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Academic Journals accelerates the dissemination of knowledge through the publication of high quality research articles using the open access model.
Assessment of the usefulness of a traditional therapy N01-KABRAN compared to conventional anti-diabetics in real-life use in a retrospective study
October 2024 - Vol 18 Num. 9
Comparing the quality of life of herbal medicine users with those undergoing anti-diabetic treatments in real-life scenarios for type II diabetes, this retrospective parallel group study focused on follow-up data from medical records of the nine months preceding the survey day of consenting type 2 diabetic patients. The...
High-analysis fertilizers do affect respective macronutrient concentration in topsoil after wheat harvest while deeper exploration revealed their significant amount
October 2024 - Vol 20 Num. 10
Post-fertilization changes in soil macronutrients were explored in three locations on intensively cultivated soils in Ethiopia. Fifteen soil samples before planting and 30 after wheat harvest were collected from middle blocks at five-depth intervals, 120 cm deep pits. After harvest, samples were collected only from...
Distribution and viability of Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis in ovine production units of Puebla and State of Mexico in Mexico
October-December 2024 - Vol 16 Num. 4
The purpose of this study was to determine the distribution and viability of Mycobacterium avium paratuberculosis (Map) in various areas of sheep corrals. Four sample collections were carried out every three months for a year in three ovine Livestock Production Units (LPUs). Blood samples were collected from sheep (ELISA...
Evaluation of agro-industrial by-products used as dietary supplements in small ruminants bred in the peri-urban areas of Lomé in Togo
October-December 2024 - Vol 15 Num. 3
The feeding of small ruminants is crucial for the success of their breeding. The objective of this study is to optimize the productivity of sheep and goats by using agro-industrial by-products (AIBP). The methodology adopted consisted of a census of AIBP used in feeding sheep and goat zoo genetic resources on the...
Encumbrances in African regional integration architecture
October-December 2024 - Vol 18 Num. 4
Regional integration forms institutions whose primary objective is political economy cooperation. Governments often see the closer integration of neighboring economies as the first step in creating a larger regional market for trade and investment. This is contended to spur greater efficiency, productivity gain, and...
Swami Vivekananda's revisionary ambitions: Consequences of the incorporation of orientalist discourses or the influence of western colonial discourses
October-December 2024 - Vol 15 Num. 4
It is asserted that Vivekananda, regarded by many Americans and British as both a spiritual and intellectual equal, utilized his physical attributes and rhetorical prowess to reframe the Indian subcontinent's subservient relationship with the West. However, Vivekananda participated in the very lectures he attempted to...
Does the J-Curve Phenomenon apply to the U.S. Agricultural Trade Balance? “A Cointegration Approach"
October-December 2024 - Vol 16 Num. 4
This article replicates and extends the study that investigated the effects of exchange rate changes on the bilateral trade balance of U.S. agriculture with its 15 major trading partners, specifically testing the applicability of the J-curve hypothesis to the U.S. agricultural trade balance. The replication covers eight...
Management control terminology: An English German dictionary
October-December 2024 - Vol 16 Num. 4
The paper aimed to develop a specialized English-German management control dictionary, addressing linguistic and conceptual differences in management control systems (MCS) to enhance understanding and communication in international business contexts. The research involved a systematic review of existing management control...
Earnings management for tax purposes: How do the Greek financially distressed firms react?
October-December 2024 - Vol 16 Num. 4
Utilizing SMEs panel data and an Ordinary Least Squares approach, this study examines the effects of tax and financially distressed proxies on Greek SMEs’ earnings management during the 2008 to 2017 periods. We find that SMEs that have great tax liabilities and are financially obligated seem to manipulate their...
Simulation of atmospheric crude distillation column for processing 12.5 bpd crude oil throughput
July-December, 2024 - Vol 14 Num. 2
Crude oil refining in compact units has become crucial for developing economies due to the soaring demand for refined products and the prohibitive costs of large conventional refineries. Many countries find it challenging to build and maintain these massive plants, leading them to adopt cost-effective, simplified...
Anti-biofilm formation effects of aromatic and medicinal plant extracts on Xanthomonas axonopodis pv. Phaseoli
September 2024 - Vol 18 Num. 8
Common bacterial blight (CBB) caused by Xanthomonas axonopodis pv. phaseoli (Xap) have been recorded as one of the most important seed-borne destructive diseases on beans. Chemical compounds which are incessantly used on beans to manage CBB disease cause serious damage to natural ecosystems and sometimes they show...
Role of soluble guanylate cyclase and muscarinic receptors in the relaxant effect of Waltheria indica L. (Malvaceae) on tracheal smooth muscle
September 2024 - Vol 18 Num. 8
Waltheria indica L. (Malvaceae) has been recognized in traditional medicine for its various therapeutic effects, including anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anticancer, and bronchorelaxant activities. This study aimed to investigate the relaxant effects of W. indica extracts on rat tracheal smooth muscle and explore the...
Effect of varietal combination and relative time of planting on yield productivity of maize and soybean intercrop in the forest-savannah transition zone of Ghana
September 2024 - Vol 18 Num. 6
Two field experiments were conducted in 2020 and 2021 at the research field of Akenten Appiah-Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development, Mampong campus, Ghana to evaluate the effect of relative time of planting two maize varieties intercrop with one soybean variety on yield productivity in...
Challenges faced by teachers in implementing National School Nutrition Program in the Harry Gwala District, KwaZulu-Natal
September 2024 - Vol 19 Num. 9
The purpose of the study was to explore the challenges experienced by teachers in their role in implementing the National School Nutrition Program in schools within the Harry Gwala District of KwaZulu-Natal. This article is extracted from a Ph.D. thesis that employed a qualitative research design, utilizing a sample of...
Bridging the gap: Policy recommendations for equitable online education
September 2024 - Vol 19 Num. 9
Online learning has profoundly transformed the educational landscape, providing greater flexibility, convenience, and tailored instructional opportunities. Despite these benefits, challenges and disparities have emerged, particularly highlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic. This policy brief examines findings from a study at...
Reclaiming the role of the state in urban infrastructural development for inclusive communities: The case of Uganda’s Kampala City
July-September 2024 - Vol 16 Num. 3
Matching infrastructural development with the pace of urban population growth is a challenge in African cities, where the speed and magnitude of urban growth are incessant. Uganda is facing accelerated urbanization, but developing urban infrastructure for inclusive communities has become particularly challenging due to...
Assessing the effectiveness of livelihood empowerment against poverty (LEAP) in poverty reduction in Oforikrom Municipal
July-September 2024 - Vol 16 Num. 3
This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of the Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) program in reducing poverty in the Oforikrom Municipality of the Ashanti Region. The study employed primary data and a descriptive survey design, sampling 52 respondents. Data were collected using a semi-structured...
The religious motivation in raise and collapse of El-Mahdiyya government from 1880-1898, and its effect on the modern Sudan: Sudanese religious conflicts 4
July-December 2024 - Vol 16 Num. 2
The objective of this article is to narrate and discuss the evolution of an Islamic movement established in 1880 by a religious leader named Mohamed Ahmed, who claimed spiritual inspiration. The theocratic government that emerged from this movement came to an end in 1898 due to the cooperation of Anglo-Egyptian troops....
Quality of mined-salt by small-scale producers in Tanzania
September 2024 - Vol 18 Num. 8
Small-scale salt mining in developing countries, including Tanzania, is among the major sources of consumed salt. This study aimed to assess the quality of salt from small-scale miners in Nkonkilanga, Singida region, Tanzania. Thirty salt samples were collected from small-scale miners and transported to Sokoine University...
Identification of molds and the influence of physicochemical factors in attiéké from Burkina Faso
September 2024 - Vol 18 Num. 8
This cross-sectional study identified mold contamination and its relationship with physicochemical factors in attiéké sold in Burkina Faso. Over two months (February-March 2023), coinciding with the cool-to-hot dry season transition, 100 attiéké samples were collected from markets in three...
