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Educational Research and Reviews
Becoming a dreamcatcher: Pre-service EFL teachers’ experience of culturally relevant pedagogy as agents of flexibility

September 2023

The dynamics of the 21st century human life calls for adaptability to diversity, change and the ability to remove borders. Teacher education, in the midst of changes in social life, also calls for raising questions about pedagogical practices that can serve as a tool to make a difference. In this study, culturally relevant pedagogy is demonstrated as a promising strategy in promoting a positive environment in EFL...

Author(s): Esin Kumlu

Journal of Horticulture and Forestry
Vegetative propagation of cocoa (Theobroma cacao) by grafting: Aptitude of grafting on four clones

July-September 2023

The objective of this study is to evaluate the effect of hormones and fertilizers on the aptitude of grafting of four types of clones used in the seed fields for the creation, the regeneration, and the production of pods. The experimental design is a factorial trial (4 × 3 × 2 × 2) with hormone as the main block and other factors completely randomized within the blocks with three replicates. The...

Author(s): Tchatchoua Dorothy Tchapda, Essola, Essola Emmanuel Junior, Caspa, Roseline Gusua and Bondoa Bondoa Donalson  

Journal of Public Health and Epidemiology
Study of risk factors in adolescence in terms of demographic changes

July-September 2023

Adolescence is addressed as a life phase where the prospects for health are tremendous and future patterns of adult health are confirmed. Health in youth is the consequence of communications between prenatal and early childhood development and the precise biological, social-role, and demographical changes that accompany puberty, molded by social determinants, risk, and protective factors that affect the uptake of...

Author(s): Noshin Tarannum, F. M. Shafiqur Rahman, Mehnaz Hossain M., Fahariaz Tasnim T., Shaila Islam, Nabila Afrin, Noshin Tabassum and Mohammed Abu K. S.

Journal of Public Health and Epidemiology
Prevalence of occupational disorders in low socio-economic manual stone crushers and healthcare seeking behaviour among quarry workers in North-Central Nigeria

July-September 2023

Manual stone crushing is an established small-scale industry in Northern Nigeria with workers exposed to several hazards that place them at high risk of several medical conditions.  The study aimed to describe health-related conditions of manual stone crushers in North Central Nigeria through a cross-sectional study.  Workers were selected using a multistage sampling technique with 151 participants....

Author(s): Elizabeth O. Okoh, Mariam D. Solomon, Jaryum H. Kiri, Jonathan D. Dabak, Samuel Y. Gazuwa, Simon G. Mafulul, Raymond I. Daspan, Isaac S. Laka, Jane-Rose Oche and Isa S. Wuti  

African Journal of Plant Science
Detached berries response to coffee berry disease (Colletotrichum kahawae) of F1 hybrid genotypes developed from Ethiopian accessions of Arabica coffee

August 2023

Arabica Coffee (Coffea arabica L.) is a cash crop that supports the livelihoods of many Tanzanians, but its productivity is limited by various factors, including Coffee Berry Disease (CBD) caused by Colletotrichum kahawae. CBD can lead to up to 90% coffee yield losses in Tanzania. There are different control measures for CBD, but the use of resistant cultivars has been mentioned to be a more sustainable method than the...

Author(s): Grace Kitange, Susan Nchimbi-Msolla and Dunstan G. Msuya

Journal of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology
Seasonal variation of the water quality of Dal Lake and its tributaries in Srinagar city, Kashmir valley, India

July-December, 2023

This paper presents a study on the spatial and seasonal/temporal variation of the water quality of Dal Lake and its tributaries based on some physicochemical parameters (temperature, pH, EC, TDS, NH3-N, total phosphorus, PO43-, Na+, K+, COD, DO, BOD, oil and grease, Ca2+, Mg2+, total hardness, SO42) and heavy metals (Cu, Fe, Mn, Pb, Cd, Zn, and As). Four inlets (Botkoul, Telbal Nallah, Pishpav Nallah, and Nallah Meerek...

Author(s): Solomon Kai Bona and Farooq Ahmad Lone

African Journal of Business Management
Influencing factors for platform firm’s price strategy: Take the bankcard platform as examples in China

August 2023

Taking the Bankcard platforms of 14 Chinese commercial banks from 2001 to 2022 as examples, we have developed an influencing factors model for the price strategy of platform enterprises. The results indicate that the cross-network external strength and unit switching cost of the platform enterprise do not have a significant effect on pricing from the consumer side. However, the endogenous value and unit cost of...

Author(s): Na Wang

Journal of Medical Laboratory and Diagnosis
Risk factors for metabolic syndrome in adult patients with sickle cell anemia in Jazan region, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

July-December 2023

Hematological anemia is a characteristic of the hereditary condition known as sickle cell disease. According to several studies, adults with sickle cell disease may exhibit metabolic syndrome symptoms such as hyperglycemia, hypertension, and dyslipidemia. This study's objective was intended to assess the steady-state risk variables for the metabolic syndrome in adults with sickle cell anemia in the Jazan region. A...

Author(s): Saif Elden B. Abdalla, Muntaser Mohammed Fadoul Alhassen, Mohammed Shane Alam, Sarra Kamal Mustafa, Mohamed Mubark Almaki and Mohamed H. Abdelrahman  

African Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry
Major anthocyanin quantification, free radical scavenging properties and structural identification in Cymbopogon giganteus extracts

July-September, 2023

Anthocyanin-based colorants are highly appreciated by the food industry for their lower toxicity. However, in Burkina Faso, very little scientific information is available on potential sources of anthocyanins, despite significant progress in plant studies. This scientific report is the first to focus on anthocyanins of Cymbopogon giganteus from Burkina Faso and aims to valorize them for their use as an alternative to...

Author(s): Rémy K. Bationo, Constantin M. Dabiré, Yougoubo Abdoulaye, Boukaré Kaboré, Ousséni Sawadogo, Moumouni Koala, Eloi Palé and Roger H. Ch. Nébié  

Journal of Medicinal Plants Research
Chemical characterization of bottlebrush leaves found in NISLT premises, Samonda, Ibadan, Nigeria.

August, 2023

This study investigated the chemical composition of Bottlebrush leaves for its ascribed mythical medicinal uses. Bottlebrush leaves were collected from the Nigerian institute of science laboratory technology premises in Ibadan, Nigeria. Proximate analyses, phytochemical screening, elemental analysis and antioxidant analysis were carried out on the leaves extract. This study has provided a scientific justification that...

Author(s): Murtala M., Imohiosen, J. J., Idenyi E. O., Aribo T. O., Gbadegesin Y. E., David B. and Ikokoh, P. P. A.  

International Journal of Nursing and Midwifery
Development of a health behavior model for females with a history of gestational diabetes to promote healthy dietary habits and glucose tolerance testing

July-September 2023

This study aims to develop a health behavior model for females with a history of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) to promote healthy dietary habits and glucose tolerance testing by identifying factors affecting the health behaviors of this population based on the framework of the Theory of Planned Behavior. A questionnaire survey was administered to females with a history of GDM who were raising infants, and 58...

Author(s): Mari Yamanami and Naomi Kano  

Journal of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Health
Prevalence, risk factors, and molecular identity of Giardia infections in dogs in Nairobi County, Kenya

July-September 2023

Giardia duodenalis is an emerging zoonotic protozoan parasite that is significantly affecting the health and welfare of dogs in Nairobi County, Kenya. There is limited data on canine giardiasis in Kenya. A cross-sectional study was conducted to determine the prevalence, risk factors and molecular identity of G. duodenalis infections in dogs in Nairobi County, Kenya. Four hundred fecal samples were collected from...

Author(s): Hellen Njeri Maingi, Willy Edwin Mwangi, James Ng’ang’a Chege, Peter Kimeli, Dennis N, Makau, Maurine Cherotich Chepkwony, Gabriel Oluga Aboge and John B. Kaneene

Journal of Geology and Mining Research
Identification of iron ores in Sierra Leone, Africa by using remote sensing techniques

July-September, 2023

Remote sensing is used in this work as a geological reconnaissance technique, demonstrating that it is profitable and effective in providing valuable information for distant regions of mining interest. Due to the Civil War that affected Sierra Leone from 1991 to 2002, Sierra Leone's mining resurgence has focused only on restoring closed mines and the exploitation of previously proven reserves. Thus, the main...

Author(s): G. Diaz and R.M. Prol-Ledesma  

African Journal of Agricultural Research
Maize phenology as an indicator of climate change simulated by RegCM4 under RCP4.5 and RCP8.5 in Mozambique

August, 2023

The IPCC fifth assessment report indicates an increase in air temperature under future scenarios over Mozambique. It may affect the development cycle and length of phenological stages of maize, and compromise the agricultural activity in Mozambique. The goal is to quantify the response of maize phenology to referred projected changes in climate, especially highlighting changes in air temperature patterns over...

Author(s): Telmo Cosme A. Sumila, Simone E. T. Ferraz and Angelica Durigon  

African Journal of Agricultural Research
Comparison of the effectiveness of heterotic grouping methods in classifying intermediate maturing maize (Zea mays L.) inbred lines under stressful and non-stressful environments

August, 2023

The effectiveness of a hybrid breeding program depends on the heterotic patterns that can be used to utilize grain-yield heterosis. This study was carried out to (a) categorize inbred lines into heterotic groups using three different methods and (b) determine the most effective heterotic grouping method for categorizing set of inbred lines.  A total of 96 hybrids generated from thirty-two set of inbred lines...

Author(s): Priscilla Francisco Ribeiro, Charles Afriyie-Debrah, Allen Oppong, Maxwell Darko Asante, Eric Baffoe, Desmond Darko Asiedu, Matilda Bissah, Emmanuel Acquah and Kwadwo Adofo  

African Journal of Agricultural Research
Heterosis, combining ability and reaction of tomato parental lines and their F1 hybrids to bacterial wilt caused by Ralstonia solanacearum in Kenya

August, 2023

Strategies to manage bacterial wilt disease causing 64-100% yield loss have limited effectiveness. A 10×10 diallel mating design excluding reciprocals and self was employed in this study to evaluate combing ability effects, heterosis, and reaction to bacterial wilt in 10 tomato parents. Genotypes AVTO1424 (11.87%), AVTO1429 (12.29%) and AVTO1314 (13.53%) were found to have significantly lower disease incidence,...

Author(s): Kathimba Francis Kamau, Kimani Paul Macharia, Narla Rama Devi and Kiirika Leonard Muriithi

African Journal of Agricultural Research
Role of income from rice cultivation on livelihoods of rice farmers: Evidence from Ahero Region, Kenya

August, 2023

In Africa, the demand for rice has increased rapidly as urbanization progresses and assistance is being provided to improve productivity and rice farming management. In the rice-cultivation area near Lake Victoria in western Kenya, where farmers are called “outgrowers”, wage labor costs put pressure on rice farming and reduce profits. However, wage laborers were rice farmers living in the same area. The...

Author(s): Yuko Yamane, Mayumi Kikuta and Kasumi Ito  

African Journal of Agricultural Research
Environmental effects on sugarcane growth from on-farm data in the Brazilian Midwest

August, 2023

Climate and soil water availability are factors that influence the growth and yield of sugarcane. These factors can also serve as valuable indicators for predicting maturity and biometric changes in sugarcane, and also enhanced productivity. The aim of this study was to determine the biometric and sucrose accumulation responses of surgarcane as a function of agrometeorological data and soil water storage. The study was...

Author(s): Jordana Moura Caetano, Derblai Casaroli, José Alves Júnior, Dayanna Teodoro Quirino, Adão Wagner Pêgo Evangelista and Frank Freire Capuchinho  

African Journal of Agricultural Research
Genetic diversity of Cleome gynandra germplasm in Burkina Faso using SSRs molecular markers

August, 2023

Cleome gynandra L. is an important traditional leafy vegetable in Burkina Faso diets. Because of its high nutritional value, it makes a good dietary supplement, providing an important nutritional and medicinal requirement. The aim of the present study was to assess the genetic diversity and intra- and interpopulation relationships of the C. gynandra collection using SSR molecular markers specific to C. gynandra. Nine...

Author(s): SAKANDE Boureima, KIEBRE Zakaria, BATIENO Teyiouê Benoît Joseph, SAWADOGO Pingawindé and BATIONO/KANDO Pauline

African Journal of Agricultural Research
Opportunities, perceptions and challenges in production and use of traditional grains in Semi-Arid Masvingo District, Zimbabwe

August, 2023

This paper aims to understand farmers’ perceptions and challenges in production and use of traditional grains as well as feed manufacturers perceptions on inclusion of traditional grains in feed formulations. The study also seeks to ascertain the opportunities for increased adoption of traditional grains as an adaptive strategy to climate change. Climate change has contributed to a shift in seasons and...

Author(s): Nyasha Rugwete, Tonderai Mutibvu and Tinyiko E Halimani

African Journal of Agricultural Research
Genotype and Environment Interaction for yield performance of 12 Advanced Tongil rice genotypes with Doubled Haploid Background under Salts tress conditions in Tanzania

August, 2023

Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is an important global food commodity crop. Its yield was affected by genotype, environment, and the interaction between genotype and environment that demands the development of diverse tolerant rice to increase yields and adaptation. Genotype and Environment interaction for yields of rice Tongil types with doubled haploid (DH) were evaluated in three locations. A randomized complete block design...

Author(s): Benjamin Peter Mfupe, Susan Nchimbi Msolla and Luseko Amos Chilagane

African Journal of Medical and Health Sciences
Community health financing and healthcare demand solvability of workers in the informal sector in Cameroon

August 2023

One of the big challenges facing the Government of Cameroon is how to finance and provide healthcare access to more than 79% workers in agriculture and the informal sector. This study intends to analyze the contribution of community health financing to the demand solvability of the worker’s healthcare in the informal sector in Cameroon. Using the logistic regression model of use of health care services, which is...

Author(s): Abba Ibrahim  

African Annals of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Takayasu disease revealed by aortic insufficiency associated with an aneurysm of the ascending aorta

August 2023

Takayasu's disease is a rare inflammatory disease of unknown etiology that affects the large vessels, particularly the aorta and its major branches. A case of 29-year-old patient received for surgical management of severe aortic insufficiency was reported. Preoperative clinical and paraclinical investigations revealed a dilatation of the ascending aorta associated with a stenosis of the left subclavian artery and an...

Author(s): Kouassi Antonin Souaga, Koutoua Eric Katche, Yoboua Aimé Kirioua-Kamenan, Kwadjau Andersn Amani, Jean Calaire Degré, Gnamien Randolph Niava, Joseph Kouame, Landry Kohou-Kone and Kouassi Flavien Kendja  

African Annals of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Surgical repair of a giant right coronary artery aneurysm with intra-cardiac fistulas: A case report

August 2023

Coronary artery aneurysms (CAA) are rare and life-threatening cardiovascular abnormalities. Multiple aneurysms and giant aneurysms are even rarer. The authors report a case of a giant CAA (7 cm) in a 62-year-old male patient with multiple cardiovascular risks. In fact, there were three adjacent aneurysms of the right coronary artery (RCA) that were connected to the cardiac chambers through two fistulas. Additionally,...

Author(s): Adama Sawadogo, Nibépuo Hippolyte Somé, Farid Pingwinde Belem, Moussa Bazongo, Gilbert Bonkoungou, Adama Sanou and Lionel Camilleri  

African Journal of Microbiology Research
Phytochemical screening and antifungal activity of Cassia alata (Linn.) crude leaf extracts

August 2023

The antimycotic effect of Casia alata (Linn.) commonly used for the treatment of skin diseases by local people in Nigeria was evaluated against dermatophytes (Trichophyton tonsurans, Trichophyton rubrum, Trichophyton mentagrophytes, Microsporum audouinii, Microsporum canis, Microsporum gypseum, Epidermophyton floccosum). Ten-fold serially diluted extract concentrations were subjected to phytochemical screening and the...

Author(s): Emmanuel Edegbo, Martin-Luther Oseni Okolo, Adetunji Sunday Adegoke, Cornelius Arome Omatola, Benjamin Mudi Idache, Joseph Oyiguh Abraham, Monday Eneojo Akor, David Adeiza Zakari, Adebayo Zainab Alaba, Sunday Omale, Abdulrazaq Yahaya, Qasim Musa and Danjuma Muhammed

African Journal of Microbiology Research
Beneficial microorganisms as affecting root development of upland rice

August 2023

Multifunctional microorganisms can significantly affect root and shoot development of upland rice seedling that could provide an increase in the crop grain yield. The objective of this study was to determine the effect of single and combined microorganism on the root and shoot development of upland rice seedlings. The experiment was arranged in a completely randomized design with treatments consisting of the upland rice...

Author(s): Adriano Stephan Nascente, Ishola Zainab Temitope, Marta Cristina Corsi de Filippi and Dennis Ricardo Cabral Cruz

African Journal of Microbiology Research
Morphological, pathogenic and molecular characterization of fungal species associated with mango fruits in Mexico

August 2023

The characterisation of the causal agents of postharvest diseases, as well as their pathogenicity in different mango cultivars of economic importance in Mexico was evaluated. In total, 37 fungi were isolated from diseased mango (Mangifera indica L.) of the cvs Ataulfo, Hayden, Manila, Peach, Haden and creole. For the morphological characterization, the isolates were seeded in potato dextrose agar media and described by...

Author(s): María Alejandra Istúriz-Zapata, Silvia Bautista-Baños, José Luis Acosta-Rodríguez, Mónica Hernández-López and Laura Leticia Barrera-Necha

African Journal of Environmental Science and Technology
Tree diversity and carbon stock in urban area of Senegal and their implications to human health and well-being

August 2023

Urban green spaces (UGSs) have become essential to meet environmental requirements and improve the quality of life of inhabitants thanks to their role on air pollution, heat islands and climate change. The aim of this study was to characterize the biological diversity of UGSs in the commune of Fann Point E Amitié and their importance for human health. A floristic inventory was carried out to assess tree diversity...

Author(s): Fatimata Niang, Khadidiatou Ba, Fatoumata Diop, Fatou Anta Fall, Hadji Abou Diallo, Mamadou Thioye, Simon Sambou and Sara Danièle Dieng

African Journal of Environmental Science and Technology
An exploratory study of the impact of commingled biochar on removal of total petroleum hydrocarbon (TPH) from crude oil polluted soil

August 2023

An experimental scrutinization of bioremediation of crude oil polluted soil using furnace pyrolyzed comingled-biochar containing poultry litter, pine wood and rice straw char made at different proportions was carried out in the present study. The experiment was performed in five stages which include soil investigation, biochar production, characterization, and total petroleum hydrocarbon (TPH) remediation via green...

Author(s): Daniel Hogan Itam, Ako Hogan Itam, Udeh Ngozi Uzor and Ejikeme Ugwoha

African Journal of Environmental Science and Technology
Effect of acid pre-treatment and two-stage oxygen-assisted fermentation on the production of vinegar from lignocellulose biomass peel of pineapple

August 2023

The valorization of lignocellulosic waste stands as a promising avenue to bolster sustainable food production and consumption within a circular economy framework. This study centered on the production of vinegar from pineapple peels through a two-stage fermentation process aided by oxygen. The pineapple peels underwent sorting, washing, drying, and subsequent grinding into a powder. This powder was subjected to...

Author(s): Meldrade Nyuykongi, Wilson Agwanande Ambindei, Ngwasiri Pride Ndasi, Ngwa Martin Ngwabie, Martin Benoit Ngassoum and Nso Emmanuel Jong

African Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology
Microbial and physical evaluation of selected cough syrups sold at peripheral drug outlets in Bushenyi District, South Western Uganda

August 2023

Syrups, being non-sterile liquid pharmaceutical formulations, are prone to microbial contamination. The most common microbial contaminants are bacteria and fungi. Contamination of oral liquid pharmaceuticals makes them hazardous due to potential to cause infections, and may also change their physical, chemical, and organoleptic properties. This study assessed the microbial quality and physical characteristic parameters...

Author(s): Johnmary Matovu, Mark Gonahasa, Edson Ireeta Munanura, Ibrahim Ntulume and Jonans Tusiimire,  

African Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology
Attitudes towards vaccines and intentions to vaccinate against COVID-19 among undergraduate students at the University of Zambia

August 2023

Negative attitudes regarding vaccines and unwillingness to accept vaccinations are major barriers to managing the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, this study assessed the attitudes towards vaccines and intentions to vaccinate against COVID-19 among undergraduate students at the University of Zambia. This cross-sectional study was conducted among undergraduate students from August to September 2021. Data were collected...

Author(s): Martin Kampamba, Moonga Kalima, Christabel Nang’andu Hikaambo, Moses Mukosha,, Steward Mudenda and Ozawa Sachiko,  

African Journal of Biotechnology
Current status of molecular tools development for cowpea [Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.] improvement

August 2023

Cowpea [Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.] is a popular tropical grain legume which is widely produced and consumed in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). The grains are rich in dietary protein for human while the haulm is high quality fodder for livestock particularly ruminants. Compared with many other crops cowpea is a laggard in development, evaluation and deployment of different molecular markers for use in genetics and breeding....

Author(s): Abdoul Moumouni Iro Sodo, Christian Fatokun, Bunmi Olasanmi and Ousmane Boukar

African Journal of Biotechnology
Antioxidant activities and GC-MS profiling of fractions of methanol extract of Andrographis paniculata

August 2023

This study was intended to investigate the antioxidant activities of different solvent fractions (hexane (HEX), chloroform (CHL), ethylacetate (ETHYL) and methanol (MET) fractions) of methanol extract of Andrographis paniculata and GC-MS profiling of the most active fraction (MET). The crude methanol extract was fractionated using vacuum liquid chromatography method. Antioxidant activity was evaluated using total...

Author(s): Benjamin Olusola Omiyale and Kayode Olayele Karigidi

African Journal of Biotechnology
Genome-wide association analysis identifies resistance loci for bacterial blight in diverse East African rice germplasm

August 2023

Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae (Xoo), the causal agent of rice bacterial blight disease has been extensively characterized, and loci against different races identified. Many rice cultivars have been developed and utilized to combat the disease, however, due to the rapid evolution of Xoo, several resistances have broken down. The continuous challenge of ever-evolving Xoo and the breakdown of resistance in cultivated rice...

Author(s): Moses Okello, Ochwo S. Mildred, Jimmy Lamo, Geoffrey Onaga, Thomas L. Odong, Geoffrey Tusiime, Phinehas Tukamuhabwa, Settumba B. Mukasa, Peter Wasswa, Jonathan Ogwal and Ricardo Oliva

African Journal of Biotechnology
Expression of bioactive compounds in different pepper cultivars (Capsicum annuum L.) in response to different fertilizer treatments

August 2023

This research aimed at evaluating four cultivars of Capsicum annuum L. with different nutrient sources to ascertain the nutrient source that would improve the soil characteristic and promote the accumulation of carotenoids and flavonoids in peppers. Four nutrient sources: poultry manure, pig manure, goat manure, and nitrogen: phosphorus: potassium (NPK) were used for the study. The experiment was conducted as a 4...

Author(s): Odo V. C., Abu N. E., Igu T. C., Asogwa L. N., Eze C. O., James O.V., Oyediran O.T., Okanwu J. O. and Ojua E. O.

African Journal of Biotechnology
Contact activities of Piper guineense (Schum and Thonn) and Eugenia aromaticum (L). (Merril and Perryl) extracts against larvae of hide beetles, Dermestes maculatus (Degger) (Coleoptera: Dermestidae)

August 2023

Contact activities of Piper guineense (Schum and Thonn) and Eugenia aromaticum (L). (Merril and Perryl) extracts in the control of Dermestes maculatus larvae infesting stored fish (Clarias gariepinus) were investigated under laboratory condition (28±3°C and 65±5% RH). The extracts were tested by application of 2.0 µL each to ten third instars larvae using micro pipette at a concentration of 6.00,...

Author(s): Jatau A., Badamasi M. Z. and Yahaya M. A.

Journal of Engineering and Computer Innovations
LoRa flood messaging applied to remote soil-moisture monitoring

July-December, 2023

Soil-Moisture sensing has proven to be an important factor in decreasing the need for irrigation while maintaining crop yield and quality. Farmers’ finding ways to minimize water use is necessary given the world’s obvious climate change and, in some areas, the resulting onslaught of drought. As the world’s population grows and the demand for higher-quality food increases, precision irrigation becomes...

Author(s): Peter Raeth and Philip Branch  

Journal of Infectious Diseases and Immunity
Molecular mechanism of Clofazimine resistance in tuberculosis

July-December 2023

Drug resistance which is at present the main impendence to global tuberculosis (TB) control and drug- resistant (DR) activity of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in various strains have become the major challenge worldwide. Nowadays, many researchers use different antibiotics for treatment of DR-TB which are often not well tolerated and not adequately efficient. A large group study from various research published in different...

Author(s): Sumaia Khatun, Sadia Afrin and Shah Alam,

International Journal of Fisheries and Aquaculture
Comparative study of growth rates, condition factors and natural mortality of Oreochromis niloticus fish from culture fisheries and capture fisheries at Lake Kariba, Zambia

July-December 2023

Oreochromis niloticus were sampled from culture fisheries (Yalelo, Fwanyanga and Choombwe) (n = 211) in April and May, 2020. Capture fisheries (Siavonga and Sinazongwe) (n = 198) were sampled between April and November, 2020. The research was aimed to study the population parameters (growth rates, condition factors and natural mortality) of O. niloticus at Lake Kariba. The results showed that fish at culture fisheries...

Author(s): Mauris Chinyama Makeche, Tamuka Nhiwatiwa, Lufeyo Chitondo, Malvern Kanyati, Cyprian Katongo, Chipasha Kaminsa, Mirriam Kaona, Joseph Ndebe, Malala Mulavu, Cynthia Sipho Khumalo, Edgar Simulundu, Katendi Changula, Simba Chitanga, Benjamin Mubemba, Walter Muleya and Geofrey Makwelele  

African Journal of Food Science
Consumption of discretionary salt and bouillon in Senegalese households and related knowledge, attitudes and practices

August 2023

Excessive salt intake is associated with high blood pressure, a major risk factor of cardiovascular diseases. The World Health Organization has set a target of 30% reduction in population salt intake by 2020 to contain the prevalence of high blood pressure (HBP). The aim of the study was to measure the consumption of discretionary salt and bouillon in rural and urban Senegalese households. A cross-sectional descriptive...

Author(s): Saliou Diombo KEBE, Adama DIOUF, Papa Mamadou Dit Doudou SYLLA, Mbeugué THIAM, Ousseynou Baba COLY, Mane Hélène FAYE, Abdou BADIANE and Nicole IDOHOU-DOSSOU

African Journal of Food Science
Physicochemical and nutritional characteristics of bee pollen from Burkina Faso

August 2023

This prospective study consisted in determining the physico-chemical and nutritional composition of the pollen produced in different localities of Burkina Faso. The main constituents were determined by standard methods. The results show a mass proportion (g/100 g) of dry matter between 17.15 ± 3.69 to 34.65 ± 5.05 for proteins, 43.93 ± 2.05 to 59.11 ± 5, 05 for carbohydrates, 5.29 ±...

Author(s): Jean Axel T. KABORE, Ella W. R. COMPAORE, KY INOUSSA, Ousmane OUEDRAOGO, Fulbert NIKIEMA, Elie KABRE and Mamoudou H. DICKO

African Journal of Food Science
Feeding practices and nutrition status of children aged 0-59 months from Njombe and Geita, Tanzania

August 2023

This study aimed to assess infant and young child feeding (IYCF) practices, child nutrition status, and their variations within ethnic groups in regions with high prevalence rates of stunting. A cross-sectional study was conducted on a sample of 150 mother-child pairs that were randomly selected within regions of high stunting rates (Njombe and Geita) in Tanzania. Socio-demographic, IYCF practices, and anthropometric...

Author(s): Hassan T. Berenge and Happiness S. Muhimbula

Journal of Public Health and Epidemiology
Perceived quality of healthcare provided by patent medicine vendors in rural and remote communities of low- and medium-Income countries (LMICs): A perspective from Nigeria

July-September 2023

Perceived quality of healthcare is a strong predictor of continuous utilization of healthcare. There is dearth of current evidence on the perception of the quality of the healthcare received from patent medicine vendors (PMVs) in low- and medium-income countries (LMICs). This study, therefore, through the lens of hard-to-reach communities in Nigeria seeks to assess the perception of the quality of healthcare provided by...

Author(s): Oluwasegun John Ibitoye, Onoja Mathew Akpa, Olugbenga Asaolu, Gbadegesin O. Alawode, Adeniyi Adeniran, Mustapha Bello, Nannim Nalda, Olubunmi Ojelade, Adebusola Oyeyemi, Oluwagbemiga Obembe,  Adaeze Ugwu and Chisom Emeka, Abdulmalik Abubakar, Christopher Obanubi, Adebayo O. Amao and Ishaq K. Salako  

Journal of Public Health and Epidemiology
Knowledge and practice of road safety regulation by commercial motorbike riders in Douala-Cameroon

July-September 2023

To assess the knowledge and practice of commercial motorbike riders on road safety regulation and capture their challenges towards its implementation. This was a qualitative study with a narrative design and focus group discussion (FGD) and in-depth interview (IDI) as data collection methods. Two focus group discussions (n=22) were held constituting of commercial motorbike riders who had been purposefully recruited and...

Author(s): Ginyu Innocentia Kwalar, Verla Vincent Siysi, Tanue Elvis Asangbeng, Assob Nguedia Jules-Clement and Nsagha Dickson Shey  

Journal of Public Health and Epidemiology
Investigation of cluster cases of urinary bilharziasis in the health area of Klemeklo, Northwest Bouake, 2017

July-September 2023

Bilharzia is one of the major neglected tropical diseases with high morbidity in poor countries in tropical regions. In Côte d'Ivoire, the prevalence of bilharziasis varies from less than 1% to over 90%, depending on the region. It is the highest among school-age children. In March 2017, an epidemiological investigation of clustered cases of urinary bilharziasis was conducted in the village of Gbangaoukpli, a...

Author(s): S. I. Soumahoro, D. P. Kouassi, K. D. Zika, M. Coulibaly, A. D. Kouame, , S. Yéo , A. M. Sokodogo , E. A. E. Amani , M. S. M. L. Tanoh , A. Moumouni ,G. H. A. Yao, , M. -E. Ebouat, K.D Adoubryn, N. S. Dagnan  

Educational Research and Reviews
Development in technical and vocational education and training: Synopsis and implications of education policies for right skills in Kenya

August 2023

This article presents implications of education and training policies on Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) from the pre-colonial Kenya to date based on systematic review of education policies and related literature. In the pre-colonial period the non-formal and informal vocational training was demand driven, relevant and flexible. Throughout the colonial period, the Kenyan natives developed negative...

Author(s): Beatrice Amondi Osumbah and Peter Wekesa

Educational Research and Reviews
Gender Parity Approaches in Uganda’s Education System: A Case of Public Secondary Schools in Bugiri District

August 2023

The study examined the available approaches to improving gender parity in public secondary schools in Bugiri District. It specifically focused on the approaches put in place to improve gender parities in Public secondary schools, their effectiveness and challenges faced by stakeholder. The study was rooted in the interpretive paradigm and employed a qualitative methodology. Data were obtained from head teachers,...

Author(s): Muweesi Charles, Mugenyi Disan Kuteesa, Kaweesi Muhamadi, Kintu George, Tomusange Robert, Isabirye Christopher, Namagero Tendo Shira, Kaahwa Yuda Taddeo, Sserwadda Lawrence, Wanyana Mercy, Nakonde Justine, and Nakasaawe Victoria

Educational Research and Reviews
A study on the relationship between teacher competency and job performance under human resource management in higher education

August 2023

This study aimed to investigate the effects of Jiangsu University teachers’ competency and engagement on their job performance and determine whether teacher competency affects job performance through the mediating role of engagement. We constructed a theoretical model based on self-determination theory (SDT) and the job demand–resource model and validated it using structural equation modeling (SEM). The...

Author(s): Yan Yang, and Yuan-Cheng Chang

Educational Research and Reviews
A study on the competency of physical education teachers at the basic education level in China

August 2023

The aim of this study was to investigate the competency of physical education teachers at the basic education level in China. The study was conducted using a qualitative approach, using purposive sampling to conduct in-depth interviews with 12 physical education teachers from schools at the basic education level in China using the behavioral event interview method and extracting themes using coding techniques with the...

Author(s): Lei Peng, and Man Jiang

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