African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development

2013 - 2025

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Volume 9, issue 6, 2017

Investigation of the properties and production of sawdust ceiling tile using polystyrene as a binder pp. 655-659

Pius Bamidele Mogaji, Sesan Peter Ayodeji, Ayodeji David Olatise and Isiaka Oluwole Oladele

Appraisal of geothermal resources and use in Cameroon pp. 661-667

Janvier Domra Kana, Noël Djongyang, Danwé Raïdandi and Brandan Tito Ramadhan

Interventions and pathways for South African women in engineering and the built environment professions pp. 669-678

Christianah O. Ijagbemi, Mukondeleli G. Kanakana and Harold M. Campbell

Environmental health risks associated with e-waste exposure in Badplaas, Carolina and Elukwatini landfills, Republic of South Africa pp. 679-684

Fannie Machete

Longevity of SMMEs in Soweto: Does marketing play a role? pp. 685-695

J. W. Strydom

Utilization of shea fruit to enhance food security and reduce poverty in Ghana pp. 697-705

Esther Gyedu-Akoto, Frederick Amon-Armah and Daniel Yabani

Influence of electro-polishing characteristics on needle-tissue interaction forces pp. 707-715

Mubita Kapui and Ramesh Kuppuswamy

Adoption of agrochemical management practices among smallholder cocoa farmers in Ghana pp. 717-728

Gideon Danso-Abbeam and Lloyd J. S. Baiyegunhi

Upgrading opportunities in agricultural value chains: Lessons from the analysis of the consumption of processed pineapple products in southern Benin pp. 729-737

Augustin K. N. Aoudji, Carolle Avocevou-Ayisso, Anselme Adégbidi, Cassien Gbénou and Philippe Lebailly

Functionally graded metal matrix composite by centrifugal casting technique mathematical correlation pp. 739-748

Williams S. Ebhota and Freddie L. Inambao

Knowledge transfer model for improving productivity of the cable manufacturing industry: A South African perspective pp. 749-759

Thomas Munyai, Stephen Nyakala and Charles Mbohwa

The scale effect of economic development and freshwater quality in Nigeria: Environmental pollution of the Lower River Niger Basin pp. 761-784

Chigozie Damian Ezeonyejiaku, Maximilian Obinna Obiakor, Dymphna Javier, Ikem Innocent Ifedigbo and Hamilton Chukwuebuka Obiakor

Informal waste recycling activities: Implications for livelihood and health pp. 785-793

Kehinde Omotoso

An analysis of the development influences of the low-income cover market-end in South Africa pp. 795-802

Bibi. Z. Chummun

Volume 9, issue 5, 2017

Science, technology and innovation in BRICS countries: Introduction to the special issue pp. 499-501

Swapan Kumar Patra and Mammo Muchie

The effect of technological innovation on production-based energy and CO2 emission productivity: Evidence from BRICS countries pp. 503-512

Swarup Santra

Innovation for inclusive development, public policy support and triple helix: perspectives from BRICS pp. 513-527

Chux U. Daniels, Olga Ustyuzhantseva and Wei Yao

Design patents: A snapshot study of the BRICS economies pp. 529-538

Kashmiri Lal

Outward foreign direct investment (OFDI) and knowledge flow in the context of emerging MNEs: Cases from China, India and South Africa pp. 539-555

Angathevar Baskaran, Ju Liu, Hui Yan and Mammo Muchie

Foreign R&D units in India and China: An empirical exploration pp. 557-571

Swapan Kumar Patra

Exploring the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM): Impact on innovation ecosystem in India pp. 573-585

Amitkumar Singh Akoijam and V. V. Krishna

Technological appropriability and export performance of Brazilian firms pp. 587-606

Graziela Ferrero Zucoloto, Julio Raffo and Sergio Leão

The contribution of creative industries to sustainable urban development in South Africa pp. 607-616

Oluwayemisi Adebola Oyekunle

In-vitro diagnostics (IVDs) innovations for resource-poor settings: The Indian experience pp. 617-636

Nidhi Singh and Dinesh Abrol

Possibilities of Russian hi-tech rare earth products to meet industrial needs of BRICS countries pp. 637-644

N. Yu. Samsonov, A. V. Tolstov, N. P. Pokhilenko, V. A. Krykov and S. R. Khalimova

Developing an entrepreneurial mindset within the social sector: A review of the South African context pp. 645-652

MME ‘Tshidi’ Mohapeloa

Erratum pp. 653-653

The Editors

Volume 9, issue 4, 2017

Optimizing the thermal treatment of Abeokuta kaolin (south-west Nigeria) for production of natural pozzolan pp. 361-365

Olasunkanmi A. Adekitan and Gbenga M. Ayininuola

Mixed-method approaches to studying innovation networks in developing countries pp. 367-379

Christian Omobhude and Shih-Hsin Chen

Experimental comparison of selected pozzolanic materials pp. 381-385

K. A. Olonade, M. B. Jaji and O. A. Adekitan

Commercialization of higher education institutions’ research within the National System of Innovation pp. 387-397

Wanjiru Gachie and Desmond Wesley Govender

Public perceptions about renewable energy technologies in Nigeria pp. 399-409

Rosemary N. Wojuola and Busisiwe P. Alant

Utilization of pulverized cow bone (PCB) for stabilizing lateritic soil for road work pp. 411-416

Adeyemi Adeboje, Williams Kupolati, Rotimi Sadiku, Julius Ndambuki, Dolapo Yussuf and Chewe Kambole

Generating optimum solar output energy with three-dimensional photovoltaic system – the effect of solar radiation pp. 417-424

Olufunmilayo Alice Mafimidiwo and Akshay Kumar Saha

Scientific real-time research problem-solving and pharmaceutical innovation pp. 425-435

Chris William Callaghan

Operation and maintenance of back-up photovoltaic systems: An analysis based on a field study in Cameroon pp. 437-448

Kodji Deli, Etienne Tchoffo Houdji, Noel Djongyang and Donatien Njomo

Engineering research profile of countries in the African Union pp. 449-465

Swapan Kumar Patra and Mammo Muchie

Appropriate technology and ethical obligations of the university: W.E.B. Du Bois on the Africana university mission pp. 467-477

C. Verharen, G. Kadoda, F. Bugarin, J. Fortunak, J. Tharakan, D. Schwartzman, E. Wensing and G. Middendorf

A contextual assessment of the FADAMA III programme in Iwo, Osun State, Nigeria pp. 479-488

Ayokunle Olumuyiwa Omobowale and Olukunle Tayo Akinola

Health risk assessment of exposure to ambient concentrations of benzene, toluene and xylene in Pretoria West, South Africa pp. 489-496

Oyewale Mayowa Morakinyo, Matlou Ingrid Mokgobu, Murembiwa Stanley Mukhola and Jacobus Christoffel Engelbrecht

Erratum pp. 497-497

The Editors

Volume 9, issue 3, 2017

The global innovation networks and global production networks of firms: Conceptualization and implication pp. 229-240

Ju Liu

Greenhouse gas inventory: A case of gas flaring operations in Nigeria pp. 241-250

Solomon O. Giwa, Abayomi T. Layeni, Collins N. Nwaokocha and Musedik A. Sulaiman

The potential of NIRs as a non-destructive post-harvest quality assessment tool for ‘Triumph’ persimmon fruit pp. 251-262

Pesanai Zanamwe

Competitiveness of wheat production in Zimbabwe pp. 263-268

Admire Chawarika, Jacqueline Mutambara and Tafireyi Chamboko

Sustainable agriculture practices and livelihoods in pro-poor smallholder farming systems in southern Africa pp. 269-279

Clifton Makate, Marshall Makate and Nelson Mango

Perceptions and determinants of smallholder farmers’ participation in the production of indigenous leafy vegetables: The case of Coffee Bay, Eastern Cape province of South Africa pp. 281-287

A. Mayekiso, A. Taruvinga and A. Mushunje

A poverty-reduction oriented perspective to small business development in South Africa: A human capabilities approach pp. 289-302

P. Rambe and L. Mosweunyane

Outward foreign direct investment from South Africa’s energy sector and the transfer of environmentally sound technologies to Uganda’s energy sector pp. 303-314

Albert Edgar Manyuchi

South Africa’s pedagogical transformation for participation in the global knowledge economy: Is it a panacea for modern development? pp. 315-322

Tlou Ramoroka, Johannes Tsheola and Mokoko Sebola

Effectiveness of Moringa oleifera seed as a coagulant in domestic wastewater treatment pp. 323-328

K. A. Adeniran, T. D. Akpenpuun, B. A. Akinyemi and R. A. Wasiu

Assessment of water quality in selected shallow wells of Keiyo Highlands, Kenya pp. 329-338

Peter K. Mbaka, John K. Mwangi and Clement K. Kiptum

Comparison of infrared thermography and miniature Deltatron accelerometer sensors in the measurement of structural vibration characteristics pp. 339-348

Stephen M. Talai, Dawood A. Desai and P. Stephan Heyns

Diagnosis of stator shorted-turn faults in induction machines using discrete wavelet transform pp. 349-355

OdunAyo Imoru, M. Arun Bhaskar, Adisa Abdul-Ganiyu Jimoh and Yskandar Hamam

Needham’s Indian Network: The Search for a Home for the History of Science in India (1950–1970) pp. 357-360

Rajiv Kumar Mishra

Volume 9, issue 2, 2017

Impact of pipe roughness on the performance of a water distribution network: A case study of the Westbury Network, Johannesburg, South Africa pp. 143-146

Stephen Nyende-Byakika

Evaluation of mageu-based gluten-free bread loaf characteristics pp. 147-156

Leigh McCarroll and Suretha de Kock

A study on the awareness level of additive manufacturing technology in south-western Nigeria pp. 157-162

P.K. Farayibi and T.E. Abioye

Manufacturing sector productivity growth drivers: Evidence from SADC member states pp. 163-171

Douglas Chikabwi, Clainos Chidoko and Calvin Mudzingiri

Plastic waste as strength modifiers in asphalt for a sustainable environment pp. 173-177

Adedayo A. Badejo, Adebola A. Adekunle, Olusola O. Adekoya, Julius M. Ndambuki, Kehinde W. Kupolati, Babatunde S. Bada and David O. Omole

Wind energy potential and economic evaluation of WPS using WECSs in three selected locations of Northern Ethiopia pp. 179-187

Shiva Prashanth Kumar Kodicherla, Satyanarayana Gaddada and Nagaraju Shaik

Determination of energy efficiency for water heating in eight South African hotels pp. 189-193

Fannie Machete and Oyewale Mayowa Morakinyo

The mechanisms behind environmental strategies in chemical manufacturing firms pp. 195-205

Keshminder Singh, Vgr Chandran and Santha Chenayah Ramu

Optimization of cooking energy mix, an alternative strategy to reduce deforestation: An example of households and restaurants in the Bauchi Metropolis, Nigeria pp. 207-213

Aondoyila Kuhe, Danladi Yusufu Bisu and Humphrey Aondover Iortyer

Development of a charcoal-fuelled dryer for the production of organic fertilizer from hog waste pp. 215-221

B.O. Akinnuli and O.P. Bodunde

Poor Economics: A Radical Rethinking of the Way to Fight Global Poverty pp. 223-225

Fayaz Ahmad Sheikh

Fear of Small Numbers: An Essay on the Geography of Anger pp. 225-228

Bi Bi Ishrat Hassan

Volume 9, issue 1, 2017

A review of microbial hazards associated with meat processing in butcheries pp. 1-6

L. B. Shilenge, K. Shale, T. Matodzi, F. Machete and C. Tshelane

University-driven inclusive innovations in the Western Cape of South Africa: Towards a research framework of innovation regimes pp. 7-19

Sara Grobbelaar, Robert Tijssen and Marjolijn Dijksterhuis

Performance evaluation of contractor development programmes in South Africa pp. 21-29

Ambrose D. Dapaah, Wellington D. Thwala and Innocent Musonda

Managing and improving data quality through the adoption of data warehouse in the public sector pp. 31-41

Edzai Kademeteme, Billy Mathias Kalema and Pieter Pretorius

Key factors influencing the online buying decision when purchasing products in specific product categories pp. 43-54

Sharon Rudansky-Kloppers

Stabilization of lateritic soil with pulverized palm kernel shell (PPKS) for road construction pp. 55-60

Adeyemi Adeboje, Williams Kupolati, Emmanuel Sadiku, Julius Ndambuki, Chewe Kambole and Oladapo Ogunleye

Equilibrium sorption isotherms of Moringa oleifera leaves at different temperatures pp. 61-68

Sunday Samuel Sobowale, Moruf Olanrewaju Oke, Lukumon Ayinde Odunmbaku and Oluwafemi Ayodeji Adebo

Effect of soluble dietary fibres from Bambara groundnut varieties on the stability of orange oil beverage emulsion pp. 69-76

Yvonne Maphosa, Victoria A. Jideani and Oladayo Adeyi

Gunnera perpensa L.: A multi-use ethnomedicinal plant species in South Africa pp. 77-83

Fitsum K. Mammo, Viresh Mohanlall and Francis O. Shode

Perceptions on organic farming and selected organic fertilizers by subsistence farmers in Ga-Rankuwa, Pretoria, South Africa pp. 85-91

L. L. Mugivhisa, J. O. Olowoyo and D. Mzimba

Stability and enhancement analysis of a modelled self-balancing verticalized mobility aid using optimal control techniques pp. 93-109

Roger van Rensburg, Nico Steyn, Lambert Trénoras, Yskandar Hamam and Eric Monacelli

Model for cutting force prediction in high precision single-point diamond turning of optical silicon pp. 111-120

M. K. O. Ayomoh, K. A. Abou-El-Hossein and O. A. Olufayo

Community-level institutions in the management of palm-forest resources in Southeastern Nigeria pp. 121-130

Edlyne E. Anugwom, Eddie Igbokwe and Noble Nweze

Optimization of copper nanoparticle biosynthesis process using aqueous extract of Andrographis paniculata pp. 131-138

Supratim Biswas, Suparna Chakraborty and Antoine F. Mulaba-Bafubiandi

Understanding the dynamics of Indian higher education pp. 139-140

Anasua Mukherjee Das

Managing Global Innovation: Frameworks for Integrating Capabilities around the World pp. 140-142

Thomas Woodson