• Econometric modelling of the nexus of agricultural policy and food security in Nigeria. A dummy variable regression approach 

  Shaibu, U. M; Umeh, J. C; Abu, G.A; Abu, O; Egyir, I. S (African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition, and Development, 2023-06)

  Sustainable food production is not negotiable if food security is to be achieved. Recent statistics show increasing food insecurity issues in Nigeria despite government policy and programmes in the agricultural sector. ...
• Adoption of Climate Smart Agricultural Technologies among Smallholder Farmers in Semi-Arid Ghana 

  Odoom, Ekua S.; Afful, Rose; Mensah, Adelina Maria; Nukpezah, Daniel; Shaibu, Mohammed T.; Sibanda, Darlington (Journal of Sustainable Development, 2023-04-19)

  The evidence of climate change and variability in semi-arid Ghana is glaring and the adverse impact is being felt mostly by smallholder farmers because of their over dependence on agriculture for livelihood and subsistence. ...
• Edible insect biodiversity and anthropo-entomophagy practices in Kalehe and Idjwi territories, D.R. Congo 

  Ishara, Jackson; Cokola, Marcellin C.; Buzera, Ariel; Mmari, Mercy; Bugeme, David; Niassy, Saliou; Katcho, Karume; Kinyuru, John (Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 2023-01-05)

  Background Located in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (South-Kivu), Kalehe and Idjwi are two relatively unexplored territories with little to no research on edible insects even though anthropo-entomophagy ...
• Molecular epidemiological survey of pathogenic trypanosomes in naturally infected cattle in northern Côte d’ivoire 

  Ekra, Jean-Yves; N’Goran, Edouard K.; Mboera, Leonard E.G.; Gragnon, Biégo Guillaume; Assovié, Koco Rita Nadège; Mafie, Eliakunda Michael (Parasites, Hosts and Diseases, 2023-05-23)

  Bovine trypanosomiasis is a significant health concern for livestock intensification in Côte d’Ivoire. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and distribution of pathogenic trypanosomes and identify the most infected ...
• Heat stress effects on milk yield traits and metabolites and mitigation strategies for dairy cattle breeds reared in tropical and sub-tropical countries 

  Habimana, Vincent; Nguluma, Athumani Shabani; Nziku, Zabron Cuthibert; Ekine-Dzivenu, Chinyere Charlotte; Morota, Gota; Mrode, Raphael; Chenyambuga, Sebastian Wilson (Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2023-07-07)

  Heat stress is an important problem for dairy industry in many parts of the world owing to its adverse effects on productivity and profitability. Heat stress in dairy cattle is caused by an increase in core body temperature, ...
• Climate-smart agroforestry systems and practices: A systematic review of what works, what doesn't work, and why 

  Ntawuruhunga, Donatien; Estomii Ngowi, Edwin; Omari Mangi, Halima; John Salanga, Raymond; Mashisia Shikuku, Kelvin (Forest Policy and Economics, 2023-03-03)

  The prevailing global environmental distress, particularly in rural areas, calls for the adoption of integrated sustainable rural development strategies like climate-smart agroforestry (CSA) practices. CSAF is a new name ...
• Bauhinia rufescens, Ocimum basilicum and Salvadora persica: a review of their chemical compounds and properties for antimicrobial, antioxidant and cytotoxicity 

  Hissein Hassan, Abdel-razakh; George Bakari, Gaymary; Pan, Cheol-Ho; Shaaban Hoza, Abubakar (Journal of Applied Biological Chemistry, 2023-05-02)

  Bauhinia rufescens, Ocimum basilicum and Salvadora persica are well known plants used in African traditional medicine, especially in Chadian traditional medicine. They are mostly used in the treatment of infectious diseases, ...
• Prevalence of bovine trypanosomiasis in Côte d’Ivoire: Systematic review and meta-analysis 

  Ekra, Jean-Yves; K. N'Goran, Edouard; E.G. Mboera, Léonard; M. Mafie, Eliakunda (Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research, 2023-02-27)

  Bovine trypanosomiasis is a parasitic disease caused by protozoans of the genus Trypanosoma. The disease cause economic losses in livestock production. In order to determine the status of research on this disease in Côte ...
• Genes and models for estimating genetic parameters for heat tolerance in dairy cattle 

  Habimana, Vincent; Ekine-Dzivenu, Chinyere Charlotte; Nguluma, Athumani Shabani; Nziku, Zabron Cuthibert; Morota, Gota (Frontiers in Genetics, 2021-02-27)

  Dairy cattle are highly susceptible to heat stress. Heat stress causes a decline in milk yield, reduced dry matter intake, reduced fertility rates, and alteration of physiological traits (e.g., respiration rate, rectal ...
• Effect of foliar application of nitrogen-phosphorus-potassium fertilizers on nutrient uptake and protein content of maize 

  Nirere, Drocelle; S.R., Mbaraka; F.X., Rucamumihigo; F., Murorunkwere; F.R., Musana; H., Rukangantambara (African Journal of Biotechnology, 2021-11)

  The effect of foliar application of nitrogen-phosphorus-potassium (NPK) fertilizers on nutritional status and yield of maize (Zea mays L.) were investigated through a study conducted in a zonal agricultural research station ...
• The impact of location tax incentives on the growth of rural economy: evidence from Ghana 

  Amankwaah, Eric; Mensah, Nicholas; Okyir Baidoo, Nana (Future Business Journal, 2022-11-18)

  Over the last two decades, location tax incentives programs serving as a motivating force have been progressively well known as activities to draw in and/or hold foreign direct investments (FDIs) in economically blighted ...
• Trade Credit Financing and Firm Growth: A Panel Study of Listed Firms in Africa 

  Kojo Dary, Stanley; Issahaku, Haruna; Musah Abu, Benjamin (The Palgrave Handbook of Africa’s Economic Sectors, 2022-05-27)

  Globally, trade credit is an important element of interfirm trade among non-financial firms. In response to the limited empirical evidence on trade credit financing and firm growth nexus, especially in Africa, this chapter ...
• Maize production systems, farmers’ perception and current status of maize lethal necrosis in selected counties in Kenya 

  Njeru, Faith; Mwaura, Samuel; Mbogo Kusolwa, Paul; Misinzo, Gerald (l Life, 2022-06-14)

  Maize Lethal Necrosis (MLN) is a disease of maize reported in Kenya in 2012 that results in yield losses of up to 100%. The epidemiology of MLN is complex as the disease is caused by the synergistic interaction of 2 viruses ...
• Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors of African Animal Trypanosomiasis in Cattle in Lambwe, Kenya 

  Okello, Ivy; Mafie, Eliakunda; Eastwood, Gillian; Nzalawahe, Jahashi; E. G. Mboera, Leonard; Onyoyo, Samuel (Journal of Parasitology Research, 2022-07-14)

  Background. African animal trypanosomiasis (AAT) affects livestock productivity in sub-Saharan Africa. This study aimed to determine cattle AAT’s prevalence and associated risk factors in Lambwe Valley, Kenya. Methods. In ...
• African Animal Trypanosomiasis: A Systematic Review on Prevalence, Risk Factors and Drug Resistance in Sub-Saharan Africa 

  Okello, Ivy; Mafie, Eliakunda; Eastwood, Gillian; Nzalawahe, Jahashi; E G Mboera, Leonard (Journal of Medical Entomology, 2022-04-17)

  African animal trypanosomiasis (AAT) a parasitic disease of livestock in sub-Saharan Africa causing tremendous loses. Sub-Saharan continental estimation of mean prevalence in both large and small domestic animals, risk ...
• Drivers of Post-Harvest Aflatoxin Contamination: Evidence Gathered from Knowledge Disparities and Field Surveys of Maize Farmers in the Rift Valley Region of Kenya 

  Gachara, Grace; Suleiman, Rashid; El Kadili, Sara; Ait Barka, Essaid; Kilima, Beatrice; Lahlali, Rachid (Toxins, 2022-09-03)

  Maize-dependent populations in sub-Saharan Africa are continually exposed to aflatoxin poisoning owing to their regular consumption of this dietetic cereal. Being a staple in Kenyan households, consumption of maize-based ...
• Direct Reverse Transcription Real-Time PCR of Viral RNA from Saliva Samples Using Hydrogel Microparticles 

  Kifaro, Emmanuel George; Kim, Mi Jung; Jung, Seungwon; Noh, Jin-Yong; Song, Chang-Seon; Misinzo, Gerald; Kim, Sang Kyung (BioChip Journal, 2022-08-08)

  In recent decades “saliva” has emerged as an important non-invasive biofluid for diagnostic purposes in both human and animal health sectors. However, with the rapid evolution of molecular detection technologies, the ...
• Insights into the Virulence of Campylobacter jejuni Associated with Two-Component Signal Transduction Systems and Single Regulators 

  Gahamanyi, Noel; Song, Dae-Geun; Mboera, Leonard E. G.; Matee, Mecky I.; Mutangana, Dieudonné; Amachawadi, Raghavendra G.; Komba, Erick V. G.; Pan, Cheol-Ho (Microbiology Research, 2022-05-05)

  Campylobacter jejuni is one of the major aetiologies of diarrhoea. Understanding the processes and virulence factors contributing to C. jejuni fitness is a cornerstone for developing mitigation strategies. Two-component ...
• Simulation of the mucosal environment in the re-construction of the synthetic gut microbial ecosystem 

  A.Mabwi, Humphrey; Hitayezu, Emmanuel; Rizki Mauliasari, Intan; Samson Mwaikono, Kilaza; Shin Yoon, Hyo; V.G. Komba, Erick; Pan, Cheol-Ho; Hyun Cha, Kwang (Journal of Microbiological Methods, 2021-10-26)

  Human gut surface-attached mucosal microbiota plays significant roles in human health and diseases. This study sought to simulate the mucosal environment using mucin-agar gel and synthetic mucosal microbial community in ...
• Molecular detection of Campylobacter species from human and cattle faecal samples in Kilosa District, Tanzania 

  Gahamanyi, Noel; E.G. Mboera, Leonard; I. Matee, Mecky; Mutangana, Dieudonné; G. Amachawadi, Raghavendra; Yoon, Kye-Yoon; Humphrey, Mr.; Pan, Cheol-Ho; Komba, Erick V.G. (East Africa Journal of Science, Technology and Innovation, 2021-12-17)

  A growing number of Campylobacterspecies other than C. jejuniand C. colihave been considered as emerging human and animal pathogens but their contribution to human gastroenteritis is poorly documented. ...

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