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Micronutrient-rich dietary intake is associated with a reduction in the effects of particulate matter on blood pressure among electronic waste recyclers at Agbogbloshie, Ghana
Abstract Background Informal recycling of electronic waste (e-waste) releases particulate matter (PM) into the ambient air. Human exposure to PM …
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Functionalized Sawdust-Derived Cellulose Nanocrystalline Adsorbent for Efficient Removal of Vanadium From Aqueous Solution
Water quality degradation due to noxious heavy metals has become a serious concern because of their impact on human health …
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Exploring Temporal Variability in the Southern Benguela Ecosystem Over the Past Four Decades Using a Time-Dynamic Ecosystem Model
This paper presents a new, updated, temporally-dynamic Ecosim model for the Southern Benguela (1978-2015) by capturing recent advancements in our …
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Geographical variation in the diatom communities associated with loggerhead sea turtles (Caretta caretta)
Epizoic diatoms form an important part of micro-epibiota of marine vertebrates such as whales and sea turtles. The present study …
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Betting the farm: A review of Ball Python and other reptile trade from Togo, West Africa
Our review of the CITES trade database confirmed that the ball python is the most exported species by Togo; with …
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Predicting the impacts of sea level rise in sea turtle nesting habitat on Bioko Island, Equatorial Guinea
Sea level is expected to rise 44 to 74 cm by the year 2100, which may have critical, previously un-investigated …
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Identification of potential groundwater locations using geophysical data and fuzzy gamma operator model in Imo, Southeastern Nigeria
Abstract Groundwater is among the most important resources of water supply of the worldwide population. The objective of this research …
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Response surface modelling of the biosorption of Zn(II) and Pb(II) onto Micropogonias undulatus scales: Box–Behnken experimental approach
Abstract In this study, the scales of Micropogonias undulatus fish were investigated as precursors for the development of low-cost biosorbent …
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Investigating the direct and indirect effects of forest fragmentation on plant functional diversity
Ongoing habitat loss and fragmentation alter the functional diversity of forests. Generalising the magnitude of change in functional diversity of …
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Atmospheric mercury in the Southern Hemisphere – Part 1: Trend and inter-annual variations in atmospheric mercury at Cape Point, South Africa, in 2007–2017, and on Amsterdam Island in 2012–2017
Abstract. The Minamata Convention on Mercury (Hg) entered into force in 2017, committing its 116 parties (as of January 2019) …
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Sustainable solid waste management Measures in Tanzania: an exploratory descriptive case study among vendors at Majengo market in Dodoma City
BACKGROUND: Solid waste management is both an urban and rural problem because every person is considered a producer of wastes. …
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The species composition—ecosystem function relationship: A global meta-analysis using data from intact and recovering ecosystems
The idea that biodiversity is necessary in order for ecosystems to function properly has long been used as a basic …
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Regional Movements of Reef Manta Rays (Mobula alfredi) in Seychelles Waters
The decline in numbers of reef manta rays (Mobula alfredi) throughout their range has highlighted the need for improved information …
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Aboveground carbon stock is related to land cover and woody species diversity in tropical ecosystems of Eastern Ethiopia
Abstract Background Current theories on biodiversity-carbon sequestration relationship describe biodiversity as an important factor influencing carbon storage, either through complementarity …
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Allometric models for estimating aboveground biomass in the tropical woodlands of Ghana, West Africa
Abstract Background Modelling aboveground biomass (AGB) in forest and woodland ecosystems is critical for accurate estimation of carbon stocks. However, …
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The Challenges of Reconstructing Tropical Biodiversity With Sedimentary Ancient DNA: A 2200-Year-Long Metagenomic Record From Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Uganda
Sedimentary ancient DNA has been proposed as a key methodology for reconstructing biodiversity over time. Yet, despite the concentration of …
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A global view of regulatory ecosystem services: existed knowledge, trends, and research gaps
Abstract Ecosystem services (ES) are growing fields of research. It helps to provide an inherent way to understand the synergy …
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Effect of land use and land cover changes on water quality in the Nawuni Catchment of the White Volta Basin, Northern Region, Ghana
Abstract Pollution of freshwater resources is gaining global attention due to increasing freshwater stress and scarcity. This study assessed land …
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Prediction of breeding regions for the desert locust Schistocerca gregaria in East Africa
Desert locust outbreak in East Africa is threatening livelihoods, food security, environment, and economic development in the region. The current …
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Long-term droughts may drive drier tropical forests towards increased functional, taxonomic and phylogenetic homogeneity
Tropical ecosystems adapted to high water availability may be highly impacted by climatic changes that increase soil and atmospheric moisture …