African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development

2013 - 2025

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Volume 10, issue 7, 2018

The determinants of farmers’ decision to produce African leafy vegetables in the Limpopo province, South Africa pp. 771-778

Grany M. Senyolo, Edilegnaw Wale and Gerald F. Ortmann

Measuring maize production efficiency in the eastern Ethiopia: Stochastic frontier approach pp. 779-786

Musa Ahmed, Aemro Tazeze, Alem Mezgebo and Eden Andualem

A comparative study of hatchery waste meal with blood meal using laying Japanese quail pp. 787-792

Adetoyese Adeyemo, Theodora Rani and Adeyinka Odunsi

An automated framework for business enterprise performance evaluation pp. 793-804

C. O. Anyaeche and D. E. Ighravwe

Flexural, water absorption and wear responses of green composites from bio-resources pp. 805-810

Isiaka Oluwole Oladele, Oluwaseun Olayinka Abegunde and Abdullahi Olawale Masud

Corruption, transaction costs, and innovation in Africa pp. 811-821

Laura Barasa

Consumers’ willingness to pay for safer vegetables in Tamale, Ghana pp. 823-834

Mensah Tawiah Cobbinah, Samuel Arkoh Donkoh and Isaac Gershon Kodwo Ansah

Design of an engineered landfill as possible replacement for an existing dump at Akure, Nigeria pp. 835-843

O.O. Ojuri, T.O. Ajijola and I. I. Akinwumi

Pozzolanic and hydration properties of kamafugites and carbonatitic lavas as supplementary cementitious materials in Portland cement pp. 845-859

A. Buregyeya, S. Nwaubani, W. Schmidt, A. G. Kerali and U. Bagampadde

Cold storage for low-cost air-conditioning pp. 861-866

Daniel M. Madyira

Towards a core curriculum for civic engagement on appropriate technology: Characterizing, optimizing and mobilizing youth community service learning pp. 867-877

Alexia J. Wensing, Enrico J. Wensing and Michelle Virgo

Volume 10, issue 6, 2018

Impact of information technology on innovation in determining firm performance pp. 643-653

Indiran Poobalan Naidoo and Muhammad Hoque

ICT Innovations, entrepreneurship and hubs in East Africa: The case of Ethiopia pp. 655-664

Tedla Desta

Systemic policy instruments for inclusive innovation systems: Case study of a maternal mHealth project in South Africa pp. 665-682

Edward van der Merwe and Sara S (Saartjie) Grobbelaar

Design, construction and performance evaluation of a flat screen hammer mill machine pp. 683-690

B. O. Ezurike, O. J. Osazuwa, C.A. Okoronkwo and K.I. Okoji

A model for addressing parallelism of systems in the management of data: The Namibian case pp. 691-700

Irja Shaanika, Monica Maletzky and Tiko Iyamu

An analytical-numerical approach in the calculation of photovoltaic module parameters operating under partial shaded conditions pp. 701-707

Abdouramani Dadjé, Noël Djongyang and Réné Tchinda

The effect of crushed plastics waste on the structural properties of sandcrete blocks pp. 709-713

J. O. Akinyele and I. O. Toriola

Deployment factors for mobile business intelligence in developing countries small and medium enterprises pp. 715-723

Tope Samuel Adeyelure, Billy Mathias Kalema and Kelvin J. Bwalya

A privacy management framework for personal electronic health records pp. 725-734

Floyd Els and Liezel Cilliers

Human development thresholds for inclusive mobile banking in developing countries pp. 735-744

Simplice Asongu and Nicholas Odhiambo

Development of energy benchmarking protocol for commercial banks, Lagos state, Nigeria pp. 745-752

T. O. Akinbulire, P. O. Oluseyi, O. M. Babatunde and A. E. Ayegbajeje

The effect of pre-harvest wind damage on post-harvest quality of ‘Triumph’ persimmon fruit pp. 753-758

Pesanai Zanamwe

South African community-based tourism operational guidelines: Analysis and critical review pp. 759-770

Andrea Giampiccoli and Melville Saayman

Volume 10, issue 5, 2018

Building low-carbon energy innovation systems in Africa pp. 519-524

Radhika Perrot and Maruf Sanni

Socio-economic and environmental analysis of wind power projects as viable renewable energy resources in Kenya pp. 525-538

Victor Ongoma

Applications of small-scale, stand-alone wind energy conversion systems in rural Cross River State, Nigeria pp. 539-550

Fidelis I. Abam and Olayinka S. Ohunakin

A comparative study of selected multi-criteria decision-making methodologies for location selection of very large concentrated solar power plants in Nigeria pp. 551-567

Olayinka S. Ohunakin and Burak Omer Saracoglu

Mapping dynamics of low-carbon energy innovation for small hydropower technology in Nigeria pp. 569-578

Maruf Sanni

Photovoltaic performance prediction in Northern Nigeria using generated typical meteorological year dataset pp. 579-591

Olayinka S. Ohunakin, Muyiwa S. Adaramola, Olanrewaju M. Oyewola, Richard O. Fagbenle, Damola S. Adelekan, Jatinder Gill and Fidelis I. Abam

Feasibility economic analysis for electricity generation in internal combustion engine sets using landfill gas in Lagos State pp. 593-599

A. O. Adepoju, Y. O. Akinwale and I. O. Ogundari

Descriptive analysis of building indigenous low-carbon innovation capability in Nigeria pp. 601-614

Yusuf Opeyemi Akinwale

Analysing the diffusion and adoption of renewable energy technologies in Africa: The functions of innovation systems perspective pp. 615-624

Aschalew Demeke Tigabu

Using deliberative foresight to envision a neo-carbon energy innovation ecosystem – a case study of Kenya pp. 625-641

Joni Karjalainen and Sirkka Heinonen

Volume 10, issue 4, 2018

The role of design in sustainable development of handicraft industries pp. 381-388

Oluwayemisi Adebola Oyekunle and Mziwoxolo Sirayi

Towards an understanding of the commercialization drivers of research findings in Iran pp. 389-399

Leila Namdarian and Ali Naimi-Sadigh

A Decision Tree and Naïve Bayes algorithm for income tax prediction pp. 401-409

G. V. Mabe-Madisa

Construction of L stable second derivative trigonometrically fitted block backward differentiation formula for the solution of oscillatory initial value problems pp. 411-419

R.I. Abdulganiy, O.A. Akinfenwa and S.A. Okunuga

Farm household typology and adoption of climate-smart agriculture practices in smallholder farming systems of southern Africa pp. 421-439

Clifton Makate, Marshall Makate and Nelson Mango

Innovative solutions and women empowerment: Implications for sustainable development goals in Nigeria pp. 441-449

Yetunde A. Aluko and Oluwakemi B. Okuwa

The cost-effectiveness of using latrine dehydrated and pasteurization pellets and struvite: Experimental evidence from South Africa pp. 451-461

Benjamin Chapeyama, Edilegnaw Wale and Alfred Odindo

Does research and development (R&D) investment lead to economic growth? Evidence from the South African peach and nectarine industry pp. 463-472

Chiedza Z. Tsvakirai, Frikkie Liebenberg and Johann Kirsten

Factors influencing the implementation of e-commerce innovations: The case of the Nigerian informal sector pp. 473-481

B. F. Ajao, T. O. Oyebisi and H. O. Aderemi

Conceptualizing and institutions facilitating ‘use’ of innovation indicators in South Africa’s science, technology and innovation policymaking pp. 483-492

Albert Edgar Manyuchi

A theoretical framework for airport-centric developments: The cases of OR Tambo and Cape Town international airports in South Africa pp. 493-506

Masilonyane Mokhele and Hermanus S. Geyer

Automation and employment: The case of South Africa pp. 507-517

Daniel B. le Roux

Volume 10, issue 3, 2018

A novel system dynamics’ model for the motors of a sectoral innovation system–simulating and policymaking pp. 239-257

Sayyed Mohsen Azad and Seyed Hassan Ghodsypour

A new approach for the mix design of (patch) repair mortars pp. 259-265

Inès L. Tchetgnia Ngassam, Philemon Arito and Hans Beushausen

An investigation of the impact of the 1 + 4 Mathematics Teaching Intervention Programme on the attitude of Grade eight and nine Mathematics teachers after two years of attendance pp. 267-278

Yeyisani Makhubele

Difference equations of a memristor higher order hyperchaotic oscillator pp. 279-285

Karthikeyan Rajagopal, Anitha Karthikeyan and Prakash Duraisamy

Technological capabilities in the Indian Ayurveda medicine industry: Lessons for ‘industrialisation’ of alternative medicine in the post-WTO regime pp. 287-298

Abha Arya and Saradindu Bhaduri

Geochemistry, heavy mineral and sedimentological analyses of potential reservoir sand samples from Kolmani River-1 well, Northern Benue Trough, Nigeria pp. 299-310

S. A. Adekola, A. Akinlua, T. R. Ajayi, T. A. Adesiyan and D. O. Ige

Determinants of market participation and marketing channels in smallholder groundnut farming: A case of Mudzi district, Zimbabwe pp. 311-321

Nelson Mango, Clifton Makate, Nicola Francesconi, Matthias Jager and Mark Lundy

Alternative method for the identification of critical nodes leading to voltage instability in a power system pp. 323-333

Isaiah G. Adebayo, Adisa A. Jimoh, Adedayo A. Yusuff and Yanxia Sun

Impact of Integrated Striga Management (ISM) technology on maize productivity in northern Nigeria: A treatment effect approach pp. 335-344

L. J. S. Baiyegunhi, M. B. Hassan and G. F. Ortmann

What affects portfolio yield of microfinance institutions? Evidence from Bangladesh pp. 345-353

Md. Aslam Mia and Md. Sohel Rana

Neo-colonialism and Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) in Africa: A blend of an old wine in a new bottle pp. 355-366

Anuoluwapo Abosede Durokifa and Edwin Chikata Ijeoma

Gender dimensions in the local chicken value chain in northern Uganda pp. 367-380

I. Akite, I. P. Aryemo, E. K. Kule, B. Mugonola, D. R. Kugonza and M. W. Okot

Volume 10, issue 2, 2018

Assessment of noise-levels of generator-sets in seven cities of South-Southern Nigeria pp. 125-135

Osagie Ibhadode, I. T. Tenebe, P. C. Emenike, O. S. Adesina, A. F. Okougha and F. O. Aitanke

Investigating the adoption of the root and tuber composite flour (RTCF) technology transferred among micro- and small-scale entrepreneurs (MSEs) in the bakery industry in Ghana pp. 137-145

W. Quaye, J.A. Onumah, C. Tortoe, P.T. Akonor and E. Buckman

Electronic Medical Record System as a central ICT tool for quality healthcare services: Nigeria as a case study pp. 147-157

Oluwatoyin Seun Ayanlade

Effect of positive organizational behaviour (POB) characteristics on construction employees’ turnover in Uyo City of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria pp. 159-168

Amaka Chinweude Ogwueleka and Stanley Nnamdi Ogbonna

The use of granulated plastic waste in structural concrete pp. 169-175

J. O. Akinyele and A. Ajede

Evaluation of UFPA quality assessment criteria for monitoring and evaluation system in the Ghanaian construction industry pp. 177-181

C. Tengan, C.O. Aigbavboa and A.E. Oke

Building an innovation system and indigenous knowledge in Namibia pp. 183-196

Lauri Johannes Hooli and Jussi Sakari Jauhiainen

Cloud computing adoption: Strategies for Sub-Saharan Africa SMEs for enhancing competitiveness pp. 197-207

Martin Adane

Optimization of processing conditions for oil reduction of magwinya (a deep-fried cereal dough) pp. 209-218

Oluwatoyin Oladayo Onipe, Daniso Beswa, Victoria Adaora Jideani and Afam Israel Obiefuna Jideani

Contemporary institutional solid waste management practices of Haramaya University, Eastern Ethiopia pp. 219-238

Ashenafi Yimam Kassaye

Volume 10, issue 1, 2018

Modelling and performance of an automated small hybrid plant pp. 1-7

Samuel Ilupeju, Freddie Inambao, Yetunde Ilupeju and Taha Selim Ustun

Modelling machinery procurement with an emphasis on engineering features pp. 8-12

Basil Olufemi Akinnuli

Primary Health Care in South West Nigeria: Evaluating service quality and patients' satisfaction pp. 13-19

Omoseni O. Adepoju, Zacheus Opafunso and Modupe Ajayi

Exploratory factor analysis on drivers of firm’s growth among construction SMEs in Ghana pp. 20-27

B. M. Arthur-Aidoo, C. O. Aigbavboa and W. D. Thwala

New product development process: The case of selected technical and vocational colleges in Nigeria pp. 28-36

Abiodun Isaac Oyebola, Titilayo Olubunmi Olaposi, Olawale Oladapo Adejuwon and Joshua Babatunde Akarakiri

Feasibility of electricity generation using WECS in the selected locations of Tigray region (Ethiopia) pp. 37-47

Shiva Prashanth Kumar Kodicherla and Satyanarayana Gaddada

Household wealth and adoption of Integrated Striga Management (ISM) technologies in northern Nigeria pp. 48-61

L. J. S. Baiyegunhi and M. B. Hassan

Modelling of an on-farm direct expansion bulk milk cooler to establish baseline energy consumption without milk pre-cooling: A case of Fort Hare Dairy Trust, South Africa pp. 62-68

Russel Mhundwa, Michael Simon and Stephen Loh Tangwe

Role of reciprocity and innovativeness on performance in a developing context: Empirical evidence from Africa pp. 69-84

Shogo Mlozi, Ossi Pesämaa and Sarah Jack

The ‘new’ bricks-and-mortar store: An evaluation of website quality of online grocery retailers in BRICS countries pp. 85-97

Alicia Neva Weber and Johanna Adolphina Badenhorst-Weiss

Inventive activity and knowledge flows in the Mediterranean area: A social network analysis based investigation approach pp. 98-109

Massimiliano Ferrara, Roberto Mavilia and Francesca Larosa

Towards the socialization of science, technology and innovation for African development pp. 110-113

Trust Saidi and Tania S. Douglas

Support for research in climate change and nuclear energy, but less so for fracking: Born-free South Africans’ attitudes towards scientific controversies pp. 114-124

Lars Guenther and Marina Joubert