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Microbial Contamination of Utensils and Washing Water in a Nigerian Tertiary Institution Restaurant: A Comprehensive Risk Assessment

C. A. Olafimihan & A. S. Awe · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2026

Background: Foodborne illnesses remain a critical public health challenge in developing nations, with contaminated food contact surfaces serving as significant reservoirs for pathogenic microorganisms. Restaurants in tertiary institutions are particularly vulnerable settings, whe...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2026/v26i101185

Prevalence and Molecular Characterization of Salmonella spp. Isolated from Patients’ Blood Specimen in Federal Medical Center, Umuahia

P. N. Sabastine-Nkeonadi, E. C. Onwuchekwa & U. K. Chukwu · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2026

Background: Bloodstream infections caused by Salmonella spp. remain clinically important in settings where sanitation and healthcare infrastructure are limited. This study assessed the prevalence, serotypes, and molecular identity of Salmonella isolates recovered from patients’ b...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2026/v26i101186

Intraosseous Arteriovenous Malformation of the Mandible Presenting as Progressive Posterior Mandibular Swelling: A Case Report

Humera Shaikh, Amruta Bansode, Lata Kale & Vibhawari Tayde · International Journal of Research and Reports in Dentistry · 2026

Background: Intraosseous arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) of the mandible are rare high-flow vascular lesions that may present with progressive swelling, tooth mobility, cortical expansion, or bleeding. Their clinical and radiographic features can resemble odontogenic cysts and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijrrd/2026/v9i2337

Transillumination as a Clinical Light Detector: A Critical Narrative Review of Optical Principles, Diagnostic Performance and Methodological Constraints

Sanjana Bhat, R. S. Basavanna, N. M. Dhanyakumar & Prakash Lokhande · International Journal of Research and Reports in Dentistry · 2026

Transillumination places a light source on one side of a tissue and observes the light that survives passage to the opposite side, so that internal structure is inferred from patterns of attenuation. The technique is old, inexpensive and technically undemanding, and it has been r...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijrrd/2026/v9i2338

Apparent Radiographic Normalization of Suspected Bilateral Hip Avascular Necrosis Following Acupuncture Treatment at SUOXI Hospital: A Case Report Highlighting Diagnostic Pitfalls

S. M. Shahidul Islam, S. M. Abdul Alim, Sabina Yasmin, Shayita Islam, S. M. Shafayat Islam & Rehana Akter Lima · Asian Journal of Case Reports in Medicine and Health · 2026

Avascular necrosis (AVN) of the femoral head is a progressive osteonecrotic condition often linked to corticosteroid therapy or excessive alcohol. Plain radiography is the most accessible initial tool, yet its accuracy is limited by technical factors, observer variability, and th...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajcrmh/2026/v9i1344

Labial Actinomycosis in a Child in University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, Uyo Akwa Ibom State South-South Nigeria: A Case Report

Ikechukwu Agwu Francis, Ekemini Udo, Samuel Ibok, Idakari Nweke, Ifeanyi Onwuezobe, Chinedum Amagwu, Augusta Mgbedimma, Anozie Chikezie Enyinnaya & Agantem Emmanuel Ekuma · Asian Journal of Pediatric Research · 2026

Background: Actinomycosis is a chronic suppurative infection caused by anaerobic Gram-positive Actinomyces species that normally colonise the oral cavity and digestive and urogenital tracts. Although cervicofacial disease is recognised, isolated labial involvement is uncommon, pa...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajpr/2026/v16i10574

Price Support for Oilseeds in India: An Analysis of Minimum Support Price Trends and Growth

Chetti Praveen Kumar · Asian Journal of Research in Crop Science · 2026

Minimum Support Price (MSP) has long served as a key instrument of India’s agricultural price policy, particularly in the oilseed sector, which plays a vital role in ensuring the country’s edible oil security. However, despite sustained policy efforts, India remains substantially...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrcs/2026/v11i4459

Knowledge of Tuberculosis among Pregnant Women Attending Health Centres in Anambra State Nigeria

Nnaemezie Nkiru Onyinyechukwu & Tochukwu C. Ezeanata · Asian Journal of Pregnancy and Childbirth · 2026

Tuberculosis (TB) remains a major global public health challenge, particularly in developing countries such as Nigeria, where the burden is high and vulnerable populations such as pregnant women may face particular risks. This study investigated knowledge of tuberculosis among pr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajpcb/2026/v9i1227

Gallbladder-related Symptoms, Awareness, and Dietary Counselling among Adults in East Champaran, Bihar: A Community-based Cross-sectional Study

Anil Kumar & Renu Rani Jaiswal · Asian Journal of Food Research and Nutrition · 2026

Background: Gallbladder disorders, particularly gallstone disease, are important gastrointestinal conditions influenced by demographic, metabolic, lifestyle, and dietary factors. Community-level information on gallbladder-related symptoms, awareness, and dietary counselling remai...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajfrn/2026/v5i4437

AI-Assisted Stability-Indicating RP - HPLC Method Development and Validation for the Quantitative Estimation of Tafamidis in Bulk Drug and Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms

Badikela Rama Krishna, Ch. Pavani, B. Vasudeva, Ratnakar Cherukupally, Tallapally Ashwini & Shaik Harun Rasheed · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2026

A stability-indicating reverse-phase high-performance liquid chromatographic (RP-HPLC) method was developed and validated for the quantitative estimation of Tafamidis in bulk drug and pharmaceutical dosage forms. Chromatographic separation was achieved using a Phenomenex Gemini O...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2026/v38i97869

Artificial Intelligence and Large Language Models in Agricultural Extension: Critical Synthesis of Adoption, Efficacy, and Equity in Smallholder Advisory Systems

Swati Sucharita, Pratima Sachan & T. Sravan Kumar · Advances in Research · 2026

Agricultural extension and advisory services are undergoing a rapid digital transformation driven by artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, natural language processing, and, more recently, generative artificial intelligence and large language models (LLMs). These technol...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/air/2026/v27i51723

Documentation of Medicinal flora of Govt Science College Campus, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India

Daulat Ram Gwalwanshi, Unnatika Singh Verma & Muskan Rajak · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2026

This study documents the medicinal plant diversity recorded during July 2025–July 2026 on the campus of Government Science College, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. The college campus harbours considerable biological diversity and supports a large population of students and researchers...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejmp/2026/v37i51381

Antimicrobial Susceptibility Patterns among Urinary Bacterial Isolates: A Descriptive Analysis of Ten Consecutive Clinical Cases

Haider Abbas Hadi Al-Mhanaa · Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases · 2026

Background: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is an emerging clinical problem among urinary pathogens and poses a challenge to empirical therapy. This descriptive analysis summarised antimicrobial susceptibility testing of 10 consecutive bacterial isolates obtained from urine sample...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrid/2026/v17i10578

Assessment of Knowledge and Prevention Strategies of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) among Undergraduate Students of Public Universities in Rivers State, Nigeria

Mbaeyi Chinagorom Carlin, Okongko Aniefiok Dickson, Ohaka Chisalokwu & Etokwudo Onyeka Stanley · International Journal of Research and Reports in Gynaecology · 2026

The health burden of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among undergraduate students in public universities in Rivers State, Nigeria, is significant and multifaceted. This study therefore investigated knowledge of and prevention strategies for sexually transmitted infections...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijrrgy/2026/v9i1183

Effect of Cadmium and Soursop Leaf Extract on the Uterus Histology of Adult Albino Rats

Ajanwachukwu Wilson Ogbonna · International Journal of Research and Reports in Gynaecology · 2026

Cadmium is a persistent environmental contaminant associated with reproductive toxicity, including structural and functional alterations of the female reproductive system. Annona muricata (soursop) contains bioactive compounds with antioxidant properties that may protect tissues...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijrrgy/2026/v9i1184