Zinc (Zn) is an essential trace element involved in physiological regulation and immune function in aquatic animals. This study evaluated the effect of ambient Zn exposure on selected haemolymph immune parameters of Penaeus monodon and its subsequent susceptibility to white spot...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2026/v28i71116
This study aimed to formulate and evaluate an amla-based jelly candy enriched with papaya seed powder as a value-added confectionery product. A control jelly candy formulation without papaya seed powder (C0) and an enriched formulation containing papaya seed powder (C1) were prep...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2026/v25i8901
Ferroptosis and cuproptosis are metal-dependent forms of regulated cell death that are increasingly recognised as important mechanisms linking metal homeostasis, mitochondrial metabolism, oxidative stress, and disease pathogenesis. Ferroptosis is primarily driven by iron-dependen...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2026/v35i41137
Background: Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC) is a common malignant skin tumour associated with cumulative ultraviolet exposure and constitutional susceptibility. A familial presentation may reflect a shared genetic background, similar environmental exposure, or predisposi...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcrs/2026/v9i2837
Aim: This study developed and evaluated chitosan–silver nanobiocomposite films for antimicrobial food-packaging applications. Methodology: Chitosan obtained from shrimp shell waste was used as the biopolymer matrix, and silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) were incorporated at 6 wt.% and...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbge/2026/v9i2189
Pericopsis laxiflora (Fabaceae) is an ethnomedicinal plant widely used in African traditional medicine for the management of inflammatory disorders, fever, gastrointestinal disturbances and liver-related diseases. Despite its therapeutic importance, detailed information on the ph...
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Research Article10.9734/CSJI/2026/v35i41044
Background: Nickel (Ni²⁺) and iron (Fe²⁺) ions from industrial wastewater pose environmental risks because of their toxicity and persistence in water systems. Conventional extraction methods often use toxic organic reagents, which has increased interest in greener alternatives. N...
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Research Article10.9734/irjpac/2026/v27i41017
Birds occupy nearly every terrestrial, freshwater and marine habitat on Earth, and this ecological reach is matched by an extraordinary range of strategies for finding, capturing and processing food. This review brings together recent research on the behavioural, sensory, cogniti...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2026/v25i7976
Water quality is a central determinant of productivity and fish health in pond aquaculture, yet single-time observations may not capture within-day variation. This study evaluated diurnal changes in selected physicochemical parameters in a semi-intensive composite carp culture po...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2026/v25i7977
Introduction: Light pollution, also referred to as photo pollution, occurs when excessive artificial light from human-made sources enters the atmosphere, particularly the troposphere. It contributes to environmental degradation, disrupts circadian rhythms, affects nocturnal wildl...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2026/v25i7978
Raw lettuce may transmit foodborne microorganisms when produced or consumed without adequate hygienic control. This study evaluated bacterial contamination in field-fresh lettuce and the effectiveness of sanitising lettuce using the three-stage cleaning method recommended for veg...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2026/v26i71151
Rhesus alloimmunisation remains a major cause of haemolytic disease of the newborn (HDN), particularly among Rh-negative women exposed to Rh-positive foetal red blood cells. This study investigated the prevalence of Rhesus (Rh) antibodies, specifically anti-C, anti-D and anti-E,...
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Research Article10.9734/ijr2h/2026/v9i2227
Chondrolipoma is an extremely rare benign mesenchymal tumour characterised by mature adipose tissue with cartilaginous metaplasia. It is uncommon in the oral cavity, and when it occurs intraorally, the tongue is among the most frequently reported sites. This case report describes...
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Research Article10.9734/ijrrd/2026/v9i2317
Background: Complicated crown–root fractures of anterior teeth present a clinical challenge when the fracture line extends subgingivally because access, isolation, biological width maintenance, and definitive restoration become difficult. A coordinated periodontal, endodontic, an...
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Research Article10.9734/ijrrd/2026/v9i2318