Background: Urinary incontinence (UI) is common, frequently under-reported, and associated with physical, psychological, and social burden. Community-based evidence that includes both women and men and examines knowledge and attitudes remains limited in India. Objective: To estim...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrru/2026/v9i1179
Soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections are an important public health issue affecting children in developing countries and are associated with significant morbidity and stunted growth and development. This study examined the current status of water, sanitation and hygiene (WA...
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Research Article10.9734/sajp/2026/v9i4316
Superficial pyoderma is an important bacterial dermatological disorder in dogs. The present study was undertaken to determine the prevalence of superficial pyoderma and characterise the bacterial organisms associated with the condition. A total of 1,874 dogs presented to the Vete...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i104498
Gastrointestinal (GI) parasitism is one of the most significant and persistent constraints on small-ruminant health, welfare and productivity throughout the tropical and subtropical world, yet systematic parasitological data from rapidly urbanising Indian cities remain conspicuou...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2026/v9i4319
Background: High school teachers in national and extra-county schools face heavy workloads, administrative pressure, student discipline challenges, inadequate resources, and limited institutional support, which may contribute to occupational stress and reduced well-being. Uasin G...
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Research Article10.9734/jesbs/2026/v39i51528
Jasmin Grewal, Jaiveer Singh, Rather Izhar Ul Haq, Ricky Jhambh, Nadeem Shabir, Showkat Ahmad Shah, Shahid Hussain Dar, Amatul Muhee & Mohd Iqbal Yatoo·Microbiology Research Journal International·2026
Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) is a coronaviral disease of cats with diverse forms and a global presence. However, areas with an increasing trend in feline pet ownership face problems arising from inadequate epidemiological data and diagnostic difficulties. Hence, this study...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2026/v36i101790
Angela Atata, Ohaturuonye Sampson O., Omuluche Collins O., Nwanekwu Akunna Maureen, Usiabulu Godsday I., Okpoji Awajiiroijana U., Osuagwu Eze Lloyd & Joseph Jerry·South Asian Journal of Parasitology·2026
This study assessed the parasitological profiles of fish from petroleum-impacted freshwater ecosystems in Delta State, Nigeria, and examined spatial associations between petroleum contamination and parasite burden. A total of 300 fish representing six freshwater species were coll...
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Research Article10.9734/sajp/2026/v9i4312
Background: Hard tick infestation in cattle was investigated across seven agro-climatic zones of Gujarat, India, to determine prevalence, genus-level distribution, seasonal patterns, host- and management-associated factors, and farmer-reported control practices. Aims: To determin...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i104523
Malaria and typhoid fever are important causes of febrile illness in tropical regions and may occur concurrently in areas where both infections are endemic. Their overlapping clinical manifestations can complicate differential diagnosis and may contribute to inappropriate treatme...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2026/v15i5486
Background: Malaria remains a public health concern in Bamenda, and the detection of Plasmodium vivax alongside the predominant Plasmodium falciparum supports local assessment of species-specific infection patterns. Aims: This study assessed the prevalence and density of Plasmodi...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2026/v29i5804
Scoliosis identified in later adulthood is increasingly recognised as an age-related spinal health problem, but its epidemiology remains difficult to quantify because adult scoliosis combines different aetiologies and because prevalence estimates are highly sensitive to sampling...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrimps/2026/v15i3413
Suicidal ideation among undergraduate students is an important mental-health concern that may be associated with academic, psychological, interpersonal, and social difficulties. This study examined the prevalence of suicidal ideation among undergraduate students, assessed differe...
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Research Article10.9734/ajess/2026/v52i93321
Background: Bloodstream infections caused by Salmonella spp. remain clinically important in settings where sanitation and healthcare infrastructure are limited. This study assessed the prevalence, serotypes, and molecular identity of Salmonella isolates recovered from patients’ b...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2026/v26i101186
Malaria remains a major public health concern in sub-Saharan Africa, including Nigeria, particularly among economically disadvantaged communities. A cross-sectional study of malaria parasitaemia among patients attending Eco Medical Laboratory and Diagnostic Centre, Nnewi, Anambra...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2026/v15i5483
Background: Vaginal candidiasis is one of the most common fungal infections affecting women of reproductive age and remains an important public health concern due to its impact on reproductive health and quality of life. This study assessed the prevalence of vaginal candidiasis a...
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Research Article10.9734/ISRR/2026/v15i2202