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Academic Journals accelerates the dissemination of knowledge through the publication of high quality research articles using the open access model.
The influence of social media on the teaching and learning of basic science in primary schools in Uvwie and Udu local government areas of Delta State
January-June 2025 - Vol 14 Num. 1
This study explores the influence of social media on the teaching and learning of basic science in primary schools within Uvwie and Udu Local Government Areas (LGAs), Delta State, Nigeria. Using a descriptive survey design, the research involved two hundred and fifty pupils randomly selected from ten public and ten...
Assessment of physicochemical water quality in the Sangomar marine protected area before oil exploitation of the Sangomar offshore field, Senegal
June 2025 - Vol 19 Num. 6
The Sangomar Marine Protected Area (MPA), located approximately 50 km from the Sangomar oil field, has raised concerns regarding the potential impact of oil activities on its resources. This study aims to determine the quality of the MPA's waters prior to the commencement of oil exploitation. Samples were collected at...
Effects of location, tillage and varieties on groundnut rust and leaf spot diseases in Mtwara, Tanzania
January-June 2025 - Vol 16 Num. 1
In Tanzania, groundnut leaf rust (LR) (Puccinia arachidis), early leaf spot (ELS) (Cercospora arachidicola), and late leaf spot (LLS) (Cercosporidium personatum) diseases significantly reduce groundnut yields. This study aimed to determine the effects of location, tillage and variety on LR, ELS and LLS...
A combinatorial firefly-differential evolution algorithm for biclustering analysis of gene expression data
January-June 2025 - Vol 14 Num. 1
Biclustering algorithms are effective techniques for uncovering previously unknown facts, hidden in gene expression data. The usefulness of clustering algorithms for analyzing gene expression data has been limited because they partition data into mutually exclusive groups rather than real, overlapping gene sets. These...
Intrinsic and extrinsic motivation as predictors of academic achievement and learning attitudes: Evidence from Omani schools
June 2025 - Vol 20 Num. 6
This study aimed to examine the impact of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation on academic achievement and students' attitudes toward learning in Omani schools. The study was conducted in the academic year 2023/2024 with a randomly selected sample of 890 students from public and private schools across Oman. A...
Explanatory variables influencing outcomes in government standardized tests at the upper secondary level: A scoping review
June 2025 - Vol 20 Num. 6
This study aims to synthesize findings on the variables that explain the results of government standardized tests at the secondary education level in educational institutions. A scoping review methodology was applied, following the PRISMA protocol, to identify and analyze 33 relevant academic articles retrieved from major...
Rectal versus intramuscular diclofenac for pain relief following elective caesarean section at Alex Ekwueme Federal University Teaching Hospital Abakaliki: A randomized controlled trial
June 2025 - Vol 25 Num. 2
Caesarean section (CS) is one of the most common major obstetric surgeries worldwide. Pain control is an integral part of recovery after caesarean section, and NSAIDs have been used in combination with opioids for postoperative pain management in recent times. This study was conceived to compare the efficacy of rectal...
Women's experience of intimate partner violence during pregnancy and the associated factors: A qualitative study in Nigeria
June 2025 - Vol 25 Num. 2
Pregnancy is often perceived as a joyous and celebratory time, but for many women, it can also be a period of heightened vulnerability. Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a global public health challenge affecting millions of pregnant women worldwide, threatening their physical and emotional well-being, as well as the...
Evaluation of fatty acid composition and nutritional indices of selected edible oils in the Kenyan market
June 2025 - Vol 19 Num. 6
Dietary fats play positive or negative roles in the development or management of non-communicable diseases, and this depends on their fatty acid profiles. This study evaluated the fatty acid profiles and associated nutritional indices of edible oils (palm olein, sunflower, corn, soybean and canola oils), fats and spreads...
Replanting as a moral hazard in subsidized crop insurance: Evidence from Deep South Madagascar
April-June 2025 - Vol 17 Num. 2
Replanting is a common strategy for farmers in semi-arid areas to cope with extreme agroclimatic conditions and climate variability. This study investigates replanting among insured farmers in the Deep South of Madagascar, considering it as an adaptation strategy or a potential moral hazard influenced by financial risk...
Analysis of factors influencing work motivation among extension agents in the Kano Agricultural Development Programme (Adp)
April-June 2025 - Vol 17 Num. 2
The study analyzed the factors influencing the level of work motivation among extension agents in Kano. A multistage sampling technique was used to select extension agents and primary data were collected using structured questionnaires. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics (ordered logit...
Antifungal activity of Trichoderma species and vermiwash against rice blast fungus (Magnaporthe oryzae)
June, 2025 - Vol 21 Num. 6
Rice blast, caused by Magnaporthe oryzae, is a global fungal disease affecting rice. Fungicides are used to manage the disease, although they can harm the environment and human health. This study evaluates the antifungal efficacy of Trichoderma isolates (BG-1, SYA-E, BRO-2, SYA-C, EM-B) and vermiwash against M. oryzae...
Pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum) cultivation in the peanut center basin of Senegal: Human capital, agricultural equipment and means of storage
June, 2025 - Vol 21 Num. 6
The production of pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum) is strongly present in the cultivation systems of the peanut basin in Senegal. It occupies an important place in the agricultural production of the area. Unfortunately, the benefits of this crop are increasingly deteriorating due to a lack of seeds in terms of...
Analysis of genetic diversity in sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas [L.] Lam) genotypes using morphological traits
April-June 2025 - Vol 17 Num. 2
Sweet potatoes serve as an alternative carbohydrate source to mitigate rice shortages resulting from climate change. This study aimed to evaluate the genetic diversity of sweet potato agro-morphological traits. Seventy genotypes, along with two controlled trial treatments, were evaluated using augmented design at the...
Combining ability study for grain yield and agronomic traits of quality protein maize (Zea mays L.) inbred lines adapted to mid-altitude agro-ecology of Ethiopia
April-June 2025 - Vol 17 Num. 2
In spite of the importance of quality protein maize to alleviate protein deficiency, almost all maize varieties cultivated in Ethiopia are normal maize varieties, which are devoid of lysine and tryptophan. Perusing combining ability of QPM inbred for grain yield and its components is vital to design appropriate breeding...
Diversity, composition, and structure of two types of tropical rainforest: Evergreen rainforest and semi-deciduous rainforest in Cameroon
April-June 2025 - Vol 17 Num. 2
The knowledge of forest floristic diversity is essential for assessing their health, as it impacts ecosystem services. The floristic diversity of 2 different forest types (moist evergreen and semi-deciduous) was assessed using the 25 m × 25 m quadrats method. The characterization of the forest types was based mostly...
Production of amylase by Aspergillus species isolated from potato peels and soil in Lagos, Nigeria
June 2025 - Vol 19 Num. 6
Thirteen fungal isolates were obtained from potato peels and soil in Lagos State Nigeria and were tested for amylase production by starch hydrolysis test. Production of amylase was indicated by zone of clearance around the microbial growth. On the basis of the clearance, five out of the thirteen isolates with zone of...
Exploring the antimicrobial potential of marine seaweeds: A comprehensive review of bioactive compounds and their applications
June 2025 - Vol 19 Num. 6
The global rise in antimicrobial resistance has heightened the quest for new and efficient antimicrobial agents. Marine seaweed is a rich source of several amino acids, fatty acids, and dietary fibers, as well as polysaccharides, polyphenols, pigments, and other active substances, which play crucial roles in various...
Antibacterial activity and host range of phage filtrates from soil and banana plant pseudostems targeting Xanthomonas vasicola pv. musacearum
June 2025 - Vol 19 Num. 6
The phytopathogen Xanthomonas vasicola pv. musacearum causes Banana Xanthomonas Wilt (BXW), affecting banana yield and productivity. This threatens food security and livelihoods of populations reliant on bananas. Various agricultural practices aim to manage BXW, yet the disease persists, reducing banana yield and...
Microbial genes associated with methane metabolism in smallholder dairy cattle
June 2025 - Vol 19 Num. 6
Methane gas is known for its negative environmental impact. To reduce negative methane gas released from dairy cattle, genes responsible for its production should be known and identified. A study with an aim of identifying the microbial genes responsible for methane gas release was undertaken. Samples of cattle’s...
