Site-specific planning of water harvesting and soil and water conservation (SWC) measures is important for improving water availability and watershed resilience in semi-arid regions. This study aimed to identify and prioritise suitable locations for SWC structures in the 43 km² M...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i95662
Developing English-speaking skills among primary-school pupils in Tanzania is shaped by multilingual classroom practices, access to instructional resources, teacher capacity and opportunities for meaningful oral interaction. This study examined the challenges faced by primary-sch...
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Research Article10.9734/jesbs/2026/v39i51520
The utilisation of local agricultural resources is an important strategy for developing innovative foods and enhancing the added value of agricultural value chains. This study evaluated the effect of incorporating an aqueous extract of cashew nuts (Anacardium occidentale L.) into...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i94380
Excess soil moisture can restrict wheat growth by reducing oxygen availability in the root zone. A pot experiment was conducted during the 2025–26 Rabi season at the Student Instructional Farm, Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture & Technology, Kumarganj, Ayodhya,...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i94381
Bed bugs (Cimicidae) are haematophagous ectoparasites whose resurgence represents a growing nuisance in urban environments. In Côte d'Ivoire, their presence has been documented in Abidjan, but no data were available for the northern part of the country. This study aimed to invent...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i94382
Grain discolouration in rice (Oryza sativa L.), driven by climate-induced temperature and humidity shifts, severely degrades seed viability and seedling vigour during storage. This study evaluated the physiological deterioration of discoloured seeds of paddy cv. Jyothi under ambi...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i94383
Pulses have a vital and diverse role in agricultural systems and the food habits of people around the world. Among them, cowpea is a traditional and important pulse crop. It is a potential source of vegetable protein for the majority of Kerala's population. Crop improvement progr...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i94384
The optic nerve head represents a critical structure in clinical ophthalmology, being the only part of the central nervous system that can be visualised non-invasively. Animal models are essential for advancing understanding of optic nerve pathology, particularly in glaucoma rese...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i94385
A field experiment was conducted at the Regional Agricultural Research Station, Nandyal, Andhra Pradesh, during the kharif season of 2025 to evaluate nutrient management interventions for sustainable maize production under rainfed Vertisols. The experiment was laid out in a Rando...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2026/v12i3753
Background: Dependence on charcoal and firewood in the Mt. Suswa region creates environmental and health concerns and supports the need to evaluate locally available feedstocks for renewable biogas production. This study investigated the elemental composition of geothermal waters...
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Research Article10.9734/ajocs/2026/v16i5474
The present study was undertaken to comparatively evaluate cocktail dairy fudge (CDF) and market fudge. The CDF was prepared using basundi, shrikhand, butter and ghee residue (GR), and its sensory qualities, chemical properties and colour values were evaluated against commerciall...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i94386
Onion productivity is strongly influenced by nitrogen management, particularly the timing and frequency of fertiliser application. Splitting urea applications may improve nitrogen availability during crop growth, thereby supporting bulb yield, quality, and nitrogen-use efficiency...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2026/v12i3754
Aims: Induced mutagenesis is an effective strategy to broaden the genetic base of mungbean (Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek), especially where conventional breeding is limited by low genetic variability and hybridisation barriers. This study aimed to identify superior EMS-induced muta...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i94387
Peripheral ossifying fibroma (POF) is a benign reactive fibro-osseous gingival lesion with a recognised tendency to recur, particularly when local irritative factors persist or excision is incomplete. This case report describes the clinical, histopathological, and therapeutic man...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1386
The present study investigated the food and feeding habits of Sperata seenghala in the Gomti River, Uttar Pradesh, with emphasis on seasonal variation in diet. From October 2024 to March 2025, 233 specimens were examined during the six-month sampling period. Gut contents were ass...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i94388