July 2019

Journal of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Health
Histology of the midbrain of the grey breasted helmeted guinea fowl (Numida meleagris galeata) at post-hatch

The study was carried out to investigate the development of the midbrain in the grey breasted helmeted guinea fowl, Numida meleagris galeata, at post-hatch. Domestication of this species of bird is in an increase, but scanty documentation on the development of midbrain (mesencephalon) and how it relates to the neurobiology of this bird is lacking. In our findings, there was a steady increase in the midbrain mean weights...

Author(s): Wanmi Nathaniel, Usendi Ifukibot Levi, Gosomji Innocent Jonah and Pindar David Bukar  

July 2019

African Journal of Biotechnology
Somatic embryogenesis and regeneration of Kenyan wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) genotypes from mature embryo explants

Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) improvement via genetic transformation depends on an efficient regeneration system for recovery of transgenic events. This study reports a somatic embryogenesis-based regeneration system for two Kenyan wheat genotypes (Eagle 10 and Njoro bread wheat II) from mature embryos. The study investigated the efficiency of mercuric chloride, commercial bleach, and chlorine gas in surface sterilizing...

Author(s): Mark Ochieng Adero, Easter David Syombua, Lydia Kwamboka Asande, Nelson Onzere Amugune, Eliud Sagwa Mulanda and Godwin Macharia  

July 2019

International Journal of Biodiversity and Conservation
Extended distribution of testate amoebae (Protozoa: Rhizopoda) to Indian fauna from Sangla Valley, Himachal Pradesh, India

Testate amoebae are a group of free-living heterotrophic protists that have an organic shell or test and play a very good role as bioindicators in the ecological monitoring of environment. Inspite of the importance the percentage contribution of free living protozoans recorded from the Himalayan landscape is only about 12% of the total free living protozoans of India. This portrays a meagre diversity of species from...

Author(s): Bindu L.  

July 2019

International Journal of Biodiversity and Conservation
Threats and their relative severity and driving forces in the African Elephant range wildlife protected areas of Ethiopia

Anthropogenic threats to five wildlife protected areas (PAs) in Ethiopia: Omo, Mago, Chebera Churchura and Kafta Sheraro National Parks, and Babille Elephant Sanctuary were studied. The study specific objectives were to: (i) establish the relative severity of threat factors to the PAs and susceptibility of the PAs; (ii) explore underlying causes of the threats; and, (iii) identify appropriate threat mitigation measures....

Author(s): Mekbeb Eshetu Tessema, Kumara Wakjira and Addisu Asefa  

July 2019

African Journal of History and Culture
Democratization and nation-building in Nigeria, from 1914 to 2004: An appraisal

Nigeria came into being in 1914 following the British colonial authority's amalgamation of the Northern and Southern protectorates during which various ethnicities were living independently of each other. However, the activities leading up to the 1914 amalgamation predates this date. It would therefore not be out of place to say that the most enduring legacy of British colonialism is the geo-political entity known...

Author(s): David D. Yongo

July-September 2019

Journal of Soil Science and Environmental Management
Spatial distribution of heavy metals in soil with distance from Tazama pipeline through the Mikumi National Park, Tanzania

A total concentration of six studied heavy metals Arsenic (As), Lead (Pb), Chromium(Cr), Mercury (Hg) Cadmium (Cd) and Copper (Cu) were measured in soil across distances from TAZAMA pipeline in transects which have incidences of oil spillage and those which have no history of oil spillage. All studied heavy metals were detected in the study area. As, Pb and Cr were detected in both transects, that is, with oils spills...

Author(s): Doreen Jeremiah Mrimi, Julius William Nyahongo, Pål Olav Vedeld, Boniface Hussein Massawe and Charlotte Nakakaawa Jjunju  

July 2019

Educational Research and Reviews
Health belief levels of individuals who do sports actively in terms of different variables

This research was carried out in order to determine health belief levels of individuals who do sports actively in Ağrı İbrahim Çeçen University campus in terms of different variables. In the research, a method based on descriptive survey which aimed to reveal current situation, was used. A total of 120 people, of whom 60 were male and 60 were female, participated in the research. In the research,...

Author(s): Serkan Zengin and Yaşar Çoruh

July-September 2019

Journal of African Studies and Development
Security implications of oil exploration on social activities in South Lokichar Basin, Turkana County, Kenya

This study explored the security implications of oil exploration on the social activities in South Lokichar Basin, Turkana County, Kenya. It was motivated by the disagreements between the county government and national government on the exploration, extraction, production and sharing of oil benefits. Oil discovery and revenues fuel ethnic and political tension in any country, result in war and political instability....

Author(s): Cosmas Ekwom Kamais, Samson Wokabi Mwangi and Eric Kiprono Bor  

July 2019

African Journal of Business Management
Recruitment strategies of the banking industry in Nigeria: The head hunting panacea

The purpose of the study is to examine the effect of headhunting recruitment strategy on employee retention strategy in the Nigerian banking industry. The objective is to examine the effect of headhunting recruitment strategy on employee retention in the banking industry. The study makes use of primary data by administering structured questionnaire to employees of Zenith Bank Plc, a money deposits bank in Egor local...

Author(s): TAFAMEL, Ehiabhi Andrew and AKRAWAH, Onutomaha Dennis

July-September 2019

International Journal of Nursing and Midwifery
Building a strong and sustainable health care system in Nigeria: The role of the nurse

Nigeria is a country that has stood tall in Africa and features prominently in global affairs, yet her healthcare system has suffered several down-falls. Despite her position as a country with huge human and natural resources, her health facilities are grossly inadequate, especially in rural communities and this robs her citizen of optimum health care. Good health is one of the fundamental human rights and the onus...

Author(s): Nneka E. Ubochi, Timothy A. Ehwarieme, Agnes N. Anarado and Elizabeth O. Oyibocha  

July 2019

Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health Sciences
Cellular energy budget in tropical freshwater fish following exposure to sublethal concentrations of cadmium

Under stressful conditions (toxicity), organisms often try to detoxify by mobilizing available energy sources with costs to various metabolic functions, such as growth or reproduction. Cellular energy allocation (CEA) is a methodology used to evaluate the energetic status and which relates with organisms’ overall condition and response to toxic stress. It consists of the integration of the energy reserves...

Author(s): Ezeonyejiaku Chigozie Damian, Ifedigbo Ikem Innocent , Okoye Charles Obinwanne and Ezenwelu Chijioke Obinna  

July 2019

Journal of Economics and International Finance
Budgeting and budgetary control in the Ghana health service

The budget has been and continues to be a tool for effectuating fiscal policy goals of governments worldwide. The case of developing countries in sub-Saharan Africa, including Ghana is no exception. The arguments in support of systematised budgeting and budgetary control regimes in the public sector of economies, both developed and developing are overwhelmingly persuasive. The aforementioned arguments have been...

Author(s): Williams Abayaawien Atuilik, Ramatu Afio Peregrino-Brimah, Hussein Salia and Babonyire Adafula  

July-September 2019

Journal of AIDS and HIV Research
Medication belief, locus of control, and adherence among patients on highly active anti retro viral therapy in Lagos, Nigeria

Anti-retro viral therapy (ART) is a lifelong treatment and its effectiveness depends critically both on the efficacy of the antiretroviral drugs against the virus and achieving a very high level of adherence (> 95%) to the medications. This study evaluated the relationship between medication beliefs, locus of control and adherence to ART among people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) in Lagos. A cross-sectional...

Author(s): Adeyinka Adeniran, Olayinka Atilola, Esther O, Oluwole , Oladipupo Fisher and Babatunde Odugbemi  

July-December 2019

International NGO Journal
Contrasting the impact of the Movimento dos Sem Terra – MST and the International Land Coalition - ILC on empowerment of local communities

The influence of international donors of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) acting in developing countries has been the subject of a significant amount of academic literature. This article adds to such body of study by examining specifically the effect of international donors in the fight for land. Through contrasting how the International Land Coalition - ILC and the Movimento dos Sem Terra - MST work in Brazil the...

Author(s): Márcio Calvet Neves

July-December 2019

International Journal of Library and Information Science
Library value through user satisfaction: The case of academic libraries in Ghana

The study is an investigative survey of library users’ satisfaction of library services, resources, staff conduct and impact of the library on the academic achievements of users.  Qualitative data was collected from College students, faculty and library staff of two academic libraries in Ghana using questionnaires and interview instruments. The survey established that library services, information resources...

Author(s): Evelyn Ogboo Apronti Tetteh and Lydia Nyantakyi-Baah  

July 2019

Journal of Microbiology and Antimicrobials
Antimicrobial resistance pattern in Salmonella enterica from clinical and poultry sources in Calabar, Nigeria

Limited treated options to Salmonellosis exist due to the emergence of extended spectrum beta lactamases (ESBLs). This study determined the prevalence of common ESBL genes (blaSHV, blaCTX-M, blaOXA) and profiled their antimicrobial resistance drug pattern. A descriptive cross-sectional study that involved 16 Salmonella enterica isolates from diarrhoeic children at the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital and 39...

Author(s): Nchawa Yangkam Yhiler, Bassey Enya Bassey, Inyang-etoh Paul, Useh Monday Francis, Asuquo Anne and Angela Okocha-Ejeko

July 2019

Journal of Entomology and Nematology
A survey of geographical distribution and host range of white mango scale, Aulacaspis tubercularis Newstead (Hemiptera: Diaspididae) in Western Ethiopia

White mango scale (WMS) is a sucking insect which poses severe threat to mango plantation. A survey of the distribution and host range of WMS, Aulacaspis tubercularis was conducted in western Ethiopia from May 10, 2016 to July 15, 2016. The surveys were started from Loko village, the focus of its first record, and extended over series of mango farms in the four cardinal directions. This study showed that WMS has already...

Author(s): Ofgaa Djirata Emana Getu and R. Kahuthia-Gathu  

July-December 2019

International Journal of Science and Technology Education Research
Seismic risk management education: Its place in life and earth science textbooks for secondary schools in Morocco

This research is based on Life and Earth Sciences (LES) textbooks (El Moufid in LES and El Massar in LES) used in Morocco for second year of college. It is aimed at showing the place of seismic risks education in LES. The methodology used is based on the content analysis of seismic risk management education in these manuals. The results show that this approach is more or less neglected in these textbooks; yet Morocco...

Author(s): Eddif Aâtika  

July-December 2019

International NGO Journal
The participatory structures of poverty in Africa

Participatory structures of poverty in Africa are founded in ideology, foreign aid, guilt from colonialism, paternalism, democracy, and capitalism. The latter two are becoming more well known to the general public, forcing the subject matter to be acknowledged in diplomacy circles. Actively participating in a structure that maintains poverty, works against humanity. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (1963) is quoted “No...

Author(s): Angela R. Pashayan

July-December 2019

International NGO Journal
The optimal structure for managing NGOs` projects in Lebanon

In response to the structural problems faced by some of the non- governmental organizations (NGOs) in Lebanon, evaluating the different structures` performance is particularly important especially in developing countries that require NGOs to provide speedy, timely and effective response to beneficiary needs. The aim of this paper is to identify the optimal structure for managing NGOs` projects, especially when...

Author(s): Ghenwa Al Hakim, Rabih Zotti and Joseph Haddad

July-September 2019

International Journal of Sociology and Anthropology
A comparative analysis on the perspectives of African Feminism Vs Western Feminism: philosophical debate with their criticism and its implication for women’s rights in Ethiopia context

Feminism internationally aims to realizing the liberation of women from all types of oppression and providing solidarity among women of all countries. However, the remarkable difference is growing gap between North and South. Women from the North are harvesting the fruits of capitalism and global economy, whereas women from the South are all too often confronted with poverty and terrible labor conditions. The aim of...

Author(s): Eyayu Kasseye Bayu

July-September 2019

Journal of African Studies and Development
Teacher learning in the context of curriculum reform

International studies on teacher learning communities (TLCs) emphasise that TLCs that are formed within the school context are powerful to help teachers improve their teaching practices. This paper presents a qualitative case study that analyses teacher-learning activities in a school-based professional learning community (PLC). The PLC aimed at staff developing teachers on how to connect mathematics education to...

Author(s): Sylvia Madusise  

July-September 2019

Journal of Geography and Regional Planning
Population move on Rajasthan: Regional analysis

The physiography of Rajasthan is not suitable for agricultural activity. Most parts of Rajasthan are sandy regions and Aravalli Mountain, which is a barrier for agriculture. Eastern part of Rajasthan is covered with plain soil but this region is also not suitable for agriculture. This is the reason why Rajasthan experienced a large proportion of out-migration from its different physiographic regions. The present...

Author(s): Manoj Debnath and Sheuli Ray

25 July, 2019

African Journal of Agricultural Research
Is silicon capable to affect the photosynthetic performance of green maize plants?

Green maize (Zea mays L.) is a cultivated species of significant importance in the agricultural scene. The literature reports that Si has been used as an alternative option for sustainable agricultural systems. We examined the hypothesis that this beneficial element will improve the photosynthetic performance and biological productivity of crop plants, under field conditions, without nutritional stress. In this context,...

Author(s): Raquel Caroline dos Santos, Marta Donato de Souza, Giovana Michele da Cruz and Daniel Baron  

25 July, 2019

African Journal of Agricultural Research
Genetic variability of yam based on quantitative descriptors

Yam is a promising income source for small producers in the Recôncavo Baiano region. However, few genetic studies have been conducted with this culture. In this sense, the aim of this study was to assess genetic variability among 89 genotypes of yam (Dioscorea rotundata Poir.) collected in four municipalities in Bahia State, Brazil. These were assessed based on eight quantitative descriptors. Data were subjected...

Author(s): Virgílio Carménia Cossa, Elaine Costa Cerqueira-Pereira, Darcilúcia Oliveira do Carmo de Almeida, Carlos Alberto da Silva Ledo and Ricardo Franco Cunha Moreira  

25 July, 2019

African Journal of Agricultural Research
Physiological responses of operators to handle vibration of diesel-fueled single-axle tractor

Hand-arm transmitted vibration originating from a 15 horsepower single-axle tractor can be very strong and cause operator fatigue plus various physiological disorders in vascular, neurological, and musculoskeletal systems. The objective of this work was to measure the characteristics of such hand-transmitted vibrations and its effect on the health of the single-axle tractor operator, in a research program conducted at...

Author(s): Siraj K. Busse, Anthony N. Sinclair, Diresibachew H. Wondimu and Daniel T. Redda  

25 July, 2019

African Journal of Agricultural Research
Physiological potential of lettuce seeds crespa

The present work aimed to evaluate the germination, emergence, vigor and initial development of lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) cultivars. Nine cultivars belonging to the crespa group, Cinderella, Monica SF 31, Mimosa (Salad Bowl), Veneranda, Brava, Cerbiatta (Catalonha), Itapua Super, Itaúna Prisée, Simpson and Vitória de Verão were used. The experiment was conducted to ensure the accuracy of...

Author(s): Wesley Oliveira de Assis, João Luciano de Andrade Melo Junior, Luan Danilo Ferreira de Andrade Melo, Reinaldo de Alencar Paes, João Correia de Araújo Neto, Lucas dos Santos Medeiros, Larice Bruna Ferreira Soares, Rayanne Thalita de Almeida Souza, Sara Camylla de Moura Assis, Lívia Francyne Gomes Chaves, Ana Caroline de Melo Morais and José Jairo Florentino Cordeiro Junior  

25 July, 2019

African Journal of Agricultural Research
Changes in livelihood strategies and animal husbandry practices of pastoralists in the sub-humid zone of West Africa

Migration to and sedentarization in the sub-humid zone of Burkina Faso has become a major adaptation measure of Sahelian pastoralists to the severe droughts and in response to a rapidly changing socio-economic environment. This study is aimed at assessing livelihoods and livestock husbandry practices as a consequence of pastoralist sedentarization. The study sites were located in the Sudano-Sahelian and Sudanian zone of...

Author(s): Nouhoun Zampaligré, Dominique Ouedraogo, Claudious Chikozho, Louis Sawadogo and Eva Schlecht  

25 July, 2019

African Journal of Agricultural Research
Comparison of proximate, mineral and phytochemical composition of enset (Ensete ventricosum (Welw.) Cheesman) landraces used for a different purpose

Enset (Ensete ventricosum (Welw.) Cheesman) is one of the oldest cultivated food security crops in Ethiopia. There are a number of enset landraces used for traditional medicine. These landraces are believed to have better minerals and phytochemical compositions, which are not proved scientifically. The objective of this study was to compare the proximate, mineral and phytochemical compositions of corms of enset...

Author(s): Gizachew Woldesenbet Nuraga, Tileye Feyissa, Sebsebe Demissew, Kassahun Tesfaye, and Ashagrie Zewdu Woldegiorgis  

25 July, 2019

Journal of Medicinal Plants Research
Phytochemical screening, chromatographic profile and evaluation of antimicrobial and antioxidant activities of three species of the Cyperaceae Juss. Family

Some species of the family Cyperaceae have been studied extensively for presenting bioactive compounds of pharmacological interest. Thus, the present research aimed to investigate the antimicrobial, antioxidant and chemical constituents of Kyllinga odorata Vahl, Oxycaryum cubensis Poepp. & Kunth and Rhynchospora nervosa Boeck. Hydroalcoholic extracts (1:1, v:v) of aerial and underground parts. These species were...

Author(s): José Jailson Lima Bezerra, Ticiano Gomes do Nascimento, Regianne Umeko Kamiya, Ana Paula do Nascimento Prata, Patrícia Muniz de Medeiros, Sâmia Andrícia Souza da Silva and Cecília Nascimento de Mendonça  

25 July, 2019

Journal of Medicinal Plants Research
Evaluation of antidiabetic activity of the ethanol extract of Momordica charantia L. and the identification of charantine by gas chromatography coupled with Mass spectrometry

The aerial parts of Momordica charantia L. are very often used in traditional Congolese medicine for their multiple virtues. Our study focused on the identification of a well-known antidiabetic molecule: the charantine and also the antidiabetic properties of the ethanol extract of M. charantia L. After being treated with MSTFA (N-Methyl-N-(trimethylsilyl) trifluoroacetamide) and using gas chromatography-Mass...

Author(s): Snelle Miakayizila Baonda, Celestine Nkounkou Loumpangou, Raoul Ampa, Arnold Murphy Elouma Ndinga, Longin Justin Clair Bonazaba Milandou, Myriam Bonose  and Jean Maurille Ouamba  

22 July, 2019

African Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology
Phytochemical analysis and investigation of sedative-hypnotic activity of methanolic stem bark extract of Ficus abutilifolia in mice

Most of the sedative drugs cause dose-dependent depression of the central nervous system (CNS) leading to hypnosis and possibly anaesthesia, however, these agents are associated with some side effects ranging from digestive, respiratory, immune system dysfunctions, cognitive function deterioration, tolerance, and physical dependence, hence investigations of newer and safer agents is therefore imperative. The current...

Author(s): Mikail, H. G., Akumka, D. D., Adamu, M., Zaifada, A. U.  

22 July, 2019

African Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology
Aflatoxin M1 in cheese samples from the Amazon Region

Aflatoxin M1 (AFM1) is a mycotoxin that can be found in cheeses and makes the monitoring of this food of public health interesting. In Brazil, the Amazon region has a cattle herd with dairy production of cheese, and an evaluation of the food and its risk to the population is required. The objective of this study was to evaluate the levels of AFM1, moisture content (mc) and water activity (aw) in different cheeses types,...

Author(s): Janaína Santos Barroncas, Ariane Mendonça Kluczkovski, Emerson Silva Lima, Pedro Henrique Campelo Felix, Cibele de Souza Viana, Lawrence Ramos Xavier, Samir de Carvalho Buzaglo Pinto and Augusto Kluczkovski Kunior  

18 July, 2019

African Journal of Agricultural Research
Physico-chemical characterization and kinetics of drying of organic yellow bell pepper (Capsicum annuum L.)

The bell pepper has many qualities, but it has a high water content, favoring the occurrence of deteriorating reactions and the growth of microorganisms; however, it is possible to use drying as a conservation method. The objective of this study is to perform the kinetics of organic yellow bell pepper drying at different drying air temperatures, to adjust the data obtained to the empirical models and to evaluate the...

Author(s): Newton Carlos Santos, Sâmela Leal Barros, Semirames do Nascimento Silva, Victor Hebert de Alcântara Ribeiro, Mylena Olga Pessoa Melo, Wilton Pereira da Silva, Raphael Lucas Jacinto Almeida, Tamires dos Santos Pereira, Ana Júlia de Brito Araújo, Josivanda Palmeira Gomes, Amanda Priscila Silva Nascimento, Virgínia Mirtes de Alcântara Silva and Danise Medeiros Vieira  

18 July, 2019

African Journal of Agricultural Research
Effect of cropping system, seed treatment and planting date on Striga hermonthica infetstaion and growth and yield of sorghum

Striga hermonthica is a serious biotic constraint to sorghum production in sub-Saharan Africa but the use of cropping system, seed treatment and appropriate planting dates might help to control the weed. Two years trial was conducted at the Federal University of Technology Minna research farm. The objective was to evaluate the effect of intercropping system, seed treatment, and planting date in integrated management of...

Author(s): Mamudu, A. Y., Baiyeri, K. P. and Echezona, B. C  

18 July, 2019

African Journal of Agricultural Research
Light effects on growth and essential oil quantity and constituents in some Apiaceae plants

The Apiaceae family known for vegetable crops rich in essential oils, includes numerous genera of high medicinal and economic value. This study investigates the effects of red and far-red light treatments through the dark period (night-break), on the growth characteristics, essential oil quantity and composition, in Coriandrum sativum L., Anethum graveolens L., and Petroselinum crispum. Treatments began 20 days after...

Author(s): Abdulaziz Abdullah Alsahli  

18 July, 2019

African Journal of Agricultural Research
Effects of conservation tillage on maize (Zea mays L.) and beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) chlorophyll, sugars and yields in humic nitisols soils of Embu County, Kenya

An experiment was conducted to determine the effects of conservation tillage (CT) practices on leaf chlorophyll content, sugars and yields of Zea mays L. and Phaseolus vulgaris L. for two consecutive cropping seasons at the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization farm in Embu County, Kenya. The experimental design was a Randomized Complete Block Design with 9 treatments replicated 3 times. The treatments...

Author(s): Joseph Kyalo Munyao, Moses Hungu Gathaara and   Alfred Ngera Micheni  

16 July 2019

International Journal of Physical Sciences
Mineralogical and major oxide characterization of Panyam clays, North - Central Nigeria

Clay minerals are form over long periods of time, through weathering as a result of gradual chemical breakdown of rocks rich in feldspar. The extent of weathering is determined by many factors. Most common constituent mineral of clays is often one of the members of the mica mineral group. They include illite, sericite, muscovite, and biotite. Others are kaolinite, smectite, mixed-layer clays and chlorite. This...

Author(s): Umbugadu A. A. and Igwe O.  

15 July, 2019

Scientific Research and Essays
Assessment of ecosystem services in the Wildlife Reserve of Togodo (South East of Togo, West Africa) and vulnerability-adaptation of surrounding communities to climate variability and change effects

This study aims at contributing to the vulnerability and adaptation to climate changes (CC) analysis of bordering communities of Togodo Reserve, in order to enhance their resilience. Specifically, the present study attempted to (i)  identify the climatic hazards of the WRT; (ii) determine the impacts of climate variability and change on their livelihoods; (iii) assess the socio-economic vulnerability of these...

Author(s): Jérémie Kokou Fontodji, Kossi Adjonou, Kossi Novinyo Segla, Kodjo Napo, Komla Elikplim Abotsi, Adzo Dzifa Kokutse, Regina Sagoe and Kouami Kokou  

15 July, 2019

Scientific Research and Essays
The importance of undergraduate coursework in student success at South Carolina medical institutions

The importance of undergraduate coursework in determining medical school student readiness reaches far beyond preparation to take the standardized Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT®). Since medical schools employ a rigorous and fast-paced learning system to instruct prospective medical students on (A) didactic information in the basic sciences and (B) the critical methodology of clinical practice, it is...

Author(s): Halford G. Warlick IV, Gabriel N. Desouza, Megan L. Wander and Vincent S. Gallicchio

15 July, 2019

Scientific Research and Essays
Diurnal variation of F2-layer critical frequency under solar activity recurrent conditions during solar cycles 21 and 22 at Ouagadougou Station: Prediction with IRI-2012

This paper presents foF2 data recorded at Ouagadougou Ionosonde Station and compares them with IRI-2012 model results through its two subroutines, Union Radio Scientifique Internationale (URSI) and Comité Consultatif International des Radio Communications (CCIR) during recurrent solar activity. Except for the solar cycle maximum period, measured data profiles corroborate with the signatures of E×B drift....

Author(s): Emmanuel Wambi Sawadogo, Jean Louis Zerbo, Nour Ali Mahamat  and Frédéric Ouattara

11 July, 2019

African Journal of Agricultural Research
Enhancing agricultural research within West Africa using sensor-based technologies

The global population of the world is on an exponential increase, expected to surpass 9 billion by the year 2050. This places a huge demand on food securities and the need to address the challenges facing food security. Sensor-based techniques [e.g., Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy] have enhanced the understanding and diagnosis of several disease conditions, including cancers and are increasingly being applied...

Author(s): Blessing Obinaju Effiong  

11 July, 2019

African Journal of Agricultural Research
Chemical attributes of the soil and agronomic characteristics of maize as a monocrop and intercropped with herbaceous and woody legumes in the savannah of Roraima, Brazil

Several studies seek to identify management systems that promote an increase in soil quality. As such, the aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of combinations of herbaceous and woody legumes on the productivity of green maize and the chemical attributes of the soil. The research was developed over two crop years (2016 and 2017). The experimental design was of randomized complete blocks with three replications...

Author(s): Evair Marcelo Queiroz da Silva, Jandiê Araújo da Silva, Járisson Cavalcante Nunes, Carlos Francisco Salgado Barroso, Edmilson Evangelista da Silva and Marcelo Barbosa Gomes Neto  

11 July, 2019

African Journal of Agricultural Research
Efficiency of Cajanus cajan in different sowing densities on soil compacting

This research conducted in the District of Concepción, Concepción Department, Paraguay, involved the use of a randomized complete block design consisting of four treatments and five repetitions. The general objective was to evaluate the effect of Cajanus cajan L. species with different planting densities on soil compaction and as specific objectives; measure the compaction of the soil at the beginning and...

Author(s): Lugo Pereira W. D., López Avalos D. F., Aguilar De La Cueva F. G., Morel López E., Valdez Ocampo F. D., Ruiz Diaz E. D., Mongelos Barrios C. A., Pistilli De Franco R. E., Caballero Casuriaga O., Sánchez M. A. and Melgarejo Arrúa M. A.  

11 July, 2019

African Journal of Agricultural Research
Assessment of pre and post-harvest management practices on coffee (Coffea arabica L.) quality determining factors in Gedeo zone, Southern Ethiopia

In Gedeo zone, coffee quality is declining from time to time due to several improper pre and post-harvest management practices. Therefore, this study was designed with the objective of assessing impact of pre and post-harvest management practices on Coffea arabica L. quality determining factors in Gedeo zone, Southern Ethiopia. Totally, 90 household respondents were used from three Woredas and selected purposively....

Author(s): Kidist Teshome, Zerihun Girma and Biniam Eshetu  

11 July, 2019

African Journal of Agricultural Research
Effect of weed management with glyphosate on growth and early yield of young cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.) in Ghana

Weeds are a limitation to cocoa production, and herbicide use in cocoa cultivation is known to lower the cost of weed management and support better plant growth. As a result, glyphosate was recommended for use in cocoa cultivation following a two-year field trial at the Cocoa Research Institute of Ghana. Recent informal debates among scientists and farmers, however, point towards a disagreement regarding the effect of...

Author(s): S. Konlan, A. K Quaye, P. Pobee, F. Amon-Armah, J. A Dogbatse, A. Arthur, R. Fiakpornu and R. Dogbadzi  

11 July, 2019

African Journal of Agricultural Research
Evaluation of the Papaya´s maturation degree by electrical impedance

The economic importance of Papaya for fruit producers reinforces the idea of alternative (non-invasive and low cost) strategies to measure fruit ripening. In this work, it has been evaluated the kinetics of ripening degree of Papaya based on alternative and non-invasive electrical impedance method that is compared with conventional techniques (mechanical assays, determination of total soluble solids and titratable...

Author(s): Acácio Figueiredo Neto, Erlon Rabelo Cordeiro, Nelson Cárdenas Olivier, Lígia Borges Marinho, David Yuri Nunes Morais and Helinando Pequeno de Oliveira  

10 July, 2019

Journal of Medicinal Plants Research
Evaluation of acute toxicity and sub-acute toxicity of the methanolic extract of Aloe rabaiensis Rendle in BALB/c mice

This study was undertaken to evaluate preclinical acute and sub-acute toxicity of Aloe rabaiensis leaf methanolic extract (ARLME) on BALB/c mice following OECD guidelines 423 and 407, respectively. In an acute oral toxicity test, ARLME was administered to the mice by oral gavage at a single dose of 1000, 2000, 3000, 4000 and 5000 mg/Kg body weight. The mice were observed for toxic signs for 14 days. In sub-acute oral...

Author(s): Mwanaisha Mkangara, Ernest Mbega and Musa Chacha  

10 July, 2019

Journal of Medicinal Plants Research
In vitro antiproliferative potential of Annona senegalensis Pers. and Allophylus africanus P Beauv. plant extracts against selected cancer cell lines

The medicinal plants Annona senegalensis Pers. and Allophylus africanus P Beauv. are used in Tanzania traditional medicine for the treatment of cancer. However, there is no scientific documentation on their therapeutic effectiveness. The present study evaluated antiproliferative potential as an indicator of anticancer activity of A. senegalensis and A. africanus plant species from Tanzania. A. senegalensis and A....

Author(s): Emiliana Zacharia Biseko, Hulda Shaidi Swai, Regina Wachuka Mbugua, Jecinta Wanjiru Ndung’u, Jean Chepng’etich and Jeremiah Waweru Gathirwa

8 July, 2019

African Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology
Evaluation of anthelmintic activity of ethanolic extracts of Carica papaya leaves using Paramphistomum cervi and Haemonchus contortus

The aim of this present study is to evaluate the anthelmintic activity of leaves extracts of Carica papaya using Paramphistomum cervi and Haemonchus contortus as the test worms. A range of concentrations (100, 50 and 25%) of ethanolic extracts of C. papaya were tested to assay the procedure. This is mainly applied for the determination of time of death (D) and time of paralysis (P) of the tested worms. After the...

Author(s): Md. Rabiul Islam, Syeda Fatema Tuz Zahra, S. M. Ibrahim Sumon, Shahnaj Parvin, Kamrul Hasan, Moudud Ahmed, Md. Abu Talha Siddique and Tazmel Haque