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Academic Journals accelerates the dissemination of knowledge through the publication of high quality research articles using the open access model.
In vitro antagonistic potential of Trichoderma strains against Ralstonia solanacearum
March 2025 - Vol 19 Num. 3
Potato (Solanum tuberosum) seed production is a critical element of the potato industry in Zimbabwe. Production in the potato industry is constrained by poor seed quality caused by the bacterial wilt pathogen Ralstonia solanacearum. The pathogen is known to be highly destructive in potatoes. R. solanacearum produces...
Evaluation of surface water quality for domestic and agro-industrial applications along the tropical rainforest gradient, central Cameroon
March 2025 - Vol 19 Num. 3
The primary water supply to the inhabitants of the tropical rainforest is surface water with limited water quality data. A hydrogeochemical study was conducted to identify the processes that control surface water chemistry and to examine the quality of water sources for domestic and agricultural purposes. In the two...
Water quality analysis in Manoka Island and Youpwé, Douala, Cameroon: Hydrogeochemical and bacteriological perspectives
March 2025 - Vol 19 Num. 3
This study investigates the water quality of surface and groundwater sources in Manoka Island and the Wouri estuary (Youpwé), areas significantly impacted by urbanization, industrial activities, and agriculture. Physicochemical parameters (pH, EC, TDS, temperature, and salinity) were measured on-site, and 50...
Socio-economic and biophysical characterization, identification and prioritization of major constraints and potentials of Garamulata Community Watershed, Shashamane, Ethiopia
January-March, 2025 - Vol 16 Num. 1
Conducting a baseline study before implementing any project in the watershed is crucial for evaluating the impacts of a project intervention on socio-economic status. This study was designed to characterize the socio-economic status of the Garamulata community watershed in the Shashamane district and to provide baseline...
Microalbuminuria in patients receiving anticancer chemotherapy
January-June 2025 - Vol 16 Num. 1
Chemotherapy is a systemic drug treatment for cancer that targets rapidly growing cells throughout the body. However, the risks of vascular and renal toxicity associated with anticancer drugs are a pressing concern. This study aimed to investigate nephrotoxicity and vascular risk in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy...
Challenges of urban land management in the Special Zone of Oromia Region surrounding Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
January-June 2025 - Vol 11 Num. 1
The objective of this study was to identify the challenges of urban land management in the Special Zone of Oromia Region surrounding Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. A convergent research design was adopted within the framework of a mixed-methods research approach, utilizing both primary and secondary data sources. Sampling...
The paradox of inclusive FinTech and the reality of exploitation: A case study of African countries
January-March 2025 - Vol 19 Num. 1
This study examines the paradoxical role of financial technology (FinTech) in African nations' inclusive finance practices, investigating how it simultaneously promotes financial access while potentially deepening economic inequalities. Through systematic literature review and directed content analysis, the research...
Effect of multimedia technology on academic performance of undergraduates in selected universities in Lagos State, Nigeria
January-March 2025 - Vol 17 Num. 1
Multimedia technology (MMT) is a crucial educational tool that equips graduates to succeed in a knowledge society. This study investigates the relationship between MMT and the academic performance of undergraduates at selected universities in Lagos State, focusing on 236 students from the ‘New Communication...
Documenting poaching and the vanguards of environment: A discursive study on Indian OTT docuseries, “Poacher”
January-March 2025 - Vol 17 Num. 1
Ivory poaching was believed to be contained in India following stringent law and policy enforcement in the 1990s. This proved to be false when a poaching ring was uncovered in 2015, revealing an extensive, shadowy nexus of poachers, traders, high-end art dealers, and collectors spread across the country, making it the...
Chloroform and ethyl acetate extracts of Hedysarum alpinum L. mitigate the ketamine-induced behavioral dysfunction and oxidative stress in schizophrenia-like animals
March, 2025 - Vol 19 Num. 3
The effects of chloroform and ethyl acetate extracts of Hedysarum alpinum L. were investigated through a ketamine-induced schizophrenia-like rat model. The quantitation of the total triterpene saponin content of extracts was determined by using oleanolic acid as standard. The ethyl acetate extract had a total triterpene...
Use of black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) larvae meal in aquaponics system for African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) production
January-June 2025 - Vol 17 Num. 1
Aquaponics is an important technique that entirely depends on fish feed, which is expensive and accounts for up to 60% of total variable costs. Black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) meal is one alternative to fishmeal in aquaponics systems. To promote the use of sustainable alternative aquaculture feed instead of fish meal,...
Exploring the influence of calcium sources (calcium ammonium nitrate [CAN] and lime) on groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) growth and yield in Rwanda
March, 2025 - Vol 21 Num. 3
An experiment was conducted in Huye district, Southern Province of Rwanda, during the 2023-2024 seasons, using a randomized complete block design with seven treatments replicated three times. The study aimed to investigate the impact of different calcium sources on the growth and yield components of groundnut (Arachis...
Screening for host plant resistance to fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) in selected sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) breeding lines using detached leaf assay in Kenya
March, 2025 - Vol 21 Num. 3
Fall armyworm (FAW) causes significant damage in sorghum globally. Sixteen Sorghum genotypes were evaluated for resistance to FAW using a detached leaf bioassay in the laboratory at Egerton University and the greenhouse at Kenya Agriculture and Livestock Research Organization, Njoro, in 2020. The experiment was laid out...
Effects of cow dung and palm nut fiber ash on growth, yield, and nutritional quality of eggplant varieties in sandy clay soil
March, 2025 - Vol 21 Num. 3
The progressive decline of soil nutrients due to land degradation and poor agricultural practices has a negative impact on crop production. Organic fertilizers are used in sustainable agriculture as eco-friendly and relevant agroparameters, as well as nutrients content for crops. In this study, morpho-physiological...
Influence of Rhizobium inoculation on root length, symbiotic performance and grain yield of soybean (Glycine max) intercropped with sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) with P and K nutrition
March, 2025 - Vol 21 Num. 3
Limited information is available on optimizing potassium (P) and phosphate (K) nutrition with rhizobia in a soybean-sorghum intercropping system. A two-year field experiment was conducted to study the effects of Rhizobium inoculation with P and K on root length, symbiotic performance and yield. The split-split plot...
Molecular prevalence and risk factors of plasmodial infection among parturients in Abengourou, Ivory Coast
January-June 2025 - Vol 17 Num. 1
This study aimed to determine the molecular prevalence and risk factors of plasmodial infection in parturients in Abengourou. This cross-sectional study included pregnant women who were presented for delivery at the maternity ward in Abengourou. Plasmodial DNA was extracted from venous blood, placental, and cord samples,...
Knowledge and perceptions of Nigerian healthcare professionals on the adoption of artificial intelligence and machine learning in healthcare
March 2025 - Vol 7 Num. 1
Artificial Intelligence (AI) 's role in healthcare has evolved significantly, transitioning from theoretical research to practical applications that affect various aspects of the healthcare system. The study aims to determine the level of knowledge and perceptions on the adoption of AI and machine learning in...
Unveiling gender disparities and State dynamics in HIV viral suppression: Insights from Southern Nigeria
January-June 2025 - Vol 17 Num. 1
This study aimed to elucidate gender disparities and state dynamics in HIV viral suppression within the context of Southern Nigeria, as part of the USAID-funded project "Accelerating Control of the HIV/AIDS Epidemic in Nigeria, Cluster 6" (ACE 6). The study employed an ex post facto research design and used...
CD4 T-Lymphocytes, adherence and sociodemographic factors associated with viral load outcome of people living with HIV (PLHIV) on antiretroviral therapy in Lagos State, Nigeria
January-June 2025 - Vol 17 Num. 1
Globally, a significant number of people were living with HIV in 2022, with a substantial proportion receiving antiretroviral therapy (ART). Despite these advancements, HIV continues to pose a serious challenge to global health. Against this backdrop, this study evaluated CD4 T-lymphocytes, adherence, and sociodemographic...
Estimating the depth of basement rocks within the Guzabure and Gudumbali area of the Nigerian sector of the Chad basin using a spectral analysis technique
January-March, 2025 - Vol 20 Num. 1
This research aims to estimate the depth of basement rocks in the Guzabure and Gudumbali areas with longitude (12.3° to 13.0° N) and latitude (12.3° to 13.3° E) within the Nigerian sector of the Chad basin using aeromagnetic data. The quantitative data interpretation employed the spectral analysis approach...
