Use of abdominal compression device in colonoscopy: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Yousaf Zafar,Ahmed Mustafa Rashid,Syed Sarmad Javaid,Ahmed Kamal Siddiqi,Adnan Zafar,Arsalan Zafar Iqbal,Jagpal Singh Klair,Rajesh Krishnamoorthi 대한소화기내시경학회 2023 Clinical Endoscopy Vol.56 No.4

Background/Aims: Colonoscopy for screening is associated with unpleasant experiences for patients, and abdominal compression devices have been developed to minimize these problems. However, there is a paucity of data supporting the therapeutic benefits of this strategy. This study examined the effects of using an abdominal compression device during colonoscopy on the cecal intubation time (CIT), abdominal compression, patient comfort, and postural changes. Methods: We searched PubMed and Scopus (from inception to November 2021) for randomized controlled trials that assessed the effects of an abdominal compression device during colonoscopy on CIT, abdominal compression, patient comfort, and postural change. A random-effects meta-analysis was performed. Weighted mean differences (WMDs) and Mantel-Haenszel odds ratios (ORs) were calculated. Results: Our pooled analysis of seven randomized controlled trials revealed that abdominal compression devices significantly reduced CIT (WMD, –0.76 [–1.49 to –0.03] minutes; p=0.04), abdominal compression (OR, 0.52; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.28–0.94; p=0.03), and postural changes (OR, 0.46; 95% CI, 0.27–0.78; p=0.004) during colonoscopy. However, our results did not show a significant change in patient comfort (WMD, –0.48; 95% CI, –1.05 to 0.08; p=0.09) when using an abdominal compression device. Conclusions: Our findings demonstrate that employing an abdominal compression device may reduce CIT, abdominal compression, and postural change but have no impact on patient comfort.

Evaluation of Risk Factors Causing Cost Overrun in Road Projects in Terrorism Affected Areas Pakistan – a Case Study

Irfan Zafar,Tashfeen Yousaf,Sarfraz Ahmed 대한토목학회 2016 KSCE Journal of Civil Engineering Vol.20 No.5

The risks and uncertainties inherent to the construction industry are more than any other industry and this industry exhibits poor management of these risks. Hence, many projects fail to meet time schedules and budget targets. Transport sector is an important part of the construction industry and is vital to its growth. However this sector has been severely affected by delayed completion of the projects with exceeded cost. These issues are more pronounced in terrorism affected areas around the world, predominantly in Pakistan, Afghanistan and Iraq. Evaluation of Risk Factors Causing Cost Overrun in Road Projects in Terrorism Affected Areas: Pakistan - a Case Study. Pakistan being top ranked terrorism affected country among 85 terrorist affected countries around the world in 2012, has been taken as case study. In Pakistan, Federally Administrated Tribal Area (FATA) being the recipient of max casualties in 2012 is the focus of the study. After 9/11, FATA received maximum share of development projects especially road infrastructure however, these projects could not fulfill their desired purpose due to lack of evaluation of risks associated with the dynamics and culture of that area resulting in severe cost overrun of these projects. This study presents the mechanism to identify the key risk factors contributing to the failure of achieving budget targets of road projects in FATA and suggests measures to overcome them. The study is undertaken via a questionnaire based survey comprising of 18 cost overrun risk factors which were ranked using their mean weightage. Analysis of the results show that non-availability of suitable contractors, project location within FATA, idling cost of plant and equipment due to security threats, differing site conditions in a project and inaccurate survey and site investigation due to security threat were major factors responsible for cost overrun. Moreover, responsibility among the stakeholders for these risks was also established. The results of the study warrant adoption of proactive measures for effective management of these risks by owner, consultants and contractors to avoid budget escalation in road construction projects in terrorism affected area around the world.

Occurrence and identification of Emeria species in broiler rearing under traditional system

Shamim, Asim,Hassan, Murtaz ul,Yousaf, Arfan,Iqbal, Muhammad Farooq,Zafar, Muhammad Arif,Siddique, Rao Muhammad,Abubakar, Muhammad Korean Society of Animal Sciences and Technology 2015 한국축산학회지 Vol.57 No.12

Background: The present study was intended to determine the prevalence and identification of species involved causing coccidiosis in broilers rearing under traditional farming system in Mirpur, Azad Kashmir, Pakistan. For the current study, a convenient sampling technique was carried out. A total of 7814 broilers (aged 1 to 6 weeks) were submitted to the Disease Diagnostic Laboratory of Livestock and Animal husbandry Department Mirpur, Azad Kashmir. Results: From the total screened, 750 were found positive for coccidiosis representing an overall prevalence of 9.59 %. Age-wise highest prevalence (10.88 %) recorded in the middle age birds (0 to 3 week old) were found more susceptible to infection than those aged above 3 weeks. Higher prevalence (12.49 %) of coccidiosis in broilers was observed in spring as compared with 6.60 % in summer season. In this study two main coccidiosis causing species, Emeria tenella and Emeria maxima were identified on the basis of their morphological feature and habitat (caeca and intestine), However, E. tenella was dominant compared to E. maxima. Conclusion: The study provides an insight to the occurrence of Emeria species which must be taken into consideration when rearing the broilers.

RESEARCH : Open Access ; Occurrence and identification of Emeria species in broiler rearing under traditional system

( Asim Shamim ),( Murtaz Ul Hassan ),( Arfan Yousaf ),( Muhammad Farooq Iqbal ),( Muhammad Arif Zafar ),( Rao Muhammad Siddique ),( Muhammad Abubakar ) 한국동물자원과학회(구 한국축산학회) 2015 한국축산학회지 Vol.57 No.41

The present study was intended to determine the prevalence and identification of species involved causing coccidiosis in broilers rearing under traditional farming system in Mirpur, Azad Kashmir, Pakistan. For the current study, a convenient sampling technique was carried out. A total of 7814 broilers (aged 1 to 6 weeks) were submitted to the Disease Diagnostic Laboratory of Livestock and Animal husbandry Department Mirpur, Azad Kashmir. Results: From the total screened, 750 were found positive for coccidiosis representing an overall prevalence of 9.59 %. Age-wise highest prevalence (10.88 %) recorded in the middle age birds (0 to 3 week old) were found more susceptible to infection than those aged above 3 weeks. Higher prevalence (12.49 %) of coccidiosis in broilers was observed in spring as compared with 6.60 % in summer season. In this study two main coccidiosis causing species, Emeria tenella and Emeria maxima were identified on the basis of their morphological feature and habitat (caeca and intestine), However, E. tenella was dominant compared to E. maxima. Conclusion: The study provides an insight to the occurrence of Emeria species which must be taken into consideration when rearing the broilers.

Tungsten oxide-copper oxide supported on reduced graphene oxide as a proficient electrocatalyst with enhanced hydrogen evolution efficiency in an alkaline media

Katubi Khadijah Mohammedsaleh,Warsi Al-Zoha,Aziz Fatima,Khattak Zafar A.K.,Warsi Muhammad Farooq,Al-Buriahi M.S.,Alrowaili Z. A.,Yousaf Sheraz 한국물리학회 2023 Current Applied Physics Vol.51 No.-

This study focuses on the production of hydrogen through electrocatalysis using a newly synthesized and characterized nano-hybrid composite based electrocatalyst. The electrocatalyst is composed of mixed metal oxides and reduced graphene oxide. The electrocatalysts were evaluated for their structural and morphological characteristics through the implementation of diverse characterization methodologies. The utilization of electrochemical methodologies, including linear sweep voltammetry, Tafel slope, and electrochemical active surface area measurements, provided valuable information regarding the catalytic efficiency and effectiveness of the electrocatalysts for the hydrogen evolution reaction. The findings indicate that the electrocatalyst WO3–CuO/ rGO demonstrated exceptional catalytic efficiency, as evidenced by a current density of 200 mA/cm2 at an overpotential of -400 mV, a Tafel slope of 44 mVdec-1, and low charge transfer resistance. Additionally, the chronoamperometric analysis exhibited the electrocatalyst’s durability, highlighting its potential for practical implementations.