Arecanut (Areca catechu), commonly known as betel nut, is a vital commercial crop in India, with Karnataka being the leading producer. Despite its economic significance, arecanut growers encounter various challenges, including increasing input costs, labor shortages, and limited...
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Research Article10.9734/acri/2025/v25i21069
The development of efficient drying techniques for medicinal plants while preserving their nutritional composition remains a significant challenge in food processing technology. This study investigated the impact of three distinct drying methods (solar, cabinet, and shade drying)...
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Research Article10.9734/acri/2025/v25i21070
India is the world's largest milk producer, accounting for around 22% of global milk production, with significant contributions from cooperative dairy sectors. Among the leading milk-producing states are Gujarat and Maharashtra, which have witnessed distinct trajectories in milk...
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Research Article10.9734/acri/2025/v25i21064
In the integrated pest management of fruit flies, trapping is the most practical and effective component. Currently, cucurbit fruit flies are being trapped by employing the male attractant, cuelure. Protein baits attract both male and female fruit flies and they may be explored f...
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Research Article10.9734/acri/2025/v25i21065
The present study reports an additional record of the rare flatfish, Double lined tongue sole Paraplagusia bilineata (Cyanoglossidae), off Dholai fishing harbour, Gujarat, India. One specimen was caught in a trawl net at a depth of 30–32 m around the coast of Gujarat. The total...
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Research Article10.9734/acri/2025/v25i21066
Child abuse remains a significant problem affecting children globally, manifesting in various forms such as sexual, physical, emotional, and psychological abuse. Many children also face forced labor, prostitution, abduction, and trafficking. Motivated by the prevalence and persis...
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Research Article10.9734/acri/2025/v25i21067
The present study investigates the effect of stocking density on feed consumption and feed conversion ratio (FCR) in caged broilers under hot climatic conditions. A total 72 day-old broiler chicks, were randomly distributed in three groups as treatments of stocking density which,...
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Research Article10.9734/acri/2025/v25i21061
Background: Waste poses a threat to public health and the environment if it is not stored, collected and disposed of properly. This study investigates the different solid waste collection and disposal practices and its effect on the environment in Bekwarra Local Government of Cro...
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Research Article10.9734/acri/2025/v25i21062
This study assessed the antioxidant activity, sensory characteristics, and storage stability of whey-based beverages supplemented with karonda juice. Beverages prepared with varying concentrations of Karonda juice (6, 8, 10, 12, 14%) showed a significant increase in antioxidant a...
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Research Article10.9734/acri/2025/v25i21063
Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a chronic disorder which needs urgent attention. Detection of the disease from the grass root using patient risk factors is the key for early prevention of the disease. The aim of this paper is to use Artificial Neural Network (ANN) for early detection o...
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Research Article10.9734/acri/2025/v25i11060