K. Bashir

Exploring Student and Faculty Insights on Ultrasound Education for Final-Year Medical Students: A Qualitative Study

Background Ultrasound is an important bedside valuable tool, but its integration into undergraduate medical education remains variable, particularly in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. At Qatar University (QU) College of Medicine, ultrasound is introduced during the preclinical years, while clinical expo...

Effect of dual modification of sonication and γ-irradiation on structural, physicochemical, and functional properties of pumpkin seed protein isolate.

This study investigated the combined effects of sonication and γ-irradiation on the physicochemical, structural, and functional properties of pumpkin seed protein isolate (PSPI). Dual-modified PSPI exhibited significant improvements in functional attributes, including solubility (57.17%), emulsifying activity (71.62%),...

Mixed tick-borne infections: Babesia and Theileria in migratory bakarwal sheep in Jammu and Kashmir

An outbreak of tick-borne piroplasmosis, caused by Babesia and Theileria species, affected Bakerwal sheep in Jammu and Kashmir, India, caused over 40 deaths (8.89% mortality rate) among Bakarwal sheep. Clinical signs included fever, haemoglobinuria, and haematochezia. Microscopic examination and molecular analysis conf...

Skirted Footings in Geotechnical Engineering: Evolution, State-of-the-Art, and Emerging Innovations

Video-Assisted Debriefing for Non-Technical Skills Training in Emergency Medicine Clerkships: A Mixed-Methods Feasibility Study

Objective Non-technical skills (NTS) are essential for safe emergency care but are inconsistently taught in undergraduate curricula. Video-assisted debriefing (VAD) may support reflection on team performance, but its feasibility within routine clerkships is underexplored. This study evaluated the feasibility of integra...