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Research ArticleEffect of Gamma Radiation on Novel Gelatin Extracted from Camel Skin for Pharmaceutical Application
Salma Bessalah, Samira Jebahi, Asim Faraz, Amel Raoufi, Cem Tırınk, Walid Dridi et al.
Gelatin is a natural polymer that can be derived from collagen through hydrolysis. It most extensively used in diverse fields, mainly in pharmaceuticals and therapeutic. Herein Gelatin was newly extracted from camel (Camelus dromedarius) skin and irradiated wi…
2 Jan 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220218020207
Research ArticleDiet Composition and Feeding Strategy of Butis koilomatodon Inhabiting the Estuarine Regions in the Mekong Delta, Vietnam
Quang Minh Dinh, Tran Thi Huyen Lam, Y Thi Nha Nguyen, Thanh Minh Nguyen, Tien Thi Kieu Nguyen
Understanding the fish’s food and feeding habits is essential in aquaculture and research on invasive species. Butis koilomatodon is one of the potential candidates for aquaculture in the Mekong Delta because it can survive in a wide range of water tempe…
30 Dec 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20201108111148
Research ArticleGenome Survey and Large-scale Isolation of Microsatellites through Illumina Sequencing from the Red Swamp Crayfish Procambarus clarkii
Xiao Zhang, Guoqing Shen, Yang Wang, Pengdan Huang, Yan Shui, Zenghong Xu et al.
Microsatellites, also known as simple sequence repeats (SSRs), are a type of DNA marker that are highly polymorphic in the genome. However, the microsatellite markers available for the red swamp crayfish Procambarus clarkii are limited. In this study, a sizeab…
30 Dec 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20190829030819
Research ArticleUsing Weight Loss Method to Determine the Ages of Chinese Grouse Nests Found During the Egg Laying and Incubation Periods
Jin-Ming Zhao, Yun Fang, Yue-Hua Sun
With a decreasing population trend, the endemic Chinese grouse (Tetrastes sewerzowi) is categorized as class I national protected animal species in China. Lower breeding performance has been suggested as a main factor influencing the population viability of Ch…
30 Dec 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20211208021223
Research ArticleEffect of L-Carnitine on Colour, Digestive Enzymes and Growth of the Electric Yellow Cichlid, Labidochromis caeruleus
Müge Aliye Hekimoglu, Sırma Sönmez
This 40-day feeding trial was aimed to determine the effective rate of L-carnitine on the growth of electric yellow cichlid (Labidochromis caeruleus) fry (n: 395, initial weight:0,46 g, initial length: 2.5 cm). They were randomly placed in 50 l aquariums. Base…
30 Dec 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20211030171043
Research ArticleGeostatistical Analysis of Spatio-Temporal Variability and Mapping Genus Bactrocera in Apricot Orchard in Northern Pakistan
Wasim Akram, Azhar Hussain, Sartaj Ali, Iqbal Hussain, Muhammad
Apricots are the most important cash fruit in the region, and they play a key role in its socio-economic development. It is, however, susceptible to several diseases and pests, resulting in decreased yields and substantial financial losses. One of them is the…
30 Dec 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20211125101104
Research ArticleVariation in the Allometry of Morphometric Characteristics, Growth, and Condition Factors of Wild Bostrychus sinensis (Butidae) in Northern Vietnam
Nam Thanh Nguyen, Linh Manh Ha, Anh Thi Nguyen, Nam Hoang Chu, Hau Duc Tran, Hung Phuc Nguyen et al.
The four-eyed sleeper (Bostrychus sinensis), found in the Indo-Pacific, is a commercial goby in Vietnam. Knowledge of the allometric growth patterns of morphometric characters, the length-weight relationship, and the conditions for assessing and managing the f…
30 Dec 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20200917140936
Research ArticleImpact of Integrative Management Strategies on the Reproduction of Root Knot Nematode, Meloidogyne incognita
Huma Abbas, Nazir Javed, Muhammad Kamran, Sajid Aleem Khan, Abdul Jabbar, Akhtar Hameed et al.
Present investigation was planned to check the impact of bio (Cure, Azadirachtin) and synthetic (Cartap, Virtako) chemicals individually and concomitantly with fertilizers on the development of root knot nematode, Meloidogyne incognita and the growth of tomato…
21 Dec 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20210825060856
Research ArticleEffect of Biofloc-based Diet on Hepatic Enzymes of Ctenopharyngodon idella Fingerlings
Ghazala Nasreen, Ali Hussain, Komal Tayyab, Muhammad Rashid, Sumaira Aslam
The impact of bioflocs on the hepatic enzymes under variable diet and water exchange conditions was investigated in the fingerlings of Ctenopharyngodon idella in this study. For this purpose, the fingerlings of C. idella were fed on different concentrations of…
21 Dec 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20200627110650
Research ArticleHigh Pathogenicity Island (HPI) Main Structural Genes and their Bioinformatics Analysis in Clinically Isolated E. coli from Saba Pigs
Chunlan Shan, Chaoying Liu, Qin Lu, Guowen Fu, Syed Aftab Hussain Shah, Rana Waseem Akhtar et al.
High pathogenicity island (HPI), a critical genomic element of pathogenic Yersiniabactin (Ybt) carries out synthesis, regulation, transportation as well as virulence. As a virulent determinant for the E. coli, the role of HPI in Saba pig was explored to provid…
21 Dec 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20200625160645
Research ArticleEffect of Different Plant Extracts on Olfactory Response of Bactrocera zonata Saunder and Postharvest Quality of Banana (Musa acuminata Colla)
Alia Tajdar, Shaghef Ejaz, Muhammad Shah Zaib, Anum Ishfaq, Syed Muhammad Zaka, Hafiz Muhammad Safeer et al.
Bactrocera zonata is an important pest of different fruits in tropical and subtropical regions. It damages the fruits at early ripening stage and reduces the quality and the final yield of fruit crop. Moreover, to maintain the quality parameters of fruits afte…
21 Dec 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20210716120712- Research Article
Effect of Xinxibao Spleen Combined with Aminopeptide on Erythrocyte Immunity and Toll-Like Receptors Signaling Pathways in Adjuvant Treatment of Children with Recurrent Respiratory Tract Infections
Xuan Liang, Rongfang Zhang, Yan Xu, Hui Yang, Li Guo, Feiyang Na et al.
The objective was this study to investigate the effect of spleen aminopeptide combined with xinxibao on erythrocyte immunity and Toll-like receptors (TLRs) signaling pathways in adjuvant treatment of children with recurrent respiratory tract infections (RRTI).…
21 Dec 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20201013141017 
Research ArticleEffect of Grafting on Resistance of Cucurbit Hybrids against Meloidogyne incognita Infection under Greenhouse Conditions
Nourhan M.M. Hassnin, Ali H.H. Ali, Hosny H. Kesba
The host response of cucurbit hybrids (6001 F1, BS F1, Ohbkatosa F1, and RG F1) as rootstocks, watermelon hybrids (Aswan F1 and Nems) as scions, and their accessions to Meloidogyne incognita was detected. Nematode penetration, development, and potential reprod…
21 Dec 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20211226141226
Research ArticleIn vivo Anti-Inflammatory and Anti-Arthritic Potential of Ethanolic Acacia modesta Extract on CFA-Induced Adjuvant Arthritic Rats
Farah Abid, Mohammad Saleem, Tahir Maqbool, Tania Ahmed Shakoori, Faheem Hadi, Tahir Muhammad et al.
The objective of the present study was to investigate the role of Acacia modesta extract whole plant extract (E-AM) in process of inflammation and also in arthritis by using animal model of rat. Thirty-six healthy wister rats were chosen for in vivo experiment…
20 Dec 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20210805070809- Research Article
Effect of Oreganum onites L. Aromatic Water Supplemented to Whole Milk on Performance, Blood Metabolites and Oxidative Status of Holstein Calves During the Pre-Weaning Period
Serkan Özkaya, Oktay Özkan, Sabri Erbas, Isa Gökhan Yalçın, Dariusz Piwczynski, Wojciech Neja
In intensive growing systems, the growth and yield of livestock are suppressed due to the oxidative stress to which they are also exposed. In the present study, it was investigated whether Oreganum onites L. aromatic water (OW) could serve as an agent of reduc…
20 Dec 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20211204091234 
Research ArticleDevelopmental and Pluripotent Genes in Rat Adult and Neonatal Kidney
Sumreen Begum, Atta-ur-Rahman, Asmat Salim
Investigating the role of genes in kidney with respect to their specific mechanism in renal development is imperative to regeneration. The purpose of this study is to analyze systematic identification of genes with respect to nephron lineage and pluripotency d…
20 Dec 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20210715060758
Research ArticlePhytochemical and Pharmacological Potential of Camellia sinensis L.
Saima Rubab, Ghazala H Rizwani, Arjumand Iqbal Durrani, Iram Liaqat, Urooj Zafar, Mahjabeen et al.
Crude solvent extracts of traditional medicinal plants have been used for thousands of years in different region of the globe for the treatment of various diseases. In developing countries, traditional medicines are used as source of primary health care. Keepi…
20 Dec 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20210815170852
Research ArticleEcological Effect Evaluation of Artificial Reefs Based on Spatial Heterogeneity of Demersal Nekton Community in Beibu Gulf
Lei Zeng, Pimao Chen, Zhenzhao Tang, Jie Yu, Guobao Chen
To explore the ecological effects of artificial reef (AR), multidimensional evaluations involving density, biodiversity and spatial heterogeneity of nekton community were studied in Beibu Gulf China. The spatial pattern of nekton community was clearly classifi…
20 Dec 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20200629090605
Research ArticlePost-Ischemic Treatment with Sevoflurane: To Reduce Myocardial Ischemic/Reperfusion Injury in Rats by miR-26a-5p/PTEN/PI3K/Akt Signaling Pathway
Shaolin Zeng, Shuai Yuan, Kai Liu
The aim of the study was to determine the effect of sevoflurane on myocardial ischemic/reperfusion (I/R) injury in rats and its causative role. The differential expressions of miRNA in the rat myocardial tissue after post-ischemic treatment with sevoflurane we…
20 Dec 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20210806040858
Research ArticlePhylogenetic Relationship among Indigenous Cattle Breeds of Pakistan Based on RAPD Markers
Muhammad Saif-ur Rehman, Faiz-ul Hassan, Muhammad Sajjad Khan
Genetic diversity and relationship among 10 indigenous cattle breeds (Sahiwal, Red Sindhi, Cholistani, Dajal, Dhanni, Rojhan, Lohani, Hissar, Hariana and Tharparkar) were analysed using RAPD markers. A total of 80 RAPD primers were used for PCR amplification o…
19 Dec 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20210615070608