Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) is one of the most important vegetable crops cultivated worldwide due to its high nutritional value, versatility in consumption, and economic significance. The productivity of tomato largely depends on the availability of high-yielding, location-s...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i14017
India is the leading global producer, consumer, and exporter of chilli (Capsicum annuum), yet the destalking of dry chilli remains a labor-intensive and health-hazardous operation. Manual removal of the calyx and stalk increases labor costs, exposes workers to respiratory ailment...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i14018
The demand for good quality seeds has been increasing with the increase in production of okra over the years. In addition to this, okra seeds can be directly consumed as a caffeine-free alternative to coffee and have also been utilized for oil extraction to a limited extent. The...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i14019
Penile fracture is a rare condition that is easily identified by its classical clinical features. However, its features and course of the condition could be altered by the timing of presentation and the occurrence of complications. Delayed presentation is directly associated with...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrru/2026/v9i1146
Indonesia’s Village Fund (Dana Desa) has transformed rural public finance by transferring substantial resources to villages and expanding local discretion under the Village Law. However, allocation and spending practices often remain weakly aligned with heterogeneous village pote...
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Research Article10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i11253
Soil-transmitted helminths pose significant public health threats, particularly in agricultural communities with poor sanitation. This cross-sectional study assessed soil contamination and public health risk among farmers and residents in Tombia, Bayelsa State, Nigeria. One hundr...
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Research Article10.9734/sajp/2026/v9i1258
In this work, a solid-phase acid catalyst was prepared from a natural Cameroonian smectite and sulfuric acid. The natural clay was treated by refluxing it in sulfuric acid for 4 hours at 80°C under constant stirring. The catalyst obtained after washing and drying was used for the...
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Research Article10.9734/irjpac/2026/v27i1979
Aims: This study aimed to provide a comprehensive nutritional evaluation of the leaves and stem of Alternanthera sessilis by determining their proximate composition, mineral profile, anti-nutritional factors, and amino acid compositions, thereby establishing scientific evidence f...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfrn/2026/v5i1365
The present study was conducted with an objective to study the farmers’ perception and adoption of Soil Health Card (SHC) in Guntur district. A total of 90 farmers were selected for the study. The results revealed that majority (45.56 %) of the respondents were in 36 – 54 years a...
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Research Article10.9734/ajaees/2026/v44i12882
Phosphorus and nitrogen are two major macronutrients that commonly limit crop productivity in agricultural soils. The excessive use of chemical fertilizers to overcome these limitations has resulted in environmental degradation and increased production costs, highlighting the nee...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcs/2026/v11i1401
This study investigated the combined use of bio-fumigation and organic amendments as an eco-friendly alternative for managing Fusarium wilt while enhancing tomato growth and productivity. Field experiments were conducted over two consecutive growing seasons (2015–2016), using a s...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcs/2026/v11i1402
Background: Resistance to commonly used antibiotics in the treatment of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), such as Trichomonas vaginalis, Chlamydia trachomatis, and Neisseria gonorrhoeae, constitutes a major public health challenge, particularly in the field of reproductive...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2026/v38i17803
Aim: The study assess the nutritional impact of intestinal parasitic infections on schoolchildren in Mashi Local Government Area (LGA), Katsina, Nigeria. Study Design: A cross-sectional study carried out between February to July 2024. Methodology: Four hundred schoolchildren were...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2026/v15i1430
The Republic of Guinea, characterized by significant eco-climatic diversity and four major natural regions, has a population heavily reliant on natural resources. Rainfall plays a crucial role, influencing not only agriculture and water availability but also the dynamics of bushf...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i15244
Hinge joints in hollow-core slab bridges are critical transverse links that integrate multiple slabs into a unified bridge structure, yet they are also the most vulnerable weak points prone to deterioration, potentially leading to structural crises through “single-slab behavior.”...
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Research Article10.9734/jerr/2026/v28i11780