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What Role Do Finance Ministers Play in Political Business Cycles? Evidence‐Based on a New African Dataset

International Journal of Finance &Economics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This study investigates how the personal characteristics of finance ministers influence political budget cycles in Africa. Using a new dataset covering 300 finance ministers across 23 countries from 1980 to 2020, we find that political budget cycles primarily take the form of increased government consumption during election years.
Christine Olivia Strong
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Prévalence de la coronaropathie chez les survivants d´accident vasculaire cérébral à Parakou (Bénin) en 2019

The Pan African Medical Journal, 2021
INTRODUCTION: La coronaropathie serait fréquente chez les survivants d´accident vasculaire cérébral (AVC). L´objectif de l´étude était de déterminer la prévalence de la coronaropathie chez les survivants d´AVC suivis au centre hospitalier universitaire ...
Houehanou Yessito Corine Nadège, Agbetou Mendinatou, Kossi Oyene, Zacari Kamal, Yemadjro Fiath, Adoukonou Thierry   +5 more
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Characteristics of longitudinal maternal health studies in sub‐Saharan Africa: A systematic mapping of literature between 2012 and 2022

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, Volume 169, Issue 1, Page 51-62, April 2025.
Abstract Background High maternal mortality rates in sub‐Saharan Africa necessitate the need for aligned research focusing on prevalent causes and neglected conditions in the region. Objective This mapping review aimed to describe the characteristics of longitudinal maternal health studies between 2012 and 2022 in sub‐Saharan Africa and identify gaps ...
Ijeoma Solarin, Cherlynn Dumbura, Darshnika Pemi Lakhoo, Kshama Chande, Gloria Maimela, Stanley Luchters, Matthew Chersich, for the HE2AT Center   +7 more
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Challenges and Opportunities in Developing Standardized Dental Implant Curriculum for Nigeria's Dental Schools

Journal of Dental Education, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Dental implant education in many African countries, including Nigeria, is limited due to a lack of expertise and resources. This study assessed the status of implant education in Nigeria's 13 dental schools, evaluated faculty and student willingness to implement a standardized curriculum, and explored student perceptions of ...
Uvoh Onoriobe, Berna Saglik, Cortino Sukotjo, Marianella Sierraalta, Michael Razzoog, Sompop Bencharit   +5 more
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From Empire to Aid: Analysing Persistence of Colonial Legacies in Foreign Aid to Africa

Journal of International Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT For decades now, Western development agencies and donors have been castigated for their colonial biases in providing aid to Africa. It is well established that donors provide considerably more foreign aid to their former colonies relative to other countries.
Swetha Ramachandran
wiley   +1 more source

Maltraitance des étudiants et facteurs associés à la Faculté de Médecine de Parakou en 2018

The Pan African Medical Journal, 2019
INTRODUCTION: plusieurs études à travers le monde ont montré l'importante survenue des comportements de maltraitance subis par les étudiants en médecine.
Djivèdé Witchékpo Maurice Mohamed Akanni, Sonia Bignon Mahoussi Gwladys Adjadohoun, Barikissou Georgia Damien, Francis Tognon-Tchegnonsi, Alexandre Allode, Alain Aubrege, Kofi-Mensa Stéphane Savi de Tove   +6 more
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Tourism, Democracy and Economic Growth in Africa

Journal of International Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT While numerous studies have explored the determinants of economic growth, research on the impact of tourism and democracy on economic growth remains debated in both developed and developing countries. Furthermore, studies examining the moderating role of democracy in the tourism–economic growth relationship are particularly scarce.
Toyo A. M. Dossou, Simplice A. Asongu, Kihumuro Jotham, Symphorien Zogbassè   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Déterminants de l'insuffisance cardiaque aiguë au cours de l'infarctus du myocarde

The Pan African Medical Journal, 2018
INTRODUCTION l'objectif principal était d'étudier les facteurs associés à la survenue de l'insuffisance cardiaque aiguë (ICA) chez les patients hospitalisés pour un infarctus du myocarde (IDM) au Centre National Hospitalier Universitaire de Cotonou ...
Arnaud Sonou, Léopold Codjo, Murielle Hounkponou, Philippe Mahouna Adjagba, Prudence Wachinou, Rosaire Bognon, Corine Houéhanou, Diane Yaméogo, Jeanne Sacca, Martin Houénassi   +9 more
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Lowland farming system inefficiency in Benin (West Africa): [PDF]

, 2010
This paper uses a directional distance function and a single truncated bootstrap approach to investigate inefficiency of lowland farming systems in the Benin Republic.
Oude Lansink, A.G.J.M., Singbo, A.G.
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From shape to source: sedimentary charcoal morphology as a proxy for tropical burned biomass composition

Journal of Quaternary Science, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Sedimentary charcoal elongation is increasingly being used in paleoecology to distinguish herbaceous from woody fuel in past fires. However, the relationship between charcoal morphotypes and plant types has never been formally tested in tropical environments, despite its potential to improve understanding of fire regimes and deforestation, and
Fiona Cornet, Vincent Montade, Stéphanie C. Bodin, Justine Descloitre, Maxime Réjou‐Méchain, Gaëlle Viennois, Julie C. Aleman, Chimène Assi‐Kaudjhis, William F. Kenney, Richard Oslisly, Monique G. Tossou, Laurent Bremond, Charly Favier   +12 more
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