Issue · 2024
Pakistan J. Zool., Vol. 56, Iss. 4, pp. 1501-2000
59 articles · pp. 1501-2000 · All issues →
Research ArticleHaemato-biochemical Changes and Various Risk Factors Associated with Bovine Coronavirus Infection in Cattle Calves
Safdar Abbas, Jawaria Ali Khan, Syed Saleem Ahmed, Aftab Ahmed Anjum
Bovine coronavirus (BCoV) is a major viral pathogen linked to respiratory and enteric problems in newborn calves. The goal of this study is to look into the molecular occurrence, haemato-biochemical changes, and risk factors associated with the occurrence of B…
21 May 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220930120931
Research ArticleA Comprehensive Study on Bioengineering Strategies of Osseous Reconstruction by Using Autogenous Bone Graft with Osteogenic Biologics for Radial Diaphyseal Defect Repair
Naveed Hussain, Muhammad Arif Khan, Asim Khalid Mahmood, Muhammad Yasin Tipu, Mamoona Chaudhry, Hamad Bin Rashid et al.
Complex fracture reconstruction, malunion, delayed and nonunion are challenging problems often require special attention. Autogenous bone graft for osseous healing has been considered gold standard for decades. It contains viable osteoprogenitor cells, cytokin…
4 Jun 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20221012181035
Short CommunicationMolecular Identification of Predatory Birds Through Analysis of Mitochondrial ND2 Gene
Rumisha Raza, Ali Raza Awan, Muhammad Wasim, Shagufta Saeed, Muhammad Tayyab, Aftab Ahmed Anjum et al.
Pakistan is bestowed with variety of habitats and climatic conditions which leads to diverse range of avian species. Among avifauna of Pakistan, Birds of prey or raptors are well-known because of their beauty and speed of flight. Falcons, hawks, kites, eagles,…
15 Jun 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20230410070427
Research ArticlePelagic Larval Dispersal Habits Shape the Weak Population Structure of Thais clavigera in the Coastal Areas of China Sea
Chengrui Yan, Jing Miao, Jiantong Feng, Liping Xia, Yingying Ye, Jiji Li et al.
Thais clavigera (T. clavigera) is an ecologically and economically important gastropod species in the coastal regions of China. Compared to other molluscs, T. clavigera has a long planktonic larval period (i.e., ~ two months). In order to identify the relevant…
21 May 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20210730070705
Research ArticleEffect of Fiber Degrading Enzymes Added in Soybean Hulls on the Egg Quality Parameters During Early Peak Production Period in Laying Hens
Muhammad Shuaib, Abdul Hafeez, Muhammad Shahkar Uzair, Abubakar Sufyan, Hammad Ullah
This study was designed to determine the combined effect of fiber degrading enzymes (β-Mannanase) and soybean hulls (SH) on the egg quality parameters in the laying hens during the early (29 to 32 weeks) peak production period. Two hundred golden brown (R…
22 May 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20221115101133
Research ArticleYucca schidigera Liquid Extract Enhances Growth Performance, Nutrient Utilization, Liver Antioxidative Function, and Welfare Indices of Broilers
Asad Sultan, Ziaul Islam, Faiza Shahzadi, Sarzamin Khan, Rafiullah Khan, Ihsan Ali
This study was planned to evaluate the impacts of Yucca schidigera supplementation in drinking water on the growth performance, nutrient utilization, liver anti-oxidative function, and welfare indices of commercial broilers. A total of 320 one-day-old Cobb 500…
22 May 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20221012161058
Short CommunicationIdentification of Nine Gastropod Species with Three New Records using Cytochrome Oxidase Sub-Unit 1 Marker
Qurat-ul-Ain Ijaz, Amna Sulaman, Dost Muhammad Baloch, Muhammad Shafi, Faiz Muhammad, Shahnaz Rashid
Gastropods are ecologically significant and can be found in a wide range of habitats. Their taxonomy is complicated by their perplexing morphological characteristics. Therefore, a molecular based identification approach was used to confirm the variety of gastr…
15 Jun 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220701070727
Research ArticleSheep Placental Extract Improves Memory and Exercise Performance in Senescence-Accelerated Mice
Hafiz Muhammad Farooq Yaqub, Sehrish Firyal, Ali Raza Awan, Muhammad Tayyab, Rashid Saif, Muti ur Rehman et al.
Cancer is unregulated growth of cells that can spread to other part of body via blood circulation and lymphatic system. Mutations in genetic material can alter cell physiology, ultimately resulting in tumor. Like human cancers, dogs have relatively high incide…
16 May 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20221124051117
Research ArticleEffects of TF-TP on Human Retinal Pigment Epithelial Cell Damage Induced by Blue Light
Lin Li, Lu Lu, Gang An, Xiaoguang Zhang
The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of tissue factor targeted peptide (TF-TP) on human retinal pigment epithelial (RPE) cell damage induced by blue light and the potential mechanism. Human RPE cells were divided into blank control group,…
15 Jun 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220909080906
Research ArticleEffect of different Sowing Windows on Major Insect Pests and Host Plant Resistance to Pod Borer, Helicoverpa armigera in Pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan (L.) Millsp.)
Jagdish Jaba, Sumit Vashisth, Sivakumar Golla, Suraj Prashad Mishra
Effect of sowing dates, climatic variables on major insect pests population, and host plant resistance with special reference to pod borer Helicoverpa armigera (Hubner) in pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan (L.) ecosystem was studied on two cultivars namely, ICPL 87 an…
14 Jun 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20210320070322- Research Article
Hematological and Biochemical Analysis of Blood of Fresh Water Turtles (Order: Testudines) from River Indus (Guddu), Sindh, Pakistan
Komal Hingoro, Muhammad Saleem Chang, Ghulam Sarwar Gachal
The main aim of current research study is to compare hematological and biochemical parameters of seven freshwater turtle species (Order Testudine). For this purpose, a total of 30 blood samples were collected from different turtle species including Aspideretes…
14 Jun 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220425200435 
Research ArticleSnail/Slug Promote Cell Proliferation of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma by Regulating YAP Signal
Zhiwen Xu
Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is the most common malignancy of the oral cavity. Currently, no specific treatment is utilized to prevent the progression of OSCC. This study aimed to clarify whether Snail/Slug promoted OSCC cell proliferation by regulating…
13 Jun 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20231024084511
Research ArticleEarly Clinical Predictive Value of Serum Amyloid A and C Reactive Protein Changes in Children with Acute Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
Yaowu Zhan, Dandan Su, Jinxiu Bai, Fang Li, Yulian Dong
The objective of this study was to investigate the early diagnosis effect and clinical predictive value of serum amyloid A and C reactive protein in children with acute upper respiratory tract infection. A total of 324 children with acute upper respiratory tra…
13 Jun 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220928110912
Research ArticleIn-vitro Toxicity of Synthetic Insecticides against Subterranean Termites, Coptotermes heimi (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae)
Muhammad Qasim, Muhammad Zeeshan Majeed, Muhammad Arshad, Umair Abbas, Mehar Zubair Shehzad, Abu Bakar Muhammad Raza
Subterranean termites cause significant damage to agricultural crops and wooden infrastructures worldwide. Coptotermes and Odontotermes were found as the most abundant and damaging genera of subterranean termites in Pakistan. Many conventional synthetic insect…
13 Jun 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20221110111139
Research ArticleUltrastructure of Antennal Sensilla of Scopula subpunctaria (Herrich-Schaeffer) (Lepidoptera: Geometridae)
Fangmei Zhang, Xiaocen Zhao, Li Qiao, Shibao Guo, Li Zhang, Jian Yin et al.
In order to explore the mechanism underlying chemosensation in the tea looper, Scopula subpunctaria (Lepidoptera: Geometridae), the types, morphology, quantity and distribution of sensilla on the antenna were observed by scanning electron microscopy. The resul…
13 Jun 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20230814031551
Research ArticleNidification and Breeding Success of Spotted Dove (Streptopelia chinensis) in District Dir Lower, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Tariq Ahmad, Anum Razzaq, Hira Shahzadi, Faiz Ur Rehman, Li Bo, Saif Ullah et al.
Nidification and breeding success of Spotted Dove (Streptopelia chinensis) was conducted in Village Takoro, District Dir Lower, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province (KP), Pakistan in March-July 2021, as there is no documented information available in Pakistan. The pres…
11 Jun 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20230122160135
Research ArticleGenome Characterization of Probiotic Lactobacillus delbrueckii Subsp. bulgaricus Strain NDO2 Isolated from Traditional Yogurt using High Throughput Next Generation Sequencing
Mati Ullah, Muhammad Rizwan, Ali Raza, Xianlin Zhao, Yanling Sun, Sarah Gul et al.
Probiotic bacteria present in fermented milk and its products have a long history of safety and health associated uses. If bacteria isolated from yogurt is characterized technologically and gnomically, it could be used in fermentation for selective purposes. I…
11 Jun 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20210708190732
Research ArticleBioassessment of Cement Dust Pollution and its Radiation in Al-Ahsa Oasis in the Eastern Province of Kingdom Saudi Arabia
Zeinab A. El-Moaty, Hoda Ahmed, Wafaa Sorour, Tarfa H. Alsheddi
The objective of this study was to quantify the concentration of heavy metals (Mg, Cu, Pb, Fe, Zn, Cd, and Ni), in the soil, plant (Zygophyllum decumben) and ground beetles (Anthia duodecimguttata) at two sampling sites. The selected sites located in the Easte…
22 May 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20211124191112
Research ArticlePhysiological Cycle of Adult Females and the Sex Identification of Juveniles in Hainan Gibbons: A Preliminary Study
Wei Li, Xvming Qi, Xueli Lu, Li Yuan, Huaiqing Deng
In this study, feces samples were collected from 7 individuals in Hainan gibbon (Nomascus hainanus) family group C by through non-invasive methods, and the levels of progesterone and testosterone were analyzed by high-performance liquid chromatography mass spe…
22 May 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220908130929
Research ArticleEvidence for Non-Toxicity of Aqueous Leaf Extract of Chrysophyllum albidum, a Commonly Used Nigerian Folk Medicine
Kingsley O. Omeje, Juliet N. Ozioko, Amaechi L. Ogara, Benjamin O. Ezema, Dilibe C. Urama
Chrysophyllum albidum is an important herb, used in treating or management of many diseases. Glycosides, flavonoids, saponnins, alkaloids and tannins were detected in the extract with flavonoids (3.62 mg/QEq), glycosides (0.194 mg/100g), tannins (8.508mg/TAEq)…
21 May 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20210829200842- Research Article
Potential of Moringa oleifera Leaf Meal as Substitute of Fishmeal on Performance of Catla catla Fingerlings Reared in Earthen Ponds
Muhammad Faisal, Syed Makhdoom Hussain, Majid Hussain, Muhammad Zubair ul Hassan Arsalan, Zeeshan Yousaf, Muhammad Amjad
This study was carried out in a semi-intensive rearing system in order to assess the impact of Moringa oleifera leaf meal (MOLM) based diets on the overall performance of Catla catla fingerlings cultured in 6 earthen ponds. In order to formulate experimental d…
16 May 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20221202061259 
Research ArticleThe Role of Plant Complex Sterility Agent in Rats via FAM209 Regulating PICK1
Chun Shi, Ziyu Cao, Mingyuan Yang, Meijing Zhai
This animal study aimed to investigate the regulatory effect of FAM209, and PICK1protein in SD rats with Rodent pest. SD rats are randomly divided into control group, low (10 mg/kg of plant complex sterility agent) and high dose (20 mg/kg of plant complex ster…
21 May 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20221017071041
Research ArticleAssociation of Demographic, Lipid and Hormonal Profile with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome in Pakistani Women
Farhatul-Ain Arshad, Asia Bibi, Amna Mushtaq, Rubaida Mehmood, Nahid Kausar
The polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is an endocrine disease in reproductively aged women and is charactered bydyslipidemia, hyper-androgenism, acne, hirsutism, menstrual irregularities, and ovarian dysfunction resulting in infertility. A balanced body mass…
4 Jun 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20221024151005- Research Article
Phenotypic Characterization and Weight Estimation of Young Thalli Sheep Through Multivariate Traits
Muhammad Arslan Akbar, Khalid Javed, Asim Faraz, Abdul Waheed, Ecevit Eyduran, Muhammad Tariq
The aim of this study was to evaluate the multivariate traits in Thalli sheep for phenotypic characterization and their association with the live bodyweight of the animals for the selection of superior individuals by using the principal component analysis (PCA…
4 Jun 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20200608090631 - Research Article
Analysis of Risk Factors of Cartilage Wear in Lateral Compartment of Patients with Varus Knee Osteoarthritis
Ying Li, Peng Zhan, Qiang Wang, Dongfeng Chen
The objective of this study was to investigate the risk factors of cartilage wear in the lateral compartment of patients with varus knee osteoarthritis (VKO). The sample consisted of 110 patients with VKO who underwent total knee arthroplasty at Fujian hospita…
14 Jun 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20221124151150 
Research ArticleTranscriptomic Comparative Analysis of Two Breeds of Mongolian Sheep at 16-day Embryos
Hong Su, Lu Chen, Wenrui Guo, Daqing Wang, Aolei Dou, Jie Su et al.
Early embryonic development determines fetal and adult development. However, little is known about the specific development of the early Mongolian sheep embryo. We aim to analyze the differentially expressed genes (DEGs) between 16-day embryos of two breeds of…
8 Jun 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220716100734
Research ArticleEvaluation of Ovsynch Estrus Synchronization in Holstein Friesian and Holstein Friesian-Jersey Crossbred Cows at District Thatta, Sindh, Pakistan
Sajid Hussain Shah, Akeel Ahmed Memon, Asmatullah Kaka, Ahmed Nawaz Tunio, Abdullah Channo, Qudratullah Kalwar et al.
The current study was conducted to assess the ovsynch estrus synchronization in imported pure Holstein Friesian and Holstein Friesian-Jersey crossbred cows at district Thatta Sindh. A total 30 Holstein Friesian and Holstein Friesian-Jersey crossbred cattle wer…
8 Jun 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220523070520- Research Article
Blue Light Color Reduces the Newcastle Disease Post-Vaccinal Reactions of Indian River Broilers under Egyptian Conditions
Tarek Mahmoud Mousa-Balabel, Karima Mohamed Abdo Abofarag
Poultry producers accustomed to use strong prophylactic measures such as routine vaccination to control Newcastle Disease (ND) as a trial to increase their productivity. Despite ND vaccinations, several post vaccine reactions of ND are being reported globally,…
14 Jun 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220323080346 
Research ArticleClinical Effect of Apartinib Combined with Trastuzumab on Gastric Cancer with Ascites
Xiaowei Zhang
The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of two chemotherapeutic drugs, apatinib and trastuzumab, on gastric cancer with ascites. 225 patients with gastric cancer and ascites received by the Oncology Department and Gastrointestinal Department…
13 Jun 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20221223091220
Research ArticleLength-Weight Relationships of Pseudorasbora parva (Temminck and Schlegel, 1842) Around the World
Guangcan Lin, Xingyu Chen, Xiaohao Shi, Xiaolin Li, Anwar Tanwari Kamran, Zhengxiang Wang et al.
Pseudorasbora parva (Temminck and Schlegel, 1842) has a significant potential to spread outside of its current locations and regions, all-continents-spanning invasive range. The invasion of P. parva has threatened the existence of native species. Therefore, ev…
14 Jun 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20221012141044
Research ArticleRelationship Between Argyrophilic Nucleolar Organizer Region Proteins of Pediatric Epilepsy and T Lymphocyte Subpopulation
Hongping Zhong, Xiaoning Cheng, Peiqiang Yan
The objective of this study was to investigate the changes in argyrophilic nucleolar organizer region proteins (Ag-NORs) of pediatric epilepsy and T lymphocyte subpopulation and their relationship before and after treatment, 156 children with epilepsy diagnose…
14 Jun 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20221002051043
Research ArticleMutational and Evolutionary Analysis of Interleukin-2 Gene in Pakistani Goat Breeds
Tanveer Hussain, Abdul Wajid, Jabbar Khan, Asif Nadeem, Misbah Hussain, Qurat ul-Ain et al.
Interleukin 2 (IL-2) is produced by activated T cells and play important role in immune response against antigen. It acts in both autocrine and paracrine manner. It can stimulate B cells and various other phagocytic cells like monocytes, lymphokine-activated k…
15 Jun 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220414180446
Research ArticleGenome-Wide Assessment of Signatures of Selection in the Pakistan Sahiwal Cattle
Abdul Rahman Sesay, Muhammad Saif-ur-Rehman, Faisal Ramzan, Faisal Saeed Awan
The Sahiwal breed of dairy cattle holds significant importance in Pakistan, mostly attributed to its ability to withstand high temperatures, resilience to diseases, and satisfactory performance when fed low-quality roughages. Domestication and breeding of mamm…
22 May 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20231211061004
Research ArticleStudies on Automatic Image Segmentation Method for Canopy Density Measurement of Chinese Alligator (Alligator sinensis) Habitat
Ke Sun, Guangwei Fan, Yujie Zhang, Ji Luo, Xiaobing Wu, Tao Pan
In order to develop a rapid measuring method for canopy density of Chinese alligator (Alligator sinensis) habitat, the images of the habitat are captured from 1 meter off the ground. Then, a canopy density calculating method is established based on an adaptive…
4 Jun 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220829150819
Research ArticleSpatial and Climatic Analysis of Chestnut Honey and Propolis Produced in Chestnut Forests and Their Potential Contribution to the Economy
Tugba Bozlar, Nur Diktas Bulut
This study aimed to determine the effect of spatial and climatic factors on the productivity of chestnut honey and chestnut propolis produced in chestnut forests and to reveal the potential contribution of their production to the economy. The study area includ…
10 Jun 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220823110833
Short CommunicationControlling Bactrocera spp. (Diptera: Tephritidae) Through Release of Parasitoids and Mass-Trapping in Orchard Agro-Ecosystem of Sindh
Zain-ul-Aabdin Abro, Naheed Baloch, Raza Muhammard Memon, Niaz Hussain Khuhro
Fruit flies of genus Bactrocera are devastating pests of fruits and vegetables among them Bactrocera zonata and Bactrocera dorsalis (Diptera: Tephritidae) are principal pests of mango and guava growing areas of Sindh. Field studies were conducted in mango and…
15 Jun 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20221209061208
Research ArticleEffects of Genetic and Environmental Factors on Mastitis and Performance Traits in Various Breeds of Dairy Cattle Maintained at Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
R. Javed, T. Usman, S. Niaz, N. Ali, H. Baneh, K. Ullah et al.
Milk quantity and quality traits in cattle are affected by udder health, breed, genetic (such as heritability, repeatability, and heterosis), and environmental factors. The present study was designed to evaluate the effect of udder health, genetic factors and…
14 Jun 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20211207121211
Research ArticleInhibition of Oxidative Stress and Inflammation by Fisetin Ameliorates Heat Stress-Induced Intestinal Injury in Rats
Kang Cheng, Zhihua Song, Jingyi Niu, Jin Huang, Laiting Liu, Jinrong Wang et al.
Intestinal injury and dysfunctions play an important role in the pathophysiology of heat stress. The objective of this study was to determine whether fisetin could ameliorate heat stress-induced intestinal oxidative stress and inflammation, and explore the pos…
16 May 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220727040719
Research ArticleExpression Profiling of microRNAs hsa-222-3p, hsa-let-7b-5p, hsa-let-7f-5p and their Putative Targets HMGA1 and CDKN1B Genes in Canine Mammary Tumor
Hafiz Muhammad Farooq Yaqub, Sehrish Firyal, Ali Raza Awan, Muhammad Tayyab, Rashid Saif, Muti ur Rehman et al.
Cancer is unregulated growth of cells that can spread to other part of body via blood circulation and lymphatic system. Mutations in genetic material can alter cell physiology, ultimately resulting in tumor. Like human cancers, dogs have relatively high incide…
16 May 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20221124051117- Research Article
Organic Trace Minerals Improved the Productive and Reproductive Performance of Friesian Cows Better Than Inorganic Minerals
Mohamed A. Abu El-Hamd, Abd El-Salam M. Metwally, Mohamed I. Bassiouni, Mohamed M. Hegazy, Mohamed A. El-Gendy, Mohammed A. El-Magd
This study aimed to compare the influence of chelated organic (OTM) and inorganic trace minerals (ITM) on the digestibility coefficient, nutritive values, reproductive performance, and milk yield of Friesian cows. Cows (n=50) were divided into 5 groups; cows i…
16 May 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220413210406 
Research ArticleViral Shedding Evaluation is Critical for Determining Efficacy of Avian Influenza (H9) Vaccines in Broiler Chickens
Quart ul Ain, Arfan Ahmad, Aftab Ahmad Anjum, Mamoona Chaudhry
Viral shedding evaluation is critical for determining the efficacy of avian influenza (H9) vaccines in broiler chickens. This study was undertaken to evaluate the comparative efficacy of commercial and self-prepared AIV H9 vaccines for their potential to stop…
21 May 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220322040347
Research ArticleDistribution Patterns of Insect Pollinator Assemblages at Deva Vatala National Park, Bhimber, Azad Jammu and Kashmir
Mubashar Hussain, Hifza Liaqat, Muhammad Faheem Malik, Kiran Aftab, Moazama Batool, Razia Iqbal et al.
Diversity and distribution patterns of pollinator assemblages were explored at Deva Vatala National Park (DVNP), Bhimber, AJK, Pakistan. Sampling was recorded fortnightly by using pan traps, sweep nets, and handpicking. A one-year survey of pollinator fauna wa…
22 May 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20221004171007
Research ArticleScreening of Transcriptional Differential Genes in Antler After Top Pruning and Expression Characteristics of BVES Gene
Hong Chen, Jiawei Liu, Chuan Lin, Hao Lv, Jiyun Zhang, Xiaodong Jia et al.
The unique mammalian appendage antler is a good model for studying tissue regeneration and its related mechanism. This study explored the mechanism of the rapid growth of regenerated antlers after top pruning damage using transcriptome sequencing technology. A…
4 Jun 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20230301100336- Research Article
A Comparative Study Between Pharmacological Efficacy of Meperidine and Oxycodone for Preventing Shivering in Patients who underwent Inguinal Hernia Repair with Spinal Anesthesia
Ghodrat Akhavan Akbari, Saman Hayadokht, Saeed Sadeghiyeh Ahari, Ahmad Gasi
Postoperative shivering control without lengthening recovery time and worsening cardiovascular system is important and necessary. The main objective of the present study was to evaluate the efficiency of Meperidine and Oxycodone in preventing shivering in pati…
4 Jun 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20221116221130 
Research ArticleImpeding Effect of Polystyrene Microplastic Pollutants on Hg2+ Uptake Potential of Aspergillus flavus
Imania Ghaffar, Ali Hussain, Arshad Javid, Shahid Mehmood
Microplastic pollution has aroused up to intimidating level around the globe and has become a focal point for researchers. However, data regarding the effects of microplastics on structure and function of filamentous fungal species is very scarce. Fungi have m…
8 Jun 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20230130070108
Research ArticleIdentification of Novel Biomarkers MCM2 and GINS2 for Cervical Cancer
Lei Chu, Jie Yang, Zhenshi Chen, Xiajun Zhang, Weidong Wu, Shaoru Zhang et al.
Cervical cancer (CC) is the most common malignant tumor in women, and its prognosis is poor. The key genes and pathways of CC need to be further discovered. GEO2R was used to identify differentially expressed genes (DEG), GO and KEGG enrichment were analyzed b…
10 Jun 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20211116011144
Research ArticleAltered Gut Archaeal Communities in Anser erythropus Populations Wintering at Shengjin and Caizi Lakes in China
Shaofei Zhang, Na Xu, Gang Liu
Archaea are an important component of the gut microbiomes of animals and play a key role in animal health. However, they have been neglected in previous microbial studies, particularly those involving migratory waterbirds. Here, we investigated the gut archaea…
11 Jun 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20221208061226
Research ArticleSerotypes Diversity, Virulence, and Antimicrobial Resistance of Non-Typhoidal Salmonella Isolates in Commercial and Backyard Egg Production Systems in Egypt
Walid Elmonir, Dalia Abdeltawab, Hanem El-Sharkawy, Rasha N. Zahran
Multi-drug resistant (MDR) non-typhoidal Salmonella in poultry food chain are emerging worldwide. This study aimed to estimate the serotypes diversity, virulence and antimicrobial resistance traits of non-typhoidal Salmonella in commercial and backyard egg pro…
10 Jun 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220802160857- Research Article
Nutritional Status of Hemodialysis Patients with End Stage Renal Disease and Selection and Application of Oral Nutritional Support
Yueting Chen, Ying Hu
The objective of this study was to analyze the nutritional status of hemodialysis patients with end stage renal disease, and to select oral nutritional support agents with high tolerance. In this experiment, 94 hemodialysis patients with end stage renal diseas…
13 Jun 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20221202081241 - Research Article
Modifying the Design of Pond Production Systems can Improve the Health and Welfare of Farmed Nile Tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus
Wasseem Emam, Mohamed E. Bakr, Marwa F. Abdel-Kader, Mohamed M. Abdel-Rahim, Ashraf I.G. Elhetawy, Radi A. Mohamed
Infected fish have been known to recover from mild illness when they are able to locate to warmer water. This study aimed to replicate this ‘behavioural fever’ effect in an aquaculture setting by artificially heating a section of a fish pond (there…
14 Jun 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220926220926 
Research ArticleEffect of Seasonal Variations on the Behavior of Captive Lions (Panthera leo) and Tigers (Panthera tigris)
Noor-ul-Ain, Zulfiqar Ali, Rida Ahmad, Nida Naeem
Lions (Panthera leo) and tigers (Panthera tigris) are nocturnal animals. Opportunistically, they may hunt during the daytime in the wild. In captivity, they spend most of their time sleeping, resting, or pacing and face different conditions seasonally as compa…
15 Jun 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20221127151159
Research ArticleAssessing the Early Post-Operative Analgesic Effects of Intra-Operative Lidocaine-Bupivacaine Use at the Incision Line and/or Around the Ovary in Ovariohysterectomy Operations of Dogs on Pain Mediators
Gökhan Ulukan, Zeynep Pekcan, Zülfükar Kadir Sarıtas, Ilker Etikan, Serkan Sayıner, Feride Zabitler et al.
The present study investigated the effectiveness of intra-operative bupivacaine–lidocaine (BLK) combination administration concurrently with meloxicam, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), on the Glasgow Composite Pain Scale Short Form (GCPS-S…
14 Jun 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220826180802
Short CommunicationEpidemiological Analysis of Endemic Schistosomiasis Prevalence in China, 2004-2018
Yue Guo, Hai Yan Dong, Hong Chang Zhou, Hui Zhang, Ming Ke Lu
To describe the epidemiological feature of schistosomiasis in China mainland. The information on national schistosomiasis case and incidence were collected, its epidemiological feature was analyzed by time, location and age. A total of 78 656 cases and 15 deat…
15 Jun 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20230209080251
Short CommunicationThe Potential Food Supply of Relict Gulls and the Preliminary Prediction of its Population Size after the Lake Restoration in Ordos Relict Gull National Reserve, Inner Mongolia, China
Chao Du, Li Liu, Li Gao, Yongqi Ren, Shiqiang Wang, Wei Liu
The Ordos Relict Gull National Nature Reserve (Taolimiao-Alashan Nur, TAN) was once the most important breeding place for the Ordos sub-population of relict gulls Ichthyaetus relictus, but there were no more gulls breeding here since the lake dried up in the e…
15 Jun 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220327090351
Research ArticleIsolation, Identification and Biological Characteristics of Lactobacillus reuteri from Tibetan Pigs
Zhenyu Chang, Qingqing Xiao, Yourong Ye, Mujahid Iqbal, Mengqi Duan, Yangzom Chamba et al.
Lactic acid bacteria is an important dominant bacterial community in the intestinal tract, which can regulate the intestinal environment and maintain the balance of intestinal flora. However, there are few studies on Tibetan pig lactic acid bacteria. The purpo…
8 Jun 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220702030717- Research Article
Effect of β-Mannanase and Soybean Hulls on the Nutrient Digestibility, Digesta Viscosity, Feces Consistency and Intestinal Histomorphology During Early Peak Production Period in Laying Hens
Muhammad Shuaib, Abdul Hafeez, Sarzamin khan, Muhammad Shahkar Uzair, Abubakar Sufyan, Muhammad Ayaz
This study was designed to determine the combined effect of fiber degrading enzymes (β-Mannanase) and soybean hulls on the egg quality parameters in the laying hens during the early (29 to 32 weeks) peak production period. Two hundred golden brown (RIR&ti…
16 May 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20221117091159 
Research ArticleAge and Growth of Triplophysa (Hedinichthys) yarkandensis (Day, 1877) in the Tarim River in Xinjiang, China
Xinyue Wang, Shengao Chen, Fangze Zi, Jianmin Ge, Desheng Chang, Yong Song et al.
Influenced by water pollution and flow modification, Triplophysa (Hedinichthys) yarkandensis (Day, 1877) may become an indigenous endangered fish species in the Tarim River. In order to study its population characteristics and improve the conservation measures…
8 Jun 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20221031021052
Research ArticlePopulation Dynamics and Stock Appraisal of Talang Queenfish (Scomberoides commersonnianus) from Balochistan Coast, Pakistan
Zahid Ali, Muhsan Ali Kalhoro, Nazeer Ahmed, Muhammad Shafi, Faisal Saeed, Abdul Majeed
Scomberoides commersonnianus (Lacepede, 1801) commonly known as Talang queenfish and locally famous as Saram, belongs to the Carangidae family, widely distributed in the Indo-pacific oceans. S. commersonnianus is mainly pelagic fish and commercially important…
8 Jun 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20221218131229
Research ArticleSand Fly (Psychodidae: Phlebotominae) Ecology of an Emerging Cutaneous Leishmaniasis Focus in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa with an Updated Species Checklist from Pakistan
Syed Basit Rasheed, Farrah Zaidi, Samiullah, Tehmina Jan
Leishmaniasis, an important neglected vector borne disease, endemic in the northern parts of Pakistan. The disease mainly exist in cutaneous form while sporadic cases of visceral leishmaniasis has also been reported from the affected areas. Present study was d…
21 May 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20221219171215