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Short CommunicationCurative Effect of Glucocorticoid Combined with Respiratory Stimulant on AECOPD Patients
Mingqing Wang, Xiaojuan Chen
As there is a high rate of the treatment failure in patients with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) and many studies have tried to specify an effective treatment. Objective of this study was to observe and analyze the therape…
14 Nov 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20210101070147
Short CommunicationPatient with Suspected COVID-19 Infection Tests Negative in Nasopharyngeal Swabs but is Confirmed by Laboratory Tests and Chest CT Scan: A Case Report
Ayma Aftab, Samia Afzal, Muhammad Idrees
Chest CT imaging can be helpful in early diagnosis of COVID-19 instead of relying on real time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) that can give false negative result. Nasopharyngeal samples from a 22 years old man were detected as negative for COVID-19 for con…
14 Nov 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20211001071050
Short CommunicationPrevalence of Hepatitis B and C Along with Associated Risk Factors in General Population of Sena Damin District Jhelum Valley Azad Jammu and Kashmir
Mansha Tahir, Abdul Rauf, Syed Ayaz Kazmi, Nuzhat Shafi, Muhammad Hasnain Ali Gillani, Sundus Khawaja et al.
This is a cross sectional study to determine the prevalence of hepatitis B and C infection among the general population of union council Sena Daman district Jhelum Valley, Azad Kashmir and to assess the risk factors for their transmission. From approximately 1…
14 Nov 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20181218181227- Short Communication
Phenotypic Relationship between Body Weight, Body Condition Score and Testicular Measurement Traits in Dorper Rams Raised in Syferkuil Farm, Limpopo Province, South Africa
Thobela Louis Tyasi, Innocent Mokhwee Mohlabeng, Lebelo Joyceline Selala
Testicular measurements are good indicators for identification of those animals with suitable sperm production for breeding. The objective of the study was to examine the relationship between body condition score (BCS), body weight (BW) and testicular measurem…
14 Nov 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20210508160534 
ReviewPotential of Microalgae as Feed Supplements for Sustainable Aquaculture
Irshad Ahmad
Aquaculture is a fast-growing industry mainly depends on the key feedstuffs, fishmeal (FM) and fish oil (FO) that will be limited with the passage of time due to the insubstantial resources available for wild fish harvesting. Therefore, other sources of feedst…
14 Nov 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220224180218- Short Communication
Effect of Alanine on Post-Thaw Quality of Sahiwal Bull Spermatozoa
Nuzhat Kamal, Muhammed Sajjad Ansari, Bushra Allah Rakha, Shamim Akhter, Saima Qadeer, Ali Akhter
This study was designed to evaluate the effect of alanine on post-thaw quality of Sahiwal bull spermatozoa. Qualifying semen ejaculates [motility (>60%) volume (>4ml) and concentration (>0.5 billion/ml)] collected from three Sahiwal bulls were diluted…
14 Nov 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20170216070245 
Short CommunicationSpotted Owlet Athene brama brama (Temmink 1821)- A Potential Biocontrol Agent in Agricultural Landscape
V. Sunitha, V. Vasudeva Rao, V. Ravinder Reddy, P. Venkateshwarlu, A.V.L.N. Ramalingeswar Rao, B. Naresh
The present study was conducted to determine the role of spotted owlet as bio control agent in agricultural landscape by knowing its food habits. A total of 282 pellets were collected during the study period were analyzed and identified by using standard keys.…
14 Nov 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20201206111201- Short Communication
Comparative Effects of Deworming, Mineral and Vitamin Supplementation on Humoral Response against Peste de Petits Ruminants Vaccine in Goats
Abdullah Iqbal, Muhammad Abubakar, Shumaila Manzoor, Muhammad Kamran Ameen, Rani Faryal
This study aimed to evaluate the effect of mineral supplementation, vitamin supplementation and deworming on humoral response against PPR vaccine in local goats. Group 1 and group 2 goats were given mineral supplementation and fat-soluble vitamin supplementati…
14 Nov 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20170723160722 - Short Communication
Sub Chronic Toxic Effects of Ethanolic Pongamia pinnata and Eucalyptus camaldulensis Leaf Extracts on Hematological and Biochemical Parameters of Blood in the Male Albino Mice
Shahid Iqbal, Zulha Javed, Mushtaq Hussain Zahid, Qurat ul Ane Gillani, Furhan Iqbal
This study involves effects of ethanolic extracts of leaves of Pongamia pinnata (L.) Pierre and Eucalyptus camaldulensis Dehnh on hematological parameters and biochemical components of blood serum of male albino mice. The extracts were administrated orally (10…
14 Nov 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20201219121254 - Short Communication
Sero-prevalance of Bovine Herpesvirus-1 and Its Associated Risk Factors in District Sheikhupura, Punjab Province
Iqra Qazi, Sohail Raza, Masood Rabbani, Muhammad Avais
Bovine herpesvirus-1 (BoHV-1) is globally circulated bovine virus of genital and respiratory importance. The present study was planned to investigate the sero-prevalance of BoHV-1 and its associated risk factors in District Sheikhupura, Punjab, Pakistan. The s…
14 Nov 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20211101101122 
Short CommunicationCompatibility of Intravenous Fat Emulsion and Antibiotics in Secondary Piggyback Transfusion
Nina Chen, Shuang Xu, Juanjuan Lin, Moslem Lari Najafi
According to the change of fat particle size distribution, this study aimed explore the compatibility of fat emulsion and antibiotics in piggyback infusion. In this study 5% glucose solution, fat emulsion and mixture containing 25 kinds of antibiotics were pre…
14 Nov 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20201113161154
Research ArticleEffect of Dietary Inclusion of Soybean Hull on Production Performance and Nutrient Digestibility During Peak Egg Production Period with Different Phases in Laying Hens
Muhammad Shuaib, Abdul Hafeez, Naila Chand, Muhammad Tahir
The aim of the present study was to investigate the effect of soybean hull in the diet of laying hens on the production performance and nutrient digestibility during peak egg production period with different phases (phase-1=week 29 to 32, phase-2=week 33 to 36…
10 Nov 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20211105091115
Research ArticlePrediction of Live Body Weight for Thalli Sheep Using Chi-Square Automatic Interaction Detector and Multiple Linear Regression: A Comparative Study
Ansar Abbas, Muhammad Aman Ullah, Abdul Waheed, Muhammad Asif
The aim of the present study was to compare the predictive performances of Chi-square automatic interaction detector (CHAID) and multiple linear regression (MLR) implemented in the prediction of live body weight (BW) from several body measurements such as with…
10 Nov 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20210126080128- Review
Morphological Differentiation Among Donkey Breeds: A Review
Masixole Maswana, Thinawanga Joseph Mugwabana, Thobela Louis Tyasi
The different parts of the world, which have different geographic set ups and climatic conditions have resulted in the creation of different types of donkeys which speak to the characteristics of the different regions. The current state of information on breed…
10 Nov 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20210607200603 - Research Article
Functional Response of Chrysoperla carnea (Stephens) (Neuroptera: Chrysopidae) to Lipaphis erysimi (Kaltenbach) and Diuraphis noxia (Kurdjumov)
Yasir Hameed, Muhammad Rizwan, Muhammad Shahzaib, Muhammad Sarmad, Muhammad Farrukh Hamid, Syed Muhammad Zaka et al.
Green lacewing, Chrysoperla carnea S. (Neuroptera: Chrysopidae), is an important predator of many aphid species such as Lipaphis erysimi and Diuraphis noxia. In biological control C. carnea is most effective predator in controlling of aphid species. The functi…
9 Nov 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20190705190700 - Research Article
Functional Response of Chrysoperla carnea (Stephens) (Neuroptera: Chrysopidae) to Lipaphis erysimi (Kaltenbach) and Diuraphis noxia (Kurdjumov)
Yasir Hameed, Muhammad Rizwan, Muhammad Shahzaib, Muhammad Sarmad, Muhammad Farrukh Hamid, Syed Muhammad Zaka et al.
Green lacewing, Chrysoperla carnea S. (Neuroptera: Chrysopidae), is an important predator of many aphid species such as Lipaphis erysimi and Diuraphis noxia. In biological control C. carnea is most effective predator in controlling of aphid species. The functi…
9 Nov 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20190705190700 
Research ArticleBioinformatic Analysis of the Possible Mechanism of TOP2A Expression in the Development of Liver Cancer
Man Wang, Fengmei Yang
The expression and significance of topoisomerase IIA in liver hepatocelluar carcinoma (LIHC) were analyzed to explore the possible mechanism of topoisomerase IIA in the development of liver cancer based on bioinformatics analysis. GEPIA, UALCAN, cbioportal and…
7 Nov 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20211015171027
Research ArticleA Novel ECEL1 Variant Associated with a Congenital Contracture Disorder
Humera Manzoor, Norbert Brüggemann, Hafiz Muhammad Jafar Hussain, Tobias Bäumer, Frauke Hinrichs, Muhammad Wajid et al.
A consanguineous Pakistani family with three affected siblings was investigated to determine the genetic diagnosis of an inherited contracture disorder. Whole-exome sequencing was performed for four participants. Variants were filtered based on homozygosity in…
7 Nov 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20191118061114
Research ArticleFunctional Response of Chrysoperla carnea (Stephens) (Neuroptera: Chrysopidae) to Lipaphis erysimi (Kaltenbach) and Diuraphis noxia (Kurdjumov)
Yasir Hameed, Muhammad Rizwan, Muhammad Shahzaib, Muhammad Sarmad, Muhammad Farrukh Hamid, Syed Muhammad Zaka et al.
Green lacewing, Chrysoperla carnea S. (Neuroptera: Chrysopidae), is an important predator of many aphid species such as Lipaphis erysimi and Diuraphis noxia. In biological control C. carnea is most effective predator in controlling of aphid species. The functi…
7 Nov 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20190705190700
Research ArticleEffect of Fungicide Toxicity on Apoptosis, DNA Damage, and Antioxidant Enzymes in Van Fish
Aslı Çilingir Yeltekin
The extensive use of tebuconazole, an azole group fungicide, causes undesirable toxicity in non-targeted organisms, including fish in aquatic environments. We investigated metabolic responses by observing apoptosis (caspase- 3), DNA damage (8-hydroxy-2-deoxygu…
7 Nov 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20210806130845