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Effect of weather on monthly electricity consumption in three coastal cities in West Africa

AIMS Energy, 2021
In several regions worldwide, demand for electricity can be highly dependent on weather conditions. This study investigates the relationships between weather and electricity consumption in three West African cities.
Ghafi Kondi Akara , Benoit Hingray , Adama Diawara, Arona Diedhiou   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Comparison of motorcycle taxi driver's respiratory health using an air quality standard for carbon monoxide in ambient air: a pilot survey in Benin. [PDF]

, 2018
IntroductionAmbient air quality standards are not designed to protect people occupationally exposed to outdoor air pollution on a routine basis. This study aimed to assess the effect of exceeding the US ambient air quality standard for carbon monoxide ...
Ale, Boni Maxime, Balmes, John, Fanou, Lucie Ayi, Fayomi, Benjamin, Hinson, Antoine Vikkey, Kpangon, Arsene Amadohoue, Lawin, Herve, Wanjiku, Jacqueline   +7 more
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Knowledge-Attitudes-Practices About Malaria Among Communities in Southern Benin [PDF]

, 2018
Malaria still remains the main public health problem in Benin. We explored the determinants that influenced malaria treatment as well as protective behaviors, to generate a framework of useful ideas as alternative strategies against malaria.
Padonou, G. G. (Germain), Gbenoudon, J. G. (Judith), Osse, R. (Razaki), Salako, A. (Albert), Kpanou, C. (Casimir), Sagbohan, H. (Herman), Gnanguenon, V. (Virgile), Agbo, F. O. (Frederick), Oussou, O. (Olivier), Akogbeto, M. C. (Martin)   +9 more
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Understanding the Evidence Gaps: Diets and Fruit and Vegetable Intake Across Five Diverse Low‐ and Middle‐Income Countries

Maternal &Child Nutrition, EarlyView.
This perspective article synthesizes findings from scoping reviews examining diet and F&V intake, and interventions to increase F&V consumption among population groups in five countries: Benin, Fiji, the Philippines, Sri Lanka and Tanzania. ABSTRACT Poor dietary quality, particularly inadequate fruit and vegetable (F&V) intake, remains a significant ...
Manisha Tharaney, Sonja Y. Hess, Lilia Bliznashka, Dorcas A. Amunga, Fusta Azupogo, Nadia Koyratty, Taryn J. Smith, Imelda Angeles‐Agdeppa, Eva A. Goyena, Frederick Grant, Joyce Kinabo, Irene Medeme Mitchodigni, Anasaini Moala Silatolu, Renuka Silva, Mutinta Hambayi, Thushanthi Perera, Deanna K. Olney   +16 more
wiley   +1 more source

Prevalence and Factors Associated with Injection Drug Addiction in the Municipality of Cotonou in 2022

Health Research in Africa
RÉSUMÉ Introduction. La consommation des drogues par voie intraveineuse expose le consommateur à de multiples risques sanitaires tels que le VIH, l’hépatite ou encore le décès par surdosage.
Dossou-Yovo Harold, Bedie Vignon Dégbédji, Virginie Mongbo, Zekeng Patrice, Paraiso Moussiliou Noël   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Climatic Variables as Drivers of Pterocarpus erinaceus (Fabaceae): Distribution and the Implications of Climate Change

Ecology and Evolution, Volume 16, Issue 1, January 2026.
The study investigates the distribution of Pterocarpus erinaceus in Africa, revealing that the Mean Temperature of the Driest Quarter and the Climatic Moisture Index are the most influential climatic variables determining its distribution. These findings offer new insights into the potential impacts of climate change on the species' habitats and its ...
İdris Sari, Bio Ismael, Fazal Ullah, Gafarou Agoundé, Faruk Yildiz   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Assessing the Return Periods and Hydroclimatic Parameters for Rainwater Drainage in the Coastal City of Cotonou in Benin under Climate Variability

Advances in Meteorology, 2023
Cotonou, the economic capital of Benin, is suffering from the impacts of climate change, particularly evident through recurrent floods. To effectively manage these floods and address this issue, it is crucial to have a deep understanding of return ...
Djigbo Félicien Badou, José Hounkanrin, Jean Hounkpè, Luc Ollivier Sintondji, Agnidé Emmanuel Lawin   +4 more
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Evidence of Transmission of Plasmodium vivax 210 and Plasmodium vivax 247 by Anopheles gambiae and An. coluzzii, Major Malaria Vectors in Benin/West Africa

Insects, 2023
Current diagnostic and surveillance systems in Benin are not designed to accurately identify or report non-Plasmodium falciparum (Pf) human malaria infections.
Razaki A. Ossè, Filémon Tokponnon, Germain Gil Padonou, Mariette E. Glitho, Aboubakar Sidick, Arsène Fassinou, Come Z. Koukpo, Bruno Akinro, Arthur Sovi, Martin Akogbéto   +9 more
doaj   +1 more source

An experimental hut evaluation of PermaNet(®) 3.0, a deltamethrin-piperonyl butoxide combination net, against pyrethroid-resistant Anopheles gambiae and Culex quinquefasciatus mosquitoes in southern Benin.

, 2010
PermaNet 3.0 is a long-lasting combination net with deltamethrin present on the sides and a mixture of deltamethrin and piperonyl butoxide (PBO), an oxidase synergist, on the top panel.
Akogbeto, Martin, Asidi, Alex, Boko, Pelagie, N'Guessan, Raphael, Odjo, Abibatou, Pigeon, Olivier, Rowland, Mark   +6 more
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The Role of the European Union in Managing African Crises Between Development Aid and Geopolitical Interests

World Affairs, Volume 189, Issue 1, Spring 2026.
ABSTRACT This study conducts a comprehensive and critical examination of the interplay between development assistance and strategic geopolitical objectives in the European Union's (EU) engagement with African crises. Although the EU positions itself as a normative power committed to advancing peace, development, and human rights, its practices often ...
Edmond Chick, Mohamed Ibrahim Hassan Farag   +1 more
wiley   +1 more source