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Agronomy
Jonne Rodenburg, Kazuki Saito
Summary: This research provides an overview of the challenges faced by the rice production sector in sub-Saharan Africa and the historical efforts in agronomy research. It also presents six main recommendations for future research, including increasing focus on rainfed rice-based systems, developing integrated cropping and farming systems, and prioritizing sustainability.
FIELD CROPS RESEARCH
(2022)
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Ecology
Victoria Carbonell, Lutz Merbold, Eugenio Diaz-Pines, Thomas P. F. Dowling, Klaus Butterbach-Bahl
Summary: Pastoral systems are the dominant livestock production system in arid and semiarid regions of sub-Saharan Africa. Nitrogen emissions hotspots mainly come from ammonia volatilization and soil nitrogen emissions, with uncertainties in nitrogen loss pathways. Atmospheric nitrogen deposition is the major nitrogen input, while nitrogen losses are primarily from leaching in pastures.
ECOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS
(2021)
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Chemistry, Physical
Magda Moner-Girona, Georgia Kakoulaki, Giacomo Falchetta, Daniel J. Weiss, Nigel Taylor
Summary: The study identifies a significant gap in electrification of healthcare facilities in sub-Saharan Africa and suggests decentralized photovoltaic systems as a clean, reliable, and cost-effective solution. The upfront investment cost to provide electricity to over 50,000 facilities without power is estimated at EUR 484 million, potentially reducing travel time to healthcare facilities for 281 million people in the region.
Editorial Material
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Seni Kouanda
Summary: This collection of 10 articles analyzes the implementation of maternal death surveillance and response across countries in Sub-Saharan Africa.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GYNECOLOGY & OBSTETRICS
(2022)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Habiba Ahut Daggash, Niall Mac Dowell
Summary: Sub-Saharan Africa faces challenges such as extreme poverty, economic downturn, energy poverty, and climate change. All countries in the region have committed to increasing the use of renewable energy sources to address these issues. Despite facing difficulties in implementation, transitioning the energy system can help achieve these goals and promote economic development and climate resilience.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2021)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Goedele van den Broeck, Talip Kilic, Janneke Pieters
Summary: The study examines the effects of structural transformation on gender equality, particularly equal pay, in Sub-Saharan Africa. It finds that women in urban areas earn 40 to 46 percent less than men, while the gender pay gap in rural areas ranges from 12 percent to 77 percent. The analysis reveals that differences in workers' characteristics explain a significant portion of the gender pay gap in rural areas, suggesting that equalizing characteristics would eliminate most of the gap. In urban areas, however, country differences are larger and characteristics account for a smaller portion of the pay gap, indicating the need for gender-sensitive policies.
Review
Infectious Diseases
Samuel Kariuki, Kelvin Kering, Celestine Wairimu, Robert Onsare, Cecilia Mbae
Summary: Antimicrobial resistance in sub-Saharan Africa is high, mainly due to poverty, resulting in a high burden of infectious diseases, poor regulation of antimicrobial use, and lack of effective alternatives. While most countries have adopted the global action plan to tackle antimicrobial resistance, fewer countries are able to fully implement country-specific action plans due to various challenges.
INFECTION AND DRUG RESISTANCE
(2022)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Jill E. Cairns, Jordan Chamberlin, Pieter Rutsaert, Rachel C. Voss, Thokozile Ndhlela, Cosmos Magorokosho
Summary: Maize production needs to triple in sub-Saharan Africa to meet future needs, but challenges include improving the nutritional density of maize, increasing adoption of new varieties, faster varietal replacement, and increasing fertilizer use. However, low and variable returns on investment may limit these improvements, and adoption of new technologies is lower among female farmers.
JOURNAL OF CEREAL SCIENCE
(2021)
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Development Studies
Julia Davies, Jordan Blekking, Corrie Hannah, Andrew Zimmer, Nupur Joshi, Patrese Anderson, Allan Chilenga, Tom Evans
Summary: Traditional markets play a critical role in the rural-urban food systems of sub-Saharan Africa. However, these markets face challenges such as infrastructure deficits, poor waste management, and internal conflict. Our study aims to explore the governance structures of traditional markets to identify effective institutional arrangements for market management.
HABITAT INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Business
Ali Meftah Gerged, Aruoriwo Marian Chijoke-Mgbame, Renata Konadu, Christopher J. Cowton
Summary: This study examines the relationship between board gender diversity, the presence of environmental committees and corporate environmental disclosure (CED) in sub-Saharan Africa. The findings show that CED is low in the region compared to developed countries. However, the presence of women directors is positively associated with CED, and this relationship is contingent on the presence of an environmental committee.
BUSINESS STRATEGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Shiferaw Feleke, Steven Michael Cole, Haruna Sekabira, Rousseau Djouaka, Victor Manyong
Summary: The study evaluates the contributions of IITA's circular bioeconomy innovations in addressing economic, social, and environmental outcomes in sub-Saharan Africa, identifying areas for improvement through outcome tracking and gap analysis methods. The results show that IITA's interventions led to technological innovations and positive outcomes in crop productivity, food security, resource use efficiency, job creation, and reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. This evidence highlights the importance of integrating circular bioeconomy approaches in research and development work to achieve significant impacts.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Benjamin L. Rice, Akshaya Annapragada, Rachel E. Baker, Marjolein Bruijning, Winfred Dotse-Gborgbortsi, Keitly Mensah, Ian F. Miller, Nkengafac Villyen Motaze, Antso Raherinandrasana, Malavika Rajeev, Julio Rakotonirina, Tanjona Ramiadantsoa, Fidisoa Rasambainarivo, Weiyu Yu, Bryan T. Grenfell, Andrew J. Tatem, C. Jessica E. Metcalf
Summary: The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has shown low burdens in sub-Saharan Africa compared to other regions, potentially influenced by factors such as climate and population demographics. Caution is needed when interpreting analyses that aggregate data from low- and middle-income settings. Heterogeneity in connectivity across sub-Saharan Africa may contribute to variance in the pace of viral spread.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Duncan McCloskey, Aggrey Semeere, Racheal Ayanga, Miriam Laker-Oketta, Robert Lukande, Matthew Semakadde, Micheal Kanyesigye, Megan Wenger, Philip LeBoit, Timothy McCalmont, Toby Maurer, Andrea Gardner, Juan Boza, Ethel Cesarman, Jeffrey Martin, David Erickson
Summary: This study demonstrates the use of a point-of-care device for molecular diagnosis of Kaposi's sarcoma (KS), achieving high sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy compared to traditional pathology. The results highlight the potential for the use of this diagnostic method to overcome barriers in limited-resource settings.
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Food Science & Technology
David Laborde, Valeria Pineiro
Summary: The Russia-Ukraine conflict had an impact on staple crop prices and stimulated interest in tropical wheat production. Regional consumption patterns and trade have a better potential to guide effective and sustainable food security policy strategies.
Review
Urology & Nephrology
Danielle Whiting, Asiimwe Ian Shane, Rachel Pope, Stephen Payne, Suzie Venn
Summary: Urinary incontinence is highly prevalent among women in sub-Saharan Africa, with non-fistulous stress, urgency, and mixed urinary incontinence being the most common types. Both obstetric and non-obstetric factors contribute to the development of urinary incontinence. The condition has significant social and emotional consequences, and there is a lack of understanding and awareness surrounding its etiology in sub-Saharan Africa. More resources and trained specialists are needed to address the needs of women with non-fistulous leakage in the region.
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Rheumatology
Chris Zielinski, Lukoye Atwoli, Gregory E. Erhabor, Aiah A. Gbakima, Abraham Haileamlak, Jean-Marie Kayembe Ntumba, James Kigera, Laurie Laybourn-Langton, Bob Mash, Joy Muhia, Fhumulani Mavis Mulaudzi, David Ofori-Adjei, Friday Okonofua, Arash Rashidian, Maha El-Adawy, Siaka Sidibe, Abdelmadjid Snouber, James Tumwine, Mohammad Sahar Yassien, Paul Yonga, Lilia Zakhama
ANNALS OF THE RHEUMATIC DISEASES
(2023)
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Obstetrics & Gynecology
Lukoye Atwoli, Gregory E. Erhabor, Aiah A. Gbakima, Abraham Haileamlak, Jean-Marie Kayembe Ntumba, James Kigera, Laurie Laybourn-Langton, Bob Mash, Joy Muhia, Fhumulani Mavis Mulaudzi, David Ofori-Adjei, Friday Okonofua, Arash Rashidian, Maha El-Adawy, Siaka Sidibe, Abdelmadjid Snouber, James Tumwine, Mohammad Sahar Yassien, Paul Yonga, Lilia Zakhama, Chris Zielinski
BJOG-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY
(2023)
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Medicine, Research & Experimental
Lukoye Atwoli, Gregory E. Erhabor, Aiah A. Gbakima, Abraham Haileamlak, Jean-Marie Kayembe Ntumba, James Kigera, Laurie Laybourn-Langton, Robert Mash, Joy Muhia, Fhumulani Mavis Mulaudzi, David Ofori-Adjei, Fricay Okonofua, Arash Rashidian, Maha El Adawy, Siaka Sidibe, Abdelmadjid Snouber, James Tumwine, Mohammad Sahar Yassien, Paul Yonga, Lilia Zakhama, Chris Zielinski
BIOMOLECULES AND BIOMEDICINE
(2023)
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Nursing
Lukoye Atwoli, Gregory E. Erhabor, Aiah A. Gbakima, Abraham Haileamlak, Jean-Marie Kayembe, James Kigera, Laurie Laybourn-Langton, Robert Mash, Joy Muhia, Fhumulani Mavis Malaudzi, David Ofori-Adjei, Fricay Okonofua, Arash Rashidian, Maha El Adawy, Siaka Sidibe, Abdelmadjid Snouber, James Tumwine, Sahar Yassien Mohammad, Paul Yonga, Lilia Zakhama, Chris Zielinski
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NURSING STUDIES
(2023)
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Veterinary Sciences
Lukoye Atwoli, Gregory E. Erhabor, Aiah A. Gbakima, Abraham Haileamlak, Jean-Marie Kayembe Ntumba, James Kigera, Laurie Laybourn-Langton, Bob Mash, Joy Muhia, Fhumulani Mavis Mulaudzi, Mavis Mulaudzi, David Ofori-Adjei, Arash Rashidian, Friday Okonofua, Maha El-Adawy, Siaka Sidibe, Abdelmadjid Snouber, James Tumwine, Mohammad Sahar Yassien, Paul Yonga, Lilia Zakhama, Chris Zielinski
VETERINARY ANAESTHESIA AND ANALGESIA
(2023)
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Biophysics
Kamran Abbasi, Parveen Ali, Virginia Barbour, Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo, Marcel G. M. Olde Rikkert, Richard Horton, Robert Mash, Carlos Monteiro, Elena N. Naumova, Eric J. Rubin, Peush Sahni, James Tumwine, Paul Yonga, Chris Zielinski, Arun Mitra, Tilman Ruff, Andy Haines, Ira Helfand
BONE MARROW TRANSPLANTATION
(2023)
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Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Kamran Abbasi, Parveen Ali, Virginia Barbour, Thomas Benfield, Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo, Stephen Hancocks, Richard Horton, Laurie Laybourn-Langton, Robert Mash, Peush Sahni, Wadeia Mohammad Sharief, Paul Yonga, Chris Zielinski
BRITISH DENTAL JOURNAL
(2023)
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Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Kamran Abbasi, Parveen Ali, Virginia Barbour, Thomas Benfield, Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo, Stephen Hancocks, Richard Horton, Laurie Laybourn-Langton, Robert Mash, Peush Sahni, Wadeia Mohammad Sharief, Paul Yonga, Chris Zielinski
Editorial Material
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Kamran Abbasi, Parveen Ali, Virginia Barbour, Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo, Marcel G. M. Olde Rikkert, Andy Haines, Ira Helfand, Richard Horton, Bob Mash, Arun Mitra, Carlos Monteiro, Elena N. Naumova, Eric J. Rubin, Tilman Ruff, Peush Sahni, James Tumwine, Paul Yonga, Chris Zielinski
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF HEART FAILURE
(2023)
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Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Kamran Abbasi, Parveen Ali, Virginia Barbour, Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo, Marcel G. M. Olde Rikkert, Richard Horton, Robert Mash, Carlos Monteiro, Elena N. Naumova, Eric J. Rubin, Peush Sahni, James Tumwine, Paul Yonga, Chris Zielinski, Arun Mitra, Tilman Ruff, Andy Haines, Ira Helfand
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF NUCLEAR MEDICINE AND MOLECULAR IMAGING
(2023)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Kamran Abbasi, Parveen Ali, Virginia Barbour, Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo, Marcel G. M. Olde Rikkert, Peng Gong, Andy N. Haines, Ira J. Helfand, Richard Horton, Bob Mash, Arun Mitra, Carlos Monteiro, Elena Naumova, Eric Rubin, Tilman Ruff, Peush Sahni, James Tumwine, Paul Yonga, Chris Zielinski
PAEDIATRIC AND PERINATAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2023)
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Oncology
Kamran Abbasi, Parveen Ali, Virginia Barbour, Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo, Marcel Gm Olde Rikkert, Andy Haines, Ira Helfand, Richard Horton, Robert Mash, Arun Mitra, Carlos Monteiro, Elena N. Naumova, Eric J. Rubin, Tilman Ruff, Peush Sahni, James Tumwine, Paul Yonga, Chris Zielinski
PROSTATE CANCER AND PROSTATIC DISEASES
(2023)
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Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Kamran Abbasi, Parveen Ali, Virginia Barbour, Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo, Marcel G. M. Olde Rikkert, Andy Haines, Ira Helfand, Richard Horton, Bob Mash, Arun Mitra, Carlos Monteiro, Elena N. Naumova, Eric J. Rubin, Tilman Ruff, Peush Sahni, James Tumwine, Paul Yonga, Chris Zielinski
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Anthropology
Kamran Abbasi, Parveen Ali, Virginia Barbour, Thomas Benfield, Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo, Gregory E. Erhabor, Stephen Hancocks, Richard Horton, Laurie Laybourn-Langton, Robert Mash, Peush Sahni, Wadeia Mohammad Sharief, Paul Yonga, Chris Zielinski
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Medicine, General & Internal
Kamran Abbasi, Parveen Ali, Virginia Barbour, Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo, Marcel G. M. Olde Rikkert, Andy Haines, Ira Helfand, Richard Horton, Bob Mash, Arun Mitra, Carlos Monteiro, Elena N. Naumova, Eric J. Rubin, Tilman Ruff, Peush Sahni, James Tumwine, Paul Yonga, Chris Zielinski
