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Simulation-based optimization of PCM melting temperature to improve the energy performance in buildings [PDF]

, 2017
Globally, a considerable amount of energy is consumed by the building sector. The building envelope can highly influence the energy consumption in buildings.
Cabeza, Luisa F., Fernàndez Camon, César, Gracia Cuesta, Alvaro de, Saffari Tabalvandani, Mohammad   +3 more
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The forests of the Congo Basin : State of the forest 2010 [PDF]

, 2012
The 2010 State of the Forest report (SOF) benefited from financial support from the European Union, the United States, Germany, France and UNESCO. It represents the collaborative effort of over 100 individuals from a diversity of institutions and the ...
Bayol, Nicolas (ed.), Billand, Alain (ed.), De Marcken, Paya (ed.), De Wasseige, Carlos (ed.), Desclée, B. (ed.), Hiol Hiol, François (ed.), Mayaux, Philippe (ed.), Nasi, Robert (ed.)   +7 more
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Epidemiology and genetic characterization of respiratory syncytial virus in children with acute respiratory infections: Findings from the influenza sentinel surveillance network in Central African Republic, 2015 to 2018

Health Science Reports, 2021
Background and aims Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is one of the main viral pathogens causing acute respiratory infections in children under 5 years of age but has seldom been studied in Central African Republic (CAF). Taking advantage of the national
Giscard F. Komoyo, Brice M. Yambiyo, Alexandre Manirakiza, Jean C. Gody, Claude P. Muller, Judith M. Hübschen, Emmanuel Nakoune, Chantal J. Snoeck   +7 more
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Invasion of Aedes albopictus (Diptera: Culicidae) into central Africa: what consequences for emerging diseases?

Parasites & Vectors, 2015
Aedes albopictus, a mosquito native to Asia, has invaded all five continents during the past three decades. It was reported in central Africa in the 2000s, first in Cameroon, and, since then, has colonised almost all countries of the region. The species,
Carine Ngoagouni, Basile Kamgang, Emmanuel Nakouné, Chistophe Paupy, Mirdad Kazanji   +4 more
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Antimicrobial Resistance of Enteric Salmonella in Bangui, Central African Republic

Journal of Tropical Medicine, 2015
Introduction. The number of Salmonella isolated from clinical samples that are resistant to multiple antibiotics has increased worldwide. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of resistant Salmonella enterica isolated in Bangui.
Christian Diamant Mossoro-Kpinde, Alexandre Manirakiza, Jean-Robert Mbecko, Pembé Misatou, Alain Le Faou, Thierry Frank   +5 more
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An Intelligent SIoT Trust Classification and Prediction Model Using Skip‐GRU‐Attention and Feed‐Forward Networks

Engineering Reports, Volume 7, Issue 11, November 2025.
SAFE‐SIoT introduces an intelligent trust classification model for Social IoT using Skip‐GRU‐Attention and feed‐forward networks. It achieves 97.5% accuracy in identifying trusted/untrusted nodes, outperforming existing models by dynamically capturing social interactions and optimizing trust evaluation in dynamic SIoT environments.
Chethan C. Raj, Manju Nagarajappa, Prajna Shivarajappa, Kavyashree Shivanna, Fawaz Alanazi, Muteeb Alahmari, Abdulbasit A. Darem, Asma A. Alhashmi   +7 more
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Evidence‐Based Behavioral Interventions to Improve the Double‐Duty Actions Impacting the Dual Burden of Malnutrition: A Scoping Review

Food Science &Nutrition, Volume 13, Issue 11, November 2025.
No scoping review summarizes evidence‐based behavioral interventions that improve double duty actions to prevent stunting and obesity. Inclusion criteria included articles from 2010 to 2024, behavioral interventions to improve breastfeeding, young child nutrition, and antenatal care, and were set in sub‐Saharan Africa or Asia.
Mary O. Hearst, Elizabeth Weinfurter, Lillian Norman, Clara A. Normile, Hussen Mekonnen, Melissa N. Laska   +5 more
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The first year of the COVID-19 pandemic in humanitarian settings: epidemiology, health service utilization, and health care seeking behavior in Bangui and surrounding areas, Central African Republic

Conflict and Health, 2023
Background Despite increasing evidence on COVID-19, few studies have been conducted in humanitarian settings and none have investigated the direct and indirect effects of the pandemic in the Central African Republic. We studied the COVID-19 epidemiology,
Chiara Altare, Natalya Kostandova, Gbètoho Fortuné Gankpe, Patricia Nalimo, Abdoul Azizi Almoustapha Abaradine, IMPACT CAR Team, Sophie Bruneau, Caroline Antoine, Paul B. Spiegel   +8 more
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Caractéristiques et performances des élevages porcins urbains et périurbains des savanes d'Afrique centrale : cas des villes de Garoua, Pala et Bangui [PDF]

, 2009
International audienceL'étude analyse la production porcine dans trois villes d'Afrique centrale. Elle utilise les enquêtes transversale et rétrospective auprès des producteurs en ciblant le profil des éleveurs, leurs pratiques de conduite, les ...
Abdallah Nguertoum, Etienne, Clarisse Ngo Tama, Anne, Essène Mal Mal, Hamat, Koussou, Mian Oudanang, Lakouetene, Tony, Mopate Logtene, Youssouf, Ndizingu Awa, Daniel   +6 more
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Characterization of the Rainy Season in Central Africa by Using a Regional Climatic Model

Meteorological Applications, Volume 32, Issue 6, November/December 2025.
Variability of onset and cessation dates of precipitations in Sahel, Cameroon Highland and Congo Bassin with CHIRPS datas and six convectives schemes of RegCM5 model.(black) box plot of CHIRPS, (red) box plot of Kain‐Fritsch scheme, (blue) box plot of MIT‐Emanuel scheme, (green) box plot of Grell scheme with the Fritsch and Chappell closure, (yellow ...
G. P. Demanou Koudjou, A. J. Komkoua Mbienda, L. A. Djiotang Tchotchou, G. M. Guenang, E. E. Djouka Kankeu, Z. Yepdo Djomou, C. Mbane Mbioule   +6 more
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