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Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsEffects of Land Use Practices on the Organic Carbon Content, Cation Exchange Capacity and Aggregate Stability of Soils in the Catchment ZonesMosayeb Heshmati, Arifin Abdu, Shamshuddin Jusop, Nik Muhammad MajidProblem statement: Land use practice leads to changes in the physico-chemical properties of soils, such as Soil Organic Carbon (SOC), Cation Exchange Capacity (CEC) and Soil Aggregate Stability (SAS) that cause soil erosion. Approach: Merek catchment, Iran suffers from land degradation due to poor land use practice. A study was carried out with the objectives: (i) to determine soil nutrient … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 8, Issue 12 · 25 Oct 2011 · 8,722 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractA Hybrid Machine Learning Approach to Predictive Analytics in Precision Agriculture for Sustainable Crop OptimizationJignesh Kariya, Pankaj MudholkarDriven by data-enabled technologies, precision agriculture is evolving into an innovative way to increase agricultural productivity and sustainability. Conventional agricultural practices face several challenges, such as poor soil quality, inappropriate crop selection, improper resource utilization, and unpredictable climate conditions. To address these limitations, this paper proposes a hybrid machine learning framework for sustainable crop optimization and predictive analysis in precision … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 22, Issue 10 · 10 Oct 2026 · 865 accessesView PDF Cite

Review ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractWater Contamination in Livestock Production: Impacts, Causes, and Mitigation StrategiesMarothi Vincent Sebela, Khetho Ratshilumela NemutandaniWater contamination poses a significant threat to sustainable livestock production, directly affecting animal health, productivity, and product safety. This systematic review synthesizes existing literature on the impacts, causes, and mitigation strategies of water contamination in livestock production systems. A systematic literature search was conducted across Google Scholar, PubMed, and ScienceDirect databases using key terms including "water contamination," "livestock," and "water … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 20, Issue 4 · 17 Feb 2026 · 1,962 accessesView PDF Cite

Review ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractThe Exposure of Pesticides to Honeybees: A Global Threat to Food SecurityHalima Sadia, Pratik Raj Karki, Mansura Afroz et al.The pivotal role of honeybees as global pollinators underscores their significance in ecological and agricultural systems. However, the beekeeping industry faces a significant challenge due to the improper utilization of pesticides, resulting in adverse effects on honeybee populations. This comprehensive review endeavors to investigate the toxicity of pesticides to honeybees, examining the various routes of exposure. Furthermore, it aims to … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 24, Issue 2 · 20 Jan 2024 · 6,058 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractLand Degradation and Preventive Measures From the Perspective of the StakeholdersMosayeb Heshmati, Arifin Abdu, Nik Muhamad Majid, J. ShamshuddinLand degradation at the catchment scale in Iran is widespread, usually assumed to be accelerated by the activities of local inhabitants. Social issues such as low income, poverty and low level of welfare and education contribute to land degradation. A study was conducted to identify the causes of land degradation in Merek catchment, Iran and to propose appropriate measures to … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 10, Issue 9 · 24 Aug 2013 · 8,367 accessesView PDF Cite