Aims: To assess genetic variability, heritability, genetic advance, and associations among yield and yield-related traits in bread wheat under conventional and organic production systems, and to identify superior genotypes for sustainable wheat breeding. Study Design: A field exp...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i84373
Praise Adenike Alli, Oluwatunmise Peter Abolarin, Samuel Opeyemi Kayode, Itunu Deborah Odunewu, Oyewumi Tolulope Ajao & Precious Adesope Olaomotito·Journal of Engineering Research and Reports·2026
The present study evaluated the physicochemical and microbial water quality of River Ona, Ibadan, Nigeria, at three sampling stations representing the upstream (Loc 1), midstream (Loc 2), and downstream (Loc 3) reaches of the river's residential corridor. These stations were sele...
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Research Article10.9734/jerr/2026/v28i71960
As service life increases and concrete structures are exposed to variable loads and harsh environments, surface cracks inevitably develop. Cracks affect not only surface appearance but also the long-term durability of concrete components; therefore, accurate identification and re...
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Research Article10.9734/jerr/2026/v28i71961
This study characterised the workability and compressive-strength development of two nominal volume-batched site-mixed concrete formulations, 1:2:3 and 1:2:4, prepared under reported experimental conditions in Bahrain, and contextualised their 28-day strengths using aggregated hi...
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Research Article10.9734/jerr/2026/v28i71962
Street food vending in urban centres is important because it provides low-income urban residents with an affordable and accessible food option. However, inadequate hygiene during preparation and sale can contribute to foodborne illness. This study evaluated food safety knowledge...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2026/v25i9908
Aim: To evaluate the efficacy of the cyclopoid copepod Apocyclops royi as a live feed for larval rearing of pearlspot (Etroplus suratensis) and to assess its suitability for hatchery-scale seed production by comparing its performance with that of Artemia franciscana nauplii and a...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2026/v28i81130
The present study was conducted to evaluate the effect of dietary protease enzyme supplementation on the growth performance and egg production traits of Vanaraja chickens. The experiment was conducted for 27 weeks under uniform management conditions. A total of 90 day-old Vanaraj...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i84179
Mineral nutrition determines much of the health, fertility, and productive efficiency of dairy cattle, yet the pathway linking soil mineral status to milk mineral output remains fragmented across agronomic, physiological, and nutritional literatures. This critical narrative revie...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2026/v35i41144
Helicobacter pylori remains one of the most prevalent bacterial infections affecting the Nigerian population, with reported seroprevalence figures among the highest documented globally. Despite this burden, the relationship between infection, clinical outcome, and health system r...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2026/v20i7514
Gully erosion is an environmental challenge that can affect groundwater resources in South Eastern Nigeria by increasing sediment transport, enhancing weathering and mobilising dissolved constituents into aquifer systems. This study evaluated its influence on groundwater quality...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2026/v25i8992
Groundwater is the primary source of potable water within Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH). Natural geochemical processes and increasing anthropogenic activities may compromise its quality and pose potential health risks. This study evaluated the physicochemical...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2026/v25i8993
Aims: This study aimed to assess farmers’ persuasion towards information and communication technology (ICT) tools for agricultural information dissemination and to identify the factors influencing their attitudes within the framework of the Innovation-Decision Process. Study Desi...
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Research Article10.9734/arja/2026/v19i3886
Aminu Shehu, Muhammad Isah Liyo, Hafsat Isah Liyo, Nathaniel Luka Kwarau, Asmau Isa Liyo & Abdullahi Musa·South Asian Journal of Parasitology·2026
Aims: This study assessed the prevalence and diversity of gastrointestinal parasites and fungal flora in Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) obtained from the Komadugu River in Gashua, Yobe State, Nigeria, and evaluated the implications for fish health and food safety. Study Des...
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Research Article10.9734/sajp/2026/v9i3303
Shankar Nisha Nandhini, Keerthana Rajendran, Sangamithra Seeniponnalagu, Nagarajan Tamilselvi & Sathiyanarayanan Anusuya·Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry·2026
Aims: This study evaluated the green synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) using Typha domingensis leaf extract and examined their selected biological activities. Methodology: GC-MS analysis was used to identify phytoconstituents in the aqueous extract. AgNPs were synthesised...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2026/v16i4505
Quality tools originally developed in manufacturing industries have become central to how pharmaceutical companies and healthcare providers manage variability, reduce error, and satisfy regulators. Lean, Six Sigma, Total Quality Management, Quality by Design, Failure Mode and Eff...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2026/v27i41682