Background: Sandy loam soils are generally low in organic matter and have poor water and nutrient retention, which limits crop productivity. Soil amendments such as hydrogel, humic acid, and biochar are increasingly used to improve soil quality and enhance plant growth. However,...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i66120
Background: Unintended pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) remain important public health concerns among women of reproductive age in Nigeria. The female condom is a dual-protection method intended to reduce the risk of both unintended pregnancy and STIs when u...
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Research Article10.9734/ijrrgy/2026/v9i1172
Guava is an important tropical fruit crop in India valued for its nutrition and adaptability. However, its growth and fruit development vary among varieties and depend on local environmental conditions. In Gunupur, Odisha, limited information is available on suitable guava cultiv...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i66121
Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) have advanced from compliance tools into strategic assets that optimize organizational performance. However, while employees generally perceive these systems as useful, differences in satisfaction often arise from role-based access constr...
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Research Article10.9734/jemt/2026/v32i61434
The increasing use of Di-Ammonium Phosphate (DAP) fertilizer is mainly due to its high nitrogen and phosphorus content, which promotes plant growth and agricultural productivity. However, excessive and prolonged use of DAP may adversely affect soil fertility and induce cytotoxic...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2026/v22i6665
Domestic wastewater contains high concentrations of organic matter, nutrients, suspended solids, and trace metals that can cause significant environmental pollution if discharged without treatment. This study evaluated the efficiency of a macrophyte-based filtration system plante...
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Research Article10.9734/ajocs/2026/v16i4456
Organizational alignment between strategic leadership and departmental operations is critical for enhancing quality of care, staff engagement, and operational efficiency in private specialized ambulatory healthcare settings. This paper analyzes findings from a qualitative study c...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrnh/2026/v9i1368
Background: Lepraria leuckertiana, a corticolous lichen from Central India, remains poorly studied despite lichens being recognized as rich sources of pharmacologically important secondary metabolites. Aims: The objective of this study was to examine the phytochemical profile (qu...
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Research Article10.9734/aprj/2026/v14i3373
Suya, a traditional West African grilled meat product, is highly susceptible to nutritional and microbiological deterioration during ambient-temperature storage. This study evaluated the effects of four packaging materials cellophane film (CF), aluminium foil (AF), glass jar (GJ)...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2026/v25i7886
Dementia is an emerging public health concern, with increasing evidence linking its development to midlife lifestyle factors, particularly dietary patterns. This study assessed dietary patterns and the prevalence of probable dementia among middle-aged men (40-65years) in Eti-Osa...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2026/v18i62069
Background: Iliopsoas abscess (IPA) is an uncommon yet potentially life-threatening retroperitoneal suppurative infection associated with significant morbidity and mortality, particularly among immunocompromised individuals. Clinical manifestations are frequently nonspecific, oft...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcrs/2026/v9i2814
Background: The widespread use of smartphones has introduced new behavioural challenges among adolescents, notably Mobile Gaming Addiction (MGA) and phubbing While these phenomena independently impact developmental and social competencies, their interrelationship remains underexp...
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Research Article10.9734/arjass/2026/v24i6911
Numerous studies on some plants have shown that plant growth, development and yields are affected by salt stress. This study was carried out at the Botanical Garden of the Department of Plant Science and Biotechnology (PSB) in Rivers State University (RSU), Port Harcourt, Rivers...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrib/2026/v9i2319
Background: Optimization of Ovaprim dosage is necessary to improve spawning success in sixth-generation (G6) transgenic Mutiara catfish carrying the Clarias gariepinus growth hormone (CgGH) gene, whose reproductive performance has not yet been comprehensively evaluated despite st...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbge/2026/v9i2186
Canine demodicosis is an important parasitic skin disease associated with proliferation of Demodex mites in hair follicles and sebaceous glands, leading to dermatological and systemic alterations. A total of 240 dermatitis cases studied in dogs at Veterinary Clinical Complex, Col...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i64017