY INDUSTRY OF PAKISTAN
Haroon Akbar1, Muhammad Imran Rashid1*,Wasim Shehzad2,Khalid Saeed1, Muhammad Oneeb1
1
Department of Parasitology, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Punjab.
2
Institute of Biochemistry & Biotechnology (IBBT), University of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, Lahore, Punjab.
*Corresponding author: Imran.rashid@uvas.edu.pk
ABSTRACT: Livestock and dairy industry is an important part of Pakistan’s economy, contributing about 11.5% in the national GDP i.e. about
55.1% of the agriculture value added. Now-a-days, Pakistan has a very booming dairy industry based on the import of high-producing milk breeds
from advanced countries of the world. These imported dairy animals are facing number of challenges in Pakistan, including viral, bacterial, fungal
and parasitic ones. Theileriosis, Babesiosis, Neosporosis, Fasciolosis, Trichuriasis and Tick-infestation are among those parasitic problems which
are currently being faced by the imported dairy animals in the recently developed dairy farms of Pakistan. Improving diagnostic abilities for these
infections will definitely contribute to the better intervention strategies against all these challenges, minimizing their economic impacts on the dairy
industry and removing constraints on its flourishment.
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INSECTICIDE RESISTANCE STATUS OF ANOPHELES SUBPICTUS FROM DISTRICT KASUR, PUNJAB, PAKISTAN.
Huma Naeem1, Kamran Ashraf1, Muhammad Imran Rashid1*, Habib-ur-Rehman2, Muhammad Oneeb1, Haroon Akbar1.
1
Department of Parasitology, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Punjab.
2
Department of Physiology, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Punjab.
*Corresponding author: Imran.rashid@uvas.edu.pk
ABSTRACT: The current study was carried out to evaluate the insecticide susceptibility status of Anopheles subpictus from district Kasur, Punjab.
Field collected adult blood fed females of An. subpictuswerereared in the insectary for F1 generation. Two to three days old non engorged adults of
An. subpictus were evaluated by using WHO susceptibility bioassays. Both male and female mosquitoes shown resistance against DDT,
deltamethrin and permethrin. Percentage mortalities recorded were DDT 29.47 %, deltamethrin 51.65 % and permethrin 76.28 %.
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EXPLORING ARABIAN MARKETS FOR PAKISTANI HALAL MEAT- FUTURISTIC VISION
Rana Muhammad Ayyub*, Muhammad Hassan Mushtaq, Muhammad Bilal, Tahir Mahmood,Shehzad Ahmad, Adeela Rana, Muhammad Bilal
Sohail and Muhammad Waqas Khan
Department of Economics and Business, FLSBM
University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan
Corresponding Author:* Rana Muhammad Ayyub
E-mail: drranaayyub@gmail.com
Mobile: 00-92 (0)3004297488; Office Tel. no.: 00-92-42-99211449, Ext: 246
.ABSTRACT: There is around more than US $635 billion Global Halal market. Being an Islamic country, Pakistani meat is predominantly
perceived as Halal. The present study has been designed to explore the future potential of Pakistani Halal meat in Arabian markets. As there is no
comprehensive study in this regards so the present study will fill this gap by providing deeper insight based on market scanning.This study is based
on secondary data collected from journal articles, Government/UNO reports and news/online articles. The data is organized on wide range of
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aspects to be used in Strategic Market Planning for expanding markets within five Arabian countries including UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait,
Bahrain and Egypt. It was found that the demand of Halal meat is increasing day by day in most parts of the worlds in general and Arabian
countries in particular. Pakistan can target this unlimited market opportunities in its conventional markets under new circumstances. It is also
substantiated that Pakistan can earn many folds by penetrating these markets with prudent approaches.The findings have implications for meat
export organizations and Governmental authorities to go for strategic planning and selecting the right options. The main limitation of the study is
that it has used only the secondary data.To my information, this is the first ever study for Pakistani meat industry to pinpoint the emerging
opportunities for Halalmarkets in Arabian countries with such a huge comparative data.
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AN EMPIRICAL STUDY OF SOME LIVESTOCK INDUSTRIES OF PAKISTAN
Tahir Mahmood
Department of Economic, University of the Punjab, Lahore
Rana Muhammad Ayyub
Department of Economic and Business Management, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Lahore.
Corresponding author: drranaayyub@gmail.com
ABSTRACT: The Livestock sector is considered one of the most vibrant sector of Pakistan which is contributing exponentially towards the
economy of Pakistan. Though this sector includes many industries but this manuscript discusses only major industries like Poultry, Dairy and feed
industries of Pakistan. The data has been collected from secondary sources like Economic Survey of Pakistan, Pakistan Statistical year book and
some other reports. The current production level, previous and future trends of these industries have been given. The time series data has been
given on yearly basis and some trends have been given. This manuscript fills the gap by providing consolidated empirical data which can be used by
future researchers.
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MATHEMATICAL MODELLINGFOR OPTIMIZED PROJECT MANAGEMENT OF CONSTRUCTION OF LINEAR COMPONENT OFGAS
PIPELINES PROJECTS
Sajjad Mubin*
Civil Engineering Department,
University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan
Corresponding author email: sajjadmubin@yahoo.comPh: 0322 8880003
ABSTRACT: There is lack of infrastructure almost in every field in Pakistan, including rail, road, water supply, waste deposal and oil and gas
transportation. Only 31 percent of the total population is utilizing the natural gas resources in Pakistan, due to unavailability of gas distribution
system and adequate reserves of natural gas. Looking its high energy demand, Pakistan is planning to construct gas pipeline, importing cheaper
natural gas from Iran. For construction of pipelines, conventional approaches of project management are being used which is not optimum,
efficient and cost effective. Efforts have been made in this paper to optimize the construction process of linear part of pipeline with the help of
mathematical model. Based on the model, a simplified methodology has been given efficient execution and control of linear part of gas pipeline
projects
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MODELING OF MANGO PRODUCTION IN PAKISTAN
M. Nouman Qureshi, *M. Bilal, *R. M. Ayyub, *Samia Ayyub
Govt. Degree College Sharaqpur, Pakistan
*University of Veterinary & Animal Sciences Lahore, Pakistan
(Corresponding author: drranaayyub@gmail.com)
ABSTRACT-A study of mango production in Pakistan has been carried out in this research. The forecast model has been developed for the mango
production in Pakistan. The data for this study was obtained from 50-Years of Pakistan in statistics volume (1947-2012) [1], Economic Survey of
Pakistan [9], Agriculture Statistics of Pakistan and Hydrological & Metrological Department of Weather Bureau Punjab. Three explanatory
variables (Area, Temperature and rainfall) have been included in the model due to their practical significance.Mango is an important fruit of the
country. All the provinces have their share in the total production of this fruit across the country. In this paper, ARIMA-X model has been fitted to
forecast the mango production. The best model has been selected by comparing the estimates of the coefficients in the ARIMA-X models to ensure
that the process is stationary / invertible, the standard error of regression, log-likelihood, Akaike information criterion (AIC) & Schwarz
information criterion (SIC) and Durbin-Watson test statistic. Different types of diagnostic checks have been applied on the residuals to ensure the
adequacy of the estimated models.
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MULTISCALE PHASE CONGRUENCY IMAGE FUSION SCHEME FOR INFRARED IMAGE AND VISIBLE IMAGE
Shuigen Wang1, Dongshun Cui1, M. R. Anjum1, Juan Ma2 and Baojun Zhao1
1
School of Information and Electronics, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, China.
2
Institute of Microelectronics of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China.
ABSTRACT: In this paper, a novel multiscale image fusion methodology for infrared image and visible image is proposed. The phase congruency
(PC), which is a dimensionless measurement of the local structures of an image, is used as the feature for multiscale pyramid decomposition.
Following the existing multiscale image fusion schemes, the source images are firstly decomposed by multiscale PC pyramid transform. The
decomposed PC images of each scale are then combined into one image by a perceptual fusion operator. Finally, the fused image is reconstructed by
inverse PC pyramid transform. The proposed method is compared with the state-of-the-art image fusion methods by merging parallel visible and
infrared images. The experimental results demonstrate the better fusion performance of the proposed method.
Keywords: Phase congruency, image fusion, infrared image, visible image
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ASEEL CHICKEN - A PREFERABLE CHOICE FOR COST-EFFECTIVE AND SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION OF MEAT-TYPE POULTRY
IN THE TROPICS
Muhammad Usman, Imran Zahoor*, Atia Basheer, Muhammad Akram, Athar Mahmud
Department of Poultry Production,
University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan
*Corresponding author: imran.zahoor@uvas.edu.pk
ABSTRACT: Among the native chicken breeds of Indo-Pak subcontinent Aseel is the most popular and important one which is also a major source
of revenue for rural household. It is the oldest Asian game fowl and principle ancestor of Indian Game. The superiority of Aseel on other
indigenous breeds is due to its hardiness, resemblance to Cornish and larger body size. Additionally, it is famous in Asian subcontinent due to its
vigor, aggressiveness, greater robustness and disease resistance. Owing to its adaptability to survive in inclement climatic conditions it could be a
better option for raising poultry in the tropical and sub-tropical parts of the world. However, it is suggested that molecular techniques could be
used, in this post-genomics era, to genetically improve this breed for various quantitative traits to make it more valuable and cost-effective. This
review highlights the importance of Aseel and summarizes the available body of literature on its production performance, genetic improvement,
and usage for the more profitable and sustainable production of rural poultry, especially in the developing world.
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PHOSPHORYLATION OF THE P65 SUBUNIT OF NUCLEAR FACTOR KAPPA B (NF-κB) BY USING A CHEMICAL SELECTED FROM
INDIAN PLANT ANTICANCER COMPOUNDS DATABASE.
Sher Muhammad Zaman1, AqeelJaveed1, Aamir Ghafoor2, Muhammad Ashraf1, Muzammal Hussain1, Muhammad Hassan Mushtaq3, Muhammad
Anees4,MuhammadYaqoob5
1. Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan
2. University Diagnostic Lab, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan
3. Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, University of veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan
4. Department of Microbiology, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan
5. Department of Clinical Sciences, PMAS Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Pakistan.
Contact:
ABSTRACT:Nuclear Factor Kappa B (NF-κB) is a transcription factor that is activated in many types of cancer, and has been recognized as an
important target for anticancer therapeutics. In particular, the phosphorylation of p65 subunit at serine 276 phosphorylation regulates the
expression of different types of genes including vascular cell adhesion molecule-1(VCAM-1) and Interleukin-8(IL-8), which plays a crucial role in
tumor-associated angiogenesis and metastasis. Thus inhibition of serine 276 phosphorylation may prevent metastasis and angiogenesis, thereby,
inhibiting certain types of cancerous growth. In this study, a virtual screening was performed against a structural pocket near serine 276 with 125
compounds from Indian Plant Anticancer compounds Database (InPACDb) using Autdock 4.02 software. The docked complexes were ranked
according to their docking score and binding pose using methodology that was shown to achieve maximum accuracy. Finally, one potent compound
was obtained with best Autodock score ( Artemisinin: -4.12 kcal/mol). Artemisinin was further tested for anti-angiogenic activity by using chorioallantoic membrane assay (CAM assay) that showed significant anti-angiogenicresults. Therefore, Artemisinin could be a promising inhibitor of
serine 276 phosphorylation.
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USE OF PREPACKAGED POLYMER-MODIFIED MORTARS AS AN EFFECTIVE EARTH QUAKE RESISTANT MATERIAL
M.U.K Afridi1, Y. Ohama2 and S. Mubin3 Civil Engineering and Architecture Department, Superior University, 17-Km Raiwind Road, Lahore,
Pakistan Nihon University, 14-10,402, Hiyoshi 2-Chome, Khoku-ku, Yokohama 223, Japan Civil Engineering Department, University of
Engineering and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan
Corresponding email address: sajjadmubin@yahoo.com, Phone No. +92 322 8880003 ABSTRACT: Prepackaged Polymer – Modified Mortars
(PPMM), using redispersible polymer powders, and polymer – modified mortars (PMM), using liquid polymer latexes or emulsions, are very
effective repairs and rehabilitation materials for earthquake damaged structures and may be used for such remedial works with confidence and
satisfaction. Such behavior of PPMM and PMM is due to their improved structures. In such PPMM and PMM the mortar constituents are
compactly joined with each other. This is due to the presence of continuous, inter-weaving polymer films in PPMM and PMM. This forms a
monolithic structure in which the inorganic Portland cement binder or matrix is improved or reinforced by an additional polymeric binder or comatrix. This matrix has superior mechanical and durability characteristics as proved by scanning electron microscopic (SEM) studies in
conjunction with other experimental data. Such PPMM was used to repair and rehabilitate a fire – damaged building in Karachi Pakistan in the
year 2000. Soon after the repairs, Karachi was jolted with a high magnitude earthquake jolts up to 6.5 or more on Richter sca le. Such PPMM
proved highly successful in resisting these high magnitude earthquake jolts. This paper focuses on scanning electron microscopic (SEM) studies,
which are important in explaining the structural-property relationships of the concerned materials. Such SEM studies should be used in the
development of hi-tech construction materials along with other necessary experimental procedures. The paper also reviews the details of the
PPMM, its application and performance
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NEED ASSESSMENT OF HOME BASED WOMEN WORKERS:
A NEW PARADIGM FOR SOCIAL WORK
Syeda Mahnaz Hassan
Department of Social Work, University of the Punjab, Lahore.
Contact No. +92-301-4124547
drsyedamahnazhassan@gmail.com
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ABSTRACT: The modern capitalistic development approach and decentralized production processes in global economy, with the major
concentration of women in home based work, has emerged as a substantial aspect of informal economy. Despite of being major contributors in the
national economy, home based women workers remain invisible due to under enumeration of informal economy, scarcity of statistical data and
gender discrimination. This study adds up empirical data to the existing sparse knowledge and scarcity of research regarding the issues of home
based women workers. This paper examines the socio-economic and cultural problems faced by women workers and also highlights how a social
worker can play a pivotal role in resolving the problems and minimizing the risks of the home based women workers. Keeping in view the findings
of the study, the social work implication is recommended as a more realistic approach to address and resolve the issues of home based women
workers and emphasizes on its effectiveness to enhance the development potential of home based women workers at household as well as local
economy level.
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IT GOVERNANCE IN BANKING SECTOR: VAL IT AND RISK ASSESSMENT PERSPECTIVE
Khuram Mushtaque1, Kamran Ahsan2, Ahmer Umer3,
+923332435415
+923323395773
923332104703
khuram.mushtaque@gmail.com
kamran.ahsan@fuuast.edu.pk
ahmerumer@gmail.com
Department of Computer Science, Mohammad Ali Jinnah University, Karachi, Pakistan 3
Department of Computer Science, Federal Urdu University of Arts, Science and Technology, Karachi, Pakistan 1, 2
ABSTRACT: Significance and the influence of information technology is an undeniable and unquestionable fact in the business today. While the
usage of IT in the banking industry has probably contributed most comparatively to other industries by providing new trends to facilitate the
customer and strengthen the operational section as well. The investment over IT segment by banks demonstrates the level of reliance over the IT
and associated infrastructure. In order to make a fool proof IT section, maximum of investment out of IT dedicated budget has been expended over
the security sector today. IT governance is another discipline that if employed appropriately, provides maximum security guarantee to the
management.
IT governance not just assists the management to monitor, improve and calculate the performance of the IT but also provides useful information
about the risks that are associated with the IT and could affect the operations if not managed properly.
That eases the process of identifying the potential risks and employs the recommended measures before and after occurrence of the risks. In this
research, some useful facts are accumulated from the IT segment of 20 large and influential banks of Pakistan. These facts could become an
effective guideline for technical persons who are associated with banking industry to upgrade their knowledge about the IT status in banking
industry of Pakistan today.
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SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP AND PSYCHOLOGICAL OWNERSHIP: MEDIATING ROLE OF SPIRITUAL WELLBEING
Amara Arshad1, Abdus Sattar Abbasi2
1
Corresponding Author (ammaraarshed@yahoo.com), Department of Management Sciences, COMSATS Institute of Information Technology,
Lahore, Pakistan
2
Head, Department of Management Sciences, COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Lahore, Pakistan
Abstract: Spiritual leadership suggests an approach to fulfill the psychological, emotional and spiritual needs of organizational members. This
study determines the relationship of spiritual leadership and psychological ownership through a mediating role of spiritual wellbeing in terms of
calling and membership. Hypotheses of the study were tested through structural equation modeling (SEM) with sample size of 371 police
employees. Findings of this study provide support that spiritual leadership has significant impact on psychological ownership directly and through
mediating role of spiritual wellbeing. This study recommends opting the way of spreading a clear vision through empowered and self directed
teams, creating a sense of association and involvement through culture of trust, honesty, appreciation, care and concern, to generate a sense of
ownership in employees.
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IMPACT OF SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP ON ORGANIZATIONAL OUTCOMES IN POLICE DEPARTMENT OF PAKISTAN:
MODERATING ROLE OF PSYCHOLOGICAL OWNERSHIP Amara Arshad1, Abdus Sattar Abbasi2 1Corresponding Author
(ammaraarshed@yahoo.com), Department of Management Sciences, COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Lahore, Pakistan 2Head,
Department
of
Management
Sciences,
COMSATS
Institute
of
Information
Technology,
Lahore,
Pakistan
Contact:
drabdussattar@ciitlahore.edu.pk Abstract: In this time of rapid change, there is a growing need for a holistic leadership approach that
incorporates whole self of people into work, including their body, mind, heart and soul. Spiritual leadership suggests an approach that integrates
these four components of human personality at workplace. This study establishes the impact of spiritual leadership on organizational outcomes,
through a mediating role of spiritual wellbeing with a moderating effect of psychological ownership, in police department of Pakistan. By using
structural equation modeling (SEM) technique, results depicted positive and significant relationships between these constructs, apart from
psychological ownership which has positive impact only at a moderate level. It is recommended to spread organization’s vision and purpose among
employees and to create culture based on values of altruistic love, to address the problems of low commitment and productivity in police
department of Pakistan.
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IT GOVERNANCE IN BANKING SECTOR: VAL IT AND RISK ASSESSMENT PERSPECTIVE Khuram Mushtaque1, Kamran Ahsan2,
Ahmer Umer3, +923332435415 +923323395773 923332104703
khuram.mushtaque@gmail.com kamran.ahsan@fuuast.edu.pk ahmerumer@gmail.com Department of Computer Science, Mohammad Ali Jinnah
University, Karachi, Pakistan3 Department of Computer Science, Federal Urdu University of Arts, Science and Technology, Karachi, Pakistan 1, 2
ABSTRACT: Significance and the influence of information technology is an undeniable and unquestionable fact in the business today. While the
usage of IT in the banking industry has probably contributed most comparatively to other industries by providing new trends to facilitate the
customer and strengthen the operational section as well. The investment over IT segment by banks demonstrates the level of reliance over the IT
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and associated infrastructure. In order to make a fool proof IT section, maximum of investment out of IT dedicated budget has been expended over
the security sector today. IT governance is another discipline that if employed appropriately, provides maximum security guarantee to the
management. IT governance not just assists the management to monitor, improve and calculate the performance of the IT but also provides useful
information about the risks that are associated with the IT and could affect the operations if not managed properly. That eases the process of
identifying the potential risks and employs the recommended measures before and after occurrence of the risks. In this research, some useful facts
are accumulated from the IT segment of 20 large and influential banks of Pakistan. These facts could become an effective guideline for technical
persons who are associated with banking industry to upgrade their knowledge about the IT status in banking industry of Pakistan today
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EFFECT OF SELECTION FOR BODY WEIGHT AND PARENTAL AGE ON HAEMATOLOGY IN SUBSEQUENT PROGENY OF QUAIL
UNDER SUBTROPICAL ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITION OF PAKISTAN
Abdur Rehman1*, Athar Mahmud1, Muhammad Akram1, Muhammad Yasin Tipu 2, Atia Basheer1, Imran Zahoor1, Jibran Hussain1
1
Department of Poultry Production, 2Department of Pathology,
University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences-Lahore, Pakistan,
*
Corresponding Author: atharmahmud@uvas.edu.pk
ABSTRACT: Quail has been declared model poultry specie but to date comparatively quite less research work has been done on it in terms of its
breeding and genetics, nutrition and management and, and on health and disease aspects internationally and very little in Pakistan. In Pakistan,
under sub tropical environmental conditions, an effort has been made to study the effect of selection methods and parental age on haematology of
subsequent progeny. Data were analyzed using analysis of variance technique under Completely Randomized Design in Factorial arrangements
with GLM procedures; comparisons of means were worked out using Duncan’s Multiple Range test with the help of SAS 9.1. RBC, WBC count,
MCV /fl, MCH /pg, Lymphocyte, Heterophil % and H/L ratio were affected significantly either through pedigree selection or mass selection
procedure. No significant effect of selection methods and parental age on Hb g/dL, PCV % and MCHC g/dL was observed. From present study it is
concluded that change in haematology through selection for higher body weight results in impaired immune profile and diseases resistance in
subsequent progeny. However, parental age revealed no such effect.
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TRAINING EVALUATION PRACTICES AMONG CALL CENTERS BASED ON TWO CULTURE-FREE CHARACTERISTICS:
OWNERSHIP AND FIRM SIZE
Muhammad Ali Asadullah1 (Corresponding Author), Masoodul Hassan2
1
Department of Management Sciences, Air University, Islamabad, Pakistan. Email: maa@aumc.edu.pk
2
Department of Commerce, Bahauddin Zakariya University, PO Box 60800, Multan, Pakistan
E-mail: masood@bzu.edu.pk
Abstract: We examined the difference in training evaluation practices among call centers based on two culture-free characteristics: Ownership and
Firm Size. Based on The Kirkpatrick Model of training evaluation and Return on Investment dimension, we found that firm size is a strong
predictor of training evaluation practices as compared to the ownership. We found significant interaction effect of firm size and ownership on three
levels of The Kirkpatrick Model (Reaction, Learning, and Behavior). But we found that this interaction effect was insignificant for training
evaluation practices used inside call centers to determine the results and the Return on Investment of training.
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FREE-RANGE REARING SYSTEM AND ITS IMPACT ON PRODUCTION AND CONSUMPTION OF POULTRY: A REVIEW
Adil Hayat, Atia Basheer, Imran Zahoor, Athar Mahmud
Deptt. of Poultry Production,
University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan
Corresponding author imran.zahoor@uvas.edu.pk
ABSTRACT: Over the past few years there is growing trend in the production and consumption of free-range poultry and their products around
the globe. In free-range rearing commercial and synthetic feed products including by-products meals etc are not allowed rather birds are reared on
organic food only. Moreover, free-range rearing is also preferred due to comparatively lower production cost and better welfare of the birds.
Because it is generally considered that meat and eggs of out-door reared birds are superior in their taste and quality compared with indoor-reared
birds; though conflicting reports exist which showing non-significant difference between the quality of free-range and intensively-reared birds.
However, in this article we have tried to review the available body of literature on the topic and summarized the findings regarding, production,
products quality, health, welfare, and economics of free-range reared poultry to find out the strategies for more profitable and sustainable
production of poultry in this alternate production system.
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ASEEL CHICKEN - A PREFERABLE CHOICE FOR COST-EFFECTIVE AND SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION OF MEAT-TYPE POULTRY
IN THE TROPICS
Muhammad Usman, Imran Zahoor*, Atia Basheer, Muhammad Akram, Athar Mahmud
Department of Poultry Production,
University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan
*Corresponding author: imran.zahoor@uvas.edu.pk
ABSTRACT: Among the native chicken breeds of Indo-Pak subcontinent Aseel is the most popular and important one which is also a major source
of revenue for rural household. It is the oldest Asian game fowl and principle ancestor of Indian Game. The superiority of Aseel on other
indigenous breeds is due to its hardiness, resemblance to Cornish and larger body size. Additionally, it is famous in Asian subcontinent due to its
vigor, aggressiveness, greater robustness and disease resistance. Owing to its adaptability to survive in inclement climatic conditions it could be a
better option for raising poultry in the tropical and sub-tropical parts of the world. However, it is suggested that molecular techniques could be
used, in this post-genomics era, to genetically improve this breed for various quantitative traits to make it more valuable and cost-effective. This
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review highlights the importance of Aseel and summarizes the available body of literature on its production performance, genetic improvement,
and usage for the more profitable and sustainable production of rural poultry, especially in the developing world.
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DOES STOCK MARKET EXERT FINANCIAL DISCIPLINE ON FIRMS? - EVIDENCE FROM INDIA
Mohammad Talha1*, S. Benjamin Christopher2 and Ravi Thirumalaisamy3
1-King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran – 31261, Saudi Arabia
2- NGM College, Pollachi-642001, Tamil Nadu, India
3- Modern College of Business & Science, Sultanate of Oman.
*Corresponding author E-mail: talha@kfupm.edu.sa
ABSTRACT: Funds mobilized, internally or from the stock market, are to be put to the best use to make sure such investment results in assured
return, in turn helping the financial manager to maximize the wealth of the shareholders. Nevertheless, it is claimed that internally generated funds
are not invested following the principles of finance, strictly. Enough evidence exists to indicate that retained earnings are not profitably used
compared to the funds raised from the market. This contention is supported by the argument that stock market imposes financial discipline on
firms when they raise funds from the market. It is also widely believed that the rate of return on retained earnings is expected to fall below the
return on the externally raised funds. This paper examines the relative profitability of retained earnings as against capital raised through the stock
market by the corporate India. The results indicate that the internally generated funds are put to use at a relatively lesser rate of return than the
externally sourced funds which are, because of stock market discipline, deployed with care so that they earn a better return. A dissection of the
firms into three segments, based on the growth rate, reaffirms the findings for the sample units as a whole.
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MODELING THE WOMEN’S REPRODUCTIVE BEHAVIOUR AND PREDICTED PROBABILITIES OF CONTRACEPTIVE USE IN
PAKISTAN
*
Azhar Saleem1 and G. R. Pasha2
1
Department of Statistics, University of Azad Jammu & Kashmir, Muzaffarabad, Azad Kashmir, Pakistan
2
Department of Statistics, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan
*
Corresponding author: drazharsaleem@yahoo.com
ABSTRACT: A number of logistic regression models were worked out to examine the factors affecting the contraceptive use in Pakistan by using
the data from 2000-01 Pakistan Reproductive Health and Family Planning Survey. The predicted probabilities of contraceptive use, through
logistic regression model, by using the most significant factors which are affecting the contraceptive use in Pakistan were also worked out. The
findings indicate that, an improvement in husband-wife educational level, results in greater spouses’ communication about family planning will
increase the use of contraception. The husbands’ desire for more children, a preference for the next child, and the women’s poor education
attainment level are the main factors affecting the contraceptive use in Pakistan. It is recommended that the predicted probabilities must be
computed in the prevalence of contraceptive studies because it provides a precise degree of assessment of the acceptability of contraception.
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A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF INTERNATIONALIZATION STRATEGIES OF CHINESE MNC’S IN DEVELOPING AND DEVELOPED
ECONOMIES
Fazal ur Rehman, Tariq Nawaz, Ishfaq Ahmed and Shabir Hyder
COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Attock Campus, Pakistan
*Contacts: Fazal ur Rehman, Department of Management Sciences, COMSATS Institute of Information
Technology, Kamra Road, Attock, Pakistan,
Email: fazal_marwatpk@yahoo.com , Cell # +92-3018024566
ABSTRACT: Chinese MNC’S (Multi-national Corporation) are playing an important role in the outward FDI of china and its development. The
study analyzed the internationalization strategies of Chinese MNC’S in developed and developing economies, their entry modes, growth and
development. The study reviewed previous literature and focused on comparing the various internationalization strategies. The study highlighted
Chinese MNC’S learning process, market expansion, and better usage of internal production. The study explained internationalization strategies
and development of two Chinese MNC’S ZTE and Haier. In developed economies, Chinese MNC’S are trying to gain technological development,
brand assets, to gain competitive advantage, seeking new markets and learning from international business environment, while, in developing
economies they are trying for their market expansion, seeking resources and increasing profits.
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USING ESSENCE OF ISLAMIC ARCHITECTURE AS A REFERENCE FOR SHAPPING TODAY’S CONTEMPORARY ISLAMIC
ARCHITECTURE Ali Raza Soomro, Hasan M.I Awawda *Department of Architecture, Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design,
International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), 53100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia ABSTRACT: This paper presents Islamic architecture through
its essence, by grasping its characteristics and the depth of its philosophy for shaping Contemporary Islamic Composition. It focuses on two issues:
The unchangeable combination of the essence of Islamic Architecture. Secondly, the issue of addressing the question of how to shape a
contemporary design from the essence of the Islamic architecture and convert it into architectural relations. The findings suggest that the definition
of the essence of Islamic architecture and definition of the contemporary design are based on values and relations not on just the copy of elements
in its traditional image, even if they are edited by new materials but they are still traditions in their sense and combination. In addition, the paper
presents the essence of Islamic architecture is a composition of authenticity of the traditions to interact with progress and meeting of continuous
growing needs of human kind.
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SOCIO-ECONOMIC PROFILE OF MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES AND ITS IMPLICATIONS ON THE SUSTAINALBE FOREST
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT IN HINDUKUSH-HIMALAYAN REGION – A CASE STUDY OF DAREL AND TANGIR VALLEYS OF
NORTHERN PAKISTAN Kamran Hussain a , Syeda Mahnaz Hassan and Syed Salman Hassan a Forest Officer/ Carbon Accounting Expert,
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GilgitBaltistan Forest, Wildlife and Environment Department (kam_asif@yahoo.com) Department of Social Work, University of the Punjab,
Lahore
Contact: +92-301-4124547 Email: drsyedamahnazhassan@gmail.com KEYWORDS: Mountain Communities, Socio-economics, Forest Resource
Management, Sustainability ABSTRACT:Mountains provide shelter to the majority (12%) of the world’s population, including native people and
local communities and most of these communities are often marginalized. The communities, particularly the indigenous communities living in the
northern mountains of Hindu-Kush Himalayan region of Pakistan (i.e. Azad Jammu-o-Kashmir [AJK], Khyber Pakhtunkhwah [KPK] and
GilgitBaltistan [GB]) are highly dependent on the forests for their daily subsistence needs and source of income. Due to heavy anthropogenic
pressures, these forests have faced a massive deforestation and retreating attributed to different factors including uncontrolled population growth,
heavy dependence on natural forest resources for subsistence purposes, weak governance and law enforcement, ill-planned and non-inclusive
policies, lack of awareness and information etc. The main purpose of this study was to identify the potential safeguards associated with livelihoods,
forest land tenure and access rights and the local community participation in the private forests located in dry temperate mountain areas to
examine their implications on sustainable management of forests. The areas selected for this study were private forests of Darel and Tangir Valleys
situated in the Northern Province i.e. Gilgit-Baltistan of Pakistan. A Case study approach was adopted for this study and a total of 128 households
were randomly selected from ten village of both the valleys targeted at three groups i.e. religious leaders, members of village organization and local
community. The data was analyzed by using simple descriptive statistics. The findings of the study provide empirical data to refine the planning
process of sustainable forest management and prevent the indigenous people, who are depending on the forest, from being victimized by ill-planned
projects. The study revealed that 84% of the households have the ownership right over the private forests and gets royalty, in the form of cash, in
lieu of commercial harvesting of forests while the 16% non owner households are not allowed to enjoy these benefits, however, they are allowed to
graze their livestock and use firewood under certain conditions. 67%, 99% and 33% of households (including non owners) use fodder, firewood and
timber respectively to support their livestock, cooking, heating and local construction requirements. The mean average use of firewood in summer
is 45 Kilograms/day/ household while in winter it is 86 Kilograms. The average deforestation rate in the area found to be 247 trees/ day. Managing
the forests on sustained bases could be a challenging task in the area where communities have complete ownership and high dependency and access
to forest resources for their livelihoods. 98 % of the households strongly supported community participation in forest related decisions as crucial
tool for managing the forests on sustainable basis
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EFFECT OF ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE AND TOP MANAGEMENT SUPPORT ON ERP IMPLEMENTATION 1Usman Riaz Mir
2Shrafat Ali Sair, 3Muhammad Ehsan Malik 1Department of Management Sciences, Virtual University of Pakistan 2,3Institute of Business
Administration, University of the Punjab
usmansafi85@gmail.com, alivu.pk@gmail.com, director.iba@pu.edu.pk ABSTRACT: The sole purpose of this research is to study the relationship
and impact of different factors on ERP implementation. Although there are many critical factors influencing in the process of successful ERP
implementation. But in this research top management support and organizational culture are studied as influencing factors with ERP
implementation. Data has been collected from Sialkot for testing the hypothesis. Regression analysis is used to study the impact of organizational
culture and top management support on ERP implementation. Results suggest that there is sufficient & significant impact as well as positive
relationship of independent variables (individually as well as collectively) with dependent variables. This proves to be a pioneer study in this area of
research in Pakistan. The results may help the top managers to consider the factors identified in the research before implementing ERP projects in
order to save financial as well as human resources
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INVESTOR’S BEHAVIOR IN PAKISTAN MERCANTILE EXCHANGE (PMEX)
Aamir Sarwar, Zainab Mansoor, Nadeem Shafique Butt*
Institute of Business and Information Technology, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
*Department of Statistics, COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Lahore, Pakistan
Tel: +92321-8483804 E-mail: asarwar@gmail.com
Tel: 92-042-36303641 E-mail: zainab.zmlhr@gmail.com
Tel: +92312-4441234 E-mail: nadeemshafique@ciitlahore.edu.pk
**Corresponding Author Dr. Aamir Sarwar: asarwar@gmail.com
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ABSTRACT: This study is conducted to study the investor’s behavior in Pakistan Mercantile Exchange. Primary data was
collected from a sample of 224 investors of PMEX through a structuredquestionnaire. Cronbach's Alpha value confirmed
reliability ofthe questionnaire (Cronbach’s Alpha=0.8). Descriptive analysis was performed for data screening and distribution
assessment of the study variables.Major components that explained the behavior of investors in PMEX were identified through
Exploratory Factor Analysis. Group differences were tested through t-Tests and ANOVA based on profile of investors and their
behavior in Pakistan Mercantile Exchange. The major components that explained 70.865% of the total variance in investor
behavior in PMEX were: ‘overconfident behavior’, ‘herd behavior’, ‘price anchoring behavior’, ‘representativeness bias’, ‘loss
averse behavior’, ‘panic attitude’ and ‘risk tolerance’. No significant relationship was found between different elements of
investor’s profile and their behavior in PMEX.
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