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Research ArticleIn vitro Acaricidal and Repellent Effects of Amomum subulatum Essential Oil Against Hyalomma Ticks
Arslan Muhammad Ali Khan, Rao Zahid Abbas, Zia ud Din Sindhu, Muhammad Shahid Mahmood
The experiments were conducted to assess the acaricidal and repellent activities of Amomum subulatum (A. subulatum) (Black cardamom) essential oil against Hyalomma ticks in bovines. Gas chromatography-flame ionization detection (GC-FID) was performed to identi…
10 Dec 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pujz/2023.38.2.211.219
Research ArticleAdaptability and Comparative analysis of Economic and Biological Traits of various Silkworm Races (Bombyx mori L.)
Muhammad Farooq Bhatti, Hafiz Muhammad Tahir, Aamir Ali, Hooria Ashraf Khan, Rabia Fajar Ali, Ayesha Muzamil et al.
Sericulture is a labor intensive cottage industry that has great potential for poverty alleviation. In Pakistan, the farming community so far has not identified the specific race suitable for the specific climatic zones of Pakistan in terms of yield, performan…
8 Dec 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pujz/2023.38.2.191.200
Research ArticleCorrelation Between Serum Level of Lymphokine (Interleukin-3) and Some Hematological Parameters in Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Suffering Females from Sargodha Division, Pakistan
Sajida Batool, Mubeen Akhtar, Shafaat Yar Khan
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is among the common endocrine disorders in childbearing aged females. This study is designed to compare a few anthropometric, hematological, and biochemical parameters in PCOS patients with that of normal females including co…
30 Nov 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pujz/2023.38.2.169.177
Research ArticleMolecular Identification and Genetic Diversity of Notopterus notopterus (Pallas, 1769) Using Mitochondrial COI Gene and RAPD Markers in Riverine Water of Pakistan
Waqas Ahmad, Muhammad Naeem
Identification and genetic diversity is important to explore biodiversity and conservation of species. Here we identified a commercially important fish Notopterus notopterus and analysed its genetic diversity. For the purpose of identification 15 specimens of…
30 Nov 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pujz/2023.38.2.181.190
Research ArticleToxicity and Feeding Deterrence Properties of Selected Insecticides against Fall Armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda J.E. Smith): Implications for Pest Management in Agriculture
Nimra Altaf, Muhammad Irfan Ullah, Muhammad Afzal, Muhammad Arshad, Samina Khalid, Naunain Mehmood
The Fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda J.E. Smith (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), is a significant agricultural pest that can cause extensive damage to maize crop. We determined the effectiveness of various insecticides against S. frugiperda and their ability to d…
3 Nov 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pujz/2023.38.2.163.167
Research ArticleAdequacy of Succedaneous Barley meal on Carcass Composition, Immunity and Minerals Absorption in Common Carp (Cyprinus carpio) Fingerlings
Muhammad Mudassar Shahzad, Tehreem Shabbir, Syed Makhdoom Hussain, Fatima Yasin, Humayoun Huma Maqbool, Aasia Karim
The global exponential growth in the human population has resulted in a decline in food availability. Thus, the production of protein-rich aquatic food is high on the agenda. Feed accounts for 60% of total expenditure in aquaculture. This study was designed to…
3 Nov 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pujz/2023.38.2.153.162
ReviewApplications of Mulberry Leaves: An Overview
Aamir Ali, Hafiz Muhammad Tahir, Azizullah, Shaukat Ali, Muhammad Farooq Bhatti, Muhammad Summer et al.
Mulberry plants belonging to the Morus genus are widely planted across Asia. Almost all parts of these economically and medically important plants including fruits, root bark, stem and leaves are of equal importance in terms of uses but their leaves are the mo…
3 Nov 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pujz/2023.38.2.137.152
Research ArticleEffect of Age and Sex on Percentage of Retail Cuts and Offal Yield of Local Goats in Pakistan
Muhammad Shoaib Azeem, Hafiz Qadeer Ahmed, Adil Shahzad, Umar Farooq, Ghayyoor Ahmad, Muhammad Yaqoob et al.
Abstract | Popularity in goat meat has led to increased interest in studying the retail cuts and offal yield of goat carcasses. This study aimed to investigate the effect of age and sex on the percentage of retail cuts and offal yield of local goats in Pakista…
5 Jul 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pujz/2023/38.1.127.135
Research ArticleLithium Induced Histological and Thyroid Hormone Alterations Observed in Channa punctatus and Oreochromis niloticus
Selvaraj Thanga Malathi¹, Venkatraman Anuradha, Mohamed Yacoob Syed Ali, Muhameed Sajjad Sarwar, Nagarajan Yogananth
Abstract | Thyroid hormones secreted from thyroid gland has vital role for all living organisms such as mammals, vertebrates etc., for their regular growth and development. The secretion of thyroid hormones may get disrupted in marine organisms due to environm…
4 Jul 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pujz/2023/38.1.119.125
Research ArticleIsolation, Identification, and Screening of Keratinase Producing Bacteria from Soil and Production Optimization Using Feather Waste as Substrate
Farha Deba, Rubina Nelofer, Muhammad Irfan
In this investigation, seven distinct bacterial strains that can produce keratinase were isolated and identified from the abattoir region. A transparent, clear zone was evident in each isolate during the initial primary screening on skimmed milk agar plates. T…
4 Jul 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pujz/2023.38.1.109.118
Research ArticleEnhanced Bacterial α-Amylase Production Using Mutant Strains Through Submerged Fermentation
Muhammad Adeel Farooq, Shaukat Ali, Ali Hassan, Rida Sulayman, Muhammad Ahsan Kaleem, Hafsa Shahzad et al.
The imperative enzyme alpha-amylase is used in various commercial and research applications. Due to the high market demand for α-amylase, the production of this enzyme was increased in the current study employing a mutation in wild strains. To reduce cos…
4 Jul 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pujz/38.1.99.107
Research ArticlePopulation Dynamics and Epidemiology of Diaphorina citri in Relation to Yield Losses Caused by Citrus Greening
Salman Ahmad, Muhammad Asim, Muhammad Zeeshan Majeed, Muhammad Atiq, Yasir Ali, Hafiz Bashir Ahmad et al.
Citrus greening (CG) or huanglongbing (HLB) is the major cause of citrus decline. The disease is currently prevailing in all districts of Punjab and posing severe threat to citrus production and export. The current research was designed with two objectives; (1…
28 Jun 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pujz/2023.38.1.81.88
Research ArticleKnowledge, Attitudes, and Perceptions Towards Beta-Thalassemia among Residents of Azad Kashmir, Pakistan
Farheen Shafique, Shaukat Ali, Mahreen ul Hassan, Saiqa Andleeb
β-Thalassemia is the most common genetic disorder of the time. In Pakistan, around 1–4 per 1000 infants is diagnosed with the disease making it one of the high-risk countries in the world. This study was aimed to quantify the public’s awarenes…
28 Jun 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pujz/2023.38.1.65.73- Research Article
Effect of Inulin and Resistant Starch on Quality and Functionality of Low Fat Mozzarella Cheese Made from Buffalo Milk
Sarfraz Ahmad, Mian Anjum Murtaza, Kashif Akram
The demand of low fat cheese is increasing because of fat associated health risks. However, the low fat Mozzarella becomes hard and rubbery with reduced meltability and stretchability. The research was designed to explore the prospects of selected hydrocolloid…
28 Jun 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pujz/2023.38.1.89.97 
Research ArticleEffects of Urea Treated Sugar Beet (Beta vulgaris) Pulp Feeding on Weight Gain of Bulkhi Sheep
Saqib Ali Rustam, Shoaib Sultan Afridi, Muhammad Inamullah Malik, Shakeeb Ullah, Syed Muhammad Kamal Shah, Faiqah Ramzan et al.
In current study, the effects of urea treated sugar beet pulp feeding versus simple in different concentration on weight gain of Bulkhi breed’s lambs were carried out. The trials were done on 12 lambs of age under 24-30 weeks and also have weight about 3…
28 Jun 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pujz/2023.38.1.75.80- Research Article
Milk Profile of Marecha Camel (Camelus dromedarius) Affected by Stage of Lactation and Pregnancy
Asim Faraz, Nasir Ali Tauqir, Hafiz Muhammad Ishaq, Muhammad Arslan Akbar, Muhammad Abubakar Sufyan, Abdul Waheed et al.
The current research was conducted to investigate the outcome of lactation stage and pregnancy on milk composition and production of Marecha dromedary camel at Camel Breeding and Research Station (CBRS), Rakh Mahni, district Bhakkar of Punjab province, Pakista…
5 Apr 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pujz/2023.38.1.43.51 
Research ArticleImproving Productive and Reproductive Parameters of Thalli Sheep by Modern Husbandry Practices in Farming System
Asim Faraz, Amal AlKharusi, Nasir Ali Tauqir, Muhammad Shahid Nabeel, Syeda Maryam Hussain, Abdul Waheed et al.
Thalli Sheep are present in Thall region having qualitative characteristics like roman nose with black mouth, black long ears with different white body parts. Thalli Sheep transferred from different livestock Farms (Livestock Experiment Station Rakh Ghulaman,…
5 Apr 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pujz/2023.38.1.53.57
Research ArticleField Evaluation of Different Pest Management Strategies against Citrus Fruit Fly, Bactrocera dorsalis Hendel
Muhammad Ismail, Abu Bakar Muhammad Raza, Zarina Qasim, Muhammad Zeeshan Majeed
Fruit flies (Tephritidae: Diptera) are among the most destructive and economic pests of horticultural crops. They infest and destroy a wide range of fruits. Bactrocera dorsalis Hendel is an emerging threat to the export of Pakistani citrus fruits to overseas m…
5 Apr 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pujz/2023.38.1.59.64
Short CommunicationThe Assessment of Morphometric Variation of Aedes aegypti Larvae with the Seasonal Environment Temperature Inversion in Selected Areas of Lahore, Pakistan
Muhammad Ahsan Riaz, Ayesha Riaz, Muhammad Asif Mahmood, Muhammad Uzair Mukhtar, Zaib Un Nisa, Beenish Ijaz et al.
Temperature is one of the critical abiotic environmental factors that can influence biological and physiological processes, including mobility, development, and reproduction in poikilotherms. Due to the medical importance of Aedes aegypti as a vector of severa…
3 Apr 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pujz/2023/38.1.37.41
ReviewAn Insight into Pakistan’s Maritime Trade Comparing Maritime Neighborhood
Sajid Mehmood Shahzad
Pakistan’s economic and development strategy falls short compared to what is considered essential for any nation that multiplies. The federal government did not maximize the utilization of its land, sea, and air assets. The reason for this is the persist…
16 Feb 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pujz/2023.38.1.27.35