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Mortality among Children with Tuberculosis in Malaysia

Maria Kamal, Sze Chiang Lui, Then Moli Othayamoorthy, Mohd Ihsani Mahmood, Agnes Huei-Hwen Foo, Nik Khairulddin Nik Yusoff, Ke Juin Wong, Jeyaseelan P Nachiappan, Juan Loong Kok, Andrea Yu-Lin Ban, Hui Lynn Khoo, Thiyagar Nadarajaw, Hafizah Zainuddin, Chee Kong Tan, Noor Hafiza Noordin, Noorul Afidza Muhammad, Raja Aimee Raja Abdullah, Baizura Jamaluddin, Janet Yeow Hua Hong, Saiful Rijal Muhammad, Zuraidah Abdul Latif, Zainah Shaikh Hedra, Tengku Saifudin Tengku Ismail & Asiah Kassim · Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases · 2026

Aims: To describe the characteristics of children who succumbed to tuberculosis (TB) in Malaysia. Study Design:  Retrospective record review with cross-sectional interview. Place and Duration of Study: All Malaysian hospitals with reported TB mortality among children, between Jan...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrid/2026/v17i3534

Attitude among Dental Students towards Choosing Public Health Dentistry as a Career Option: A Cross Sectional Study

S Kalaivani, B Ravishankar, Charu Mathi Kamala Kannan, M Bharathi, C Chandrapriya & A. S. Avinashini · Asian Journal of Dental Sciences · 2026

Background: Public Health Dentistry plays a vital role in improving oral health at the population level through prevention, education, and policy advocacy. Despite its importance, this specialty often receives less attention compared to clinical branches, with students’ career ch...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1316

Immunoinformatics-driven Design and in silico Validation of a Multi-epitope Subunit Vaccine Targeting Norovirus

R. Nitish Kumar, Parvana Nair, Kesiya Joy, L. A. Ramachandra Prasad & V. G. Shanmuga Priya · Asian Journal of Immunology · 2026

Background: Norovirus, a non-enveloped, positive-sense single-stranded RNA virus belonging to the Caliciviridae family, is a leading cause of acute gastroenteritis (AGE) globally, accounting for approximately 19–21 million cases annually in the United States alone. The rapid emer...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/aji/2026/v9i1184

Comparative Evaluation of Ofloxacin Incorporated T-PRF vs Metronidazole Incorporated T-PRF as an Adjunct to Non Surgical Periodontal Therapy: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial

Prakash Pai Gurpur, Mundoor Manjunath Dayakar, S. S. Sarvapradha & K. Anuswara · Asian Journal of Dental Sciences · 2026

Introduction: Non-surgical periodontal therapy (NSPT) remains the cornerstone in the management of periodontitis; however, complete elimination of subgingival pathogens through mechanical debridement alone is often limited. Local drug delivery systems combined with biologically a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1317

Phytochemical Constituents and in-vivo Immunomodulatory Role of Sclerocarya Birrea in Benzene Induced Leukemia Mouse Model

Shelly Chinwe Ogbu, Moses Zira Zaruwa, Mairiga Jamey Peters, Arikpo Kebe Etim, Chi-kadibia Theophilus Ukoma, Benson Obiageli, Ernest Ikechukwu Ogbu & Christiana Bala Joseph · Asian Journal of Immunology · 2026

Pharmacological exploitation of natural compounds has lead to the development of non-synthetic and non-toxic agents that are promising at ameliorating the menace of neoplastic diseases such as leukemia. The aim of this study was to determine the phytochemical and anti-leukemic ef...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/aji/2026/v9i1185

Hydrogels in Modern Agronomy: Enhancing Crop Growth, Water Productivity, Nutrient and Weed Dynamics

Neetu, Hoshiyar Singh, Shubham C. Salve & Priyanka Shrivastava · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2026

Water scarcity, declining soil quality and increasing weed pressure pose significant challenges to sustainable crop production, particularly in arid and semi-arid regions. This review synthesizes current knowledge on the agronomic role of hydrogels (superabsorbent polymers, SAPs)...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i35328

Impact of Integrated Fertilization and Management Practices on Coffee Production in Butanyerera Province, Burundi (2014–2017)

Dieudonné Nshimirimana, Ascension Diniragora, Anicet Niyonkuru, Félicien Niyibitanga, Silas Nimubona, Diomède Dayisenga, Thierry Nikuze, Fabrice Kezimana, Bonaventure Minani & Marc Ngendahayo · Asian Journal of Research in Agriculture and Forestry · 2026

Coffee is Burundi’s principal export crop, accounting for approximately 60–70% of foreign exchange earnings, yet the sector faces declining yields, strong production cyclicality, aging plantations, and deteriorating quality. This study assessed the impact of integrated fertilizat...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajraf/2026/v12i1484

Preference and Importance of Goat Breeds in Households in the Diffa Region, Niger

Illo Souley Mahaman Hamissou, Guéro Chekaraou Issoufou, Adamou Karimou Ibrahim, Moussa Sanda Bachir, Moustapha Boulama Bintou, Gagéré Malam Daouda Rabi, Moussa Mamoudou Boubacar & Mahamane Ali · Asian Journal of Research in Agriculture and Forestry · 2026

The Diffa Region is a livestock area par excellence in Niger, where transhumants, nomads and sedentary people raise various animal breeds. Among these breeds, only goats were concerned by this study. There are three goat breeds raised, namely the common Sahel goat, the variegated...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajraf/2026/v12i1486

Soxhlet Extraction and Quantification of Gallic Acid and Quercetin from Moringa oleifera Leaves by HPLC

Manoj K. Singh & Md. Sarfaraz Ahmad · Asian Journal of Biology · 2026

Moringa oleifera is a nutritionally and medicinally important plant widely recognized for its rich phytochemical composition, particularly phenolic acids and flavonoids. The present study aimed to evaluate extraction efficiency and quantify major antioxidant markers, gallic acid...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajob/2026/v22i3630

Guidance Needs among Secondary School Students

Soumyaranjan Das, Subashisa Lenka & Ashis Dash · Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · 2026

In secondary schools, guidance plays an important role in supporting the holistic development of adolescents. The objective of the study was to examine the level of guidance needs of secondary school students in Balasore district and to find out differences in guidance needs with...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jesbs/2026/v39i21472

Perception of Secondary-level Prospective Teachers toward MOOCs: A Comparative Study by Gender and Academic Stream

V. Sri Divya, Dinesh Satapathy, Sonali Jena & Deepak Kumar Pradhan · Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · 2026

With the rapid expansion of digital learning in education, Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) have emerged as valuable platforms for enhancing access and quality in teacher education. This study investigates the perception of secondary grade prospective teachers towards MOOCs, w...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jesbs/2026/v39i21473

Application of Geospatial Technologies and KOBO Tool for Site Suitability Assessment of Soil and Water Conservation Measures in the Wasari Watershed, Maharashtra, India

Raosaheb Kote, Avinash Mahajan, Dnyaneshwar More, Arun Bide, Waman Kulkarni & Abhay Karde · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2026

Integrated watershed management is essential for conserving soil and water resources under increasing climatic variability. The present study focuses on the application of Geospatial technology and the KOBO tool for identifying soil and water conservation measures within Wasari W...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jgeesi/2026/v30i31027

Dietary Influence of Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa L.) Calyx Extract on Oxidative Stability and Microbiological Quality of Cooked Chicken

Isaiah A. Okere & Olubunmi O. Olusola · Asian Journal of Research in Animal and Veterinary Sciences · 2026

This study investigated the dietary impact of roselle calyx extract (RCE) offered to broiler chickens on oxidative and microbial condition in their cooked meat during cold storage. Four concentrations of RCE excluding plain (T1) were prepared by hot water extraction at 100°C for...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajravs/2026/v9i1407

Antifungal, Antibacterial, Insecticidal and Nematicidal in vitro Activity of Four Plant-based Biopesticides

Mbang Gaston Elock, Abah Barakielle Arckange Bindzi, Arouna Meshuneke, Damien Fabrice Wassom, Onomo Pierre Effa & Cécile Annie Ewane · Biotechnology Journal International · 2026

Biopesticides are natural products used in agriculture to reduce the incidence or to eliminate crop pests. They represent an ecological and sustainable alternative to synthetic pesticides, the excessive use of which has serious impacts on human health and the environment. This wo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/bji/2026/v30i2843

Hydrological, Ecological and Land Use Dynamics of Watersheds in the Ilocos Region, Northern Philippines

Ericson B. Roldan, Wayne Joaquin B. Barba, Eloisa Desserie B. Molina & Love Lyn B. Claor · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2026

Watersheds are essential ecological and hydrological systems that provide freshwater resources, regulate floods, sustain biodiversity, and support agricultural livelihoods in the Philippines. In the Ilocos Region of Northern Philippines, watershed systems are particularly signifi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajee/2026/v25i2895