Childhood obesity has emerged as a significant public health challenge. This review aims to synthesise existing evidence on the major risk factors contributing to the development of childhood obesity while highlighting its medical and psychological consequences. The studies exami...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2026/v18i102155
Papaya (Carica papaya L.) cv. Red Lady is a highly perishable climacteric fruit that undergoes rapid ripening and quality deterioration after harvest. This study evaluated the effectiveness of postharvest polyamine treatments for maintaining physicochemical quality and extending...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2026/v18i102156
Background: Computed tomography (CT) is widely used for diagnostic imaging because of its ability to provide detailed anatomical information. However, CT examinations involve exposure to ionizing radiation, making dose optimization and routine quality control essential for patien...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2026/v45i104771
Small indigenous fish species (SIS) are highly popular among people in Bangladesh, as numerous closed and open water bodies support abundant production of these exceptionally palatable fish. Value-added, ready-to-heat fish products have gained increasing popularity globally in re...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2026/v18i102157
Camel milk has moved from a regionally important pastoral food to an internationally marketed product promoted for nutritional and therapeutic properties. This critical narrative review evaluates its chemical composition, biological activities, human health evidence, processing c...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2026/v18i102158
Background: Orthodontic mini-implants are commonly used as temporary anchorage devices, and their potential reuse requires careful evaluation of surface changes after clinical retrieval and sterilisation. Aim: This in vitro study assessed the effects of autoclave and ultraviolet...
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Research Article10.9734/ijrrd/2026/v9i2344
Background: Oxidative stress and persistent inflammation are associated with chronic disease, while the root bark of Terminalia catappa remains less investigated than other plant parts. Aims: This study evaluated the phytochemical composition, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory p...
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Research Article10.9734/sarjnp/2026/v9i3270
Unsafe personal hygiene and handwashing contribute significantly to repeated exposure to waterborne diseases in informal settlements. This study examined the influence of personal hygiene practices on the incidence of waterborne diseases in Mathare informal settlement in Ngong, K...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2026/v26i101198
Primus Azinwi Tamfuh, Bertrand Kenzong, Hassan Yap Mfouapon, Colete Nyuongo Nayah, Chantal Kuh Ful, Evariste Désiré Moundjeu, Georges Simplice Kouedeu Kameni, Achille Ibrahim, Joseph Zetekouang Guepi Vounang & Dieudonné Bitom·Asian Journal of Geological Research·2026
Soil properties vary continuously across space and time, making spatial prediction at unsampled locations fundamental to soil science. Geostatistics has provided a coherent framework for quantifying, mapping and communicating this variation for several decades. However, its role...
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Research Article10.9734/ajoger/2026/v9i3302
Yusuf Sadau Sanda, Ishaya Iliyasu, Obonyilo Edache Gabriel, Tine Abimbola Adeniji, Oyadiran Wuyi Jonathan, M. Alpha & Gada Sunday Samson·Physical Science International Journal·2026
Naturally occurring radioactive materials (NORM) in soil constitute an important pathway for human exposure to ionising radiation, particularly in areas affected by petroleum exploration and related environmental disturbance. This study evaluated the activity concentrations of ²²...
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Research Article10.9734/psij/2026/v30i5983
This study evaluated the physicochemical and sensory quality of palm oil obtained from major markets in Nasarawa State, Nigeria. Nine palm oil samples were systematically collected from three markets in each of the Northern, Southern, and Western Senatorial Districts. Physical pr...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfrn/2026/v5i4441
Universities in Africa are increasingly expected to demonstrate contributions to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and microbiology occupies a distinctive position within this expectation because microbial processes underpin infectious disease control, food safety, soil f...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i104530
Understanding the types of disasters that contribute most to social impacts is crucial for formulating effective disaster management policies. However, most previous studies assess disaster impacts using a limited regression approach to explain the relative importance of various...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2026/v27i51733
Women working in frontline sectors struggle to balance professional and family responsibilities, especially in places where traditional gender roles are still strong. However, there is limited evidence on family attitudes towards women’s employment and work–life balance in Bangla...
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Research Article10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i91383
Background: Canine parvoviral (CPV) infection is an important cause of acute haemorrhagic enteritis in dogs and may be accompanied by marked haematological, biochemical, and metabolic disturbances. Aims: The present study was conducted to diagnose canine parvoviral infection by a...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2026/v36i101791