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Gonado-somatic index (GSI) of Nemipterus japonicus was studied during the period August 2003 – January 2004. Size wise gonadal maturation was determined quantitatively by gonodo-somatic index in both sexes. A positive relationship between GSI values and stages of development of gonad was found. High GSI values at 230-260 mm TL in males and at 210 mm, 220 mm, 230-250 mm and 270 mm TL in females indicate the cent percentage maturation.

The pattern of food and feeding habits Cynoglossus bilineatus was studied during the period from June 2009 to May, 2010, using points methods. The composition of food of different size groups and seasons was calculated. Analysis of fullness of stomach revealed gorged – full constituted 2.02 %, 3/4 full 2.95 %, 1/2 full 11.03 %, 1/4 full 27.64 %, barely full 53.42 % and empty 2.95 % in a year. Analysis of stomach contents showed the occurrence (in percentage) of polychaetes 17.96%, crustaceans 10.47%, mollusks 6.21%, fish 0.51%, sand-mud 9.53% and miscellaneous items 55.32%. Total points of fish were determined to be 16.89% for polychaetes, 7.71% for crustaceans, 4.92% for molluscs, 1.24% for fish, 4.30% for sand-mud and 64.94% for miscellaneous items.

This study aims to investigate the impact of total quality management (TQM) on patient satisfaction (PS). In addition to this mediating role of perceived service quality (PSQ) for the same has also been studied. The data has been analyzed using regression and correlation analysis on the primary data collected through a close-ended questionnaire. The data from 154 patients in different hospitals in Rawalpindi have been collected by filling up the online Google form. All the items in the questionnaire were based on a five-point Likert scale ranging from strongly agree to strongly disagree. Results of the study indicated an insignificant relationship between total quality management and patient satisfaction. Furthermore, the significant indirect effect of TQM on PS through the mediating role of PSQ further supports the hypothesis. On the basis of the findings of this study, it is suggested that healthcare managers should opt for oriented management strategies for patient satisfaction. Good quality healthcare services result in boosting patient satisfaction. Additionally, to meet the patient's expectations both the technical as well as functional competencies of the healthcare service providers ought to be enhanced. The contribution of this study is the establishment of the indirect effect of total quality management on patient satisfaction through the mediating effect of perceived service quality. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]