African Evaluation Database

9120 records found

Source	Electronic ID	Title	Authors	Publication Year	Source Title	Volume	Issue▲	DOI	Affiliations	Authors with Affiliations	Abstract	Author Keywords	Index Keywords	Funding Details
Scopus	2-s2.0-84896042349	Evaluation of the deposition, translocation and pathological response of brake dust with and with...	Bernstein D.M., Rogers R., Sepulveda R., Kunzendorf P., Bellmann B., Ernst H., Phillips J.I.	2014	Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology	276	1	10.1016/j.taap.2014.01.016	Consultant in Toxicology, 1208 Geneva, Switzerland; Rogers Imaging, Needham, MA 02494, United Sta...	Bernstein, D.M., Consultant in Toxicology, 1208 Geneva, Switzerland; Rogers, R., Rogers Imaging, ...	Chrysotile has been frequently used in the past in manufacturing brakes and continues to be used ...	Amphibole asbestos; Brake dust; Chrysotile; Inhalation toxicology; Lung/pleura; Pathology	amphibole; chrysotile; crocidolite; air monitoring; air sampling; animal experiment; animal tissu...	None	View
Scopus	2-s2.0-84875478818	Eco-hydrological impacts of Eucalyptus in the semi humid Ethiopian Highlands: The Lake Tana Plain	Chanie T., Collick A.S., Adgo E., Lehmann C.J., Steenhuis T.S.	2013	Journal of Hydrology and Hydromechanics	61	1	10.2478/johh-2013-0004	Cornell University Master's Program in Integrated Watershed Management, Hydrology Cornell Univers...	Chanie, T., Cornell University Master's Program in Integrated Watershed Management, Hydrology Cor...	Eucalyptus is the tree of choice for wood production by farmers in Ethiopia. Although there are m...	Croton machrostachyus; Eucalyptus; Koga watershed; Soil water repellency	Croton machrostachyus; Eucalyptus; Eucalyptus trees; Farmers' perceptions; Soil physical and chem...	None	View
Scopus	2-s2.0-83055174037	Detection and monitoring of surface subsidence associated with mining activities in the Witbank C...	Engelbrecht J., Inggs M.R., Makusha G.	2011	South African Journal of Geology	114	1	10.2113/gssajg.114.1.77	Council for Geoscience, Western Cape Unit, P.O. Box 572, Bellville, 7535, South Africa; Universit...	Engelbrecht, J., Council for Geoscience, Western Cape Unit, P.O. Box 572, Bellville, 7535, South ...	Surface subsidence associated with coal mining activities in the Mpumalanga Province, South Afric...	None	basin evolution; coal mining; deformation; detection method; environmental monitoring; GPS; human...	None	View
Scopus	2-s2.0-84961292145	Heuristic space diversity control for improved meta-hyper-heuristic performance	Grobler J., Engelbrecht A.P., Kendall G., Yadavalli V.S.S.	2015	Information Sciences	300	1	10.1016/j.ins.2014.11.012	Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, Pretoria, South Africa; Department of Computer Sc...	Grobler, J., Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, Pretoria, South Africa, Department o...	This paper expands on the concept of heuristic space diversity and investigates various strategie...	Diversity management; Heuristic space diversity; Hyper-heuristics	Algorithms; Digital arithmetic; Heuristic algorithms; Heuristic methods; Algorithm performance; B...	None	View
Scopus	2-s2.0-84893333974	Quality evaluation of chocolate produced using soy-cow milk	Obatoye A.O., Ogunwolu S.O., Idowu M.A.	2014	Nutrition and Food Science	44	1	10.1108/NFS-07-2013-0078	Crop Processing and Utilization, Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria, Ibadan, Nigeria; Food and H...	Obatoye, A.O., Crop Processing and Utilization, Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria, Ibadan, Nige...	Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the effects of substituting cow milk with soy m...	Cocoa; Food products; Milk; Nutrition; Product development; Soya	None	None	View
Scopus	2-s2.0-38949129387	Seed performance of maize in response to phosphorus application and growth temperature is related...	Modi A.T., Asanzi N.M.	2008	Crop Science	48	1	10.2135/cropsci2007.06.0367	Crop Science Discipline, School of Agricultural Sciences and Agribusiness, Univ. of KwaZulu-Natal...	Modi, A.T., Crop Science Discipline, School of Agricultural Sciences and Agribusiness, Univ. of K...	Phytate is associated with antinutrient character in seeds; however, it has potential to contribu...	None	Zea mays	None	View
Scopus	2-s2.0-84857445009	Bisphenol A (BPA) in China: A review of sources, environmental levels, and potential human health...	Huang Y.Q., Wong C.K.C., Zheng J.S., Bouwman H., Barra R., Wahlström B., Neretin L., Wong M.H.	2012	Environment International	42	1	10.1016/j.envint.2011.04.010	Croucher Institute for Environmental Sciences, Department of Biology, Hong Kong Baptist Universit...	Huang, Y.Q., Croucher Institute for Environmental Sciences, Department of Biology, Hong Kong Bapt...	Bisphenol A (BPA), identified as an endocrine disruptor, is an industrially important chemical th...	Bisphenol A; China; Endocrine-disruptor; Environmental exposure; Potential impact	Bisphenol A; China; Endocrine-disruptor; Environmental exposure; Potential impacts; Elastomers; E...	None	View
Scopus	2-s2.0-69749116335	The performance profile of Dioscorea rotundata cultivar Dorban genotypes in Ghana using GGE biplo...	Otoo E., Asiedu R.	2009	Journal of Food, Agriculture and Environment	7	1	None	Crops Research Institute, P.O. Box 3785, Kumasi, Ghana; IITA, PMB 5320, Oyo Road, Oyo, Ibadan, Ni...	Otoo, E., Crops Research Institute, P.O. Box 3785, Kumasi, Ghana; Asiedu, R., IITA, PMB 5320, Oyo...	Twenty-two genotypes of D. rotundata cultivar Dorban consisting of 19 botanically developed seeds...	D. Rotundata; Genotype x environment interaction; Genotypes	agroecosystem; article; cultivar; genotype; Ghana; yam; Dioscorea alata; Dioscorea rotundata	None	View
Scopus	2-s2.0-64549099309	Nitrogen dynamics in land cleared of alien vegetation (Acacia Saligna) and impacts on groundwater...	Jovanovic N.Z., Israel S., Tredoux G., Soltau L., Le Maitre D., Rusinga F., Rozanov A., van der M...	2009	Water SA	35	1	None	CSIR Natural Resources and the Environment, PO Box 32, Stellenbosch 7599, South Africa; Departmen...	Jovanovic, N.Z., CSIR Natural Resources and the Environment, PO Box 32, Stellenbosch 7599, South ...	Woody invading alien plants, many of which are nitrogen-fixing legumes (Fabaceae family), are cur...	Acacia saligna; Forest clearing; Groundwater contamination; Nitrate leaching; Riverlands nature r...	Acacia saligna; Forest clearing; Groundwater contamination; Nitrate leaching; Riverlands nature r...	None	View
Scopus	2-s2.0-79958129745	Bubbles in South African house prices and their impact on consumption	Das S., Gupta R., Kanda P.T.	2011	Journal of Real Estate Literature	19	1	None	CSIR Built Environment, Pretoria, 0001, South Africa; University of Pretoria, Pretoria 0002, Sout...	Das, S., CSIR Built Environment, Pretoria, 0001, South Africa; Gupta, R., University of Pretoria,...	This study tests for house price bubbles in the South African housing market using quarterly data...	None	None	None	View
Scopus	2-s2.0-50849125397	Biological and chemical evaluation of sewage water pollution in the Rietvlei nature reserve wetla...	Oberholster P.J., Botha A.-M., Cloete T.E.	2008	Environmental Pollution	156	1	10.1016/j.envpol.2007.12.028	CSIR Natural Resources and the Environment, P.O. Box 395, Pretoria, 0001, South Africa; Departmen...	Oberholster, P.J., CSIR Natural Resources and the Environment, P.O. Box 395, Pretoria, 0001, Sout...	Macroinvertebrate communities in Rietvlei nature reserve wetland area and their relationship with...	AUSRIVAS; Multitrophic level bioassay; Peat bog; Treated sewage discharge	Agricultural runoff; Automation; Catchments; Concentration (process); Effluents; Oil spills; Poll...	None	View
Scopus	2-s2.0-84878460498	Performance of 13 Bambara groundnut (vigna subterranea (L.) verde.) landraces under 12 H and 14 H...	Berchie J.N., Amelie G., McClymont S., Raizada M., Adu-Dapaah H., Sarkodie-Addo J.	2013	Journal of Agronomy	12	1	10.3923/ja.2013.20.28	CSIR-Crops Research Institute, P.O. Box 3785, Kumasi, Ghana; Department of Plant Agriculture, Uni...	Berchie, J.N., CSIR-Crops Research Institute, P.O. Box 3785, Kumasi, Ghana; Amelie, G., Departmen...	The aim of this study was to identify bambara groundnut landraces which are less sensitive to pho...	Bambara groundnut; Burkina faso; Day length; Ghana; Photoperiod; Pod yield; Tanzania	Arachis hypogaea; Bambara; Equus subg. Hippotigris; Vigna; Vigna subterranea	None	View
Scopus	2-s2.0-84871483137	Impact of water scarcity in Australia on global food security in an era of climate change	Ejaz Qureshi M., Hanjra M.A., Ward J.	2013	Food Policy	38	1	10.1016/j.foodpol.2012.11.003	CSIRO Ecosystem Sciences, Canberra, ACT, Australia; Fenner School of Environment and Society, Aus...	Ejaz Qureshi, M., CSIRO Ecosystem Sciences, Canberra, ACT, Australia, Fenner School of Environmen...	Australia is a major food exporting country. Recent droughts reduced dryland farming production a...	Australian food exports; Drought; Economic model; Global food security; Water scarcity	agricultural production; agricultural trade; climate change; commodity price; drought; economic a...	None	View
Scopus	2-s2.0-84924346211	Impact of NERICA adoption on incomes of rice-producing households in Northern Ghana	Wiredu A.N., Asante B.O., Martey E., Diagne A., Dogbe W.	2014	Journal of Sustainable Development	7	1	10.5539/jsd.v7n1p167	CSIR-Savanna Agricultural Research Institute, Nyankpala, Ghana; Rural Development Theory and Poli...	Wiredu, A.N., CSIR-Savanna Agricultural Research Institute, Nyankpala, Ghana, Rural Development T...	The Multinational NERICA Rice Dissemination Project in Ghana promoted the adoption of NERICA vari...	Adoption; Ghana; Impact; Income; Late; Nerica	None	CSIR, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research	View
Scopus	2-s2.0-84875979712	The virtual memory landscape: The impact of information technology on collective memory and comme...	Marschall S.	2013	Journal of Southern African Studies	39	1	10.1080/03057070.2013.763325	Cultural and Heritage Tourism, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Private Bag X54001, Durban 4000, Sout...	Marschall, S., Cultural and Heritage Tourism, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Private Bag X54001, Du...	The article considers the impact of new digital technologies and the internet on the process of c...	None	advanced technology; culture; Internet; memory; theoretical study; South Africa	None	View
Scopus	2-s2.0-33645704318	Impact of trade liberalization on the environment in developing countries: The case of Nigeria	Feridun M., Ayadi F.S., Balouga J.	2006	Journal of Developing Societies	22	1	10.1177/0169796X06062965	Cyprus International University, Cyprus; University of Lagos, Nigeria; Department of Economics, C...	Feridun, M., Cyprus International University, Cyprus, Department of Economics, Cyprus Internation...	This article aims at investigating the impact of trade openness on pollution and resource depleti...	Development; Environmental degradation; Environmental Kuznets Curve; Trade liberalization	liberalization; trade policy; Africa; Nigeria; Sub-Saharan Africa; West Africa	None	View
WoS	WOS:000312954300012	Measuring social accountability in health professional education: Development and international p...	Buso, David,Larkins, Sarah L.,Lindemann, Iris C.,Matte, Marie C.,Neusy, Andre-Jacques,Palsdottir,...	2013	MEDICAL TEACHER	35	1	10.3109/0142159X.2012.731106	Dalhousie University, Flinders University South Australia, James Cook University, Ateneo de Zambo...	"Larkins, Sarah L.: James Cook University","Lindemann, Iris C.: Flinders University South Austral...	Background: Health professional schools are responsible for producing graduates with competencies...	None	None	None	View
Scopus	2-s2.0-84861831370	Evidence on the impact of minimum wage laws in an informal sector: Domestic workers in South Africa	Dinkelman T., Ranchhod V.	2012	Journal of Development Economics	99	1	10.1016/j.jdeveco.2011.12.006	Dartmouth College, United States; University of Cape Town, South Africa	Dinkelman, T., Dartmouth College, United States; Ranchhod, V., University of Cape Town, South Africa	What happens when a previously uncovered labor market is regulated? We exploit the introduction o...	Africa; Domestic workers; Informal sector; Minimum wage	developing world; domestic work; informal sector; law enforcement; legislation; minimum wage; Sou...	None	View
Scopus	2-s2.0-84893974628	Evaluation of the adaptability and response of indigenous trees to assisted rehabilitation on the...	Gebretsadik W.	2014	Journal of Forestry Research	25	1	10.1007/s11676-013-0398-x	Debre Zeit Agricultural Research Center (DZARC), P.O.box-32, Debre zeit, Ethiopia	Gebretsadik, W., Debre Zeit Agricultural Research Center (DZARC), P.O.box-32, Debre zeit, Ethiopia	Removal of trees and shrubs from hillsides exposes a site to erosion that threatens soil aggregat...	Infiltration pits; Kuriftu Lake catchment; water harvesting	None	None	View
Scopus	2-s2.0-31544457587	Economic performance of case study dairy farm in Southern Ethiopia	Ergano K., Nurfeta A.	2006	Livestock Research for Rural Development	18	1	None	Debub University, Awassa College of Agriculture, Department of Agricultural Resource Economics an...	Ergano, K., Debub University, Awassa College of Agriculture, Department of Agricultural Resource ...	Focus on agricultural development in Ethiopia has seen a shift towards the smallholder sector, wh...	Awassa College of Agriculture; Dairy Farm; Economics; Ethiopia	Animalia	None	View

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