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Research ArticleSex 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
Histopathological and Micrometric studies of Diazinon exposure on Thyroid and Parathyroid Tissues in Mice
SYEDA NADIA AHMAD, MEHWISH NASIR, AQSA NAUREEN, SHAGUFTA ANDLEEB, KAUSAR RAEES, TAHIR ABBAS et al.
Effects of Diazinon (DZ) were studied at 0, 2.5, 5, 10 and 20 mgkg-1 in adult male mice (10 in each dose group) for thyroid and parathyroid histopathology. Tissues were recovered following 48 h of DZ treatment. Micrometric data in terms of follicular size of t…
27 Feb 2024 - Research Article
Assessment of Roadside Soil and Brassica Rapa Contamination by Heavy Metals in District Buner, Pakistan
MUJIBUR RAHMAN, MUHAMMAD AYAZ KHAN, WISAL SHAH, ALIA NAZ
This study was conducted in Buner district of Pakistan to investigate the presence of Cadmium (Cd) and Lead (Pb) in roadside soil and Brassica rapa (Shalgham). For that purpose, soil and B. rapa samples were collected from primary, secondary, tertiary roadside…
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
A Checklist of family Salticidae (Arachnida: Araneae) from some localities of Pakistan
NUSRAT MAJEED, ABIDA BUTT
Salticid fauna of Pakistan had not been comprehensively explored. This study was an attempt to provide inventory of salticids, which would be the baseline documentation for future studies in Pakistan. This survey was conducted from June 2013 to May 2017, to co…
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
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
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
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
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
Morphological 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
Yield performance of Bulgarian race of Silkworm fed on local Mulberry supplemented with Vitamins and Amino Acids
MAIMOONA KANWAL, MUBASHAR HUSSAIN, ZAHEER ABBAS, SHAKIL AHMAD KHAN, FATIMA ZAFAR, RIZWANKHURSHEED
Silkworm rearing is being practiced for commercial purpose in different parts of Pakistan by rural masses as a cottage industry. Silk seed improvement through importation is one of the key initiative towards popularising and ameliorating silk production i…
27 Feb 2024 - Research Article
Heavy metals (Cd, Pb & Zn) accumulation in Cauliflower (Brassica oleracea. Var. Botyris) and associated health risks assessment in three Districts of Punjab, Pakistan
ZEESHAN REHMAN, RANA ABRAR HUSSAIN, SHAISTA JABEEN, SAKHAWAT ALI, ZAHAR NOREEN, IRUM MUKHTAR
Continuous discharge of untreated urban and industrial waste water is a source of heavy metals in soil is a major threat to ecological system and human health. Present study was carried out to evaluate human health risks in association with food chain contamin…
27 Feb 2024 - Research Article
Effect of Alloxan on IL-6 Gene Expression in Mus musulus
SYED SHAHID IMRAN BUKHARI, IQRA AZAM, MUDDASIR HASSAN ABBASI, MEERAB DAUD, NADEEM SHEIKH, ANDLEEB BATOOL et al.
Alloxan monohydrate is an organic compound with heterocyclic skeleton; it has been the routine part of all bakery products such as pizza, biscuits and cakes etc. Swiss albino mice of six weeks were divided into control group and experimental group. Experimenta…
27 Feb 2024 - Research Article
Simulation of a Nanoneedle for Drug Delivery by Using MATLAB Fuzzy Logic
MUHAMMAD JAVAID AFZAL, FARAH JAVAID, MUHAMMAD WASEEM ASHRAF, SHAHZADI TAYYABA, MAMOONA ASHIQ, AYESHA AKHTAR
The emerging technology of nanoneedle employ the nanoneedle for the penetration in cell membrane to investigate and manipulate biomedical procedures in the living cells. This study presents a simulated methodology on the basis of fuzzy logic for flow rate of d…
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
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
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
Raw vegetables as a risk factor for parasitic infections in District Mardan, Pakistan
ASMA WAHEED QURESHI, SHUMAILA ALAM
Assessment of parasitic contamination of raw vegetables in District Mardan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa was carried out by detection of parasitic eggs, cysts and larvae. Seven vegetables including cabbage (Brassica oleracea), lettuce (Lactuca sativa), carrot (Daucus ca…
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