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Illustrative Image: Strengthening Cybersecurity in Construction:
Strategies to Protect Project Data from Phishing, Ransomware, and Digital Threats in the Industry
Illustrative Image: October 2025: Dr. Thomas K. Karikari – African Male Researcher of the Month Image Source & Credit: University
Illustrative Image: October 2025: Professor Jill Hanass-Hancock – African Female Researcher of the Month Image Source & Credit: DSTI Ownership
Illustrative Image: Enhancing Biodiversity in South Africa: Multi-Species Ecological Corridors Connecting Mega-Reserves for Conservation and Climate Resilience Image Source &
Illustrative Image: September 2025: Ms. Nomthandazo Sibiya-Dlomo – African Female Researcher of the Month Image Source & Credit: Durban University
Illustrative Image: September 2025: Professor Dingani Moyo – African Male Researcher of the Month Image Source & Credit: Occupational Health
Illustrative Image: Green Energy Integration in India and Africa: AI, Hybrid Power Systems, and Smart Grid Optimization for
Sustainable Development
Illustrative Image: August 2025: Professor Priscilla Baker – African Female Researcher of the Month Image Source & Credit: Dirco Ownership
Illustrative Image: August 2025: Professor Novel Njweipi Chegou – African Male Researcher of the Month Image Source & Credit: SAMRC
Illustrative Image: July 2025: Paper of the Month by Owotemu, A. E., & Ibaru, A. - AI and Blockchain Revolutionizing
Illustrative Image: July 2025: Mrs Millicent Akotam Agangiba – African Female Researcher of the Month Image Source & Credit: University
Illustrative Image: July 2025: Professor Kelly Chibale – African Male Researcher of the Month Image Source & Credit: ACS axial
Illustrative Image: June 2025: Dr Khuthala Mnika – African Female Researcher of the Month Image Source & Credit: University of
Illustrative Image: June 2025: Professor Nyerhovwo John Tonukari – African Male Researcher of the Month Image Source & Credit: Oasis
Illustrative Image: June 2025: Paper of the Month by Thomas, C. G. - Synthetic braiding hair contains carcinogens like acrylonitrile
Illustrative Image: May 2025: Paper of the Month by Atoe et al. 2024-Pattern of Acid-Base Status in Hypertensive Disorders during
Illustrative Image: May 2025: Dr. Chikwe Andreas Ihekweazu – African Male Researcher of the Month Image Source & Credit: Wikipedia
Illustrative Image: May 2025: Professor Tebello Nyokong – African Female Researcher of the Month Image Source & Credit: Theherald Ownership
May 2025: Professor Martin Thuo – African Male Researcher of the Month Professor Martin ThuoFellow of the African Academy of
Illustrative Image: May 2025: Professor (Mrs.) Ibiyinka A. Fuwape – African Female Researcher of the Month Image Source & Credit:
Illustrative Image: Critical assessment of the implications of self-medication with natural products during disease outbreaks among people in developing countries.
April 2025: Professor Babafemi Akinade Badejo – African Male Researcher of the Month Professor Babafemi Akinade Badejo stands as one
April 2025: Dr. Damaris Matoke-Muhia – African Female Researcher of the Month Dr. Damaris Matoke-Muhia is a distinguished molecular biologist
March 2025: Paper of the Month by Abajobir et al. 2025 - Maternal Mental Health and Child Development: Impact on
March 2025: Dr. Priscilla Kolibea Mante – African Female Researcher of the Month Dr. Priscilla Kolibea Mante is an esteemed
March 2025: Professor Ihsen Yengui – African Male Researcher of the Month Introduction Professor Ihsen Yengui is a distinguished Tunisian
February 2025: Paper of the month by Jimoh, M. O., & Olukunle, O. J. 2012 - Enhancing Food Security in
February 2025: Moti Jaleta Debello – African Male Researcher of the Month Moti Jaleta Debello, an esteemed agricultural economist from
February 2025: Dr. Laura Estelle Loko Yeyinou – African Female Researcher of the Month Dr. Yêyinou Laura Estelle Loko Yeyinou
January 2025: Florence Aghomo – African Female Researcher of the Month Florence Aghomo is a trailblazer in the field of
January 2025: Paper of the Month by Chiaka-Onyemeze et al. 2025 - African Yam Bean Benefits: Study Reveals Hepatic and
January 2025: Professor Ali Baklouti - African Male Researcher of the Month Professor Ali Baklouti is a distinguished Tunisian mathematician
December 2024: Paper of the Month by Kiburi et al. 2024 - Healthcare Providers' Positive Attitudes Toward Digital Interventions in
December 2024: Professor Caroline Ncube – African Female Researcher of the Month Overview Professor Caroline Ncube is an esteemed academic
December 2024: Dr. Katumusiime Jacob – African Male Researcher of the Month Dr. Katumusiime Jacob is a distinguished Ugandan scholar
November 2024: Prof. Beckley Ikhajiagbe, African Male Researcher of the Month Overview Prof. Beckley Ikhajiagbe is a distinguished academic and
November 2024: Paper of the Month by Dine, et al. 2024 - 10 Essential Rules for Building Successful and Sustainable
November 2024: Prof. Stella Ifeanyi Smith – African Female Researcher of the Month Prof. Stella Ifeanyi Smith, the Director of
October 2024: Paper of the Month by Alhassan et al., 2024-Enhancing Food Safety in Africa: How Biotechnology & Molecular Biology
October 2024: Adewunmi Akingbola – African Male Researcher of the Month Adewunmi Akingbola, a distinguished medical doctor and scientist,
October 2024: Ms. Nomthandazo Precious Sibiya – African Female Researcher of the Month Introduction and Early
Education Ms. Nomthandazo Precious
September 2024: Paper of the Month by Ossai, et al., 2024-High Rates of Depression and Anxiety Among Leprosy and Buruli
September 2024: Dr. Evidence AKHAYERE – African Male Researcher of the Month Educational Background
PhD in Environmental Science (2019) -
September 2024: Shavani Naicker – African Female Researcher of the Month Shavani Naicker, a final-year PhD candidate in Applied Mathematics
August 2024: Paper of the Month by Heinz, et al.., 2024-Longitudinal Study Reveals Alarming Rise in Klebsiella Pneumoniae Infections and
August 2024: Dr. Yaw Bediako – African Male Researcher of the Month Early Life and Education Dr. Yaw Bediako, an
August 2024: Professor Rose Leke – African Female Researcher of the Month Early Life and Education Born and raised in
July 2024: Paper of the Month by Bisschoff, et al 2024 – Study Uncovers Genetic Insights and Treatment Efficacy of
July 2024: Dr. Bonaventure Okere – African Male Researcher of the Month Early Life and Education Dr. Bonaventure Okere has
July 2024: Esther Kimani – African Female Researcher of the Month Introduction Esther Kimani, a trailblazing Kenyan innovator, has made
