Background: Pain and discomfort are common during the initial phase of orthodontic treatment and can affect patient cooperation and satisfaction. Clear aligners are increasingly used as an alternative to fixed appliances, requiring a comparison of patient experiences. The manuscr...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1335
Background: The Vaishali district of Bihar, India, exhibits rich biodiversity, characterized by a variety of exotic plant species introduced through human activities and natural dispersal. Little research was conducted in this specific area. Aim: The present study documents the e...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2026/v22i4639
Introduction: Tobacco consumption, whether in smoked or smokeless forms, is a well-established risk factor for oral mucosal and periodontal disorders. Continuous exposure to tobacco products can result in inflammatory changes, keratotic lesions, and potentially malignant alterati...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1336
Aims: To evaluate Water Quality Index (WQI) and Comprehensive Pollution Index (CPI) across 13 sites of the Mula-Mutha river systems flowing through Pune Metropolitan Region, identify spatiotemporal pollution hotspots, and recommend sewage treatment plant (STP) interventions for p...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2026/v30i31032
Moisture variability plays a critical role in land–atmosphere interactions, ecosystem health, and environmental sustainability, particularly in regions experiencing increasing climatic variability. This study assesses the spatiotemporal variation of surface soil moisture conditio...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2026/v30i31033
Azadirachta indica (neem) is a versatile medicinal plant with potent antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and immunomodulatory properties. This study evaluates its phytotherapeutic potential in modulating SARS-CoV-2 entry and the subsequent pro-inflammatory cascade. Bioactive constituen...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2026/v28i4853
Background: Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a serious and potentially life-threatening cardiovascular condition, significantly contributing to global morbidity and mortality. Despite increasing recognition in sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in Nigeria, limited context-specific data o...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2026/v28i4854
The present investigation titled “Integrated Nutrient Management (INM) on Yield Attributes of Black gram (Vigna mungo L. Hepper)” in the Malwa Region (M.P.) was conducted at Crop Research Cafeteria, under Mandsaur University, Mandsaur(Madhya Pradesh). A randomized block design wi...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i44164
Mango (Mangifera indica L.), popularly known as the “King of Fruits,” is one of the most important tropical fruits cultivated worldwide. India is the largest producer of mangoes, accounting for nearly 40 per cent of global production. Despite this strong production base, India’s...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i44165
The increasing reliance on synthetic pesticides in modern agriculture has led to significant environmental and health concerns, necessitating the exploration of sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives. This review focuses on three medicinally important plant species viz., Cissu...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i44166
Mushroom mycelium is recognised as an important source of nutraceutical and pharmaceutical compounds because of its diverse bioactive constituents and therapeutic potential, while edible mushrooms are regarded as low-energy foods offering substantial nutritional and functional be...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i44167
Castor (Ricinus communis L.) is an important tropical oilseed crop, but its productivity is greatly affected by weed competition, particularly during the early stages of growth. Although manual weeding is an efficient method of control, the use of herbicides is often preferred du...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i44168
Emerging contaminants have become a major concern in global food systems due to their increasing detection in agricultural environments, food commodities, and human diets. These contaminants include pharmaceuticals, personal care products, endocrine disrupting chemicals, per- and...
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Research Article10.9734/ajocs/2026/v16i2436
In Ghana, maize is a major cereal crop that grows and consumes a lot. However, its output is limited by low soil fertility and inappropriate fertilizer application. This study aimed to investigate the influence of NPKSMgZnB fertilizer rates on grain yield, nutrient uptake, and ma...
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Research Article10.9734/jaeri/2026/v27i2743
Community-managed forests play a critical role in biodiversity conservation, ecosystem functioning, and climate change mitigation in the Himalayan region. Under the Van Panchayat system of Uttarakhand, forests are managed through local institutions with varying degrees of protect...
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Research Article10.9734/jaeri/2026/v27i2744