Background: Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is a myocardial disorder characterised by ventricular chamber dilatation and impaired systolic function. Aims: This study investigated the prevalence, diagnostic characteristics, and therapeutic management of canine cardiac disorders, with...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i74154
Genotype × environment interaction is an important consideration in groundnut improvement because yield and related traits are strongly influenced by environmental conditions. The present study evaluated the stability and adaptability of 74 groundnut genotypes, including four sta...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i74155
Water hyacinth infestation in the Niger Delta obstructs navigation, affects fishing and aquatic-resource use, and creates operational difficulties for mechanical removal. Conveyor-equipped harvesters provide a practical means of collecting the biomass, but their use in brackish,...
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Research Article10.9734/jerr/2026/v28i71956
Micronutrient deficiency, particularly vitamin A deficiency, persists among women and young children in rural Sierra Leone despite the local availability of nutrient-rich indigenous foods, whose dietary contribution is constrained by extreme seasonality, high perishability, and l...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2026/v25i8903
Background: Infection by Argulus sp. is a significant issue in the ornamental fish industry, particularly for goldfish (C. auratus) because it can lead to tissue damage, haemorrhaging, stress, reduced appetite, secondary infections, and mortality. Current treatments for fish dise...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2026/v18i7553
Background: This study examines the utilisation of maternal and child healthcare services across the continuum of care and its socioeconomic determinants in Nuh district, Haryana, using data from the National Family Health Survey-5 (2019-21). The objective was to assess service c...
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Research Article10.9734/arjass/2026/v24i7919
Tribal women in India remain nutritionally vulnerable because poverty, limited dietary diversity and restricted access to health and nutrition services affect food intake and health outcomes. This systematic review examines the nutritional status of tribal women in Udaipur distri...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2026/v18i72111
Aims: This engineering study aimed to develop and evaluate a low-cost wearable sign-language recognition prototype for controlled recognition of selected isolated American Sign Language (ASL) alphabet and number gestures using finger-flexion and hand-orientation signals. The syst...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2026/v45i84733
Access to safe water and proactive assessment of water quality are fundamental to public health and sustainable development in rural areas. This study assessed the accessibility, physicochemical and microbial characteristics of potable water resources in the municipality of Sto....
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2026/v25i8986
Hydropower development can support renewable electricity generation, but projects in ecologically sensitive Himalayan valleys may also influence wildlife habitats and local livelihoods. This study assessed vertebrate diversity and socio-economic conditions in villages surrounding...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2026/v25i8987
Background: Testicular cancer is the most common solid tumour in young men and predominantly comprises germ cell tumours, most commonly seminomas. Although it typically presents as a painless testicular mass, atypical presentations that mimic inflammatory or infectious processes...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrru/2026/v9i1168
This study evaluated the effects of Azadirachta indica leaf extract on body weight and pancreatic insulin and glucagon gene expression in streptozotocin-induced hyperglycaemic male Wistar rats. Thirty-five adult male Wistar rats were assigned to five groups of seven animals each:...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrimps/2026/v15i3402
Lignin is the second most abundant terrestrial biopolymer and the largest natural reservoir of renewable aromatic carbon. Historically discarded or combusted as a low-value by-product of pulping and biorefining operations, lignin is increasingly recognised as a versatile feedstoc...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2026/v12i3521
Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) is a major cereal crop whose productivity depends substantially on balanced and efficient nutrient management. Integrating organic nutrient sources, biofertilisers and inorganic fertilisers may improve nutrient availability, crop performance and the s...
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Research Article10.9734/arja/2026/v19i3881
Background of the Study: The relationship between psychosocial factors is fundamental to understanding the rising prevalence of depressive symptoms among secondary school students globally. In sub-Saharan Africa, where adolescents navigate socioeconomic instability and restrictiv...
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Research Article10.9734/indj/2026/v23i4568