M. Senthil Kumar, M. Deivamani, P. Senthilkumar, K. Govindan, P. Ayyadurai, K. Sasikumar & V. K. Satya·Advances in Research·2026
A field experiment was conducted during 2024–25 in a farmer’s pear orchard at Manjakuttai, Yercaud, Tamil Nadu, to monitor the seasonal abundance of Bactrocera dorsalis (Hendel) in pear (Pyrus communis L., Var. Local) and compare an integrated pest management (IPM) module with th...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2026/v27i61762
Foods made from sustainable resources are gaining momentum because of their high nutritional value and potential health benefits in the global market. The study explored buckwheat and sago as raw materials for developing multigrain bread. Data were statistically assessed using on...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2026/v27i61763
Rinkesh A. Gosavi, A. A. Sawant, A. G. Mohod, S. V. Pathak, P. B. Bansode & S. B. Kalse·Advances in Research·2026
The economic feasibility of a vacuum osmotic dehydration (VOD)-based processing system for pineapple slices was evaluated for potential small-scale application. The developed VOD unit had a batch capacity of 8 kg and a fabrication cost of ₹66,700. Economic assessment was undertak...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2026/v27i61761
Smart highways increasingly integrate smart cameras, IoT sensors, connected vehicles, edge–cloud computing, and digital twins to enhance traffic management and infrastructure services. However, existing research often emphasises technological capabilities rather than verified ope...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2026/v27i61759
Background: Incorporating plant-derived ingredients into chicken meat patties may alter their technological, compositional and sensory properties. The effects of cooked shredded unripe plantain used to replace part of the meat remain insufficiently characterised. Objective: This...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2026/v27i61760
Pragati S. Khodke, S. S. Thakare, K. G. Thakur & M. S. Naware·Advances in Research·2026
Cotton cultivation is an important component of the agricultural economy of Amravati district, Maharashtra, where production takes place under irrigated and rainfed conditions. This study compared the technical, economic and allocative efficiencies of cotton cultivation under the...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2026/v27i61758
Sustainable procurement integrates economic, environmental and social considerations into purchasing decisions and may contribute to organisational performance. This study examined the drivers of sustainable procurement practices and their relationship with organisational perform...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2026/v27i61757
Agricultural by-products are generated in substantial quantities, and their disposal or burning can contribute to environmental pollution. This review examines the potential of agricultural residues as raw or modified biosorbents for removing contaminants from water and wastewate...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2026/v27i61756
Naseer Agha Shirzad, Hamid Aman, Bahirullah Rahmani & Sayed Basit Sadat·Advances in Research·2026
Background: Groundwater is the primary source of water supply in Kabul City, Afghanistan, but rapid population growth, unplanned urbanization, excessive groundwater abstraction, and climate variability have contributed to declining groundwater levels. Despite increasing groundwat...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2026/v27i61755
Transportation infrastructure provides long-term connectivity but generates environmental burdens through material production, construction, operation, maintenance and end-of-life management. This narrative review examines green construction technologies for roads, bridges and tu...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2026/v27i61754
Ebimene James Mamadu, Jude Chukwuyem Nwankwo, Newton Ighomaro Okposo, Ebikonbo-owei Anthony Mamadu, Nkonyeasua Ignatius Njoseh, Henrietta Ify Ojarikre & Jonathan Tsetimi·Advances in Research·2026
A boundary-adapted Crank–Nicolson-induced Mamadu–Njoseh basis-functions (CN-MNBF) framework is developed for the numerical solution of one-dimensional parabolic partial differential equations. The method combines a weighted Mamadu–Njoseh polynomial approximation in space with Cra...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2026/v27i61751
Microstrip patch antenna optimisation using full-wave electromagnetic simulations can become computationally expensive when multiple geometrical parameters are involved. This paper presents a Python–PyAEDT-based automated optimisation framework for enhancing the impedance bandwid...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2026/v27i61752
Rahmat Kofoworola Sanusi, Temiloluwa Paul Adetola, Abimbola Serifat Oreoluwa & Sampson Boateng·Advances in Research·2026
Background: Predictive sentiment analysis and proactive service intelligence are increasingly used to identify deteriorating customer relationships and support targeted service responses, yet evidence is distributed across marketing, customer relationship management, service rese...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2026/v27i61753
Aims: This review examines the interaction of device commutation, gate-driving timing, modulation and protection in silicon carbide (SiC) dual active bridge (DAB) converters intended for electric vehicle charging. Study Design: A focused narrative review of published journal evid...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2026/v27i51749
Background: Wide- and ultra-wide-bandgap (WBG/UWBG) power devices offer higher blocking-field capabilities and faster switching, but increasing power density presents significant thermal management and packaging challenges. Heat dissipation depends on semiconductor properties, th...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2026/v27i61750