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Research ArticleAge and Growth of Triplophysa (Hedinichthys) yarkandensis (Day, 1877) in the Tarim River in Xinjiang, China
Xinyue Wang, Shengao Chen, Fangze Zi, Jianmin Ge, Desheng Chang, Yong Song et al.
Influenced by water pollution and flow modification, Triplophysa (Hedinichthys) yarkandensis (Day, 1877) may become an indigenous endangered fish species in the Tarim River. In order to study its population characteristics and improve the conservation measures…
8 Jun 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20221031021052
Research ArticleIsolation, Identification and Biological Characteristics of Lactobacillus reuteri from Tibetan Pigs
Zhenyu Chang, Qingqing Xiao, Yourong Ye, Mujahid Iqbal, Mengqi Duan, Yangzom Chamba et al.
Lactic acid bacteria is an important dominant bacterial community in the intestinal tract, which can regulate the intestinal environment and maintain the balance of intestinal flora. However, there are few studies on Tibetan pig lactic acid bacteria. The purpo…
8 Jun 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220702030717
Research ArticleStudies on Automatic Image Segmentation Method for Canopy Density Measurement of Chinese Alligator (Alligator sinensis) Habitat
Ke Sun, Guangwei Fan, Yujie Zhang, Ji Luo, Xiaobing Wu, Tao Pan
In order to develop a rapid measuring method for canopy density of Chinese alligator (Alligator sinensis) habitat, the images of the habitat are captured from 1 meter off the ground. Then, a canopy density calculating method is established based on an adaptive…
3 Jun 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220829150819
Research ArticlePhenotypic Characterization and Weight Estimation of Young Thalli Sheep Through Multivariate Traits
Muhammad Arslan Akbar, Khalid Javed, Asim Faraz, Abdul Waheed, Ecevit Eyduran, Muhammad Tariq
The aim of this study was to evaluate the multivariate traits in Thalli sheep for phenotypic characterization and their association with the live bodyweight of the animals for the selection of superior individuals by using the principal component analysis (PCA…
3 Jun 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20200608090631
Research ArticleScreening of Transcriptional Differential Genes in Antler After Top Pruning and Expression Characteristics of BVES Gene
Hong Chen, Jiawei Liu, Chuan Lin, Hao Lv, Jiyun Zhang, Xiaodong Jia et al.
The unique mammalian appendage antler is a good model for studying tissue regeneration and its related mechanism. This study explored the mechanism of the rapid growth of regenerated antlers after top pruning damage using transcriptome sequencing technology. A…
3 Jun 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20230301100336
Research ArticleAssociation of Demographic, Lipid and Hormonal Profile with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome in Pakistani Women
Farhatul-Ain Arshad, Asia Bibi, Amna Mushtaq, Rubaida Mehmood, Nahid Kausar
The polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is an endocrine disease in reproductively aged women and is charactered bydyslipidemia, hyper-androgenism, acne, hirsutism, menstrual irregularities, and ovarian dysfunction resulting in infertility. A balanced body mass…
3 Jun 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20221024151005- Research Article
A Comparative Study Between Pharmacological Efficacy of Meperidine and Oxycodone for Preventing Shivering in Patients who underwent Inguinal Hernia Repair with Spinal Anesthesia
Ghodrat Akhavan Akbari, Saman Hayadokht, Saeed Sadeghiyeh Ahari, Ahmad Gasi
Postoperative shivering control without lengthening recovery time and worsening cardiovascular system is important and necessary. The main objective of the present study was to evaluate the efficiency of Meperidine and Oxycodone in preventing shivering in pati…
3 Jun 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20221116221130 
Research ArticleA Comprehensive Study on Bioengineering Strategies of Osseous Reconstruction by Using Autogenous Bone Graft with Osteogenic Biologics for Radial Diaphyseal Defect Repair
Naveed Hussain, Muhammad Arif Khan, Asim Khalid Mahmood, Muhammad Yasin Tipu, Mamoona Chaudhry, Hamad Bin Rashid et al.
Complex fracture reconstruction, malunion, delayed and nonunion are challenging problems often require special attention. Autogenous bone graft for osseous healing has been considered gold standard for decades. It contains viable osteoprogenitor cells, cytokin…
3 Jun 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20221012181035
Research ArticleYucca schidigera Liquid Extract Enhances Growth Performance, Nutrient Utilization, Liver Antioxidative Function, and Welfare Indices of Broilers
Asad Sultan, Ziaul Islam, Faiza Shahzadi, Sarzamin Khan, Rafiullah Khan, Ihsan Ali
This study was planned to evaluate the impacts of Yucca schidigera supplementation in drinking water on the growth performance, nutrient utilization, liver anti-oxidative function, and welfare indices of commercial broilers. A total of 320 one-day-old Cobb 500…
22 May 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20221012161058
Research ArticlePhysiological Cycle of Adult Females and the Sex Identification of Juveniles in Hainan Gibbons: A Preliminary Study
Wei Li, Xvming Qi, Xueli Lu, Li Yuan, Huaiqing Deng
In this study, feces samples were collected from 7 individuals in Hainan gibbon (Nomascus hainanus) family group C by through non-invasive methods, and the levels of progesterone and testosterone were analyzed by high-performance liquid chromatography mass spe…
22 May 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220908130929
Research ArticleBioassessment of Cement Dust Pollution and its Radiation in Al-Ahsa Oasis in the Eastern Province of Kingdom Saudi Arabia
Zeinab A. El-Moaty, Hoda Ahmed, Wafaa Sorour, Tarfa H. Alsheddi
The objective of this study was to quantify the concentration of heavy metals (Mg, Cu, Pb, Fe, Zn, Cd, and Ni), in the soil, plant (Zygophyllum decumben) and ground beetles (Anthia duodecimguttata) at two sampling sites. The selected sites located in the Easte…
22 May 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20211124191112
Research ArticleDistribution Patterns of Insect Pollinator Assemblages at Deva Vatala National Park, Bhimber, Azad Jammu and Kashmir
Mubashar Hussain, Hifza Liaqat, Muhammad Faheem Malik, Kiran Aftab, Moazama Batool, Razia Iqbal et al.
Diversity and distribution patterns of pollinator assemblages were explored at Deva Vatala National Park (DVNP), Bhimber, AJK, Pakistan. Sampling was recorded fortnightly by using pan traps, sweep nets, and handpicking. A one-year survey of pollinator fauna wa…
22 May 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20221004171007- Research Article
Effect of Fiber Degrading Enzymes Added in Soybean Hulls on the Egg Quality Parameters During Early Peak Production Period in Laying Hens
Muhammad Shuaib, Abdul Hafeez, Muhammad Shahkar Uzair, Abubakar Sufyan, Hammad Ullah
This study was designed to determine the combined effect of fiber degrading enzymes (β-Mannanase) and soybean hulls (SH) on the egg quality parameters in the laying hens during the early (29 to 32 weeks) peak production period. Two hundred golden brown (R…
22 May 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20221115101133 
Research ArticleGenome-Wide Assessment of Signatures of Selection in the Pakistan Sahiwal Cattle
Abdul Rahman Sesay, Muhammad Saif-ur-Rehman, Faisal Ramzan, Faisal Saeed Awan
The Sahiwal breed of dairy cattle holds significant importance in Pakistan, mostly attributed to its ability to withstand high temperatures, resilience to diseases, and satisfactory performance when fed low-quality roughages. Domestication and breeding of mamm…
22 May 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20231211061004
Research ArticleEvidence for Non-Toxicity of Aqueous Leaf Extract of Chrysophyllum albidum, a Commonly Used Nigerian Folk Medicine
Kingsley O. Omeje, Juliet N. Ozioko, Amaechi L. Ogara, Benjamin O. Ezema, Dilibe C. Urama
Chrysophyllum albidum is an important herb, used in treating or management of many diseases. Glycosides, flavonoids, saponnins, alkaloids and tannins were detected in the extract with flavonoids (3.62 mg/QEq), glycosides (0.194 mg/100g), tannins (8.508mg/TAEq)…
21 May 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20210829200842
Research ArticlePelagic Larval Dispersal Habits Shape the Weak Population Structure of Thais clavigera in the Coastal Areas of China Sea
Chengrui Yan, Jing Miao, Jiantong Feng, Liping Xia, Yingying Ye, Jiji Li et al.
Thais clavigera (T. clavigera) is an ecologically and economically important gastropod species in the coastal regions of China. Compared to other molluscs, T. clavigera has a long planktonic larval period (i.e., ~ two months). In order to identify the relevant…
21 May 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20210730070705
Research ArticleViral Shedding Evaluation is Critical for Determining Efficacy of Avian Influenza (H9) Vaccines in Broiler Chickens
Quart ul Ain, Arfan Ahmad, Aftab Ahmad Anjum, Mamoona Chaudhry
Viral shedding evaluation is critical for determining the efficacy of avian influenza (H9) vaccines in broiler chickens. This study was undertaken to evaluate the comparative efficacy of commercial and self-prepared AIV H9 vaccines for their potential to stop…
21 May 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220322040347
Research ArticleSand Fly (Psychodidae: Phlebotominae) Ecology of an Emerging Cutaneous Leishmaniasis Focus in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa with an Updated Species Checklist from Pakistan
Syed Basit Rasheed, Farrah Zaidi, Samiullah, Tehmina Jan
Leishmaniasis, an important neglected vector borne disease, endemic in the northern parts of Pakistan. The disease mainly exist in cutaneous form while sporadic cases of visceral leishmaniasis has also been reported from the affected areas. Present study was d…
21 May 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20221219171215
Research ArticleHaemato-biochemical Changes and Various Risk Factors Associated with Bovine Coronavirus Infection in Cattle Calves
Safdar Abbas, Jawaria Ali Khan, Syed Saleem Ahmed, Aftab Ahmed Anjum
Bovine coronavirus (BCoV) is a major viral pathogen linked to respiratory and enteric problems in newborn calves. The goal of this study is to look into the molecular occurrence, haemato-biochemical changes, and risk factors associated with the occurrence of B…
21 May 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220930120931
Research ArticleThe Role of Plant Complex Sterility Agent in Rats via FAM209 Regulating PICK1
Chun Shi, Ziyu Cao, Mingyuan Yang, Meijing Zhai
This animal study aimed to investigate the regulatory effect of FAM209, and PICK1protein in SD rats with Rodent pest. SD rats are randomly divided into control group, low (10 mg/kg of plant complex sterility agent) and high dose (20 mg/kg of plant complex ster…
21 May 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20221017071041