Issue · 2018
Vol. 33, Iss. 1, Pages 1-97
16 articles · pp. 1-97 · All issues →
Research ArticleProtection Against Cadmium-Induced Abnormalities and Hepatotoxicity in ovo by Allium sativum
Shagufta Andleeb, Shabana Shaukat, Chaman Ara
Cadmium (Cd), a toxic heavy metal, is a potential carcinogen, mutagen and teratogen through bioaccumulation in tissues. Aim of present study was to analyze various developmental abnormalities by a sub-lethal dose of cadmium chloride and protective role of garl…
10 May 2018DOI http:dx.doi.org/10.17582/pujz/2018.33.1.34.41
Research ArticleScreening of Pectinase Producing Gram Positive Bacteria: Isolation and Characterization
Fouzia Tabssum, Syed Shahid Ali
Microbial pectinases are enzymes of industrial importance; they are being used commercially in a variety of ways such as clarification of the juices in beverage industries, tea making, and wastewater treatment among others. The present investigation was undert…
29 Apr 2018DOI http:dx.doi.org/10.17582/pujz/2018.33.1.11.15
Research ArticleScreening of Pectinase Producing Gram Positive Bacteria: Isolation and Characterization
Fouzia Tabssum, Syed Shahid Ali
Microbial pectinases are enzymes of industrial importance; they are being used commercially in a variety of ways such as clarification of the juices in beverage industries, tea making, and wastewater treatment among others. The present investigation was undert…
29 Apr 2018DOI http:dx.doi.org/10.17582/pujz/2018.33.1.11.15- Case Report
A Report on Incidence of Malarial Disease in Local Population of Barikot, Swat
Muzafar Shah, Mazhar Ali, Sardar Azhar Mehmood, Shabir Ahmad, Khushi Muhammad, Israr Alam et al.
Present study was carried out in local population of Barikot, District Swat for incidence of malarial disease. For this purpose a total of 997 individuals were screened for malarial test in the study area and divided into four category of age i.e. (1-15), (16-…
16 May 2018DOI http:dx.doi.org/10.17582/pujz/2018.33.1.54.56 
Research ArticleDilute Sulphuric Acid Pretreatment Optimization of Cotton Stalk for Cellulase Production through Box-Bhenken Design
Noor Fatima, Muhammad Irfan, Hafiz Abdullah Shakir, Javed Iqbal Qazi
Abstract | In this study, cellulase enzyme production was assessed by pretreating cotton stalk with dilute sulphuric acid which was optimized through response surface methodology. Pretreatment conditions were optimized using three variable with three levels li…
16 May 2018DOI http:dx.doi.org/10.17582/pujz/2018.33.1.77.85
Research ArticleDiet Preferences and General Behavior of Peafowls in Captive Environment
Zahida Parveen, Safdar Sidra, Bushra Nisar Khan
Animals kept in captivity tend to behave differently than are kept free range mainly due to confinement. It is the responsibility of the animal keepers to provide enrichment including adequate space and food to animals for highest possible standards of welfare…
6 May 2018DOI http:dx.doi.org/10.17582/pujz/2018.33.1.16.21
Research ArticleResponses of Bacteria from Urban and Desert Soil for Bioplastic Accumulation
Humaira Jabeen, Nazia Jamil
Abstract | Bacteria retain the ability to produce certain compounds to survive in unfavorable conditions; bioplastics is one of them. The aim of this study was to evaluate various environments for bioplastic producing bacteria. Bacterial strains were isolated…
29 Apr 2018DOI http:dx.doi.org/10.17582/pujz/2018.33.1.7.10
Research ArticleInquisition of Variations in Serum Protein Profile Induced by Fat Rich Diet in Rattus norvegicus
Ambreen Asghar, Tasleem Akhtar, Nadeem Sheikh
Growing rate of high fat diet consumption can lead to an alarming ratio of metabolic disturbance and obesity. Despite the genetic regulation of metabolic responses, a close relationship between high energy food-intake and increased body-weight has been reporte…
10 May 2018DOI http:dx.doi.org/10.17582/pujz/2018.33.1.28.33
Research ArticleVulnerability of Three Days Old Chick Embryos to Permethrin Induced ToxicitiesVulnerability-of-Three-Days-Old-Chick
Shagufta Andleeb, Fariha Zahid, Noor-ul-Ain, Yousra Nisar, Chaman Ara
Abstract | Agricultural and domestic use of permethrin, a pyrethroid insecticide, has led to intoxication of varying intensities in non target organisms including human. In present study, teratogenicity and embryotoxicity of permethrin was tested in developing…
16 May 2018DOI http:dx.doi.org/10.17582/pujz/2018.33.1.47.53
Research ArticleFirst Record of Androctonus finitimus (Pocock, 1897) from Punjab, Pakistan
Muhammad Mohsin Ahsan, Hafiz Muhammad Tahir, Khizar Samiullah
The scorpion fauna of Pakistan is rich in diversity and applicability. However, limited information is available on these animals especially in Punjab province of Pakistan. Furthermore, distributional pattern and habitat structure of known species is also ambi…
21 Jun 2018DOI http:dx.doi.org/10.17582/pujz/2018.33.1.86.90
ReviewEcological Concerns of Migratory Birds in Pakistan: A Review
Muhammad Umar, Mubashar Hussain, Ghulam Murtaza, Farid Asif Shaheen, Fatima Zafar
Birds from Siberian region migrate to oriental region through different fly-zones in order to shun the perils of extreme cold annually in the winter season. Indus Fly Zone in Pakistan serves as a middle Asian flying route for the migratory birds that is connec…
16 May 2018DOI http:dx.doi.org/10.17582/pujz/2018.33.1.69.76
ReviewComparison of Different Trapping Techniques used in Herpetofaunal Monitoring: A Review
Waqas Ali, Arshad Javid, Syed Mohsin Bhukhari, Ali Hussain, Syed Makhdoom Hussain, Hira Rafique
Herpetofaunal surveys are useful to record data related to diversity, distribution and habitat preferences of amphibians and reptiles in any particular ecosystem. During past few years, a decline in amphibian and reptilian species attracted attention of the co…
16 May 2018DOI http:dx.doi.org/10.17582/pujz/2018.33.1.57.68
Research ArticlePartial Characterization of α-amylase Produced from Aspergillus niger using Potato Peel as Substrate
Shahzad Mahmood, Memuna Ghafoor Shahid, Muhammad Irfan, Muhammad Nadeem, Quratulain Syed
In this study, solid state fermentation of potato peels were done by Aspergillus niger for the production of α–amylase. The crude enzyme produced was further characterized. The results showed that enzyme had an optimum pH of 6.0 and stable in…
6 May 2018DOI http:dx.doi.org/10.17582/pujz/2018.33.1.22.27
Research ArticleLength Weight Relationship and Condition Factor of Guinean Tilapia Coptodon guineensis (Gunther, 1862) from the New Calabar River and Buguma Creek, Nigeria
Olaniyi Alaba Olopade, Henry Eyina Dienye, Bosede Jimba, Nathanael Akinsafe Bamidele, Iyabo Olusola Taiwo
This research was carried out to investigate the length-weight relationship and condition factor of Coptodon guineensis from the New Calabar River and Buguma Creek, Nigeria. Assessments of the length and weight parameters indicated that the total length ranged…
10 May 2018DOI http:dx.doi.org/10.17582/pujz/2018.33.1.42.46
Research ArticleDiversity and Distribution of Coccinellid Beetles in Irrigated and Rainfed Fields of Gujrat, Punjab, Pakistan
Mubashar Hussain, Muhammad Faheem Malik, Sehreen Siddique, Muhammad Umar, Tamkeen Zainab, Fatima Zafar
In order to assess the biodiversity and distribution of coccinellid beetles (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae), sampleswere collected from rainfed and irrigated fields of Gujrat, Punjab, Pakistan during 2015-2016. Adult specimens were collected fortnightly from crops…
29 Apr 2018DOI http:dx.doi.org/10.17582/pujz/2018.33.1.1.6
Research ArticleComparative Assessment of the Acute Toxicity, Behavior and Catalase Activity in Cirrhina mrigala Exposed to Fe+Ni+Pb+Zn Mixture
Huma Naz, Sajid Abdullah, Sidra Naz, Sidra Abbas, Wardah Hassan, Shakeela Perveen et al.
The 96 h LC50 and lethal concentration of Fe+Ni+Pb+Zn mixture for the fish, Cirrhina mrigala was determined in this research work. The fish were exposed to each of the 19 different concentrations (5-90 mg/L) of Fe+Zn+Pb+Ni mixture to determine 96 h LC50 and le…
22 Jun 2018DOI http:dx.doi.org/10.17582/pujz/2018.33.1.91.97