Cyanobacteria are among the oldest oxygenic photosynthetic organisms on Earth and occupy an extraordinarily broad range of ecological niches, from marine and freshwater systems to extreme terrestrial habitats. Their capacity to withstand intense ultraviolet radiation, desiccation...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2026/v36i71761
Mona M. E. Eleiwa, Sideeqot T. Abdullahi, Omobolanle E. Oladapo, Emmanuel E. Aduak, Kanyinsola O. Akinkunmi, Victoria A. Dada, Kehinde O. Amisu, Oladipupo A. Lawal & Andy R. Opoku·Microbiology Research Journal International·2026
The increasing occurrence of antimicrobial-resistant Enterococcus species has encouraged the investigation of plant-derived products with antibacterial potential. This study evaluated the antibacterial, bactericidal, and membrane-disruptive activities of essential oils obtained f...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2026/v36i71762
Chidiebere Anastacia Ezeh, Chijioke George Edeh, Yusuf Mohammed-Ali, Onyegbule Tochukwu Victor, Lawal Sulaimon Abiodun & Confidence Adimchi Chinonyerem·Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports·2026
Traffic congestion remains a major challenge in Lagos, causing substantial delays, higher fuel consumption, pollution and reduced productivity. As the city continues to grow and vehicle ownership increases, the existing road infrastructure is insufficient to accommodate rapidly r...
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Research Article10.9734/ajarr/2026/v20i71416
This study examined the socioeconomic determinants of poverty levels in Kenya using annual time-series data for 1990-2024. Poverty was measured using the poverty headcount ratio at the international poverty line of $2.15 a day in 2017 purchasing power parity. The analysis focused...
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Research Article10.9734/ajeba/2026/v26i72318
Background: Children and adolescents living in the same household with adults who have sputum-positive pulmonary tuberculosis are at increased risk of tuberculosis infection. Early identification of this group is important for timely preventive intervention. Aim: To determine the...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2026/v17i7562
Higher education institutions occupy a uniquely exposed position in the global cybersecurity landscape. The convergence of large-scale digital transformation, open-access network philosophies, diverse user populations, and repositories of sensitive personal and research data has...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcos/2026/v19i7884
Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) breeding is often constrained by low crossing success, which limits the recovery of adequate F1 seed for subsequent selection. This study assessed hybridisation efficiency and cross-specific success rate in an 8-parent half-diallel population of chic...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i74335
Adolescence is a developmental stage marked by emotional, psychological, social and functional changes that influence well-being and coping. This study aimed to develop and preliminarily validate the Comprehensive Psychosocial Well-Being and Coping Scale (CPWCS) for adolescents....
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i74336
Women play a vital role in agricultural production, particularly in labour-intensive crops such as chilli. However, socioeconomic and cultural factors often restrict their participation in farm decision-making. The present study was conducted in Bhadradri Kothagudem district of T...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i74337
Triclosan (TCS), a widely used pharmaceutical and personal care product (PPCP), has emerged as a significant environmental contaminant due to its widespread occurrence and associated ecological risks. Conventional wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) processes are often ineffective...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i74338
The microencapsulation of flaxseed oil, a rich plant-based source of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, particularly α-linolenic acid, was comparatively evaluated using spray-drying technology. Three fixed food-grade wall-material systems were formulated and analysed: whey prot...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i74339
This study examines the prevalence and predictive impact of investor behavioural biases on aggregate decision-making distortions, referred to as Total Bias. A quantitative research design was adopted, and primary data were collected from 360 investors using a structured questionn...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i74340
The present study assessed the seasonal incidence of major insect pests of okra (Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench) and their relationship with selected weather parameters. A 200 m² bulk plot was raised following recommended agronomic practices during the pre-summer season of 20...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i74121
A field experiment was carried out during the rabi seasons of 2015–16 and 2016–17 at the Agronomy Research Farm, Narendra Deva University of Agriculture & Technology, Kumarganj, Faizabad, Uttar Pradesh, to evaluate the influence of nitrogen levels and weed management practice...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i74122
Aims: The present investigation was conducted to study the developmental biology of pulse beetle, Callosobruchus chinensis (L.), on lentil under laboratory conditions. Study design: The experiment was laid out in a Completely Randomised Design (CRD) with five replications. Place...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i74123