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International Journal of Biodiversity and Conservation
Effect of density and management of oil palm plantations on the avifauna of Southeastern Sierra Leone

October-December 2023

Oil palm (Elaeis guineensis) is a tropical perennial plant that provides most of the vegetable oil traded internationally. Although native to Africa, oil palm is grown throughout the humid tropics, and the largest producers are now in Southeast Asia. In many regions of cultivation, oil palm has been identified as a leading cause of deforestation and biodiversity loss. In Sierra Leone, oil palm grows wild in secondary...

Author(s): James Feika, Patrick Dauda, Aiah Lebbie and Richard Wadsworth

African Journal of Political Science and International Relations
Low wages - corruption nexus: The Sokoto state of Nigeria civil service dilemmas

October-December 2023

This paper examines the nexus between low wages and corruption in the Nigerian civil service. Methodologically, the paper adopted the survey research design. The unit of analysis of this study is the civil servant. The population of this study was drawn from the civil servants in Sokoto State totaling twenty-nine thousand five hundred and eighty-three (29,583). The paper anchored on “clash of morality...

Author(s): Ogundiya, I. Sarafa, Titus, U. Monday and Medupin, C. Femi

African Journal of Microbiology Research
Effectiveness of temocillin on extended-spectrum beta-lactamase producing Escherichia coli isolates from patients attending the Niamey General Reference Hospital

November 2023

Extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL)-producing Escherichia coli urinary tract infections represent a major global health problem, constituting a public health emergency with high patient morbidity and mortality. Temocillin serves as an alternative antibiotic for treating these infections and conserving carbapenems. A total of 209 isolates of uropathogenic Escherichia coli were collected in the Microbiology Laboratory...

Author(s): Alassane Halawen Mohamed, René Dembélé, Laouali Boubou, Alio Mahamadou Fody, Alix Bénédicte Kagambèga, Hiliassa Coulibaly, Frédéric François Bado, Alkassoum Ibrahim, Eric Adehossi Omar, and Nicolas Barro  

African Journal of Microbiology Research
Evaluation of the impact of the efflux pump modulation process on the anti-adhesion and antibiofilm activities of analogues of natural marine compounds in a marine bacterium

November 2023

One strategy for enhancing the effect of natural marine antifouling compounds has been to combine them with coumarin-type molecules (VL2, VL17 and VL19). These molecules are known to have an inhibitory effect on the efflux pumps (EP) of a large number of Gram-negative bacteria. To this end, they have been used as adjuvants to natural marine compounds (OB1, AS194 and AS162) to enhance their antibiofilm activity. On the...

Author(s): Emmanuel Gozoua, Romuald Sonan Assi, Nestor Beda Kimou, Rose Koffi-Nevry and Yves Blache  

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...

Author(s): Bruno Oliveira de Carvalho, Danilo Alves de França, Dayanne Araújo de Melo, Shana de Mattos de Oliveira Coelho, Irene da Silva Coelho and Miliane Moreira Soares de Souza

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...

Author(s): Alio Mahamadou Fody, Touwendsida Serge Bagré, René Dembelé, Laouali Boubou, Ali Moussa, Ramatou Sidikou, Amy Gassama-Sow, Alfred S. Traoré and Nicolas Barro

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...

Author(s): Mahamat Nour A., Vallet-Coulomb, Sylvestre F., and Deschamps P.  

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...

Author(s): Ali Mahamat Nour, Douzane Gouara, Sibri Alphonse Sandwidi and Frédéric Ouattara

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...

Author(s): Ngozi Agatha Okwesili, Francisca Nneka Okeke and Igwe Emmanuel Awucha  

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...

Author(s): Dorah Mwenye and Shantha Bloemen  

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...

Author(s): Sauda Mbwiga Kanjanja and Devotha Baltazary Mosha  

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....

Author(s): Jing Liu, Namit Choudhari, Brooke Yost and Benjamin G. Jacob  

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...

Author(s): Abegunde P. T., Oladejo A. O., Abiona J. A., Abioja M. O. and Abdulganiyy S.  

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...

Author(s): Peter Kimeli, George K. Gitau, Davis Z. Ikiror, Willy Mwangi and Moses Gakuru  

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...

Author(s): Ramesh Raj Padhaya, Sajan Maharjan, Amrit Khanal, Thakur Pokhrel, and Gopala Krishna Burdipad  

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...

Author(s): Faizo Kasule, Ronald Kakeeto, Denis Erro Tippe, Daniel Okinong, Charles Aru, Peter Wasswa, Chrispus A.O Oduori, and Scovia Adikini  

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...

Author(s): Joy Nneka Uchenye Ejikeme  

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'...

Author(s): Olive M. Yemele, Mbezele Junior Yannick Ngaba and Gordon N. Ajonina,

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...

Author(s): Olalekan Olaosebikan  

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...

Author(s): Li-bin Chen, and Yuan-Cheng Chang

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,...

Author(s): Emre Çaliskan

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...

Author(s): Chiang Sumei

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...

Author(s): Zübeyde ER

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...

Author(s): Betül Keray Dinçel  

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...

Author(s): Mary-Magdalene Wompakeah, Flora Chirani and Scholastica W Azuah  

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...

Author(s): Filmon Hadaro Hando

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...

Author(s): Swabira Bashiru, Mina Ofosu, Alexander Martin-Odoom, Solomon Wireko and Opoku Bempah

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...

Author(s): Susanta Koley

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...

Author(s): Wu Zhiwei, Wang Xiaoyong, Xu Nianfu and Zhao Deling

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...

Author(s): Dipankar Datta

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...

Author(s): Adjoumanvoulé Honoré Adou, Amah Patricia Kouacou, Oppong Richard Yeboah, Sery Romuald Dassé, Koubla Liliane Siransy, Aya Ursule Assi, Yida Jocelyne Seri, Roselle Charline Memel, Salimata Moussa, Doris Oura, Adjo Melissa Koffi, Maïmouna Sidibé Bathily, Hebert Koya, Kouabla Liliane Siransy and Sery Romuald Dassé  

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...

Author(s): Gnigouan Kadio Guy Roland Anzara, Chia Michelle Valérie Angui, Saraka Didier Martial Yao, Nafan Diarrassouba, Doffou Selastique Akaffou, Raoul Sylvère Sie and Bi Irié Arsène Zoro

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,...

Author(s): Oumarou Traoré, Yacouba Sawadogo, Fousseni Boro and Issa Wonni

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,...

Author(s): Khadime Sylla, Souleye Lelo, Ibrahima Diop, Cheikh Binetou Fall, Issac Akhenaton Manga, Magatte Ndiaye, Doudou Sow, Roger Clement Tine and Babacar Faye

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...

Author(s): Maria Josiane Martins, Regina Cassia Ferreira Ribeiro, Renato Martins Alves, Carlos Augusto Rodrigues Matrangolo, Lorena Gracielly de Almeida Souza, Adelica Aparecida Xavier, Silvanio Rodrigues dos Santos, Isabelle Carolyne Cardoso Batista, Isabela Oliveira Santos, Dayane Isabelle Chaves Neves, Edson Hiydu Mizobutsi and Helena Souza Nascimento Santos  

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,...

Author(s): Semou Diouf, Abdoulaye Deme, El Hadji Deme, Papa Fall and Ibrahima Diouf

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...

Author(s): Aboubacar Sory, Rasmata Nana, Abdoulazize Banhoro and Wendpang-Yidé Idrissa Caleb Ouedraogo

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...

Author(s): Khan N. and Cooper E.  

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...

Author(s): Tomori, Wasiu Bolaji, Oyewumi, Tolulope Oyelekan, and Omale Peter Enefola  

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....

Author(s): Boly Rainatou, Kindo Abdourahim, Traore Tata Kadiatou, Belem-Kabre Wendkouni Leila M. Esther, Barro Lassina, Compaore Souleymane, Compaore Moussa, Carraz Maelle and Ouedraogo Noufou  

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...

Author(s): Badjibassa Akounda, Dominique Ouédraogo, Pamela Anna Burger, Benjamin D. Rosen, Curtis P. Van Tassell, Johann Sölkner and Albert Soudré  

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...

Author(s): Jackline Kampire, Gertrude N. Kiwanuka and Grace Kagoro-Rugunda  

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...

Author(s): Akande I. O., Vincent U. E., Olowookere C. J., Akomolafe I. R. and Martins G.  

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...

Author(s): Te Bonle Leynouin Franck-Olivier, Kouakou Sylvain Landry, Brou N&#;guessan Aimé, Kouakoussui Larissa Morel Akissi, Adoune Emmanuel Démétrius, Effo Kouakou Etienne, Irie-N’guessan Geneviève, and Kouakou-Siransy Gisèle  

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,...

Author(s): Siraj Kelil, Sisay Taye, Tadesse Negash and Jaldessa Doyo

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...

Author(s): R. A. Thakshila Maduwanthi Senanayaka  

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...

Author(s): Moh&#;d Juma Haji and Ambrose Theobald Kessy

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...

Author(s): Gregoire Anani

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...

Author(s): Dawit Teclemariam Bahta, Yemane Gebreluel, Hafiz Suleman, Yemane Ateshim and Mikal Dawit

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...

Author(s): Bello

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