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Academic Journals accelerates the dissemination of knowledge through the publication of high quality research articles using the open access model.
A study on student ability differences and homogeneous teaching in higher mathematics instruction
December 2025 - Vol 20 Num. 11
This paper examines the phenomenon of homogenization in higher mathematics education from three dimensions: textbooks, teaching methods, and assessment, identifying rigid educational policies, limited resources, and entrenched teacher mindsets as underlying causes. It proposes four reform pathways: differentiated...
The pattern of congenital heart disease in children in a heart centre in Accra, Ghana
December 2025 - Vol 17 Num. 5
Congenital heart disease (CHD) is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in childhood. Data on CHD in the sub region is not readily available. The objective of the study is to determine the pattern of CHD in children in this centre. The study site is the National Cardiothoracic Centre, Accra. Patients aged 18...
The effectiveness of a virtual didactic lecture series on vascular surgery training in Kenya: A survey
December 2025 - Vol 17 Num. 5
Peripheral arterial disease is prevalent in East Africa, yet training in vascular surgery remains limited due to a shortage of specialists. To bridge this gap, an 8-week virtual lecture series designed by vascular surgeons from the University of British Columbia for cardiothoracic surgery trainees in Kenya was introduced....
Insulin release by Fraction II of aqueous extract of Neolentinus lepideus in healthy and alloxan-induced diabetic rats
December, 2025 - Vol 19 Num. 10
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a metabolic disorder characterized by hyperglycemia, which is increasing in frequency in many countries. Plant extracts and Basidiomycete fungi are increasingly being used to treat various disorders, including DM. The polysaccharides present in basidiomycetes are considered one of the main...
Physicochemical properties, microbiological safety, and pesticide residue assessment in Wagashi cheese from intensive cotton-production regions of Northern Benin
December 2025 - Vol 24 Num. 12
Cheese processing, handling practices and unsafe pesticide use can influence soft cheese quality. The study aimed to assess the physicochemical properties, microbiological safety, and pesticide residue assessment in Wagashi cheese from intensive cotton-production regions of Northern Benin. Therefore, 30 composites samples...
Prevalence and risk factors for toe-nail onychomycosis among type 2 diabetic patients in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire
July-December 2025 - Vol 16 Num. 2
Onychomycosis is a common fungal foot infection in diabetic patients in tropical countries, and its complications may cause morbidity and lead to amputation. Despite a presumed increased risk in Côte d’Ivoire due to climatic and socio-environmental conditions, data on its prevalence, mycological profile, and...
Atypical nasal cutaneous leishmaniasis due to Leishmania major: Case report of a 13-year-old child in Burkina Faso
July-December 2025 - Vol 17 Num. 2
Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) is a vector-borne disease primarily caused by Leishmania major in Burkina Faso. The nasal location is atypical, and clinical forms are increasingly atypical in endemic areas. The present report describes a case of atypical CL in a 13-year-old girl in Burkina Faso. The observed case presented...
Estimation of genetic parameters for physiological and milk production traits of Holstein Friesian crossbreds reared in Tanzania
October-December 2025 - Vol 16 Num. 2
The main objective of this study was to estimate the genetic parameters for physiological traits, milk yield, and milk composition in Holstein Friesian crossbred cattle raised at the Tanzania Livestock Research Institute’s (TALIRI) Tanga dairy farm. A total of 29 lactating Holstein Friesian × Zebu crossbred...
Automated image analysis and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in breast cancer diagnosis: A systematized literature review
November 2025 - Vol 7 Num. 4
Breast cancer is a leading global health concern and the primary cause of female mortality worldwide. With incidence projected to exceed 3 million by 2040, timely and accurate diagnosis is critical to reduce mortality and improve clinical outcomes. There is a growing need to automate breast cancer diagnosis and...
Sorghum grain mold fungi: Occurrence and distribution in freshly harvested and stored sorghum in Eastern Ethiopia
July-December 2025 - Vol 16 Num. 2
Grain mold poses a significant constraint to sorghum production worldwide, including Ethiopia. The presence of mycotoxigenic molds also raises health concerns. This current study was aimed to assess the distribution of grain mold fungi, moisture content, temperature, and equilibrium relative humidity in freshly harvested...
Blood and wealth: How natural resources and armed conflict shape Sudan’s domestic power and global politics
October-December 2025 - Vol 17 Num. 4
This study examines the complex and enduring connection between natural resource wealth and the continuation of conflict in Sudan. Focusing on oil, gold, and fertile land, the study investigates how these resources have not only fueled internal conflicts but also attracted foreign intervention, reshaping Sudan's...
Open thoracoabdominal aortic replacement in a low-resource setting
November 2025 - Vol 17 Num. 4
Thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms present a unique challenge to cardiovascular surgery and anesthesia teams. Techniques to manage extensive blood loss, end-organ ischemia, and prevent spinal cord ischemia have been well described but may not be available in all hospitals. Centralization of thoracoabdominal aortic surgery...
Comparison of operative mortality of REV repair versus Rastelli repair for right ventricular outflow tract construction in truncus arteriosus: A meta-analysis
November 2025 - Vol 17 Num. 4
The Rastelli (RAST) procedure is the gold standard for repair of truncus arteriosus (TA). The RAST procedure is associated with a concerning frequency of conduit obstruction. The réparation à l'étage ventriculaire (REV) was developed to address conduit obstruction in patients with discordant...
Patient safety practices by the health care professionals working in a tertiary care Hospital, India
November 2025 - Vol 25 Num. 3
Patient safety is a critical concern for healthcare organizations. Fostering a culture of patient safety is a key component of improving healthcare safety, and understanding its current state is necessary for creating a safety culture. The primary goal of this study was to evaluate the safety culture within a healthcare...
Hydro-sedimentary dynamics of the Kafiokaha dam lake in the Poro region (Northern Ivory Coast)
October-December, 2025 - Vol 17 Num. 4
This study focuses on the Kafiokaha dam lake in the Poro region of northern Côte d’Ivoire. It was based on bathymetric and sedimentological investigations, as well as analyses of the physico-chemical parameters of the water, and provided information on the morphology of the lake bottom, the suspended solids...
Impact of winter cover cropping on root-knot nematode suppression, yield, and quality in intensive tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum) production systems in Zimbabwe
October-December 2025 - Vol 17 Num. 2
Winter cover cropping has the potential to suppress root-knot nematodes while also improving yield and quality in tobacco production systems. This three-year study aimed to determine whether the incorporation of winter cover crops enhances nematode suppression and tobacco productivity, as measured by yield and leaf...
Household demand for food in Kenya: Application of zero-adjusted Quadratic Almost Ideal Demand System (QUAIDS)
October-December 2025 - Vol 17 Num. 4
Despite government interventions to reduce fluctuations in agricultural food prices to improve consumer household welfare in Kenya, the price variability of the selected agricultural cereal commodities has continued to have a more substantial impact on household food expenditure, especially among poor households. This...
Determinants of forest conservation behaviour among gazetted forest adjacent smallholder farmers: A case of Elgeyo Marakwet County in Kenya
October-December 2025 - Vol 17 Num. 4
Smallholder farmers’ forest conservation behaviours form an integral part of sustainable forest conservation strategies. This paper investigated the determinants of forest conservation behaviour among smallholder farmers adjacent to the gazetted forests in Elgeyo Marakwet County, Kenya. Cross-sectional survey data...
The impact of global literacy skills on digital citizenship levels: The mediating role of teachers’ sustainable development awareness
November 2025 - Vol 20 Num. 10
This study investigates the relationship between teachers' global literacy (GL) skills and their digital citizenship (DC) levels, with a focus on the potential mediating or moderating role of sustainable development awareness (SDA). Using a quantitative relational survey model, we collected data from 307 teachers in...
Promising regulation by liposome-based gene delivery systems
November 2025 - Vol 19 Num. 6
Bone metastasis is a commonly occurring for patients suffering from breast, prostate and lung, kidney or thyroid cancers, seriously affecting their survival and quality of life. Unfortunately, there are currently limited therapeutic choices available for patients suffering from cancerous bone metastases. Various...
