Earth, an abundant and ancient material, has been used in construction for millennia. It allows for the creation of diverse dwellings, ranging from simple houses to monumental buildings. However, despite its numerous advantages, earthen construction, particularly through Compress...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2026/v45i24661
This study investigates the influence of cement on the pozzolanic activation of pulverized ceramic waste (PCW) for the stabilization of ferralitic “Bar soil” from Tori-Dokanmey, Benin, for use in road construction. The soil, naturally rich in silica and alumina but poor in calciu...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2026/v45i24660
Prostate cancer treatments, particularly radical prostatectomy and radiotherapy, frequently result in extensive tissue loss, fibrosis, vascular injury, and functional complications such as urinary incontinence and erectile dysfunction. Current therapeutic options rarely achieve m...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2026/v45i14659
Soil salinity threatens global food security, affecting over 800 million hectares of farmland, including approximately 2 million hectares in Tanzania. Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is susceptible to salt stress during germination and early seedling development. The performa...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2026/v45i14656
Diomandé Métangbo, Kpan Oulai Jean-Gautier, Yapi Assa Fabrice, Silué Sionhagnigui Mamadou, Koffi Antoine, Cissé Guéladio & Oga Yéi Marie Solange·Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology·2026
In Korhogo, the Téguéré River watershed is home to intensive peri-urban market gardening. The widespread use of pesticides poses a significant risk to water resource quality. This study aims to assess the impact of pesticides on the quality of water resources in the Téguéré water...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2026/v45i14657
This study aims to identify optimal topological configurations of Rotational Friction Dampers (RFDs) for the seismic retrofit of a 10-story shear building, using a probabilistic performance-based approach. The non-linear stick-slip behavior of RFDs was modeled using the Non-Smoot...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2026/v45i14658
Traditional clinical and sociodemographic risk factors such as advanced maternal age, obesity, chronic hypertension, pregestational diabetes, prior obstetric complications, and limited prenatal care account for only part of the burden on maternal health. A growing body of evidenc...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2026/v45i14655
This study examines the high air conditioning demand characteristic of buildings located in warm semi-arid climates, where intense solar radiation and low humidity significantly increase thermal loads on the building envelope. In this context, ventilated facades have emerged as a...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2026/v45i14654
Climate change is a global phenomenon caused by the emission of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, resulting in an increase in global average temperatures. It occurs over long periods of time (typically decades). Given the high intrinsic variability of the climate in West Afri...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2026/v45i14653
Bazoma Bayili, Koama BAYILI, Sévérin N’DO, Bernard KOURSANGAMA, Tédébouaouga BAZONGO, Hyacinthe Dipina KI, Abdoulaye OUATTARA, Bazoumana SOW, Kounbobr Roch DABIRE & Abdoulaye Diabaté·Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology·2026
Aims: This study aimed to assess the level of contamination of surface waters by herbicides used in cereal-growing areas of western Burkina Faso, and to evaluate the compliance of measured concentrations with international guideline values, as well as the associated environmental...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2026/v45i14651