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Research ArticleToxicity and Sublethal Effects of Selected Insecticides on Life Table Parameters of Greenhouse Whitefly (Trialeurodes vaporariorum) and its Parasitoid Encarsia formosa
Elmira Shafaei, Abbas Hosseinzadeh, Akbar Ghassemi Kahrizeh, Shahram Aramideh
Greenhouse whitefly, Trialeurodes vaporariorum Westwood (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae), is a serious greenhouse pest. Due to its morphological features and the potential of resistance to chemical insecticides, it is necessary to find suitable and compatible compound…
12 Mar 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20240710103828
Research ArticleCombatting Drug-Resistant Clostridium perfringens Type B: In vitro effect of Eucalyptus globulus Essential Oil Fractions
Zian Asif, Shahan Azeem, Aftab Ahmad Anjum, Muhammad Muddassir Ali
The development of antimicrobial resistance in Clostridium perfringens could pose a significant challenge to public health, necessitating the exploration of alternative treatment options such as essential oils. Essential oils have promising antimicrobial prope…
12 Mar 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20211110101157
Research ArticleDistribution Pattern of Grey Wolf (Canis lupus) and Human Dimensions of Wolf Conflicts in Marghuzar Valley, Tehsil Babozai, District Swat, Pakistan
Ahmad Ali, Muhammad Saad, Sultan Muhammad, Tariq Ahmad, Moazzam Nizami, Mansoor Hayat et al.
Grey wolf (Canis lupus) is distributed in various areas of Pakistan, particularly in the northern regions. The current study was conducted to determine their distribution and the extent of human-wolf conflict in the Marghuzar Valley of the Lower Swat district.…
12 Mar 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20230403090405
Research ArticleDe novo Transcriptome Analysis and the Phylogenetic Position of Acanthopagrus schlegelii
Yilin Wang, Jianfeng Guan, Dongxiao He, Xiangbin Meng
The black porgy (Acanthopagrus schlegelii), a protandrous hermaphroditic marine fish, holds significant economic and ecological value. However, its reproductive biology and phylogenetic position remain poorly understood at the molecular level. This study provi…
12 Mar 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20240317050911
Short CommunicationComparative Production Performance of Rotifer (Brachionus plicatilis) in Microalgae and Biofloc-Based Systems
Ravindra Sontakke, Harsha Haridas
Production performance of rotifer in different systems such as microalgae (MA), heterotrophic biofloc (BF) and autotrophic biofloc system (BA) were analyzed without any supplementation of feed or media during the culture period. Rotifer numbers and egg bearer…
27 Feb 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20240415114549
Short CommunicationCharacterization and Phylogenetic Analysis of the Mitochondrial Genome of Clangula hyemalis (Linaeus, 1758)
Hengjiu Tian, Yan Liu, Rigude Bu, Yaqian Fan, Lin Li, Shumiao Zhang et al.
The long-tailed duck (Clangula hyemalis) is a migratory bird and enduring rapid population declines, as extreme climatic alteration, and other reasons.It is also rare passage migrant into China. The mitochondrial genome (mitogenome) can provide information for…
27 Feb 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20230811163442
Short CommunicationPrevalence and Molecular Characterization of Theileria luwenshuni in Sheep from Azad Kashmir, Pakistan
Zulfiqar Ahmed¹, Muhammad Waqas¹, Muhammad Naveed Anwar², Muhammad Irfan Malik³, Imran Ahmed¹, Obaid Ullah¹ et al.
Ovine theileriosis, a protozoal disease prevalent among small ruminants in tropical and subtropical regions, is a significant concern worldwide. To discern the distribution patterns and prevalence of this disease within the sheep population, a molecular survey…
27 Feb 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20240822092821
Short CommunicationAnalysis of the Complete Mitochondrial Genome Sequences and Gene Organization of Hyphessobrycon rosaceus (Characiformes, Characidae)
Xiaoli Zhang, Shuya Liu, Liping Chen, Zhenli Wang
Hyphessobrycon rosaceus is an important oviparous ornamental fish distributed in the Essequibo and Suriname River basins in South America. To understand the mitochondrial genome characteristics and phylogenetic status of H. rosaceus, Illumina HiSeq high-throug…
27 Feb 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20231220061408
ReviewInfluence of Vaginal Pathogens on Female Infertility: Therapeutic Potential of Lactic Acid Bacteria in Global Public Health
S. Rehan Ahmad, Izhar Husain, Pritha Ghosh
Maintaining the balance of the vaginal microbiota is very much crucial for normal vaginal function and reproductive health. Both pathogenic and nonpathogenic microbes are present inside the vagina. Among them, Lactobacillus is the most predominant. Lactobacill…
26 Feb 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20240909140355
ReviewLeptospirosis: Transmission, Pathogenesis, Diagnosis and Prevention: A Comprehensive Review
Abdullah Channo, Gulzar Ali
Leptospirosis is a globally prevalent zoonotic infection caused by Leptospira spp. This review provides a comprehensive overview of leptospirosis, focusing on its transmission, pathogenesis, diagnostic methods and preventive measures. The disease poses a signi…
26 Feb 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20230724113833
Short CommunicationDescription of Enoplus minimus n.sp. (Nematoda: Enoplida) from Mangrove Areas of Sandspit Backwater, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
Samina Waheed, Nasira Kazi, Rajput Muhammed Tariq
Enoplus minimus n.sp. of free-living marine nematodes of the family Enoplidae Dujardin, 1845, collected from the mangrove areas of Sandspit backwater, Karachi, Pakistan is being described and illustrated. The new species differs from all the other species of t…
26 Feb 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20230810072922
ReviewRotational Use of Insecticides: Elucidating Modes of Action of Contemporary Synthetic Insecticides
Muhammad Zeeshan Majeed, Muhammad Usman, Liu Yufeng, Huda Aitzaz, Kaneez Fatima, Talha Nazir et al.
Synthetic insecticides have been a prime and indispensable tool of plant protection all over the world. Farmers relay exclusively on extensive and indiscriminate use of various synthetic insecticidal formulations for safeguarding their crops from insect pest i…
25 Feb 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20241222111244
Research ArticleIsolation and Characterization of Ammonia and Nitrite Removing Bacteria in Thoothukudi Region
D. Manimekalai, K.K. Shrivasanthan, Sridhar Sakthi, M. Ponmani
Aquaculture has rapidly expanded as a key contributor to global seafood production but faces significant challenges due to the accumulation of toxic nitrogenous wastes, particularly ammonia and nitrite, which pose threats to aquatic organisms and overall ecosy…
25 Feb 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20250324085133
Research ArticleSpirulina Polysaccharides-Coated Selenium Nanoparticles Abrogated Hepatotoxicity Induced by Anti-Tuberculosis Drugs in Rats via Downregulation of CYP2E1, Caspase-3 and Attenuation of Cellular Redox Status
Safaa Afifi, Refaat G. Hamza, Ibrahim H. Borai, Abdel-Rahman B. Abdel-Ghaffar, Germine M. Hamdy
This study investigated the potential hepatoprotective effects of Spirulina polysaccharides-coated selenium nanoparticles (SPs-SeNPs) against hepatotoxicity induced by anti-tuberculosis drugs (ATDs) in rats. Selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) were synthesized usin…
25 Feb 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20241229130737
Research ArticleDevelopment and Validation of a Cost-Effective Haemagglutination Inhibition Assay Using Vero Cell Line for Peste des Petits Ruminants Virus Diagnosis in Resource-Limited Settings
Tahira Hanif, Aamer Bin Zahur, Jawaria Ali Khan, Asma Latif, Najma Hanif, Aman Ullah et al.
Peste des petits ruminants (PPR) is a highly contagious viral disease causing significant economic losses due to high morbidity and mortality in sheep and goats, particularly in Pakistan. The commonly used diagnostic tests including serum neutralization test (…
23 Feb 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20240514120444
Research ArticleSeroprevalence and Confirmation of Peste des Petits Ruminants Infection in Prevaccinated Goats and Sheep of Azad Jammu and Kashmir
Maryam Bibi, Beenish Shahid, Muhammad Ijaz Khan, Jamil Akbar, Zeeshan Anjum
Peste des petits ruminants (PPR) is a highly contagious and economically significant infection affecting both sheep and goats. This retrospective study, conducted from 2022-2023, assessed the incidence of PPR in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), where vaccination…
23 Feb 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20250106150010
Research ArticlePrioritizing Conservation: Vulnerability Assessment of Pakistan’s Threatened Species Using SAVS
Rida Ahmad, Zulfiqar Ali, Farkhanda Manzoor, Usman Ahmad
Vulnerability assessment is the key tool for selecting targets in order to prioritize conservation requirements and define management measures. The SAVS (system for assessing vulnerability of species) technique, which employs a simple questionnaire based on 22…
23 Feb 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20240818121638
Research ArticleBiallelic Variant in SERPING1 Associated with Intellectual Disability in a Consanguineous Pakistani Family
Fareeha Fatima, Muhammad Asad Usmani, Neelam Fatima, Amama Ghaffar, Tanveer A Qaiser, Asma Ali Khan et al.
The complement system is part of humoral, innate humor immune system, which enhance the ability of antibodies and phagocyte cells to clear microbes and damage cells from an organism. It plays a crucial role in brain development, neurogenesis, neural migration,…
23 Feb 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20240723233018
Research ArticleEvidence for Possible Transmission of Newcastle Disease Virus of Sub-Genotype XXI.1.2 Between Feral Eurasian Collared Doves and Backyard Chickens in Balochistan Province, Pakistan
Abdul Wajid, Andleeb Batool, Shahid Sherzada, Naveed Ahmad, Abdul Manan, Muhammad Shafee et al.
In October 2020, two feral Eurasian collared doves (Streptopelia decaocto) were found dead near a backyard chicken flock. Brain and trachea tissues were collected from the dead collared doves and swab samples were collected from 42 healthy in-contact backyard…
23 Feb 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20230409090418
Research ArticleBacterial Exopolysaccharides (EPS) and EPS-Coated Nanoparticles against Plant and Fish Pathogens
Sana Yousaf, Aisha Waheed Qurashi, Mawra Gohar, Sajida Naseem, Asma Abdul Latif, Muhammad Afzaal et al.
Exopolysaccharides (EPS) are biological macromolecules, constituting the major part of biofilm and possess antibacterial and antibiofilm properties. EPS producing strains of bacteria were exploited for EPS production and antimicrobial assay against plant (HT5,…
23 Feb 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20240619130642