Nature and Research Guide

Great Opportunity

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Satrangi/ Rainbow lake or Shumoo Baari Nalter Valley Gilgit Baltistan

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The Report Misreported

In the wake of a report published by PCRWR pertaining to the water quality status of Gilgit-Baltistan, and subsequent media reports declaring the water sources of GB, specially the underground water dubbed as 100 percent toxic and lethal to human lives, coerced me to see the report and discuss its findings.
The media reports (TV, social media) gone viral and created a state of unrest among general masses of the area, showing high concern on the subject matter.
No doubt, the microbiological picture of the water supplied to the main cities in Gilgit-Baltistan from different sources ( streams, springs,) is pathetic, but the matter is the protection of the sources and safe and protected supply to the end user. The leaked, old and defective piping system coupled with unprotected sources intensifies the situation. The inclusion of waste water/ sewerage to the distribution network is the main cause of microbial contamination.
Here I want to focus on the word toxic used for the underground water, where it was emphasized that 100 percent ground water is toxic and not potable.
Some of the facts and observations from the PCRWR report:
The report says that the toxic heavy metals (Cadmium, Chromium, Arsenic, Lead, Mercury etc) are within permissible limits. It focused on some samples (mostly surface water) reflecting the upper limits of iron and Aluminum. The presence of iron in water do not pose serious health risks, rather in some amounts it acts as a dietary mineral. Similarly, the Aluminum content in water is shown in higher amounts in some samples. The Toxicity of aluminum is again not serious as compared to arsenic, lead and mercury etc. Furthermore, the amount of both elements shown in the report is dubious and obscure, as we at Karakorum international University are assessing water samples from each nook and corner of GB from the last ten years and none of the sample reflected any elevated level of Iron and Aluminum (as shown in the report).
The media reports portray the 100 percent contamination/toxicity in underground water, whereas the PCRWR report indicates that only few underground water samples have been assessed, on the basis of which the elevated iron and aluminum levels were reported and the media reported it as highly toxic underground water sources.
Some clarification in the context of underground water sources of GB, particularly deep underground bored wells:
The deep underground water sources of GB are far most better than surface water, in terms of microbiological and chemical contamination, the media report created sensitivity among the inhabitants of GB, specially Gilgit. I received several class from the past two days that they have discontinued the use of deep water source (bored wells).
The majority of the deep underground water ( below 60 feet) sources received for quality assessment at water quality lab KIU, were up to the mark and each and every parameter was within permissible limit ( WHO,NEQS etc).
The media reports on the subject ( dawn news) says that Gilgit is among the cities having toxic underground sources of water, the news was based on the statement given by a federal minister in National Assembly of Pakistan. So surprisingly underground water at Gilgit is worst and that of Sialkot, is up to the mark.( as per report)
So, the GBians, Specially the citizens of Gilgit, don’t get panicked, the situation is not so alarming as depicted “100 percent ZEHREELA”. The best solution is to boil the water prior drinking to avoid microbial contamination. Open potable sources must be protected; distribution network be revamped by concerned quartets in addition to disinfection treatment and filtration.

The author holds a PhD degree in water quality

Dr. Maisoor Ahmed Nafees
Head, Animal Sciences Department KIU.

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How do you make your paper publishable for high impact journal

You are either early stage researcher or experienced one, this article will help you. And if you want to add any experience or have any question you can add your point in comment box.
If you see a high impact journal, you will find they are well arranged, focusing interesting perspective and quality work is there. Always quality research work is primary thing for consideration of research work for high impact journal paper publication. But sometimes after quality work, paper is not qualified for these journals. Here we will discuss how you can make your work more qualified to get publish in High Impact Factor Journals.
The are some few things you can do to make your paper publishable in high impact journal
1. A strong title
2. Make good use of figures and tables and must include schematic
3. Your research must be robust and solve a significant problem
4. Write a clear Abstract
5. You must write concisely, clearly, and succinctly.
6. Focus on your paper productivity
7. Collaborate with experienced scientists or researchers
8. Follow the journal’s instructions carefully.
9. Respond honestly to the comments of the reviewer

1. A strong title
You need a strong title to publish an article in high impact journals. The title of the document should be informational, introduce catchy terms, informing the reader of the discovery. It must be clear and concise so that the reader can know what the paper is about.
Don’t underestimate the importance of an excellent title. These small blocks of text often consider the final consideration when building a document and get much more views than the document itself. They should be used as hooks to attract readers, reviewers and editors.
2. Make good use of figures and tables and must include schematic
Your figures and tables are the heart of your document. Figures and tables (visualization elements) are usually the fastest way to communicate large amounts of complex information that would be complicated to explain in the text. Many readers jump straight to the figures to have an idea of what the paper is all about
The figures must visually represent their findings and must be in a logical order and correspond to their history.
Figures are ideal for presenting Data plots, Images, Schematics, and Maps.
3. Your research must be robust and solve a significant problem
The latest chapters, the best story, and perfect English will not help you if the most popular journals do not publish your work
Before you even consider submitting your paper, ask yourself if you can concisely describe your journal. More specifically, the influential journals are looking for relevant works of literature, which have to solve a significant problem and which have serious consequences, both for the application and something more fundamental.
You can do a quick review by informing a family member, friend, or a neighbor with no prior knowledge of your research. Do they immediately understand the problem your paper is trying to solve?
Even if you respond to the big problem, your research may not be powerful enough by nature, science, or cells to take into account. These journals typically look for studies on a range of methods, parameters, model systems, or whatever is appropriate for the research.
4. Write a clear Abstract
Abstract are usually written in a standard predefined format. The abstract is the summary of your paper. The first few lines provide necessary information about the field, followed by a history of questions or problems encountered in the area. It is the second most crucial part in your paper. It should outline the subject, highlight the problem that the article is trying to address, summarize the main results, and give an idea of the potential benefits and usefulness of these results.
The summary results section should provide some details on the methods, but authors should try to find a balance with too much information. Avoid the confusion you don’t want the publisher or reader to be frustrated with the abstract required for several chapters. Your title and abstract have nothing in common. You must state them separately.
5. You must write concisely, clearly, and succinctly.
Scientific writers often confuse their mother tongue with their writing skills. To write effectively, you must be able to communicate your ideas on paper. For this reason, you need to learn the basics of writing and communicating proficiently.
Good writing is often short, unambiguous, and concise. It is best to answer these long sentences and paragraphs if you want to publish your work in a high impact journal. Therefore, you must read the paper carefully and analyze if each sentence adds enough new information to keep. When you do, you can probably cut or format some sentences. In the next phase, you can then analyze whether each word is worthwhile. You might be surprised by the number of stuffing words you use that add nothing to the meaning of the sentence.
6. Focus on your paper productivity
A useful strategy when publishing influential journals is to focus on the productive links between one’s research and recent articles in the destination diary. This must be done carefully and clearly explained in the cover letter to the journal editor and reviewer. Do not criticize or discuss any published article or its author, as this would send a negative message about the editing choices of the publisher. Your main goal is to show how your work is evolving, revising, adopting, or relying on previously published research, opening up valuable dialogues, and promoting knowledge and applications in the field. (Remember you are not in competition with anyone).
7. Collaborate with experienced scientists or researchers
When you collaborate with researchers or scientists who have already published articles in major journals, it can be beneficial for improving your research and attracting the attention of the reviewer. This set of people will bring valuable research resources and publishing experience into the project and significantly increase the chances of the initial publication and later in a reputable journal.
8. Follow the journal’s instructions carefully.
If your research is brilliant and revolutionary, you have an excellent story, your numbers are excellent, and your writing is clear, you can increase your chances of being accepted by carefully following the journal’s rules. The list of particularly influential journals can be extended: a number of words, reference form, section order, qualifications for titles, titles, and subtitles, but it really worth it! Let the editor know that you have tried your best to make things easier for them.
9. Respond honestly to the comments of the reviewer
When you want to resubmit a paper after it might have been revised, make sure you include an extensive document that summarize all the changes that the reviewers suggested and the changes you made to your paper in response to the corrections. Stay with the facts and don’t get angry with corrections. Do not respond to reviewers’ comments immediately you receive them. Read, think for several days, discuss with others, and then write an answer.

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