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Comparative Efficacy of Two Local Plant-Based Preparations Apichi and Kogle-zanga for Pest Management and Yield of Chilli Pepper under Agroecological Conditions in Burkina Faso

Drabo Fogné Samuel, Romba Rahim, Sanon Aboubakar, Zongo Victor, Tiendrebeogo Léon, Badial Salfo & Gnankine Olivier · Asian Journal of Biology · 2026

Aims: This study evaluated the efficacy of two locally prepared plant-based products, Apichi and Kogle-zanga, for reducing pest damage and supporting chilli pepper performance under agroecological conditions in Burkina Faso. Place and Duration of Study: The trial was conducted fr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajob/2026/v22i8682

Cone Beam Computed Tomography in Periodontics: A Critical Narrative Review of Diagnostic Accuracy, Clinical Utility and the Persistent Gap Between Image Quality and Patient Benefit

S. Divya Darsini, R. A. Jenifer Cynthia, R. Kadhiresan & U. Arunmozhi · Asian Journal of Dental Sciences · 2026

Cone beam computed tomography has become widely available in periodontal practice, yet its role remains contested. Two-dimensional radiography systematically misrepresents the three-dimensional architecture of periodontal osseous destruction, and volumetric imaging offers an obvi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1382

Estimation of Standard Heterosis in Indian Mustard [Brassica juncea (L.) Czern. & Coss.]

Sonu Dhakad, M. K. Tripathi, Jagendra Singh, Ravindra Solanki, Deepak Saran, Ravi Yadav, Swati Singh Tomar, Sandeep Singh Tomar & Ankit Pandey · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2026

The present study evaluated standard heterosis for seed yield and 15 associated traits in 40 cross combinations of Indian mustard [Brassica juncea (L.) Czern. & Coss.]. Crosses developed during Rabi 2025 were evaluated during Rabi 2026 at the Experimental Farm, Zonal Agricult...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i96265

Premature Hair Greying as a Candidate Cutaneous Biomarker of Endocrine, Metabolic and Genetic Disease and of Skeletal Fragility: A Critical Narrative Review

Ashraf T. Soliman, Fawzia Alyafei, Nada Alaaraj, Noor Hamed & Shayma Ahmed · Asian Journal of Research in Dermatological Science · 2026

Premature hair greying, or premature canities, is a visible, inexpensive and easily recorded phenotype that has repeatedly been proposed as an externally observable index of accelerated biological ageing. Interest in the trait extends beyond cosmetic dermatology because loss of h...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrdes/2026/v9i1167

Aseptic Neutrophilic Cutaneous Abscesses Associated with Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Case Report

BEN KRAIEM Yosra, TAOUNZA Hyba, Meziane Mariame, ISMAILI Nadia, Hamada Syrine & Benzekri Laila · Asian Journal of Research in Dermatological Science · 2026

Aims: We report a case of exclusively cutaneous aseptic neutrophilic abscesses occurring in a patient with rheumatoid arthritis and discuss the diagnostic and therapeutic features of this rare and under-recognised neutrophilic dermatosis. Presentation of Case: A 64-year-old woman...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrdes/2026/v9i1168

Clinical Skills and Moral Sensitivity among Student Nurses during Patient Care: A Critical Integrative Review through the Lens of Nel Noddings’ Ethics of Care

Angieliza Villanueva, Sheery O. Sansaet, Jacqueline De Guzman Diaz, Joann P. Bumanglag, Dhonna Cruz Cambe, Wilfredo D. Quijencio, Jr. & Marianne Agub Tan · Asian Journal of Research in Nursing and Health · 2026

Undergraduate nursing curricula treat technical proficiency and ethical responsiveness as separate learning outcomes, assessed by different instruments and taught by different means, yet clinical placement confronts students with both simultaneously and within the same encounter....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrnh/2026/v9i1396

Factors Influencing Optimal Breastfeeding Practices among Lactating Mothers in Makindye Division, Kampala, Uganda

Moradeke Bamikefa Adebiyi, Emmanuel Olusegun Abe, Eyitayo Adedamola Lawal, Oluwabunmi Hannah Aremo, Rachael Omotomilayo Ajayi, Adenike Kaosarat Alabi, Ayooluyin Joycelyn Adebayo & Olamide Omigbile · Asian Journal of Research in Nursing and Health · 2026

Optimal breastfeeding supports infant nutrition and maternal health, yet recommended practices remain inconsistently adopted. This study assessed the factors influencing optimal breastfeeding among lactating mothers in Makindye Division, Kampala, Uganda. A descriptive, cross-sect...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrnh/2026/v9i1397

Forecasting of Land Cover Changes in the Upper Krishna River Basin of Maharashtra, India

S. S. Nagarkar, S. B. Nandgude, A. A. Atre, S. D. Gorantiwar & M. R. Patil · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2026

Human activities are altering natural land cover and influencing climate-related processes, making land-cover monitoring and forecasting important for sustainable resource management. This study assessed historical and projected land use and land cover (LULC) changes in the Upper...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jaeri/2026/v27i5794

Nanotechnology in Apiculture: A Critical Narrative Review of Colony Health, Pollinator Safety, Nano-enabled Quality Control and Bee-product Valorisation

Shambhavi, Divya Singh, Anushka Dubey, Swati Singh, Shubhra Shukla & Mausmi Chaudhary · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2026

Nanotechnology is increasingly intersecting with apiculture through engineered nanoparticles, nanoformulated crop-protection products, nano-enabled analytical sensors and nanostructured delivery systems for bee-derived materials. Yet the evidence is fragmented across apicultural...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jaeri/2026/v27i5795

Rainwater Harvesting for Climate-resilient Agriculture: A Critical Appraisal of Field-scale Gains, Catchment-scale Trade-offs and Institutional Constraints

Nilotpal Das, Gururaj Dasannavar, Anupurba Saha & Hasim Kamal Mallick · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2026

Rainfed cropping supports the majority of the world's cultivated land and a large share of global crop production, yet it remains acutely exposed to intra-seasonal dry spells and to the shifting rainfall regimes associated with a warming climate. Rainwater harvesting, understood...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jaeri/2026/v27i5796

Diabetic Foot Ulcers: An Integrative Review and a Case Presentation

A. Venkat Rajini, P. Pushpa, Kurakula Nikhil, Chalavadi Sudha Bhargavi & Duddagi Suchitra · International Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Case Reports · 2026

Diabetes-related foot ulceration remains one of the most consequential complications of diabetes mellitus, and it accounts for a disproportionate share of hospital bed occupancy, lower-limb amputation and premature death among people living with the disease. Despite four decades...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijmpcr/2026/v19i3519

Sleep Duration, Quality, and Timing as Modifiable Determinants of Growth and Endocrine Health in Children and Adolescents: A Critical Narrative Review

Ashraf T. Soliman, Fawzia Alyafei, Nada Alaaraj, Noor Hamed, Shayma Ahmed & Nada Soliman · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2026

Adequate sleep is increasingly recognised as a modifiable determinant of somatic growth and endocrine function during childhood and adolescence, yet the strength and consistency of this relationship across different sleep dimensions remain incompletely resolved. This critical nar...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2026/v24i91421

Impact of ART Adherence on Liver and Kidney Function in HIV-infected Individuals in Nigeria

Chibuzo, Olachi Lilian & Bob-Chile Agada, Adaeze · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2026

Background: Poor adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) may worsen organ impairment in persons living with HIV (PLHIV). Objective: To assess the effect of ART adherence on hepatic and renal functions in patients with HIV. Methods: A cross-sectional comparative study was conduc...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2026/v24i91422

Does Maternal Carbon Monoxide Exposure Determine Birth Outcomes? A Hospital Based Study in South-South Nigeria

EMEKA-OGBUGO, Alerechi, ALERECHI-OGBUGO, Dumle Jane, PAUL, Chikwuogwo & Tudor I. CHINNAH · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2026

Background: Neonatal outcomes, such as birth weight and Apgar scores, are key indicators of intrauterine health and immediate postnatal adaptation. Several maternal and obstetric factors influence these outcomes; however, the role of environmental exposures, such as carbon monoxi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2026/v24i91423