Micronutrient deficiencies persist where affordable diets provide insufficient quantities of bioavailable minerals and vitamins. Pulses are strategically important targets for biofortification because they combine protein, dietary fibre and micronutrients with high consumption in...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i96299
Sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) is an important oilseed crop, and the identification of genetically diverse and superior germplasm is essential for its improvement. The present investigation was undertaken to evaluate genetic variability, characterise sunflower germplasm using D...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i96300
Low phosphorus availability can constrain the productivity of groundnut–maize cropping systems, while the direct effectiveness of rock phosphate may be limited by poor solubility. An in situ trial was conducted over two consecutive years (2021-2022 and 2022-2023 for groundnut; 20...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i96301
Scrotal pyocele is an uncommon urological condition characterised by a purulent collection within the scrotal sac and may be associated with inflammatory conditions of the epididymis or testis. This case report describes a 69-year-old male who presented with progressive scrotal s...
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Research Article10.9734/ijmpcr/2026/v19i3525
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
Charles Obasi Chukwu, Ikechukwu Chidiebere Ikaraoha, Johnkennedy Nnodim, Ikechukwu Godwin Njoku, Mbah Gertrude, Amaobi Rosecollet Ngozi & Akpo Raph Edewor·Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry·2026
Background: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) remain a leading cause of morbidity among military personnel, whose occupational exposures predispose them to infection. Despite the high prevalence of UTIs among military personnel, there is a paucity of research evaluating the urinary...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2026/v16i5515
Recycling aluminium can scrap is often accompanied by dross formation and non-metallic inclusions that may reduce the quality of recovered metal. This study investigated the effect of MnO₂–carbon particle treatment on the microstructure, fractal characteristics, and phase composi...
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Research Article10.9734/jerr/2026/v28i81991
Njoku Ikechukwu Godwin, Ikaraoha Chidiebere Ikechukwu, Edward Ukamaka, Ekenyem Kierian, Chukwu Obasi Charles & Innocent Okafor Eze·Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry·2026
Background: Hypertension can influence renal filtration and electrolyte homeostasis, making assessment of renal function clinically relevant in occupational groups with cardiovascular risk. Objective: To evaluate renal function markers and electrolyte balance in hypertensive male...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2026/v16i5516
Weed infestation is a major constraint to summer black gram production because the crop exhibits relatively slow initial growth and limited early canopy development, allowing weeds to compete strongly for nutrients, moisture, light and space. Effective weed management is therefor...
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Research Article10.9734/ajaar/2026/v26i9753
Context: Studies on the synthesis of quinoxalines remain of considerable interest because of their chemical and biological properties. Objective: This study was designed to synthesize 3-(2-(benzylidene)Hydrazinyl)-1-Phenylquinoxalin-2(1H)-One derivatives and to study their antib...
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Research Article10.9734/irjpac/2026/v27i51028
Water pollution by heavy metal ions poses a significant environmental problem due to their toxicity, persistence, and potential for accumulation in living organisms. Nickel requires particular attention, as it can occur at elevated concentrations in galvanic industry wastewater....
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Research Article10.9734/irjpac/2026/v27i51029
Efficient photon transmission from scintillators to photodetectors is important for maximising the optical response of nuclear-radiation detection systems. This theoretical study evaluates a double-layer MgF₂/HfO₂ antireflection coating on a fused-silica optical window and compar...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2026/v45i94757
The term next-generation probiotic (NGP) is increasingly used for health-associated gut commensals and rationally engineered microorganisms developed from microbiome science rather than from the historical food-fermentation route that produced most conventional probiotics. This e...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2026/v18i92145
Demand for plant-based proteins is continuously increasing as an alternative to animal proteins, while animal protein consumption is under serious debate because it raises concerns about agriculture, health, and animal welfare. Vegetable proteins can be derived from legumes, cere...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2026/v18i92146
Tropical and equatorial territories combine the most intense sustained rainfall on the planet with an accelerating rollout of fifth-generation mobile networks in the centimetre and millimetre wave bands. The statistical apparatus used to translate environmental and atmospheric me...
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Research Article10.9734/ajr2p/2026/v10i4243