Review ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractGoats’ Litter Size Concerning Bone Morphogenetic Protein 15 Gene VariationsTebogo Letsukulo Percy Thepa, Thobela Louis Tyasi, Jones Ng’ambiBone morphogenetic protein 15 (BMP15), a member of the transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β) superfamily, plays essential roles in follicular development and ovulation. Single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in the BMP15 gene have been associated with litter size in multiple livestock species, yet no comprehensive systematic review has synthesized findings across goat breeds. This systematic review aimed to evaluate the association between … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 20, Issue 4 · 18 Feb 2026 · 1,405 accessesView PDFCite
Review ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractWater Contamination in Livestock Production: Impacts, Causes, and Mitigation StrategiesMarothi Vincent Sebela, Khetho Ratshilumela NemutandaniWater contamination poses a significant threat to sustainable livestock production, directly affecting animal health, productivity, and product safety. This systematic review synthesizes existing literature on the impacts, causes, and mitigation strategies of water contamination in livestock production systems. A systematic literature search was conducted across Google Scholar, PubMed, and ScienceDirect databases using key terms including "water contamination," "livestock," and "water … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 20, Issue 4 · 17 Feb 2026 · 1,962 accessesView PDFCite
Review ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractEvaluation of the Factors Contributing to Broiler Meat and Functional Quality a Systemic ReviewHlulani Ndlovu, Karen Munhuweyi, Fhulufhelo Vincent Ramukhithi et al.In South Africa, the poultry sector is industry is essential because it promotes equitable, sustainable economic growth and employment creation. Chicken meat is often preferred for further processing, especially in regions where pork consumption is limited due to cultural or dietary reasons. Literature databases such as Web of Science and Scopus databases while the Google search engine from 1982-2024 were … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 20, Issue 4 · 26 Jan 2026 · 2,334 accessesView PDFCite
Review ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractBrucellosis Management in Dairy Cattle Farms: Reviewing Programs and Addressing Challenges in Iranian Dairy Cattle FarmsMaryam Dadar, Jamal GharekhaniBrucellosis, a zoonotic infection caused by Brucella species, remains a significant public health issue, affecting both animal and human health and the economy globally. This review focuses on brucellosis in dairy cattle farms in Iran, examining its prevalence, distribution, and control strategies. A systematic review of studies from databases like PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar found that Brucella abortus biovar … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 20, Issue 2 · 25 Aug 2025 · 5,199 accessesView PDFCite
Literature ReviewOpen accessIn the abstractPrediction of Body Weight from Linear Body Measurements in Sheep: A Systematic ReviewMathemba Kwezi Molosi, Lubabalo Bila, Thobela Louis TyasiThe aim of the study was to systematically review the literature on the prediction of the body weight from linear body measurement traits in sheep using four databases: Google Scholar, PubMed, Science Direct and Web of Science. The findings showed that eighteen (n = 18) articles with22% (n = 4) were from South Africa certified to be utilised in this … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 20, Issue 2 · 5 Jul 2025 · 3,543 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractRemote Sensing Image Classification Using Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) and Transfer Learning TechniquesMustafa Majeed Abd Zaid, Ahmed Abed Mohammed, Putra SumariThis study investigates the classification of aerial images depicting transmission towers, forests, farmland, and mountains. To complete the classification job, features are extracted from input photos using a Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) architecture. Then, the images are classified using Softmax. To test the model, we ran it for ten epochs using a batch size of 90, the Adam optimizer, and … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 21, Issue 3 · 11 Feb 2025 · 10,117 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractSentiment Analysis on User Reviews of Snapchat in IndonesiaEvaristus Didik Madyatmadja, Brigita Christabel Surya Winata, Evelyn Pradhan et al.This research explores the sentiment expressed in Snapchat user reviews within the Indonesian context, leveraging advanced natural language processing techniques and classification models. With a focus on the Indonesian user base, 8,015 reviews from the Google Play Store were analyzed using naive bayes, Support Vector Machines (SVM), and random forest models. The results indicated that the random forest model outperformed … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 21, Issue 1 · 2 Jan 2025 · 5,591 accessesView PDFCite
Literature ReviewOpen accessIn the abstractThe Relationship between Obesity, Insulin Resistance and Hypertension: A ReviewMasah Mardini, Lana Dardari, Maher Taha et al.Obesity is considered a global epidemic with detrimental health effects. It is linked to the development of conditions such as diabetes mellitus, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, coronary heart disease, atherosclerotic cerebrovascular disease, and higher mortality rates, among other conditions. This review elucidates the pathophysiology linking obesity, insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, and hypertension and includes clinical trials that demonstrate these relationships. Electronic … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 24, Issue 4 · 16 Aug 2024 · 5,076 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractSwot Analysis of Virtual Reality Application in Architecture and ConstructionGenoveva Veble, Andrija Bernik, Andrej ČepVirtual reality has become more and more recognized and applied in architecture and construction during the past decade. Its ability to create simulated 3-dimensional environments significantly facilitates design, construction and construction management. Despite its numerous advantages, VR faces a number of challenges that limit the integration of VR technology into the architecture and construction sector. Issues such as motion sickness, … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 20, Issue 10 · 1 Aug 2024 · 4,742 accessesView PDFCite