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Effects of Different Types of Toothpaste on Fasting Blood Glucose Levels in Diabetic Individuals: A Systematic Review of Pre-Test/Post-Test Studies

Jacques Forwah Ndeh, Edung Emem Samuel, Benjamin Essien, Bassey Okon Bassey, Ughwusuena Ufuoma Louis, Ramatu Umar Ibrahim, Eunice Akomu Aji, Ewa Anthony Obi, Idiege Idiege Omang, Akaba Kingsley Onoridea, Ugwuanyi Ifeanyichukwu Samson, Makata, Rex Oseloka, Promise Chika Kemas-Uneze, Jane Ulifo Falade, Wisdom Effiong, David Ikechukwu Achuzia, Oluwaseun Abiodun Oloyede, Isoboye, Manuel Bokoye, Nnaji Chimuanya Joseph, Immaculate Ihuoma Ekeagba & Abeshi Sylvester Etenikang · Asian Journal of Research and Reports in Endocrinology · 2026

Background: Toothpastes marketed as sugar-free, herbal, probiotic, paraprobiotic or diabetes-specific are sometimes presumed to influence glycaemia. The evidence relevant to fasting blood glucose (FBG), however, is easily conflated with studies of salivary glucose or periodontal...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrre/2026/v9i1143

Artificial Intelligence Adoption and Export Performance of Export-oriented SMEs in Coimbatore

B. Rohini · Asian Research Journal of Arts & Social Sciences · 2026

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become an important technology for improving business efficiency, supporting innovation, and strengthening competitiveness in global markets. This study examines the relationships among AI adoption, digital transformation capability, and export pe...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arjass/2026/v24i8931

Histo-anatomical Studies of Seed and Meristem Structure in Curculigo orchioides Gaertn.

A. Sasi Bharathi & T. Leon Stephan Raj · Asian Journal of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering · 2026

Background: Curculigo orchioides Gaertn. is a medicinally important species, but detailed information on the internal organisation of its mature seeds, the tissue-specific distribution of storage reserves, and the structure of its meristematic region remains limited. Aim: To inve...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajbge/2026/v9i2195

Combined Effect of Pulverized Costus afer Stem and Cow dung Amendment on Contaminants of Concern in Crude Oil–Contaminated Soil

K. T. Nwauche, D. Agbo & K. A. Okari · International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review · 2026

This study investigated the combined effect of pulverised Costus afer stem and cow dung amendments on contaminants of concern (heavy metals, PAHs, and TPHs) in crude oil-contaminated soil. Non-polluted soil samples were obtained from farmland along Mini Orlu Road, near Ada George...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijbcrr/2026/v35i51153

Effect of Culinary Practices on Phenolic Compound Content and Antioxidant Activity of Organically and Conventionally Grown Onion Bulbs

Virginie Marie Dakéné, Abdoulaye Sérémé, Kabakdé Kabore, Frédéric Anderson Konkobo, Balamoussa Santara, Kiswendsida Abdou Muller Compaoré & Mamoudou Hama Dicko · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2026

Onions are a rich source of bioactive compounds, particularly phenolic compounds, which can help to prevent and treat chronic diseases. However, if not properly applied, culinary practices can compromise this nutraceutical potential. The objective of this study was to determine t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jalsi/2026/v29i5795

Proximate and Mineral Safety Index of Hunteria umbellata Seeds

Oluwagbenle H. N, Adesina, A. J & Afolabi, O. M · Chemical Science International Journal · 2026

Hunteria umbellata is widely used in African traditional medicine for the management of diabetes mellitus, gastrointestinal disorders, obesity, inflammatory conditions, and other ailments. This study evaluated the nutritional quality of Hunteria umbellata to establish its suitabi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/CSJI/2026/v35i51056

Effect of Defatted Groundnut, Banana and Maize Flour Blend on the Nutritional and Bioactive Contents of Extruded Snack

C.M. Sogo-Temi, B.F. Olanipekun, O.J. Oyelade, A.M. Lateef, S.A. Gbotoso & S.I. Ayanda · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2026

Selecting appropriate food materials, compositions and combinations is important for the development of healthy foods. This study determined the effect of enriching maize with defatted groundnut and banana flours on the nutritional and bioactive composition of the flours and extr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2026/v18i82130

Physico-Mechanical Properties of Garlic (Allium sativum L.) Bulbs and Cloves for the Design of Planting and Post-Harvest Machinery

T. Behera, P. P. Gajjar, V. Vishnu Reddy, R. V. Bharadava & N. B. Bharad · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2026

Garlic, a widely cultivated bulb crop, poses persistent mechanisation challenges owing to the irregular geometry of its bulbs and cloves. The lack of reliable engineering data on the physical and mechanical properties of garlic bulbs and cloves has remained a major constraint in...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i94444

Farmers’ Knowledge and Adoption of Improved Maize Agronomic Practices in Kiryandongo District, Uganda

Stephen Lwasa & Mercy Namuli · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2026

Maize contributes to food security and household income in Uganda, yet the uptake of improved agronomic practices remains uneven. This study assessed farmers’ knowledge and use of improved maize production practices in Kiryandongo District and examined factors associated with ino...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i94445

Environmental Genotoxins and Human Health Risks: Exposure Pathways, Mechanisms, Biomarkers and Challenges for Causal Risk Assessment

Omoighele F. Akhigbe, Ojogbane M. Abutu, Nyejirime Y. Wike, Elvis N. Shu & Irene Shuneba · Asian Journal of Research in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2026

Environmental genotoxins are exogenous chemical agents or complex particulate mixtures capable of damaging DNA, chromosomes or genome-maintenance systems. Their public-health importance extends beyond cancer because persistent or poorly repaired lesions may contribute to reproduc...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrimps/2026/v15i3406

The Kinesthetic-motor Hypothesis in Developmental Dyslexia: A Systematic Review and Theoretical Model Proposition

Giovanna Azevedo Rodrigues, Fernando Martins Castanheira Júnior, Luiz Costa & Marcelo Caixeta · International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal · 2026

Introduction: Developmental dyslexia is traditionally explained by the acoustic phonological deficit theory, yet clinical observations suggest that reading difficulties may extend to motor and articulatory components, manifesting as phono-articulatory stalls during the decoding o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/indj/2026/v23i5577

Bilateral Peripheral Ulcerative Keratitis with Corneal Perforation Revealing Acute Myeloid Leukaemia in a Young Adult: A Case Report

Lotfi Chaabani, Ines Bouallegui, Mohamed Said & Yosra Hamdi · International Journal of Research and Reports in Hematology · 2026

Background: Peripheral ulcerative keratitis (PUK) is a destructive corneal disorder that may progress rapidly to perforation and can occasionally indicate serious systemic disease. Aim: To report a rare and clinically important case of bilateral peripheral ulcerative keratitis (P...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijr2h/2026/v9i2236

Early Prenatal Detection of Fetal Genetic Mutations and Epigenetic Alterations: A Critical Appraisal of Liquid Biopsy Methodologies and Paediatric Implications

Stefan Bittmann, Elisabeth Luchter & Elena Moschüring-Alieva · Asian Journal of Pediatric Research · 2026

Circulating fetoplacental nucleic acids have transformed prenatal medicine within a single generation, and screening based on cell-free DNA (cfDNA) is now offered routinely in many health systems. The field is moving quickly from the detection of whole-chromosome aneuploidy towar...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajpr/2026/v16i9564

Mechanistic Insights into Green-Synthesized Polymer-Stabilized Cobalt Oxide Nanocomposites for Enhancing Germination and Seedling Vigor of Vigna aconitifolia Aconitifolia

Karina, Anamika, Sangita Yadav, Aarti Saini, Bhanupriya, Meena Yadav, Nikita Kaushik & Rajat Arora · Asian Journal of Research in Crop Science · 2026

Green synthesis provides a potentially sustainable route for producing nanomaterials for agricultural applications. The present study describes an environmentally sustainable approach to the eco-friendly synthesis of polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP)-stabilised cobalt oxide (Co2O3) nano...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrcs/2026/v11i3452

Assessment of Chemical Contaminants in Street-vended Foods and Associated Dietary Health Risks in Port Harcourt Metropolis, Rivers State, Nigeria

Garuba Muhammed H., Okpoji Awajiiroijana U., Ajawobu Innocent O., Oji Chihurumnanya O., Obinna Vincent O., Abdulwahab Nazeemdeen A., Jerry Joseph, Onyeyili Ikemefuna N., Ezekwueme Obianuju I. & Otabor Osaretin W. · Asian Journal of Food Research and Nutrition · 2026

Background: Street-vended foods constitute an important source of affordable meals in urban centres but may contain chemical contaminants that pose potential public health risks. Aim: This study assessed the levels of chemical contaminants in street-vended foods and evaluated the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajfrn/2026/v5i3429