Investigation of Combustion Efficiency of Coconut Shell (Cocos nucifera) in an Improved Stove in Comparison with Neem Wood

INTRODUCTION Global interest in biofuel as a renewable energy source for long-term fuel sustainability is driven by the anticipated depletion of fossil fuels [1]. Notably, the lack of a distinct…

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Strengthening Bangladesh’s Workforce: An Analysis of qualification framework-NTVQF Implementation Challenges, Gaps and Opportunities

Introduction  In Bangladesh, according national skill development policy 2011 and 2022 the implementation of the National Technical and Vocational Qualifications Framework (NTVQF) has aimed to enhance the quality and standardization…

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Impact of Rhizobium Inoculation on the Growth and Yield of Soybean Varieties in Sudan Savanna, Nigeria

Introduction Soybean (Glycine max) is a valuable legume crop in Sub-Saharan Africa that offers nutritional benefits and income opportunities for farmers. It provides about 40% protein and 20% oil for…

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Cyathus stercoreus (Schwein.) De Toni: A new distribution record from Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, India

Introduction Fungi are an important organism in world as they play crucial role in ecosystem functions, industry, agriculture, medicine, influence human and human related activities [5]. Cyathus belongs to the…

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Molecular Assessment of Streptococcus pneumoniae : Prevalence and Risk Factors among School-Age Children in Tchibanga, Gabon

I. INTRODUCTION Streptococcus pneumoniae (pneumococcus) is a major pathogen responsible for invasive infections (pneumonia, meningitis, septicemia) and non-invasive infections. Every year, this kills a child under five every minute - with…

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Adherence sub-optimality rate to anti-tuberculosis drugs, among patients treated and cared at the Franceville Epidemiology and Endemic Disease Control Base, in South-Eastern Gabon

INTRODUCTION Tuberculosis is an infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis (also known as Koch's bacillus or BAAR, for acid-fast bacillus) [1, 2]. Globally, it affects approximately 10.6 million people annually and is…

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Bamboo farming as Green timber for Net Zero carbon emission – Nature Based Solution (NBS) for India

Introduction Bamboo is a sustainable and renewable resource due to its fast vegetative growth and with little watering after 1-2 years. Its used to ecorestoration of the degraded land,  carbon…

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Morphotaxonomy with SEM description and life history trait of Coccinella septempunctata L. (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae)

IntroductionCoccinella septempunctata L. (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae), is a well-known predator and beneficial group of insects known to human beings. Coleoptera, the largest order of class Insecta, consisting of about 40 %…

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