Background: Sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) are significant sources of excess free sugar consumption and are associated with an increased risk of obesity, diabetes and other non-communicable diseases. Tanzania has not implemented a policy for taxing SSBs, which is considered an...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2026/v18i72108
The thermal management and thermodynamic assessment of non-Newtonian fluid flow over stretching surfaces remain important in manufacturing and engineering processes involving electrically conducting fluids. This study examines the thermal performance and entropy generation of a s...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2026/v45i84731
Tatiana Anne-Marie Beugré, Hermann Antonin Kouassi, Patricia N’goran Haddad, Kahndo Prudence Deffan, Cho Evelyne Judicaël Adiko, Eric Yapi Yapi, Siaka Traore, N’nan Affoué Sylvie Diby, Hermann Dekpaho Gnahe, Kouamé Germain Cyrille Koffi, Adélaïde N'guetta, Catherine Bomoh Ebah, Emma Fernande Assemand, Dominique Dufour & Didier Mbéguie-A-Mbéguie·Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology·2026
Several plantain breeding programmes have developed hybrids with improved agronomic performance and enhanced resistance to production constraints. However, their adoption may be limited if their sensory quality after processing does not meet end-user expectations. This study eval...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2026/v45i84732
Background: Cervical cancer remains a leading cause of cancer‑related mortality among women in Sub‑Saharan Africa, yet screening coverage remains critically low, particularly in rural Nigeria. This study assessed the barriers to cervical cancer screening and identified predictors...
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Research Article10.9734/aorj/2026/v9i1140
Rapid urbanisation has emerged as one of the principal drivers of land use and land cover (LULC) transformation globally. Ranchi has experienced accelerated population growth, infrastructure expansion, and economic development over the past three decades, requiring a thorough ass...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2026/v25i8985
Natural farming has emerged as one of the most widely discussed alternatives to input-intensive agriculture, promoted variously as zero budget natural farming, agroecology, and community-managed farming systems across South Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, and parts of Europe. This revi...
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Research Article10.9734/arja/2026/v19i3878
Aims: This study aimed to identify the factors affecting avocado growers’ attitudes towards Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) in Hopong Township, Southern Shan State, Myanmar. Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted in Hopong Tow...
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Research Article10.9734/arja/2026/v19i3879
This study evaluated the haematological modulatory effects of ethanol leaf fractions of Sida acuta and Ficus exasperata, singly and in combination, in alloxan-induced diabetic female Wistar rats. Sixty-three female rats were divided into nine groups (n = 7): A, normal control; B,...
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Research Article10.9734/ijr2h/2026/v9i2230
Background: Takotsubo syndrome (TTS) is a transient, stress-induced cardiomyopathy that clinically mimics acute coronary syndrome (ACS). Early diagnosis using established clinical scoring systems and imaging is essential to optimise acute management and avoid inappropriate long-t...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2026/v15i3554
Background: A wound is a form of tissue injury that develops rapidly when the skin is cut, torn or punctured, resulting in an open wound, or when blunt force causes damage beneath the skin, leading to a closed wound such as a contusion. The leaf sap of Microdesmis puberula Hook....
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Research Article10.9734/sarjnp/2026/v9i2254
Omodara Niyi Basil, Olatunde Abimbola Modupe, Akanji Samuel Babarinde, Olatunji Nathaniel Oladoye, Okpanachi Clifford Baba, Sule Augustine Onuche & Semire Banjo·South Asian Research Journal of Natural Products·2026
Kigelia africana fruit peels may contain phytochemicals with antifungal activity. This study qualitatively and quantitatively characterised the methanol extract of the fruit peels and evaluated its activity against Aspergillus terreus, A. nidulans, A. oryzae, and A. niger using i...
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Research Article10.9734/sarjnp/2026/v9i2255
Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.) is a significant grain legume commonly grown in tropical and subtropical regions and is an important source of protein, vitamins, and minerals for humans and livestock. Nevertheless, storage losses caused by the pulse beetle, Callosobruchus m...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcs/2026/v11i3444
Abiotic stresses such as drought, salinity, extreme temperatures, flooding, nutrient imbalances, and heavy-metal toxicity are among the most important environmental factors limiting agricultural productivity across the globe. With the ongoing impacts of climate change, these stre...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcs/2026/v11i3445
Breast cancer remains the most frequently diagnosed malignancy among women worldwide, and computer-aided diagnostic systems built on machine learning have become central to early detection efforts. A persistent obstacle to clinical adoption is the tension between predictive accur...
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Research Article10.9734/irjo/2026/v9i2222
This study assessed the chemical and physicochemical properties of biscuits made from fermented black bean and cocoyam flour blends. The use of underused legumes and root crops in baked goods has been promoted by the growing demand for functional meals and the need to lessen reli...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfrn/2026/v5i3421