Muhammad Altaf
Biographic Data
| ID | 3724717 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Muhammad Altaf |
| GIVEN NAMES | Muhammad |
| FAMILY NAME | Altaf |
| SIGNATURE | ALTAF M |
| AFFILIATIONS | Islamia University of Bahawalpur |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-5315-3308 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 16 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 43 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 16 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2018 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 4 |
Ethnomedicinal and cultural significance of plants in the vicinity of Lal Suhanra National Park, Pakistan
Lal Suhanra National Park is home to a variety of landscapes, including wetlands, forests, and deserts, as well as a large number of food and medicinal plant species. The present study was designed to document the traditional knowledge of local communities living in the vicinity of Lal Suhanra National Park in Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan. Ethnobotanical information was collected from 100 respondents through a semi-structured questionnaire, field…
Ethnomedicinal uses of fauna in the Lesser Himalayan Region of Pakistan
Background: Many wild animal species have been used in medicine worldwide since the origin of human beings, and these folklore medicinal uses are still present. Current survey research was planned to examine wildlife-based folklore medication used by the communities of the Lesser Himalayan region of Pakistan. Methods: Field surveys were conducted from 2017 to 2020 at various sites in the Lesser Himalayan region of Pakistan. Data were collected th…
Cultural and ethnopharmacological uses of wildlife in the himalayan region of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan
This study details 41 wildlife species and their cultural and therapeutic utilizations among the study area's indigenous people. It documents the importance of wildlife-based traditional medicine in treating a wide range of health problems. The observed variation in Frequency of Citation (FC) values among various species demonstrates the dynamic relevance of these resources in local healthcare systems. The identification of novel species and prev…
Agroforestry status, services, and its role in climate change mitigation through carbon sequestration under semi-arid conditions
Agroforestry systems play a dynamic role in sequestering atmospheric carbon to keep the environment safe and provide various benefits such as food, fodder, fuel wood, increased farm income, biodiversity maintenance, and soil conservation. The present study assessed agroforestry's status, services, and role in climate change mitigation through carbon sequestration in three districts of Punjab, Pakistan: Chiniot, Faisalabad, and Sargodha. In the cu…
Study of medicinal plants used in ethnoveterinary medical system in riverine areas of Punjab, Pakistan
Background The use of medicinal plants to treat various veterinary illnesses has been practiced for millennia in many civilizations. Punjab is home to a diverse ethnic community, the majority of whom work in dairy farming, agriculture, and allied professions and have indigenous practices of treating animal illnesses using native flora. This study was designed to (1) document and preserve information about the applications of medicinal plant speci…
Optimisation of energy and life cycle costs via building envelope
Life cycle cost analysis (LCCA) of construction projects
Cross-cultural diversity analysis
Background Fisheries have tremendous cultural and educational importance in human societies. The world is undergoing fast environmental and cultural changes, and local knowledge is being lost. Understanding how people interpret environmental change and develop practices in response to such change is essential to comprehend human resource use. This study was planned with the intent to document and conserve the knowledge about the uses of the fresh…
Medicinal waterbirds in the traditional healthcare system
Background Eastern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is home to a vast range of medicinal and edible waterbird species due to its diverse geographical environment. Waterbird species have been used for various ailments and cultural practices since ancient times, while ethno-pharmacological applications and cultural uses of waterbird species in this area have seldom been documented. This study is the first ethnomedicinal and cultural assessment of waterbird speci…
An Overview of Arthur Miller's Play All My Sons and Locating Aspects Concerning Capitalist Failure
This paper aims at exploring the mentality of the people which was shaped by the capitalist doctrine and how this mental state led the characters to take reckless and unethical decisions. The Marxist analysis is used to unravel multiple motivations and reasons behind those decisions, so basically, this study owes a debt to Karl Marx's class struggle and identification. The attitudes of the people are observed and looked at carefully through the M…
Comparative Effectiveness of Internal and External Monitoring Systems Regarding Monitoring Students’ Attendance at Primary School Level in District Bannu
Purpose of the study: The key purpose of the study was to compare the effectiveness of Internal and External Monitoring systems regarding students’ attendance at primary school level Bannu. Methodology: Descriptive survey design was used for this study. The data was taken from head Teachers through a self-developed questionnaire of the 6-Likert scale. According to John Curry (1984) Sample size rule of Thumb, out of N= 650, n= 65 respondents was t…
The ethnic diversities in animal-human interactions in former Jammu and Kashmir State- India
Background: Cultural diversity in the Himalayan Mountain regions is closely linked to biodiversity, as there is a very close relationship between the local fauna and cultures. Religious rules and rituals also reinforce this relationship. Research has proven that these relationships are complex and differ based on a variety of factors. Methods: There has been almost no research to explain the animal human interaction and commercially important ani…
Ethnobotanical survey of the medicinal flora of Harighal, Azad Jammu & Kashmir, Pakistan
Background The present study is the first quantitative ethnobotanical evaluation of Harighal, an inaccessible and unexplored area of District Bagh Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK). The exploration, quantification, and comparison of ethnobotanical knowledge among different rural communities of the study area were mainly focused during field survey. Methodology In total, 79 informants (49 men and 34 women) were selected randomly to collect data using a s…
Ethnomedicinal knowledge of the rural communities of Dhirkot, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan
Dhirkot and its allied areas harbor rich botanical and cultural diversity because of its unique geography and diverse climatic conditions. However, mostly, traditional ethnobotanical knowledge is restricted to healers, midwives, and older people, and could be extinct in the near future. Therefore, such documentation not only conserves traditional knowledge but may also contribute significantly to novel drug resources
Ethnomedicinal uses of the local flora in Chenab riverine area, Punjab province Pakistan
The significant traditional knowledge possessed by local communities depicts their strong relation with phytodiversity. Reported data could be helpful in sustainable use and protection of plant species in the Chenab wetland, with special emphasis on medicinal plants. Furthermore, screening of plant-borne active ingredients and in vivo/in vitro pharmacological activities could be of interest for novel drug synthesis
Ethnomedicinal applications of animal species by the local communities of Punjab, Pakistan
BACKGROUND: Different species of animals are being utilized in traditional therapies by various cultures for a long time and such uses still exist in folk medicine. The present study aimed to document animal-based traditional therapies used by the local communities of Jhelum and Lahore districts of the Punjab province, Pakistan. METHODS: Field surveys were conducted in 2015-2016 in six different sites of the study areas. Data were collected throu…
Ethnobotanical survey of the medicinal flora of Harighal, Azad Jammu & Kashmir, Pakistan
Background The present study is the first quantitative ethnobotanical evaluation of Harighal, an inaccessible and unexplored area of District Bagh Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK). The exploration, quantification, and comparison of ethnobotanical knowledge among different rural communities of the study area were mainly focused during field survey. Methodology In total, 79 informants (49 men and 34 women) were selected randomly to collect data using a s…
Ethnomedicinal knowledge of the rural communities of Dhirkot, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan
Dhirkot and its allied areas harbor rich botanical and cultural diversity because of its unique geography and diverse climatic conditions. However, mostly, traditional ethnobotanical knowledge is restricted to healers, midwives, and older people, and could be extinct in the near future. Therefore, such documentation not only conserves traditional knowledge but may also contribute significantly to novel drug resources
Ethnomedicinal applications of animal species by the local communities of Punjab, Pakistan
BACKGROUND: Different species of animals are being utilized in traditional therapies by various cultures for a long time and such uses still exist in folk medicine. The present study aimed to document animal-based traditional therapies used by the local communities of Jhelum and Lahore districts of the Punjab province, Pakistan. METHODS: Field surveys were conducted in 2015-2016 in six different sites of the study areas. Data were collected throu…
Ethnomedicinal uses of the local flora in Chenab riverine area, Punjab province Pakistan
The significant traditional knowledge possessed by local communities depicts their strong relation with phytodiversity. Reported data could be helpful in sustainable use and protection of plant species in the Chenab wetland, with special emphasis on medicinal plants. Furthermore, screening of plant-borne active ingredients and in vivo/in vitro pharmacological activities could be of interest for novel drug synthesis
Medicinal waterbirds in the traditional healthcare system
Background Eastern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is home to a vast range of medicinal and edible waterbird species due to its diverse geographical environment. Waterbird species have been used for various ailments and cultural practices since ancient times, while ethno-pharmacological applications and cultural uses of waterbird species in this area have seldom been documented. This study is the first ethnomedicinal and cultural assessment of waterbird speci…
Cross-cultural diversity analysis
Background Fisheries have tremendous cultural and educational importance in human societies. The world is undergoing fast environmental and cultural changes, and local knowledge is being lost. Understanding how people interpret environmental change and develop practices in response to such change is essential to comprehend human resource use. This study was planned with the intent to document and conserve the knowledge about the uses of the fresh…
Study of medicinal plants used in ethnoveterinary medical system in riverine areas of Punjab, Pakistan
Background The use of medicinal plants to treat various veterinary illnesses has been practiced for millennia in many civilizations. Punjab is home to a diverse ethnic community, the majority of whom work in dairy farming, agriculture, and allied professions and have indigenous practices of treating animal illnesses using native flora. This study was designed to (1) document and preserve information about the applications of medicinal plant speci…
Ethnomedicinal applications of animal species by the local communities of Punjab, Pakistan
BACKGROUND: Different species of animals are being utilized in traditional therapies by various cultures for a long time and such uses still exist in folk medicine. The present study aimed to document animal-based traditional therapies used by the local communities of Jhelum and Lahore districts of the Punjab province, Pakistan. METHODS: Field surveys were conducted in 2015-2016 in six different sites of the study areas. Data were collected throu…
Ethnomedicinal knowledge of the rural communities of Dhirkot, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan
Dhirkot and its allied areas harbor rich botanical and cultural diversity because of its unique geography and diverse climatic conditions. However, mostly, traditional ethnobotanical knowledge is restricted to healers, midwives, and older people, and could be extinct in the near future. Therefore, such documentation not only conserves traditional knowledge but may also contribute significantly to novel drug resources
Ethnomedicinal uses of the local flora in Chenab riverine area, Punjab province Pakistan
The significant traditional knowledge possessed by local communities depicts their strong relation with phytodiversity. Reported data could be helpful in sustainable use and protection of plant species in the Chenab wetland, with special emphasis on medicinal plants. Furthermore, screening of plant-borne active ingredients and in vivo/in vitro pharmacological activities could be of interest for novel drug synthesis
Ethnobotanical survey of the medicinal flora of Harighal, Azad Jammu & Kashmir, Pakistan
Background The present study is the first quantitative ethnobotanical evaluation of Harighal, an inaccessible and unexplored area of District Bagh Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK). The exploration, quantification, and comparison of ethnobotanical knowledge among different rural communities of the study area were mainly focused during field survey. Methodology In total, 79 informants (49 men and 34 women) were selected randomly to collect data using a s…
An Overview of Arthur Miller's Play All My Sons and Locating Aspects Concerning Capitalist Failure
This paper aims at exploring the mentality of the people which was shaped by the capitalist doctrine and how this mental state led the characters to take reckless and unethical decisions. The Marxist analysis is used to unravel multiple motivations and reasons behind those decisions, so basically, this study owes a debt to Karl Marx's class struggle and identification. The attitudes of the people are observed and looked at carefully through the M…
Comparative Effectiveness of Internal and External Monitoring Systems Regarding Monitoring Students’ Attendance at Primary School Level in District Bannu
Purpose of the study: The key purpose of the study was to compare the effectiveness of Internal and External Monitoring systems regarding students’ attendance at primary school level Bannu. Methodology: Descriptive survey design was used for this study. The data was taken from head Teachers through a self-developed questionnaire of the 6-Likert scale. According to John Curry (1984) Sample size rule of Thumb, out of N= 650, n= 65 respondents was t…
The ethnic diversities in animal-human interactions in former Jammu and Kashmir State- India
Background: Cultural diversity in the Himalayan Mountain regions is closely linked to biodiversity, as there is a very close relationship between the local fauna and cultures. Religious rules and rituals also reinforce this relationship. Research has proven that these relationships are complex and differ based on a variety of factors. Methods: There has been almost no research to explain the animal human interaction and commercially important ani…
Medicinal waterbirds in the traditional healthcare system
Background Eastern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is home to a vast range of medicinal and edible waterbird species due to its diverse geographical environment. Waterbird species have been used for various ailments and cultural practices since ancient times, while ethno-pharmacological applications and cultural uses of waterbird species in this area have seldom been documented. This study is the first ethnomedicinal and cultural assessment of waterbird speci…
Optimisation of energy and life cycle costs via building envelope
Life cycle cost analysis (LCCA) of construction projects
Cross-cultural diversity analysis
Background Fisheries have tremendous cultural and educational importance in human societies. The world is undergoing fast environmental and cultural changes, and local knowledge is being lost. Understanding how people interpret environmental change and develop practices in response to such change is essential to comprehend human resource use. This study was planned with the intent to document and conserve the knowledge about the uses of the fresh…
Agroforestry status, services, and its role in climate change mitigation through carbon sequestration under semi-arid conditions
Agroforestry systems play a dynamic role in sequestering atmospheric carbon to keep the environment safe and provide various benefits such as food, fodder, fuel wood, increased farm income, biodiversity maintenance, and soil conservation. The present study assessed agroforestry's status, services, and role in climate change mitigation through carbon sequestration in three districts of Punjab, Pakistan: Chiniot, Faisalabad, and Sargodha. In the cu…
Study of medicinal plants used in ethnoveterinary medical system in riverine areas of Punjab, Pakistan
Background The use of medicinal plants to treat various veterinary illnesses has been practiced for millennia in many civilizations. Punjab is home to a diverse ethnic community, the majority of whom work in dairy farming, agriculture, and allied professions and have indigenous practices of treating animal illnesses using native flora. This study was designed to (1) document and preserve information about the applications of medicinal plant speci…
Ethnomedicinal and cultural significance of plants in the vicinity of Lal Suhanra National Park, Pakistan
Lal Suhanra National Park is home to a variety of landscapes, including wetlands, forests, and deserts, as well as a large number of food and medicinal plant species. The present study was designed to document the traditional knowledge of local communities living in the vicinity of Lal Suhanra National Park in Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan. Ethnobotanical information was collected from 100 respondents through a semi-structured questionnaire, field…
Ethnomedicinal uses of fauna in the Lesser Himalayan Region of Pakistan
Background: Many wild animal species have been used in medicine worldwide since the origin of human beings, and these folklore medicinal uses are still present. Current survey research was planned to examine wildlife-based folklore medication used by the communities of the Lesser Himalayan region of Pakistan. Methods: Field surveys were conducted from 2017 to 2020 at various sites in the Lesser Himalayan region of Pakistan. Data were collected th…
Cultural and ethnopharmacological uses of wildlife in the himalayan region of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan
This study details 41 wildlife species and their cultural and therapeutic utilizations among the study area's indigenous people. It documents the importance of wildlife-based traditional medicine in treating a wide range of health problems. The observed variation in Frequency of Citation (FC) values among various species demonstrates the dynamic relevance of these resources in local healthcare systems. The identification of novel species and prev…
Ethnobotanical and Medicinal Plants Studies (10 works) · Biology (8 works) · Geography (8 works) · Medicine (8 works) · Biodiversity (7 works) · Ecology (7 works) · Medicinal plants (6 works) · Traditional knowledge (6 works) · Traditional medicine (6 works) · Essential Oils and Antimicrobial Activity (5 works)