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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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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Phosphorus Adsorption and Its Correlation with Physicochemical Properties of Volcanic-Influenced Soils of Meupi-Awing in Northwest Cameroon by Mofor Nelson Alakeh, Njoyim Estella Buleng Tamungang, Fai Joel Alongifor

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OPTIMIZATION OF ROCK PHOSPHATE USE AND EFFECT ON SOYBEAN GRAIN YIELD AND YIELD COMPONENTS ON AN ANDOSOL AND ACRISOL OF CAMEROON by Lawrence T. Nanganoa, Foncha Felix, Kamdem N. Franck Gilles, Djocne F. Christiane, Christopher Suh, Francis A. Ngome

“…This study evaluated rock phosphate (RP) dose to produce soybean on Leptic Andosol in Foumbot and Acrisol in Mbalmayo, respectively in the West and Centre regions of Cameroon. This split-plot experiment consisted of five fertilizer rates (control-no input and four Phosphorus (P) rates of 0, 30, 60 and 90 kg P /ha respectively) and two soybean varieties (TGX 1910-14 F and TGX 2001-24 DM) laid out in randomized complete block design with each treatment replicated three times. …”
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The Lobé Waterfall, an exceptional geocultural heritage on the coast of cameroon between sustainable tourism and the conservation of cultural identities by Mesmin Tchindjang, Marcel Hugues Etoga

“…Situated mid-way along the west coast of Cameroon, the city of Kribi is a crucial location with regard to three aspects: industry, tourism and the environment. …”
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Interpretation Criteria for Comparative Intradermal Tuberculin Test for Diagnosis of Bovine Tuberculosis in Cattle in Maroua Area of Cameroon by J. Awah-Ndukum, J. Temwa, V. Ngu Ngwa, M. M. Mouiche, D. Iyawa, P. A. Zoli

“…Severe interpretation of TST is essential for optimal diagnosis of bovine Tb in cattle in Maroua, Cameroon.…”
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Contribution of Daylighting to Saving Electrical Energy in Cameroon: Case Study of a Classroom in a Public School by Merimé Souffo Tagueu, Lionelle Adelaїde Madjou Tanekou, Benoît Ndzana

“…The need for electrical energy in Cameroon is growing and supply is not keeping up with demand. …”
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Assessing mechanized, conservation, and small-scale tillage impacts on Alexander wander wheat performance in Bamenda, Cameroon by Engonwie Sharon Mbachan, Ngwa Martin Ngwabie

“…Thus, small-scale tillage practices (Ankara and traditional ridge tillage) are recommended for Alexander wander wheat production in Bamenda, Cameroon followed by mechanized tillage (disc ploughing followed by disc harrowing).…”
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Modelling of the Water Absorption Kinetics and Determination of the Water Diffusion Coefficient in the Pith of Raffia vinifera of Bandjoun, Cameroon by E. Tiaya Mbou, E. Njeugna, A. Kemajou, N. R. Tagne Sikame, D. Ndapeu

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Leaf spot of Telfairia occidentalis incidence and severity influenced by altitude and planting date in the West Region of Cameroon by Andrew Kebei Kpu, Mbong Grace Annih, Agyingi Lucy Ambang

“…Abstract Background Leaf spot disease of Telfairia occidentalis, caused by Phoma sorghina, represents one of the major biotic constraints to T. occidentalis production under small scale farming systems in West Africa including Cameroon. Currently this critically important seed and leaf vegetable is cultivated under varying altitudinal levels at different planting dates. …”
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Ranging patterns of a large western Gorilla group at Dipikar Island in the Campo—Ma’an National Park, Cameroon by Nadege Wangue, Chloé Cipollettta, Shelly Masi, David Greer

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Prevalence and Clinical Profile of Drug Eruptions among Antiretroviral Therapy-Exposed HIV Infected People in Yaoundé, Cameroon by Emmanuel Armand Kouotou, Jobert Richie Nansseu, Vanessa Nancy Ngono, Sandra A. Tatah, Anne Cecile Zoung-Kanyi Bissek, Elie Claude Ndjitoyap Ndam

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Optimizing Nitrogen Fertilization Regimes for Sustainable Maize (Zea mays L.) Production on the Volcanic Soils of Buea Cameroon by Christopher Ngosong, Victorine Bongkisheri, Clovis B. Tanyi, Lawrence T. Nanganoa, Aaron S. Tening

“…Nitrogen (N) fertilizer is commonly used to improve soil fertility and maize production in Cameroon, but high cost and potential environmental effects have necessitated site-specific N fertilization regimes that are adapted to particular soil and crop types. …”
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A techno-economic perspective on efficient hybrid renewable energy solutions in Douala, Cameroon’s grid-connected systems by Reagan Jean Jacques Molu, Serge Raoul Dzonde Naoussi, Mohit Bajaj, Patrice Wira, Wulfran Fendzi Mbasso, Barun K. Das, Milkias Berhanu Tuka, Arvind R. Singh

“…Abstract Cameroon is currently grappling with a significant energy crisis, which is adversely affecting its economy due to cost, reliability, and availability constraints within the power infrastructure. …”
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Sensory quality and nutritional composition of carrot (Daucus carota L.) genotypes as affected by fertilization in production system in Cameroon by Maxime Merlin Tonfack Djoufack, Eric Bertrand Kouam, Edith Marius Kouam Foko, Mariette Anoumaa, Pierre Marie Kaktcham, François Ngoufack Zambou

“…Therefore, the objective of this work was to determine the probable origin of poor carrot quality in production basins in Cameroon. The factors consisted of five carrot genotypes and nine fertilizer types arranged in the field in a split-split plot experimental design. …”
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Prevalence of bovine fasciolosis and direct financial losses in cattle slaughtered in Bamenda and Bafoussam abattoirs, Western Highlands, Cameroon by Heinendez Merrius Atanga, Ngum Helen Ntonifor, Oumar Mahamat

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Optimal Decision-Making on Hybrid Off-Grid Energy Systems for Rural and Remote Areas Electrification in the Northern Cameroon by null Yaouba, Ruben Zieba Falama, Felix Ngangoum Welaji, Marcel Hamda Soulouknga, Fabrice Kwefeu Mbakop, Abdouramani Dadjé

“…The three regions of the northern Cameroon have been chosen as study sites. HOMER optimization Pro software has been performed for the optimal sizing of the proposed systems. …”
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