This study examined the effectiveness of community-based coping mechanisms in disaster risk management (DRM), with particular emphasis on community participation, social connectivity and integration, and the activities of community-based organizations (CBOs) during different disa...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i85583
Seasonal incidence of major insect pests and coccinellid predators in brinjal was examined at Karekere, Hassan district, during the Kharif, Rabi, and Summer seasons of 2023–24. The brinjal variety ‘Arka Harshitha’ was cultivated in untreated plots, and observations were recorded...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i85584
Rainfall variability strongly influences agricultural planning and water-resource management in monsoon-dependent regions. This study assessed annual variability and seasonal shifts in rainfall in Saharsa district, Bihar, using weekly records organized by Standard Meteorological...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i85585
Aims: This study examined the determinants and economic outcomes associated with the adoption of solar-powered irrigation systems (SPIS) among smallholder farmers in Oyo State, Nigeria. Study Design: A cross-sectional survey with an observational impact evaluation was employed. P...
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Research Article10.9734/ajaees/2026/v44i72990
Phytoremediation is an emerging technology for cleaning crude-oil-contaminated soil. The aim of this study was to test the leguminous plant Balanites aegyptiaca (L.) Del. for its efficiency in remediating soil polluted with 0.5%, 1.0%, 1.5% and 2.0% (w/w) crude oil and its abilit...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2026/v36i81769
The present study aimed to evaluate the phytochemical composition, antioxidant activity, mineral profile, and antimicrobial activity of two ethnomedicinal herbs, Scutellaria discolor and Potentilla reptans, traditionally used in Manipur. Scutellaria discolor is prescribed for ner...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2026/v37i41373
Schooling readiness is shaped by conditions in both home and school environments. This study examined the relationships and predictive contributions of teacher competence and perceived parental involvement to schooling readiness among Kindergarten and Grade 1 learners in the West...
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Research Article10.9734/ajarr/2026/v20i81429
Ginger is an important economic crop that produces horizontally growing branched rhizomes on prepared beds; the rhizomes may be yellow or white, depending on the variety. This study evaluated the growth and yield response of ginger (Zingiber officinale Rosc.) to different crushed...
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Research Article10.9734/ajahr/2026/v13i3490
Aquaponics is the co-culture of fish and plants in a closed-loop, controlled-environment agricultural system. It offers a sustainable and environmentally friendly production system. Evaluating the growth of tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum L.) in an aquaponics system in Côte d’Ivoi...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i86228
Ex-pump fuel prices are important economic indicators because their fluctuations affect transport costs, production expenses, inflation and household expenditure. In Ghana, accurate fuel-price forecasting is particularly relevant because domestic prices are influenced by refinery...
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Research Article10.9734/ajeba/2026/v26i72335
Background: Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser (MRKH) syndrome is a rare congenital Müllerian duct anomaly characterised by uterovaginal agenesis in women with normal ovarian function, secondary sexual characteristics, and a 46, XX karyotype. Although renal anomalies are common, ovar...
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Research Article10.9734/ijrrgy/2026/v9i1178
Grain yield in maize (Zea mays L.) is a complex quantitative trait governed by several interrelated morpho-physiological and yield-contributing characters. Understanding the relationships among these traits and their direct and indirect contributions to grain yield is essential f...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i86229
Aims: This study aimed to standardise agronomic management practices for spinach beet (Beta vulgaris L. var. bengalensis) under protected conditions. Study Design: The experiment was laid out in a 2 × 2 × 3 factorial randomised block design with three replications during the Rabi...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2026/v12i3731
Papaya (Carica papaya L.) is a fast-growing, nutrient-demanding fruit crop with continuous vegetative and reproductive development. The present study evaluated the effects of organic manures and bio-inoculants, applied with different levels of inorganic fertilisers, on the growth...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2026/v12i3732
Background: Rapid labour-market transformation is increasing demand for adaptable, digitally capable graduates, placing pressure on universities to strengthen student employability through strategic talent development and agile learning. Aims: This study examines the role of Stra...
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Research Article10.9734/jesbs/2026/v39i41507