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July 2025
African Journal of Food Science
Microbiological quality and food poisoning risks of artisanal dairy products from the cantons of Pya and Yadè, Togo
Milk is a potential carrier of contaminating bacteria, making initial microbiological quality control essential to ensure hygienic safety and mitigate the risk of foodborne illnesses. This study aimed to evaluate the sanitary and microbiological quality of local dairy products from the cantons of Pya and Yadè in the Kozah municipality, providing new data on food safety. Samples of raw, curdled, pasteurized milk,...
July 2025
Journal of Infectious Diseases and Immunity
The antigenic mimicry of Ascaris lumbricoides and Toxocara canis with blood group antigens
Ascariasis and toxocariasis are among the most common human parasitic infections. The relationship between these pathologies and blood type has been poorly studied, making it an interesting area for research. This study aimed to investigate the incidence of ascariasis and toxocariasis depending on blood group type in patients with coxarthrosis, gonarthrosis, and bone fractures. A total of 82 patients were examined....
July 2025
Journal of Media and Communication Studies
Democracy in action: Political reform, public sphere and mediated deliberation
Newspapers demonstrate their commitment to democracy by providing op-ed columns to facilitate public engagement. This study examines the potential of newspaper op-ed columns to function as a public sphere, a concept deeply rooted in the work of Jürgen Habermas. Drawing upon Habermas's theory of the public sphere and relevant scholarly literature, the study examines media democracy in op-ed columns of Ethiopian...
July 2025
Journal of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Health
Prevalence of bovine trypanosomosis and density of its vectors in Demba Gofa District, Southern Ethiopia
A cross-sectional study was carried out from November 2023 to April 2024 in Demba Gofa Wereda, Gofa zone, southern Ethiopia. This study aimed to assess the current prevalence of the disease in the woreda. The study also aimed to assess the distribution, abundance, and identification of tsetse flies and other biting flies in the area. Blood samples were taken from 384 randomly selected cattle and analyzed using the buffy...
July 2025
Journal of Public Administration and Policy Research
Attitudes of employees towards female leadership in North Gondar Zone, Debark
This research examined attitudes towards female leadership among employees working in the North Gondar zone of Debark applying an explanatory sequential mixed methods design and using a stratified random sampling technique, a total of 234 employees in debark were taken. WAMS (women as a managerial scale) is used for data collection. Accordingly, data were analyzed using SPSS version 20. The one-sample t-test shows that...
July 2025
International Journal of Biodiversity and Conservation
An ecophysiological study of the lycophyte Selaginella kraussiana
Selaginella kraussiana, native to Sub-Saharan Africa and Macaronesia, has become naturalized in many other regions worldwide, including parts of Europe, North America, South America, Australia, and New Zealand. As a widely studied lycophyte species in the family Selaginellaceae, it is representative of this class of spore-bearing, vascular plants that form a significant part of forest understory flora and other...
July 2025
African Journal of Political Science and International Relations
The destabilizing effects of rushed democracy in a post conflict country: A case study of the aftermath of election in Angola in 1992
As a country that experienced numerous long-lasting conflicts in the last century, Angola's warring parties were able to sign a ceasefire agreement and promptly hold a democratic election. However, instead of contributing to peacebuilding, the election triggered the resurgence of civil war. This raises an important question: why did an election, which was intended to restore peace, instead lead to the rekindling of...
July 2025
Journal of Plant Breeding and Crop Science
Evaluation and identification of source of resistance to gray leaf spot (Cercospora zeae maydis) in selected maize inbred lines in Kenya
Gray leaf spot (GLS) caused by Cercospora zeae maydis is one of the major biotic constraints limiting maize (Zea mays L.) production and productivity in Kenya. The objective of this study was to evaluate inbred lines and select lines resistance to GLS from a diverse collection of genotypes and develop GLS resistant maize varieties. Forty-two diverse genotypes were evaluated for GLS resistance at two disease hotspot...
July 2025
Journal of Medicinal Plants Research
Ethnobotanical survey of medicinal plants used in the management of asthma in North-Western Nigeria
The development of an ethnobotanical research for medicinal plants enables the characterization of botanical knowledge which includes the plants, plants parts used, method of preparation and method of administration of the drug. Variety of plant species from different families are used in the treatment of asthma in north-western part of Nigeria. A collection of these medicinal plants was developed. The collection...
July 2025
African Journal of Plant Science
Antibacterial efficacy of Mimosa pudica against selected human pathogens: A comprehensive study
The emergence of antibacterial resistant infections poses a significant threat to global health. As conventional antibiotics become increasingly ineffective, there is an urgent need to explore alternative therapies. Traditional medicinal plants, such as Mimosa pudica, have gained attention for their potential antimicrobial properties. This study aimed to evaluate the antibacterial potential of M. pudica extracts against...
July 2025
Journal of Public Health and Epidemiology
Prevalence of hyperglycemia, associated risk factors, and knowledge of gestational diabetes mellitus among pregnant women attending antenatal care at two health facilities in Buea South-West Region of Cameroon
Hyperglycemia during the period of pregnancy is a risk that often leads to gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). About 4 to 14% of all pregnancies are anticipated to have GDM which may lead to a long-term consequence such as Type 2 diabetes in mothers as well as their children. Awareness and knowledge of GDM among pregnant women are important clues through adherence to preventive and management practices, mainly in...
July 2025
Journal of Cell Biology and Genetics
Elevated CO? responses in photosynthesis, stomatal conductance, carbon allocation patterns, and nitrogen uptake in plants
Global climate change is significantly fuelled by the steadily rising levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO?) resulting from human activity. Understanding how plants respond to increased CO? levels has become a vital area of research. Plants have developed complex physiological and biochemical systems that enable them to react to elevated CO? levels. Key adaptations include changes in rates of photosynthesis,...
July 2025
Journal of Parasitology and Vector Biology
Larvicidal potential of callus extract of wonder medicinal plant Mucuna pruriens against
Culex tritaeniorhynchus
The development of synthetic insecticide resistance poses a challenge to mosquito control. In the future, plant insecticides might be an appropriate substitute for biocontrol methods. Plant extracts are now the main focus of mosquito larvae control. Targeting mosquitoes while they are still larvae has the advantage of preventing them from leaving their breeding grounds until they become adults. It also lowers the total...
July 2025
Journal of AIDS and HIV Research
Workers' HIV vulnerability contexts in Ethiopian sugar factories and development projects
In Sugar factories and other development projects, the high unemployment rate and labor migration-related issues run the risk of exacerbating the spread of HIV among temporary employees and their social networks at workplaces and at home. The adult demographic groups most impacted by HIV/AIDS are young people between the ages of 15 and 49, and the working class is the group most at risk of catching the illness owing to...
July 2025
African Journal of Agricultural Research
Could maize commercialization be losing to climate change? A case study of Zambia
Zambia’s rural economy depends heavily on maize commercialization as a vital source of income. However, seasonal rainfall fluctuations—exacerbated by climate change—threaten maize yields and commercialization levels. This study evaluates how projected changes in water availability may impact maize commercialization during two future periods: 2011 to 2040 and 2040 to 2069. Downscaled rainfall data from...
July 2025
African Journal of Agricultural Research
A study on the price setting of honey in Benin and the socio-economic and political influence of the country on beekeeping
Beekeeping in Benin is a crucial source of income for women and youth, improving household well-being and social cohesion. A survey of 207 beekeepers examined honey price formation and the socio-economic impact of the country on beekeeping. Producers sell packaged and raw honey at average prices of 2873.43 XOF and 1514.49 XOF/kg. Packaged honey prices have increased from less than 2000 XOF/kg in 2020 to 5000 XOF/kg in...
July 2025
Journal of Electrical and Electronics Engineering Research
Minimizing the impact of temperature gradient on the accuracy of linear regulators
As integrated circuit (IC) power density increases and high-power burst applications emerge, circuit and layout designs must account for thermal behavior and heat dissipation. Proper matching of analog and mixed-signal components under high thermal conditions is crucial. This paper presents a voltage regulator in a Power-Over-Ethernet (POE) IC designed for high-power events. The regulator's thermal sensitivity and...
July 2025
International Journal of Physical Sciences
Continuous generative cosmology based on the Higgs mechanism and general relativity
This paper reveals from the perspectives of particle physics and general relativity that cosmic matter is gradually generated, rather than being created in an instant by the Big Bang. The Higgs mechanism of particle physics is the microscopic mechanism of continuous generation of cosmic matter, dominated by the theory of general relativity on a macroscopic or cosmological level. The Higgs field only exists inside...
July 2025
International Journal of Physical Sciences
A study of the correlation between the soil and air temperature of the Nsukka area, Enugu State
The Nigerian Environmental Climatic Observing Program (NECOP) station in Nsukka collected soil temperature and surface air temperature observations during a three-year period, which served as the basis for this study. To illustrate the interdependencies between the two, data series of the soil temperature and air temperature for the years under consideration (2012-2014) were co-plotted. Microsoft Excel was used to...
July 2025
African Journal of Business Management
Influence of user-perceived behavioural control of digital marketing on the business performance of ecotourism operators in Arusha, Tanzania
This study investigates the impact of user-perceived behavioral control on digital marketing strategies and their subsequent effect on the business performance (BP) of ecotourism operators in Tanzania. Employing a quantitative approach, the research sampled 320 ecotourism enterprises in the Arusha Region, using structured questionnaires to collect data on user perceptions (UP) and BP. The findings reveal a strong...
July 2025
International Journal of Science and Technology Education Research
Assessment of competence needs index of senior secondary school science teachers for planning of science instruction
The study surveyed the extent of competence needs among senior secondary schools science teachers for planning of science instruction in Taraba State. One research question and two hypotheses guided the study. A survey research design was adopted for the study. A total population of 589 science (biology, chemistry, physics and mathematics) teachers in senior secondary schools was used, out of which 360 sample sizes was...
July 2025
International Journal of Science and Technology Education Research
Effects of planned pre-laboratory discussion on physics students’ acquisition of science process skills in Kontagora, Niger State
This study investigated the effects of pre-practical discussion on physics students’ acquisition of science process skills. The study design was quasi-experimental and purposive sampling technique was used to select two schools in Kontagora Town for the research because they have good physics laboratories. The classes from the two schools were grouped into two due to their small laboratory space and equipment....
July 2025
Journal of African Studies and Development
The role of monitoring and evaluation in the performance of community development projects: A study of the Fadama initiative
This study examined the role of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) in the performance of community development projects, using the Fadama initiative in Enugu State, Nigeria, as a case study. The objectives were to assess the alignment of current M&E practices with global best practices, determine the influence of M&E on project outcomes, particularly food security, and identify strategies to improve M&E...
July 2025
Journal of African Studies and Development
A pathway to peace and dignity: Adaptive and community-based WASH interventions in fragile settings of Somalia
For over 30 years, Norwegian Church Aid (NCA) has implemented water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) programs in Somalia to improve access to safe water and sanitation for internally displaced persons (IDPs) and host communities affected by conflict and climate change. Core interventions included infrastructure development, water trucking, hygiene promotion, and capacity-building for local stakeholders. NCA operated in a...
July 2025
African Journal of Biotechnology
Oenological characteristics and screening of some yeasts isolated from date and tiger nut must from the Sudano-Sahelian Zone of Cameroon
Date and tiger nut, two sugar-rich forest species native to the Sudano-Sahelian zone of Cameroon, hold potential for wine production due to their pleasant flavors. This study evaluated the oenological properties of yeasts isolated from these substrates, following the methods established by the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV). The OIV screened 40 yeast isolates from each substrate for ethanol...
July 2025
International Journal of English and Literature
Division of human mind over the reality and fantasy as characteristic of the Modernist American Literature: The Glass Menagerie and Desire Under the Elms
One of the key features that makes American literature great and distinct is the positioning of the human subject as a pawn in the confrontation between the past and the present—a human psyche caught in a perpetual quandary over embracing reality and rejecting fantasy, or vice versa. In a more Freudian sense, there is a clear divide between the conscious and unconscious aspects of the mind. This confrontation...
July 2025
African Journal of Microbiology Research
Unveiling antibacterial potential of plant-mediated metallic nanoparticles: A concise review
Despite developing a broad spectrum of antibiotics, pathogenic drug-resistant bacteria remain the primary health concern. To combat resistance, the researchers are now focusing their efforts on treatments based on nanotechnology. The green synthesis approach for synthesizing nanoparticles (NPs) has emerged as an eco-friendly solution. Plant secondary metabolites can reduce metallic ions and generate stabilized...
July 2025
African Journal of Environmental Science and Technology
Perceived health risk associated with living in close proximity to waste disposal site: The case of Dompoase landfill, Kumasi
Many countries in Africa have poor solid waste management systems, which pose health risks to people living in close proximity. This study aimed to map the boundaries of the Dompoase landfill site in Kumasi, conduct proximity analysis using a geographic information system (GIS), and investigate perceived health risks associated with living nearby. A total of 400 questionnaires were randomly administered to residents of...
July 2025
Educational Research and Reviews
A review of the controversy about ordinal outcome analysis
The methodological controversy surrounding ordinal outcome data has posed a distinct challenge to the conceptualization, design, and conduct of research in the social and behavioral sciences for more than 75 years. Accordingly, this study sought to supply a comprehensive and multidisciplinary perspective of the debate and in so doing lay the necessary foundation for proposing practical guidance to education researchers....
July 2025
Journal of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development
Impact of Covid-19 on women-led shea butter processing enterprises in Northern Ghana
The Covid-19 pandemic significantly disrupted agro-processing industries globally, but its gendered impact on informal, women-led enterprises remains underexplored. This study investigates the effects of the pandemic on women-led shea butter processing enterprises in northern Ghana, examining how production, labour availability, profitability, and market access were affected and what resilience strategies were employed...
July 2025
Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health Sciences
Public health and environmental risk assessment of African giant snails (Achatina fulica) in urban areas of Asaba, Nigeria
This study assesses heavy metal (As, Cd, Cr, Ni, Pb, Hg) concentrations in giant African snails (Achatina fulica) from a location close to an open dumpsite, local market, and snail farm to assess their potential health risk implication. Sixty snail tissue samples underwent inductively coupled plasma-optical emission spectroscopy (ICP-OES) analysis. The Research evaluated health risks linked to snail consumption using...
July 2025
International Journal of Fisheries and Aquaculture
Effect of moringa leaf meal supplementation on growth performance and survival of mono sex tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) in cage culture during winter season
This study evaluates moringa leaf meal supplementation on growth performance and survival of mono-sex Nile tilapia in cage culture system. A 120-day feeding trial was conducted at the Aquaculture Research Center, Institute of Agriculture and Animal Science, Nepal. Five experimental diets (T0, T1, T2, T3, T4) were formulated with increasing levels of moringa leaf meal (0, 5, 10, 15 and 20%) as partial replacement for...
July 2025
International Journal of Sociology and Anthropology
Challenges faced by women in the fashion industry in the central part of Free town, Sierra Leone
Despite the significant contribution of female entrepreneurs in the fashion industry to economic activity in western rural Sierra Leone, their growth remains subdued. This is attributed to the numerous gender-related challenges they face in the competitive business world, particularly in comparison to their male counterparts. A study conducted in central Freetown, Sierra Leone, explored the challenges faced by women in...
July 2025
International Journal of Sociology and Anthropology
Baseline survey of live experiences and impact of the Anglophone crisis on internally displaced persons in Buea, South West Region of Cameroon
Conflict, violence, and the effects of crisis have forced millions of people to leave their homes in search of a more secure life and better opportunities for their families. Millions of internally displaced people (IDPs), who make up the largest group of those who have been forcibly displaced, face human rights violations and are denied access to even the most basic services. Among them are millions of children and...
June 2025
African Journal of Political Science and International Relations
Olatunji Agboola Olateju
Between October 2020 and October 2024, Nigeria's youth protests, particularly those sparked by the #EndSARS movement in October 2020, exposed significant class dynamics alongside demands for police reform and government accountability. Initially focused on ending police brutality, the protests highlighted socio-economic divisions, with middle- and working-class youths expressing divergent priorities. Middle-class...
June 2025
African Journal of Biochemistry Research
Disturbances in lipid parameters of chronic renal failure patients undergoing hemodialysis in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso)
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients undergoing dialysis are at high risk for cardiovascular disease associated with dyslipidemia. The study therefore undertook to assess lipid profile disturbances in hemodialysis patients in Ouagadougou. A case-control study with 51 hemodialysis patients and 51 controls was conducted. Sociodemographic data from the controls were collected during the pre-donation medical interview and...
June 2025
Journal of Medicinal Plants Research
In vitro anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities of Delonix regia (Bojer Ex Hook.) Raf. leaf and stem
Inflammation and oxidative stress are closely connected and play crucial roles in the development of diseases. Several synthetic drugs have been employed to treat these conditions, but not without side effects. Delonix regia has been used traditionally to treat inflammation and other health problems. Hence, this study validated the in vitro anti-inflammatory and antioxidant potential of leaf and stem extracts and...
June 2025
International Journal of English and Literature
The dissolution of binary oppositions in Erewhon
Since its publication, Butler’s novel Erewhon has provoked extensive debate, primarily centered on its ambiguous classification as either a utopian or dystopian narrative. However, less attention has been paid to how the novel challenges the foundational dualistic thinking inherent in traditional Western philosophy. This paper employs Derrida’s Deconstruction Theory to examines Butler’s subversion of...
June 2025
African Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology
Phenytoin dosing practices for traumatic brain injury seizure prophylaxis in the absence of the availability of therapeutic drug monitoring in Uganda: A chart review study
Phenytoin is commonly used for seizure prophylaxis in patients with traumatic brain injury at Mulago National Referral Hospital in Kampala, Uganda. However, phenytoin therapeutic drug monitoring is not available in this low-resource setting. Anecdotes of breakthrough seizures in patients on phenytoin from healthcare providers at this institution prompted this quality improvement study. This study aimed to characterize...
June 2025
Journal of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology
Determination of some selected heavy metals in vegetable samples in relation to health risk assessment from Gubi Dam Agricultural Area, Bauchi State, Nigeria
The levels of some heavy metals (Cr, Mn, Fe, Cu, Ni, Cd, Hg, As, Pb) were detected using Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS). Vegetable samples of tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum), spinach (Spinacia oleracea), roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa), onion (Allium cepa) and cucumber (Cucumis sativus) from five different agricultural locations (S1 – S5) around Gubi Dam, Bauchi State. The concentration of the selected...
June 2025
Clinical Reviews and Opinions
The impact of high fructose consumption on metabolic syndrome: Dietary and treatment strategies for effective management
The prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) is increasing worldwide. Since the 19th century, technological advances and favorable economic conditions in countries like America and Europe have simplified daily life, possibly leading to reduced physical activity and increased calorie consumption. Excessive consumption of fructose, found in table sugar, sugary drinks, and high-fructose corn syrup, is strongly associated...
June 2025
African Journal of Plant Science
Physiological and vegetative growth variations of cacao thread blight disease causing morphotypes in Ghana
Thread blight disease (TBD) is caused by several morphologically distinct pathogens classified into morphotypes. The morphotypes were identified as Marasmius crinis-equi, (Morphotype A); Marasmius tenuissimus, (Morphotypes B and C); Marasmiellus scandens (Morphotype D) and Marasmiellus palmivorus (Morphotype E). Evaluation of 52 isolates revealed consistent distinguishing growth characteristics in culture. The...
June 2025
Journal of Engineering and Technology Research
Investigation into low energy and exergy recovery in a cement plant: a case study of a grate clinker cooler in Nigeria
Developing nations are also battling with global warming. Therefore, optimizing industrial energy is a must and the de-carbonization in cement production in developing countries should be encouraged. This research work seeks ways of optimize energy recovery and exergy recovery of a cement clinker cooler. This will not only improve plant performance but also reduce cost of cement production. Nigeria (Developing country)...
June 2025
African Journal of Bacteriology Research
Goat production in Theileriosis prone areas of Zimbabwe: A case of Zviyambe, Hwedza District, Mashonaland East, Zimbabwe
The research conducted in Zviyambe, Hwedza district, Zimbabwe, provides valuable insights into the potential of goat production in areas prone to Theileriosis. It was revealed that during the Theileriosis epidemic from 2020 to 2022, goat productivity increased by 13.7%. This indicates that Theileriosis does not significantly affect goat output. The study also highlights a shift in farmer preferences due to the epidemic,...
June 2025
International Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism
Dietary practice and its associated factors among type two diabetic patients at Bati Primary Hospital in North Central Ethiopia: Application of integrated behavioral model
To assess dietary practice and its associated factors among type 2 diabetic patients at Bati Primary Hospital using the integrated behavioral model, 2023. A cross-sectional study was carried out within an institution by applying integrated behavioral model. A study was carried out at Bati Primary Hospital, north-central Ethiopia from March 5, 2023, to April 5, 2023. The study used a systematic random sampling technique...
June 2025
International Journal of Science and Technology Education Research
The influence of social media on the teaching and learning of basic science in primary schools in Uvwie and Udu local government areas of Delta State
This study explores the influence of social media on the teaching and learning of basic science in primary schools within Uvwie and Udu Local Government Areas (LGAs), Delta State, Nigeria. Using a descriptive survey design, the research involved two hundred and fifty pupils randomly selected from ten public and ten private primary schools across both LGA. Data was collected via structured questionnaires and analyzed...
June 2025
African Journal of Environmental Science and Technology
Assessment of physicochemical water quality in the Sangomar marine protected area before oil exploitation of the Sangomar offshore field, Senegal
The Sangomar Marine Protected Area (MPA), located approximately 50 km from the Sangomar oil field, has raised concerns regarding the potential impact of oil activities on its resources. This study aims to determine the quality of the MPA's waters prior to the commencement of oil exploitation. Samples were collected at three locations of ecological importance and accessibility (Bakina, Sofna, and Djiffer) during both...
June 2025
Journal of Cereals and Oilseeds
Effects of location, tillage and varieties on groundnut rust and leaf spot diseases in Mtwara, Tanzania
In Tanzania, groundnut leaf rust (LR) (Puccinia arachidis), early leaf spot (ELS) (Cercospora arachidicola), and late leaf spot (LLS) (Cercosporidium personatum) diseases significantly reduce groundnut yields. This study aimed to determine the effects of location, tillage and variety on LR, ELS and LLS diseases. Location (Coastal zone (CZ), Coastal zone on station (CZ-OS), Eastern plateaux and mountain block...
June 2025
Journal of Cereals and Oilseeds
Combining ability and maternal effects of QPM inbred lines for grain yield and other agronomic traits under low and optimum soil nitrogen environments
One of the objectives of plant breeding is the development of high-yielding varieties under stress and optimum environments using different methods of plant breeding. The study was conducted to estimate combining ability and maternal effects of quality protein maize (QPM) for grain yield and other agronomic traits under low and optimum soil nitrogen environments. Crosses of 11 QPM inbred lines with five hybrid checks...
June 2025
Journal of Computational Biology and Bioinformatics Research
A combinatorial firefly-differential evolution algorithm for biclustering analysis of gene expression data
Biclustering algorithms are effective techniques for uncovering previously unknown facts, hidden in gene expression data. The usefulness of clustering algorithms for analyzing gene expression data has been limited because they partition data into mutually exclusive groups rather than real, overlapping gene sets. These gene sets can reveal novel insights helpful for disease diagnosis, prognosis and drug development. This...
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