African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development

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Volume 13, issue 7, 2021

Special Issue: Can innovation address Africa’s challenges? pp. 779-784

Olugbenga Adesida, Geci Karuri-Sebina and Erika Kraemer-Mbula

Clean versus dirty energy: Empirical evidence from fuel adoption and usage by households in Ghana pp. 785-795

Alhassan Abdulwakeel Karakara and Evans S. Osabuohien

Agricultural advisory and extension service approaches and inclusion in reaching out to Kenyan rural farmers pp. 797-806

Ann N. Kingiri

Institutions and brain drain: The role of business start-up regulations pp. 807-815

Patrick Marie Nga Ndjobo and Noémia Certo Simões

Institutional and technological innovation for the bamboo sector as an instrument for development and climate change resilience in Ethiopia pp. 817-828

Tefera Belay Endalamaw and Dietrich Darr

Modes of innovation used by SMMEs to tackle social challenges in South Africa pp. 829-837

Nokuthula Lukhele and Ogundiran Soumonni

Coalescing intellectual property incentives, gender inclusiveness and environmental sustainability for female traditional healers in Nigeria pp. 839-850

Ofonmbuk Esther Ekong

IndiaLICS Special issue: Introduction – Missing links in the innovation ecosystem: A critical introspection pp. 851-852

Saradindu Bhaduri and Sujit Bhattacharya

Emergence, adherence and proliferation of industry level standards: A case study of Aligarh padlock industry, India pp. 853-864

Shekhar Jain

Sustainable disposal of the dead: A study of Nigambodh Ghat in Delhi pp. 865-872

Vishwambhar Nath Prajapati

Sustainable entrepreneurship development in the renewable energy sector: Insights from Gujarat, India pp. 873-885

Stuti Haldar

Water-related technology research landscape in India: Current status and perspectives pp. 887-897

Deep Jyoti Francis and Anup Kumar Das

Recycling of municipal solid waste in India: Empirical findings from some select colonies in Delhi pp. 899-912

Madhav Govind and Mirinchonme Mahongnao

Volume 13, issue 6, 2021

The role of research and development (R&D) expenditure and governance on economic growth in selected African countries pp. 663-670

Ibukun James Olaoye, Opeyemi Eyitayo Ayinde, Oluwafemi Olajide Ajewole and Luke Oloruntoba Adebisi

An innovation intermediary for Nairobi, Kenya: Designing student-centric services for university-industry collaboration pp. 671-683

Mikko Koria, Roberto Hinojosa Osorno, Ida Telalbasic, Delia del Carmen Ramírez Vázquez and Emmy Chirchir

The impact of technology transfer / policies on the economic catch-up of the Korean National Innovation System and its implications for Nigeria pp. 685-699

Temitayo Shenkoya and Euiseok Kim

Determinants of digital commerce repeat-purchase behaviour in South Africa: A rural citizen perspective pp. 701-712

Vusani Netshirando, Willard Munyoka and Armstrong Kadyamatimba

Public investment and economic growth in ECOWAS countries: Does governance Matter? pp. 713-726

Mamadou Bah and Koffi Kpognon

Investigating climate change awareness and adaptation strategies among female farmers in the Lephalale municipal area in South Africa pp. 727-734

Michael Obisesan and Munyaradzi Chitakira

The contribution of participatory engagement strategies to reliable data gathering and inclusive policies in developing countries: Municipal solid waste management data in the Greater Accra Metropolitan Area of Ghana pp. 735-746

Kwaku Oduro-Appiah, Anne Scheinberg, Abraham Afful and Nanne de Vries

Adherence to safety practices and risks associated with toxic chemicals in the research and postgraduate laboratories at Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, Pretoria, South Africa pp. 747-756

Liziwe Lizbeth Mugivhisa, Khanyi Baloyi and Joshua Oluwole Olowoyo

Rural community use and perception of rangeland products in Eastern Cape Province, South Africa pp. 757-768

Lwandiso Mdiya, Amon Taruvinga, Abbyssinia Mushunje, Keletso Mopipi and Saul Ngarava

Urbanization and housing development in South Africa pp. 769-777

Simona Totaforti

Volume 13, issue 5, 2021

The innovation system for diffusion of small wind in Kenya: Strong, weak or absent? A technological innovation system analysis pp. 527-539

Faith Hamala Wandera

Investigating information technology skills retention challenges in South Africa’s public sector pp. 541-549

Rene W. Albertus and Desiree Hamman-Fisher

Technical factors influencing electronic health records adoption by nurses at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, Kenya pp. 551-558

Linus Kipkorir Chirchir, Wilson Kipkirui Aruasa and Stanley Kulei Chebon

Perceived organizational support and leader-member exchange in cultivating innovative behaviour in South African organizations pp. 559-571

Rose B. Mathafena and Anton Grobler

Multilevel analysis of the factors and talent-building elements of aspiring African star scientists in their international scientific networks pp. 573-582

Pascal S. Doh and Jussi S. Jauhiainen

How does FDI influence health outcomes in Africa? pp. 583-593

Mustapha Immurana

Industrial symbiosis in Tanzania: A case study from the sugar industry pp. 595-606

Amani G. Rweyendela and William J. S. Mwegoha

Smallholder wheat farmers’ commercialization level and its determinants in northwestern Ethiopia pp. 607-617

Yonnas Addis Mihretie

Resilience to shocks and food insecurity: Determinants, and the impact of smallholder jatropha curcas cultivation in Southern Malawi pp. 619-633

Owen Y. Chamdimba, Gerald F. Ortmann and Edilegnaw Wale

Determinants of participation in livestock development programmes: Evidence from South Africa’s Kaonafatso ya Dikgomo (KyD) Scheme pp. 635-647

Saul Ngarava, Abbyssinia Mushunje and Petronella Chaminuka

Energy and water utilization in smallholder dairy farming: A milk bulking group case study in Malawi pp. 649-655

Thomas Nyanda Reuben, Grivin Chipula, Thawani Mpatama Sanjika and Darwin Dodoma Singa

Computational study of a novel combined cookstove for developing countries pp. 657-661

Bisrat Yilma Mekonnen

Volume 13, issue 4, 2021

The effect of intellectual property protection on innovation: Empirical analysis of developing countries panel pp. 397-405

Saïd Hammami

Determinants of adoption of Indigenous Knowledge (IK) based technology in handicrafts among rural women of Amathole, South Africa: A double hurdle model approach pp. 407-414

Raphael Mudemba, Amon Taruvinga and Leocadia Zhou

Demographic variables as drivers of innovation in small accommodation businesses: A case of South Africa and Zimbabwe pp. 415-423

Lovemore Tendai Chipunza and Matsidiso Nehemia Naong

Innovation activities of informal micro-enterprises in Gauteng, South Africa: A systematic review of the literature pp. 425-435

Lavhelesani Mulibana and Ravinder Rena

An exploratory study into the establishment of agricultural innovation platforms to improve agricultural efficiency in Hwedza district, Zimbabwe pp. 437-448

Innocent T. Mahiya

Food security status of farming households in Bangladesh: A comparison of recipients and non-receivers of institutional support pp. 449-462

Abdullah Al-Zabir, Camillus Abawiera Wongnaa, Md. Ariful Islam and Md. Nur Mozahid

Analysis of farmers’ food price volatility and Nigeria’s growth enhancement support scheme pp. 463-478

Joseph I. Uduji, Elda Nduka Okolo-Obasi and Simplice Asongu

A study on the use of mobile computing technologies for improving the mobility of Windhoek residents pp. 479-493

Julius Silaa, Husin Jazri and Hippolyte Muyingi

From suppliers to nodes in global value chains: An upgradation of the ICT cluster of Pakistan through regional and national innovation systems pp. 495-508

Iffat B. Naqvi, Zahid Ali Memon and Wahid Bux Mangrio

Math function-based controller combined with PI and PID applied to ultracapacitor based solar-powered electric vehicle pp. 509-526

Raghavaiah Katuri and Srinivasarao Gorantla

Volume 13, issue 3, 2021

The use of sustainable agricultural methods amongst smallholder farmers in the Eastern Cape province, South Africa pp. 261-271

David Bese, Elliot Zwane and Priviledge Cheteni

Moringa oleifira noise: Science or quackery and the way forward pp. 273-281

Margaret Huruma Mollel, Munyaradzi Mujuru, Vuyo Mjimba, Nicolas Darangwa and Richard Nyanzi

Enhancing competitiveness of Zimbabwe’s cotton production under contract farming pp. 283-291

Jackqeline Mutambara and Kingstone Mujeyi

Comparative assessment of technical efficiencies of irrigated crop production farms: A case study of the large-scale Kampe-Omi irrigation scheme, Nigeria pp. 293-302

Bashir Adelodun, Abdulwaheed Adedayo Mohammed, Kamoru Akanni Adeniran, Sheu-Usman Oladipo Akanbi, Taofeeq Sholagberu Abdulkadir and Kyung Sook Choi

A study of startup accelerators in Silicon Valley and some implications for Nigeria pp. 303-314

Temitayo Shenkoya

Rethinking open government as innovation for inclusive development: Open access, data and ICT in South Africa pp. 315-323

Paul Plantinga and Rachel Adams

Factors that limit the development, prototyping and adoption of informal innovations in Zimbabwe: Lessons for policymakers pp. 325-331

Tarisai Kudakwashe Manyati and Morgen Mutsau

Digital divide in Nigeria: The role of regional differentials pp. 333-346

Richard Adeleke

Social media among distant spouses in South Western Nigeria pp. 347-355

Olayinka Akanle, God’sgift Chinenye Nwanagu and Olufunmilola Esther Akanle

Wind and solar power deployment in India: Economic aspects and policy implications pp. 357-375

Alok Das, Hardik K. Jani, Garlapati Nagababu and Surendra Singh Kachhwaha

Validating elements of competitive intelligence for competitive advantage of construction firms in Ghana: A Delphi study pp. 377-386

Matthew Kwaw Somiah, Clinton Ohis Aigbavboa and Wellington Didibhuku Thwala

Evaluating the influencing factors responsible for construction contractors’ opportunism in a developing economy pp. 387-393

Matthew Ikuabe, Ayodeji Oke and Clinton Aigbavboa

Race After Technology: Abolitionist Tools for the New Jim Code pp. 395-396

Eleanor Lumsden

Volume 13, issue 2, 2021

Usability evaluation of frugal innovation: A case of mobile training for micro businesses in Tanzania pp. 133-146

William Clifford Gomera, Jarkko Suhonen, Markku Tukiainen, George S. Oreku, Matti Tedre and Solomon Sunday Oyelere

The role of improved technology to enhance Total Factor Productivity (TFP): The case of quality seed yam production in Ghana and Nigeria pp. 147-156

Jonas Osei-Adu, Robert Aidoo, Simon Cudjoe Fialor, Stella Ama Ennin, Kingsley Osei and Bright Asante

Adoption and impacts of improved beehive technologies in the miombo woodland of Tanzania pp. 157-166

Nicholaus Musimu Kuboja, A.C. Isinika and F.T.M. Kilima

Sturdiness and scuffle in deploying educational technologies for teaching and learning in a low-technology context: Students’ experience in a developing society pp. 167-184

Moses Kumi Asamoah

Adoption of maize varieties on smallholder farmers’ market participation in Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia pp. 185-192

Abadi Teferi Alemaw, Alem Mezgebo Hailu and Shishay Teklay Kahsay

Technico-economic comparison of heat transfer fluids or thermal energy storage materials: A case study using Jatropha curcas oil pp. 193-211

Kokouvi Edem N’Tsoukpoe, Nolwenn Le Pierrès, Yao Manu Seshie and Yézouma Coulibaly

Biomass-based value chain analysis of plantain in two regions in Ghana pp. 213-222

Charles Tortoe, Wilhelmina Quaye, Paa Toah Akonor, Charlotte Oduro Yeboah, Evelyn Serwah Buckman and Nana Yamoah Asafu-Adjaye

Waste Disposal Sites and Residential Rental Values Nexus: An Appraisal of Agogo Asante Akyem Dumps pp. 223-233

Peres Ofori

Electronic waste management in Addis Ababa: The case of Bole and Nefas Silk Lafto sub-cities pp. 235-246

Abenezer Wakuma Kitila and Solomon Mulugeta Woldemikael

Solar drying research of medicinal and aromatic plants: An African experience with assessment of the economic and environmental impact pp. 247-260

Macmanus Chinenye Ndukwu, Merlin Simo-Tagne and Lyes Bennamoun

Volume 13, issue 1, 2021

The role of strategic supplier relationships in enhancing supply chain innovation: A qualitative study in the South African automotive manufacturing industry pp. 1-14

Malente Modungwa, Melissa Rinke, Assilah Agigi and Kelvinne Mocke

Improving SMEs’ performance using innovative knowledge and financial system designed from the Moroccan business environment pp. 15-30

Hicham Rachidi and Mohammed El Mohajir

Project planning and control analysis for suburban photovoltaic alternative electric power supply in Southwestern Nigeria pp. 31-49

Ibikunle Olalekan Ogundari and Funso Ayotunde Otuyemi

Understanding the relevance of indigenous knowledge on climate change adaptation among mixed farmers in the Ngono River Basin, Tanzania pp. 51-59

Theobald Frank Theodory

Effect of farm level economic efficiency on income poverty status of rural farm households in Kogi State, central Nigeria pp. 61-68

Unekwu Onuche and Mojisola Abosede Oladipo

Impact of the 2008 wage review on the public-private sector wage-gap in Cameroon pp. 69-79

Ebenezer Lemven Wirba, Fiennasah Annif’ Akem and Francis Menjo Baye

Environmental health risks associated with indiscriminate dumping in Lekwa Local Municipality pp. 81-87

Isaiah Dladla, Machete Machete and Karabo Shale

Effects of egg shell meal on the performance and haematology of layers and their egg quality pp. 89-96

Uchele Okpanachi, Khalid Aliyu Yusuf, Maryann Kehinde Ikubaje and Gift Cincin Amaje Okpanachi

Evaluation of temperature effects on grade 20 concrete using response surface methodology pp. 97-100

Richie I. Umasabor

The impact of cell selection on the energy efficiency of heterogeneous networks pp. 101-108

Michael Oyakhilome and Kazeem B. Adedeji

Presenting a PhD research proposal: A guide for commerce students pp. 109-123

Richard Shambare

A systematic review of the factors that hinder the scale up of mobile health technologies in antenatal care programmes in sub-Saharan Africa pp. 125-131

Tarisai Kudakwashe Manyati and Morgen Mutsau