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Academic Journals accelerates the dissemination of knowledge through the publication of high quality research articles using the open access model.
Comparative studies of carbon stocks in cashew (Anacardium occidentale L.) plantations and primary forest in southeast Ghana
November 2024 - Vol 20 Num. 11
Trees are essential for carbon sequestration, a critical process for mitigating global climate change. Assessing the carbon stock potential of primary forests and cashew plantations is crucial, especially given the considerable degradation of forest resources in southern Ghana. A series of parallel permanent transects...
Evaluating a novel predictive tool for respiratory infection outbreaks in real life
October-December 2024 - Vol 16 Num. 4
Respiratory infections remain a significant public health threat with considerable morbidity and mortality, highlighting the need for effective early warning tools. This study aims to evaluate the Epidemic Volatility Index (EVI) as a real-life early warning tool for respiratory infections. From October 16, 2023, to...
Prediction of trains’ derailments using a combination of classifiers in an African railway company
July-December 2024 - Vol 12 Num. 1
The prediction of random phenomena has long seemed impossible to achieve without the arrival of Machine Learning techniques and the development of computer power. These techniques have been applied in several fields but not in rail transport, except for some work on the presence of faults on rails and machines. This work...
An exploration of sustainable urban development policy for Kenya
October-December 2024 - Vol 17 Num. 4
Attempts by the colonial government of Kenya to strengthen its rule and exploit natural resources to establish an export economy accelerated the establishment of trading centres. After independence, the trading centres have grown into urban areas with many urbanisation problems. Since the colonial era, various...
Mitral valve replacement versus mitral valve repair outcomes in paediatric rheumatic heart disease: a meta-analysis
October 2024 - Vol 16 Num. 5
Mitral valve repair (MVr) in pediatric patients with rheumatic heart disease is now considered the optimal solution for severe mitral regurgitation. The rationale is that MVr is thought to be as durable as mechanical valve replacement (MVR) and is associated with better long-term survival and less long-term morbidity. The...
The status of traditional dispute resolution institutions under the Ethiopian Legal System
July-December 2024 - Vol 15 Num. 1
This paper examines the extent to which the Ethiopian legal system accommodates Traditional Dispute Resolution Institutions (TDRIs). To achieve this objective, the paper explores the legislative framework that governs the relationship existing between TDRIs and the formal justice system (FJS), delineating the...
The role of customary dispute resolution in prompting peacebuilding in Ethiopian federation: The case of dubusha institution of the Gamo People
July-December 2024 - Vol 15 Num. 1
This study examines the role of the Dubusha, a customary dispute resolution mechanism of the Gamo people, in promoting peacebuilding within Ethiopia’s federation. A qualitative research approach and a case study design were employed, with extensive interviews of key informants and focus group discussions used to...
Effects of different purities of calcium hydroxide on nutrient composition and reduction of aflatoxin and fumonisin in maize and maize-based food
October 2024 - Vol 18 Num. 9
Mycotoxin contamination in maize remains a significant issue in Kenya. Nixtamalization, a chemical detoxification method, has been employed to reduce aflatoxin and fumonisin levels in maize. Despite its long-standing use, the uptake of nixtamalization in Kenya is limited due to the lack of high-quality Ca(OH)?. The...
Correlation between job satisfaction and musculoskeletal disorders among academic staff of universities in Benue State: A theoretical narrative
October 2024 - Vol 19 Num. 10
This study investigates the correlation between job satisfaction and musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) among academic staff in Benue State, Nigeria. Academics are often exposed to musculoskeletal conditions, such as back pain, neck pain, and carpal tunnel syndrome, due to cognitive demands, sedentary work, and high...
In vitro toxicity, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities of ethanolic root extracts of Tanzanian Hydnora abyssinica A. Br. (Aristolochiaceae)
October, 2024 - Vol 18 Num. 9
Injuries and the effects of diseases, including various types of cancer, are among the sources of inflammation, pain, and discomfort for patients. Hydnora abyssinica, claimed by traditional practitioners in the Eastern Same district to manage inflammation, may contain ingredients with anti-inflammatory activity. This...
Infrastructure and foreign direct real estate investments in Nigeria
July-December 2024 - Vol 10 Num. 1
The infrastructure in a nation is a critical determinant of its economic growth and development as well as the attraction of foreign direct investments (FDI) into such economy. While there are hard and soft infrastructure, the study establishes a link between hard infrastructure and foreign direct real estate investment...
Physicochemical parameters and heavy metal concentrations in hand-dug well in Ga East municipality in southern Ghana
October-December, 2024 - Vol 16 Num. 3
Hand-dug wells play a crucial role as a primary source of drinking water for numerous communities, especially those lacking access to treated water. However, water from such wells can occasionally be contaminated, posing health risks. The purpose of the study was to investigate the physicochemical properties and heavy...
Growth and yield of garlic (Allium sativum L) under the influence of different organic manure applications
October 2024 - Vol 18 Num. 7
Garlic (Allium sativum L.) is a widely consumed root vegetable mostly for its nutritional, health and economic values. In Cameroon, the production rate of garlic is below its demand primarily due to low soil fertility. A field experiment was conducted at the research plot of the Faculty of Science of the University of...
Ethno-botanical survey and indigenous knowledge on the regeneration of Nauclea latifolia Smith (Rubiaceae), in the Noun Division of the West Region of Cameroon
October 2024 - Vol 18 Num. 7
Human activities, such as over-exploitation for food, fuel, craftwork, construction, and medicines, have resulted in species depletion and near extinction due to lack of re-afforestation. This ethnobotanical study was conducted to assess indigenous knowledge on the use and regeneration of Nauclea latifolia Smith...
Detection of norovirus in fresh fruits, vegetables, wastewater and manure from irrigated farms in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
October 2024 - Vol 18 Num. 9
Noroviruses are the primary cause of foodborne infections associated with fresh products. The aim of the present study was to assess agricultural practices and the presence of noroviruses in fruits and vegetables, manure, and irrigation wastewater sampled from the urban and peri-urban irrigated plots of Ouagadougou. A...
Identification and molecular characterization of Caryedon furcatus (Anton & Delobel), the main pest of Senegalia macrostachya (Reichenb. ex DC. Kyal & Boatwr) seeds in storage in Burkina Faso
October 2024 - Vol 23 Num. 10
In Burkina Faso, seeds of Senegalia macrostachya (Rchb. Ex DC.) Kyal. & Boatwr. during storage are attacked by a pest morphologically identified as Caryedon mauritanicus Auct. It was described for the first time in 2004 under a new name 'Caryedon furcatus' by Anton and Delobel. Thus, C. mauritanicus is now...
Estimates of genetic parameters and agronomic performance of spider plant (Cleome gynandra) in three climatic zones of Burkina Faso
October 2024 - Vol 23 Num. 10
Cleome gynandra L. is one of the leafy vegetables traditionally appreciated in the human diet, with interesting nutritional and therapeutic values. Its cultivation generates substantial income for market gardeners. To make the most of this important resource in the country's different climatic zones, we need to know...
Morphological, biochemical and sensory characterization of some cocoa genotypes (Theobroma cacao L.) grown in Cameroon
October 2024 - Vol 23 Num. 10
Cameroon’s cocoa is derived from a wide variety of genetic material. These genotypes are not adequately classified in terms of the quality of cocoa produced. The aim of this study was to help improve cocoa quality by selecting genotypes with organoleptic properties. An assessment was conducted on the...
Zootechnical characteristics and ovarian potential of Kouri cows slaughtered in the Lake Chad Region
October 2024 - Vol 23 Num. 10
The present study was conducted on the zootechnical characterization and ovarian potential of Kouri cows slaughtered in four slaughterhouses in the Lake Chad region. For this purpose, a total of 100 cycled cows and 20 pregnant cows were used. Before each cow was slaughtered, its age, weight and body condition score were...
Assessment of the practice of exposing infants to sunlight and associated factors among caregivers attending Asella Teaching and Referral Hospital, Southeast Ethiopia
July-December 2024 - Vol 16 Num. 2
This study is an overview of a previous study conducted in Debre Berhan town in 2021, which highlighted that a significant percentage of participants had poor practice in sunlight exposure for infants. It mentions that mothers, particularly housewives or government employees aged 33 and above, believe that sunlight...