Aims: The rising demand for sustainable and nutrient-rich foods has intensified interest in using agro-industrial byproducts, particularly oilseed press cakes, as functional food ingredients. This study investigates the functional and proximate composition of almond press cake (A...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2025/v26i41442
Abiodun G.O., Otene I.J.J., M.S. Abdullahi, Suleiman, A.A. & Yahaya N.·Advances in Research·2025
Aims: This study was conducted to evaluate the impact of coal mining activities on surface water quality around coal mining sites in Ankpa Local Government Area (LGA), Kogi State, Nigeria in June, 2024. Methodology: A total of 36 water samples (12 samples each from upstream, mids...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2025/v26i41443
Idongesit B. Anweting, Great O. John, Atim S. Johnson & Victor N. Mkpenie·Advances in Research·2025
In this study, a Schiff base (DHB-Pz) was synthesized via a condensation reaction between 5-amino-3-methyl-1-phenylpyrazole and 2,4-dihydroxybenzaldehyde. The compound was characterized using elemental analysis, FTIR, UV-Vis spectroscopy, and conductivity measurements. The FTIR s...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2025/v26i41440
This study aimed to evaluate the comparative effects of drip fertigation and conventional fertilization on vegetative growth, fruit yield, and water utilization efficiency in hybrid eggplant (Solanum melongena L.) cultivation, with a focus on identifying an economically optimal f...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2025/v26i41441
Oxidative stress occurs when the body's antioxidant defense mechanisms are unable to neutralize the excess production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and reactive nitrogen species (RNS). Physical exercise is a well-established inducer of oxidative stress, primarily due to enhanc...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2025/v26i41439
A field experiment was carried out on okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L. Moench) cv. Gujarat Anand Okra-8 during kharif 2024 at the Centre of Vegetable Research, C. P. College of Agriculture, Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University, Sardarkrushinagar, Gujarat, by adoptin...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2025/v26i41437
Aims: This study aims to evaluate the ecological impacts of invasive freshwater snail species on parasite transmission dynamics and to assess the effectiveness of DNA-based surveillance techniques in monitoring parasitic infections and associated risks to native snail populations...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2025/v26i41438
Of late, social media has amplified rapidly, and deepfake information has cropped in. The Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data analytics have distorted enhancing program performance, which distracted dynamic, real-time insights and intrude risk assessments. But deepfake AI have...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2025/v26i41435
Background: The influence of greenhouse gases on global warming due to emissions from fossil-fueled vehicles has become so harsh and significant, calling for global attention due to carbon emissions. The minimisation of energy consumed when the same mileage is covered, while driv...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2025/v26i41436
In Keshkal Forest Division tribal inhabitants rely heavily on Minor Forest Produce (MFP) for their livelihoods and sense of cultural identity. Despite its enormous socioeconomic importance, MFP collection and marketing present numerous systemic obstacles for tribal women, who are...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2025/v26i41432
Fajemiseye, H. K., Okpura, N. I., Udofia K. M. I. & Idiong, U.A.·Advances in Research·2025
This study aims to develop a real-time model for detecting and classifying various fault types in power distribution networks to enhance reliability and operational efficiency. A hybrid DWT–SVM approach is essential for accurately detecting and classifying faults in modern power...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2025/v26i41433
As urban underground drainage networks age, various internal defects gradually develop in pipelines, compromising their operational efficiency. Consequently, condition assessment of drainage systems has become essential for municipal authorities. However, manual inspection method...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2025/v26i41434
The primary aim of this study is to explore how Artificial Intelligence can enhance the effectiveness of program performance evaluations. By leveraging data-driven techniques, the research aims to identify methods that facilitate more accurate assessments of program outcomes usin...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2025/v26i41431
The Storm Water Management Model (SWMM), developed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in the 1970s, is a widely used hydrological and hydraulic modeling tool for simulating urban stormwater quantity and quality. It enables the comprehensive simulation of rainfall-r...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2025/v26i41430
Beetroot (Beta vulgaris L.), also known as garden beet, is a widely cultivated root vegetable valued for its edible foliage and fleshy roots. Productivity is strongly influenced by soil fertility management. A field experiment was conducted during the Rabi season (September–Decem...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2025/v26i41428