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Physico-chemical characterization of Anopheles gambiae s.l. breeding sites and kdr mutations in urban areas of Cotonou and Natitingou, Benin

BMC Infectious Diseases
Background This study aimed to investigate the relationship between the physicochemical characteristics of An. gambiae s.s. and An. coluzzii breeding sites, the susceptibility profiles to commonly used insecticides in public health, and the underlying ...
Innocent Djègbè, Donald Hessou-Djossou, Massioudou Koto Yerima Gounou Boukari, Odilon Nonfodji, Geneviève Tchigossou, Rousseau Djouaka, Sylvie Cornelie, Martin Akogbeto, Luc Djogbenou, Fabrice Chandre   +9 more
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Tourism, Democracy and Economic Growth in Africa

Journal of International Development, Volume 38, Issue 3, Page 570-588, April 2026.
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
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Diversity of Aedes Mosquito Breeding Sites and the Epidemic Risk of Arboviral Diseases in Benin

Insects
Aedes mosquitoes are major vectors responsible for the transmission of arboviral diseases. This study aimed to identify the types of breeding sites colonized by Aedes mosquitoes and to assess the epidemic risk of arboviral diseases across communes in ...
Germain Gil Padonou, Isidore Hoyochi, Arthur Sovi, Alphonse Keller Konkon, David Mahouton Zoungbédji, Albert Sourou Salako, Constantin Jésukèdè Adoha, Arsène Fassinou, Come Z. Koukpo, Saïd Chitou, Udoka Nwangwu, Anges Yadouleton, Lamine Baba-Moussa, Martin Codjo Akogbéto   +13 more
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Study of the efficacy of a Wheaton coated bottle with permethrin and deltamethrin in laboratory conditions and a WHO impregnated paper with bendiocarb in field conditions

Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine, 2014
Objective: To determine the efficacy of WHO impregnated paper and CDC coated bottle based on number of storage days and number of times of consecutive use, in the assessment of insecticide vector susceptibility tests in laboratory and field conditions ...
Nazaire Aïzoun, Roseric Azondekon, Rock Aïkpon, Virgile Gnanguenon, Razaki Osse, Alex Asidi, Martin Akogbéto   +6 more
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Gouvernance et coproduction durable de la ville de Cotonou à l’horizon 2044 (Benin) [PDF]

Pensées Genre, Penser Autrement
La gouvernance urbaine à Cotonou est confrontée aux performances mitigées des politiques publiques et aux rapports de force et attitudes des acteurs. Cette recherche vise à analyser les relations entre les acteurs concernés.
Ludovic HOUEDE , Emilia AZALOU TINGBE
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Microstructural, physicochemical, thermal, and rheological properties of starches from commonly consumed yam varieties in West Africa

Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, Volume 106, Issue 5, Page 2749-2758, 30 March 2026.
Abstract BACKGROUND This study assessed the starch content of ten yam varieties commonly consumed in West Africa to clarify their structural, thermal, physicochemical, and rheological properties and to support their potential food and industrial applications.
Patrick Olusanmi Adebola, Paterne Agre, Asrat Asfaw, Amani Michel Kouakou, Alexandre Dansi, Jude Obidiegwu, Emmanuel Chamba, Nkosingiphile L. Nzama, Toluwase A. Dada, Eric Oscar Amonsou   +9 more
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What caused extreme ozone concentrations over Cotonou in December 2005? [PDF]

Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics, 2010
This paper reports the first record of extreme ozone measurements in Africa. As part of the AMMA program, the ozone vertical profile recorded on 20 December over Cotonou presents exceptionally high ozone concentrations with up to 295 ppb at 1 km ...
A. Minga, V. Thouret, M. Saunois, C. Delon, D. Serça, C. Mari, B. Sauvage, A. Mariscal, M. Leriche, B. Cros   +9 more
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Fertility Transition Across Subnational Areas of Sub‐Saharan Africa: Where do They Stand and What has Contributed Most?

Population, Space and Place, Volume 32, Issue 2, March 2026.
ABSTRACT Stylized models of fertility transition predict that fertility declines first in urban areas and then in rural areas. Although capital cities are assumed to be at the forefront of a country's fertility transition, they have not been widely studied in sub‐Saharan Africa.
David A. Sánchez‐Páez, Bruno Schoumaker   +1 more
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Séroprévalence et facteurs associés à la toxoplasmose chez la femme enceinte en milieu rural au Bénin

The Pan African Medical Journal, 2018
INTRODUCTION: Le dépistage sérologique de la toxoplasmose chez la femme enceinte n'est pas systématique en milieu rural au Bénin où l'hygiène de vie, souvent précaire des populations, constitue un facteur favorable à la survenue de la maladie.
Yolande Sissinto Savi de Tové, Aurore Ogouyemi Hounto, Mahublo Vinadou Vodouhe, Arielle d’Oliveira, Dixou Affolabi, Damien Georgia Barikissou, Boris Houessou, Augustin Koupkoliyi, Goudjo Winor, Sévérin Anagonou, Achille Massougbodji, Dorothée Kinde-Gazard   +11 more
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