Metal toxicity has become a critical environmental and health concern, as it can adversely affect entire organisms or specific components such as cells or organs. Zinc, in particular, is a trace element essential for the proper physiological functioning of organisms. As a vital m...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2026/v9i2267
Background: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection remains a significant global health problem, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, where it contributes substantially to maternal and neonatal morbidity. There is an increased risk of vertical transmission and other adverse events from...
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Research Article10.9734/irjgh/2026/v9i1142
Janelle P. Esperidion, Rut J. Borda, Kaycee Joy B. Candelon, Katrina L. Cataluña, Rayza Belle S. Mandar, Kim Danielle A. Solis & Ruby A. Paderes·Asian Journal of Research in Nursing and Health·2026
Aims: To determine the level of library satisfaction and utilization among student nurses in a private college in Iloilo City. Specifically, it examined students’ satisfaction with library resources and collections, services, and facilities, and determined whether a significant r...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrnh/2026/v9i1281
Introduction: Peripheral ulcerative keratitis (PUK) represents a severe inflammatory disorder characterized by progressive stromal thinning and epithelial ulceration of the peripheral cornea. Although it is most frequently associated with autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid ar...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrrop/2026/v9i1149
Steel is indispensable to modern construction owing to its exceptional load-bearing capacity and design versatility; however, its mechanical properties degrade rapidly under elevated temperatures, making passive fire protection critically important. Intumescent fireproof coatings...
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Research Article10.9734/jerr/2026/v28i31840
The aim of this study is to analyse the trend and detection of point of change for annual temperature and relative humidity in Owerri, Nigeria. 31-year (1992-2022) meteorological data of daily temperature and relative humidity were obtained from the Nigerian Meteorological Agency...
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Research Article10.9734/jerr/2026/v28i31841
Aims: To develop and evaluate a machine learning-based framework for the accurate detection, classification, and localization of faults in a power transmission system, with the goal of enhancing system reliability and reducing maintenance delays. Study Design: Simulation-based ex...
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Research Article10.9734/jenrr/2026/v18i4504
Background: Tomato ripeness is identified by colour changes, but manual harvesting is often inaccurate. AI-based vision systems, especially deep learning models like YOLO, improve detection and harvesting efficiency. Aims: In automated tomato harvesting, accurate classification a...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i44150
Rainfall variability and short-term dry spells critically influence agricultural productivity in rainfed regions such as the Western Undulating Zone (WUZ) of Odisha. With over 75% of annual rainfall concentrated in the monsoon months, any deviation in rainfall distribution can le...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i44151
This study examined how Igbo folklore, oral traditions, and indigenous narrative forms are visually interpreted and re-imagined within contemporary Igbo art practices in Southeast Nigeria. Grounded in folklore studies, visual anthropology, and linguistic symbolism, the research a...
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Research Article10.9734/ajl2c/2026/v9i2315
Climate change has emerged as a major driver of agro-ecological instability, influencing temperature regimes, atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations, precipitation patterns, and the frequency of extreme climatic events. This review aims to synthesize current knowledge on the i...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i45360
Agriculture is both impacted by climate change and a means of mitigation. Agricultural biodiversity enhances soil health, productivity, resilience, and food security, making diversified farming systems important for adapting to climate change and supporting sustainable agricultur...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i45361
Oil spills constitute one of the most devastating forms of environmental pollution, causing profound and long-lasting damage to ecosystems and aquatic life. This issue is particularly acute in oil-producing regions such as Rivers State, Nigeria, where frequent incidents pose sign...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i45362
Since the severe droughts of the 1970s, the Sahel, and Niger in particular, has faced a new precipitation regime. Although cumulative rainfall is improving, this recovery is accompanied by a resurgence of extreme weather events, such as torrential rains. The latter leads to recur...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i45363
The insects, pest and intrusion of some wild animals become one of the major constraint in Indian agriculture, especially western arid and semi-arid region of Rajasthan. Traditionally, chemical application were practiced for pest control, which leads the production cost and sever...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i45364