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Enhancing Cricket Farming Efficiency: Comparative Analysis of Temperature Effects on Three Edible Malagasy Species

Insects
As demand for sustainable protein intensifies, edible crickets offer a promising solution to food insecurity and environmental strain, particularly in regions like Madagascar. This study investigated the effects of two rearing temperatures (28 °C and 30 °
Valéry Riantsoa, Henlay J. O. Magara, Sylvain Hugel, Brian L. Fisher   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

First results of hormone receptors' status in Malagasy women with invasive breast cancer

The Pan African Medical Journal, 2014
INTRODUCTION: Breast cancer is the most common malignancy tumor amongst Malagasy women registered at the pathology unit of the ''Institut Pasteur de Madagascar''. In Madagascar, there is no laboratory practicing hormone receptors' status on these tumors.
Nomeharisoa Rodrigue Emile Hasiniatsy, Clairette Raharisolo Vololonantenaina, Hary Fanambinantsoa Rabarikoto, Narindra Razafimanjato, Hasina Dina Ranoharison, Joelson Lovaniaina Rakotoson, Luc Herv� Samison, Florine Rafaramino   +7 more
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Remote Sensing and Multi-Criteria Evaluation for Malaria Risk Mapping to Support Indoor Residual Spraying Prioritization in the Central Highlands of Madagascar

Remote Sensing, 2020
The National Malaria Control Program (NMCP) in Madagascar classifies Malagasy districts into two malaria situations: districts in the pre-elimination phase and districts in the control phase.
Hobiniaina Anthonio Rakotoarison, Mampionona Rasamimalala, Jean Marius Rakotondramanga, Brune Ramiranirina, Thierry Franchard, Laurent Kapesa, Jocelyn Razafindrakoto, Hélène Guis, Luciano Michaël Tantely, Romain Girod, Solofoarisoa Rakotoniaina, Laurence Baril, Patrice Piola, Fanjasoa Rakotomanana   +13 more
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How Does Vulnerability Framing by Microfinance Institutions Leverage Funding Success in Crowdfunding?

International Journal of Finance &Economics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This study draws on framing theory to investigate how microfinance institutions (MFIs) strategically construct a vulnerability‐oriented organisational identity and how this framing influences their funding decisions during the pre‐campaign phase of prosocial crowdfunding.
Ana Paula Matias Gama, Ricardo Emanuel‐Correia, Fábio Duarte, Mário Augusto   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Community health worker involvement across domains and national infectious disease programmes in rural Madagascar: evidence of fragmentation and determinants of engagement

BMJ Global Health
Introduction Community health workers (CHWs) are central to primary healthcare (PHC) delivery and infectious disease control in low-income settings. In Madagascar, CHWs are mandated to contribute across multiple national disease programmes, yet evidence ...
Emmanuel Harizaka Andriamasy, Nadine Muller, Haingotiana Razafimanantsoa, Michel Tiaray Harison, Lydia Raveloarisoa, Onja Gabrielle Ravololohanitra, Sandro Andry Nathia Randrianirisoa   +6 more
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Does Digital Banking Promote Remittance Receipts? Evidence From Developing Countries

International Journal of Finance &Economics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT In the realm of technological advancement, like many sectors, the financial sector swiftly embraced digital transformation to help facilitate financial transactions, especially remittance receipts. The digitalisation of the banking sector has made transfers and access to funds quite easier, faster, and more economical by reducing transaction ...
Syed Ali Abbas, Eliyathamby A. Selvanathan, Saroja Selvanathan   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

From Empire to Aid: Analysing Persistence of Colonial Legacies in Foreign Aid to Africa

Journal of International Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT For decades now, Western development agencies and donors have been castigated for their colonial biases in providing aid to Africa. It is well established that donors provide considerably more foreign aid to their former colonies relative to other countries.
Swetha Ramachandran
wiley   +1 more source

The Impacts of Southwest Indian Ocean Tropical Cyclones on Transient Weather in Réunion

International Journal of Climatology, EarlyView.
Tropical cyclones which make passage near Réunion can have significant impacts on transient weather relative to long‐term means on the island. In this paper, these impacts were determined by a topological analysis of non‐landfalling tropical cyclones. The relationship between storm intensity, distance, duration, and seasonality plays an equal role in ...
Alexi M. Marinaki, Jennifer M. Fitchett
wiley   +1 more source

Climatology of Tropical Cyclones Approaching Tanzania and Their Impacts on Rainfall in East Africa

International Journal of Climatology, EarlyView.
Tropical cyclones (TCs) that approach Tanzania bring heavy rainfall over northern Mozambique, Tanzania, and south‐central Kenya, but the occurrence of these TCs reduces precipitation over southern African countries. Easterly steering winds and the Mascarene High are key features directing TCs westward.
Michinori Ideyoshi, Youichi Kamae
wiley   +1 more source

Beyond Skin and Eyes: The Medical and Social Burden of Oculocutaneous Albinism in Africa: A Narrative Review

JEADV Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Oculocutaneous albinism (OCA) is a genetic disorder found worldwide, but its impact is particularly pronounced in the African continent. This results from both a higher prevalence and the persistent myths and superstitions surrounding the condition in many African communities.
Rebecca Donadoni, Niccolò Capurro, Alessandro Svizzero, Valeria Brazzelli   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source