Professor of Dental Public Health | Researcher | Advocate for Community Health, Education | AI in Educationhttps://bsky.app/profile/babarmg.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/babarmg.bsky.social/post/3mlf6fl4x4s2cBreaking NEWS! N. Are you grading reasoning or just output? E. Can the thinking be outsourced? S. Does the student still struggle? W. Can you defend that grade? Your Assessment Compass. Four questions. One honest answer needed. #AssessmentDesign #AIinEducation09 May 2026 02:15 +0000at://did:plc:vas233rt3ot76owb3q5m3juq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlf6fl4x4s2chttps://bsky.app/profile/babarmg.bsky.social/post/3ml2s2bgdyc2rThe AI Resilient Assessment 😅04 May 2026 23:07 +0000at://did:plc:vas233rt3ot76owb3q5m3juq/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml2s2bgdyc2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/babarmg.bsky.social/post/3mfdenh5qsk2a"I studied for 10 hours and still failed." Not a motivation problem. A strategy problem. We expect students to self-regulate but never teach them how. Then university hands them full autonomy overnight. Don't just assign it. Teach it. #SelfRegulatedLearning21 Feb 2026 00:30 +0000at://did:plc:vas233rt3ot76owb3q5m3juq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfdenh5qsk2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/babarmg.bsky.social/post/3mfaorsusvc2nRamadan teaches empathy through fasting. Zakat turns that empathy into action. For 1,400 years, it has been quietly funding healthcare, clean water, and nutrition for the world's most vulnerable. This is a system worth knowing. #Ramadan #Zakat #GlobalHealth19 Feb 2026 22:54 +0000at://did:plc:vas233rt3ot76owb3q5m3juq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfaorsusvc2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/babarmg.bsky.social/post/3mf4ql2s2b22zThe next pandemic won't check your passport. Our public health frameworks were built for only half the world. Global South researchers hold generations of health knowledge that our AI models have never seen. That's not a gap. That's a design flaw we can still fix #GlobalHealth18 Feb 2026 09:15 +0000at://did:plc:vas233rt3ot76owb3q5m3juq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mf4ql2s2b22zhttps://bsky.app/profile/babarmg.bsky.social/post/3mf2lfj536c2pStuck in the "Prestige Trap" of academic publishing? The current model extracts money, time, and trust. But resistance is growing. ✊ By supporting Diamond OA and decoupling prestige from commercial brands, we can build better paths forward. 💎🌱 #AcademicChatter #OpenResearch #Reform17 Feb 2026 12:37 +0000at://did:plc:vas233rt3ot76owb3q5m3juq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mf2lfj536c2phttps://bsky.app/profile/babarmg.bsky.social/post/3mf2jvvm7es2iA researcher in Peshawar has the findings. A lecturer in Pune has the evidence. Both stopped at a paywall. We can't achieve SDG 3 on abstracts alone. Knowledge shared is not knowledge lost. It is knowledge multiplied.Access is not charity. It is collective progress. #PublicHealth17 Feb 2026 12:11 +0000at://did:plc:vas233rt3ot76owb3q5m3juq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mf2jvvm7es2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/babarmg.bsky.social/post/3mdsenpi5as2kStudents: The most effective feedback isn't just saying you didn't like something. It's explaining why it hindered your learning. ❌ "The lectures were bad." ✅ "I struggled to follow the lectures because there weren't enough concrete examples." Be specific to see change! 💡 #AcademicTwitter01 Feb 2026 12:50 +0000at://did:plc:vas233rt3ot76owb3q5m3juq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdsenpi5as2khttps://bsky.app/profile/babarmg.bsky.social/post/3mdovku3ukk2rLinguistic snobbery’ in academic peer review acts as an elitist gatekeeper, prioritizing "standard" English over scientific merit. This disproportionately ‘hurts new researchers’ and non-native speakers, demoralizing them with superficial critiques. https://www.timeshighereducation.com/news/linguistic-snobbery-peer-review-hurts-new-researchers31 Jan 2026 03:42 +0000at://did:plc:vas233rt3ot76owb3q5m3juq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdovku3ukk2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/babarmg.bsky.social/post/3mdlwnkvudk2hWe rarely get angry at an outcome; we get angry at perceived intent. In reality, most people who upset us aren't targeting us personally; they are like empty boats drifting on the currents of their own stress and conditioning.29 Jan 2026 23:24 +0000at://did:plc:vas233rt3ot76owb3q5m3juq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdlwnkvudk2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/babarmg.bsky.social/post/3mb6zxuucd22hClosing 2025 with a full heart. Thank you to everyone who collaborated, challenged my thinking, and pushed dental education forward this year. The best is yet to come in 2026! 🙏 #Grateful #HigherEd #Allhamdolilah30 Dec 2025 09:28 +0000at://did:plc:vas233rt3ot76owb3q5m3juq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mb6zxuucd22hhttps://bsky.app/profile/babarmg.bsky.social/post/3m7ztst3au225Are we too busy pulling people out of the river to ask who is pushing them in? Real equity means fixing the broken bridges upstream.15 Dec 2025 14:29 +0000at://did:plc:vas233rt3ot76owb3q5m3juq/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7ztst3au225https://bsky.app/profile/babarmg.bsky.social/post/3m7zgg7dhxc2tThe "Prevention Paradox": We praise prevention but fund treatment. ​With only ~0.3% of GDP on prevention vs 10% on care, we starve the solution. We must shift focus from individual choices to upstream governance. ​Insightful read by Habib Benzian #PreventionParadox #GlobalHealth #DentalPublicHealth15 Dec 2025 10:30 +0000at://did:plc:vas233rt3ot76owb3q5m3juq/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7zgg7dhxc2thttps://bsky.app/profile/babarmg.bsky.social/post/3m2e5no5zis24How to find the papers you need to read — and avoid the ones you don’t https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-025-02867-204 Oct 2025 08:21 +0000at://did:plc:vas233rt3ot76owb3q5m3juq/app.bsky.feed.post/3m2e5no5zis24https://bsky.app/profile/babarmg.bsky.social/post/3lmjb54fkps2wIs the use of face shields in dentistry effective for safety? Results from @ConsensusNLP https://consensus.app/results/?q=Is%20the%20use%20of%20face%20shields%20in%20dentistry%20effective%20for%20safety%3F&pro=on11 Apr 2025 05:14 +0000at://did:plc:vas233rt3ot76owb3q5m3juq/app.bsky.feed.post/3lmjb54fkps2whttps://bsky.app/profile/babarmg.bsky.social/post/3llkmlrlr5s25As we celebrate this blessed occasion, I wish you all a joyous Eid filled with peace, prosperity, and health. May this eid bring happiness to your homes and hearts, strengthening the bonds we share both personally and professionally. Eid Mubarak to you and your loved ones.30 Mar 2025 00:46 +0000at://did:plc:vas233rt3ot76owb3q5m3juq/app.bsky.feed.post/3llkmlrlr5s25https://bsky.app/profile/babarmg.bsky.social/post/3lkk7ul7eq22n📽️ Discover 100+ essential global health films curated by Dr Madhukar Pai! From "Bending the Arc" to "Contagion," these stories reveal the human side of healthcare challenges worldwide. More than medicine—they're about equity and justice. https://communities.springernature.com/posts/inspiring-global-health-films #GlobalHealth17 Mar 2025 03:33 +0000at://did:plc:vas233rt3ot76owb3q5m3juq/app.bsky.feed.post/3lkk7ul7eq22nhttps://bsky.app/profile/babarmg.bsky.social/post/3lk7on4hyhk2lI doubt, therefore I think, therefore I am. Descartes knew: questioning isn't weakness—it's where innovation begins. The next time you're uncertain at work, remember that your doubts are simply the first step toward your most valuable insights. #DareToDubit12 Mar 2025 22:58 +0000at://did:plc:vas233rt3ot76owb3q5m3juq/app.bsky.feed.post/3lk7on4hyhk2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/babarmg.bsky.social/post/3ljn3qaryhk26ChatGPT for students: learners find creative new uses for chatbots. The utility of generative AI tools is expanding far beyond simple summarisation and grammar support towards more sophisticated, pedagogical applications. TL'DR: https://bit.ly/LinkedInChatGpt URL: https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-025-00621-205 Mar 2025 13:32 +0000at://did:plc:vas233rt3ot76owb3q5m3juq/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljn3qaryhk26https://bsky.app/profile/babarmg.bsky.social/post/3lhkmljr6pc23🎲 Gamifying Global Health Education! Physical or digital dice (rolladie.net/roll-2-dice) - both work to transform classroom discussions. In this AI era, we're using simple tools to build critical thinking & problem-solving skills. Get the template & start rolling! #MedEd #GlobalHealth 🌍07 Feb 2025 03:05 +0000at://did:plc:vas233rt3ot76owb3q5m3juq/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhkmljr6pc23https://bsky.app/profile/babarmg.bsky.social/post/3lhco3bxcss2h"Kindness has no price tag, but its value is priceless." Got 30 seconds? Hold a door. Got a minute? Share a coffee. Got a lifetime? Pass it on. The best investment you'll ever make is in someone else's smile. #PayItForward #KindnessChain03 Feb 2025 23:11 +0000at://did:plc:vas233rt3ot76owb3q5m3juq/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhco3bxcss2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/babarmg.bsky.social/post/3lh774qegpc2xTransform your teaching methodology through the power of cinema. Join us for an evidence-based faculty development workshop: 📊 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀: 📅 Date: February 15, 2025 ⏰ Time: 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM (GMT+8) 📍 Platform: Zoom 💰 Fee: RM300 🎓 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 🔗 bit.ly/CinemaHPE 📧 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀: icl@imu.edu.my02 Feb 2025 14:05 +0000at://did:plc:vas233rt3ot76owb3q5m3juq/app.bsky.feed.post/3lh774qegpc2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/babarmg.bsky.social/post/3lh44v5mxuk2dWisdom isn't always about years - sometimes it's about being humble enough to learn from each other, regardless of rank or tenure.01 Feb 2025 08:47 +0000at://did:plc:vas233rt3ot76owb3q5m3juq/app.bsky.feed.post/3lh44v5mxuk2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/babarmg.bsky.social/post/3lgev5n4a4c2l🔄 Did you know? Airlines charge elderly economy passengers $40-55 for wheelchair assistance, while it's free in business class. With 10.3% of the world being 65+, maybe it's time for The Int Civil Aviation Organization to make this essential service free for all seniors? 🦽✈️ #accessibility #eldercare23 Jan 2025 02:58 +0000at://did:plc:vas233rt3ot76owb3q5m3juq/app.bsky.feed.post/3lgev5n4a4c2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/babarmg.bsky.social/post/3legcgympp22h📚 New study identifies 6 key domains where AI transforms academic writing & research: from idea development to publishing support. Balance between AI tools & human insight is crucial for success in modern academia. Read more: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S266699002400012029 Dec 2024 05:38 +0000at://did:plc:vas233rt3ot76owb3q5m3juq/app.bsky.feed.post/3legcgympp22hhttps://bsky.app/profile/babarmg.bsky.social/post/3legcbwlhxk2hNew BMJ Open study: GPT-4 vs Doctors on medical exam cases 📊 Scores (0-10): Doctors: 6.0 Top doctors: 7.2 GPT-4: 4.5 Key finding: Human doctors still significantly outperform AI in complex medical cases. 🎯 AI promising but not ready for direct clinical use 🔗 https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/14/12/e08614829 Dec 2024 05:35 +0000at://did:plc:vas233rt3ot76owb3q5m3juq/app.bsky.feed.post/3legcbwlhxk2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/babarmg.bsky.social/post/3lclqgbdxua2lDid you know? The lifetime cost of fluoridation is less than ONE dental filling, yet it reduces cavities by 25% across ALL age groups! This silent health revolution has transformed lives for 400M+ people worldwide. 🎧 Learn more: https://bit.ly/FluorideForward #PublicHealth #Prevention #HealthEquity05 Dec 2024 22:41 +0000at://did:plc:vas233rt3ot76owb3q5m3juq/app.bsky.feed.post/3lclqgbdxua2l