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Enzymatic Activity of Soil Microbiota in Agroecological Systems: A Review of its Relevance for Nutrient Cycling

João Manoel da Silva, Regla Toujaguez, Elizabeth Simões do Amaral Alves, Paula Cibelly Vilela da Silva, Yamina Coentro Montaldo, Tania Marta Carvalho dos Santos, Rafael dos Santos Balbino & Vitória Régia Ramos de Albuquerque Rocha Ramalho · Advances in Research · 2025

The increasing adoption of agroecological systems requires a deeper understanding of soil biology, particularly microbial enzymatic activity, which is a key element in nutrient dynamics and availability. Enzymes produced by soil bacteria, such as urease, phosphatase, and β-glucos...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/air/2025/v26i51467

Utilization and Economic Potential of Tea Waste: A Case of Assam Tea Economy

Pronab Jyoti Powrel, Shalini Dash, Prachi Singh & Shaik Reshma Sultana · Advances in Research · 2025

Tea is the second most widely consumed beverage in the world after water. Assam plays a pivotal role in its global supply as Assam produces more than half of India’s total tea output. While the industry generates substantial revenue and employment, it also produces large volumes...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/air/2025/v26i51464

Serum Vitamin B12 and Folate Status in Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: A Comparative Assessment

Ankita Sehrawat & Devender Kumar · Advances in Research · 2025

Aim: Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) is a common metabolic disorder of pregnancy associated with adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes. Micronutrients such as vitamin B12 and folate may influence glucose regulation and insulin response; however, their role in GDM remains unc...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/air/2025/v26i51463

Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) Factors and Stock Price Performance of Listed Deposit Money Banks in Nigeria

OGBOI Charles, CHIKEZIE Akunna Somtochukwu & ALALADE Yimka, Samson · Advances in Research · 2025

Stock price performance of Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) in Nigeria represent the quality of investment financial decisions made by directors and management. However, stock price of Nigerian banks has remained volatile despite huge investments in Environmental (ENV), Social (SOC), G...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/air/2025/v26i51460

Examining the Role of NGOs in Women's Empowerment

Shivani Jha & Ayushi Pal · Advances in Research · 2025

Women's empowerment plays proving vital role in sustainable rural and urban development by uplifting the social, economic, and political status of women in India, as it promotes equality, enhances individual potential, and leads to a more inclusive society. This paper explores th...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/air/2025/v26i51461

An Agribusiness Perspective on the Honey Market in India: Production, Practices, and Market Dynamics

Pronab Jyoti Powrel, Shalini Dash, Prachi Singh & Shaik Reshma Sultana · Advances in Research · 2025

Honey production and apiculture have rapidly gained prominence as a vital agribusiness activity in India. It contributes to rural livelihoods, crop pollination, nutritional security, and export earnings. This paper examines the honey sector from an agribusiness perspective, analy...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/air/2025/v26i51462

Silage Feeding Practices: Identification of Key Constraints and Strategies for Effective Implementation

S.S Pawar, B.B Bhingarde, R.G Nimase, S.V Shirale, A.P Lawand, K.R Kadam & K.P Pawar · Advances in Research · 2025

This study investigates the effectiveness of silage feeding practices in cattle management in Ahilyanagar District of Maharashtra state. The sample was constituted 120 respondent cattle owners drawn from three talukas from Ahilyanagar district. The respondents were interviewed wi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/air/2025/v26i51459

Effect of Colour Sticky Traps on Catching Capacity of Onion Thrips

Manoj Kumar Pathak & Rudra Pratap Singh · Advances in Research · 2025

The present experiment was carried out with the objective to find out the effect of colour sticky traps for catching capacity of thrips. A field experiment was conducted at Nashik, Maharashtra, India for two consecutive years during 2022-23 and 2023-24 in the rabi season on onion...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/air/2025/v26i41457

Constructed Wetlands in China: A Comprehensive Opinion of Technological Innovations, Large-scale Implementation, and Future Sustainability Challenges

TaiLiang An · Advances in Research · 2025

Constructed wetlands (CWs), as an eco-friendly wastewater treatment technology characterized by low investment and minimal energy consumption, are increasingly integral to global water environment management. This paper offers a systematic review of their international developmen...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/air/2025/v26i41456

Unveiling Leprosy: A Systemic Review of Clinical and Cutaneous Manifestations

Roger Antonio Morais Queiroz, Elissa Maynardes Coelho Ferreira, Karla Katrinne Honorato Damacena, Valdir Francisco Odorizzi, Evellyn Aires Santana, Wagner da Silva Rego Júnior, Ana Priscila Lima da Costa, Fellipe Rimet Padra Rodrigues, Antônio Wanderley Pereira Júnior & Catarina Gloria Neta Naves · Advances in Research · 2025

Background: Leprosy It is a chronic infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae, with a particular affinity for the skin and peripheral nerves. The review emphasises early diagnosis and integrated care involving dermatology and infectious disease perspectives. Aims: This sy...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/air/2025/v26i41454

Enhancing Asphalt Performance with Waste Cooking Oil and Rubber Powder Composite: A Sustainable Approach for High-Temperature Conditions

Yu Fang · Advances in Research · 2025

In order to investigate the effect of rubber powder on the performance of waste cooking oil modified asphalt, this paper carries out the conventional performance tests such as penetration, softening point, ductility and other tests, as well as dynamic shear rheological (Dynamic S...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/air/2025/v26i41455

Food Insecurity and Mental Health Outcomes among Low Income Households in Southeast Nigeria: A Mixed-Methods Empirical Study

Mbah Cynthia Adaku · Advances in Research · 2025

Food insecurity is an escalating concern among low-income households in Southeast Nigeria, with growing recognition of its implications for mental health. This study investigated the relationship between food insecurity and mental health outcomes, focusing on conditions such as d...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/air/2025/v26i41452

Therapeutic Strategies Targeting the Endocrine-Metabolic-Immunological Response to Trauma: A Systematic Review

Roger Antonio Morais Queiroz, Valdir Francisco Odorizzi, Camilla Ferreira Magalhães Franco, Alexandre de Santos Barcelos, Alvany Neto Santiago Santana Sousa, Matheus Negreiros Santos, Mara Rosana Silva Cabral, Gabriel Martins Nunes & Victor Marques França · Advances in Research · 2025

Background: The Endocrine-Metabolic-Immunological Response to Trauma (REMIT) encompasses a complex set of physiological adaptations triggered immediately after trauma events—such as injury, surgery, burns, or haemorrhage—with the aim of restoring homeostasis, maintaining tissue p...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/air/2025/v26i41451