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African Journal of Microbiology Research
Denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis (DGGE): An alternative culture independent method for bacterial screening in bovine milk sample
November 2023
Bovine mastitis is a disease that has a great impact on Brazilian livestock production. Some bacteria described as mastitis-causing agents are not easily cultivable in conventional media, making their diagnosis difficult. The aim of the present study was to detect bacteria present in milk from mastitic and non-mastitic quarters of dairy cattle in Rio de Janeiro-Brazil, using a culture-independent and culture-dependent...
Journal of Microbiology and Antimicrobials
Characterization of class 1, 2 and 3 integrons in multidrug-resistant Escherichia coli isolated from clinical samples from Niamey, Niger
July-December
Antibiotic resistance is a major public health problem worldwide. Escherichia coli is one of the bacteria most frequently isolated in hospital infections and became more resistance to common antibiotics used. This resistance to antibiotics could be attributed to a modification of the genetic supports or the acquisition of mobile genetic elements. A total of 195 multi-drug resistant E. coli isolated from clinical...
Journal of Soil Science and Environmental Management
Response of rainfall variability on the evolution of the vegetative cycle in the Chari-Logone basin (Lake Chad basin)
October-December, 2023
The Chari-Logone Basin (CLB), encompassing 610,000 km2 as the hydrologically active segment of the Lake Chad basin, is the focal point of this study aiming to characterize the evolution of vegetation cover in response to rainfall. The primary focus relies on spatialized precipitation and NDVI data. Analysis of these spatial rainfall data reveals trends that predominantly align with a south-north gradient typical of the...
International Journal of Physical Sciences
foF2 diurnal variation at Dakar station during the period of geomagnetic shock of variable duration over solar cycle 21 and 22: Prediction with IRI 2016
October-December, 2023
This work concerns the comparative study of the diurnal variation of the critical frequency of the F2 layer (foF2) between experimental data from the Dakar station and those of the IRI 2016 model through its URSI. The comparison was conducted during solar cycles 21 and 22, across different phases, and on various days of geomagnetic shock activity. The results indicate that during solar minimum, the graphs of the...
International Journal of Physical Sciences
Contribution of solar quiet (Sq) daily current variations to the deep earth conductivity within the Southern African Region
October-December, 2023
This work focuses on determining the source current systems by applying the method of spherical harmonic analysis (SHA) to geomagnetic field data obtained from ground measurements. The objectives are to establish the mantle conductivity-depth profile and to compare the results of the profiles from four stations with other research findings. The study utilizes magnetometer data obtained for the year 2011 from geomagnetic...
Journal of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development
Renewable energy and Mechanisation in the smallholder sector: Experiences from Wedza e-mobility pilot study
October-December 2023
Transport is often overlooked as a challenge to agriculture and agricultural value chains in development projects, despite the fact that one of the identified factors that could potentially accelerate mechanization in the smallholder sector is the provision of efficient and affordable transport. Women farmers bear the burden of manual work and reduced rural mobility disproportionately, as they spend a higher proportion...
Journal of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development
Farmers’ perceptions towards the implementation of agroecological practices for enhancing food availability in Singida Rural District
October-December 2023
This paper delves into the global drive to promote agroecological practices, which have been widely acknowledged for their diverse economic, social, and environmental benefits. Yet, a critical gap persists in our understanding on the impact of these practices on food availability from the perspective of farmers. Our study focuses on farmers' perceptions regarding the role of agroecological practices in enhancing...
Journal of Public Health and Epidemiology
Employing an Eigenfunction Eigendecomposition algorithm to cartographically and statistically delineate traffic-related carbon monoxide pollution in Hillsborough County, Florida
October-December 2023
The traffic-related carbon monoxide (CO) pollution in Hillsborough County, Florida, has yet to be analyzed with high-resolution satellite data or algorithmic geo-spatiotemporal autocorrelation methods. This study aims to detect the association between traffic volume and CO pollution in Hillsborough County in 2022. It is hypothesized that daytime outdoor CO pollution positively correlates with traffic volume....
Journal of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Health
Immune regulatory potentials of coconut water and Vitamin C in broiler chicken exposed to varying housing temperature
October-December 2023
The ambient temperature has been found to affect the performance and immune response of broiler, hence the need for determination of immunoglobulin level routinely to evaluate their state of immunity call for concern. This study determines the effects of housing temperature and coconut water (CW) on serum immuglobulins of broiler chickens. A total of 600 Marshall broiler chickens were used, with 200 birds in different...
Journal of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Health
A cross-sectional study on gastrointestinal parasitism in dromedary camel calves in Isiolo County, Kenya
October-December 2023
A cross-sectional study was carried out to determine the prevalence and risk factors associated with gastrointestinal parasitism in dromedary camel calves in Isiolo County, Kenya. Data on farm- and calf- levels were collected through semi-structured questionnaires. The calves were examined, and a faecal sample was collected per rectum for laboratory analysis. The gastrointestinal parasite eggs and oocysts were estimated...
Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytotherapy
Determination of in vitro thrombolytic activity in isolated flavonoids of plant Madras Nelli
October-December 2023
The study is regarded for standardization of aerial parts of the plant Phyllanthus maderaspatensis L., phytochemical investigations, isolation of flavonoids and evaluation for thrombolytic activity of alcoholic extract and butanolic fraction of alcoholic extract. Standardization study includes macroscopy, microscopy and determination of proximate values and phytochemical investigations include extraction of coarsely...
Journal of Plant Breeding and Crop Science
Insights into finger millet production: constraints, opportunities and implications for improving the crop in Uganda
October-December 2023
Finger millet [Eleusine coracana (L.) Gaertn.] is an important staple food crop cultivated by many smallholder farmers in drought prone areas of Africa for food, nutritional security and income generation. It serves as an important source of energy, proteins, minerals and calcium to many Ugandans. In addition, the sale of finger millet grain and value-added products like the different “busheera” beverages...
Journal of Hospitality Management and Tourism
Strength-weakness-opportunities-threats (SWOT) analysis of Cross River monolith sites for strategic tourism management
July-December 2023
A monolith site is a unique heritage site with potential for heritage and cultural tourism due to its unique features. Ten monolith sites investigated were Alok, Emaghabe, Nlun, Ntolshi, Edankono, Agba, Nkirigom, Ntol, Njemitop, and Nebrokpa in Cross River State. A prospective appraisal of the sites is important for them to effectively contribute to tourism. The study analyzes the sites' SWOT analysis to determine...
Journal of Ecology and The Natural Environment
Stakeholder perceptions of wetlands management effectiveness in Cameroon
October-December 2023
Wetland ecosystems and the fisheries that depend on them are vital to the survival of million individuals in poor nations. Although this habitat is contracting because of heavy pressure brought on by the expansion of the population and the increase of human activity in Cameroon. Yet it is crucial to evaluate the management practices used to ensure its durability. In this study, we look into wetland stakeholders'...
Journal of Engineering and Technology Research
Optimal support spacing for composite oil and gas pipelines
July-December, 2023
Problems of premature breakage or failure may be encountered with composite pipelines used in the transportation of oil and gas products due to the manner in which these lines are laid or installed, especially in cases where the lines traverse long distances with rapidly varying topograghy over which considerable twisting and bending of the pipelines may occur. To overcome such problems, an analytical model is developed...
Educational Research and Reviews
Research on the influence of teachers' perceived transformational leadership on knowledge sharing behavior in colleges and universities in Anhui, China
November 2023
This study aims to explore the impact of perceived transformational leadership on knowledge sharing behavior among university teachers in Anhui Province, China. Using a questionnaire survey method, convenient sampling was conducted among college teachers in Anhui Province. With 326 teachers as the research subjects, SPSS software was used to analyze the relationship between teachers' perception of transformational...
Educational Research and Reviews
Leader's duties in an effective schools
November 2023
In this study, the aim is to reflect the perspectives of education stakeholders regarding the leader's duties in creating an effective school within the context of organizational culture. In this regard, existing studies in the literature on the interaction between corporate or school culture and leadership have been compiled. As a result, it was concluded that the team leader should adopt the concept of culture,...
Educational Research and Reviews
Research on interpersonal interaction and school adaptation of the new second-generation vocational high school students in Taiwan: A moderated mediating model
November 2023
As the population of new residents in Taiwan continues to increase due to the increasingly severe trend of having fewer children, the life and school adaptation of the second generation of new residents in vocational high school (VHS) has received significant attention. This study explores the correlation between interpersonal interaction and school adaptation of Taiwan's new second-generation VHS students. Based on...
Educational Research and Reviews
Review of the mathematical thinking levels of gifted and non-gifted students
November 2023
This study aimed to determine the mathematical thinking levels of gifted and non-gifted students and to compare them according to some variables. In this study, screening model was used from quantitative research methods. The study group of the study consists of 194 gifted students and 168 non-gifted students studying in grades 5-8 in a province in the southern region of Turkey in the 2022 to 2023 academic...
Educational Research and Reviews
Focus group method for examaining the reading habits of high-level readers
November 2023
The state of reading to meet a person's needs develops over time, and this habit becomes a part of the person's life. In this study, a focus group interview was the preferred method of qualitative research. High-level readers who read more than 30 books a year were included in the study. Even though they read about 30 to 100 books a year, they still think they should improve in some respects. Their reading...
Educational Research and Reviews
Teacher placement and its impact on students’ performance: The perception of teachers at Junior High Schools of the Kassena/Nankana Municipality
November 2023
This study assessed the teacher placement and utilization and their impact on Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) performance in the Kassena/Nankana Municipality. The study has the following objectives: Factors influencing teacher placement in public basic schools and the impact of teacher placement on BECE performance. The study gathered data from 99 teachers from 10 Junior High Schools in the Municipality...
International Journal of Peace and Development Studies
Internationalization of Post-1991 political reform-induced ethnic conflicts, cross-border contraband trade and human trafficking in eastern Ethiopia
July-December 2023
The political changes in Ethiopia after 1991 created a context for the dynamics of ethnic conflicts, changes in local contraband trade to cross-border trade, and women trafficking, affecting social norms and leading to intersectional impacts on women and girls in eastern Ethiopia. Previous studies have primarily focused on dimensions of ethnic conflicts within a specific geographical location (territory) and their links...
Journal of Medical Laboratory and Diagnosis
Correlation between severe malaria and EBV endemicity in children under five years in Ghana
July-December 2023
In Africa, Plasmodium falciparum accounts for majority of malaria morbidity and mortality in children under five years. At this age, they also become co-infected with Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). There is scanty of information whether this co-infection is the reason why malaria in children tends to be severe. The aim was to study the association between co-infection of EBV with P. falciparum infection and malaria severity...
International Journal of Library and Information Science
Biobibliometric portrait of Dr. Dilip Mahalanabis, pioneer of oral rehydration solution (ORS), the life-saving solution
July-December 2023
Dr. Dilip Mahalanabis is a medical cum clinician scientist and globally celebrated pediatrician for his epoch-making discovery of ORS (Oral Rehydration Solution) in diarrhea and allied research. He is recognized as the “Father of ORS or Pioneer of ORS.” This biobibliometric study is based on his 233 publications contributed during 1970 to 2022, nearly during 53 years, including service and retirement period...
International Journal of Vocational and Technical Education
Innovation and implementation of "introducing enterprises to education" to cultivate precision machining technology talents
July-December 2023
Introducing enterprises to education is an effective way to deepen the integration of industry and education. This article explores the implementation of "enterprise-integrated education" in the cultivation of precision machining technology talents. This includes establishing a collaborative teaching team, incorporating enterprise engineers into professional basic and practical training courses, offering...
International NGO Journal
The elephant in the room: Understanding recruitment pitfalls in NGOs
July-December 2023
This commentary can be considered as an appeal to the leaders of humanitarian aid and developmental organizations (commonly referred to as Non-Governmental Organizations or NGOs) to critically reflect on the existing recruitment process and take corrective measures to address a number of grave concerns. The paper argues that the recruitment process is now often power-centric, which not only provides limited space for...
Journal of Infectious Diseases and Immunity
Current profile of post-vaccination humoral signature of SARS-CoV-2 in Abidjan healthcare workers vaccinated against COVID-19 after the COVAX initiative in Côte d’Ivoire
July-December 2023
COVID-19, caused by SARS-CoV-2, has been the subject of unprecedented research, leading to a pandemic that urgently required effective vaccines to stop its spread. Despite the effectiveness of these vaccines, SARS-CoV-2 transmission continued, prompting questions about the immune response to SARS-CoV-2. Two years after the COVAX initiative in Cote D'ivoire, a study was conducted to assess the humoral response...
African Journal of Plant Science
Prospecting, survey and plant material collection for Hibiscus sabdariffa L. (Malvaceae) genebank establishment in Côte d'Ivoire
October 2023
Hibiscus sabdariffa L. (Malvaceae) is a plant whose leaves and calyxes are integral to the local diet. The leaves are commonly used in sauce preparations, while the calyxes are utilized in making the local drink known as "bissap," which is highly appreciated by the local population. Despite its socio-economic significance, the production of this species remains relatively low in Côte d'Ivoire. This...
African Journal of Plant Science
Effects of four plants and solarization on bacterial wilt of tomato caused by Ralstonia solanacearum E. F. Smith in Burkina Faso
October 2023
Bacterial wilt caused by Ralstonia solanacearum is a major constraint in tomato production. Experiments were carried out using four sanitised plants and solarization in a semi- controlled environment and in the field to reduce the infectious potential of the soil in R. solanacearum. The experimental design used is a randomized Fisher block with eight (8) treatments composed of Ocimum basilicom, Ocimum gratissimum,...
Journal of Yeast and Fungal Research
Epidemiological aspects of tinea capitis among children attending to Koranic schools in Senegal (Thiés)
July-December 2023
Scalp ringworms or tinea capitis are the most common superficial fungal infections of the scalp and hair in the world with high prevalence in pediatric population. This study was to assess the prevalence of tinea capitis and its risk factors among residents of Koranic schools located in the Thiès region of Senegal. A cross-sectional survey was performed from February 2019 to March 2020. Socio-demographic,...
African Journal of Environmental Science and Technology
Association of Bacillus subtilis 34 and soil conditioner for promoting growth in okra plants
October 2023
Spatial and temporal distribution of water resources is uneven in arid and semiarid regions, consequently affecting the growth and production of vegetables, mainly when combined with high temperatures. Therefore, improving water use efficiency is an urgent issue for growing crops in regions with such characteristics. The use of cellulose-based water retainer polymers combined with growth-promoting rhizobacteria can...
African Journal of Environmental Science and Technology
An evaluation of the performance of imputation methods for missing meteorological data in Burkina Faso and Senegal
October 2023
Addressing data incompleteness issues is crucial for reliable climate studies, especially in regions like Africa that commonly experience data gaps. This study aims to evaluate the performance of five imputation methods (knn, ppca, mice, imputeTS, and missForest) on meteorological data from stations in Burkina Faso and Senegal. The imputed data is compared with ERA5 reanalysis data to validate its accuracy. Temperature,...
International Journal of Plant Physiology and Biochemistry
Agro-physiological response of millet (Pennisetum glaucum (l.) r. br.) to water deficit when augmented with organic fertilization
July-December 2023
The aim of the present study was to assess the impact of water deficit on millet growth and yield parameters under fertilization conditions using laying hen droppings. To achieve this, a split-plot experiment with three replications was carried out, studying two main factors: Water regime (H0: normal watering, H1: 10-day suspension of watering at the vegetative stage, H2: 10-day suspension of watering at 50% flowering...
International Journal of Nursing and Midwifery
Supporting new academic staff Quality Improvement (QI) project in the School of Nursing and Health Care Leadership
October-December 2023
Recruiting and retaining appropriately qualified academic staff is vital for the delivery of high-quality teaching in any academic setting, including health care and nursing. Evidence suggests that transition from an expert clinician to becoming a novice academic in the field of adult nursing could be challenging. A Quality Improvement project was undertaken to develop a structured induction and orientation programme in...
African Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry
Influence of duration and temperature of infusion on the heavy metal contents of some groups of tea in Nigeria
October-December, 2023
Consumption of tea has been recommended not only for its taste and aroma but also for its medicinal importance, and these factors may contribute to public health concerns. The physicochemical characteristics of tea groups (green, black, and medicinal tea) were investigated using standard procedures. 2 g of each tea group and type were infused for 10 min at 60 and 80°C, and the extract was digested with a 2:1 mixture...
African Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology
Polyphenol content, antioxidant and antiproliferative effects of a plant mixture composed of four medicinal plants with hepatoprotective potential
October 2023
Reactive oxygen species (ROS), known as normal by-products of various cellular processes, are involved in several human diseases, including cancer and liver diseases. The present study aimed to (i) determine the polyphenol contents, (ii) assess the antioxidant, and (iii) antiproliferative effects of a mixture composed of Balanites aegyptiaca, Calotropis procera, Cochlospermum tinctorium, and Acanthospermum hispidum....
International Journal of Livestock Production
Characterization of goat production systems in two agro-ecological zones of Burkina Faso, West Africa
October-December 2023
Improving the management of goat in rural areas and enhancing its ability to alleviate smallholder poverty requires a better understanding of the existing production systems. This study has been undertaken to characterize the diversity of goat farming systems and identify major constraints and opportunities for their sustainability in two agro-ecological zones of Burkina Faso, namely Sudano-Sahelian and Sudanian, as...
International Journal of Livestock Production
Phenotypic and production characteristics of locally adapted pig ecotypes in South-Western Agro-ecological Zone, Uganda
October-December 2023
The study to document phenotypic characteristics of locally adapted pigs was carried out in South-Western Agro-ecological Zone (SWAEZ) Uganda. 784 households were included; keeping a total of 3032 pigs including piglets. Only one adult pig in each household was used for recording of phenotypic characteristics. These included 252 males and 1032 females totalling 1284 pigs. Piglets (0-3 months old) constituted a slightly...
African Journal of Medical and Health Sciences
Scatter radiation dose assessment in selected areas at a radiology department in a teaching hospital in South Western, Nigeria.
October 2023
This study assessed the scattered radiation exposure level in a few selected locations, in the Radiology Department of the Ondo State University of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital, Nigeria. The radiation leakages from the x-ray device and interaction of the patient’s body with the beam of radiation formed the radiation exposure level which has tendency to produce stochastic and deterministic effect on patients...
African Journal of Medical and Health Sciences
Pharmacological cerebrovascular accidents management in intensive care unit at Cocody University Hospital
October 2023
Stroke is an increasingly prevalent and serious condition in Côte d'Ivoire. Typically, this condition is managed in a continuous care unit and necessitates polypharmacy. The objective of this study was to investigate the pharmacotherapeutic approach and assess the availability of pharmaceutical drugs used in stroke management. We conducted a retrospective cross-sectional descriptive study by reviewing patient...
International Journal of Biodiversity and Conservation
Effects of rangeland based integrated soil and water conservation practices on herbaceous species regeneration, diversity, biomass and growth of planted tree species in Haro-Bake Sub-Watershed, Yaballo District, and Southern Ethiopia
October-December 2023
Rangeland degradation is a significant threat to people in dryland areas, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa like Ethiopia. Rehabilitation of degraded land is challenging due to moisture limitations and drought. This study evaluated rangeland-based integrated watershed management. Three soil and moisture conservation structures were applied, and multi-purpose tree/shrub species like Faidherbia albida, Melia azedarach,...
Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health Sciences
People perceptions about usage of polythene and its impact on environment at Ruwanwella DS division in Sri Lanka
July-December 2023
The study was conducted in Ruwanwella during November to January 2022. Polythene poses serious impacts on the environment. The aim of this survey was to assess people's perceptions about the usage of polythene and its impact on the environment. Data was collected from 30 housewives and 30 A/L students using two semi-structured questionnaires and interviews with a doctor. The main reason for using polythene bags...
African Journal of Political Science and International Relations
Power-sharing and electoral conflict management in Zanzibar: Focusing on electoral institutions
October-December 2023
Zanzibar adopted a power-sharing in 2010 to solve the tumultuous electoral conflict that resulted in bloodshed and social upheaval. In a unique case, the adoption involves a referendum vote and a subsequent constitutional change. The aim was to make the arrangement reliable and stable for peace and democracy on the Island. The expectation, though, fades into obscurity. The public witnessed election violence in 2020, a...
African Journal of Political Science and International Relations
International policy coups d'état in Francophone African countries causes, consequences and international responses
October-December 2023
This article examines recent coups d'état in Francophone African countries, including Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger, and explores their causes, implications and international responses. To fully understand these events, the article begins by contextualizing the independence of these nations and their complex relationships with France. In the 1950s, France granted independence to its African colonies but...
African Journal of Business Management
Innovation types and SMEs financial performance relationship: Evidence from Eritrea
October 2023
The objective of this current study is to investigate the relationship between different types of innovation and the financial performance of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in a developing country, specifically in Eritrea. To achieve this, a questionnaire was distributed to managers/owners of selected firms, and Smart-PLS structural equation modeling was employed to test the hypotheses. The results reveal...
African Journal of Business Management
Telework due to covid-19 in organizations in Cameroon: A managerial change or a delusion
October 2023
This study focuses on teleworking, the adoption of which involves a managerial adjustment based on digital technology. Its objective is to assess the practice of telework in Cameroonian organisations, particularly the managerial change operated by the management team. To achieve this objective, we adopted the case study method. Thus, from the semi-directive interviews conducted with seven managers of Cameroonian...
Journal of African Studies and Development
Small-scale mining and child labour in Kolwezi, Democratic Republic of Congo
October-December
Child labour is a critical issue in artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The case of Kolwezi in Lualaba is of interest because the area is known as the capital of cobalt, a strategic mineral for the transition to a low-carbon economy. Since 2017, global demand for cobalt has been soaring and this raises the question of working conditions in the ASM. This paper attempts to provide a...
Journal of Microbiology and Antimicrobials
Universal stress protein (usp) gene role: A conceptual hotspot for general resistance and microbial survival
July-December
The increasing trend of antimicrobial resistance is quite alarming and requires urgent response to circumvent the menace. Microorganisms are known to be resistant to adverse reactions using different survival strategies. Indiscriminate usage of antibiotics has driven the rapid spread of antibiotic resistance within pathogenic and opportunistic microorganisms. The majority of microbes have established defence mechanisms...
Journal of Soil Science and Environmental Management
Land suitability evaluation for rainfed maize production using geospatial technologies in Nzara and Yambio counties, South Sudan
October-December, 2023
Classifying land based on its suitability for agriculture is crucial for agricultural development and future planning for food production. In this context, a land suitability assessment for rainfed maize varieties was conducted in Sakure and Nginda Payams of Nzara and Yambio counties, covering an area of 47,500 ha. The purpose of this assessment was to create a semi-detailed land suitability map (scale 1:100,000) using...
Scientific Research and Essays
Identification of the spatial patterns of air pollution and its sources in Ogui New Layout, South-East of Nigeria, using remote sensing and GIS technology
October-December, 2023
Air pollution is one of the main risk factors for human health. It is the deadliest form of environmental pollution, which the World Health Organization has recognized as a significant indicator of the status of the environment. Therefore, there is a need for monitoring of air pollution to reduce health hazards associated with it. In this study, Remote Sensing and Geographic Information System were used to examine the...
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