Viruses in sanctuary chimpanzees across Africa
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DOI: 10.1002/ajp.23452
Abstract: Infectious disease is a major concern for both wild and captive primate populations. Primate sanctuaries in Africa provide critical protection to thousands of wild‐born, orphan primates confiscated from the bushmeat and pet trades. However, uncertainty… read more here.
Keywords: sanctuary chimpanzees; africa; across africa; chimpanzees across ... See more keywords
Nature-based agricultural solutions: Scaling perennial grains across Africa
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DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2017.08.011
Abstract: ABSTRACT Modern plant breeding tends to focus on maximizing yield, with one of the most ubiquitous implementations being shorter‐duration crop varieties. It is indisputable that these breeding efforts have resulted in greater yields in ideal… read more here.
Keywords: nature based; based solution; perennial grains; across africa ... See more keywords
Media's Influence on LGBTQ Support Across Africa
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DOI: 10.1017/s000712341900019x
Abstract: Abstract Political leaders across Africa frequently accuse the media of promoting homosexuality, while activists often use the media to promote pro-LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer) narratives. Despite extensive research on how the media… read more here.
Keywords: support across; media influence; lgbtq support; across africa ... See more keywords
Mapping local variation in educational attainment across Africa
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DOI: 10.1038/nature25761
Abstract: Educational attainment for women of reproductive age is linked to reduced child and maternal mortality, lower fertility and improved reproductive health. Comparable analyses of attainment exist only at the national level, potentially obscuring patterns in… read more here.
Keywords: mapping local; local variation; educational attainment; variation educational ... See more keywords
Addressing severe chronic NCDs across Africa: measuring demand for the Package of Essential Non-communicable Disease Interventions-Plus (PEN-Plus)
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DOI: 10.1093/heapol/czab142
Abstract: Abstract Severe chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs) pose important challenges for health systems across Africa. This study explores the current availability of and demand for decentralization of services for four high-priority conditions: insulin-dependent diabetes, heart failure,… read more here.
Keywords: health; across africa; severe chronic; disease ... See more keywords
Evolutionary analysis of Mycobacterium bovis genotypes across Africa suggests co-evolution with livestock and humans
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0008081
Abstract: Mycobacterium bovis is the pathogenic agent responsible for bovine tuberculosis (bTB), a zoonotic disease affecting mostly cattle, but also transmittable to humans and wildlife. Genetic studies on M. bovis allow to detect possible routes of… read more here.
Keywords: bovis genotypes; diversity; mycobacterium bovis; bovis ... See more keywords
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic across Africa: Current Status of Vaccinations and Implications for the Future
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DOI: 10.3390/vaccines10091553
Abstract: The introduction of effective vaccines in December 2020 marked a significant step forward in the global response to COVID-19. Given concerns with access, acceptability, and hesitancy across Africa, there is a need to describe the… read more here.
Keywords: across africa; coronavirus disease; increase; covid ... See more keywords
Increasing Research Productivity across Africa.
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DOI: 10.37757/mr2019.v21.n2-3.13
Abstract: Empowering scientific innovation, building knowledge management and strengthening research capacity across Africa are fundamental for improving high-level policy decision-making. Such contributions can distinguish the continent as a reputable source of scientific expertise, prepared to manage… read more here.
Keywords: research; increasing research; research productivity; productivity across ... See more keywords
Can we trust remote sensing ET products over Africa?
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DOI: 10.5194/hess-2019-233
Abstract: Abstract. Evapotranspiration (ET) is one of the most important components in the water cycle. However, there are relatively few direct measurements of ET (using flux towers), whereas various disciplines ranging from hydrology to agricultural and… read more here.
Keywords: remote sensing; trust remote; hydrology; sensing products ... See more keywords