Environmentally sustainable synthesis of nanomaterials offers an alternative to conventional preparation methods that may involve toxic chemicals and high energy consumption. This study synthesised titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO₂ NPs) using an aqueous extract of Calotropis g...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2026/v45i94745
The interplay between modern fashion and traditional Zambian dress culture reflects a complex dynamic that underscores the challenges of preserving cultural heritage in a rapidly globalising world. This study explores the transformative effects of modern fashion trends on Zambia’...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2026/v45i84742
Reliable access to electrical power remains a major challenge during long-distance hiking and expedition travel in which grid electricity is unavailable. This study presents the design, construction, and experimental evaluation of a lightweight, low-cost hybrid solar–wind energy...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2026/v45i94743
Background: The use of pesticides in agricultural areas surrounding dams can lead to their transfer into bottom sediments, where they may become persistent sources of aquatic pollution. This study evaluated pesticide residues in sediment samples from the Lavononkaha dam and asses...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2026/v45i84740
Industrial wastewaters with high biodegradable organic loads require treatment systems capable of retaining active biomass and maintaining effective mass transfer. This study evaluated a laboratory-scale fluidised-bed bioreactor (FBBR) using three support materials: commercially...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2026/v45i84741
Access to sustainable food preservation methods represents a major challenge for food security in sub-Saharan Africa. This experimental study, conducted at the Higher Institute of Technology of Mamou, aimed to evaluate and compare the performance of three solar dryer configuratio...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2026/v45i84739
Coastal erosion at the downdrift end of the Cotonou groin field threatens shoreline stability, infrastructure, and coastal activities in Benin. This study develops a preliminary conceptual design for a hybrid coastal-protection system integrating a submerged breakwater, a wave en...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2026/v45i84738
Rabbit production is an important short-cycle livestock activity in Burkina Faso, but the morphological diversity of local, exotic and crossbred populations remains insufficiently quantified. This study assessed phenotypic diversity and morphometric structuring of rabbit populati...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2026/v45i84736
Aim: This study examined the relationships between four dimensions of transformational leadership—idealised influence, inspirational motivation, intellectual stimulation, and individualised consideration—and employee performance through the mediating role of job satisfaction in G...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2026/v45i84737
Artificial intelligence (AI) has moved from a peripheral technical capability to a structural feature of digital ecosystems, reorganising how platforms, data infrastructures, and institutional actors coordinate value creation across economic, social, and environmental domains. Th...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2026/v45i84735