Browsing by Author "MUHAMMAD SHOAIB"

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    Comparision of the effectivness of absi and its z-score in predicting the prevalence of dyslipidemia
    (UMT, Lhr, 2019) MUHAMMAD SHOAIB
    Dyslipidemia is abnormality of any lipoprotein fraction Total Cholesterol (TC), Triglycerides (TG), Low density lipoprotein (LDL), and High density lipoprotein (HDL). It is important to study population to monitor risk factors for dyslipidemia and CHD. Still in Pakistan there are few population based studies related to lipid levels. In this study total number of participant were (n80) (females 30 and males 50). In our study rural population was marked as dyslipidemic because they were having abnormal lipid profile. Gender wise comparison showed that males were more prevalent to dyslipidemia due their abnormal lipid profile. According to abnormal lipid fractions (89%) of our studied were marked as Dyslipidemic. Abnormalities were observed in at least a single lipid-fraction that is either TC, LDL, TG or HDL. The most usual form of dyslipidemia was high TG (86%) followed by low HDL (77%). We assessed various traditionally introduced anthropometric and metabolic parameters (BMI and WC) in the severity of dyslipidemia. However, due to certain limitations, they were not considered strong predictors of dyslipidemia. To overcome these limitations we utilized newly introduced anthropometric parameters like A body Shape Index (ABSI), and its and Z-score and. According to our study ABSI and its Z-score were not strong predictors of Dyslipidemia, however Z-score only in case of TG showed higher but no-significant values.
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    Need assessment for introducing modern technology in jewelry industry
    (UMT.Lahore, 2019) MUHAMMAD SHOAIB
    Pakistan is blessed with all natural and human resources needed for the up-gradation of the jewelry industry. But technological advancement in the field of gems and jewelry has created great challenge for the traditional art of jewelry manufacturing in Pakistan. Due to many factors, the jewelry industry is stagnant and unable to appropriate its rightful share from the domestic and international markets. Jewelry manufacturing training is based on the centuries-old apprenticeship system which is unable to meet the current challenges of industrialization and global competitiveness. The current study focuses on the identification of the reasons for lack of competitiveness and growth of the Pakistani jewelry industry, explores the benefits and pitfalls of technology adoption and up-gradation, assesses the willingness of manufacturers and artisans for their adoption of the technology, and identifies some important technologies for better adoption. The study provides a better understanding of the nature of the workforce and the factors that potentially influence the introduction of modern technology. A field survey was designed after consultation with industry representatives. 220 respondents representing all major stakeholders, from all major cities of Pakistan, provided the data. Analysis revealed that Pakistan has a huge skilled, experienced and motivated workforce which understands its deficiencies regarding global competitiveness and the benefits of modern technology. The respondents expressed clear willingness to adopt modern technology and identified the preferred technologies. Transformation of jewellery industry through modern technology requires understanding the specific needs of the industry, and basic characteristics of industry stakeholders, before introducing the desired technologies while simultaneously safeguarding the basic infrastructure and understanding the consequences faced by the artisans during and after the intervention of modern technology.