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Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleA Generic Syntax Analyzer for the Computerization of African LanguagesYahaya Morou Ganda, Harouna Naroua, Bachir Moussa IdiThis article enters within the framework of a contribution to the computerization of African Languages. It presents a generic parsing tool designed for West African languages despite their individual specificities. The genericity of the tool resides in the fact that it is adaptable to any West African language while using a minimum of resources. It only needs an etiquette dictionary … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 21, Issue 4 · 4 Mar 2025 · 4,342 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleWhat Accounts for Growth in African AgricultureGuy B. Nkamleu, Kalilou Sylla, Abdoulaye ZononEmpirical relationships between the rates of growth and total factor productivity growth, physical input accumulation, as well as institutional and agro-ecological change is evaluated using an international panel data set on 26 African countries and covering the period 1970-2000. The analysis employs the broader framework provided by empirical growth literature and recent developments in TFP measurement. Results suggest a positive … …American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Vol. 3, Issue 1 · 31 Mar 2008 · 7,464 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titlePhenotypic Characterisation of South African Unimproved Indigenous and Tankwa GoatsFhulufhelo Vincent Ramukhithi, Khoboso Christina Lehloenya, Antoinette Kotze et al.The aim of this study was to characterise and compare phenotypic characteristics of South African unimproved indigenous and Tankwa goats. Phenotypic characteristics of 44 South African unimproved indigenous and 41 Tankwa goats were assessed. The qualitative characteristics were assessed through visual appraisal. Quantitative characteristics such as body measurements were obtained using a flexible tape, while body weight was determined by … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 14, Issue 4 · 23 Oct 2019 · 8,156 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleOn the Computerization of African LanguagesHarouna Naroua, Lawaly SalifouIn this article, a computer tool for processing African languages has been designed. It is intended to be a contribution to the automatic processing of African languages. The current study is focused on West African languages where five main languages from Niger, two from Mali and one from Burkina Faso are considered. After a brief review of African languages processing, … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 13, Issue 11 · 18 Nov 2016 · 7,165 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleToxicological Evaluation of Aspilia Africana Leaf Extracts in MiceO. O.K. Oko, E. A. Agiang, E. E. Osim, O. R. AsuquoProblem statement: The degree of toxicity of crude extracts of Aspilia Africana (Bush marigold) leaf on the basis of routes and dosages of administration were investigated. 204 healthy, male Swiss albino mice (20-25g) were used in three consecutive studies. Approach: In the first and second study, oral and intraperitoneal doses of 100, 500, 1000, 2000 and 4000 mg kg-1 body … …American Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Vol. 6, Issue 3 · 28 Nov 2011 · 8,184 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleTacrolimus Dosing Challenges in an African American ChildTeresa V. Lewis, Tracy M. Hagemann, Martin A. TurmanIt has been suggested that African Americans have decreased effectiveness with immunosuppressive drugs. Data regarding the pharmacokinetics of tacrolimus in African Americans are limited. We present the case of an African American child in whom management of nephrotic syndrome caused by focal segmental glomerulosclerosis has been challenging due to unpredictable patient specific pharmacokinetic disposition of tacrolimus. Racial differences have been … …American Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Vol. 1, Issue 3 · 30 Sep 2007 · 6,708 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleMultivariate Analysis of Gestational Diabetes Risk Factors in a North African Population: A Call for Targeted Maternal Health InterventionsHafssa Abdellaoui, Nadia Ouzennou, Adnane Hakem, Samia RkhaGestational Diabetes (GD) is a multifactorial condition influenced by demographic, anthropometric and obstetric determinants. Identifying predictive factors is essential to anticipate the disorder, guide prevention strategies and reduce maternal and neonatal complications. To assess the risk factors associated with GDM in pregnant women in the Marrakech-Safi region, in order to fill a gap in national data. A retrospective cross-sectional study … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 26, Issue 2 · 10 May 2026 · 1,531 accessesView PDFCite
Review ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleLeveraging Artificial Intelligence and Other 4IR Technologies for Driving Education 4.0 in South Africa: A Scoping StudyEmmanuel Adetiba et al.The advent of the fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) has impacted human life across many disciplines including healthcare, agriculture, telecommunication, manufacturing, education etc. It is characterized by cyber physical systems thus enabling automation of processes, in which devices can autonomously communicate. Some of the technologies that drive 4IR include Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), big data, drone technology, robotics … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 22, Issue 7 · 9 Jul 2026 · 1,675 accessesView PDFCite
Review ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleThe Socio-Cultural and Economic Significance of Goats Among the amaXhosa People of South Africa: A ReviewEmrobowansan Monday Idamokoro, Augustine Suh NibaThe interplay between the traditional utility of goats and cultural beliefs influencing their economic and social significance has been largely overlooked in research, including in South Africa. Factually, studies have been inclined to ignore the intricate relationships that exist in goat keeping and the economic as well as the socio-cultural impact among households and subsistence farmers of the “amaXhosa” people. … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 21, Issue 1 · 6 May 2026 · 1,614 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleAn Evaluation of Childhood Overweight Studies from South Africa: A Bibliometric Review from 2003-2023Mere IdamokoroOverweight/obesity exists as a severe threat to the well-being of children globally, with its prevalence in South Africa steadily increasing in recent years. Childhood obesity/overweight can be linked to several life-threatening ailments and, in some cases, death. The present bibliometric review aimed to quantify and map out scholarly outputs on obesity/overweight research published in South Africa through a bibliometric analysis. … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 25, Issue 2 · 5 Mar 2025 · 4,904 accessesView PDFCite