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Engine Emission and Noise Reduction Using Organic Waste-based Activated Carbon Filters: A Case Study on Motorcycles

This study demonstrates that activated carbon filters fabricated from agricultural wastes (peanut shells, palm fiber, and durian peels) and chemically activated with agents like KOH can effectively and sustainably reduce both motorcycle exhaust emissions and noise, offering a low-cost solution within a circular economy framework.

Herman Saputro, Laila Fitriana, Aris Purwanto, Riyadi Muslim, Rusdan Aditya Aji Nugroho, Fudhail Bin Abdul Munir, Wang W (…)2026-10-19
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Estimation of Combining Ability and Elucidation of Gene Action and Heritability of Quantitative Characters in Brinjal (Solanum Melongena L.)

This study evaluated an 8x8 half-diallel set of brinjal crosses across two seasons to identify superior general and specific combiners for yield traits, revealing that both additive and non-additive gene effects govern the inheritance of quantitative characters with high heritability observed for key morphological attributes.

Parul Mehra, M. N. Bhalekar, Shubham Singh Patel, Shikha Jain2026-10-19
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Epigallocatechin-3-gallate attenuates the povidone iodine-induced immunotoxicity in Procambarus clarkii

This study demonstrates that Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) effectively mitigates povidone iodine-induced immunotoxicity in crayfish (*Procambarus clarkii*) by restoring immune-related gene expression, enhancing antioxidant and immune enzyme activities, reducing hepatopancreas damage and hemocyte apoptosis, and ultimately improving survival rates following bacterial challenge.

Qingri Jin, Zixuan Guo, Ziyang Li, Yong Wang, Fei Zhu2026-10-19
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Integrated biochemical, metabolomic, transcriptomic, and phytohormone analyses reveal cultivar- specific metabolic regulation in Chaenomeles speciosa fruit during harvest

This study integrates multi-omics and phytohormone profiling to reveal that cultivar-specific metabolic regulation in *Chaenomeles speciosa* fruit during harvest is driven by a distinct GA-JA-SA crosstalk network, resulting in divergent metabolic stability and functional compound accumulation between the 'L' and 'P' varieties.

Qingying Fang, Yan Fang, Yubin Fang, Letian Zheng, Yujie Wu, Guangqi Xu, Yong Yao, Liangping Zha, Daiying Peng2026-10-19
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Effect of biochar, yeast, silica and mineral fertilisers on cacao productivity and profitability in Piura, Peru

This study in Piura, Peru, demonstrates that while biochar and mineral fertilizers significantly increase cacao yields, their economic viability for smallholder farmers depends on market price fluctuations, underscoring the necessity of integrating profitability analysis with agronomic performance to guide adoption.

Karina Arango, Fredy Yovera, Rachel Atkinson, Franklin Aguilar, Brenton Ladd, Yerson Durán, Manuel G. Velásquez Ramirez (…)2026-10-19
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Phenotypic Characterization and Breeding Objectives of Indigenous Chickens in Selected Districts of Kellem Wollega Zone Oromia Ethiopia

This study characterizes the morphometric diversity and identifies farmer-preferred breeding objectives of indigenous chickens in the Kellem Wollega Zone of Ethiopia, revealing significant genetic variation and recommending community-based breeding strategies focused on traits like egg production, disease resistance, and growth to enhance local production.

DEGEFU JABESA, KIRUBEL PAULOS, MELKAMU TILAHUN, MESFIN BEKELE2026-10-19
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Grazing, Rumination, and Idling Behavioural Dynamics in Pasture Grazing Spring-Calved Dairy Cows: Whole Lactation Analysis

This study analyzed whole-lactation grazing, rumination, and idling behaviors in New Zealand spring-calved dairy cows, revealing that environmental conditions exert the strongest influence on these behavioral patterns, while breed significantly affects idling time and lactation stage impacts grazing frequency, with minimal effects observed from lactation age once maturity is reached.

Muhammad Wasim Iqbal, Ina Draganova, Patrick Morel, Steve Morris2026-10-19
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Beyond Production: Value Chain Configuration, Livelihood Pathways, and Causal Impacts on Food Security in Hararghe, Ethiopia

This study of 383 smallholder households in Hararghe, Ethiopia, identifies three distinct value chain configurations and demonstrates that institutional support for commercialization and off-farm value addition significantly enhances multidimensional food security compared to subsistence reliance.

Admkew Mengesha, Mengistu Ketema, Mulugeta Damie, ketema Bekele2026-10-19
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Comparison of UAV, Reticuloruminal Temperature, and Tail Chalk Scoring for Estrus Detection and Pregnancy Association in Bos indicus Cows

In a study of Bos indicus cows, while reticuloruminal temperature boluses, drone monitoring, and tail chalk scoring showed comparable ability to detect estrus, only the behavioral-based methods (drones and tail chalk) significantly predicted subsequent pregnancy rates, whereas the physiological temperature sensor did not.

Nathália Albaneze Anache, Igor Matheus Amaral Gauna Zenteno, Fernando Rech, Karine Casanova da Silva, Walvonvitis Baes R (…)2026-10-19
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Multi-Excitation Front-Face Fluorescence Spectroscopy with Explainable LSTM for Detection of Lymphatic Tissue Adulteration in Ground Beef

This study demonstrates that combining multi-excitation front-face fluorescence spectroscopy with an explainable LSTM network effectively detects and quantifies lymphatic tissue adulteration in ground beef across diverse commercial conditions, achieving high predictive accuracy and specificity despite variations in fat content, oxidation, and muscle type.

Asima Saleemᵃ, Muhammad Awaisᵃ, Faizan ul Haqᵃ, Shuo Wangᵃ, Sheng-qi Raoᵃ, Ramdhane Korouiᵇ2026-10-19