Issue · 2026
Vol. 41, Iss. 1,
14 articles · All issues →
Research ArticleIntegrated In Vitro and In Silico Assessment of Anti-Quorum Sensing and Anti-Biofilm Activities of Chlorella vulgaris and Spirulina platensis against Acinetobacter baumannii
Ali Ayad Jabbar, Azhar Noory Hussein
Quorum sensing (QS) regulates virulence and biofilm formation in pathogenic bacteria and represents a promising target for alternative antimicrobial strategies. This study aimed to evaluate the anti-biofilm and anti-quorum sensing potential of methanolic extra…
26 Apr 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pujz/2026/41.1.65.74
Research ArticleBlood-Based Expression of Metabolic (LEP, ADIPOQ, INS) and Inflammatory (IL-10, TNF-α) Biomarkers in Iraqi Individuals with Obesity and Diabetes: A Case-Control Study
Hadeel Jabar Neama Almuoswi, Israa Allawi Luaibi Al-Hraishawi, Jameel K. Alumeri, Ahmed Jasim Neamah
This case-control study aimed to determine the blood-based gene expression of the metabolic biomarkers (LEP, ADIPOQ, and INS) and the values of the circulating inflammatory cytokines (IL-10 and TNF-α) in Iraqi people with obesity and diabetes. The partic…
26 Apr 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pujz/2026/41.1.75.83
Research ArticleSystemic Effects of a Multi-Strain Probiotic Formulation in an Acetic Acid Induced Colonic Ulcer Model in Male Albino Rats
Ennas Mohamed Majhwol
The study aimed at determining the systemic influence of probiotic administration in an experimental pattern of acetic acid-stimulated gastric lesions of the colon in male rats. The animals were selected randomly into four different groups, including healthy c…
3 May 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pujz/2026/41.1.95.103
Research ArticleEffect of Ultraviolet (UV) Light on Cowpea Beetle Callosobruchus maculatus Fabricius (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) under Laboratory Conditions
Adeel Aslam Perzada, Arfan Ahmed Gilal, Lubna Bashir Rajput, Jam Ghulam Murtaza Sahito, Muhammad Ishaque Mastoi, Farah Naz Gilal3 Corresponding author: Arfan Ahmed Gilal aagilal@sau.edu.pk
Callosobruchus maculatus is a cosmopolitan and severe pest of pulses throughout the world with significant damage potential. Mostly synthetic fumigants are used to reduce population and losses of C. maculatus, but their use causes serious health and environmen…
28 Feb 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pujz/2026/41.1.01.09
Research ArticleBirds in the Wild: Exploring Avian Diversity along the Chenab River in Punjab, Pakistan
Saira Batool, Muhammad Altaf, Muhammad Samar Hussain Khan, Tanveer Hussain
Abstract | Pakistan has a magnificent avian history that has long enthralled both bird enthusiasts and nature lovers, with its various landscapes spanning high mountains, scorching deserts, lush wetlands, and riverine forests, including river Chenab. Field sur…
1 Mar 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pujz/2026/41.1.35.49
Research ArticleThe Role of the Annexin Gene in Milk Composition and Udder Dimensions Traits in Sheep
Zainab Azeez Touma Ali, Abdullah Hameed Salim, Ghadeer Razaq Ahmed
This study was conducted at the sheep and goat breeding station in Shatrah, Thi-Qar Governorate, southern Iraq, and included 39 Awassi sheep aged 2-4 years. The study aimed to investigate the effects of ANXA9 gene polymorphisms on certain udder size and milk c…
28 Feb 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pujz/2026/41.1.19.24- Review
Lumpy Skin Disease in Dairy Cattle: A Review
Adil Shahzad, Hafiz Qadeer Ahmed, Sagar M. Goyal, Nader Maher Sobhy, Raju Nagarapu, Muhammad Taimoor et al.
Lumpy Skin Disease Virus (LSDV), the causative agent of LSD in cattle, has emerged as a transboundary pathogen of growing global concern due to its rapid spread, significant economic losses, and impact on livestock health. LSD has affected millions of cattle a…
28 Feb 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pujz/2025/41.1.25.34 
Research ArticleEffect of Treating Hatching Eggs with Aromatase Inhibition in Regulating the Balance of Estrogens- Androgens and Some Physiological Traits of Broiler
Khawla Abdul-Aziz Salman, Hashim Hadi Al-Jebory, Mohammed Khalil Ibrahim Al-Saeedi
The study included two experiments to investigate the group of hatching eggs with aromatase inhibition solution (AIS) in the level of some hormones and the reproductive characteristics of broiler chickens; the first experiment was in an incubator for the perio…
28 Feb 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pujz/2026/41.1.11.17
Research ArticlePhenotypic and Molecular Characterization of Candida albicans and Evaluation of Propolis as an Antifungal Agent
Murtadha Jasim Jafar, Majid Kadhim Al-Alshibly
This study aimed to determine the phenotypic and molecular characteristics of Candida albicans isolates from oral and peri-dental samples and to evaluate the antifungal activity of propolis as a natural alternative agent. Oral and peri-dental samples (146) wer…
26 Apr 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pujz/2026/41.1.51.63
Research ArticleIntegrating Avian Diversity and Long-Term Population Trends Across Pakistan’s Ramsar Wetland Network for Conservation
Aliza Batool, Farkhanda Manzoor
Pakistan’s Ramsar wetlands are significant for both their own ecosystems and the Central Asian Flyway because they are vital hubs for bird migration. However, there are presently few long-term evaluations of the network as a whole concerning changes in b…
22 May 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pujz/2026/41.1.121.132
Research ArticleOptimizing Growth Performance in New Zealand White Rabbits: The Effects of Varying Energy and Protein Levels
Muhammad Boni Amin, Muhammad Ruhul Amin, Kazi Abdus Sobur, Abdullah-Al-Jabir
Efficient nutritional strategies are essential for optimizing growth and productivity in small livestock such as rabbits, which are increasingly valued in meat production systems. The purpose of the study was to observe the supplementation of different levels…
13 May 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pujz/2026/41.1.113.119
Research ArticleN-acyl Homoserine Lactone Mediated Quorum Sensing System and Extracellular Enzymatic Activities in Marine Bacterium Pseudoalteromonas sp. HKC005
Abdul Nabi Jatt, Caili Zhang, Abdul Sattar Qureshi, Abdul Sami Dahri
Quorum sensing indicates stimulus and response mechanism involved in coordinating gene expression and is correlated to population density. Bacterial cells assess the population density by distinguishing the produced autoinducers also called signaling molecules…
22 May 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pujz/2026/41.1.133.139
Research ArticleBiodiversity Assessment of Urban Parks and Bela Forest, Gujranwala, Punjab, Pakistan
Ayesha Qaiser, Hafiz Muhammad Tahir, Khalil Ali, Abu Huraira, Abid Hussainy, Fatima Ijaz et al.
The present study was conducted to assess the biodiversity of Gujranwala city, focusing on floral and faunal components found in urban parks and conservation area (Bela Forest). Field surveys were carried out for two weeks to record plant and animal species, s…
3 May 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pujz/2026/41.1.85.94
Research ArticlePrevalence of Enterotoxin Genes among Clinical Isolates of Aeromonas hydrophila
Ahmed Hameed Ali, Azhar Noory Hussein
Aeromonas hydrophila is a chance pathogen that is linked to numerous human diseases, specifically gastrointestinal illness. The sample of the research was performed at 15 September to 10 December 2025 in hospitals and private laboratories in Al-Diwaniyah, Iraq…
3 May 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pujz/2026/41.1.105.111