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  1. Article ; Online: Perfectionism, mattering and loneliness in young adulthood of Generation-Z

    Bushra Shafiq / Anam Ali / Hidna Iqbal

    Heliyon, Vol 10, Iss 1, Pp e23330- (2024)

    1481  

    Abstract: Introduction: Young adulthood is a transitional period where adults are faced with new social and psychological roles. So, in order to matter and to form relationship with others, they become vulnerable to set exaggerated high standards for themselves ... ...

    Abstract Introduction: Young adulthood is a transitional period where adults are faced with new social and psychological roles. So, in order to matter and to form relationship with others, they become vulnerable to set exaggerated high standards for themselves and others, which can eventually lead them to experience loneliness. Objectives: The present study aimed to determine the relationship of perfectionism, mattering with loneliness in young adults of Gen-Z after controlling for covariates. It was also aimed to find out gender differences on perfectionism, mattering and loneliness in young adults. Method: Correlational research design was used. A sample of 320 students with age ranging from 18 to 24 years, was collected from seven different government and private universities of Lahore through purposive sampling. The sample comprised of 160 male students and 160 female students. Multidimensional perfectionism scale, Mattering scale and UCLA loneliness scale-3 were administered to measure perfectionism, mattering and loneliness respectively. Results: Pearson product moment correlation showed that closer relationship of young adults with father (p < .01), mother (p < .01) and friends (p < .05) had a significant negative relationship with loneliness. Results of hierarchical regression analysis showed that age was significant negative predictor of loneliness. Self-oriented, other-oriented and socially prescribed perfectionism were significant positive predictors of loneliness. Mattering was significant negative predictor of loneliness. Independent sample t-test showed no significant differences between male and female students on perfectionism, mattering and loneliness. Conclusion: Perfectionist individuals tend to set stringent standards for themselves and others as well. The more they engage in perfectionism, the more they tend to feel that they do not matter to others. Feeling of not mattering to others can possibly lead the person to experience loneliness.
    Keywords Generation-Z ; Perfectionism ; Mattering ; Loneliness ; Young adults ; Science (General) ; Q1-390 ; Social sciences (General) ; H1-99
    Subject code 150
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Elsevier
    Document type Article ; Online
    Database BASE - Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (life sciences selection)

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  2. Article ; Online: Parenting Practices and Aggression in Childhood Behaviour Disorders

    Fatima Rahman / Shazia Maqbool / Anam Ali / Talha Mahmud / Hina Azhar / Aisha Farid

    Pakistan Armed Forces Medical Journal, Vol 73, Iss

    2023  Volume 1

    Abstract: Objective: To determine the association between parenting practices and aggression in children with behaviour disorders. Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: Children Hospital and Institute of Child Health, Lahore Pakistan, ... ...

    Abstract Objective: To determine the association between parenting practices and aggression in children with behaviour disorders. Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: Children Hospital and Institute of Child Health, Lahore Pakistan, from Nov 2020 to Jan 2021. Methodology: Parents of children and eighty-five children between the ages of 3 to 12 years with the diagnosis of behaviour disorders (autism spectrum disorder, attention deficit hyperactive disorder, social communication disorder) and showing aggressive behaviour were enrolled. The multidimensional assessment of parenting scale was used to assess positive(proactive parenting, positive reinforcement, warmth and supportiveness) and negative (hostility, lax control, physical control) parenting practices. The modified overt aggression scale was used to assess aggression, including verbal aggression,aggression against property, auto-aggression (towards self), and physical aggression (towards others). Correlation and multiple regression analysis were done. Results: Among negative practices, it was found that leniency and inconsistent parenting (lax control) was significant positive predictor of aggression (p<0.01) in children with behaviour disorders. Supportiveness was a significant negative predictor of verbal aggression (p<0.01), while physical control positively predicted total aggression (p<0.05). Among positive parenting practices, positive reinforcement decreased auto aggression (p<0.05) in children with behaviour disorders. Lower maternal education correlated with more aggressive behaviours (p<0.05) in these children. Conclusion: Negative parenting practices may lead to aggression in children with behaviour disorders. While positive reinforcement by parents may encourage less self-harm in these children and help improve their behaviour problems.
    Keywords Aggression ; Attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD) ; Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) ; Childhood behavior disorders ; Parenting practices ; Social communication disorder (SCD) ; Medicine ; R ; Medicine (General) ; R5-920
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-02-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Army Medical College Rawalpindi
    Document type Article ; Online
    Database BASE - Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (life sciences selection)

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  3. Article ; Online: Impact of Screen Media Usage on Early Childhood Development

    Muneeba Malik / Shazia Maqbool / Anam Ali / Hina Azhar / Ehsan Ullah / Aisha Farid Khan

    Pakistan Armed Forces Medical Journal, Vol 72, Iss

    2022  Volume 6

    Abstract: Objective: To see the impact of screen media usage on early childhood development. Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of study: Developmental Behavioural Paediatrics Department, Children’s Hospital and Institute of Child Health, ... ...

    Abstract Objective: To see the impact of screen media usage on early childhood development. Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of study: Developmental Behavioural Paediatrics Department, Children’s Hospital and Institute of Child Health, Lahore Pakistan, from Oct to Dec 2020. Methodology: This study included 100 children with an age range between 15-36 months and divided into two groups. Group-1 was children with communication behaviour disorders (CBD) (n=50), and Group-2 was typically developing (TD)children (n=50). ShaMaq Developmental Screening Tool (SDST) was administered to children to screen their development.Childhood behaviours were rated on a scale of 0-10 on a Behaviour rating scale. Results: Children with CBD had poor eye contact, response to names, poor imitation, poor pointing and poor one-step command following (p<0.001) compared to typically developing children. Children with CBD had poor eating habits (p<0.01),were more restless (p<0.001), and had a developmental delay (p<0.001) on SDST as compared to the other group. In children with CBD, the extent of screen media exposure was significantly correlated with restlessness (p<0.05) and poor pointing(p<0.01). Conclusion: Exposure to screen media at an early age and prolonged use of screens can lead to adverse developmental outcomes and behaviour issues in children. This is more evident in children with CBD than in typically developing children.
    Keywords Communication behaviour disorder ; Early childhood development ; ShaMaq developmental screening tool ; Medicine ; R ; Medicine (General) ; R5-920
    Subject code 360
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-12-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Army Medical College Rawalpindi
    Document type Article ; Online
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  4. Article ; Online: Possible Mechanisms Underlying the Antispasmodic, Bronchodilator, and Antidiarrheal Activities of Polarity–Based Extracts of Cucumis sativus L. Seeds in In Silico, In Vitro, and In Vivo Studies

    Muqeet Wahid / Fatima Saqib / Saeed Akhtar / Anam Ali / Polrat Wilairatana / Mohammad S. Mubarak

    Pharmaceuticals, Vol 15, Iss 641, p

    2022  Volume 641

    Abstract: Apart from the nutritional value, Cucumis sativus L. has also been used in the traditional medicine of Iran, Pakistan, and India. Its seeds are used by herbalists to treat gastrointestinal, respiratory, and urinary problems. However, more investigations ... ...

    Abstract Apart from the nutritional value, Cucumis sativus L. has also been used in the traditional medicine of Iran, Pakistan, and India. Its seeds are used by herbalists to treat gastrointestinal, respiratory, and urinary problems. However, more investigations are required to explain its mechanisms for treating GI, respiratory, and urinary diseases. Accordingly, the aim of the present work was to investigate the antispasmodic, bronchodilator, and antidiarrheal activities of C. sativus seeds extracts and the underlying mechanisms of action. For this purpose, sequential extracts of C. sativus seeds were prepared in n -hexane, dichloromethane, ethanol, and water. Bioactive compounds in C. sativus seed extracts were identified and quantified by utilizing LC ESI–MS/MS and HPLC. Moreover, network pharmacology and molecular docking were employed to examine the antispasmodic and bronchodilator effects of the bioactive substances in the extracts. In vitro and in vivo experiments were also conducted to validate the mechanistic insights gained from the in silico analysis. Results indicated the presence of kaempferol with a concentration of 813.74 µg/g (highest concentration) in the seed extract of C. sativus , followed by quercetin (713.83 µg/g), narcissin (681.87 µg/g), and orientin (676.19 µg/g). In silico investigations demonstrated that the bioactive chemicals in C. sativus seeds inhibited the expression of the target genes involved in smooth muscle contraction and calcium-mediated signaling. Sequential seed extracts of C. sativus caused a dose-dependent relaxant response for spasmolytic reaction and resulted in a relaxation of K + (80 mM) spastic contraction. In animal models, C. sativus seed extracts exhibited partial or complete antiperistalsis, antidiarrheal, and antisecretory actions. By modulating the contractile response through calcium-mediated signaling target proteins, C. sativus seeds generated bronchodilator, antispasmodic, and antidiarrheal therapeutic effects.
    Keywords Cucumis sativus ; cucumber ; LC ESI–MS/MS ; bronchodilator ; antispasmodic ; antidiarrheal effects ; Medicine ; R ; Pharmacy and materia medica ; RS1-441
    Subject code 571
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-05-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher MDPI AG
    Document type Article ; Online
    Database BASE - Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (life sciences selection)

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  5. Article ; Online: Effects of visual aid on state anxiety, fear and stress level in patients undergoing endoscopy

    Ali Asad Khan / Anam Ali / Ali Salman Khan / Yasir Shafi / Mohsin Masud / Fatima Irfan / Sajid Abaidullah

    Annals of Medicine, Vol 55, Iss 1, Pp 1234-

    a randomized controlled trial

    2023  Volume 1243

    Abstract: AbstractObjectives The present study aimed to calculate the estimated size and confidence interval for the effects of adding visual aid to counselling on anxiety, stress and fear of patients undergoing upper gastrointestinal endoscopy. The secondary aim ... ...

    Abstract AbstractObjectives The present study aimed to calculate the estimated size and confidence interval for the effects of adding visual aid to counselling on anxiety, stress and fear of patients undergoing upper gastrointestinal endoscopy. The secondary aim was to calculate confidence interval for endoscopy-related variables that predict which patients are likely to benefit from visual aids.Method In a randomized, single-blind, two arm, parallel group, superiority trial, 232 consecutive patients who were scheduled to undergo either gastroscopy or colonoscopy were randomly divided into two intervention groups; counselling with video of endoscopic procedure and counselling with no-video (n = 116 in each group). Primary outcome was anxiety and secondary outcomes were stress and fear.Results One-way ANCOVA showed that there was significant between group differences of anxiety, stress and fear after controlling for the effect of covariates. Planned contrasts revealed that counselling along with visual aid of endoscopy procedure significantly decreased anxiety [Mean difference at post; −4.26 (−4.47, −4.05), p < .001, partial η2 = 0.88], stress [−5.35 (−5.63, −5.07), p < .001, partial η2 = 0.86] and fear [−2.82 (−2.97, −2.67), p < .001, partial η2 = 0.86] compared to counselling alone. Linear regression showed that gender, nature of complaints and concern over seniority of endoscopist were significant negative predictors, however, satisfaction on briefing of endoscopy procedure was significant positive predictor of outcome variables in visual aid condition.Conclusion The increase in anxiety, acute stress and fear related to endoscopic procedures can be alleviated with psychological counselling coupled with visual aids before the procedure. Visual aid could lead to supplementary benefits in reducing anxiety scores.Trial Registration ClinicalTrial.gov Number: NCT05241158. Registered 16/11/2022; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05241158KEY MESSAGESCounselling along with visual aid of endoscopy procedure ...
    Keywords Endoscopy ; randomized controlled trial ; counselling ; visual aid ; anxiety ; Medicine ; R
    Subject code 150
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-12-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Taylor & Francis Group
    Document type Article ; Online
    Database BASE - Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (life sciences selection)

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  6. Article ; Online: RISK FACTORS IN CHILDREN PRESENTING WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DELAY

    Aisha Farid / Shazia Maqbool / Ehsan Ullah / Anam Ali / Zainab Farid

    Pakistan Armed Forces Medical Journal, Vol 70, Iss 3, Pp 812-

    2020  Volume 817

    Abstract: Objective: To determine the risk factors in children presenting with developmental delay coming to the tertiary care hospital. Study Design: Case control study. Place and Duration of Study: The Children’s Hospital and Institute of Child Health, Lahore, ... ...

    Abstract Objective: To determine the risk factors in children presenting with developmental delay coming to the tertiary care hospital. Study Design: Case control study. Place and Duration of Study: The Children’s Hospital and Institute of Child Health, Lahore, from Nov 2018 to Jan 2019. Methodology: This was a case control study that included 280 children aged 6 months to 5 years. All children were assessed on ShaMaq Developmental Inventory in four equal groups of age ranges 6-10 months, 18-24 months, 3-3.5 years and 4-4.5 years. Demographic information was gathered through specially designed questionnaire that included risk factors such as gestational age, nutritional status of child, family income and others. Different risk factors were then compared between children with developmental delay and normal development. Results: Results found that there were more delays in male children (p<0.05). Moderate to severe malnutrition was mostly present in children with developmental delay (p<0.01). Premature birth (gestational age <37 weeks), family income of less than PKR 12000 and rural background were found to be important risk factors for developmental delay (p<0.01). No significant association was found between developmental delay and cousin marriage. Conclusion: Risk factors like prematurity, malnutrition, low socioeconomic status and habitat in rural areas had significant effect on child development.
    Keywords child development ; developmental delay ; Medicine ; R ; Medicine (General) ; R5-920
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-06-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Army Medical College Rawalpindi
    Document type Article ; Online
    Database BASE - Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (life sciences selection)

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  7. Article: An all carbon dye sensitized solar cell: A sustainable and low-cost design for metal free wearable solar cell devices

    Arbab, Alvira Ayoub / Ali, Mumtaz / Memon, Anam Ali / Sun, Kyung Chul / Choi, Bum Jin / Jeong, Sung Hoon

    Journal of colloid and interface science. 2020 June 01, v. 569

    2020  

    Abstract: Lightweight carbon electrodes are the new candidates for photovoltaic devices due to their temperature resistivity, ease of fabrication, and skin comfortability. Herein, a sustainable and facile strategy has been proposed for metal free all carbon dye ... ...

    Abstract Lightweight carbon electrodes are the new candidates for photovoltaic devices due to their temperature resistivity, ease of fabrication, and skin comfortability. Herein, a sustainable and facile strategy has been proposed for metal free all carbon dye sensitized solar cell (C-DSSC), assembled by stacking carbon front electrode (CFE) and carbon counter electrode (CCE). The CFE demonstrated adequate light transmittance (70–50%) while maintaining efficient photon absorption and charge separation mechanism due to dye coated TiO2 nanorods (P25-R). The graphene dip coated carbon counter electrode (Gr@CCE) possesses remarkable electro catalytic activity towards I3-/I- redox couple with low charge transfer resistance (RCT = 0.79 Ω). The sustainable design of C-DSSC attained ~6 ± 0.5% efficiency with high photocurrent density of 18.835 mA. cm−2. The superior performance of C-DSSC is accredited to its improved charge mobility, low internal resistance, and better interfacial electrode contact. The thickness of C-DSSC is ≤3 mm eliminates the need for rigid glass in DSSC.
    Keywords absorption ; carbon electrodes ; catalytic activity ; design for environment ; dyes ; electric current ; glass ; graphene ; nanorods ; photons ; solar cells ; temperature ; titanium dioxide ; transmittance
    Language English
    Dates of publication 2020-0601
    Size p. 386-401.
    Publishing place Elsevier Inc.
    Document type Article
    ZDB-ID 241597-5
    ISSN 1095-7103 ; 0021-9797
    ISSN (online) 1095-7103
    ISSN 0021-9797
    DOI 10.1016/j.jcis.2020.02.078
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  8. Article ; Online: Facile fabrication and comparative exploration of high cut resistant woven and knitted composite fabrics using Kevlar and polyethylene

    Anam Ali Memon / Mazhar H. Peerzada / Iftikhar Ali Sahito / Sadaf Abbassi / Sung Hoon Jeong

    Fashion and Textiles, Vol 5, Iss 1, Pp 1-

    2018  Volume 11

    Abstract: Abstract Composite materials offer a number of distinct advantages in a wide range of low and high technology engineering applications. Considering the fact, in this study, a facile fabrication method of highly cut resistant composite fabrics using ... ...

    Abstract Abstract Composite materials offer a number of distinct advantages in a wide range of low and high technology engineering applications. Considering the fact, in this study, a facile fabrication method of highly cut resistant composite fabrics using Kevlar and polyethylene is reported. 100% Kevlar, 100% Polyethylene and 50% Kevlar/50% Polyethylene composite fabrics are fabricated by weaving and knitting techniques. These fabrics were tested for cut index, abrasion, and puncture resistance for comparative exploration. Owing to higher mechanical strength and greater number of interlacements; the woven fabrics demonstrated twice cut resistance in contrast to knitted fabrics. The surface morphology of deformed samples investigated by Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) also proved that the woven fabrics of all types offered much resistance towards cutting than the knitted fabrics. Moreover, it is found that greater thickness of fabrics leads to intensification of the cut resistance. Furthermore, the effect of fiber type on cut resistant property of the fabrics was also measured and it was found that the composite fabric exhibited double cut resistance than 100% Kevlar and 100% Polyethylene fabrics. The 50% Kevlar/50% Polyethylene composite woven fabric resisted up to 35 consecutive strokes of sharp steel cutter whereas the knitted fabric completely torn apart at 20 strokes only. Thus, the as synthesized 50% Kevlar/50% Polyethylene composite woven fabric exhibiting superior cut resistance property offer a judicious choice for the preparation of efficient cut resistant fabric for industrial and domestic applications.
    Keywords Cut resistance ; Kevlar ; Polyethylene ; Composite fabric ; Protective fabrics ; Textile bleaching ; dyeing ; printing ; etc ; TP890-933 ; Social Sciences ; H
    Subject code 670
    Language English
    Publishing date 2018-02-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher SpringerOpen
    Document type Article ; Online
    Database BASE - Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (life sciences selection)

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  9. Article ; Online: An all carbon dye sensitized solar cell: A sustainable and low-cost design for metal free wearable solar cell devices.

    Arbab, Alvira Ayoub / Ali, Mumtaz / Memon, Anam Ali / Sun, Kyung Chul / Choi, Bum Jin / Jeong, Sung Hoon

    Journal of colloid and interface science

    2020  Volume 569, Page(s) 386–401

    Abstract: Lightweight carbon electrodes are the new candidates for photovoltaic devices due to their temperature resistivity, ease of fabrication, and skin comfortability. Herein, a sustainable and facile strategy has been proposed for metal free all carbon dye ... ...

    Abstract Lightweight carbon electrodes are the new candidates for photovoltaic devices due to their temperature resistivity, ease of fabrication, and skin comfortability. Herein, a sustainable and facile strategy has been proposed for metal free all carbon dye sensitized solar cell (C-DSSC), assembled by stacking carbon front electrode (CFE) and carbon counter electrode (CCE). The CFE demonstrated adequate light transmittance (70-50%) while maintaining efficient photon absorption and charge separation mechanism due to dye coated TiO
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-02-19
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 241597-5
    ISSN 1095-7103 ; 0021-9797
    ISSN (online) 1095-7103
    ISSN 0021-9797
    DOI 10.1016/j.jcis.2020.02.078
    Database MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE

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  10. Article ; Online: Fabrication of conductive and printable nano carbon ink for wearable electronic and heating fabrics.

    Arbab, Alvira Ayoub / Memon, Anam Ali / Sun, Kyung Chul / Choi, Joo Young / Mengal, Naveed / Sahito, Iftikhar Ali / Jeong, Sung Hoon

    Journal of colloid and interface science

    2018  Volume 539, Page(s) 95–106

    Abstract: Printable Nano carbon colloidal ink has fascinated great attention due to their exceptional potential for large-scale application for powering wearable electronic devices. Though, it is challenging to incorporate various characteristics together such as ... ...

    Abstract Printable Nano carbon colloidal ink has fascinated great attention due to their exceptional potential for large-scale application for powering wearable electronic devices. Though, it is challenging to incorporate various characteristics together such as mechanical stability, solution printability, conductivity, electrocatalytic activity, and heat generating properties in the flexible fabric based electrode system. In this research the development of printable composites made with woven/nonwoven fabrics printed with multiwall carbon nanotubes for flexible and wearable heating system and cathodes for dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSC), respectively. We report a printable carbon ink of multiwall carbon nanotubes (MWCNT) synthesized by globular protein serum bovine albumin (BSA). BSA is amino-rich dispersant used to disperse MWCNT and generate tubular porous carbon matrix. High loading ratio of BSA increases the dispersing power of MWCNT and increased porosity of CNT matrix. The proposed Organic Nanocarbon ink (Organic NC) serve the pathways for electron transport leading to higher heat dissipation as the well high conductivity and electrocatalytic activity. It was interesting to reveal that different kinds of woven and nonwoven fabrics displayed exceptional thermal properties when DC voltage was applied. The heat generating properties were highly dependent on the type of fabric and conductive ink uptake. Our proposed Organic NC printed fabric system exhibited superior conductivity with 15-20 Ω resistivity and lower charge transfer resistance R
    Language English
    Publishing date 2018-12-14
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 241597-5
    ISSN 1095-7103 ; 0021-9797
    ISSN (online) 1095-7103
    ISSN 0021-9797
    DOI 10.1016/j.jcis.2018.12.050
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