Yaguibou Wêpari Charles, Derra Moumouni, Bado Nébon, Sawadogo Moumouni, Pafadnam Ibrahim, Kagoné Abdoul Karim, Kohio Niéssan & Koalaga Zacharie·Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology·2026
The air circuit breaker (ACB) is a reliable protection device that uses ambient air to extinguish electric arcs and interrupt circuits. It is primarily employed in power distribution systems to secure circuits and equipment against overcurrents, short circuits, and faults. Operat...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2026/v45i54692
Diabetic Retinopathy (DR) remains one of the most common causes of preventable blindness worldwide, particularly among working-age adults between 20 and 64 years of age. Despite its prevalence, early diagnosis continues to be a significant clinical challenge because the disease f...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2026/v45i54690
Background: Dioscorea bulbifera bulbils are rich in nutrients but contain substantial levels of antinutritional factors that hinder mineral bioavailability and digestibility. Optimizing cooking time is therefore crucial to effectively reduce these compounds while preserving impor...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2026/v45i44689
This study develops a thermofluid-inspired nonlinear entropy model to investigate uncertainty, instability, and risk propagation in financial markets under time-varying external shocks. The model is formulated as a nonlinear reaction–diffusion equation incorporating logistic-type...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2026/v45i44688
Background: The rapid intensification of aquaculture systems has heightened concerns regarding fish health and welfare, particularly in economically important species like the common carp (Cyprinus carpio). Hematological parameters serve as sensitive indicators of physiological s...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2026/v45i44686
Background: Psoriasis is a chronic immune-mediated disorder characterized by dysregulated interactions between inflammatory signaling pathways and keratinocyte proliferation, primarily driven by the IL-23/Th17 axis and oxidative stress. Although conventional therapies such as cor...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2026/v45i44687
Introduction: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the primary cause of morbidity and mortality among people across the globe, and the high levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) are one of the main risk factors that can contribute to the occurrence of atherosclerotic c...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2026/v45i44684
P. L. Sánchez López, L. Francisco Pérez Moreno, Angel Figueroa-Soto, Miguel Á. Pérez Lara y Hernández, J. M. Horta Rangel & Iván F. Arjona-Catzim·Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology·2026
This article presents four seismic attenuation relationships to estimate the Peak Ground Acceleration (PGA) in rock from interplate earthquakes in the city of Querétaro, México, by analyzing specific source-to-site trajectories: Jalisco-Colima, Michoacán, Guerrero, and Oaxaca. Th...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2026/v45i44685
Aims: To assess the irrigation suitability and ionic toxicity of Houet River water used at the Dogona market-gardening site in Bobo-Dioulasso. Study Design: This was a prospective longitudinal field study based on monthly sampling. Place and Duration of Study: The study was condu...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2026/v45i44683
Background: Arthritis, and especially osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, contribute to chronic pain and disability and diminished quality of life on a global scale. Treatment approaches that are used currently seem to be based mainly on treating the symptoms without repairi...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2026/v45i44681
This study aims to analyze the effect of water mass flow rate on a Si-solar cell temperature and electronic parameters through two models. From the thermal model, the thermal equation is determined and solved to obtain the cell temperature versus light concentration and for diffe...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2026/v45i44682
Aims: To evaluate the computational efficiency and accuracy of Arias Intensity (AI)-based seismic record truncation for optimizing Nonlinear Time-History Analysis (NLTHA), specifically assessing if reduced-duration records accurately predict peak deformations and internal forces...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2026/v45i34679
The purpose of this study is to demonstrate that the expansion of clays or silts can be reduced by mixing them with porous materials such as tezontle (a type of volcanic rock). The tests presented in this article were conducted at the geotechnical laboratory of the Autonomous Uni...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2026/v45i44680
This research was conducted to examine the impact of emergency preparedness on the emergency response of a public hospital in Rivers State. Emergency preparedness was defined by factors such as emergency training, planning, logistics, the triage system, and surge capacity, while...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2026/v45i34676
Introduction: Food labels serve as an important public health tool that helps consumers make informed food choices. However, despite the presence of detailed labeling systems, many consumers struggle to interpret nutritional information effectively. This issue is particularly rel...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2026/v45i34677