Issue · 2025
Vol.40, Iss. 2,
15 articles · All issues →
Research ArticleMolecular and Immunological Characterization of Lipopolysacchaide in Klebsiella pneumoniae
Marwa Faez Abd Al-Munem, Mithal Kareem Abbass Al-Hassani
The present study aims to addressing the prevalence of Klebsiella pneumoniae as a main causative agent of pneumonia in Iraq in Al-Muthanna governorate, and investigating the potential of the lipopolysaccharide (LPS) isolated from a randomly selected hype…
4 Aug 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pujz/2025/40.2.99.108
Research ArticleEffect of Nigella sativa on Growth, Haematological and Serum Biochemical Profiles of Grass Carp
Anees Ur Rehman, Irfan Ullah, Owais Rehman, Mehboob Alam, Salma Javed, Abdur Rahman et al.
This study investigated the effects of Nigella sativa (black seed) on the growth performance, haematological profiles, and serum biochemical parameters of grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella). Three groups were established: a control group fed a basal diet, an…
4 Aug 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pujz/2025/40.2.91.98
Research ArticleEvaluation of Some Insecticides Against Pieris rapae (L., 1758) and Bemisia tabaci (Genn., 1889): Impacts on Natural Enemies and Biochemical Response
Moshra Ahmed Sayed Ahmed, Hend Mohamed Abd-Elmonem, Mohamed Farag Nour El-Deen Ghazi Farag, Rasha Shawkat Sakla, Mohamed Gamal Salama, Mogeda Mohammed Abdel Hafez
The cabbage white butterfly, Pieris rapae (L.) (Lepidoptera: Pieridae), and the whitefly, Bemisia tabaci (Genn.) (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae), are among the most destructive pests of field crops. This study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of four insecti…
2 Oct 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pujz/2025/40.2.169.180
Research ArticlePhysiological Changes of Eothenomys miletus under Water Stress Conditions
Chengyao Yang, Wanlong Zhu
This study investigated the physiological responses of body mass regulation to water stress in Eothenomys miletus from the Hengduan Mountains, assessing its impact on the species’ physiological regulation. E. miletus individuals were randomly assigned to…
8 Aug 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pujz/2025/40.2.109.116
Research ArticleMolecular and Clinical Insights into Otodectes cynotis Infestation in Cats: A Novel Study from Babylon Governorate, Iraq
Ahmed Hamzah Mosa, Hamed Abbas Hassan Aljabory, Ali Dhiaa Marza, Noor Radawy Abady
Otodectes cynotis is a highly contagious ectoparasite. While it is not considered highly zoonotic, transmission to humans is rare but possible. This research was carried out at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital and Clinic in Babylon, Iraq, over the period from…
8 Dec 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pujz/2025/40.2.201.208
Research ArticleProtective Role of Garlic Extract Against Toxicity of Nickel Nitrate on Spermatocytes and Fertility Outcome
Sahar Hashim Al-Hindawi, Khalid Hamdan Gathwan, Zainab Abdul Jabaar Aldhaher, Rasha Mohammed Shaker
The current experiment was designed to detect the protective role of garlic extracts against the toxic effects of Nickel Nitrate (NiNO3) in white mice. Thirty male mice, were randomly distributed in five groups: (Group I) as control; other groups were orally a…
8 Dec 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pujz/2025/40.2.225.232
Research ArticleEthnoveterinary Use of Medicinal Plants by Domestic Animals in Rural Areas of Madhesh Province, Nepal
Suman Kumar Singh, Mirwaise Khan, Syed Mubash-Sher Tajmir, Anwar Zaib Khan, Shah Masood Khan, Amar Nath Chaudhary et al.
Traditional ethnoveterinary is at risk of disappearing due to the many changes that occur throughout the world, with Nepal not an exception. The knowledge should be documented for conservation, sustainable use, and development as much as possible. Thus, a stud…
1 Oct 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pujz/2025/40.2.127.138- Review
Multiple Sclerosis and Introduction of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation Technique in Pakistan
Easha Ejaz, Ghulam Murtaza, Farheen Shabbir, Razia Sultana, Sultan Ayoub Meo, Shahid Bashir
Abstract | Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease caused by demyelination of axons in the brain and spinal cord. The likelihood of MS is higher in an individual with a family history of disease and the degree of relationship. It is prevalent in femal…
2 Oct 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pujz/2025/40.2.147.155 
Research ArticleAssessing the Impact of Essential Oils and Metarhizium anisopliae on Controlling Spodoptera litura (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)
Rafia Umar, Muhammad Irfan Ullah, Muhammad Arshad
Spodoptera litura (Fabricius) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) is a major polyphagous insect pest responsible for substantial yield losses in numerous agricultural crops. Extensive use of chemical pesticides has led to resistance development in insect populations and…
27 Nov 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pujz/2025/40.2.191.199
ReviewAssessing the Impact of Pesticides on Earthworm Health: A Comprehensive Review
Mohamed Riad Fouad
This review consolidates recent global research on pesticide production, usage patterns, and their ecological impacts on earthworms, emphasizing their role as bioindicators of soil health. The main objective is to identify key pesticide groups and biomarkers a…
8 Dec 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pujz/2025/40.2.209.224
ReviewUse of Drone Technology for Precision Monitoring and Sustainable Management of Insect Pests: A Bibliometric Review
Saim Abbas, Muhammad Arshad, Muhammad Hamza Hanif, Nimra Altaf, Asghar Ali, Rehan Mehfooz et al.
Drones, also known as Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), have emerged as a revolutionary tool in the modern agriculture, offering innovative ways to enhance precision, efficiency, and sustainability. Their use in insect pest monitoring and management has signifi…
8 Dec 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pujz/2025/40.2.233.237
Research ArticleAssociation of F40/41 Diagnostic Adenovirus with Diarrhea Disease in Children in Al-Diwaniyah City: A Case Study
Hajar Sabeeh Mhyson, Rana Masheel Salem
Acute diarrhea is a common infectious disease among children under 5 years old worldwide. The estimated mortality rate is 1.6-2.5 million cases annually, occurring in developing countries. Human adenovirus F40/41 is considered a major cause of epidemic diarrhe…
2 Oct 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pujz/2025/40.2.139.146
Research ArticleThe Role of Interleukin-6 and Myeloperoxidase in Cardiovascular Diseases
Ridhab Kadhim Abdul Hasan, Sundus Kareem Hamzah
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are a set of conditions that affect the heart and the blood vessels, which include heart attacks, strokes, high blood pressure and heart failure. Mostly, these complications are seen from the accumulation of fats into arteries an…
2 Oct 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pujz/2025/40.2.181.190
ReviewMechanisms and Strategies for Combating Infectious Diseases in Zea mays L.: A Comprehensive Review
Muhammad Saeed, Sajid Hussain, Naveed Iqbal Raja, Noor Us Saba, Noshin Ilyas, Zia Ur Rehman Mashwani
Maize is one of the most essential grain staples. Infectious illnesses can significantly reduce yield. Effective microbial disease control in maize is critical to safeguarding this key staple grain for people and cattle. Tolerance to such transmissible microor…
2 Oct 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pujz/2025/40.2.157.168
Research ArticleNano-Spirulina platensis Outperforms Ethanol Extract and ZnO Nanoparticles in Modulating Lipid Metabolism, Liver and Cardiac Function, and Oxidative Stress in Hyperlipidemic Rats
Fikra Muhammed Mansi, Hussein Abbas Salman
Hyperlipidemia is a widely found metabolic disorder characterized by the dysregulation of lipid homeostasis and the elevation of oxidative stress levels, which causes serious liver damage and cardiovascular complications. The present study evaluated and compar…
8 Aug 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pujz/2025/40.2.117.125