Sciences de la Terre et de l'environnement

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Spatial Dimensions of Existing Conservation Areas and Other Land Uses in the Congo Basin

Abstract Remote sensing (RS) techniques and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for earth observation have significantly improved the ability to map …

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Biosurfactant Producing Potential of Bacteria Isolated from Sediment of Crude Oil Contaminated Iko River Estuary, Nigeria

There are several physical, chemical, and biological methods to remove petroleum hydrocarbons from contaminated environments. Biological processes are considered the …

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Oil Spill Trajectory Simulations for the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria

The consequences of oil spills due to exploration and exploitation activities in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria have continued …

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Culture and waste: a socio-cultural study of household solid waste management practices

Introduction Studies have reported inadequate levels of individual participation in sustainable household solid waste (HSW) management practices, a limited number …

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“Social tipping points” in a dryland pastoral system in Namibia

Critical transitions in ecosystems occur when a “tipping point” is crossed, resulting in an abrupt shift to a new stable …

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Ecosystem Functions and Services

Abstract The Congo Basin, the second-largest tropical forest in the world, is vital to global ecological balance. This chapter explores …

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The potential of the Tool for Agroecological Performance Evaluation (TAPE) to estimate greenhouse gas emissions

Introduction The agricultural sector faces increasing pressure to contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) while simultaneously acting as a …

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Resource mapping amid climate crisis for protection of hunter gatherer community livelihoods in Northern Tanzania

This paper examines the urgent need for integrated resource mapping to protect the livelihoods of Hunter-Gatherer (H&G) communities in northern …

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Spatiotemporal analysis of agricultural drought and its relationship with climate variabilities in the growing season of the Horn of Africa

This study investigates agricultural drought dynamics in the Horn of Africa (HoA) during the June–August growing seasons from 1995 to …

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The influence of climate change on children attending primary care in Isiolo County, Northern Kenya

BACKGROUND: Climate change has an adverse impact on health in Eastern Africa. Climate-sensitive diseases pose a threat to the health, …

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Heat stress and sleep quality in Mediterranean cities: a pilot study introducing the Sleep Comfort Index (SCI)

Abstract Urban heat increasingly affects sleep quality, yet quantitative evidence linking outdoor thermal stress and rest remains limited. This pilot …

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Streamlining alien species listing processes to enable prioritisation and reporting in protected areas: The case of alien plants in South African National Parks

Management of alien species is a critical conservation priority in protected areas. Reliable alien species checklists are central to prioritisation, …

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Geophysical and multi-criteria decision methods for delineating groundwater potential in coastal terrains: a study from Port Sudan

Groundwater resources in arid, semi-arid, and coastal regions are of vital importance due to the scarcity or complete absence of …

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Ceria-Promoted Titanium Dioxide (CeO2/TiO2) Nanocomposites for Efficient Phenol Removal under Advanced Oxidation Processes (AOPs)

In this study, a series of x %CeO2/TiO2 (x= 1, 2, 3, 5 and 10) catalysts were successfully synthesized with …

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Aware but unprepared: the impact of climate change on healthcare workers and service delivery in Africa - a scoping review

Introduction: Climate change is an urgent global crisis, placing a growing strain on health systems and overwhelming healthcare workers' ability …

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The mediation effect of attitude on the association between knowledge and practices toward air pollution among commercial drivers and traders in South-Western Ghana: A cross-sectional study

There are extant studies on the knowledge, attitudes and practices of air pollution in sub-Saharan Africa and Ghana, however, studies …

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Evaluating the dynamics of carbon accumulation in extensive argan orchard ecosystems in arid regions

Abstract Background Extensively cultivated argan orchards in Argan Biosphere Reserve in Morocco, aged 2–10 years, were assessed to quantify ecosystem …

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Socio-economic status and challenges of indigenous sheep production in poorly resourced Southern African development communities, pathway towards poverty alleviation and food security: a review

The Southern African Development Community region is home to various indigenous sheep breeds essential to communal farmers. In contrast to …

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Assessing the contribution of climate change on tropical cyclones related to loss and damage in southern Africa: a case study of tropical cyclones in southern Malawi

This study synthesizes peer-reviewed literature and government reports to examine the relationship between climate change and the frequency, occurrence, and …

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Cross-domain antimicrobial resistance in poultry farming: A One Health assessment of antimicrobial use and multidrug resistance in Kiambu County, Kenya

Background and Aim: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has emerged as a major One Health threat driven by inappropriate antimicrobial use (AMU) …

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