This study evaluated the effect of macro-encapsulation geometry on the sub-zero freezing behaviour of a 5% aqueous sodium chloride solution used as a phase change material in latent thermal energy storage units. Four containment geometries, namely cylindrical, square, triangular...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i64282
Soybean productivity in Vertisols is often constrained by poor nutrient availability and low nutrient use efficiency due to soil-related limitations. Organic amendments such as biochar, vermicompost and farmyard manure (FYM) can improve soil fertility, enhance nutrient retention...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i74283
Malabar Neem (Melia dubia Cav.) is a fast-growing, multipurpose indigenous tree species used in agroforestry and plantation forestry because of its rapid growth, short rotation, wood quality and economic value. Demand for quality seedlings is increasing in India; however, poor an...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i74057
Zhang Yue, Xu Yun, Kuang Ying, Zhang Tongde, G. Chernykh Aleksandr, V. Egor Danilov, S. Pavel Koval, I. Roshchina Svetlana & Y. Naichuk Anatoly·Journal of Scientific Research and Reports·2026
Timber–concrete composite beams combine timber and concrete through mechanical or bonded shear connections, enabling the two materials to work together in resisting structural actions. This review discusses the current engineering application status, structural advantages, experi...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i74284
Rice blast, caused by Magnaporthe oryzae, is a major constraint to rice production and requires the identification of resistant breeding material through reliable screening approaches. The present study evaluated stable rice breeding lines for leaf blast resistance by integrating...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i74058
Edible oils are an important component of household food expenditure and nutrition in India; however, despite substantial growth in oilseed production, domestic availability remains insufficient, leading to high import dependence. The present study analysed the socio-economic pro...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i74285
Acinetobacter baumannii has emerged as one of the most formidable nosocomial pathogens of the twenty-first century, distinguished by its extraordinary capacity to acquire and sustain resistance to virtually all classes of conventional antibiotics. Carbapenem-resistant A. baumanni...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i74059
A field experiment was conducted during 2025–26 at the Vegetable Research Farm, Department of Horticulture, Guru Kashi University, Talwandi Sabo, Bathinda, Punjab, India, to evaluate the effects of foliar application of humic acid, manganese sulphate and zinc sulphate on growth,...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i74060
Background: Pea is an important legume crop, and biochar is a sustainable soil amendment that may improve soil fertility, nutrient availability and crop productivity. Feedstock type can influence crop responses to biochar application. Aim: The present investigation was conducted...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i74061
Kamrup District, Assam, contains numerous floodplain wetlands, locally known as beels, which occur under varied environmental conditions and support rural livelihoods. This study evaluates the role of wetlands in supporting rural livelihoods in Hajo Revenue Circle. Four wetlands,...
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Research Article10.9734/ajgr/2026/v9i3422
Pineapple (Ananas comosus (L.) Merr.) is an economically important horticultural crop, but the limited availability of uniform and high-quality planting material remains a constraint to its wider cultivation. Stem cuttings from spineless pineapple accessions may provide suitable...
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Research Article10.9734/ajahr/2026/v13i3476
Cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis) is a nutritionally rich and commercially important vegetable crop whose productivity largely depends on balanced nutrient management. The integrated application of farmyard manure (FYM) with micronutrients such as zinc and magnesium c...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2026/v12i3713
Cauliflower is a nutritious and economically important cool-season cruciferous vegetable that originated in the Eastern Mediterranean region and was introduced to India in 1822. Its growth, yield and quality are highly dependent on suitable environmental conditions, soil health a...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2026/v12i3714
Vegetation cover is one of the most important land-use components within protected areas, which are designated for the conservation and sustainable management of natural resources. As areas of ecological and environmental value, protected areas play an important role in biodivers...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i76153
This study examined the ecological characteristics and functions of Histosols in a floodplain of Songon Municipality, southern Côte d’Ivoire, to support sustainable wetland management. Morphological and pedological observations were carried out in two contrasting parts of the sit...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i76154