Background: Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is a staple crop vital for global food security, with India contributing significantly to its production; however, rice cultivation in Kerala has declined due to structural challenges. Enhancing productivity through improved varieties and evalua...
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Research Article10.9734/arja/2026/v19i2844
The improper disposal and continuous accumulation of plastic waste in the environment pose a significant threat to all forms of life, including humans. Disposable plastics alone account for nearly 50 per cent of total plastic waste, thereby contributing substantially to environme...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2026/v18i42016
This study involved the isolation, screening, and identification of a pectinase-producing fungus from soil collected at a vegetable waste dump site. The isolated fungal strain was subsequently cultivated under optimized conditions to produce pectinase, which was then purified and...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2026/v18i42017
Malting is a sustainable bioprocess that induces significant structural and biochemical modifications in cereal grains, thereby enhancing their engineering functionality and nutritional quality. This study investigates the malting-driven reconfiguration of physical and proximate...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2026/v18i42018
Vitamin B₁₂ (cobalamin) is an essential water-soluble micronutrient required for neurological integrity, red blood cell formation, DNA synthesis, and one-carbon metabolism. As it is naturally present only in animal-source foods, individuals consuming predominantly plant-based die...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2026/v18i42019
Conventional models of innovation conceptualized technological change as a linear process driven primarily by scientific research. While this approach contributed to major agricultural advances, it has proven insufficient in addressing persistent low adoption rates of agricultura...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2026/v27i21616
Nandini Mishra, Shubhangi Srivastav & Ekta Singh Chauhan·Advances in Research·2026
The valorization of non-conventional, underutilized ingredients is becoming increasingly important due to the awareness regarding sustainable nutrition and functional food innovation. A vertical of such contemporary concept is the consumption of pumpkin seeds, which are often dis...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2026/v27i21617
Eru Mba Eru, Theresa Ekpenyong Isamoh, Christabel Ojibima Francis, Williams A. Nnenna, E. Oku Michael, Onne Eru Mba, Eric Agim Agaba, Obinna Chukwuemeka Godfrey, Nwaguma Precious Chidinma & Anozeng O. Igiri·International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal·2026
Aims: The study aimed to investigate the demographic distribution of patients diagnosed with dementia from the Federal Neuro-psychiatric Hospital (2011-2021), Calabar, Cross River State. Study design: The retrospective research design was adopted for the study. This was done to...
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Research Article10.9734/indj/2026/v23i2550
Aims: To assess baseline knowledge, attitudes, and self-reported practices related to Respectful Maternity Care (RMC) among maternity ward staff at Base Hospital, Eravur, Sri Lanka, and to evaluate improvement following targeted quality improvement interventions, thereby completi...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2026/v9i1412
Aim: To assess the prevalence and distribution of developmental disturbances affecting the maxilla and mandible, including micrognathia, macrognathia, dental arch abnormalities, and cleft palate, and to evaluate their association with age and gender. Study Design: Cross-sectional...
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Research Article10.9734/ijrrd/2026/v9i1294
Severe aortic stenosis in frail older adults requiring urgent hip fracture surgery represents a major therapeutic challenge. Delaying orthopaedic repair may worsen outcomes, whereas proceeding directly to surgery in the setting of critical aortic stenosis carries substantial peri...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2026/v15i2537
Background: Pap “akamu” is a traditional fermented complementary food and popular street food from Nigeria, typically made from maize, sorghum, guinea corn or millet. Studies have shown that pap is inadequate in nutrient hence the addition of the edible grasshopper which will hel...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfrn/2026/v5i2386
Aims: This study aims to analyze the role of digital marketing in encouraging the internationalization of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the digital economy era, with a focus on cassava chips businesses in Trenggalek Regency, Indonesia. The study also seeks to identify th...
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Research Article10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i31294
This research addressed the dual challenge of sustainable waste management through the reuse of used engine oil and the continuous demand for innovative high-strength concrete (HSC) production methods. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of used engine oil on pro...
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Research Article10.9734/jmsrr/2026/v9i2477
Second-hand clothing (okirika) is widely patronised in Nigeria, yet its direct skin contact and multi-user handling may facilitate microbial transmission and exposure to antimicrobial resistance. This study assessed the bacterial contamination of displayed second-hand items sold...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2026/v15i2450