Nigeria’s land border closure policy was implemented to curb smuggling, promote domestic agricultural production, and enhance food security. However, evidence shows that its micro-level effects on agripreneurship and rural livelihoods in border communities are limited. This study...
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Research Article10.9734/arja/2026/v19i3864
Being one of the fastest growing sectors, tourism, being an important service industry sector plays a crucial role in economic development, job creation and regional development. Shivamogga district of Karnataka popularly termed as "Gateway to the Western Ghats" holds considerabl...
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Research Article10.9734/ajess/2026/v52i63124
Researchers have reported that teaching is one of the noblest, most challenging, and stressful professions in the world. Effective teaching is essential for improving students’ learning outcomes, and this becomes possible when teachers adapt to new educational policies, pedagogic...
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Research Article10.9734/ajess/2026/v52i63125
Improving early-grade literacy requires understanding not only instructional programs but also the lived realities of teachers who implement them. This study explored the lived experiences of Grade 2 teachers in implementing the ARAL Reading Program, focusing on their instruction...
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Research Article10.9734/ajess/2026/v52i63128
Bryophytes indicate the presence of metals in the environment because of their biosorption capacity. It is therefore, hypothesized that microbial communities in bryophyte rhizosphere can be highly metal-resistant; and this was tested using Bacillus cereus and Aspergillus niger is...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2026/v26i61137
Background: Paris polyphylla thrives in semi-evergreen forests of subtropical regions, often found in bamboo forests, rocky slopes, thickets, stream-sides, and other shady, moist areas. Although P. polyphylla is recognised as an important medicinal and ethnobotanical plant in th...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i65495
The growing demand and competition for water from agricultural, industrial, and domestic sectors has reached critical levels. Morphometric analysis using Geographic Information System (GIS) techniques offers an accurate and efficient approach for evaluating watershed characterist...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i65496
Adanna Nneoma Chukwuocha, Anyalewechi Eunice Nwoke, Chidozie Joakin Nwaokoro, Ugonma Winnie Dozie, Chikadibia Kizito Odinaka, Ijeoma Fredrica Obodoechi, Chidinma Nkem Igwe, Okoro Chisomuaga Chidinma, Oluchi Gloria Onyechere, Ngozi Victoria Akam & Joy Victoria Osuoji·Advances in Research·2026
Background: This study is an extract from a larger body of work. Adolescents are particularly vulnerable to engaging in risky sexual behaviours due to developmental changes, peer influence, and limited access to accurate sexual health information. Digital platforms have emerged a...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2026/v27i31652
Background: Digital device uses such as smartphones, tablets, laptops and even modern televisions are widely used by university students from all fields, and especially medical students. These electronic devices have become essential to the students’ academic and social life. Rec...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2026/v38i66146
Background: Hypertension is a contributing factor to chronic kidney disease, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Aim: This study is an evaluation of glycemic status using blood glucose and HbA1c in hypertensive patients at a tertiary healthcare facility in Enugu, Ni...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2026/v16i4498
Background: Healthcare workers (HCWs) experience substantial occupational stress and psychological strain during crises, which can compromise both their well-being and the quality of patient care. This study examined the mental health of healthcare workers during crises, guided b...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2026/v9i2447
Advanced-stage ovarian cancer is characterized by high mortality and frequent peritoneal recurrence. “Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy” (HIPEC), which delivers heated chemotherapeutic agents directly into the peritoneal cavity following cytoreductive surgery (CRS), aims...
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Research Article10.9734/jcti/2026/v16i3360
Background: Childhood malnutrition remains a major public health challenge in Northern Ghana, and limited evidence exists on the nutritional knowledge and childcare practices of caregivers of severely acute malnourished children attending tertiary healthcare facilities. Aim: The...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfrn/2026/v5i3403
Solar wind–magnetosphere coupling governs the transfer of energy from the solar wind into the Earth's magnetosphere and plays a fundamental role in space weather processes. This study investigates the occurrence of different geomagnetic activity classes defined by Legrand & S...
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Research Article10.9734/psij/2026/v30i4954
Mehdi Alem, Sara Nejjari, Assiya Benamar, Mounir Belcadi Abbassi, Maryam Msakem, Diango Keita, Lamiae Amaadour, Karima Oualla, Zineb Benbrahim, Samia Arifi, Touria Bouhafa & Nawfel Mellas·International Research Journal of Oncology·2026
Background: Malignant glomus tumors are rare neoplasms, and vulvar involvement is exceptionally uncommon, creating significant diagnostic challenges. Aims: This case study reports an exceptional case of malignant glomus tumor of the vulva presenting with small round cell morpholo...
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Research Article10.9734/irjo/2026/v9i2214