The study was carried out in the greenhouse of the Faculty of Natural Resources and Environmental Studies, University of Kordofan, Elobeid, Sudan. It aimed to evaluate the effects of soil type and urea application on the growth and yield of cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) under gre...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2026/v12i4773
Aims: To design and develop a semi-automated mulching machine and evaluate its performance in reducing labour requirements and operational time and improving mulching efficiency in agricultural fields. Study Design: An experimental study was carried out involving the design, fabr...
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Research Article10.9734/arja/2026/v19i4924
Aims: To assess the oxidant-antioxidant balance in dogs infected with Sarcoptes scabiei and to examine whether a 2% blend of three essential oils—1% lemongrass oil (Cymbopogon citratus), 0.5% tulsi oil (Ocimum tenuiflorum) and 0.5% sandalwood oil (Santalum album)—could ameliorate...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2026/v26i101202
Poly Hié Josée Carine, Yepie Audrey Herbert, Toni Thomas d’Aquin, Kouakou Kouadio, Anin Atchibri Anin Louise & Chenal Henri·Journal of Advances in Microbiology·2026
Background: The gut microbiota may undergo alterations in people living with HIV, including those receiving antiretroviral therapy. However, data on adolescents and young adults living with HIV in West Africa remain limited. Objective: To characterise the gut microbiota of HIV-po...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2026/v26i101203
Schistosomiasis and intestinal parasitic infections remain important public health problems in tropical communities where unsafe water, inadequate sanitation and occupational exposure to contaminated soil and freshwater occur. Farmers may be particularly vulnerable because of the...
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Research Article10.9734/sajp/2026/v9i4315
Background: Indigofera nummulariifolia is traditionally used in managing liver ailments, inflammation, and diabetes. However, scientific validation of its bioactive potential remains limited. Aims: The aim of this study was to isolate and characterise compounds with antidiabetic,...
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Research Article10.9734/sarjnp/2026/v9i3274
The combined use of rock physics modelling, AVO modelling and seismic inversion successfully helped to address exploration challenges in the gas field studied. While each technique provided unique insight into the prospect and potential drilling risks, integrated interpretation o...
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Research Article10.9734/ajoger/2026/v9i3305
Decentralised agricultural extension services are vital for enhancing farmers’ access to information, providing more locally responsive extension, improving farmer participation and communication, delivering more relevant advice, and potentially achieving better agricultural outc...
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Research Article10.9734/ajaees/2026/v44i103029
Background: Paraquat is a highly toxic herbicide capable of causing severe multisystem injury. Although pulmonary, renal, and hepatic toxicity is well recognised, haematological, pancreatic, and endocrine manifestations are less frequently described. Case Presentation: A 39-year-...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcrmh/2026/v9i1348
Background: Kubernetes is widely used to orchestrate containerised workloads in DevSecOps environments; however, its complex configuration, access-control mechanisms, software supply chain, and runtime operations create multiple security challenges. Existing security controls oft...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcos/2026/v19i10913
Aims: This critical review examines how artificial intelligence (AI) and post-quantum cryptography (PQC) can be combined to strengthen cybersecurity in healthcare information systems, with an emphasis on the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT), clinical data platforms, zero-trust a...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcos/2026/v19i10914
Background: HIV self-testing (HIVST) is a promising complementary approach to facility-based HIV testing, particularly for improving privacy, convenience, and access to repeat testing among pregnant and postpartum women. However, limited knowledge and concerns about self-testing...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2026/v47i91781
Background: The microbiological quality and antimicrobial performance of commercially available herbal formulations are important considerations because contaminated or ineffective preparations may present avoidable risks to consumers. Aim: This study assessed the microbial quali...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2026/v36i101794
Site-specific nutrient management (SSNM) can improve the synchronisation of nutrient supply with crop requirements in transplanted rice. A field experiment was conducted during Kharif 2023 at the Agricultural Research Station, Mugad, Dharwad, Karnataka, to compare the Recommended...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2026/v12i4771
Humic acid (HA) is an important fraction of humic substances and plays a significant role in promoting plant growth and productivity. A pot culture experiment was conducted to evaluate the effects of compost-derived HA on the growth, root characteristics and yield of okra (Abelmo...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2026/v12i4772