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Academic Journals accelerates the dissemination of knowledge through the publication of high quality research articles using the open access model.
Water quality problems, related challenges and their impacts on Ethiopian fishery
February 2019 - Vol 13 Num. 2
The purpose of this review article is to explore the drivers of the water quality problems and associated impacts and mitigation schemes of the fishes and fisheries in Ethiopia. Data were obtained from both published and unpublished online documents as well as from different Ethiopian universities and institutions. The...
Modelling and simulation of atmospheric conditions impact on photovoltaic production in Saint Louis area
February 2019 - Vol 13 Num. 2
In this study, we worked on the modelling and the simulation of atmospheric conditions impact on photovoltaic production in Saint Louis area. Using Ineichen's model based on the disorder factor of Link, an assessment of sunshine in the study area was made. A characterization of the irradiation is elaborated by...
Conditions of available sources of water for domestic use in selected communities in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria
February 2019 - Vol 13 Num. 2
The challenges of high quality water for domestic use and particularly for potability must be overcome in its entire ramification for health and ecological environment. The aim of this study is to identify the conditions of domestic water sources in Ado-Ekiti. One water sample was drawn from the two different sources of...
Waves-waves collide induced by different wind directions caused high exchanged in the water level at the open area Shallow Lake, China
February 2019 - Vol 13 Num. 2
Wind from different directions induce waves-waves to collid at the central zone of Taihu Lake. It causes exchange in water bodies and release of internal nutrients which increases algal bloom. This study aims to analyz the impact of the interactions between waves-waves collision from different directions and different...
Review on gendered perspective of household’s participation in agricultural activities in Ethiopia
January 2019 - Vol 11 Num. 1
Gender is a crosscutting issue that attracts the attention of development professionals, policy makers and politicians. It is due to the fact that in any development, interventions involvement of women has become compulsory. To this end, considering the roles of men and women is very important, and gender roles vary...
Effects of chemical modification on functional and physical properties of African star apple kernel (Chrysophyllum albidnum) starch
January 2019 - Vol 13 Num. 1
Starch isolated from Chrysophyllum albidnum (African star apple) was subjected to modification by acetylation, carboxymethylation and succinylation process. Chemical modifications effect on functional properties as well as physiochemical parameters of starch was analysed. The percentage yield of native starch was...
Assessment of woody species in agroforestry systems around Jimma Town, Southwestern Ethiopia
January 2019 - Vol 11 Num. 1
Woody species are the major components of traditional agroforestry systems. These species vary across the different types of agroforestry practices in different parts of Ethiopia. This study was conducted to assess woody species across land use in three different sites around Jimma town, Southwest Ethiopia. A total of 100...
The dynamics of medicinal plants utilization practice nexus its health and economic role in Ethiopia: A review paper
January 2019 - Vol 11 Num. 1
Medicinal plants play important roles in human and animals disease treatment. 1000 medicinal plant species are identified and reported in the Ethiopian Flora. They contribute and is more preferable for new drug development. Ethiopia has the potential to become an important source country, given the diversity of plants and...
Impacts of human activities on wildlife: The case of Nile Lechwe (Kobus megaceros) Gambella National Park, Southwest Ethiopia
January 2019 - Vol 11 Num. 1
Assessing human-induced threatening factors to wildlife is the basis in determining and proposing appropriate conservation measures. The present study was conducted to assess impacts of human activities on wildlife in Gambella National Park, Southwest of Ethiopia, from October 2015 to March 2016, focusing on the case of...
On farm diversity of barley landraces in North Western Ethiopia
January 2019 - Vol 11 Num. 1
Barley is one of the major cereal crops grown in Ethiopia. The diversity of barley landraces kept for generations in Ethiopia is nowadays subject to genetic erosion. This is true in North Gondar highlands of the country as well. This research was therefore initiated with the aim of studying the farm diversity status of...
Ecological distribution, diversity and use of the genus Digitaria Haller (Poaceae) in Senegal
January 2019 - Vol 11 Num. 1
The genus Digitaria Haller is one of the most important of grass flora of Senegal by both its specific richness and the socio-economic value of its species. Despite this importance, no studies have been done specifically on these species. This study aims, therefore, to document the diversity, distribution, ecology and...
Effect of particle size of selected composite spices on storability of fried meat
January 2019 - Vol 13 Num. 1
Meat is a good source of many nutrients and protein in the human diet. In this study, strips of marinated beef were deep fried in oil, packaged and stored under three storage conditions. The study was carried out to determine the proximate composition, oxidative and microbial stability of meat sample marinated with spices...
Assessment of exposure to staphylococcal enterotoxins genes by consumption of ready to consume milk products in milk shop outlets in Mbeya, Tanzania
January 2019 - Vol 13 Num. 1
This study assessed the exposure of humans to Staphylococcus species expressing the Enterotoxins genes (SEs) through consumption of boiled-milk-served-hot and fermented milk in Mbeya, Tanzania. A survey involving 120 consumers revealed that 67.5% of the respondents were buying raw milk from milk shops for home...
Effect of drying on the nutrient and anti- nutrient composition of Bombax buonopozense sepals
January 2019 - Vol 13 Num. 1
Bombax buonopozense is one of the underutilized plants in West African. Most of the parts of this plant are used by some populace in West Africa for medicinal and nutritional purposes while the sepals mostly go waste. The objective of this study is to evaluate the effect of different drying methods on some nutritional and...
Evaluation of nutritional composition, bioactive compounds and antimicrobial activity of Elaeocarpus serratus fruit extract
January 2019 - Vol 13 Num. 1
The species Elaeocarpus serratus is widely used as an ornamental tree and their fruits are still little explored as food. Thus, the objectives of this research were to determine the physical, chemical and antimicrobial properties of E. serratus fruit in order to evaluate its food potential. Therefore, this study evaluated...
Adoption of soil conservation practices through knowledge governance: the Mexican experience
January 2019 - Vol 10 Num. 1
Top-down and centralized soil conservation programs have caused low adoption of sustainable practices. The adoption is a multistage and adaptive process that relies on the management of local knowledge. The results of 61 surveys were analyzed in order to systematize experiences of soil knowledge governance involving...
Participatory evaluation of maize varieties for the management of maize gray leaf spot disease (Cercospora zeae maydis) at Gondar Zuria district, northwest Ethiopia
January 2019 - Vol 5 Num. 1
Gray leaf spot is one of the major constraints of maize production in Ethiopia where warm humid environmental condition is prevailing. A field experiment was conducted in Gondar zuria district of western Ethiopia during 2016/17 and 2017/18 cropping season with the aim to evaluate effective maize varieties for the...
Potential contaminant runoff from California’s dairy concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs): A geospatial analysis
January 2019 - Vol 11 Num. 1
Concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) contain large quantities of dairy cows and therefore have the potential to contribute significant amounts of harmful waste products to the environment. Although previous studies have used geospatial tools to assess potential contaminant runoff, the results from these studies...
Effect of first watering month on water requirement of sugarcane using CROPWAT Model in Finchaa Valley, Ethiopia
January 2019 - Vol 11 Num. 1
This study investigates the optimum water requirements of Sugarcane planted in different months under rainfall and irrigation management, using CROPWAT model at Finchaa Valley in view of the importance of efficient water use as a key to grow crops and satisfy water demand. Analysis of soil physical properties was...
Tannery wastewater treatment using two-stage anaerobic sequence batch reactor (ASBR) at mesophilic and thermophilic phase
January 2019 - Vol 11 Num. 1
Industrialization has resulted in the formation of huge amount of waste products, which are released into the environment in the form of wastewater leading to environmental pollution and deterioration. Tannery effluent is among one of the dangerous pollutants of the industry. Most of the leather industries in Ethiopia...
