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View article: Examining the role of social support in imposter phenomenon among medical students through mediation and moderation analysis of anxiety and stress
Examining the role of social support in imposter phenomenon among medical students through mediation and moderation analysis of anxiety and stress Open
View article: Molecular chaperone effects on recombinant yield and binding characteristics of an ABA-specific scFv in Escherichia coli
Molecular chaperone effects on recombinant yield and binding characteristics of an ABA-specific scFv in Escherichia coli Open
Introduction Recombinant single‐chain variable fragments (scFvs) are promising antibody formats for cost‐effective and scalable production. However, their soluble expression in Escherichia coli is often limited by misfolding and aggregatio…
View article: Airfoil Shape Optimization for Enhanced Aerodynamic Efficiency Using a Dual-Branch Deep Network Integrated with Genetic Algorithms
Airfoil Shape Optimization for Enhanced Aerodynamic Efficiency Using a Dual-Branch Deep Network Integrated with Genetic Algorithms Open
Airfoils are the key component of aircraft that are used to generate lift force to support its weight. Optimization of airfoils can significantly enhance their aerodynamic efficiency. The present study introduces a novel method of airfoil …
View article: A qualitative exploration of counterfeit, substandard, spurious, and adulterated drugs in Pakistan: A perspective of drug law experts
A qualitative exploration of counterfeit, substandard, spurious, and adulterated drugs in Pakistan: A perspective of drug law experts Open
Objectives The issue of quality of medicine is a worldwide phenomenon and counterfeit, substandard, spurious, and adulterated (CSSA) drugs are a substantial threat to public health. This issue is rampant in the context of low-middle-income…
View article: Impact Of Contaminated Water On The Prevalence Of Diarrheal Diseases In Children
Impact Of Contaminated Water On The Prevalence Of Diarrheal Diseases In Children Open
Background: Who die from diarrheal diseases make up a substantial portion of worldwide mortality along with morbidity rates while especially affecting populations lacking sufficient WASH services. The route acts as a primary means for path…
View article: From awareness to acceptance: understanding HPV and vaccine knowledge, attitudes and beliefs among university students in Punjab, Pakistan
From awareness to acceptance: understanding HPV and vaccine knowledge, attitudes and beliefs among university students in Punjab, Pakistan Open
Despite their inadequate knowledge levels and poor vaccine uptake, students showed positive attitudes towards HPV vaccination. Awareness about HPV, including testing and vaccination, should be raised through community outreach programs, so…
View article: Understanding childhood obesity in Pakistan: exploring the knowledge, attitudes, practices of mothers, and influential factors. A cross-sectional study
Understanding childhood obesity in Pakistan: exploring the knowledge, attitudes, practices of mothers, and influential factors. A cross-sectional study Open
Background Childhood obesity is a significant public health issue with far-reaching implications. The World Health Organization reported that in 2020, around 38 million children under five were overweight or obese globally, and in 2016, 34…
View article: Parents’ behaviour toward antibiotic self-medication in children and incidence of resistance: a cross-sectional study from Punjab, Pakistan
Parents’ behaviour toward antibiotic self-medication in children and incidence of resistance: a cross-sectional study from Punjab, Pakistan Open
Background. Antibiotic resistance is mostly brought about through antibiotic self-medication, which is a common issue in impoverished countries. The most at-risk group is children, while there is no protection evidence released for them. D…
View article: Spam Profile Detection on Instagram Using Machine Learning Algorithms on WEKA and RapidMiner
Spam Profile Detection on Instagram Using Machine Learning Algorithms on WEKA and RapidMiner Open
<p>With every passing second social network community is growing rapidly, because of that, attackers have shown keen interest in these kinds of platforms and want to distribute mischievous contents on these platforms. With the focus …
View article: Spam Profile Detection on Facebook and Performance Evaluation of Machine Learning Algorithms
Spam Profile Detection on Facebook and Performance Evaluation of Machine Learning Algorithms Open
<p>In recent time, social media have been affected many undesirable threats. Social media provided us an open platform to connect and share our life events with others. Social media also attracted the attentions of the spammers. Spam…
View article: HSD104 Antibiotics Dispensed at Drugstores for Mild Cases of COVID-19 Patients in Northern Punjab, Pakistan
HSD104 Antibiotics Dispensed at Drugstores for Mild Cases of COVID-19 Patients in Northern Punjab, Pakistan Open
View article: Accuracy of Ultrasound based BI-RADS Scoring System to Predict Malignancy in Patients with Breast Lump
Accuracy of Ultrasound based BI-RADS Scoring System to Predict Malignancy in Patients with Breast Lump Open
Objective: To determine the diagnostic accuracy of BIRADS in diagnosing malignant breast lesions in patients with palpable breast lump. Patients and Methods: A total number of 100 patients presenting with Palpable breast lump were included…
View article: Assessment of Factors Associated with Unfavorable Outcomes among Drug-Resistant TB Patients: A 6-Year Retrospective Study from Pakistan
Assessment of Factors Associated with Unfavorable Outcomes among Drug-Resistant TB Patients: A 6-Year Retrospective Study from Pakistan Open
The spread of drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR TB) poses significant challenges to the control and successful eradication of TB globally. The current retrospective study was designed to evaluate the treatment outcomes and identify the risk …
View article: Impact of Protracted Displacement on Delay in the Diagnosis Associated with Treatment Outcomes: A Cross-Sectional Study in Internally Displaced Tuberculosis Patients of Pakistan
Impact of Protracted Displacement on Delay in the Diagnosis Associated with Treatment Outcomes: A Cross-Sectional Study in Internally Displaced Tuberculosis Patients of Pakistan Open
Human displacement is on the rise globally, and the increase in the burden of tuberculosis (TB) is also attributed to migrations worldwide. A significant number of such displacements occur in regions with considerably higher areas of TB bu…
View article: Exploring Undergraduate Pharmacy Students Perspectives Towards Antibiotics Use, Antibiotic Resistance, and Antibiotic Stewardship Programs Along With the Pharmacy Teachers’ Perspectives: A Mixed-Methods Study From Pakistan
Exploring Undergraduate Pharmacy Students Perspectives Towards Antibiotics Use, Antibiotic Resistance, and Antibiotic Stewardship Programs Along With the Pharmacy Teachers’ Perspectives: A Mixed-Methods Study From Pakistan Open
Background: Antibiotic resistance (ABR) is one of the major issues around the globe. Timely education and awareness of pharmacy students regarding the appropriate use of antibiotics, ABR, and antimicrobial stewardships are required. Method…
View article: Impact of Protracted Displacement on Delay in the Diagnosis Associated with Treatment Outcomes: A Cross-sectional Study in Internally Displaced Tuberculosis Patients of Pakistan
Impact of Protracted Displacement on Delay in the Diagnosis Associated with Treatment Outcomes: A Cross-sectional Study in Internally Displaced Tuberculosis Patients of Pakistan Open
Human displacement is on the rise globally, and the increase in the burden of tuberculosis (TB) is also attributed to migrations worldwide. A significant number of such displacement occur in regions with considerably higher areas of TB bur…
View article: Medical Preparedness and Response Aspect: Role of Pharmacists in Disaster Management
Medical Preparedness and Response Aspect: Role of Pharmacists in Disaster Management Open
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View article: AN EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS OF MONETARY MEASURES TAKEN BY STATE BANK OF PAKISTAN TO CATER THE CATACLYSMIC IMPACT OF COVID -19 ON THE ECONOMY OF PAKISTAN
AN EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS OF MONETARY MEASURES TAKEN BY STATE BANK OF PAKISTAN TO CATER THE CATACLYSMIC IMPACT OF COVID -19 ON THE ECONOMY OF PAKISTAN Open
COVID-19 has posed an unprecedented challenge to the economies of the World. Besides safeguarding sustainable financing for health, Governments were struggling to ensure the economic and financial sustainability of their countries. The rol…
View article: A Simulated Client Exploration of Nonprescription Dispensing of Antibiotics at Drugstores for Pediatric Acute Diarrhea and Upper Respiratory Infection in Lahore, Pakistan
A Simulated Client Exploration of Nonprescription Dispensing of Antibiotics at Drugstores for Pediatric Acute Diarrhea and Upper Respiratory Infection in Lahore, Pakistan Open
Overall, inappropriate dispensing practices were prevalent to a large extent at the drugstores, and antibiotics were effortlessly obtainable without prescription. The quality of the services provided, especially by the non-pharmacist staff…
View article: Antimicrobial Dispensing Sans Legitimate Prescription from Community Pharmacies in Lahore, Pakistan: Implications for Antimicrobial Resistance
Antimicrobial Dispensing Sans Legitimate Prescription from Community Pharmacies in Lahore, Pakistan: Implications for Antimicrobial Resistance Open
Background: The use of antimicrobials and their acquisition from pharmacies without prescription is on the rise in low-and middle-income countries contributing towards the emergence of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The study aims to dete…
View article: Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice on Antibiotics and Its Resistance: A Two-Phase Mixed-Methods Online Study among Pakistani Community Pharmacists to Promote Rational Antibiotic Use
Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice on Antibiotics and Its Resistance: A Two-Phase Mixed-Methods Online Study among Pakistani Community Pharmacists to Promote Rational Antibiotic Use Open
Antibiotic resistance (ABR) is an emerging global threat to public health. Substantial evidence has indicated that community pharmacists (CPs) can play a critical role in managing the ever-increasing threat of antibiotic resistance. This s…
View article: Understanding of Pharmacy Students towards Antibiotic Use, Antibiotic Resistance and Antibiotic Stewardship Programs: A Cross-Sectional Study from Punjab, Pakistan
Understanding of Pharmacy Students towards Antibiotic Use, Antibiotic Resistance and Antibiotic Stewardship Programs: A Cross-Sectional Study from Punjab, Pakistan Open
Antibiotic resistance (ABR) is a significant issue for public health globally. An adequate understanding of ABR and the approaches used to tackle ABR, including antibiotic stewardship programs, are vital. This study aimed to get an insight…
View article: Perspectives of community pharmacists in Pakistan about practice change and implementation of extended pharmacy services: a mixed method study
Perspectives of community pharmacists in Pakistan about practice change and implementation of extended pharmacy services: a mixed method study Open
View article: Pilot drug and therapeutic committee programme in Sierra Leone: A descriptive mixed method study
Pilot drug and therapeutic committee programme in Sierra Leone: A descriptive mixed method study Open
Aims Irrational medicine use is a global crisis, but incidences are proportionately higher in low‐ and middle‐income countries such as Sierra Leone. This study explores the structure, functions and challenges of drug and therapeutics commi…
View article: Knowledge, Attitude and Practice on Antibiotics and Its Resistance: Two Phases Mixed-Methods Online Study Among Pakistani Community Pharmacists to Promote Rational Antibiotics Use
Knowledge, Attitude and Practice on Antibiotics and Its Resistance: Two Phases Mixed-Methods Online Study Among Pakistani Community Pharmacists to Promote Rational Antibiotics Use Open
Antibiotic resistance (ABR) is an emerging global threat to public health. Substantial evidence has indicated that community pharmacists (CPs) can play a critical role in managing the ever-increasing threat of antibiotic resistance. The st…
View article: In Pursuit of COVID-19 Treatment Strategies: Are We Triggering Antimicrobial Resistance?
In Pursuit of COVID-19 Treatment Strategies: Are We Triggering Antimicrobial Resistance? Open
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View article: A simulated client exploration of nonprescription availability of antibiotics at drugstores for childhood acute diarrhea and upper respiratory infection in Lahore, Pakistan
A simulated client exploration of nonprescription availability of antibiotics at drugstores for childhood acute diarrhea and upper respiratory infection in Lahore, Pakistan Open
Background The excessive consumption of antibiotics is a major contributor to antimicrobial resistance, especially in children. Children are often being advised antibiotics for viral infections. In developing countries, the drugstores are …
View article: Misinformation in Wake of the COVID-19 Outbreak: Fueling Shortage and Misuse of Lifesaving Drugs in Pakistan
Misinformation in Wake of the COVID-19 Outbreak: Fueling Shortage and Misuse of Lifesaving Drugs in Pakistan Open
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View article: Pilot drug and therapeutic committee program in Sierra Leone: a descriptive mixed method study
Pilot drug and therapeutic committee program in Sierra Leone: a descriptive mixed method study Open
Introduction Irrational medicine use is proportionately higher in low and middle-income countries like Sierra Leone. This study aims at exploring the structure, functions, and challenges of Drug, and Therapeutics Committees (DTC) recently …
View article: Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices of Healthcare Professionals on COVID-19 and Risk Assessment to Prevent the Epidemic Spread: A Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study from Punjab, Pakistan
Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices of Healthcare Professionals on COVID-19 and Risk Assessment to Prevent the Epidemic Spread: A Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study from Punjab, Pakistan Open
In the current outbreak of novel coronavirus (COVID-19), healthcare professionals (HCPs) have a primary role in combating the epidemic threat. HCPs are at high risk of not only contracting the infection but also spreading it unknowingly. I…