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A survey dataset on the perception of public-sector corruption in Mauritius and a framework analysis of corruption court cases

Data in Brief, 2020
This data article provides research data on the perception of public-sector corruption in Mauritius, captured using a survey questionnaire as well as a thematic framework for the analysis of corruption court cases prosecuted by the national anti ...
Sheilendra Peerthum, Rajendra Parsad Gunputh, Takesh Luckho   +2 more
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Un corpus phonologique pour le français et le créole mauricien [PDF]

SHS Web of Conferences
La phonologie du créole et du français régional mauricien n’a guère été étudié jusqu’à présent. Le projet de corpus ‘Phonologie du français et du créole mauricien’ a comme objectif de combler cette double lacune : il permet d’analyser systématiquement la
Pustka Elissa, Florigny Guilhem, Alleesaib Muhsina, Hassamal Shrita, Sapermal Rachel   +4 more
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Forced Displacement, Onward Migration and Reformulations of 'Home' by Chagossians in Crawley, UK [PDF]

, 2010
This article compares forced displacement and onward migration within the living memory of one community. The Chagos Islanders were forcibly uprooted from the Chagos Archipelago in the Indian Ocean and moved to Mauritius and the Seychelles between 1965 ...
Jeffery, Laura
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Characterization of Mauritius parakeet (Psittacula eques) microsatellite loci and their cross-utility in other parrots (Psittacidae, Aves). [PDF]

, 2009
We characterized 21 polymorphic microsatellite loci in the endangered Mauritius parakeet (Psittacula eques). Loci were isolated from a Mauritius parakeet genomic library that had been enriched separately for eight different repeat motifs.
Dawson, Deborah A., Greenwood, Andrew G., Groombridge, Jim J., Jones, Carl G., Raisin, Claire   +4 more
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Non Standard Work Practices and Its Impact on Children Development, Family Functioning and Health and Safety Concerns in a 24/7 Economy

Studies in Business and Economics, 2017
This main purpose of the study is to investigate upon the impact of non-standard work practices on children development, family functioning and employees’ health and safety concerns in a 24/7 Economy.
Pudaruth Sharmila, Juwaheer Thanika Devi, Nunkoo Robin, Vencatachellum I.   +3 more
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Learning to live with endometriosis: Findings from a phenomenological study among women in Mauritius, a state in the Indian Ocean

International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences, 2022
Introduction: Endometriosis which affects a woman’s life in many aspects remains an indecipherable condition which has been unexplored among non-Caucasian populations. This study was thus undertaken in Mauritius, which is a country belonging to the World
Marie Chan Sun, Kamleshwaree Sunnoo, Indeeren Vencatachellum   +2 more
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Need to investigate COVID-19 beliefs for tailor-made sensitisation campaigns

Public Health in Practice, 2021
Objectives: The main objective of this study was to investigate the COVID-19 beliefs of a random sample of Mauritian social media users. Study design: Cross-sectional study.
Marie Chan Sun, Beneeta Jeetun, Deevya Neerunjun, Jayrani Cheeneebash   +3 more
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Effects of Aphloia theiformis on key enzymes related to diabetes mellitus

Pharmaceutical Biology, 2017
Context: Aphloia theiformis (Vahl.) Benn. (Flacourtiaceae) (AT) is traditionally used for the management of diabetes mellitus (DM), but there is no scientific data regarding activity against enzymes linked to this condition.
Marie Carene Nancy Picot, Mohamad Fawzi Mahomoodally   +1 more
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Need for sensitization on serious threats of second-hand smoke: Findings from a national study in Mauritius, a small island developing state in the Indian Ocean

Preventive Medicine Reports, 2022
This study had the following objectives: To assess the level of knowledge of Mauritians aged ≥ 20 years on the health effects of Second Hand Smoke (SHS), to investigate their behaviour when exposed to SHS and to look for any association between SHS ...
Marie Chan Sun, Urmila D. Beeharry Panray, Jayrani Cheeneebash, Raj Gunesh   +3 more
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Unique Opportunities of Island States to Transition to a Low-Carbon Mobility System [PDF]

, 2020
Small islands developing states (SIDS) contribute minuscule proportions to global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and energy consumption, but are highly exposed to climate change impacts, in particular to extreme weather events and sea-level rise. However,
Blechinger, Philipp, Creutzig, Felix, Soomauroo, Zakia   +2 more
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