PSF Funded Projects: Recent submissions

  • Stress Corrosion Cracking (SCC) and Pitting Corrosion of Low Alloy Steel (LAS), ASTM A516 G-70 in Sour Environment 
    Dr. Ammad H. Qureshi (Pakistan Institute of Nuclear Science & Technology, 2001-01-01)
    For the safe operation of plants, it is necessary to eliminate the causes of catastrophic failures. So, to eliminate the causes it is necessary to understand the reasons and mechanisms involved in the materials failure. ...
  • Determination of Lateral and Vertical Penetration of Canal Water in Rechna Doab Using Environmental Isotopes 
    Dr. M. Ishaq Sajjad (Pakistan Institute of Nuclear Science & Technology, 2000-05-01)
    The agricultural economy of the Indus Plains has been deteriorating for the last many years due to progressive waterlogging and salinization of the soil. Major cause of this soil disease is the leakage from present day ...
  • Purification, Characterization and Applied Studies of Protein Antibiotics from Indigenous Staphylococci 
    Prof. Dr. Sheikh Ajaz Rasool (Department of Microbiology, University of Karachi, 2004-05-01)
    Production of antagonistic substances is highly important factor in microbial ecology. Among many different substances known to play role in bacterial interactions, bacteriocins are the most specific and efficient antagonists. ...
  • Extrapyramidal and Monoaminergic Effects of Neuroleptics: Modulation by L-Tryptophan and L-Valine 
    Prof. Dro Darakhshan Jabeen Haleem (Department of Biochemistry, University of Karachi, 2003-05-31)
    A goal of current neuroleptic research is to develop antipsychotic compounds with low incidence of extrapyramidal side effects (EPS). These include acute parkinsonian like effects and late appearing tardive dyskinesia. ...
  • Pharmacological Studies of the Constituents of Medicinal Plants of Cardiovascular Importance 
    Prof. Dr. Shahid Rashid (Department of Pharmacology, University of Karachi, 1991-03-31)
    The pharmacological activities of 35 constituents (crude, extract, aqueous, n-butanoic acetate fractions and pure compounds etc.) of 27 plants were evaluated with various techniques. Out of 35 plants constituents, 12 were ...
  • Preparation and Characterization of Reforming Catalysts 
    Dr. Muhammad Ilyas (National Centre of Excellence in Physical Chemistry, University of Peshawar, 1998-03-01)
    Copper-chromia catalysts in 3,5 and 10 weight % of Cu on chromia have been prepared and characterized by surface area measurements, scanning electron microscopic, and x-ray diffraction studies after treatment in various ...
  • High Resolution NMR Studies of Chemical Shifts and Relaxation Time in quinoline, its Various derivatives and some of Metal complexes formed by its Hydroxyquinoline Derivatives 
    Miss Anjum Jaffri (HEJ Research Institute of Chemistry, University of Karachi, 1997-12-04)
    The project is concerned with the Nuclear Magnetic Resonance NMR studies of chemical shifts, mostly proton and ᶦᵌC of quinoline and its various commercially available derivatives using high resolution NMR of 2.1,7.1 and ...
  • Factors Affecting Successful in Vitro Maturation, fertilization and Culture of Buffalo follicular Oocytes 
    Dr. Hafiz Abdus Samad (Department of Animal Reproduction, University of Agriculture, Faisalbad, 1999-04-30)
    Development of an efficient in vitro maturation, fertilization (IVM-IVF) and culture system of embryos appears to be the most economical and useful technique for the improvement of productive and reproductive performance ...
  • Hormonal Influences on Skeletal Muscle Grafts 
    Prof. Dr. Shahzad Ahmad Mufti (Department of Zoology, University of the Punjab, New Campus, Lahore, 1988-04-30)
    The effects of various hormones on the regeneration of muscle fibres within rat EDL muscle graft were studied under various experimental conditions. Primarily three hormones, Testosterone, Insulin and Thyroid hormones, ...
  • Pest Status, Feeding Preferences and Control of Termites of Pakistan 
    Dr. Muhammad Saeed Akhtar (Department of Zoology, University of the Punjab, Quaid e Azam Campus, Lahore, 1989-06-30)
    1. In wheat fields, six species of termites were recorded damaging the crop in Punjab. Population density of termites increased from December to March. 2. As regards vertical distribution in wheat fields, termites were ...
  • Ecological Studies on the Vegetation of Swat District 
    Dr. M. Rashid Awan (Pakistan Museum of Natural History, 1992-01-01)
    Ecological studies on the vegetation of Swat district were undertaken during 1989-93 to achieve the following objectives: To identify plant communities and their analytical and synthetic characteristics, to correlate ...
  • Survey of Phytoplankton of Sind Area and The Utilization of Fresh Water and Marine Algae as Food for Animal/Man 
    Prof. Dr. Mrs Phool B Zahid (Department of Botany, University of Karachi, 1986-06-01)
    Water samples were collected from Karachi, Hydrabad, Larkana, Sehwan, Dadu, Mirpur Khas, Kotri, Jacobabad, Thatta, Sujawal, Gharo, Ghulamullah, etc. for the investigation of healthy and resistant varieties of micro-algae. ...
  • Bioecological Survey of the Indus Delta Estuary 
    Prof. Dr. Muzammil Ahmed (Institute of Marine Biology, University of Karachi, 1981-01-15)
    The Indus delta displays an estuarine character in February when salinities were found to range between 31.77 % to 34.51 %• Salinities were, however, higher in May ranging from 37.07 % to ‎38.10 %•Values of surface ...
  • Electronic Spectroscopy of Molecules 
    Prof. Dr. Muhammade Rafi (Department of Physics, University of Karachi, 1991-02-28)
    In the recent years molecular spectra/ have become of increasing importance as these ‎molecules are considered as prospective candidates for laser processes. Studies in the ‎electronic spectra of diatomic molecules have ...
  • Isotope Fractionation Studies of stable isotopes and Diffusion of Gases in Solids 
    Pro. Dr. S. A. Husain (Department of Physics, University of Karachi, 1979-01-01)
    This is final report of the research project sponeored by the Pakistan science foundation ‎presents a description of the research work done during a period of two years with effect ‎from October 1977 tom October 1979. As ...
  • Ecological Studies of Mushrooms and Toad Stools of Kaghan Valley 
    Dr. Kishwar Sultana Nazir (1990-09-25)
    700 samples of Mushrooms and Toad stools belonging to 115 genera were recorded from kaghan valley. The valley was divided in to 4 ecological zones. The first ecozone subtropical pine zone (29000-6000) Mahandari and Manor ...
  • Terpenes From Cedrus Deodara 
    Dr. (Mrs.) Naeema Khan (Department of Chemistry Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad, 1976-10-10)
    The chemical composition of the steam volatile oils obtained from stem-bark and stem wood of Cedrus deodara has been studied using chromatographic methods. Their physical constants have been measured and they have been ...
  • Impact of Irrigation Management Practices on Nitrate Leaching at Farmers Fields 
    Prof. Dr. Muhammad Latif (Centre of Excellence in Water Resources Engineering, UET, Lahore, 2000-08-01)
    Irrigated agriculture in Pakistan like many other countries in the world has undergone transformations over the last few decades. Now it is supported by extensive irrigation system, mechanization and bio-chemical technology. ...
  • High Enerty Phenomenology 
    Professor Muhammad Saleem (Physics Department, University of the Punjab, New Campus Lahore, 1971-01-01)
    Man has always been very keen to unravel the mysteries of nature and his effort to understand what we are made of is one of the greatest adventure stories of the human race. In fact nothing has surpassed his curiosity to ...
  • A Study of Factors Influencing the Stability of Five-Membered Lactone Rings 
    Dr, Mrs. Mashooda Hasan (Department of Chemistry Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad, 1976-01-01)
    An attempt has been made to study the effect of substituents on the ability of five-membered lactone rings. Lactones are cyclic esters found by heating the open chain hydroxyl acids. These compounds are of much importance ...

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