AMA, Agricultural Mechanization in Asia, Africa and Latin America
AMA, Agricultural Mechanization in Asia, Africa and Latin America (AMA) (issn: 00845841) is a peer reviewed journal first published online after indexing scopus in 1982. AMA is published by Farm Machinery Industrial Research Corp and Shin-Norinsha Co. AMA publishes every subjects of general engineering and agricultural engineering.
WOS Indexed (2026)
07 May 2026 (Vol - 57 , Issue- 05 )
31 May 2026 (Vol - 57 , Issue 05 )
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AMA, Agricultural Mechanization in Asia, Africa and Latin America
AMA, Agricultural Mechanization in Asia, Africa and Latin America (ISSN: 00845841) is a peer-reviewed journal. The journal covers Agricultural and Biological Sciences and all sort of engineering topic. the journal's scopes are in the following fields but not limited to:
Agricultural and Biological Sciences
Electrical Engineering and Telecommunication
Electronic Engineering
Computer Science & Engineering
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Chemical Engineering
Food Engineering
The monitoring of vegetation dynamics within the Boutaleb mountains (Algeria) using remote sensing and GIS
In the current work, we explore the use of remote sensing and GIS techniques, specifically focusing on the Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) to monitor the vegetation dynamics. By integrating satellite imagery and GIS, NDVI provides valuable insights into vegetation health and vigor. This study highlights the process of acquiring, pre-processing, and analyzing satellite images to derive NDVI values. The method used in our investigation offers a robust and efficient technique to assess the vegetation changes among Boutaleb Mountains. The superposition of the NDVI’ layers allowed us to estimate the regression of the vegetation cover between 2010 and 2020, which up to 3226 ha for the dense and sparse vegetation. The significant regression of the vegetation cover over the study period obliges the concerned administration to put in place a management and conservation plans for the natural heritage of the Boutaleb Mountains.
Analysis of Bacterial Contamination in Goat Leather Containers for Water Storage
The objective of this study is to assess goat leather containers by identifying the microorganisms they harbor and their impact on the microbiological quality of stored water, as well as to determine the maximum safe storage duration. Bacteriological analyses began with the collection of samples from the internal epithelium of two types of containers: recent (new) and old (used), both before and after filling with treated tap water. We searched for total coliforms, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, enterococci, and sulphite-reducing Clostridia at intervals of 1 hour, 2 hours, 1 day, 2 days, and up to 7 days. The analyses showed a total absence of microorganisms in the recent container, while enterococci and Pseudomonas were detected in the old container. The main results reveal the total absence of germs in the water from the control container, whereas the water from the old container showed the presence of germs from the first hours. In contrast, in the recent container, the appearance of germs was noted only after 24 hours. These results suggest that water conservation in a recent container is generally more satisfactory than in an old container, due to less external contamination. Therefore, it is recommended to regularly renew stored water, maintain optimal storage conditions, and ensure rigorous hygiene of the container.
Ethnobotanical Survey of Medicinal Plants Used by Local Herbalists for the Treatment of Cancer in Setif (north-east Algeria)
Cancer is a major health problem and the second leading cause of death in the world. Medicinal plants as alternative medicine thus become the choice of treatment given their therapeutic properties, including in Algeria, where plant based traditional medicine is frequently used to treat several cancers. An Ethnobotanical survey was conducted to identify the most prescribed plants for the treatment of cancer by local herbalists in Setif (north-east Algeria. fifty-two Algerian herbalists were interviewed during period of March/April 2023, herbalists were interviewed using semi-structured questionnaires investigating the herbalist. frequency of citation (FC), frequency of citation relative (FRC) and importance family (FIV) were implemented as quantitative methods to demonstrate the relative importance of a chosen species for the treatment of cancer. 58 medicinal plants belonging to 37 botanical families were used to treat cancer. Basing on the frequency of citation (FC), frequency of citation relative (FRC) and importance family (FIV) the most used medicinal plants for cancer treatment are Ephedra alata (FC :34; RFC =0,653), Aristolochia longa (FC: 32; FRC= 0,615), Berberis vulgaris (FC :26; FRC= 0,5), Nigella sativa (FC :20; FRC=0,384), Saussurea costus (FC: 14; FRC= 0,269). The most importance family cited by informants were Ephedraceae (FIV=0.653), Aristolochiaceae (FIV=0.615), Berberidaceae (FIV=0.5), Ranunculaceae (FIV=0.384), Costaceae (FIV=0.173), Annonaceae (FIV=0.153), Moringaceae (FIV = 0.134), followed by: Asphodelaceae (FIV = 0.096), Apiaceae (FIV = 0.086), Amaranthaceae (FIV = 0.076), Rosaceae (FIV = 0.072), Asteraceae (FIV = 0.065), Zingiberaceae (FIV = 0.052). In addition, leaves of these plants which are used (29.31 %) in the powder form (48.28 %) for the treatment of Cancer.Our findings are relevant to document the traditional uses of numerous natural products and to provide background basis to search for novel compounds for cancer therapy. However, the medicinal species with a high FRC could be promising candidates for identifying new bioactive molecules.
Phytodiversity of Acacia tortilis subsp raddiana (Fabaceae) groups in Tindouf: influenced by the Saharan bioclimatic environment
To highlight the state of the vegetation cover in the Western Sahara, a study was carried out on the floristic groups of Acacia raddiana in the Tindouf region. A floristic inventory of the species where Acacia raddiana is present were carried out, and at the same time, climatic data (precipitation and temperature) were analyzed. The results of this study show the shortage of precipitation and confirm the drought that the region experiences throughout the year. The floristic study makes it possible to identify 59 species distributed within 24 families. Therophytes play a very important role in the floristic composition of the studied area.
ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS L., FOOD SECURITY: CROSSED PERSPECTIVES ON THE ISSUES OF MEDICINAL PLANTS AND FOOD CONDIMENTSSUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE FOR STEPPE AREAS (NAÂMA, ALGERIA)
Algeria, due to its Mediterranean climate and soil nature, has a flora rich in medicinal and aromatic plants. The main purpose of our study was to enhance the Rosmarinus officinalis taxon. This species is considered a species of economic, aromatic and medicinal interest, widely used by the local population especially in traditional medicine and gastronomy. The morphometric study of Rosmarinus officinalis L., allowed us to highlight the relationships that exist between the different parameters. From this approach, it appears that the correlation is negative for the station of “Thniat EL Ghnam” defined by a significant altitude 1774 m is an exposure to the east, the latter is the growth factor of the Rosmarinus officinalis L. except the Correlation: diameter/number of branches. for the station Anitar1274 m the correlation is negative despite the low altitudes that require the development of Rosmarinus officinalis L. This is probably due to anthropozoic action. Rosmarinus officinalis L. has very important economic “beekeeping”, ecological and pharmacological advantages that are why this species must be exploited in the right direction.