Rajender Kumar, Sonu Kumar, Puneet Aggarwal, Promila & Shambhu Singh·Advances in Research·2026
This study investigated the wear behaviour of multilayer copper coatings applied to fused deposition modelling-based three-dimensional printed polylactic acid (PLA) specimens. Cylindrical PLA samples with a diameter of 12 mm and a length of 32 mm were fabricated using a 0.4 mm no...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2026/v27i41680
Anulika Virginia Chibuzo, Coward Trevor, Okoronkwo Samuel Chinonyerem, Mackson Unogu Osondu, Ndubuisi Michael Chijioke, Chiama Sunday Chinedu, Chiama Ebere Joy & Onu Frankline Chidera·Advances in Research·2026
Hemi-maxillectomy, most commonly performed for the ablative management of maxillary sinus and hard palate malignancies, produces an oronasal defect that compromises mastication, deglutition, speech and facial aesthetics. Prosthetic rehabilitation with an obturator remains the pri...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2026/v27i41676
This study evaluates the physical characteristics of mulberry silk-viscose blended yarns intended for subsequent fabric development. Mulberry silk fibres and viscose rayon fibres were blended in three proportions, namely 60:40, 50:50 and 40:60, and spun into two yarn counts, 15 a...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2026/v27i41677
This study aimed to develop and evaluate the sensory acceptability and nutritional quality of mature coconut water (MCW) naturally fortified with calamansi juice as a functional drink, and to determine the most acceptable and cost-efficient formulation. A developmental research d...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2026/v27i41672
Irène Mama Ngah, Maxime Pierrou, Jean Faustin Atangana, Lin Marcellin Messi, Hermine Claudine Mahot & Raymond Joseph Mahob·Advances in Research·2026
The Brown cocoa mirid (Sahlbergella singularis) is the most economically damaging insect pest of cocoa in West and Central Africa, including Cameroon. Chemical insecticides are currently the primary means of controlling this pest; however, their extensive use poses significant ri...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2026/v27i41673
This study investigated the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in enhancing access to childcare support for working mothers in Lagos, Nigeria, and examined its implications for early childhood teacher training and workforce development. As urbanisation and women’s labour-force...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2026/v27i41674
This study evaluated the impact of cooking (0–20 min) and micronization (<100 µm) on the antidiabetic and antioxidant potential of Strychnos spinosa leaf powder. Type 2 diabetes was induced in Wistar rats using a high-fat diet and dexamethasone. After induction, 40 confirmed d...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2026/v27i41675
Measuring the kinetic friction coefficient μₖ via the traditional incline-plane method relies on visually judging when a block slides at constant velocity. This judgment is subjective and introduces significant, hard-to-quantify uncertainty. In this study, we replace visual judgm...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2026/v27i41670
Bamboo has increasingly gained recognition as a strategic non-timber forest product with considerable potential to contribute to sustainable rural development, poverty reduction, environmental conservation, and climate change mitigation. In Kenya, the bamboo sector has experience...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2026/v27i41671
Amol Khadake, A. M. Gore, Kadu Rameshwar Lahanu, Pankaj Sabale, Shamrao Gidhad, Prashant Adhav, Rushikesh Shendge & V. B. Janjal·Advances in Research·2026
Ginger (Zingiber officinale Roscoe) is an important spice crop widely cultivated in India, and knowledge of its physical and engineering properties is essential for developing efficient ginger harvesting machinery. This study was conducted to determine key physical, biometric and...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2026/v27i41669
Background: Vernacular architecture in rural Philippine settlements reflects local material use, environmental adaptation, cultural practice and inherited construction knowledge. However, such knowledge is increasingly challenged by industrialised materials and standardised build...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2026/v27i41668
Proline accumulation is an important physiological response that helps plants tolerate environmental stress. The present study estimated seasonal and organ-specific variations in free proline content in Euphorbia indica and Euphorbia microphylla growing in the semi-arid region of...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2026/v27i41667
Polymeric food-contact materials are now an essential part of food packaging because they help protect food, extend shelf life, improve handling, and support safe storage and distribution. However, these materials are not chemically inert. They are complex formulated systems that...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2026/v27i41665
Urwashi Singh, Abhishek Tomar, Pallavi Chauhan, Prachi Mishra & K. K. Sharma·Advances in Research·2026
This paper presents a FinFET-based 11-transistor static random-access memory cell designed and evaluated at the 22 nm technology node. The proposed SRAM cell is intended to improve static noise margin while maintaining acceptable power consumption and access time under low-voltag...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2026/v27i41666
Deep-water offshore wind resources are abundant and represent an important direction for the transition in offshore wind power from nearshore fixed-bottom foundations to floating foundations. Compared with steel platforms, concrete floating platforms have potential advantages in...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2026/v27i41664