Florence Njeri Githinjie, Pereez Nimusima, Crispus Tashobya, Kadhiri Mohamedi Rwambale, Juuko Ijoga Godfrey, Priscilla Tibihikirra & Alex Rubalema·Journal of Economics, Management and Trade·2026
Purpose: This study examined associations between promotional marketing strategies and a composite measure of perceived community-based health insurance (CBHI) uptake and service experience at Kitojo Integrated Development Action in western Uganda. Methods: A cross-sectional mixe...
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Research Article10.9734/jemt/2026/v32i81457
Abhishek Sen, Dibyendu Mukhopadhyay, Abhas Kumar Sinha, Ganesh Chandra Banik, Amrit Tamang, Partha Sarathi Patra, Manoj Kanti Debnath & Rajib Das·International Journal of Plant & Soil Science·2026
Flooding and drainage impose on lowland rice soils a distinctive alternation of anoxic and oxic conditions that is widely believed to govern the residence time of soil organic carbon. Yet the short-term, within-season expression of this control on surface soil has rarely been exa...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i86260
The accelerating deterioration of global biodiversity, driven in large part by the expansion and intensification of agricultural production, now constitutes one of the most urgent challenges facing humanity. Simultaneously, agriculture itself is increasingly vulnerable to the eco...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i85672
Agroforestry, defined as the intentional integration of trees and shrubs with crops and/or livestock within agricultural landscapes, has emerged as a globally significant land use strategy capable of simultaneously addressing climate change mitigation and adaptation imperatives....
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i85698
Hydrolytic enzymes produced by bacteria have broad potential for substrate degradation and industrial processing. This study isolated, identified, and screened culturable bacteria from common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) rhizospheric soil in Akungba-Akoko for amylase and protease...
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Research Article10.9734/ajb2t/2026/v12i3321
Marine gastropods are important components of tropical benthic ecosystems, and their assemblages can provide information on habitat conditions. This study assessed the species composition, ecological density, abundance, frequency of occurrence, community structure, and bathymetri...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2026/v28i91144
Ekenasi Ugochukwu, Agomuo Emmanuel, Adeze Bob-Chille Agada, Rita Okechi Chima-Ezika, Madu Lovina, Eke Ikechukwu, Obinna Chijioke, Awah Chukwuma, Ukachukwu Veronica Ifeoma, Nwosu Chinelo Jacinta & Duru Majesty·Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry·2026
Pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum) is a nutritionally important cereal that is susceptible to insect infestation during storage. Dichlorvos is commonly used to control storage pests; however, its application may influence the nutritional composition of treated grains. This study e...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2026/v16i5512
Heavy metal contamination can impose strong selective pressure on soil microorganisms and favour the persistence of bacteria with metal-tolerance mechanisms. This study investigated heavy metal-resistant bacteria from soil collected at Beehive Industries and examined the occurren...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2026/v29i4793
Schistosomiasis is one of the neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) and remains a major public health problem in sub-Saharan Africa, with substantial health and socioeconomic consequences. Nigeria bears a disproportionate burden because of socioeconomic and geographical factors, par...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2026/v29i5794
Chitosan is a biopolymer obtained by deacetylating chitin and is commonly produced from crustacean shell waste. This study compared the extraction and characterisation of chitosan from crab (Callinectes amnicola) and periwinkle (Tympanotonus fuscatus) shells under identical chemi...
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Research Article10.9734/irjpac/2026/v27i51022
Occupational stress and work burnout may influence workers’ engagement in safe work practices and the safety performance of oil and gas organisations. This study investigated the impact of occupational stress and work burnout on the safety behaviour and safety performance of work...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i94439
Aim: The present investigation was conducted at the Agricultural Research Farm, Department of Horticulture, School of Agriculture, Suresh Gyan Vihar University, Jaipur, Rajasthan, during 2025–26 to study the effects of planting dates and spacing on the production of chilli (Capsi...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i94440
Background: Simulated microgravity (SMG) can perturb endothelial redox regulation, but the temporal development of these responses during early exposure remains insufficiently characterised. Aim: To elucidate whether simulated microgravity-induced redox modulation in endothelial...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i84441
Pranali Bharatkumar Dahihande, Sharanagouda Hiregoudar, Udaykumar Nidoni, K. T. Ramappa, Sushilendra Advi Rao & Vijaykumar Palled·Journal of Scientific Research and Reports·2026
Paddy stalk is an agricultural residue with potential for use as a biomass feedstock, but its effective handling and processing depend on reliable engineering-property data. This study characterised the physical, bulk, flow, and frictional properties of whole and ground paddy sta...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i94442
Storage stability is a critical determinant of the commercial acceptability of ready-to-eat extruded products. This study evaluated the influence of packaging materials on the quality and storage stability of tuber crop-barnyard millet composite extrudates. The extrudates were pr...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2026/v18i82129