This study investigates whether corporate governance mechanisms constrain earnings management among listed pharmaceutical firms in Nigeria through the lens of institutional decoupling. The analysis covers 2015–2025 and uses a census of seven firms, yielding 58 firm-year observati...
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Research Article10.9734/ajeba/2026/v26i82350
Kenya Revenue Authority has introduced several reforms to enhance turnover tax compliance among SMEs and reduce the need for assistance from tax practitioners. Despite these efforts to support micro-enterprises, uptake remains low. This study examined the effect of tax administra...
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Research Article10.9734/ajeba/2026/v26i82351
Background: Lexical synonymy may contribute to vocabulary development by enabling learners to recognise semantic relationships and select contextually appropriate lexical alternatives. Aims: This study aims to investigate the role of lexical synonymy in vocabulary expansion among...
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Research Article10.9734/jesbs/2026/v39i51515
Arsenic is a widespread environmental metalloid whose inorganic forms contaminate drinking water, food chains, soil and air. Male reproductive toxicity is biologically plausible because spermatogenesis, steroidogenesis and post-testicular sperm maturation depend on tightly regula...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2026/v22i7678
Groundwater is the principal source of drinking water for many residents of Houndé, Burkina Faso. This study examined the physicochemical and hydrochemical quality of groundwater in the Houndé region, Burkina Faso, where residents relied heavily on wells and boreholes for their d...
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Research Article10.9734/ajocs/2026/v16i5467
Industrial soil contamination by chromium (Cr) is an important environmental and public health concern because hexavalent chromium [Cr(VI)] is toxic, mobile, and carcinogenic. This study investigated the mechanisms involved in reducing toxic Cr(VI) to the less toxic Cr(III) form...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i86257
A field experiment was conducted during the rabi season of 2025-26 at the Agriculture Research and Development Centre, Sakatpura, School of Agriculture Science, Vikrant University, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, to evaluate the yield and economic responses of Indian mustard (Brassica j...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i86258
The success of jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam.) grafting is strongly influenced by the physiological quality of the rootstock prior to grafting. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of 75% shading and the individual application of 50 ppm α-naphthaleneacetic acid (NAA...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i86259
The mucosa covering the edentulous residual ridge transmits masticatory load through a terminal microvascular bed that was never differentiated for that purpose, and its tolerance depends on how completely perfusion is restored between loading cycles. Prosthodontic research has t...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1380
This study aimed to evaluate the physicochemical quality of “Koutoukou”, a locally distilled alcoholic beverage widely consumed in Côte d’Ivoire, and to assess its safety and compliance with national and international standards. This research was conducted in Daloa, Côte d’Ivoire...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2026/v30i4895
Precision agriculture is increasingly described as the convergence of two originally separate technological programmes: engineered nanomaterials that act at the plant and soil interface, and computational learning systems that convert agronomic data into management decisions. The...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2026/v30i4896
Aim: This study explored the lived experiences of moral resilience among newly registered nurses in the Philippines as they navigated ethical dilemmas, emotional distress, and the challenges of transitioning into professional nursing practice. It sought to understand how novice n...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrnh/2026/v9i1394
Papa Diene Faye, Fatoumata Yattara, Seydina Mouhamed Dieng, Yero Alassane Sow, Abdoul Moujib Ndiaye, Souleymane Ngouda Dione, Omar Cisse Faye, Faye, Papa Diene, Sow, Yero Alassane, Ndiaye, Abdoul Moujib, Faye, Omar Cisse, Dione, Souleymane Ngouda & Dieng, Seydina Mouhamed·Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International·2026
Urbanisation is a major driver of landscape transformation in West Africa, resulting in the gradual conversion of natural areas into built environments and the degradation of ecosystem services. In Ziguinchor, this process is reflected in the continuous expansion of built-up area...
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Research Article10.9734/jaeri/2026/v27i5790
Background: Coir pith processing generates wastewater containing dissolved salts, suspended particles, and biodegradable organic matter. Untreated discharge may adversely affect soil and water quality; therefore, physicochemical assessment is necessary before disposal or reuse. A...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2026/v30i81108
Background: This case report highlights the importance of prompt recognition of hereditary angioedema (HAE) in patients with recurrent abdominal attacks that may mimic surgical emergencies and lead to unnecessary interventions. Case Presentation: A 29-year-old man presented with...
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Research Article10.9734/ijmpcr/2026/v19i3517