Psychological Satisfaction through Sports Participation

The present research study was an attempt to investigate the perception of athletes about the role of sports in psychological satisfaction. The target population of this research study was consisted of all the players of Gomal University KP Pakistan. A sample of (50) players from different sports activities were randomly taken from the selected population. For the collection of data, a closed form of questionnaire was developed by the researcher under the supervision of his research supervisor. Data collected through questionnaire were tabulated and analyzed by using percentage as a statistical tool. After analysis, the researcher arrived at conclusion that sports play a significant role in the development of Self-confidence, Self-esteem, motivation and play a key role in psychological satisfaction of the players. Keywords: Psychological Satisfaction, Players, Gomal University, Kpk, Pakista

Communication Skills of a Teacher and Its Role in the Development of the Students’ Academic Success

Basically the current study sought to assess the perception of students regarding the role of teacher communication skills in their academics success. Comprehensive questionnaire carrying information including social economic and demographic aspects of the study was designed by the researcher to achieve the set objectives. All those universities where sports sciences & physical education programs were offering were taken as population of the study. The empirical data regarding the role of a teacher communication skills in students’ academic success were obtained from (418, thirty percent 30 from each university) samples of 14 universities of Pakistan. . The data was collected from the respondents through personally contact and by using the developed scale. After collection of data, the data was finally classified in the form of tables and regression was employed for the analysis of data. After analysis of data the researcher arrived at conclusion that teacher communication skills have significant role in the academic achievement of the students. Keywords: Communication Skills, Students Academics, Physical Education, Pakista

Teaching Professionalism and Students Academic Achievements

This current review study was an attempt to explore the perception of various researchers about teaching professionalism and its effects on students’ academics. A very large number of data are available on teaching professionalism. Yet, there are few number of research studies that show the impact of teaching professionalism on students’ academic success. After an intense study on the perception of various researchers, the researcher discovered that positive professional attitude of teachers in the shape of personality, knowledge, managerial and communication skills have significant influence on the academic growth and development of students. Keywords: Professionalism, Teaching, Students, Academics & Achievement

Vacinação contra poliomielite no Balochistão: questões e desafios

Like the condition of security and governance, health is also a major concern for Pakistan and there is a large population on an already insufficient medical treatment structure to cater for. Amongst various other diseases prevalent in Pakistan Poliomyelitis is one of the key concerns of the country with respect to medical situation. This research investigates the reasons behind the rejection of polio drops in Balochistan; weaknesses and efficiency of the polio eradication campaign and effects of cross-border movement and its governance between Afghanistan and Pakistan on the efficacy of the campaigns. The findings suggest that illiteracy, lack of motivation, religious interpretations, governance and security are the major challenges to the polio campaigns in the context of Balochistan.Al igual que la condición de seguridad y gobernanza, la salud también es una preocupación importante para Pakistán y hay una gran población en una estructura de tratamiento médico ya insuficiente para atender. Entre otras enfermedades que prevalecen en Pakistán, la poliomielitis es una de las principales preocupaciones del país con respecto a la situación médica. Esta investigación busca las razones detrás del rechazo de las gotas de poliomielitis en Balochistán; debilidades y eficiencia de la campaña de erradicación de la poliomielitis y los efectos del movimiento transfronterizo y su gobernanza entre Afganistán y Pakistán sobre la eficacia de las campañas. Los hallazgos sugieren que el analfabetismo, la falta de motivación, las interpretaciones religiosas, el gobierno y la seguridad son los principales desafíos para las campañas de poliomielitis en el contexto de Balochistán.Como a condição de segurança e governança, a saúde também é uma grande preocupação para o Paquistão e há uma grande população em uma estrutura de tratamento médico já insuficiente para atender. Entre várias outras doenças prevalentes no Paquistão, a Poliomielite é uma das principais preocupações do país em relação à situação médica. Esta pesquisa investiga as razões por trás da rejeição de gotas de poliomielite no Baluchistão; fraquezas e eficiência da campanha de erradicação da poliomielite e efeitos do movimento transfronteiriço e sua governança entre o Afeganistão e o Paquistão sobre a eficácia das campanhas. As descobertas sugerem que o analfabetismo, a falta de motivação, as interpretações religiosas, a governança e a segurança são os principais desafios para as campanhas de pólio no contexto do Baluchistão

Effect of Antiepileptic Drugs (Valproate vs Phenytoin) in Patients of Traumatic Brain Injury

Objective: To determine the effect of Valproate as compared to Phenytoin in patients with traumatic brain injury to prevent early seizures.Patients and Methods: This randomized controlled trial (RCT) was conducted at Pakistan Institute of Medical sciences (PIMS) Islamabad from March to September 2015. A total of 100 cases of traumatic brain injury were enrolled in this study; which were randomly divided into two groups A and B. Gender distribution was similar in both A & B groups, with 36 (72%) males and 14 (28%) females. Consecutive (non-probability) sampling technique was used. Results: Group A patients received Valproate as anti-epileptic agent, while in group B, Phenytoin was given. In group A there were 45 (90%) patients with no seizures, 1 (2%) with simple partial, 1(2%) with complex partial and 3 (6%) with generalized tonic clonic seizures. In group B there were 40 (80%) patients with no seizures, 1 (2%) with simple partial, 5(10%) with complex partial and 4 (8%) with generalized tonic colonic seizures. In group A seizures were low (10 %) as compare to group B (20%), with statistically insignificant difference (p= 0.161).Conclusion: In this study, Valproate was found to be effective as a prophylactic anti-epileptic agent as compared to phenytoin. New drugs need to be studied on larger scale to find more effective and safe drug for Prophylactic use in post-traumatic seizures

Outcome of Myelomeningocele Repair and Early Post-operative Complications

Introduction: Neural tube defects are one of the most common congenital birth defects resulting in a significant number of physical, mental and social disabilities in the earlier years of life. Amongst the central nervous system anomalies which are reported in 31% of newborns with anomalies, myelomeningocele (MMC) is the most common of the central nervous system defects with upto 71% occurrence.Objective: To determine frequency of post-operative complications in the repair of myelomeningocele.Material and Method: This study was a Descriptive case series conducted at Pakistan Institute of Medical sciences (PIMS) Islamabad from March to September 2016. Consecutive (non-probability) sampling technique was used.Total of 156 patients were included in the study who presented in neurosurgical department of PIMS, Islamabad suffering from meningomyelocele. Mean Age of presentation of patients was 58.58 days ± 26.01 Std. deviation. 88 patients (56.4%) were males and 68 (43.6%) were females. 79 patients had size of defect < 5 cm, 68 patients had size of defect ranging from 5-10 cm and 9 patients had defect size > 10 cm in size. 21 patients (13.5%) wound showed signs of surgical site infection while 135 patients (86.5%) wounds healed satisfactorily. 37 patients (23.7%) had CSF leakage while 119 patients (76.3%) recovered completely. Post-operative pyrexia was noted in 141 patients (90.4%) while 15 patients (9.6%) remained afebrile. Post-operative Hydrocephalus was seen in 35 patients (22.4%) as compared to 121 patients (77.6%) with no hydrocephalus post operatively.Conclusion: The study concluded that early diagnosis and prompt management is key to recovery of child. Early operation without subsequent complications is the backbone of treatment

Unilateral Facial Neuralgia A management Dilemma

Objective:  The objective of the study was to assess the significance of clinical examination in   Diagnosis and management of Patient with unilateral facial neuralgia. Study Design:  Observational study. Place and Duration of study:  Out patient clinic and department of ENT and Neurosurgery PGMI LRH Peshawar from IST Nov 2005---31 Oct 2007 (2 years). Material and methods:  Patients presented with unilateral facial neuralgia were assessed in out patient clinic, record keeping about data was assessed during compiling of study. Related investigations were performed to exclude secondary causes of neuralgia. Results:  A total of 1207 patients who presented with unilateral facial pain in two years duration were scrutinized for idiopathic facial neuralgia. 182 (15.07%.) patient were referred to neurosurgeon who were suffering from trigeminal neuralgia.43(3.56)%) patient were subjected to microvascular decompression (MVD).Rest of the patients were treated accordingly.   &nbsp

Rainfall forecast using SARIMA model along the coastal areas of Sindh Province

Rainfall forecasting is critical for economic activities such as agriculture, watershed management, and flood control. It requires mathematical modelling and simulation. This paper investigates the time series analysis and forecasting of the monthly rainfall for the Sindh coastline, Pakistan. The seasonal autoregressive integrated moving average (SARIMA) model was used for the last three decades (1991-2020) and forecasting was done for the next two years. The model is based on the Box Jenkins methodology. The decomposition of time series plots into trend, seasonaland random components showed a seasonal effect. The Augmented Dickey–Fuller (ADF) and Mann–Kendall (MK) tests showed the inherent stationarity of the rainfall data. The best SARIMA models for monthly rainfall were SARIMA (1,0,1)(3,1,1)12 and SARIMA (1,0,1)(1,1,1)12 with Akaike information criterion corrected (AICC) values of 1507 and 1387, respectively. The model predictions indicate that, in the years 2021/22, July will likely have the most rainfall, followed by August and June. The diagnostic statistical test values directed that the adequacy of the models is consistent for projected monthly rainfall forecasts