Background: Spices are dried aromatic plant materials used to improve the flavour, colour, and taste of foods and are valued for their bioactive compounds and micronutrients. Aims: This study assessed the microbiological quality of selected spices (pepper, fèfè, chilli, and ginge...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2026/v36i61758
Energy-resource geology is undergoing significant change as global energy systems shift from conventional fossil-fuel dependence towards low-carbon technologies and critical mineral supply. This review examines the geological controls, deposit types, exploration approaches, and s...
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Research Article10.9734/ajarr/2026/v20i71403
Kunun-zaki is a traditional non-alcoholic cereal-based fermented beverage commonly consumed in Northern Nigeria. It is traditionally produced from millet through spontaneous fermentation and is valued for its refreshing taste and nutritional attributes. Fermented foods are valued...
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Research Article10.9734/ajarr/2026/v20i71404
Clinical chemistry laboratories generate a large share of the data on which clinical decisions ultimately rest, so the accuracy of that data has a direct bearing on patient safety. In resource-limited settings—those typical of low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), including m...
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Research Article10.9734/ajarr/2026/v20i71405
Aims: The present study seeks to suggest suitable locations or spaces for various service and activity centres, prioritising their accessibility throughout the city and assessing the association between accessibility and service location. Although urban services may be available,...
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Research Article10.9734/ajgr/2026/v9i3424
G. I. Isaiah, N. C. Ehirim, I. U. O. Nwaiwu, K. H. Anyiam, C. O. Obi-Nwandikom, O. C. Enoch, E. I. Nnorom, U. M. Olumba, O. I. Adjaero, I. J. Onyedum & F. O. Uwechi·Asian Journal of Economics, Business and Accounting·2026
This study examined the macroeconomic drivers of agricultural productivity and food security in Nigeria from 1980 to 2020, with a comparative assessment of the military era (1980-1998), democratic era (1999-2020), and the combined period. The analysis focused on selected macroeco...
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Research Article10.9734/ajeba/2026/v26i62311
The rapid development of artificial intelligence, automation and digital technologies is reshaping workplace expectations and increasing demand for competencies that extend beyond disciplinary knowledge. This study examines the alignment between emerging workforce competency dema...
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Research Article10.9734/ajeba/2026/v26i62312
Genetic recombination among diverse elite parental lines is an effective strategy for broadening the genetic base and developing superior inbred lines in okra (Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench). Among 45 double-cross hybrids developed by crossing ten commercial single-cross hyb...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i74300
This study aimed to develop and standardise a knowledge test for assessing knowledge level of tribal women regarding post-harvest management of millets in Odisha. A pool of 58 items was prepared after reviewing relevant literature and consulting subject matter experts. The items...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i74301
Salmonella is a major foodborne pathogen with clinical manifestations ranging from self-limited gastroenteritis to systemic typhoid disease. Its pathogenicity reflects coordinated virulence mechanisms that support adhesion, invasion, intracellular survival, immune modulation and...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2026/v17i6558
Severe childhood obesity has become one of the more pressing public health concerns of recent decades, affecting millions of children in both high-income and low- and middle-income settings. Its metabolic and cardiovascular consequences are well documented, but a growing body of...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2026/v17i7559
Accurate crop yield estimation is essential for food-security planning, supply-chain logistics and crop-insurance indexing. However, field-level forecasting in rainfed cotton systems can be affected by human bias, spatial error and seasonal variability. This study evaluated the c...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i74082
Twelve maize (Zea mays L.) inbred lines were evaluated for combining ability using a half-diallel mating design. The parental lines were crossed to generate 66 F₁ hybrids, which were assessed along with their parents and a standard check across two environments in a randomised co...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i74083
Epigenetics refers to changes in chromatin organisation and gene expression that occur without alteration of the DNA sequence. This review discusses how dietary phytochemicals and nutritional states may influence epigenetic mechanisms relevant to disease prevention. The manuscrip...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i74084
Brinjal (Solanum melongena L.) is an important vegetable crop with appreciable diversity in plant, floral and fruit traits. Morphological characterisation using standard descriptors is necessary for varietal identification, germplasm conservation and parent selection. The present...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i74085