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Bryophytes of Uganda : 5., Bryocrumia L.E.Anderson (Hypnaceae) ; a monotypic moss genus new to Africa [PDF]

, 2001
A number of collections from Africa identified as Phyllodon scutellifolius or Glossadelphus serpyllifolius belong to Bryocrumia vivicolor, previously known only from America and Asia.
Buck, William R., O’Shea, Brian J.
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Political Stability and Economic Development: Institutional Sclerosis and the Moderating Role of Institutions

Sustainable Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This study investigates the non‐linear effects of political stability on economic development and explores the moderating role of institutional factors. Drawing on panel data from 162 countries between 2007 and 2022, we employ a system generalised method of moments (system‐GMM) estimator to test the hypothesis that political stability follows ...
Yu Ri Kim, Woojin Kim, Yunseo Roh, Taewoo Roh   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Multimorbidity and mortality trends in the COVID19 syndemic in Madagascar covering 180 diseases 2015 2024

iScience
Summary: Multimorbidity and mortality shape population health in Madagascar, where chronic and infectious diseases interact across regions. Using surveillance data covering 180 diseases across 22 regions from 2015 to 2024, we quantified geographic ...
Modeste Kameni Nematchoua, Diana Ratsiambakaina, Faratiana Jenny Rasoariseheno, Rija Onintsoa Andriamasinoro, Nivoarimelina Zoly Rakotomalala, Razafindramboho Samoelà Hérédia, Nirina Henintsoa Raveloharimino, Herisitraka Raotoson, Harimbola Fiononantsoa Razaiarilala Rakotovazaha, Alphonsine Mboty Reziky, Rakotoson Mariette, Raphaël Fidelis Randrianarivo, Vohangy Marie Anita Randriamihaja, Hery Henintsoa Randrianirina, Pâquerette Voahirantsoa Razanamiarana, Joseph Michel Razafimahenina, Wabo Gilles Cédric, Gaël Lauricia Lalanirina, Lindsay Kouatie Njonger, Philippe Manjakasoa Randriantsoa, Luc Narda Randrianahasina, Rakotomalala Vololoniana Razafimanalina, Assoumacou Noro Flavia, Larissa Lalatina Randriamialy, Andriarimanana Hery Nirina Rakotoarisoa, Lethicia Lydia Yasmine, Zely Arivelo Randriamanantany   +26 more
doaj   +1 more source

A visible record of eddies in the southern Mozambique Channel [PDF]

, 2003
The flows around Madagascar feed into the Agulhas Current, but there have been few hydrographic studies of the flow within the Mozambique Channel. Some cruise and altimetric data point to this being a region of high mesoscale activity, with eddies ...
Quartly, Graham D., Srokosz, Meric A.
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The Significance of Structural Transformation for Poverty Alleviation in Intergovernmental Authority on Development

Sustainable Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT How important is structural transformation for poverty reduction in the region of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development? The novelty of the study lies in examining the relationship between structural transformation and poverty in the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) region using a sectoral analysis with a focus on ...
Freeman Munisi Mateko, Taffere Tesfachew, Christina Wolf   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Where is My Next Hop ? The Case of Indian Ocean Islands

, 2017
Internet has become a foundation of our modern society. However, all regions or countries do not have the same Internet access regarding quality especially in the Indian Ocean Area (IOA).
Anelli, Pascal, Murad, Nour Mohammad, Nicolay, Xavier, Noordally, Rehan, Razafindralambo, Tahiry   +4 more
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Can Happiness Be Sustainable? Monitoring Global Consumption Footprints From 2015 to 2024

Sustainable Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Understanding how happiness relates to resource consumption requires considering not only domestic environmental impacts but also the broader transnational effects embedded in global trade. To address this gap, this study introduces the Consumption Footprint–Happiness Ratio (CHR), a visual analytic metric that captures the intensity of ...
Chong‐Wen Chen
wiley   +1 more source

Identifying climatic drivers of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) seasonality in Antananarivo, Madagascar, 2011–2021: a sentinel surveillance study

BMJ Public Health
Introduction Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a primary source of acute lower respiratory tract infection, the leading cause of death in children under 5. Over 99% of RSV-attributed deaths occur in low-income countries, including Madagascar.
Jean-Michel Heraud, Cara E Brook, Norosoa Harline Razanajatovo, Vincent Lacoste, Tsiry Hasina Randriambolamanantsoa, Hafaliana Christian Ranaivoson, Laurence Randrianasolo, Hasina Joelinotahiana Rabarison, Helisoa Razafimanjato, Arvé Ratsimbazafy, Danielle Aurore Doll Rakoto   +10 more
doaj   +1 more source

The demand for financial services by the rural poor [PDF]

This policy brief summarizes lessons learned from IFPRI's multicountry program on rural finance and household food security with regard to the poors' demand for financial services. The lessons are derived from detailed household surveys conducted in nine
Sharma, Manohar, Zeller, Manfred
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On an Aggregation Theory for Indicators Expressing Behaviors of Complex Systems With an Application to Sustainability

Sustainable Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Certain attributes of large‐scale complex systems are often expressed through sets of indicators. For example, the sustainability of an entity, be it a nation, a city, an energy system, a corporation etc., can be effectively represented by indicators and corresponding data series.
Vassilis S. Kouikoglou, Yannis A. Phillis   +1 more
wiley   +1 more source