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View article: Undiagnosed G6PD Deficiency in Black and Asian Individuals Is Prevalent and Contributes to Health Inequalities in Type 2 Diabetes Diagnosis and Complications
Undiagnosed G6PD Deficiency in Black and Asian Individuals Is Prevalent and Contributes to Health Inequalities in Type 2 Diabetes Diagnosis and Complications Open
OBJECTIVE Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency presents silently and is not routinely screened. It is associated with markedly lower HbA1c for the prevailing glucose levels. Since HbA1c is internationally recommended to diag…
View article: XBP1 expression in pancreatic islet cells is associated with poor glycaemic control especially in young non-obese onset diabetes across ancestries
XBP1 expression in pancreatic islet cells is associated with poor glycaemic control especially in young non-obese onset diabetes across ancestries Open
Background Individuals of South and East Asian ancestry have a higher risk of type 2 diabetes, often driven by insulin deficiency due to impaired beta-cell function. The transcription factor XBP1 supports beta-cell survival by reducing cel…
View article: Minimizing the Trends of Plagiarism among Prospective Special Education Teachers: A Way Forward towards Academic Integrity
Minimizing the Trends of Plagiarism among Prospective Special Education Teachers: A Way Forward towards Academic Integrity Open
Purpose: Plagiarism is a real threat to academic integrity at higher education levels. This study seeks to minimize the trends of plagiarism among prospective special education teachers. Methodology: This study was qualitative and explorat…
View article: Using Artificial Intelligence-based instructional strategies: An Approach of Responsible Special Education Teaching
Using Artificial Intelligence-based instructional strategies: An Approach of Responsible Special Education Teaching Open
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the use of artificial intelligence-based instructional strategies that are the responsibility of special education teachers. Methodology: The study used a quantitative research design to ex…
View article: The Impact of Emotional Development on Academic Achievement of Students with Visual Impairments: A Comparative Study of Segregated and Inclusive School Settings
The Impact of Emotional Development on Academic Achievement of Students with Visual Impairments: A Comparative Study of Segregated and Inclusive School Settings Open
A research investigation was conducted to assess the variations in emotional growth between visually impaired students enrolled in inclusive schools and those in segregated schools. The research sample consisted of 90 visually impaired stu…
View article: Genetic architecture of routinely acquired blood tests in a British South Asian cohort
Genetic architecture of routinely acquired blood tests in a British South Asian cohort Open
Understanding the genetic basis of routinely-acquired blood tests can provide insights into several aspects of human physiology. We report a genome-wide association study of 42 quantitative blood test traits defined using Electronic Health…
View article: Academic Integrity in Special Education Schools: Exploring the Perception of Visually Impaired Students
Academic Integrity in Special Education Schools: Exploring the Perception of Visually Impaired Students Open
Academic integrity is important for any special education institution and its stakeholders to continue providing students with visual impairments with a high-quality education. Visually impaired students receiving special education in thei…
View article: Inclusive Education and Rehabilitation of Students with Neurological and Developmental Disabilities: A Case of Pakistani Schools- Community Collaboration
Inclusive Education and Rehabilitation of Students with Neurological and Developmental Disabilities: A Case of Pakistani Schools- Community Collaboration Open
The study was carried out to explore the nature of collaboration between the schools of students with neurological and developmental disabilities(SWNDDs)and the community institutions including family, health, general education, and social…
View article: Exploring Equity in Existing Assessment Practices for Visually Impaired Students at Higher Education Level
Exploring Equity in Existing Assessment Practices for Visually Impaired Students at Higher Education Level Open
The educational assessment procedure provides insight into the achievement and competency of visually impaired students to their educators. This study aimed to promote equity in assessment procedures for visually impaired students at highe…
View article: Exploring the Nexus of Visual Impairment, Social Interaction and Relationships among Higher Education Students
Exploring the Nexus of Visual Impairment, Social Interaction and Relationships among Higher Education Students Open
Objective: Social interaction and relationships are the real assets for students with visual impairment to grow in their matrixes. This study aimed at seeking the impact of visual impairment on social interaction and relationships. Methodo…
View article: Navigating War Zones: Safeguarding Civilian Rights to Life and Religion through International and Islamic Law
Navigating War Zones: Safeguarding Civilian Rights to Life and Religion through International and Islamic Law Open
This study explores the protection of civilian rights, focusing on the right to life and religious freedom, within Islamic and international legal contexts. It comprises two main aspects: "The entitlement to life and the prohibition of tor…
View article: Technology Used by Hearing-Impaired Adolescents for Social Inclusion: A Cross-sectional Study
Technology Used by Hearing-Impaired Adolescents for Social Inclusion: A Cross-sectional Study Open
Purpose: Presently hearing-impaired adolescents are not alien to the world and facing social segregation due to limited social skills. The use of ICT is one of the major assistance applicable for the social inclusion of students with heari…
View article: Analyzing the Needs of General Education Teachers to Teach Students with Visual Impairment in Inclusive Settings
Analyzing the Needs of General Education Teachers to Teach Students with Visual Impairment in Inclusive Settings Open
The main objective of the current study was to analyze the needs of general education teachers to teach SWVI in inclusive settings and explore the differences based on gender and locality.The quantitative research approach was used to fram…
View article: Mothers' Role in Rehabilitation of their Adventitious Visually Impaired Children: A Phenomenological Study
Mothers' Role in Rehabilitation of their Adventitious Visually Impaired Children: A Phenomenological Study Open
The study intended to search the role of mothers in rehabilitating their children with adventitious visual impairment. The design of the study was qualitative and exploratory. Mothers (N=15) of visually impaired children from various age g…
View article: Exploring the Banking Support System Available for Visually Impaired Individuals in the Local Banks: A Qualitative Study
Exploring the Banking Support System Available for Visually Impaired Individuals in the Local Banks: A Qualitative Study Open
This study aimed to seek the status of banking support available for people with visual impairments. This research was exploratory and qualitative. 20 people who were visually challenged made up the study's sample. For data collection, the…
View article: Exploring the Strategies to Empower the Mothers of Adolescent Girls with Hearing Impairment to Deal with their Social and Emotional Problems
Exploring the Strategies to Empower the Mothers of Adolescent Girls with Hearing Impairment to Deal with their Social and Emotional Problems Open
Hearing impairment affects the social and emotional life of an individual with hearing impairment, particularly girls. Mothers have the primary role of supporting their children with hearing impairment in the adolescent life stage so that …
View article: Teachers’ Perception regarding Implementation of Quality Assurance Practices at University level in Pakistan
Teachers’ Perception regarding Implementation of Quality Assurance Practices at University level in Pakistan Open
Exploring the teachers’ perception regarding implementation of quality assurance practices at university level was the aim of the in hand research. The main objective was knowing about teachers’ awareness regarding components of quality as…
View article: Polygenic risk score prediction of multiple sclerosis in individuals of South Asian ancestry
Polygenic risk score prediction of multiple sclerosis in individuals of South Asian ancestry Open
Polygenic risk scores aggregate an individual’s burden of risk alleles to estimate the overall genetic risk for a specific trait or disease. Polygenic risk scores derived from genome-wide association studies of European populations perform…
View article: To Assess the Knowledge and Understanding of Importance of Pre-Anaesthesia Assessment in Developing Countries like Pakistan
To Assess the Knowledge and Understanding of Importance of Pre-Anaesthesia Assessment in Developing Countries like Pakistan Open
Objective: To assess the knowledge and understanding of importance of pre-anaesthesia assessment in developing countries like Pakistan. Design: Consecutive non-probability sampling Setting: CMH, Rawalpindi Subjects: All the patients coming…
View article: Comparison of Modified Mallampati Classification and Thyromental Height to Predict Difficult Intubation
Comparison of Modified Mallampati Classification and Thyromental Height to Predict Difficult Intubation Open
Introduction: Difficult intubation is an emergency situation that an anaesthetist come across frequently. It is a frequent cause of mortality in practice of anesthesia. Mallampati classification (MPC) of the oropharyngeal structures is a s…
View article: Perspective Chapter: The Barriers in Inclusive Set-Up for Students with Visual Impairment at Higher Education Level – Pakistan Scenario
Perspective Chapter: The Barriers in Inclusive Set-Up for Students with Visual Impairment at Higher Education Level – Pakistan Scenario Open
Higher education is contemplated for visually impaired students as a high standard of education towards apex professions in life. Students with visual impairment experience numerous barriers related to their social and educational life. Th…
View article: IMPROVEMENT OF INTERSECTIONS ON ARTERIALS IN URBAN AREAS OF GUJRANWALA
IMPROVEMENT OF INTERSECTIONS ON ARTERIALS IN URBAN AREAS OF GUJRANWALA Open
:Traffic congestion is a major problemof fastgrowing metropolises due to the constantmobility of people and goods.The main objective of this study was to identify existing and potentialfuture traffic operations at Pindi Bypass and Chan Da …
View article: Identifying Factors Impacting the Self-concept (SC) and Self-esteem (SE) of Visually Impaired Persons
Identifying Factors Impacting the Self-concept (SC) and Self-esteem (SE) of Visually Impaired Persons Open
The current study was aimed at identifying the factors impacting the self-concept and self-esteem of persons with visual impairment. A factorial research design was followed to carry out the study. 75 visually impaired persons were selecte…
View article: A Phenomenological Study on Academic Cheating behaviors Exhibited by Visually Impaired College Students
A Phenomenological Study on Academic Cheating behaviors Exhibited by Visually Impaired College Students Open
Students with visual impairment are academically disadvantaged due to visual impairment that lets them indulge in academically dishonest behavior cheating. Academic cheating at the college level demolishes the personality and moral values …
View article: Comparison Between Recovery Profiles of Total Propofol Anesthesia and Total Sevoflurane Anesthesia in Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Comparison Between Recovery Profiles of Total Propofol Anesthesia and Total Sevoflurane Anesthesia in Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Open
Objective: To compare propofol and sevoflurane anesthesia in terms of mean extubation time among patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Study Design: Randomized Controlled Trial Study Setting: National Hospital and Medical Centr…
View article: A Comparative Study Between the Effects of Aprepitant and Ondansetron for the Prevention of Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting after Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
A Comparative Study Between the Effects of Aprepitant and Ondansetron for the Prevention of Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting after Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Open
Background: Postoperative nausea and vomiting is one of the most typical side effects following surgery and anaesthesia (PONV). There has been a significant paradigm shift in the approach taken to prevent PONV. There have also been a few n…
View article: Social Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities into Mainstream Society: Using the Community Care Context
Social Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities into Mainstream Society: Using the Community Care Context Open
Social Inclusion is an important and extremely desirable phenomenon for persons with disabilities(PWDs). It is the gateway to creating the sense and opportunities for PWDs by recognizing being as integral and potential human resources and …
View article: Diagnostic Accuracy of Hyomental Distance Ratio (HMDR) for Prediction of Difficult Laryngoscopy in Patients Undergoing Surgery Under General Anesthesia Using Tracheal Intubation
Diagnostic Accuracy of Hyomental Distance Ratio (HMDR) for Prediction of Difficult Laryngoscopy in Patients Undergoing Surgery Under General Anesthesia Using Tracheal Intubation Open
Background: To keep the airway open, a flexible plastic tube (ETT) is inserted into the trachea during tracheal intubation. Even when done correctly, tracheal intubation requires much clinical experience, and catastrophic problems can occu…