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agriculture

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Determinants of Climate Smart Agricultural Practice Adoption among Rice Farmers in Lafia Local Government Area Nasarawa State Nigeria

This study of rice farmers in Lafia, Nigeria, reveals that while the adoption of climate-smart agricultural practices is moderate and widespread, it is driven more by institutional and agronomic constraints like poor market access and high labor costs than by household socioeconomic characteristics, suggesting a need for policy focused on strengthening markets and information systems rather than targeting specific farmer demographics.

Abdulrafiu Tayo Yusuf, Anamayi Sokogaye Ezra, Salami Abubakar Onoja¹, Bojuwon Fridaous Gbolahan2026-07-03
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The Determinants of Climate Extreme Events on Crop Production and Cropping Patterns in Southwest Bangladesh

This mixed-methods study of Southwest Bangladesh reveals that heat stress and rising temperatures are the primary drivers of crop production losses, compelling farmers to shift from traditional cereals to short-duration, stress-tolerant crops and saline-resistant rice varieties as a critical adaptation strategy.

Shifat Ara¹, Mohammad Bashir Ahmed², Md. Bariul Musabbir³2026-07-03
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A Predictive Analytics Framework for Proposed Decision Support System and Market Validation for Aquaculture Disease Management in Delta State, Nigeria

This paper proposes a predictive analytics framework for aquaculture disease management in Delta State, Nigeria, which is grounded in market validation data from 137 stakeholders demonstrating high crisis awareness and pilot commitment, aiming to reduce fish mortality by 40–60% through an integrated decision support system.

Ugegeh Desmond Oghanihun, Ogidiaka-Obende Efe, Mughele Sophia Ese, Anayeokwu Samuel Ndidi, Omoarebun Jimah Ehizoje2026-07-02
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Functional cookies formulated with pistachio green hull extract; physicochemical, antioxidant, antidiabetic, sensory, and in vitro digestion properties

This study demonstrates that incorporating pistachio green hull extract into sugar-free cookies effectively enhances their antioxidant and antidiabetic properties while improving texture and maintaining sensory acceptability up to 4% concentration, making it a promising functional ingredient for glycemic control.

Mohadese Mehrabiyana, Amin Karimi, Amir Pouya Ghandehari Yazdi, Reza Hajimohammadi-Farimani, Sepideh khorasani, Seid Mah (…)2026-07-02
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Propylene glycol maintains the virucidal efficacy of disinfectants at sub-zero temperatures: implications for African swine fever biosecurity

This study demonstrates that adding 30% propylene glycol to specific disinfectants prevents freezing at sub-zero temperatures while maintaining their virucidal efficacy against African swine fever virus, thereby enhancing winter biosecurity protocols.

Małgorzata Juszkiewicz, Marek Walczak, Grzegorz Woźniakowski, Sandra Lasota, Katarzyna Podgórska2026-07-02
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Farm typologies and reproductive management organisation associated with pregnancy per artificial insemination in peri-urban cattle farms around Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.

This study of peri-urban cattle farms in Burkina Faso identifies three distinct farm typologies based on reproductive management practices, revealing that systematic record-keeping, timely inseminator availability, and effective oestrus detection are critical factors driving higher pregnancy rates per artificial insemination.

Tanguy Auguste Yamboué, Antoine OUEDRAOGO, Christian HANZEN2026-07-02
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Repeated xylitol production by immobilized Gluconobacter oxydans using diatom frustule–alginate composite carriers

This study demonstrates that immobilizing recombinant *Gluconobacter oxydans* in a composite matrix of diatom frustules and alginate significantly enhances mechanical stability, mass transfer, and catalytic activity, enabling the efficient repeated production of xylitol with an average titer of 15.44 g/L over six consecutive cycles.

Dong Liu, Jin-Cheng Guo, Jun-Hao Su, Lu Liu, Shuo-Nan Cao, Bo-Hou Yang, Hai-Ling Zhang2026-07-02
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Pharmacokinetics of Meloxicam Following Intramuscular, Subcutaneous, and Oral Administration in White Storks (Ciconia ciconia)

This study characterizes the pharmacokinetics of meloxicam in white storks, finding that while subcutaneous administration offers a practical alternative to intramuscular injection with comparable systemic exposure, oral administration results in significantly lower and more variable bioavailability.

Yigit Gunes, Ebuderda Gunay, Nurcin Yilmaz, Emine Irem Deveci, Dilek Ozturk Civelek, Ceren Anlas, Tulay Bakirel, Oya Ust (…)2026-07-02