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Research ArticleEffect of Some Abiotic Factors on Migration of Sunn Pest (Eurygaster integriceps Put.) (Hemiptera: Scutelleridae) from Aestivation Sites to Overwinteing Sites
Mahmut Islamoglu
Although there are many pests of wheat plants, Sunn pest Eurygaster integriceps Put. (Heteroptera; Scutelleridae) is the most important pest in Turkey and West Asian countries. In our country, it causes important economic losses in wheat with the epidemics it…
7 Nov 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20181212191237
Research ArticleWinter Habitat Use of Sichuan Sika Deer Cervus nippon sichuanicus in the Tiebu Sika Deer Nature Reserve
Cheng Zhao, Qin Shi, Gen Yang, Youyuan Tan, Songwen Tan, Jiahong Li et al.
Sichuan sika deer Cervus nippon sichuanicus is a threatened subspecies of sika deer. Winter is the critical season affecting the survival of Sichuan sika deer. To get strategic information about the relationship between Sichuan sika deer and the environment in…
7 Nov 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20210716080715
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 ArticleImprovement in Body Composition and Blood Parameters of Catla catla Fingerlings by Supplementing Rapeseed Meal Based Diet with Probiotics
Muhammad Mudassar Shahzad, Hamna Rashid, Syed Makhdoom Hussain, Sana Bashir, Fatima Khalid, Nisar Ahmad
The current experiment was conducted to find the effect of probiotics on haemato-immunity and proximate composition of Catla catla fingerlings fed on rapeseed meal-based diet (RSM). Probiotics enhance the effectiveness of feed utilization, compete against path…
7 Nov 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20211011061010
Research ArticleAntioxidative and Haematopoietic Potential of Pelusios sinuatus (Turtle) Blood on Myelosuppressed Wistar Albino Rats
Florence N. Nworah, Nene O. Uchendu, Ifeoma F. Chukwuma, Emmanuel C. Ossai, Emmanuel C. Ezeako
This study investigated the antioxidative and haematopoietic potency of the blood of Pelusios sinuatus (turtle) on cyclophosphamide induced myelosuppression in rats. Blood constituents were determined to identify the presence of vitamins and minerals. Thirty a…
7 Nov 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20201114021133
Research ArticleCloning, Sequence Analysis, and Tissue Expression of the KITL Gene in Goat (Capra hircus)
Jie Li, Gaofu Wang, Xiaoyan Sun, Lin Fu, Peng Zhou, Hangxing Ren
Kit-ligand (KITL) plays a crucial role in skin melanocyte development and maintenance. However, the KITL function and its influence on Youzhou dark goat skin pigmentation remains unclear. The present study cloned goat KITL gene sequence, predicted the ph…
2 Nov 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20190801030838
Research ArticleMolecular, Serological and Pathological Detection of Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis Infection in Small Ruminants in Peshawar, Pakistan
Muhammad Izhar ul Haque, Farhan Anwar Khan, Umar Sadique, Hamayun Khan, Zia ur Rehman, Salman Khan et al.
Paratuberculosis (pTB) also known as Johne’s disease (JD), is a chronic infectious disease of animals caused by Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis (MAP). It is also a serious public health concern as MAP is responsible for Crohn’s disease…
2 Nov 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20191014071021
Research ArticleEffects of Temperature, Photoperiod and Food Quantity on Body Mass and Thermogenesis in Apodemus chevrieri
Ting Jia, Dong-Min Hou, Wan-Long Zhu
To investigate the influence of different ecological factors in Apodemus chevrieri during the process of seasonal changing, we designed a three-factor experiment of temperature, photoperiod and food quantity in A. chevrieri in the present study. Animals were d…
2 Nov 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20211212031259
Research ArticleSeroprevalence of Avian Influenza Viruses in Asymptomatic Backyard Poultry Birds in District Multan, Pakistan
Muhammad Tariq Navid, Mian Muhammad Awais, Muhammad Irfan Anwar, Masood Akhtar
Avian influenza viruses (AIVs) are the serious health concern throughout the globe and induce heavy economic losses in poultry industry. In the rural settings, the domestic birds are neglected for avian influenza (AI) vaccination while they are directly connec…
2 Nov 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20210803050841
Research ArticleEye Color Frequency and IrisPlex Validation in Pakhtun Population Living in Shangla Valley, Pakistan
Murad Ali Rahat, Muhammad Israr, Hakim Khan, Ishtiaq Hassan, Mohammad Islam, Muzafar Shah
DNA Intelligence is relatively new concept which relies on providing phenotypic information about unknown individuals when traditional DNA profiling is not informative. The system aids in forensic investigation by probabilistic prediction of eye, hair, skin co…
2 Nov 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20190602080610
Research ArticleRelative Abundance of Mammalian Fauna of Chitral Gol National Park, Pakistan
Muhammad Younis, Sami Ullah, Fathul Bari, Muhammad Asif, Muhammad Ilyas, Mahvish Rauf et al.
Chitral Gol National Park (CGNP) harbors a large number of mammals. However, population size, estimated density or any other ecological parameter is not available for those species except annual census counts for markhor Capra falconeri. Management and conserv…
2 Nov 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20190524060510
Research ArticleEffect of Cajanus cajan (L.) Supplementation on Growth, Nutrient Digestibility and Biochemical Indices of Giant Rat (Cricetomys gambianus Waterhouse, 1840)
Ekechukwu Esther, Ohanu Chinenye, Ossai Nelson, Elijah Okwuonu, Hinmikaiye Funmilayo, Ngene Innocent et al.
The effects of Cajanus cajan on growth, nutrient digestibility and biochemical indices of 54 Giant rats were studied for 42 days department of zoology laboratory of University of Nigeria, Nsukka. The rats were divided randomly into six groups of 0%, 10%, 20%,…
27 Oct 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20170521140517
Research ArticleEffects of Supplemental Feeding of Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.) Seed on Milk Yield, Composition, Sensory Properties and Some Blood Parameters in Lactating Goats
Hayrettin Çayiroglu, Füsun Coskun, Hüseyin Çayan, Ayse Gül Filik, Ahmet Sahin
The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of supplemental feeding of fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.) seed on milk yield, composition and some blood parameters in lactating goats. In this study, ten lactating goats in the second lactation we…
27 Oct 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20210817140841- Research Article
Relationship of Estrogen Intestinal Microbiological Axis of Estrogen with Metabolic Defects in SD Rat Model of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Induced by DHEA
Jiahua Peng, Shiyao Hua, Qian Wu
The objective was to study the relationship between the intestinal microbiological axis of estrogen and metabolic defects in SD rat model of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) induced by DHEA, and to explore the possible mechanism. Forty rats were randomly divid…
27 Oct 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20210115090145 
Research ArticleCopper Nanoparticles Embedded Rice Husk for the Removal of Bacterial Contaminants from Drinking Water
Farzana Bashir, Aysha Saleem, Khalid Iqbal Khichi, Rubina Nelofer, Rauf Ahmad Khan
The objective of the study was to prepare copper nanoparticles (Cu-NP) embedded on rice husk and to use them as a cost effective approach for the removal of microbial contaminant from drinking water. The copper nanoparticles (Cu-NP) were prepared by using copp…
27 Oct 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20181009121054- Research Article
Emerging Azithromycin Resistance among the Neisseria gonorrhoeae Strains Isolated in Danyang, China
Jie Yang, Wenjun Zhou, Qi Zhang, Lei Chu, Zhenshi Chen, Xiajun Zhang et al.
Neisseria gonorrhoeae is a human pathogen. Strain identification and effective antibiotic treatment are the main ways to prevent and control gonorrhea, but N. gonorrhoeae is now resistant to most antibiotics, and there is no vaccine available. The main purpose…
27 Oct 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20210728080714 
Research ArticleInfluences of Predator Cues on the Incidence of Ungulates, Mesopredators and Top Predators in the Greater Khingan Mountains, Northeastern China
Hamenya Mpemba, Fan Yang, Kirsty J. MacLeod, Dusu Wen, Yan Liu, Guangshun Jiang
Top predators can affect the behaviour of prey species via lethal (direct kill) or non-lethal effects (i.e., through predation risk). For example, prey species may move from areas perceived as risky to safer spaces where predation risk is lower, which can have…
27 Oct 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20190213140239
Research ArticleEffect of Microwave Exposed Feed in Different Containers on Histological Structure of Liver and Kidney of Adult Mice
Sajida Batool, Sitara Shameem, Kainat Malik, Aneela Iram
Microwave technology has been widely used in different fields of life including cooking. The present study was designed to investigate the effect of feed directly exposed to microwaves or in different containers on the histology of the liver and kidney of mice…
24 Oct 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20210824140828
Research ArticleBiological Characterization and Pluripotent Identification of Cartilage Stem/Progenitor from Peking Duck
Xibin Liu, Weijun Guan, Dong Zheng
A group of cells in cartilage tissue with stem cell characteristics may be ideal seed cells for cartilage defect repair. In previous studies, stem/progenitor cells from articular cartilage have been isolated and identified in humans, horses, and bovines, but r…
24 Oct 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20201222071255
Research ArticleAccumulation of Heavy Metals in Vegetable Food under Wastewater Irrigation
Azra Kalhoro, Abdul Aziz Mirani, Fozia Khan Siyal, Tahira Jatt, Abdul Razak Mahar, Sadia Iram et al.
Sewage water contains toxic heavy metals which can be translocated and accumulated in plants and subsequently transferred to human body through the food chain, yet it has become the most commonly used water source for irrigating vegetable crops in peri-urban o…
24 Oct 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20210818080816