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Academic Journals accelerates the dissemination of knowledge through the publication of high quality research articles using the open access model.
Physico-chemical, sensory, and shelf-life properties of kombucha made with yacon syrup and purple tea
December 2025 - Vol 19 Num. 10
Kombucha is a fermented beverage recognized for its probiotic and antioxidant benefits, yet its formulation with regionally sourced ingredients such as yacon syrup (Smallanthus sonchifolius) and purple tea (Camellia sinensis var. assamica) remains limited. Yacon tubers provide fructooligosaccharides (FOS) and prebiotic...
Sorghum and lentil-enriched wheat bread for enhancing nutrition and agricultural resilience in Kenya
December 2025 - Vol 19 Num. 10
This study examines the nutritional quality and structural properties of bread made by partially substituting wheat flour with sorghum and lentil flour. While bread is a popular staple, wheat has high gluten, low nutrients, and low amylose to amylopectin ratio which can contribute to the prevalence of lifestyle diseases....
Agronomic value of composts made from household solid wastes and local organic additives in Goma City, Democratic Republic of Congo
December 2025 - Vol 19 Num. 12
Rapid population growth often leads to an increase in municipal waste, which can cause environmental pollution if not properly managed. Recycling waste is therefore essential to reduce pollution and to create useful products. This study aimed to evaluate the quality of composts produced from household solid waste (HSW)...
Analysis of the challenges and opportunities related to the recycling of end-of-life vehicles in developing countries: Focus on the Republic of Guinea
December 2025 - Vol 19 Num. 12
End-of-life vehicle (ELV) management in Guinea presents significant environmental challenges within the circular economy framework. This study examines the challenges and opportunities of automotive recycling in Guinea amid rapid vehicle fleet expansion from 15,000 units in 2010 to over 45,000 in 2023. A mixed-methods...
Mother-to-child transmission of hepatitis B virus among pregnant women at Kara University Hospital: A cross-sectional study
December 2025 - Vol 19 Num. 12
This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) among mother-child pairs at the Kara University Hospital (CHU Kara). This was a cross-sectional descriptive study (from January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2023). All pregnant women with a positive HBsAg test during prenatal consultations that...
Transmission of the hepatitis B virus from mother to child in Brazzaville, Congo
December 2025 - Vol 19 Num. 12
The number of people living with the hepatitis B virus (HBV) was estimated at 254 million in 2022. This study aimed to evaluate HBV mother-to-child transmission in Brazzaville, Congo. A cross-sectional study was conducted from 1 July to 31 December 2020 in the Brazzaville department, at Talangai Reference Hospital,...
Evaluation of Fonio (Digitaria exilis Stapf) working collection in Mali
December, 2025 - Vol 21 Num. 12
Fonio (Digitaria exilis Stapf) represents one of the main foods in hunger season and a food for diversification. In Mali, fonio is mainly grown in Sahelian and northern Guinean zones. This study aims to identify ecotypes adapted to those areas in the context of climate change. Twenty-eight ecotypes were tested at four...
Gene action of drought tolerance traits in pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum [L.] R. Br.) seedling
December, 2025 - Vol 21 Num. 12
Early-stage drought is a major constraint that reduces pearl millet productivity in sub-Saharan Africa. To support the development of drought-resilient varieties, this study investigated the genetic control of early seedling drought tolerance using generation mean analysis on two contrasting crosses: IP-18062 ×...
Agronomic performance and morphophysiological characterization of common bean genotypes in the western region of Haiti
December, 2025 - Vol 21 Num. 12
Common bean is one of the world’s most important food legumes and provides both nutritional security and income for low-income families in Haiti. However, common bean production in Haiti is constrained by numerous diseases and insect pests. These challenges, combined with the country’s diverse agro-ecological...
A study on student ability differences and homogeneous teaching in higher mathematics instruction
December 2025 - Vol 20 Num. 11
This paper examines the phenomenon of homogenization in higher mathematics education from three dimensions: textbooks, teaching methods, and assessment, identifying rigid educational policies, limited resources, and entrenched teacher mindsets as underlying causes. It proposes four reform pathways: differentiated...
The pattern of congenital heart disease in children in a heart centre in Accra, Ghana
December 2025 - Vol 17 Num. 5
Congenital heart disease (CHD) is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in childhood. Data on CHD in the sub region is not readily available. The objective of the study is to determine the pattern of CHD in children in this centre. The study site is the National Cardiothoracic Centre, Accra. Patients aged 18...
The effectiveness of a virtual didactic lecture series on vascular surgery training in Kenya: A survey
December 2025 - Vol 17 Num. 5
Peripheral arterial disease is prevalent in East Africa, yet training in vascular surgery remains limited due to a shortage of specialists. To bridge this gap, an 8-week virtual lecture series designed by vascular surgeons from the University of British Columbia for cardiothoracic surgery trainees in Kenya was introduced....
Insulin release by Fraction II of aqueous extract of Neolentinus lepideus in healthy and alloxan-induced diabetic rats
December, 2025 - Vol 19 Num. 10
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a metabolic disorder characterized by hyperglycemia, which is increasing in frequency in many countries. Plant extracts and Basidiomycete fungi are increasingly being used to treat various disorders, including DM. The polysaccharides present in basidiomycetes are considered one of the main...
Physicochemical properties, microbiological safety, and pesticide residue assessment in Wagashi cheese from intensive cotton-production regions of Northern Benin
December 2025 - Vol 24 Num. 12
Cheese processing, handling practices and unsafe pesticide use can influence soft cheese quality. The study aimed to assess the physicochemical properties, microbiological safety, and pesticide residue assessment in Wagashi cheese from intensive cotton-production regions of Northern Benin. Therefore, 30 composites samples...
Avifauna diversity and occupancy in different habitat types: Key updates for biodiversity conservation in the Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
October-December 2025 - Vol 17 Num. 4
Avifauna is a significant component in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems and has socio economic and conservation benefits. However, information is scarce to ascertain their importance in terms of distribution, diversity, richness and abundance for conservation in the park. This study therefore attempted to...
Does directors’ and officers’ liability insurance matter for sustainable port operations? Evidence from ESG performance in China
October-December 2025 - Vol 17 Num. 4
Considering the increasing importance of sustainable port operations, this paper explores the effect of Directors’ and officers’ liability insurance (D&O insurance) on sustainable port operations using corporate environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance as a proxy. The sample includes all...
Perceptions of self-employed micro, small, and medium-scale enterprises (MSME) taxpayers on tax stamp compliance in Ghana
October-December 2025 - Vol 17 Num. 4
This study explores the determinants of tax stamp compliance among self-employed micro, small, and medium-scale enterprises (MSMEs) in Ghana’s informal sector, a domain historically underrepresented in empirical tax compliance literature. Anchored in an integrative multi-theoretical framework, comprising the Theory...
Effects of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) on the hotel industry's efforts to reduce food waste in Ibadan, Oyo State
July-December 2025 - Vol 16 Num. 1
This article aims to investigate how Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) affect the hotel industry's efforts to reduce food waste, with a particular emphasis on reduce, reuse, and recycle principles. This is one of the keys reasons the United Nations (UN) adopted the SDGs in 2015 as a global call to action to end...
Prevalence and risk factors for toe-nail onychomycosis among type 2 diabetic patients in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire
July-December 2025 - Vol 16 Num. 2
Onychomycosis is a common fungal foot infection in diabetic patients in tropical countries, and its complications may cause morbidity and lead to amputation. Despite a presumed increased risk in Côte d’Ivoire due to climatic and socio-environmental conditions, data on its prevalence, mycological profile, and...
Fusing green skills into the Technology Education Programmes of Nigerian universities
July-December 2025 - Vol 16 Num. 1
The integration of green skills into the Technology Education programmes of Nigerian universities is crucial for addressing contemporary environmental challenges, providing students with adequate skills, and fostering sustainable development. This study examines the necessity and process of embedding green competencies...
