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View article: Validation of Differential Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder and Intellectual Disability Scale in Pakistan
Validation of Differential Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder and Intellectual Disability Scale in Pakistan Open
Due to the recent clinical work's growing awareness of both autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) and intellectual disability (ID), differentiating between the two diagnoses is becoming more difficult, especially in developing countries like Pa…
View article: Clinical Utility and Diagnostic Accuracy of Diffusion Weighted Imaging in Early Detection of Endometrial Carcinoma with Histopathological Concordance/Discordance: Experience of a Tertiary Care Hospital
Clinical Utility and Diagnostic Accuracy of Diffusion Weighted Imaging in Early Detection of Endometrial Carcinoma with Histopathological Concordance/Discordance: Experience of a Tertiary Care Hospital Open
Objective: To evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) in the early detection of endometrial carcinoma, using histopathological findings as the gold standard. Methodology: This prospective cross-sectional study …
View article: Advance barcode global standardization infrastructure for safety
Advance barcode global standardization infrastructure for safety Open
This paper presents a comprehensive study on advancing global infrastructure safety (ABSLF). Advanced Barcode Symbology Lines Formatting is an innovative barcode-based system that encodes critical data (e.g., load distribution, asset ident…
View article: HR Tech and Employee Experience: Exploring the Role of AI, Automation, and People Analytics in Modern Workplaces
HR Tech and Employee Experience: Exploring the Role of AI, Automation, and People Analytics in Modern Workplaces Open
The research investigates HR technology effects on corporate experience alongside workforce output and work commitment with practical implementation obstacles and strategies. The main research goal focused on studying how artificial intell…
View article: Relationship between Sports Event Participation and Mitigation of Deviant Behavior among School-Going Teenagers
Relationship between Sports Event Participation and Mitigation of Deviant Behavior among School-Going Teenagers Open
Adolescent deviant behaviors, including truancy, substance abuse, and vandalism, pose significant challenges to educators and policymakers, often disrupting academic environments and community cohesion. Research suggests that structured sp…
View article: Exploring Polycystic Ovarian Disease and Its Clinical and Biochemical Characteristics in Young Females
Exploring Polycystic Ovarian Disease and Its Clinical and Biochemical Characteristics in Young Females Open
Background: The most contentious endocrine disorder affecting women worldwide is called PCOS, or polycystic ovarian syndrome. Compared to women in the UK, where the incidence of PCOS is between 20% and 25%, Pakistani females had a higher p…
View article: Assessing the dimensions of narcissism and its prevalence among medical students
Assessing the dimensions of narcissism and its prevalence among medical students Open
Background: Narcissism is a personality disorder where a person feels more shy, arrogant, and sometimes hyperactive. That has a strong impact on relationships with friends, family, and colleagues. This trait is also present in normal peopl…
View article: SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT AND PSYCHOLOGICAL DISTRESS IN INSTITUTIONALIZED OLDER ADULTS: A MEDIATING ROLE OF LONELINESS
SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT AND PSYCHOLOGICAL DISTRESS IN INSTITUTIONALIZED OLDER ADULTS: A MEDIATING ROLE OF LONELINESS Open
Objective: To explore the mediating role of loneliness in social engagement and psychological distress in institutionalized older adults.Methodology: This cross-sectional study was conducted at six government and private old age institutio…
View article: Biologic Therapy for Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Real-World Comparative Effectiveness and Impact of Drug Sequencing in 13 222 Patients within the UK IBD BioResource
Biologic Therapy for Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Real-World Comparative Effectiveness and Impact of Drug Sequencing in 13 222 Patients within the UK IBD BioResource Open
Background and Aims This study compares the effectiveness of different biologic therapies and sequences in patients with inflammatory bowel disease [IBD] using real-world data from a large cohort with long exposure. Methods Demographic, di…
View article: Implications for sequencing of biologic therapy and choice of second <scp>anti‐TNF</scp> in patients with inflammatory bowel disease: results from the <scp>IMmunogenicity</scp> to Second <scp>Anti‐TNF</scp> therapy (<scp>IMSAT</scp>) therapeutic drug monitoring study
Implications for sequencing of biologic therapy and choice of second <span>anti‐TNF</span> in patients with inflammatory bowel disease: results from the <span>IMmunogenicity</span> to Second <span>Anti‐TNF</span> therapy (<span>IMSAT</span>) therapeutic drug monitoring study Open
Summary Background Anti‐drug antibodies are associated with treatment failure to anti‐TNF agents in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Aim To assess whether immunogenicity to a patient's first anti‐TNF agent would be associate…
View article: Development of Familial Role Identification Scale for Adolescents With Perceived Parental Disharmony
Development of Familial Role Identification Scale for Adolescents With Perceived Parental Disharmony Open
Family plays a pivotal role in the growth and development of the individual and disharmony brings significant distress among family members.To deal with this distress, the family member may seek sources of support to assist in the copying …
View article: ASSESSING EMBITTERMENT IN UNIVERSITY POPULATION: A PSYCHOMETRIC STUDY
ASSESSING EMBITTERMENT IN UNIVERSITY POPULATION: A PSYCHOMETRIC STUDY Open
The objective of this study was to construct a culturally valid Embitterment scale (ES), and to establish psychometric properties of the scale (reliability and validity). Phenomenology was explored; to explore the phenomenology open ended …
View article: Role of Biochemical Markers in Detection of Myocardial Infarction
Role of Biochemical Markers in Detection of Myocardial Infarction Open
Introduction: Acute myocardial infarction causes significant mortality and morbidity. Timely conclusion permits clinicians to risk stratify their patients and select suitable treatment. Biomarkers have been utilized to help with timely dec…
View article: Best Qualities of Medical Facilitator, Students Perceptive View
Best Qualities of Medical Facilitator, Students Perceptive View Open
Introduction: Medical education is blended day by day and there's a continuing need to assess the role of the facilitator in the field of medical education. A great medical facilitator is the one who clear the way within the making of our …
View article: Comparison of efficacy of labetalol and methyldopa in Gestational Hypertension
Comparison of efficacy of labetalol and methyldopa in Gestational Hypertension Open
Aim: To compare the control of blood pressure after oral alpha methyldopa versus oral labetalol for management of gestational hypertension. Study design: prospective, comparative, observational study. Place & duration: The study was conduc…
View article: DEVELOPMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH SCALE FOR TRUCK DRIVERS: A PSYCHOMETRIC APPROACH
DEVELOPMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH SCALE FOR TRUCK DRIVERS: A PSYCHOMETRIC APPROACH Open
Long-distance driving needs a lot of psychological abilities; amongst them, the most significant is mental health. The current study aimed to develop a Mental Health Scale for Truck Drivers Urdu (MHS-TD Urdu) for long-distance truck driver…
View article: DEVELOPMENT AND VALIDATION OF THE PSYCHOSOCIAL ISSUES OF HYSTERECTOMY CANCER PATIENT SCALE
DEVELOPMENT AND VALIDATION OF THE PSYCHOSOCIAL ISSUES OF HYSTERECTOMY CANCER PATIENT SCALE Open
This research was aimed to develop a measure of Psychosocial Issues of Hysterectomy Cancer Patient Scale. For this purpose, psychosocial issues were explored from 160 ovarian cancer patients using mix method research design (both quantitat…
View article: DEVELOPMENT OF FUNCTIONAL COGNITIVE SCALE FOR CHILDREN AGED 7-12 YEARS: A NEGLECTED DOMAIN IN PAKISTAN
DEVELOPMENT OF FUNCTIONAL COGNITIVE SCALE FOR CHILDREN AGED 7-12 YEARS: A NEGLECTED DOMAIN IN PAKISTAN Open
Several tools have been developed in the west on cognitive and other developmental skills in children. However, in Pakistan, outdated versions of western measures are used to assess the abilities of children. The current study aimed to dev…
View article: Neutrophils to lymphocytes ratio between benign and malignant thyroid nodule
Neutrophils to lymphocytes ratio between benign and malignant thyroid nodule Open
Objectives: To determine the relationship of Neutrophils to lymphocytes ratio (NLR) values with the benign and malignant thyroid nodules.
Methods: In this cross-sectional clinical study conducted from September 1st 2020 to February 28th 2…
View article: The Development of a ADHD Symptoms Scale in Young Adults
The Development of a ADHD Symptoms Scale in Young Adults Open
OBJECTIVE: To find out ADHD symptoms in a sample of young adults. To develop ADHD symptoms in a sample of young adults METHODOLOGY: A mixed-methods design was used. The study was carried out from July 2019 to February 2020 in series of pha…
View article: MENTAL TOUGHNESS AND MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS IN DOCTORS; A MEDIATING ROLE OF EMOTION REGULATION
MENTAL TOUGHNESS AND MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS IN DOCTORS; A MEDIATING ROLE OF EMOTION REGULATION Open
OBJECTIVE: To find out the relationship of mental toughness, emotion regulation, and mental health problems among doctors and to identify the mediating role of emotion regulation between mental toughness and mental health problems among do…
View article: Psychosocial Issues in Women with Primary Infertility: A Psychometric Study
Psychosocial Issues in Women with Primary Infertility: A Psychometric Study Open
To highlight the cultural-specific experience and expression of psychosocial issues of infertility in females in a collectivistic culture and use them to develop an assessment measure. Methods: The mixed method research design was used. Th…
View article: Psychosocial reactions of Pakistani Students towards COVID-19: A prevalence study
Psychosocial reactions of Pakistani Students towards COVID-19: A prevalence study Open
Background: The current study aimed at investigating the manifestation and prevalence of the commonly reported psychosocial reactions in the university students following the onset of COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: This cross-sectional survey…
View article: Mental Toughness Scale for Pakistani University Students: A Validation Study
Mental Toughness Scale for Pakistani University Students: A Validation Study Open
The current mental toughness is multidimensional construct that help the individual to show persistent strength and preservation during the high competitive situations. The university life is the most vulnerable and pressured time for the …
View article: Psychosocial issues of hearing impaired school children: a psychometric approach
Psychosocial issues of hearing impaired school children: a psychometric approach Open
Objective: To develop a valid and reliable scale for measuring psychosocial issues of hearing-impaired school children.
Method: The cross-sectional study with four stage model of scale development was conducted at Multan, Muzafargarh, and…
View article: Clinical and electrocardiographic profile of patients presenting with acute coronary syndrome in emergency department in a Tertiary Care Hospital.
Clinical and electrocardiographic profile of patients presenting with acute coronary syndrome in emergency department in a Tertiary Care Hospital. Open
Objectives: To assess the clinical characteristics and diagnosis of ACS for timely, management and further prevention from coronary events. Study Design: Cross sectional study. Setting: Emergency Department (ED) of Punjab Institute of Card…
View article: Post-traumatic Stress Reaction and Internally Displaced Persons
Post-traumatic Stress Reaction and Internally Displaced Persons Open
The concept of involuntary displacement inside the country is growing day by day. Globally, researchers have suggested that due to prolonged internal displacement the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) usually suffer from mental health is…