Articles
Page 11 of 1279, showing 50 records out of 63911 total, starting on record 501, ending on 550
International Journal of Physical Sciences
Estimation of porosity and specific yield from vertical electrical sounding (VES) measurements in Anambra State, Southeastern Nigeria
April-June, 2024
Estimation of porosity and specific yield was carried out from Vertical Electrical Sounding (VES) measurements in Anambra State, Southeastern Nigeria. The study area lies within longitudes 06° 38I 00IIE and 007° 15I 00IIE and latitudes 05° 42I 00IIN and 006° 45I 00IIN with an area extent of about 4844 km2 (1870 ml2), underlain by formations within two geological basins. It falls within the Anambra River...
African Journal of Environmental Science and Technology
Micro and nanobubbles aided membrane processes
May 2024
The efficacy of micro and nanobubbles (MNBs) in membrane processes, particularly in the realms of cleaning and foul control, has been previously established. However, a comprehensive review of the distinctive attributes and mechanisms that render MNBs effective in these tasks remains unclear, hindering their optimization for enhanced performance and widespread application across membrane types. This critical review...
African Journal of Environmental Science and Technology
Sources of organ mineral and mineral fertilization on production components of soybean crop
May 2024
Climbing large productions/productivity is the result of assertive management, primarily associated with plant nutrition through soil fertilization. Another bottleneck in agricultural production, not yet fully elucidated in the literature, is the most appropriate method of fertilizer application, aiming to reduce environmental degradation, lower production costs, enhance nutrient absorption in the soil, and achieve high...
Journal of Accounting and Taxation
Robot taxation: The scrapping of automated checkout machines
April-June 2024
This paper examines the recent trend among major retailers to scrap self-checkout machines in favor of returning to human cashiers, exploring the underlying reasons beyond customer dissatisfaction and inventory shrinkage. Through quantitative analysis of tax incentive reversals and their impact on capital investment decisions, we investigate the role of tax policy changes, specifically the expiration of accelerated...
Journal of Accounting and Taxation
Predictors and measurement of tax management behavior: A conceptual paper
April-June 2024
This study aims to develop a conceptual model demonstrating the predictors and measures for tax management behavior. The study also proposes the mediating role of management accounting systems in the model. A deductive approach was utilized to propose that board effectiveness, managerial competencies, and management accounting systems are predictors of tax management, while strategic responses serve as construct...
Journal of Accounting and Taxation
COVID-19 induced economic uncertainty and value relevance of accounting information: European evidence
April-June 2024
This study aims to investigate the impact of the pandemic-induced economic uncertainties on the relevance of earnings among European firms. Using the explanatory power approach, we ascertain the change in explanatory power as a measure of a change in value relevance of earnings before and during the pandemic. Alternative methodology involving the use of an interaction term is used to ensure the robustness of the...
African Annals of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Does the Blalock-Taussig-Thomas shunt cause catch-up growth of branch pulmonary arteries? No: A systematic review
May 2024
To determine if the Blalock-Taussig-Thomas shunt (BTTS) causes sufficient growth of hypoplastic branch pulmonary arteries (BPAs) to facilitate total correction or definitive palliation of cardiac lesions, PUBMED (PM) and Google Scholar (GS) were systematically searched between January 1st, 1966, and March 31st, 2023. Search terms included: Blalock, Taussig, shunt, pulmonary artery and Tetralogy of Fallot. Only full-text...
African Annals of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Current status of the paediatric congenital heart disease management pathway in Kenya
May 2024
The objective of the current study was to assess the current status of the congenital heart disease (CHD) Management Pathway (MP) in the same public hospital in Kenya, following an assessment conducted sixteen years ago that found all phases of the MP to be inadequate. Over the course of one year, patients under 12 years of age with congenital heart disease (CHD) were consecutively recruited from the general pediatric...
International Journal of Sociology and Anthropology
Critical analysis of music prohibition and permission in Islam
April-June 2024
Neubauer et al. confirmed that the status of music in Islam is one of the most controversial issues. The debate over whether Islam permits or forbids music has intensified. On October 22, Abdul Wahid Shaikh declared, "Music is not forbidden in Islam." A heated debate often arises when the prohibition of music in Islam is discussed, along with its permissibility. Scholars have long debated whether music is...
Journal of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development
A proposal of rock dust and biological fixation of nitrogen based on cooperatives to reduce dependence on chemical fertilizers in Myanmar
April-June 2024
The defense mechanism against the Coup in Myanmar and the war in Ukraine hampered the functioning of most private and public activities and the relationships between distance and price dispersion have increased. Through a study of the rice cultivation in Myanmar, the article suggests the creation of an institutional environment that supports voluntary forms of cooperatives, developing a culture of independence,...
African Journal of Political Science and International Relations
Understanding the drivers of violent extremism in the African Sahel: A historical perspective
April-June 2024
This article analyzes the historical drivers of violent extremism in the African Sahel, with a focus on Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger. It examines how historical factors have evolved to nurture a plethora of violent extremist organizations (VEOs) operating in the region, making it the epicenter of violent extremism in 2023. These historical factors include the influence of religion, Tuareg rebellions (1963, 1990, and...
Journal of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Health
Survey and dominant pathological conditions of pig farms in the centre region of Burkina Faso
April-June 2024
The aim of this study is to provide a better understanding of the pork sector in Burkina Faso. A survey was conducted among 32 veterinary clinics and practices to determine the primary swine pathologies and the sanitary management of these diseases. Regarding husbandry practices, the study revealed that 43% of surveyed farmers practiced intensive farming, while 53% practiced semi-confinement, and 4% practiced extensive...
Journal of Public Health and Epidemiology
Knowledge, attitude, and perception towards social health insurance and associated factors among health professionals working at public health facilities in Gondar City, North West Ethiopia
April-June 2024
Willingness to pay for and accept social health insurance varies across regions due to differences in knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions among employees. Ethiopia has introduced a social health insurance scheme despite facing challenges in its acceptance by the formal sector. However, little is known about the knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions of social health insurance. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the...
Journal of Plant Breeding and Crop Science
Genotype and genotype x environment interaction effects on the rice grain yield performance in different agro-ecologies in Tanzania
April-June 2024
This study aimed to assess the potential of elite rice lines to perform consistently and provide a high yield in several testing environments in Tanzania. A total of eleven rice genotypes were assessed for their yield performance and stability during two consecutive cropping seasons at three different environments. The assessment of grain yield stability was conducted using the Additive Main effect and Multiplicative...
Journal of Development and Agricultural Economics
Impact evaluation of an agricultural input subsidy to mitigate COVID-19 effects on small holder farmers: A case of Uganda
April-June 2024
The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic shocked most economic activities, including agriculture and food production, with limited access to key inputs such as labor, seeds, fertilizer, and other agrochemicals. Food marketing and trade were equally disrupted as cash flows, liquidity, and credit access were constrained. Different countries, organizations, and households improvised various strategies and measures to mitigate...
Journal of Development and Agricultural Economics
Assessing livelihood strategy choices among spice farmers in the Eastern Arc Mountains of Tanzania
April-June 2024
In Tanzania, spice farming is primarily concentrated within the Eastern Arc Mountains, a designated conservation area presenting a unique interplay of economic sustenance, environmental conservation, and geographical challenges. This study aimed to identify and understand the livelihood strategies employed by spice farmers, as well as to examine the various determinants influencing their decision-making process in...
Journal of the Nigeria Society of Physiotherapy
Physical activity levels among people living with HIV in Lagos, Nigeria: Evaluation of adherence to recommended guidelines
January-June 2024
In the era of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART), people living with HIV (PLWH) experience increased longevity but also face a rising burden of HIV-related comorbidities and disabilities, impacting their quality of life. The WHO 2020 Guidelines have recommended lifestyle adjustments, such as physical activity, as a strategy to minimize the risk of HIV-related disabilities. However, there is insufficient data...
Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health Sciences
The relationships between metal (Pb, Cu, Cd and Cr) levels and the size of the Moroccan Atlantic Coast gastropod species (Patella rustica)
January-June 2024
The metal (Pb, Cu, Cd, and Cr) concentrations in the soft tissues of the gastropod mollusc limpet (Patella rustica) from the Moroccan Atlantic Coast were measured. The relationships between limpets size and metal levels were investigated by linear regression analysis. This work was carried out to determine the bioaccumulation and relationships of some essential (Cu and Cr) and non-essential (Pb and Cd) metals in the...
Journal of Stored Products and Postharvest Research
Insect pests of corn (Zea mays Linné, 1753) stocks and impact on storage and preservation in the Bagoué region, Northern Côte d'Ivoire
January-June 2024
In Côte d'Ivoire, corn is one of the most widely consumed foodstuffs. However, this product suffers from pest damage during storage and preservation, mainly caused by insects. The aim of this study is to identify the insects associated with corn cobs and evaluate their effect in Tengrela, Bagoué region. Three sub-prefectures were selected: Kanakono, Debeté, and Papara. In each sub-prefecture,...
African Journal of Plant Science
Neuroprotective effect of Khaya grandifoliola against aluminium chloride (AlCl3) induced neurotoxicity in rats
April 2024
Aluminium chloride (AICl3) is known as a potent environmental neurotoxin causing progressive neurodegeneration in the brain. Khaya grandifoliola (KG) is used in Cameroon in traditional medicine for its therapeutical properties. Thus, the aim of this study was to evaluate the neuroprotective effect of K. grandifoliola against AICl3-induced neurotoxicity in rats. The KG25-fraction was obtained by maceration of the K....
Journal of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development
Exploring the determinants of attraction of college students to agriculture in Mezam division of
Northwest Cameroon
April-June 2024
In Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), agriculture continues to play a fundamental role in the economic portfolio of rural households. Generally, youths in rural Africa have little aspiration for careers in the agricultural sector and instead migrate to urban areas to seek employment and better living conditions. In Cameroon, the majority of migrants are youths between 18 and 35, who end up facing serious problems of unemployment...
Journal of Engineering and Computer Innovations
Deviation from core tenets of user-centered design; evaluation of user decision reference points in interaction
January-June, 2024
The evolution of the user interface design process has been driven by a focus on optimizing usability and scalability in response to increasing usage. User-Centered Design (UCD) has gained popularity within the design scope as it places the users at the center of all design decisions, modeling design schemes around their needs. While UCD has proven useful in many practical cases, it has also encountered failures. It has...
Journal of Medicinal Plants Research
In vitro cytotoxic activity of forage peanut (Arachis pintoi Krapov. & W.C. Greg.) oil against leukemic and tumor cell lines
April, 2024
Arachis pintoi Krapov. and W.C. Greg. is widely used as forage and displays high seed productivity. Its seed oil contains high levels of phytosterols, mainly β-sitosterol, which has been associated with several biological properties, including cytotoxic activity against different types of cancer. In this study, we investigated the cytotoxic activity of its seed oil against five cancer cell lines using the MTT...
African Journal of Food Science
Organoleptic and microbiological characteristics of cubes of Irvingia gabonensis Almonds (Péké)
April 2024
The aim of this study was to prepare food cubes using Irvingia gabonensis almonds and assess their organoleptic and microbiological quality. I. gabonensis almonds and other ingredients sourced from Brazzaville markets were utilized for formulating the stock cubes. Three different formulations were developed based on a mixing plan and subjected to sensory and microbiological evaluation. The results revealed that the...
African Journal of Political Science and International Relations
Protracted war amid Southern African Development Community (SADC) intervention in the Mozambique insurgency
April-June 2024
States in a regional security complex have formed ad hoc missions, which are meant to sidestep the challenges that regional economic communities (RECs) encounter in combating transnational insurgents. Ad hoc missions have made significant tactical gains in combating transnational insurgencies but have failed to achieve a complete victory in several regions of Africa. The paper examines the Southern African Development...
Scientific Research and Essays
Signatures of solar activity fluctuations on Nigerian precipitation patterns
April-June, 2024
Variations in solar activity on different timescales are a good measure of solar radiation. Solar radiation reaching the earth’s atmosphere impacts on the earth’s climate. Sunspot numbers and F10.7 are widely accepted as good parameters for monitoring solar activity and in this paper. These two solar indices have been employed in determining their effects on Nigerian precipitation on annual and seasonal...
Journal of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Health
Prevalence and identification of major ixodid ticks of cattle in Guder town, West Shewa, Ethiopia
April-June 2024
A cross-sectional study was conducted from April 2018 to June 2018 to determine the prevalence of tick and the associated risk factors and identify major tick genera infesting cattle in Guder town of the West Shewa Zone of Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia. Total 164 cattle under extensive management system purposely from Guder town were selected by systematic random sampling technique and then examined for tick...
Journal of Public Health and Epidemiology
Insights from Cuba's public health achievements: Implications for African countries
April-June 2024
Cuba's health system has enabled remarkable population health achievements despite resource limitations. This analysis explores Cuba's model to discern insights for healthcare reform in developing nations seeking to enhance access and equity. A scoping review was conducted to synthesize existing literature on Cuba's health system post-1959 revolution. Policy documents were analyzed to trace systemic reforms....
African Journal of Biochemistry Research
Serum protein fractions evaluation in blood donors in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
April-June
To contribute to the assessment of blood donor health at the Regional Blood Transfusion Center of Ouagadougou (CRTSO), we evaluated serum protein fractions in voluntary blood donors. The study included individuals deemed fit to donate blood after a pre-donation medical interview at the CRTSO. Data, including blood grouping and serology results (HIV, HBV, HCV and syphilis) were collected during the pre-donation medical...
African Journal of Environmental Science and Technology
Characterization of the anaerobic digestion of cashew apple pulp from of the casamance
April 2024
Anaerobic digestion is considered a good method for processing organic waste. The end result is an almost complete conversion of biodegradable organic matter into finished products like methane, carbon dioxide, hydrogen sulphide, etc. The relative proportions of these gases depend on the nature of the fermented substrates and the fermentation conditions. Moreover, these substrates exist in Senegal with potential not yet...
African Journal of Environmental Science and Technology
A review of strategies for resilience of health impacts of climate variability in Guinea
April 2024
Climate change presents major health threats in Guinea, a low-income nation in West Africa. Rising temperatures, variable rainfall, floods, droughts and coastal erosion increase climate-sensitive health outcomes, including respiratory infections, diarrheal diseases, malaria, undernutrition and heat-related illness. From 1990 to 2004, there was a notable increase in deaths, starting from approximately 17,815 in 1990 and...
Educational Research and Reviews
Promotion of academic relationship leadership practice and productivity of lecturers in public universities in Delta and Edo states, Nigeria
April 2024
The study investigated the promotion of academic relationship leadership practice and productivity of lecturers in public universities in Delta and Edo states, Nigeria. Adopting an ex-post-facto design, it encompassed a population of 3,492 academic staff in four government-owned universities located in Delta and Edo States, Nigeria. A sample of 676 academic staff was selected through stratified random sampling...
Educational Research and Reviews
The realities of tutor pedagogical practices and adaptation of gender pedagogy: A comparison of implementation in selected teacher colleges in Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda
April 2024
The study examined the strategies used by teacher educators in their teaching practices and gender integration in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. The nature of the engagement of educational leaders and administrators in supporting teaching, learning and mainstreaming gender issues in teaching was also examined. A total of 165 sampled respondents were reached. This included 81 government officials and educational leaders (18...
African Journal of Biotechnology
In vitro antifungal potential of citral and nanoencapsulated citral against Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. lycopersici
April 2024
This study aimed to encapsulate citral in chitosan nanoparticles and test its antifungal activity, along with the nanoparticles, against Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. lycopersici (FOL), a soil-borne pathogen causing worldwide yield losses in tomato production. The nanoparticles were characterized using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), FT-IR, encapsulation efficiency (EE), loading capacity (LC), and in vitro release...
African Journal of Biotechnology
Isolation and binary fusion of taro (Colocasia esculeneta (L) Schott.) protoplast: Towards developing somatic hybridization protocol as an alternative to sexual hybridization
April 2024
Collocasia esculenta (L) Schott. (Taro) genotypes cultivated in Kenya rarely produce flowers, thus improvement via pollination is hindered. Somatic hybridization is an attractive alternative to circumvent flower pollination constrain and hence explored in this study. The aim of this study was to optimize isolation and binary fusion of protoplast obtained from C. esculenta (Dasheen) and C. antiquorum Eddoe) genotypes....
African Journal of Biotechnology
Evaluation of the seroprevalence of okra mosaic virus in Koulikoro, Mali
April 2024
Mosaic virus disease is transmitted by several types of viruses such as OMD, OYVMV, OLCV, CLCuGV, and CYCrV. Among these viruses, some of them are significant threats to okra production worldwide. To develop an integrated pest management strategy against this disease, this seroprevalence study was conducted at the Rural Polytechnic Institute (RPI) of Katibougou, Koulikoro region, Mali. Symptomatic leaves of okra plants...
African Journal of Biotechnology
Evaluation of runs of homozygosity and genomic endogamy in the Creole breeds Guaymi and Guabala in Panama
April 2024
The inbreeding coefficient measures the likelihood of identical alleles at a locus in a population due to descent from a common ancestor, highlighting potential negative impacts on health and fitness in both natural and domesticated populations. This study focuses on homozygous segments continuous genomic regions of homozygosity resulting from the inheritance of identical haplotypes from both parents and their role in...
African Annals of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Lower mini-sternotomy for atrial septal defect repair in a young African woman
April 2024
Minimally invasive cardiac surgery (MICS) as an alternative to the traditional full sternotomy approach has gained major interest in recent decades. Compared to conventional techniques, MICS has been associated with a shorter hospital stay, reduced risk of infection, and better cosmetic results. We report the case of a 28-year-old female who underwent surgical repair of ostium secundum atrial septal defect (OSASD) via a...
African Annals of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Surgical therapy of patent ductus arteriosus in Burkina Faso: Study of the first 23 cases performed at the University Hospital of Tengandogo
April 2024
Cardiac surgery performance by a local team in Burkina Faso began in 2019. The first procedure was the surgical division of patent ductus arteriosus (PDA). In this study, the authors report the outcomes of the first 23 surgical therapies for PDA performed at the University Hospital of Tengandogo (UHT). It consisted of a retrospective and descriptive study at the UHT from April 9th, 2019, to August 9th, 2021. All cases...
African Journal of Microbiology Research
Exploring the antimicrobial modulatory potential of the sap from oil palm tree
April 2024
The sap from the oil palms (Elaeis guineensis), harbours complex microbiota and provides a rich source of therapeutic metabolites. This study investigated the antibacterial modulatory activity of sap from Elaeis guineensis on selected bacteria. To test how well the sap from the oil palm tree affects bacteria, the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of some common antibiotics was found by mixing the sap from the oil...
African Journal of Microbiology Research
Resistance profile of urine isolate enterobacteral strains at Donka University teaching hospital in Conakry, Guinea
April 2024
The objective of this study was to describe the resistance profile of enterobacterals isolated from urine samples at the laboratory of Donka National Hospital. Urine samples were collected from both outpatients and hospitalized patients. Cultures were performed using standard techniques, strains were identified using the API 20E kit, and antibiotic susceptibility testing was carried out using the ATB™ UR EU (08)...
Journal of Plant Breeding and Crop Science
Evaluation of yellow common bean (Phaseolus vulgsaris L.) genotypes for resistance to anthracnose
April-June 2024
Anthracnose, caused by the fungus Colletotrichum lindemuthianum, is a significant disease affecting common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.). The identification of sources of anthracnose resistance within the yellow market class is crucial for developing yellow bean varieties resistant to anthracnose. The objective of this study was to assess a set of yellow common bean genotypes for resistance to eight races of C....
Journal of Development and Agricultural Economics
Factors affecting farmers’ participation in contract farming: The case of soybean producers in the eastern corridor of the northern region of Ghana
April-June 2024
Contract farming (CF) is gaining traction as a vital solution for improving the fortunes of Ghana's small-scale soybean farmers. Government and non-governmental organizations, such as the Savanna Farmers Marketing Company (SFMC), the Northern Development Authority (NDA), and the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA), have begun contracting farmers to cultivate soybeans in Ghana, particularly in the Northern...
Journal of Development and Agricultural Economics
Factors influencing poultry farmer’s behaviour on record keeping in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
April-June 2024
The study investigated the factors influencing poultry farmer’s record-keeping behaviour in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. A well-structured questionnaire was employed to solicit information from 150 poultry farmers using a three-stage sampling technique. The research employed descriptive statistics and Probit regression. Research results revealed that the majority (72.7%) of poultry farmers were male, having the age...
Journal of Development and Agricultural Economics
Determinants of post-harvest losses of plantain in the Sassandra-Marahoué district, Côte d'Ivoire
April-June 2024
This study analysed the determinants of post-harvest losses of plantain in the Sassandra-Marahoué District to contribute to the reduction of post-harvest losses of agricultural products. To this end, a fractional response regression model was implemented on primary data randomly collected from 220 plantain growers. The results indicated that the area of production, the place of plantain in the production system,...
Journal of Yeast and Fungal Research
Seasonal variations in cryptococcosis diagnosis in the CeDReS laboratory of the University Hospital of Treichville in the era of HAART: A retrospective study from 2011 to 2018
January-June 2024
Cryptococcal meningitis, the second leading cause of death in people living with advanced-stage HIV infection, was the focus of the current study aimed at assessing the features of patients with this condition at the CeDReS laboratory. Participants were individuals with confirmed diagnoses of cryptococcal meningitis conducted by the CeDReS laboratory of the University Hospital of Treichville, in Abidjan, Ivory Coast....
Journal of the Nigeria Society of Physiotherapy
Development of a contextualised physical activity programme to improve health outcomes among people living with HIV-related disability in Nigeria: A study protocol
January-June 2024
Transitioning from a life-threatening infection resulting in acute illness to a long-term manageable condition implies that HIV management requires collaboration between primary care clinicians and rehabilitation teams. Recognized as an effective, safe, and beneficial health strategy, physical activity has been recommended in HIV management. However, despite its numerous benefits, there remains a low prevalence of...
Journal of the Nigeria Society of Physiotherapy
Building the future physiotherapist: Transcending boundaries to creative thinking
January-June 2024
Disruptive and undetermined events continue to give a new outlook to industries, including that of healthcare. Failure to continuously renew and standardize approaches among organized professions in healthcare, like physiotherapy, will continue to give more power to alternative health marketplaces, widen the knowledge-practice gap, reduce professional prestige and policy protection, slow down innovation, expand inter-...
African Journal of Agricultural Research
Evaluation of soybean (Glycine max L.) varieties for yield performance and adaptability over different growing seasons at Tselemti District, Northern Ethiopia
April 2024
A field experiment was carried out in 2015 and 2016 cropping season on ten soybean varieties using randomized complete block design. The aim is to evaluate soybean varieties for yield performance and adaptability considering number of days to 50% flowering, days to 95% maturity, plant height, pods per plant, plant height biomass and grain yield. Those varieties were superior overall the testing varieties such as Afgat...
African Journal of Agricultural Research
Physico-chemical properties of irradiated fresh tomatoes
April 2024
This study aimed to evaluate the effect of various levels of gamma irradiation on the physico-chemical composition of fresh tomatoes. Tomato samples were irradiated in a Co-60 gamma irradiator and maintained at 25 ± 2°C storage conditions. The experiment was designed with five treatments of radiation dose (0, 0.5, 0.75 1.0, 1.5, and 2 kGy). Before irradiation, the initial composition of physico-chemical...
Page 11 of 1279, showing 50 records out of 63911 total, starting on record 501, ending on 550
