The widespread use of water pipe tobacco (WPT) has raised concerns regarding potential health risks associated with inhalation of tobacco smoke and its constituents, including polycyclic aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs). This study evaluated the effect of water pipe tobacco smoke on...
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Research Article10.9734/ijanr/2026/v9i191
Soft tissue calcifications in the orofacial region are relatively frequent and are often observed unexpectedly during standard radiographic evaluations. They represent a broad group of conditions arising from abnormal calcium salt deposition, which may occur through dystrophic, m...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1304
Background: In early childhood, type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) is an autoimmune illness marked by the death of pancreatic β-cells by the immune system. Autoantibodies that are important indicators of illness etiology and diagnosis include insulin autoantibodies (IAA), glutamic a...
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Research Article10.9734/aji/2026/v9i1182
Rohdea wattii (C.B.Clarke) Yamashita & M.N.Tamura (Asparagaceae), previously known from the Eastern Himalaya, South China and North Vietnam, is here reported for the first time from Eastern Ghats, India. During a recent floristic survey in Odisha state, India, the species was...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2026/v22i2622
Background: Millions of individuals throughout the world suffer with diabetes mellitus (DM), which is a chronic and complex metabolic condition. It is one of the most prevalent non-communicable diseases in the world. Its rising prevalence puts a significant strain on patients and...
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Research Article10.9734/jesbs/2026/v39i11464
Aim: This study assessed the fungal microbiological profile of the Gwagwalada River, which is influenced by effluent from the Kutunku abattoir, Abuja, to evaluate water quality and potential public health risks. Methods: Three water samples were collected from three designated si...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2026/v30i1833
Aim: The aim of this study was to isolate oleaginous yeast from soil and to optimize media components for enhanced lipid accumulation using different carbon and nitrogen sources, followed by statistical analysis at a 5% significance level. Study Design, Place, and Duration: An ex...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2026/v30i1834
Physico-chemical parameters constitute important abiotic components of aquatic ecosystems that influence species composition, diversity, stability, abundance, productivity, migration, biodiversity and physiological condition of aquatic organisms. The Okpoka Creek is a critical ec...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2026/v28i21063
Afield experiment “Influence of plant geometry and weed management strategies on productivity and profitability of sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.)” was conducted during summer season of 2023 at the Instructional Farm, OUAT, Bhubaneswar. The experiment was laid out in a factorial...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i23669
To evaluate genetic variability and the correlation between yield-attributing traits and seed yield, 92 genotypes—including two checks—were analysed for respective traits and seed yield. The analysis of variance revealed significant differences between the genotypes for each attr...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i23670
Genetic diversity in grain zinc content was assessed among thirty-five rice genotypes presumed to be biofortified, utilising candidate gene-based primers. The research also aimed to validate the effectiveness of these markers in determining the distribution of rice genotypes base...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i23671
Earth, an abundant and ancient material, has been used in construction for millennia. It allows for the creation of diverse dwellings, ranging from simple houses to monumental buildings. However, despite its numerous advantages, earthen construction, particularly through Compress...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2026/v45i24661
Plant-derived nutraceuticals are increasingly incorporated into aquafeeds as functional ingredients that may influence fish reproductive physiology, gamete quality, and spawning outcomes. Their effects span beneficial actions, such as antioxidant protection of gonads and gametes,...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i23672
Since ancient times, dogs are thought to have been the first creatures that humans domesticated and employed. In veterinary practices, the word "geriatric" refers to animals that have achieved around 75% of their projected lifespan. The present study evaluated the prevalence of s...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i23673
Ackee (Blighia sapida) aril is a nutrient-rich but highly perishable fruit, which limits its utilization and industrial application. While previous studies have reported physicochemical and functional properties of dried ackee aril and flours, they lack statistically optimisied d...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2026/v25i3857