Journal of the Cameroon Academy of Sciences (JCAS), combining the three issues from 2023 (April, July, and October). It’s a multidisciplinary, peer-reviewed journal that presents a wide range of scientific research. Read this article

Journal Overview

The JCAS is published by the

Cameroon Academy of Sciences with the motto “Science-Excellence-Progress”. The journal’s Editor-in-Chief is Professor Vincent P.K. Titanji. It is published with financial assistance from Cameroon’s Ministry of Higher Education (MINESUP) and the Ministry of Scientific Research and Innovation (MINRESI). The journal is also listed by African Journals Online (AJOL). The publication is divided into three main sections: Biological, Physical, and Social Sciences.

Research Highlights by Discipline

This volume features a diverse collection of research articles across its three main sections.

Biological Sciences

The research in this section covers topics in public health, agriculture, and animal science. Key studies include:

• A review of tick-borne diseases in cattle production systems in Cameroon.
• An analysis of the social determinants of infectious diseases like malaria, cholera, and tuberculosis in Sub-Saharan Africa.
• A study on the phenotypic characteristics of domestic guinea pigs in Katanga, DR Congo.
• An investigation into interferon-gamma levels in patients co-infected with tuberculosis and HIV in Yaoundé.
• Evaluations of agricultural practices for agroforestry tree species and soybean crops.

Physical Sciences

This section presents research in environmental science, geology, and financial modeling. Notable papers include:

• Modeling and predicting exchange rate volatility using GARCH models.
• A study on the optimal removal of bisphenol A (BPA) from water using a biosorbent made from groundnut shells.
• A forensic investigation into the Gouache landslide disaster in Cameroon’s Western Region.
• An analysis of water resource pollution by agrochemicals near Mount Cameroon.

Social Sciences

The social sciences section features articles on research methodology, healthcare systems, and education. The studies are:

• An article on using Africentric epistemologies and ontologies to direct research on African issues for more authentic results.
• An analysis of the inequalities in access to modern healthcare versus traditional African medicine in Sub-Saharan Africa.
• A clinical trial of a reading intervention program for struggling readers in Ibadan, Nigeria.