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Although Kenya ranks consistently among the top countries in Africa in research output, there is a stark disparity between national research production and its uptake in the marketplace.This paper explores the challenges of research commercialization in Kenya, identifying structural, financial, policy, cultural, and institutional barriers that hinder public and private universities and research institutes from translating innovations in scientific, technological, agricultural, and health fields into marketable products.

The agricultural sector in South Asia, especially countries like Bangladesh, China, and India, relies heavily on cotton, a crop vital to both the economy and the global textile industry. However, cotton production faces significant challenges from leaf diseases, which can drastically reduce crop yield, impacting farmers’ livelihoods and the region’s economy. Traditional methods for detecting these diseases involve manual inspection, which is labor-intensive, time-consuming, and prone to error.

The study of culture and its embodiment within the urban environment can be challenging. This challenge is more remarkable in Africa, specifically in Burkina Faso. Despite that Ouagadougou has become a metropolitan hub within the surrounding cities, academic literature in the role of music in urban development is not well traced within a geographical perspective.Hence the interest of this paper.

The Thiosemicarbazone derivative of 4-chlorobenzaldehyde represents a promising compound with significant clinical relevance due to its broad-spectrum antimicrobial potential. In this study, two experimental approaches were employed to evaluate its efficacy against both fastidious and non-fastidious microorganisms. Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) was determined using a colorimetric assay, while antimicrobial susceptibility was assessed via the agar disc diffusion method. Data analysis was carried out using EUCAST and NCCLS guidelines to interpret zone diameters and MIC values.

This study presents the first assessment of the morphometric traits, length-weight relationship, and condition factors of Sarpa salpa from the Ghar El Melh Lagoon in northern Tunisia. Specimens were sampled using traditional fishing gears to evaluate growth characteristics and population health. The results revealed a strong correlation between length and weight, with the species exhibiting isometric growth, indicating proportional increases in body dimensions.

This paper examines the emergence and operations of the Wagner Group in Ukraine between 2014 and 2018, situating the private military company (PMC) within the broader framework of Russia’s hybrid warfare strategy. The analysis demonstrates that Wagner was not an independent mercenary organisation, but rather a state-linked proxy used to advance Moscow’s geopolitical objectives while maintaining plausible deniability.

Remote sensing Seasonal diseases have increased in the Woroba Autonomous District over the past three decades. As a result, they represent a major public health problem. This study aims to establish the link between climatic parameters and the emergence of seasonal diseases in Woroba. The methodology is based on a documentary analysis and a field survey. The sources consulted focus on climate change and the emergence of seasonal diseases. The field survey was carried out through direct observation, interviews and a questionnaire.

Hirsutism is a condition characterized by excessive, male-pattern hair growth in women, particularly affecting areas such as the face, chest, and back. This paper discusses a case of a 35-year-old female presenting with hirsutism for the past 1.6 years. The paper highlights the complete recovery observed under homeopathic care at Dr Batra’s clinic, emphasizing the effectiveness of a holistic and non-invasive treatment modality in managing hirsutism.

Remote sensing technology is already widely used in various geological fields such as mineralogy, lithological mapping, geomorphology and so on. In our study, it is specifically used for lithological mapping. This work aims to map rock types in the Korbol region by integrating remote sensing applications of Landsat-8 image processing (OLI), field studies and petrographic investigations. The aim of the present work is to produce a geological map of the area north of Korbol, south of the Guéra massif, due to the absence of a geological map.

The digital transformation of local governments in developing countries presents major challenges for governance efficiency and inclusiveness. This study introduces the design and implementation of an innovative Decision Support System (DSS) for assessing and monitoring the digital maturity of 77 municipalities in Benin, across 12 administrative departments. The main objective is to develop a structured and interactive dashboard that allows decision-makers to identify digital strengths and weaknesses in their territories.