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Causal analysis of trade loss from pathogens: A global study of foot and mouth disease impacts on meat exports

American Journal of Agricultural Economics, EarlyView.
Abstract Our general interest is in global trade loss from livestock pathogens, specifically exports. We adopt a causal inference approach that considers animal disease outbreaks over time as non‐staggered binary treatments with the potential for switching in (infection) and out of treatment (recovery) within the sample period. The outcome evolution of
Mohammad Maksudur Rahman, Thomas L. Marsh   +1 more
wiley   +1 more source

Traitement préventif intermittent à la sulfadoxine-pyriméthamine chez la femme enceinte et effet sur le poids de naissance du bébé: application de la politique à 3 doses en zone urbaine au Sud Bénin en 2017

The Pan African Medical Journal, 2019
INTRODUCTION: le paludisme est un problème de santé publique majeur, responsable de nombreuses complications durant la grossesse parmi lesquelles le retard de croissance intra utérin et les hypotrophies.
Chabi Olaniran Alphonse Biaou, Alphonse Kpozehouen, Yolaine Glèlè-Ahanhanzo, Gloria Ayivi-Vinz, Abdou-Rahim Ouro-Koura, Colette Azandjèmé   +5 more
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Molecular prevalence, genetic characterization and patterns of Toxoplasma gondii infection in domestic small mammals from Cotonou, Benin

Parasite, 2022
Toxoplasmosis, one of the most prevalent parasitic infections in humans and animals, is caused by the intracellular protozoan parasite Toxoplasma gondii. Small mammals play a key role as intermediate reservoir hosts in the maintenance of the T.
Etougbétché Jonas R., Hamidović Azra, Dossou Henri-Joël, Coan-Grosso Maeva, Roques Roxane, Plault Nicolas, Houéménou Gualbert, Badou Sylvestre, Missihoun Antoine A., Abdou Karim Issaka Youssao, Galal Lokman, Diagne Christophe, Dardé Marie-Laure, Dobigny Gauthier, Mercier Aurélien   +14 more
doaj   +1 more source

On the Prospects for African Philosophy in Australia

Australian Journal of Social Issues, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This paper grapples with the situation of people of African descent in Australia by working through the constitution of the body of academic philosophy in the country. It contends with the parochialism of the Australian philosophical community and the prospects for the cultivation of greater pluralism. Taking African philosophy as one possible
Bryan Mukandi
wiley   +1 more source

Evaluation of Air Inlet Configuration's Effect on Biochar Properties From African Mesquite Pod Carbonization

Asia-Pacific Journal of Chemical Engineering, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The suboptimal efficiency of current biomass conversion processes necessitates the optimization of biochar production methodologies to enhance desired biochar characteristics. In this study, an investigation was conducted to determine the optimal air inlet configuration within a top‐lit updraft gasifier system for enhancing biochar properties ...
Adewale George Adeniyi, Ghadah M. Al‐Senani, Salhah D. Al‐Qahtani, Kingsley O. Iwuozor, Ebuka Chizitere Emenike, Najib Sanusi Gaya, Abel U. Egbemhenghe   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Contract farming and rural transformation: Evidence from a field experiment in Benin☆

Journal of Development Economics, 2019
Contract farming has emerged as a popular mechanism to encourage vertical coordination in developing country agriculture. Yet, there is a lack of consensus on its ability to spur structural transformation in rural economies.
A. Arouna, J. Michler, J. Lokossou
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Prevalence and susceptibility to antibiotics from Campylobacter jejuni and Campylobacter coli isolated from chicken meat in southern Benin, West Africa

BMC Research Notes, 2020
Poultry is commonly considered to be the primary vehicle for Campylobacter infection in humans. The aim of this study is to assess the risk of Campylobacteriosis in chicken meat consumers in southern Benin by assessing the prevalence and resistance ...
S. Kouglenou, Alidéhou Jerrold Agbankpé, V. Dougnon, Armando Blondel Djiyou Djeuda, Esther Déguénon, Marie Hidjo, L. Baba-Moussa, H. Bankolé   +7 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Focus expressions in Yom [PDF]

, 2009
This paper deals with the means for expressing the pragmatic category of focus in Yom, which is an Oti-Volta language of the Yom-Nawdem group spoken by about 74,000 people (Gordon 2005, online version) in the department of Donga in Northern Benin.
Fiedler, Ines
core  

Investigating How Firms in Emerging Economies Integrate AI‐Driven Systems and ESG Metrics Into Biodiversity Conservation and Circular Economy Strategies

Business Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This study investigates how firms in emerging economies integrate artificial intelligence (AI) with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices to enhance biodiversity conservation and circular economy outcomes. It examines the mediating role of corporate social responsibility (CSR) governance and the moderating effect of ...
Suleman Bawa, Simplice A. Asongu
wiley   +1 more source

Factors affecting population structure and fruit production of Strychnos innocua Delile and Strychnos spinosa Lam. in Benin, West Africa

All Life
Local practices in West Africa, including in Benin, critically affect fruit production of some key wild plant species. This study aims to assess how land use types, dbh, tree height, and fire, affect the fruit production of Strychnos innocua and ...
Donald Djidohokpin, Gbèwonmèdéa Hospice Dassou, Achille Hounkpèvi, Jéronime Marie-Ange Sènami Ouachinou, Gnimansou Abraham Favi, Gbenato Laurent Houessou, Hounnankpon Yédomonhan, Aristide Cossi Adomou   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source