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View article: Titanium dioxide photocatalyst enabled composite for dye removal from water
Titanium dioxide photocatalyst enabled composite for dye removal from water Open
Unprocessed colored effluents containing dyes are released from several industries resulting in severe water pollution. There was a need to cope with this problem, so an abundant industrial waste of grey stone (GS) powder was utilized for …
View article: Mitigation of Neuroinflammation and Oxidative Stress in Rotenone-Induced Parkinson Mouse Model through Liposomal Coenzyme-Q10 Intervention: A Comprehensive In-vivo Study
Mitigation of Neuroinflammation and Oxidative Stress in Rotenone-Induced Parkinson Mouse Model through Liposomal Coenzyme-Q10 Intervention: A Comprehensive In-vivo Study Open
Parkinson's disease (PD) stands as the sec most prevalent incapacitating neurodegenerative disorder characterized by deterioration of dopamine-producing neurons in the substantia nigra. Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) has garnered attention as a pote…
View article: ZnO based photocatalysts for pesticides degradation
ZnO based photocatalysts for pesticides degradation Open
The widespread application of pesticides in modern agriculture has significantly boosted crop production; however, their inherent toxicity has serious environmental and public health concerns.
View article: MALARIA AND ANTIMALARIAL DRUGS: FACTS AND FIGURES FROM THE RURAL SINDH, PAKISTAN
MALARIA AND ANTIMALARIAL DRUGS: FACTS AND FIGURES FROM THE RURAL SINDH, PAKISTAN Open
Background: Malaria is a very common and very ancient disease caused by the malarial parasites following bites by female mosquito of genus anopheles. There are four common variants of this parasite namely Plasmodium Vivax, Falciparum, Oval…
View article: Synthesis of Water-Soluble Menthol Derivatives Using Response Surface Methodology
Synthesis of Water-Soluble Menthol Derivatives Using Response Surface Methodology Open
In this study, menthol was glycosylated with starch in the presence of α-amylase to produce menthyl maltoside (MenM) as the primary product. Optimization of the experimental parameters, including the menthol-starch ratio, enzyme concentrat…
View article: Synthesis, Urease Inhibition, Molecular Docking, and Optical Analysis of a Symmetrical Schiff Base and Its Selected Metal Complexes
Synthesis, Urease Inhibition, Molecular Docking, and Optical Analysis of a Symmetrical Schiff Base and Its Selected Metal Complexes Open
Designing and developing small organic molecules for use as urease inhibitors is challenging due to the need for ecosystem sustainability and the requirement to prevent health risks related to the human stomach and urinary tract. Moreover,…
View article: Development of Methodology for molecular crystallization of Menthol
Development of Methodology for molecular crystallization of Menthol Open
Menthol, terpene alcohol with a strong minty, cooling odor and taste is highly popular in food, flavor, cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries. Crystallization of menthol from mint oil is a tedious process involving high cost and a much lo…
View article: Screening of potato germplasm for resistance to potato virus y and potato leafroll virus using DAS-ELISA
Screening of potato germplasm for resistance to potato virus y and potato leafroll virus using DAS-ELISA Open
Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) ranks as the fourth most important staple food globally, after rice, wheat, and maize. In Pakistan, Potato virus Y (PVY) and Potato leafroll virus (PLRV) are among the most critical pathogens affecting potato …
View article: Penstock pipe’s hydraulic design for the mini hydropower plant at Besai Kemu, Bukit Kemuning, Lampung, Indonesia
Penstock pipe’s hydraulic design for the mini hydropower plant at Besai Kemu, Bukit Kemuning, Lampung, Indonesia Open
Hydropower, as a renewable energy source, holds significant potential for electricity generation. However, optimizing the design of hydropower penstocks to ensure efficient energy conversion remains a complex challenge. This study aims to …
View article: Understanding the Impact of Zinc and Boron Applications on Growth and Yield Attributes in Potato
Understanding the Impact of Zinc and Boron Applications on Growth and Yield Attributes in Potato Open
Research examines the impact of zinc (Zn) and boron (B) on the growth, and yield of potato plants. The screen house experiment used four treatments: T1 (Control), T2 (Zn 5g/L), T3 (B 2g/L), and T4 (Zn 5g/L + B 2g/L). Growth characteristics…
View article: Nano-stimulants modulated morpho-physiological and anatomical attributes of lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus (DC.) Stapf)
Nano-stimulants modulated morpho-physiological and anatomical attributes of lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus (DC.) Stapf) Open
Lemongrass is a fragrant grass that has significant industrial potential. It is grown for its essential oil, which has a high economic value because of its multiple medical, cosmetic, and culinary uses. The goal of this study was to improv…
View article: Charland resilience: Agroforestry innovations as nature-based solutions for climate-vulnerable communities in Bangladesh
Charland resilience: Agroforestry innovations as nature-based solutions for climate-vulnerable communities in Bangladesh Open
The study emphasizes the need for sustainable solutions in highly vulnerable regions such as Bangladesh's charlands, where climate hazards are rising. Agroforestry has promise for resilience, climate mitigation, and livelihoods improvement…
View article: Relationship of Water Media Characteristics (pH, Temperature, TDS) to Density of Aedes sp Mosquito Flars in Karanggeneng Village, Lamongan District
Relationship of Water Media Characteristics (pH, Temperature, TDS) to Density of Aedes sp Mosquito Flars in Karanggeneng Village, Lamongan District Open
DHF (Dengue hemorrhagic fever) is a tropical endemic disease in Indonesia with a fluctuating trend in Lamongan. The main factor under control is the larval breeding habitat. This study aimed to determine the relationship between the charac…
View article: Revolutionizing dye removal from wastewater using low-cost natural material
Revolutionizing dye removal from wastewater using low-cost natural material Open
The contamination of wastewater by textile dyes has emerged as a significant and pressing environmental concern that requires immediate attention and the development of inventive solutions. One highly effective technique for addressing thi…
View article: Long‐Lived Acoustic Phonon and Carrier Dynamics in III–V Adiabatic Cavities
Long‐Lived Acoustic Phonon and Carrier Dynamics in III–V Adiabatic Cavities Open
Evidence of strongly confined coherent acoustic phonons inside high quality factor phononic cavities that exhibit tailored phonon potentials is provided. Using GaAs/AlAs quasiperiodic superlattices, functional phonon potentials are realize…
View article: Efficient nanostructured materials to reduce nutrient leaching to overcome environmental contaminants
Efficient nanostructured materials to reduce nutrient leaching to overcome environmental contaminants Open
Nutrient leaching is a major reason for fresh and ground water contamination. Menthol is the major bioactive ingredient of Mentha arvensis L. and one of the most traded products of global essential oil market. The indigenous production of …
View article: AMELIORATING THE TOXIC IMPACTS OF SALINITY ON SUDAN GRASS BY EXOGENOUS APPLICATION OF SEAWEED EXTRACT, AMINO ACIDS AND NUTRIENTS
AMELIORATING THE TOXIC IMPACTS OF SALINITY ON SUDAN GRASS BY EXOGENOUS APPLICATION OF SEAWEED EXTRACT, AMINO ACIDS AND NUTRIENTS Open
A pot experiment was conducted to investigate the effect of seaweed, amino acid and nutrient solution on growth and physiological performance of Sudan grass growing under salinity stress.The experiment consisted of different levels of sali…
View article: Synthetic <i>vs.</i> natural antimicrobial agents for safer textiles: a comparative review
Synthetic <i>vs.</i> natural antimicrobial agents for safer textiles: a comparative review Open
Textiles in all forms act as carriers in transmitting pathogens and provide a medium of microbial growth, especially in those fabrics which are used in sports, medical and innerwear clothing.
View article: High speed removal of toxic acid red dye using photocatalytic-hybrid composite material
High speed removal of toxic acid red dye using photocatalytic-hybrid composite material Open
About 40,000 synthetic dyes and pigments are utilized in different industries worldwide. This results in generation of huge volumes of effluents that are difficult to handle as dye removal is not an easy process and contaminates the enviro…
View article: Frequency of acute kidney injury in birth asphyxia at a Tertiary Care Hospital, Karachi.
Frequency of acute kidney injury in birth asphyxia at a Tertiary Care Hospital, Karachi. Open
… Objective: To determine the frequency of acute kidney injury (AKI) in neonates presenting with birth asphyxia. Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Setting: Department of Pediatrics, National Institute of Child Health, Karachi. Period: D…
View article: Adsorption, Modeling, Thermodynamic, and Kinetic Studies of Acteray Golden Removal from Polluted Water Using Sindh Clay and Quartz as Low-Cost Adsorbents
Adsorption, Modeling, Thermodynamic, and Kinetic Studies of Acteray Golden Removal from Polluted Water Using Sindh Clay and Quartz as Low-Cost Adsorbents Open
Due to growing environmental awareness and demands, many efforts were implemented for the transformation of waste materials into highly efficient adsorption capacity materials. In this work, efforts were made to convert the Sindh clay and …
View article: Efficient nanostructured materials to reduce nutrient leaching to overcome environmental contaminations
Efficient nanostructured materials to reduce nutrient leaching to overcome environmental contaminations Open
Nutrient leaching is a major reason for fresh and ground water contamination. Menthol is the major bioactive ingredient of Mentha arvensis L. and one of the most traded products of the global essential oil market. The indigenous production…
View article: EFFECTS OF CORE STRENGTHENING VERSUS LOWER LIMB PROPRIOCEPTIVE NEUROMUSCULAR FACILITATION TECHNIQUES ON TRUNK FUNCTION AND BALANCE IN CHRONIC STROKE PATIENTS
EFFECTS OF CORE STRENGTHENING VERSUS LOWER LIMB PROPRIOCEPTIVE NEUROMUSCULAR FACILITATION TECHNIQUES ON TRUNK FUNCTION AND BALANCE IN CHRONIC STROKE PATIENTS Open
Stroke, a significant contributor to disability, primarily affects the trunk's ability to produce movement and function. Patients with stroke experience falls frequently and have more post-fall activity limitations because of severe postur…
View article: Neonatal mortality among preterm infants admitted to neonatal intensive care units in India and Pakistan: A prospective study
Neonatal mortality among preterm infants admitted to neonatal intensive care units in India and Pakistan: A prospective study Open
Objective To explore potential reasons for differences in preterm neonatal mortality in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) in India and Pakistan. Design A prospective observational study, the Project to Understand and Research Stillbirt…