Effective implementation of the Basic Science curriculum depends on the availability and appropriate use of qualified personnel, instructional materials, teaching methods, and science-related facilities. This study investigated the availability and utilisation of human, material,...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2026/v27i51741
Emmah Mwende, Joy Nyawira Riungu & Kirimi Lilian Mukiri·Advances in Research·2026
Financing determines whether urban sanitation services can be expanded, maintained and made accessible to different population groups. This study examined the association between financial models and inclusive urban sanitation service delivery in Nakuru City, Kenya. A descriptive...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2026/v27i51739
Nguyen Toan Thang, Tran Duc Manh, Dao Trung Duc, Mai Thi Linh, Nguyen Thi Thu Phuong, Bui Thanh Tan, Nguyen Thuy Duong, Nguyen Viet Cuong, Ly Thi Thanh Huyen & Tran Van Do·Advances in Research·2026
Camellia impressinervis is a golden camellia whose yellow flowers have been widely used for healthcare. To produce seedlings from superior genotypes for intensive plantation, cutting propagation has been widely applied because of its simple technique and high rooting efficiency....
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Research Article10.9734/air/2026/v27i51737
Priyanka Manikrao Chavhan, Prince Ajaykumar T. Agashe & S. N. Gawande·Advances in Research·2026
Academic libraries play an important role in supporting research and scholarly communication by providing access to relevant information resources. Examining changes in library-resource availability alongside institutional publication output can help describe trends in research p...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2026/v27i51738
The spleen is the largest secondary lymphoid organ in birds and plays a fundamental role in immune functioning. Comparative information on the post-hatch development of the spleen is crucial for understanding differences in immunocompetence between indigenous and commercial chick...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2026/v27i51734
Mango (Mangifera indica L.) is a major tropical fruit crop in India, valued for its distinct flavour, aroma, and nutritional profile. Understanding post-harvest physiological changes across different commercial cultivars is essential for determining optimal harvest times and shel...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2026/v27i51735
Freeze–thaw deterioration of cement-based materials is commonly assessed through mass loss, relative dynamic modulus, strength retention, or visual scaling, yet these macroscopic responses are downstream manifestations of processes that originate in a heterogeneous and evolving p...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2026/v27i51736
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
The small indigenous fish species Puntius sophore is an important raw material used in the preparation of Ngari, a traditional fermented fish product of Manipur, India. Fresh adult P. sophore were collected from Loktak Lake, Manipur, during August to September 2025 and processed...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2026/v27i51732
G. Kamei, R. Raghu Prakash, U. Sreedhar & B. Vidya Chetan·Advances in Research·2026
Trawling is considered one of the detrimental fishing methods because of its non-selective nature in capturing species, resulting in an enormous quantity of unwanted catch in global marine fisheries. The objective of the present study was to assess the selectivity characteristics...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2026/v27i51731
This study focused on establishing design criteria for an inclined draper separator for cleaning decorticated groundnut. Inclined draper separators utilise differences in size, shape, and surface characteristics between groundnut kernels and shell particles for separation. Howeve...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2026/v27i51730
Annie Chimphonda, Anna Phiri, Malvern Kanyati & Emmanuel Malichi·Advances in Research·2026
Adolescent mothers often face difficulties continuing their education because of the competing demands of schooling, breastfeeding, and childcare. Although Zambia’s re-entry policy enables adolescent mothers to return to school after childbirth, limited counselling, flexible lear...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2026/v27i51729
Proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) have become a core technology for the efficient utilisation of hydrogen energy due to their high energy conversion efficiency, zero pollutant emissions, and rapid start-up and shut-down capabilities. As a key component of the fuel cell...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2026/v27i51727
Joshua Abraham, Taofeeqah Akorede Adelabu, James Olatoye Agboola & Ohiemi Emmanuel Adegbe·Advances in Research·2026
Aim(s): This study aimed to identify factors associated with Lassa fever preventive practices among adults in Akure South and Akoko South West Local Government Areas of Ondo State, Nigeria. Study Design: Descriptive cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: Akure South...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2026/v27i51728
Grotto sites are often located in complex terrain such as cliffs, terraces, or river valleys, where the wind field within these grotto areas is influenced by the complex topography. This study develops and evaluates a CFD-based workflow that integrates UAV oblique photogrammetry,...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2026/v27i51726