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Diversity analysis in Ethiopian and some exotic collections of linseed
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Plant and Soil • Authors: W. Adugna --- Department of Plant Sciences, South Africa M.T. Labuschagne --- Department of Plant Sciences, South AfricaSixty linseed accessions predominantly from Ethiopia were evaluated for 11 characters in a randomised complete block design with three replications under glasshouse conditions at the UFS, during 2000 and 2001. The major objectives were to assess the diversity of the... -
Perceptions of HIV, AIDS and tuberculosis among patients on antiretroviral therapy in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe: implications for the provision of HIV and TB care services
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of AIDS Research • Authors: Alexander Rödlach --- Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Social Work, United States RiittaA Dlodlo --- , France ZaneleE Hwalima --- Health Services Department, ZimbabweThe objectives of the research were to explore perceptions of HIV, AIDS and tuberculosis (TB) among individuals enrolled in antiretroviral therapy (ART) at two municipal clinics in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, and to assess the implications of these perceptions on the provision... -
Characterisation of potential aquaculture pond effluents, and physico-chemical and microbial assessment of effluent-receiving waters in central Ghana
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Aquatic Science • Authors: YB Ansah --- Department of Fish and Wildlife Conservation, USA EA Frimpong --- Department of Fish and Wildlife Conservation, USA S Amisah --- Department of Fisheries and Watershed Management, GhanaAn understanding of specific aquaculture systems and the impacts of their management practices leads to sound and cost-effective policies to protect the aquatic environment. Water samples were collected in 2009 from fish ponds, streams that receive effluents directly from ponds... -
Clustering and Innovation in the Auto-mechanic Industry in Nigeria
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development • Authors: B.A. Oluwale --- African Institute for Science Policy and Innovation, OAU, M.O. Ilori --- African Institute for Science Policy and Innovation, OAU, T.O. Oyebisi --- African Institute for Science Policy and Innovation, OAU,This study determined the effect of clustering on innovation in the auto-mechanic industry in south-western Nigeria. It involved 13 auto-mechanic villages (clusters) comprising of 237 master mechanics located within Lagos and Ogun states and 145 master mechanics in Osun state... -
Morphometric characterisation of Scutellonema bradys populations from the Guinea Savanna and Transitional Rain Forest ecological zones of Ghana
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Plant and Soil • Authors: Seloame Tatu Nyaku --- Department of Crop Science, College of Basic and Applied Sciences, Ghana Yahaya Saaka Jamani --- Department of Crop Science, College of Basic and Applied Sciences, Ghana Eric Cornelius --- Department of Crop Science, College of Basic and Applied Sciences, Ghana Hanif Lutuf --- Department of Crop Science, College of Basic and Applied Sciences, GhanaYam (Dioscorea spp.) forms a large portion of Ghanaian diets and is cultivated in most regions. However, yam is highly susceptible to parasitism by the yam nematode, Scutellonema bradys. Ten major yam communities from 10 districts (Yendi, Karaga, East Gonja,... -
A theoretical framework for airport-centric developments: The cases of OR Tambo and Cape Town international airports in South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development • Authors: Masilonyane Mokhele --- Department of Town and Regional Planning, Faculty of Informatics and Design, South Africa Hermanus S. Geyer --- Department of Geography and Environmental Studies, Centre for Regional and Urban Innovation and Statistical Exploration (CRUISE), South AfricaWith a wealth of valuable literature, airports are a topical subject matter on the nexus between transportation technology advancements and land use. While acknowledging the insights of literature, it is argued that improvements are required on the theoretical framework for... -
Genetic diversity and population connectivity of the sea urchin Tripneustes gratilla along the South African coast
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Marine Science • Authors: M Brink --- Molecular Breeding and Biodiversity Group, Department of Genetics, South Africa R Dale Kuys --- Molecular Breeding and Biodiversity Group, Department of Genetics, South Africa C Rhode --- Molecular Breeding and Biodiversity Group, Department of Genetics, South Africa BM Macey --- Branch: Fisheries Management, Department of Agriculture, South Africa KW Christison --- Branch: Fisheries Management, Department of Agriculture, South Africa R Roodt-Wilding --- Molecular Breeding and Biodiversity Group, Department of Genetics, South AfricaThe collector sea urchin Tripneustes gratilla has been identified as a species with potential for aquaculture production in South Africa. The species’ roe is considered a culinary delicacy in Asia and Europe. However, T. gratilla remains genetically uncharacterised in South... -
Discovering the research focus of higher academic institutions
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development • Authors: Olufunke Oladipupo --- , Nigeria Ibukun Afolabi --- , Nigeria Stephen Adubi --- , Nigeria Olaperi Sowunmi --- , NigeriaThe research focus of an institution indicates the academic strength of the institution. This academic strength goes a long way to determine the quality of academic product expected from such an institution. To this effect, this study aims at analyzing... -
Developing a satellite-based frost risk model for the Southern African commercial forestry landscape
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern Forests: a Journal of Forest Science • Authors: Riyad Ismail --- , South Africa Jacob Crous --- , South Africa Giovanni Sale --- , South Africa Andrew Morris --- , South Africa Kabir Peerbhay --- , South AfricaFrost is a sporadic meteorological event affecting the productivity of commercial forests in South Africa. Severe frost occurrences may cause irreversible damage to forest stands, slowing down tree growth or leading to tree mortality. Using the Moderate Imaging Spectrometer (spatial... -
PrEP retention predictors among key populations in urban areas of Zimbabwe — a machine learning approach
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of AIDS Research • Authors: Bridgette Bero --- National University of Science and Technology, Zimbabwe Chipo Zidana --- Botswana International University of Science and Technology, Botswana Sarudzai Portia Showa --- National University of Science and Technology, ZimbabwePre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) success depends on adherence and hence retention in care. It is vital to find factors that affect PrEP retention to make this HIV-prevention method successful. The main objectives of this study were to identify the major determinants... -
Assessing the systemic risk in Rwandan banking sector using clustering approach
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development • Authors: Patrick Mugenzi --- University of Rwanda, Rwanda Annie Uwimana --- University of Rwanda, RwandaThis article assessed the dynamics of homogeneity (similarities) among banks in Rwanda from 2017 to 2021 by utilizing agglomerative clustering techniques on a detailed breakdown of the banking system’s balance sheet structure. Specifically, we analyzed homogeneity in the banks’ portfolios,...