Naveed Akhtar
Biographic Data
| ID | 3798328 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Naveed Akhtar |
| GIVEN NAMES | Naveed |
| FAMILY NAME | Akhtar |
| SIGNATURE | AKHTAR N |
| AFFILIATIONS | Islamia College University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-3807-7172 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 11 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 15 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 11 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2013 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Unveiling the Nexus of Family Composition and Individual Identification: A Comparative Analysis of Family Composition Registration Systems
This paper reviews the impact of individual identification through family composition on societal and governance outcomes. Drawing on comprehensive literature and integrating insights from family systems theory, social identity theory, and social systems theory, the research provides a comparative analysis of prominent and historically important Family Composition Registration Systems (FCRSs) across eight countries. The study highlights the featu…
Quantitative ethnobotanical assessment of plant resources of District Swabi Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Background: Plants are essential natural resources on our planet, providing food, shelter, fuel, and medicinal constituents for humans. The Indigenous knowledge surrounding these plants is of great scientific and cultural relevance. Methods: This study was conducted in District Swabi from 2019 to 2020. Field visits and interviews were systematically arranged across the four seasons—spring, summer, autumn, and winter—at eight selected stands. A to…
Screening of hepatitis B and C viral infection, recognition of risk factors, and immunization of patients against hepatitis B virus: A module developed for effective hepatitis control
Introduction The continually increasing incidence of hepatitis, a worldwide health issue, in Pakistan, has highlighted the need to investigate the epidemiology factors and implement preventive measures accordingly. The purpose of this study was to scrutinize the prevalent and significantly associated risk factors of hepatitis in students and employees, screening them for hepatitis B and C virus and vaccinating them against HBV to make IUB hepatit…
Ethno-pharmacological Evaluation of Plants Resources of District Malakand, Pakistan
Background. The present study was conducted to assess the ethno-pharmacological practices of medicinal plants by the local tribes of District Malakand, Pakistan. The people of the area are mostly poor and rely on local medicinal plants for their basic primary health care needs. During the survey it was perceived that the area is under extreme threat of overgrazing, deforestation and agricultural land expansion and needs urgent and proper ecologic…
Ethnoveterinary study of the medicinal plants of Dheri, Julagram, Khar, Tari, and Totakan Villages of Tehsil Batkhela, Malakand, Northern Pakistan
Background: The current study was conducted to document the medicinal plants used commonly for the treatment of veterinary diseases in the study area. Methods: The snowball sampling method was used for the selection of informants and the informants were interviewed through a semi-structured questionnaire. The documented data was quantified by indices UV (use value) and RFC (Relative Frequency of Citation). Results: During fieldwork, about 51 plan…
Short Communication: Ethnobotanical survey of medicinal plants for wound healing in Dir Upper District, Pakistan
Jawadullah, Akhtar N. 2023. Short Communication: Ethnobotanical survey of medicinal plants for wound-healing in Dir Upper District, Pakistan. Asian J Ethnobiol 6: 145-152. Medicinal plants have been used since ancient time by the communities as an alternative to the synthetic medicine, which have adverse side effects and is not available to every individual. This study reports medicinal plants used for wound-healing by the local peoples in Dir Up…
Comparative Study of Chinese and American Media Reports on the Covid-19 and Expressions of Social Responsibility: A Critical Discourse Analysis
Functional Stroke Mimics: Incidence and Characteristics at a Primary Stroke Center in the Middle East
OBJECTIVE: Approximately 30% of individuals who initially present with stroke are found to be stroke mimics (SM), with functional/psychological SM (FSM) accounting for up to 6.4% of all stroke presentations. Middle Eastern countries may have higher rates of somatization of emotional distress. The aim of this study was to evaluate the incidence and characteristics of FSM at a large general hospital in the Middle East. METHODS: All patients present…
Antibacterial and Antioxidant Potential of Stem Bark Extract of Bombax Ceiba Collected Locally From South Punjab Area of Pakistan
Background: Ethnic medication systems have been used extensively by humans since their origin. Now a day, in the developing countries these systems are being used due to their effectiveness and affordability. Especially inhabitants of rural areas still rely on these systems as first line of treatment against diseased conditions. Till now, majority of medicines is derived from the natural origin particularly plants owing to their little side effec…
Prunus domestica, Prunus persica and Prunus avium extracts: Determination of radical scavenging activities and development of natural antioxidant emulsions
Background: Nowadays antioxidants from plants origin are considered as a promising source of biologically active substances; as synthetic agents are accompanied with a number of side effects.Materials and Methods: Three fruit extracts Prunus domestica (plum), Prunus persica (peach) and Prunus avium (cherry) of family Rosaceae and genus Prunus were prepared and characterized. These natural antioxidant extracts were used for the development of stab…
Diversity and use of ethno-medicinal plants in the region of Swat, North Pakistan
Background Due to its diverse geographical and habitat conditions, northern Pakistan harbors a wealth of medicinal plants. The plants and their traditional use are part of the natural and cultural heritage of the region. This study was carried out to document which medicinal plant species and which plant parts are used in the region of Swat, which syndrome categories are particularly concerned, and which habitat spectrum is frequented by collecto…
Diversity and use of ethno-medicinal plants in the region of Swat, North Pakistan
Background Due to its diverse geographical and habitat conditions, northern Pakistan harbors a wealth of medicinal plants. The plants and their traditional use are part of the natural and cultural heritage of the region. This study was carried out to document which medicinal plant species and which plant parts are used in the region of Swat, which syndrome categories are particularly concerned, and which habitat spectrum is frequented by collecto…
Comparative Study of Chinese and American Media Reports on the Covid-19 and Expressions of Social Responsibility: A Critical Discourse Analysis
Diversity and use of ethno-medicinal plants in the region of Swat, North Pakistan
Background Due to its diverse geographical and habitat conditions, northern Pakistan harbors a wealth of medicinal plants. The plants and their traditional use are part of the natural and cultural heritage of the region. This study was carried out to document which medicinal plant species and which plant parts are used in the region of Swat, which syndrome categories are particularly concerned, and which habitat spectrum is frequented by collecto…
Prunus domestica, Prunus persica and Prunus avium extracts: Determination of radical scavenging activities and development of natural antioxidant emulsions
Background: Nowadays antioxidants from plants origin are considered as a promising source of biologically active substances; as synthetic agents are accompanied with a number of side effects.Materials and Methods: Three fruit extracts Prunus domestica (plum), Prunus persica (peach) and Prunus avium (cherry) of family Rosaceae and genus Prunus were prepared and characterized. These natural antioxidant extracts were used for the development of stab…
Antibacterial and Antioxidant Potential of Stem Bark Extract of Bombax Ceiba Collected Locally From South Punjab Area of Pakistan
Background: Ethnic medication systems have been used extensively by humans since their origin. Now a day, in the developing countries these systems are being used due to their effectiveness and affordability. Especially inhabitants of rural areas still rely on these systems as first line of treatment against diseased conditions. Till now, majority of medicines is derived from the natural origin particularly plants owing to their little side effec…
Functional Stroke Mimics: Incidence and Characteristics at a Primary Stroke Center in the Middle East
OBJECTIVE: Approximately 30% of individuals who initially present with stroke are found to be stroke mimics (SM), with functional/psychological SM (FSM) accounting for up to 6.4% of all stroke presentations. Middle Eastern countries may have higher rates of somatization of emotional distress. The aim of this study was to evaluate the incidence and characteristics of FSM at a large general hospital in the Middle East. METHODS: All patients present…
Comparative Study of Chinese and American Media Reports on the Covid-19 and Expressions of Social Responsibility: A Critical Discourse Analysis
Screening of hepatitis B and C viral infection, recognition of risk factors, and immunization of patients against hepatitis B virus: A module developed for effective hepatitis control
Introduction The continually increasing incidence of hepatitis, a worldwide health issue, in Pakistan, has highlighted the need to investigate the epidemiology factors and implement preventive measures accordingly. The purpose of this study was to scrutinize the prevalent and significantly associated risk factors of hepatitis in students and employees, screening them for hepatitis B and C virus and vaccinating them against HBV to make IUB hepatit…
Ethno-pharmacological Evaluation of Plants Resources of District Malakand, Pakistan
Background. The present study was conducted to assess the ethno-pharmacological practices of medicinal plants by the local tribes of District Malakand, Pakistan. The people of the area are mostly poor and rely on local medicinal plants for their basic primary health care needs. During the survey it was perceived that the area is under extreme threat of overgrazing, deforestation and agricultural land expansion and needs urgent and proper ecologic…
Ethnoveterinary study of the medicinal plants of Dheri, Julagram, Khar, Tari, and Totakan Villages of Tehsil Batkhela, Malakand, Northern Pakistan
Background: The current study was conducted to document the medicinal plants used commonly for the treatment of veterinary diseases in the study area. Methods: The snowball sampling method was used for the selection of informants and the informants were interviewed through a semi-structured questionnaire. The documented data was quantified by indices UV (use value) and RFC (Relative Frequency of Citation). Results: During fieldwork, about 51 plan…
Short Communication: Ethnobotanical survey of medicinal plants for wound healing in Dir Upper District, Pakistan
Jawadullah, Akhtar N. 2023. Short Communication: Ethnobotanical survey of medicinal plants for wound-healing in Dir Upper District, Pakistan. Asian J Ethnobiol 6: 145-152. Medicinal plants have been used since ancient time by the communities as an alternative to the synthetic medicine, which have adverse side effects and is not available to every individual. This study reports medicinal plants used for wound-healing by the local peoples in Dir Up…
Quantitative ethnobotanical assessment of plant resources of District Swabi Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Background: Plants are essential natural resources on our planet, providing food, shelter, fuel, and medicinal constituents for humans. The Indigenous knowledge surrounding these plants is of great scientific and cultural relevance. Methods: This study was conducted in District Swabi from 2019 to 2020. Field visits and interviews were systematically arranged across the four seasons—spring, summer, autumn, and winter—at eight selected stands. A to…
Unveiling the Nexus of Family Composition and Individual Identification: A Comparative Analysis of Family Composition Registration Systems
This paper reviews the impact of individual identification through family composition on societal and governance outcomes. Drawing on comprehensive literature and integrating insights from family systems theory, social identity theory, and social systems theory, the research provides a comparative analysis of prominent and historically important Family Composition Registration Systems (FCRSs) across eight countries. The study highlights the featu…
Medicine (7 works) · Biology (6 works) · Ethnobotanical and Medicinal Plants Studies (6 works) · Geography (5 works) · Medicinal plants (5 works) · Traditional medicine (5 works) · Ethnobotany (4 works) · Botanical Research and Chemistry (3 works) · Agroforestry (2 works) · Antioxidant (2 works)