Conventional root-mean-square amplitude is widely used to represent local seismic reflection energy, but its quadratic dependence on amplitude makes it susceptible to impulsive spikes, amplitude extremes, and spatial broadening of high-energy responses. This study develops and ev...
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Research Article10.9734/ajoger/2026/v9i3286
Background: Groundwater development in Precambrian basement terrains is constrained by the discontinuous and heterogeneous distribution of productive aquifers. Aim: This study aimed to map potential groundwater zones in the Koulikoro district (Mali) by integrating Geographic Inf...
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Research Article10.9734/ajoger/2026/v9i3287
Aims: To examine how households living near Mukura Forest in Rutsiro District, Rwanda, have taken up agroforestry trees on their farms, and specifically to establish the prevailing level of uptake, the leading factors behind it, and the strength of association between those facto...
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Research Article10.9734/ajoger/2026/v9i3288
Aims: This study aimed to assess the association between waste management practices and ecosystem resilience and sustainable development outcomes among artisanal and small-scale mining communities in Gakenke District, Northern Rwanda. Study Design: A mixed-methods research design...
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Research Article10.9734/ajoger/2026/v9i3289
Aims: To assess the impact of flood disasters on the socioeconomic livelihoods of households in Nyamagabe District, Rwanda, between 2010 and 2025, and to analyse the relationship between flood exposure, government/institutional response, and livelihood outcomes. Study Design: A d...
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Research Article10.9734/ajoger/2026/v9i3290
Melon (Citrullus spp.) and bush mango (Irvingia gabonensis) seeds are widely used as food ingredients in Nigeria, yet their nutrient-rich composition may support fungal growth and aflatoxin contamination when post-harvest handling is inadequate. This study evaluated the proximate...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfrn/2026/v5i3431
Jean Christophe Koussoubé, Emmanuel Kabore, Koï Wenceslas Kam, Oumou Koulsoum Sissao, Zakaria Ilboudo & Antoine Sanon·Annual Research & Review in Biology·2026
Background: Kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus L.) is cultivated for its fibre, leaves, seeds, and diverse household and industrial uses, but information on the insects associated with the crop remains limited in Burkina Faso. Aims: This study aimed to assess insect diversity across the...
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Research Article10.9734/arrb/2026/v41i92442
Background: Several studies have demonstrated that specific anthropometric indices are highly sensitive, non-invasive indicators for evaluating obesity and associated metabolic conditions. The aim of this study was to evaluate Body Mass Index (BMI), Neck Circumference (NC), and A...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2026/v9i2484
Aim: To describe an uncommon cutaneous horn on the volar surface of a finger in a young Nigerian adult and highlight the unusual age and anatomical site. Presentation of Case: A 29-year-old man presented with a solitary lesion over the volar aspect of the proximal interphalangeal...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2026/v38i96193
The pink hibiscus mealybug (Maconellicoccus hirsutus) is a key pest that damages crops and ornamental plants. Several chemicals are used to control this destructive insect; however, their extensive use can have environmental consequences and affect beneficial organisms. Botanical...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2026/v9i3305
A field investigation was conducted during the rabi seasons of 2023-24 and 2024-25 at the Vegetable Research Centre, G. B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar, Uttarakhand, to evaluate the comparative efficacy of conventional and nano urea on growth and yield...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i94319
Abdou-Kader Congo, Benoit Joseph Batieno, Pingawindé SAWADOGO, Félicien Serge Zida, Wendmanegda Hermann Tondé, Saadon Léandre Poda, Hamadou Zongo, Kiswensida Issaka Sam, Yannick Bassolé & Nerbéwendé Sawadogo·Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology·2026
Rainfed legume production in Burkina Faso is increasingly challenged by climatic variability. Diversifying grain-legume genetic resources may help address these constraints and support food security. Tepary bean (Phaseolus acutifolius A. Gray), a legume native to the south-wester...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i94320
Family businesses make important contributions to employment, income generation, wealth creation, and intergenerational entrepreneurship in Nigeria, yet many experience difficulty surviving beyond the founding generation. Succession challenges, socio-cultural dynamics, competing...
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Research Article10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i81377
Aims: The consumption of raw milk, although widespread, is a major public health concern due to the risk of contamination by pathogenic microorganisms. The aim of this study was to characterise the Listeria monocytogenes strains isolated from raw cow’s milk in Côte d’Ivoire. Meth...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2026/v36i81777
Digital technology is now embedded in mathematics classrooms across most school systems, yet the pedagogical question of how such technology should be used to support mathematical learning remains unsettled. Quantitative syntheses report effects ranging from negligible to substan...
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Research Article10.9734/ajess/2026/v52i83275