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Research ArticleMandarin Exports from Pakistan and its Macroeconomic Determinants
Shumaila Nazir, Iqbal Javed, Muhammad Luqman, Azra
The study was conducted to estimate the macroeconomic determinants of Mandarin (Kinnow) export from Pakistan. In this study, the dynamic panel data of 29 importing countries for the period of 2005 to 2018 was estimated by GMM (Generalized Method of Moment) mod…
25 Feb 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.2.563.571
Research ArticleSeroprevalence of Bluetongue Disease among Domestic Ruminants Raised in International Border Areas of Nepal
Bikash Puri, Anil K. Tiwary, Bharata Regmi, Dinesh K. Singh, Doj R. Khanal, Manoj K. Shah
This study was aimed to assess the seroprevalence of Bluetongue disease and understand its associated risk factors from the international border areas of Nepal. A total of 220 blood samples were collected randomly from apparently healthy ruminants (cattle, buf…
25 Feb 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.2.555.562
Research ArticleDiversity and Species Distribution of Aphids (Hemiptera: Aphididae) in District Sargodha (Punjab, Pakistan)
Muhammad Faisal Riaz, Abu Bakar Muhammad Raza, Muhammad Zeeshan Majeed, Talha Nazir
Aphids (Hemiptera: Aphididae) are small soft-bodied sap-sucking insects with about 5,000 described species worldwide. Many of the aphid species are destructive pests of a wide array of horticultural and agricultural plants. This study determined the prevailing…
24 Feb 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.2.540.547
Research ArticleDetermination of Chemical Composition of Essential Oils Extracted from Conventional and Organically grown Basil (Ocimum Basilicum) from Different Geographical Regions
Riaz Shah, Shaikha Hilal Al Ismaili, Sheikha S. Al-Siaby, Amal Mohammed Al Nasiri, Thuraiya Hafidh Al Maskari, Jamal AlSabahi et al.
Origin, growing conditions and drying methods of basil may change its essential oil quantity and composition. The aim of this study was to determine the chemical composition of essential oils extracted from commercially available fresh and dried organic or con…
24 Feb 2022DOI Determination-Chemical-Composition-Essential-Oils-Extracted-Conventional
Research ArticleRadar Analysis of Spring Wheat Genotypes at Seedling Stage Against Limited Water Conditions
Hafiz Ghulam Muhu-Din Ahmed, Aziz Ullah, Muhammad Asim Bhutta, Amna Bibi, Hafeez-ur-Rehman, Umar Farooq
Drought is globally a severe issue overall and current environmental changes have even exacerbated it in the numerous areas of the world. Adverse effects were observed on plant growth and productivity under drought conditions. Total 40 wheat genotypes with div…
24 Feb 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.2.548.554
Research ArticleSpecies Diversity and Damage Incidence of Termites (Isoptera) in different Agro-ecological Zones of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Maid Zaman, Imtiaz Ali Khan, Amjad Usman, Ahmad-Ur-Rahman Saljoqi
Termites are eusocial insects living in the colonies as workers, soldiers, and reproductive caste found across the globe specifically in tropics acting as invertebrate decomposer excluding the only 3% species which are the leading pests causing damages to agri…
19 Feb 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.2.518.524
Research ArticleImpact of Tubewell Irrigation on Agricultural Production in District Dera Ismail Khan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa-Pakistan
Muhammad Niamatullah, Abdur Rehman, Raheel Saqib
An empirical study was conducted to investigate the role of tube well irrigation on overall agriculture production in District D.I. Khan during 2018. In this respect, only 100 sampled farmers were interviewed with the assistance of a well-designed struct…
19 Feb 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2021/38.2.525.531
Research ArticlePrevalence of Concurrent Infections in Broiler Population of District Chakwal, Pakistan
Saima Parveen, Altaf Mahmood, Ayesha Azad, Sajid Umar, Nosheen Shoukat, Mirza Muhammad Arsalan Azam et al.
Broiler population is one of the most important segments of livestock due to its significant contribution in white meat production. Infectious disease outbreaks adversely influence the production potential and consequently cause economic losses. Epidemiologica…
18 Feb 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.2.480.488
Research ArticleImproving Water use Efficiency Through Various Planting Techniques in Winter Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)
Saba Iqbal, Asmat Ullah, Muhammad Luqman, Hafiz Muhammad Akram, Muhammad Kashif Munir, Nawal Zafar
Water scarcity across the globe greatly emphasizing agriculture sector to adapt such practices that have more water use efficiency in the context of seasonal variability and climate change. Hence it is crucial to explore useful techniques in crop production th…
18 Feb 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.2.470.479
Research ArticleGeneration of all Possible Cycle Shifts in Crossover Design
Aasma Younas, Ijaz Iqbal, Atif Akbar
An important feature of this method is the properties of a design can be easily obtained from the sets of shifts instead of constructing the actual blocks of the design. This paper presents the results of a study in which the computer algorithm MATLAB has been…
18 Feb 2022DOI DOI | https://dx.doi.org/10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.2.504.517
Research ArticleScreening of Selected Canola Cultivars for Yield and Tolerance against Mustard Aphid, Lipaphis erysimi Kalt. (Hemiptera: Aphididae)
Noor Muhammad, Shah Alam Khan
Canola (Brassica napus L.) is one of the economically important crops of Pakistan and mustard aphid, Lipaphis erysimi Kalt. (Hemiptera: Aphididae), is a serious threat to this crop. This experiment was conducted with an aim to screen out selected canola cultiv…
18 Feb 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.2.497.503
Research ArticleGenetic Diversity of Alnus nitida Reported from Dir Lower, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Javed Khan, Abdul Majid, Mohammad Nisar, Ali Hazrat, Nausheen Nazir, Muhammad Zahoor et al.
Morphological characterization is important in determining the genetic variation of genotypes among different plant species and its knowledge help the breeders and farmers to select the best variety. Alnus nitida is one of the native and most important plants…
18 Feb 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.2.489.496
Research ArticleGeospatial Assessment of Site Suitability for Tilapia Cage Culture in Cross River State, Nigeria
Chukwudi Njoku, Inyang Etim-Inyang, Prince-Charles Itu, Arinze Uzoezie
This study applies geospatial technology to determine the most suitable sites for the development of Tilapia cage culture in Cross River State, Nigeria. A Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Multi-Criteria Evaluation (MCE) technique was applied using secondar…
17 Feb 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.2.456.469
Research ArticlePesticide Residue Analysis of three Different Pesticides used against Helicoverpa Armigera (Hubner) in Tomato Crop
Ahmad-Ur-Rahman Saljoqi, Sumayya Amin, Muhammad Salim, Taufiq Nawaz, Farida Anjum
Pesticide residue analysis experiment of three different pesticides used against Helicoverpa armigera was conducted in tomato crop during 2019. The experiment was carried out in (RCBD) Randomized Complete Block Design. There were four treatments i.e., Cypermet…
17 Feb 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.2.448.455
Research ArticleEfficacy of Phosphorus Application on Yield in Different Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) Genotypes
Hera Gul Mohmmand, Rozina Gul, Hamayoon Khan, Sheraz Ahmed, Laila Fayyaz, Ajmalud Din et al.
Phosphorus (P) is one of the essential nutrients needed for plant growth and development. The P has a significant ecological and economic importance; therefore, its application is considered to maximize the yield of various crops, including chickpea. The curre…
3 Feb 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.2.439.447
Research ArticleContamination of Groundwater Resources and its Impact on Milk Productivity and Efficiency of Dairy Farms: An Evidence from Punjab, Pakistan
Mahreen Alam, Muhammad Ashfaq, Sarfraz Hassan, Asghar Ali
Poor groundwater quality is a fundamental problem for the dairy sector. Pakistan is ranked fourth among the top ten milk-producing countries. However, it is also among those countries having the lowest milk productivity. Milk yield is declining due to a number…
3 Feb 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.2.430.438
Research ArticleDeterminants of Renewable Energy Technologies Adoption and Energy Source Choice of Households in Boset District, Ethiopia
Seble Mulugeta, Amenu Leta
Renewable energy technologies are the best option for rural peoples until hydroelectric power is well disseminated in the country. Ethiopia has been faced with critical energy access and supply problems with poorly ventilated cooking places. The current study…
31 Jan 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.2.422.429
Research ArticleStudies on Haematological and some Serum Biochemical Changes by Oral Administration of Gossypol from Cotton Seed Cake in Rabbits
Altaf Mahmood, Muhammad Athar Khan, Saima Parveen, Tanveer Hussain, Ayesha Azad
In present experimental study, haematological and some serum biochemical alterations were explored in six months old commercially raised eight female rabbits after oral administration of gossypol. Cotton seed cake with 0.25% free gossypol concentration was dai…
31 Jan 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.2.417.421
Research ArticleEconomic Analysis of Plum Production in Izmir Province, Turkey
Kubilay Ucar, Görkem Oruk, Sait Engindeniz
Plum ranks third in the world in stone fruit production after olives and peaches. In Turkey, plum production comes after olive, apricot, peach, cherry and cherry production. Turkey is among the important plum producing countries of the world. Izmir province ha…
31 Jan 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.2.409.416
Research ArticleGenetic Variability and Correlation Analysis in F2 Wheat Populations
Abdul Haleem, Ghulam Hassan, Arshad Iqbal, Fahim Ullah Khan, Muhammad Sajid, Farhad Ahmad et al.
Development and evaluation of segregating derived from diallel cross provides an opportunity to identify potential transgressive segregant in early generation. To assess genetic variability, broad sense heritability and traits varied from, 36 lines of wheat we…
31 Jan 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.2.398.408