The cement industry is a fundamental pillar of modern infrastructure development; however, it is also one of the most environmentally intensive industrial sectors due to its high energy consumption, greenhouse gas emissions and depletion of natural resources. Cement manufacturing...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2026/v30i61060
Background: Urban housing challenges have intensified due to rapid urbanisation and weak governance systems. This study critically examines local governance procedures and urban housing stakeholders’ actions in Bamenda, Cameroon, within the context of decentralisation policy impl...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2026/v30i61061
Background: The rapid transition toward electric mobility has increased the demand for lithium-ion electric vehicle (EV) batteries; however, the high cost of new battery packs remains a major barrier to EV adoption in developing countries such as Ghana. This study comparatively a...
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Research Article10.9734/jerr/2026/v28i61915
Elijah Asamoah Amoateng, Emmanuel C. Njemanze, Israel David, Blessing Ishola, Sunday Raymond Ogamune, Uchechi Precious Dike & Onodje Lucky·Journal of Energy Research and Reviews·2026
Background: While Renewable Energy Technologies (RETs) are central to global climate strategies, their actual effectiveness in reducing Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions is often complicated by lifecycle carbon costs, geographical differences, and varying levels of technological int...
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Research Article10.9734/jenrr/2026/v18i5513
The relationship between energy efficiency and manufacturing productivity is often assumed to be linear. Yet theoretical and empirical evidence suggest significant asymmetries: firms may respond differently to efficiency gains than to efficiency losses. This study investigates th...
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Research Article10.9734/jenrr/2026/v18i6514
Ozoemelam Onyebuchi, Nwatu Esther Onyinyechi, Doherty Kemi Beatrice, Asanga Ebong Usen, A. C. Onyeaghala Chukwuebuka, Alliagbor Abass & Nyabam Mopa Ashem·Journal of Energy Research and Reviews·2026
Solar photovoltaic (PV) technology has become a technically feasible and economically viable option for addressing electricity supply deficits in Imo State and Nigeria. This research paper presents a correlation analysis between some major meteorological variables, including maxi...
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Research Article10.9734/jenrr/2026/v18i6515
The high energy demand associated with solvent regeneration remains a major limitation in amine-based carbon dioxide (CO₂) capture from natural gas, significantly affecting process efficiency and operational cost. Despite the widespread use of chemical absorption technologies, li...
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Research Article10.9734/jenrr/2026/v18i6516
Okra is generally a self-pollinating crop belonging to the family Malvaceae. The increasing global demand for okra necessitates improved cultivation practices to enhance yield, quality and sustainability that can actually sustain the teeming, growing populace. This study was car...
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Research Article10.9734/ajb2t/2026/v12i3300
Background: Vannamei shrimp aquaculture in Indonesia has significant economic potential but requires careful land suitability analysis and environmental management to ensure sustainable production and minimize ecological risks. Aims: To analyze the land suitability level for vann...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2026/v28i61100
Ylyonah Faith T. De La Cruz, Jared Dwayne A. Decoyna, Desiree F. Tica-a & Rostom Niño B. Supsupin·Asian Food Science Journal·2026
In the evolving landscape of food innovation, sustainability and functionality are becoming essential in product development. The global food industry is shifting from traditional focuses on taste and shelf life to products that enhance nutrition and address environmental concern...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2026/v25i6884
Introduction: Macrodystrophia lipomatosa is a rare non-hereditary overgrowth disorder where mesenchymal tissues proliferate, mostly in areas innervated by a certain nerve, mostly located in the digits of the hands/feet. This causes cosmetic and functional impairment. Adult case...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcrs/2026/v9i1805
Background: Dichlorvos is a widely used organophosphate insecticide in crop and postharvest protection, but its high toxicity poses serious risks to human health and food safety, particularly in developing countries. Aim: The study aimed to evaluate the presence and concentration...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2026/v18i62062
Tuberculosis (TB) remains a major global health challenge, particularly due to the increasing prevalence of multidrug-resistant and rifampicin-resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis strains. The present study investigated sequence variation and molecular interactions of the rifampi...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2026/v35i31123
Infrastructure development is widely framed as a pathway toward inclusive urbanisation in rapidly urbanising regions of Sub-Saharan Africa. Yet empirical evidence from secondary cities remains limited. This study examines whether infrastructure expansion in Chinhoyi advances spat...
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Research Article10.9734/arjass/2026/v24i5907
Irvingia gabonensis is an economically important fruit tree native to the tropical rainforest regions of West and Central Africa. However, microbial infestation during postharvest storage significantly threatens its quality; safety; and shelf life. This study aimed to identify an...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrib/2026/v9i1316