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Journal of Media and Communication Studies
Social media engagement and democracy: Understanding the impact of social media on youth civic engagement in Tanzania
April-June 2023
This study examined how the use of social media among youth influences their offline civic participation outside the election period in Tanzania. Unlike previous studies, this study used multidimensional aspects of civic participation. Civic participation was studied using the concurrent qualitative dominant mixed-methods approach. The study conducted four focus group discussions (FGD) with the aid of an FGD guide...
International Journal of Vocational and Technical Education
The consequences for the absence of practical agriculture and TEVET in primary and secondary schools in Malawi on agribusiness employment
January-June 2023
Malawi has high youth unemployment rate and at the same time agribusiness employment opportunities. This study sought to analyse the determinants of youth unemployment in agribusiness employment opportunities in northern region of Malawi. The study was exploratory in nature and employed phenomenological qualitative design to generate in-depth information. The sample frame was district agribusiness officers and youth...
African Journal of Biotechnology
Bioactive compounds from Hagenia abyssinica with activity against bean pathogenic bacteria
May 2023
Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is a major food crop in Africa and its production is plagued by diseases that reduce the potential yield, thus threatening food security. This study evaluated compounds from Hagenia abyssinica for bioactivity against bean bacterial pathogens Xanthomonus axonopodis pv. phaseoli and Pseudomonus savastanoi pv. phaseolicola. One triterpenoid, 1,3,19-trihydroxy-2-oxo-12-ursen-28-oic acid...
African Journal of Biotechnology
Harnessing the bio-stimulatory properties of heavy metals in improving biogas yield from agro-wastes: Two-phase logistic modeling of diauxic response
May 2023
This study aimed to harness the bio-stimulatory properties of two heavy metals, Zn (II) and Cd (II) at low concentrations in improving biogas yield from anaerobic digestion of cow dung (CD) and pig dung (PD). Proximate characteristics of the feedstocks were estimated by adopting standard methods. The batch fermentation experiment which was set-up in triplicates with equal weights of CD/PD and three concentrations: 0.02,...
Journal of Brewing and Distilling
GC/MS analysis of traditional barrel aged whisky and whisky treated with accelerated aging techniques
January-June 2023
Accelerated aging techniques are an ongoing frontier in the production of whisky because they do not require traditional barrel aging methods to mature. Whisky samples from the Jack Daniels family as well as whisky from Elkins Distilling Co. that used accelerated aging techniques were tested by direct injection Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry. Chromatograms of samples were analyzed against NIST mass spectra to...
African Journal of Political Science and International Relations
The frustration of political choice and voter anguish in recent elections in Nigeria
April-June 2023
Voters are essential to democracy, as they wield the authority to select government leaders through their choices during elections. Election in Nigeria is usually marred by issues that hinder the smoothness of the electoral and voting process, constituting a cause of dissatisfaction and anguish for voters. Relying on an extensive review of literature and secondary sources of data, this article exposes problems that...
International Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences
Awareness of cervical cancer screening services and uptake of free liquid-based cytology test among brothel-based female sex workers in Sokoto State, Nigeria
January-June 2023
There are few studies on the awareness and uptake of cervical cancer (Ca Cervix) screening services among Female Sex Workers (FSWs) in Nigeria despite the increased risk of Ca Cervix among FSWs and the potential benefit of early screening. The study aimed to assess the awareness, uptake, barriers to and predictors of uptake of Ca Cervix screening services among FSWs. A cross-sectional analytical study was conducted...
International Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences
Anatomical figures obtained by means of a delineation technique as an additional strategy in the clinical evaluation of the thyroid
January-June 2023
In patients with morphological alterations of the thyroid, both the physical examination (inspection and palpation) and the imaging studies continue to be the cornerstone for their evaluation, treatment, and long-term follow-up. The realization of anatomical figures, obtained by means of a thyroid morphology delineation technique, is proposed as an additional exploratory intervention strategy in the initial clinical...
African Journal of Medical and Health Sciences
Antibiotic Resistance Pattern of Uropathogens in Northeastern of Iran
May 2023
Urinary tract infection (UTI) is one of the most common bacterial infections worldwide. Inappropriate use of antibiotics in hospitalized UTI patients, and the consequent bacterial resistance, imposes high costs on health care settings. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the prevalence of antimicrobial resistance in UTI patients hospitalized in the Ghaem University Hospital, Mashhad, Iran. Cross-sectional study...
African Journal of Environmental Science and Technology
Community perception of heavy metal pollution and related risks in Lake Victoria Wetlands, Uganda
May 2023
Wetlands contributing a wide range of livelihoods to the riparian communities are progressively challenged with compounding heavy metals pollution. Controlling the negative impacts of the associated toxicants and adherence to policy implementation requires increased awareness among the local communities. This study investigated the socio-economic variables determining community risk perception of heavy metal pollution...
African Journal of Environmental Science and Technology
Contamination level of spent engine oil in the rhizosphere of Arachis Hypogea L.
May 2023
One of the prevalent soil contaminants in Nigeria is spent engine oil (SEO). This experiment aimed to evaluate how spent engine oil affected various heavy metals and mineral composition in the rhizosphere of Arachis hypogaea L. Concentrations of 0 (control), 100, 200 and 300 ml of SEO were used to pollute soil bags containing A. hypogaea plants, respectively. In the Botanic Garden of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka,...
International Journal of Nursing and Midwifery
Determinants of caesarean section rate among women 15 to 49 years at Nakuru Level 5 Hospital using the Robson classification system
April-June 2023
Caesarean section (CS) is a lifesaving operation that has significant effect on the outcomes of maternal and perinatal health. World Health Organisation considers a CS rate of 10 to 15% to be optimal; however, there is significant increase in its practice especially in low resourced setting despite the persistent inequalities in access to the procedure. To determine, track and audit caesarean section rates and groups,...
International Journal of Nursing and Midwifery
Comparisons of game usage time and game usage-related factors in Japanese women before pregnancy and during early pregnancy
April-June 2023
Considering the increase in game usage among young people, many women may use games before pregnancy. However, it has not been shown whether game usage time changes in women after they become pregnant. This study was carried out to compare game usage time and game usage-related factors in Japanese women before pregnancy and during early pregnancy. We recruited pregnant women during the first trimester. We conducted a...
International Journal of Physical Sciences
Rainfall and sea-surface temperature analyses over Maiduguri, Nigeria using Mann-Kendall test
April-May, 2023
Monitoring of rainfall has become necessary, because of the adverse effects of rainfall variability (e.g. floods, drought, poor harvests, etc.) on agriculture as well as economy. This study is geared towards a better understanding of rainfall variability in Maiduguri, an agrarian community, and sea-surface temperature using Mann-Kendall statistical analyses of data for a period of thirty-four years from Nigeria...
Journal of Economics and International Finance
Do exchange rates influence US poultry exports?
April-June 2023
The United States is the world’s largest poultry producer and exports about 18% of its total poultry production. With the global demand for poultry products projected to rise further, understanding key factors in world trade is essential for better trade. We study the influence of key demand factors, that is, exchange rate, poultry price and income of importing country on US poultry products. We focused...
Journal of Economics and International Finance
The determinants of public debt in the Gambia: Estimates using the autoregressive redistributed lag (ARDL) bound cointegration technique
April-June 2023
The main objective of this paper is to examine the key determinants of public debt in the Gambia. To achieve this objective, the Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARD) method was employed to examine the impact of short-run and long-run selected macroeconomic variables as well as a government effectiveness variable in determining the public debt level of The Gambia during the period 2000 to 2019. The results reveal that...
Journal of Economics and International Finance
Capital, risk and efficiency tradeoffs in Cameroonian banking
April-June 2023
This paper analyzes the relationship between capital, risk and efficiency for a sample of 10 Cameroonian banks between 2014 and 2020. To reach the authors’ target, they specify a system of equations and estimate it using the two stage least squares panel data estimator technique. The empirical analysis shows that increases of bank capital do not reduce risk taking in Cameroonian commercial banks. Moreover, cost...
Journal of African Studies and Development
Effectiveness of transitional justice processes in peacebuilding in Zimbabwe: The case of national peace and reconciliation commission
April-June 2023
The purpose of this study was to assess the effectiveness of transitional justice processes in Zimbabwe using a case of the National Peace and Reconciliation Commission (NPRC). The NPRC is the first Commission constitutionally mandated to implement the transitional justice processes in Zimbabwe. The research employed a qualitative research methodology and a case study design of the NPRC was used. Purposive sampling...
Journal of Medicinal Plants Research
Sedative and hypnotic effects of the compatibility of Schisandra chinensis and Polygala tenuifolia on insomnia mice
May, 2023
The objective of this study is to study the sedative and hypnotic effects of the compatibility of Schisandra chinensis (SC) and Polygala tenuifolia (PT) on insomnia mice and its mechanisms. The 160 SPF KM mice were divided into 8 groups with 20 each group (10 female and 10 male mice), including control, model, estazolam, SC, PT, SC-PT 1:1, SC-PT 1:2, and SC-PT 2:1 group. Insomnia mice model was established with...
Journal of Medicinal Plants Research
Citrullus lanatus plant response to irrigation water magnetized in sandy soil
May, 2023
In this study, the productivity of the red watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) crop in arid regions with saline water is examined in relation to the effects of magnetic treatment of irrigation water. The greenhouse experiments compared two treatments (magnetic treatment of irrigation water) and (no magnetic treatment of irrigation water). Magnetic treatment device delta water with a power of 14500 gausses (1.45 T) that was...
Journal of Medicinal Plants Research
Palyno-morphological assessment of Asteraceae taxa grown in Qarshi Botanical garden at Qarshi Industries (Pvt.) Ltd by using LM and SEM, Pakistan
May, 2023
The present study covers the micro-morphological characteristics of 32 taxa of Asteraceae family from Qarshi Botanical Garden at Qarshi Industries (Pvt.) Ltd., Hattar Haripur, Pakistan. The morpho-palynological characters studied were size, shape, polar and equatorial diameter and their exine ornamentation using light microscopy (LM) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) for its taxonomic significance. In the present...
Journal of Medicinal Plants Research
HPLC determination of polyphenols of the flowers of Digitalis lamarckii, Xeranthemum annuum, Epilobium hirsutum and Silene compacta from Bolu (Turkey)
May, 2023
There have been a growing interest since decades in the medicinal plants in terms of preventive health care and treatment of various diseases. On the other hand, polyphenolic compounds present in medicinal plants are known to have antioxidant potency. In the current work, the quantitative HPLC analysis of the flowers of four plants grown in Bolu-Turkey, Silene compacta, Digitalis lamarckii, Xeranthemum annuum L., and...
Journal of Medicinal Plants Research
Evaluation of catechin, lupeol, and betulinic acid as markers for the chromatographic quality Control of Albizia coriaria raw materials; an experimental study
May, 2023
Albizia coriaria stembark is among the most common raw materials used to manufacture herbal products in Uganda. While the plant material is sourced from the wild, there are neither monographs nor chemical analytical methods for its standardisation. In addition, good cultivation, harvesting, and manufacturing practices are not mandatory. This leads to inconsistent quality of raw materials and products. This work...
African Journal of Food Science
Evaluating the proximate chemical composition and sensory properties of composite bread from wheat and cocoyam flours
May 2023
The proximate chemical composition and organoleptic properties of composite bread formulated from cocoyam-wheat mix were determined. A control (AWB) consisting of 100% wheat flour was used, and cocoyam-composite loaves of bread (CBA, CBB, CBC and CBD) were prepared at 5, 15, 25 and 35% levels of substitution of wheat flour with cocoyam flour, respectively. The proximate compositions were determined using the AACC, while...
African Journal of Food Science
Implementation of the school feeding and nutrition programmes in Uganda and the contribution of school meals to recommended dietary allowances (RDAs) of children: Challenges and opportunities
May 2023
School going children face a complicated period of growth and development, remarkably affecting their health and productivity. School feeding programmes were assessed using three levels of assessment based on guidelines of school feeding and nutrition: (i) Conducting 11 key informant interviews, (ii) Conducting 45 focus group discussions and (iii) Using 24 h recall and food frequency questionnaires to evaluate the...
African Journal of Agricultural Research
Ethnobotany and perceptions on the value of taro (Colocasia esculenta) among farmers in Benin Republic
May, 2023
Taro (Colocasia esculenta) is a widely grown vegetatively propagated food crop in the Benin Republic. The taro leaf blight (TLB) epidemic in 2009, caused by Phytophthora colocasiae, has destroyed taro production and wiped out many taro landraces in West Africa. A survey was conducted in the southern region of Benin to assess the status of taro and TLB, ethnobotany, farmers' perceptions of taro, and identify...
African Journal of Agricultural Research
Harvest timing and nitrogen fertilization alter the production of biomass and antioxidant compound in the parsley
May, 2023
Parsley is a plant widely used in cooking as a condiment and it has potential for pharmaceutical use due to flavonoids production, including the apiin, which has antioxidant activity. The current study investigates the influence of N fertilization on the biomass production, soluble fractions, total flavonoids and apiin in the parsley plants at 28 and 56 days after germination (DAG). The experiment was carried out in the...
African Journal of Agricultural Research
Characterization and classification of greenbelt soils in Yambio and Nzara counties, Western Equatoria State, South Sudan
May, 2023
The objectives of this study were to characterize, classify and evaluate the potential and constraints of the soils of Sakure and Nginda Payams in Nzara and Yambio counties in the Greenbelt zone of Western Equatoria State, South Sudan. Ten soil pits were dug, described and sampled based on FAO soil profile description guideline and samples were analysed using standard routine lab analyses for physical and...
African Journal of Agricultural Research
Determinants of farmers’ choice of fodder market outlets in Laikipia County, Kenya
May, 2023
Commercial fodder farming is rapidly expanding in Laikipia County, Kenya and there is an emerging market formation involving different market actors. Several market outlets are at the farmers’ disposal for channelling their fodder to consumers. The purpose of this study was therefore, to determine the factors which influence choices of fodder market outlets in Laikipia County. Using data from 204 fodder farmers,...
African Journal of Agricultural Research
Economics of rice/ paddy production in Kano and Niger States of Nigeria in the presence of technological heterogeneity
May, 2023
For decades, debates among African leaders have centred on possible solutions to the continent's food security dilemma. If not addressed, the continued increase in population density and the accompanying pressures from conflicting demands for land in many Sub-Saharan African nations, including Nigeria, have the potential to exacerbate the arable land situation in the near future. To achieve increased production,...
African Journal of Agricultural Research
Sweetpotato breeding priority and preferred traits to increasing its utilisation in Niger and Nigeria
May, 2023
Sweetpotato is an important food, feed and vegetable crop in Niger and Nigeria. The adoption of a new variety depends on famers and consumers preferences. The objective of this study was to identify sweetpotato preferred traits by end-users in Niger and Nigeria. The study was conducted in two countries through participatory rural appraisal. The results revealed that sweetpotato is produced by men in Niger, while it is...
African Journal of Agricultural Research
Nutritional evaluation of twenty-four disease and pest resistance tomato varieties
May, 2023
Tomato, a fruit vegetable, is widely used in many dish components such as soup, stew/sauce, salad, and juice with many benefits. Even though annual and perishable, tomatoes are required yearly for use. Tomato production thus serves as a livelihood and food security activity across the country with different varieties. Some of these varieties, however, do not meet production criteria and consumer preferences. As such,...
African Journal of Agricultural Research
Effect of salinity on physiological, and biochemical traits of two forage species: Albizia lebbeck and Faidherbia albida
May, 2023
To maximize the productivity of crops in salty areas, the search for plant species having economic importance and able of reducing the amount of salt is therefore the main selection criterion for a regeneration program. So, the determination of salinity tolerance capacity during the vegetative stage of Faidherbia albida and Albizia lebbeck was studied. The seeds of each species were germinated and transplanted...
African Journal of Agricultural Research
Combined effect of rates, insecticides and action mode on the controlling the fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda on maize
May, 2023
This work aimed to evaluate the combined effect of rates, insecticides and of action mode to control the Fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda in the corn crop. The trial was conducted in, Vilankulo distrit, Mozambique, based on a completely randomized block design, on factorial arrangement, consisting of three factors: (i) Application rate, with five levels: 100% - recommended, -5% below the recommended, -10% - below...
African Journal of Agricultural Research
Cocoa (Theobroma cacao) and local fruit species interaction: Case of Beilschmiedia mannii in traditional agroforestry systems in western Côte d'Ivoire
May, 2023
Cocoa (Theobroma cacao) cultivation in Côte d'Ivoire faces many constraints and remains one of the main causes of deforestation. However, cocoa-based agroforestry and the domestication of cocoa companion trees would be an alternative to overcome these constraints. This study was conducted to improve the sustainability of cocoa production through its association with "Bitéi" (Beilschmiedia...
International Journal of Livestock Production
Prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites in cattle kept under pastoral management system in selected districts of Borana zone, Ethiopia
April-June 2023
The present study was conducted in three districts (Arero, Moyale and Yabello) of Borana zone, from October 2016 to June 2018, with the aim to determine the prevalence, identify the species and detect the risk factors of GIT parasites. For this cross-sectional study, a total of 383 faecal samples were collected directly from the rectum of the animal and examined using flotation and sedimentation techniques according to...
International Journal of Livestock Production
Evaluation of improved sheep breeds in pastoral areas of Yabello district, Southern Oromia, Ethiopia
April-June 2023
This study was conducted at Yabello district of Borana zone with the objectives of evaluating the productive performance of the 25% Dorper crossbred and the local blackhead Somali sheep under agro pastoralists’ conditions, creating awareness, improving pastoralists’ knowledge and skill. The training was given to the selected pastoralists, development agents, and experts on the importance and management of...
African Journal of Microbiology Research
Effect of Piper nigrum, Thymus vulgaris and Syzigiuim aromaticum essential oils on the microbiological and sensory quality of Pork sausages during preservation
May 2023
The use of essentials oils (EOs) as alternative of nitrites and nitrates in sausages will be proposed in this study. For this purpose, the minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC) of white Piper nigrum of Penja, Thymus vulgaris and Syzigiuim aromaticum EOs were determined in vitro against Escherichia coli ATCC25922, Salmonella enteritidis 155A and Staphylococcus aureus NCTC10652. It follows from this study that, T....
African Journal of Microbiology Research
Prevalence of rotavirus group A and associated genotypes detected in calves in Southern Highlands and Eastern Tanzania
May 2023
Rotavirus group A (RVA) causes neonatal calves diarrhoea, causing massive economic losses in many countries due to deaths, treatment costs, and stunted growth. However, little is known about Tanzanian cattle's RVA burden and genotypes. The prevalence and genetic diversity of rotaviruses circulating in cattle in Southern and Eastern Tanzania regions were investigated. A total of 272 faecal samples collected from...
African Journal of Microbiology Research
16S rRNA gene sequence analysis of the microbial community on microplastic samples from the North Atlantic and Great Pacific Garbage Patches
May 2023
The exponential increase in plastic production has led to their accumulation in the environment, particularly in oceans, polluting these environments from the shore to the open ocean and even sea ice in the pole regions. Microbial communities were compared on plastic particles, known as "Plastisphere", collected from the Atlantic and Pacific ocean gyres in the Summer of 2019 and subsequently inspected for...
Journal of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development
Perceived effectiveness of teaching and learning of agricultural science in colleges of education in the Hohoe Municipality, Ghana
April-June 2023
The lack of resource and the marginalization of the place of agricultural science in the general curricula in pre-university education in Ghana are identified as the key constraints in the study of the subject. The purpose of this study was to ascertain students’ perceived effectiveness of the teaching and learning of agricultural science in colleges of education in Hohoe Municipality. A simple random sampling was...
Journal of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development
Determinants of adoption of short season soybean (Glycine max) (L.) varieties in the Sudan Savannas of Northern Nigeria
April-June 2023
This study assessed the level of adoption of short season early-maturing soybean varieties in the Sudan savanna agro-ecological zones of the Nigeria savannas. The study identified determinants of adoption of short-season early maturing soybean varieties. It was conducted on a sample of 600 farming households from 20 communities in Bunkure and Shanono Local Government Areas in Kano State. Descriptive (frequencies and...
Journal of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development
Economic costs of aflatoxin contamination in Meru and Tharaka Nithi counties of Kenya
April-June 2023
Aflatoxin resulting from the consumption of contaminated cereals has always been a concern in Kenya. The purpose of this study was to determine the economic costs of aflatoxin contamination in Meru and Tharaka Nithi counties in Kenya. A multi-stage cluster sampling using the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) design was used to select clusters and households. Once clusters were identified, households were...
Journal of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Health
Knowledge, attitude and practice of observing withdrawal period of veterinary drugs in chicken and eggs by poultry farmers in Zaria
April-June 2023
The veterinary drug is vital for healthy and quality food-animal production. Their use in poultry production is basically for treatment, prophylaxis and growth promotion. However, cases of misuse of these drugs by the poultry farmers have been reported. This is further worsened by extra-label use and non-observance of withdrawal period, leading to deposition of drug residues in poultry products, thus posing a public...
Journal of Infectious Diseases and Immunity
Genomics and molecular immunopathogenesis of SARS-CoV-2 variants of interest in Nigeria
January-June 2023
The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, has spurred global interest. Since the first recognition of SARS-CoV-2, thousands of genomic mutations have been developed and more are still to come for the ability of SARS-CoV-2 to rapidly evolve and adapt is due to its high mutability, which allows new lineages and variants to emerge. These mutations result in changes to the virus properties, such as...
Educational Research and Reviews
The investigation of the relationship between positive childhood experiences and family values
May 2023
This study aims to investigate the relationship between the positive childhood experiences of young people and family values. In the quantitative research design, descriptive and relational screening method was used in the study, and the study group consisted of 753 university students aged 18-25. Data were collected using the Positive Childhood Experiences Scale and the Family Values Scale. T-test, ANAVO, and Pearson...
Educational Research and Reviews
Locus of control on mental health of college students in Guangxi, China: The chain mediating effect of grit and self-esteem
May 2023
This study aims to explore the relationship between locus of control, grit, self-esteem and mental health among college students. A questionnaire survey was used to conduct a study on the mental health of 923 E-learning college students from 10 universities in Guangxi, China. In this study, Pearson correlation analysis was used to test the correlation between the study variables, and Bootstrap was used to test the...
Educational Research and Reviews
The relationship between innovative self-efficacy and innovative ability of dance majors’ students in Chinese Universities research
May 2023
The cultivation of innovative ability is an important part of China's current long-term education planning and innovative development-driven strategy, as well as an important issue of university teaching reform. The cultivation of innovative ability of dance professionals in colleges and universities is a problem of great concern for dance majors in terms of innovative teaching and new curriculum reform. The purpose...
Scientific Research and Essays
Micro surface texturing formation in polycrystalline-silicon solar cells by means of CO2 laser
April-June, 2023
Surface texturing of polycrystalline silicon solar cells using a CO2 laser was achieved in the present study, with different line spacing and sizes in one dimension. The efficiency of the solar cell was calculated using the measurements of the short circuit current (ISC), the open circuit voltage (VOC), and the fill factor (FF). The SEM results showed the formation of micro-scale textures. Operational results showed...
Journal of Plant Breeding and Crop Science
Inheritance of bacterial wilt resistance in five tomato cultivars
April-June 2023
Five tomato cultivars were studied for inheritance of bacterial wilt resistance. Lines AVTO1429, AVTO1424, and AVTO1314 have the resistance gene, Roma VF lacks the resistance gene, and Valoria Select is claimed to have resistance but has not been evaluated. The study, which was carried out in a split plot design, involved six generations and backcrosses that were conducted in a greenhouse and a field. Artificial...
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