Sedimentary phosphorus can sustain eutrophication through internal loading, yet its mobility in the Baie des Milliardaires of the Ébrié Lagoon remains poorly documented. This study characterised sedimentary phosphorus fractions and assessed their mobility in relation to physicoch...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2026/v45i104769
Construction on the soft saturated soils of Ganvié, a lacustrine settlement on Lake Nokoué in Benin, requires deep foundations that can satisfy geotechnical capacity requirements while remaining compatible with restricted site access. This study evaluates and optimises a micropil...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2026/v45i104768
Aims: To nutritionally evaluate three traditional oil palm specimens from the Man region (Côte d'Ivoire) and contribute to the valorization of palm kernel oil. Study Design: Comparative physicochemical, biochemical and nutritional characterization of palm kernel oil from three tr...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2026/v45i104766
Natural cocoa mass is an intermediate product widely used in the chocolate industry and constitutes a major economic resource in Africa, particularly in Côte d’Ivoire. However, production and handling conditions may promote faecal microbiological contamination, thereby compromisi...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2026/v45i104767
The security of long-distance oil infrastructure depends on the interaction between institutional protection and locally grounded monitoring. This study empirically assessed the first phase of a participatory community mobilisation mechanism established along the Niger–Benin Expo...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2026/v45i104765
Background: Tomato is highly perishable because of its high moisture content, making efficient drying essential for reducing post-harvest deterioration. Although microwave drying can accelerate moisture removal, limited information is available on the drying kinetics and mathemat...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2026/v45i104764
Background: Tomato is highly perishable because of its high moisture content, resulting in substantial post-harvest losses and a short shelf life. Microwave drying offers rapid volumetric heating, but its efficiency may be strongly influenced by fruit skin and slice thickness, wh...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2026/v45i104763
Papa Touty Traore, Alioune SOW, G. Warren, S. Diakhate, M. F. Thiam, C. A. Diouf, Z. O. Samia, S. Sene, M. Kebe, T. Gilbert, B. B. C. Khadija, M. R. M. Abdoul, T. B. Amadou & G. Fatima·Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology·2026
Senegal’s energy system is undergoing a transition shaped by rising electricity demand, energy-security concerns, environmental objectives, and the growing role of domestic natural gas and renewable resources. This study applies the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) to compare fou...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2026/v45i104761
Aim: This study aimed to improve movie recommendation accuracy under sparse rating conditions by developing an ensemble system that uses dynamically weighted user profiles to generate personalised recommendations. Design: An experimental quantitative design was adopted. The ensem...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2026/v45i104762
Senegal’s energy transition requires balancing cost, system resilience, environmental performance, employment, energy independence, and resource availability. This study develops a hybrid Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP)–artificial neural network (ANN) framework to assess four tr...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2026/v45i104760
Food-allergic children in the United States are fed each school day by a workforce whose allergen competence is governed less by allergy science than by an administrative training rule. The Professional Standards established under the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 impose...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2026/v45i104758
Yahouza Chaibou Chapi, Noma Talibi Soumaïla, Attoumane Kosso Mamadou Moustapha, Insa Issoufou Moussa, Issaka Ango Mahaman Noura & Boureima Seibou·Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology·2026
Hybrid electric vehicles use coordinated thermal and electrical power sources to reduce fuel consumption, but battery ageing progressively limits the electrical contribution to propulsion. This study integrates battery ageing into the energy management of a parallel hybrid electr...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2026/v45i104759
Efficient photon transmission from scintillators to photodetectors is important for maximising the optical response of nuclear-radiation detection systems. This theoretical study evaluates a double-layer MgF₂/HfO₂ antireflection coating on a fused-silica optical window and compar...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2026/v45i94757
Achille N’Guessan KOFFI, Alebi Seka Seraphin, Kouassi Jean-Luc, Dje Yao Jean Baptiste, Kouassi Koffi Daouda, Zedia Jean-Roland & Kpangui Kouassi Bruno·Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology·2026
Forest fragments provide several ecosystem services to local communities but are under significant human pressure, leading to a reduction in their area and a loss of biodiversity. The Société des Caoutchoucs de Grand Béréby (SOGB), located in southwestern Côte d’Ivoire, manages t...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2026/v45i94755
Aims: The aim is to synthesize a range of chemical derivatives and thoroughly evaluate their potential biological activities. This process will involve designing and executing synthetic pathways to obtain the desired compounds, followed by in-depth biological assays to assess pro...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2026/v45i94756