College of Arts & Sciences: Recent submissions
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Comparison of methods for estimating density and population trends for low-density Asian bears
( Elsevier B.V. , 2022 , Article)Populations of bears in Asia are vulnerable to extinction and effective monitoring is critical to measure and direct conservation efforts. Population abundance (local density) or growth (λ) are the most sensitive metrics ... -
An empirical demonstration of the effect of study design on density estimations
( Nature Research , 2021 , Article)The simultaneous development of technology (e.g. camera traps) and statistical methods, particularly spatially capture–recapture (SCR), has improved monitoring of large mammals in recent years. SCR estimates are known to ... -
Human Perceptions about the Himalayan Brown Bear and other Carnivores in Chitral District in the Hindu Kush Range, Pakistan
( University of Punjab (new Campus) , 2022 , Article)The Himalayan brown bear (Ursus arctos isabellinus) historically occupied the vast mountain ranges of South and Central Asia. Their range has shrunken significantly in the past century and they currently live in small and ... -
Niche suitability and spatial distribution patterns of anurans in a unique Ecoregion mosaic of Northern Pakistan
( Public Library of Science , 2023 , Article)The lack of information regarding biodiversity status hampers designing and implementing conservation strategies and achieving future targets. Northern Pakistan consists of a unique ecoregion mosaic which supports a myriad ... -
Relative Abundance of Mammalian Fauna of Chitral Gol National Park, Pakistan
( University of Punjab (new Campus) , 2023 , Article)Chitral Gol National Park (CGNP) harbors a large number of mammals. However, population size, estimated density or any other ecological parameter is not available for those species except annual census counts for markhor ... -
The current state of snow leopard conservation in Pakistan
( Elsevier , 2024 , Book chapter)The snow leopard (Panthera uncia) is a flagship species of Pakistan's high mountain ranges. About 100 snow leopards are thriving in the Hindu Kush, Karakoram, Himalaya, and Pamir mountains, covering 80,000km2 of the country, ... -
Livestock husbandry and snow leopard conservation
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New Distribution Records of Small Kashmir Flying Squirrel Eoglaucomys fimbriatus (Gray, 1837) (Mammalia: Sciuridae), with Notes on its Diel Activity in the Musk Deer National Park, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan
( Institute of Biodiversity and Ecosystem Research - Bulgarian Academy of Sciences , 2023 , Article)Small Kashmir Flying Squirrel (SKFS) Eoglaucomys fimbriatus (Gray, 1837) is a resident of thick forests in northern parts of Pakistan. The species faces many threats in Pakistan and is listed as vulnerable in Pakistan. A ... -
Patterns of spatial distribution, diel activity and human-bear conflict of Ursus thibetanus in the Hindu Kush mountains, Pakistan
( Elsevier B.V. , 2022 , Article)The Asiatic black bear (Ursus thibetanus) is an elusive mammal and its conservation is currently a challenge in Pakistan due to the negative interaction with human communities and habitat fragmentation. We investigated the ... -
Protecting alpine biodiversity in the Middle East from climate change: Implications for high-elevation birds
( John Wiley and Sons Inc , 2024 , Article)Aims: The Middle East, located in the arid belt of the Earth, is home to a diverse range of biodiversity, with its mountain ecosystems being the most important centres of species diversity and endemism. In this study, the ... -
Density Pattern of Flare-Horned Markhor (Capra falconeri) in Northern Pakistan
( MDPI , 2022 , Article)Wild ungulates play vital roles in maintaining a balanced ecosystem through herbivory and are also an important determinant of carnivores’ density. The flare-horned markhor (Capra falconeri) is a threatened wild goat ... -
Spatial density pattern of Himalayan Ibex (Capra sibirica) in Pakistan
( Elsevier B.V. , 2022 , Article)Mountain ungulates perform a key role in maintaining the balance of ecosystems as they are the primary consumers of vegetation and prey for large predators. The mountain ranges of northern Pakistan are home to six species ... -
Trophy hunting as a conservation tool for snow leopards
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Enhancing the learning-to-drive process for autistic learners in Qatar
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Obtaining a driver's license can be a stressful task for autistic drivers because of autism related characteristics. Due to the absence of an autism-tailored driving training program in Qatar, instructors may lack the ... -
Refine and Identify: An Accelerated Iterative Algorithm for Securing Federated Learning
( IEEE , 2024 , Conference)The identification of malicious users within a large set of participants poses a significant challenge in the domains of cybersecurity, data integrity, user management, and particularly within federated learning (FL) ... -
Fungal contamination and mycotoxins in aquafeed and tissues of aquaculture fishes and their biological control
( Elsevier B.V. , 2023 , Article)The presence of mycotoxins in food and feed is a significant issue, especially in fish farming where it can negatively impact farmed fish species. In this study, samples of aquaculture feed and fishes tissues were collected ... -
Investigation and Application of a Novel Pseudomonas aeruginosa (KIBGE-AB9) for the Biodegradation of Malathion in Agriculture Soil
( Friends Science Publishers , 2023 , Article)Malathion, an organophosphate insecticide despite its significant benefits in agricultural productivity, is an important pollutant and food contaminant which affects the non-target species. This research aimed at finding ... -
Microbial volatilome in food safety. Current status and perspectives in the biocontrol of mycotoxigenic fungi and their metabolites
( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2023 , Article)Fungal infection and mycotoxins contamination in food and feed products cause significant economic losses to the food and agricultural industry. Although the efficacy of synthetic fungicides is unquestionable, there are ... -
Use of phytochemicals to control the Mycotoxicosis in poultry
( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2024 , Article)SUMMARY: Mycotoxins are the secondary fungal metabolites produced by various toxigenic fungal species and are found in several feedstuffs, particularly in plants during pre- and post-harvesting conditions, like processing, ... -
Investigation of novel bacteriocin producers of Bacillus thuringiensis and partial characterization of two new bacteriocins: Thuricin 466 and thuricin 4Q7
( Elsevier Ltd , 2024 , Article)This study assessed the bacteriocin-producing capability of 140 strains of Bacillus thuringiensis isolated from Qatar. Numerous Bt strains exhibited strong antibacterial activity against both the foodborne pathogen B. ...
