• Development of ternary PANI/GO-Fe3O4@AgNps nanocomposites for photocatalytic remediation of toxic dye effluent under energy-efficient system 

  Joshua, Akinropo Oyetade; Stijn, W․H Van Hulle; Revocatus, Lazaro Machunda; Askwar, Hilonga; Klaartje, De Buysser (Journal of Molecular Structure, 2024)

  The environmental toxicity of effluents contaminated with synthetic industrial dyes and their resistance to conventional treatments drive the need for developing innovative treatment technologies such as visible photoactive ...
• Microbiological contamination of lettuce (Lactuca sativa) reared with tilapia in aquaponic systems and use of bacillus strains as probiotics to prevent diseases: A systematic review 

  Angélica, Adiação Jossefa; Leonildo, dos Anjo Viagem; Brunno, da Silva Cerozi; Sebastian, Wilson Chenyambuga (PLOS ONE, 2024)

  Aquaponic systems are food production systems that combine aquaculture and hydroponic in a closed recirculation system where water provides nutrients to plants while plants purify water for fish. In this system, tilapia ...
• Modeling and optimization of calcined bentonite replacement in the mechanical and durability properties of mortar 

  Tsion, Amsalu Fode; Yusufu Abeid, Chande Jande; Thomas, Kivevele; Nima, Rahbar (Cleaner Engineering and Technology, 2024)

  Currently, pozzolanic materials are mostly recommended to improve the properties of cement composite materials and reduce environmental pollution, challenging the world owing to ordinary Portland cement (OPC) production. ...
• Activated Bentonite for Physical, Mechanical, and Durability Properties of Concrete—A Review 

  Tsion, Amsalu Fode; Yusufu Abeid Chande Jande; Thomas, Kivevele (Advances in Civil Engineering, 2024)

  Bentonite mostly exists in many counties and studies reported employment of activated bentonite in the concrete improves concrete performance more than using raw bentonite. However, it is not well-known which range of ...
• An Android-Based Internet of Medical Things Adaptive User Authentication and Authorization Model for the Elderly 

  Prudence, M. Mavhemwa; Marco, Zennaro; Philibert, Nsengiyumva; Frederic, Nzanywayingoma (MDPI-Journal of Cybersecurity and Privacy, 2024)

  Globally, 77% of the elderly aged 65 and above suffer from multiple chronic ailments, according to recent research. However, several barriers within the healthcare system in the developing world hinder the adoption of ...
• Political economy analysis of the dissemination and use of seasonal weather forecasts and services in Zimbabwe 

  Joseph, Manzvera; Kwabena, Asomanin Anaman (The Journal of Infrastructure, Policy and Development (JIPD), 2024)

  Weather and climate services are essential tools that help farmers make informed choices, such as choosing appropriate crop varieties. These services depend considerably on the availability of adequate investments in ...
• Economic Benefits and Uses of Indigenous Seasonal Weather Forecasts in Zimbabwe 

  Joseph, Manzvera; Kwabena, Asomanin Anaman; Akwasi, Mensah-Bonsu; Alfred, Barimah (Research on World Agricultural Economy, 2024)

  This study presents a seminal contribution regarding the economic value of indigenous seasonal weather forecasts in Zimbabwe. Many farmers (58%) use indigenous seasonal weather forecasts to make maize farming decisions ...
• Determinants of the Share of the Economy Contributed by the Forestry Industry in Ghana from 1975 to 2023 

  Kwabena, Asomanin Anaman; Samuel, Ampomah; Joseph, Manzvera (Research on World Agricultural Economy, 2024)

  The macroeconomic determinants of the share of the economy contributed by the forestry industry in Ghana were examined over the period from 1975 to 2023, based on the development of time-series cointegration and error ...
• Analysis of Mushroom Consumption and its Determinants in Ghana 

  Saani, Nassam Iddrisu; Akwasi, Mensah-Bonsu; Irene, Susana Egyir; Freda, Elikplim Asem; Seongtae, Ji (Journal of Agribusiness and Rural Development, 2024)

  Mushroom cultivation in Ghana has gained some modest success due to increased consumption especially by urban dwellers. However, commercial cultivation is still low in the country. The conception of this study is that ...
• Urban farming system and food security in sub-Saharan Africa: Analysis of the current status and challenges 

  Razak, Kiribou; Bobe, Bedadi; Kangbéni, Dimobe; Julius, Ndemere; Tiga, Neya; Valentin, Ouedraogo (Urban Agriculture & Regional Food Systems, 2024)

  By 2022, 42.39% of the sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) population was living in urban areas. This urbanization correlates with increasing poverty, unemployment, food insecurity, environmental pollution, and the prevalence of ...
• Optimizing biomass briquette drying: A computational fluid dynamics approach with a case study in Mozambique 

  Fauzia, Argentina Guibunda; Sebastian, Waita; Francis, Wanjala Nyongesa; G. Jeffrey, Snyder; Jimmy, Chaciga (Energy 360, 2024)

  Biomass fuels remain the primary cooking energy source in many developing regions, contributing to deforestation and greenhouse gas emissions. Briquettes made from waste biomass are a sustainable alternative; however, their ...
• Enhancing Agricultural Internet of Things Data Accuracy: Evaluating Kalman Filter-Based Sensor Denoising Techniques 

  Egas, José Armando; Damien, Hanyurwimfura; Omar, Gatera; Athanase, Nduwumuremyi (Journal of Biosystems Engineering, 2024)

  Purpose With the rapid adoption of the Internet of Things (IoT) in agriculture, monitoring ecological parameters has become increasingly important for farmers aiming to optimize crop yields. However, sensor noise often ...
• Effects of different lengths and doses of raw and treated sisal fibers in the cement composite material 

  Tsion, Amsalu Fode; Yusufu, Abeid Chande Jande; Young-Deuk, Kim; Min-Gyu, Ham; Jieun, Lee; Thomas, Kivevele; Nima, Rahbar (Scientific Reports, 2024)

  Sisal fiber moisture sensitivity and degradation are treated by alkaline and pozzolanic methods, such as silica fume and kaolin surface coating. However, it is novel that the treatment of sisal fiber by calcined bentonite ...
• Seroprevalence and risk factors of brucellosis in pastoralists and their livestock in Central Equatoria State, South Sudan 

  Emmanuel, P. LitaI; Erneo, B. Ochi; Gerald, Misinzo; Henriette, van HeerdenI; Robab, Katani; Jacques, Godfroid; Coletha, Mathew (PLOS NEGLECTED TROPICAL DISEASES, 2024)

  Brucellosis poses serious public health implications and substantial economic losses in pastoral rural settings in South Sudan. In humans, brucellosis is almost always originating from animals. Current literature provides ...
• The economic value of seasonal weather and climate services for maize farmers in Manicaland Province of Zimbabwe 

  Joseph, Manzvera; Kwabena, Asomanin Anaman; Akwasi, Mensah-Bonsu; Alfred, Barimah (Heliyon, 2024)

  Most rural areas in Zimbabwe are extremely vulnerable to changing climatic conditions, particularly droughts, which threaten smallholder farmers’ livelihoods. Seasonal weather forecast services can help farmers adapt, ...
• A novel study on chronoamperometry electrodeposition of hexagonal boron nitride with Eucalyptus grandis-derived activated carbon for supercapacitor applications 

  Hellen, Ngunya Mutua; Delvina, Japhet Tarimo; Gift, Rutavi; Vusani, Maphiri; Julius, Mwabora; Robinson, Musembi (Journal of Energy Storage, 2024)

  Activated carbon (AC) and hexagonal boron nitride (hBN) electrodes were successfully synthesized from Eucalyptus grandis tree bark and a mixture of boric acid and urea in the ratio of 2:3, respectively. The optimal composite ...
• Implication of group 13 elements for the tailoring of Fe3H hydride perovskites for optoelectronic and hydrogen storage applications: An intuition from theoretical study 

  Thomas, O. Magu; Omamuyovwi, Rita Jolayemi; Emmanuel, Emmanuel; Runde, Musa; Sunday, S. Ikiensikimama (Journal of Physics and Chemistry of Solids, 2024)

  This study presents a comprehensive analysis of XFe3H compounds (X = B, Al, Ga, In) focusing on their structural, electronic, mechanical, and optical properties for potential applications in hydrogen storage. Structural ...
• Insights on the microbiology of Ethiopian fermented milk products: A review 

  Tiruha, H. Karssa; Jamal, B. Kussaga; Teresa, Semedo-Lemsaddek; Jovin, K. Mugula (Food Science & Nutrition, 2024)

  Fermented milk products play a vital role in the diets of Ethiopians. They are produced from either spontaneous fermentation or back-slopping methods at the household level, in which lactic acid bacteria (LAB) and yeasts ...
• Farmers’ knowledge, attitude, and motivation for adoption of climate-smart agroforestry in two contrasting agroecosystems of Rwanda 

  Donatien, Ntawuruhunga; Edwin, Estomii Ngowi; Halima, Omari Mangi; Raymond, John Salanga; Kenneth, Lynch Leonard (Trees, Forests and People, 2025)

  Globally, the experiences show that climate-smart agroforestry (CSAF) can contribute to sustainable agricultural growth and rural transformation while tackling climate change. This study evaluated the interplay between ...
• Three decades of research efforts on the uses, conservation, and management of Cola nitida (Vent.): State of knowledge and prospects in Africa 

  Tokannou, Isabelle E.T; Sanogo, Souleymane; Juliano, S.H. Houndonougbo; Kolawolé, Valère Salako; Adandé, Belarmain Fandohan (Forestry Studies, 2024)

  Cola nitida is a key multipurpose fruit tree species widely distributed across African countries. Several studies have investigated different aspects of the species, but there is a lack of synthesis on the current state ...

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