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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
wiley   +1 more source

Facteurs Associés à la Non-Observance du Suivi Clinique chez les Patients Hypertendus à Abomey-Calavi, Bénin : Une Étude Transversale

Health Research in Africa
RESUME Introduction. L'hypertension artérielle (HTA) constitue un problème de santé publique majeur au Bénin, avec une prévalence communale atteignant 34,2%. La chronicité de cette pathologie nécessite un suivi régulier, dont la non-observance compromet
Oloukoï Dado Marcelline, Taouema Sanda N’natta Bertin, Bio Bouko Boni Orou Marius, Houinato Dismand   +3 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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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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Does Economic Complexity Promote Inclusive Green Growth in Developing Economies?

Journal of International Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Although economic complexity (ECI) is closely linked to structural transformation, its implications for inclusive green growth (IGG) remain underexplored, particularly in Sub‐Saharan Africa (SSA). Notably, there is a knowledge gap on how progress in ECI affects IGG.
Emmanuel Y. Gbolonyo, Isaac K. Ofori, Nathanael Ojong   +2 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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Effect of in situ amylase and fermented maize starch on texture and after‐cooking storability of lafun dough

JSFA reports, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Lafun is made by fermenting and drying cassava chunks, which are then milled into flour and cooked into dough. Its quality characteristics are variety‐dependent, while it may become too soft or even liquefy during storage, leading to rejection by end‐users.
Laurent Adinsi, Muqsita Daouda, Alexandre Bouniol, Sègla Wilfrid Padonou, Imayath Djibril Moussa, Francis Hotegni, Noël Akissoé   +6 more
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Etude échographique du diamètre de l'enveloppe du nerf optique chez l'enfant noir africain sain

The Pan African Medical Journal, 2014
INTRODUCTION: l'objectif de cette étude était de déterminer le diamètre échographique de l'enveloppe du nerf optique (DENO) dans une population d'enfants sains noirs Africains au Bénin.
Kofi-Mensa Savi de Tové, Olivier Biaou, Julien Didier Adedemy, Olatoundji Holden Fatigba, Patricia Yékpé, Vicentia Boco, Augustin Karl Agossou-Voyeme   +6 more
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Food quality profile of fermented cassava dough: A tool for the value chain upgrading

JSFA reports, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Agbelima is a fermented cassava mash, which is then cooked into dough. The key quality attributes are color, odor, stretchability, and sour taste. To succeed in upgrading agbelima value chain, there is a need to determine the instrumental parameters that predict the quality of consumer‐preferred attributes of the final product. This
Lionnel Arnaud Chabi China, Laurent Adinsi, Sègla Wilfrid Padonou, Marcel Houngbedji, Ariane Awolo, Maora Gayet, Francis Hotegni, Flora Josiane Chadare, Noël Akissoé   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source