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2834 publication(s) trouvée(s)
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Downward cloud venting of the central African biomass burning plume during the West Africa summer monsoon
Abstract. Between June and September large amounts of biomass burning aerosol are released into the atmosphere from agricultural fires in …
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Northern Benguela Merluccius paradoxus Annual Growth From Otolith Chronologies Used for Age Verification and as Indicators of Fisheries-Induced and Environmental Changes
In this study we develop a 32-year (1982–2013) otolith biochronology of the commercially important deepwater hake Merluccius paradoxus in the …
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Energy and environmental performance analysis of grid-connected photovoltaic systems under similar outdoor conditions in the Saharan environment
The aim of this paper is to present a one-year performance analysis of four grid-connected PV systems installed at Ghardaia …
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A learner perspective on the implementation of Geographic Information Systems in selected schools in KwaZulu-Natal province
Contemporary literature reveals a plethora of studies on the implementation of Geographic Information System (GIS) in South Africa. However, these …
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Application of magnetotelluric geophysical technique in delineation of zones of high groundwater potential for borehole drilling in five communities in the Agona East District, Ghana
Abstract Hydrogeological investigations to delineate zones of high groundwater potential in five selected communities in the Agona East District of …
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First study of sea turtle strandings in Algeria (western Mediterranean) and associated threats: 2016–2017
Between December 2015 and December 2017 a total of 63 sea turtles were recorded as being stranded along the Algerian …
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A review on the state of knowledge, conceptual and theoretical contentions of major theories and principles governing groundwater flow modeling
Abstract Decision-makers require correct and adequate information on groundwater flow systems in a basin in order to formulate sustainable water …
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Identifying priority conservation areas in a Saharan environment by highlighting the endangered Cuvier’s Gazelle as a flagship species
Monitoring populations and designing effective conservation actions for endangered species present significant challenges. An accurate understanding of current distribution, ecological …
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Diversification rate vs. diversification density: Decoupled consequences of plant height for diversification of Alooideae in time and space
While biodiversity hotspots are typically identified on the basis of species number per unit area, their exceptional richness is often …
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Biogeographical comparison of terrestrial invertebrates and trophic feeding guilds in the native and invasive ranges of Carpobrotus edulis
Plant invasions impact on biodiversity by altering the composition of native communities by disrupting taxonomic and functional diversity. Non-native plants …
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Analysis and evaluation of the spatial and temporal variabilities of river water quality parameters
Abstract This study aimed to analyze the status and evaluate the spatiotemporal variabilities of water quality in the Awash River, …
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Environmental exposure to metal mixtures and linear growth in healthy Ugandan children
BACKGROUND: Stunting is an indicator of poor linear growth in children and is an important public health problem in many …
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Deriving a Proxy for Iron Limitation From Chlorophyll Fluorescence on Buoyancy Gliders
Chlorophyll fluorescence, primarily used to derive phytoplankton biomass, has long been an underutilized source of information on phytoplankton physiology. Diel …
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Long-Term Change of Demersal Fish Assemblages on the Inshore Agulhas Bank Between 1904 and 2015
Without baseline data from near pristine assemblages, measures of ecosystem change may be significantly underestimated. A unique historical dataset provided …
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Phylogenomic incongruence in Ceratocystis: a clue to speciation?
BACKGROUND: The taxonomic history of Ceratocystis, a genus in the Ceratocystidaceae, has been beset with questions and debate. This is …
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Physico-chemical characterization of urban aerosols from specific combustion sources in West Africa at Abidjan in Côte d'Ivoire and Cotonou in Benin in the frame of the DACCIWA program
Abstract. Urban air pollution in West Africa has yet to be well characterized. In the frame of DACCIWA (Dynamics-Aerosol-Chemistry-Cloud Interactions …
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Integration of remote sensing, GIS and 2D resistivity methods in groundwater development
Abstract An integration of remote sensing, geographical information system (GIS) and 2D resistivity techniques was used to evaluate the groundwater …
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Mapping livestock movements in Sahelian Africa
In the dominant livestock systems of Sahelian countries herds have to move across territories. Their mobility is often a source …
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Assessment of groundwater potential using geophysical data: a case study in parts of Cross River State, south-eastern Nigeria
Abstract Groundwater potential of some parts of Cross River State, Nigeria, was assessed involving vertical electrical sounding (VES) and high-resolution …
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Assessing and Modelling the Efficacy of Lemna paucicostata for the Phytoremediation of Petroleum Hydrocarbons in Crude Oil-Contaminated Wetlands
Abstract The potentials of the invasive duckweed species, Lemna paucicostata to remove pollutants from aquatic environment was tested in a …