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A serological survey of eight infectious diseases in a population of free ranging deer (Cervus timorensis russa) in Mauritius [PDF]

, 2009
Rusa deer (Cervus timorensis russa) is the most important red meat production of Mauritius. More than 70.000 heads are exploited annually for 440 tones of venison.
Jaumally, Mahmad Reshad, Jori, Ferran, Roger, Matthieu, Sauzier, Jacqueline   +3 more
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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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Demographic Predictors Associated With Elevated Screen Use in Preschoolers: A Multinational Cross‐Sectional Study Based on Parents' Reports

Child &Family Social Work, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The widespread use of smartphones and tablets has greatly increased screen exposure among preschoolers. Since early childhood is crucial for cognitive, behavioural and social development, excessive screen time represents a major public health concern.
Neha Pirwani, Róbert Járai, Robert Podstawski, Ricardo de la Vega, Celal Bulgay, Attila Szabo   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Slaves Prices from Succession and Bankruptcy Sales in Mauritius, 1825-1827 [PDF]

We construct a unique data set from succession and bankruptcy sales in Mauritius to investigate the determinants of slave prices between 1825 and 1827. We find that males, females sold with children, skilled slaves and slaves sold during the peak sugar ...
Chenny, Shirley, St-Amour, Pascal, Vencatachellum, Désiré   +2 more
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Evaluating past and future contributions of conservation programs to species recovery

Conservation Biology, EarlyView.
Abstract Impact evaluation of conservation actions is a crucial step in global efforts to curb the biodiversity crisis. Through robust impact evaluation, practitioners can assess the effectiveness of conservation strategies and optimize the use of limited resources.
Rebeca E. Young, H. Resit Akçakaya, Elizabeth L. Bennett, Michael Hoffmann, Michael A. Hudson, Barney Long, Thalassa McMurdo Hamilton, Kelsey Neam, Megan A. Owen, Richard P. Young, Molly K. Grace   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Mangrove biomass productivity and sediment carbon storage assessment at selected sites in Mauritius: the effect of tidal inundation, forest age and mineral availability

Environmental Research Communications
Carbon dioxide is the most abundant anthropogenic greenhouse gas released in the environment and is considered as one of the main drivers of global warming and ensuing climate change.
M D D Doodee, S D D V Rughooputh, S Jawaheer   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Mosses from the Mascarenes : 3 [PDF]

, 2013
37 species of mosses are reported from the Mascarenes. Of these 19 belong to the genus Campylopus and 8 to Leucoloma. Three are new to the Mascarenes i.e. Campylopus leucochlorus (C.Müll.) Par., C. paludicola Broth. and C. subperichaetialis Biz. & Kilb.,
Een, Gillis
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Global overview of progress in respecting the contributions of traditional knowledge in biodiversity governance

Conservation Biology, EarlyView.
Abstract Recognition and engagement of Indigenous Peoples and local communities (IP&LCs) and other traditional knowledge (TK) holders in formal biodiversity governance remain limited, despite their significant contribution to the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity through their knowledge, innovations, practices, and land stewardship.
Kinga Öllerer, Pernilla Malmer, Marianna Biró, Noor Noor, Polina Shulbaeva, Maurizio Farhan Ferrari, Suneetha M. Subramanian, András Báldi, Zsolt Molnár   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source