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View article: Barriers to Justice: The Non-Registration of FIRs in Pakistan and Its Impact on Society
Barriers to Justice: The Non-Registration of FIRs in Pakistan and Its Impact on Society Open
According to Section 154 of the Criminal Procedure Code, every victim has the right to request the police station chief to initiate legal action against the accused individuals on their behalf. The First Information Reports (FIRs) is first…
View article: Correction: Impact of duck stocking density on growth performance, digestive enzymes, blood biochemistry, and antioxidant capacity of the Labeo rohita reared in an integrated ponds system
Correction: Impact of duck stocking density on growth performance, digestive enzymes, blood biochemistry, and antioxidant capacity of the Labeo rohita reared in an integrated ponds system Open
[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0294064.].
View article: Bioconversion of mango peels into itaconic acid through submerged fermentation and statistical optimization of parameters through response surface methodology
Bioconversion of mango peels into itaconic acid through submerged fermentation and statistical optimization of parameters through response surface methodology Open
Itaconic acid is an industrially crucial organic acid due to its broad range of applications. The main hurdle in itaconic acid production is the high cost of the substrate, i.e ., pure glucose, required for the fermentation process. Pakist…
View article: POST-TRAUMATIC CSF LEAK IN PATIENTS PRESENTING WITH PNEUMOCEPHALUS
POST-TRAUMATIC CSF LEAK IN PATIENTS PRESENTING WITH PNEUMOCEPHALUS Open
Post-traumatic cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak is a serious complication associated with skull base fractures and pneumocephalus, often resulting from traumatic brain injuries. Understanding the frequency and timely management of these leak…
View article: COMPARISON OF EFFECTIVENESS OF TOPICAL NIFEDIPINE AND DILTIAZEM IN THE TREATMENT OF ANAL FISSURES
COMPARISON OF EFFECTIVENESS OF TOPICAL NIFEDIPINE AND DILTIAZEM IN THE TREATMENT OF ANAL FISSURES Open
Anal fissure, a tear in the anal canal below the dentate line, is commonly managed pharmacologically as the primary approach, with surgery considered secondary. Objective: To compare the efficacy of topical nifedipine and diltiazem in the …
View article: Ethanolic and Aqueous Extracts of Rosa Damascena Mill. Leaves Mitigate Diabetes, Lipid Panel Restoration and Regeneration of Β Cells in the Alloxan-Induced Diabetic Rats
Ethanolic and Aqueous Extracts of Rosa Damascena Mill. Leaves Mitigate Diabetes, Lipid Panel Restoration and Regeneration of Β Cells in the Alloxan-Induced Diabetic Rats Open
View article: Impact of duck stocking density on growth performance, digestive enzymes, blood biochemistry, and antioxidant capacity of the Labeo rohita reared in an integrated ponds system
Impact of duck stocking density on growth performance, digestive enzymes, blood biochemistry, and antioxidant capacity of the Labeo rohita reared in an integrated ponds system Open
This study investigated the effects of duck stocking density (SD) on growth performance, meat quality, hematology, serum metabolites, and antioxidant status of L . rohita reared in an integrated pond system. A total of 9000 fingerlings of …
View article: Valorization of Using Agro-Wastes for Levan through Submerged Fermentation and Statistical Optimization of the Process Variables Applying Response Surface Methodology (RSM) Design
Valorization of Using Agro-Wastes for Levan through Submerged Fermentation and Statistical Optimization of the Process Variables Applying Response Surface Methodology (RSM) Design Open
Levan is a homopolysaccharide of fructose units that repeat as its structural core. As an exopolysaccharide (EPS), it is produced by a great variety of microorganisms and a small number of plant species. The principal substrate used for le…
View article: Hyaluronic acid-based nanofibers: Electrospun synthesis and their medical applications; recent developments and future perspective
Hyaluronic acid-based nanofibers: Electrospun synthesis and their medical applications; recent developments and future perspective Open
Hyaluronan is a biodegradable, biopolymer that represents a major part of the extracellular matrix and has the potential to be fabricated in a fibrous form conjugated with other polymers via electrospinning. Unique physicochemical features…
View article: Impact of Locally Characterized Protease from Geobacillus SBS 4S on the Growth of Poultry Bird
Impact of Locally Characterized Protease from Geobacillus SBS 4S on the Growth of Poultry Bird Open
Due to the expanding human population and subsequent developmental processes, it is crucial to evaluate habitats to design robust conservation strategies.We used maximum entropy modeling (MaxEnt) to identify suitable habitats for red fox (…
View article: Comparative Insights into the Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, and Nutritional Potential of the Solanum nigrum Complex
Comparative Insights into the Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, and Nutritional Potential of the Solanum nigrum Complex Open
Solanum nigrum is a traditional medicinal plant renowned as a cure for many diseases due to the presence of bioactive compounds. The Solanum nigrum complex refers to a group of more than 30 closely related but morphologically distinct taxa…
View article: Biotransformation of Agricultural By-Products into Biovanillin through Solid-State Fermentation (SSF) and Optimization of Different Parameters Using Response Surface Methodology (RSM)
Biotransformation of Agricultural By-Products into Biovanillin through Solid-State Fermentation (SSF) and Optimization of Different Parameters Using Response Surface Methodology (RSM) Open
Vanillin is a flavorful and aromatic secondary metabolite found in vanilla plants. Natural vanillin, produced through processed vanilla beans accounts for scarcely 0.2% of industrial requirements. Vanillin produced via chemical methods and…
View article: Bioethanol Production Optimization from KOH-Pretreated Bombax ceiba Using Saccharomyces cerevisiae through Response Surface Methodology
Bioethanol Production Optimization from KOH-Pretreated Bombax ceiba Using Saccharomyces cerevisiae through Response Surface Methodology Open
The present study was based on the production of bioethanol from alkali-pretreated seed pods of Bombax ceiba. Pretreatment is necessary to properly utilize seed pods for bioethanol production via fermentation. This process assures the acce…
View article: Valorization of Fruit Peels into Biovanillin and Statistical Optimization of Process Using Enterobacter hormaechei through Solid-State Fermentation
Valorization of Fruit Peels into Biovanillin and Statistical Optimization of Process Using Enterobacter hormaechei through Solid-State Fermentation Open
Vanillin is a secondary metabolite of plants and the major organoleptic aroma component of natural vanilla. Nowadays, the chemical synthesis method used for vanillin production has been rejected by the United States and European legislatio…
View article: Drinking water quality of various sources in Peshawar, Mardan, Kohat and Swat districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Pakistan
Drinking water quality of various sources in Peshawar, Mardan, Kohat and Swat districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Pakistan Open
The present study involves the chemical and bacteriological analysis of water from different sources i.e., bore, wells, bottle, and tap, from Peshawar, Mardan, Swat and Kohat districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province, Pakistan. From ea…
View article: Characterization of a Novel Recombinant β-Lactamase from Bacillus subtilis R5
Characterization of a Novel Recombinant β-Lactamase from Bacillus subtilis R5 Open
Current study deals with the characterization of recombinant β-lactamase from a locally isolated strain Bacillus subtilis R5.The study was an initial step for the fulfillment of commercial needs of β-lactamase in Pakistan.The 1 kb β-lactam…
View article: Recycling of buffing dust tanneries waste to prepare structural thermal insulation panels
Recycling of buffing dust tanneries waste to prepare structural thermal insulation panels Open
Thermal insulation panels were prepared by mixing the buffing dust obtained from tanneries waste with the polystyrene. The ratio in weight percentage of buffing dust, polystyrene and blowing agent was 20:77:3 respectively in these panels. …
View article: ISOLATION OF CELLULOLYTIC BACTERIA FROM SOIL AND VALORIZATION OF DIFFERENT LIGNOCELLULOSIC WASTES FOR CELLULASE PRODUCTION BY SUBMERGED FERMENTATION
ISOLATION OF CELLULOLYTIC BACTERIA FROM SOIL AND VALORIZATION OF DIFFERENT LIGNOCELLULOSIC WASTES FOR CELLULASE PRODUCTION BY SUBMERGED FERMENTATION Open
Cellulases are known to convert cellulose into monomeric or dimeric structures, hence playing an important role in bioethanol production, along with their applications in textile and paper industries. This study was directed towards the is…
View article: Serological Estimation, Molecular Detectionand Serotyping of Dengue Virus in Dengue Patientsof Lahore Region
Serological Estimation, Molecular Detectionand Serotyping of Dengue Virus in Dengue Patientsof Lahore Region Open
Dengue has become endemic in Pakistan, and increasing cases of dengue have been reported every year since 2006.The objective of the study was to serologically and molecularly diagnose dengue disease and to identify the circulating serotype…
View article: Optimized production of tannase and gallic acid from fruit seeds by solid state fermentation
Optimized production of tannase and gallic acid from fruit seeds by solid state fermentation Open
Purpose: To investigate the possibility for gallic acid production from different tannin-rich fruit seeds using Aspergillus oryzae via solid-state fermentation.
Methods: Fruit seeds of apple, guava, tamarind, black plum and watermelon wer…
View article: Assessment of α-amylase and α-glucosidase inhibitory potential of Citrus reticulata peel extracts in hyperglycemic/hypoglycemic rats
Assessment of α-amylase and α-glucosidase inhibitory potential of Citrus reticulata peel extracts in hyperglycemic/hypoglycemic rats Open
View article: Effective fabrication of zinc-oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles using Achyranthes aspera leaf extract and their potent biological activities against the bacterial poultry pathogens
Effective fabrication of zinc-oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles using Achyranthes aspera leaf extract and their potent biological activities against the bacterial poultry pathogens Open
Nanotechnology is one of the most significant area of research worldwide because of its tremendous applications linked to the high surface area to volume ratio, improved pharmacokinetic profile and targeted drug delivery. In the current st…
View article: Phytochemical investigation and effective therapeutic potential of plants extracts against breast and ovarian cancer cell lines: compounds from zizyphus mauritiana and triticum aestivum
Phytochemical investigation and effective therapeutic potential of plants extracts against breast and ovarian cancer cell lines: compounds from zizyphus mauritiana and triticum aestivum Open
ancer is the leading cause of death, accounting for approximately one out of six people dying with this disease worldwide. Among all, the breast and ovarian cancers are top-ranked causes of women mortalities compared to other disorders. Al…
View article: GC-MS Metabolomics profiling and HR-APCI-MS characterization of potential anticancer compounds and antimicrobial activities of extracts from Picrorhiza kurroa roots
GC-MS Metabolomics profiling and HR-APCI-MS characterization of potential anticancer compounds and antimicrobial activities of extracts from Picrorhiza kurroa roots Open
The present study explores pharmacological potential and phytochemicals profiling of Picrorhiza kurroa extracts against mammalian cancer cell lines and pathogenic microbes. Bioactive extracts from roots of Picrorhiza kurroa were recovered …
View article: Production and Utilization of Locally Characterized Recombinant β-Lactamase as Positive Control in the Antibiotic Susceptibility Testing
Production and Utilization of Locally Characterized Recombinant β-Lactamase as Positive Control in the Antibiotic Susceptibility Testing Open
Key words β-lactamase, Bacillus subtilis R5, Antibacterial susceptibility, Benzylpenicillin, β-lactam ring
View article: Effect of Bronsted Base on Topological Alterationof Rice Husk as an Efficient AdsorbentComparative to Rice Husk Ash for Azo Dyes
Effect of Bronsted Base on Topological Alterationof Rice Husk as an Efficient AdsorbentComparative to Rice Husk Ash for Azo Dyes Open
Rice husk (RH) is a notable fraction of lingo-cellulosic waste of paddy rice, abundantly available in rice-producing countries.In the last few years, rice husk ash, one of the processed products of the husk, has gained attention as an adso…
View article: Bioconversion of Agricultural Wastes to Polyhydroxybutyrate by Azotobacter vinelandii
Bioconversion of Agricultural Wastes to Polyhydroxybutyrate by Azotobacter vinelandii Open
View article: Clinico-biochemical study on different pre-anesthetic drugs combined with propofol for neutering dogs
Clinico-biochemical study on different pre-anesthetic drugs combined with propofol for neutering dogs Open
The objective of present study was to select the best pre-anesthetic to be used in combination with propofol for neutering dogs. A prospective randomized study was conducted on 18 clinical cases of mongrel dogs admitted for neutering were …
View article: Optimization of Conditions for Maximal Production of Recombinant Thermostable Cellulase from Thermotoga naphthophila using E. coli BL21-CodonPlus (DE3) as Expression Host
Optimization of Conditions for Maximal Production of Recombinant Thermostable Cellulase from Thermotoga naphthophila using E. coli BL21-CodonPlus (DE3) as Expression Host Open
Recombinant cellulase, BL21-CodonPlus (DE3), Thermotoga naphthophila, Optimization of conditions
View article: Activity and Anti-Aflatoxigenic Effect of Indigenously Characterized Probiotic Lactobacilli against Aspergillus flavus—A Common Poultry Feed Contaminant
Activity and Anti-Aflatoxigenic Effect of Indigenously Characterized Probiotic Lactobacilli against Aspergillus flavus—A Common Poultry Feed Contaminant Open
Aflatoxin contamination in human food and animal feed is a threat to public safety. Aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) can be especially damaging to poultry production and consequently economic development of Pakistan. The present study assessed the in v…