Soil fertility decline caused by continuous cultivation is a major constraint to sustainable maize production in tropical regions. Integrated nutrient management, which combines organic sources such as poultry manure and Gliricidia sepium with inorganic NPK fertiliser, can improv...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i76163
Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease is a rare, rapidly progressive prion disorder that most commonly presents with cognitive decline, myoclonus, cerebellar signs, and other neuropsychiatric manifestations. Atypical presentations may delay recognition, particularly when the initial clinical...
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Research Article10.9734/ajorrin/2026/v9i1182
Background: Metastatic melanoma involving the biliary tract is exceedingly rare and is often diagnosed at a late stage. Awareness of this entity is essential in patients with a prior history of melanoma who present with biliary symptoms. Case Presentation: A 35-year-old Caucasian...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrrga/2026/v9i1220
Three-dimensional seismic volume and well-log data from the Yowi Field, shallow offshore eastern Niger Delta, were used to evaluate structural styles, depocentre configuration, trap development and prospect distribution within this study area. The study area contains fault-relate...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2026/v30i71084
This study assessed heavy metal concentrations in soils around the Kalsaka gold mine in Burkina Faso and evaluated the associated human health risks for adults and children. Sixteen soil samples were collected from locations surrounding the mine and analysed for chromium, nickel,...
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Research Article10.9734/ajopacs/2026/v14i3327
Zinc (Zn) is an essential trace element involved in physiological regulation and immune function in aquatic animals. This study evaluated the effect of ambient Zn exposure on selected haemolymph immune parameters of Penaeus monodon and its subsequent susceptibility to white spot...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2026/v28i71116
This study aimed to formulate and evaluate an amla-based jelly candy enriched with papaya seed powder as a value-added confectionery product. A control jelly candy formulation without papaya seed powder (C0) and an enriched formulation containing papaya seed powder (C1) were prep...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2026/v25i8901
Ferroptosis and cuproptosis are metal-dependent forms of regulated cell death that are increasingly recognised as important mechanisms linking metal homeostasis, mitochondrial metabolism, oxidative stress, and disease pathogenesis. Ferroptosis is primarily driven by iron-dependen...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2026/v35i41137
Background: Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC) is a common malignant skin tumour associated with cumulative ultraviolet exposure and constitutional susceptibility. A familial presentation may reflect a shared genetic background, similar environmental exposure, or predisposi...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcrs/2026/v9i2837
Aim: This study developed and evaluated chitosan–silver nanobiocomposite films for antimicrobial food-packaging applications. Methodology: Chitosan obtained from shrimp shell waste was used as the biopolymer matrix, and silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) were incorporated at 6 wt.% and...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbge/2026/v9i2189
Pericopsis laxiflora (Fabaceae) is an ethnomedicinal plant widely used in African traditional medicine for the management of inflammatory disorders, fever, gastrointestinal disturbances and liver-related diseases. Despite its therapeutic importance, detailed information on the ph...
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Research Article10.9734/CSJI/2026/v35i41044
Background: Nickel (Ni²⁺) and iron (Fe²⁺) ions from industrial wastewater pose environmental risks because of their toxicity and persistence in water systems. Conventional extraction methods often use toxic organic reagents, which has increased interest in greener alternatives. N...
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Research Article10.9734/irjpac/2026/v27i41017
Birds occupy nearly every terrestrial, freshwater and marine habitat on Earth, and this ecological reach is matched by an extraordinary range of strategies for finding, capturing and processing food. This review brings together recent research on the behavioural, sensory, cogniti...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2026/v25i7976
Water quality is a central determinant of productivity and fish health in pond aquaculture, yet single-time observations may not capture within-day variation. This study evaluated diurnal changes in selected physicochemical parameters in a semi-intensive composite carp culture po...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2026/v25i7977