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Academic Journals accelerates the dissemination of knowledge through the publication of high quality research articles using the open access model.
Genetic parameters estimate of iron and zinc nutrients in common bean genotypes
July 2024 - Vol 20 Num. 7
There is need to know the heritability of different traits for the effective selection of parents for future breeding activities. A study was carried out to determine heritability of iron and zinc in common bean. Crosses were made with each donor and recipient parents to obtain four different types of crosses. Part of the...
Nursing related safety incidents reported in Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA) during COVID-19 pandemic: Mixed method approach
July-September 2024 - Vol 16 Num. 3
Safety incidents in healthcare may be inevitable, especially during a pandemic of highly infectious diseases. However, their frequency can be decreased with a focused study and mitigation strategies. A limited number of studies have been conducted to explore safety incidents during COVID-19. This study is a retrospective...
Impact of adoption lag of soil and water conservation practices on crop productivity in Sio-Malaba Malakisi Basin of Kenya-Uganda border
July-September 2024 - Vol 16 Num. 3
The increasing need to feed a fast-growing population has significantly led to land degradation and a substantial reduction of soil and crop productivity globally, due to soil overexploitation. Adoption of Soil and Water Conservation Practices (SWCPs) improves crop productivity and reduces soil erosion rates. However, the...
Awareness and acceptance of telemedicine by medical doctors working in public hospitals in the city of Douala
July-September 2024 - Vol 16 Num. 3
Clinicians have been studying ways to apply computer technology to enhance healthcare for many years. However, the acceptance of telemedicine has tended to be slower in Africa. The objective of this study was to evaluate medical doctors' awareness of telemedicine and determine factors affecting its acceptance in...
Wound healing effects of Commiphora swynnertonii resin formulations using rat as model animal
July, 2024 - Vol 18 Num. 5
Commiphora swynnertonii (Burceraceae) is commonly used for the treatment of various ailments, including arthritis, wounds, and skin conditions. In this study, the effects of various formulations of the tree resin on wound healing were evaluated in rats through skin contracture and histological changes. Body weights were...
Does corporate governance affect bank performance in Brazil, Russia, India, and China?
July-September 2024 - Vol 16 Num. 3
This study utilizes a sample of 67 selected banks from four well-known developing countries, namely Brazil, Russia, India, and China (hereafter BRIC), over nine consecutive years from 2011 to 2019 to examine the effects of corporate governance on bank performance. The study aims to investigate whether the concept of...
The necessity for note-taking during teaching-learning process in Sports and Physical Education
June 2024 - Vol 19 Num. 6
Sports and Physical Education (SPE), like any other discipline, contributes to students’ education. These students, for a good acquisition of teaching content, should be invited to take notes of the theoretical and technological knowledge conveyed by Physical and Sport Activities (PSA), subject of teaching. This...
How Artificial Intelligence (AI) impacts inclusive education
June 2024 - Vol 19 Num. 6
Since artificial intelligence (AI) is extensively used in the field of education, it presents various opportunities in teaching and learning. In education, AI is chiefly used to impart knowledge, stimulate comprehension, heighten intelligence, and is treasured as support in learning. It is also instrumental in empowering...
Characterization of the causal organisms of soft rot on tomatoes grown in Lesotho
June 2024 - Vol 18 Num. 3
In order to study the causal agents of tomato rot in tunnels/greenhouse, the tomato fruits (Solanum lycopersicum L) showing symptoms of soft rot was collected and their juices were used for the identification of microbes. Microbial isolates were obtained from lesions following surface sterilization and rinsing with...
Factors influencing job embeddedness among elderly care workers: A cross-sectional study
June 2024 - Vol 18 Num. 5
The study investigates job embeddedness and the influencing factors among elderly care workers. A cross-sectional survey was conducted to collect data from 325 elderly care workers. The demographic questionnaire, Job Embeddedness Scale (JES), and Workplace Loneliness Scale were applied. The findings reveal that the level...
Management of inventory for profitability from supplier to retailers in supply chain
January-June, 2024 - Vol 17 Num. 1
Supply Chain Management (SCM) is a network of facilities and distribution options focused on cost, customer service, inventory cost, and the flow of activities within companies and organizations, with the main goal of maximizing profitability. Supply chain practices and inventory management ensure that products are...
Assessing future changes in extremes precipitations indices in Ouémé River basin at Bétérou (Benin, West Africa)
April-June, 2024 - Vol 16 Num. 1
Understanding changes in precipitation intensity and frequency indices plays an important role in flood risk mitigation and water resource management. The objective of this paper is to assess future changes in extreme precipitation indices in the Oueme River basin at Bétérou compared to the reference period....
Groundwater pollution and climate change vulnerability in Kenya: A review
April-June, 2024 - Vol 16 Num. 1
Groundwater is a significant water source for agriculture, industry, and domestic use. In Kenya, pollution and unprecedented climate change vulnerability threaten the sustainability of groundwater sources. Climate change has intensified frequent droughts, leading to water shortages and access to clean water. This research...
Infestation dynamics of mistletoes in urban and rural landscapes of semi-arid Botswana
May 2024 - Vol 18 Num. 2
The available information regarding mistletoes inadequately explains the dynamic facets of infestation in rural-urban gradients. This study was carried out to compare the abundance of mistletoe species on hosts between urban (Gaborone and Gakuto) and rural (Lentsweletau and Oodi) areas of Botswana. Four plots each...
Gender diglossia and its maintenance among the Ubang
January-June 2024 - Vol 15 Num. 1
Ubang, a Bendi language spoken in Obudu, Nigeria, has gender-based language varieties whereby different terms are used for certain basic items in female and male speech forms. For instance, “okwakwe” and “abu” are respective female and male words for ‘dog’. There are also gendered...
Modifications of growth, mineral uptake, chlorophyll content, osmolyte contents, antioxidant compounds and yield of three varieties of yam (Dioscorea rotundata L.) in saline conditions
June 2024 - Vol 23 Num. 6
A vast area of the world is negatively impacted by salinity which causes loss of crop yields. Modifications in the growth, mineral uptake, chlorophyll content, osmolyte contents, antioxidant compounds and yield of three varieties of yam (Dioscorea rotundata L.) were evaluated in saline conditions, in a greenhouse (0, 50,...
Assessment and validation of reference genes for qRT-PCR normalization in local cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L.) varieties in response to sterilized and unsterilized soil conditions
June 2024 - Vol 23 Num. 6
Quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) is widely employed as a mandatory analysis in biological work to analyze and validate gene expression; however, its precision is greatly hampered by the robustness of the internal control genes employed for normalization. In this study, we selected...
Overview of climate-induced food insecurity in Nigeria
June 2024 - Vol 18 Num. 5
Food insecurity presents a formidable challenge in Nigeria, exacerbated by the interplay of climate change and conflicts. This study delves into the multifaceted nature of food insecurity in Nigeria and offers strategies for both mitigation and adaptation. Employing secondary data analysis and literature review, we shed...
A survey of fruits and vegetables consumed in Ghanaian households and their micromineral content
June 2024 - Vol 18 Num. 5
Fruits and vegetables are good sources of microminerals essential for life. However, they can be relatively expensive and may even be unavailable during off-season periods. Many people do not consume fruits and vegetables frequently due to their high cost. As a result, they rely more on cereals, leading to malnutrition....
Genetic diversity assessment of lowland and upland rice varieties of Mali using microsatellite markers
January-June 2024 - Vol 16 Num. 1
Rice (Oryza sativa) is a crucial staple food globally, and understanding the genetic diversity of both lowland and upland local rice varieties is essential for their effective management, conservation, and efficient utilization in varietal improvement programs. In the present study, a total of 58 rice varieties,...
