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View article: Effects of dietary protein on growth and nutrient utilization in ornamental koi fish Cyprinus rubrofuscus (Lacepede, 1803)
Effects of dietary protein on growth and nutrient utilization in ornamental koi fish Cyprinus rubrofuscus (Lacepede, 1803) Open
Ornamental fish farming is an expanding sector and determining the ideal dietary protein for fish growth is crucial for the success of fish farming in developing countries. In this study, the impact of varying dietary protein (DP) levels (…
View article: Assessment Of Severity And Identification Of Risk Factors For Extravasation In Neonates Receiving Peripheral Intravenous Therapy
Assessment Of Severity And Identification Of Risk Factors For Extravasation In Neonates Receiving Peripheral Intravenous Therapy Open
Introduction:Peripheral Iv Cannulation Is A Tool Used Extensively For The Administration Of Fluids, Medications And Blood Products. Iv Cannulation, Especially In Neonates, Can Result In A Number Of Local And Systemic Complications, One Of …
View article: Prevalence, Spectrum, and Determinants of Cardiac Arrhythmias in the Postoperative Period Following Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG): A Prospective Observational Study
Prevalence, Spectrum, and Determinants of Cardiac Arrhythmias in the Postoperative Period Following Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG): A Prospective Observational Study Open
View article: Unveiling the Hidden Threat: An Epidemiological Study of Tick Infestation in Ruminants Across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and FATA, Pakistan
Unveiling the Hidden Threat: An Epidemiological Study of Tick Infestation in Ruminants Across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and FATA, Pakistan Open
This work was aimed to determine the infestation of ruminants by ticks in different agro-geo climatic zones of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) and FATA in Pakistan. The investigation was carried out from May 2019 to August 2020 in different distr…
View article: Prevalence of liver fluke infections in domestic animals from district Mardan. A retrospective population-based study from Pakistan
Prevalence of liver fluke infections in domestic animals from district Mardan. A retrospective population-based study from Pakistan Open
Fascioliasis is a major problem and poses serious threat to livestock resulting in mortality and economic losses to livestock industry. The liver flukes must be observed as an emergent health threat due to the increasing number of human ca…
View article: Two-dimensional hierarchical rate control scheme for light field compression using Multi-View Extension of High-Efficiency Video Coding
Two-dimensional hierarchical rate control scheme for light field compression using Multi-View Extension of High-Efficiency Video Coding Open
Light field (LF) is envisioned to form a base for many visual applications, given its ability to capture a scene's spatial and angular information. However, using LF comes at the cost of increased bit rate and storage requirements. This pa…
View article: Qualitative Analysis of Socioeconomic Factors Influencing Child Malnutrition Tehsil Adenzai, District Dir (Lower), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Qualitative Analysis of Socioeconomic Factors Influencing Child Malnutrition Tehsil Adenzai, District Dir (Lower), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan Open
The objective of this study is to find out the socioeconomic determinants of childhood malnutrition in Tehsil Adenzai, District Dir (Lower), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. The study sought to determine the determinants of malnutrition among…
View article: Corrigendum to “Pretreatment with troxerutin protects/improves neurological deficits in a mouse model of traumatic brain injury” [Heliyon Volume 9, Issue 7, July 2023, Article e18033]
Corrigendum to “Pretreatment with troxerutin protects/improves neurological deficits in a mouse model of traumatic brain injury” [Heliyon Volume 9, Issue 7, July 2023, Article e18033] Open
View article: Multimodal impact of copper-silicon hybrid nanotools towards bacterial leaf streak, wheat biochemistry and productivity parameters
Multimodal impact of copper-silicon hybrid nanotools towards bacterial leaf streak, wheat biochemistry and productivity parameters Open
Wheat production is substantially harmed by biotic and abiotic stress. Among biotic stresses, bacterial leaf streak (BLS) of wheat caused by bacterium Xanthomonas translucens pv. undulosa ( Xtu ) induces crop yield losses up to 10–40%. Thi…
View article: Alphonsea elliptica (Hook.f. and Thomson) methanol leaves extract obliterates inflammatory processes in LPS-induced human plasma
Alphonsea elliptica (Hook.f. and Thomson) methanol leaves extract obliterates inflammatory processes in LPS-induced human plasma Open
In our previous findings, the methanol extract of A. elliptica (MEL) exhibited platelet-activating factor inhibition, indicating possible anti-inflammatory properties. Despite its ethnopharmacological significance, no studies have thorough…
View article: Fungal Planet description sheets: 1781‐1866
Fungal Planet description sheets: 1781‐1866 Open
Novel species of fungi described in this study include those from various countries as follows: Argentina, Septoria reinamora on leaf spots of Mutisia spinosa. Australia, Cortinarius albofolliculus on mos…
View article: PHENOTYPIC AND GENOTYPIC DETECTION OF COLISTIN RESISTANT ESCHERICHIA COLI FROM RAW BUFFALO MEAT IN PAKISTAN
PHENOTYPIC AND GENOTYPIC DETECTION OF COLISTIN RESISTANT ESCHERICHIA COLI FROM RAW BUFFALO MEAT IN PAKISTAN Open
Buffalo meat has been considered as a rich and essential source of proteins for human health. Colistin is considered as the last treatment choice for gram negative bacteria. In this era of modern medicine, the incidence of colistin-resista…
View article: Dialogical and Monological Study: An Analysis of Structural Patterns of Keats Selected Odes
Dialogical and Monological Study: An Analysis of Structural Patterns of Keats Selected Odes Open
This paper explores the thematic, philosophical, and structural dimensions of John Keats’s poems “Ode to a Nightingale” and “Ode on a Grecian Urn.” The study employs Mikhail Bakhtin’s concept of Dialogism as its theoretical framework. By a…
View article: Imaging the Future: Student Reflections on an Innovative Undergraduate Radiology Course
Imaging the Future: Student Reflections on an Innovative Undergraduate Radiology Course Open
RADS 301 is a promising model for early exposure to radiology and interdisciplinary healthcare education at the undergraduate level. The course was well-received by students from a wide array of backgrounds and appears to enhance interest,…
View article: Anomie and Alienation: Tracing Social Fragmentation in Salinger’s The Catcher in the Rye
Anomie and Alienation: Tracing Social Fragmentation in Salinger’s The Catcher in the Rye Open
This study critically examines J.D. Salinger’s novel The Catcher in the Rye (2010) through the theoretical framework of Émile Durkheim’s Theory of Anomie (2005). Durkheim conceptualizes anomie as a condition of societal normlessness trigge…
View article: Communicating the Incommunicable: Gibberish as Expression in Ionesco’s “Theatre of the Absurd”
Communicating the Incommunicable: Gibberish as Expression in Ionesco’s “Theatre of the Absurd” Open
Eugene Ionesco has often been accused of being “a peculiar anti-theatre man”. A drama represents “action on the stage” but Ionesco is less careful about the action and is more concerned with the language which fails to communicate even if …
View article: Konstruksi Tanah Bali dari Perspektif Melayu pada Hikayat Tanah Bali: Analisis Framing
Konstruksi Tanah Bali dari Perspektif Melayu pada Hikayat Tanah Bali: Analisis Framing Open
Bali dikenal sebagai destinasi wisata dunia dengan budaya Hindu yang khas, namun cara pandang ini berbeda dengan cara pandang yang dikemukakan dalam sastra Melayu klasik. Hikayat Tanah Bali (selanjutnya disebut HTB) yang disalin oleh Abdul…
View article: SEVERE THROMBOCYTOPENIA POST PCI: HEPARIN-INDUCED VS GP IIB/IIIA INHIBITOR-INDUCED
SEVERE THROMBOCYTOPENIA POST PCI: HEPARIN-INDUCED VS GP IIB/IIIA INHIBITOR-INDUCED Open
Background: Thrombocytopenia is a clinically relevant complication in patients undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) or treated for Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS), particularly following the use of anticoagulant and antiplatel…
View article: Mapping Gestational Diabetes Mellitus – A Narrative Review of Key Determinants and Epidemiology
Mapping Gestational Diabetes Mellitus – A Narrative Review of Key Determinants and Epidemiology Open
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a glucose intolerance disorder that arises during pregnancy, posing significant risks to both maternal and neonatal health. The global burden of GDM is increasing, reflecting changes in demographic, g…
View article: DETERMINATION OF SOURCE OF RESISTANCE IN WHEAT AGAINST BACTERIAL LEAF STREAK AND MORPHO-BIOCHEMICAL CHARACTERIZATION OF XANTHOMONAS TRANSLUCENS PV. UNDULOSA
DETERMINATION OF SOURCE OF RESISTANCE IN WHEAT AGAINST BACTERIAL LEAF STREAK AND MORPHO-BIOCHEMICAL CHARACTERIZATION OF XANTHOMONAS TRANSLUCENS PV. UNDULOSA Open
Current research effort was directed focusing on evaluating the wheat germplasm for determination of source of resistance against the bacterial leaf streak (BLS) disease and the morpho-biochemical characterization of Xanthomonas translucen…
View article: Clinical Results of Trigger Finger Release with Percutaneous Needle Technique Under Local Anesthesia
Clinical Results of Trigger Finger Release with Percutaneous Needle Technique Under Local Anesthesia Open
Background: Trigger Finger (or trigger thumb) is because of mechanical impingement at the level of the A1 pulley and affects 2-3% of the general population and 10% of the diabetic population. It causes progressive pain and locking of the d…
View article: From Colonization to Consciousness: A Fanonian Perspective on Identity Repossession in Dream on a Monkey Mountain
From Colonization to Consciousness: A Fanonian Perspective on Identity Repossession in Dream on a Monkey Mountain Open
This paper explores the theme of identity reclamation in Derek Walcott’s play Dream on a Monkey Mountain, emphasizing its unique engagement with the psychological aftermath of colonialism in the Caribbean context. While identity remains a …
View article: Comparative Evaluation of Self and Cross-Grafting Combinations in Tomato Plants
Comparative Evaluation of Self and Cross-Grafting Combinations in Tomato Plants Open
Tomato production encounters various challenges due to a range of abiotic and biotic stresses. The increased consumption demand of tomato in terms of quality and production needs better strategies to alleviate the effects of different clim…
View article: Integrated Use of Fertilizers and Bio-Stimulant Affect the Growth and Seedling Development of Chili
Integrated Use of Fertilizers and Bio-Stimulant Affect the Growth and Seedling Development of Chili Open
NPK fertilizer, in combination with bio-stimulants, is crucial in promoting the growth and development of chili. This study investigates the individual and combined effects of NPK fertilizers and a bio-stimulant (Hook) on the growth and mo…
View article: COMPARISON OF X-RAY AND CT SCAN INEVALUATION OF SINUSITIS
COMPARISON OF X-RAY AND CT SCAN INEVALUATION OF SINUSITIS Open
Background: Sinusitis is a prevalent condition with varying degrees of severity and complexity.It can be caused by viral, bacterial, or fungal infections, and can be acute or chronic in nature.The diagnosis of sinusitis is often based on c…
View article: Pandemic-Era Determinants Of Stock Returns
Pandemic-Era Determinants Of Stock Returns Open
This study aims to analyze the impact of stock price indices and stock trading volume on stock returns in the ASEAN stock exchanges, taken from a case study during the COVID-19 pandemic from 2019 to 2021. The research data was obtained fro…
View article: ANGIOGRAPHIC PROFILE IN YOUNG PATIENTS PRESENTING WITH STEMI
ANGIOGRAPHIC PROFILE IN YOUNG PATIENTS PRESENTING WITH STEMI Open
Background: ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) is a severe form of acute coronary syndrome that is traditionally more prevalent among older populations. However, a growing number of cases are being observed in younger individuals, …
View article: Synthesis and Biological Evaluations of 1,3,4-Thiadiazole Derivatives as Dual Acting Enzyme Inhibitors to Target Inflammation and Diabetes
Synthesis and Biological Evaluations of 1,3,4-Thiadiazole Derivatives as Dual Acting Enzyme Inhibitors to Target Inflammation and Diabetes Open
View article: Quantifying the influence of seed priming on germination and growth traits of Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia L.) varieties
Quantifying the influence of seed priming on germination and growth traits of Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia L.) varieties Open
The uniform and quick germination of seeds is crucial for better growth, yield and quality traits of vegetable crops. Likewise, the seeds of the bitter gourd have a thick and hard seed coat, germination and field emergence are always probl…
View article: Nutrient Biofortification of microgreens (spinach) to combat hidden hunger
Nutrient Biofortification of microgreens (spinach) to combat hidden hunger Open
Nutrient deficiency is a major cause of different health disorders in human beings. Malnutrition has become more alarming in under-developed countries and might affect more than 3 billion people in the world. Supplementation and food forti…