https://jai.bwo-researches.com/index.php/jwr <p>"International Journal of Agriculture Innovations and Cutting-Edge Research" (JAI) <strong>HEC Recognized</strong> is a blind, double, peer-reviewed, open-access, online, continuous publication, with quarterly, i.e. March, June, September &amp; December editions, an English language journal with ISSN Print: 3007-0910 (on demand) &amp; online: 3007-0929, running since 2023, focusing on agriculture multidisciplinary research including Agronomy, Horticulture, Soil Science, Plant Protection, Genetics and Plant Breeding, Agricultural Engineering, Animal Sciences, Fisheries Science, Forestry and Agroforestry, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Extension and Communication, Food Science and Technology, Biotechnology in Agriculture, Environmental Sciences and Climate-Smart Agriculture, Organic and Sustainable Agriculture, Precision Agriculture and ICT in Agriculture with a specific focus on innovations and cutting-edge research in these disciplines. JAI aims to foster interdisciplinary and international research collaboration to address these innovations. JAI does not collect a publication fee, but Article Processing Charges (APC), non-refundable, need to be deposited after the first editorial desk review on acceptance email. The call for papers is open for the whole year. JAI applies COPE guidelines and HEC ethical policies. JAI uses (CC BY-SA 4.0) and is archived in LOCKSS and CLOCKSS. </p> <p>JAI is managed by a dedicated, learned and professional team, starting with the Editor-in-Chief, who oversees the journal's strategic direction, complaints/appeals, and ensures the highest standards of academic integrity. Supporting the Editor-in-Chief are Editor and Section Editors, who manage the double blind peer review process and maintain the quality of submissions within their specialized areas. The Managing Editor coordinates with the author for legal documentation, i.e. Author Publication certificate and online payments. The editorial manager is responsible for arranging meetings and ensuring smooth interaction between the advisory and editorial board members, and the journal's financial sustainability is underpinned by a transparent revenue model, which relies solely on Article Processing Charges (APC). JAI welcomes original and hitherto unpublished academic 'Research Papers', 'Conference Proceedings', 'Review Papers' and 'Book reviews/reports' in the disciplines of agriculture<strong><em>.</em></strong></p> BWO Researches International, Canada en-US International Journal of Agriculture Innovations and Cutting-Edge Research (HEC Recognised) 3007-0910 <p>BWO Research International <br />15162394 Canada Inc.,<br />Kitchener, ON, N2G2B3, <br />Canada</p> https://jai.bwo-researches.com/index.php/jwr/article/view/131 <p>Pesticides are widely used in agriculture to control pests. Cobox (copper oxychloride) is a broad-spectrum organophosphate fungicide widely used against pests. The use of pesticides not only controls pests, but it is also very harmful to non-target organisms. The present study aimed to find out the lethal concentrations (LC) LC0, LC50 and LC100 for 24, 48, 72 &amp; 96 hours and behavioural changes of copper oxychloride on wild goldfish (<em>Carassius auratus</em>) at District Swat. The fish samples were collected from the River Swat at different localities and acclimatized for three weeks in aquaria. The LC0 (safe lethal concentration) for 24, 48, 72 and 96 hours were 75 mg/l, 60 mg/l, 20 mg/l and 12 mg/l, respectively. The LC50 (sublethal concentration) for 24, 48, 72 and 96 hours were 125 mg/l, 95 mg/l, 60 mg/l and 50 mg/l, respectively. The LC100 (lethal concentration) values for 24, 48, 72 and 96 hours were 190 mg/l, 125 mg/l, 95 mg/l and 60 mg/l, respectively. The behavioural changes in exposed groups included irregular swimming, loss of body equilibrium, loss of scales, increased opercular movements, over secretion of mucus, altered feeding behaviours, jerky type of movements and coming towards the water surface. It is concluded that Cobox is lethal to <em>Carassius auratus,</em> and the use of safer pest control methods should be adopted.</p> Naseer Ullah Asad Ali Fawad Ali Khan Hamid Ur Rahman Syed Ihteshamullah Copyright (c) 2025 International Journal of Agriculture Innovations and Cutting-Edge Research (HEC Recognised) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0 2025-07-08 2025-07-08 3 3 01 07 https://jai.bwo-researches.com/index.php/jwr/article/view/140 <p>Fish serve as a vital source of affordable protein globally and significantly contribute to economic activities through fisheries. This study investigated the prevalence and intensity of helminth parasites in four commercially important marine fish species—Lutjanus argentimaculatus, Johnius dussumieri, Plectorhynchus cinctus, and Pampus argenteus—collected along the Karachi coast. From January to December 2022, a total of 113 fish samples were obtained monthly using cast nets, hand nets, and fishing rods, with the assistance of local fishermen. Examination revealed that 84.07% of the fish were infected with helminth parasites. Monthly prevalence peaked in June (45.46%) and was lowest in January (3.33%). Among the species studied, Pampus argenteus exhibited the highest mean intensity of infection (2.15 parasites per infected fish), followed by Johnius dussumieri (1.89), Plectorhynchus cinctus (1.87), and Lutjanus argentimaculatus (1.7). Seasonal variation revealed a much greater infection rate in the summer than in the winter. The results draw attention to species-specific sensitivity to helminth infections, therefore stressing possible consequences for fish health as well as food safety and control of fisheries.</p> Rakhshinda Khurram Shazia Nisar Samina Arif Uzma Mehboob Sadaf Tabassum Copyright (c) 2025 International Journal of Agriculture Innovations and Cutting-Edge Research (HEC Recognised) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0 2025-07-12 2025-07-12 3 3 08 17