Abstract Hepatitis B virus infection is perilous among the five types of Hepatitis, as it remains clinically asymptomatic. The present study draws up-to-date prevalence (HBV) in general population Mardan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Pakistan. blood samples from 4803 individuals including 2399 male and 2404 females were investigated. All suspected analyzed for hepatitis surface antigen using Immuno-chrom...

This study was aimed to document the floristic attributes of pteridophytes District Tor Ghar; Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Total 41 species distributed in 20 genera and 10 families were recognized. Dryopteridaceae largest family with 12 (29.26%). Second third large is Pteridaceae Thelypteridaceae (24.39%) 5 (12.19%) respectively. Like-wise, Dryopteris genus 6 (14.63%) species. The main Aspleni...

Purpose: To evaluate smoking, its causes, ill effects on the health and symptoms associated with smoking and smoking withdrawal among university students of Abbottabad, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Methods: The questionnaire based study was conducted amongst university students in Abbottabad, Pakistan during November – December, 2012. Data were collected from university students using a self-a...

PURPOSE Suicidal behaviour is a common in prisoners, yet little is known about the factors that may protect against thoughts of ending one's life. The purpose of this paper is to specify and test a structural model to examine the relationship between three criminal social identity (CSI) dimensions (in-group affect, in-group ties, and cognitive centrality) and suicide ideation while controlling ...

Barley Yellow Dwarf Virus (BYDV) occurrence and resistance stability were studied in a set of 17 varieties along with a susceptible control (Fakhr-eSarhad) over four years (2005-08) at Peshawar, Pakistan. Consistent and uniform BYDV symptoms were observed over study years. Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) of 2008 experiment indicated the presence of BYDV-PAV. Phenotypic assessments wit...

Introduction: Antimicrobial resistance developed through the inadequate use of antibiotics; is an overriding task for global public health. Objective: To explore awareness, knowledge, and practices, compare elements associated with antibiotic misuse in different University students uneducated people Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, Pakistan. Methods: Cross-sectional study was conducted from July to...

Nutrition problems persist over several decades in most developing countries. Poor and vulnerable households low-income countries do not have sufficient disposable sources to access adequate diverse diets. This study analyzes the household nutrition consumption patterns Pakistan at a provincial level. The log-linear Engel’s curve approach is applied using household-level data comprising 16,340 ...

BACKGROUND Due to the increase in morbidity and mortality rate, cancer has become an alarming threat to the human population worldwide. Since cancer is a progressive disorder, timely diagnosis is necessary to prevent/stop cancer from progressing to a severe stage. In Khyber Paktunkhwa, Pakistan, many tumors are diagnosed with endoscopy and biopsy; rare studies exist regarding the diagnosis and ...

Leadership is vital for all organizations, including higher education institutions (HEIs). Based on this, this study aimed to examine department heads’ leadership styles concerning employee performance as well nurturing the culture of justice. For purpose, (transformational and transactional leadership) relationship examined with through mediating role organizational Data were collected from ac...