Sciences de la Terre et de l'environnement

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Respiratory health and eruptions of the Nyiragongo and Nyamulagira volcanoes in the Democratic Republic of Congo: a time-series analysis

Abstract Background Nyamulagira and Nyiragongo are active volcanoes situated close to Goma (North Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo). These volcanoes …

2020 Open Access

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Nest boxes buffer the effects of climate on breeding performance in an African urban raptor

As the world's human population increases, transformation of natural landscapes into urban habitats continues to increase. In Africa, rates of …

2020 Open Access

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“Too Big To Ignore”: A feasibility analysis of detecting fishing events in Gabonese small-scale fisheries

In many developing countries, small-scale fisheries provide employment and important food security for local populations. To support resource management, the …

2020 Open Access

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Determining the Pace and Magnitude of Lake Level Changes in Southern Ethiopia Over the Last 20,000 Years Using Lake Balance Modeling and SEBAL

The Ethiopian rift is known for its diverse landscape, ranging from arid and semi-arid savannahs to high and humid mountainous …

2020 Open Access

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Red meat consumption and its association with hypertension and hyperlipidaemia among adult Maasai pastoralists of Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania

BACKGROUND: Red meat is an important dietary source of protein and other essential nutrients. Its high intake has been associated …

2020 Open Access

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Relationship between landslide and morpho-structural analysis: a case study in Northeast of Morocco

Abstract The study of landslides in the Inaouene watershed (northeastern Morocco) provides information on the relationships between landslides and morpho-structural …

2020 Open Access

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No Place Like Home? High Residency and Predictable Seasonal Movement of Whale Sharks Off Tanzania

Highly mobile marine megafauna species, while widely distributed and frequently threatened, often aggregate in distinct localized habitats. Implementation of local …

2020 Open Access

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Novel Grafted/Crosslinked Cellulose Acetate Membrane with N-isopropylacrylamide/N,N-methylenebisacrylamide for Water Desalination

Abstract This work aims to prepare new types of grafted and crosslinked cellulose acetate (CA) reverse osmosis (RO) membranes by …

2020 Open Access

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Understanding mobility and sexual risk behaviour among women in fishing communities of Lake Victoria in East Africa: a qualitative study

BACKGROUND: HIV-prevalence and incidence is high in many fishing communities around Lake Victoria in East Africa. In these settings, mobility …

2020 Open Access

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State-space models reveal a continuing elephant poaching problem in most of Africa

The most comprehensive data on poaching of African elephants comes from the Monitoring the Illegal Killing of Elephants (MIKE) program, …

2020 Open Access

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Sequestering a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug using modified orange peels

Abstract This study investigates the sorption of a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, ibuprofen, (IBP) using acid activated carbon prepared from orange …

2020 Open Access

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The Potential of Sentinel-2 for Crop Production Estimation in a Smallholder Agroforestry Landscape, Burkina Faso

Crop production statistics at the field scale are scarce in African countries, limiting potential research on yield gaps as well …

2020 Open Access

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Statistical modeling-approach for optimization of Cu2+ biosorption by Azotobacter nigricans NEWG-1; characterization and application of immobilized cells for metal removal

Abstract Heavy metals are environmental pollutants affect the integrity and distribution of living organisms in the ecosystem and also humans …

2020 Open Access

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Fossilized solidification fronts in the Bushveld Complex argue for liquid-dominated magmatic systems

Chemical differentiation of magma on Earth occurs through physical separation of liquids and crystals. The mechanisms of this separation still …

2020 Open Access

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Molecular simulation and microtextural characterization of quartz dissolution in sodium hydroxide

Abstract This study uses empirical experimental evidence and Material Studio simulations to explain the interaction of sodium hydroxide (NaOH) with …

2020 Open Access

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Comparison of the diagnostic performance of microscopic examination, Copro-ELISA, and Copro-PCR in the diagnosis of Capillaria philippinensis infections

Intestinal capillariasis is a parasitic zoonosis caused by the tiny nematode parasite Capillaria philippinensis. It is a major health problem …

2020 Open Access

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Compensatory Breeding in Years Following Drought in a Desert-Dwelling Cooperative Breeder

Variation in weather patterns can influence reproductive effort and success not only within but also between breeding seasons. Where environmental …

2020 Open Access

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Evidence of Overfishing in Small-Scale Fisheries in Madagascar

Small-scale fisheries are an important source of food, income and cultural identity to millions of people worldwide. Despite fishers observing …

2020 Open Access

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The Use of Traditional and Modern Tools for Monitoring Wetlands Biodiversity in Africa: Challenges and Opportunities

Biodiversity is being lost in wetlands at a faster rate than any other biome. Effective conservation and management of wetlands …

2020 Open Access

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Factors influencing adoption of improved structural soil and water conservation measures in Eastern Ethiopia

Abstract Background Agriculture remains to be the leading sector that contributes enormously to economic development in Ethiopia. Despite its significant …

2020 Open Access