Background: The high cost of aquafeeds limits the profitability of tilapia farming, particularly in low-input production systems. Black soldier fly larvae meal (Hermetia illucens) appears to be a local and sustainable protein source that can be used in aquaponic systems. Aims: Th...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2026/v28i81123
Soil organic carbon (SOC) constitutes the largest active terrestrial carbon reservoir, and its strategic management has become central to both global climate change mitigation and the long-term sustainability of agricultural landscapes. Agroforestry systems, which integrate trees...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i75710
Background: Lead toxicity is one of the most harmful heavy metal poisonings in humans and animals. It affects the kidneys’ ability to excrete waste and toxic substances, thereby causing oxidative stress, inflammation and kidney damage. Aims: This study investigated the effects of...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2026/v18i7552
Glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) is the most widely used biomarker for assessing long-term glycaemic control in patients with diabetes mellitus; however, its reliability may be compromised in conditions affecting red blood cell lifespan, leading to discordance between HbA1c and plasm...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2026/v35i41140
Aims: To assess the phylogenetic relationships and genetic diversity among selected Araceae taxa in Southwestern Nigeria using plastid DNA sequences, and to determine their evolutionary relationships and taxonomic placement. Study Design: A molecular phylogenetic study based on...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2026/v29i4782
Background: Sacrococcygeal teratoma (SCT) is a rare congenital germ cell tumour that may require coordinated antenatal and neonatal management. Case Presentation: A 27-year-old gravida 2, para 1 woman underwent a third-trimester growth ultrasound at 31 weeks and 1 day, which iden...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcrs/2026/v9i2841
Background: Sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) are significant sources of excess free sugar consumption and are associated with an increased risk of obesity, diabetes and other non-communicable diseases. Tanzania has not implemented a policy for taxing SSBs, which is considered an...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2026/v18i72108
The thermal management and thermodynamic assessment of non-Newtonian fluid flow over stretching surfaces remain important in manufacturing and engineering processes involving electrically conducting fluids. This study examines the thermal performance and entropy generation of a s...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2026/v45i84731
Tatiana Anne-Marie Beugré, Hermann Antonin Kouassi, Patricia N’goran Haddad, Kahndo Prudence Deffan, Cho Evelyne Judicaël Adiko, Eric Yapi Yapi, Siaka Traore, N’nan Affoué Sylvie Diby, Hermann Dekpaho Gnahe, Kouamé Germain Cyrille Koffi, Adélaïde N'guetta, Catherine Bomoh Ebah, Emma Fernande Assemand, Dominique Dufour & Didier Mbéguie-A-Mbéguie·Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology·2026
Several plantain breeding programmes have developed hybrids with improved agronomic performance and enhanced resistance to production constraints. However, their adoption may be limited if their sensory quality after processing does not meet end-user expectations. This study eval...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2026/v45i84732
Background: Cervical cancer remains a leading cause of cancer‑related mortality among women in Sub‑Saharan Africa, yet screening coverage remains critically low, particularly in rural Nigeria. This study assessed the barriers to cervical cancer screening and identified predictors...
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Research Article10.9734/aorj/2026/v9i1140
Rapid urbanisation has emerged as one of the principal drivers of land use and land cover (LULC) transformation globally. Ranchi has experienced accelerated population growth, infrastructure expansion, and economic development over the past three decades, requiring a thorough ass...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2026/v25i8985
Natural farming has emerged as one of the most widely discussed alternatives to input-intensive agriculture, promoted variously as zero budget natural farming, agroecology, and community-managed farming systems across South Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, and parts of Europe. This revi...
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Research Article10.9734/arja/2026/v19i3878
Aims: This study aimed to identify the factors affecting avocado growers’ attitudes towards Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) in Hopong Township, Southern Shan State, Myanmar. Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted in Hopong Tow...
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Research Article10.9734/arja/2026/v19i3879
This study evaluated the haematological modulatory effects of ethanol leaf fractions of Sida acuta and Ficus exasperata, singly and in combination, in alloxan-induced diabetic female Wistar rats. Sixty-three female rats were divided into nine groups (n = 7): A, normal control; B,...
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Research Article10.9734/ijr2h/2026/v9i2230
Background: Takotsubo syndrome (TTS) is a transient, stress-induced cardiomyopathy that clinically mimics acute coronary syndrome (ACS). Early diagnosis using established clinical scoring systems and imaging is essential to optimise acute management and avoid inappropriate long-t...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2026/v15i3554