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Ecological Survey of Mosquito Species Diversity and Seasonal Variability in District Kohat: Implications for Vector Control
Mosquitoes are major disease vectors contributing substantially to global mortality, with over 3,500 species belonging to the family Culicidae. This study aimed to access the species diversity and seasonal variation of…
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Microplastic Contamination in Commercial Poultry Feed and Edible Chicken Tissues: An Emerging Environmental Concern
Due to the widespread presence in food stuff like chicken, fish, meat, milk, sugar, salt, honey, microplastics (MPs) are an emerging environmental health concern nowadays. This study aimed to investigate the presence of…
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Synthesis, characterization and Bioactivity Evaluation of Heteroleptic Zinc(II) Complexes: Antioxidant and α-Amylase Inhibition Studies
A series of four zinc(II) complexes (SH-1 to SH-4) were successfully prepared through the reaction of zinc acetate dihydrate with 4-chlorophenoxyacetic acid (SH-1) in methanol and further reaction with additional…
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Evaluation of the Serological Response after Foot-and-Mouth Disease Vaccination in Pakistan
Among viral diseases, foot and mouth disease (FMD) is a highly contagious, economically important disease of cloven-hoofed animals caused by a virus of the genus Aphthovirus, family Picornaviridae. A total of 12 calves…
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Corrigendum to 'Insights Into Green Synthesized and Chemical Synthesized Nanoparticles for Biomedical and Animal Health Applications'
Nanotechnology has gained considerable attention due to its ability to modify the chemical, physical, and optical properties of metals through nanoscale engineering. Consequently, substantial efforts have been directed…
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Energy Consumption, Maritime Trade and Economic Growth Nexus: Evidence from Nigeria
Although Nigeria’s maritime trade and energy demand is on the rise, the empirical nature of the relationship between energy consumption, maritime trade and economic growth is yet to be determined. Current literature is…
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Unfolding the Role of Economic Variables on SDGs and Ecological Footprint in SAARC Economies since 2000-2021
The paper describes the importance of overall score of sustainable development goals (SDG) and mitigation of ecological footprint in SAARC economies the basis of real variables. Adoption of renewable energy for…
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The Paradox of Progress: Energy, Emissions, and the Human Development Index in Bangladesh
As one of the world's most climate-vulnerable and rapidly developing nations, Bangladesh faces the urgent task of advancing human development while addressing environmental damage. Designing effective policy requires a…
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Green-Synthesized Iron Oxide Nanoparticles from Olive Leaves for Efficient Photocatalytic Degradation of Dyes and Chlorpyrifos
This study investigated the green synthesis of iron oxide nanoparticles using olive leaf extract and their application in degradation of synthetic dyes and chlorpyrifos. The nanoparticles were characterized by…
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The Structural, Optical and Thermal Characterization of g-C3N4 for Photocatalysis
Graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4)-based nanomaterials gained a lot of interest due to their special qualities, which include their chemical stability and ease of modification. Still, g-C3N4's ability to work as a…
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Climate Change Impacts on Basking Shark (Cetorhinus maximus) Nutritional Status, Health, and Ecophysiology: An Integrative Systematic Review
Climate change presents multifaceted challenges to marine ecosystems, with particularly significant implications for large marine vertebrates such as the basking shark (Cetorhinus maximus). This systematic review…
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Effectiveness of Papaya Leaf Extract Immersion in Controlling Argulus Infestation on Comet Fish (Carassius auratus)
Influenza outbreaks in aquaculture, coupled with the growing resistance to chemical antiparasitics,underscore the urgent need for safer botanical alternatives. Infestations for Argulus spp. lead to substantial stress…
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Dietary Energy Requirement in Bullseye Snakehead (Channa marulius)
The bullseye snakehead (Channa marulius) is commercially important fish species and depends largely on live feed because of its cannibalistic nature. Therefore, to ensure its sustainable production development of a cost…
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Anti-Influenza Activity of Lactobacillus Johnsonii Isolated from the Bamboo Rat (Rhizomys Sinensis)
Influenza virus infections remain a serious threat to global public health, causing considerable morbidity and mortality each year. The growing interest in probiotics as natural antiviral agents provides new…
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Biphasic Biological Response of Ocimum basilicum Loaded Hydrogels with Dose dependent Teratogenic Effects
Plant-derived bioactive hydrogels have attracted growing attention in regenerative medicine due to their biocompatibility and multifunctional properties. However, limited studies have explored the integration of Ocimum…
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Evolutionary Dynamics of the Casein Gene Family in Goat and Sheep: In-Silico Analysis of Structural, Functional and Regulatory Signatures
Caseins, the primary milk proteins in ruminants, critically influence dairy quality and functionality, yet their evolutionary and regulatory divergence between goats (Capra hircus) and sheep (Ovis aries) remains…
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Biogenic Synthesis of Copper Oxide Nanoparticles Using E. coli for Photocatalytic Degradation of Synthetic Textile Dyes
The uncontrolled discharge of synthetic dyes from the textile industries poses a major threat to freshwater ecosystems, human health and the environment. Conventional dye removal methods often fall short due to…
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Synergistic Effects of Rhizobium and Micronutrients (Molybdenum and Boron) on the Growth, Nodulation, and Yield of Blackgram (Vigna mungo L.)
Blackgram (Vigna mungo L.) is a vital pulse crop for food and nutritional security in the mid-hills of Nepal, but its productivity remains constrained by poor nutrient management and limited use of Rhizobium inoculants.…
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Hepatoprotective Effects of Chionanthus Virginicus Bark Tincture and Saffron Stigma Extract Against CCl4 Induced Hepatotoxicity in Female Albino Rats
The liver is a vital organ, and allopathic medicines used to treat liver disorders are often inefficient and associated with adverse effects. Therefore, it is crucial to develop safe and effective therapies for hepatic…
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Microplastic and Heavy Metal Accumulation in Cultured Fish: Concerns for Food Safety
Microplastic (MP) and heavy metal contamination in aquatic ecosystems pose serious risks to environmental and human health due to their toxic effects. This study investigates the presence of microplastics (MPs) and…