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Research ArticleMorphological identification, molecular bar-coding and nutritional value of Siphonaria species from Sindh Coast, Pakistan
FOZIA HUMAYUN, ZARRIEN AYUB, MUHAMMAD SAMEE HAIDER, SYED ABID ALI
The current study was designed to establish the specie identification of the predominant Siphonaria species (S. asghar, S. belcheri and S. kurracheensis) via PCR based amplification of the two mitochondrial housekeeping genes i.e. 16S rDNA, COI, and one nuclea…
27 Feb 2024- Research Article
Bacterial urinary tract infections and their association with age, gender and socioeconomic status
SIDRA MOQADDES*¹, RABIA ZULFIQAR, MAWRA GOHAR, HINA QAISER
Urinary tract infections are among common health issues worldwide. A large number of pathogens can colonize urinary tract due to enriched chemical composition of urine making it favorable for microbial growth. Current study was designed to investigate bacteria…
27 Feb 2024 - Research Article
Laterosporulin Biosynthesis from a newly isolated Brevibacillus sp. in liquid culture
HANNANA MARYAM, SANA MAQSOOD, SIKANDER ALI
The present study deals with laterosporulin biosynthesis from newly isolated Brevibacillus sp. in liquid culture. Soil samples were collected from different habitats of Lahore(Pakistan) for the isolation of bacterial cultures. After primary and secondary scree…
27 Feb 2024 - Research Article
Relationship of lung function with obesity in healthy subjects
SAIMA SHARIF, SHAGUFTA NAZ, FARKHANDA MANZOOR, AYESHA NOOR, ZAHRA JAMIL
Obesity exerts negative effects on all the system of the human body, including the respiratory system and therefore has high mortality and morbidity rates. This cross-sectional study was designed to find the relationship of lung function with obesity in health…
27 Feb 2024 - Research Article
In vitro efficacy of Tribulus terretris L. & Ziziphus mauritiana Lam. as potential anthelmintics against Haemonchosis contortus
ABRAR HUSSAIN, AQSA KHALIL, SAIRA ZAHEER, MUHAMMAD LATEEF, MUHAMMAD MANSHA
Ruminants are common victims of helminthic infections which curb the efficient production of livestock. Chemical anthelmintic are used to control parasitic infections but their persistent use develop resistance in parasites. In this connection local plants/ th…
27 Feb 2024 - Research Article
Enhanced Sodium Chloride disturbs the Genetic stability in Ocimum tenuiflorum L.
MUBEEN RIAZ, KIRAN ZAHID, SUMAIRA ASLAM CHOHAN, MUHAMMAD ASHFAQ, MUHAMMAD ALI, RIFFAT SIDDIQUE et al.
The present investigation was carried out to evaluate the effects of NaCl stress on genetic stability of lines of Ocimum tenuiflorum L. using RAPD markers. For genetic characterization of controlled and NaCl stressed plants, the extracted DNAs were subjected t…
27 Feb 2024 - Research Article
Sex determination through Barr Bodies of Neutrophils in cattle and buffalo
MUSHTAQ HUSSAIN LASHARI, UMER FAROOQ, AMMARA ARSHAD, MUHAMMAD NAEEM TAHIR, MUSADIQ IDRIS, ANAM KHURSHID et al.
The present study was designed to assess the presence/absence and frequency of Barr Bodies on Polymorph Nuclear Neutrophils (PMNs) as a confirmatory guide towards sex determination in cattle and buffalo. Blood samples of adult cattle (n=26) and buffaloes (n=26…
27 Feb 2024 - Research Article
An Analysis of Glacial Retreat and Resultant Vegetation Expansion in the Karakorum: A case study of Passu Glacier in Hunza valley
NAUSHEEN MAZHAR, ALI IQTADAR MIRZA, SAHAR ZIA, ZAYANAH SOHAIL BUTT, MEMUNA GHAFOOR SHAHID, ALI IMAM MIRZA
The glaciers are the life line of Pakistan’s economy since they serve as fresh water and feed reservoirs which help in hydroelectric power production and provide water for agriculture. The changing climatic trends of the Hindu-Kush Himalayan (HKH) region…
27 Feb 2024 - Research Article
Impact of Air Pollution on Growth of Lichens in Miandam Valley Swat, Pakistan
ASADULLAH KHAN, MUHAMMAD AYAZ KHAN, ALIA NAZ, ABDULLAH KHAN, NAUREEN AURANGZEB
This study was conducted to determine heavy metals i.e. Lead (Pb) and Cadmium (Cd) concentrations in lichen along different roads having varied traffic density and to find impact of the metals on its growth in Miandam valley Swat, Pakistan. Dermatocarpon minia…
27 Feb 2024 - Research Article
Fluidic simulation for blood flow in five curved spiral microchannel
MUHAMMAD JAVAID AFZAL, FARAH JAVAID, SHAHZADI TAYYABA, ANEEQA SABAH, MUHAMMAD WASEEM ASHRAF
This study presents ANSYS FLUENT and Fuzzy Logic MATLAB simulation for the study of blood flow in five curved spiral shaped tortuous vein. The dimensions of spiral microchannel used in simulation are 30 mm long and 2 mm in radius. ANSYS simulation has given 0.…
27 Feb 2024 - Research Article
Isolation and morphological characterization of novel bacterial Endophytes from Citrus and evaluation for antifungal potential against Alternaria solani
SEHRISH MUSHTAQ, MUHAMMAD SHAFIQ, MUHAMMAD ASHFAQ*1 FAIZA KHAN, SOHAIB AFZAAL, UMMAD HUSSAIN, MUBASSHIR HUSSAIN et al.
Endophytes have always been a topic of interest for researchers due to their wide variety of benefits to their hosts and their diversity of geographical distribution. In this study, bacterial endophytes were isolated from the leaf midrib of different varieties…
27 Feb 2024 - Research Article
Seasonal variations of invertebrates diversity & environmental health in intertidal area at Tak Bay, (Kalatoo) Hingol National Park Balochistan Pakistan
ATEEQUE RAHMAN KHOOHARO, PIRZADA JAMALUDDIN A. SIDDIQUI
This study was initiated to discover the distribution & diversity of invertebrate communities on a rocky intertidal shore at Tak Bay, Ormara along the Balochistan coast of Pakistan. Quadrat techniques were used to establish abundance of species. Overall, 4…
27 Feb 2024 - Research Article
Evaluation of biocontrol strategies and its synergistic interaction permitting the chickpea plant to trigger the appropriate defense responses against Sclerotium rolfsii
AMNA SHOAIB, AROOJ SHEZAD, ARSHAD JAVAID, SUNDUS AKHTAR, ZOIA ARSHAD AWAN
22 Brassicaceae member i.e. Rhaphinus sativus L. and three species of Trichoderma (T. harzianum, T. viride and T. hamatum) were evaluated for their antifungal effect against Sclerotium rolfsii, the causal agent of collar rot disease in chickpea. In vitro, meth…
27 Feb 2024 - Research Article
Evaluation of antioxidative and antidiabetic potential of piper betle leaf in alloxan induced diabetic albino Rats
HAFIZ MUHAMMAD ARSALAN, SUMMARA TABASSUM, MUHAMMAD SHERAZ YASIN, FAROOQ SALEEM, ZEEMAL SEEMAB AMIN, MUNIB ASHFAQ et al.
Piper betle leaf is deep green heart shaped belongs to family Piperaceae. This plant is used for the treatment of different diseases like diabetes, cancer, inflammatory responses, oxidant injuries etc. in the present study ethanolic extract of Piper betle leaf…
27 Feb 2024 - Research Article
Effect of dietary Goji Berry (lyceum barbarumL.) leaf meal on performance, egg quality and egg yolk cholesterol levels of laying Hens
ASUMAN ARSLAN DURU
In this study effects of dietary goji berry (Lycium barbarumL.) leaf (GBL) meal on egg rate, feed intake, egg yield and mass, feed conversion ratio, external and internal egg quality and egg yolk cholesterol level of laying hens were investigated. A total of 5…
27 Feb 2024 - Research Article
Evaluation of Antioxidant and Antidiabetic Activity of Phyllanthus emblica (Fruit)
ASIFA BASHIR, AAMIR MUSHTAQ, TOOBA MEHBOOB
The objective of this study was to explore the scientific basis of traditional usage of Phyllanthus emblica as an anti-diabetic agent in hyperglycemic patients. Ethanolic extract of its dried fruits was analyzed both qualitatively and quantitatively for evalua…
27 Feb 2024 - Research Article
Understanding compassionate care behaviour of Nurses in developing countries: A qualitative investigation from public sector hospital of Pakistan
KOUSAR PERVEEN, MUHAMMAD AFZAL, SANA SEHAR, SYED AMIR GILANI
Todays‟ healthcare sector is striving to provide medical services that satisfy a patient both physically and mentally. The state of the art medical facilities may endow patients‟ physical health but patients‟ emotional well-being depends on how healthcar…
27 Feb 2024 - Research Article
Sex determination through Barr bodies of neutrophils in Humans and Dogs
MUSHTAQ HUSSAIN LASHARI, RABIA HAMEED, UMER FAROOQ, MUSADIQ IDRIS, ZIA UR REHMAN
Blood samples of healthy adult humans (n = 40) and dogs (n = 30) grouped as males and females, were collected aseptically through appropriate measures. Thin blood smears were stained using Field stain ‘A’ and ‘B’. The PMNs were counted…
27 Feb 2024 - Research Article
Floral and edaphic data recorded from Sahiwal District, Pakistan analyzed by multivariate techniques
ARIFA ZEREEN, ALMAS JAHAN, SHEIKH SAEED AHMAD, ZAHEER-UD-DIN KHAN
The current exploration was focused to study vegetation and environmental parameters associated with Sahiwal district. For the phytosociological survey Braun-Blanquet’s methodology was employed. In order to classify the vegetation data, ordination resear…
27 Feb 2024 - Research Article
New fossils of Pachyportax (Bovidae, Mammalia) from middle Siwaliks, Punjab, Pakistan
KHALID MAHMOOD, HAFIZA SAMAN AKRAM, ZAHEER AHMED, MUHAMMAD ADEEB BABAR, SAYYED GHYOUR ABBAS, MUHAMMAD ASIM et al.
New fossils of bovids were recovered from the outcrops of Hasnot village of the Dhok Pathan Formation in District Jhelum, Punjab, Pakistan. The fossil includes dental material which consists of upper premolars and molars. Based on morpho-metry, the specimens w…
27 Feb 2024