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International Journal of Services Technology and Management, 2018

Sustainable success and firm performance (FP) in the hotel industry highly depends on customer lo... more Sustainable success and firm performance (FP) in the hotel industry highly depends on customer loyalty and workplace practices. However, the role of information technology (IT) in workplace practice's effectiveness and FP is not much investigated. The objective of the present study is to investigate the relationship between workplace practices [low transaction cost (LTC), tangible and intangible service (TIS), and customer oriented approach (COA)] and FP in the hotel industry, China, and mediating role of IT. Through convenience sampling technique, out of 280, 192 workers returned complete and properly filled questionnaires. Partial least squares, structural equation modelling approach is used. The findings confirm that workplace practices (LTC, TIS, and COA) have a significant relationship with FP and IT partially mediates this relationship. Importance-performance matrix analysis highlights the 'COA' as a most important practice to enhance the FP. Limitations and future research directions are discussed in the last section of the study.

Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences, 2021

Objective: To compare hemodynamic parameters in patients receiving 0.5 µg/kg of dexmedetomidine w... more Objective: To compare hemodynamic parameters in patients receiving 0.5 µg/kg of dexmedetomidine with those receiving 1.0 µg/kg dexmedetomidine before endotracheal (ETT) intubation. Material and Methods: A total number of 60 patients having age 18-60 years planned for any general surgery procedure under general anesthesia were included. These 60 patients were divided into two equal groups using lottery method. In group I patients; 0.5 µg/kg dexmedetomidine infusion over 10 mins was given. In group II patients; 1.0 µg/kg dexmedetomidine infusion over 10 mins was given. Mean arterial pressure (MAP), heart rate (HR) were recorded before intubation, after 5 and 10 minutes of intubation. Results: Mean age was 42.61±10.28 years. There were 37 (61.67%) male patients and only 23 (38.33%) female patients. MAP after minutes of intubation were 85.83±5.80 mmHg in group I versus 82.46±6.46 mmHg in group II (p-value 0.03) and after 5 minutes was 81.96±6.28 mmHg in group I versus 80.63±5.87 mmHg in...

Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences, 2021

Objective: To compare the mean heart rate (HR) and mean arterial pressure (MAP) after 5 minutes p... more Objective: To compare the mean heart rate (HR) and mean arterial pressure (MAP) after 5 minutes post intubation with low dose Labetalol versus low dose Lignocaine during intubation under general anaesthesia. Patients and Methods: A total number of 60 patients with age 18-40 years who were planned for elective surgery under general anesthesia were included in this comparative study. There were two equal groups; in group A patients 0.25mg/Kg intravenous labetalol was given 5 minutes before intubation, in group B patients, intravenous Lignocaine 1 mg/Kg was given. MAP and HR were noted at baseline and after 5 minutes of intubation. Results: Mean age 31.03±6.34 years. Mean weight of patients was 67.45±10.60 kgs. There were 537 (61.67%) male patients and 23 (38.33%) female patients. Heart rate at 5 minutes post intubation in patients with labetalol group was 78.43±6.41 beats/min versus 88.37±6.73 beats/min in patients in lignocaine group (p-value <0.001). MAP at 5 minutes post intubat...

Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences, 2021

Objective: To compare the mean time of first analgesia with nalbuphine versus tramadol as adjuvan... more Objective: To compare the mean time of first analgesia with nalbuphine versus tramadol as adjuvant to bupivacaine for caudal block in children. Patients and Methods: In this randomized clinical trial, a total number of 60 children who were planned for caudal block after infra-abdominal surgeries having age 3-12 years were included. A caudal block was performed under general anaesthesia immediately after surgery for postoperative analgesia. Tramadol 2mg/kg body weight was given caudally to individuals in group A. Group B patients had 0.125 percent bupivacaine with 0.1mg/kg nalbuphine caudally. Time of requirement of first analgesia was noted in all patients. Paracetamol 10 mg/kg was given as rescue analgesic in all patients. Results: Mean age of patients was 8.30±3.03 years. Mean weight of patients was 23.33±6.92 Kg. There were 26 (43.33%) female patients and 34 (56.67%) male patients. There were 50 (83.33%) children who were having ASA status I, and remaining 10 (16.67%) children we...

Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences, 2021

Objective: To examine the effectiveness of dexamethasone and ondansetron in reducing the incidenc... more Objective: To examine the effectiveness of dexamethasone and ondansetron in reducing the incidence of post-operative nausea and vomiting (PONV) in patients following laparoscopic surgery. Patients and Methods: A total number of 100 patients who were planned for laparoscopic surgery under general anesthesia having age 20-60 years were included in this study from a tertiary care hospital from Dec-2019 to June-2021. Patients were divided in to two group using Draw randomization technique. Group I; in these patients IV dexamethasone 8 mg was given at the time of induction of anesthesia. Group II; in these patients Ondansetron (4 mg IV) was given at induction of anesthesia. After completing the surgery and shifting the patient to the recovery room frequency of PONV within 6 hours after surgery was noted. Results: Mean age of the patients was 43.31±10.41 years. There were 54 (54.00%) male patients and 46 (46.00%) female patients. There were 75 (75.00%) patients with ASA I and 25 (25.00%) ...

Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences, 2021

Objective: To compare the frequency of need of rescue analgesia and time of first rescue analgesi... more Objective: To compare the frequency of need of rescue analgesia and time of first rescue analgesia) of two different doses 0.2 μg/kg/h and 0.4 μg/kg/h of IV dexmedetomidine in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC). Material and Methods: A total number of 68 patients planned for LC under general anesthesia were included from January-2020 to January-2021. The patients were randomly divided into two groups; group D1 patients received dexmedetomidine 0.2 μg/kg/h i.v and group D2: received dexmedetomidine0.4 μg/kg/h i.v. After shifting the patient in recovery unit, the need of rescue analgesia and time of first rescue analgesia was noted for each patient. Results: Mean age of patients was 42.64±13.54 years. There were 47 (69.12%) females and 21 (30.88%) male patients. Rescue analgesia was needed by 16 patients (47.1 %) in group D1 and 07 patients (20.6 %) in group D2. The time of first rescue analgesia was 167.50±11.64 minutes in groups D1 and 263.44±19.03 minutes in grou...

Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences, 2021

Objective: To compare the outcomes of caudal block with or without intravenous dexamethasone in c... more Objective: To compare the outcomes of caudal block with or without intravenous dexamethasone in controlling post-herniotomy pain in pediatric population Patients and Methods: A total of 90 patients who underwent inguinal herniotomy were included in this prospective comparative study. The study was conducted in a tertiary care setup in Qatar from Jan-2020 to May-2021. Patients were randomly allocated to two groups. Group A (dexamethasone) patients received dexamethasone intravenous 0.25 mg/kg in 5 ml of distilled water, 10 minutes before surgery. Group B (control) received 5 ml of normal saline, 10 minutes before surgery. The patients were followed for up to 240 minutes after surgery to determine adequate pain relief. Results: Mean age of the children included in this study was 7.11±1.95 years. There were 46 (51.1%) female children and 44 (48.9%) male children. Adequate post-operative pain relief was achieved in 30 (33.33%) patients, while rescue analgesia was needed in remaining 60 ...

Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences, 2021

Objective: To compare the time for first analgesic requirement after local wound infiltration wit... more Objective: To compare the time for first analgesic requirement after local wound infiltration with tramadol and bupivacaine in pediatric inguinal herniotomy. Materials and Methods: A total of 130 children aged 4 to 12 years who underwent inguinal herniotomy were included in this randomized comparative study. The study was conducted in anesthesiology unit of a tertiary care center in Qatar from Nov-2020 to July-2021. Patients in Group T received wound infiltration by Inj. Tramadol 2 mg/kg diluted in 10cc distilled water while patients in Group B received Inj. Bupivacaine 1mg/kg diluted in 10 cc distilled water. Postoperatively Pain score using Wong Baker Faces Scale was noted from ½ hour to 6 hours after surgery. Time of first rescue analgesia was noted. Results: The mean age was 7.98±2.40 years in group B versus 7.49±2.58 years in group T (p-value 0.26). There were 42 (64.6%) in group B versus 45 (69.2%) in group T (p-value 0.93). Mean surgery duration was 46.66±4.73 minutes in grou...

Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences, 2021

Objectives: The objective of the study was to assess the effectiveness of intravenous tramadol in... more Objectives: The objective of the study was to assess the effectiveness of intravenous tramadol in controlling post anesthetic shivering and to assess which of the dose of drug is safe and effective. Material and Methods: In this study we included 120 patients age >18 years of ASA class I & II who underwent any surgical procedure under spinal/general anesthesia. Patients were divided into 3 groups of equal size of 40 subjects. Group A; in these patients tramadol 0.25 mg/kg I/V was given for shivering management. Group B; in these patients Tramadol 0.5 mg/kg I/V was given and Group C (control group); in these patients normal saline 0.05 ml/kg I/V was given. The adequate control of shivering was the main study objective. Side effects of tramadol at different doses were also observed. Results: At five minutes, Grade 0,1 and 2 shivering were observed in 23 patients in group A and 31 patients in group B while in group C grade 3 and 4 shivering were observed. High grade (3 and 4) shiver...

2017 4th International Conference on Industrial Economics System and Industrial Security Engineering (IEIS), 2017

The aim of this study is to get the rational answer about the relationship of foreign remittances... more The aim of this study is to get the rational answer about the relationship of foreign remittances with FDI inflows. In this research, we utilized panel data consists of a sample of 31 economies for the period of 1991–2015 by concentrating on the region of the low-income level. We applied popular methods to check the interaction of remittances with FDI which are known as panel co-integration analysis along with granger's causality test. Our outcomes indicate that remittance has long run significant and positive relationship with foreign direct investment and causality test revealed their side by side effect on each other. Empirical outcomes also indicate the noteworthy controlling effect of other variables in our model. Our study will certainly guide the financial institutes, policy analysts, financial analysts, researchers and organization of migration at the international level to take decisions linked to channelizing remittances efficiently.

Researchers World, 2015

ABSTRACTThe purpose of this research is to assess the influence of demographic and some other obs... more ABSTRACTThe purpose of this research is to assess the influence of demographic and some other observable factors on overall service quality of public and private sector universities by using service quality dimensions of servqual. The population of interest in this study the private and public sector universities in Pakistan. 174 useable responses are collected from students. The survey research method is used in this study by adopting the modified servqual scale. Males and Females have same perceived service quality of private and public universities. Student teacher relationship and political activities are found to be most influential factors for service quality in private and public sector universities of Pakistan.The results suggest the improvement for all stakeholders in the planning, administration and management practices in higher education academic systems based on service quality dimensions. The present study contributes to existing literature by analyzing the role of som...

Objective: To measure the post operative leg pain relief after Microdiscectomy through fenestrati... more Objective: To measure the post operative leg pain relief after Microdiscectomy through fenestration in patients having sciatica due to lumbar intervertebral disc prolapse. Place and Duration of Study: This descriptive case series study was done at Department of Neurosurgery, Nishtar Hospital, Multan from 05-05-2012 to 04-11-2014. Subjects and Methods; One hundred patients undergoing Microdiscectomy through fenestration for prolapsed unilateral, single level, lumbar intervertebral disc, meeting inclusion criteria, were selected. Informed verbal consent was taken from the patients. Leg pain was assessed using “visual analogue scale (VAS)” before surgery. Postoperative leg pain was assessed using VAS on 7th postoperative day. Results; Out of total 100 patients 77 (77%) were male and 23 (23%) were female. Mean age was 30.90 ± 7.22 years, the age distribution was from 15 to 45 years . The mean decrease in VAS leg pain score was 4.13 points (from mean pre-operative 7.79 to mean postoperat...

OBJECTIVE: Catheter related bacteremia is a major cause of morbidity and mortality among patients... more OBJECTIVE: Catheter related bacteremia is a major cause of morbidity and mortality among patients on haemodialysis. Bacterial infection of all types seems to be increased in incidence, but there is a particular risk of infections related to vascular access sites or devices in patients on haemodialysis. Many of these infections are due to sepsis, primarily arising from the vascular access site. STUDY DESIGN: Cross sectional.

International Journal of Civil Engineering, 2015

This paper aims at finding the long term coupled effect of high temperature and constant high rel... more This paper aims at finding the long term coupled effect of high temperature and constant high relative humidity on the corrosion rehabilitated patches of chloride contaminated steel reinforced concrete. This paper is an extension of previous research in which the authors experimentally corroborated re-corrosion in the repaired reinforced concrete (RC) patches in the form of macro-cells. In previous research, the coupled effect was investigated by laboratory controlled experimentation at varying temperature of 30, 40 and 50°C and a high ambient relative humidity of 85% in environmental control chambers for duration of one year. The specimens were prepared having total chloride concentration in mixing water 3% and 5 % by mass of binder. In this present research paper, the two year results of the same specimens are presented to get a deep insight of the long term phenomenon of macro-cell corrosion under the coupled effect of high temperature and humidity on repaired RC patches.

Economic Research-Ekonomska Istraživanja, 2021

Prior studies on the dark side of the organisation tend to overlook some important mediator(s) in... more Prior studies on the dark side of the organisation tend to overlook some important mediator(s) in the relationship between the dark triad personalities (D.T.P.s) and counterproductive work behaviour (C.W.B.). Hence, this study examines the multiple-mediation model by incorporating perceived organisational politics and perceived accountability in the relationship between D.T.P.s and C.W.B. The sample of 290 employees is selected through a random sampling technique from the hospitality industry. Partial least squares structural equation modelling (P.L.S.-S.E.M.) and bootstrapping are employed to examine the multiple-mediation model. The results show that perceived organisational politics and perceived accountability mediate the association of the D.T.P.s and C.W.B. Our findings provide policymakers with a vision into the existence of the D.T.P.s and their potential consequences for C.W.B. This study encourages decision-makers and practitioners to develop an ethical climate, job standards, and systems of accountability to achieve productive goals.

Liberal Arts and Social Sciences International Journal (LASSIJ), 2021

This research aims to investigate the effect of reward systems on the extrinsic and intrinsic mot... more This research aims to investigate the effect of reward systems on the extrinsic and intrinsic motivation of the employees working in various manufacturing companies located in the UAE. In this era of competition, motivated employees considered as a valuable assets and motivation play vital role in productivity and enhancement of job commitment and reduce job turnover intention. While, researchers highlight the significance of reward system to intrinsic and extrinsic motivation in various context. However, this area of research is under-theorized particularly within the UAE context in the food and beverage sector. The data was gathered from 100 respondents through a self-administered survey using a 7-point Likert scale. The data was later analyzed using SPSS. A variety of statistical procedures have been carried out to figure out the reliability and validity of the research hypotheses. Based on the results generated through these statistical procedures, key conclusions and inferences...

Journal of World Business, 2021

Based on a cross-industry panel of 510 non-financial Indian and Chinese firms during the period 2... more Based on a cross-industry panel of 510 non-financial Indian and Chinese firms during the period 2005-2015, we argue and show that Chinese firms with resource and asset seeking motives and Indian firms with market-seeking motives suffered differently from the financial crisis of 2008. Specifically, Indian firms that faced financial market imperfections domestically and market contraction externally had to cut back on outward investments as markets shrank and sales growth dampened. In contrast, the fortunes of Chinese firms that relied on debt finance to seek out international assets rose. Not only had investment targets become cheaper after the financial crisis, but the reliance on leverage as the instrument of finance also inured Chinese firms to the fluctuations of stock markets and the other financial implications of the crisis. Consequently, Chinese and Indian outward investment paths that looked so similar before 2008 began to diverge rapidly.

Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, 2021

Abstract In this paper, we performed steady-state spectroscopy and time-resolved optical spectros... more Abstract In this paper, we performed steady-state spectroscopy and time-resolved optical spectroscopy (TRS) of conjugated oligomer 1,4-bis(9-ethyl-3-carbazo-vinylene)-9,9-dihexyl-fluorene (BECV-DHF)/perovskite quantum dot (PQD) ( C s P b B r 3 ) (LUMAR)] composites in solution. Furthermore, we investigated the lasing properties of the composites under nanosecond laser pumping. PQDs were dissolved in various solvents. These solutions were blended to form composite solutions with various weight ratios. The transmission, absorption, fluorescence, and band gap of BECV-DHF and PQDs were measured for various solvents and concentrations. Toluene was found to be the best solvent for blending PQDs and BECV-DHF. The absorption and fluorescence spectra of the blends showed the superposition of features of both materials. TEM analysis showed that the BECV-DHF and PQDs were separated by a distance of 9.75 A. The calculated Forster radius between the BECV-DHF and PQDs was found to be approximately 50 A – 60 A. The presence of PQDs in the BECV-DHF solution reduces the lifetime of the excited states of BECV-DHF, and the fluorescence intensity of the PQDs precedes the fluorescence intensity of the BECV-DHF; hence, the underlying mechanism was Forster-type resonant energy transfer (FRET). The spectrally narrow peaks of PQDs and the BECV-DHF/PQDs were obtained at 523 nm using optical cavity. The spectral narrowing of the full width at half maximum (FWHM) was improved from 15 nm to 8.36 nm compared to BECV-DHF/PQDs with pure PQDs. This strategy of obtaining a short-chain stable laser material via the addition of conjugated oligomer could potentially facilitate the development of efficient optoelectronic devices.

Sustainability, 2018

The successful internationalization process of Chinese firms which enhances the sustainability of... more The successful internationalization process of Chinese firms which enhances the sustainability of the Chinese economy receives massive research attention. Studies emphasize that firm’s motives and institutional voids play a pivotal role in getting benefits from the internationalization process, but the factors that initiated this process have been overlooked. The objective of this study is to explore the impact of those institutional factors which initiated the internationalization process. This study reveals that institutional factors of cross listing and increased financial availability induced the internationalization process of Chinese firms. Using the financial data of non-financial firms for the period of 2005–2015, we demonstrate that the domestic financial reforms initiated the internationalization process that helps Chinese economies to achieve sustainable economic development. The study also finds that state-ownership helped firms to gain more from increased financial avai...

Human Systems Management, 2018

Organizational studies uphold the association between information technology (IT) capability and ... more Organizational studies uphold the association between information technology (IT) capability and organizational agility. However, this relation often yields mixed and inconclusive results. This study establishes the links among firms' operational dynamic capability (OPDC), organizational agility and IT capability. Through snowball-sampling technique, data are collected from 298 respondents in the innovative sector of China. The data are analyzed using partial least squares (PLS) and the statistical technique PROCESS. The empirical evidence supports the mediating role that OPDC plays in the relation between IT capability and organizational agility. Moreover, the study identifies the positive moderating role of environmental dynamism in reinforcing the relation between IT capability and OPDC. The results can guide policy makers to enhance IT capability that enables OPDC, thereby leading to increased organizational agility. The study also provides avenues for future research.

International Journal of Services Technology and Management, 2018

Sustainable success and firm performance (FP) in the hotel industry highly depends on customer lo... more Sustainable success and firm performance (FP) in the hotel industry highly depends on customer loyalty and workplace practices. However, the role of information technology (IT) in workplace practice's effectiveness and FP is not much investigated. The objective of the present study is to investigate the relationship between workplace practices [low transaction cost (LTC), tangible and intangible service (TIS), and customer oriented approach (COA)] and FP in the hotel industry, China, and mediating role of IT. Through convenience sampling technique, out of 280, 192 workers returned complete and properly filled questionnaires. Partial least squares, structural equation modelling approach is used. The findings confirm that workplace practices (LTC, TIS, and COA) have a significant relationship with FP and IT partially mediates this relationship. Importance-performance matrix analysis highlights the 'COA' as a most important practice to enhance the FP. Limitations and future research directions are discussed in the last section of the study.

Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences, 2021

Objective: To compare hemodynamic parameters in patients receiving 0.5 µg/kg of dexmedetomidine w... more Objective: To compare hemodynamic parameters in patients receiving 0.5 µg/kg of dexmedetomidine with those receiving 1.0 µg/kg dexmedetomidine before endotracheal (ETT) intubation. Material and Methods: A total number of 60 patients having age 18-60 years planned for any general surgery procedure under general anesthesia were included. These 60 patients were divided into two equal groups using lottery method. In group I patients; 0.5 µg/kg dexmedetomidine infusion over 10 mins was given. In group II patients; 1.0 µg/kg dexmedetomidine infusion over 10 mins was given. Mean arterial pressure (MAP), heart rate (HR) were recorded before intubation, after 5 and 10 minutes of intubation. Results: Mean age was 42.61±10.28 years. There were 37 (61.67%) male patients and only 23 (38.33%) female patients. MAP after minutes of intubation were 85.83±5.80 mmHg in group I versus 82.46±6.46 mmHg in group II (p-value 0.03) and after 5 minutes was 81.96±6.28 mmHg in group I versus 80.63±5.87 mmHg in...

Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences, 2021

Objective: To compare the mean heart rate (HR) and mean arterial pressure (MAP) after 5 minutes p... more Objective: To compare the mean heart rate (HR) and mean arterial pressure (MAP) after 5 minutes post intubation with low dose Labetalol versus low dose Lignocaine during intubation under general anaesthesia. Patients and Methods: A total number of 60 patients with age 18-40 years who were planned for elective surgery under general anesthesia were included in this comparative study. There were two equal groups; in group A patients 0.25mg/Kg intravenous labetalol was given 5 minutes before intubation, in group B patients, intravenous Lignocaine 1 mg/Kg was given. MAP and HR were noted at baseline and after 5 minutes of intubation. Results: Mean age 31.03±6.34 years. Mean weight of patients was 67.45±10.60 kgs. There were 537 (61.67%) male patients and 23 (38.33%) female patients. Heart rate at 5 minutes post intubation in patients with labetalol group was 78.43±6.41 beats/min versus 88.37±6.73 beats/min in patients in lignocaine group (p-value <0.001). MAP at 5 minutes post intubat...

Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences, 2021

Objective: To compare the mean time of first analgesia with nalbuphine versus tramadol as adjuvan... more Objective: To compare the mean time of first analgesia with nalbuphine versus tramadol as adjuvant to bupivacaine for caudal block in children. Patients and Methods: In this randomized clinical trial, a total number of 60 children who were planned for caudal block after infra-abdominal surgeries having age 3-12 years were included. A caudal block was performed under general anaesthesia immediately after surgery for postoperative analgesia. Tramadol 2mg/kg body weight was given caudally to individuals in group A. Group B patients had 0.125 percent bupivacaine with 0.1mg/kg nalbuphine caudally. Time of requirement of first analgesia was noted in all patients. Paracetamol 10 mg/kg was given as rescue analgesic in all patients. Results: Mean age of patients was 8.30±3.03 years. Mean weight of patients was 23.33±6.92 Kg. There were 26 (43.33%) female patients and 34 (56.67%) male patients. There were 50 (83.33%) children who were having ASA status I, and remaining 10 (16.67%) children we...

Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences, 2021

Objective: To examine the effectiveness of dexamethasone and ondansetron in reducing the incidenc... more Objective: To examine the effectiveness of dexamethasone and ondansetron in reducing the incidence of post-operative nausea and vomiting (PONV) in patients following laparoscopic surgery. Patients and Methods: A total number of 100 patients who were planned for laparoscopic surgery under general anesthesia having age 20-60 years were included in this study from a tertiary care hospital from Dec-2019 to June-2021. Patients were divided in to two group using Draw randomization technique. Group I; in these patients IV dexamethasone 8 mg was given at the time of induction of anesthesia. Group II; in these patients Ondansetron (4 mg IV) was given at induction of anesthesia. After completing the surgery and shifting the patient to the recovery room frequency of PONV within 6 hours after surgery was noted. Results: Mean age of the patients was 43.31±10.41 years. There were 54 (54.00%) male patients and 46 (46.00%) female patients. There were 75 (75.00%) patients with ASA I and 25 (25.00%) ...

Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences, 2021

Objective: To compare the frequency of need of rescue analgesia and time of first rescue analgesi... more Objective: To compare the frequency of need of rescue analgesia and time of first rescue analgesia) of two different doses 0.2 μg/kg/h and 0.4 μg/kg/h of IV dexmedetomidine in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC). Material and Methods: A total number of 68 patients planned for LC under general anesthesia were included from January-2020 to January-2021. The patients were randomly divided into two groups; group D1 patients received dexmedetomidine 0.2 μg/kg/h i.v and group D2: received dexmedetomidine0.4 μg/kg/h i.v. After shifting the patient in recovery unit, the need of rescue analgesia and time of first rescue analgesia was noted for each patient. Results: Mean age of patients was 42.64±13.54 years. There were 47 (69.12%) females and 21 (30.88%) male patients. Rescue analgesia was needed by 16 patients (47.1 %) in group D1 and 07 patients (20.6 %) in group D2. The time of first rescue analgesia was 167.50±11.64 minutes in groups D1 and 263.44±19.03 minutes in grou...

Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences, 2021

Objective: To compare the outcomes of caudal block with or without intravenous dexamethasone in c... more Objective: To compare the outcomes of caudal block with or without intravenous dexamethasone in controlling post-herniotomy pain in pediatric population Patients and Methods: A total of 90 patients who underwent inguinal herniotomy were included in this prospective comparative study. The study was conducted in a tertiary care setup in Qatar from Jan-2020 to May-2021. Patients were randomly allocated to two groups. Group A (dexamethasone) patients received dexamethasone intravenous 0.25 mg/kg in 5 ml of distilled water, 10 minutes before surgery. Group B (control) received 5 ml of normal saline, 10 minutes before surgery. The patients were followed for up to 240 minutes after surgery to determine adequate pain relief. Results: Mean age of the children included in this study was 7.11±1.95 years. There were 46 (51.1%) female children and 44 (48.9%) male children. Adequate post-operative pain relief was achieved in 30 (33.33%) patients, while rescue analgesia was needed in remaining 60 ...

Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences, 2021

Objective: To compare the time for first analgesic requirement after local wound infiltration wit... more Objective: To compare the time for first analgesic requirement after local wound infiltration with tramadol and bupivacaine in pediatric inguinal herniotomy. Materials and Methods: A total of 130 children aged 4 to 12 years who underwent inguinal herniotomy were included in this randomized comparative study. The study was conducted in anesthesiology unit of a tertiary care center in Qatar from Nov-2020 to July-2021. Patients in Group T received wound infiltration by Inj. Tramadol 2 mg/kg diluted in 10cc distilled water while patients in Group B received Inj. Bupivacaine 1mg/kg diluted in 10 cc distilled water. Postoperatively Pain score using Wong Baker Faces Scale was noted from ½ hour to 6 hours after surgery. Time of first rescue analgesia was noted. Results: The mean age was 7.98±2.40 years in group B versus 7.49±2.58 years in group T (p-value 0.26). There were 42 (64.6%) in group B versus 45 (69.2%) in group T (p-value 0.93). Mean surgery duration was 46.66±4.73 minutes in grou...

Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences, 2021

Objectives: The objective of the study was to assess the effectiveness of intravenous tramadol in... more Objectives: The objective of the study was to assess the effectiveness of intravenous tramadol in controlling post anesthetic shivering and to assess which of the dose of drug is safe and effective. Material and Methods: In this study we included 120 patients age >18 years of ASA class I & II who underwent any surgical procedure under spinal/general anesthesia. Patients were divided into 3 groups of equal size of 40 subjects. Group A; in these patients tramadol 0.25 mg/kg I/V was given for shivering management. Group B; in these patients Tramadol 0.5 mg/kg I/V was given and Group C (control group); in these patients normal saline 0.05 ml/kg I/V was given. The adequate control of shivering was the main study objective. Side effects of tramadol at different doses were also observed. Results: At five minutes, Grade 0,1 and 2 shivering were observed in 23 patients in group A and 31 patients in group B while in group C grade 3 and 4 shivering were observed. High grade (3 and 4) shiver...

2017 4th International Conference on Industrial Economics System and Industrial Security Engineering (IEIS), 2017

The aim of this study is to get the rational answer about the relationship of foreign remittances... more The aim of this study is to get the rational answer about the relationship of foreign remittances with FDI inflows. In this research, we utilized panel data consists of a sample of 31 economies for the period of 1991–2015 by concentrating on the region of the low-income level. We applied popular methods to check the interaction of remittances with FDI which are known as panel co-integration analysis along with granger's causality test. Our outcomes indicate that remittance has long run significant and positive relationship with foreign direct investment and causality test revealed their side by side effect on each other. Empirical outcomes also indicate the noteworthy controlling effect of other variables in our model. Our study will certainly guide the financial institutes, policy analysts, financial analysts, researchers and organization of migration at the international level to take decisions linked to channelizing remittances efficiently.

Researchers World, 2015

ABSTRACTThe purpose of this research is to assess the influence of demographic and some other obs... more ABSTRACTThe purpose of this research is to assess the influence of demographic and some other observable factors on overall service quality of public and private sector universities by using service quality dimensions of servqual. The population of interest in this study the private and public sector universities in Pakistan. 174 useable responses are collected from students. The survey research method is used in this study by adopting the modified servqual scale. Males and Females have same perceived service quality of private and public universities. Student teacher relationship and political activities are found to be most influential factors for service quality in private and public sector universities of Pakistan.The results suggest the improvement for all stakeholders in the planning, administration and management practices in higher education academic systems based on service quality dimensions. The present study contributes to existing literature by analyzing the role of som...

Objective: To measure the post operative leg pain relief after Microdiscectomy through fenestrati... more Objective: To measure the post operative leg pain relief after Microdiscectomy through fenestration in patients having sciatica due to lumbar intervertebral disc prolapse. Place and Duration of Study: This descriptive case series study was done at Department of Neurosurgery, Nishtar Hospital, Multan from 05-05-2012 to 04-11-2014. Subjects and Methods; One hundred patients undergoing Microdiscectomy through fenestration for prolapsed unilateral, single level, lumbar intervertebral disc, meeting inclusion criteria, were selected. Informed verbal consent was taken from the patients. Leg pain was assessed using “visual analogue scale (VAS)” before surgery. Postoperative leg pain was assessed using VAS on 7th postoperative day. Results; Out of total 100 patients 77 (77%) were male and 23 (23%) were female. Mean age was 30.90 ± 7.22 years, the age distribution was from 15 to 45 years . The mean decrease in VAS leg pain score was 4.13 points (from mean pre-operative 7.79 to mean postoperat...

OBJECTIVE: Catheter related bacteremia is a major cause of morbidity and mortality among patients... more OBJECTIVE: Catheter related bacteremia is a major cause of morbidity and mortality among patients on haemodialysis. Bacterial infection of all types seems to be increased in incidence, but there is a particular risk of infections related to vascular access sites or devices in patients on haemodialysis. Many of these infections are due to sepsis, primarily arising from the vascular access site. STUDY DESIGN: Cross sectional.

International Journal of Civil Engineering, 2015

This paper aims at finding the long term coupled effect of high temperature and constant high rel... more This paper aims at finding the long term coupled effect of high temperature and constant high relative humidity on the corrosion rehabilitated patches of chloride contaminated steel reinforced concrete. This paper is an extension of previous research in which the authors experimentally corroborated re-corrosion in the repaired reinforced concrete (RC) patches in the form of macro-cells. In previous research, the coupled effect was investigated by laboratory controlled experimentation at varying temperature of 30, 40 and 50°C and a high ambient relative humidity of 85% in environmental control chambers for duration of one year. The specimens were prepared having total chloride concentration in mixing water 3% and 5 % by mass of binder. In this present research paper, the two year results of the same specimens are presented to get a deep insight of the long term phenomenon of macro-cell corrosion under the coupled effect of high temperature and humidity on repaired RC patches.

Economic Research-Ekonomska Istraživanja, 2021

Prior studies on the dark side of the organisation tend to overlook some important mediator(s) in... more Prior studies on the dark side of the organisation tend to overlook some important mediator(s) in the relationship between the dark triad personalities (D.T.P.s) and counterproductive work behaviour (C.W.B.). Hence, this study examines the multiple-mediation model by incorporating perceived organisational politics and perceived accountability in the relationship between D.T.P.s and C.W.B. The sample of 290 employees is selected through a random sampling technique from the hospitality industry. Partial least squares structural equation modelling (P.L.S.-S.E.M.) and bootstrapping are employed to examine the multiple-mediation model. The results show that perceived organisational politics and perceived accountability mediate the association of the D.T.P.s and C.W.B. Our findings provide policymakers with a vision into the existence of the D.T.P.s and their potential consequences for C.W.B. This study encourages decision-makers and practitioners to develop an ethical climate, job standards, and systems of accountability to achieve productive goals.

Liberal Arts and Social Sciences International Journal (LASSIJ), 2021

This research aims to investigate the effect of reward systems on the extrinsic and intrinsic mot... more This research aims to investigate the effect of reward systems on the extrinsic and intrinsic motivation of the employees working in various manufacturing companies located in the UAE. In this era of competition, motivated employees considered as a valuable assets and motivation play vital role in productivity and enhancement of job commitment and reduce job turnover intention. While, researchers highlight the significance of reward system to intrinsic and extrinsic motivation in various context. However, this area of research is under-theorized particularly within the UAE context in the food and beverage sector. The data was gathered from 100 respondents through a self-administered survey using a 7-point Likert scale. The data was later analyzed using SPSS. A variety of statistical procedures have been carried out to figure out the reliability and validity of the research hypotheses. Based on the results generated through these statistical procedures, key conclusions and inferences...

Journal of World Business, 2021

Based on a cross-industry panel of 510 non-financial Indian and Chinese firms during the period 2... more Based on a cross-industry panel of 510 non-financial Indian and Chinese firms during the period 2005-2015, we argue and show that Chinese firms with resource and asset seeking motives and Indian firms with market-seeking motives suffered differently from the financial crisis of 2008. Specifically, Indian firms that faced financial market imperfections domestically and market contraction externally had to cut back on outward investments as markets shrank and sales growth dampened. In contrast, the fortunes of Chinese firms that relied on debt finance to seek out international assets rose. Not only had investment targets become cheaper after the financial crisis, but the reliance on leverage as the instrument of finance also inured Chinese firms to the fluctuations of stock markets and the other financial implications of the crisis. Consequently, Chinese and Indian outward investment paths that looked so similar before 2008 began to diverge rapidly.

Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, 2021

Abstract In this paper, we performed steady-state spectroscopy and time-resolved optical spectros... more Abstract In this paper, we performed steady-state spectroscopy and time-resolved optical spectroscopy (TRS) of conjugated oligomer 1,4-bis(9-ethyl-3-carbazo-vinylene)-9,9-dihexyl-fluorene (BECV-DHF)/perovskite quantum dot (PQD) ( C s P b B r 3 ) (LUMAR)] composites in solution. Furthermore, we investigated the lasing properties of the composites under nanosecond laser pumping. PQDs were dissolved in various solvents. These solutions were blended to form composite solutions with various weight ratios. The transmission, absorption, fluorescence, and band gap of BECV-DHF and PQDs were measured for various solvents and concentrations. Toluene was found to be the best solvent for blending PQDs and BECV-DHF. The absorption and fluorescence spectra of the blends showed the superposition of features of both materials. TEM analysis showed that the BECV-DHF and PQDs were separated by a distance of 9.75 A. The calculated Forster radius between the BECV-DHF and PQDs was found to be approximately 50 A – 60 A. The presence of PQDs in the BECV-DHF solution reduces the lifetime of the excited states of BECV-DHF, and the fluorescence intensity of the PQDs precedes the fluorescence intensity of the BECV-DHF; hence, the underlying mechanism was Forster-type resonant energy transfer (FRET). The spectrally narrow peaks of PQDs and the BECV-DHF/PQDs were obtained at 523 nm using optical cavity. The spectral narrowing of the full width at half maximum (FWHM) was improved from 15 nm to 8.36 nm compared to BECV-DHF/PQDs with pure PQDs. This strategy of obtaining a short-chain stable laser material via the addition of conjugated oligomer could potentially facilitate the development of efficient optoelectronic devices.

Sustainability, 2018

The successful internationalization process of Chinese firms which enhances the sustainability of... more The successful internationalization process of Chinese firms which enhances the sustainability of the Chinese economy receives massive research attention. Studies emphasize that firm’s motives and institutional voids play a pivotal role in getting benefits from the internationalization process, but the factors that initiated this process have been overlooked. The objective of this study is to explore the impact of those institutional factors which initiated the internationalization process. This study reveals that institutional factors of cross listing and increased financial availability induced the internationalization process of Chinese firms. Using the financial data of non-financial firms for the period of 2005–2015, we demonstrate that the domestic financial reforms initiated the internationalization process that helps Chinese economies to achieve sustainable economic development. The study also finds that state-ownership helped firms to gain more from increased financial avai...

Human Systems Management, 2018

Organizational studies uphold the association between information technology (IT) capability and ... more Organizational studies uphold the association between information technology (IT) capability and organizational agility. However, this relation often yields mixed and inconclusive results. This study establishes the links among firms' operational dynamic capability (OPDC), organizational agility and IT capability. Through snowball-sampling technique, data are collected from 298 respondents in the innovative sector of China. The data are analyzed using partial least squares (PLS) and the statistical technique PROCESS. The empirical evidence supports the mediating role that OPDC plays in the relation between IT capability and organizational agility. Moreover, the study identifies the positive moderating role of environmental dynamism in reinforcing the relation between IT capability and OPDC. The results can guide policy makers to enhance IT capability that enables OPDC, thereby leading to increased organizational agility. The study also provides avenues for future research.