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Initial Microbial and Physicochemical Changes (0–48 h) in Freshly Extracted Orange and Pineapple Juice from Commercial Vendors as Influenced by Different Packaging Materials and Storage Temperatures

Omorodion, Nnenna J. P. & Osakuade, Felicia O. · International Journal of Pathogen Research · 2026

This study investigated the effect of packaging material (glass vs. plastic) on the physicochemical and microbiological quality of freshly prepared orange and pineapple juices stored at ambient and refrigerated temperatures for a short term. Microbiological analysis revealed that...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpr/2026/v15i2445

Communication Channels for Agricultural Information Delivery to Small-scale Maize Farmers in Nandi County, Kenya: Implications for Sustainable Production

Vincent Kipruto Tanui, Wekalao Namande & Ronald Tombe · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2026

This paper evaluates the communication channels and platforms used to deliver agricultural information services to farmers in Nandi County, Kenya, with a particular emphasis on their influence on sustainable maize production. The study draws on empirical data collected from a sam...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2026/v44i42909

School Management Committees as Catalysts for Curriculum Reform and Interdisciplinary Learning

Aabha & Chandra Prabha Pandey · Asian Journal of Education and Social Studies · 2026

School Management Committees (SMCs), established under India’s Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act, 2009, play a vital role in promoting decentralized governance and strengthening community participation in elementary education. While existing research ha...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajess/2026/v52i32918

Internal Quality Assurance-Driven Professional Development and Teacher Autonomy: Evidence from Public Secondary Schools in Tanzania

Apolonia A. Agaptus, Daniel Mkude & Onesmo Amos · Asian Journal of Education and Social Studies · 2026

The Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) system is a cornerstone for improving educational quality, thereby strengthening PD to enhance teacher autonomy, which is the bedrock for instructional innovation and professional competence. Grounded in Self-Determination Theory, this study e...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajess/2026/v52i32919

Impact of Student Involvement in Community Extension Programs: A Philippine Higher Education Study

Jay D. Ontal & Jessica O. Rabang · Asian Journal of Education and Social Studies · 2026

Aims: Low student participation impedes holistic development. Despite the mandate for community extension in Philippine higher education, student participation remains inconsistent. Hence, students' involvement in the school’s extension activities is greatly affected and contribu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajess/2026/v52i32920

Biochemical Stress Response in Parresia corrugata Exposed to Malachite Green

Rupali Suresh Khandekar, Nandkumar Kallappa Kamble & Ashiya Munir Momin · Asian Journal of Research in Zoology · 2026

Malachite green (Basic Dye) is more used in dyeing and aquaculture industries is reported as toxicant. MG is acutely toxic to wide range of aquatic and terrestrial animals. It is environmentally persistent and causes serious health hazards. At very low concentration of malachite...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajriz/2026/v9i2264

Value-based Education in Strengthening Students’ Moral Awareness and Social Responsibility among Secondary School Students

R. Srirangan & C. Anbuchelvan · Asian Journal of Education and Social Studies · 2026

Values plays fundamental role in enhancing the personality and social behaviour of individuals. An attempt made to investigate the attitude of secondary school students towards values with reference to selected demographic variables such as gender, locality, parents’ occupation,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajess/2026/v52i32921

Effect of Ocimium basilicum (Curry Leaf) on the Growth Performance of Broiler Chicken at Varying Inclusion Levels

N. P. Udeh, H. Matthew, O. A. Okeke, C. C. Egwuagu, C. Obudulu, I. O. Nnatuanya, E. I. Azaka, C. J. Okeke & E. A. Chukwudebelu · Asian Journal of Research in Zoology · 2026

The study Effect of Ocimium basilicum (curry leaf) on the growth performance of broiler chicken at varying inclusion levels was investigated for seven weeks. Fresh leaf of Ocimum basilicum were harvested from a farm at Nibo in Awka south L.G.A of Anambra state. They were dried an...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajriz/2026/v9i2265

Integrating Life Skills into Teacher Education: Effects of Structured Critical Thinking Training on Prospective Teachers' Performance

B. Pavithra & J. Jayachithra · Asian Journal of Education and Social Studies · 2026

In today's educational environment, teachers need subject knowledge, teaching skills and life skills that help them engage and manage classrooms effectively and support students’ emotional and educational needs with comparatively limited empirical attention to the integration of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajess/2026/v52i32922

Bridging Policy, Institutions and Technology: A Comparative Perspective on Earthquake Disaster Management in Nepal

Youba Raj Poudyal, Gajendra Sharma & Lok Bijaya Adhikari · Asian Journal of Education and Social Studies · 2026

Nepal’s high seismic risk, exacerbated by its location along the collision boundary of the Indian and Eurasian Plates, necessitates robust earthquake disaster management systems, as evidenced by historical events like the 2015 Gorkha earthquake. This study evaluates Nepal’s curre...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajess/2026/v52i32923

Exercise Engagement and Quality Physical Education as Determinants of Psychological Need Satisfaction among Tertiary Students

April Rose C. Navaja · Asian Journal of Education and Social Studies · 2026

Tertiary-level students have been found to experience relatively low levels of psychological need satisfaction, a concern that has been widely documented among physical education (PE) populations globally. Within this context, the present study examined the extent to which exerci...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajess/2026/v52i32924

Molecular Characterization and Heavy Metal Tolerant Potential of Plant Growth-Promoting Fungi Isolated from Rhizospheric Soil

G. Umanu, C. C. Obi & J. A. Odunlami · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2026

Aim: The overall aim was to isolate plant growth-promoting fungi from rhizospheric soil, assess their heavy metal tolerant potential and identify them molecularly. Study Design: The study adopted a Completely Randomized Design (CRD) carried out with ten rhizospheric soil samples....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2026/v20i4496

Antagonistic Activity of Non-Pathogenic Fusarium Isolates against the Soil-borne Pathogen Rhizoctonia solani

Roushan Islam & Bejoysekhar Datta · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2026

Microbial antagonism occurs across a spectrum of interactions, ranging from direct to indirect mechanisms. Direct antagonism involves physical contact and/or highly selective targeting of pathogens by biocontrol agents, whereas indirect antagonism arises from activities that do n...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2026/v20i4497

Traumatic Asymmetrical Bilateral Hip Dislocation with Associated Acetabular Posterior Column Fracture: A Rare and Complex Orthopaedic Case Report

Bambang Tutuko, Mikhail Kertajanottama Kushadiwijaya & Cokorda Gde Oka Dharmayuda · Asian Journal of Orthopaedic Research · 2026

Introduction: Traumatic hip dislocation is an orthopedic emergency that usually results from high-energy trauma. Bilateral hip dislocations are rare, and asymmetrical bilateral dislocations, in which one hip is dislocated posteriorly and the other anteriorly, are even more uncomm...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajorr/2026/v9i1251

Profiling Cellulolytic Bacteria Isolated from Tropical Atlantic Ocean Coastal Sediment in Escravos, Nigeria

Sophia O. Ogbonna, Bernard O. EJECHI & Olubunmi O. AKPOMIE · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2026

Background: Marine sediments contain diverse, underexplored cellulose-degrading bacteria important for nutrient cycling. Coastal tropical regions, in particular, may offer promising strains for biotechnological applications. Aims: A diversity of microorganisms inhabits the marine...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2026/v36i41727