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View article: DDX3X syndrome: a multicenter genotype-phenotype study
DDX3X syndrome: a multicenter genotype-phenotype study Open
DDX3X dysfunction causes an X-linked multisystem disorder with high penetrance and variable expressivity. The phenotypic spectrum spans from learning disability without somatic involvement to profound intellectual disability with severe im…
View article: Consistently Modest Antidepressant Effects in Clinical Trials: the Role of Regulatory Requirements
Consistently Modest Antidepressant Effects in Clinical Trials: the Role of Regulatory Requirements Open
Despite being widely heralded following their discovery, the effectiveness and clinical utility of antidepressants has been questioned, in part due to the release of several decades of regulatory trial data. Upon investigation, contemporar…
View article: Exploring the Impact of Quiet Quitting on Academic Standards, Student Satisfaction, and Research Output: A Human Resource Perspective Using Job Demand-Resource Theory
Exploring the Impact of Quiet Quitting on Academic Standards, Student Satisfaction, and Research Output: A Human Resource Perspective Using Job Demand-Resource Theory Open
In human resource management, the term "quiet quitting" refers to employees who stop working beyond their job description, instead putting in just the minimum effort at work. The present study aimed to investigate the impact of quiet quitt…
View article: Investigation of Antioxidant Compounds in Ginger (Zingiber Officinale) for Cancer Treatment
Investigation of Antioxidant Compounds in Ginger (Zingiber Officinale) for Cancer Treatment Open
Antioxidants, which eliminate reactive oxygen species (free radicals), are present in a wide range of food items and are generally known as scavengers. Antioxidants are crucial for maintaining human health as the body's natural defensive m…
View article: EXTRACTION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF ALKALOIDS FROM TRADITIONAL MEDICINAL HERBS FOR ANTICANCER APPLICATION
EXTRACTION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF ALKALOIDS FROM TRADITIONAL MEDICINAL HERBS FOR ANTICANCER APPLICATION Open
Cancer remains one of the prevailing health issues in the world, and the available treatment methods are usually constrained by intense adverse effects, medication intolerance, and exorbitant expenses. Although the anticancerous properties…
View article: Distribution, Morphoanatomical and Physiological Adaptations in Eulaliopsis binata in the Salt Range, Chakwal, Pakistan
Distribution, Morphoanatomical and Physiological Adaptations in Eulaliopsis binata in the Salt Range, Chakwal, Pakistan Open
This study provides a detailed examination of the distribution, morphoanatomical, and physiological adaptations of Eulaliopsis binata in the Salt Range of Chakwal, Pakistan. Five sites with varying salt levels, including Kallar Kahar Lake,…
View article: Diversity Analysis of Insect Pests of Apple and Apricot in the Trans-Himalayan Region
Diversity Analysis of Insect Pests of Apple and Apricot in the Trans-Himalayan Region Open
Apple (Malus domestica) and apricot (Prunus armeniaca) are significant temperate fruit crops that are widely cultivated in the cold-arid, high-altitude regions of Ladakh, particularly in the Leh district. While these areas provide ideal co…
View article: Genetic profiling of Pakistani ladybird beetles (Coccinellidae: Coleoptera) using mitochondrial COI DNA barcoding
Genetic profiling of Pakistani ladybird beetles (Coccinellidae: Coleoptera) using mitochondrial COI DNA barcoding Open
Ladybird beetles (Coccinellidae: Coleoptera) are vital for pest control and ecosystem balance, but their identification is hindered by morphological similarities. This study utilizes mitochondrial COI gene barcoding to profile Pakistani la…
View article: Genetic diversity of nearly threatened and vulnerable species of Serranidae fish family from the coastal area of Pakistan
Genetic diversity of nearly threatened and vulnerable species of Serranidae fish family from the coastal area of Pakistan Open
View article: Frequency of Pregnancy Induced Hypertension in Patients Admitted in Maternity Ward of Ayub Medical Teaching Hospital Abbottabad
Frequency of Pregnancy Induced Hypertension in Patients Admitted in Maternity Ward of Ayub Medical Teaching Hospital Abbottabad Open
Background: Hypertension is one of the most common medical disorders associated with pregnancy. It is the second leading cause of maternal mortality during pregnancy and affects one pregnancy in every ten cases. Maternal and fetal complica…
View article: Interface Engineering in Optimized Bimetallic Mof/G-C3n4 Heterostructures for Improved Photocatalytic Co2 Conversion
Interface Engineering in Optimized Bimetallic Mof/G-C3n4 Heterostructures for Improved Photocatalytic Co2 Conversion Open
View article: Biofabrication of copper oxide nanoparticles using Dalbergia sisso leaf extract for antibacterial, antibiofilm and antioxidant activities
Biofabrication of copper oxide nanoparticles using Dalbergia sisso leaf extract for antibacterial, antibiofilm and antioxidant activities Open
View article: FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF EXTENDED RELEASE TABLET OF WATER SOLUBLE DRUG BY HOT MELT TECHNIQUE
FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF EXTENDED RELEASE TABLET OF WATER SOLUBLE DRUG BY HOT MELT TECHNIQUE Open
Sustained release tablets were prepared by melt granulation method. In present investigation attempt was made to prepare sustain release Matrix Tablet formulation of Timolol hydrochloride using cetostearyl alcohol and hydroxy propyl cellul…
View article: Effect of cephalexin on chlorophyll and carotenoid content of Chlorella pyrenoidosa-2378 and its biodegradation in BG-11 medium
Effect of cephalexin on chlorophyll and carotenoid content of Chlorella pyrenoidosa-2378 and its biodegradation in BG-11 medium Open
Cephalexin (CFX), a β-lactam antibiotic which is identified for the treatment of different disease infections, has been reported as a micropollutant in wastewater released from sewage, hospital, or pharmaceutical industries. Chlorella pyre…
View article: Relevance of electroconvulsive therapy in acute and maintenance phase management of obsessive-compulsive disorder: A case study
Relevance of electroconvulsive therapy in acute and maintenance phase management of obsessive-compulsive disorder: A case study Open
View article: Northern Arabian Sea: Rare Fish Diversity and Biogeographic Affinities
Northern Arabian Sea: Rare Fish Diversity and Biogeographic Affinities Open
View article: “Ag/Mgo-Ncs Synthesis and Essential Oil Extraction from Chicorium Intybus Leaves for Anti-Bacterial and Anti-Oxidant Activities"
“Ag/Mgo-Ncs Synthesis and Essential Oil Extraction from Chicorium Intybus Leaves for Anti-Bacterial and Anti-Oxidant Activities" Open
View article: An Investigation into the Phytochemical, Elemental, Antioxidant, and Antimicrobial Properties of Popular Vinegars
An Investigation into the Phytochemical, Elemental, Antioxidant, and Antimicrobial Properties of Popular Vinegars Open
View article: COVID-19: A threat to the respiratory system
COVID-19: A threat to the respiratory system Open
The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2), causes acute coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) that has emerged on a pandemic level. Coronaviruses are well-known to have a negative impact on the lungs and cardiovascular s…
View article: MELISSOPALYNOLOGICAL STUDIES OF AUTUMN HONEY SAMPLES FROM KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA, PAKISTAN
MELISSOPALYNOLOGICAL STUDIES OF AUTUMN HONEY SAMPLES FROM KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA, PAKISTAN Open
The current study was carried out to investigate the geographical origin and botanical sources of 13 autumn honey samples collected from different areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. For palynological analysis, samples were centrifuged and prepar…
View article: Species composition, seasonal abundance and population dynamics of predatory spiders from cotton field plots of irrigated and semi-arid regions of Punjab, Pakistan
Species composition, seasonal abundance and population dynamics of predatory spiders from cotton field plots of irrigated and semi-arid regions of Punjab, Pakistan Open
The purpose of the current study was to document the variety of predatory spider species present in the cotton fields of two major cotton-producing districts in Punjab, Pakistan, as well as the population dynamics of those spiders. The res…
View article: Recent Advances in Microbial Production of Vitamin B12: Review of Optimization Strategies and High-Yielding Strains
Recent Advances in Microbial Production of Vitamin B12: Review of Optimization Strategies and High-Yielding Strains Open
VitaminB12 is a water soluble vitamin and plays a significant role during metabolism. It also acts as the cofactor of many enzymes during DNA synthesis. Moreover Vitamin B12 is involved in red blood cells production, healthy nerve tissues …
View article: Effects of Drying Temperature and Solvents on In Vitro Diabetic Wound Healing Potential of Moringa oleifera Leaf Extracts
Effects of Drying Temperature and Solvents on In Vitro Diabetic Wound Healing Potential of Moringa oleifera Leaf Extracts Open
The delayed healing of wounds among people with diabetes is a severe problem worldwide. Hyperglycemia and increased levels of free radicals are the major inhibiting factors of wound healing in diabetic patients. Plant extracts are a rich s…
View article: Species composition and population dynamics of some arthropod pests in cotton fields of irrigated and semi-arid regions of Punjab, Pakistan
Species composition and population dynamics of some arthropod pests in cotton fields of irrigated and semi-arid regions of Punjab, Pakistan Open
View article: Evaluation of loci to predict ear morphology using two SNaPshot assays
Evaluation of loci to predict ear morphology using two SNaPshot assays Open
Human ear morphology prediction with SNP-based genotypes is growing in forensic DNA phenotyping and is scarcely explored in Pakistan as a part of EVCs (externally visible characteristics). The ear morphology prediction assays with 21 SNPs …
View article: Complete chloroplast genome sequencing and comparative analysis of threatened dragon trees Dracaena serrulata and Dracaena cinnabari
Complete chloroplast genome sequencing and comparative analysis of threatened dragon trees Dracaena serrulata and Dracaena cinnabari Open
View article: Response of Natural Enemies toward Selective Chemical Insecticides; Used for the Integrated Management of Insect Pests in Cotton Field Plots
Response of Natural Enemies toward Selective Chemical Insecticides; Used for the Integrated Management of Insect Pests in Cotton Field Plots Open
Sucking pests of cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.), such as thrips, or Thrips tabaci Lindeman, and jassid, or Amrasca biguttula Ishida, are among the most threatening insect pests to young cotton plants in Pakistan. New chemical insecticides …
View article: Peer Review #2 of "A DNA barcode survey of insect biodiversity in Pakistan (v0.1)"
Peer Review #2 of "A DNA barcode survey of insect biodiversity in Pakistan (v0.1)" Open
Although Pakistan has rich biodiversity, many groups are poorly known, particularly insects.To address this gap, we employed DNA barcoding to survey its insect diversity.Specimens obtained through diverse collecting methods at 1,858 sites …
View article: A DNA barcode survey of insect biodiversity in Pakistan
A DNA barcode survey of insect biodiversity in Pakistan Open
Although Pakistan has rich biodiversity, many groups are poorly known, particularly insects. To address this gap, we employed DNA barcoding to survey its insect diversity. Specimens obtained through diverse collecting methods at 1,858 site…
View article: Biofabrication of ZnO nanoparticles using Acacia arabica leaf extract and their antibiofilm and antioxidant potential against foodborne pathogens
Biofabrication of ZnO nanoparticles using Acacia arabica leaf extract and their antibiofilm and antioxidant potential against foodborne pathogens Open
Emergence of multidrug resistant pathogens is increasing globally at an alarming rate with a need to discover novel and effective methods to cope infections due to these pathogens. Green nanoparticles have gained attention to be used as ef…