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African Journal of Agricultural Research
Nutritional and phytochemical characterization of the “Folou” or “Flado” varietal group of yams belonging to the species Dioscorea alata in Burkina Faso
October 2024
Yam forms the basis of the diet of many African countries, as it is an important source of carbohydrates and other nutrients. In Burkina Faso, various yam cultivars are grown. However, data on their biochemical characteristics and nutritional value are not known, which strongly limits their use in breeding and varietal improvement programs. This study aims to characterize the nutritional and antioxidant potential of...
African Journal of Agricultural Research
Salt and water dynamics of irrigated vertisols cultivated with fodder crop of Echinochloa stagnina in Niger River valley
October 2024
Irrigating Vertisols to produce crops, such as rice, alters its hydrological regime and often degrades the soil, particularly through waterlogging and salinization. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of the fodder crop Echinochloa stagnina on the salt and water dynamics of saline vertisols, in comparison to an irrigated paddy system in the Niger River valley. The study was conducted in irrigated...
African Journal of Agricultural Research
Performances of eight morphotypes of lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) cultivated in Zinder region using quantative traits in rainy season
October 2024
Lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) is cultivated as a cash crop by small-scale farmers in Niger. This study assessed eight lettuce morphotypes from the Zinder region in Niger Republic for their agronomic performance traits. The experiment followed a randomized complete block design with three replications. Significant differences were observed between the morphotypes for various agro-morphological traits. Principal component...
African Journal of Agricultural Research
Farmers’ knowledge, perception, and management strategies of fall armyworm in the savanna ecology of Ghana
October 2024
The larvae of the fall armyworm (FAW), Spodoptera frugiperda (J. E. Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), pose a significant threat to maize and other crops, potentially leading to economic losses if not effectively managed. Despite numerous studies conducted on FAW in Ghana, there remains a gap in understanding farmers' knowledge, beliefs, and behaviors regarding the pest and its management techniques. This study aimed...
African Journal of Agricultural Research
Application of pulverized local rhyolitic powders to improve cabbage productivity and soil chemicals in Bandjoun, west Cameroon
October 2024
A field trial was conducted to assess the effect of the application of pulverized rhyolitic materials and poultry manure on the yield of cabbages and soil chemicals in the locality of Bandjoun, west Cameroon. The treatment with rhyolitic rock materials combined with poultry manure portrayed the best yield (51000 kgha-1) followed by the treatment with poultry manure alone (27,000 kgha-1). Lower yields were obtained from...
African Journal of Agricultural Research
Phytosanitary evaluation of different types of improved maize seed produced in Burkina Faso
October 2024
The impact of fungal diseases on maize productivity remains a significant concern in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), as it is globally. In Burkina Faso, maize production is frequently affected by various fungal species, leading to yield losses and a decline in production quality. These losses are due to factors such as sowing failures, delayed plant growth, and the production of mycotoxins that can adversely affect human and...
African Journal of Agricultural Research
Production of lettuce (Lactuca sativa) under a soilless system based on coconut fibers (Cocos nucifera)
October 2024
Urban agriculture increasingly occupies an important place in West Africa. With growing insecurity and the massive displacement of populations to cities, off-ground agriculture is a sustainable solution for feeding populations. The objective of this study is to contribute to the installation of soilless agriculture in Burkina Faso. The material used consists of lettuce varieties, and the substrate consists of coconut...
African Journal of Agricultural Research
Modern optical sensing technologies and their applications in agriculture
October 2024
Modern agriculture faces the challenge of producing more food on less land to meet the demands of a growing global population while minimizing its impact on the environment. To achieve this, precision agriculture has emerged as a transformative approach, harnessing cutting-edge technologies to optimize farming practices. Among these technologies, modern optical sensing has garnered significant attention due to its...
African Journal of Agricultural Research
Phytosociological survey of weeds in cassava growth area
October 2024
The presence of weeds in agricultural crops causes direct losses in productivity, causing economic losses, which makes it necessary to know the quality and quantity of weeds that compete with agriculture crops. Therefore, the objective of this work was to identify the weed community associated with cassava cultivation through a phytosociological survey, carried out in a cassava cultivation area, in the city of Nampula....
African Journal of Agricultural Research
Assessment of pesticide use, practice and hazards on cotton-growing farmers in the Awash Valley, Ethiopia
October 2024
Pesticide use in cotton cultivation in Ethiopia has increased due to the emergence of new insect pests, raising environmental and health concerns. The aim of this study is to examine pesticide utilization, handling practices, and knowledge among farmers in the Awash Valley. A total of one hundred twenty-eight small-scale and twenty-five large-scale farmers were included in the study. Data were collected through...
Journal of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Health
Distribution and viability of Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis in ovine production units of Puebla and State of Mexico in Mexico
October-December 2024
The purpose of this study was to determine the distribution and viability of Mycobacterium avium paratuberculosis (Map) in various areas of sheep corrals. Four sample collections were carried out every three months for a year in three ovine Livestock Production Units (LPUs). Blood samples were collected from sheep (ELISA Anti-Map), as well as fecal samples. Fecal samples were collected from the following areas in the...
Journal of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Health
An outbreak of black quarter in cattle at the National Livestock Resources Research Centre, in Maruzi, Apac, Uganda
October-December 2024
Black quarter (BQ) is an acute, endogenous, infectious bacterial disease that primarily affects the hind limb of ruminants. It is caused by Clostridium chauvoei, a small spindle, Gram-positive, anaerobic rod-shaped spore-forming organism that is motile through peritrichous flagella. It bears the name in honour of Auguste J. B. Chauveau the French veterinarian and bacteriologist (1827–1917). Severe...
International Journal of Livestock Production
Evaluation of agro-industrial by-products used as dietary supplements in small ruminants bred in the peri-urban areas of Lomé in Togo
October-December 2024
The feeding of small ruminants is crucial for the success of their breeding. The objective of this study is to optimize the productivity of sheep and goats by using agro-industrial by-products (AIBP). The methodology adopted consisted of a census of AIBP used in feeding sheep and goat zoo genetic resources on the outskirts of Lomé, through a survey carried out among 90 small ruminant breeding units. The results...
African Journal of Political Science and International Relations
Encumbrances in African regional integration architecture
October-December 2024
Regional integration forms institutions whose primary objective is political economy cooperation. Governments often see the closer integration of neighboring economies as the first step in creating a larger regional market for trade and investment. This is contended to spur greater efficiency, productivity gain, and competitiveness, not just by lowering border barriers, but by reducing other costs and risks of...
International Journal of English and Literature
Swami Vivekananda's revisionary ambitions: Consequences of the incorporation of orientalist discourses or the influence of western colonial discourses
October-December 2024
It is asserted that Vivekananda, regarded by many Americans and British as both a spiritual and intellectual equal, utilized his physical attributes and rhetorical prowess to reframe the Indian subcontinent's subservient relationship with the West. However, Vivekananda participated in the very lectures he attempted to disprove. As a culturally diverse and intellectually composite figure, Vivekananda exemplifies the...
Journal of Economics and International Finance
Does the J-Curve Phenomenon apply to the U.S. Agricultural Trade Balance? “A Cointegration Approach"
October-December 2024
This article replicates and extends the study that investigated the effects of exchange rate changes on the bilateral trade balance of U.S. agriculture with its 15 major trading partners, specifically testing the applicability of the J-curve hypothesis to the U.S. agricultural trade balance. The replication covers eight of the original fifteen countries, while the extension includes three BRICS countries. The analysis...
Journal of Accounting and Taxation
Management control terminology: An English German dictionary
October-December 2024
The paper aimed to develop a specialized English-German management control dictionary, addressing linguistic and conceptual differences in management control systems (MCS) to enhance understanding and communication in international business contexts. The research involved a systematic review of existing management control literature and dictionaries, followed by a detailed translation process. Key management control...
Journal of Accounting and Taxation
Earnings management for tax purposes: How do the Greek financially distressed firms react?
October-December 2024
Utilizing SMEs panel data and an Ordinary Least Squares approach, this study examines the effects of tax and financially distressed proxies on Greek SMEs’ earnings management during the 2008 to 2017 periods. We find that SMEs that have great tax liabilities and are financially obligated seem to manipulate their accrual accounts. The findings extend previous evidence on the determinants of earnings management and...
Journal of Accounting and Taxation
Optimizing tax administration in Nigeria through digital transformation of a harmonized tax system
October-December 2024
Taxation is a major component of government revenue globally, used not only for public services but also to influence various economic activities. With advancements in digital technology, tax administration is increasingly leveraging technology to modernize and improve the tax system. This paper reviews the implications of digitalization on tax administration, aiming to optimize revenue collection within a harmonized...
African Journal of History and Culture
Anglo-Egyptian Sudan: Where the Arab and African Worlds Collide
July-December 2024
This paper explores the extent to which the British colonial administration was responsible for the post-colonial conflict between North and South Sudan. Throughout the Anglo-Egyptian regime, British administrators continuously separated the Northern and Southern regions on a socio-economic basis while maintaining political unity. The combination of these policies was likely the root cause behind the postcolonial...
Journal of Yeast and Fungal Research
In vitro susceptibility of vaginal Candida species to antifungal drugs in Abidjan (Côte d'Ivoire)
July-December 2024
This cross-sectional study, carried out between May 2023 and January 2024, aimed to update the data on antifungal susceptibility of Candida species in Abidjan (Côte d'Ivoire). The study was carried out in the gynecology departments of the General Hospital of Adjame and the Anti-Venereal Dispensary of the National Institute of Public Hygiene, both located in Abidjan. Swab collection, direct examination, and...
Journal of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science
Simulation of atmospheric crude distillation column for processing 12.5 bpd crude oil throughput
July-December, 2024
Crude oil refining in compact units has become crucial for developing economies due to the soaring demand for refined products and the prohibitive costs of large conventional refineries. Many countries find it challenging to build and maintain these massive plants, leading them to adopt cost-effective, simplified distillation units. This study specifically analyzes the design of a small-scale crude oil distillation...
African Journal of Microbiology Research
Anti-biofilm formation effects of aromatic and medicinal plant extracts on Xanthomonas axonopodis pv. Phaseoli
September 2024
Common bacterial blight (CBB) caused by Xanthomonas axonopodis pv. phaseoli (Xap) have been recorded as one of the most important seed-borne destructive diseases on beans. Chemical compounds which are incessantly used on beans to manage CBB disease cause serious damage to natural ecosystems and sometimes they show frequent failure for controlling CBB. These consequences are attributed to the use of by-products from...
African Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology
Role of soluble guanylate cyclase and muscarinic receptors in the relaxant effect of Waltheria indica L. (Malvaceae) on tracheal smooth muscle
September 2024
Waltheria indica L. (Malvaceae) has been recognized in traditional medicine for its various therapeutic effects, including anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anticancer, and bronchorelaxant activities. This study aimed to investigate the relaxant effects of W. indica extracts on rat tracheal smooth muscle and explore the involvement of β2-adrenergic and muscarinic receptors, calcium and potassium channels, nitric...
African Journal of Plant Science
Effect of varietal combination and relative time of planting on yield productivity of maize and soybean intercrop in the forest-savannah transition zone of Ghana
September 2024
Two field experiments were conducted in 2020 and 2021 at the research field of Akenten Appiah-Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development, Mampong campus, Ghana to evaluate the effect of relative time of planting two maize varieties intercrop with one soybean variety on yield productivity in transition zone of Ghana. The two maize varietal combinations were extra-early maturing maize (Abontem) +...
Educational Research and Reviews
Challenges faced by teachers in implementing National School Nutrition Program in the Harry Gwala District, KwaZulu-Natal
September 2024
The purpose of the study was to explore the challenges experienced by teachers in their role in implementing the National School Nutrition Program in schools within the Harry Gwala District of KwaZulu-Natal. This article is extracted from a Ph.D. thesis that employed a qualitative research design, utilizing a sample of teachers who participate in the School Nutrition Program. Twelve schools were selected, with a total...
Educational Research and Reviews
Bridging the gap: Policy recommendations for equitable online education
September 2024
Online learning has profoundly transformed the educational landscape, providing greater flexibility, convenience, and tailored instructional opportunities. Despite these benefits, challenges and disparities have emerged, particularly highlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic. This policy brief examines findings from a study at a suburban high school in the Midwest, focusing on students who, before the pandemic, had minimal...
Journal of African Studies and Development
Reclaiming the role of the state in urban infrastructural development for inclusive communities: The case of Uganda’s Kampala City
July-September 2024
Matching infrastructural development with the pace of urban population growth is a challenge in African cities, where the speed and magnitude of urban growth are incessant. Uganda is facing accelerated urbanization, but developing urban infrastructure for inclusive communities has become particularly challenging due to the disequilibrium of decentralized urban planning, manifested through myriad autonomy and...
Journal of African Studies and Development
Assessing the effectiveness of livelihood empowerment against poverty (LEAP) in poverty reduction in Oforikrom Municipal
July-September 2024
This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of the Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) program in reducing poverty in the Oforikrom Municipality of the Ashanti Region. The study employed primary data and a descriptive survey design, sampling 52 respondents. Data were collected using a semi-structured questionnaire. The findings revealed that LEAP has been moderately beneficial, contributing to a 38.5%...
African Journal of History and Culture
The religious motivation in raise and collapse of El-Mahdiyya government from 1880-1898, and its effect on the modern Sudan: Sudanese religious conflicts 4
July-December 2024
The objective of this article is to narrate and discuss the evolution of an Islamic movement established in 1880 by a religious leader named Mohamed Ahmed, who claimed spiritual inspiration. The theocratic government that emerged from this movement came to an end in 1898 due to the cooperation of Anglo-Egyptian troops. The article evaluates the key elements that motivated the religious leaders in their movement,...
African Journal of Food Science
Quality of mined-salt by small-scale producers in Tanzania
September 2024
Small-scale salt mining in developing countries, including Tanzania, is among the major sources of consumed salt. This study aimed to assess the quality of salt from small-scale miners in Nkonkilanga, Singida region, Tanzania. Thirty salt samples were collected from small-scale miners and transported to Sokoine University of Agriculture, where they were analyzed for iodine content, moisture, particle size, color,...
African Journal of Food Science
Identification of molds and the influence of physicochemical factors in attiéké from Burkina Faso
September 2024
This cross-sectional study identified mold contamination and its relationship with physicochemical factors in attiéké sold in Burkina Faso. Over two months (February-March 2023), coinciding with the cool-to-hot dry season transition, 100 attiéké samples were collected from markets in three major cities (Ouagadougou, Bobo-Dioulasso, and Koudougou). Fungal cultures were established on Sabouraud...
Journal of Stored Products and Postharvest Research
Evaluation of Corcyra cephalonica Stainton (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) damage and insecticidal efficacy of six plant powders on the three main cereals produced in Burkina Faso
July-December 2024
There are different methods of storing grain, some of which involve the use of chemicals. These chemicals have harmful effects on consumer health. To avoid these chemicals, the use of biopesticides constitutes one of the promising solutions. Thus, we evaluated the effectiveness of powders of different plant materials to protect millet, maize and sorghum grains against Corcyra cephalonica [Stainton], the main...
African Journal of Environmental Science and Technology
Assessment of healthcare waste Pyrotec model 8 incinerator efficiency as a performance indicator at Muhimbili National Referral Hospital in Dar es
Salaam, Tanzania
September 2024
The performance of a healthcare waste Pyrotec Model 8 incinerator at Muhimbili national referral hospital in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, was investigated using two different types of healthcare wastes namely sharps waste and other waste (mass/weight) and as fractions. The other independent factor used in the investigation was diesel oil consumption. The incinerator performance was evaluated by determining how these factors...
African Journal of Environmental Science and Technology
Assessing the implication of prolong agrochemical applications on soils in some vegetable farms around the Southwest region of Cameroon
September 2024
Vegetable cultivation at urban peripherals is gaining ground due to the quest to feed an ever-increasing urban populace. However, the extensive use of agrochemicals in such gardens often leads to heavy metal contamination, with consequences for soil quality and human health. In order to safeguard human health and protect the environment, this study evaluated the contamination levels of per-urban vegetable garden soils...
Journal of Geography and Regional Planning
Urban land governance: Towards a conceptual framework
July-September, 2024
The main concepts, land management system, and governance have been discussed to aid the research process. The aim is to find out the connection between urban land management and good governance concepts. The success of land management requires government input as a guide to sustainable development. Ensuring good governance principles in land management will help promote economic development, reduce poverty in society,...
Journal of Yeast and Fungal Research
Evaluation of plant extracts and tissue culture cultivars in the control of potato late blight disease
July-December 2024
Potato (Solanum tuberosum) is one of the most important industrial vegetable cash crops grown worldwide, with its tubers used for food. Potato production is constrained by pests and diseases, among which Phytophthora infestans is the most destructive, causing 50 to 70% yield loss under favorable environmental conditions. An experiment was conducted at the Institute of Agricultural Research for Development, Regional...
International Journal of English and Literature
Marching to heaven or marching to hell, foreign projects in Africa in relation to the environmental crisis: A case study of Wizard of the Crow
July-September 2024
Since its publication in 2006, Ngugi wa Thiong'o's English translation of Wizard of the Crow has captivated the interest of academics and critics alike. The novel has been debated and researched from various viewpoints, employing multiple theories and methodologies. Some scholars focus on topics such as politics, authoritarian regimes, gender issues, economic inequality, corruption, and environmental challenges....
International Journal of English and Literature
Utilising motifs as a technique in isiXhosa creative texts through the lens of narratology theory
July-September 2024
This article examines the use of motifs as literary devices to reinforce a central idea and themes, and to enhance the narrative features of isiXhosa creative texts. The motifs are not only crucial for reinforcing the central idea of a story or poem but are also useful for enhancing emplotment, plot, and explotment of a story. However, the pivotal role of motifs is often overlooked by some isiXhosa creative writers in...
African Journal of Biotechnology
Enhanced rooting and regeneration of canola (Brassica napus L.) cultivars after a brief period (shock) on growth regulator-free Murashige and Skoog (MS) medium
September 2024
The comparative organogenesis of Brassica napus L cultivars Cyclone, Star and Westar was studied. The cotyledonary explants gave a higher response to all the combinations of 0.5 mg/L 2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D) and benzylamino purine (BAP; 0.5, 1.0,1.5 and 2.0 mg/L) used for optimizing the conditions for callus induction. The best mean weight and mean length of callus was obtained at 0.5 mg/L 2,4-D and 1.5...
African Journal of Business Management
Effects of mobile banking services on the performance of commercial banks in Kenya
September 2024
In the recent period, commercial banks have witnessed parity in performance and rapid growth in mobile banking services. Consequently, mobile banking services are considered pillars of bank performance by regulators and practitioners alike. Basel has set values for effective financial oversight, and central banks have issued roadmaps on mobile banking services to ensure a sound financial system that aligns with...
African Journal of Agricultural Research
Using superior plant growth-promoting microorganisms through bioprospecting to create inoculants for peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.) farming
September 2024
Experiments with pot-grown plants are among the most common in plant research. In this study, we isolated plant growth-promoting bacteria (PGPB) from the rhizosphere soils and root nodules of peanut plants grown under greenhouse conditions, and evaluated their PGP properties to select elite strains as inoculants. The isolates were characterized for the following PGP activities: phosphate (P) solubilization, auxin and...
African Journal of Agricultural Research
Assessing farmer knowledge and performance of introduced wheat varieties using organic fertilizers in the North West Region Cameroon
September 2024
Wheat, one of the most consumed but less produced crops in Cameroon, was the focus of this study aimed to investigate farmers’ knowledge on wheat cultivation and estimating the performance of introduced varieties using different fertilization methods in Santa. A random sample of 80 farmers completed an open-ended questionnaire, and subsequently, 14 varieties were evaluated in a randomized complete block design...
African Journal of Agricultural Research
Effects of nitrogen reduction on wheat yield and quality in different ecological environments
September 2024
To establish a theoretical foundation for the coordinated production of high-quality, high-yield, and efficient wheat in Yunnan Province, this study was conducted to examine the impact of 4 fertilization rates on wheat yield and quality under three distinct climatic conditions. The findings revealed that the fertilizer requirements for achieving high yield depend on the wheat variety and environmental factors....
African Journal of Agricultural Research
Effect of vermicompost on soil properties, cabbage earliness and yield under sandy soil agroecosystem
September 2024
The present study was conducted to find the effect of vermicompost application on yield and some other parameters of cabbage under highly weathered soils of Uganda. Five rates of vermicomposte (0, 5, 10, 15 and 20 t/ha) were applied on cabbage, planted in plots and arranged in RCBD during three seasons with three replications each. Plant height, number of leaves and leaf size were measured during the...
African Journal of Agricultural Research
Farm size and total productivity in selected maize producing districts in Tanzania: Implications for sustainable agro-industrial development
September 2024
This paper examines the relationship between farm size and total factor productivity (TFP) in mainland Tanzania, using a Cobb-Douglas production framework and survey data. Our analysis highlights two important contributions: The examination of a wide range of planted maize fields and the evaluation of the association between farm size and total factor productivity efficiency across maize cropping systems (that is...
African Journal of Agricultural Research
Pearl millet-cowpea cropping systems responses to fertilizer in the Sahel
September 2024
In Niger, the pearl millet/cowpea intercropping system is widely used for various reasons. A study conducted in 2021 and 2022 aimed to confirm previous reports of the land efficiency benefits of this system and to document its differential response to fertilizer application with and without subsidies. The experiment included six treatment combinations: three cropping systems (pearl millet and cowpea sole crops, and...
African Journal of Agricultural Research
Combined effect of biofertilizers and chemical fertilizers on growth, yield potential of maize (Zea mays L.) varieties and economic benefits
September 2024
This study was conducted to evaluate the effects of biofertilizers, diammonium phosphate (DAP), and urea fertilizer treatments on maize growth, yield, and economic benefits. The experiment, carried out over two consecutive seasons in 2022, included five treatments: control without fertilizers (T1), biofertilizers only (T2), DAP + urea (T3), biofertilizers + DAP (T4), and biofertilizers + DAP + urea (T5), arranged in a...
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