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Research ArticleAntioxidant Activities of Aqueous, Methanolic, Ethanolic and Ethyl Acetate Extracts of Himalayapotamon emphysetum Crab
Waqas Ahmad Shams, Gauhar Rehman, Muhammad Ismail, Rahmul Kabir, Abdul Qahar
Antioxidants play a crucial role in protecting cells from oxidative damage, which is implicated in various diseases such as diabetes, cancer, and inflammation. In this study, we investigated the antioxidant potential of extracts obtained from Crab Himalayapota…
6 Aug 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pujz/2024/39.2.135.140
Research ArticleOptimization of Laccase Production Parameters by Aspergillus niger from Different Eco-Logical Sites of Lahore
Syeda Rubab Zaidi, Safdar Ali Mirza
The present study comprises of isolation and screening of fungal isolates for laccase enzyme production from different environmental samples of soil, water and air obtained from selected areas of Lahore. A total 248 strains of microscopic fungi were cultured b…
6 Aug 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pujz/2024/39.2.141.149
Research ArticleLipase Production from Aspergillus niger Used as a Biocatalyst for Transformation of Used Cooking Oil into Biodiesel
Ahsan Abbas Abro, Imrana Khushk, Abdul Nabi Jatt, Chaudhary Haider Ali, Abdul Sattar Qureshi, Farah Naz Talpur et al.
Aspergillus niger lipase was employed in transesterification of used cooking oil into biodiesel. Fungus cultivated in molasses mineral medium with tryptone as the nitrogen source for 5 days at 37 °C and 6.0 pH, strain produced a maximum lipase concentratio…
29 May 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pujz/2024/39.1.97.106
Research ArticlePresence of Antibiotic Residues of Penicillin and Oxytetracycline in Beef, Mutton and Chicken (Meat): One Health Requires Paradigm Shift Legislation and Policy Formulation
Muhammad Ali Raza, Wali Ullah Falahi, Aneela Zameer Durrani, Bilques Bano, Muhammad Muddasir Ali, Nazia Rubab et al.
Nevertheless, with the discovery and increased production of pharmaceuticals, there has been a substantial use of pharmaceutical products that include antibiotics, steroid hormones. The day by day increase in human population across the globe is leading to the…
29 May 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pujz/2024/39.1.119.125
Research ArticleComparative Study of the Phenolic Profile and Antibacterial Activity of Honeybee Propolis from Different Regions of South Punjab, Pakistan
Shabana Islam, Shahida Shujaat, Erum Akbar Hussain, Mateen Abbas
There are numerous adverse effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on both public health and the global economy. The population of the third world has been struck particularly severely. The objective of this research is to identify affordable medical resources that c…
29 May 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pujz/2024/39.1.127.134
Research ArticleUrban Residential Asthmatics Facing the Hazards of Indoor Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Concentrations in Lahore, Pakistan
Syed Shahid Imran Bukhari
This study provides information about the indoor air quality (IAQ) of local asthmatics. Lahore, being a metropolitan city, is among the most polluted cities Pakistan. IAQ has been a matter of public concern in the country. Asthma is a common respiratory disord…
29 May 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pujz/2024/39.1.107.118
Research ArticleToxicity, Histological, Hepato-Somatic Index and Growth Responses of Cadmium Stressed Labeo rohita
Sumaira Fiaz, Huma Naz, Tanveer Ahmed, Iqra Zulfiqar, Khalid Mehmood, Muhammad Jabbar et al.
The concentration of heavy metals accelerated every day in aquatic surrounding causing serious health problem in fish and ultimately in human. So, current study was planned to evaluate effects of cadmium on the growth performance, liver histology and hepato-so…
24 May 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pujz/2024/39.1.79.85
Research ArticleDiversity and Habitat Preferences of Amphibians in Abbottabad, Pakistan
Arshama Sheraz, Shabir Ahmed, Sardar Azhar Mehmood, Wali Khan, Waheed Ali Panhwar, Fiza Sadiq Awan
Pakistan has reported twenty-four amphibian species, nine of which are endemic to the country. Amphibians in Pakistan are diverse, falling into four families: Dicroglossidae, Microhylidae, Bufonidae, and Megophryidae. The current study was carried out to inves…
24 May 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pujz/2024/39.1.69.77
Research ArticleRelative Susceptibility of Chickpea Varieties to Callosobruchus chinensis L. (Coleoptera: Bruchidae) and Appraisal of its Quantitative and Qualitative Losses
Zaigham Abbas, Abu Bakar Muhammad Raza, Muhammad Zeeshan Majeed, Muhammad Anjum Aqeel, Talha Nazir
Pulse beetle, Callosobruchus chinensis L., is one of the primary pests of stored grain commodities and causes considerable quantitative and qualitative losses. This study was conducted to assess the relative susceptibility of some desi (Punjab-2008 and Thal-20…
24 May 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pujz/2024/39.1.87.96
Research ArticleInvestigating the Efficacy of Various Plant Essential Oils in Controlling Red Flour Beetle, Tribolium castaneum (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae)
Muhammad Irfan Ullah, Khadija Akram, Abu Bakar Muhammad Raza, Muhammad Arshad, Samina Khalid, Hamza Latif et al.
The red flour beetle, Tribolium castaneum (Herbst) (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae), is an important insect pest that causes significant economic losses and food insecurity in stored grain products. This research aimed to assess the efficacy of plant essential oils…
27 Apr 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pujz/2024/39.1.61.67
Research ArticleAssessment of Various Biochar Sources as a Dietary Additive in Cirrhinus mrigala Fingerlings to Enhance Mineral Status, Carcass Composition, and Antioxidant Activity
Muhammad Adnan Khalid, Syed Makhdoom Hussain, Shafaqat Ali, Abdullah Ijaz Hussain, Muhammad Asrar, Nisar Ahamd et al.
Abstract | Aquaculture is the fastest industry to produce animal protein but its growth is impeded by the cost of fishmeal, an optimal protein source for fish health. In this study, we examined the feasibility of various biochar supplements with Moringa oleife…
22 Apr 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pujz/2024/39.1.45.52
Research ArticleExploring the Utility of Light Traps for Early Detection and Management of Rice Insect Pests
Bilal Atta, Arshed Makhdoom Sabir, Muhammad Dildar Gogi, Muhammad Asif Farooq, Muhammad Ijaz, Tahir Hussain Awan et al.
The study was aimed to evaluate the utility of light traps for early detection and management of rice insect pests (for preserving crop yields, preventing economic losses, and ensuring food security) by analyzing the population dynamics of rice insect pests, f…
22 Apr 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pujz/2024/39.1.21.32
Research ArticleNew Distribution Record and Habitat Characteristics of Stinging Catfish (Heteropneustes nani Hossain, Sarker, Sharifuzzaman and Chowdhury, 2013) from Nepal
Asmit Subba, Jash Hang Limbu, Laxman Khanal
The Stinging catfish (Heteropnuestes nani) was described in 2013 from the Noakhali of Bangladesh through detailed morphological characterization. They differ significantly from their congeners based on small size, completely separated pectoral spine from rays…
22 Apr 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pujz/2024/39.1.15.20
Research ArticlePreliminary Assessment of Newly Developed Escherichia coli Mastitis Vaccines in Laboratory Animals: Promising Results
Saira Jabeen, Muhammad Avais, Jawaria Ali Khan, Kamran Ashraf, Aftab Ahmad Anjum
Escherichia coli is recognized as an environmental mastitis pathogen and a significant contributor to clinical mastitis cases in dairy cows. Due to environmental nature of this pathogen, conventional mastitis control measures often prove ineffective. Hence, th…
22 Apr 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pujz/2024/39.1.53.60
Research ArticleBiodiversity, Seasonal Abundance, and Population Dynamics Assessment of Coccinellidae (Coleoptera) from Maize Crops
Naveed Akhtar, Hafiz Muhammad Tahir, Azizullah, Aamir Ali
Coccinellids play a pivotal role as natural predators providing dynamic services in agriculture. The coccinellid fauna in the agricultural ecosystem of Pakistan, as well as their composition, drivers of assemblages, and species richness, lack comprehensive und…
22 Apr 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pujz/2024/39.1.33.44
Research ArticleChlorpyrifos and Endosulfan Mixture Induced DNA Damage and Nuclear Anomalies in RBCs of Labeo rohita Assessed Through Comet and Micronucleus Assay
Huma Naz, Sajid Abdullah, Tanveer Ahmed, Khalid Abbas, Syed Qaswar Ali Shah, Muhammad Rizwan et al.
Abstract | Insecticides are widely used to control the insect damaging food and cash crops as well as the fruit plants. However, terrestrial and aquatic biodiversity is directly affected by overuse of insecticides. Present study was conducted to find out the g…
22 Apr 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pujz/2024/39.1.7.13
Research ArticleAntibiotic Residues of Penicillin and Oxytetracycline in Yoghurt: One Health Needs Paradigm Shift, Legislation and Policy Formulation in Pakistan
Muhammad Ali Raza, Aneela Zameer Durrani, Bilques Bano, Muhammad Muddassir Ali, Nazia Rubab, Syed Tasadak Mehdi et al.
Yoghurt is considered a nutritional food rich in proteins and other essential minerals. Poor quality milk having Antibiotic Resistance resides threat to one health. Antibiotic Resistance is the main issue that affects the livestock, humans and environment. Ant…
22 Apr 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pujz/2024/39.1.1.6
ReviewAlzheimer’s Disease: Pathogenesis, Hypothesis and Management
Rabia Anjum
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a degenerative disease of neurons in which brain cells started to loss their functions. Its main cause is dementia which results in decreased activity of brain such as thinking and increased dependence on others to fulfill the…
2 Jan 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pujz/2023.38.2.229.236
Research ArticleComparative Efficacy of Neem (Azadirachta indica), Levamisole and Combination of Levamisole, Oxyclozanide and Cobalt against Gastrointestinal Parasites: A Way Forward for Public (One) Health
Muhammad Ali Raza, Aneela Zameer Durrani, Muhammad Muddassir Ali, Tariq Usman, Bilques Bano, Nazia Rubab et al.
The article illustrates the in vivo anthelmintic activity of seeds of Azadirachta indica and other synthetic drugs comparatively compare and to justify the said seed consumption as an anthelmintic by the customary therapists of animals in South-Asia. Crude aqu…
12 Dec 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pujz/2023.38.2.221.228
Research ArticleIn vitro Acaricidal and Repellent Effects of Amomum subulatum Essential Oil Against Hyalomma Ticks
Arslan Muhammad Ali Khan, Rao Zahid Abbas, Zia ud Din Sindhu, Muhammad Shahid Mahmood
The experiments were conducted to assess the acaricidal and repellent activities of Amomum subulatum (A. subulatum) (Black cardamom) essential oil against Hyalomma ticks in bovines. Gas chromatography-flame ionization detection (GC-FID) was performed to identi…
10 Dec 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pujz/2023.38.2.211.219