Université de Dschang

Mineralogy, Particle-Size Distribution and Cement Dosage as Joint Controls of the Physico-Mechanical, Microstructural and Water-Transport Response of Some Cement-Stabilised Lateritic Soils from Western Cameroon in Road Construction

Lateritic soils are widely used in tropical road infrastructure, yet their response to cement treatment depends strongly on the properties of the untreated material. This study examines three lateritic soils collected at Ndandut, Kafeng and Bantoum III, in western Cameroon, under...

Thermo-exergetic optimization and local temperature field behavior in multi-tray solar drying systems with double-pass absorbers

Solar drying technology represents a sustainable solution for post-harvest food preservation in tropical regions; however, uneven internal airflow and poor thermal distribution across multi-tray chambers often cause inconsistent product quality and substantial thermodynamic losse...

Purification performance of coconut fibers, palm kernel fibers, and shredded plastic bottles in biofilter septic tanks: efficiency and limitations

ABSTRACT This biofiltration system tests three substrates: plastic fragments (COD: -55%, turbidity: -95%, nitrates: -60%), palm kernel fibers (COD: -69%, turbidity: -95%, nitrates: -70%), and coconut fibers. The latter show optimal performances with a maximum reduction in COD (-7...

Soil organic carbon, texture and oxide-associated processes regulate phosphorus availability across Nigerian agroecosystems

Abstract Background and aims Phosphorus (P) limitation constrains productivity in tropical soils, yet the combined roles of soil organic carbon (SOC), texture, reactive minerals, and acidity in regulating plant-available P remain insufficiently quantified across diverse agricultu...

Proteinaceous bioactive compounds from Proteus mirabilis MN12 and DF14N suppress bacterial phytopathogens and prime plant defenses

Abstract Bacterial phytopathogens cause devastating yield losses in staple crops, yet sustainable alternatives to copper and streptomycin remain scarce. Proteus mirabilis , an environmental member of the Morganellaceae, is known for producing proticines, SOS-inducible, phage-tail...

Effect of Hypertension on the Health-related Quality of Life of People Living with Hypertension in Dschang, Cameroon: Comparative Analytical Cross-section

Hypertension has significant socioeconomic consequences and adversely affects the health-related quality of life (HRQOL) of people living with hypertension. In Cameroon, although one-third of adults have hypertension, no study has previously examined its impact on the HRQoL of in...

High prevalence and endoscopic patterns of Helicobacter pylori Infection among symptomatic adults in Douala, Cameroon: sociodemographic and behavioral correlates

Abstract Background Helicobacter pylori infection remains a major cause of chronic gastritis, peptic ulcer disease, and gastric cancer, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. This study investigated the prevalence, diagnostic performance of commonly used tests, endosco...

A lightweight hybrid feature extraction method for stroke segmentation, classification, and prediction in brain CT scans using multilayer perceptron

Abstract Purpose Timely and precise classification of stroke types is critical for immediate clinical intervention. This study aims to propose a lightweight dual-domain pipeline optimized for three-class ROI-level computed tomography (CT) stroke classification, bridging the gap b...

Complex non-falciparum transmission and widespread insecticide resistance sustain hyperendemic malaria in Penka-Michel, a focus of the Cameroon highlands

A 12-month longitudinal entomological study (September 2023-August 2024) in the Western Highlands of Cameroon (Penka-Michel) investigated malaria transmission dynamics and insecticide resistance markers, including target-site resistance (L1014F, N1575Y, G119S- Ace1 ) and metaboli...

Nutritional status and dietary profile of people living with HIV/AIDS in three care sites of the Mbouda Health District, West Cameroon

HIV/AIDS pandemic remains a global crisis, particularly in Africa, with major consequences for public health and the economy. This study aimed to assess the nutritional status and dietary profile of People Living with HIV (PLHIV) in the Mbouda Health District with the objective o...

Financial Education and Loan Default Behaviour in Rural Microfinance Systems: Evidence from Structural Equation Modelling in Cameroon

Abstract The biggest operational threat to microfinance institutions is likely the absence of financial education for MFI clients. This study attempts to investigate the effect of financial education of MFIs' clients on the rate of loan default. The study employed an opportunisti...

Financial Education and Loan Default Behaviour in Rural Microfinance Systems: Evidence from Structural Equation Modelling in Cameroon

Abstract The biggest operational threat to microfinance institutions is likely the absence of financial education for MFI clients. This study attempts to investigate the effect of financial education of MFIs' clients on the rate of loan default. The study employed an opportunisti...

The viral load suppression and determinants among individuals excluded from the NAMSAL clinical trial: a retrospective cohort study in Yaoundé, Cameroon

The NAMSAL (New Antiretroviral and Monitoring Strategies in Adults living with HIV in Low-income countries) trial was conducted in Yaoundé, Cameroon, to evaluate optimized antiretroviral treatment strategies. However, little is known about virological outcomes among individuals e...

Evaluating the Effectiveness of Bait Attractants on Mating Behaviour, Oviposition and Egg‐Laying Duration in Black Soldier Fly ( Hermetia illucens )

ABSTRACT Optimizing the reproductive performance of Hermetia illucens (L.) (Diptera: Stratiomyidae) is essential for efficient mass‐rearing for waste bioconversion and animal feed production. This study evaluated the effects of different bait attractants on mating behaviour, ovip...