To understand the ecosystem dynamics with respect to plant ecology it is inevitable to understand floristic composition, spatial and temporal distribution and all the related phytosociological aspects of plants in an ecosystem. Murree-Kotli Sattian-Kahuta national park (MKSKNP) is located on the lateral spur of the sub-Himalayan Mountains and declared as a national park in 2009. MKSKNP is rich in plant biodiversity but have not been previously subjected to quantitative ecological studies through statistical tools and techniques. The present study was conducted from August, 2013 till September, 2015 to fill the research gap. Species attributes were measured by stratified random sampling design. Three hundred and fifty two plant species were recorded from 246 samples using the quadrat method. There were seven plant communities, identified by using classification and ordination techniques (PC-ORD and CANOCO) viz., 1) Themeda-Galium-Gerbera commun-ity, 2) Dodonaea-Carissa-Dalbergia community, 3) Adiantum-Olea-Xylosma community, 4) Justicia-Mallotus-Asplenium community, 5) Micromeria-Taraxacum-Dichanthium community, 6) Myrsine-Oplismenus-Pinus community and 7) Pinus-Viburnum-Daphne community. Indicator species of each community were determined by Indicator species analysis. Multi-Response Permutation Procedure detected a significant difference (p 0.05) in species composition of plant communities. Biodiversity of the communities were established by different diversity and evenness indices, while the conservation status was ascertained according to the categories of IUCN. Plant species composition and distribution dynamics were mainly determined by al- 2 itude, latitude and soil texture, as shown by Detrended correspondence analysis (DCA) and canonical correspondence analysis (CCA). CCA detected nine significant [p (adj) < 0.5] environmental variables which cumulatively explain 13.10% of variation in species data the species composition The dominant life forms were the Hemicryptophytes (28.89%) and Therophytes (27.98%), whereas Microphylls (35.41%) and Nanophylls (35.41%) were the prevailing leaf spectra of the study area. Overall, 624 plant species comprised of 361 genera and 106 families. (Including 24 ferns species, 4 species of gymnosperms, 144 monocots and 452 dicots), were recorded from the study area. Comparing with regional floras, most of the species were native to the area (508 Spp.). The individuality of the region is depicted by the endemic flora, which is quite significant because of limited distribution (Ali, 2008), are of great interest for taxonomists and ecologist (Khan, 2013). The Western Himalayas is endowed with rich endemic flora (300 species), (Ali et al.,1972–2009), of which five plant species viz. Viola makranica, Buxus papillosa, Rydingia limbata, and Gentiana argentea which are endemic to Pakistan were also reported from the study area. There were 16 plant species recorded for the first time from MKSKNP, Rawalpindi. The study helps understanding the plant diversity and related biodiversity issues of the MKSKNP. The finding of the study will help the ecologist, conservationist and foresters to tackle biodiversity crises and improving the bioresource basis of the study area.
عبدالمجید صاحب سالک پنجاب میں مولانا ظفر علی خاں مرحوم کے بعد ادب و صحافت کے میدان میں سب سے ممتاز اور رنگارنگ شخصیت عبدالمجید صاحب سالک مرحوم کی تھی، وہ ادیب و شاعر بھی تھے اور صحافی و مزاح نگار بھی، ان کا مذاق بڑا ستھرا اور قلم متوازن تھا، ایک زمانہ میں ان کی ذات لاہور کی ادبی سرگرمیوں کا مرکز تھی، پنجاب کے بہت سے نوجوان ادیب و صحافی ان ہی کے دامن تربیت کے پروردہ ہیں، طبعاً بڑے باغ و بہار، سخن طراز اور بزم آرا تھے، انھوں نے علم و ادب کے ساتھ ملک و ملت کی بھی خدمت انجام دی، متعدد علمی و ادبی تصانیف ان کی یادگار ہیں، ان میں ’’مسلم ثقافت ہندوستان میں‘‘ ان کے حسن مذاق کا نمونہ ہے، ابھی تھوڑے دن ہوئے ’’ہم نہیں ہوں گے‘‘ کی ردیف و قافیہ میں ان کی ایک بڑی دلکش نظم نظر سے گذری تھی، کیا معلوم تھا کہ یہ شاعری اتنی جلد واقعہ کی شکل اختیار کرلے گی، علم و ادب کی محفلوں میں مدتوں ان کی یاد آتی رہے گی، اﷲ تعالیٰ علم و ادب کے اس خادم کو اپنی رحمت و مغفرت سے سرفراز فرمائے۔ (شاہ معین الدین ندوی،نومبر ۱۹۵۹ء)
Hand sanitizers may help increase hand hygiene compliance as the results of invailability of basic needs for cleaning such as soap or water. Since alcohol has an irritating effect on the skin and burns quickly, it is currently discouraged as an active ingredient. Knowledge of covid 19 is critical for the world to have in order for individuals to be able to make informed choices on how to split the covid 19 transmission chain. This thesis employs a pre-experimental method that employs the One Group Pretest-Posttest Design approach. The paired t test was used to examine the relationship between the two variables, namely the betel leaf extract handsanitizer output preparation and the respondent's knowledge of the handsanitizer making process. Extension has an impact on increasing respondents' awareness of how to make natural hand sanitizers. The paired t-test findings indicate that the Sig. = 0.000 0.05, indicating that there is a discrepancy between the pretest and posttest. With a mean value of -5.967, this data indicates the average discrepancy between the pretest and posttest, with a range of -5.383 to -6.551 (95 percent CI), indicating that there is a difference between the pretest and posttest mean values, indicating that the pretest value has an influence on the post test. To stop the spread of Covid19, health care providers and the society must work together.
The teacher role has been shifting from transmitter of knowledge into transformation of knowledge. National curriculum (2006) also emphasized on the active and innovative role of teacher to achieve the student learning outcomes. In this regard professional development of teachers plays a vital role for updating teachers' knowledge and developing teaching skills in order to cater the emerging needs of students. Many institutions are providing professional development sessions for their teachers' capacity building, among them AKU-IED is one of the significant Universities which provides better opportunities for teachers to update their knowledge and skills as standalone courses along with graduate and post graduate programmes. This study aims to explore how the teachers are applying the learning experiences added from a university (AKU-IED) based professional development (CPE) in Mathematics course into their teaching, and what type of challenges are faced by the teachers during the process of implementation of their learning. In order to facilitate the above mentioned questions the study employed Qualitative research methods. Ethnographic case study was used to get a deeper understanding of the day to day activities of the research participants including class room practices, range of teachers' professional relations with their fellow mathematic teachers and with those who had supervisory relation with them in two different private schools in Karachi. Data were collected through semi structured interviews, observations and formal and informal discussions. Observation is the main tool of data collection in ethnographic studies that is why researcher has done almost 10 observations of each participant classroom practices. The findings of the study revealed that after attending the CPE course, the participants' teachers have developed a deeper understanding of the mathematical concepts and they are applying the learned concepts in their teaching practices. Moreover, they have learned better understanding of pedagogical knowledge which has helped them to inform their teaching skills.. The findings also revealed that the practices of teachers are also influenced by teachers' prior experiences and competencies, school background and the context However, the heavy workload, time constraints and lack of resources are challenges which hinder teachers in applying the learning.