African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development

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Volume 12, issue 7, 2020

R&D productivity for science, technology and innovation policy development in Nigeria: A scientometric analysis of academic literature pp. 787-795

Olufikayo Abodunde and Oluseye Jegede

Complex network to enhance characterization analysis in modelling product development process pp. 797-811

Fateh Bencherif and Leila Hayet Mouss

Estimating effects of information and communication technology (ICT) on the productivity of manufacturing industries in South Africa pp. 813-830

Mapula Hildah Lefophane and Mmatlou Kalaba

Enhancing ICT for productivity in sub-Saharan Africa: Thresholds for complementary policies pp. 831-845

Simplice Asongu and Paul Acha-Anyi

Mobile banking adoption by business executives in Nigeria pp. 847-854

Foluke Olabisi Okocha and Vera Awele Adibi

The role of mobile money in improving the financial inclusion of Nairobi’s urban poor pp. 855-865

Kyung-ha Kim

Application of metaheuristic algorithms in DC-optimal power flow pp. 867-872

Oluwafemi Ajayi, Nnamdi Nwulu and Uyikumhe Damisa

Node between firm’s knowledge-intensive activities and their propensity to innovate: Insights from Nigeria’s mining industry pp. 873-881

Oluseye Oladayo Jegede

Volume 12, issue 6, 2020

Analysis and assessment of innovative culture development pp. 665-677

Daria Tomasova

Discovering the research focus of higher academic institutions pp. 679-687

Olufunke Oladipupo, Ibukun Afolabi, Stephen Adubi and Olaperi Sowunmi

Open development and scaling-up of clustered enterprises in Nigeria’s informal sector pp. 689-698

Oluseye Oladayo Jegede

Determination of the series resistance of a solar cell through its maximum power point pp. 699-702

H. A. Koffi, A. A. Yankson, A. F. Hughes, K. Ampomah-Benefo and J. K. A. Amuzu

A STEEP-cum-SWOT approach for maintenance strategy evaluation for an off-grid PV-powered street lighting system pp. 703-714

Desmond Eseoghene Ighravwe, Moses Olubayo Babatunde, Iheanacho Henry Denwigwe and Daniel Osezua Aikhuele

Information acquisition and adoption of conservation agriculture by smallholder farmers in South-West Nigeria: Recursive bivariate probit estimation pp. 715-725

Seyi Olalekan Olawuyi and Abbyssinia Mushunje

Prospects of sustainable intensification of smallholder farming systems: A farmer typology approach pp. 727-734

Vine Mutyasira

Adoption determinants of multiple climate smart agricultural technologies in Zimbabwe: Considerations for scaling-up and out pp. 735-746

Angeline Mujeyi, Maxwell Mudhara and Munyaradzi J. Mutenje

Assessment of biomass energy use pattern and biogas technology domestication programme in Ethiopia pp. 747-757

Getachew Sime, Girma Tilahun and Mulugeta Kebede

Eco-friendly environment in Cameroon: Does an increase in fossil fuel energy consumption influence economic growth? pp. 759-769

Thales Pacific Yapatake Kossele, Manuella Ndjakwa Tonga and Magalie Gabriella Ngaba Mbai-Akem

River water quality modelling and simulation based on Markov Chain Monte Carlo computation and Bayesian inference model pp. 771-785

Mrunmayee Manjari Sahoo and Kanhu Charan Patra

Volume 12, issue 5, 2020

Exploring information and communication technology among rural dwellers in sub-Saharan African communities pp. 533-545

Naeem Atanda Balogun, Fabian Aiterebhe Ehikhamenor, Omenogo Veronica Mejabi, Rafiat Ajibade Oyekunle, Olayiwola Wasiu Bello and Oluyinka Titilope Afolayan

A systems-based R&D management model for the road and transport engineering sector applied to a community access roads and transport research programme pp. 547-560

Frederik Christoffel Rust and Leslie Roy Sampson

Development of an automated mechanical lift for material handling purposes pp. 561-569

Peter Kayode Farayibi, Taiwo Ebenezer Abioye and Olagoke Zephaniah Ayodeji

Utilization of collapsible fish tank innovation among homestead fish farmers in Osun State, Nigeria pp. 571-580

Idris Olabode Badiru and Theophilus Opeyemi Amure

Tailoring conservation farming to climate change in the smallholder farming sector: Case of lowveld areas in Zimbabwe pp. 581-590

Christopher Tafara Gadzirayi, Desmond Manatsa and Edward Mutandwa

Shelf-life characteristics of Bambara groundnut (Vigna subterranea (L.)Verdc) probiotic beverage pp. 591-599

Yvonne Yeukai Murevanhema and Victoria Adaora Jideani

Sources of technological learning among tenants of Nigeria’s incubators pp. 601-617

Caleb Adelowo

Engaging alumni entrepreneurs in the student entrepreneurship development process: A social network perspective pp. 619-629

Mingfeng Tang, Chen Yang, Angathevar Baskaran and Jianwei Tan

Income poverty versus multidimensional poverty: Empirical insight from Qwaqwa pp. 631-641

Rachel Nishimwe-Niyimbanira

Violence of science and development: Withering away of the displaced Van Gujjars in and around Rajaji National Park, Uttarakhand pp. 643-652

Prerna Sah and Sambit Mallick

Clean energy transition in a developing society: Perspectives on the socioeconomic determinants of Solar Home Systems adoption among urban households in southeastern Nigeria pp. 653-661

Edlyne Eze Anugwom, Kenechukwu Nwakego Anugwom and Oliver Ifeanyi Eya

An Introduction to Fair use and Copyright Management of Universities in India pp. 663-664

Swapan Kumar Patra

Volume 12, issue 4, 2020

Food security status and its determinants in pastoral and agro-pastoral districts of Afar regional state, Ethiopia pp. 333-341

Shishay Teklay Kahsay, Gebrehaweria Kidane Reda and Alem Mezgebo Hailu

The nexus of income diversification and welfare: Empirical evidence from Ethiopia pp. 343-353

Mekonnen Sime Kidane and Edilegnaw Wale Zegeye

Performance evaluation of an electric corn shelling machine for small scale indigenous industries in Nigeria pp. 355-364

B. O. Ezurike, J. O. Osazuwa and C. A. Okoronkwo

An investigation of the barriers to the uptake of local materials in Africa: A literature review approach pp. 365-371

Oluwaseun S. Dosumu and Clinton Aigbavboa

Challenges in developing the Ethiopian construction industry pp. 373-384

Desalegn Girma Mengistu and Gangadhar Mahesh

RETRACTED ARTICLE: A hybrid technique for partner selection in virtual enterprises pp. 385-403

George Wamamu Musumba and Ruth Diko Wario

SMEs in sustainable development: Their role in poverty reduction and employment generation in sub-Saharan Africa pp. 405-419

Oluwayemisi Adebola Abisuga-Oyekunle, Swapan Kumar Patra and Mammo Muchie

Supporting innovation through a multi-level platforms approach: A case study of the South African fresh fruit industry pp. 421-434

Richmore Dondofema and Sara S. (Saartjie) Grobbelaar

Performance optimization of jaw-type rock crushing machine through shaft eccentricity redesign pp. 435-442

Peter Kayode Oke, A. Alonge and Niyi Gideon Olaiya

Promoting rainwater harvesting for improving water security: Analysis of drivers and barriers in Ghana pp. 443-451

Mavis Akuffobea-Essilfie, Portia Adade Williams, Roland Asare, Sigrid Damman and George Owusu Essegbey

Unravelling technology-acceptance factors influencing farmer use of banana tissue culture planting materials in Central Uganda pp. 453-465

Lucy Mulugo, Florence Birungi Kyazze, Paul Kibwika, Enoch Kikulwe, Aman Bonaventure Omondi and Susan Ajambo

Promotion of local agri-food products through market knowledge: Consumption patterns and expectations of urban households towards local tomato purée in southern Benin pp. 467-476

Albertine M. Houessou, Augustin K.N. Aoudji, Rodrigue S. Kaki and Smith A.R. Dossou

Does conservation agriculture technology reduce farm household poverty? Evidence from rural Zambia pp. 477-487

Abdul Nafeo Abdulai and Awal Abdul-Rahaman

Project-based learning to encourage parental involvement in promoting indigenous technology in schools pp. 489-498

Khazamula J. Maluleka

Enhancing the food security status of yam (Dioscorea spp.) for smallholder farmers through an improved farm-gate storage structure in Ghana pp. 499-504

Charles Tortoe, Solomon Dowuona, Paa Toah Akonor and Nanam Tay Dziedzoave

Determinants of actual and potential adoption of improved indigenous chicken under asymmetrical exposure conditions in rural Kenya pp. 505-515

Henry Muli Mwololo, Jonathan Makau Nzuma, Cecilia Nyawira Ritho, Sylvester Ochieng Ogutu and Nassul Kabunga

Identifying the strength and weaknesses of the South African tech-based industries: Insights from the Swiss South African business development programme pp. 517-528

Ramazan Uctu and Hassan Essop

Agriculture Innovation Systems in Asia: Towards Inclusive Rural Development pp. 529-531

Varinder Jain

Volume 12, issue 3, 2020

SPECIAL ISSUE: Science, technology and eco-innovation diffusion for sustainable management of natural resources pp. 261-263

Kokouvi Edem N’Tsoukpoe, Mariam Sou Dakoure and Hamma Yacouba

Effect of treated greywater by black shale and laterite on Lactuca sativa L. germination rate pp. 265-271

Drissa Sangare, Lassina Sandotin Coulibaly, Siaka Sylla and Lacina Coulibaly

Blackwater processing via vermifiltration: Worm-based toilet (wormlet) in the arid context of Burkina Faso pp. 273-286

Mougabe Koslengar, Yacouba Konate and Harouna Karambiri

Comparative methods for predicting cyanide pollution in artisanal small-scale gold mining catchment by using logistic regression and kriging with GIS pp. 287-295

L. C. Razanamahandry, P. M. Digbeu, H. A. Andrianisa, H. Karoui, J. Podgorski, E. Manikandan, M. Maaza and H. Yacouba

Assessment of vulnerability to groundwater pollution in Department of Odienné (North-West Côte d’Ivoire) pp. 297-303

Oi Mangoua Jules Mangoua, Kouamé Auguste Kouassi, Williams Francis Kouassi, Gountôh Aristide Douagui, Issiaka Savane and Jean Biemi

Optimization of the production and storage of cold in a mechanical compression solar refrigerator pp. 305-316

Adingra Paul Arsène Kouassi, Siaka Touré and Wanignon Ferdinand Fassinou

Thermal stability of a vegetable oil-based thermal fluid at high temperature pp. 317-326

Aboubakar Gomna, Kokouvi Edem N’Tsoukpoe, Nolwenn Le Pierrès and Yézouma Coulibaly

Preliminary mineralogical and geotechnical characteristics of Zogbodomey clays in the coastal sedimentary basin of Benin (West Africa) pp. 327-332

Sémondji Salvien Pyrrhus Agbon, Nelly Carine Kelome and Luc Adissin Glodji

Volume 12, issue 2, 2020

Capitalizing on digital literacy skills for capacity development of people who are not in education, employment or training in South Africa pp. 129-139

Walter Matli and Mpho Ngoepe

The ‘death of innovation’ paradox, R&D and the scientific potential of crowdsourcing pp. 141-150

Chris William Callaghan

Blockchain and catching-up in developing countries: The case of financial inclusion in Africa pp. 151-163

Roberto Mavilia and Roberta Pisani

Youth, unemployment and incubation hubs in Southwest Nigeria pp. 165-172

Olayinka Akanle and Abraham Omotayo

How do firms combine different types of innovation? A multivariate probit approach pp. 173-185

George Abuchi Agwu, Tobechi Agbanike, Nkechinyere Uwajumogu and R. Anuli Ogbuagu

Critical success factors militating against competitive advantage of indigenous construction firms in developing countries pp. 187-194

Matthew Kwaw Somiah, Clinton Ohis Aigbavboa and Wellington Didibhuku Thwala

Digitalization strategies for SMEs: A cost vs. skill approach for website development pp. 195-202

Candice Louw and Cecile Nieuwenhuizen

Higher education institutions, private sector and government collaboration for innovation within the framework of the Triple Helix Model pp. 203-215

Wanjiru Gachie

Customers' loyalty to tablet commerce in Nigeria pp. 217-229

Sunday Adewale Olaleye, Ismaila Temitayo Sanusi, Fanning Stephen Mark and Jari Salo

The primacy of innovation capacities in the NIS of the Maghreb countries: An analysis in terms of learning capacity in Morocco, Tunisia and Algeria pp. 231-242

Vanessa Casadella and Rédha Younes Bouacida

Reflections and refractions on Sakai/Moodle learning management system in developing countries: A case of Ghanaian universities’ demand and supply perspective analyses pp. 243-259

Moses Kumi Asamoah

Volume 12, issue 1, 2020

Innovation financing and public policy dilemmas in the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) pp. 1-11

Joseph Ato Forson

Economic growth and R&D expenditures in selected OECD countries: Is there any convergence? pp. 13-25

Deepika Chawla

Social capital development as innovation in human resource development: A case of Technical Universities in Ghana pp. 27-32

Tabita Ladzeh Akpey-Mensah

Policy mixes and overcoming challenges to innovation in developing countries: Insights from a mixed methods study of South Africa’s manufacturing sector pp. 33-46

David Richard Walwyn and Shahendra Naidoo

Usage of digital resources in Civil Technology: A case of teaching Tools and Equipment pp. 47-55

Thokozani Isaac Mtshali, Sylvia Manto Ramaligela and Moses Makgato

Scientific human resource for national development in Ghana: Issues and challenges pp. 57-68

Emmanuel Kodjo Tetteh, Gordon Akon-Yamga, Emmanuel Jumpah and Rose Omari

A bibliometric analysis of the research on shot peening pp. 69-77

Shijun Chen, Dawood A. Desai, Stephan Philippus Heyns and Francesco Pietra

Phytochemical screening and antimicrobial investigation of Moringa oleifera leaf extracts pp. 79-84

Oluwole Solomon Oladeji, Kehinde Abraham Odelade and Julius Kola Oloke

Analysis of marketing efficiency of processed sardine products of Lake Victoria: Case of Tanzania pp. 85-96

Josephine Joseph Mkunda, Jesper Lassen, Bukaza Chachage, Lughano J.M. Kusiluka and Liliane Pasape

The impact of supply chain management practices on industry competitiveness: A mixed-methods study on the Zimbabwean petroleum industry pp. 97-109

Happyson Bimha, Muhammad Hoque and Elias Munapo

Effects and transmission channels of remittances on tradable sectors in Nigeria pp. 111-121

Afolabi Adejumo

Comparative assessment of construction cost overruns: A case study of regional distribution in Ghana pp. 123-126

George Harrison Coffie and Clinton Ohis Aigbavboa

Correction pp. 127-127

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