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Underreporting of Overweight and Obesity in Primary Care: A Cross-sectional Study of Children Aged 6–11 Years old

Yadira Guadalupe Viveros Alanis, Daniel López-Hernández, Aldo Oviedo-Chavez, Leticia Brito-Aranda, Alejandra Sandoval-Morales, Tania Castillo-Cruz, Luis Beltran-Lagunes, Berenice Mancilla-Del-Alto, Dora Orquidea Gamboa-Martinez, Perla Veronica Salinas-Palacios, Liliana Grisel Liceaga-Perez, Rocio Liliana Jimenez-Hernandez, Xochitl Liliana Olivares-Lopez, Victor Hugo Noguez-Alvarez, Edgar Cruz Aviles, Guadalupe Jacqueline Flores-Morales, Edgar Esteban Torres-Garcia, Tabata Gabriela Anguiano-Velazquez, Miguel Angel Nuñez-Calvillo, Carmen Lizzete Juarez-Montoya & Israel Ambrosio-Ramirez · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2025

Aims: To explore the underreporting of nutritional status among children aged 6–11 years old in primary care, assessed using BMI categories (from World Health Organization). Additionally, the study will evaluate the prevalence of overweight and obesity by age and sex and examine...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/cjast/2025/v44i24486

Nutritional, Microbiological Evaluation, and Stability of Cocoa and Cashew-based Ready-to-Use Foods to Combat Child Malnutrition in Côte d'Ivoire

Audrey Herbert Yépié, Jean-Brice Gbakayoro, Hanzi Karen Kouamé & Anin Louise Anin-Atchibri · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2025

Child malnutrition in Côte d’Ivoire represents a major public health challenge, requiring effective nutritional solutions such as Ready-to-Use Foods (RUFs). However, existing RUFs face challenges such as high cost, limited local availability, and reliance on imported ingredients,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/cjast/2025/v44i24487

Development and Performance Evaluation of a Hybrid Solar Dryer with Latent Heat Storage and Dehumidification Systems

Alain K. TOSSA, Said I. A. ABALLO, Daniel Sabi Takou, Loubatou DJINDI, Guy C. SEMASSOU & Odette FOKAPU · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2025

Drying agricultural products has become an essential technique for preservation, but current drying methods often prove to be energy-intensive, costly, and unsuitable for the needs of local small and medium-sized enterprises (PME/PMI). In this study a hybrid solar dryer has been...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/cjast/2025/v44i24485

Bridging Mental Health Gaps for Underserved Communities through Trauma-Informed Care

Idowu. R. Adeyemo, Chijindu. A. Ukagwu & Lydia. A. Asiedu · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2025

Aim: To review how trauma-informed care frameworks have been implemented in practice to improve gaps in mental health among the underserved populations across the United States, with emphasis on the integration of CBT and culturally adapted modalities. Study Design: A literature-...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/cjast/2025/v44i24484

Novel Environmental Remediation Techniques for Enhancing Public Health and Ecosystem Resilience

Asefon Temitope Isaiah · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2025

Aim: To address novel environmental remediation techniques for enhancing public health and ecosystem resilience. Problem Statement: Anthropogenic activities such as deforestation, unplanned urbanization, unsafe agricultural practices and use of wasteful energy reservoirs together...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/cjast/2025/v44i24483

Performing Effective Calculations of Protein-Ligand Binding Free Energy with the Help of Molecular Dynamics Methods

Ismail Hakki Akgün · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2025

Aims: In our study, we aimed to calculate the binding free energies using molecular dynamics methods with the help of biased sampling approach using the binding site residues in protein - ligand complexes. Methodology: Molecular modeling and dynamics methods such as Steered Molec...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/cjast/2025/v44i24482

Analytical Study of the Geographical Distribution and Seasonality Patterns of COVID-19 Cases in Primary Care Units: A Descriptive Analytical Study

Tania Castillo-Cruz, Daniel López-Hernández, Antonio Mayoral-Ortiz, Leticia Brito-Aranda, Nallely Blanco-Osorio, Alaina Mariana Castro-Diaz, Israel Aguilar-Cozatl, Luis Beltran-Lagunes, Luis Manuel Reyes-Perez, Liliana Grisel Liceaga-Perez, Edgar Esteban Torres-Garcia, Abraham Espinoza-Perdomo, Ricardo Alejandro Sanchez-Barcernas, Rocio Liliana Jimenez-Hernandez, Francisco Javier Flores-Gonzalez, Alberto Vazquez-Sanchez, Tabata Gabriela Anguiano-Velazquez, Emmanuel Melgarejo-Estefan, Xochitl Liliana Olivares-Lopez, Victor Hugo Noguez-Alvarez, Miriam Idalith Infante Miranda, Guadalupe Jacqueline Flores-Morales, Nallely Martinez-Castillo & Geovanna Elizabeth Hernandez-Ramirez · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2025

Aims: To determine Geographic Distribution and Seasonality Patterns of COVID-19 Cases in Primary Care Units, in Puebla State, Mexico. Study design:  A descriptive, analytical, multicentre and cross-sectional study was conducted. Place and Duration of Study: Hospital and Ambulator...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/cjast/2025/v44i24481

Advancing Production Systems with Online Reinforcement Learning: Real-time Monitoring, Control, and Optimization

Bakhtiyar Doskenov & Olanrewaju Okuyelu · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2025

Modern production systems are increasingly complex and variable, requiring adaptive and intelligent solutions for real-time monitoring and control. Traditional methods, such as linear models and static optimization, often fall short in addressing the dynamic, high-dimensional dem...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/cjast/2025/v44i24480

Survey of Parasitic Nematodes Associated with Cotton in Burkina Faso

Thio Bouma, Bazongo Pascal, WONNI Issa & Kiemde Salam · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2025

Aims:  An inventory of parasitic nematodes associated with Cotton is carried out during the 2017-2018 wet season in the major production areas in Burkina Faso. Study Design: Indeed, the cotton plant is attacked by a large number of pests, including plant parasitic nematodes, whic...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/cjast/2025/v44i14479

Metritis in Dairy Cattle: Diagnostic Challenges, Economic Impacts, and Emerging Insights

Gayathri S. L., Bhakat M. & Mohanty T. K. · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2025

Metritis, an inflammatory uterine disorder occurring within 21 days postpartum, poses significant global challenges to dairy herd management. This review comprehensively examines the incidence, diagnostic criteria, clinical manifestations, economic implications, and emerging mana...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/cjast/2025/v44i14478

Variation of the Critical Frequency of the Ionospheric F2 Layer during Moderate Geomagnetic Conditions: A Study Using Data from the Ouagadougou Ionosonde Station Across Solar Cycles 21 and 22

DIABATE Abidina, SAWADOGO Wambi Emmanuel, GUIBULA Karim & Ouattara Frédéric · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2025

This study investigates the variations in the critical frequency of the F2 layer (foF2) at the Ouagadougou ionosonde station during moderate geomagnetic activities, focusing on corotating and magnetic cloud events across the minimum and maximum phases of solar cycles 21 and 22. T...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/cjast/2025/v44i14477

New Chromogenic Reagent for Spectrophotometric Determination of Ethylene Bis-dithiocarbamate Pesticide Residues in Vegetables

Edrice Ajabi Eselle Samelle, Nantia Akono Edouard, Sonchieu Jean, Mekue Kamdem Keliane Grace & Kada Sanda Antoine · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2025

Aim: The use of pesticides, mainly ethylene bis-dithiocarbamates (EBDCs) has been reported to be abusive in the North West Region (Cameroon) but due to limited analytical facilities there are very limited data on their concentrations in foods from the local milieu. This study aim...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/cjast/2025/v44i14476

Dooras: The Land of ‘Four Ts’ of India

Siba Prasad Mishra, Sonali Padhi, Deepak Kumar Sahu, Anwesha Ghosh & Kumar Ch. Sethi · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2025

The Dooras is in the foothills of the Himalayas and initiated the tea gardens (TG) plantation during the 1880s. As a low-cost, non-alcoholic, stimulating beverage, tea is popular in household daily consumption with a vast market potential for its therapeutic and ethnobotany prope...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/cjast/2025/v44i14475

Evaluating Oncology Drug Shortages: Strengthening Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient Supply Chain Vulnerabilities in the United States

Kolade Seun Adeyemo & Kutelu Aderemi Bunmi · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2025

Aims: This study seeks to identify the root causes of these shortages and evaluate the fragilities within the oncology supply chain that obstruct efforts to enhance drug availability. The United States is experiencing significant drug shortages that critically impact patient care...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/cjast/2025/v44i14474

Effect of Improved Cultivars and Maturity Stage on Physical Parameters, Chemical Indices and Fatty Acid Composition of Coconut Oils from Ivorian Germplasm

Pégnonsienrè Lacina SORO, Marcellin Konan KOUADIO, Fankroma Martial Thierry Koné, Bi Tra Serges Doubi & Konan Jean Louis Konan · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2025

Aims: This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of improved Cocos nucifera cultivars and maturity on the physical, chemical indices, and fatty acid composition of coconut oils (COs) from Ivorian coconut germplasm for food purposes. Methodology: Improved coconut cultivars we...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/cjast/2025/v44i14473