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  1. Article ; Online: COVID-19 and Dental Practice

    Sana Bashir

    International Healthcare Research Journal; Vol 4 No; 113-115 ; 2456-8090

    A Review

    2020  Volume 5, Issue : Volume 4, Issue 5 (August 2020)

    Abstract: Novel coronavirus outbreak which started in Wuhan in December 2019 has spread across the globe at a high pace. This infection can be transmitted through droplets, close contacts, aerosols and other forms. Both uninfected patients and healthcare ... ...

    Abstract Novel coronavirus outbreak which started in Wuhan in December 2019 has spread across the globe at a high pace. This infection can be transmitted through droplets, close contacts, aerosols and other forms. Both uninfected patients and healthcare professionals are hesitating in seeing each other being scared of catching this viral disease. To overcome this upcoming gap between healthcare professionals and patients, there is a need to find out a way to answer their concerns and reinforce their confidence. As no specific treatment for this pandemic exists, one can only rely on infection control measures to prevent further spread of this disease. The aim of this review is to focus on specific guidelines in order to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission in dental clinics and hospitals.
    Keywords COVID-19 ; Coronavirus ; Dentistry ; covid19
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-08-22
    Publisher Vatsul Sharma
    Publishing country in
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  2. Article ; Online: COVID-19 and Dental Practice

    Sana Bashir

    International Healthcare Research Journal 4(5) 113-115

    A Review

    2020  

    Abstract: Novel coronavirus outbreak which started in Wuhan in December 2019 has spread across the globe at a high pace. This infection can be transmitted through droplets, close contacts, aerosols and other forms. Both uninfected patients and healthcare ... ...

    Abstract Novel coronavirus outbreak which started in Wuhan in December 2019 has spread across the globe at a high pace. This infection can be transmitted through droplets, close contacts, aerosols and other forms. Both uninfected patients and healthcare professionals are hesitating in seeing each other being scared of catching this viral disease. To overcome this upcoming gap between healthcare professionals and patients, there is a need to find out a way to answer their concerns and reinforce their confidence. As no specific treatment for this pandemic exists, one can only rely on infection control measures to prevent further spread of this disease. The aim of this review is to focus on specific guidelines in order to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission in dental clinics and hospitals.
    Keywords COVID-19 ; Coronavirus ; Dentistry ; covid19
    Publishing date 2020-07-25
    Publishing country eu
    Document type Article ; Online
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  3. Article ; Online: Sustainable pathways for attaining net zero emissions in selected South Asian countries

    Sunil Tiwari / Sana Bashir / Tapan Sarker / Umer Shahzad

    Humanities & Social Sciences Communications, Vol 11, Iss 1, Pp 1-

    role of green energy market and pricing

    2024  Volume 13

    Abstract: Abstract Due to the ongoing challenges posed by climate change and environmental degradation, developing nations are pursuing initiatives to mitigate carbon emissions at net zero and achieve sustainability objectives. To attain these objectives, it is ... ...

    Abstract Abstract Due to the ongoing challenges posed by climate change and environmental degradation, developing nations are pursuing initiatives to mitigate carbon emissions at net zero and achieve sustainability objectives. To attain these objectives, it is necessary to shift from conventional energy sources to green energy sources. This research paper examines the dynamic role of the green energy market and green energy pricing in sustainable pathways for attaining net-zero emissions in South Asian countries including India, Malaysia, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. The study utilizes the dynamic Autoregressive Distributed Lag simulations (DARDLS) technique and panel data spanning from 1990 to 2018. The findings reveal a positive correlation between the green energy market and sustainable development in the short run, with reverse effects in the long run. Furthermore, there is an inverse relationship between green energy prices, net-zero emissions, and sustainable development emissions in the short run, which strengthens over time. Based on the results, the study suggests that South Asia is a region that is especially susceptible to the impacts of climate change. Therefore, the governments of these countries should consider implementing favourable policies to support sustainable development, including providing financial assistance, offering subsidies for green energy technology, reducing tariffs, and establishing strong sustainability frameworks and government regulations.
    Keywords History of scholarship and learning. The humanities ; AZ20-999 ; Social Sciences ; H
    Subject code 690
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Springer Nature
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  4. Article ; Online: SURVEY ON PREVALENCE OF TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT DYSFUNCTION AND ITS ASSOCIATION WITH NECK PAIN AMONG UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

    Muhammad Kashif / Sana Bashir / Ayesha Shoukat / Khurram Shehzad / Sidra Ashraf

    Rehman Journal of Health Sciences, Vol 4, Iss 2, Pp 82-

    2023  Volume 89

    Abstract: Introduction: Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) dysfunction is second most frequent cause of orofacial pain after dental pain. TMJ dysfunction and disorders of cervical region greatly affect the routine activities and lifestyle and lower the person’s ability ...

    Abstract Introduction: Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) dysfunction is second most frequent cause of orofacial pain after dental pain. TMJ dysfunction and disorders of cervical region greatly affect the routine activities and lifestyle and lower the person’s ability to interact socially and work independently. The objective of current study was to determine the prevalence of TMJ dysfunction and its association with neck pain among university students. Material & Methods: Participants from different universities in Faisalabad were selected using convenient sampling. Out of 1513 students, 1338 who met inclusion criteria were included in this study. The participants were asked to respond to a self-structured questionnaire that contained the Fonseca's Anamnestic Index (FAI) and Neck Disability Index (NDI). SPSS version 21 was used for data analysis. Results: A total of 58% of the subjects were having mild to moderate level of temporomandibular dysfunction while 41% of the student’s reported absence of neck pain. Study revealed that the headache was most common problem (61.5%) among university students and least common problem (16.5%) was moving jaw to the sides. Moderate and severe TMJ dysfunction were associated with severe and complete levels of NDI with p<0.001. Conclusion: The results of this study showed that most of the students had mild to moderate TMJ dysfunction, and there was a significant association between TMJ dysfunction and neck pain.
    Keywords neck pain ; students ; temporomandibular joint ; Medicine ; R
    Subject code 796
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Rehman Medical Institute
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  5. Article ; Online: Low-Emission Modeling for Energy Demand in the Household Sector

    Sana Bashir / Iftikhar Ahmad / Sajid Rashid Ahmad

    Sustainability, Vol 10, Iss 11, p

    A Study of Pakistan as a Developing Economy

    2018  Volume 3971

    Abstract: In the developing world, the energy needs of the household sector have grown manifold, due to rapid urbanization and the introduction of affordable technology. However, constraints in the power supply and underutilization of renewable resources, coupled ... ...

    Abstract In the developing world, the energy needs of the household sector have grown manifold, due to rapid urbanization and the introduction of affordable technology. However, constraints in the power supply and underutilization of renewable resources, coupled with inefficient fuel use and obsolete technology, have increased the average energy usage cost and emissions. Hence, the current study provides a long-term sustainable energy management plan for the urban household, in terms of energy savings, social cost, and greenhouse gas (GHG) mitigation. To address energy security and climate change challenges, a demand-side management scenario (DSM) is proposed through integration of efficient policies and nationally determined contributions. On the basis of policy analysis and energy consumption patterns, macro-economic modeling was carried out for the period 2011⁻2050, using the Long-range Energy Alternative Planning (LEAP) modeling tool. Results show that the “efficient water heating„ scenario offers the maximum energy-saving potential (up to 270 M.TOE) whereas “efficient space cooling„ is the lowest-cost scenario. To achieve the best-fit mitigation scenario (MIT), targets for renewable energy supply were also incorporated. Findings were weighed against the reference scenario (REF), which reveals a huge GHG reduction under the DSM. Moreover, the cost required to implement MIT is estimated to be 3.4 US $/tonne of carbon dioxide-equivalent, less than the REF.
    Keywords nationally determined contributions ; energy policy scenarios ; GHG mitigation ; Environmental effects of industries and plants ; TD194-195 ; Renewable energy sources ; TJ807-830 ; Environmental sciences ; GE1-350
    Subject code 690
    Language English
    Publishing date 2018-10-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher MDPI AG
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  6. Article ; Online: Diagnostic Accuracy of Chemiluminescence for Oral Potentially Malignant Disorders

    Amar Kumar Shaw / Madhura Mahajan / Shivangi Varshney / Marlin Jena / lavanya Rohatgi / Sana Bashir / Sumit Tewari / Jessica Roy

    Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, Vol 16, Iss 7, Pp ZE01-ZE

    A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

    2022  Volume 08

    Abstract: Introduction: Biopsy is the gold standard for Oral Potentially Malignant Disorders (OPMD) diagnosis. Chemiluminescence provides promising complementary alternative diagnostic adjunct for its simple non invasive collection and technique and to screen ... ...

    Abstract Introduction: Biopsy is the gold standard for Oral Potentially Malignant Disorders (OPMD) diagnosis. Chemiluminescence provides promising complementary alternative diagnostic adjunct for its simple non invasive collection and technique and to screen large populations. Aim: To summarise and compare the existing evidence on diagnostic accuracy of chemiluminescence in detecting OPMD. Materials and Methods: The systematic review and meta-analysis protocol was registered at the international prospective register of systematic reviews (PROSPERO- CRD42022306061) and performed in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis-Diagnostic Test Accuracy (PRISMA-DTA) checklist. PubMed, Google Scholar, EBSCOhost were searched from 2000 to 2021 to identify the screening potential of chemiluminescence for OPMD. True positive, false positive, true negative, false negative, sensitivity, and specificity values were extracted or calculated if not present for each study. Quality of selected studies was evaluated based on Quality Assessment for Diagnostic Accuracy Studies-2 (QUADAS-2) tool. Meta-analysis was performed in Meta-Disc 1.4 software and Review Manager 5.3 using a bivariate model parameter for the sensitivity and specificity and summary points. Summary Receiver Operating Curve (SROC), confidence region, and prediction region were calculated. Results: Twenty-four studies were included for qualitative synthesis and out of that, 14 were included for meta-analysis. Sufficient data for meta-analysis was available only for leukoplakia, oral lichen planus (OLP) and oral submucous fibrosis (OSMF). Sensitivity and specificity were calculated with Area Under Curve (AUC). For leukoplakia, chemiluminescence had sensitivity and specificity of 75% and 98% with 0.74 AUC. For OLP, it was 78% and 60% with 0.70 AUC. For oral submucous fibrosis it was 89% and 76% with 0.69 AUC. Conclusion: Chemiluminescence overall had good sensitivity and specificity values along with good AUC. This strongly supports ...
    Keywords erythroplakia ; leukoplakia ; oral lichen planus ; oral submucous fibrosis ; sensitivity ; specificity ; Medicine ; R
    Subject code 610
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-07-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited
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  7. Article ; Online: Banana bunchy top virus genetic diversity in Pakistan and association of diversity with recombination in its genomes

    Sana Bashir / Syed Muhammad Saqlan Naqvi / Aish Muhammad / Iqbal Hussain / Kazim Ali / Muhammad Ramzan Khan / Sumaira Farrakh / Tayyaba Yasmin / Muhammad Zeeshan Hyder

    PLoS ONE, Vol 17, Iss

    2022  Volume 3

    Abstract: Banana Bunchy top virus (BBTV) is a multipartite circular single strand DNA virus that belongs to genus Babuvirus and family Nanoviridae. It causes significant crop losses worldwide and also in Pakistan. BBTV is present in Pakistan since 1988 however, ... ...

    Abstract Banana Bunchy top virus (BBTV) is a multipartite circular single strand DNA virus that belongs to genus Babuvirus and family Nanoviridae. It causes significant crop losses worldwide and also in Pakistan. BBTV is present in Pakistan since 1988 however, till now only few (about twenty only) sequence of genomic components have been reported from the country. To have insights into current genetic diversity in Pakistan fifty-seven genomic components including five complete genomes (comprises of DNA-R, -U3, -S, -M, -C and -N components) were sequenced in this study. The genetic diversity analysis of populations from Pakistan showed that DNA-R is highly conserved followed by DNA-N, whereas DNA-U3 is highly diverse with the most diverse Common Region Stem-loop (CR-SL) in BBTV genome, a functional region, which previously been reported to have undergone recombination in Pakistani population. A Maximum Likelihood (ML) phylogenetic analysis of entire genomes of isolates by using sequence of all the components concatenated together with the reported genomes around the world revealed deeper insights about the origin of the disease in Pakistan. A comparison of the genetic diversity of Pakistani and entire BBTV populations around the world indicates that there exists a correlation between genetic diversity and recombination. Population genetics analysis indicated that the degree of selection pressure differs depending on the area and genomic component. A detailed analysis of recombination across various components and functional regions suggested that recombination is closely associated with the functional parts of BBTV genome showing high genetic diversity. Both genetic diversity and recombination analyses suggest that the CR-SL is a recombination hotspot in all BBTV genomes and among the six components DNA-U3 is the only recombined component that has extensively undergone inter and intragenomic recombination. Diversity analysis of recombinant regions results on average one and half fold increase and, in some cases up to ...
    Keywords Medicine ; R ; Science ; Q
    Subject code 580
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-01-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Public Library of Science (PLoS)
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  8. Article ; Online: Banana bunchy top virus genetic diversity in Pakistan and association of diversity with recombination in its genomes.

    Sana Bashir / Syed Muhammad Saqlan Naqvi / Aish Muhammad / Iqbal Hussain / Kazim Ali / Muhammad Ramzan Khan / Sumaira Farrakh / Tayyaba Yasmin / Muhammad Zeeshan Hyder

    PLoS ONE, Vol 17, Iss 3, p e

    2022  Volume 0263875

    Abstract: Banana Bunchy top virus (BBTV) is a multipartite circular single strand DNA virus that belongs to genus Babuvirus and family Nanoviridae. It causes significant crop losses worldwide and also in Pakistan. BBTV is present in Pakistan since 1988 however, ... ...

    Abstract Banana Bunchy top virus (BBTV) is a multipartite circular single strand DNA virus that belongs to genus Babuvirus and family Nanoviridae. It causes significant crop losses worldwide and also in Pakistan. BBTV is present in Pakistan since 1988 however, till now only few (about twenty only) sequence of genomic components have been reported from the country. To have insights into current genetic diversity in Pakistan fifty-seven genomic components including five complete genomes (comprises of DNA-R, -U3, -S, -M, -C and -N components) were sequenced in this study. The genetic diversity analysis of populations from Pakistan showed that DNA-R is highly conserved followed by DNA-N, whereas DNA-U3 is highly diverse with the most diverse Common Region Stem-loop (CR-SL) in BBTV genome, a functional region, which previously been reported to have undergone recombination in Pakistani population. A Maximum Likelihood (ML) phylogenetic analysis of entire genomes of isolates by using sequence of all the components concatenated together with the reported genomes around the world revealed deeper insights about the origin of the disease in Pakistan. A comparison of the genetic diversity of Pakistani and entire BBTV populations around the world indicates that there exists a correlation between genetic diversity and recombination. Population genetics analysis indicated that the degree of selection pressure differs depending on the area and genomic component. A detailed analysis of recombination across various components and functional regions suggested that recombination is closely associated with the functional parts of BBTV genome showing high genetic diversity. Both genetic diversity and recombination analyses suggest that the CR-SL is a recombination hotspot in all BBTV genomes and among the six components DNA-U3 is the only recombined component that has extensively undergone inter and intragenomic recombination. Diversity analysis of recombinant regions results on average one and half fold increase and, in some cases up to ...
    Keywords Medicine ; R ; Science ; Q
    Subject code 580
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-01-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Public Library of Science (PLoS)
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