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Heterogeneous preferences for use and non‐use values provided by insects

People and Nature, EarlyView.
Abstract Public support is essential for reversing insect declines, yet conservation efforts often focus on instrumental values, particularly pollination and pest regulation, while overlooking the many and varied cultural ecosystem services that may underpin broader public support for conservation.
Peter King, Tom Breeze, Theresa Robinson, Martin Dallimer   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Bartonella infection in small mammals and their ectoparasites from the Central Highlands of Madagascar: diversity and implication in future zoonotic surveillance

Parasites & Vectors
Background This research aimed to investigate the prevalence and diversity of Bartonella in small mammals and their ectoparasites from the Central Highlands of Madagascar and to refine existing information on potential associated zoonotic diseases ...
Lanto Andrianarijaona Maminirina, Mamionah N. J. Parany, Fanohinjanaharinirina Rasoamalala, Angelo Andrianiaina, Lalatiana O. Randriamiharisoa, Mercia Rasoanoro, Soloandry Rahajandraibe, Voahangy Soarimalala, Milijaona Randrianarivelojosia, Dina Ratahiriarisoa, Minoarisoa Rajerison, Steven M. Goodman, Beza Ramasindrazana   +12 more
doaj   +1 more source

Phenotypic and molecular characterisations of carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii strains isolated in Madagascar

Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control, 2019
Background The present study aimed to perform a deep phenotypic and genotypic analysis of 15 clinical carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii (CRAb) strains isolated in Madagascar between 2008 and 2016 from diverse sources.
Pierrette Landrie Simo Tchuinte, Mamitiana Alain Noah Rabenandrasana, Carole Kowalewicz, Volasoa Herilalaina Andrianoelina, Andriniaina Rakotondrasoa, Zafitsara Zo Andrianirina, Vincent Enouf, Elisoa Hariniaina Ratsima, Frédérique Randrianirina, Jean-Marc Collard   +9 more
doaj   +1 more source

Plague in Madagascar [PDF]

Tropical Doctor, 2018
António J, Dos Santos Grácio, Maria Amélia A, Grácio   +1 more
openaire   +2 more sources

frontiermetrics: An R Package for Characterizing Deforestation Frontiers

Remote Sensing in Ecology and Conservation, EarlyView.
Deforestation frontiers are major drivers of biodiversity loss, carbon emissions, and ecosystem degradation, yet our understanding of how deforestation progresses in these frontiers is limited. We present frontiermetrics, an R package to quantify a range of metrics describing the speed, severity, and spatio‐temporal patterns of forest loss. The package
Pablo Yair Huais, Ana Buchadas, Eduardo Lacerda, Javier Nori, Matthias Baumann, Tobias Kuemmerle   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Nutritional Composition of Four Edible Grasshopper Species Frequently Consumed in Madagascar: Insights for Nutritional Contribution and Alternative Insect Farming

Foods
Edible insects are a significant component of traditional diets in Madagascar, where food insecurity and malnutrition persist. This study examines the production parameters and nutritional composition of four laboratory-farmed edible grasshopper species ...
Henlay J. O. Magara, Sylvain Hugel, Brian L. Fisher   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Anti‐Globalization Dynamics and Africa's Structural Transformation: Identifying Avoidable Environmental Degradation Thresholds

Sustainable Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This study pursues a dual objective. First, it investigates the unconditional impact of anti‐globalization on structural transformation in Africa. Second, it explores how environmental degradation interacts with anti‐globalization to influence structural transformation. The analysis focuses on 52 African countries over the period 2005–2023. To
Simplice A. Asongu, Ekene ThankGod Emeka
wiley   +1 more source

The Re-Emergence of Rift Valley Fever in Mananjary District, Madagascar in 2021: A Call for Action

Pathogens
An epizootic of rift valley fever (RVF) was suspected on 21 February 2021 in various districts of Madagascar, with a lab confirmation on 1 April 2021. A cross-sectional survey aiming to detect cases of RVF in humans and to study the circulation of rift ...
Aina Nirina Harimanana, Soa Fy Andriamandimby, Dany Bakoly Ranoaritiana, Laurence Randrianasolo, Judickaelle Irinantenaina, Nirina Nantenaina Ranoelison, Jean Théophile Rafisandrantatsoa, Miamina Fidy Ankasitrahana, Antso Hasina Raherinandrasana, Manuela Vololoniaina Andriamahatana, Michael Luciano Tantely, Romain Girod, Philippe Dussart, Vincent Lacoste, Rindra Vatosoa Randremanana   +14 more
doaj   +1 more source

Women's Empowerment, Governance, and the Economics of Clean Cooking Transitions in Africa

Sustainable Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Over the past few decades, the global economy, particularly in developing nations, has persistently grappled with rising dependence on conventional energy resources, thus rendering the realization of Sustainable Development Goals 5 and 7 (SDGs 5 and 7) an elusive aspiration for the international community.
Stephen Kelechi Dimnwobi, Olufemi Gbenga Onatunji, Simplice A. Asongu   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Green Finance, Energy Transition and Biodiversity Conservation in Africa: A Dynamic Analysis of African Countries

Sustainable Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This study evaluates the dynamic relationship between Green Finance (proxied by green Official Development Assistance) and the expansion of Renewable Energies on biodiversity conservation across 48 African countries over the period 2000–2017.
Mounkaila Gourouza Nana Hadiza, Mohamed Kouni   +1 more
wiley   +1 more source