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An Empirical Analysis of Growth and Instability in Brinjal Production and Prices: A Time-Series Approach

Kumareswaran T. · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2026

Brinjal (Solanum melongena L.) is an important vegetable crop in India, contributing significantly to food security, farm income, and agricultural sustainability. Understanding long-term trends in production and market prices is essential for informed policy formulation and effic...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2026/v44i62948

Performance of Primary Agricultural Credit Societies in Punjab, India

Harpal Singh, Ravnoor Singh, Lavleen Kaur, Parul Barwal & Smily Thakur · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2026

Cooperative credit institutions are owned and operated by their members, primarily farmers, and aim to cater to the credit needs of the rural agricultural community. Cooperative credit institutions also play a crucial role in promoting financial inclusion in rural areas. Primary...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2026/v44i62949

Development and Implementation of a Need-Based Digital Literacy Training Program for Rural Women: Evidence from Haryana, India

Meenu, Kavita Dua, Yashpal Yadav & Reenu Pindar · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2026

Background: Digital literacy is defined as the ability to access, understand and use digital technologies effectively for communication, information retrieval and participation in socio-economic activities. The increasing use of smartphones and internet services has highlighted t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2026/v44i62950

Evaluation and Patterns of Vascular Access among Chronic Kidney Disease Patients on Maintenance Haemodialysis in a Tertiary Hospital in Nigeria: A Retrospective Descriptive Study

Henry Ohem Okpa & Bemigho Ayo Odonmeta · International Journal of Advances in Nephrology Research · 2026

Introduction: Haemodialysis vascular access is pivotal as it impacts on the quality of care of chronic kidney disease patients, and guidelines recommend arteriovenous fistula (AVF) as the preferred access route for better outcomes. However, in resource-limited settings, there are...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijanr/2026/v9i196

The Impact of Consumer Confidence on Buying Behavior in Türkiye: A Time-Series Analysis

Sabir MAJIDLI & Alev Dilek AYDIN KORPES · Asian Journal of Economics, Business and Accounting · 2026

Consumer confidence influences household spending behavior and may affect the growth of online and distance retail activity in Türkiye. This study examines the short-run and long-run relationship between the Consumer Confidence Index and retail sales via mail orders and internet...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajeba/2026/v26i62294

Medicinal Plant Diversity, Utilisation and Conservation in the Trans-Himalayan Cold Desert

Kunzes Angmo, Phuntsog Tundup, Anwar Hussain, Sonam Spaldon, Disket Dolkar & F. A Shah Khan · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2026

Background: The Ladakh region (Trans-Himalayan), with its cold, dry climate and very steep terrain, is home to a wide variety of plants used as medicine that are especially important to local health care systems and cultural traditions. These species of plants form the foundation...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejmp/2026/v37i31354

Using Ornamental Plants as a Botanical Approach for Treatment of Lead Pollution

Fatma El-Zahraa H. El-Tony & Assem Abbass Mohamed Elnaggar · Asian Journal of Agricultural and Horticultural Research · 2026

Lead (Pb) contamination has become a major environmental concern due to rapid industrialization, urbanization, and anthropogenic activities, adversely affecting ecosystem health and agricultural productivity.This study evaluates the phytoremediation potential of three ornamental...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajahr/2026/v13i2470

Dose-dependent Influence of Chiraito (Swertia spp.) Seed Coating on Sunflower Germination and Seedling Vigor

Prerana Bhattarai · Asian Journal of Agricultural and Horticultural Research · 2026

Sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) is an important oilseed crop whose successful establishment depends largely on rapid and uniform seed germination and seedling vigor. In recent years, plant-derived biostimulants have gained considerable attention as eco-friendly alternatives for...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajahr/2026/v13i2472

Optimizing Weed Management in Polythene Nursery-raised Cashew (Anacardium occidentale L.) Seedlings: Implications for Seedling Morphology, Transplanting Vigour and Soil Fungal Community Structure

O. Aremu-Dele, Y. O. Oladigbolu, O. Ibe, C. E. Ogbeide, O. Ugioro, Y. M. Olugbemi & F. T. Laoye · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2026

Background: Weed management in nursery crop production is frequently neglected by farmers, posing a significant threat to seedling quality, growth and transplanting success. In cashew (Anacardium occidentale L.) nurseries, weeds compete aggressively with seedlings for light, nutr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i66105

Agronomic Performance of Solid and Liquid Digestate from Neem Fruit Pulp (Azadirachta indica A. Juss) on Growth and Yield of Lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) under Tropical Conditions

Djalalou-Dine Memoko, Yao Félicité Amenuti & Yawo Amen Nenonene · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2026

Background and Aims: Anaerobic digestion digestates represent a promising organically derived alternative to mineral fertilizers in sustainable agriculture; however, their agronomic efficiency is highly dependent on post-digestion management practices. This study compared the agr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i66106

Influence of Seasons on Haematological Indices of Apparently Healthy One-humped Camels (Camelus dromedarius) in Maiduguri, Nigeria

T. N. C. Egbe-Nwiyi, D. L. Mohzo, Y. Abba, J. J. Gadzama, M. N. Onuoha & K. U. Ezema · Asian Journal of Research in Animal and Veterinary Sciences · 2026

In Nigeria, camels are typically found in the arid zones and the Sudan savannah regions. The cellular components of blood—erythrocytes, leukocytes, and thrombocytes—are influenced by factors such as age, sex, breed, health status, weather, season, and nutrition. This study was co...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajravs/2026/v9i2417

Growth Performance and Haematological Indices of Rabbit Bucks Fed Different Supplemental Levels of Dried Date Palm (Phoenix dactylifera) Fruit Meal

E. F. Istifanus, I. P. Solomon, E. E. Tom, E. N. Mbaba, I. A. Ebe & A. N. Robert · Asian Journal of Research in Animal and Veterinary Sciences · 2026

This study aimed to investigate the effects of dried date palm fruit meal (DDFM) supplementation on growth performance and haematological parameters in rabbit bucks. A total of thirty-six (36) male rabbits were utilized and randomly assigned to four (4) treatment groups in a comp...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajravs/2026/v9i2418

Effects of Light at Night and Methamphetamine on Reproductive Hormones, Estrous Cycle and Histology of the Reproductive Organs in Female Albino Wistar Rats

Makuachukwu Francisca Chinweokwu Mgbemena & Ed. Nwobodo · Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2026

Background and Aim: Light at night (LAN) and methamphetamine (Meth) are emerging environmental and pharmacological stressors implicated in neuroendocrine and reproductive dysfunction. This study investigated the independent and combined effects of LAN and Meth on reproductive hor...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamps/2026/v28i6863

Rethinking Nanoparticle Therapeutics: Phytochemical Self-aggregation as a Hidden Driver of Biological Performance

Salaheldin Elabiad & Nazmi Özer · Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2026

Natural products remain a cornerstone of drug discovery, providing structurally diverse bioactive compounds with significant therapeutic potential. Their incorporation into nanomedicine, either as active pharmaceutical ingredients or functional excipients, has expanded rapidly du...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamps/2026/v28i6864

Environmental Impacts of Oil Thefts on Landuse/Landcover in the Niger Delta Region: A Case Study of Ahoada-East, Rivers State, Nigeria

Moses Obenade, Patience A. Ibeneme, Ibeneme S. Uchechukwu, Jacob P. Agwu, Owhornuogwu J. Owhornuogwu & Ursula I. Ikeokwu · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2026

Nigeria’s oil-dependent economy, centered in the Niger Delta and dominated by extensive crude oil exploration and production activities, faces severe environmental and economic challenges due to oil theft, pipeline vandalism, and the growing menace of artisanal crude oil refining...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jgeesi/2026/v30i61063