Arshad Mehmood Abbasi
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View article: Geoinformatics and hydrogeophysical-based delineation of groundwater potential zone through surface and subsurface indicators
Geoinformatics and hydrogeophysical-based delineation of groundwater potential zone through surface and subsurface indicators Open
Groundwater is one of the world’s most essential and valuable natural resources, important to a country’s growth development; regions like Azad Kashmir, Pakistan, face unique challenges from rapid urbanization and climate variability, high…
View article: Silicon‐Mediated Mitigation of Salt Stress in Maize Plants
Silicon‐Mediated Mitigation of Salt Stress in Maize Plants Open
High soil salinity affects plant growth, yield, and water use efficiency, leading to drought and ion toxicity. Silicon (Si), a crucial element in soil, can mitigate such stress. Si neutralizes harmful impacts, reduces Na + uptake, and prom…
View article: ISOLATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF KLUYVEROMYCES MARXIANUS FOR ANTIFUNGAL VOLATILOMES PRODUCTION
ISOLATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF KLUYVEROMYCES MARXIANUS FOR ANTIFUNGAL VOLATILOMES PRODUCTION Open
Aim: In current study, volatile organic compounds released from yeast Kluyveromyces marxianus were investigated for their inhibitory activity against plant-pathogenic fungi Aspergillus niger. Methods and Results: A screening revealed that …
View article: Weaning Practice in Children with Iron Deficiency Anemia
Weaning Practice in Children with Iron Deficiency Anemia Open
Background: Weaning, also called as supplemental feeding, is the process of progressively reducing nursing or bottle-feeding while introducing solid meals to newborns. Methodology: A cross-sectional comparative design was used to carry out…
View article: Incidence of Multidrug-Resistant UTI
Incidence of Multidrug-Resistant UTI Open
Background: Children are experiencing more difficult-to-manage UTIs as a result of the worldwide rise of multidrug-resistant pathogens. Methodology: It was a cross-sectional observational study. The study was conducted at Sheikh Khalifa Bi…
View article: ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE PATTERN OF ENTERIC FEVER
ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE PATTERN OF ENTERIC FEVER Open
Introduction: Enteric fever caused by Salmonella Typhi and Paratyphi is a significant public health concern, especially in developing countries. The emergence of antimicrobial resistance complicates its management. Resistance to first-line…
View article: Bioactivity profiling of <i>Sanghuangporus lonicerinus</i> : antioxidant, hypoglycaemic, and anticancer potential via <i>in-vitro</i> and <i>in-silico</i> approaches
Bioactivity profiling of <i>Sanghuangporus lonicerinus</i> : antioxidant, hypoglycaemic, and anticancer potential via <i>in-vitro</i> and <i>in-silico</i> approaches Open
This study investigates the mycochemical profile and biological activities of hydroethanolic (EtOH), chloroform (CHCl3), and hot water (H2O) extracts of Sanghuangporus lonicerinus from Uzbekistan. Antioxidant capacity was assessed using 2,…
View article: Women’s Knowledge of Local Plants and Their Gastronomic Heritage in Chitral, NW Pakistan
Women’s Knowledge of Local Plants and Their Gastronomic Heritage in Chitral, NW Pakistan Open
Women are the “guardians of the kitchen” and central to household food security, yet their role has never been studied across the Hindukush region or Pamiri Knot. This study explores the women’s knowledge (specifically from the Khowar (Kho…
View article: Assessment Of Fetal Outcome In Women Undergoing Emergency Caesarean Section For Fetal Distress In Tertiary Care Hospital
Assessment Of Fetal Outcome In Women Undergoing Emergency Caesarean Section For Fetal Distress In Tertiary Care Hospital Open
Objective: This study aims to assess the fetal outcome in terms of early neonatal mortality among women undergoing emergency caesarean section for fetal distress. Methods: It is a Descriptive cross-sectional study involving 167 patients wh…
View article: Phytochemical profile, antioxidant and antibacterial activities analysis of crude extract and essential oil of <i>Pinus roxburghii</i> and <i>Pinus wallichiana</i> : <i>in vitro</i> and <i>in silico</i> analyses
Phytochemical profile, antioxidant and antibacterial activities analysis of crude extract and essential oil of <i>Pinus roxburghii</i> and <i>Pinus wallichiana</i> : <i>in vitro</i> and <i>in silico</i> analyses Open
Pinus roxburghii and Pinus wallichiana are traditionally plants used for various medicinal purposes worldwide. The present study focused on evaluating the phytochemical compounds and the free radical scavenging potential in various parts o…
View article: Functional Properties of Foods and Beverages
Functional Properties of Foods and Beverages Open
The conception “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food” introduced by the father of medicine “Hippocrates” highlights the significance of bioactive substances in human health [...]
View article: Polyphenolic contents and antioxidant potential in Nasturtium officinale
Polyphenolic contents and antioxidant potential in Nasturtium officinale Open
The present study was conducted with the aim to assess the impact of environmental conditions on polyphenolic content and free radical scavenging ability in the leaves of N. officinale used as food and medicine in the Himalayan region of P…
View article: Ethnopharmacological uses of fauna among the people of central Punjab, Pakistan
Ethnopharmacological uses of fauna among the people of central Punjab, Pakistan Open
Introduction The utilization of fauna and fauna-based byproducts in ethnomedicinal usages has been a longstanding human activity, practiced across various cultures worldwide. This study focuses on investigating the utilization of animal-ba…
View article: Ectomycorrhiza and ethylenediurea reduced the impact of high nitrogen and ozone stresses and increased the growth of Cedrus deodara
Ectomycorrhiza and ethylenediurea reduced the impact of high nitrogen and ozone stresses and increased the growth of Cedrus deodara Open
Cedrus deodara is the central conifer plant affected by ozone and nitrogen pollutants among forest species worldwide. The growth of C. deodara depends upon the ectomycorrhizal (ECM) association, which is usually disturbed by these factors.…
View article: Exploring biodiversity and ethnobotanical significance of Solanum species in Uzbekistan: unveiling the cultural wealth and ethnopharmacological uses
Exploring biodiversity and ethnobotanical significance of Solanum species in Uzbekistan: unveiling the cultural wealth and ethnopharmacological uses Open
Despite its millennial existence and empirical documentation, the ethnological knowledge of herbs is a more recent phenomenon. The knowledge of their historical uses as food, medicine, source of income and small-scale businesses, and the s…
View article: Low apoplastic Na+ and intracellular ionic homeostasis confer salinity tolerance upon Ca2SiO4 chemigation in Zea mays L. under salt stress
Low apoplastic Na+ and intracellular ionic homeostasis confer salinity tolerance upon Ca2SiO4 chemigation in Zea mays L. under salt stress Open
Salinity is known to have a greater impact on shoot growth than root growth. Na + buildup in plant tissue under salt stress has been proposed as one of the main issues that causes growth inhibition in crops via ionic imbalances, osmotic st…
View article: Genome-wide identification of NAC transcription factors and regulation of monoterpenoid indole alkaloid biosynthesis in Catharanthus roseus
Genome-wide identification of NAC transcription factors and regulation of monoterpenoid indole alkaloid biosynthesis in Catharanthus roseus Open
NAC transcription factors (TFs) are crucial to growth and defense responses in plants. Though NACs have been characterized for their role in several plants, comprehensive information regarding their role in Catharanthus roseus , a perennia…
View article: Iran-Saudi Rapprochement: Challenges and Opportunities for Pakistan
Iran-Saudi Rapprochement: Challenges and Opportunities for Pakistan Open
This paper analyses the challenges and opportunities for Pakistan arising out of Iran-Saudi rapprochement. The reconciliation between these two important countries for Pakistan will define its posture and policies in its immediate and exte…
View article: Assessment of sunscreen effects in photosensitivity under UV exposure during COVID-19 pandemic
Assessment of sunscreen effects in photosensitivity under UV exposure during COVID-19 pandemic Open
The aim of this work was to assess the effects of typical and optimal use of sunscreens in photosensitivity under UV exposure during the COVID-19 pandemic. First, a cross-sectional study was conducted among 384 participants to find out abo…
View article: First evidence of microplastics in the water and sediment of Surakarta city river basin, Indonesia
First evidence of microplastics in the water and sediment of Surakarta city river basin, Indonesia Open
The main aim of this study was to assess the presence of microplastics in the water and sediments of the Surakarta city river basin in Indonesia. In order to accurately reflect the river basin, a deliberate selection process was employed t…