Comparison of the Accuracy of Four Malaria Diagnostic Methods in a High Transmission Setting in Coastal Cameroon by Marcel N. Moyeh, Innocent M. Ali, Dieudonné L. Njimoh, Akindeh M. Nji, Palmer M. Netongo, Marie S. Evehe, Barbara Atogho-Tiedeu, Stephen M. Ghogomu, Wilfred F. Mbacham

“…The study showed that SD Bioline™ was as good as light microscopy in the diagnosis of malaria in remote areas of perennial transmission in South West Cameroon. This study equally revealed the limitations of presumptive diagnosis of malaria (as opposed to the use of RDTs or microscopy). …”
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Prevalence, risk factors and management of common mental health disorders in Cameroon: a systematic review by Emmanuel Kah, Che Henry Ngwa, John Njuma Libwea, Marion Keinamma, Frankline Sevidzem Wirsiy, Limkile Mpofu, Tchokokam Patricia, Rejoice Uche Obiora, Danga Aloleko Ines, Ngo Valery Ngo, Egbe Henrieta Oneke, Crayton E Bessong, Ngozi Margaret Oguguah, Eman Sobh

“…Objectives This review aimed to synthesise evidence on (1) the prevalence of common mental health disorders (MHDs) in Cameroon; (2) the effectiveness of mental health management interventions; (3) the risk factors for common MHDs in Cameroon and (4) map the state of research on common mental disorders in Cameroon.Design A systematic review.Data sources We performed a comprehensive search for articles in major public health databases including PubMed, Scopus, Medline, CINAHL, PsycINFO, Web of Science, Embase, CINAHL from inception of each database to June 2022.Eligibility criteria Published articles on the prevalence, risk factors or intervention for management of common MHDs in Cameroon met the inclusion criteria for this systematic review.Data extraction and synthesis The abstract and full-text screening, and data extraction were performed independently by at least two researchers. …”
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Agro-environmental characterization of biochar issued from crop wastes in the humid forest zone of Cameroon by Samuel Fru Billa, Tsi Evaristus Angwafo, Ajebesone Francis Ngome

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Morphoagronomic and Phenological Characteristics of Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa L.) Grown in Sudano-Sahelian Zone of Cameroon by Taffo Junior Baudoin Wouokoue, Francois Romain Fouelefack, Nguenjou Carole Leticia Liejip, Wanchebe Eleonore Biakdjolbo, Tchinda Elodie Mafouo

“…This study aimed to describe the morphoagronomic and phenological characteristics of Roselle accessions grown in the Sudano-Sahelian zone of Cameroon. Six accessions of HS were sown in a randomised complete block design (RCBD) with three replications. …”
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Hypertension prevalence, associated factors, treatment and control in rural Cameroon: a cross-sectional study by Valirie Ndip Agbor, Larissa Pone Simo, Dora Mbanya, Jean Jacques N Noubiap, Orlin Pagnol Nana, Pride Swiri-Muya Nkosu, Arnold Forlemu Asaah Anouboweh, Jude Nfor Ndi, Jacques Nguend Mbock, Noel Fils Bakari, Harold Giovani Guifo Tambou

“…Introduction Sub-Saharan Africa is experiencing a surge in the burden of hypertension, and rural communities are increasingly affected by the epidemic.Objectives We aimed to determine the prevalence of and factors associated with hypertension in rural communities of the Baham Health District (BHD), Cameroon. In addition, we sought to assess awareness, treatment and control rates of hypertension among community members.Design A community-based cross-sectional study.Setting Participants from five health areas in the BHD were recruited from August to October 2018.Participants Consenting participants aged 18 years and above were included.Results We included 526 participants in this study. …”
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Identification of Geothermal Reservoirs in South Cameroon from a Combined Landsat 8 and AMT Data by Piameu Kwagag Joel, Owona Angue Marie Louise-Clotilde, Ngatchou Evariste, Njingti Nfor, Kue Petou Rokis Malquaire, Njandjock Nouck Philippe

“…This geothermal source prospecting work is carried out in order to respond to the energy deficit affecting the populations of South Cameroon in particular. The study combines audio-magnetotelluric (AMT) and Landsat 8 data for the geolocation of reservoirs, as well as the geological and tectonic information. …”
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Ethephon Stimulation and Yield Response of Some Hevea Clones in the Humid Forests of South West Cameroon by J. N. Njukeng, P. M. Muenyi, B. K. Ngane, E. E. Ehabe

“…A study was therefore conducted in the South West region of Cameroon characterized by a monomodal rainfall regime (one dry and one rainy season) to evaluate yield response to Ethephon stimulation (conc. 2.5%) of some newly introduced rubber clones (IRCA 18, IRCA 19, RRIC 100, and RRIC 110) for large-scale planting in Cameroon. …”
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CONTRIBUTION OF WOMEN TO LAND SUSTAINABILITY IN NORTH REGION OF CAMEROON : CASE STUDY OF THE LAGDO AND NGONG’S SUBDIVISIONS by JOLIE CLAIE NOUDEM, HAROLD GAEL NJOUONANG DJOMO, Chanceline NANFACK TCHATCHOUANG

“… Cameroon, a country in Central Africa, faces significant environmental challenges, including soil degradation and erosion, particularly in the northern regions. …”
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La législation en faveur de l’enseignement des Langues et Cultures Nationales au Cameroun : mesure d’audience dans l’Adamaoua et implications glottopolitiques by Gilbert Daouaga Samari

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Contraceptive experience and factors associated with desire for postpartum family planning among pregnant women of the nkongsamba health district, Littoral Region, Cameroon by Atem Bethel Ajong, Martin Ndinakie Yakum, Fulbert Nkwele Mangala, Cavin Epie Bekolo, Valirie Ndip Agbor, Larissa Matcha Waffo, Bruno Kenfack

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L’agrobiodiversité végétale au sein des paysages forestiers utilisés par les communautés Baka et Konabembé au Sud-Est Cameroun by Évariste Fongnzossie, Thomas Mbang Nkongo, Didier Dibong Siegfried, Marlene Ngansop

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A dataset of annotated African plum images from Cameroon for AI-based quality assessmentKaggle by Arnaud Nguembang Fadja, Armel Gabin Fameni Tagni, Sain Rigobert Che, Marcellin Atemkeng

“…This paper presents a dataset of 4507 annotated images of African plums collected across diverse regions in Cameroon, marking the first dataset specifically designed for AI-driven quality assessment of this fruit. …”
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Assessment of Factors Influencing the Implementation of Biosecurity Measures on Pig Farms in the Western Highlands of Cameroon (Central Africa) by Marc K. Kouam, Junior O. Moussala

“…The main objective of this study was to characterize pig farming and investigate factors influencing biosecurity on pig farms in the western highlands of Cameroon. Data were collected from May to July 2017 using a questionnaire and observations. …”
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The safety net role of inland fishing in the subsistence strategy of multi-active forest dwellers in southern Cameroon by Edmond Dounias, Serge Cogels, Serges Mvé Mbida, Stéphanie Carrière

“…The Mvae and the Ntumu, two African rainforest ethnic groups belonging to same Fang linguistic sub-group, live together as good neighbors in the Ntem watershed of southern Cameroon. Like most forest dwellers in the Congo Basin, these two societies have implemented a multi-active type of subsistence economy: hunting, trapping, gathering and fishing are practiced in addition to a predominant slash-and-burn agriculture. …”
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Total Polyphenol and Flavonoid Content and Antioxidant Capacity of Some Varieties of Persea americana Peels Consumed in Cameroon by Ruth Edwige Kemadjou Dibacto, Boris Ronald Tonou Tchuente, Maxwell Wandji Nguedjo, Yves Martial Tongue Tientcheu, Emilienne Carine Nyobe, Ferdinand Lanvin Ebouel Edoun, Melanie Flore Godam Kamini, Romelle Feumba Dibanda, Gabriel Nama Medoua

“…Peelings of twelve varieties of Persea americana fruits consumed in Cameroon were investigated for their phenolic compounds (polyphenols and flavonoids) using three solvents systems, water, ethanol: water (50 : 50 v/v), and ethanol, and antioxidant activity using total antioxidant capacity (TAC), ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP), and 1,1-diphenyl-2-picryl hydrazyl (DPPH) radical scavenging methods. …”
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Current and future adaptation potential of heat-tolerant maize in Cameroon: a combined attribution and adaptation study by Lennart Jansen, Sabine Undorf, Christoph Gornott

“…In this study we analyse the impact of anthropogenic climate change on maize yields and the potential for adaptation in Cameroon. We innovate by introducing a counterfactual climate as baseline to a definition for adaptation potential proposed in the literature to assess the relative benefit heat-tolerant crop varieties have already under current and under projected climate change. …”
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Impact of Different Land-Use Systems on Soil Physicochemical Properties and Macrofauna Abundance in the Humid Tropics of Cameroon by Lawrence Tatanah Nanganoa, Justin Nambangia Okolle, Valentine Missi, Jacques Roberto Tueche, Lewis Dopgima Levai, Jetro Nkengafac Njukeng

“…The impact of different land-use systems on some soil physicochemical properties and macrofauna abundance in the humid tropics of Cameroon was studied. The land-use types included secondary forest (SF), oil palm plantation (PP), banana plantation (BP), sugarcane plantation (SP), and rubber plantation (RP). …”
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Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices (KAP) of Human Populations towards Malaria Control in Four Ecoepidemiological Settings in Cameroon by Nelly Armanda Kala Chouakeu, Laura Gilberine Ngingahi, Roland Bamou, Abdou Talipouo, Carmen Sandra Ngadjeu, Marie Paul Audrey Mayi, Edmond Kopya, Parfait Awono-Ambene, Timoléon Tchuinkam, Christophe Antonio Nkondjio

“…Malaria remains a major public health problem in Cameroon. Critical steps to improve disease control include assessing human population adherence to vector control interventions, especially in areas with different cultural backgrounds. …”
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Impact of extraction methods on the properties of Carica papaya pseudostem fibers from Cameroon used as reinforcement in biocomposites by Jean Aimé Mono, Sandrine Emvoutou Ndongo, Odette Thérèse Adegono Assiene, Armel Mewoli, Rachelle Appolince Nguefack Assona, Richard Hervé Bitete, Giresse Ulrich Defo Tatchum, Claude Takoumbe

“…Carica papaya pseudostems are widely available as biomass waste in Cameroon. These agricultural wastes can be effectively used as natural fibers in the manufacture of biocomposites. …”
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Nutritional contribution of Coula edulis B. and Tetracarpidium conophorum M. A. to the Cameroon food composition table by Talla Tagne Naccis, Kotue Taptue Charles, Fokou Elie

“…This study aimed to determine the nutritional properties of Coula edulis (CE) and Tetracarpidium conophorum (TC), two non-timber forest products from Cameroon. Samples were analyzed using standard methods. …”
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