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Low-molecular-weight Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons as Indicators of Petroleum Contamination and Ecological Risk in Ataba–bodo Estuary Sediments, Niger Delta

Angela Atata, Victor Chukwuemeka Eze, Chihurumnanya Ola Oji, Peter Izuoba Okoye, Omuluche Collins O., Okpoji Awajiiroijana U., Alieze Anthony Bishop & Joseph Jerry · Asian Journal of Applied Chemistry Research · 2026

Background: Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are persistent organic contaminants capable of accumulating in aquatic sediments and posing ecological concerns in estuarine environments exposed to petroleum-related and other anthropogenic activities. The Ataba–Bodo estuarine...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajacr/2026/v17i4425

A High-risk Case of Culture-negative Infective Endocarditis with Severe Aortic Regurgitation and Paravalvular Abscess in a 42-Year-Old Male

Rahul Shil & Saikat Das · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2026

Infective endocarditis is a potentially life-threatening infection that may cause severe valvular and perivalvular complications, particularly when microbiological confirmation is not obtained. This case report describes a 42-year-old man who presented with progressive dyspnoea f...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2026/v38i107877

Effect of Fertility Levels and Biofertilizers on Growth and Yield of Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L.) in the Semi-Arid Region of Rajasthan, India

Arvind, Amit Kumar, Rajveer, Kirandeep Kaur & Sandeep Kumar · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2026

A field experiment was conducted during the Kharif season of 2018 at the Agronomy Farm, MJRP College of Agriculture & Research, Achrol, Jaipur (Rajasthan), to study the effects of different fertility levels and biofertilisers on the growth and yield of cowpea (Vigna unguicula...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i104535

Antimicrobial Susceptibility of Urinary Tract Pathogens in a Resource-Limited Southern Nigerian Setting: Data to Inform Local Stewardship Frameworks

Sandra Chinonyerem Ogbusi, Harmony Uchenna Ibezim, Chika Samuel Chukudi, Osarumwense Precious Otote & Loveth Jenywuojo Ejeh · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2026

Background: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) contribute substantially to infectious disease morbidity, while locally derived antimicrobial resistance data remain limited in many semi-urban Nigerian settings. This study assessed uropathogen prevalence and antimicrobial susceptibili...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2026/v38i106210

Factors Contributing to Pneumococcal Vaccination Hesitancy among Caregivers of Children with Sickle Cell Anaemia in a Resource-limited Setting: Implications for Vaccine Coverage

Ayuba Zakar & Falmata Grema Mustapha · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2026

Background: Children with sickle cell anaemia (SCA) are at increased risk of invasive pneumococcal disease, making pneumococcal vaccination an important preventive measure. However, vaccine hesitancy may reduce uptake, particularly in resource-limited settings where access to vac...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2026/v38i106211

Imaging Findings of Hip Osteoarticular Tuberculosis: A Case Report

Karimi Jihad, Khaissidi Kawtar, Ouazzani Hajar, Chaouche Ismail, Akammar Amal, Haloua Meriem, Alami Badr, Lamrani Alaoui Moulay Youssef, Boubbou Meryem, Maaroufi Mustapha & El Bouardi Nizar · Asian Journal of Orthopaedic Research · 2026

Aims: To describe the clinical presentation and imaging features of a case of hip osteoarticular tuberculosis, and to highlight the contribution of imaging to its diagnosis and management. Presentation of Case: We report the case of a 77-year-old patient presenting with progressi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajorr/2026/v9i2287

Age-Related Gross, Histomorphological, and Histochemical Characters in the Spleen of Haringhata Black Chicken and Commercial Broiler Chicken during Post-Hatch Development

Nowel Chaudhury, Sanjay Ray, Sudip Das & Sukanta Das · Advances in Research · 2026

The spleen is the largest secondary lymphoid organ in birds and plays a fundamental role in immune functioning. Comparative information on the post-hatch development of the spleen is crucial for understanding differences in immunocompetence between indigenous and commercial chick...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/air/2026/v27i51734

Digital Financial Inclusion and Rural Household Income in China: The Mediating Role of Economic Development and Regional Heterogeneity—Evidence from Provincial Panel Data

Wenhui Du · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2026

This study investigates the impact of digital financial inclusion on rural household income using panel data from 31 Chinese provinces (2011–2023). Employing a two-way fixed effects model, mediating effect analysis with bootstrap testing, and regional heterogeneity analysis, we f...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i91384

Human Capital Efficiency, Board Audit Committee Expertise and Financial Reporting Quality: Evidence from Listed Firms on the Nairobi Securities Exchange, Kenya

Philemon Kemboi Kitum, Stephen Chelogoi & Daniel Kirui · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2026

In emerging markets such as Kenya, the efficient utilisation of human resources directly influences the integrity of corporate reporting. This study investigated the effect of human capital efficiency (HCE) on the financial reporting quality (FRQ) of firms listed on the Nairobi S...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i91385

Capturing Change in Everyday Life: The Evolution of Time-Use Studies in India (1998–2024)

Trishala Rai & Sanchari Roy Mukherjee · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2026

Time-use research has changed the empirical understanding of work, care and everyday life in India by recording activities that conventional labour statistics often classify incompletely or omit. This critical narrative review traces the evolution of Indian time-use studies from...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i91386

Profiling of Agricultural Graduates of Uttar Pradesh, India

Mani Prakash Shukla, Bhanu P. Mishra, Kalyan Ghadei, Pragya Pandey, Vicky Yadav & Chaitali Karmakar · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2026

Agriculture plays a vital role in India’s socio-economic development and requires skilled human resources capable of addressing emerging challenges in agricultural productivity, sustainability, rural development, and technological advancement. Agricultural graduates constitute an...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2026/v44i103021

The Role of Agricultural Extension Services in Promoting Climate-Smart Agriculture Adoption among Smallholder Farmers in Mwingi West sub-county Kitui County, Kenya

Simon Mbala, David Kawioo Mwanzia, Thomas Ekamais Akuja, Felix Ngunzo Kioli & Harrison Musyoka Maithya · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2026

Agricultural extension services provide smallholder farmers with knowledge, technical guidance, and advisory support that can facilitate the adoption of climate-smart agricultural (CSA) practices. This study examined the role of agricultural extension services in promoting CSA ad...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2026/v44i103022

Business Model Canvas for Viticulture Business: An Integrated Framework for Value Creation, Delivery and Capture

Jay V. Kawale, M. S. Pisal, A. A. Gadhave, P. S. Deokate & P. A. Shitole · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2026

Viticulture represents a commercially intensive form of horticultural enterprise in which profitability is influenced by a combination of production efficiency, varietal choice, technological adoption, post-harvest management, logistics, quality assurance and access to appropriat...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2026/v44i103023