Many copper alloys suffer from weaknesses in certain mechanical properties, hindering their suitability for various industrial applications. Copper powder with 4% iron nanoparticles added as a constant-ratio reinforcement material was used, along with nano-alumina at varying rein...
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Research Article10.9734/psij/2026/v30i4964
N. O. Olla, W. B. Bello, S. O. Ogunjinmi, K. A. Akanji, T. O. Fawole, M. I. Olaniyan, O. O. Godspower & H. A. Busari·Asian Soil Research Journal·2026
This study assessed the concentrations and spatial distribution of selected heavy metals in roadside soils along major highways in Igboora, Oyo State, Nigeria. Soil samples were collected from three highway locations: Abeokuta–Igboora–Iseyin Highway, Igboora–Idere–Igangan Road, a...
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Research Article10.9734/asrj/2026/v10i3239
Burnout among university academics is an increasingly important concern in higher education systems shaped by rapid expansion, intensified accountability, and persistent resource constraints. In Tanzania, these pressures are particularly consequential as universities seek to wide...
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Research Article10.9734/ajess/2026/v52i73208
Civic Education constitutes an essential component of the educational system, aimed at preparing citizens to participate effectively in the public life of a democratic society, exercise their rights, and fulfil their civic responsibilities with the requisite knowledge, values, an...
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Research Article10.9734/ajess/2026/v52i73209
Work-life balance plays an important role in shaping employees’ job satisfaction and turnover intentions, particularly among professionals who manage demanding workplace responsibilities. This study determined the influence of work-life balance on job satisfaction and turnover in...
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Research Article10.9734/ajess/2026/v52i73210
Background: Cesarean section is an essential obstetric intervention when medically indicated; however, repeat cesarean delivery may increase operative difficulty and maternal morbidity. Aims: This study compared intra-operative and post-operative maternal morbidity between primar...
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Research Article10.9734/arjgo/2026/v9i1356
The success of degree programmes in higher education is often assessed through graduates’ career outcomes, making tracer studies useful for evaluating programme relevance and effectiveness. This study traced the Davao Oriental State University Master of Science Teaching graduates...
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Research Article10.9734/ajess/2026/v52i73211
Postharvest decay of papaya (Carica papaya L.) substantially affects fruit shelf life and quality under tropical conditions. This study aimed to isolate, identify and molecularly characterise the fungal pathogen associated with postharvest decay of 'Pusa Dwarf' papaya in Eastern...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i84372
Plant hormones orchestrate the defensive capacity of crops against an expanding array of biotic and abiotic constraints that threaten global agricultural output. Among these regulators, salicylic acid and jasmonic acid form the backbone of inducible immunity, directing distinct y...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i84373
Wild ber (Ziziphus rotundifolia Lamk.) is an adaptable fruit-tree species of ecological and economic importance in arid and semi-arid regions. This study evaluated the effectiveness of biostimulants and plant growth regulators in improving seed germination, seedling vigour and su...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i84374
Rice (Oryza sativa L.) often suffers from poor germination under normal as well as various adverse climatic conditions, in this context seed priming can be considered as an important strategy for improving seed germination and seedling stand establishment of different crops. This...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i84375
An experiment was conducted to identify the inoculation period associated with maximum pokkah boeng development in sugarcane under the subtropical conditions of North Bihar. Four susceptible sugarcane varieties, Co 0238, CoV 92102, CoSe 95422 and CoLk 94184, were inoculated on 15...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i85567
Establishing thermoneutral surface temperature baselines for Indian dairy breeds is critical for designing precision early-warning systems for heat stress. The present study employed digital infrared thermography (IRT) to characterise circadian and diurnal variations in body surf...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i85568
Microbial enrichment of organic manure is a highly sustainable strategy for enhancing leguminous crop productivity. A pot-culture experiment was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of farmyard manure (FYM) enriched with individual and multi-strain microbial inoculants—phosphate-so...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2026/v36i71765
Aims: This study aimed to document and evaluate the ethnomedicinal plants used during postpartum recovery and lactation by the Lois community of Manipur and to assess their cultural and medicinal significance using quantitative ethnobotanical indices. Study Design: Ethnobotanical...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2026/v37i41371