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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 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 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 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 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
ReviewLumpy 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
ReviewAssessing the Impact of Pesticides on Earthworm Health: A Comprehensive Review
Mohamed Riad Fouad
This review consolidates recent global research on pesticide production, usage patterns, and their ecological impacts on earthworms, emphasizing their role as bioindicators of soil health. The main objective is to identify key pesticide groups and biomarkers a…
8 Dec 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pujz/2025/40.2.209.224
Research ArticleProtective Role of Garlic Extract Against Toxicity of Nickel Nitrate on Spermatocytes and Fertility Outcome
Sahar Hashim Al-Hindawi, Khalid Hamdan Gathwan, Zainab Abdul Jabaar Aldhaher, Rasha Mohammed Shaker
The current experiment was designed to detect the protective role of garlic extracts against the toxic effects of Nickel Nitrate (NiNO3) in white mice. Thirty male mice, were randomly distributed in five groups: (Group I) as control; other groups were orally a…
8 Dec 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pujz/2025/40.2.225.232
Research ArticleMolecular and Clinical Insights into Otodectes cynotis Infestation in Cats: A Novel Study from Babylon Governorate, Iraq
Ahmed Hamzah Mosa, Hamed Abbas Hassan Aljabory, Ali Dhiaa Marza, Noor Radawy Abady
Otodectes cynotis is a highly contagious ectoparasite. While it is not considered highly zoonotic, transmission to humans is rare but possible. This research was carried out at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital and Clinic in Babylon, Iraq, over the period from…
8 Dec 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pujz/2025/40.2.201.208
ReviewUse of Drone Technology for Precision Monitoring and Sustainable Management of Insect Pests: A Bibliometric Review
Saim Abbas, Muhammad Arshad, Muhammad Hamza Hanif, Nimra Altaf, Asghar Ali, Rehan Mehfooz et al.
Drones, also known as Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), have emerged as a revolutionary tool in the modern agriculture, offering innovative ways to enhance precision, efficiency, and sustainability. Their use in insect pest monitoring and management has signifi…
8 Dec 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pujz/2025/40.2.233.237
Research ArticleAssessing the Impact of Essential Oils and Metarhizium anisopliae on Controlling Spodoptera litura (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)
Rafia Umar, Muhammad Irfan Ullah, Muhammad Arshad
Spodoptera litura (Fabricius) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) is a major polyphagous insect pest responsible for substantial yield losses in numerous agricultural crops. Extensive use of chemical pesticides has led to resistance development in insect populations and…
27 Nov 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pujz/2025/40.2.191.199
Research ArticleThe Role of Interleukin-6 and Myeloperoxidase in Cardiovascular Diseases
Ridhab Kadhim Abdul Hasan, Sundus Kareem Hamzah
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are a set of conditions that affect the heart and the blood vessels, which include heart attacks, strokes, high blood pressure and heart failure. Mostly, these complications are seen from the accumulation of fats into arteries an…
2 Oct 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pujz/2025/40.2.181.190
Research ArticleEvaluation of Some Insecticides Against Pieris rapae (L., 1758) and Bemisia tabaci (Genn., 1889): Impacts on Natural Enemies and Biochemical Response
Moshra Ahmed Sayed Ahmed, Hend Mohamed Abd-Elmonem, Mohamed Farag Nour El-Deen Ghazi Farag, Rasha Shawkat Sakla, Mohamed Gamal Salama, Mogeda Mohammed Abdel Hafez
The cabbage white butterfly, Pieris rapae (L.) (Lepidoptera: Pieridae), and the whitefly, Bemisia tabaci (Genn.) (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae), are among the most destructive pests of field crops. This study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of four insecti…
2 Oct 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pujz/2025/40.2.169.180- Review
Multiple Sclerosis and Introduction of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation Technique in Pakistan
Easha Ejaz, Ghulam Murtaza, Farheen Shabbir, Razia Sultana, Sultan Ayoub Meo, Shahid Bashir
Abstract | Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease caused by demyelination of axons in the brain and spinal cord. The likelihood of MS is higher in an individual with a family history of disease and the degree of relationship. It is prevalent in femal…
2 Oct 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pujz/2025/40.2.147.155 
ReviewMechanisms and Strategies for Combating Infectious Diseases in Zea mays L.: A Comprehensive Review
Muhammad Saeed, Sajid Hussain, Naveed Iqbal Raja, Noor Us Saba, Noshin Ilyas, Zia Ur Rehman Mashwani
Maize is one of the most essential grain staples. Infectious illnesses can significantly reduce yield. Effective microbial disease control in maize is critical to safeguarding this key staple grain for people and cattle. Tolerance to such transmissible microor…
2 Oct 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pujz/2025/40.2.157.168
Research ArticleAssociation of F40/41 Diagnostic Adenovirus with Diarrhea Disease in Children in Al-Diwaniyah City: A Case Study
Hajar Sabeeh Mhyson, Rana Masheel Salem
Acute diarrhea is a common infectious disease among children under 5 years old worldwide. The estimated mortality rate is 1.6-2.5 million cases annually, occurring in developing countries. Human adenovirus F40/41 is considered a major cause of epidemic diarrhe…
2 Oct 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pujz/2025/40.2.139.146
Research ArticleEthnoveterinary Use of Medicinal Plants by Domestic Animals in Rural Areas of Madhesh Province, Nepal
Suman Kumar Singh, Mirwaise Khan, Syed Mubash-Sher Tajmir, Anwar Zaib Khan, Shah Masood Khan, Amar Nath Chaudhary et al.
Traditional ethnoveterinary is at risk of disappearing due to the many changes that occur throughout the world, with Nepal not an exception. The knowledge should be documented for conservation, sustainable use, and development as much as possible. Thus, a stud…
1 Oct 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pujz/2025/40.2.127.138
Research ArticlePhysiological Changes of Eothenomys miletus under Water Stress Conditions
Chengyao Yang, Wanlong Zhu
This study investigated the physiological responses of body mass regulation to water stress in Eothenomys miletus from the Hengduan Mountains, assessing its impact on the species’ physiological regulation. E. miletus individuals were randomly assigned to…
8 Aug 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pujz/2025/40.2.109.116
Research ArticleNano-Spirulina platensis Outperforms Ethanol Extract and ZnO Nanoparticles in Modulating Lipid Metabolism, Liver and Cardiac Function, and Oxidative Stress in Hyperlipidemic Rats
Fikra Muhammed Mansi, Hussein Abbas Salman
Hyperlipidemia is a widely found metabolic disorder characterized by the dysregulation of lipid homeostasis and the elevation of oxidative stress levels, which causes serious liver damage and cardiovascular complications. The present study evaluated and compar…
8 Aug 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pujz/2025/40.2.117.125- Research Article
Effect of Nigella sativa on Growth, Haematological and Serum Biochemical Profiles of Grass Carp
Anees Ur Rehman, Irfan Ullah, Owais Rehman, Mehboob Alam, Salma Javed, Abdur Rahman et al.
This study investigated the effects of Nigella sativa (black seed) on the growth performance, haematological profiles, and serum biochemical parameters of grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella). Three groups were established: a control group fed a basal diet, an…
4 Aug 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pujz/2025/40.2.91.98