Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) is an important legume for global food security, yet its improvement is often hindered by a narrow genetic base. This study aimed to evaluate the genetic divergence and phenotypic structure of 24 chickpea accessions, comprising 10 Desi types, 10 Kabu...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i64015
Background: Carrot cultivation in Hosur, a major horticultural hub of Tamil Nadu, has expanded commercially due to urban market demand, but concerns remain over stagnant productivity and inefficient resource use despite increasing cultivated area. Aims: The study aimed to evaluat...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i64277
Dogs (Canis lupus familiaris) are among the most widely accepted companion animals across households worldwide. Rapid urbanization and modernization have led to an increase in nuclear families and solitary living, thereby enhancing the human inclination toward pet ownership for c...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i64016
Biochar-based controlled-release fertilizers (BCRFs) have emerged as a smart and sustainable alternative to conventional chemical fertilizers, addressing the critical challenges of low nutrient use efficiency and environmental pollution. This review systematically synthesizes the...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i64278
Sweet corn is a high-value maize crop cultivated for its tender green cobs, superior taste, and nutritional richness. Increasing demand from consumers and the processing industry has emphasized the need for strategies that enhance crop productivity and farm profitability. In this...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i64279
The valorization of agricultural organic residues produced in large quantities represented a major challenge in Côte d'Ivoire. In this context, vermicomposting, which transformed these residues into vermicompost, an organic fertilizer, constituted a sustainable solution for agric...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i64280
Instructional approaches play a vital role in shaping students' academic achievement. While independent learning promotes self-directed learning and autonomy, explicit instruction provides structured guidance and systematic teaching. This study compared the effects of independent...
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Research Article10.9734/ajess/2026/v52i63123
Nigeria’s land border closure policy was implemented to curb smuggling, promote domestic agricultural production, and enhance food security. However, evidence shows that its micro-level effects on agripreneurship and rural livelihoods in border communities are limited. This study...
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Research Article10.9734/arja/2026/v19i3864
Being one of the fastest growing sectors, tourism, being an important service industry sector plays a crucial role in economic development, job creation and regional development. Shivamogga district of Karnataka popularly termed as "Gateway to the Western Ghats" holds considerabl...
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Research Article10.9734/ajess/2026/v52i63124
Researchers have reported that teaching is one of the noblest, most challenging, and stressful professions in the world. Effective teaching is essential for improving students’ learning outcomes, and this becomes possible when teachers adapt to new educational policies, pedagogic...
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Research Article10.9734/ajess/2026/v52i63125
Improving early-grade literacy requires understanding not only instructional programs but also the lived realities of teachers who implement them. This study explored the lived experiences of Grade 2 teachers in implementing the ARAL Reading Program, focusing on their instruction...
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Research Article10.9734/ajess/2026/v52i63128
Bryophytes indicate the presence of metals in the environment because of their biosorption capacity. It is therefore, hypothesized that microbial communities in bryophyte rhizosphere can be highly metal-resistant; and this was tested using Bacillus cereus and Aspergillus niger is...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2026/v26i61137
Background: Paris polyphylla thrives in semi-evergreen forests of subtropical regions, often found in bamboo forests, rocky slopes, thickets, stream-sides, and other shady, moist areas. Although P. polyphylla is recognised as an important medicinal and ethnobotanical plant in th...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i65495
The growing demand and competition for water from agricultural, industrial, and domestic sectors has reached critical levels. Morphometric analysis using Geographic Information System (GIS) techniques offers an accurate and efficient approach for evaluating watershed characterist...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i65496
Adanna Nneoma Chukwuocha, Anyalewechi Eunice Nwoke, Chidozie Joakin Nwaokoro, Ugonma Winnie Dozie, Chikadibia Kizito Odinaka, Ijeoma Fredrica Obodoechi, Chidinma Nkem Igwe, Okoro Chisomuaga Chidinma, Oluchi Gloria Onyechere, Ngozi Victoria Akam & Joy Victoria Osuoji·Advances in Research·2026
Background: This study is an extract from a larger body of work. Adolescents are particularly vulnerable to engaging in risky sexual behaviours due to developmental changes, peer influence, and limited access to accurate sexual health information. Digital platforms have emerged a...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2026/v27i31652