Submissions from 2025
An HPLC-MS/MS method for the quantification of heat stress-related milk metabolites in milk from Holstein-Friesian cross-bred cows in Tanzania, Vincent Habimana
The Role of Genetics in Understanding and Improving Heat Tolerance in Tropical African Livestock, Vincent Habimana, Raphael Mrode, Sebastian Wilson Chenyambuga, Chinyere Charlotte Ekine-Dzivenu, and Isidore Houaga
Fermentation, Handling and Claimed Therapeutic Effects of Dhanaan: An Ethiopian Fermented Camel Milk, Tiruha Habte Karssa, Jamal B. Kussaga, Teresa Lemsaddek Lemsaddek, and Jovin k. Mugula
Preferences for enhanced seasonal weather and climate services among maize farmers in Zimbabwe: A choice experiment analysis, Joseph Manzvera, Kwabena \ Asomanin Anaman, Akwasi Mensah-Bonsu, and Alfred Barimah
Identification of Potential Vectors and Detection of Rift Valley Fever Virus in Mosquitoes Collected Before and During the 2022 Outbreak in Rwanda, Isidore Nsengimana, Emmanuel Hakizimana, Jackie Mupfasoni, Jean Nepomuscene Hakizimana, Augustino A. Chengula, Christopher J. Kasanga, and Gillian Eastwood
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, and Kenneth Lynch Leonard
Artificial intelligence-driven near-infrared spectrophotometry model for rapid quantification of anti-nutritional factors in soybean (Glycine max.), Noberto Jose Palange, Tonny Obua Tonny Obua, Julius Pyton Sserumaga, Enoch Wembabazi, Mildred Ochwo-Ssemakula, Ephraim Nuwamanya, Isaac Onziga Dramadri, Moses Matovu, Richard Edema, and Phinehas Tukamuhabwa
Advancing Sustainable Practices: Integrated Pedological Characterization and Suitability Assessment for Enhanced Irish Potato Production in Tsangano and Angónia Districts of Tete Province, Mozambique., Tamara Jose Sande, Balthazar Michael Msanya, Hamisi Juma Tindwa, Alessandra Mayumi Tokura Alovisi, Johnson M. Semoka, and Mawazo Shitindi
Submissions from 2024
In vitro studies of the antimicrobial properties and qualitative phytochemical analysis of selected Chadian medicinal plants, Hissein Hassan Abdel-Razakh, Gaymary George Bakari, Cheol-Ho Pan, and Abubakar Shaaban Hoza
Determinants of an extended metric of agricultural commercialization in Ghana, Benjamin Musah Abu, Daniel Bruce Sarpong, Yaw Bonsu Osei-Asare, Charles Yaw Okyere, and Taeyoon Kim
Phylogenetic analysis of virulent strains of the Newcastle disease virus isolated from deceased chickens in Tanzania’s Morogoro and Iringa regions, Charlie Frank Arthur N'guessan Amoia, Jean N. Hakizimana, Augustino A. Chengula, Mariam R. Makange, James Weger-Lucarelli, and Gerald Misinzo
Genomic diversity and geographic distribution of Newcastle disease virus genotypes in Africa: Implications for diagnosis, vaccination, and regional collaboration, Charlie Frank Arthur N'guessan Amoia, Jean N. Hakizimana, Augustino A. Chengula, Muhammad Munir, Gerald Misinzo, and James Weger-Lucarelli
Genetic diversity of trypanosomes infesting cattle from Savannah district in North of Côte d’Ivoire using conserved genomic signatures: rRNA, ITS1 and gGAPDH, Jean-Yves Ekra, Eliakunda Michael Mafie, Edouard K. N’Goran, Dramane Kaba, Biégo Guillaume Gragnon, and Jagan Srinivasan
Trypanocide Use and Molecular Characterization of Trypanosomes Resistant to Diminazene Aceturate in Cattle in Northern Côte D’Ivoire, Jean-Yves Ekra, Eliakunda Mi Michael Mafie, Henri Sonan, Michael Kanh, Biégo Guillaume Gragnon, Edouard K. N’Goran, and Jagan Srinivasan
Aflatoxin awareness and preventive agricultural practices are key to adoption of biocontrol among maize smallholder farmers in Tanzania, Sambwe Fundikira, Rashid Suleiman, Sarah De Saeger, Marthe De Boevre, and Martin Kimanya
Pre- and post-harvest aflatoxin contamination and management strategies of Aspergillus spoilage in East African Community maize: review of etiology and climatic susceptibility, Grace Wanjiku Gachara, R. Suleiman, B. Kilima, M. Taoussi, S. El Kadili, M. L. Fauconnier, E. A. Barka, and V. Vujanovic
Classification and productivity of smallholder broiler farms in the pwani region, Tanzania, Rogia Saïdath Adéline Gomez and Said H. Mbaga
Heat stress effects on physiological and milk yield traits of lactating holstein friesian crossbreds reared in Tanga region, Tanzania, Vincent Habimana, Athumani Shabani Nguluma, Zabron Cuthibert Nziku, Chinyere Charlotte Ekine - Dzivenu, Gota Morota, Raphael Mrode, and Sebastian Wilson Chenyambuga
Analysis of mushroom consumption and its determinants in Ghana, Saani Nassam Iddrisu, Akwasi Akwasi Mensah-Bonsu, and Irene Susana Egyir
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, Angelica Adiacao Jossefa, Leonildo dos Anjo Viagem, Brunno da Silva Cerozi, and Sebastian Wilson
Insights on the microbiology of Ethiopian fermented milk products: A review, Tiruha Habte Karssa
Determinants of market outlet choices by smallholder mango farmers in Aleta Chuko district, Sidama region, Ethiopia: A multivariate probit approach, Tibebu Legesse, Aneteneh Ashebir, Zerhun Ganewo, Abera Alemu, and Andachew Samuel
Seroprevalence and risk factors of brucellosis in pastoralists and their livestock in Central Equatoria State, South Sudan, Emmanuel Philip Lasuba Lita; Erneo B. Ochi; Gerald Misinzo; Henriette van Heerden; Robab Katani; Jacques Godfroid,; and Coletha Mathew
Political economy analysis of the dissemination and use of seasonal weather forecasts and services in Zimbabwe, Joseph Manzvera and Kwabena Asomanin Anaman
Determinants of the Share of the economy contributed by the forestry industry in Ghana from 1975 to 2023, Joseph Manzvera, Kwabena Asomanin Anaman, Samuel Ampomah, and Joseph Manzvera
Economic benefits and uses of indigenous seasonal weather forecasts in Zimbabwe, Joseph Manzvera, Kwabena Asomanin Anaman, Akwasi Mensah-Bonsu, and Alfred Barimah
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, and Alfred Barimah
Microbiological quality and safety of poultry processed in Africa: A review, Noémia André Mugabe, Abdulsudi Issa-Zacharia, and Jamal B Kussaga
Spatial analysis of livestock disease data in sub-Saharan Africa: A scoping review, Alfred Ngwira, Samuel Manda, Esron Daniel Karimuribo, Sharadhuli Iddi Kimera, and Christopher Stanley
Development of nanobodies against the coat protein of maize chlorotic mottle virus, Faith Njeri Njeru, Olivier Zwaenepoel, Geert Haesaert, Kris De Jonghe, and Jan Gettemans
Genomic Epidemiology of Rift Valley Fever Virus Involved in the 2018 and 2022 Outbreaks in Livestock in Rwanda, Isidore Nsengimana, John Juma, Kristina Roesel, Methode N. Gasana, Fabrice Ndayisenga, Claude M. Muvunyi, Emmanuel Hakizimana, Jean N. Hakizimana, Gillian Eastwood, Augustino A. Chengula, Bernard Bett, Christopher J. Kasanga, and Samuel O. Oyola
Assessing climate-smart agroforestry practices: A study of tree species composition, distribution, and utilities in two contrasting agroecosystems of Rwanda, Donatien Ntawuruhunga, Edwin Estomii Ngowi, Halima Omari Mangi, Raymond John Salanga, and Kenneth Lynch Leonard
Seasonal variation in tsetse fly apparent density and Trypanosoma spp. infection rate and occurrence of drug-resistant trypanosomes in Lambwe, Kenya, Ivy Sylvia Okello, Jahashi Nzalawahe, Eliakunda Mafie, and Gillian Eastwood
Enhancing sustainable crop production through integrated nutrient management: a focus on vermicompost, bio-enriched rock phosphate, and inorganic fertilisers – a systematic review, Tamara Jose Sande, Hamis J. Tindwa, Alessandra Mayumi Tokura Alovisi, and Johnson M. Semoka
Effect of soybean and seaweed-based diets on growth performance, feed utilization, and gut microbiota of tilapia: A systematic review and meta-analysis, Leonildo dos Anjo Viagem, Jean Nepomuscene Hakizimana, Cyrus Rumisha, Brunno da Silva Cerozi, and Gerald Misinzo
Can high-value markets ensure households food security? Evidence from avocado producers in Sidama region of Ethiopia, Zerhun Zerhun Zerhun, Kehabtimer Kebede, Aneteneh Ashebir, Zerhun Ganewo, Abera Alemu, and Andachew Samuel
Submissions from 2023
Bauhinia rufescens, Ocimum basilicum and Salvadora persica: a review of their chemical compounds and properties for antimicrobial, antioxidant and cytotoxicity, Hissein Hassan Abdel-Razakh, Gaymary George Bakari, Cheol-Ho Pan, and Abubakar Shaaban Hoza
Bushmeat Consumption in Africa: A Microbiological Safety Challenge?, Gwladys Gloria Amen Ahouanse, Abdulsudi Issa-Zacharia, and Nuria Majaliwa
Bioresources in Organic Farming: Implications for Sustainable Agricultural Systems, Akinlolu Olalekan Akanmu, Olumayowa Mary Olow, Austin Tenthani Phiri, Drocelle Nirere, Adeyinka John Odebode, Noëlla Josiane Karemera Umuhoza, Michael Dare Asemoloye, and Olubukola Oluranti Babalola
Genetic diversity of Newcastle disease virus involved in the 2021 outbreaks in backyard poultry farms in Tanzania, Charlie Frank Arthur N'guessan Amoia, Jean N. Hakizimana, Nisha K. Duggal, Augustino A. Chengula, Mohammed A. Rohaim, Muhammad Munir, James Weger-Lucarelli, and Gerald Misinzo
Profit efficiency estimation of cocoa farm plots using the stochastic frontier model approach, Rosalyne Naa Norkor Baddoo, Daniel Daniel Sarpong, Yaw Osei-Asare, and Professor Tae-Yoon Kim
Molecular epidemiological survey of pathogenic trypanosomes in naturally infected cattle in northern Côte d’ivoire., Jean-Yves Ekra, Edouard K. N’Goran, Leonard E.G Mboera, Biégo Guillaume Gragnon, Koco Rita Nadège Assovié, and Eliakunda Michael Mafie
Prevalence of bovine trypanosomiasis in Côte d’Ivoire: Systematic review and meta-analysis, Jean-Yves Ekra, Edouard K. N’Goran, Léonard E.G Mboera, and Eliakunda M. Mafie
Food safety in the horticultural sector in Ghana: challenges, risk factors and interventions, GLORIA Ladjeh ESSILFIE, Samuel Lamptey, Rosalyne Naa Norkor Baddoo, Godwin Amenorpe, Walter Hevi, Margaret Owusu, and FAUSTINA ATUPRA
Characterization and pathogenicity of Fusarium species causing sugar beet root rot in Morocco, Abdelaaziz Farhaoui, Nabila El Alami, Grace Gachara, Said Ezrari, Mohammed Khadiri, Abdessalem Tahiri, and Zineb Belabess
Assessment of consumer’s knowledge and practices on pesticide residues reduction in tomatoes in Mvomero, Morogoro region, Tanzania, Sambwe Fundikira, Emmanuella Selestine, and Safiness Msollo
The Role of Soil Microbiome in Driving Plant Performance: An Overview Based on Ecological and Ecosystem Advantages to the Plant Community, Grace Wanjiku Gachara, Jihane Kenfaoui, Rashid Suleiman, Beatrice Kilima, Mohammed Taoussi, Kamal Aberkani, Zineb Belabess, Abdelilah Meddich, Nadia Handaq, Salah-Eddine Laasli, Essaid Ait Barka, and Rachid Lahlali
Editorial: Perspective challenges for applied research in potato pathogens: From molecular biology to bioinformatics, Grace Wanjiku Gachara, Rachid Lahlali, Göksel Özer, and Hussain Touseef
Assessment of Biosecurity Practices Adoption in Broiler Farms in East Africa: Case Study of Pwani Region in Tanzania, Rogia Saïdath Adéline Gomez
Genes and models for estimating genetic parameters for heat tolerance in dairy cattle, Vincent Habimana, Chinyere Charlotte Ekine-Dzivenu, Athumani Shabani Nguluma, Zabron Cuthibert Nziku, Gota Morota, Sebastian Wilson Chenyambuga, and Raphael Mrode
Heat stress effects on milk yield traits and metabolites and mitigation strategies for dairy cattle breeds reared in tropical and sub-tropical countries, Vincent Habimana, Athumani Nguluma, Zabron Cuthibert Nziku, Gota Morota, Raphael Mrode, and Sebastian Chenyambuga
Complete genome analysis of African swine fever virus genotypes II, IX and XV from domestic pigs in Tanzania, Jean Nepomuscene Hakizimana, Clara Yona, Mariam R. Makange, Ester A. Kasisi, Christopher L. Netherton, Hans Nauwynck, and Gerald Misinzo
Microparticles as Viral RNA Carriers from Stool for Stable and Sensitive Surveillance, Emmanuel Kifaro, Mi Jung Kim, Seungwon Jung, Yoon-ha Jang, Sungyeon Moon, Dong-Hun Lee, Chang-Seon Song, Gerald Misinzo, and Sang Kyung Kim
Edible insect biodiversity and anthropo-entomophagy practices in Kalehe and Idjwi territories, D.R. Congo, Mercy Mmari, Marcellin C. Cokola, Ariel Buzera, Mercy Mmari, David Bugeme, Saliou Niassy, Karume Katcho, and John Kinyuru
Major biotic stresses affecting maize production in Kenya and their implications for food security, Faith Njeri Njeru, Angeline Wambua, Edward Muge, Geert Haesaert, Jan Gettemans, and Gerald Misinzo
Climate-smart agroforestry systems and practices: A systematic review of what works, what doesn’t work, and why, Donatien Ntawuruhunga, Edwin Estomii Ngowi, Halima Omari Mangi, Raymond John Salanga, and Kelvin Mashisia Shikuku
Geospatial characterization of climate-smart agroforestry in two contrasting physiographic zones of Rwanda, Donatien Ntawuruhunga, Edwin Estomii Ngowi, Halima Omari Mangi, Raymond John Salanga, and Mashisia Shikuku
Trypanosoma Congolense Resistant to Trypanocidal Drugs Homidium and Diminazene and their Molecular Characterization in Lambwe, Kenya, Ivy Sylvia Okello, Eliakunda Mafie, Jahashi Nzalawahe, Gillian Eastwood, Leonard E. G. Mboera, Jean Nepomuscene Hakizimana, and Kennedy Ogola
Adoption of climate smart agricultural technologies among smallholder farmers in semi-arid Ghana, Mohammed Tiyumtaba Shaibu, Rose Afful, Daniel Nukpezah, Mohammed Shaibu, and Darlington Sibanda
Econometric modelling of the nexus of agricultural policy and food security in Nigeria. A dummy variable regression approach, Ufedo Monday Shaibu, Umeh JC, Abu GA, Abu O, and IS Egyir
Submissions from 2022
Trade Credit Financing and Firm Growth: A Panel Study of Listed Firms in Africa, Benjamin Musah Abu, Stanley Kojo Dary, and Haruna Issahaku
The impact of location tax incentives on the growth of rural economy: evidence from Ghana, Nana Okyir Baidoo, Eric Amankwaah, and Nicholas Mensah
Drivers of Post-Harvest Aflatoxin Contamination: Evidence Gathered from Knowledge Disparities and Field Surveys of Maize Farmers in the Rift Valley Region of Kenya, Grace Wanjiku Gachara, Rashid Suleiman, Sara El Kadili, Essaid Ait Barka, Beatrice Kilima, and Rachid Lahlali Rachid Lahlali
Direct Reverse Transcription Real-Time PCR of Viral RNA from Saliva Samples Using Hydrogel Microparticles, Emmanuel Kifaro, Mi Jung Kim, Seungwon Jung, Jin-Yong Noh, Chang-Seon Song, Gerald Misinzo Misinzo, and Sang Kyung Kim
Maize production systems, farmers’ perception and current status of maize lethal necrosis in selected counties in Kenya, Faith Njeri Njeru, Samuel Mwaura, Paul Mbogo Kusolwa, and Gerald Misinzo
Insights into the Virulence of Campylobacter jejuni Associated with Two-Component Signal Transduction Systems and Single Regulators, Gahamanyi Noel, Dae-Geun Song, Leonard E. G. Mboera, Mecky I. Matee, Dieudonné Mutangana, Raghavendra G. Amachawadi, Erick V. G Komba, and Cheol-Ho Pan
Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors of African Animal Trypanosomiasis in Cattle in Lambwe, Kenya, Ivy Sylvia Okello, Eliakunda Mafie, Gillian Eastwood, Jahashi Nzalawahe, Leonard E.G Mboera, and Samuel Onyoyo
African Animal Trypanosomiasis: A Systematic Review on Prevalence, Risk Factors and Drug Resistance in Sub-Saharan Africa, Ivy Sylvia Okello, Eliakunda Mafie, Jahashi Nzalawahe, and Leonard E.G Mboera
Submissions from 2021
An assessment of the epidemiology and socioeconomic impact of the 2019 African swine fever outbreak in Ngara district, western Tanzania, Jean Nepomuscene Hakizimana, C.C Kivumbi, C Yona, and Gerald M. Misinzo
Complete genome analysis of African swine fever virus responsible for outbreaks in domestic pigs in 2018 in Burundi and 2019 in Malawi, Jean Nepomuscene Hakizimana, Jean B. Ntirandekura, Clara Yona, Lionel Nyabongo, Gladson Kamwendo, Julius L.C Chulu, Désiré Ntakirutimana, Olivier Kamana, Hans Nauwynck, and Gerald Misinzo
African swine fever virus circulation between tanzania and neighboring countries: A systematic review and meta-analysis, Jean Nepomuscene Hakizimana, Clara Yona, Olivier Kamana, Hans Nauwynck, and Gerald Misinzo
Simulation of the mucosal environment in the re-construction of the synthetic gut microbial ecosystem, Humphrey Andalo Mabwi, Emmanuel Hitayezu, Intan Rizki Mauliasari, Kilaza Samson Mwaikono, Hyo Shin Yoon, Erick V.G Komba, Cheol-ho Pan, and Kwang-hyun Cha
Variation in Phenolic Compounds and Antioxidant Activity of Various Organs of African Cabbage (Cleome gynandra L.) Accessions at Different Growth Stages, Sylvia Wairimu Maina
Exposure to Salinity and Light Spectra Regulates Glucosinolates, Phenolics, and Antioxidant Capacity of Brassica carinata L. Microgreens, Sylvia Wairimu Maina, Da Hye Ryu, Jwa Yeong Cho, Da Seul Jung, Jai-Eok Park, Chu Won Nho, Gaymary Bakari, Gerald Misinzo, Je Hyeong Jung, Seung-Hoon Yang, and Ho-Youn K Kim
Effect of foliar application of nitrogen-phosphorus-potassium fertilizers on nutrient uptake and protein content of maize, Drocelle Nirere
Nanobodies: their potential for applications in biotechnology, diagnosis and antiviral properties in Africa; focus on application in agriculture, Faith Njeri Njeru
Ethnobotany, Ethnopharmacology, and Phytochemistry of Medicinal Plants Used for Treating Human Diarrheal Cases in Rwanda: A Review, Gahamanyi Noel
Molecular detection of Campylobacter species from human and cattle faecal samples in Kilosa District, Tanzania, Gahamanyi Noel, Leonard E.G Mboera, Mecky I. Matee, Dieudonné Mutangana, Raghavendra G. Amachawadi, Kye-Yoon Yoon, Mr. Humphrey, Cheol-Ho Pan, and Erick V.G Komba
Submissions from 2020
Access to Credit, Farm Productivity and Market Participation in Ghana: A Conditional Mixed Process Approach, Benjamin Musah Abu
Women empowerment in agriculture and food security in Savannah Accelerated Development Authority zone of Ghana, Benjamin Musah Abu
Genetic Analysis of African Swine Fever Virus From the 2018 Outbreak in South-Eastern Burundi, Jean Nepomuscene Hakizimana
Genetic profile of African swine fever virus responsible for the 2019 outbreak in northern Malawi, Jean Nepomuscene Hakizimana
Synthetic gut microbiome: Advances and challenges, Humphrey Andalo Mabwi
Human, animal and plant health benefits of glucosinolates and strategies for enhanced bioactivity: A systematic review, Sylvia Wairimu Maina
Susceptibility of campylobacter strains to selected natural products and frontline antibiotics, Gahamanyi Noel
Effect of oven and freeze drying on nutritional composition of pumpkin (Cucurbita maxima) processed flour, Celestin Sirimu
DNA-Detection Based Diagnostics for Taenia solium Cysticercosis in Porcine, Maxwell Wambua Waema
Submissions from 2019
Bacterial contamination and antimicrobial susceptibility pattern of isolates from stethoscopes at a referral hospital in Tanzania, Emmanuel Kifaro