E3 Journals

Effects of variety and stage of grain maturity at harvest on the yield and quality of maize stover

E3 Journal of Agricultural Research and Development
A study was conducted to examine the effects of variety and stage of grain maturity at harvest on the yield and quality of maize stover obtained from 15 varieties sampled from three locations. There were significant vatrietal differences in the yield and quality of maize stover. However, there was no significant varietal effect on grain yield. On the other hand, the yield and quality of maize stov .... Read more
Capital market liberalisation and capital formation: Time-Series evidence from Sub-Saharan Africa

E3 Journal of Business Management and Economics
The aim of this study is to empirically investigate the relationship between capital market liberalisation and capital formation in five Sub-Saharan African countries. Annual time series data covering a period of twenty six years from 1988 to 2013 is obtained from the World Bank΄s World Development Indicators and the IMF΄s International Financial Statistics. The study employs the Johanse .... Read more
Protective effect of methanolic extract of laportea aestuans on indomethacin-induced kidney damage in male wistar rats

E3 Journal of Environmental Research and Management
This study aimed at evaluating the nephroprotective role of different doses of the methanol extract of Laportea aestruans leaves on indomethacin-induced nephrotoxicity in adult male Wistar rats. Forty rats were divided into five groups of eight rats and pretreated orally for three days with methanol extract of Laportea aestruans before administration of indomethacin. Rats in group one; normal cont .... Read more
Diagnosis associated with COVID-19 (U07.1), Pneumonia- Unspecified (J18.9) and other types of admissions: A restricted medical scheme case study- South Africa

E3 Journal of Medical Research
The primary objective of this study was to assess the characteristics of patients admitted for COVID-19, ′J18.9 Pneumonia, unspecified organism′ and other types of diagnoses. The aim was to assess as to what extent do COVID-19 related admissions changed to pneumonia, and as to what extent do ′J18.9 Pneumonia, unspecified organism′ related admissions that changed to COVID-19 .... Read more
Resolving the disconnect between market actors, agents and brokers and small-holder fresh produce farmers in Agribusiness

E3 Journal of Business Management and Economics
Farming contributes a good portion of African GDP and employs a substantial percentage of Africa′s labour force. African farming is characterised by smallholder farmers who sell to market actors′ agents and brokers. As a result, farmers complain of low returns on investments and cartel behaviour which discourage younger generation in venturing into farming or taking farming as business .... Read more