The Pakistanian Acorus calamus (Fam.: Araceae) is locally found (Nasir, 1978) in Chitral, Peshawar, Jhelum valley, Thalawan valley, Mandi and Kashmir. The common name of A. calamus is sweet flag. It is found in marshy places and along the river banks from 600-2000m. The rootstock (modified stem) commonly called as rhizome, is medicinal and yields an essential oil used in the manufacture of soap...

Our research explores online social networking sites to describe the patterns of participation and knowledge sharing in these spaces. We examine how knowledge is shared and how participation is potentially shaped by social or material resources of the space. Our presentation will focus on data gathered from two different types of social networking sites. Theoretical Background Educational resea...

Photogrammetry offers suitable, reliable and accurate methods for gathering data and making 3D digital models, which have vast applications in design and implementation of information systems such as GIS. On the other hand, Computer Aided Design (CAD) systems are used for drawing, editing, and representing 3D geometric models of features. CAD editing functions are used for simplifying data-clea...

In this paper, we obtained some bounds for moments of order statistics from an arbitrary continuous probability distribution. This study considers a robust properties of correlated frailty models. The dependence between related individuals must be considered in order to be studied the difference between the gene information and the environment as causes of death. To do that, we can introduce th...

Date iii Microfilm or other copies of this dissertation are obtainable from ACKNOWLEDGEMENT This dissertation is a testimonial to the people who helped me in some way to become the person who I am right now. It is my distinct pleasure to convey my gratitude to them all in this page. First and foremost I would like to thank to my mother, father and brother whose unconditional love and support ma...

Walter U, Bauersachs J. Inhibition of platelet activation in congestive heart failure by aldosterone. Thromb Haemost 2003;89:1024–1030. 62. Antithrombotic Trialists’ Collaboration. Collaborative meta-analysis of randomised trials of antiplatelet therapy for prevention of death, myocardial infarction, and stroke in high risk patients. BMJ 2002;324:71–86. 63. Cleland JGF, Ghosh J, Freemantle N, K...

Automatic payroll deductions represent one of the most effective means of increasing savings in developed countries. We design and experimentally evaluate a mobile phone-based automatic payroll deduction system in Afghanistan, a country with limited formal financial infrastructure. We find that employees initially assigned a default contribution rate of 5 percent are 40 percentage points more l...