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Prevalence of Submicroscopic Plasmodium Falciparum Infection Across Age Groups and Gender at a General Hospital in a Fast-developing Town in South-South Nigeria

Abatai, Idongesit Isong, Atting, Inyang Asuquo, Agomo, Chimere Obiora, Ijezie, Ntomochukwu Simon & Johnson Edidiong Asian · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2026

Submicroscopic Plasmodium falciparum infections pose significant challenges in malaria elimination efforts, particularly in endemic regions. This research aimed to investigate the prevalence of submicroscopic Plasmodium falciparum infection among patients at General Hospital Ikot...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2026/v38i36094

Retrotransposons: From "Junk DNA" to Drivers of Fruit Crop Improvement

B. Adarsh, S. Simi, P. M. Ajith, P. R. Manju & K. T. Nikithapriya · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2026

Historically viewed as "junk DNA," retrotransposons are now recognized as powerful, dynamic agents of genome evolution and a burgeoning frontier in the field of fruit crop breeding. These Class I mobile genetic elements utilize a "copy-and-paste" mechanism, which allows them to a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i33754

Nutritional Formulation and Sensory Acceptability of Fortified Nutrimix Porridge from Indigenous Rice Varieties for Preschool Children

D. Gayathri, R. Reshmi, M. Esakkimuthu, Suma Divakar, N. Chithra & G. K. Beela · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2026

Malnutrition among preschool children (3–6 years) remains a major public health problem in India due to inadequate intake of energy and essential micronutrients, while rice, the primary staple food, loses significant nutrients during milling. This study aimed to formulate a forti...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i33755

Problems in the Adoption of Paddy Straw Management Technologies in Punjab, India

Akshdeep Kaur, Kuldeep Singh, Anupama Sarangal, Dinesh Sou & Sunil Kumar · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2026

The study was conducted across five agro-climatic zones in Punjab, the study randomly selected one district from each zone: Moga, Ferozpur, Gurdaspur, Jalandhar, and Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar. Two villages were selected randomly from four villages which were adopted by particula...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i34064

Variability and Correlation Analysis of Advanced Clones of Sugarcane for Crop Productivity and Quality Parameters

P. M. Ajith, S. R. Binseena, Jinsa Nazeem, C. R. Rini, G. Jayakumar & Nayana Grace Koshy · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2026

Seventeen advanced clones of sugarcane were analysed for variability in yield, yield related traits and quality parameters. There was significant difference in all characters indicating presence of substantial genetic variation except for stalk diameter, single cane weight and ju...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i34065

Analysis of The Free Nutritional Meal Program (MBG) from A Human Resource Management (HR) Perspective

Marja Sinurat & Lijan Poltak Sinambela · Asian Journal of Economics, Business and Accounting · 2026

Background and Aims: MBG is frequently considered as a social or health initiative focused at increasing the quality of human resources and welfare. Human resource development (HRD) is an important part of a country's growth. This study aims to analyze the Free Nutritious Meal Pr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajeba/2026/v26i32202

Effect of Organic Manures and Biofertilizers on the Growth and Quality of Beetroot (Beta vulgaris L.)

Himanshu Tiwari, R. P. Srivastava, Aneeta Chaudhari, Priya Barthwal, Ritika Kumari & Rajeev Ranjan · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2026

A field experiment was conducted during the Rabi season of 2024–25 at Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, to assess the effect of organic manures and biofertilizers on the growth, yield, quality, and economics of beetroot (Beta vulgaris L.). The experiment comprised eleven treatments includi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i35996

Investigating the Impact of Water and Sand on Resistivity and Dielectric Constant of Soil

Sujata R. Jadhav & Vaijanath V. Navarkhele · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2026

The variation in resistivity, volumetric water content, dielectric constants, and pH has been measured with the addition of water for two agricultural soil samples. Also, the effect of increasing percentage and size of sand on resistivity, dielectric constant, pH, porosity, and b...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i35997

Mango Seed Kernel Starch: Assessing the Compatibility and Biodegradability of a Promising Renewable Feedstock for Packaging Materials

Saidu Hassan Musa, Mansur Bala Ibrahim, Adam Salihu Alhassan, Umar Aliyu Ahmed & Abdulhakim Muhammad Abdullahi · Journal of Materials Science Research and Reviews · 2026

The rapid growth of plastic packaging has intensified environmental pressures linked to persistence, littering, and complex end-of-life management. Among bio-based alternatives, starch remains attractive due to renewability, film-forming capacity, and broad biodegradability; howe...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jmsrr/2026/v9i1470

Construction and Standardization of a Mental Imagery Scale for Secondary Level Students

Bibimoni Gogoi & Sailendra Bhuyan · Asian Journal of Education and Social Studies · 2026

Mental Imagery is the process of creating or re-creating an experience in a person’s mind by employing all the senses. The Mental Imagery Scale was developed based on established theoretical and measurement frameworks in the field of mental imagery, including seminal work on vivi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajess/2026/v52i32899

Comparative Evaluation of Morphological and Yield Traits of Indigenous and Exotic Hazelnut Genotypes in Temperate Hotspots of Kashmir Region

K. A. Zargar, I. A. Lone, A. R. Malik, S. M. Wani, M. H. Khan, Z. A. Rather, Darakshan & S. R. Dar · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2026

Background: Hazelnut genotypes differ significantly in morphology and agronomic traits, with exotic cultivars offering higher productivity and easier orchard management, while indigenous types provide genetic diversity and resilience. Combining both sources supports sustainable c...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i34125

Effect of Zinc Application Strategies on Growth, Productivity, Zinc Uptake by Rice and Residual Soil Zinc Status under Rice-Wheat Cropping System of Central India

A. K. Upadhyay, H. K. Rai, Prinsu Singh & S. K. Behera · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2026

The rice-wheat cropping system in India, particularly in Madhya Pradesh, faces widespread zinc deficiency, which limits yield and grain quality. Foliar zinc application, nano-fertilizers, and zinc solubilizing bacteria (ZSB) have proven effective in enhancing crop growth, zinc up...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i34126

Impact of Rice-based Integrated Farming System (IFS) on Sustainable Livelihood Security: A Study among Small and Marginal Farmers in Kuttanad, Kerala, India

Razia Fathima & Ammu Punnoose · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2026

Background: Kuttanad, known as the “Rice Bowl of Kerala,” is a unique agro-ecosystem recognized as a Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) by the Food and Agriculture Organization. The region is increasingly adopting the Integrated Farming System (IFS), which i...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i34127

Knowledge of Diabetes Mellitus and Periodontal Disease among Undergraduate Dental Students: A Cross-sectional Study

B. Dharani, Lakshmi Priyanka, Ramanandvignesh Pandiyan, M. Bharathi & M. Sanjay Selvan · Asian Journal of Dental Sciences · 2026

Background: Periodontal disease is a chronic inflammatory infection of the gums and bone supporting the teeth, while diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disease characterized by high blood sugar. They share a bidirectional, two-way relationship: uncontrolled diabetes increases the s...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1318

Malaria in Pregnancy Induces a Pro-inflammatory Cytokine Milieu: Comparative Analysis with Non-infected Pregnant and Non-pregnant Women

Emmanuel Ifeanyi Obeagu & Okwudili B. Nwankwo · Asian Journal of Immunology · 2026

Background: Malaria in pregnancy is associated with adverse maternal and fetal outcomes, partly driven by immune dysregulation and altered cytokine responses. Pro-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory cytokines influence disease severity, yet their precise profiles in malaria-infect...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/aji/2026/v9i1186