UV-C irradiation and hermetic storage modulate essential oil profiles and antifungal bioactivity of Apiaceae fruits during long-term storage
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Alia Amer, Reham M. Kamel, Aml Shahin
Long-term storage can erode the value of Apiaceae fruits through volatilization and compositional drift of their essential oils (EOs). This study evaluated UV-C pre-treatment (25 …
Comparative analysis of gut and ovarian microbiota in Dactylopius opuntiae (Hemiptera: Dactylopiidae) from distinct Moroccan regions
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Oumaima Moustaid, Mohamed Idbella, Salah Eddine Azaroual
Introduction Investigating the hidden microbial world within insect hosts yields new insights into their biology, ecology, and adaptation. Dactylopius opuntiae (Cockerell), a major invasive pest …
Genetic Diversity and Population Structure of Maize Doubled Haploid Lines from Drought and Low Nitrogen Tolerant Populations
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Georgina Lala Ehemba, Beatrice Elohor Ifie, Biswanath Das
Abstract Understanding the genetic diversity and population structure of breeding materials is essential for developing stress-resilient cultivars. In tropical maize, where drought and low soil …
Beyond the Binary: A Multinomial Logit and Mixed-Methods Analysis of the Determinants of Integrated ConservationAgriculture–Agroforestry Adoption among Smallholder Farmers in East Wollega Zone, Ethiopia
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Tena Abdissa Woldyes, Yimer Mohammed², Andualem Akililu
Surviving Cancer Surgery, Rebuilding Life: A Qualitative Exploration of Cancer Survivors’ Lived Experiences From a Developing Country
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Ifeoluwa Temilola AJILEYE, Olufemi Oyebanji Oyediran, Esther Kikelomo Afolabi
Individual and Community-Level Determinants of Hypertension among Overweight and Obese Adults in Ethiopia: A Multilevel Analysis of Demographic and Health Survey Data
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Ashebir Mamay Gebiru, Getanew Kegne Nigate, Negalgn Byadgie Gelaw
Abstract Background Sub Saharan Africa is experiencing an accelerating epidemiological transition characterized by a growing burden of non-communicable diseases. Although excess body weight is an …
Ex-ante Economic Impact of Adopting Genetically Engineered Sorghum on Production and Consumption in Elgeyo Marakwet County
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Boaz Changwony Korir, Ibrahim Macharia, Susan Musembi
Bacteriological follow-up of a primary molecular dapsone-resistant Mycobacterium leprae at CNDL, Niamey, Niger
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Issoufou AHAMED, M Ouedraogo Mamadou, Line Ganlonon
Habitat Characteristics, Mosquito Breeding Status and Colour Preferences for Oviposition in Artificial Containers: Evidence from Orodo Mbaitolu Imo State, Nigeria
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John I. Iwunze, Pretty A. Onyenakazi, Chizoba Chidera Amaechi
Exploring Trends on Automation of Construction Processes: Extent and Enablers in Nigeria
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N. A. Olatunde, I.C. Anugwo, B.F. Adegoke
This study investigates the extent and enablers of automation of construction processes in Nigeria with a view to improving project performance in developing economies. Despite …
Cloud-assisted IoRT framework for latency-aware analytical kinematic control of a six-DOF robotic manipulator
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Mohamed S. Elhadidy, Sarah M. Ayyad, Waleed Shaaban
The Internet of Robotic Things (IoRT) has introduced new possibilities for distributed and scalable robotic control by combining industrial manipulators with cloud-based computation and networked …
Leveraging Blockchain Innovation for Improving Transparency and Integrity in Public Infrastructure Procurement Process in Nigeria
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Rex Asibuodu Ugulu, Dolire Folushola, Emmanuel Chidiebere Eze
In Nigeria, public procurement constitutes more than 80% of the government expenditure. Governments in Nigeria spend up to 10-25% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) …
Quadratic effective energy--momentum tensor on uniform-density hypersurfaces during slow-roll inflation
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Inyong Cho
We investigate the quadratic-order effective energy--momentum tensor (2EMT) of scalar cosmological perturbations on uniform-density hypersurfaces during slow-roll inflation. The 2EMT is constructed from terms quadratic …
Understanding the hydrogeochemistry of groundwater quality in Wassa East area of Ghana: implications for health risk assessment
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Jamel Seidu, Kingchrist Joe Obosu, Kwame Atta Frimpong
Groundwater is the primary drinking water source for communities in Wassa East, Ghana, but faces increasing threats from intensive farming, illegal artisanal mining, and improper …
Optimisation of surface sterilisation protocols to improve explant survival and reduce microbial contamination in local banana (Musa spp.) germplasm from Malawi
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Harlod Katondo, Abel Sefasi, Joyce Njoloma
Assessment of Hydro-geochemical and Radiological Contamination Associated with Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining and Its Implications for Human Health and the Environmental Quality
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Buhari Samaila, Alhassan Alhaji Shehu, Abdullahi Muhammad Gidado
Burden of Shigella infection in children under five years living in a peri-urban area of Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso: A community-based cohort study
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Alimatou Héma, Jean Sawadogo, Ben Idriss Soulama
BACKGROUND: Shigella is a leading cause of childhood diarrheal disease and a priority target for vaccine development, particularly in low-resource settings where its true burden …
Gravimetric, culture-based and public transcriptomic perspectives on low-density polyethylene feeding in Galleria mellonella
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Nikwando Mohlomi, Rosina Nkuna, Kugen Permaul
Abstract Galleria mellonella can remove substantial amounts of low-density polyethylene (LDPE), but host and microbial contributions remain unresolved. We examined whether antimicrobial exposure altered time-dependent …
Contamination of Pesticide residues and Human Health Risk Assessment of the Selected Agricultural Soils in Oyo State, Nigeria
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Adio Isiaka Hassan, Jimoh Taylor, Oludare O. Adenubi
Numerical Fatigue Analysis of a PMMA/ZrO₂/nHA Composite Under Biaxial In-Phase Loading: Development of a Criterion Correlated with Monotonic Response
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Nacer Logzit, Mohamed said Boutaani, Laid Chaibainou