This study evaluated the concentrations, sources and health risk of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in the blood of middle-aged pregnant women residing in Onne, Rivers State Nigeria. Twenty pregnant women within the age range of 18 – 35 years were involved in this study. The met...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2026/v16i3491
Background: One of the most important decisions in maternity care is the mode of delivery. While normal vaginal delivery is the natural and preferred route for uncomplicated childbirth, lower-segment cesarean section is a lifesaving intervention when medically indicated. However,...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2026/v9i1199
The Lake Chad Basin faces persistent armed conflict and humanitarian instability, while extremely low levels of female education may contribute to the continuation of violence and socioeconomic fragility across the region.This study examines the association between female educati...
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Research Article10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i51321
Background: Child Development Workers (CDWs) play a vital role in supporting the cognitive, emotional, and social development of young learners, yet limited research exists on their perceptions, roles, and practices in the context of Santa Rosa, Laguna. Aims: This study aimed to...
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Research Article10.9734/ajarr/2026/v20i51363
Crossbreeding between indigenous N’Dama and exotic German Brown cattle has been explored to improve reproductive performance and productivity in tropical dairy systems through the combined effects of adaptation, additive genetics, and heterosis.The aim of this study was to estima...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2026/v9i2279
Background: E-commerce has transformed the retail industry, particularly in apparel, making it important to understand the factors influencing consumers’ online behavioral intentions, especially in contexts where perceived risk remains a key concern and technology adoption models...
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Research Article10.9734/ajeba/2026/v26i52270
Market penetration of digital media services, particularly traditional pay-TV and emerging OTT platforms, depends not only on infrastructure availability but also on demographic factors that shape household adoption and consumption behavior. This study examines the impact of demo...
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Research Article10.9734/ajeba/2026/v26i52271
Introduction: Globally, the occurrence of gastrointestinal diseases appears to have increased rapidly and currently accounts for the upsurge in disease burden and household expenditures on healthcare. For example, a 25.82 percent increase in the occurrence of gastric ulcers was r...
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Research Article10.9734/irjgh/2026/v9i1148
Aims: This study aimed to develop eco-friendly biofertilizers derived from agro-waste materials and formulated with Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR) as sustainable alternatives to chemical fertilizers. Study Design: Experimental laboratory and greenhouse study. Place a...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i56079
Hans Raj Meel, Aakash Kumar Saini, Riya Das, Jitendra Verma, Altaf Hussain, Koushik Ghosh, Meherunnesa Khatun, Shivani Sharma & Rohitash Meena·International Journal of Plant & Soil Science·2026
A significant method for reducing greenhouse gas emissions while enhancing the environmental quality and profitability of agricultural systems is through the process of soil organic carbon (SOC) sequestration. This review assesses the effects of SOC on climate mitigation, the sus...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i56080
Garden cress (Lepidium sativum L.), a nutritious and medicinal herb widely cultivated in parts of India, is gaining importance due to its health benefits and increasing demand. However, its productivity and water use efficiency are influenced by appropriate nutrient management, i...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i56081
Background: Mumps is a vaccine-preventable disease that primarily affects young children and adolescents. In Africa, the incidence of mumps has continued to rise, even as rates have declined globally. In Nigeria, the incidence is reported to be 3 per 1000 children. However, there...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2026/v17i4546
Green gram (Vigna radiata L.) is an important pulse crop whose productivity is often limited by declining soil fertility, making integrated nutrient management using chemical fertilizers, organic amendments, and compost essential for sustaining yield and soil health. A field expe...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2026/v12i2695
Medicinal plants remain central to traditional healthcare systems, especially in rural African communities like South Sudan, where forest resources support both livelihoods and primary medical needs. This study documents and compares the diversity of forest plant species and thei...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2026/v12i2506
Background and Aims: Sickle cell anaemia (SCA) is one of the commonest genetic and chronic diseases in Nigeria. The chronicity of this disease, hospitalisations and interventions, incurs a high financial cost on families when out-of-pocket expenditure is made for healthcare. The...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2026/v47i51743