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Agro-Food Processing Units and Their Contribution to Sustainable Development: Evidence from Butanyerera Province, Burundi

Dieudonné Nshimirimana, Silas Nimubona, Ascension Diniragora & Bonaventure Minani · Asian Journal of Research in Agriculture and Forestry · 2026

Agriculture sector in Burundi contributes more than 30% of the GDP and employs over 85% of the active population. Despite its importance, the sector remains characterized by low productivity, limited value addition, and high post-harvest losses. Agro-food processing is recognized...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajraf/2026/v12i1482

Prevalence of Flatfoot Primary School Children and Its Relationship with BMI and Gender

Ibinabo Fubara Bob-manuel, Peace Ezinne Ikechukwu & Sunny Okoseimiema · Asian Journal of Biology · 2026

Background and Objective: Flatfoot is a morphological medical condition of the feet caused by fallen MLA or no MLA at all. Each person at the tender toddler ages of life and it becomes a concern if it persists in a child older than 6 years old. The aim of this study was to determ...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajob/2026/v22i2627

Who Are the Women in Kerala’s Gig Economy? A Socioeconomic and Income-based Analysis Using Logistic Regression

T. P. Muhammed Jamsheer & Noushad Chengodan · Journal of Economics, Management and Trade · 2026

The rapid growth of platform-based employment has significantly transformed labour markets in India, with Kerala offering a distinctive context marked by high social development alongside persistent unemployment challenges. This study investigates the socioeconomic characteristic...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jemt/2026/v32i31400

Evaluation of the Estrogenic Activity of Ficus umbellata Aqueous Extract Using a Rabbit Vaginal Cytological Model

Désirée Quidana COULIBALY, Okon Abou Joël Landry, Bi You Etienne Bazago GOULAI, Patricia Zhou DEH, Claude Esmel Essis LOHOUES, Amadou Founzegue Coulibaly, Brahima DOUKOURE & Victor Gnangoran YAO · Asian Journal of Biology · 2026

Background: In sub-Saharan Africa, infertility is a significant issue affecting 15-30% of couples. Traditional medicines may offer an alternative, affordable treatment option, as assisted reproductive technologies (ART) are often inaccessible. Ficus umbellata is a plant species t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajob/2026/v22i3628

Including Learner’s Culture in English Language Teaching: An Experimental Study

Veerya Nayak Gugulothu · Asian Journal of Language, Literature and Culture Studies · 2026

Including the learner's culture in English language teaching may stimulate interest in learning a new language. English is not the mother tongue of the learners of our Indian context. The English language is recognized as a global language, and the demand for it is remarkable in...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajl2c/2026/v9i1310

An Integrated Assessment of Ecosystem Services and Biodiversity in the Balleyara Department, Niger

Inoussa Maman Maarouhi, Moussa Soulé, Bormo Soukaradji, Moussa Sounna Abdourahamane, Abdoulaye Abdou Siradji, Ali Ado, Douma SOUMANA, Bakasso Yacoubou & Mahamane Ali · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2026

Plant biodiversity plays a vital role in providing various benefits which affect positively the life of people mostly in dryland region like Niger. Many studies exist about the types of the ecosystems, their floristic composition and their functions but there is scarcity of studi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jaeri/2026/v27i1735

Examining Physical Activity and Obesity Patterns in Adult Patients at a Mission-based Hospital Outpatient Clinic in Southwest Nigeria: A Cross-sectional Study

Ibukun A. Okunade, Oluwafemi O. Oyewusi, Adepeju O. Adegoke, Olumide T. Adeleke, Deborah Esan, Peter O. Odeyemi, Stephen A. Adesina, Isaac O. Amole & Adewumi O. Durodola · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2026

Background: The rising prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) presents a significant global health challenge, especially in low- and middle-income countries. Physical inactivity (PI) which ranked as the fourth leading risk factor for global deaths, alongside with obesity...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2026/v24i31362

Aquaponics for Sustainable Food Security: A Climate-Smart Farming Review

Fatima Adam, Damba Yahaya & Abdul Razak Ziblim · Asian Journal of Advances in Agricultural Research · 2026

Global food security is increasingly threatened by population growth, climate change, land degradation, and unsustainable farming practices, and aquaponics offers a sustainable, eco-friendly alternative by integrating aquaculture and hydroponics in a closed-loop system that enhan...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaar/2026/v26i2711

Determination of Engineering Properties and Mechanical Properties of Drumstick Pod (Moringa oleifera): An Experimental Study

Rupendra Sahu & Dorcus Masih · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2026

The lack of sufficient knowledge about the physical and mechanical properties of agricultural products often leads to higher postharvest losses. Given the importance of the drumstick pod (Moringa oleifera) and the limited information available on its engineering characteristics,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2026/v18i31983

Development and Quality Evaluation of Fiber and Protein Enriched Cookies Incorporated with Pea Pod Powder

Seema Singh, Anil Kumar, Satish Kumar Sharma, Sabbu Sangeeta, Ashok Kumar Verma & Priyanshi Maheshwari · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2026

Pea pod is an underutilized agro-industrial by-product rich in dietary fiber and minerals. The present study aimed to evaluate the feasibility of incorporating pea pod powder (PPP) into cookies for nutritional enhancement. Cookies were prepared by replacing refined flour with PPP...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2026/v18i31984

Detecting Selective Sweeps in the Genomic Era: From Classical Statistics to Deep Learning

Sanchit Pal Singh, Shruti Gupta & Varinder Singh Raina · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2026

Selective sweeps are genomic signatures that arises when a beneficial allele rapidly increases in frequency in the population and reduces diversity in the surrounding chromosomal region. Since the hitchhiking effect was formalised by Smith and Haigh in 1974, methods for detecting...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i33720

Medical Emergencies at Altitude : An Evidence-based Review of Epidemiology, Management and Advances in Aviation Medicine

Zakaria Iloughmane, Fahd Bennani Smires, Mouna El Ghazi, Meryem Zerrik, Maktit Safaa, Fatima Zohra Tlemcani, Landing Souané, ZERROUK RACHID, Houda Echchachoui & Mohamed Chemsi · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2026

Background : In-flight medical emergencies (IMEs) represent a critical intersection of clinical medicine, public health, and aviation logistics, occurring within a uniquely challenging environment characterized by physiological stress, limited resources, and confined spaces. Thes...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2026/v27i1736

Analysis of Genetic Parameters, Correlation and Path Analysis for Yield in F\(_4\) Population of Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)

Kanneganti Raviteja, Manisha Satyawan Mote, Mouli Paul, Kaminee Singh, Aman Tutlani, Dhamni Patyal, T N Dhanalakshmi, Vaishnavi Gajananrao Wuike & Nidhi Dubey · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2026

Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) is a globally important staple cereal with a complex allohexaploid genome that provides substantial genetic variability for yield improvement under diverse agro-climatic conditions. However, enhancing grain yield remains challenging due to its polygen...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i33721

Influence of Boron Sources and Application Levels on Fractional Distribution and Transformation of Boron in Calcareous Soil under Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) Cultivation

S. Praveen Kumar, S. Sathiyamurthi, P. Poonkodi, T. Muthukumararaja & V. Prabudoss · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2026

Boron (B) dynamics in calcareous soils are strongly influenced by soil chemical properties, which affect its availability and transformation. A factorial experiment was conducted to evaluate the effect of boron sources (borax and boric acid) and application level (0, 2.5, 5, and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i33722

Harnessing the Genetic Diversity of Yam Bean (Pachyrhizus spp.) for Crop Improvement

D. A. Bharath, C. Ninitha Nath, Sreehari Suresh & K. Sruthi Vinod · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2026

The yam bean (Pachyrhizus spp.) is a climate-resilient, multipurpose underutilized legume that holds significant potential for global food security and sustainable, low-input farming. Its nutrient-dense tubers rich in protein, vitamin C, and folic acid coupled with its ability to...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i33723