Chitosan is a biopolymer obtained by deacetylating chitin and is commonly produced from crustacean shell waste. This study compared the extraction and characterisation of chitosan from crab (Callinectes amnicola) and periwinkle (Tympanotonus fuscatus) shells under identical chemi...
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Research Article10.9734/irjpac/2026/v27i51022
Occupational stress and work burnout may influence workers’ engagement in safe work practices and the safety performance of oil and gas organisations. This study investigated the impact of occupational stress and work burnout on the safety behaviour and safety performance of work...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i94439
Aim: The present investigation was conducted at the Agricultural Research Farm, Department of Horticulture, School of Agriculture, Suresh Gyan Vihar University, Jaipur, Rajasthan, during 2025–26 to study the effects of planting dates and spacing on the production of chilli (Capsi...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i94440
Background: Simulated microgravity (SMG) can perturb endothelial redox regulation, but the temporal development of these responses during early exposure remains insufficiently characterised. Aim: To elucidate whether simulated microgravity-induced redox modulation in endothelial...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i84441
Pranali Bharatkumar Dahihande, Sharanagouda Hiregoudar, Udaykumar Nidoni, K. T. Ramappa, Sushilendra Advi Rao & Vijaykumar Palled·Journal of Scientific Research and Reports·2026
Paddy stalk is an agricultural residue with potential for use as a biomass feedstock, but its effective handling and processing depend on reliable engineering-property data. This study characterised the physical, bulk, flow, and frictional properties of whole and ground paddy sta...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i94442
Storage stability is a critical determinant of the commercial acceptability of ready-to-eat extruded products. This study evaluated the influence of packaging materials on the quality and storage stability of tuber crop-barnyard millet composite extrudates. The extrudates were pr...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2026/v18i82129
Climate change is a major concern for agricultural sustainability in the Bundelkhand agro-climatic zone, where farming livelihoods are strongly dependent on climate-sensitive agriculture. This study assessed the climate-led vulnerability of 119 farmers in Datia district, Madhya P...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i94443
Mohammed Bashir, Muhammad Yusha’u, Bashir Mohammed, Aishatu Aminu Ibrahim, Halima Isa, Nafisat A. Kachallah, Martina Uchenna Nwune, Suleiman Mustapha & Auwal Haladu·South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology·2026
Dermatophytosis and non-dermatophytosis remain significant public health concerns because of their high prevalence, increasing antifungal resistance, and the limitations of conventional antifungal drugs. This study aimed to determine the dermatophytic and non-dermatophytic organi...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2026/v20i8520
The East Nimba Nature Reserve (ENNR) is one of Liberia's most important biodiversity hotspots; however, increasing anthropogenic activities continue to threaten its floristic diversity and ecological integrity. This study evaluated the species composition and distribution of flor...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2026/v12i3528
A field experiment was conducted during the kharif seasons of 2018–19 and 2019–20 on the clay loam soils of the Agricultural Research Station, Jangamaheswarapuram, Andhra Pradesh. The objective of the experiment was to determine the optimum sowing window for seed production in th...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i84466
A field experiment was conducted during the kharif seasons of 2024 and 2025 at the Experimental Farm, Department of Agronomy, School of Agricultural Sciences, Hapur, Uttar Pradesh, to evaluate the effects of different nitrogen and silicon levels on the yield attributes and yield...
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Research Article10.9734/arja/2026/v19i3897
Accurate estimation of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) remains a major challenge in data-sparse regions such as West Africa because of limited ground-based monitoring networks and highly variable atmospheric conditions. This study evaluated statistical and machine-learning models...
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Research Article10.9734/ajr2p/2026/v10i3238
Mohammed Bashir, Muhammad Yusha’u, Bashir Mohammed, Aishatu Aminu Ibrahim, Halima Isa, Nafisat A. Kachallah, Martina Uchenna Nwune, Suleiman Mustapha & Auwal Haladu·Journal of Advances in Microbiology·2026
Euphorbia hirta is widely used in traditional medicine for the treatment of superficial fungal infections. This study evaluated the phytochemical composition, antifungal activity, and synergistic effects of extracts obtained from the leaves, flowers, stem bark, and roots of E. hi...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2026/v26i91170
Zébré Arthur Constant, Coulibaly Bakary, Yao Attien Paul, KAROU Damintoti Simplice, Connil Nathalie, Konate Ibrahim & Kouassi Kouassi Clément·Journal of Advances in Microbiology·2026
Background: In Daloa (Côte d’Ivoire), the reuse of dish-rinsing water in informal (street food) restaurants is a common practice that may constitute a major source of microbial contamination and the dissemination of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Aims: This study assessed the phy...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2026/v26i91171
Background: Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) is a first-line treatment for smoking cessation and is considered safe for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). However, prolonged dependence on nicotine gum is an uncommon but recognised complication. Case Pre...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcrmh/2026/v9i1341