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Academic Journals accelerates the dissemination of knowledge through the publication of high quality research articles using the open access model.
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...
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,...
Evolution of genetic diversity in HIV-1 among infected adult’s patients from Côte d'ivoire between 2019 and 2023
January-June 2024 - Vol 16 Num. 1
Previous studies of molecular epidemiology for HIV-1 have shown that the genetic diversity of circulating recombinant forms of the virus evolves over time, being influenced by the virus's high capacity for replication and genetic recombination, as well as by population mobility, which is responsible for the spread of...
Assessment of the impact of socio- demographic status and maternal age on pregnancy outcomes: Cross sectional study in a major tertiary maternity hospital in Sudan over a two-year period
April-June 2024 - Vol 16 Num. 2
There is a relationship between adverse pregnancy outcome and low socio demographic status. However, maternal age alone is capable of affecting pregnancy outcome for both mothers and their newborn. The aim of this study is to assess the effect of socio- demographic status and maternal age on perinatal outcome in women who...
Social media celebrities and materialism influence on compulsive buying behaviors
January-June 2024 - Vol 16 Num. 1
This study investigated the relationship between a consumer's celebrity worshiping and their values orientation for materialism and its role in shaping their tendency toward compulsive buying. The study sample of 336 consumers from different cities in Saudi Arabia was analyzed. Despite the significant research on the...
Tolerance profile of therapeutics at the Abidjan Cardiology Institute (CÔTE D’IVOIRE)
June 2024 - Vol 18 Num. 5
Tolerance of treatments is an important factor in compliance and quality of care for various pathologies. The objective of our study was to evaluate the prevalence of adverse events observed in patients at the Abidjan Cardiology Institute (ACI). This descriptive, observational, cross-sectional study involved 200...
Impact of Artemisia annua and Moringa oleifera on Viral Load, T Cell Activation, and Exhaustion in Ugandan People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLWH)
June 2024 - Vol 18 Num. 5
Highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) effectively controls HIV replication in HIV-positive individuals, but chronic immune activation persists, leading to increased virus replication, T cell depletion, and exhaustion, necessitating lifelong HAART to prevent disease progression. This study explores the potential of...
Effect of flavonol from chamomile (Matricaria recutita) flavonoids on memory disorders and determination of oxidative stress in Alzheimer's rats
June 2024 - Vol 18 Num. 5
Alzheimer's disease is one of the most common neurodegenerative diseases characterized by beta-amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary tangles. Alzheimer's is associated with various cellular changes including oxidative stress, neuronal inflammation, and mitochondrial disorders, ultimately leading to neuronal death....
