Mining operations increasingly require intelligent control strategies capable of balancing productivity with energy efficiency, water stewardship, and operational stability. While Mining 4.0 technologies have enhanced automation and monitoring capabilities, most existing systems...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2026/v27i11581
Roshel Ayimaa, Irene-Nora Dinye & Romanus Dogkubong Dinye·Advances in Research·2026
Housing affordability had emerged as a critical urban challenge in Ghana, yet empirical evidence at the sub-city level remained limited. This study examined the dynamics of rental affordability in Asokore Mampong, a rapidly urbanizing municipality within the Kumasi Metropolis. Us...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2026/v27i11580
In the past three decades, ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) is undoubtedly been one of the most innovative engineering materials, and its application scenarios have become more and more extensive. Ultra High Performance Concrete (UHPC) has the inherent potential of self-sen...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2026/v27i11579
Molluscs are a diverse group of species that have been recognized for their valuable contributions to pharmacology. These organisms are known to be important natural sources of novel bioactive compounds that have shown potential in various medicinal applications. Among these land...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2026/v27i11578
Stocking density represents a critical management parameter in intensive aquaculture, directly influencing growth performance, survival rates, production economics, and environmental sustainability. Determining optimal stocking density is essential for maximizing economic returns...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2026/v27i11577
This study examines the relationship between selected socioeconomic and communication characteristics of paddy farmers in Gudiyattam Taluk, Vellore District, Tamil Nadu, with their awareness and adoption of recommended bio-fertilizers practices. Using an ex-post facto research de...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2026/v27i11576
Francis Ayiah-Mensah, Cynthia Ama Mensah, Francis Eyiah-Bediako, Emmanuel Asare Ayim & Anthony Joe Turkson·Advances in Research·2026
Early childbearing remains a persistent global public health challenge, yet existing evidence is largely derived from cross-sectional or pooled analyses that ignore hierarchical data structures and within-country dependence. The study aims to quantify the temporal dynamics and so...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2026/v27i11575
The rapid diffusion of smartphones has profoundly reshaped interpersonal communication across the lifespan. Among the most pervasive yet under-theorised digital behaviours is phubbing - the act of ignoring physically present individuals in favour of mobile phone engagement. While...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2026/v27i11574
Varsha Kumari, Ramesh Saini, Sharda Choudhary, Priyanka Kumawat, Bhuri Singh, D. K. Gothwal, Ashish Sheera, Kailash Chandra, Ashok Kumar Meena, S. B. Yeri, Deepak Gupta, Rajdeep M & Amarnath Dabaria·Advances in Research·2026
This review explores the key components of abiotic stress signaling, including stress perception, secondary messengers like calcium ions and reactive oxygen species (ROS), and the central role of phytohormones such as abscisic acid (ABA). Abiotic stress is the adverse effect of a...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2026/v27i11573
Roger Antonio Morais Queiroz, Gabriela Aguiar Rezende, Ismael de Sousa Armondes, Joaquim Alberto Lopes Ferreira Junior, João Protásio Netto, Fernando Macena Lino, Yasmim Batista de Paiva, Cássio Luis Tavares Dias, Vagner Carmargo Pires & Regina de Fátima Mendes Onofre·Advances in Research·2026
Introduction: Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis (LCH) is a rare myeloid neoplasm characterized by clonal proliferation of immature dendritic cells, primarily driven by constitutive activation of the MAPK signaling pathway through mutations in BRAFV600E, MAP2K1, and ARAF. Recent genom...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2026/v27i11572
Background: The Mahenge Mountains in south-eastern Tanzania remain a persistent onchocerciasis hotspot despite many years of community-directed ivermectin (CDTI) distribution. The disease is primarily transmitted by Simulium species, especially members of the Simulium damnosum co...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2026/v27i11571
The gut microbiome is a complex and dynamic ecosystem that plays a pivotal role in maintaining digestive health, immune function, metabolic regulation, and overall physiological homeostasis. Disruption of this microbial balance, known as dysbiosis, has been implicated in a wide r...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2026/v27i11569
Pipeline infrastructure in the global petroleum industry has advanced rapidly over the last two decades, yet these developments are associated with notable and often underexamined biomedical and public health outcomes. This critical review evaluates the potential health implicati...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2026/v27i11570
Plastic pollution has emerged as an urgent global challenge, with various studies indicating that exposure to these minute plastic particles, such as microplastics (diameter less than 5 mm in size) and nanoplastics (smaller than 1 μm), can potentially lead to various adverse impa...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2026/v27i11566
Trawling is a major fishing method prevailing in Indian marine fisheries contributing to major marine fish landing. The objectives of the present studied were to compare the selectivity characteristics of square and diamond mesh cod-ends for the 7 important marine fish species in...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2026/v27i11567