Sciences de l'environnement

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Molecular genetic diversity and differentiation of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus, L. 1758) in East African natural and stocked populations

Abstract Background The need for enhancing the productivity of fisheries in Africa triggered the introduction of non-native fish, causing dramatic …

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The effect of season and post-fire on habitat preferences of the endangered Swayne’s hartebeest (Alcelaphus buselaphus swaynei) in Maze National Park, Ethiopia

Abstract Background: The availability of preferred habitats determines the spatial and temporal distribution of herbivores in savanna ecosystems. Understanding habitat …

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Effects of land use on intermediate snail host fauna, abundance, distribution and cercariae infection rate in Omo-Gibe river basin, Ethiopia

Abstract Background: Land use and land cover change significantly affects biodiversity, abundance and distribution of intermediate snail host fauna. In …

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Habitat suitability modelling to assess the introductions of Aedes albopictus (Diptera, Culicidae) in the Netherlands

Abstract BackgroundIn the Netherlands, Aedes albopictus has been found each year since 2010 during routine exotic mosquito species surveillance at …

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Exposure to occupational hazards among bakers and their coping mechanisms in the Kumasi Metropolis of Ghana

Abstract Background: Despite the contribution of the baking industry to employment creation and income generation in low-and middle-income countries, the …

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Metagenomics insight into microbial dynamics in field-scale remediation of crude oil-polluted soil

Abstract Background: The frequency of crude oil pollution has been on the increase following increased exploration, exploitation and production of …

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More than meets the eye: A shift in the gastropod and trematode communities in Lake Kariba, Zimbabwe

Abstract Background: Freshwater gastropod-borne trematodes pose a great public health burden and cause major economic losses in the livestock and …

2020 Open Access

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Exposure to occupational hazards among bakers and their coping mechanisms in the Kumasi Metropolis of Ghana

Abstract Background: Despite the contribution of the baking industry to employment creation and income generation in low-and middle-income countries, the …

2020 Open Access

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Site suitability analysis of Solar PV Power generation in South Gonder, Amhara Region

Abstract Currently, Ethiopian government looked towards renewable energy resources to generate electrical power for the country needs. 85% of the …

2020 Open Access

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Site suitability analysis of Solar PV Power generation in South Gonder, Amhara Region

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Distinct assembly mechanisms underlie similar biogeographical patterns of rare and abundant bacteria in Tibetan Plateau grassland soils

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The effect of rainfall amount and timing on annual transpiration in grazed savanna grassland

Abstract. The role of precipitation (P) variability on evapotranspiration (ET) and its two components transpiration (T) and evaporation (E) rates …

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Spatio-temporal patterns of wildfires in the Niassa Reserve –Mozambique, using remote sensing data

Abstract Wildfires are among the biggest factors of ecosystem change. Knowledge of fire regime (fire frequency, severity, intensity, seasonality, and …

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Hydrological Dynamics Assessment of Basin Upstream–Downstream Linkages Under Seasonal Climate Variability

Abstract The impacts of climate change are already being felt, not only in terms of increase in temperature but also …

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Global Strategy, Local Action with Biogas Production for Rural Energy Climate Change Impact Reduction

Abstract Global climate change impact is predicted to affect various sectors including the energy demand and supply sectors respectively. Combating …

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ECMWF Subseasonal to Seasonal Precipitation Forecast for Use as a Climate Adaptation Tool Over Nigeria

Abstract Farmers in most parts of Africa and Asia still practice subsistence farming which relies minly on seasonal rainfall for …

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Clean Energy Technology for the Mitigation of Climate Change: African Traditional Myth

Abstract The global Anticipated Energy Transition Period (AETP) is one that all stakeholders must embrace with respect to curbing energy …

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Impacts of Environmental Change on Fish Production in Egypt and Nigeria: Technical Characteristics and Practice

Abstract A survey approach was applied to examine the technical characteristics of fish farming practice in Egypt and Nigeria. Critical …

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Breakthroughs in Groundnut Production Communities in Nigeria

Mrs. Hadja Talatu Idrissa (Fig. 6.1), a community women leader, is the chairperson of the Bunkure women group that is …

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Enriching perspectives: experienced ecosystem services in rural Mozambique and the importance of a gendered livelihood approach to resist reductionist analyses of local culture

Porsani, J., L. Börjeson, R. Lalander, K. Lehtilä, and A. R. O. Martins. 2020. Enriching perspectives: experienced ecosystem services in …

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