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Academic Journals accelerates the dissemination of knowledge through the publication of high quality research articles using the open access model.
Examining the role of university councils in financing public universities in Uganda
January-June 2026 - Vol 18 Num. 1
The study examined the effectiveness of the university council’s financial functions (UFF) in enhancing public university financing in Uganda. The motivation for undertaking this study was the funding gap in public universities, which had led some public universities to sacrifice other operations from the non-wage...
Pastoralists' perception of Vachellia reficiens invasion and its impacts on their livelihoods and social well-being in the Maasai rangelands
January-March 2026 - Vol 18 Num. 1
The negative impacts of invasive plant species constitute a global challenge, resulting in substantial environmental and economic costs. Vachellia reficiens, an invasive woody species, is increasingly affecting grazing lands and rangeland ecosystems in northern Tanzania; however, its impacts, uses, and management remain...
Chemical composition of turpentine from Ugandan Pinus caribaea resins
January-June, 2026 - Vol 18 Num. 1
Resin tapping of Pinus caribaea Morelet trees is an activity that has been proven to yield multiple economic benefits to Ugandan pine growers. However, there is limited data on the chemical composition of resin tapped from P. caribaea. In this study, the chemical composition of turpentine from two geographically distinct...
Phytochemical screening, anti-radical and antibacterial activities of leaf extract from Combretum glutinosum Perr. Ex DC., a plant used in treatment of urinary infections in Benin
February, 2026 - Vol 20 Num. 2
Infectious diseases represent a major global health challenge, with bacterial infections accounting for approximately 70% of mortality cases. This study aimed to evaluate the medicinal potential of Combretum glutinosum Perr. Ex DC. by identifying its secondary metabolites and assessing their antioxidant and antibacterial...
Integrated groundwater flow modeling and prediction of septic-derived phosphate plume in shallow aquifers of the Niger Delta
January-March, 2026 - Vol 18 Num. 1
The contamination of shallow aquifers by septic-derived phosphate poses significant threat to water security in the Niger Delta, Nigeria. This study developed a field-validated numerical model to simulate the groundwater flow and phosphate transport in a shallow aquifer system, to forecast the evolution of the contaminant...
Ethnobotanical knowledge of Allanblackia parviflora: Implications for its domestication in Ghana
January-March 2026 - Vol 18 Num. 1
This study sought to explore the ethnobotany of Allanblackia parviflora, describing indigenous knowledge and practices that can inform its sustainable management and future utilisation. A. parviflora is widely known and used in Ghana, especially in cocoa-growing regions, where farmers traditionally preserve the tree for...
Vegetation and melliferous flora in the borders of the states of Sinaloa and Chihuahua, Mexico
January-March 2026 - Vol 18 Num. 1
Vegetation in the border region of Sinaloa and Chihuahua, Mexico, comprises Tropical Deciduous Forest (TDF), Pine Forest (PF), Oak Forest (OF), and Riparian Vegetation (RV). 50 individuals were interviewed across 10 villages and documented 279 melliferous/polliniferous species belonging to 203 genera and 69 families, with...
Synergic effect of Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) and rhizobia on Vachellia nilotica subsp. adansonii (Guill. & Perr.) Kuntze's symbiotic properties and growth under salinity conditions
January-March 2026 - Vol 18 Num. 1
The use of salinity-tolerant symbiotic plants to rehabilitate salt-affected lands is practiced in many areas in the world, but is often faced with the survival of introduced plants in their new environments. However, plant vitality could be improved by inoculation with symbiotic rhizobia and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi...
Selection of cocoa clones (Theobroma cacao L.) for the morphological and sensory qualities of the beans in Côte d’Ivoire
January 2026 - Vol 20 Num. 1
The current context of cocoa farming in Côte d'Ivoire is marked by a decline in the quality of commercial cocoa. This study aims to identify cocoa trees with good grain size and good plant morphological, aromatic, and sensory qualities. The methodology used consisted of analyzing 11 clones and 27 families of...
Knowledge, awareness, and practice of zinc supplementation in childhood diarrhoea management among Nigerian-trained nurses studying abroad: A cross-sectional study
January-March 2026 - Vol 18 Num. 1
Diarrhoea remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among children under five years globally. Despite World Health Organisation (WHO) and United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) recommendations for zinc supplementation alongside oral rehydration salts, implementation gaps persist among...
Imputation of daily rainfall in Benin using LSTM recurrent neural networks
January-March, 2026 - Vol 18 Num. 1
This study addresses the challenge of imputation of missing rainfall data by applying recurrent neural networks, specifically the Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) model, to fill gaps in daily rainfall time series in Benin. Stations are grouped into explanatory and target categories, where the explanatory stations provide...
Insecticidal activity of Jatropha curcas and Ocimum canum powders against Spermophagus niger, the major pest of stored roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa L.) seeds in West Africa
January-June 2026 - Vol 17 Num. 1
In West Africa, Spermophagus niger is recognised as the principal pest of stored roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa L.) seeds and is commonly managed with synthetic insecticides. The use of botanica powders as biopesticides offers a sustainable alternative for managing stored product insect pests. This study aims to evaluate...
Urban green infrastructure planning for enhancing urban resilience in metropolitan Lagos, Nigeria
January-March 2026 - Vol 19 Num. 1
Urban resilience is a crucial aspect of sustainable urban development, particularly in rapidly urbanizing regions like Metropolitan Lagos, Nigeria. This study explores the role of urban green infrastructure (GI) in enhancing urban resilience by mitigating climate change impacts, improving air quality, and promoting social...
Policy capacity and healthcare service delivery in Kenya’s County Government
January-June 2026 - Vol 18 Num. 1
This study examines the influence of policy capacity, the finding of the first objective in a study that assessed the influence of governance capacity on healthcare service delivery in county governments in Kenya. The study had four capacity independent variables: policy, coordination, resource, and learning. Healthcare...
Ethnobotanical knowledge of medicinal plants used in the management of hypertension and diabetes in the district of Bamako, Mali
January-March, 2026 - Vol 21 Num. 1
Hypertension and diabetes are major chronic diseases increasingly affecting populations in sub-Saharan Africa, where the limited financial resources and the high cost of conventional treatments lead many patients to rely on traditional medicine. This study assessed medicinal plants used in the management of these diseases...
Emerging common bean marketing and household participation in pastoral areas of Borana Zone, Southern Oromia State, Ethiopia
January 2026 - Vol 12 Num. 1
The study aimed to identify common bean marketing, factors responsible for market participation, and supply in the Borana zone. A survey research design was adopted based on a sample size of 136 randomly selected households and other market actors. Among these households, 78.67% do not market their produce, with only 15%...
Soil quality assessment for agricultural and environmental sustainability in Northern Borno, Nigeria
January 2026 - Vol 12 Num. 1
Soil quality underpins agricultural productivity, environmental health, and food security, yet in dry sub-humid regions such as Borno State, Nigeria, soils face growing risks of degradation and contamination. This study assessed the physical, chemical, and biological characteristics of soils to evaluate spatial...
Record of ant species associated with mealy bug vectors of Cacao Swollen Shoot Virus (CSSV) in CNRA-Divo Research Station, Cote d’Ivoire
January-March 2026 - Vol 18 Num. 1
Swollen shoot is a serious disease of cocoa trees in Côte d'Ivoire. It is caused by a complex of Badnaviruses and transmitted by mealybugs. Controlling these mealybugs is challenging because they are protected by earthen shelters built by ants, which, in return, receive honeydew from the mealybugs. To...
Cancer risk assessment of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in fish samples from Alau Dam, Borno State, Nigeria
January-June, 2026 - Vol 18 Num. 1
This study investigates the contamination of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) in three commercially important fish species—Tilapia zilli, Clarias anguillaris, and Heterotis niloticus—collected from Alau Dam, Konduga, Borno State, Nigeria. The aim was to evaluate the seasonal variations in PAH...
The influence of university council policy functions on public university financing in Uganda
January 2026 - Vol 21 Num. 1
This study focused on analyzing the policy functions of university councils in public university financing in Uganda. The rationale for conducting the study stemmed from the financial challenges faced by public universities, which make it difficult for them to fully execute their mandates of research, teaching, and...
