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May 2025
International Journal of Psychology and Counselling
Fostering inclusivity through Ubuntu philosophy: A culturally relevant approach to Nigerian youth mental health counseling
The underutilization of mental health services among Nigerian youth underscores the significant influence of cultural beliefs on psychological well-being. In Nigeria, youth mental health is primarily managed within family and community structures, where parents and significant others provide emotional and psychological support grounded in culturally-based approaches. Many caregivers prefer traditional healing systems...
May 2025
International Journal of Genetics and Molecular Biology
Utility of GeneXpert in diagnosis of tuberculosis among HIV infected adults attended OMACU Centre, Omdurman, Sudan, 2022
Tuberculosis (TB) and human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immune deficiency syndrome constitute the main burden of infectious diseases in resource-limited countries. Rapid tuberculosis diagnostic testing with GeneXpert in all HIV-positive inpatients in high-burden settings might be more appropriate than conventional methods. This study aims to assess the utility of GeneXpert in the diagnosis of TB in HIV-infected...
May 2025
African Journal of Microbiology Research
Antimicrobial resistance of clinical and environmental klebsiella pneumoniae isolates in selected areas of Lusaka, Zambia
Klebsiella pneumoniae causes community / nosocomial infections in humans. In animals it causes mastitis, resulting in low milk productions and deaths. There is emerging, increase, progressive spread of AMR strains in healthcare settings. This poses public health risk and drain on national financial resources. A cross-sectional study was conducted from July 2019 to January 2021 to evaluate clinical /...
May 2025
African Journal of Microbiology Research
Assessment of microbial contamination in home-produced wagashi, a traditional cheese from Kozah municipalities in Togo
The traditional cheese, wagashi, widely consumed in Togo, was evaluated for its microbiological quality to assess the level of contamination and associated health risks. A total of 24 samples, randomly collected from various local producers in the municipalities of Kozah 1, 2, 3, and 4, were submitted to microbiological analyses in triplicate to ensure accuracy and reliability, using standard microbiological methods....
May 2025
African Journal of Microbiology Research
Assessment of antibiotic abuse among patients visiting out-patient department in a teaching hospital in Ghana
Antibiotic abuse and the emergency of its resistance is a public health concern globally. This has resulted in protracted hospitalization, increased medical costs, and mortality. Self-medication, poor knowledge of antibiotics use and lack of enforcement of regulatory policies on their sale have been reported as a major conduit necessitating abuse by patients prior to visiting healthcare facilities in many developing...
May 2025
African Journal of Agricultural Research
Diversity of fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) attacking Psidium guajava L. (Myrtaceae) in two agro-ecological zones of Northern Cameroon
Guava (Psidium guajava L.), a fruit of high nutritional and economic value, is highly susceptible to infestation by tephritid fruit flies (Diptera), posing a significant threat to its production. To address this issue, a biodiversity study was conducted during two fruiting guava season (2020 – 2021), in six orchards located in two agro-ecological zones of Cameroon: the Sudano-Sahelian Savannah and the High Guinea...
May 2025
African Journal of Agricultural Research
Generation and characterization of doubled haploids maize (Zea mays L.) in sub-Saharan Africa
Doubled haploid (DH) inbred lines are an invaluable technology for maize genetics and hybrid breeding. However, in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), the use of double haploid technology in maize breeding is uncommon, despite its potential to improve the development of new maize varieties. This research, conducted at the Farako-Bâ research station of the Institute of Environment and Agricultural Research (INERA) in Burkina...
May 2025
African Journal of Agricultural Research
Screening for stem rust (Puccinia graminis f.sp. tritici) resistance in selected wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) lines
Stem rust, caused by Puccinia graminis f.sp. tritici (Pgt), is a major threat to wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) production due to increased susceptibility. This study aimed to identify wheat lines in the 16th Stem Rust Resistance Screening Nursery (SRRSN) with seedling and adult plant resistance (APR) to wheat stem rust. A two-season field experiment was conducted at (KALRO) Njoro using a 12×12 partially balanced...
May 2025
African Journal of Food Science
Production of biodegradable plastic films using starch extracted from cassava tubers modified with natural clay
In this study, biodegradable plastic films were produced using starch extracted from cassava tubers via a wet milling process. The films were developed using casting techniques, and their properties were enhanced by the incorporation of natural clay. The proximate composition of the starch, including dry matter content, starch yield, moisture content, pH, ash content, protein, amylose, and amylopectin, was analyzed...
May 2025
Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health Sciences
Banned pesticide: Poisoning in three siblings living in a rural area of Côte d'Ivoire, West Africa
Occupational or intentional poisonings involving organophosphate pesticides are common in agricultural areas in Côte d'Ivoire. However, few cases of domestic unintentional acute pesticide poisoning (UAPP) involving banned pesticides and causing the death of several children from the same family have been reported. The aim of this report was to describe the circumstances of the poisoning, the profile of the...
May 2025
Journal of Parasitology and Vector Biology
Seroprevalence and molecular characterization of Toxoplasma gondii among patients at the Pasteur Institute of Côte d’Ivoire
Toxoplasmosis, a zoonosis caused by Toxoplasma gondii, represents an emerging threat to global public health. Serological tests are the primary methods for the routine diagnosis of toxoplasmosis. Tests may fail to detect specific anti-toxoplasma antibodies during the early phase of the infection and during T. gondii infection in immuno-compromised patients. This is why it is useful to combine serology with molecular...
May 2025
African Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology
Immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory properties of the hydroethanolic extract of Vernonia glaberrima
V. glaberrima is employed in Togolese traditional medicine for the treatment of several ailments. The present study seeks to evaluate the anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory effects of the hydroethanolic extract of V. glaberrima. In vitro anti-inflammatory properties were tested using membrane stabilization and protein denaturation assays. In cyclophosphamide-immunosuppressed rats, the extract's immunomodulatory...
April 2025
Journal of Evolutionary Biology Research
Biological evolution cybernetics vs. neutral mutation: Random drift hypothesis
The neutral mutation-random drift hypothesis cannot explain biological evolution, particularly in the relationship between evolution at the molecular level and phenotype, adaptability, and evolution. Gene random drift cannot be the driving force of biological evolution but exists as polymorphic types in the population and becomes a source of automatic regulation. Biological evolution is neither governed by random...
April 2025
African Journal of Environmental Science and Technology
Optimization of biogas production from potato peels and fish waste using MATLAB
This study explores biogas production from potato peels and fish waste using anaerobic digestion, combining mathematical modeling, experimental analysis, and computational optimization. A Monod kinetics-based model was developed to describe substrate utilization, microbial growth, and biogas production, incorporating variables like temperature and pH. MATLAB simulations validated the model against experimental data from...
April 2025
Journal of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Health
Effects of piroxicam on ketamine anaesthesia in West African Dwarf goats (Capra hircus)
Ketamine produces an agitated state of anaesthesia when given alone, thus a pre-anaesthetic medication is very vital for smooth anaesthesia with ketamine. Piroxicam has been recorded to produce sedation. Thus piroxicam co-administered with ketamine was aimed to nullify the cataleptic effect of ketamine. Thirty West African Dwarf goats, grouped into five groups of six animals each, were used for the experiment. Group I...
April 2025
Journal of Public Health and Epidemiology
Awareness and knowledge of sexually transmissible infections (STIs) among secondary school students in Bamenda I sub-Division, Cameroon
The increasing incidence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among adolescents in Cameroon, coupled with the decreasing age of sexual initiation, underscores the importance of introducing sexual education at home and in schools as early as possible. This study aimed to assess the awareness and knowledge of STIs among adolescent students in Bamenda I Sub-Division to improve STI education for young people. A...
April 2025
International Journal of Sociology and Anthropology
Labour voices in the tea plantations: An analysis of trade union practices in Bangladesh’s tea industry
The tea industry in Bangladesh has long been marked by harsh labor conditions, with workers struggling under low wages, poor housing, and limited access to social security. Trade unions have intervened to advocate for workers' rights, but their impact is often debated. This study examines the role of these unions in representing tea plantation workers, focusing on their organization, strategies, and challenges....
April 2025
African Journal of Food Science
Effects of microwave heating on textural properties of morama (Tylosema esculentum) beans
Morama beans were heated for 60, 90, and 120 s at 200, 600, and 1000 W using a domestic microwave oven to assess their potential as a pre-decortication treatment and to evaluate the effects on peak force, work, and modulus of deformability, which are key textural properties determined by compression using a texture analyzer. One sample was left unheated as a control for comparison. Bean temperatures after microwave...
April 2025
International Journal of Water Resources and Environmental Engineering
Physicochemical and bacteriological characterisation of domestic drinking water sources in the village of M'pody during the four seasons of 2020 in Côte d'Ivoire
This study aims to assess the quality of the water in the wells and boreholes at M'pody following an outbreak of diarrhoea in January 2020. The methodology consisted of carrying out four water sampling campaigns of the 72 identified wells and the single borehole over four seasons. Standard physico-chemical parameters were determined using electrochemical and spectrophotometric methods. Microbiological analysis was...
April 2025
African Journal of Microbiology Research
Overview of laboratory-confirmed measles cases in Ivory Coast between 2003 and 2022
Virological surveillance of measles virus (MeV) is a key component of measles elimination program. The goals of this study were to describe the epidemiology of measles infection and to evaluate MeV genotype strains circulating in Cote d’Ivoire. ELISA tests and viral isolation were performed on biological samples from suspected measles patients. Viral RNA was also extracted either directly from clinical...
April 2025
African Journal of Microbiology Research
Broad-spectrum antibacterial activity and membrane integrity disruption by Zingiber officinale extracts in Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria
Zingiber officinale (ginger) has been extensively studied for its antibacterial properties. This study evaluated the antibacterial activity of acetone and water extracts of Z. officinale against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria using deep-well diffusion, minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC), potassium ion efflux, and Bradford protein assays. Bacterial strains, including Gram-positive Enterococcus faecalis...
April 2025
African Journal of Microbiology Research
Assessing the effects of two fermentation methods on the physico-chemical, microbiological and sensory properties of “placali” prepared from three improved cassava varieties
Placali is a paste made by fermenting a mixture of cassava chips after they have been ground and pressed. However, the organoleptic quality of placali differs depending on the producer. This fluctuation in quality is not only due to the variety of cassava but also, and above all, because of the type of fermentation process used. The aim of this study is to evaluate the impact of two types of ferments on the quality of...
April 2025
African Journal of Microbiology Research
Heavy metals in effluents from Bodija abattoir, and their effects on organisms in Oshunkaye Stream, Ibadan, Nigeria
The size of grain and analysis of heavy metals in sediments, waste, and benthic organisms from the Oshunkaye stream due to heavy effluent from the Bodija abattoir are investigated with samples taken from six different sampling points. The mean size analysis in all six sampling points is sand, very rough grain, and rough grain particle sizes between Phi -2.0 to 1.0. The skew values of the sediment size in the samples...
April 2025
International Journal of Peace and Development Studies
The role of community policing in maintaining community safety and security in Addis Ababa City Administration
Community policing plays a crucial role in enhancing safety and security by fostering collaboration between law enforcement and the public. A well-structured community policing system ensures effective information sharing, positive community attitudes, and active participation in local security management. However, challenges related to implementation and awareness can hinder its effectiveness. This study examines the...
April 2025
Educational Research and Reviews
Improving product quality of Nigerian universities through supply chain management
This study examines the impact of improving product quality of Nigerian universities through supply chain management. Specifically, the study examined the impact of supply chain integration, supplier relationship management, technology adoption in supply chain management as the independent variables and product quality in Nigerian universities as the dependent variable. To guide the study, three research questions were...
April 2025
Educational Research and Reviews
The effects of presence meaning and search meaning on college students' career adaptability
This study explored the impact of presence of meaning and search for meaning on career adaptability among college students, as well as the mediating role of professional identity. Using a convenience sampling method, 435 college students from Guangxi participated. The findings revealed that both presence of meaning and search for meaning positively influence career adaptability, with professional identity acting as a...
April 2025
Journal of African Studies and Development
Assessing the impact of globalization on higher education in Africa: A case study of selected Tanzanian institutions
This study tested whether globalization, a phenomenon marked by increased interactions and interconnectedness across the world via both physical and online platforms, offers higher learning institutions (HLIs) in Tanzania unprecedented opportunities to enhance their service publicity, corporate visibility, accessibility, and competitiveness on a global stage. The key assumption is that Tanzanian institutions can improve...
April 2025
Journal of Development and Agricultural Economics
Assessment of entrepreneurship behaviour of rural households in Ohaozara Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, Nigeria
Entrepreneurial behaviours of rural households in Ohaozara Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, Nigeria seem not to have been empirically documented. In order to address the gap, the study described the socio-economic characteristics of the rural households; characterized the entrepreneurial activities of the rural households; and explored the entrepreneurial behaviour of the rural households. A multistage sampling...
April 2025
International Journal of Nursing and Midwifery
Feelings of equity and inequity experienced by spouses after the birth of their first child
In Japan, traditional gender roles dictate that husbands return to work immediately after the birth of a child, while wives take on childcare and household responsibilities. However, with increasing numbers of women pursuing careers after marriage, many experience an intensified burden, juggling work and domestic duties, which can lead to feelings of inequity with their husbands. Although Japan boasts a well-developed...
April 2025
African Journal of Medical and Health Sciences
The human skin, its ageing process, and current anti-ageing cosmeceutical products
The skin is the largest, outermost, and one of the most important organs of the human body, acting as a protective barrier that encloses internal organs. Among its many crucial roles, it serves as a medium through which the body perceives the external environment. Skin ageing, which results from a systematic reduction in the number and size of cells in the layers that constitute the skin, is one of the earliest...
April 2025
African Journal of Agricultural Research
The mediating role of protection motivation on environmental awareness and drought adaptation behaviors: A case of women farmers in Northern Cameroon
The primary challenge in addressing climate change is not the lack of adaptation strategies; rather, it is the inability of people to adapt to climate change. Using the protection motivation theory, this study aimed to analyze contextual factors influencing drought adaptation behaviors in Northern Cameroon. A cross-sectional survey was conducted using non-probabilistic and probabilistic sampling techniques to recruit...
April 2025
African Journal of Agricultural Research
Maize production in Chad: Typology of producers, agricultural, and land policies
Corn production plays a crucial role in Chad’s food security and economic stability, particularly amid climatic adversities. This study analyzes maize production zones, producer typologies, and policy impacts through surveys and interviews with 300 stakeholders. Statistical analyses (Student’s t-test, ANOVA) revealed two main production zones, which are Mayo-Kebbi Ouest (6.72 ± 2.58 ha average area)...
April 2025
African Journal of Agricultural Research
Diversity of mycorrhizal fungi in the Far North Region of Cameroon
This study was carried out to determine the diversity of mycorrhizal fungi in cultivated soils in the Far North region of Cameroon. To this end, composite soil samples were taken from six divisions in the Far North region. The spores were isolated by wet sieving and observed using a WILD M3B (Heerbrugg Switzerland) stereo microscope. They were identified on the basis of their size, colour, ornamentation of their...
April 2025
African Journal of Agricultural Research
The economic dimension of foreign trade of agricultural products and food in the Saudi economy
This study aimed to analyze the economics of foreign trade in agricultural products and food in the Saudi economy from 2005 to 2022, using economic and statistical methods. The results showed a significant increase in the deficit of the agricultural and food trade balance, growing at an annual rate of 5.4%. This deficit was primarily driven by the value of imports exceeding exports, which was exacerbated by the decline...
April 2025
African Journal of Agricultural Research
Assessment of cocoa trees (Theobroma cacao L.) for their productivity and tolerance to cocoa swollen shoot virus disease in Côte d'Ivoire
In Côte d’Ivoire, cocoa trees were submitted to several production constraints, including cocoa swollen shoot disease (CSSD). The aim of this work is to select cocoa trees with good agronomic traits and CSSD tolerance. Ten families of cocoa trees have been evaluated with 7 descriptives parameters such as the number and weight of total fresh beans and also the weight of dry beans. These families were also...
April 2025
African Journal of Agricultural Research
Preliminary study on the effect of cheap sowing media on tomato seed germination and seedling growth in greenhouse and screen house
The quality of seedlings is heavily dependent on the substrate in which they grow and develop. To investigate the impact of different substrates on tomato seed germination and seedling growth, an experiment was conducted using a completely randomized design with 19 treatments and three replications in both greenhouse and screen house settings. The results revealed that the following substrates performed well in terms of...
April 2025
African Journal of Agricultural Research
Epidemiology of potato bacterial wilt (Ralstonia solanacearum) in Nyanga potato quarantine area, Zimbabwe
Potato (Solanum tuberosum) seed production is a critical element of the potato industry in Zimbabwe. The potato industry is affected by poor seed quality due to potato bacterial wilt (Ralstonia solanacearum), a pathogen known to be highly destructive in most solanaceous crops. The main objective of this study was to determine the distribution, prevalence, and incidence of potato bacterial wilt (PBW) in the Nyanga potato...
April 2025
African Journal of Agricultural Research
Highly hazardous pesticides identification, use and risk reduction in Zimbabwe
Pesticides are crucial in ensuring agro-based countries' food security and economic development through crop protection against pest damage. However, the indiscriminate use and heavy reliance on pesticides have been linked to adverse human and environmental health impacts. These problems are generally associated with a small group of pesticides commonly regarded as highly hazardous. This study sought to establish...
April 2025
African Journal of Agricultural Research
Estimation of forage biomass in mobile livestock systems using GIS and remote sensing
The availability of quality forages is critical in ruminant systems, but it is influenced by forage type, management, and climatic conditions. This study estimated forage biomass in Usonga and Bunyala North Wards (Siaya and Busia counties) from September to December 2021 and February to April 2022 using Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and remote sensing (RS). GIS mapping determined the vegetative index and forage...
April 2025
Journal of Fine and Studio Art
The unintended consequences of normalisation: Analysing the long–term negative effects of artistic practices that normalise abnormalities
This work critically examines the unintended consequences of artistic practices that normalise abnormalities, with a specific focus on the works of Damien Hirst, Jeff Koons, and Takashi Murakami. By analysing their practices, this study reveals how their normalisation of abnormalities has contributed to a desensitisation of societal values, leading to long-term negative effects on culture and society. Through their...
April 2025
Journal of Public Administration and Policy Research
Compensation programs as a social welfare initiative and performance of Kenya Police Service employees in Nairobi City County, Kenya
In Nairobi City County, Kenya, the crime rate is high and reports generally indicate poor performance of the police officers despite the introduction of compensation programs. Gaps exist in research on compensation programs and employee performance (EP) of the Kenya police. The research objective was to determine the influence of compensation program on the performance of this workforce. The study was guided by the...
April 2025
African Journal of Biotechnology
Single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) and their genotypes in three breeds of sheep
Single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) and their genotypes in the three breeds of sheep were conducted with ninety (90) sheep, thirty from each breed (30 Balami, 30 Yankasa, and 30 Uda) sheep were used for the study. Phenotypic characterization, blood sample collection, DNA extraction, polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and Single-Strand Conformational Polymorphism Analysis (SSCPA), agarose gel electrophoresis, sequencing...
April 2025
African Journal of Biotechnology
Heavy metals and vitamin content of “Kunun-Zaki” drink, pulp and their freeze-dried forms
Significant adverse health effects of certain heavy metals were reported in the dried samples of food. This study was aimed at evaluating vitamins and heavy metals content of unsweetened/sweetened “kunun-zaki” drink/pulp, before/after lyophilizing. The materials tested were unsweetened and sweetened “kunun-zaki” drink-UKD and its pulp-UKP, sweetened “kunun-zaki” drink-SKD, and its...
April 2025
African Journal of Biotechnology
Optimization of the co-production of biomethane from cashew apple pulp and cow dung in a mesophilic regime
Anaerobic digestion is a technology based on the degradation of organic matter by microorganisms in an anaerobic environment. Anaerobic co-digestion involves mixing two or more methanizable substrates to optimize methane production ratios. This study focuses on the bioenergy recovery of the biodegradable fraction of waste from the Casamance region. It consists of evaluating the quantitative and qualitative production of...
April 2025
African Journal of History and Culture
Drivers of livelihood opportunities in the borderland communities in Nimule Border, South Sudan
Portraying borderlands in their own right as the epicentres of economic and social activity has important implications for development actors, states themselves and regional bodies. Nevertheless, little is known about the opportunities that border presents in terms of livelihood. Most of earlier studies on cross-border mobility approach aspects of informal border movements from a human trafficking point of view and also...
April 2025
African Journal of History and Culture
Temples as cultural anchors: Narratives of belonging and tradition in Girmitya communities of Africa, field insights from Durban
This study explores the role of temples as cultural anchors within Girmitya communities in Durban, South Africa, highlighting how these religious institutions preserve traditions and nurture a sense of belonging among descendants of Indian indentured laborers. Drawing on ethnographic fieldwork, including participant observations and interviews with community members, this study reveals how temples function as more than...
April 2025
Journal of Accounting and Taxation
Comparative analysis of value-added tax revenue among consumer goods, industrial goods, and banking sectors in Nigeria
The purpose of the study was to compare value-added tax (VAT) revenue from various industries in Nigeria. The study sets out to ascertain whether there is a difference in VAT revenue between the consumer and industrial goods sectors, as well as between the deposit money banks and the industrial goods sector. It also looked at the differences in VAT revenue between consumer goods and deposit money banks. Employing an...
April 2025
International Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences
Comparative analysis of immune cell ratios and hemostasis indicators in type 2 diabetic patients in Benin City
Diabetes mellitus, a chronic metabolic disorder causing hyperglycemia due to impaired insulin action and secretion, can lead to complications such as retinopathy, neuropathy, and nephropathy. This study aimed to evaluate the levels of immune cell ratios, erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), prothrombin time (PT), and activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT) in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) patients in Benin City,...
April 2025
Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health Sciences
Bone marrow response under stress of nickel nitrate in albino rat (Rattus norvegicus)
Nickel (Ni) has bio-importance as a trace element but the biotoxic effect of many of them in mammalian biochemistry is of great concern. There is a need for a proper understanding of the condition such as hyperplasia, hypoplasia, and oxidation states which makes them harmful and that is how biotoxicity occurs. The effect of oral administration of nickel nitrate (Ni(NO3)2) at different doses calculated for acute and...
April 2025
Journal of Soil Science and Environmental Management
Does level of cleanliness predict life expectancy? A review on the environmental performance
This study ascertains the link between the level of cleanness and life expectancy. Using secondary literature on environmental performance, statistics from 2022 were drawn using descriptive indices on environmental performance indices to assess the link between cleanness and life expectancy. The outcomes suggest that analysis of the potentially influencing factors of life expectancy is necessary. On balance, nations are...
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