Temperate fruit crops such as apple, pear, peach, plum, and cherry constitute an important component of global horticultural production. However, their productivity is severely constrained by a wide range of biotic stresses caused by pathogenic microorganisms, insect pests, and p...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i36012
João Rafael Prudêncio dos Santos, Andréia Márcia Santos de Souza David, Debora Cristina Santos Custodio, Hemilly Kariny Cardoso Freitas, Janaína Beatriz Borges, Lucas Vinícius de Souza Cangussú, Hugo Tiago Ribeiro Amaro & Bruno Soares da Silva·International Journal of Plant & Soil Science·2026
Hydropriming is a seed pre-treatment technique that involves controlled imbibition in water, allowing the seed to initiate the germination process without radicle protrusion. This study investigated the effects of hydropriming on the quality and vigour of different sunflower (Hel...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i36013
Rice is a strategic crop for food security and sustainable development in Burundi, yet its productivity in high-altitude marshes remains severely constrained by low nighttime temperatures (<15°C), which induce spikelet sterility during reproductive stages. Despite breeding eff...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcs/2026/v11i2416
Aims: This study investigates the effect of partial substitution of 10% cement with varying compositions of nano-silica fines (NS) and rice husk ash (RHA) on the mechanical performance of laterite concrete. Methodology: Physical tests were performed on the constituent materials w...
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Research Article10.9734/jmsrr/2026/v9i2472
Gingival recession is a common mucogingival deformity associated with aesthetic concerns, dentinal hypersensitivity, root caries and plaque retention. Among the various root coverage procedures, the tunneling technique combined with connective tissue graft (CTG) has gained popula...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2026/v38i37819
Immune Anergy (IA) is based upon cellular and molecular mechanisms that are finalized by T and/or B lymphocyte dysfunction. Comparative immune-biology of anergic B cell, anergic T and anergic T-exhausted T cell were summed up. IA appeared as a block in lymphocyte proliferation an...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2026/v38i37820
Background: Neurogenic heterotopic ossification (NHO) is an uncommon but potentially disabling complication of severe neurological injury, particularly in pediatric patients. Case Presentation: We report the case of a 13-year-old adolescent who developed NHO of the hip following...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrs/2026/v9i1359
Background: Malaria in pregnancy is a major public health concern in sub-Saharan Africa, contributing to maternal anaemia and adverse fetal outcomes. Alterations in erythrocyte parameters reflect both the direct effects of Plasmodium infection and pregnancy-related haematological...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2026/v9i1194
Aims: The study aims to evaluate the implementation of school head’s research mentoring programs as baseline for research policy recommendation. Study Design: It uses an explanatory sequential design type of mixed method which involves descriptive statistics and thematic analysi...
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Research Article10.9734/ajess/2026/v52i32911
This study explored the connection between internet usage, social networking practices, and the academic performance of undergraduate students, with the aim of generating insights for the use of educational technology in higher education. A total of 614 students from Thanjavur di...
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Research Article10.9734/ajess/2026/v52i32912
During teaching Bengali as a first language (BFL) in classrooms at the secondary schools in India and Bangladesh, teachers face challenges in the context of changing learners’ needs, digital culture, and diverse classroom backgrounds. This study aims to make a comparative analysi...
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Research Article10.9734/ajess/2026/v52i32913
Risky sexual behaviour among adolescents remains a critical concern with implications for health, psychosocial development, and educational outcomes. Although peer influence, social media usage, and dressing practices are frequently cited as determinants of adolescent sexual beha...
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Research Article10.9734/ajess/2026/v52i32914
Background: Thrombocytopenia is a common haematological abnormality encountered in clinical practice and is associated with a wide spectrum of etiologies ranging from transient infections to chronic systemic disorders. The clinical significance of thrombocytopenia depends not onl...
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Research Article10.9734/ahrj/2026/v9i2242
English Language Teaching (ELT) has undergone substantial transformation over the past two centuries, reflecting changing theoretical perspectives, pedagogical priorities, and sociocultural developments. This article presents a narrative and analytical review of the evolution of...
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Research Article10.9734/ajess/2026/v52i32915
This study assessed pregnancy outcomes and patterns of delivery among pregnant women attending tertiary healthcare facilities in Port Harcourt metropolis, Rivers State. The research design was a health facility-based cross-sectional study. The study population consisted of all pr...
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Research Article10.9734/arjgo/2026/v9i1333