Issue · 2020
Vol. 52, Iss. 4, Pages 1225-1630
52 articles · pp. 1225-1630 · All issues →
Research ArticleHigh Expression of MDR1 is Correlated with Poor Prognosis for Common Malignancies
Bo Gao, Fengmei Yang, Wei Chen, Xiaojia Song, Xiaobo Liu, Dongmin Li
The purpose of this study is to detect the relative expression level of Multi-drug resistance gene (MDR1) in common tumor malignancies, and evaluate the prognostic value of MDR1 expression in common malignancies. mRNA relative expression levels of MDR1 were de…
16 Apr 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20190812190824
Research ArticleThe Expression of Cytoplasmic and Membrane Proteins in Dog Adipose-Derived Stem Cells on Different Passages During Cultivation in Vitro
Larysa Kladnytska, Anatoliy Mazurkevych, Natalia Bezdieniezhnykh, Oleg Melnyc, Sergiy Velychko, Mykola Malyuk et al.
The objective of the study was immunophenotypic analysis of mesenchymal stem cells from dog adipose tissue during in vitro cultivation. Materials and Methods: Mesenchymal stem cells were obtained from dog adipose tissue by explant method. The cells were cultur…
17 Apr 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2017042613044
Short CommunicationThe Relationship Between Infestation Rates of Carob Moth (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) and Brown Spot Disease in Pomegranate Fruit under Field Conditions
Mehmet Mamay, AyÅŸin Bilgili
The study was carried out in total of 10 pomegranate orchards in Central Åžanlıurfa, Akçakale, Bozova, Harran, Hilvan, Siverek and Suruç counties of Åžanlıurfa province in South-Eastern Region of Turkey in 2013 and 2014. Infestation rate of Car…
3 May 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20170823200843
Short Communication5′ Flanking Region of Kappa-Casein Gene is Highly Polymorphic in Eight Dromedary Camel Breeds of Pakistan
Masroor Ellahi Babar
Kappa-casein played critical role in the expression of milk protein. It stabilizes the milk micelle and gene 5’ flanking region which works valuably in transcription regulation. Current study illustrates that Kappa-casein gene 5ï¸ flanking region in Dro…
3 May 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20190619100629
Research ArticleMolecular Detection of Hepatitis E Virus in Tibetan Swine
Gong Ga, SuoLang Sizhu
Hepatitis E virus (HEV) infection is a major potential public health problem in the world. HEV is also highly endemic in China. However, information is lacking on the prevalence of HEV infection in swine in Tibet of China, where raw pork and mixed fa…
22 Apr 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20181212141240
Short CommunicationIn Silico Profiling of Regulatory MicroRNA Targets in Programmed Cell Death 1 Gene
Aftab Shaukat, Sana Hanif, Irfan Shaukat, Muhammad Ahsan Naeem, Shadab Shaukat, Rizwan Shukat et al.
MicroRNAs (miRNA) are the novel class of small non-coding RNAs comprising of 17-24 nucleotides that, targets in silencing of one or more genes. Despite their importance as gene regulator, computational strategies are still at its initial stages. Several comput…
22 Apr 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20191019021035- Short Communication
Larval Parasitoids and Parasitism Rates of the Cereal Leafminer, Syringopais temperatella (Lederer, 1855) (Lepidoptera: Scythridae) in Cereal Fields of Northern Cyprus
Celalettin Gözüaçik, Mustafa Güllü, Ayda Konuksal, ReÅŸat DeÄŸirmenci, Ercan Akerzurumlu
The cereal leafminer, Syringopais temperatella Lederer (Lepidoptera: Scythridae) is an important pest in barley and wheat in Northern Cyprus. This study was carried out to identify the larval parasitoids and to determine the parasitism rate of S. temperatella.…
22 Apr 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20170116190155 
Research ArticleDietary Supplementation with Fermented Radix astragalus-ginkgo Leaves Improves Antioxidant Capacity and Meat Quality in Broilers
Xuhui Zhang, Zhiyuan Sun, Jinfeng Cai, Guibin Wang, Zunling Zhu, Linguo Zhao et al.
The objective of this study was to compare the effect of non-fermented (NF) and fermented Radix astragali-ginkgo leaves (FR) products produced by fermentation using Aspergillus niger on growth, antioxidant capacity and meat quality of broilers. Three hundred d…
22 Apr 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20181008081005
Research ArticleChanges of Colon Flora and Antitoxic Effect Induced by Zearalenone in Mice
Jing Zhang, Xin Wang, Yun Zhao, Yongcheng Jin, Yongfeng Zhou, Junmei Wang et al.
Although mounting evidence has shown that mycotoxins can cause intestinal dysfunction and mucosal immune disorders, the effect of zearalenone (ZEA) on intestinal mucosal function remains controversial. We aimed to explore the effects of short-term ZEA exposure…
21 Apr 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20190115060153
Research ArticleCloning, Polymorphism and Tissue Expression of TAC3 Gene in Sheep
Wenping Hu, Xiangyu Wang, Xiaodi Sun, Ran Di, Qiuyue Liu, Zhangyuan Pan et al.
TAC3 gene is related to the regulation of animal reproductive function. Here we tried to find out the association of the expression and polymorphism of TAC3 gene with the estrus of sheep. TAC3 expression in uterus and pituitary gland increased in estrus of Sma…
17 Apr 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20170303090335
Research ArticleMitochondrial Genetic Diversity and Population Structure of the Amur Sleeper (Perccottus glenii) in Northeast China
Peimin Yang, Zongyun Hu, Yixin Liu, Guanghai Jin, Lei Wang
Amur sleeper (Perccottus glenii), is a remarkable invasive species in Euroasia, is natively distributed in Northeast Asia and has been recognized as a candidate for aquaculture in northeast China. To investigate the genetic variability and population structure…
17 Apr 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20190528220510
Research ArticleEffects of Feeding Management on Milk Yield and Composition Traits in Crossbred Jersey Cows
Savas Atasever, Ali Vaiz Garipoglu, Huseyin Erdem
This aim of this study was to determine the effect of some different feeding and management practices on milk production and traits in Jersey crossbred cows. A total of 78 smallholder dairy farms in the Middle Black Sea region province of Turkey was investigat…
16 Apr 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20190129110110
Research ArticleHaemonchus contortus Crude Proteins Produced Partial Protective Immunity against the Experimental Infection
Housh Muhammad Solangi, Javaid Ali Gadahi, Mansoor Tariq, Bachal Bhutto, Zubair Ahmed Laghari, Jamila Soomro et al.
Haemonchus contortus is a blood sucking abomasal nematode parasite of small ruminants producing the economic losses. The present study was conducted to explore the immunogenic properties of H. contortus crude proteins (HcCP). Protein profile of HcCP was checke…
3 Apr 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20190206080215
Research ArticleEcology and Human Conflict of Asiatic Black Bear (Ursus thibetanus laniger) in Mansehra District, Pakistan
Muhammad Waseem, Tariq Mahmood, Abid Hussain, Abdul Hamid, Faraz Akrim, Shaista Andleeb et al.
The Asiatic black bear (Ursus thibetanus laniger) inhabits deciduous, broad-leaved forests, thorn brush forests, and coniferous forests, occurring from 1500 up to 4,000 m above sea level. The species, in many areas of its range, is in conflict with humans…
3 Apr 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20180209100205
Research ArticleEffects of Potato Cyst Nematodes on Three Potato Varieties in Algeria
Aouicha Djebroune, Aissa Mokabli, Miloud Hammache, Gahdab Chakali
The potato cyst nematodes (PCN) Globodera rostochiensis and Globodera pallida are considered as being redoubtable pests of potato crop and are subject to strict quarantine regulations in several countries. In Algeria, the potato crop is the most important food…
1 Apr 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20180523150551
Research ArticleClassifying Milk Yield Using Deep Neural Network
Mustafa BoÄŸa, Kerim KürÅŸat Çevik, Aykut Burgut
This study aim to describe the impact of the number of lactation, lactation days, age at first calving and breeding, and number of insemination (ratio) on cattle milk yield (last seven days in average). For this purpose, the milk yields of 156 Holstein Friesia…
30 Mar 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20190527090506
Research ArticleEvaluation of Reproductive Capacity in Pond-Reared Penaeus monodon after Unilateral Eyestalk Ablation
Weigeng Wen, Xu Chen, Wang Zhao, Qibin Yang, Jian G. Qin, Zhenhua Ma
This study investigated the reproductive capacity of pond-reared female Penaeus monodon after unilateral eyestalk ablation. A total of 240 females (57.0-143.3g) were used as broodstocks in a continuous three-year breeding experiment. After unilateral eyestalk…
26 Mar 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20190518040508
Research ArticleConsequence of Exogenous Administration of Oxytocin on Reproductive and Productive Parameters during Postpartum Involution Period in Newly Calved Nili-Ravi Buffaloes
Saeed Murtaza, Abdul Sattar, Nasim Ahmad, Muhammad Ijaz, Maqsood Akhtar, Muhammad Shahzad
Repeated use of exogenous oxytocin in newly calved buffalo has made buffalo breeder anxious about its reproductive and productive performances. Moreover, misconceptions about its harmful effect on public health are increasing day by day during postpartum perio…
26 Mar 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20190514070502
Research ArticleHabitat Selection of Scaly-sided Merganser under Multiple Area Scales in Water Systems of Poyang Lake, China
Zhi Yi Jin, Shao Ming Qin
Habitat selection of the Endangered Scaly-sided Merganser Mergus squamatus was studied in four rivers of Poyang Lake, Jiangxi Province, China at landscape and micro-habitat scales, from November 2017 to March 2018 and November 2018 to March 2019. At landscape…
1 Apr 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20190824090851
Research ArticleNutritional Variation among Different Camel Browse Vegetations
Asad Ali Khaskheli, Gulfam Ali Mughal, Muhammad Ibrahim Khaskheli, Gul Bahar Khaskheli, Allah Jurio Khaskheli, Arshad Ali Khaskheli
Present study was conducted at the Department of Animal Nutrition, Sindh Agriculture University, Tando Jam during the year 2018. Study was subjected to screen and assess different vegetations though browse by camels surrounding the area of Mithi (sandy desert…
2 Apr 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20190528110501
Research ArticleIsolation and Characterization of Angiotensin I Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitory Peptides from Rice Bran Proteins and Evaluation of Activity and Stability
Boxin Dou, Ying Liu, Yumeng Liu, Lili Fan, Yongqiang Ma, Yanguo Shi
The aim of this study was to investigate anti angiotensin I converting enzyme (ACE) activity of the rice bran (RB) and comparison of its activity with selected commercial antihypertensive pharmaceutical. A new peptide with ACE inhibition properties was obtaine…
2 Apr 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20190416040458
Research ArticleDNA Barcodes of Southeast Asian Spiders of Wheat Agro-ecosystem
Gulnaz Afzal, Ghulam Mustafa, Shakila Mushtaq, Amer Jamil
Knowledge about the systematic research is problematic, because distinguishing morphological features are difficult to use in identification of organisms. This problem can be inferred based on DNA sequences of mitochondrial Cytochrome C Oxidase subunit 1 (CO1)…
3 Apr 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20180411120453
Research ArticleEffect of Aging on Meiosis Progression, Developmental Competence and DNA Double-Strand Breaks in Mouse Oocytes
Lei Gao, Gong-xue Jia, Zheng-yuan Huang, Ming-xing Yue, Chao Zhang, Shi-en Zhu et al.
This study investigated the effect of aging on meiosis progression, embryo developmental competence and DNA double-strand breaks (DSBs) in mouse oocytes and resultant early embryos. Germinal vesicle (GV) oocytes were first cultured to monitor the progression o…
5 Apr 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20180816030855
Research ArticleDifferential Impact of Land-Use, Season and Soil Characteristics on the Abundance of Edaphic Springtails (Insecta: Collembola) and Mites (Arachnida: Acari)
Muhammad Yahya, Muhammad Afzal, Muhammad Zeeshan Majeed, Imtiaz Sarwar, Khurram Shehzad, Muhammad Luqman et al.
Land-use types exert a differential impact on soil quality and on the dynamics of edaphic (soil-dwelling) arthropods. This study determined the quality status of soils under different land-use categories (i.e. agricultural crop land, orchard land and natural u…
5 Apr 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20190817120809- Research Article
Interaction between Meloidogyne javanica and Ralstonia solanacearum in Chili
Ali Asghar, Tariq Mukhtar, Muhammad Usman Raja, Asim Gulzar
The information on the interaction between root-knot nematodes and bacterial wilt is lacking in chili, therefore, in the present study, effects of Meloidogyne javanica and Ralstonia solanacearum were studied on chili singly and in combinations. Significant eff…
16 Apr 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20190501030529 - Short Communication
Epidemiological Study of Foot and Mouth Disease in Livestock of District Lakki Marwat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Naseeb Ullah, Assad Ur Rehman, Aamir Khan, Rabia Noushin, Shahid Naiz Khan, Syed Ishtiaq Anjum et al.
Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is an infectious viral disease of cloven-footed animals. It is widespread in Pakistan with huge economic losses. The chief objective of the study was to estimate the sero-prevalence of FMD in livestock in district Lakki Marwat, sou…
23 Apr 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20181211201237 - Short Communication
Occurrence of Malaria in the Local Population of Swat Valley, Pakistan
Hina Habib Syed, Muzafar Shah, Shahid Sherzada, Masroor Elahi Babar
The present study was carried out in District Swat from January to July, 2017. Blood samples were collected from all age groups patients visiting hospital labs and District Head Quarter Laboratory who were recommended for diagnosis of malaria. About 1050 patie…
3 May 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20181217081246 
Research ArticleLarvicidal Effect of Ipomoea stolonifera on Laboratory-Reared and Field-Collected Aedes aegypti Mosquitoes in Enugu, Nigeria
Godwin Ikechukwu Ngwu, Maria Ifeyinwa Ngwu, Fabian Chukwuemenam Okafor, Aruh Ottah Anaga, Christopher Didigwu Nwani
Comparative study of the effects of methanolic crude extracts of Ipomoea stolonifera on 4th instars larvae of both laboratory-reared and field-collected Aedes aegypti were carried out. The 4th instars larvae of laboratory-reared and the field-collected A. aegy…
2 Apr 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20190131150142
Research ArticleDynamics and Potential of Commercially Harvested Shrimps by Estuarine Set Bagnet in the Indus River Estuary, Sindh, Pakistan
Nazia Qamar, Sher Khan Panhwar, Wang Ping
In this study, periodic changes of population dynamics of high valued shrimp species Exopalaemon styliferus (112), Metapenaeus monoceros (265), Parapenaeopsis stylifera (688) collected from September 2017 to April 2018 by Estuarine Set Bagnet are discussed. Hi…
26 Mar 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20160902150951
Research ArticleMigration of Two Atyid Shrimps, Caridina sakishimensis (Fujino and Shokita, 1976) and Caridina typus (H. Millne Edwards, 1937) in Urabaru, Kikai-jima Island, Southern Japan
Anila Naz Soomro, Hiroshi Suzuki, Sadaf Tabassum Qureshi, Wazir Ali Baloch
The present study was conducted to study the presence of amphidromy in two atyid shrimps Caridina sakishimensis and Caridina typus along the continuum of Urabaru stream. Study was carried out to clearly outline the life cycle of an endangered atyid C. sakishim…
30 Mar 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20181207061204
Short CommunicationBreeding Variation in a Reintroduced Crested Ibis Nipponia nippon Population in Central China
Dongping Liu, Guogang Zhang, Chao Wang, Baoping Qing, Jun Lu
The crested ibis Nipponia nippon formerly occurred throughout East Asia, but since 1981 its unique population has been confined to a narrow band in transborder area of Yangxian, Chenggu and Xixiang County of Shaanxi Province, Central China, on the south slope…
22 Apr 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20160902070922- Research Article
Some Factors Affecting the Somatic Cell Count in the Milk of Anatolian Water Buffalos (Bubalus bubalis) raised in Igdir Province
Veli Sel, Isa Yilmaz, Mete Yanar
The aim of this study was to investigate the role of some environmental factors affecting the somatic cells count (SCC) in the farms of Anatolian water buffalos in Igdir. For this purpose, a total of 637 milk samples gathered from 91 animals raised in 54 farms…
22 Mar 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20180919120921 
Research ArticlePotential of Entomopathogenic Nematode (Steinernema kraussei) against Last Instar Larvae of Different Lepidopteran Insect Pests
Babar Khan, Nazir Javed, Sajid Aleem Khan, Nasir Ahmed Rajput, Muhammad Atiq, Abdul Jabbar et al.
Entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs) are considered as very effective biological agents against several soil dwelling pests. The following research demonstrates the reproductive potential of EPN specie Steinernema kraussei against last instar larvae of four lepid…
26 Mar 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20190117080124
Research ArticleEffects of Infertility by Cabergoline on Serum Sex Hormones and the Inter- and Intra-Sexual Social Behaviors of Female Rattus losea
Jiao Qin, Qian-Qian Su, Quan-Sheng Liu
Lesser rice-field rat is one of major pests in eastern and southern Asia, causing considerable losses in rice, vegetables, and other crops. The more serious situation was that R. losea has developed high resistance to anticoagulants with repeated and long-term…
27 Mar 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20190110070138
Research ArticleComparative Study of Egg-pod Morphology in Two Genera of Oxyinae (Acrididae: Orthoptera)
Riffat Sultana, Nuzhat Soomro, Santosh Kumar, Ahmed Ali Samejo, Samiullah Soomro
The egg-pods of 04 species viz: Oxya hyla hyla Serville, 1831, O. velox (Fabricius, 1787), O. fuscovittata (Marschall, 1836) of genus Oxya and Oxyina bidentata (Willemse, 1925) of Oxyina were examined under laboratory conditions. Significant differences were f…
30 Mar 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20190523070550
Research ArticleGenetic Diversity and Population Structure of Five Meretrix lamarckii Populations Along the Southeast China Sea
Jiantong Feng, Xueping Wen, Yahong Guo, Yingying Ye, Jiji Li, Baoying Guo
The clam Meretrix lamarckii is an ecologically and economically important species in the coastal regions of China. In order to characterize the genetic diversity and population structure of M. lamarckii, a 750 bp region of mitochondrial COIII gene and an 822 b…
3 Apr 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20190521040515
Research ArticleSusceptibility of Ceratitis capitata Field and Laboratory Strains to Malathion and Spinosad in Tunisia
Meriem Msaad Guerfali, Heitham Hamden, Salma Fadhl, Wafa Djobbi, Lotfi Sillini, Wafa Marzouki et al.
The Mediterranean fruit fly (medfly), Ceratitis capitata, is a major problem for fruit production in Tunisia. Ceratitis was for long time treated with malathion as main conventional control method. Malathion upon repeated and prolonged use may cause resi…
3 Apr 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20190102150141
Research ArticleEffect of Cycled Feeding by Diets Including Vegetable and Fish Oil on Growth Performances and Fatty Acid Profiles of Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss Walbaum, 1792)
Seval Dernekbasi, Emin Karatas
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of alternate cycled feeding regime with diets including different oil sources on fatty acid profiles and growth performances of rainbow trout. Seven trials were implemented; fish oil trial [FO; continuously fed…
5 Apr 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20190206080237- Short Communication
Mitochondrial Cyt-b and Cox1 Genes Based Molecular Diversity and Phylogenetic Analysis of Chukar Partridge (Alectoris chukar)
Maria Khalid, Tanveer Hussain, Zahid Farooq, Kamran Abbas, Masroor Ellahi Babar
The taxonomy of Alectoris chukar (A. chukar) has been a complex debate with different classifications and revisions suggested based on their morphology, geographical distribution and chromosome number. In Pakistan the Chukar partridge (A.chukar)), is an import…
3 May 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20181011191004 - Research Article
The Diversity of Ants (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) in District Charsadda, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: New Reports from Pakistan
Syed Basit Rasheed, Ahmad Yar, Farrah Zaidi, Qaisar Jamal
Taxonomically ants are the most neglected group of insects to be studied in Pakistan. The current study was conducted to collect ants from all three tehsils: Charsadda, Tangi and Shabqadar of district Charsadda. Ants were collected randomly from indoor (rooms,…
2 Apr 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20180916170913 
Research ArticleThe Influence of N-Acetylcysteine Alone and in Combination with Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitor and Angiotensin Receptor Antagonist on Systemic and Tissue Levels in Rats with Experimentally-Induced Chronic Renal Failure
Ahmet Ozer Sehirli, Serkan Sayiner, Ayliz Velioglu-Ogunc, Nedime Serakinci, Emel Eksioglu-Demiralp, Berrak Yegen et al.
The protective effects of ACE inhibitor, Captopril, and angiotensin receptor blocker, Valsartan, were evaluated in the treatment of chronic renal failure (CRF) with and without the presence of N-acetylcysteine (NAC). The renal mass of Wistar albino rats was re…
26 Mar 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20190717180723- Research Article
High Occurrence Rate of Multidrug-Resistant ESBL-Producing E. coli Recovered from Table Eggs in District Peshawar, Pakistan
Tasbihullah, Sadeeq ur Rahman, Tariq Ali, Umer Saddique, Shakoor Ahmad, Muhammad Shafiq et al.
Whilst food-producing-animals could be a pool of resistance-conferring elements in the existing animal production system in Pakistan, the issue has not yet judiciously been highlighted. This study was conducted to determine incidence of extended spectrum &beta…
22 Mar 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20190513220514 
Research ArticleDetermination of the Best Lactation Curve Model and Lactation Curve Parameters using Different Nonlinear Models for Anatolian Buffaloes
ErtuÄŸrul Kul
The present investigation was conducted to determine the lactation curve parameters and to choose the best model that defines the lactation curve. Data were composed of 4897 test day milk yield (TDMY) records from Anatolian buffaloes calved during 2014-2017 ra…
27 Mar 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20190517090530
Research ArticleIntegrated Management of Root Knot Nematode Meloidogyne graminicola Golden and Birchfield Parasitizing on Wheat
Sumaira Akram, Sajid Aleem Khan, Nazir Javed, Saeed Ahmad
M. graminicola Golden and Birchfield (MG) is an important pest of cereal crops. In Pakistan the yield of wheat is extremely low as compared to many other developing countries. Among several factors, responsible for low crop yield, MGis an emerging threat. In v…
27 Mar 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20190411080438
Research ArticleIn Silico Analysis of Cu-Zn Superoxide Dismutase and Mn Superoxide Dismutase Genes in Fugu (Takifugu rubripes)
Mehtap Bayir
Superoxide dismutases are the best-known enzymatic antioxidants because of their central role in the antioxidant defense system. In this study, the phylogeny, gene structure, and conserved gene synteny of sod1 and sod2 genes in fugu—a model organism&mdas…
2 Apr 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20190122060142
Research ArticleMRI Investigations on Venomous Glands of Brown Bullhead, Ameiurus nebulosus (Lesueur, 1819) (Actinopterygii: Ictaluridae)
Daniel Cocan, Vioara MireÅŸan, Florentina Popescu, Radu Constantinescu, Aurelia Coroian, Romulus Valeriu Flaviu Turcu et al.
In this study we analysed the shape and topography of venomous glands in Brown bullhead (Ameiurus nebulosus) through MRI investigations. The main reason of this investigation was to provide a better understanding of the defence mechanism of this species. The p…
1 Apr 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20180717090711- Research Article
Growth Potential of Camelus dromedarius Calves Reared under Intensive and Extensive Feeding Management Systems
Asim Faraz
A four-month study was carried out to check the growth potential of Marecha (Camelus dromedarius) calves in intensive management system (IMS) and extensive management system (EMS) in Thal desert, Punjab Pakistan. Twelve male and female calves were divided into…
5 Apr 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20190714150716 
Research ArticleThe Yangtze Diluting Water and the Ocean Current System Caused an Obviously Genetic Divergence of Meretrix meretrix in China
Yunfang Tian, Zeqin Fu, Jiantong Feng, Yahong Guo, Yingying Ye, Jiji Li et al.
The freshwater discharge from river and ocean current system influenced the population genetic structure of marine mollusk organisms via promoting or limiting planktonic larval dispersal. The clam, Meretrix meretrix, is an important aquaculture species in the…
3 Apr 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20190326140331
Research ArticleMolecular Phylogenetics of Saw-scaled Viper (Echis carinatus) from Pakistan
Muhammad Rizwan Ashraf, Asif Nadeem, Eric Nelson Smith, Maryam Javed, Utpal Smart, Tahir Yaqub et al.
Snakes are one of the most dangerous animals with over 40 species of venomous snakes found in Pakistan. One such group of snakes belongs to genus Echis is saw scaled viper (Ehcis carinatus). Molecular techniques have made it easy to elucidate phylogenetic rela…
16 Apr 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20190710090746
Short CommunicationEffects of Novel Oral and Plasmid-Injected KISS1 DNA Vaccines on Immunocastration and in Inhibiting Mutton Odour of Male Goats
Yan-Guo Han, Jia-Yuan Wu, Ri-Su Na, Wei-Jiang Si, Yu-Qin Han, Yan Zeng et al.
This study analysed the effect of novel oral and plasmid-injected KISS1 DNA vaccines on immunocastration and in inhibiting mutton odour of male goats. In this study, 20 male goats aged eight weeks were randomly divided into the oral and plasmid-injected KISS1.…
23 Apr 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20191012101017
Short CommunicationPrevalence and Upcoming Threats of Chikungunya Virus in Pakistani Population
Samia Afzal, Sadia Zahid, Iram Amin, Muhammad Shahid, Muhammad Idrees
Chikungunya virus is Aedes mosquitoe transmitted virus that has typical signs and symptoms of high fever, headache, hemorrhage and body rashes. Although in the past decade millions of people in several continents like Asia, Africa and some islands of Indian Oc…
3 May 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20190624070640
Short CommunicationBiology and Bionomics of Dusky Cotton Bug (Oxycarenus laetus) (Lygaeidae: Hemiptera) on Three Different Hosts
Muhammad Sarmad, Syed Muhammad Zaka, Syed Muhammad Tahir Abbas Shah
The dusky cotton bug, Oxycarenus laetus Kirby. (Lygaidae: Hemiptera) had become a critical pest of cotton crop. Dusky cotton bug feeds on leaves, stems and seeds of host plants. Being a serious pest of many important crops, the present work will …
3 May 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20190330090327