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Research ArticleThe Complete Mitochondrial Genome of the Niviventer lotipes (Rodentia: Muridae) from China and its Phylogenetic Analysis
Yifei Zhang, Lu Zhang, Zhihui Zhang, Qiuying Guo, Zhu Liu
Most of Niviventer’s phylogenetic analyses were performed using several mitochondrial (CYTB, COI) and nuclear genes (RAG1, IRBP) alone or in combination, but yielded inconsistent results. In order to further understand the phylogeny of Niviventer lotipes…
10 May 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20241007123906
Research ArticleDensity Dependent Growth Performance of Catla catla and Labeo rohita under Cage Culture at Syphon Headworks, Punjab, Pakistan
Saima Naz, Ahmad Manan Mustafa Chatha, Moazama Batool, Syeda Saira Iqbal, Urwah Ishaque, Saba Iqbal et al.
The fish is an important part of our food. Fish provide a lot of people with 15% of their dietary protein. In current competitive environment the cage culture of fish is economical and viable alternative of traditional fish farming. Current study evaluated the…
10 May 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20241214094909
Research ArticleAssessment of Moringa oleifera Lam. Leaf Extract as Biopesticide for Hemipterans Damaging Okra, Abelmoschus esculentus L.
Muhammad Zulqarnain, Sohaib Saleem, Muhammad Omer Farooq, Muhammad Razaq
Shift toward sustainable alternatives to pesticides is attributed to their negative impacts on ecosystems, human health, and non-target organisms. This study hypothesized that Moringa oleifera leaf extract (MLE) can be an alternative to synthetic insecticides…
10 May 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20241225172502- Research Article
Analysis of the Correlation between Semen Quality and Mental Psychological Stress in Infertile Men and Potential Cofactors
Shengsheng Shao, Hua Yang, Senmei Qian, Xiaoyun Wu, Hua Li, Xiaodong Zhang et al.
The objective of this study was to investigate the factors influencing stress and mental health in infertile men, and correlations of these factors with semen quality, to provide a basis for developing targeted psychological interventions. A total of 204 male…
10 May 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20250328072205 
Research Articlec-MET as a Prognostic Biomarker for Colon Cancer Progression, Metastasis, and Targeted Therapy
Fatima Khalid, Zahoor Qadir Samra, Muhammad Imtiaz Shafiq
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is among the leading causes of cancer-related mortality globally, with metastasis as a key driver of poor outcomes. In Pakistan, colon cancer is the fourth most prevalent cancer, with an increased occurrence rate in young people. The c-…
10 May 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20250520135756
Research ArticleEpidemiological Study on Caprine Babesiosis: Insights from Indigenous Goat Breeds Treatment Efficacy and Management
Amar Nasir, Rafaqat Ali, Muhammad Kashif, Shahzada Khurram Adrian Shah, Maryam Iqbal, Syed Ehtisham-ul-Haque et al.
Caprine babesiosis, a disease of significant economic concern, was studied in three prominent goat breeds beetal, teddy, and crossbred (Beetal × Teddy) in the Jhang district of Punjab, Pakistan. Blood samples were randomly collected from 300 goats to ass…
5 May 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20241106094625
Research ArticleStructure and Phylogenetic Relationships of the Whole Mitochondrial Genome Sequence of Thryssa vitrirostris
Vethanayagam Punitha, Gurupatham Devadhasan Biji
Thryssa belongs to the Engraulidae family, which isdistributed across the Indian and Arabian seas. Fisheries and aquaculture involving Thryssa species have significant economic importance in many countries. The mitochondrial genome (mt genome) of Thryssa vitri…
5 May 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20241217072933
Research ArticleCharacterization of Lactobacilli Isolated from Fish Gut
Nimra Khatoon, Muhammad Zubair Anjum, Shaina Rasool, Ruqia Mehmood, Muhammad Irfan, Aayesha Riaz et al.
The purpose of this study was to investigate the presence of Lactobacillus spp. in the guts of two freshwater fishes (Serpata seenghala and Labeo rohita) with different feeding habits. Three gut samples from the adult fish of each species were studied and a to…
5 May 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20240628045743
Research ArticleIn Vivo Experimental Study on Calcium Nitrate-Induced Oxidative Liver and Kidney Damage in Wistar Albinos Rats
Araar Samia, Khaldi Fadila, Sayah Sarra
Calcium nitrate is a common fertilizer in agriculture, however, the toxic effects limit its uses. This study, therefore, aimed to evaluate the harmful impact of calcium nitrate on oxidative stress markers of liver and kidney function in rats. Twenty-eight male…
4 May 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20241025175643
Research ArticleManagement of Pink Bollworm (Pectinophora gossypiella) Through Mating Disruption: An Environment Friendly Technique
Muhammad Usman Asif, Raza Muhammad, Muhammad Awais, Mubasshir Sohail, Niaz Hussain Khuhro
Mating disruption through sex pheromones has a very significant role in any IPM program for pink bollworm (PBW) in cotton. The present investigation was conducted in 2021 at the experimental area of Nuclear Institute of Agriculture, Tandojam to evaluate the ef…
4 May 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20240907170239
Research ArticleEffect of Honey Supplementation on Egg Production, Egg Weight, Hatchability and Fertility of Naked Neck Hens
Waleed Khan, Imran Ullah, Majid Ali, Muhammad Mushtaq, Shahrood Ahmed Siddiqui, Hazrat Salman Sidique et al.
Honey is natural nectar which is collected by bees from different variety of flowers. Honey comprises different substances which are vital for tissues/organs development in all living organism. To investigate the positive effect of honey in naked neck pullets,…
4 May 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20240121175515
Research ArticleEffects of Different Concentration of Dietary fat on Growth Performance of Minks (Mustela vison)
Bo Qu, Ying Yang
The experimental design provided ranges in ME (metabolisable energy) intake, BW (body weight), ADG (average daily gain), nutrients digestibility, N-balance, energy balance and fur characteristics. The experiment consisting of two periods (phase I and phase II)…
11 Apr 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20240511040656
ReviewAn Overview of Breast Cancer and the Role of 13C Mass Spectrometry and Isotope-Based Imaging Methods in Early Detection
Iqra Suleman, Shahid Aziz, Shumaila Naz, Faisal Rasheed
The early detection, treatment, and prevention of breast cancer are the major concerns in the realms of public health due to its persistent increase globally. Improvement in detection methods and treatment has impacted the survival rate significantly. However,…
11 Apr 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20250620074102
ReviewPro-Atherogenic and Anti-Atherogenic Role of MicroRNAs in Pathobiology of Atherosclerosis
Misbah Hussain
MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are small non-coding RNA molecules that play a crucial role in gene regulation. This review focuses on the recent advancements in understanding the involvement of miRNAs in atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis, a major cause of cardiovascular di…
11 Apr 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20240507054413
Short CommunicationControl of Blattella germanica (L.) in an Urban Café Using α-cypermethrin Spray and Abamectin Bait
Hamood U Rehman, Abdul Majid, Ameer Hamza
Blattella germanica L. (German cockroach) a highly adaptable urban pest, poses significant public health risks due to its resistance to insecticides and pathogen transmission. The current study aimed to assess the efficacy of Alphaguard 10% soluble concentrati…
11 Apr 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20250729162504- Short Communication
Length–Weight Relationships of Eleven Deep-Sea Fishes (Order: Stomiiformes) from the South China Sea
Han Tian, Yane Jiang, Jun Zhang, Jing Qian, Zuozhi Chen, Shannan Xu et al.
Length–weight relationships (LWRs) were estimated for 11 mesopelagic fish species representing Stomiiformes in the South China Sea: Astronesthes cyaneus, Astronesthes indicus, Astronesthes splendidus, Borostomias pacificus, Chauliodus sloani, Diplophos t…
11 Apr 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20230209060255 - Short Communication
Assessment of Haematological Alterations in Labeo rohita (Rohu) Exposed to Ibuprofen
Sridhar Sakthi, D Manimekalai, P Padmavathy, R Shalini, N Jayakumar, M Ponmani
Pharmaceutical pollutants, particularly non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen, have become significant contaminants in aquatic environments, posing risks to fish health. This study investigates the acute toxicity and haematological alte…
11 Apr 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20250402102115 
Research ArticleAnthelmintic Efficacy of Eucalyptus globulus Seeds Extract Against Various Life Cycle Stages of Haemonchus contortus in Sheep and Goats
Muhammad Iqbal, Muhammad Oneeb, Muhammad Lateef, Jawaria Ali Khan, Khadija Tariq, Robeela Shabbir
Small ruminants play vital role in the lives of rural and urban populations, providing essential necessities like income, hides, wool and hair, while also ensuring food security through meat and milk. However, gastrointestinal nematodes, particularly Haemonchu…
10 Apr 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20241028053627
Research ArticleTime Budget and Activity Patterns During the Mating Period of Rescued Leopard Cat (Prionailurus bengalensis) in Captivity
Feng Gao, Ying Tian, Jia Tang, LiJun Liu, Xinyuan Du, Dajun Deng et al.
This study investigated the activity patterns and time budgets of Prionailurus bengalensis during the breeding season. One male and one female leopard cat in captivity were observed from February 2 to July 3, 2023, using video surveillance at the Beijing Wildl…
10 Apr 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20250408013534
Research ArticleEffect of Canola Meal with and without Enzyme Supplementation on Growth Performance, Carcass Characteristics, and Serum and Bone Calcium and Phosphorus in Broiler Chickens
Abdul Jabbar, Muhammad Tahir, Samiullah Khan, Hua Chang, Feiyan Zhu, Aamir Iqbal et al.
This study assess the effect of different levels of canola meal (CM) with and without enzyme supplementation on the growth performance, carcass characteristics, and biochemical blood analysis of broiler chickens. A total of 240-day-old broilers were randomly a…
10 Apr 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20230512130542