Arfan Nagra

Dr. Arfan Nagra


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Academic Career Length

7Years (2020-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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4 December 2020 in Entropy
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Tariq AliTariq Ali
Tariq Ali
KMKhalid Masood
Khalid Masood
MIMuhammad Irfan
Muhammad Irfan
MDMuhammad Umar Draz
Muhammad Umar Draz
ANArfan Nagra
Arfan Nagra
SYSana Yasin
Sana Yasin
In this study, a multistage segmentation technique is proposed that identifies cancerous cells in prostate tissue samples. The benign areas of the tissue are distinguished from the cancerous regions using the texture of glands. The texture is modeled based on wavelet packet features along with sample entropy values. In a multistage segmentation process, the mean-shift algorithm is applied on the pre-processed images to perform a coarse segmentation of the tissue. Wavelet packets are employed in the second stage to obtain fine details of the structured shape of glands. Finally, the texture of the gland is modeled by the sample entropy values, which identifies epithelial regions from stroma patches. Although there are three stages of the proposed algorithm, the computation is fast as wavelet packet features and sample entropy values perform robust modeling for the required regions of interest. A comparative analysis with other state-of-the-art texture segmentation techniques is presented and dice ratios are computed for the comparison. It has been observed that our algorithm not only outperforms other techniques, but, by introducing sample entropy features, identification of cancerous regions of tissues is achieved with 90% classification accuracy, which shows the robustness of the proposed algorithm.

3 November 2025 in Sustainability
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HSHanan Sharif
Hanan Sharif
Amara AtifAmara Atif
Amara Atif
ANArfan Nagra
Arfan Nagra
Deepfake-style AI tutors are emerging in online education, offering personalized and multilingual instruction while introducing risks to integrity, privacy, and trust. This study aims to understand their pedagogical potential and governance needs for responsible integration. A PRISMA-guided, systematic review of 42 peer-reviewed studies (2015–early 2025) was conducted from 362 screened records, complemented by semi-structured questionnaires with 12 assistant professors (mean experience = 7 years). Thematic analysis using deductive codes achieved strong inter-coder reliability (κ = 0.81). Four major themes were identified: personalization and engagement, detection challenges and integrity risks, governance and policy gaps, and ethical and societal implications. The results indicate that while deepfake AI tutors enhance engagement, adaptability, and scalability, they also pose risks of impersonation, assessment fraud, and algorithmic bias. Current detection approaches based on pixel-level artifacts, frequency features, and physiological signals remain imperfect. To mitigate these challenges, a four-pillar governance framework is proposed, encompassing Transparency and Disclosure, Data Governance and Privacy, Integrity and Detection, and Ethical Oversight and Accountability, supported by a policy checklist, responsibility matrix, and risk-tier model. Deepfake AI tutors hold promise for expanding access to education, but fairness-aware detection, robust safeguards, and AI literacy initiatives are essential to sustain trust and ensure equitable adoption. These findings not only strengthen the ethical and governance foundations for generative AI in higher education but also contribute to the broader agenda of sustainable digital education. By promoting transparency, fairness, and equitable access, the proposed framework advances the long-term sustainability of learning ecosystems and aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 4 (Quality Education) through responsible innovation and institutional resilience.