This study investigated the effects of different pre-treatment methods (raw, roasting, boiling, and soaking) on the proximate, mineral, amino acid, and fatty acid compositions of horse eye bean flour (Mucuna urens) to evaluate its nutritional and functional potential. Statistical...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2026/v25i10924
Ngengang Venceslas Mohmoh, Achidi Eric Akum, Marie Ebob Agbortabot Bissong, Tiku Helen Nda, Gaitan Fabrice Njiomegnie, Ngo Biyong Njike Olive & Agnes Mbiaya Mbeng Obi·International Blood Research & Reviews·2026
Background: Regular screening for irregular antibodies is an important prerequisite for safe blood transfusion. However, most blood banks in sub-Saharan Africa, including Cameroon, do not routinely screen for these antibodies or the Kell antigen. This study aimed to determine the...
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Research Article10.9734/ibrr/2026/v17i4403
Xerostomia is defined as dryness of the mouth resulting from reduced salivary secretion. It is commonly associated with systemic conditions such as diabetes mellitus and can significantly impair oral functions, including mastication, speech, and denture retention. This case repor...
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Research Article10.9734/ijrrd/2026/v9i2345
Timi Fiekumo Buseri, Chibuzor Perpetua Ezeorah Chidiebere, Ibegi, Ibegi Saviour, Owonaro A. Peter, Buseri, Oyintokoni Beauty, Olodiama Providencia Chichi & T. M. T. Messiah Henry·Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences·2026
Background: The international literature consistently reports self-medication to be more prevalent among younger, less-educated and lower-income individuals, with gender patterns that are more variable but generally skewed toward higher self-medication among women. Objective: To...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2026/v28i10897
Vegetable cell granuloma is a rare granulomatous foreign-body reaction caused by the impaction of vegetative or plant material within oral tissues, particularly in periapical and sulcular areas. It is also described as pulse granuloma, chronic mandibular periostitis, hyaline ring...
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Research Article10.9734/ijrrd/2026/v9i2346
Lagenaria breviflora Roberty is a cucurbitaceous plant with reported phytochemical and biological activities. This study investigated the chemical constituents of hexane, dichloromethane, chloroform, and methanol seed extracts and evaluated their allelopathic effects on white cor...
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Research Article10.9734/sarjnp/2026/v9i3273
Rhizobacteria occupy the chemically and physically dynamic interface between roots and soil, where bacterial traits can influence nutrient acquisition, root development, disease outcomes and stress responses. Genome sequencing and community metagenomics have transformed this fiel...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2026/v30i5912
Prostate cancer is a major and increasing cause of cancer morbidity and mortality among African men, yet the value of early detection depends on more than whether a prostate-specific antigen test is available. Screening decisions are shaped by knowledge, perceived susceptibility,...
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Research Article10.9734/irjo/2026/v9i2233
Educational buildings in tropical, low-resource settings are routinely occupied under conditions of high ambient heat, humidity, natural ventilation and constrained energy supply, yet the indoor environmental quality (IEQ) delivered by these buildings, and its consequences for oc...
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Research Article10.9734/ajgr/2026/v9i4470
Phosphonate metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) have emerged as promising alternatives to conventional perfluorosulfonic acid-based proton exchange membranes because of their excellent chemical stability, tunable structures, and efficient proton transport properties. This review exam...
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Research Article10.9734/psij/2026/v30i5984
Bush Cherry (Maesobotrya barteri (Baill) Hutch) is an indigenous woody fruit species with potential nutritional value. This study evaluated the proximate, mineral and vitamin composition of two fruit types, white and red, collected from natural forests in selected communities acr...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfrn/2026/v5i4445
Rajasthan has a well-established dairy sector that contributes substantially to rural livelihoods. This study analysed the factors associated with dairy farmers’ choice between organised and unorganised milk marketing channels in Sri Ganganagar district of Rajasthan. A purposivel...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i104543
V. G. Arude, R. Potdar, S. K. Shukla, V. Satankar, P. S. Deshmukh, G. I. Ramkrushna, A. Pandirwar, G. Majumdar, T. Senthilkumar & R. Raja·Journal of Scientific Research and Reports·2026
Aims: The mechanisation of cotton harvesting in India is essential because of increasing harvesting costs and the declining availability of farm labour. This study aimed to evaluate the ergonomic suitability, field performance, and acceptability of a battery-operated hand-held me...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i104544
Aims: The study aims to examine the growth, instability and price parity of input costs and output prices for two major crops in Gujarat, namely irrigated wheat and cotton (long staple). Study Design: An analytical study based on secondary time-series data, employing compound gro...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i104545
Maize (Zea mays L.) grain quality and food/feed safety are challenged by toxigenic fungi, particularly Fusarium verticillioides and Aspergillus flavus, which are associated with fumonisin and aflatoxin contamination, respectively. Twenty-five maize germplasm lines were evaluated...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i104546