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Utilization of Maternal Health Care Services and Factors Associated with Adequate Antenatal Care among Pregnant Women in Ilorin East Local Government Area, Kwara State, Nigeria

Yusuf Funsho Issa, Maryam Abimbola Jimoh, Abdul-Rasheed Olalekan Tijani, Johnson Adegboyega Oyeniyi, Abdulmajeed Opeyemi Agboola & Ayobanjo Deborah Ogun · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2026

Introduction: Maternal mortality in Nigeria represents a high percentage of the total number of maternal deaths worldwide. The attainment of SDG 3.1, which aims to reduce the maternal mortality rate below 70 deaths per 100,000 live births by 2030, remains a critical target. Inequ...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2026/v24i41384

Constraints Faced by Farmers in Adoption of Scientific Poultry Production Management Practices in Lalitpur District of Bundelkhand Region, Uttar Pradesh, India

Taleem Khan, Deepak Singh, Ved Prakash, Arun Kumar & Priscilla Kerketta · Asian Journal of Advances in Agricultural Research · 2026

Poultry farming refers to the breeding of domesticated fowl such as chickens, ducks, and turkeys for their meat and eggs. Despite the rapid growth of poultry farming in India and its importance for rural livelihoods, there is limited region-specific research on the barriers to ad...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaar/2026/v26i4722

Oil-Oil Correlation of the North-Central Niger Delta Basin: Implications for Production, Exploration and Petroleum System Modelling

Inyang Oyo-Ita, Miriam C. Innocent, Emmanuella E. Oyo-Ita, Oli O. Olowhu, Samuel U. Ugim, Emmanuel E. Okon & Orok E. Oyo-Ita · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2026

The Niger Delta Basin is a prolific hydrocarbon province, traditionally considered to host a single petroleum system largely derived from terrestrial organic matter; however, recent studies indicate the presence of multiple petroleum systems and distinct oil families across the b...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i54177

Insufficient Intake of N-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids is Associated with Higher Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome among Urban and Rural Adults in Punjab, India

Poonam Bakhetia, Sukhinder Cheema & Kiran Bains · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2026

Aims: To assess the association between omega-3 (n-3) polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) intake and the risk factors of metabolic syndrome (MetS) among urban and rural populations of Punjab, North India. Study Design: Cross-sectional comparative study. Place of the Study: Urban an...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2026/v18i52044

Effect of Cow-based Organic Inputs and Plant Growth Regulators on Seed Germination and Seedling Growth of Karonda under Protected Conditions

Litesh Kumar, Mahaveer Suman, Manish Kumar & Gunnjeet Kaur · Advances in Research · 2026

The use of organic waste in proper concentration with scarification may regulate growth behaviour in many fruit crops and pre- sowing treatments of organic waste could lead to increase seed germination and enhancement of seedling growth. The present investigation was conducted to...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/air/2026/v27i31633

Toxocara canis Infection and Associated Risk Factors in Owned Dogs in Two Communities, Southern Nigeria

A. B. Akeredolu, O. A. Sowemimo, S. A. Salawu, A. A. Adeleke & R. O. Olodude · South Asian Journal of Parasitology · 2026

Background: Toxocariasis, caused by Toxocara canis, is a widespread zoonotic infection transmitted between dogs, the environment, and humans, posing significant public health risks due to its global prevalence and the ability of infective eggs to contaminate soil and cause diseas...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajp/2026/v9i2283

Thoracic Solitary Fibrous Tumors: Imaging Findings in Five Cases

Jihad Karimi, Kawtar Khaissidi, Hajar Ouazzani, Ismail Chaouche, Amal Akammar, Nizar El Bouardi, Meriem Haloua, Moulay Youssef Lamrani Alaoui, Meryem Boubbou, Mustapha Maaroufi & Badr Alami · Asian Journal of Case Reports in Medicine and Health · 2026

Introduction: Solitary fibrous tumors (SFTs) are rare mesenchymal neoplasms, most commonly arising from the pleura, with a broad spectrum of clinical behavior ranging from benign to aggressive malignant forms. Because of their rarity, variable presentation, and overlapping imagin...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajcrmh/2026/v9i1319

Awareness, Knowledge, and Perceived Barriers toward Colorectal Cancer Screening among Outpatients in Southern Nigeria: An Exploratory Pilot Study

Victor Wagozie & Nukpegabari Ambassador · Journal of Cancer and Tumor International · 2026

Background: Colorectal cancer (CRC) poses an escalating public health challenge in Nigeria, characterised by late-stage clinical presentations and high mortality rates. While screening remains the most effective intervention for mitigating disease progression, national uptake rem...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jcti/2026/v16i2355

Effect of Ginger, Garlic and Clove Extracts on the Quality of Oven-Dried Chicken Muscles

Ifeka Calista Oluebubechukwu, Muhammed Habibat Lema & U. O. Ibe · Asian Journal of Food Research and Nutrition · 2026

Chicken muscle, with its high moisture content and abundant protein, is highly susceptible to spoilage. This study evaluated the effect of ginger (Zingiber officinale), garlic (Allium sativum), and clove (Syzygium aromaticum) extracts on the quality of oven-dried chicken muscles....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajfrn/2026/v5i2398

Retrospective Study of Dog Bite and Rabies Cases among Patients that Attended Federal Medical Centre, Umuahia (2020-2024)

Uka-Kalu, Ezinne Chioma & Chukwuemeka Victory Ifechukwu · International Journal of Pathogen Research · 2026

Background: Dog-mediated rabies is a neglected zoonotic disease endemic in Nigeria, causing fatal encephalitis. Despite being fully preventable through timely post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP), human deaths persist due to gaps in animal vaccination and healthcare access. This study...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpr/2026/v15i3457

Analysis of Shoulder Pain among Female Cashiers Working in Supermarkets in Erbil City, Kurdistan Region of Iraq

Sardar Qader Othman, Abdulla Issa Salim, Sana Ghazi Majeed, Tolin Ahmed Abdulqadir, Shipal Najat Darwesh & Zainab Amer Awdal · Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports · 2026

Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) rank among the most prevalent occupational health issues globally, especially in occupations characterized by repetitive upper limb motions and inadequate ergonomic conditions. Supermarket cashiers face an elevated risk of shoulder p...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajarr/2026/v20i51355

A Decadal Assessment of Greenhouse Vegetable Cultivation in Kerala, India

Ashraf Panancheri · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2026

Background: Kerala, a consumer state with insufficient vegetable production, relies heavily on imports from other states and has recently promoted greenhouse cultivation to boost local high-tech vegetable production, though its overall impact remains limited. Aim: The study aims...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2026/v44i52935

Right Paraduodenal Hernia Revealed by Strangulated Small Bowel Obstruction: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Abdessamad Majd, Aziz Moussahim, Kabdane Ilyass, I. Bouali, A. Ettaoussi, K. Kamal, M. Bouali, ElBakouri & K. Elhattabi · Asian Journal of Research in Surgery · 2026

Internal hernias are rare causes of small bowel obstruction, accounting for less than 6% of cases. Among them, paraduodenal hernias represent the most frequent congenital subtype. Despite their rarity, they are clinically significant because they may lead to acute intestinal obst...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrs/2026/v9i1378

Phenotypic Characterization of Mycotoxigenic Fungi Isolated from Palm Oil Sold Within Bauchi Metropolis, Nigeria

H. M. Ghazali, U. S. Haruna, A. Salisu, P. Moses, A. J. Na’Allah, A. Ahmad, B. I Olawale, H. Tahir, Z. M. Kabeer & M. Y. Iliyasu · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2026

Background and Aim: Palm oil is widely consumed in Nigeria, but poor handling, storage, and marketing conditions predispose it to fungal contamination and mycotoxin production, posing public health risks. This study aimed to phenotypically characterize mycotoxigenic fungi isolate...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2026/v36i51742