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Revolutionizing water and wastewater treatment: Data-driven approaches for advanced solutions Open

Quratulain Maqsood, Rida Fatima, Fatima Rafaqat, Tahir Mehmood, Shinawar Waseem Ali , et al. · 2025

This paper explores the growing use of advanced computational models in water and wastewater treatment. A variety of methods such as decision trees, artificial neural networks (ANN), long short-term memory (LSTM), fuzzy logic, internet of …

Effective Summative Assessment Strategies to Enhance Student Learning: A Mixed Method Study Open

Mashaim Kashif, Shinawar Waseem Ali, Pakeeza Sehar, Farzana Naheed Mufti · 2025

This mixed-method study investigates the effectiveness of summative assessment strategies in enhancing student learning outcomes among 8th-grade science students. Utilizing both quantitative and qualitative methods, the study measured chan…

Development of functional rabbit meat nuggets fortified with <i>Moringa oleifera:</i> a novel approach to improve nutritional and storage stability Open

Muhammad Munir, Muhammad Rizwan Tariq, Muhammad Sajid, Zunaira Basharat, Remal Aurangzeb , et al. · 2025

Rabbit meat, a sustainable alternative to poultry with high biological value, was studied for the effects of Moringa oleifera leaves powder (MOLP) supplementation on rabbit meat nuggets. Moringa oleifera leaves powder was added at 0.5%, 1.…

Cleaner horizons: Exploring advanced technologies for pollution remediation Open

Khadija Malik, Adnan Iftikhar, Quratulain Maqsood, Muhammad Rizwan Tariq, Shinawar Waseem Ali · 2025

Evaluating eating patterns and health status of undergraduate students majoring in human nutrition, Lahore, Pakistan: a cross-sectional study Open

Saad Afzal, Ayesha Iftikhar, Mateen Ahmad, Zeeshan Ashraf, Waseem Khalid , et al. · 2025

This study aims to evaluate the nutritional status of aspiring nutritionists in universities across Lahore. A cross-sectional survey was conducted using a self-administered questionnaire, and dietary analysis was done using USDA food compo…

Assessing Aflatoxin M1 Contamination in Raw Milk and its Potential Health Risks in Pakistan Open

Asif Sultan, Shinawar Waseem Ali, Muniba Khaliq, Abir Ishtiaq, Muhammad Rizwan Tariq · 2025

Recent trends in bioremediation and bioaugmentation strategies for mitigation of marine based pollutants: current perspectives and future outlook Open

Quratulain Maqsood, Rafia Waseem, Aleena Sumrin, Abdul Wajid, Muhammad Rizwan Tariq , et al. · 2024

Marine pollution from anthropogenic activities poses a severe threat to aquatic environments globally. Contaminants such as microplastics, hydrocarbons, heavy metals, and pesticides pervade coastal and ocean waters, causing significant har…

Monitoring and abatement of synthetic pollutants using engineered microbial systems Open

Quratulain Maqsood, Nazim Hussain, Aleena Sumrin, Shinawar Waseem Ali, Muhammad Rizwan Tariq , et al. · 2024

Synthetic pollutants (SPs) are a significant environmental concern due to their extensive use and persistence in the environment. Various remediation strategies have been explored to address this issue, including photocatalysis, nano-remed…

Redefining sustainability: Next-gen wastewater treatment breakthroughs Open

Rida Batool, Sahrish, Syed Abdul Ahad, Quratulain Maqsood, Shinawar Waseem Ali , et al. · 2024

The world is facing an alarming situation in terms of pollution, with water contamination being a critical concern for scientists aiming to protect the ecosystem. Contaminants produced from municipal, industrial, commercial, and agricultur…

Cutaneous Oncology: Strategies for Melanoma Prevention, Diagnosis, and Therapy Open

Wajeeha Saeed, Esha Shahbaz, Quratulain Maqsood, Shinawar Waseem Ali, Muhammada Mahnoor · 2024

Skin cancer comprises one-third of all diagnosed cancer cases and remains a major health concern. Genetic and environmental parameters serve as the two main risk factors associated with the development of skin cancer, with ultraviolet radi…

Comparative evaluation of ethylene oxide, electron beam and gamma irradiation treatments on commonly cultivated red chilli cultivars (Kunri and Hybrid) of Sindh, Pakistan Open

Muzzammal Ahmed Muzzafar, Shinawar Waseem Ali, Munawar Iqbal, Maryam Saeed, Mateen Ahmad , et al. · 2023

Chillies are considered a universal ingredient for imparting flavor and pungency to foods. Pakistan stood in the top twenty countries worldwide by producing 82 thousand Tons of chillies during 2022-23. Chilli fungal contamination and aflat…

DEVELOPMENT OF ALOE VERA BASED FUNCTIONAL DRINK Open

Muhammad Rizwan Tariq, Shinawar Waseem Ali, Zahra Batool, Noor Fatima, Fasih ul Hassan , et al. · 2023

Background: Aloe vera (Aloe barbadensis miller) is composed of minerals, vitamins, polysaccharides, enzymes, phenolic compounds, amino acids, and antioxidants which provide numerous health benefits such as anti-inflammatory, antibacterial …

Comparison of Thawing Treatments on Quality, Microbiota, and Organoleptic Characteristics of Chicken Meat Fillets Open

Muhammad Waqas Arshad, Muhammad Rizwan Tariq, Shinawar Waseem Ali, Zunaira Basharat, Zujaja Umer , et al. · 2023

The current research attempted to evaluate the impact of various thawing techniques (R₀: control group, R₁: water immersion thawing, R₂: low-temperature thawing, R₃: combined thawing, water thawi…

A comprehensive review of the therapeutic potential of citrus bioflavonoid hesperidin against lifestyle-related disorders Open

Aftab Ahmad, Muhammad Afzaal, Farhan Saeed, Shinawar Waseem Ali, Ali Imran , et al. · 2023

The fruits of citrus family are rich in flavonoids with superior antioxidant properties; citrus bioactive components are potentially beneficial without adverse effects or cytotoxicity in healthy individuals. Citrus fruit peel contains ampl…

Supplementation of PUFA extracted from microalgae for the development of chicken patties Open

Sidra Dr, Muhammad Muneeb Zaman, Zunaira Farooq, Amina Hafeez, Muhammad Sajid , et al. · 2023

In recent years, there has been a growing interest in development of a diverse range of foods that are enriched with omega-3 fatty acids. It is widely recognized that through dietary interventions, the lipid fraction of food can be modifie…

Development of chicken tender pops by utilizing pomegranate peel powder Open

Zunaira Basharat, Maryam Imran, Naeem Fatima, Muhammad Sajid, Muhammad Rizwan Tariq , et al. · 2023

Pomegranate peel powder (PPP) is a rich source of many bioactive components particularly polyphenols that are interlinked to various technological and functional properties. In the present study, chicken tender pops were developed with inc…

Nutritional probing and storage stability of papaya jam supplemented with date pit powder Open

Shafaq Anwar, Anam Saleem, Ayesha Razzaq, Muhammad Adnan Nasir, Abrar Hussain , et al. · 2023

Utilization of biomaterials to develop the biodegradable food packaging Open

Saima Perveen, Muhammad Junaid Anwar, Tariq Ismail, Aneela Hameed, Syeda Sameen Naqvi , et al. · 2023

Food packaging material is the primary element of the food industry; therefore, its consideration to sustain food quality and food safety is crucial. Several food-grade materials have been utilized for packaging food commodities for a long…

Berberine: a comprehensive Approach to combat human maladies Open

Zarina Mushtaq, Muhammad Imran, Farhan Saeed, Ali Imran, Shinawar Waseem Ali , et al. · 2023

Berberine is a metabolite of many medicinal plants. Chemically, berberine belongs to the isoquinoline alkaloids family. The roots of plants grown at lower elevations have a higher concentration of berberine as compared to plants grown at h…

Assessment of Bacterial Composition of Locally Processed Back-Slopped Yogurt Through Next-Generation Sequencing Open

Razia Sultana, Shinawar Waseem Ali, Ghulam Murtaza, Shahid Mahmood · 2023

Development of cottonseed-based emulsions for encapsulation of vitamin A Open

Madiha IFTIKHAR, Maria Munir, WAJEEHA, Muhammad Rizwan Tariq, Shinawar Waseem Ali , et al. · 2023

Nanoemulsions are nanoscale self-assembled entities which are manufactured for improving the delivery of active pharmaceutical ingredients. Nanoemulsion technology is one of the best ways to encapsulate the functional components as it enha…

Effect of different drying and cooking treatments on phytochemicals and antioxidant activity in broccoli: an experimental in vitro study Open

Amna HAMEED, Naeem Fatima, Hassan IFTIKHAR, Asim Mehmood, Muhammad Rizwan Tariq , et al. · 2023

The current study aimed to assess broccoli's phytochemical profile and determine its antioxidant activity. Fresh broccoli was procured from a local farm and divided into two major treatment groups (cooked and dried). There were five sub-tr…

Characterization of quinoa-wheat flour blend for the preparation of dry cake Open

Muhammad Akhlaq, Muhammad Farooq, Shinawar Waseem Ali, Mamoona Amir, Farzana Siddique , et al. · 2022

The current study aimed at the quinoa-wheat composite flour's characterization (including total phenolics, total flavonoids, and antioxidant activity) as well as its effect on dry cake sensory quality. Findings revealed a rise in ash conte…

Supplementation of banana peel powder for the development of functional broiler nuggets Open

Tasleem Akram, Sharmeen Mustafa, Khola Ilyas, Muhammad Rizwan Tariq, Shinawar Waseem Ali , et al. · 2022

Banana peel powder is considered one of the most nutritive and effective waste product to be utilized as a functional additive in the food industry. This study aimed to determine the impact of banana peel powder at concentrations of 2%, 4%…

Functional potential of Aloe vera juice against CCl4 induced hepatotoxicity in animal model Open

Mateen Ahmad, Shinawar Waseem Ali, Aneela Hameed, Mamoona Amir, Jawad Ashraf , et al. · 2022

The present study was designed to evaluate functional potential of Aloe vera juice against (CCl4 induced) hepatotoxicity using animal model. Biochemical analyses including liver, renal enzymes, bone biomarkers and lipid profile were conduc…

DEVELOPMENT AND SHELF STABILITY OF FUNCTIONAL DRINK PREPARED FROM WATERMELON AND CUCUMBER Open

Zahra Batool, Muhammad Rizwan Tariq, Shinawar Waseem Ali, Zujaja Umer, Mohammad Taqqi Abbas , et al. · 2022

Background Cucumber is known to have countless benefits related to skin, body, and general health conditions. Watermelon juice is highly nutritious and perishable. Recent studies focus on using it with a combination of potential functiona…

RETRACTED ARTICLE: Effect of vegan diet (VD) on sports performance: a mechanistic review of metabolic cascades Open

Aftab Ahmed, Muhammad Afzaal, Shinawar Waseem Ali, Hafiz Shehzad Muzammil, Ammar Masood , et al. · 2022

Sportsmen may choose to include vegetarian diet in their dietary regime for a variety of ways like its beneficial health impact, due to religious restrictions or to protect animals for environmental integrity. These diets are loaded with a…

Assessment of food safety knowledge, attitude, practices of food handlers and microbial contamination in foods at the canteens of a University in Pakistan Open

Shinawar Waseem Ali, Mateen Ahmad, Memoona Asif, Rai Muhammad Amir, Ahmad Ali · 2022

Developing nations are striving to assure food safety that rely mainly upon handling procedures. The current study focused upon the understanding level and practices of food handlers working at various canteens of University of the Punjab,…

Indigenous Curd as a Functional Food: A Source of Potential Pathogenic Bacterial Control Open

Shazia Yaqub, Mian Anjum Murtaza, Shinawar Waseem Ali, Sehrish Mushtaq, Sohaib Afzaal , et al. · 2022

Background: Dahi is a functional food that is largely consumed in our community. The current study was designed to explore the efficacy of antibacterial agents that are present in the local indigenous curd of Lahore, Pakistan.Method: Dahi …

Exploring the potential of curry leaves on mercury‐induced hepatorenal toxicity in an animal model Open

Muhammad Ijaz, Asma Arshad, Muhammad Ahmad Awan, Muhammad Rizwan Tariq, Shinawar Waseem Ali , et al. · 2021

Herbal drugs play an imperative role in healthcare programs in developing countries. Curry leaves have wide medicinal importance and are used to treat various diseases traditionally. The current study was carried out to estimate the extent…

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