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Research ArticleHistological and biochemical study of liver of silver carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix) after acute exposure to pyrethoride (deltamethrin)
Asma Karim, Wajid Ali, Noreen Ahmad, Muhammad Irfan, Hafiz Abdullah Shakir
Deltamethrin is a broad spectrum synthetic pyrethroid pesticide. It is considered less toxic as compared to organochlorine and organo-phosphate pesticides. Deltamethrin was selected to study the biochemical and histological alterations in liver of silver…
26 Dec 2018- Research Article
Propotamochoerus hysudricus remains from late Miocene deposits of Hasnot, Pakistan
Hafiz Muhammad Awais Sarwar, Muhammad Tahir Waseem, Abdul Majid Khan, Rana Manzoor Ahmad
New fossil remains of the Suid species, Propotamochoerus hysudricus are described in this paper on the basis of their morphometric characters. This is perhaps the only known species of the genus Propotamochoerus in the Siwaliks. The specimens are collect…
26 Dec 2018 - Research Article
Toxicological effects of Haloxylon recurvum Bunge ex Boiss (Khar Boti) whole plant extract and novel insecticide chlorantraniliprole against maize weevil, Sitophilus zeamais Motschulsky
Zubair Ahmed#, Muhammad Farhanullah Khan, Habiballah Rana
A great variety of stored grain pests attack stored commodities at storage facilities. Among these, maize weevil, Sitophilus zeamais is one of the most threatening pests. Botanical insecticides derived from plants have increased popularity in stored prod…
26 Dec 2018 - Research Article
Embryotoxic effects of sodium arsenate in Mus musculus
Madeeha Arshad, Asmatullah, Chaman Ara
Arsenic level is rising day by day in various parts of the world including Pakistan as a result of zinc and copper smelting and pesticide usage. Inorganic arsenic (sodium arsenate) other than general lethality additionally can be a teratogenic agent. Pre…
26 Dec 2018 - Research Article
Notes on three morphs of Bulaea lichatschovii (Hummel) (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) from Northern Pakistan
Zafar Iqbal, Muhammad Farooq Nasir, Imran Bodlah, Rahmatullah Qureshi, Ayesha Aihetasham
Bulaea lichatschovii (Hummel) is a phytophagous as well as pollinivorous species on many plants. In this study, three morphs of B. lichatschovii are reported during 2015-2017 from different localities of Northern Pakistan (Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Jammu…
26 Dec 2018 - Research Article
Effects of cigarette smoking on serum proteins profile in male active and passive smokers
Nabila Roohi, Mehjabeen, Samina Ashraf
The present study deals with the analysis of serum total proteins and fractions (albumin, total globulins, gamma globulins and non-gamma globulins) of active and passive smokers. Blood samples of 180 cigarette smokers were collected from different locati…
26 Dec 2018 - Research Article
First record of the oriental species, Saltella setigera Brunetti, 1909 (Diptera: Sepsidae) from Pakistan
Muhammad Asghar Hassan, Imran Bodlah, Ayesha Aihetasham
The Oriental species of the genus Saltella Robineau-Desvoidy, 1830, Saltella setigera Brunetti, 1909 is recorded for the first time from Pakistan. The additional morphological and genital characters of S. setigera along with its photographs, distribution…
26 Dec 2018 - Research Article
Bioaccumulation of manufactured titanium dioxide
Khurram Shahzad, Muhammad Naeem Khan, Farhat Jabeen, Nasreen Kosour, Muhammad Sohail, Muhammad Khalil Ahmad Khan et al.
The use of various nanoparticles in industry and domestic practices enviably end into the aquatic environment. Nanoparticles have the potential accumulative and toxic influence in the water environments. There is a need to exploremore likely accumulation…
26 Dec 2018 - Research Article
Efficacy of malathion and carbosulfan against crop invadedaphid types Aphis craccivora (Koch) and Aphis gossypii (glover) on bean and brinjal plants
Muhammad Khalil Ahmad Khan, Muhammad Zafar, Munazza Perveen, Munir Ahmad, Asia Iqbal, Asmatullah
In this study, indirect application of two important insecticides viz., malathion and carbosulfan against two important crop infesting aphid species Aphis gossypii (Glover) and Aphis craccivora (Koch) were reared on brinjal and bean plants respectively.…
26 Dec 2018 - Review
An overview of pre-treatment methods used for bioconversion of lignocellulosic biomasses into valuable products
Raazia Kiran, Alya Riaz, Muhammad Irfan, Hafiz Abdullah Shakir
Lignocellulose for biofuels production is considered as chief renewable biomass source. Ethanol produced from lignocellulosic biomass is extensively recognized as an additive or as a substitute to fossil fuel due to its trivial influence on the environment. Se…
26 Dec 2018 - Research Article
Socio-psychological factors related to tuberculosis diagnostic test seeking behavior in Pakistan
Sobia Faisal, Qurat-ul-Ain Ahmad, Maleeha Manzoor, Madiha Manzoor, Faisal Rifaq
Although, social and psychological factors have scientifically well documented role in determining the health seeking behavior of tuberculosis (TB) patients globally, however, the need to understand why these factors affect the health seeking behavior of…
26 Dec 2018 - Review
Review report on mammalian dental defect (enamel hypoplasia) in different groups of mammals
Abdul Majid Khan
Enamel hypoplasia is a mammalian tooth malady characterized by reduction in the thickness of its enamel. Enamel hypoplasia is an environmental and physiological stress indicator for the insults an animal has faced during its growth and development. It al…
26 Dec 2018 - Review
A review of fisheries education in University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
Zafar Iqbal
In Pakistan, out of 291 institutions, Punjab University is ranked number one. This is the oldest multi-disciplinary university which was established in 1882. During last six years (2010-2015) 3187 research papers were published in journals with impact fa…
26 Dec 2018 - Research Article
Optimization of medium and substrate for CMCase production by Bacillus subtilis-BS06 in submerged fermentation and its applications in saccharification
Mohsin Arshad, Muhammad Irfan, Asad-Ur-Rehman, Muhammad Nadeem, Zile Huma, Hafiz Abdullah Shakir et al.
In the present study a strain of Bacillus subtilis-BS06 was cultivated in submerged fermentation using agricultural wastes as substrates for carboxymethyl cellulase (CMCase) production under static and with agitation speed of 140 rpm. The whole fermentat…
26 Dec 2018 - Review
Microalgal-bacterial consortium: a cost-effective approach of wastewater treatment in Pakistan
Maleeha Manzoor, Ruijuan Ma, Hafiz Abdullah Shakir, Fouzia Tabssum, Javed Iqbal Qazi
Wastewater treatment using microalgae is an environmental friendly practice, involving various interactions among the micro and macro fauna and flora of treatment plant. The use of algal-bacterial consortia for wastewater treatments has proved more effec…
26 Dec 2018 - Review
Skin health implications of Chemical detergents and importance of biodetergents
Anam Javed, Javed Iqbal Qazi
With rapid advancement in science and technology in the last few centuries, modifications in every aspect of life are continuously occurring. No doubt, these modifications are improving life standards but among them some are harmful for our health. Along…
26 Dec 2018 - Research Article
Mutation analysis of RING1 domain of Parkin in early onset of Parkinson’s disease in Pakistani patients-a pilot study
Sadaf Niaz, Masroor Ellahi Babar, Tanveer Hussain, Asif Nadeem, Misbah Hussain, Riffat Mehboob et al.
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is considered as second most common neurodegenerative disorder, occurring mostly in men. Almost 9 genes have been reported to be involved in the progression of PD, if mutated. Among them, PARK2 gene is involved in 50% of th…
26 Dec 2018 - Research Article
Extracellular lipase production from Bacillus subtilis using agro-industrial waste and fruit peels
Haniya Mazhar, Naaz Abbas, Zahid Hussain, Amir Sohail, Syed Shahid Ali
This study was planned for the production of lipases by solid-state fermentation (SSF) using agro-industrial wastes as substrate. A total of 14 bacterial strains were isolated, screened and compared for lipase production. Among the evaluated strains, Bac…
26 Dec 2018 - Research Article
The comparison of the Felidae species with karyotype symmetry/asymmetry index (S/AI)
Halil Erhan Eroğlu
The S/AI is a new formula for the measurement of the karyotype symmetry/asymmetry index. Especially in higher animals and humans, it is important to know the values of the karyotype symmetry/asymmetry, so that species, genera, families and orders can be…
26 Dec 2018 - Research Article
Isolation of bioactive compounds from exudate of edible fungus, Pleurotus ostreatus
Dilara Abbas Bukhari, Abdul Rehman
The present study was aimed at to investigate the bioactive compounds from exudate of a fungus, Pleurotus ostreatus. Exudate as liquid droplets on the mycelium was checked for antimicrobial activity against bacterial strain, Bacillus subtilus. Biochemica…
26 Dec 2018