Background: Infertility remains a major reproductive health concern in Nigeria, and in vitro fertilization (IVF) is increasingly considered by couples who have not achieved conception through conventional treatments. However, decisions to use IVF are shaped by multiple interactin...
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Research Article10.9734/ijrrgy/2026/v9i1166
Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) is a highly contagious viral disease of cattle caused by Capripoxvirus, posing serious economic threats to livestock farmers in Bangladesh. This case report describes the clinical management of LSD in a 14-month-old crossbred heifer at the Upazila Livesto...
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Research Article10.9734/ajravs/2026/v9i2416
Background: Body Mass Index (BMI) is a simple and widely used indicator of weight status, but its interpretation and accuracy are often influenced by individual perception and educational level, particularly in diverse populations such as the Ekpeye ethnic group in Rivers State,...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2026/v22i5654
Background: Agrochemicals, while vital for enhancing agricultural productivity, are increasingly recognized as environmental pollutants, impacting soil health and microbial ecosystems. Aim: This study examined the microbial biomass carbon (MB-C), nitrogen (MB-N), phosphorus (MB-P...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2026/v30i3876
Chitosan, obtained through the deacetylation of chitin, has attracted considerable interest owing to its biodegradable nature, compatibility with biological systems, and versatile functional properties. Although crustacean shells have long served as the predominant source of chit...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i53938
Principal Component Analysis (PCA) is a multivariate statistical technique widely used in plant breeding to analyse and simplify complex datasets involving multiple traits. It converts correlated variables into a smaller set of uncorrelated variables called principal components,...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i53939
Efficient and prompt estrus identification is very essential for better maintenance of fertility among animals. The present study was designed to assess the efficacy of characterization of different crystallization patterns of saliva at estrus in Lakhimi cows. Follicular diameter...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i53940
Sesame is one of the oldest oilseed crops, valued not only for its traditional importance in food, culture and medicine, but also for its high oil content, superior nutritional quality and significant economic value. In this study, 20 advanced sesame genotypes along with standard...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i53941
In order to produce large amounts of milk, dairy animals are now raised in contemporary intensive systems, which unduly strains the animals' capacity to maintain their bodies in the face of changing climate conditions. To enhance each animal's performance, various selection crite...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i53942
Ethephon (2-chloroethylphosphonic acid) is a widely used ethylene-releasing compound that exerts significant effects on the vegetative and reproductive development of cucurbit crops. Upon foliar application, ethephon decomposes in plant tissues to release ethylene, which inhibits...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i53943
Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) is one of the most important cereal crops, serving as a staple food for nearly two-thirds of the global population and ranking second after rice in the developing world. Agronomic biofortification through zinc fertilization, particularly when combined...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i53944
Superionic polymer electrolytes are advanced solid-state ionic materials with high conductivity, widely studied for next-generation electrochemical device applications. In this study, Polyethylene oxide (PEO) and Polyvinyl pyrrolidine (PVP)-based a new sodium-ion conducting blend...
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Research Article10.9734/ajopacs/2026/v14i2318
Background: Radiofrequency (RF) radiation from mobile phones has raised concerns due to potential health effects. International standards, such as those set by the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP), establish safety limits to ensure user prote...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2026/v24i41383
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection remains a significant global health challenge. While the introduction of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) has greatly improved survival and quality of life, it has also been associated with metabolic complications, includin...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcr/2026/v9i1364
Leaf clipping represents a cost-effective and practical agronomic intervention aimed at enhancing crop yield. This technique involves the removal of approximately one-third of the leaf area and is considered one of the least expensive management strategies available to farmers. I...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i54227