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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 ... -
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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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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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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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. ... -
Surface modification of poly(Lactic acid) film via cold plasma assisted grafting of fumaric and ascorbic acid
( MDPI , 2021 , Article)Plant-based materials have found their application in the packaging with a yearly growing production rate. These naturally biodegradable polymers are obtained from renewable and sustainable natural resources with reduced ... -
New combination of simple additive and entropy weighting criteria for the selection of best substitution box
( IOS Press BV , 2021 , Article)Substitution boxes (S-boxes) are among the most widely recognized and fundamental component of most modern block ciphers. This is on the grounds that they can give a cipher fortifying properties to oppose known and possible ... -
Classification of citrus plant diseases using deep transfer learning
( Tech Science Press , 2021 , Article)In recent years, the field of deep learning has played an important role towards automatic detection and classification of diseases in vegetables and fruits. This in turn has helped in improving the quality and production ... -
Integration of Spatial and Frequency Domain Encryption for Digital Images
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2021 , Article)Transmission of multimedia data such as images, videos, and audio over the Internet is risky due to cyberattacks. To overcome the security issues, several encryption schemes are proposed over the last few decades which ...