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Research ArticleDetermination of Heavy Metals in Various Tissues of Locally Reared (Baladi) Chicken in Jazan Region of Saudi Arabia: Assessment of Potential Health Risks
Mohammed Al Bratty, Hassan A. Alhazmi, Somaya Jadoh Ogdi, Jana Ahmad Otaif, Abdul Jabbar Al-Rajab, Mohammad Firoz Alam et al.
Consumption of foodstuffs is considered to be one of the major routes of metal exposure to human population. In the present study, concentration levels of seven heavy metals were measured in different body parts of Baladi chicken from Jazan region, Saudi Arabi…
3 Jul 2018DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2018.50.4.1509.1517
Research ArticleEffect of Organic Acid Blend on Carcass Yield, Nutrient Digestibility and Tibia Ash during Starter Phase of Broiler Chicks
Asad Sultan, Shahroom Khan, Sarzamin Khan, Naila Chand, Muhammad Shuaib Khan, Hamza Maris
A total of 180 broiler was supplemented with organic acid (OA) at the rate of 0, (OA-0), 0.5 (OA-0.5), 1 (OA-1), 1.5 (OA-1.5) and 2 ml/l (OA-2) in drinking water during the starter period for 21 days. Feed intake was significantly (P<0.05) lower and weight…
25 Jun 2018DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2018.50.4.1483.1488
Research ArticleCharacterization of Complete Mitochondrial Genome and Phylogeny of Sepia lycidas (Sepioidea, Sepiidae)
Baoying Guo, Yu Chen, Chuan Zhang, Zhenming Lv, Kaida Xu, Hongling Ping et al.
We sequenced the complete mitochondrial (mt) genome of the kisslip cuttlefish, Sepia lycidas, made the comparison with the mt genomes of other cuttlefishes, and constructed phylogenetic trees estimating their relationships. The genome was 16,228 bp and contain…
25 Jun 2018DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2018.50.4.1497.1508
Research ArticleNew Cervid (Artiodactyla) Fossils from Middle Siwaliks of Pakistan
Muhammad Adeeb Babar, Sayyad Ghyour Abbas, Muhammad Akbar Khan, Kiran Aftab, Muhammad Hanif, Muhammad Asim et al.
New dental material of cervids from Middle Siwalik deposits of Potwar Plateau, Pakistan has been described. The remains are recovered from the outcrops, situating in three districts of Punjab, namely Kaulial Kas in Attock district, Dhok Pathan in Chakwal distr…
25 Jun 2018DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2018.50.4.1489.1495
Research ArticleDeltamethrin Induced Changes in the Activities of Various Esterases in Deltamethrin-Resistant Populations of Trogoderma granarium
Ambrina Hafiz, Tanzeela Riaz, Farah Rauf Shakoori
The present study was aimed to evaluate the toxic effects of deltamethrin on the level of various esterases in deltamethrin-resistant populations of Trogoderma granarium collected from some godowns of Punjab. The level of various esterases like total esterases…
22 Jun 2018DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2018.50.4.1475.1482
Research ArticleImpact of λ-Cyhalothrin on Carbohydrate Metabolizing Enzymes and Macromolecules of a Stored Grain Pest, Trogoderma granarium
Farah Rauf Shakoori, Anum Feroz, Ayesha Gondal, Sahar Akram, Tanzeela Riaz
The present study was aimed to evaluate the biochemical effects of λ-cyhalothrin on carbohydrate metabolism and macromolecular concentrations of 4th and 6th instar larvae of a stored product pest, Trogoderma granarium. The LC50 values of λ-cyhalo…
22 Jun 2018DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2018.50.4.1467.1474
Research ArticleNest-Site Characteristics of the Brown-Eared Pheasant Crossoptilon mantchuricum in Huanglong Mountains, Shaanxi Province, China
Hongqun Li, Xiaoli Liu, Zhenmin Lian, RenheWang, Yongbin Wang, Yongyao Fu et al.
Nest-site characteristics are essential for the survival rate of avian nests. We monitored nesting attempts of the “Vulnerable” brown-eared pheasant (Crossoptilon mantchuricum) to compare microhabitat characteristics of successful and unsuccessful…
21 Jun 2018DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2018.50.4.1453.1460- Research Article
Study on Accuracy and Efficiency of Molecular Diagnostic Techniques used for Tuberculosis and Analysis of Associated Risk Factors for Tuberculosis in Jail Inmates of Quetta, Pakistan
Niamatullah Kakar, Farhat Abbas, Muhammad Shafee, Tauseef Asmat
Tuberculosis (TB) is airborne infectious disease and poses a great threat to public health. Precisely and timely detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis is prerequisite for the successful treatment of TB. Aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of tub…
21 Jun 2018DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2018.50.5.1461.1465 
Short CommunicationDiversity and Nest Characteristics of Owl Species Inhabiting Margalla Hills National Park Islamabad, Pakistan
Tariq Mahmood, Shafqat Rasool, Faraz Akrim, Shaista Andleeb, Muhammad Sajid Nadeem, Fiaz Nadeem
Field surveys were conducted fortnightly from February 2014 to May 2015 for recording diversity of owl species inhabiting Margalla Hills National Park, Islamabad (MHNP). Three owl species viz., Spotted Owlet (Athene brama), Little owlet (Athene noctua) and the…
21 Jun 2018DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2018.50.4.sc16- Short Communication
Prevalence of Foodborne Pathogens in Food Items in Quetta, Pakistan
Abdul Samad, Ferhat Abbas, Zafar Ahmad, Olena Pokryrshko, Tauseef M Asmat
Foodborne pathogens pose a great health risk globally. This study was conducted to examine the prevalence of deadly food contaminants like Salmonella spp., Listeria monocytogenes, Campylobacter jejuni and E. coli (O157:H7) in various types of food items consum…
21 Jun 2018DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2018.50.4.sc17 
Research ArticleAntimicrobial Resistance of Escherichia coli Isolates from Mastitic Milk and its Possible Relationship with Resistance and Virulence Genes
Aqeela Ashraf, Muhammad Imran, Yung-Fu Chang
Mastitis caused by Escherichia coli is a notable threat to dairy industry due to its high genetic variability, enormous number of environmental sources and increased resistance to antibiotics. The present study was aimed to determine the antimicrobial resistan…
20 Jun 2018DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2018.50.4.1435.1441
Research ArticleIn-vitro Growth Inhibition and Biofilm Dispersion of Caries causing Streptococcus mutans by the Natural Extracts of Soil Streptomyces
Ayesha Munir, Hafiz Muhammad Umer, Anjum Nasim Sabri, Imran Sajid
Dental caries is a significant infectious disease of human being caused by multispecies of bacteria. Among the causative agents of dental caries, notable one is Streptococcus mutans, which is an obligate parasite. In this study eleven S. mutans strains were is…
20 Jun 2018DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2018.50.4.1443.1452- Research Article
Dietary Supplementation with Oregano and Linseed in Garganica Suckling Kids: Effects on Growth Performances and Meat Quality
Pasqua Rotondi, Maria Antonietta Colonna, Giuseppe Marsico, Francesco Giannico, Marco Ragni, Anna Maria Facciolongo
Meat from Garganica kids fed diets containing oregano and linseed was analysed for physical and sensory properties, chemical and fatty acid composition of intramuscular lipids. Twenty-one three-week-old kids were divided into three homogeneous groups (n = 7),…
20 Jun 2018DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2018.50.4.1421.1433 
Research ArticleEffect of Selected Variables Identified by Mars on Fattening Final Live Weight of Crossbred Beef Cattle in Eastern Turkey
Yakup Erdal Erturk, Adem Aksoy, Mohammad Masood Tariq
The main aim of the present work was to determine potential factors that influence average fattening final live weight (AFFLW) per enterprise for crossbred cattle reared in beef cattle enterprises in North East Anatolia region (comprising Erzurum, Igdir, Kars…
19 Jun 2018DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2018.50.4.1403.1412
Research ArticleSoluble Expression of IFNα2-Tα1 Fusion Protein in Escherichia coli by N-terminal SUMO Fusion and its Anti-Proliferative Activity
Muhammad Shahbaz Aslam, Iram Gull, Zaigham Abbas, Muhammad Amin Athar
Interferon alpha 2 (IFNα-2) is a type of cytokine with both antiviral and anticancer activities. Binding of IFNα-2 to its receptor on cell surface leads to activation of interferon stimulated genes which mediate its anti-proliferative and anti-angi…
19 Jun 2018DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2018.50.4.1413.1419- Short Communication
Management of Root-Knot Nematode, Meloidogyne incognita, in Tomato with Two Trichoderma Species
Tariq Mukhtar
In the present studies comparative effectiveness of two antagonistic fungi viz. Trichoderma harzianum and T. viride were evaluated against Meloidogyne incognita on tomato. The application of T. harzianum and T. viride significantly increased shoot weight and d…
7 Jun 2018DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2018.50.4.sc15 
Short CommunicationOccurrence of Common Leopard (Panthera pardus) in Abbaspur Area, District Poonch, Azad Jammu and Kashmir
Nausheen Irshad, Imran Yousaf, Tariq Mahmood, Muhammad Saeed Awan
The common leopard (Panthera pardus) is facing serious threats in many parts of its habitat. There is general lack of formal studies on the species. A survey was conducted from June to December 2014 to document existence of the leopard in Abbaspur area, Azad J…
7 Jun 2018DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2018.50.4.sc13- Short Communication
Incidence of Human Plasmodiasis in Northern and Southern Districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Muhammad Asim Khan, Shahid Niaz Khan, Sanaullah Khan, Abdul Jabbar Khan, Muhammad Adnan, Nawab Ali et al.
Total 3968 blood films were prepared from various age groups ranging from below 1 year up to above 50 years during the months of June 2010 to June 2012, residing in Northern (Peshawar, Mardan, Charsaddah, Sawabi, Nowshehra) and Southern (Bannu, Lakki, Karrak,…
7 Jun 2018DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2018.50.4.sc14 
Research ArticleGene Expression in Escherichia coli and Purification of Recombinant Type II Pullulanase from a Hyperthermophilic Archaeon, Pyrobaculum calidifontis
Habib-ur-Rehman, Masood Ahmed Siddiqui, Abdul Qayyum, Arifa Bano, Naeem Rashid
Type II pullulanase also known as amylopullulanase hydrolyzes α-1,6 glycosidic bonds in pullulan and α-1,6 as well as α-1,4 glycosidic bonds in starch. Most of the previously reported type II pullulanases are metal ion dependent and hard to p…
5 Jun 2018DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2018.50.4.1381.1386
Research ArticleEffect of Prey Density and Insecticides on Prey Consumption by Cyrtophora citricola (Araneae: Araneidae)
Muhammad Khalid Mukhtar, Hummaira Iqbal, Hafiz Muhammad Tahir, Haseena Ghulam Muhammad, Muhammad Irfan
In the present study effects of prey density and sub-lethal doses of two commonly used insecticides i.e., bifenthrin and chlorpyrifos, on the consumption rate of web weaving spider Cyrtophora citricola, was observed. Live spiders for the study were collected f…
5 Jun 2018DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2018.50.4.1387.1392