Tympanotonus fuscatus var. radula are invertebrates commonly consumed in Nigeria and valued for their medicinal, nutritional and economic importance. In Nigeria, some people use the shelled Tympanotonus fuscatus var. radula periwinkle for cooking while others prefer the unshelled...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2026/v30i1818
Miriam Andrade-Orta, Mariel Andrea del Rio-Parra, Martha Sofía Cárdenas-Vega, Nathalie Lizbeth Torres-Alarcón, Aaron Israel Mancera-Torres, Héctor Andrés Romero-González, Aarón Humberto Ramírez-Mora & Nicolás Padilla-Ragoza·International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health·2026
Background: Patellar fractures represent approximately 1% of all skeletal fractures, with a peak in young adults due to high-energy trauma and another in older adults due to bone fragility. Patients typically present with pain, joint effusion, and a palpable separation of the pat...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2026/v47i11711
Distillery spent wash (DSW) is a highly polluted industrial effluent requiring effective and eco-friendly treatment strategies. An experiment was conducted during 2024–25 at the Soil and Water Management Research Unit, Navsari Agricultural University (NAU), Navsari, to evaluate t...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i13512
Aims: The present study aimed to evaluate the clinical feasibility and safety of hand-guided blind endotracheal intubation as an airway management technique in goats undergoing general anaesthesia for elective surgical procedures. Study Design: Prospective clinical feasibility st...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i13513
The papaya (Carica papaya) fruit is considered to be a miracle fruit contains zinc (Zn) and iron (Fe) in abundant amount. The zinc and iron regulated transporter like protein (ZIP) in plants are known to be critically involved in uptake, transport and cellular homeostasis of Zn a...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i13515
Zinc deficiency is a major constraint to crop production in calcareous soils due to high soil pH and calcium carbonate–induced zinc fixation, which reduces zinc availability to plants. The present study was conducted to evaluate the effects of different zinc sources and applicati...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i13516
Background: Bladder diverticula are outpouchings of the bladder mucosa through the muscularis propria and are most commonly acquired in elderly men secondary to bladder outlet obstruction. Although often asymptomatic, diverticula may lead to significant complications, including r...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcrs/2026/v9i1738
Introduction: Tuberculosis is an infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex and primarily affects the lungs. It is defined as multifocal tuberculosis (MFT) when at least two non-contiguous extrapulmonary sites are involved, with or without pulmonary involveme...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2026/v16i1509
Background: Accurate diagnosis of Urinary tract infection depends on obtaining a reliable urine sample. However, urine collection in precontinent infants is challenging. The Quick-Wee method, which uses suprapubic cutaneous stimulation has emerged as a non-invasive alternative. A...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2026/v16i1510
This study aimed to investigate fish diversity and species structure in the Roseries reservoir on the Blue Nile (Sudan). A total of 1,185 fish specimens were collected using gill nets mesh size between (2-8 cm), through monthly sampling at four sites: Awal Bab, El-Regiba, Kerma,...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2026/v28i11049
Background/Aim: Sleep is an elusive but indispensable requirement for good health. Health habits such as sleep formed during adolescence can contribute immensely to one’s wellbeing. The study aims to assess the sleep quality and the associated factors of poor sleep quality among...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2026/v24i11340
Background: With the imposition of rice cultivation (Oryza sativa) by the colonial administration in Chad, in 1940-1941, fonio (Digitaria exilis stapf.) cultivation declined in production areas. Rice cultivation has since grown steadily at the expense of land planted with fonio....
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2026/v25i1846
Jaggery is a traditional non-centrifugal sugar widely consumed in India for its nutritional and health benefits. However, jaggery produced in cottage-scale units often suffers from poor hygienic practices, leading to microbial contamination and reduced shelf life. The present stu...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2026/v18i11937
The quality of lake Kossou is compromised by agricultural and mining activities carried out in its watershed. The objective of this study is to characterize the physicochemical parameters of lake Kossou's waters in order to assess its biological potential. Sampling was carried ou...
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Research Article10.9734/CSJI/2026/v35i11013
Indigenous languages are a significant means through which the identity, knowledge, culture, and traditions of a people are passed down across generations. Despite the important role it plays, some indigenous languages are currently experiencing decline. Given the foregoing, this...
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Research Article10.9734/ajess/2026/v52i12773