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Research ArticleEfficient Sulphate Reduction by Cellulolytic and Sulphate-Reducing Bacterial Co-Culture Using Different Agro-Industrial Wastes as Growth Substrates
Muhammad Muneeb, Ali Hussain, Qurat-ul-Ain Ahmad, Arshad Javid, Jibran Hussain
Aquatic resources are being devastating rapidly due to the continuous intrusion of untreated wastes into the environment due to rapid industrialization and causing severe problems to aquatic life. Different physicochemical methods have been used to reduce thes…
1 Jul 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20221124101150
Research ArticleEffect of Fiber Degrading Enzymes Added in Soybean Hulls on the Production Performance, Hematology, Serum Biochemistry and Economics During Early Peak Production Period in Laying Hens
Muhammad Shuaib, Abdul Hafeez, Naila Chand, Muhammad Tahir
The present study aimed to investigate the combined effect of fiber degrading enzymes (β-Mannanase) and soybean hulls on the production performance, hematological parameters, and economics in the laying hens during the early (29 to 32 weeks) peak producti…
1 Jul 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220423190447- Research Article
Effect of Phosphorous and Phosphorous Plus Nitrogen Application on Nutritive Value and In situ Digestion Kinetics of Oat (Evena sativa) Grass in Nili Ravi Buffalo Bulls
Nasir Ali Tauqir, Asim Faraz, Muhammad Imran Babar, Irfan Shahzad Sheikh
Current study was undertaken to investigate the effect of different levels of phosphorous (P) and phosphorous plus nitrogen (NP) fertilizer on nutritive value and in situ digestion kinetics of oat fodder in Nili Ravi buffalo bulls. Four cannulated buffalo bull…
1 Jul 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20210606100612 
Research ArticleEffect of Liquorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) on Growth Performance, Gut Morphometry and Economics of Broilers Production
Ashiq Ullah, Sarzamin Khan, Muhammad Shuaib, Sohaib ul Hassan, Abubakar Sufyan, Kinkpe Lionel et al.
This study was conducted to examine the effect of liquorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) extract on growth performance, gut morphometry, and economics in broilers. One hundred and twenty days old broiler chicks were used for the experiment and were divided into four g…
1 Jul 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20221227071205- Research Article
Effect of False-Positive Syphilis Spirochete-Specific Antigen on Pregnancy
Li Wang, Feifei Feng, Kefei Peng, Yan Zhang, Ling Zhou
Chemiluminescent immunoassay (CIA) has been suggested as a screening test for syphilis. The potential clinical value of the false positive result of obstetric CIA screening has not been elucidated. Our study aims to investigate the possible association between…
1 Jul 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20221226051255 - Research Article
Effects of Goserellin on Serum VEGF, Anti-Endometrial Antibody and Sex Hormone Levels in Patients with Endometriosis
Yugang Meng, Xiting Yan, Haiying Liang
The objective of this study was to explore the effect of goserellin on the levels of serum vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), anti-endometrial antibody (EMAb) and sex hormone in patients with endometriosis. Participants in the study, 92 patients with e…
1 Jul 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220730050711 
Short CommunicationMolecular Identification of Predatory Birds Through Analysis of Mitochondrial ND2 Gene
Rumisha Raza, Ali Raza Awan, Muhammad Wasim, Shagufta Saeed, Muhammad Tayyab, Aftab Ahmed Anjum et al.
Pakistan is bestowed with variety of habitats and climatic conditions which leads to diverse range of avian species. Among avifauna of Pakistan, Birds of prey or raptors are well-known because of their beauty and speed of flight. Falcons, hawks, kites, eagles,…
15 Jun 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20230410070427
Short CommunicationThe Potential Food Supply of Relict Gulls and the Preliminary Prediction of its Population Size after the Lake Restoration in Ordos Relict Gull National Reserve, Inner Mongolia, China
Chao Du, Li Liu, Li Gao, Yongqi Ren, Shiqiang Wang, Wei Liu
The Ordos Relict Gull National Nature Reserve (Taolimiao-Alashan Nur, TAN) was once the most important breeding place for the Ordos sub-population of relict gulls Ichthyaetus relictus, but there were no more gulls breeding here since the lake dried up in the e…
15 Jun 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220327090351
Short CommunicationIdentification of Nine Gastropod Species with Three New Records using Cytochrome Oxidase Sub-Unit 1 Marker
Qurat-ul-Ain Ijaz, Amna Sulaman, Dost Muhammad Baloch, Muhammad Shafi, Faiz Muhammad, Shahnaz Rashid
Gastropods are ecologically significant and can be found in a wide range of habitats. Their taxonomy is complicated by their perplexing morphological characteristics. Therefore, a molecular based identification approach was used to confirm the variety of gastr…
15 Jun 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220701070727
Short CommunicationEpidemiological Analysis of Endemic Schistosomiasis Prevalence in China, 2004-2018
Yue Guo, Hai Yan Dong, Hong Chang Zhou, Hui Zhang, Ming Ke Lu
To describe the epidemiological feature of schistosomiasis in China mainland. The information on national schistosomiasis case and incidence were collected, its epidemiological feature was analyzed by time, location and age. A total of 78 656 cases and 15 deat…
15 Jun 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20230209080251
Short CommunicationControlling Bactrocera spp. (Diptera: Tephritidae) Through Release of Parasitoids and Mass-Trapping in Orchard Agro-Ecosystem of Sindh
Zain-ul-Aabdin Abro, Naheed Baloch, Raza Muhammard Memon, Niaz Hussain Khuhro
Fruit flies of genus Bactrocera are devastating pests of fruits and vegetables among them Bactrocera zonata and Bactrocera dorsalis (Diptera: Tephritidae) are principal pests of mango and guava growing areas of Sindh. Field studies were conducted in mango and…
15 Jun 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20221209061208- Research Article
Blue Light Color Reduces the Newcastle Disease Post-Vaccinal Reactions of Indian River Broilers under Egyptian Conditions
Tarek Mahmoud Mousa-Balabel, Karima Mohamed Abdo Abofarag
Poultry producers accustomed to use strong prophylactic measures such as routine vaccination to control Newcastle Disease (ND) as a trial to increase their productivity. Despite ND vaccinations, several post vaccine reactions of ND are being reported globally,…
14 Jun 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220323080346 
Research ArticleMutational and Evolutionary Analysis of Interleukin-2 Gene in Pakistani Goat Breeds
Tanveer Hussain, Abdul Wajid, Jabbar Khan, Asif Nadeem, Misbah Hussain, Qurat ul-Ain et al.
Interleukin 2 (IL-2) is produced by activated T cells and play important role in immune response against antigen. It acts in both autocrine and paracrine manner. It can stimulate B cells and various other phagocytic cells like monocytes, lymphokine-activated k…
14 Jun 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220414180446
Research ArticleEffect of different Sowing Windows on Major Insect Pests and Host Plant Resistance to Pod Borer, Helicoverpa armigera in Pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan (L.) Millsp.)
Jagdish Jaba, Sumit Vashisth, Sivakumar Golla, Suraj Prashad Mishra
Effect of sowing dates, climatic variables on major insect pests population, and host plant resistance with special reference to pod borer Helicoverpa armigera (Hubner) in pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan (L.) ecosystem was studied on two cultivars namely, ICPL 87 an…
14 Jun 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20210320070322
Research ArticleEffects of TF-TP on Human Retinal Pigment Epithelial Cell Damage Induced by Blue Light
Lin Li, Lu Lu, Gang An, Xiaoguang Zhang
The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of tissue factor targeted peptide (TF-TP) on human retinal pigment epithelial (RPE) cell damage induced by blue light and the potential mechanism. Human RPE cells were divided into blank control group,…
14 Jun 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220909080906
Research ArticleRelationship Between Argyrophilic Nucleolar Organizer Region Proteins of Pediatric Epilepsy and T Lymphocyte Subpopulation
Hongping Zhong, Xiaoning Cheng, Peiqiang Yan
The objective of this study was to investigate the changes in argyrophilic nucleolar organizer region proteins (Ag-NORs) of pediatric epilepsy and T lymphocyte subpopulation and their relationship before and after treatment, 156 children with epilepsy diagnose…
14 Jun 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20221002051043- Research Article
Hematological and Biochemical Analysis of Blood of Fresh Water Turtles (Order: Testudines) from River Indus (Guddu), Sindh, Pakistan
Komal Hingoro, Muhammad Saleem Chang, Ghulam Sarwar Gachal
The main aim of current research study is to compare hematological and biochemical parameters of seven freshwater turtle species (Order Testudine). For this purpose, a total of 30 blood samples were collected from different turtle species including Aspideretes…
14 Jun 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220425200435 
Research ArticleEffect of Seasonal Variations on the Behavior of Captive Lions (Panthera leo) and Tigers (Panthera tigris)
Noor-ul-Ain, Zulfiqar Ali, Rida Ahmad, Nida Naeem
Lions (Panthera leo) and tigers (Panthera tigris) are nocturnal animals. Opportunistically, they may hunt during the daytime in the wild. In captivity, they spend most of their time sleeping, resting, or pacing and face different conditions seasonally as compa…
14 Jun 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20221127151159
Research ArticleAssessing the Early Post-Operative Analgesic Effects of Intra-Operative Lidocaine-Bupivacaine Use at the Incision Line and/or Around the Ovary in Ovariohysterectomy Operations of Dogs on Pain Mediators
Gökhan Ulukan, Zeynep Pekcan, Zülfükar Kadir Sarıtas, Ilker Etikan, Serkan Sayıner, Feride Zabitler et al.
The present study investigated the effectiveness of intra-operative bupivacaine–lidocaine (BLK) combination administration concurrently with meloxicam, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), on the Glasgow Composite Pain Scale Short Form (GCPS-S…
14 Jun 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220826180802- Research Article
Analysis of Risk Factors of Cartilage Wear in Lateral Compartment of Patients with Varus Knee Osteoarthritis
Ying Li, Peng Zhan, Qiang Wang, Dongfeng Chen
The objective of this study was to investigate the risk factors of cartilage wear in the lateral compartment of patients with varus knee osteoarthritis (VKO). The sample consisted of 110 patients with VKO who underwent total knee arthroplasty at Fujian hospita…
14 Jun 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20221124151150