Category: Education

Lahore, February 14, 2022 (PPI-OT):With the aim to discuss community periodontal health and enlighten the young dentists about the peri-implant complications, the Faculty of Community and Preventive Dentistry at the University College of Dentistry arranged a seminar in coordination with GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) pharmaceuticals on December 15, 2021 at University College of Dentistry (UCD), The University of Lahore.

Dr. Arooj Ul Hassan (HoD, Community and Preventive Dentistry Department) and Dr. Muhammad Haseeb (Associate Professor, HoD Department of Periodontology) were the key speakers of the seminar that was attended by the house officers and faculty members of Community and Preventive Dentistry and Periodontology Departments.

Dr. Hassan explained the concerns of patients before getting scaling and what misconceptions they might have. He also enumerated the possible reasons for these concerns and the ways to alleviate these misapprehensions by using scientific knowledge. “By listening to the patients and making them feel comfortable and then explaining the details about advantages of scaling, the Dental Health Professional can help the patient understand the need for scaling”, he added.

Dr. Haseeb, with the help of clinical cases explained in detail about the Peri-Implant complications, their causes and ways to minimize those complications. He discussed that implant placement is a relatively complex procedure and there are multiple factors that play specific role in placing a successful implant.

Prof. Dr. Riaz Ahmad Warraich (Principal, University College of Dentistry) applauded both the speakers. He commended them for opening the minds of the young Dentists to both the handling of psychology of the patient and complications related to complex procedures.

The Periodontal Health of an individual is a summary of the overall Dental hygiene of the person. A healthy periodontium usually reflects good oral hygiene with care given to daily oral hygiene practices. Complete oral hygiene practice also involves regular visits to the Dentist.

Periodontology is a field that has come a long way in Pakistan in the past decade. The patients are aware and informed about their oral hygiene requirements more than ever. This awareness also leads to some misinformation about the regular scaling.

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Lahore, February 14, 2022 (PPI-OT):Faculty members of the University College of Medicine and Dentistry (UCMD) named Dr. Ayesha Fahim (Head of Department Oral Biology) and Dr. Arooj-ul-Hassan (HoD Community and Preventive Dentistry, University Dental Hospital) received “National Youth Award (NYA) 2021” organized by Minhaj Youth League and Educasa International at Jinnah Convention Center Islamabad on November 30-31, 2021.

Over 6,000 talented individuals from all around the world were nominated for this eminent award in various fraternities like literature, computer science, arts, business, sports and education. Dr. Hassan and Dr. Fahim got this award in ‘Health Education’ category for their exceptional achievements and as a symbol of recognition and realization of their contribution to the society.

The event was graced by Dr. Hassan Mohiuddin Qadri (Chairman Supreme Council MQI), Mr. Ibrar-ul-Haq (Chairman Red crescent Pakistan) and Mr. Azhar Mahmood Alvi, (President, Minhaj Youth League). Both faculty members were highly appreciated by Prof. Dr. Riaz Ahmed Warraich (Principal, UCD) for advancing health education system in the country and for being good role models for the Pakistani youth.

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Lahore, February 14, 2022 (PPI-OT):On November 29, 2021, Dr. Rabia Akhtar (Director, Center for Security, Strategy and Policy Research (CSSPR)), was hosted for a talk by the Institute of Graduate Studies, International Aydin University. In her lecture entitled ‘The Impact of U.S. Foreign Policy on Pakistan’, Dr. Akhtar delved into the implications of Washington limiting its engagements with Islamabad and the region after its complete withdrawal from Afghanistan.

Stressing that this pull back must be seen as an opportunity for Pakistan and other regional actors, Dr. Akhtar shed light on how Islamabad and Ankara can reorient, and recalibrate their relations, with a view to leading the broader region towards strategic connectivity both economic and political. She said that both countries have what it takes to assume leadership positions in the region.

For that, she said that it is important for both countries to precipitously improve their bilateral relations. Surveying the current state of their relations, she stressed the need for both countries to center their ties on economics and trade given that both provide each other with vistas of strategic pathways to strengthen ties in the said realms.

Further, Dr. Akhtar explained Pakistan’s foreign policy outlook and challenges, arguing that the simmering situation in Afghanistan and a plethora of threats emanating from a very aggressive, revanchist India pose formidable threats to that country. These multifarious troubles, she argued, can be addressed only if Pakistan continues taking steps towards making its policy framework more robust, dynamic, and forward-looking. She emphasized that, Pakistan’s new foreign policy vision dovetails fittingly with that of Turkey, something that makes it ever so propitious to take Ankara- Islamabad to the next level.

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Lahore, February 14, 2022 (PPI-OT):In the last couple of months, the faculty of Sargodha Campus published and presented multiple research articles in reputed journals and conferences. The Department of Physics’ Dr. Ahmad Hussain (Assistant Professor) and Dr. Nawishta Jabeen (Assistant Professor) co-published two research articles in an international Journal named Solid-State Chemistry in the month of November, 2021. The titles of the papers were “Enhanced ferroelectric and piezoelectric response by MnO2 added Bi0.5(K0.2Na0.8)0.5TiO3 ceramics” and “Effect of S, Se and Te replacement on structural, optoelectronic and transport properties of SrXO4 (X= S, Se, Te) for energy applications: A first principles study”. The Journal of Solid State Chemistry features studies of chemical, structural, thermodynamic, electronic, magnetic, and optical properties and processes in solids.

Dr. Jabeen also published another article as a co-author with the title “Light-activated fuel-free janus metal organic framework colloidal motors for the removal of heavy metal ions” in the international journal American Chemical Society, Applied Materials and Interfaces. In this article, highly efficient, fuel-free, and light-activated metal organic framework (MOF)-3-trimethoxysilyl propyl methacrylate Janus colloidal motors with a hierarchical morphology are reported.

In the month of October, 2021, Dr. Arslan Ayub (Lecturer, LBS) published his research paper titled as “When” and “Why” employees resort to remain silent at work? A moderated mediation model of social undermining” in international Journal of Organizational Change Management. The paper focused on employees’ attitude and dedication to work and remain calm and silent at duty place.

Dr. Tehreem Fatima (Lecturer, Lahore Business School) publish a research paper on “Deliberate practice and individual entrepreneurial Orientation training retention: A Multi-wave field experiment” in international Journal European Journal of Work and Organizational Psychology in the month of November 2021. The paper is about revelation of individual’s entrepreneurial orientation behaviour declined after different trainings, but, deliberate practice development enhanced the maintenance of trainings. The research focused on the small business owners who had a positive trend in the development of deliberate practice over measurement waves, had higher success rates through the display of individual orientation behaviour.

Dr. Amir Abbas (Lecturer, Department of Mathematics and Statistics) published a research paper in the international journal Case Studies in Thermal Engineering in November, 2021. The title of his research paper was “Combined effects of variable density and thermal radiation on MHD Sakiadis Flow” which focused on the modeling for heat transfer and fluid flow over an inclined moving surface (Sakiadis flow) under the impact of variable density, thermal radiation and magnetic field effects.

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Lahore, February 14, 2022 (PPI-OT):Three faculty members from the Department of English Language and Literature presented papers in 7th International Conference of the Linguistics Association of Pakistan hosted by the Department of English, University of Sargodha, in collaboration with the Punjab Higher Education Commission (PHEC) of Pakistan on November 10-12, 2021. The conference focused on the promotion of linguistics, research in linguistics, perseverance of indigenous languages, importance of literature and implications of linguistics and literature.

During the conference, Dr. Anser Mahmood (HoD ELL) presented a paper on “English Vowel Sounds: An Investigation of the Gamification Strategy” with emphasis on the usage of English vowel sounds which are redressed and the ways how to solve vowel sounds problems among English as Second Language (ESL) and English as Foreign Language (EFL) learners.

Ms. Sadaf Afreen (Lecturer, ELL) presented her paper entitled: “Metamorphosis of Daru’s character in Hamid’s Moth Smoke: A psychoanalytical study” that showed how different characters in the novel move from one position to another which is caused by psychological transformation and how both positive and negative metamorphosis have impacts of psychological aspects of characters.

Ms. Nadia Naqvi (Lecturer, ELL)’s paper title was “Transitivity an analysis of the last sermon of Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad Peace Be Upon Him: A systemic functional Study”. The paper showed the importance of SFL approach which is effective for understanding different linguistics aspects of a language, particularly syntax of the language. The model has been employed on the last sermon of the Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad PBUH.

Dr. Mahmood presented a research paper entitled: “Predicting Saudi Learners’ Critical Thinking through Personality Traits: A Study of PYP Students” at 2nd International Symposium on Applied Linguistics Research, on November6-7, 2021. Dr. Mahmood’s paper focused on linguistics skills of Saudi learners, and how to promote learning skills of EFL and ESL learners.

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Lahore, February 14, 2022 (PPI-OT):The Department of English Language and Literature (ELL), Sargodha Campus, organized a one-day seminar on Thesis/Dissertation in Linguistics and Literature, aimed to discuss various techniques and strategies to enhance the quality of thesis production in the domain of ELL on November 14, 2021.

Professor Dr. Zahoor Ahmad, (Director Academics/Admin) was the chief guest while Dr. Muntazar Mehdi (Assistant Professor, Department of English, National University of Modern Language, Islamabad and Executive Members of IKSAD, Turkey) was the keynote speaker. Dr. Anser Mahmood (HoD ELL) also attended the event along with the faculty members and students of the Department.

Dr. Mehdi explained different aspects of research culture in the domain of linguistics and literature. He talked about the basics of thesis/dissertation in Linguistics and literature, different research methods and methodologies; how to select research topics by extensive reading of literature, theories, models and research papers.

Prof. Ahmad shared his views on the significance of research and highlighted the role of research in society and its benefits for solving narratives. He also showed his strong support for the development and promotion of research culture at the campus. After the question-answer session, Dr. Mahmood gave his vote of thanks, expressing his gratitude towards the participants and the guests.

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The University of Lahore
1 – KM Defence Road, Lahore, Pakistan
Tel: +92-42-111-865-865, +92-42-35322501 +92-42-35321761
Email: info@uol.edu.pk
Website: www.uol.edu.pk