Background: Malocclusion and misaligned teeth can negatively affect oral health, facial aesthetics, and quality of life. Advances in orthodontics have introduced various treatment options, including conventional fixed orthodontic appliances and clear aligner systems. Awareness of...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1334
Glucose is a vital energy source regulated by insulin, and its imbalance can lead to serious complications such as cardiovascular, kidney, and eye diseases. High-fat diets contribute to insulin resistance and metabolic disorders, while plant-based treatments like wheatgrass offer...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2026/v22i4638
Women empowerment is a crucial process that enables women to gain control over their lives, make independent decisions, and participate fully in societal development. It encompasses social, economic, psychological, and political dimensions, aiming to eliminate gender discriminati...
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Research Article10.9734/jesbs/2026/v39i21479
Municipal solid waste (MSW) leachate is increasingly being explored as a low-cost soil amendment due to its high nutrient content. This study evaluated the effects of MSW leachate (MSWL) application on soil properties and heavy metal accumulation in some cereals and millets. The...
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Research Article10.9734/jaeri/2026/v27i2742
The current study assessed the impact of microbial inoculation on vegetative growth, flowering traits, fruit physical properties, yield, and oil percentage of olive trees grown in saline soil at olive collection farm located in the Al-Moghra area of Matrouh Governorate, Egypt. co...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2026/v30i2858
Aim: This study aimed to ascertain the neuroprotective effects of Vigna unguiculata on adult male wistar rats following lead induced neurotoxicity. Study Design: 25 rats were randomly assigned into five groups (n=5): Group A (control), Group B (15 mg/kg lead acetate), Group C (15...
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Research Article10.9734/ajorrin/2026/v9i1168
Climate change has emerged as one of the most pressing global challenges with several stresses on goats impacting them directly and indirectly. The sustainability of goat farming depends on farmer’s knowledge of the changing climate. The current study was conducted to assess the...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i45379
Artisan work practices are significant contributors to occupational health hazards and environmental degradation in urban areas. This study investigated the health and environmental impacts of artisan activities in Festac Town, Lagos, with the objectives of identifying work-relat...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i45380
Introduction: Rivers provide the whole ecosystem with services that have attracted humans for several years. Water quality assessments serve as the foundation for effective water resource management, enabling the identification of impaired water bodies and informing the developme...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2026/v28i31076
This research was conducted to examine the impact of emergency preparedness on the emergency response of a public hospital in Rivers State. Emergency preparedness was defined by factors such as emergency training, planning, logistics, the triage system, and surge capacity, while...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2026/v45i34676
Introduction: Food labels serve as an important public health tool that helps consumers make informed food choices. However, despite the presence of detailed labeling systems, many consumers struggle to interpret nutritional information effectively. This issue is particularly rel...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2026/v45i34677
Aims: This study assessed chemical and microbial contamination in the Kuwano River by (i) quantifying concentrations and spatial distribution of selected heavy metals (Cd, Pb, Zn, Cu, Cr, and trace metals), (ii) evaluating microbial pollution via total coliforms, faecal coliforms...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2026/v45i34678
Introduction: Infantile hemangiomas (IH) are the most common benign vascular tumors of infancy, typically emerging in the early postnatal period. While most IH follow a self-limiting course, ulceration is a frequent complication, particularly in high-risk anatomical sites such as...
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Research Article10.9734/ijmpcr/2026/v19i2488
Maximus Chibuoyi Korie, Mary Rose Ogechi Echeta, Uzoma Nwabueze, Clifford T. Onyema, Maximus Obinna Nzeagwu, Angela Mma Ochia, Olugbue, Victor Uzochukwu & Unegbu, Valentine Nnachetam·Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology·2026
Cow dungs and poultry wastes (organic supplements) were co-applied with Micrococcus sp. (plant growth promoting rhizobacteria), both individually and in consortium. This was aimed at understanding their effects on bioremediation of Zn-polluted soil and the growth of corn seedling...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2026/v25i3910
Sacred groves represent traditionally protected forest patches that serve as important reservoirs of biodiversity and carbon storage in tropical landscapes. The present study assessed the above-ground carbon (AGC) stock of large-girth trees in the Gubbalamangamma Sacred Grove, Ka...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2026/v25i3911