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View article: Epiphytic lichen as a bioindicator of air pollution across selected urban, suburban, and rural areas in Malaysia
Epiphytic lichen as a bioindicator of air pollution across selected urban, suburban, and rural areas in Malaysia Open
Background : Lichens are widely recognized as bioindicators of air pollution due to their sensitivity to atmospheric contaminants. However, species-level responses in Southeast Asia, particularly in Malaysia, remain underreported. This stu…
View article: The Melliferous Potential of the Mountainous Region of Azad Kashmir, Pakistan: Pollen Profiling of Honey Using Microscopy
The Melliferous Potential of the Mountainous Region of Azad Kashmir, Pakistan: Pollen Profiling of Honey Using Microscopy Open
Pollen content analysis of honey provides insight into the diversity of pollen grains and the development of a seasonal calendar to identify the diversity and availability of melliferous flora around the year. Melissopalynology is the most…
View article: Electrochemical studies of ytterbium doped Cu/Co nanoparticles synthesized by green fabrication using <scp><i>Callistemon viminalis</i></scp> leaves extract
Electrochemical studies of ytterbium doped Cu/Co nanoparticles synthesized by green fabrication using <span><i>Callistemon viminalis</i></span> leaves extract Open
BACKGROUND Utilization of phytochemicals for the preparation of metal oxides nanocomposites has been proven to be a best alternate of chemical synthesis methods. Here, we have extracted, isolated and characterized the phytochemicals of Cal…
View article: Assessment of Microplastic Pollution in Sediments and Water of River Soan, Punjab, Pakistan
Assessment of Microplastic Pollution in Sediments and Water of River Soan, Punjab, Pakistan Open
Plastic debris represents a significant environmental threat, with microplastics (MPs) posing a major risk to water quality. This research focuses on assessing MPs' presence in water and sediment samples from the River Soan during two dist…
View article: Assessment of temporal variations in growth and reproductive dynamics of Rastrelliger kanagurta (Cuvier, 1816), in Gawadar, Balochistan
Assessment of temporal variations in growth and reproductive dynamics of Rastrelliger kanagurta (Cuvier, 1816), in Gawadar, Balochistan Open
The study examined the growth and reproductive characteristics of Rastrelliger kanagurta, a commercially sold fish in Gawadar, Balochistan. A total of 600 samples were collected from 2017 to 2019. The growth, reproductive characteristics, …
View article: Surveillance of the Field-Incurred Pesticide Residues in Kinnow Mandarin and Evaluation of Acute, Chronic and Cumulative Exposure Risks to the Consumers
Surveillance of the Field-Incurred Pesticide Residues in Kinnow Mandarin and Evaluation of Acute, Chronic and Cumulative Exposure Risks to the Consumers Open
Citrus fruits may serve as potential dietary exposure pathways to toxic levels of pesticides, with which they are treated. For possible protection of the consumers, pesticide residues in citrus fruits need strict and regular monitoring. Th…
View article: Carbon Stock Estimation of Selected Subtropical Broad-Leaved Evergreen Scrub Forest
Carbon Stock Estimation of Selected Subtropical Broad-Leaved Evergreen Scrub Forest Open
This research estimates the carbon stock of the subtropical broad-leaved evergreen scrub forest of Lehtrar, a revenue estate of Kotli Sattian, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan. A total of six nested co-centric plots of 17.84 m2 each were laid …
View article: EFFECTS OF COPPER TOXICITY ON DIFFERENT GROWTH ATTRIBUTES OF PHLOX DRUMMONDII
EFFECTS OF COPPER TOXICITY ON DIFFERENT GROWTH ATTRIBUTES OF PHLOX DRUMMONDII Open
Heavy metal contamination is one of the major problems prevailing in environment. Copper in high concentration is considered to have serious effects on plant growth parameters which results in chlorosis, disturbed mineral uptake and stunte…
View article: Anti‐5 <sup>′</sup>‐Nucleotidases (5 <sup>′</sup>‐ND) and Acetylcholinesterase (AChE) Activities of Medicinal Plants to Combat <i>Echis carinatus</i> Venom‐Induced Toxicities
Anti‐5 <sup>′</sup>‐Nucleotidases (5 <sup>′</sup>‐ND) and Acetylcholinesterase (AChE) Activities of Medicinal Plants to Combat <i>Echis carinatus</i> Venom‐Induced Toxicities Open
Echis carinatus is one of the highly venomous snakes of Pakistan that is responsible for numerous cases of envenomation and deaths. In Pakistan, medicinal plants are commonly used traditionally for snakebite treatment because of their low …
View article: Antihyaluronidase and Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) Activities of Medicinal Plants to Combat <i>Echis carinatus</i> Venom‐Induced Toxicities
Antihyaluronidase and Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) Activities of Medicinal Plants to Combat <i>Echis carinatus</i> Venom‐Induced Toxicities Open
Snakebite is one of the most neglected diseases of developing countries. Deaths due to snakebite envenoming are quite high in Pakistan, and many deaths are caused by Echis carinatus envenomation. Traditional use of medicinal plants against…
View article: DRINKING WATER QUALITY ASSESSMENT OF UNION COUNCIL DHAMNI, POONCH, AZAD JAMMU AND KASHMIR, PAKISTAN, USING WATER QUALITY INDEX AND MULTIVARIATE STATISTICAL ANALYSIS
DRINKING WATER QUALITY ASSESSMENT OF UNION COUNCIL DHAMNI, POONCH, AZAD JAMMU AND KASHMIR, PAKISTAN, USING WATER QUALITY INDEX AND MULTIVARIATE STATISTICAL ANALYSIS Open
Access to safe drinking water is an emerging issue in Pakistan, both in urban and rural settlements. The water quality in the region is mainly declined by population explosion, vehicular and industrial emissions and agricultural activities…
View article: Synthesis, characterization and docking studies of amide ligands as anti-leishmanial agents.
Synthesis, characterization and docking studies of amide ligands as anti-leishmanial agents. Open
Aim of this study was to synthesize new inhibitors on the basis of active site of aspartic protease enzyme and to evaluate their intended biological activity. A3D model of an enzyme was generated via homology modeling and series of novel a…
View article: Effects of Increasing Soil Fluoride on the Growthof Vegetation in the Vicinity of Brick Kilns:A Case Study from Rawalpindi, Pakistan
Effects of Increasing Soil Fluoride on the Growthof Vegetation in the Vicinity of Brick Kilns:A Case Study from Rawalpindi, Pakistan Open
Increased fluoride emissions from brick kilns has affected the existence of plant species near brick kilns in Rawalpindi.For this purpose, six mesocosms in cardboard boxes were prepared, out of which two cardboard boxes were allocated as c…