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Research ArticleFeeding Potential of Chrysoperla carnea on Myzus persicae (Sulzer) under Laboratory Conditions
Muhammad Farhan, Ghulam Murtaza, Muhammad Ramzan, Muhammad Waqar Sabir, Muhammad Arsalan Rafique, Saif Ullah
Chrysoperla carnea is a major predator of soft bodies insects like aphid, white fly and thrips. The feeding potential of Chrysoperla carnea larvae on different nymphal instars of Myzus persicae was investigated in ambient laboratory conditions at University of…
29 Dec 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.jis/2019/5.2.95.99
Research ArticleBiology of Diamondback Moth, Plutella xylostella (Lepidoptera: Plutellidae) of Cauliflower under Laboratory Conditions
Muhammad Ramzan, Unsar Naeem-Ullah, Mahreen Hanif, Muhammad Nadeem, Mirza Abdul Qayyum, Muhammad Javaid
Diamondback moth, Plutella xylostella is the serious and cosmopolitan pest for crops and vegetables especially cauliflower all over the world. The larvae feed on foliage and cause severe damage. Present study was carried out under laboratory conditions to elic…
29 Dec 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.jis/2019/5.2.89.94- Research Article
Insecticidal Influence of Thiamethoxam and Imidacloprid against Trogoderma granarium (Coleoptera: Dermestidae)
Hamza Rehman, Nida Ahmad Khan, Asad Ali, Warda Batool, Kanwal Razzaq
The khapra beetle is categorized as notorious species, an extended standing species around the world and at the same time it is perceived among the world’s 100 most essential intrusive species. Thiamethoxam and imidacloprid are Neonicotinoids with a minu…
29 Dec 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.jis/2019/5.2.83.88 
Research ArticleImpact of Different Integrated Pest Management Modules on Pest Infestation, Pesticide Residue and Yield in Mango Fruits
Muhammad Asif Farooq, Muhammad Jalal Arif, Muhammad Dildar Gogi, Bilal Atta, Ahmad Nawaz
Integrated pest management (IPM) relies on a merger of rational practices and always considered as an effective and environment-friendly approach to managing pests. The present study was conducted at different locations in the Multan District, Punjab Province,…
29 Dec 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.jis/2019/5.2.72.82
Research ArticleEconomic Losses Due to Trypanosomiasis of Camels in Balochistan
Ihsanullah Kakr, Sarwar Khan, Khalid Khan, Sajjad Ahmed
The present study was designed to evaluate the present status of Trypanosomiasis in Province Balochistan of Pakistan. The two districts Musa Khail and Jhal Magsi with thick populations of camels and have different climate and geographical distribution were sel…
29 Dec 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.jis/2019/5.2.65.71- Research Article
Renal Dysfunction in Ischemic Stroke Subjects
Saima Sharif, Farkhanda Manzoor, Tasnim Farasat, Shaugfta Naz, Raheela Tabasum
To determine whether decreased kidney function is a risk-factor in first-ever ischemic stroke. The study was conducted from Jan, 2013 to Jan, 2014 in Services and Jinnah Hospital Lahore, Pakistan. A total of 150 subjects were included in this study, divided in…
29 Dec 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.jis/2019/5.2.59.64 
ReviewNexus between Money Supply and Food Prices: An Empirical Evidence from China
Khalid Khan, Hazrat Yousaf, Noor Mohammad, Munir Khan, Do Thi Thao
This study aims to explore the impact of money supply on food prices in China. It investigates the time series data from 1995 to 2018 by employing Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) technique. Empirical results indicate that money supply has a significant a…
30 Jun 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.jis/2019/5.1.36.39
Research ArticleEffect of Gamma Radiation on Microflora, Proximate Analysis and Sprouting of Garlic
Shagufta Naz, Ayesha Javed, Ayesha Saleem, Khadija Murtaza, Rukhama Haq, Akbar Hayat et al.
Garlic (Allium sativum L.) belongs to the genus Allium and family Alliaceae is an important and widely cultivated plant. It is used as flavor in various dishes due to its constiuents.composition. Gamma radiation is one of the sterilization technique involves t…
30 Jun 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.jis/2019/5.1.46.52- Research Article
Population Dynamics of Natural Enemies and their Correlation with Weather Parameters in Cotton
Muhammad Ramzan, Unsar Naeem-Ullah, Muhammad Ishtiaq, Ghulam Murtaza, Mirza Abdul Qayyum, Faisal Manzoor
Cotton is an important crop for the Pakistan and in the globe too. Thus, to access the availability of biological fauna over a year, a study was designed. The study was carried out Research Farm of MNS-University of Agriculture, Multan, Department of Entomolog…
30 Jun 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.jis/2019/5.1.40.45 
Research ArticleExamination of Morphological, Behavioral and Histopathological Effects on Oreochromis niloticus after Acute Exposure to Methylmercury
Aqsa Pervaiz, Rukhshanda Afridi, Zahra Pervaiz, Rabia Masood, Hira Pervaiz
The present study was aimed to examine the morphological, behavioral changes and histopathological changes in the liver of Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus after acute exposure to methylmercury. The toxicity of methylmercury of Nile tilapia was studied in a…
29 Jun 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.jis/2019/5.1.16.24
Research ArticlePostharvest Physiological Disorders and Organoleptic Properties in Relation to Fungal Disease Incidence in Citrus
Hafiza Mehwish Iqbal, Shahid Yousaf, Salman Khurshid, Qurrat Ul Ain Akbar, Saqib Arif, Nasreen Fatima et al.
Citrus (Citrus sinensis) is a prominent fruit being produced and consumed in Pakistan. Its quality is largely influenced by postharvest handling and conditions that imparts huge economic and health implications when not been addressed properly. This study has…
29 Jun 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.jis/2019/5.1.6.11
Research ArticleEvaluation of Insecticides for the Management of Mustard Aphid (Lipaphis erysimi Kalt.)
Sikander Ali, Muhammad Kamil Malik, Muhammad Zubair, Muhammad Jawad Saleem, Kanwal Hanif, Saira Azmat
Brassica crops are being widely promoted as a matter of crop diversification. Significant emphasis is being laid upon saving the crop from insect pests infestation. Scientists are continuously striving their best for improving the quality of the produce. There…
29 Jun 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.jis/2019/5.1.12.15
Research ArticleBiochemical Characterization of Bacterial Pathogens from Corneal Eye Infections and their Control via Chemotherapy, Phytotherapy and Apitherapy
Nazish Mazhar Ali, Asma Ashraf, Iram Liaqat, Bushra Mazhar, Shaukat Ali, Saiqa Andleeb
The present study was conducted to isolate and characterize pathogenic bacteria from eye infections. The samples were taken from corneal eye infections. The collection of samples was done from “Layton Rehmat Eye Hospital, Township Lahore”. Isolated…
29 Jun 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.jis/2019/5.1.25.35
Research ArticleClimate Change and Economic Growth Nexus: Time Series Evidence from Pakistan
Umar Hayat, Khalid Khan, Saima Liaqat, Balach Rasheed
Pakistan is one of the major victims of climate change resulting in water scarcity, low agriculture productivity, and variation in seasons across the country. The present study is an attempt to analyze the dynamic effects of variation in rainfall on economic g…
27 Jun 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.jis/2019/5.1.1.5
Research ArticlePerformance of Transmittance Near-Infrared Spectrometry in Determining Wheat Quality
Shahid Yousaf, Salman Khurshid, Saqib Arif, Hafiza Mehwish Iqbal, Qurrat ul Ain Akbar, Najmus Sahar et al.
Wheat quality characteristics play a vital role in processing and trade. Many techniques have been introduced to evaluate wheat quality. Near Infrared (NIR) is one of the suitable techniques that have an advantage of rapid response over other techniques. But i…
18 Mar 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.jis/2018/4.2.114.119- Articles
EVALUATION OF IMAGE COMPRESSION TECHNIQUES: AN IMPLEMENTATION OF TRUE COMPRESSION ON 2-D IMAGE
Nageen Fatima, Sadia Murawwat, Syeda Ameena Rizvi
Image compression, an application of data compression, widely use in advance multimedia, communication and graphical systems is used to minimize storage requirements and transmission cost. It increases transmission rate by decreasing redundancy of image data i…
25 Dec 2018 - Articles
SOLID STATE FERMENTATION OF ASPERGILLUS NIGER FOR CITRIC ACID PRODUCTION USING AGRICULTURE RESIDUE AS SUBSTRATE
Irum Javed, Muhammad Asgher, Sadia Noreen, Humara Naz Majeed, Tanzila Sahar
In recent years, the demand for citric acid production has been increased due to its application in various advanced medical fields, which can only be fulfilled by biotechnological fermentation using agro-industrial wastes. It is a bidirectional beneficial pro…
25 Dec 2018 - Articles
MICROBIAL PRODUCTION OF ALGINATE
Nadia Sharif, Neelma Munir, Shagufta Naz
Alginates are quite abundant in nature; they are hydrocolloids, water soluble biopolymers. Alginate is a natural polysaccride that occur as 30 to 60% structural component of brown algae. Alginate favorable properties like ease of gelation and biocompatibility…
25 Dec 2018 - Articles
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING BEYOND CLASSROOM: CHALLENGES AND ANTICIPATED RESOLUTIONS
Sadia Murawwat, Nageen Fatima, Qandeel Iqbal, Syeda Ameena Rizvi, Mehak Fatima
Engineering Education (EE) plays an imperative role in the development of any country via improving the standard of life. This article highlights key issues, challenges and anticipated resolutions of Electrical Engineering Education in Pakistan. Data analysis…
25 Dec 2018 - Articles
INTENSIFICATION IN BAMBOO (Bambusa bambos L.) TRAITS IN RESPONSE TO ORGANIC AND CHEMICAL NITROGEN ALONG THE COAST OF ARABIAN SEA
Muhammad Waseem, Dost Mohammad Baloch, Ghulam Khaliq, M. Rashid, Qurban Ali, Mustajab A. Khan
Nitrogen is one of the most essential macronutrient which effects the plant growth and development. To check the influence of nitrogen sources on bamboo traits a field experiment was conducted during 2014-15. Experiment were carried out using randomized comple…
25 Dec 2018