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Research ArticleEstimation of Microbial Load and Some Mineral Elements in Some Local Fish Species of Baghdad City
Mohammed Jawad Mohaisen, Raed Mohammed Khalaf Al-Zaidi, Rand kadhim bahr Almurjan
The present study aimed to estimate the microbial load and quantify selected mineral elements—calcium, iron, and zinc—in three locally consumed freshwater fish species (Barbus grypus, Cyprinus carpio, and Silurus glanis) collected from retail marke…
3 Apr 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2026/42.2.572.583
Research ArticleEvaluating Dynamic Trends in Oilseed Production in India through Innovative Trend Analysis and Principal Component Analysis
Girish Kumar S, Kalpana Polisetty
Oilseed crops play a significant role in the Indian agriculture sector, being directly or indirectly related to human diets, country economies, and various industrial applications. This paper was designed with two prominent objectives, employing two different…
24 Mar 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2026/42.1.519.532
Research ArticleAlgae Biomass as Alternative Biofertilizers for Sustainable Agriculture and Soil Enhancement
Mariam F. Al-Bidhani
Because of a sustained growth rate in population and anthropologic activities there is a growing need for sustainable and cost-effective farming practices to meet current and future food demands. Because soil is often low in available nutrients and there is an…
24 Mar 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2026/42.1.533.546
Research ArticlePreliminary Phytochemical Screening and Toxicity Assessment of Dodonaea viscosa
Muhammad Adnan, Iqra Munir, Sunbal Khalil Chaudhari, Sana Ashraf, Hira Fatima, Roha Ramash et al.
Preliminary screening of phytochemicals is an essential process for identifying bioactive compounds in medicinal plants, which can potentially pave way for drug discovery and development. In this study, different methods were utilized for phytochemical screeni…
24 Mar 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2026/42.1.511.518
Research ArticleAgricultural Enterprises in South and Southeast Asia: Research Trends, Thematic Evolution, and Knowledge Structure
Chaiyawit Muangmee
This study reviewed 146 publications on South and Southeast Asian agricultural enterprises to trace the intellectual framework, research development, and new topics of interest in the domain. With the tools of Biblioshiny performance and science mapping, the r…
24 Mar 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2026/42.1.547.562
Research ArticleExamine the Morphometric and Survival Duration of Life-Emerging Stages of Coccinellidae Septumpunctata Lady Bird Beetles (Coccinellidae: Coleopteran)
Bhojoo Mal, Aiman Amur, Abdul Manan Shaikh, Shabana Mangi, Arisha Ayaz, Mansoor Anwar et al.
The current research work observes various life growing phases of Coccinellidae Septempunctata (Coccinellidae: Coleoptera) under laboratory controlled conditions (25±27°C and 48.29%), at department of Zoology/ Government College University Hyderabad…
16 Mar 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2026/42.1.499.510
Research ArticleVarietal Diversity Analysis of Date Palm and Identification of High Agro-Economic Genotypes in Middle Draa
Ali Ait Youssef, Allal Douira, Samira Serghat, Mbarek Benzine, Sana El Moutaouakil, Reda Meziani
The date palm (Phoenix dactylifera L.) is the cornerstone of the oasis agro-systems of the middle Draa, home to Morocco’s largest traditional palm grove. The ecosystem extends over nearly 200 km and covers 25,620 ha, supporting more than 2.5 million palm…
16 Mar 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2026/42.1.476.488
Research ArticleDecomposition of Palm Fronds (Elaeis guineensis) and Banana Stems Enriched with Trichoderma and Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR) Applied to Palm Seedlings
Kafrawi Kafrawi, Zahraeni Kumalawati, Sri Muliani, Darmawan Darmawan, Muh. Dzulkifly Ashan
Palm fronds and banana stems are lignocellulosic residues that decompose slowly due to their high lignin and cellulose content. Accelerated composting using Trichoderma harzianum and plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) offers a sustainable method to co…
16 Mar 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2026/42.1.440.453
Research ArticleForest Management in the face of Poverty and Rural Development Challenges: Study case of the Central Plateau Region, Morocco
Mariyam Bouhatta, Hassan Boukita, Fathalah Elwahab, Najiba Brhadda, Rabea Ziri
Financial crises, wars, global warming and under development infrastructure all these have contributed to ecological vulnerability and resource depletion in rural regions over recent years in the central plateau region of Morocco. This caused to a marked decli…
16 Mar 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2026/42.1.489.498
Research ArticleComparative Evaluation of Hydroxy Copper vs. Copper Sulfate on Growth, Meat Quality, and Serum Biochemistry of Commercial Broilers
Nasrat Ullah Rahimi, Saeed Ahmed, Ehsaan Ullah Khan, Sohail Ahmad, Ghulam Qadir1 Jamshid Ahmad, Sameen Sargand
This study evaluated two different forms of copper (hydroxy copper and copper sulfate) on the growth, meat quality, and blood biochemistry of broiler chickens. To this end, 240-day old broiler chicks (Ross 308) were randomly divided into four dietary treatment…
16 Mar 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2026/42.1.465.475
Research ArticleThe Effect of Organic Residues on Improving Water Retention Properties in Soils with Varying Gypsum Content Cultivated with Maize (Zea mays L.)
Mustafa Qais Hamid
Gypsiferous soils are characterized by poor physical properties that limit water retention and reduce their ability to support plant growth. The incorporation of organic residues is considered an effective approach to enhance the physical and hydraulic behavio…
16 Mar 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2026/42.1.454.464
Research ArticleAssessment of Pollution Indicators and Source Apportionment of Heavy Metals in Agricultural Topsoils of the Middle Euphrates Region, Iraq
Mazin Fadhil Khudhair, Abdul Baqi D S Al Maamouri, Sadeq Jaafar Hassan Dwenee
This study assessed contamination levels and identified the potential sources of heavy metals (Pb, Ni, Cr, and Cu) in agricultural soils of Iraq’s Middle Euphrates region using geochemical indices (Igeo, EF, CF, PLI). Analysis of 50 surface soil samples…
11 Mar 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2026/42.1.430.439
Research ArticleAssessment of Water Scarcity Across Pakistan Using Machine Learning Techniques and Novel Water Stress Indicators
Mustajab Ali, Usman Ali, Hammad Akhtar, Muhammad Bilal, Muhammad Imtinaan Ibraaz, Muhammad Abad Arif et al.
Global warming has altered global hydrological cycles, intensified population growth, and diminished groundwater recharge. Urbanization has significantly impacted the level of water stress in Pakistan, resulting in a rise in water scarcity in the country. In p…
11 Mar 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2026/42.1.411.420
Research ArticleMorphometrics and Heritability of the Body Of 1-8 Weeks Aged Tolaki Chickens
Rusli Badaruddin, La Ode Nafiu, Muhammad Amrullah Pagala, Takdir Saili
The Tolaki chicken is a native breed from Southeast Sulawesi, commonly found in areas such as Konawe Regency and South Konawe Regency. This study aims to provide insights into the estimated heritability value of the body weight of Tolaki chickens aged 1-8 week…
11 Mar 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2026/42.1.421.429
Research ArticleEffect of L-Tyrosine Application on Anthocyanin Accumulation and Antioxidant Activity in Local Black Rice Variety
Jawad Kadhim Ali, Ali Adnan Al-Akkam, Hasanin S. Oleiwi, Salam A. Khuit
This study aimed to explore the impact of L-Tyrosine foliar application on the accumulation of anthocyanins, phenolic metabolic activity, antioxidant capacity and yield performance in two black rice (Oryza sativa L.) varieties namely Local and Guora. L-Tyrosin…
2 Mar 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2026/42.1.378.390
Research ArticlePhosphorylation of Banggai Yam (Dioscorea alata L.) Starch Using Sodium Trimetaphosphate: Effects on Chemical Composition, Functional Properties, and Bioactivity
Ramadhani Chaniago, Samsu Adi Rahman, Nur Alim Bahmid, Darni Lamusu
This study investigated the phosphorylation of Banggai yam (Dioscorea alata L.) starch using sodium trimetaphosphate (STMP) to produce Banggai yam phosphate starch (BYPS) with improved chemical, functional, and bioactive properties. Proximate analysis showed t…
2 Mar 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2026/42.1.399.410
Research ArticleLivestock Farmers’ Interaction with Punjab Livestock Department: A Study of Field Services and Outreach Programs
Hafiz Amjad Ali Rana, Muhammad Usman, Muhammad Shahzad, Muhammad Luqman, Muhammad Yaseen, Moula Bux Peerzado
In Punjab, Pakistan, raising livestock is an essential part of agriculture and has a big impact on rural livelihoods and long-term economic viability. This study examines the effectiveness of extension programs and the use of field services in two important ar…
2 Mar 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2026/42.1.391.398
Research ArticleAdaptive Capacity of Beef Cattle Farmers in Dryland Border Areas of Indonesia–Timor Leste
Ture Simamora, Stefanus Sio, Oktovianus Tabenu, Bayu Eka Wicaksana
This present study investigates the adaptive ability of beef cattle producers in Indonesia–Timor Leste dry climate border zone using the influence of social and human resources variables (X1), economic resilience (X2), and environmental carrying capacity…
19 Feb 2026DOI Adaptive-Capacity-of-Beef-Cattle-Farmers
Research ArticleDevelopment of an IoT-Based Monitoring System for Food Waste Composting to Enhance BRIS Soil Quality
Muhammad Hazim Yahya, Nor Azi Asminda Johari, Nurul Izni Kamalrulzaman, Mohd Fahmi Abu Bakar
Food waste composting offers a sustainable approach to improving the fertility and water-holding capacity of BRIS soil, which is inherently low in nutrients and agricultural productivity. However, conventional composting practices often lack real-time monitori…
19 Feb 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2026/42.1.356.366
Research ArticleEffect of Nitrogen De-Astringency Treatment on Five Persimmon Varieties: A Comparative Study
Shah Alam, Muhammad Ayub
Persimmon is one of the major fruit grown in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. However, the short shelf-life of persimmon and texture loss after ripening create challenges for traders and processor during storage. Therefore, current study was designed to check the…
16 Feb 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2026/42.1.339.355