Vermicomposting utilizes earthworms to recycle organic wastes from urban, industrial, and agricultural sources into valuable organic fertilizers. During vermicompost preparation, organic waste products are decomposed through the collaborative activity of beneficial microbes and e...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i55436
Background: Unregulated dumpsites driven by poor waste management infrastructure facilitate the release and leaching of persistent, toxic heavy metals into soils and groundwater, posing significant long-term environmental and public health risks, particularly in regions such as N...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i55437
Background: Pyracantha crenulata (D. Don.) M. Roem. is an evergreen shrub also called as Himalayan firethorn, belongs to family Rosaceae inherent in the Himalayan areas of India, China and Nepal. Various parts of the plant have long been used in traditional medicine for the treat...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2026/v27i3744
Background: Bisphenol A (BPA) is a widely used industrial chemical with endocrine-disrupting properties, posing significant risks to human health, particularly through its neurotoxic and oxidative stress–inducing effects. Antioxidant-based interventions, such as D-ribose L-cystei...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2026/v27i3745
The Acanthaceae family includes several medicinally important species, notably Adhatoda vasica, which is widely used in traditional medicine for respiratory and inflammatory disorders due to its rich phytochemical profile. The study presents a comparative phytochemical and allelo...
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Research Article10.9734/arja/2026/v19i2851
Strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa) is a high-value fruit rich in vitamin C with notable anti-inflammatory, anticancer, and antimicrobial properties. Although strawberries are predominantly cultivated under open-field conditions, soil-based production is declining due to the increas...
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Research Article10.9734/arja/2026/v19i2852
Asparagus racemosus Willd. (family Asparagaceae), widely recognised as Shatavari, is a medicinally significant species with an extensive history of application in Ayurvedic therapeutics. The present investigation seeks to characterise and comparatively assess the chemical constit...
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Research Article10.9734/arja/2026/v19i2853
Juvenile systemic lupus erythematosus (JSLE) is a rare but aggressive autoimmune disease in children, with boys comprising only 10–20% of cases. Cutaneous manifestations are often the initial or predominant feature, yet atypical palmar-plantar lesions and flares triggered by medi...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrimps/2026/v15i2385
Aims: Fortification is a method of adding minerals and micronutrients in food products. The study focuses on awareness level and factors that influence fortified rice purchases through the Public Distribution System (PDS) in Coimbatore. Study Design: Explorative research design....
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i54165
Background and Aim: Obstructive uropathy is a common urological emergency and an important reversible cause of acute kidney injury. Delayed recognition and inadequate management may lead to irreversible renal damage, sepsis, and increased mortality. Although standardized guidelin...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrru/2026/v9i1160
Post-harvest losses represent one of the most pressing challenges to global food security, with credible estimates indicating that between 14% and 30% of all food produced for human consumption is lost or wasted before reaching the consumer. Addressing these losses requires a tho...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2026/v18i52038
Background: Food safety is a major global public health issue, with over 600 million annual illnesses caused by foodborne pathogens alongside risks from chemical contaminants. Aims: This study aimed to assess microbial contamination in food carriers used by courier bikers in Lusa...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2026/v18i52039
Background: Maternal and neonatal mortality remains high in arid and semi-arid regions of Kenya, with Isiolo County reporting maternal mortality of 790 per 100,000 live births. Weak community referral systems and health system constraints limit timely access to skilled care. Fron...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2026/v38i46126
Introduction: Peripheral arterial disease is implicated in the pathogenesis of foot ulcers amongst diabetics, and also has a strong predictive value for cardiovascular mortality. Ankle brachial index (ABI), which is the commonest and standard clinical screening tool requires elab...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2026/v38i46127
Tshodi Bulanda Arsène, Likilo Osundja Jéremie, Lufuluabu Mpemba Alphonse, Lemalema Litanga Benjamin, Ngalula Tshanda Micrette, Komanda Likwekwe Isaac, Cibangu Kashala Jean Paul, Komanda Likwekwe Emmanuel & Katenga Bosunga Gédéon·Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research·2026
Background: Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) are a major cause of maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality in low-resource settings. Aims: This study aimed to describe the epidemiology, clinical characteristics, and management of HDP in Kisangani, Democratic Republ...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2026/v38i46128