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Research ArticleEffect of Fasciolosis on Production Performance, Liver Function, and Hematology in Local and Crossbreed Dairy Cows in District Peshawar
Muhammad Gulfam, Muhammad Shuaib, Muhammad Subhan Qureshi, Obaid Ullah, Talat Bilal Yasoob, Hamayun Khan et al.
These studies investigated the susceptibility of local and crossbreed cows to Fasciolosis and documented the resulting loss in productivity, liver function, and hematology. One hundred dairy cows, consisting of an equal number of local and cross-breed animals,…
2 Oct 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pujz/2026/41.2.221.230
Research ArticleHost Plant Range and Prey Associations of Aphid Hoverflies (Diptera: Syrphinae) in Sukkur, Sindh, Pakistan
Kamal Khan Abro, Naheed Baloch, Mansoor Ali Shah
Promoting the proliferation of natural enemies through the cultivation of appealing flowering plants constitutes a tangible strategy for pest control in the biological farming. Identification of the most attractive blossoming plants for beneficial insects is c…
2 Oct 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pujz/2026/41.2.231.237
Research ArticleComparative Toxicity of Tebufenozide, Bacillus thuringiensis (Protecto), and Azadirachtin (Neemix) and Their Combinations Against Spodoptera littoralis (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) Larvae
Thuraya Abdul Abbas Malik Al-Saadi, Moustafa Mohamed Sabry Bakry, Eman Awad Shehata, Wafaa Ahmed Mohammed Haridy
The cotton leafworm, Spodoptera littoralis (Boisduval), is one of the most damaging agricultural pests globally. This study evaluated the individual and combined toxicity of three pesticides from different classes against third-instar S. littoralis larvae at t…
2 Oct 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pujz/2026/41.2.247.262
Research ArticleEffects of Drying Methods on Hydration Properties and Color Characteristics of Okara for Feed Processing Applications
Tri Ida Wahyu Kustyorini, Aju Tjatur Nugroho Krisnaningsih, Nur Khoiriyah
The utilization of agro-industrial by-products such as okara has been widely explored; however, most previous studies have primarily focused on its nutritional composition, with limited attention given to its functional physical properties relevant to feed pro…
2 Oct 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pujz/2026/41.2.213.220
Research ArticleTick Repellent and Acaricidal Effect of Neem (Azadirachta indica) Leaf Extract Alone and in Combination with Garlic (Allium sativum) in Cattle
Sajad Ali Laghari, Qudratullah Kalwar, Muhammad Mohsen Rahimoon, Hidayatullah Soomro, Fazul U Rahman Soomro, Baby Yasmeen
Ticks are prominent ectoparasites in cattle, causing direct harm through blood loss and skin irritation, as well as indirect losses through tick-borne pathogen transmission. Plant based therapies like neem (Azadirachta indica) and garlic (Allium sativum) are s…
2 Oct 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pujz/2026/41.2.239.246
Research ArticlePhysiological and Histopathological Evaluation of Nano-Spirulina Extract on Testicular Structure and Reproductive Parameters in Male Albino Rats
Jameel Kareem Wali Alumeri, Ahmed Jassem Hassan Al-Naely, Hussein Abbas Salman
The current research was conducted to explore the physiological and histological influence of nano-Spirulina platensis extract on some procreative sexual activity, fertility parameters in male albino rats. Thirty adult rats were randomly assigned to four group…
23 Sept 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pujz/2026/41.2.201.211
Research ArticleAcute Toxicity, Catalase Activity and Histological Examination of Pb+Cd Mixture Stressed Tilapia
Muhammad Rizwan, Huma Naz, Tanveer Ahmed, Muhammad Ahmad, Sajid Abdullah, Nimra Zahid et al.
The study was conducted to examine the acute toxicity, catalase activity and histological of cadmium (Cd)+ lead(Pb) mixture stressed tilapia. The fish, tilapia was exposed to different concentration of Cd+Pb to find the acute toxicity for 96-hr. The 96-hrs LC5…
23 Aug 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pujz/2026/41.2.171.179
Research ArticleDistribution of Diaphorina citri Kuwayama (Hemiptera: Psyllidae) in Citrus Orchards of Naushahro Feroze, Sindh, Pakistan
Javed Ahmed Malik, Imtiaz Ahmed Nizamani, Muhammad Ali Khanzada, Arfan Ahmed Gilal, Muhammad Ishaque Mastoi
Asian citrus psylla, Diaphorina citri Kuwayama (Hemiptera: Psyllidae) is a globally severe pest of citrus plants, mainly because it vectors threatening phloem-restricting bacterium Huanglongbing disease. Considering there is no cure for Huanglongbing disease,…
23 Aug 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pujz/2026/41.2.181.188
Research ArticlePopulation Status of Hamadryas Baboon (Papio hamadryas) and their Conflict with Local Communities in Highland Forests of Tigray Regional State, Ethiopia
Nigus Dimtsu, Alembrhan Assefa, Gebrehiwot Kiros
Ecological studies on wildlife distribution, population status, and human-wildlife conflicts are crucial for developing effective conservation strategies. This study assessed the population status of Hamadryas baboons and their conflicts with local communities…
23 Aug 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pujz/2026/41.2.189.199
Research ArticleMultilocus Sequence Typing Reveals Diverse Clonal Lineages of Klebsiella pneumoniae Causing Urinary Tract Infections
Rehab Dawas Jaber Al-Humaidi, Mithal Kareem Abass Al-Hassani
Klebsiella pneumoniae is a major uropathogen, particularly in healthcare settings, where multidrug-resistant (MDR) and extensively drug-resistant (XDR) strains pose significant therapeutic challenges. Understanding the population structure and genetic diversit…
27 Jul 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pujz/2026/41.2.163.170
Research ArticleMorphometric Differentiation Among Clarias gariepinus, Heterobranchus longifilis, and their Hybrid (Heteroclarias) Using Principal Component Analysis
Faith Oluyinka Ayoade, Abel Olusegun Oguntunji, Olufemi Mobolaji Alabi, Opeyemi Adetola Oladejo, Titilopemi Opeoluwa Oriye, Omolola Alaba Adeniyi
Morphometric multivariate analysis provides a robust framework for species differentiation and characterisation in aquaculture, particularly in African catfishes. This study employed Principal Component Analysis (PCA) to assess morphological variation among Cl…
2 Jun 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pujz/2026/41.2.149.161
Research ArticleLaboratory Evaluation of Toxic Potential of Different Insecticides Against Pink Bollworm (Pectinophora gossypiella)
Muhammad Usman Asif, Raza Muhammad Memon
Toxic potential of different insecticides i.e., Chlorpyrifos 40 EC, Polytrin-C 440 EC, Match 5.0 EC, Karate 2.5 EC and Proclaim 1.9 EC was evaluated against 3rd instar larvae of pink bollworm (Pectinophora gossypiella) at their recommended and low doses by usi…
2 Jun 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pujz/2026/41.2.141.147
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 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 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 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 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
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 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