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Academic Journals accelerates the dissemination of knowledge through the publication of high quality research articles using the open access model.
Plant species composition, richness and diversity in different agroforestry practices of Moshi rural district, Northern Tanzania
January-March 2025 - Vol 17 Num. 1
Agroforestry practices (AFPs) have the potential to improve species composition and the ecological integrity of various landscapes. However, site-specific studies on the role of AFPs in enhancing plant species composition, richness, and diversity are scarce. This study aimed to determine variations in useful plant species...
Impacts of climate change on water resources in the N'zi watershed in Côte d'Ivoire
February 2025 - Vol 19 Num. 2
For several decades, the N'zi region has been experiencing increasing climatic disturbances, characterized by decreasing rainfall, increasing droughts, and growing anthropogenic pressures such as urbanization and land-use changes. This study aims to analyze the impacts of climate change on water resources in the...
Use of saliva for monitoring Plasmodium falciparum chemoresistance to pyrimethamine in three sites in Southern Côte D'ivoire
January-June 2025 - Vol 17 Num. 1
Current malaria diagnostic methods require blood sampling, which can be a barrier due to needle-related discomfort or cultural taboos surrounding blood. Saliva, being minimally invasive to collect, offers a promising alternative. This study aims to utilize saliva to monitor Plasmodium falciparum resistance to...
Removal of non-metallic inclusions from steel by electromagnetic levitation melting in a slag
January-June, 2025 - Vol 15 Num. 1
An investigation was conducted on the removal of non-metallic inclusions in steel through fusion by electromagnetic levitation in synthetic slag, aiming to improve the material's cleanness. Steel samples (DIN 17135) were placed inside pre-fabricated slag powder, levitated, and melted using an electromagnetic field....
Evaluation of phytochemical properties and antifungal activity of Ocimum gratissimum crude leaf extracts towards dermatophytes
February, 2025 - Vol 19 Num. 2
The increase in antifungal resistance towards dermatophytosis is an emerging concern globally. Consequently, the search for more effective vegetal drugs, easily consumable, less toxic, and available new substances with antifungal activity remains a priority. Therefore, the phytochemical properties and antidermatophytic...
Understanding gender roles, constraints and social context in fish value chain in Edo State, Nigeria
February, 2025 - Vol 21 Num. 2
Sustainable change in the fish value chain is crucial for achieving gendered food security, improved livelihoods, and economic empowerment of individuals. Fisheries are hindered by inequalities between men and women in the sector, affecting the even distribution of benefits, access to resources, and control over resources...
Phenological, physiological, and agronomic trait variation and heritability in durum wheat (Triticum turgidum L. subspecies durum Desf) genotypes
February, 2025 - Vol 21 Num. 2
Durum wheat is the most commonly cultivated tetraploid wheat, accounting for approximately 8% of wheat production worldwide and 10% in Ethiopia. Variation in phenotypic traits indicates genetic diversity and allows genotype identification with desirable characteristics for breeding programs. This study examined the...
Soil quality role for enhanced soybean resilience under hydric stress season
February, 2025 - Vol 21 Num. 2
This study investigates how soil organic matter and the physical and microbiological attributes affect soybean yield in two distinct crop environments (high and low productivity) in southern Brazil, during a crop season with the occurrence of a severe hydric restriction. Soil samples stratified by depth were collected to...
Communication and cultural issues in the use of kola nut in traditional Igbo society
January-June 2025 - Vol 16 Num. 1
This article discusses communication and cultural issues in the use of kola nut in traditional Igbo society. The kola nut is a fruit of the kola tree. It is called ‘Oji’ in Igbo language, in Nigeria. Its botanical name is Cola acuminata. It is so significant in the Igbo traditional society that getting...
A baseline study on the value addition and marketing of silver cyprinid (Rastrineobola argentea) fish in Kenya
January-June 2025 - Vol 16 Num. 1
Silver cyprinid (Rastrineobola argentea) fish, locally known as Omena, is an important source of dietary proteins for low-income households in Kenya. The fish is characterized by high postharvest losses chiefly due to improper drying techniques, low-value addition, and poor marketing or distribution channels. The high...
Satre’s philosophy of authenticity and intellectual development: Lesson for Africa
January-June 2025 - Vol 12 Num. 1
Africa's contemporary education system, particularly Nigeria's, boasts impressive policies and programs. However, a critical flaw undermines student potential and national development: economic determinism and parental pressure forcing children into ill-suited disciplines, culminating in social maladjustment. This...
Organic and phosphate fertilization on the aggressiveness of Phytophthora megakarya Brasier & M. J. Griffin in Theobroma cacao L.
January-March 2025 - Vol 17 Num. 1
The cocoa tree (Theobroma cacao L.) is primarily cultivated for its beans, which are used to produce chocolate. However, cocoa cultivation is frequently hindered by parasitic attacks, including those caused by Phytophthora megakarya, which result in significant yield losses. To enhance cocoa's tolerance to this...
Woody plants richness in the tropical dry forest at the RAMSAR site Playa Tortuguera El Verde Camacho, Sinaloa, México
January-March 2025 - Vol 17 Num. 1
The species richness of tropical dry forests is heterogeneous. To prevent species exploitation, a 3 km barrier was constructed within the tropical dry forest of the RAMSAR site in 1991. Theoretically, the area inside the fence should be the best preserved, with a greater number of species expected. To determine whether...
Oil price shocks and agricultural output in an oil rich nation: Empirical insights from a fractional integration approach
January-March 2025 - Vol 17 Num. 1
The impact of oil price shocks on the economy of nations has attracted the attention of researchers for almost four decades. This article deals with modeling the relationship between shocks in oil prices and agricultural output series in Nigeria using a regression model that employs long memory and fractionally integrated...
Determinants and consequences of sexual abuse against minors in sub-Saharan Africa
January-March 2025 - Vol 17 Num. 1
Sexual violence against minors occurs in different contexts. In sub-Saharan Africa, it is a major public health problem. A systematic review of the quantitative and qualitative literature on sexual abuse against minors in sub-Saharan Africa was carried out, to determine the extent to which children are more likely to be...
Detection of blaCTX-M, blaTEM, and blaSHV genes in ESBL-producing enterobacterales from poultry farms in the peri-urban area of Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
January-June 2025 - Vol 17 Num. 1
This study investigated the carriage of blaCTX-M, blaTEM and blaSHV gene in Extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL)-producing Enterobacterals from poultry in peri-urban area of Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. From June to November 2023, fresh fecal samples were collected from 37 consenting poultry farms in four peri-urban...
Isolation, biochemical and molecular characterizations of riboflavin-producing lactic acid bacteria from Nigerian fermented food products
January 2025 - Vol 19 Num. 1
The purpose of this research was to explore lactic acid bacteria (LAB) from Nigerian fermented foods that can be used to produce riboflavin. In this study, LAB were isolated from “wara”, “nono”, and “ogi”. Total number of colonies of LAB in triplicates ranged from 3.9 × 106 to 4.2...
Epidemiological and antifungal susceptibility profile of the causative fungal agents of otomycosis in patients diagnosed at the University Hospital of Angré, Abidjan (Côte d’Ivoire)
January-June 2025 - Vol 16 Num. 1
Otomycosis is a fungal infection mainly affecting the outer ear but can spread to the inner ear. The fungal agents can lead to complications such as tympanic perforation. This study aimed to determine the epidemiological and antifungal susceptibility profile of species colonizing the external auditory canal. This...
Study of the thermo-hydro-mechanical characteristics of prismatic compressed earth specimens from two brick quarries in the city of Abéché, Chad
January-March, 2025 - Vol 20 Num. 1
The study focuses on the thermo-hygro-mechanical characterization of prismatic samples compressed earth specimens (CECs). Firstly, various sampling sites were located in order to identify them. Thus, the 4 × 4 × 16 cm3 specimens were used for the mechanical tests and the absorption test. In addition, 4 ×...
Phytochemical and pharmacology of weed Mexican medicinal flora: State of the art
January, 2025 - Vol 19 Num. 1
Weeds, often viewed as pests due to their interference with agriculture, are also crucial opportunistic plants that thrive in disturbed environments and secondary successions. They play a vital ecological role and offer numerous benefits, including fodder, green manure, food, and sources of industrial and medicinal...
