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Academic Journals accelerates the dissemination of knowledge through the publication of high quality research articles using the open access model.
Academic Journals accelerates the dissemination of knowledge through the publication of high quality research articles using the open access model.
Moderating effect of firm size on the relationship between inclusive business models and the survival of small businesses in Kenya's Nyamira county
January 2025 - Vol 19 Num. 1
Any economy relies on micro and small-sized firms to drive economic growth and social welfare. Research shows that they make up a big fraction of enterprises, employ more people than larger ones, contribute to a nation's GDP, and stimulate innovation. However, micro and small enterprises (MSEs) have significant...
Optimal pulmonary vascular resistance index ‘cut-off’ for bi-ventricular congenital heart disease operability
January 2025 - Vol 17 Num. 1
Bi-ventricular congenital heart disease with pulmonary hypertension may be inoperable. Several clinical features suggest operability, but the definitive method for determining operability is the measurement of pulmonary vascular resistance index (PVRI). The "cut-offs" for operability reported in the literature...
Infusing AI for greater impact in academic libraries
January-June 2025 - Vol 17 Num. 1
Academic libraries are the most essential parts of any educational institution. Libraries are critical to the higher education system's academic excellence. The deployment of ICT in educational institutions has recently increased dramatically. Artificial intelligence transforms academic libraries into dynamic,...
Evaluation and correlation of lipid profile variations with atherogenic index in Type II diabetic patients in Benin City, South-South, Nigeria
January-June 2025 - Vol 14 Num. 1
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic disorder characterized by high blood sugar levels due to impaired insulin action and secretion, leading to complications such as retinopathy, neuropathy, and nephropathy. This study aimed to assess lipid profile levels and their correlation with the atherogenic index in patients with...
Color spectrum of premium motor spirit sold in dispensing stations around Sapele metropolis
January-June, 2025 - Vol 10 Num. 1
This study aims to investigate the color spectrum of premium motor spirit (PMS) sold in dispensing stations around Sapele metropolis in comparison with the color scale (comparator) for petroleum products and to ascertain if PMS quality is determined by color hue in relation to octane rating. PMS, also known as petrol or...
Autobiography reflecting on academic leadership and management and doctoral supervision: From childhood to academia
January 2025 - Vol 20 Num. 1
My academic leadership journey was challenged by multiple factors, ranging from underprivileged households, poor school, inadequacy of academic writing skills, heavy university loads, and full-time job responsibilities. My academic journey influenced my supervision. It was marred by delayed completion of academic projects...
Climate change awareness among Kenyatta University undergraduates, Kenya
January 2025 - Vol 19 Num. 1
Climate change necessitates collective efforts to mitigate its effects. Public understanding of climate change is crucial for meaningful action. Youths play a vital role in climate action, but their knowledge of climate change remains limited. University students are a critical population that should be enlightened and...
Urban territorial regionalisation and the emergence of un-ecological rural urbanism in city localities: Case of Dodoma national capital city, Tanzania
January 2025 - Vol 19 Num. 1
This study explored how the evolutionary transformation of administrative hierarchical positions in agrarian urban authorities (urban territorial regionalization) has contributed to the growth of unsustainable rural urbanism in urban areas of Tanzania. This shift has further reinforced rural characteristics in urban...
Functional foods and bee products used during Covid-19 Pandemic and some post-pandemic economic impacts on the food security
January 2025 - Vol 19 Num. 1
With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, coupled with the low availability of medicines and vaccines with proven efficacy, there was a growing impact on public health, followed by inconsistencies from both an economic and social perspective, due to the declaration of the "State of Emergency" and the adoption of...
Prevalence and major cardiovascular risk factors such as diabetes, high blood pressure and obesity in the municipality of Niakhene (Senegal)
January-March 2025 - Vol 17 Num. 1
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes and high blood pressure pose a significant health and economic burden in low-income countries. This study aimed to examine the prevalence of diabetes, arterial hypertension, and obesity, as well as their associated factors, in the Niakhene commune in rural Senegal. It was...
Vaccination against COVID-19: Study of factors limiting the adherence of health professionals in Burkina Faso
January-March 2025 - Vol 17 Num. 1
Vaccination is the ultimate solution as a preventive measure to stop the COVID-19 pandemic. In Burkina Faso, following the adoption of this strategy, health authorities encountered reluctance on the part of the population and even health professionals to adhere to it. This study aims to assess the factors associated with...
Agromorphological characteristics of Irvingia gabonensis (Aubry-Lecomte ex O'Rorke) Baill. (Wild mango) and its effect on Theobroma cacao L. in traditional agroforestry systems
January, 2025 - Vol 21 Num. 1
The study was conducted in the localities of Buyo, Duekoué, and Gueyo in western Côte d'Ivoire, within agroforestry systems that combine cocoa trees with Irvingia gabonensis. The aim was to enhance cocoa production in Côte d'Ivoire by associating it with I. gabonensis to achieve sustainable...
Analysis of the predictors of the post-harvest losses among smallholder maize farmers: A case study of eight districts from Uganda
January-March 2025 - Vol 17 Num. 1
Post-harvest losses (PHL) are one of the major challenges faced by smallholder farmers, particularly in developing countries. Global food losses are estimated at 14%, with an annual value of USD 400 billion. Unfortunately, most interventions, such as the use of hermetic storage bags, silos, and tarpaulins, have seen...
Geological characterization of mud and debris flow deposits, Aburrá Valley, Colombia
January-June, 2025 - Vol 16 Num. 1
The Aburra Valley is a structurally controlled intramontane basin in the central mountain range of Colombia, where surficial slope deposits cover their hillsides. Samples obtained from geotechnical drilling into these sludge or debris-flow reservoirs, which are in the middle and lower parts of the slope on the west side...
The changing agricultural landscape in developing sub-Saharan countries: Is there a transformation or a crisis? Evidence built from Mozambique
October-December 2024 - Vol 16 Num. 4
Agriculture has historically been the most important sector of Mozambique's economy, providing the primary source of income for nearly 69% of the active labor force. However, nearly five decades after independence, agriculture remains dominated by subsistence-oriented smallholder farmers (SHFs). Over the years, the...
Midline deviation treatment mechanics: A systematic review
July-December 2024 - Vol 13 Num. 1
Midline deviation is a prevalent orthodontic issue that affects both function and aesthetics, often resulting from factors such as premature loss of primary teeth and insufficient arch length. Various treatment strategies, including midline elastics, unilateral extractions, and dental expansion, are employed to correct...
A comparative study among different agroforestry systems and natural forests in southern Ghana
October-December 2024 - Vol 16 Num. 2
Human disturbance in forest ecosystems poses a significant threat to biodiversity conservation. However, agroforestry systems, offer hope for biodiversity conservation and sustainable agricultural production. Despite this potential, the roles of various agroforestry systems in conserving biodiversity and maintaining...
Albert Comeau’s "The Guest": A resolution and behavioral analysis
July-December 2024 - Vol 15 Num. 2
Albert Camus, born on November 7, 1913, in Mondovi, Algeria, and died on January 4, 1960, near Sens, France, was a French novelist, essayist, and playwright best known for his novels such as 'L’Étranger' (1942; 'The Stranger'), 'La Peste' (1947; 'The Plague'), and 'La...
Equal opportunity in education
December 2024 - Vol 19 Num. 12
The concept of equality is a concept shaped as a result of economic, legal, political, and sociological debates throughout human history. The concept of equality in the modern age; Its content has been enriched with principles such as equality of opportunity, political, racial, social and economic equality, and equality...
Gender stereotyping and teacher collegiality: A lesson study approach
December 2024 - Vol 19 Num. 12
Most novice teachers enter the schooling system lacking confidence, with low levels of pedagogical content knowledge and teaching competence, coupled with a lack of gender-inclusive school practices. This study is located within the interpretivism paradigm and used interviewing techniques to elicit data from twelve...
