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Academic Journals accelerates the dissemination of knowledge through the publication of high quality research articles using the open access model.
Village saving and loan associations and their contribution to employment creation: Evidence from smallholder farmers from eights districts in Uganda
August 2024 - Vol 18 Num. 7
The Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs) are among the many innovations that can improve the prevalence of financial inclusion, especially among the rural population. The main objective of this study was to determine whether participation in Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs) can influence the creation...
A contradiction-based approach for air velocity choosing in thin-layer drying of cassava root
August 2024 - Vol 18 Num. 7
The objective of this work is to propose a decision-making tool for the choice of the drying air velocity in thin-layer drying. Formulated as a physical contradiction, the air velocity should be low to promote heat and mass transfers between the air and the cassava slice, and it should be high for humid air extraction and...
A synergistic approach to disaster risk reduction: Integrating collaborative evaluation
July-December 2024 - Vol 16 Num. 2
This study explores the potential of integrating the PAR-Sendai Action Framework (PSAF) with the Model for Collaborative Evaluations (MCE) to enhance organizational resilience for disaster risk reduction (DRR). PSAF provides a structured risk assessment and mitigation framework, while the MCE emphasizes stakeholder...
Speciation of phosphorus and nitrogen in sediments of Ogun River in Abeokuta, Southwestern Nigeria
July 2024 - Vol 18 Num. 7
Sediments in rivers can contribute to the concentration of phosphorus and nitrogen in overlying water which affect aquatic life adversely at excessive concentrations. This study examined the various forms of phosphorus and nitrogen in sediments of Ogun River, the major river in the city of Abeokuta.Total phosphorus and...
Philosophical analysis of climate change and sustainable agriculture
July 2024 - Vol 18 Num. 7
The article explores the philosophical foundations of climate change and sustainable agriculture, highlighting the importance of ethical and philosophical reflection in seeking sustainable solutions. It analyzes philosophical conceptions of the human-nature relationship, discusses the Anthropocene as a conceptual...
Prevalence and intensity of avian coccidiosis infection and associated risk factors in the Mezam Division, North-West Region, Cameroon: An observational study
July-December 2024 - Vol 16 Num. 1
Poultry farming typically suffers significant losses due to a variety of avian diseases. Avian coccidiosis is recognized as the major parasitic disease with the greatest economic impact on poultry industries worldwide. In Cameroon, there is very little data on avian coccidiosis, but it is important to document the...
Acute and subchronic toxicity studies of “ANOL”, a phytomedicine intended for hypertension care in Burkina Faso
July-December 2024 - Vol 16 Num. 2
Herbal medicines, like all other drugs, are liable to induce a risk of severe adverse effects resulting from inappropriate and uncontrolled use. The present study aimed to assess the preclinical safety of a phytomedicine named “ANOL”, developed for high blood pressure management in Burkina Faso. Acute and...
Lessons from West Africa: Strategies for preventing coups in the East African community
July-September 2024 - Vol 18 Num. 3
This article investigates the interregional ramifications of West African coups and their implications for the East African Community (EAC) security strategy. The paper uses a rigorous analytical approach based on empirical evidence and theoretical underpinnings to understand the complex dynamics of political upheaval and...
Antibiotic resistance patterns of Escherichia coli strains isolated from pig's (Sus scrofa domesticus) casings in Lomé, Togo
July-December 2024 - Vol 16 Num. 2
Optimal treatment and prudent use of antimicrobials for pigs is imperative to secure animal health and mostly prevent the development of critical resistance which can be transmitted to humans. An important step in this one-health context is to monitor resistance patterns of important animal pathogens. The aim of the study...
Allelopathy as a tool for invasiveness of Tithonia diversifolia extracts through in vitro suppression of crop seeds’ germination
July 2024 - Vol 18 Num. 4
Wild sunflower (Tithonia diversifolia) is an invasive weed in both tropical and subtropical cultivated lands and propagates through seeds and plant cuttings. Invasive plants have distinctive functional traits that enable their invasiveness. The objective of this study was to determine the in vitro suppression of...
On the brink of death: Life stories of kidney organ transplant recipients in the Philippines
July-September 2024 - Vol 16 Num. 3
Organ donation and transplantation remain the best and most cost-effective clinical approach for people in the terminal stage of organ failure. Given the growing numbers of incidences of patients treated for end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and the plummeting rate of kidney transplantation in the US and Southeast Asia,...
The impact of preschool teachers’ dual learning on creativity
July 2024 - Vol 19 Num. 7
This study aims to explore the impact of dual learning on preschool teachers’ thriving at work and creative performance, and whether preschool teachers’ thriving at work acts as a mediating factor in the relationship between dual learning and teachers’ creative work. The participants were preschool...
Fertility status of naïve human immunodeficiency virus-infected premenopausal females
July-December 2024 - Vol 16 Num. 2
This study aimed at evaluating the fertility status of naive Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome-infected females of child bearing age. The medical Ethical Committee of the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH), Ituku-Ozalla, Enugu, approved the study and the patients’ informed...
Epidemiology of circulating influenza viruses in Ethiopia during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Evidence from National Severe Acute Respiratory Infection and Influenza-Like Illness Sentinel Surveillance (January 2021-August 2022)
July 2024 - Vol 6 Num. 1
Influenza is an acute viral respiratory tract disease in humans, often characterized by fever, headache, myalgia, prostration, coryza, sore throat and cough. Influenza infection is clinically indistinguishable from other respiratory viral diseases without laboratory confirmation. This study aims to estimate the proportion...
Review of high sensitive cardiac troponin T levels in patients with acute coronary syndrome in a tertiary hospital in Benin City, Nigeria
July 2024 - Vol 24 Num. 2
Acute coronary syndrome is a spectrum of thrombotic coronary diseases which includes unstable angina, non ST segment elevation and ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). Incidence is on the increase worldwide and in Nigeria. Early diagnosis and prompt intervention is of utmost importance. Cardiac troponin T...
Risk factors contributing to failure to receive optimal care in pediatric congenital heart disease
July 2024 - Vol 16 Num. 4
The 'Management Pathway' (MP) for congenital heart disease (CHD) comprises diagnostic, treatment, and follow-up phases. Potential risk factors for failure to receive optimal care (OC) include lower levels of parent/guardian education and income, as well as poor access to healthcare facilities. The objective of the...
The traditional livestock breeding practices of Somali pastoralists and small ruminant brucellosis seroprevalence survey in selected villages of Gardo District of Puntland State of Somalia
July-September 2024 - Vol 16 Num. 3
A cross-sectional study was carried out to define the seroprevalence of brucellosis in target animals and the perception of the community on the disease in sheep and goat. Study was undertaken in four purposefully selected sub-regions of the Gardo district of Karkaar region of Somalia, namely: Kubo, Xabaal-reer, Guud-cad,...
Can urbanization affect the occurrence of anemia in children 6 to 59 months of age in malaria endemic settings? A cross-sectional survey in Burkina Faso
July-December 2024 - Vol 15 Num. 1
Anemia in children remains a major public health concern in low- and middle-income countries. This study aimed to assess the prevalence and effect of urbanization on the occurrence of anemia in an endemic malaria urban area in Burkina Faso. A cross-sectional community-based study was carried out in both old and recent...
Assessment of employment among deaf people: Survey in the city of Asmara, Eritrea
July 2024 - Vol 18 Num. 6
This research entails an assessment of the employment conditions for deaf individuals in Asmara, Eritrea. The study involved the random selection and administration of semi-structured questionnaires to 40 deaf employees and interviews with 10 employers from various organizations. The data collected was analyzed using SPSS...
The effect of leadership and change capability on organizational agility in mobile network providers in Zimbabwe
July 2024 - Vol 18 Num. 6
The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of leadership and change capability on organizational agility within Zimbabwe's major mobile network providers. Organizational agility, a relatively recent area of organizational research, is influenced by independent variables such as leadership and change...
