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Severity and Associated Factors of Depression among People Living with HIV/AIDS in the Bamenda Municipality, Cameroon

Victor Gutoh Nkwanui, Loveline Lum Niba & Helen K. Kimbi · International STD Research & Reviews · 2026

Background: Depression is an important mental health comorbidity among people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA), yet evidence describing its severity, diagnostic subtypes, symptom patterns, and associated factors in Bamenda Municipality remains limited. Aims: To assess the prevalence,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ISRR/2026/v15i2204

Evaluation of Genetic Variability and Multivariate Analysis of Major Agro-morphological traits in Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench) Germplasm

Kebede D. Lemu & Christian U. Agbo · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2026

For germplasm to be effectively conserved and utilised, the characterisation and evaluation of phenotypic traits are crucial for enabling future breeding efforts. The trial was carried out at Bako Agricultural Research Center, Ethiopia, during the 2020/21 and 2021/22 main croppin...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jaeri/2026/v27i5818

Plant Growth Regulators for Abiotic Stress Alleviation in Spice Crops: A Critical Appraisal of Mechanisms, Evidence Quality and Translational Gaps

Sneha Santhosh & J. Resmi · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2026

Spice crops occupy a minor share of global cropland yet underpin export earnings, smallholder livelihoods and food quality across the tropics and subtropics. Their production systems are unusually exposed to water deficit, soil salinity and temperature extremes, and their value d...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i104497

Biomass, Carbon Stock and Co₂-Equivalent Storage in Roadside Plantations of Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India

Rajesh Kumar & Shalini Toppo · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2026

Roadside plantations constitute important linear green infrastructure in rapidly urbanising landscapes, but their contribution to biomass accumulation and carbon storage is often insufficiently quantified. This study estimated aboveground biomass (AGB), belowground biomass (BGB),...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jgeesi/2026/v30i91130

Moderating Effect of Academic Self-Efficacy and Mathematics Interest on the Nexus between Teacher Support and Student Mathematics Engagement

Bright Asare, Vivian Maanu & Yarhands Dissou Arthur · Asian Journal of Education and Social Studies · 2026

Purpose: This study investigated whether academic self-efficacy and mathematics interest moderate the association between teacher support and mathematics engagement among Ghanaian senior high school students. Methodology/Design/Approach: This study adopted a descriptive-correlati...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajess/2026/v52i103389

Assessment of Heavy Metals in a Rural River Receiving Agricultural Effluents: Ecological Health Implications

L. A. Osagiede, O. N. Akawo & G. N. Odita · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2026

Heavy metal contamination of freshwater ecosystems poses significant risks to aquatic organisms, human health and the sustainability of freshwater resources. This study assessed the concentrations, spatial variation, pollution status and potential ecological risks associated with...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajee/2026/v25i91027

Methylmercury in Water Bodies Adjacent to Coal-fired Thermal Power Plants: A Global Critical Review of Pathways, Evidence and Uncertainties

Ruchita Salilmoy Haldar, Snehal Parkale, Akshay Gorad, Divya Kale, Prasad Pawar & Ajay Ojha · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2026

Coal-fired thermal power plants remain one of the largest anthropogenic sources of mercury, yet the extent to which they raise methylmercury, the bioaccumulative and neurotoxic form, in nearby lakes, reservoirs, rivers, wetlands and coastal waters is contested. Atmospheric deposi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajee/2026/v25i91028

An Economic Analysis of Investment Pattern of Khoya (Indian Dairy Product) Producers in Almora District of Uttarakhand, India

Bhumika Giri Goswami & H. N. Singh · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2026

Background: Khoya serves as an important raw material for the Indian sweet industry and maintains consistently high demand due to cultural and festive consumption patterns. Despite its economic importance, khoya production in hill regions such as Uttarakhand continues to rely on...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i104558

Women-Led Farmer Producer Organisations: Economic Empowerment, Collective Agency and Extension Support

Manish Kanwat, Santosh Kumar, Naveen Kh, Doni Jini, Rajesh A. Alone & Keshab Gogoi · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2026

Farmer producer organisations have become a central instrument of agricultural policy for smallholders in low- and middle-income countries, and women-led or women-only variants are increasingly promoted as a route to rural women’s economic empowerment. The assumption that collect...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i104559

Financial Resilience and Business Sustainability of Small-scale Manufacturing Firms in Abuja, Nigeria

Aniah, Margaret Theresa, Oyeku, Oyedele Matthew, Aniah, Justin Unimke, Tutuwa, Jummai Adamu, Anavhe, Mary Omokhele & Agbayekhai, Michael Oshioke · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2026

Business sustainability remains a critical challenge for small and medium-scale manufacturing firms operating in Nigeria's volatile economic environment. This study examined the effect of financial resilience on the business sustainability of small and medium-scale manufacturing...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i104560

Petroleum Profit Tax Revenue and Economic Growth in Nigeria: Empirical Evidence, 2010–2023

Edeh Mark Bekweri, Ihedinma Godfrey Ikechukwu & Njoku Hyacynth Tochukwu · Asian Journal of Economics, Business and Accounting · 2026

Aims: This study examined the contemporaneous relationship between Petroleum Profit Tax (PPT) revenue and economic growth in Nigeria over the period 2010–2023, while accounting for exchange-rate and inflation dynamics. Study Design: The study adopted an ex post facto annual time-...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajeba/2026/v26i102394

Numerical Comparison of the Mamadu Δ³ Iterative Scheme and Newton–raphson Method for Nonlinear Equations

Peace Nwamaka Joseph, Ebimene James Mamadu, Ebikonbo-Owei A. Mamadu & Jude Chukwuyem Nwankwo · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2026

This study numerically compares the Mamadu Δ³ iterative scheme with the Newton–Raphson method for solving nonlinear polynomial equations. The comparison considers their mathematical formulation, iterative implementation, convergence behaviour, derivative requirements, and numeric...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i104561

The Influence of Income and Lifestyle on Online Loan Usage Decisions with Financial Literacy as a Moderating Variable among the Millennial Generation in West Java Province

Shusanti · Asian Journal of Economics, Business and Accounting · 2026

Purpose: This study aims to examine the effects of Income and Lifestyle on Online Loan Usage Decisions among the Millennial Generation in West Java Province. Furthermore, this study investigates the moderating role of Financial Literacy in explaining the relationships between Inc...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajeba/2026/v26i102395

Comparative Analysis of Enzymatically Hydrolysed and Fermented Protein Hydrolysed Ghee Residue Powder for Techno-functional Properties

Khawale A. V., Chauhan Geeta, Mishra Jyotiprabha, Jameel Ahmad, A. R. Sen, M. Chaple Pooja, Malek Aamena & Rohitash Kumar · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2026

Background: Ghee residue (GR) protein hydrolysate was prepared to utilise the protein component of this dairy-industry by-product. For sustainable utilisation, it needs to be incorporated into various food products, as direct consumption is challenging because of the bitter taste...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i104562

The Influence of Environmental Social Governance and ESG Disclosure on Company Value with Financial Performance as an Intervening Variable

Yuriestyo Tjatur Widodo, Wahidahwati & Lilis Ardini · Asian Journal of Economics, Business and Accounting · 2026

This study examines the effects of environmental, social, governance, and aggregate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) disclosure on financial performance and firm value, and evaluates the intervening role of financial performance among mining companies listed on the Ind...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajeba/2026/v26i102396