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Repellent and Insecticidal Efficacy of Four Water‐Soluble Formulations of Essential Oils Against Aedes aegypti [PDF]
Journal of Tropical Medicine, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.Introduction Arboviral diseases transmitted by the Aedes aegypti mosquito cause high morbidity and mortality worldwide. Objective To evaluate the repellent and insecticidal efficacy of water‐soluble formulations of essential oils impregnated into mosquito nets against the adult stage of A. aegypti.
Heber Silva-Díaz +5 more
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Cognitive Profiles in Alzheimer's Disease: Insights from a Multicenter Study in Peru [PDF]
Alzheimer's &Dementia, Volume 21, Issue S3, December 2025.Abstract Background Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and Alzheimer's disease (AD) are progressive neurodegenerative conditions affecting cognition and daily functioning. In Peru, this is the first multi‐site study conducted across Lima, Arequipa, Puno, Chiclayo, and Loreto to evaluate cognitive performance using standardized neuropsychological ...
Jonathan Adrian Zegarra‐Valdivia +20 more
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People and Nature, Volume 8, Issue 5, Page 1499-1519, May 2026.Abstract The expansion and intensification of human activities have increased interactions between people and wildlife. Interactions involving bears and other large carnivores are complex and can lead to conflicts. Promoting positive coexistence requires managing information, which is not always available.
Roxana Rojas‐VeraPinto +2 more
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The Role of Certifications in Improving Household Food Security Among Peruvian Farmers
Agribusiness, Volume 42, Issue 2, Page 603-622, Spring 2026.ABSTRACT Achieving global food security requires sustainable transformations in agri‐food systems. Voluntary Sustainability Standards (VSS) such as Organic and Fairtrade aim to internalize certain social and environmental costs while promoting more equitable value distribution, improved market access, and sustainable production practices.
Lisa‐Marie Schulte, Awudu Abdulai
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Economic Anthropology, Volume 13, Issue 1, January 2026.ABSTRACT The khipu knotted string records in the ancient Andes were accounting systems, but they did not indicate any concepts of commensurability or exchange value. They were not incipient money; instead, monetized commerce appears to have predated the economic organization of the Inca society. The article begins by tracing the emergence of coinage in
Alf Hornborg
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Applied and Environmental Soil Science, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.Soil contamination by heavy metals (HMs) poses a potential threat to agricultural productivity and food security, particularly in rapidly developing coastal regions. This study evaluates the spatial distribution and contamination levels of cadmium (Cd), copper (Cu), lead (Pb), zinc (Zn), and manganese (Mn) in agricultural soils from the Huaral, Chancay,
Tomás Samaniego +3 more
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International Journal of Food Science, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.The formation of toxic compounds in fried potato products is a major food safety concern due to their potential adverse effects on human health. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of processing and frying conditions on the contents of acrylamide (AC) and glycoalkaloids in three Peruvian potato varieties (Bicentenaria, CIP‐Poderosa Pollera, and ...
Pedro G. Vargas-Finaflor +7 more
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Use of Yeasts for the Biological Control of Toxigenic Aspergillus sp. Associated With Zea mays L.
International Journal of Food Science, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.Zea mays “maize” is one of the most important staple foods for both humans and animals, but it is highly susceptible to pathogens such as toxigenic Aspergillus flavus. Yeasts, however, have the potential to control the growth and activity of toxigenic fungi, representing a viable and economical alternative for biocontrol.
Marilín Sánchez-Purihuamán +7 more
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International Journal of Agronomy, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.Soil organic carbon (SOC) plays a crucial role in mitigating climate change and enhancing soil fertility. Its storage and dynamics are particularly significant in agricultural ecosystems of the Peruvian Amazon, where the expansion of agriculture and livestock farming may disrupt the regional carbon balance.
Richard Solórzano +5 more
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Importance of connectivity for carnivore richness and occupancy in fragmented biodiversity hotspots
Conservation Biology, Volume 39, Issue 6, December 2025.Abstract Structural connectivity affects wildlife movement between habitat patches, contributing to the persistence of wildlife populations and their resilience to human‐induced and environmental changes. However, its importance to wildlife population persistence remains unclear, particularly in fragmented landscapes, where there are additional co ...
Cindy M. Hurtado +12 more
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