Multiaxial fatigue of aluminium friction stir welded joints: preliminary results by D. G. Hattingh, M. N. James, L. Susmel, R. Tovo

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Evaluation of Maize (Zea mays L.) Varieties in Selected Lowland Areas of Southern Ethiopia by Tariku Simion Dojamo, Selamawit Markos Takiso, Melese Lema Tessema

“…Drought and high temperature are among the major factors limiting maize productivity in Sub-Saharan Africa. An increase in temperature above 30°C reduces yield by 1% under optimal rain-fed conditions. …”
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Seroprevalence of Foot and Mouth Disease Virus Infection in Some Wildlife and Cattle in Bauchi State, Nigeria by Y. J. Atuman, C. A. Kudi, P. A. Abdu, O. O. Okubanjo, A. Abubakar, Y. Wungak, H. G. Ularamu

“…Ltd., South Africa) at 0.1 mg/kg using a Dan-Inject® rifle (Dan-Inject APS, Sellerup Skovvej, Denmark) fitted with a 3 ml dart syringe and for reversal, naltrexone (Trexonil® Kruger-Med South Africa) at 1.5 mg IM was used, and cattle were restrained by the owners for blood collection. …”
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Multienvironment Evaluation of Tannin-Free Photoperiod-Insensitive Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L) Moench) for Yield and Resistance to Grain Mold in Senegal by Cyril Diatta, Mame P. Sarr, Thierry Klanvi Tovignan, Ousmane Aidara, Daniel Kwadjo Dzidzienyo, Elisabeth Diatta-Holgate, Jacques Martin Faye, Eric Yirenkyi Danquah, Samuel Kwame Offei, Ndiaga Cisse

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Overcoming the Socio-Economic Challenges to Good Governance: Streamlining Cooperative Governance Model by Bhekabantu Alson Ntshangase, Kaizer Raseane Makole, Steven Kayambazinthu Msosa

“…This study is significant because it outlines effective oversight mechanisms that streamline good governance within the cooperative governance framework in the developing world with specific reference to South Africa.…”
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Exploring the Prevalence and Components of Metabolic Syndrome in Sub-Saharan African Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Nelson Musilanga, Hussein Nasib, Given Jackson, Frank Shayo, Clarkson Nhanga, Saleh Girukwigomba, Ambokile Mwakibolwa, Samson Henry, Keneth Kijusya, Edgar Msonge

“…Publication bias was checked with the funnel plot and Egger’s regression test. …”
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Examining Primary School Principals’ Instructional Leadership Practices: A Case Study on Curriculum Reform and Implementation by Moeketsi David Ralebese, Loyiso Jita, Olalekan Taofeek Badmus

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Time to first antenatal care visit and its predictors among women in Kenya: Weibull gamma shared frailty model (based on the recent 2022 KDHS data) by Bizunesh Fantahun Kase, Beminate Lemma Seifu, Kusse Urmale Mare, Abdu Hailu Shibeshi, Hiwot Altaye Asebe, Kebede Gemeda, Zufan Alamrie Asmare, Yordanos Sisay Asgedom, Bezawit Melak Fente, Afework Alemu Lombebo, Tsion Mulat Tebeje

“…Abstract Background The first trimester of pregnancy is critical for fetal development, making early antenatal care visits essential for timely check-ups and managing potential complications. However, delayed antenatal care initiation remains a public health challenge in sub-Saharan Africa, including Kenya. …”
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Investigating Strategies for Mitigating and Avoiding Expert Blind Spot Development in Teaching English Attributive Adjectives by Farisani Thomas Nephawe

“…Initially, learners were incompetent in using adjectives but after employing ‘points of entry’, offering ‘explanations’, presenting ‘structures’ and checking ‘comprehension’ strategies, learners improved considerably. …”
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First report of the invasive snail Pomacea canaliculata in Kenya by Alan G. Buddie, Ivan Rwomushana, Lisa C. Offord, Simeon Kibet, Fernadis Makale, Djamila Djeddour, Giovanni Cafa, Koskei K. Vincent, Alexander M. Muvea, Duncan Chacha, Roger K. Day

“…To the best of our knowledge, this is the first documented record of P. canaliculata in Kenya, and the first confirmed record of an established population in continental Africa. This timely identification shows the benefit of molecular identification and the need for robust species identifications: even a curated sequence database such as that provided by the Barcoding of Life Data system may require additional checks on the veracity of the underlying identifications. …”
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Perceived Effects and Prevention of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome among Women Living in Ilorin-South LGA, Kwara State, Nigeria by Abdulqudus Tosin Jamiu, Kamalud-deen Adekunle Uthman, Tawakalitu Kikelomo Ijaodola, Khadijah Morenikeji Mutairu, Opeyemi Funke Obaditan

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EVALUATION OF THE BARRIERS TO THE USE OF APPROPRIATE CONSTRUCTABILITY PRACTICES ON CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS by Abimbola Olukemi Windapo, Olabode Emmanuel Ogunsanmi

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How speculative culture shapes green innovation performance: A dual regional and institutional lens by Hao Ji, Lingling Suo, Yuanxin Yu

“…Setting: The research uses data from Chinese A-share listed companies from 2008 to 2020, specifically focussing on companies with various ties to Africa. Method: This study employs an empirical research method using multiple regression analysis, moderation analyses, along with robustness checks and endogeneity tests to ensure the validity and reliability of the findings. …”
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Allometric equations for estimating above and belowground biomass of Colophospermum mopane in Mozambique by Sá Nogueira Lisboa, Severino Macôo, Almeida Alberto Sitoe

“…This research is timely as there is an urgent need to improve the accuracy of carbon counting to support climate change goals and sustainable management of Mopane woodland given their spatial extent in southern Africa.…”
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Prevalence of hepatitis B virus and associated factors among blood donors in Hossana blood bank catchment area, Southern Ethiopia by Mesfin Menza Jaldo, Mhireteab WoldeYohannes Joffe, Eyasu Samuel Zemedkun

“…The prevalence of viral hepatitis is extremely high in Africa. Prior reports from various regions of the nation have indicated a variable prevalence of HBV infection. …”
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Maternity Continuum Care Completion and Its Associated Factors in Northwest Ethiopia by Daniel Tsega, Melaku Admas, Asmare Talie, Tesfa Birlew Tsega, Molla Yigzaw Birhanu, Simegn Alemu, Belayneh Mengist

“…To select study participants, a simple random sampling technique was used. Data were coded, checked, and entered into EpiData software (V. 4.2), then transferred to SPSS (V. 25) for further analysis. …”
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Prevalence of diabetic retinopathy and its associated factors among adults in East African countries: A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Habtamu Wagnew Abuhay, Tigabu Kidie Tesfie, Meron Asmamaw Alemayehu, Muluken Chanie Agimas, Getaneh Awoke Yismaw, Gebrie Getu Alemu, Nebiyu Mekonnen Derseh, Bantie Getnet Yirsaw

“…<h4>Conclusions</h4>The prevalence of DR in East Africa was high, with more than one in four individuals with diabetes developing DR. …”
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Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of Native Americans in northern California regarding ticks and tick-borne diseases by Patricia Torres, Elizabeth F. Pienaar, Michelle A. Ritchie, Mourad W. Gabriel, Michael J. Yabsley

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