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Assessment of the Post-Harvest Chicken Egg Handling Practices in Gamo and Konso Zones of South Ethiopia
Abstract: The study was conducted starting from September to December 2024 in two districts of South Ethiopia with the objective of assessing the prevailing post-harvest chicken egg handling practices, storage materials, duration of storage, and marketing in the rural household. An aggregate of 120 family units were selected randomly from selected peasant area and interviewed by pre-tested questionnaires. The collected data were analyzed by Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS, 2010) …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 61–69 Read article
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Interaction of Mosquito’s hppd Enzyme with Lansoprazole Sulfide A New Hope to Tackle the Mosquito Menace – an in-Silico Study
Abstract: Tyrosine detoxification is an important physiological process that helps blood-feeding insects, such as mosquitoes that transmit Plasmodium parasites causing malaria, digest their blood meals. An enzyme known as 4-hydroxyphenylpyruvate dioxygenase (HPPD), which is part of the tyrosine detoxification pathway, helps in removing excess tyrosine in a high-protein blood meal. Excess tyrosine can be lethal to the insects, and hence, the role of HPPD enzyme is very critical. Inhibitors of HPPD …
Published in International Journal of Insects · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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Immunological Biomarkers and Epidemiological Evaluation of Lymphatic Filariasis Elimination Efforts in Osun State, Nigeria
Abstract: Lymphatic filariasis (LF) remains a neglected tropical disease affecting millions globally, despite extensive elimination efforts. While the interruption of transmission is a key goal, the long-term immunological effects on individuals with existing complications like elephantiasis remain poorly understood. This study assessed the current transmission status of LF and the haematological profiles of infected individuals across selected Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Osun State, Nigeria. A total of 7,388 individuals from …
Published in International Journal of Tropical Medicines · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 22–30 Read article
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The Invisible Engineers: How Viruses Change Cells at the Molecular Level
Abstract: Viruses are frequently thought of as simple parasites, yet at the molecular level, they are quite good at engineering and may change the way the cells they infect work. The Invisible Engineers: How Viruses Rewire Cells at the Molecular Scale looks into how viruses get into host cells, mess up intracellular circuits, and exploit molecular resources to make copies of themselves. This article talks about how viral proteins and nucleic …
Published in International Journal of Virus Studies · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Demodex spp. (Acari: Demodicidae) Infestation in Humans: Diagnostic Clues and Therapeutic Approaches to Primary and Secondary Demodicosis.
Abstract: Demodicosis represents an inflammatory dermatosis and adnexal disorder arising from pathologic overgrowth of Demodex mites, primarily Demodex folliculorum and Demodex brevis, which are ubiquitous human ectoparasites residing in pilosebaceous units and eyelid margins. Once regarded as benign commensals, these mites are now recognized as primary drivers or key cofactors in diverse clinical phenotypes, including papulopustular eruptions, pityriasis folliculorum, rosacea-like disorders, blepharitis, meibomian gland dysfunction, and exacerbations of comorbid dermatoses such …
Published in International Journal of Insects · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 12–20 Read article
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Medically Important Hemiptera: Bed Bugs and Kissing Bugs in Human Health.
Abstract: Bed bugs (family Cimicidae) and kissing bugs (subfamily Triatominae) are hematophagous Hemiptera of major medical importance, yet they differ markedly in their public health impact. Bed bugs have resurged globally over the past three decades, with infestations reported from homes, multi-unit housing, hotels, transportation, and healthcare facilities in both high and low-income settings. They are not established biological vectors of human pathogens, but their bites cause pruritic papules, urticarial, and …
Published in International Journal of Insects · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 41–49 Read article
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Tsetse Flies and African Trypanosomiasis: Biology, Epidemiology, and Integrated Vector Control.
Abstract: Tsetse flies (Glossina spp.) are hematophagous dipterans confined to sub-Saharan Africa and serve as cyclical vectors of human African trypanosomiasis (HAT) and African animal trypanosomiasis (AAT), with major implications for human health, livestock productivity, and rural development. An integrated understanding of tsetse biology, parasite transmission, climate, and land–use–driven distribution shifts, and the comparative performance of control tools—especially insecticides and sterile insect technique (SIT)—is essential for designing sustainable elimination strategies. HAT …
Published in International Journal of Insects · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 21–28 Read article
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Water Contamination, Sanitation Practices, and Public Health Risks: A Cross-Sectional Study
Abstract: Contaminated water remains one of the biggest obstacles to public health, especially in developing countries, partly due to a lack of sanitation systems and lack of knowledge about the dangers. This paper describes the causes of water resource contamination and the ways in which they are transmitted, the lack of knowledge of the public, and what can be done to make it less of a problem, including a cross-sectional study …
Published in International Journal of Sustainability · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 21–32 Read article
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Critical Review on Multifunctional Polymer Composites for Weight Reduction and AI Based Battery Thermal Management in Electric Vehicles
Abstract: The rapid growth of electric vehicles (EVs) has intensified the need for advanced materials and intelligent control systems capable of improving energy efficiency, driving range, thermal safety, and overall vehicle sustainability. This paper presents a critical review of multifunctional polymer composites and artificial intelligence-based battery thermal management systems (AI-BTMS) for next-generation EV applications. Polymer composites reinforced with carbon fibers, graphene, boron nitride, nanoclays, and carbon nanotubes offer significant advantages over …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 603–619 Read article
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Epidemiological Study of The Microbial Causes of Diarrhea in Children in Najaf Governorate, Iraq
Abstract: The current study included a survey of the microbial causes of diarrhoea among children attending Al- Zahra Teaching Hospital for Maternity and Children in Najaf Governorate and Al-Furat Al-Awsat Hospital in Kufa District. 150 samples were collected, ranging in age from one day to seven years, over a three-month period, from 1/10/2024 to 30/12/2024. The direct swab and stool concentration method was used to examine the stool. The results showed …
Published in International Journal of Pathogens · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 9–14 Read article
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Calf Mortality in the Tropics: Multidimensional Challenges and Implications for Sustainable Dairy Development
Abstract: Calf mortality remains a significant challenge in tropical dairy farming, posing threats to productivity and sustainability. This review explores the multifactorial factors contributing to calf mortality in the tropics, including environmental stress, infectious diseases, nutritional deficiencies, management practices, genetic factors, and social dynamics. Tropical climates, characterized by extreme temperature variations, humidity, and poor shelter, exacerbate stress and compromise calf health. Infectious diseases, such as bacterial, viral, and parasitic infections, coupled …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Veterinary Science and Technology · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 7–23 Read article
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Reduction of Mutual Coupling Losses for Dual-frequency Patch Antennas Using Modified Microstrip I-Section
Abstract: AbstractIn this paper, a compact design using modified “I” shaped microstrip section between dual frequency patch antenna array to reduce mutual coupling is presented. Problem of performance degradation of an antenna has to be faced because of mutual coupling. The results of simulation show that coupling reduced from –11.3 to –7.91 dB at 2.40 GHz and from –18.3 to –14.70 dB at 4.5 GHz. Description of antenna design and results …
Published in Current Trends in Signal Processing · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 33–38 Read article
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Chemical Composition Quantification of Components in Extracts of Uncaria tomentosa by HPLC and LC-MS Analysis
Abstract: The tropical medicinal vine known as cat's claw, Uncaria tomentosa (Willd. ex Schult.) DC. (Family: Rubiaceae), is native to the Amazon rainforest and other regions of South and Central America. It has been shown to be useful as an immune system booster, antioxidant, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory agent and has been historically used to treat wounds, fever, urinary tract infections, abscesses, and asthma. U. tomentosa contains a variety of phytoconstituents, including …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 32–39 Read article
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Virtual Fabrication and Analog Performance of Sub-40nm Bulk MOSFET
Abstract: Virtual Fabrication of sub-40nm Bulk MOSFET is carried out under channel engineering and source drain engineering process. These structures enable more aggressive device scaling in nano-scale region because of their ability to control short channel effects. How ever during scaling the junction depth should also be scaled down, which increases parasitic resistance so silicidation technique has been applied to reduce their effects on device. Analog performance has been measured in …
Published in Journal of Electronic Design Technology · Vol. 1, Issue 1-3, 2011 · pp. 34–40 Read article
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Bandwidth Enhancement of MPA using DGS
Abstract: In this paper, the authors proposed an MPA with DGS to enhance its parameters and mainly bandwidth of the antenna. To achieve a very important bandwidth enhancement the authors proposed a rectangular shaped symmetrical DGS in the ground plane. This DGS on the ground plane increases the fringing field which reluctantly increases the parasitic capacitance. This increases the coupling between patch and ground which make the bandwidth to increase from …
Published in Journal of Microwave Engineering and Technologies · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 6–10 Read article
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CPW-fed Dual Sense Slot Antenna for Circular Polarization
Abstract: A novel compact dual-band and dual-sense circularly polarized coplanar waveguide (CPW) fed rectangular slot antenna is proposed. Dual-band and dual-sense is realized by a proper choice of the L-shape feed line and two parasitic elements inside the slot. A prototype dual-sense antenna is fabricated. The antenna has a compact size of 63.5×55mm2. Measured 3dB axial ratio bandwidth of the lower band with right hand circular polarization (RHCP) is 26.32% (1.435GHz …
Published in Journal of Microwave Engineering and Technologies · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 17–24 Read article
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Signal Integrity Analysis of Single Walled Carbon Nano Tube based Interconnects at 32 nm Technology Node
Abstract: The rising demands for ultra-high-speed processors and portable devices have made the transistor and interconnect scaling a challenging issue in present days. In this work, the impedance parameter of copper and CNT based interconnects are calculated at 32 nm technology node for different lengths. The performances of CNT based interconnects are analyzed and compared with Cu based interconnects in terms of crosstalk. The conventional copper interconnects are not able to …
Published in Journal of Semiconductor Devices and Circuits · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 33–42 Read article
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Design of a Stacked Aperture Coupled Microstrip Antenna for UWB Applications
Abstract: The paper presents a stacked T-shaped Aperture coupled microstrip antenna designed for ultra-wide band wireless applications. The proposed UWB antenna covers two frequency bands as of 2.49 to 2.9 GHz and 6.85 to 20 GHz and used for the various applications like Bluetooth, Zig-Bee (2.4 GHz), C band (6 to 8 GHz), X band (8 to 12 GHz), Ku band (12 to 18 GHz) and Satellite communication. The stacked antenna …
Published in Journal of Telecommunication, Switching Systems and Networks · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 12–16 Read article
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Delay Minimization of 3 Cascaded Inverters with the Help of Logical Effort and Transistor Sizing
Abstract: With logical effort minimum delay of the path can be estimated by only knowing number of stages, path effort, and parasitic delay without the need to assign transistor sizes. This is superior to simulation where delay depends on sizes and you never achieve certainty that the size selected would offer minimum delay. In this work 3 cascaded inverters is being sized in the ratio 1:2:3 to achieve minimum propagation delay …
Published in Journal of VLSI Design Tools and Technology · Vol. 2, Issue 1-2-3, 2012 · pp. 29–31 Read article
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A Differentiator Based on Second Generation Current Controlled Conveyor
Abstract: A new second generation current controlled conveyor (CCCII) with programmable gain at output terminal ‘Z’ is presented in this paper. The inherent advantages of the proposed circuits are low supply voltage requirement of ±0.85 V, small input parasitic resistance in the range of 29.12 Ω–297.71 Ω for a current range of 10 µA–300 µA, low power dissipation of 79.39 µw and low DC current error of 0.068%. The proposed CCCII …
Published in Journal of VLSI Design Tools and Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 89–95 Read article