Introduction: Operations related to the preparation and sale of sliced fruits, such as papaya (Carica papaya) and pineapple (Ananas comosus), present a risk of contamination by pathogenic bacteria. The objective of this study was to assess the microbial quality of sliced fruits a...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2026/v22i3629
The present study aimed to evaluate the effect of various natural fertilizers on growth and seed yield of wheat plants. Field experiments were conducted during the 2023 cropping season. A split-plot experimental design with three replications was used. The first factor was fertil...
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Research Article10.9734/jaeri/2026/v27i2736
Background/Aim: Anti-seizure medications (ASMs) are often used as the first line of treatment for seizure control in children with epilepsy. The management of epilepsy can be significantly hampered by an adverse drug reaction, which is a risk factor for poor drug adherence. This...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrdes/2026/v9i1150
Aims: The aim of this study was to analyze the impact of ripening stage (green, yellow, orange, and red) on the phytochemical composition of local cherry tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) cultivated in Côte d'Ivoire. Methods: Local cherry tomatoes were harvested at distinct ripeni...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2026/v45i24667
Snakes are a crucial part of the ecosystem, both as prey and predators. Being a wild animal and not usually sighted by ordinary man, they are often found in captivity in zoos. The study of these creatures in captivity gives an important insight into how captivity can affect their...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2026/v25i2894
Introduction: Guillain–Barré syndrome (GBS) is an uncommon, acute autoimmune condition affecting the peripheral nervous system, marked by rapidly progressive, symmetrical muscle weakness and loss of deep tendon reflexes. It frequently occurs following an antecedent infectious epi...
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Research Article10.9734/ijmpcr/2026/v19i2483
Background and Aim: Despite Bangladesh’s overall progress in rice production, limited empirical evidence exists on farm-level yield and profitability in rice-deficit, flood-prone districts. This study evaluates the yield and benefit–cost ratio (BCR) of paddy farming in Brahmanbar...
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Research Article10.9734/ajaar/2026/v26i2712
This study evaluated the quality of oatmeal cookies fortified with banana pulp and honey. The proximate composition, physical properties, mineral composition and sensory properties were determined using standard analytical methods. The proximate composition revealed that moisture...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2026/v18i31985
Falciparum malaria remains a major public health burden in the rainforest region of Nigeria, where Anopheles mosquitoes serve as primary vectors. Effective malaria control requires high-quality case management, vector control, and robust surveillance. However, the emergence of dr...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2026/v26i31083
Nutrient solutions at varying concentrations were evaluated to determine their influence on yield parameters in Kinnow mandarin. The experiment was conducted on eleven-year-old trees at the Department of Horticulture, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana, India. Fo...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i33724
Tuberose (Polianthes tuberosa L.) is an economically important ornamental crop widely cultivated in India for cut flowers, loose flowers, and essential oil production. In West Bengal, continuous cultivation under warm and humid conditions has favored the emergence of tip blight c...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i33725
Freshwater resources are indispensable for domestic, agricultural, and industrial uses; however, rapid urbanisation, industrialisation, and population growth have led to significant deterioration in lake water quality worldwide. The Water Quality Index (WQI) has emerged as a reli...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i33726
Atufa Ashraf, Efath Shahnaz, Ali Anwar, Nageena Nazir, Rehana Rasool, Saba Banday, Mariya Rather, Mehreena Farooq, Angelina Rashid & Zohra Shabir·Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology·2026
Kiwi (Actinidia Deliciosa A. Chev.), an introduced fruit crop in Jammu & Kashmir, India, is affected by a number of diseases, particularly root diseases that reduce its yield potential significantly. The present investigation was conducted during the months of July-September...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i33727
The aim of the study was to optimize the hydrolysis conditions for obtaining sunflower protein hydrolysate (SPH). The hydrolysate was evaluated for its degree of hydrolysis (DH) and functional properties, including water holding capacity (WHC), oil holding capacity (OHC), emulsio...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i33728
Chitosan, a deacetylated biopolymer derived from chitin, is widely valued for its biocompatibility, biodegradability, and applications in medical, agricultural, and environmental systems. Conventional production from crustacean shells poses challenges such as allergenic proteins...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i33729