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Demographic growth and the distribution of language sizes

, 2007
It is argued that the present log-normal distribution of language sizes is, to a large extent, a consequence of demographic dynamics within the population of speakers of each language.
Campbell L., DAMIÁN H. ZANETTE, de Oliveira V. M., Ferrer R., Gordon R. G., Van Kampen N. G.   +5 more
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Methodological Innovations for Evidencing and Estimating Modern and Traditional Contraceptive Prevalence and Use Dynamics in Sub‐Saharan Africa

Studies in Family Planning, EarlyView.
Abstract Contraceptive prevalence estimates are indicators of the performance of family planning programs. Yet, available evidence suggests that national surveys may be underestimating the prevalence of traditional methods. The apparent underestimation of traditional methods stems from current approaches for collecting, analyzing, and reporting ...
Nurudeen Alhassan, Nyovani Janet Madise, Jamaica Corker, Naa Dodua Dodoo, Ernestina Coast, F. Nii‐Amoo Dodoo, Jacques B. O. Emina, Saseendran Pallikadavath, Elizabeth Omoluabi, Maame B. Peterson, John A. Mushomi, Themba Mzembe, Eliya Msiyaphazi Zulu   +12 more
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Mündü language and culture: the current state of research [PDF]

, 2008
The article outlines the ethnography and the socio-linguistic situation of the Mündü with focus on the sociolinguistic situation and on the endangerment of their language.
Pasch, Helma
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The Contribution of Educational Changes to Fertility Declines in Low‐ and Middle‐Income Countries

Studies in Family Planning, EarlyView.
Abstract Educational expansion is widely regarded as a central mechanism in fertility transitions, yet some research suggests its role may be more modest. This study analyzes birth histories from 414 surveys in 72 low‐ and middle‐income countries to reassess the contribution of the shift in the educational composition of the population to fertility ...
Bruno D. Schoumaker, David A. Sánchez‐Páez   +1 more
wiley   +1 more source

Health transformation toward universal healthcare coverage amidst conflict: examining the impact of international cooperation in Niger

Frontiers in Public Health
BackgroundApproximately 70% of Sub-Saharan African countries have experienced armed conflicts with significant battle-related fatalities in the past two decades. Niger has witnessed a substantial rise in conflict-affected populations in recent years.
Mahamadou Doutchi, Abdoulaye Ghousmane, Fatimata Zampaligre, Bizo Moussa, El Khalef Ishagh, Ouédraogo Talatou Marc, Batouré Oumarou, Mutenda Sheria Kaya, Gbaguidi Aichatou Diawara, Abdoulaye Macire Camara, Seyni Moussa, Kuyangisa Bienvenu, Joseph Toko, Hamidou Harouna, Haladou Moussa, N’Zue Kofi, Jacques Lukenze Tamuzi, Jacques Lukenze Tamuzi, Patrick D. M. C. Katoto, Patrick D. M. C. Katoto, Patrick D. M. C. Katoto, Charles S. Wiysonge, Charles S. Wiysonge, Blanche-Philomene Melanga Anya   +23 more
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Focal aspects in the Lelemi verb system [PDF]

, 2009
In our presentation we will outline the verb system of Lelemi and concentrate on certain “focal” aspects which are of primary interest to us. Lelemi has two TAMP paradigms: one constituting the so-called “simple tenses”, the other the so-called “relative
Fiedler, Ines, Schwarz, Anne
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Aid to Fight AIDS: An Empirical Analysis of HIV‐Specific Development Aid Effectiveness

Scottish Journal of Political Economy, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Using an excludable instrument for HIV‐specific aid, we investigate its effectiveness on HIV outcomes viz., prevalence and death rates. We theorize that HIV‐specific aid fills the funding gap that prevents governments from committing adequate resources to effectively address the epidemic.
Derek Nolan, Krishna Chaitanya Vadlamannati   +1 more
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Evaluation of community-based surveillance for acute flaccid paralysis cases in a security-compromised setting, Tillabéri Health Region, Niger, 2021

Journal of Interventional Epidemiology and Public Health
Introduction: Community-based surveillance (CBS) is based on community engagement in disease and public health event surveillance. Enhancing the CBS project has been implemented since 2020 through a Community Relays’ network in a security-compromised ...
Agballa Mébiny-Essoh Tchalla Abalo, Issifou Djibo, Hamani Samba, Aboubacar Ali Harouna, Mumeh Cletus Fumbi, Tassiou Ibrahim, Hamidou Harouna, Ibrahima Hamadou, Oumarou Maidadji, Mountari Kollé, Sayadi Sani, Ibrahima Na Andy Chaïbou, Kevin Mugenyi, Yaya Ballayira, Rebecca Babirye, Simon Antara   +15 more
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Enquête sérologique chez les petits ruminants dans quatre départements du Niger

Revue d’Elevage et de Médecine Vétérinaire des Pays Tropicaux, 1991
Une enquête sérologique portant sur 1474 petits ruminants, conduite dans quatre départements du Niger (Maradi, Zinder, Diffa et Dosso) en 1990, a permis d'étudier l'épidémiologie et la prévalence de huit maladies dans ces régions : brucellose à Brucella
N. Bloch, I. Diallo
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Persistent Topology of Syntax [PDF]

, 2018
We study the persistent homology of a data set of syntactic parameters of world languages. We show that, while homology generators behave erratically over the whole data set, non-trivial persistent homology appears when one restricts to specific language
Clark, John M., Dasu, Shival, Gheorghita, Iulia, Guth, Daniel, Liang, Crystal, Marcolli, Matilde, Port, Alexander   +6 more
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