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Source▲ | Electronic ID | Title | Authors | Publication Year | Source Title | Volume | Issue | DOI | Affiliations | Authors with Affiliations | Abstract | Author Keywords | Index Keywords | Funding Details | |
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Scopus | 2-s2.0-53549093601 | The linkages between FDI and domestic investment: Unravelling the developmental impact of foreign... | Ndikumana L., Verick S. | 2008 | Development Policy Review | 26 | 6 | 10.1111/j.1467-7679.2008.00430.x | African Development Bank, Tunis, Tunisia; UN Economic Commission for Africa and IZA, P.O. Box 300... | Ndikumana, L., African Development Bank, Tunis, Tunisia; Verick, S., UN Economic Commission for A... | While the recent increase in foreign direct investment (FDI) to African countries is a welcome de... | FDI; Privatein vestment; Public investment; Sub-Saharan Africa | capital flow; economic development; economic impact; foreign direct investment; private sector; A... | None | |
Scopus | 2-s2.0-60949700706 | The impact of translation activities on the development of African languages in a multilingual so... | Mheta G. | 2005 | Lexikos | 15 | None | None | African Languages Research Institute, University of Zimbabwe, Harare, Zimbabwe | Mheta, G., African Languages Research Institute, University of Zimbabwe, Harare, Zimbabwe | The article examines the impact of translation activities on the development of African languages... | Borrowing; Coining; Compounding; Derivation; Development of African languages; Multilingual socie... | None | None | |
Scopus | 2-s2.0-33745454177 | The impact of cultural practices on the spread of HIV/AIDS: An anthropological study of selected ... | Nkwi P.N. | 2005 | Discovery and Innovation | 17 | SPEC. ISS. | None | African Population Advisory Council, Nairobi, Kenya | Nkwi, P.N., African Population Advisory Council, Nairobi, Kenya | Africa is a continent plagued by population problems. These problems have no common solution beca... | None | Human immunodeficiency virus | None | |
Scopus | 2-s2.0-84919644294 | Examining the impact of age on literacy achievement among grade 6 primary school pupils in Kenya | Hungi N., Ngware M., Abuya B. | 2014 | International Journal of Educational Development | 39 | None | 10.1016/j.ijedudev.2014.06.003 | African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC), Kenya | Hungi, N., African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC), Kenya; Ngware, M., African Popu... | The main objective of this paper is to investigate the optimal age category at which primary scho... | Grade repetition; Kenya education; Literacy achievement; Over-age pupils; Pupil age; Underage pupils | None | None | |
Scopus | 2-s2.0-84937637591 | Randomized impact evaluation of education interventions: experiences and lessons from a reading t... | Ngware M.W., Abuya B., Oketch M., Admassu K., Mutisya M., Musyoka P. | 2015 | International Journal of Research and Method in Education | 38 | 4 | 10.1080/1743727X.2014.965252 | African Population and Health Research Center, APHRC Campus, 2nd Floor, Manga Close Off Kirawa Ro... | Ngware, M.W., African Population and Health Research Center, APHRC Campus, 2nd Floor, Manga Close... | This paper presents the experiences and lessons learnt during the design and implementation of th... | early grades; impact evaluation; Kenya; learning; literacy; numeracy; reading; Uganda | None | None | |
Scopus | 2-s2.0-84927591622 | Temperature Variation and heat wave and cold spell impacts on years of life lost among the urban ... | Egondi T., Kyobutungi C., Rocklöv J. | 2015 | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health | 12 | 3 | 10.3390/ijerph120302735 | African Population and Health Research Center, P.O. Box 10787-00100, Nairobi, Kenya; Department o... | Egondi, T., African Population and Health Research Center, P.O. Box 10787-00100, Nairobi, Kenya, ... | Weather extremes are associated with adverse health outcomes, including mortality. Studies have i... | Cold spell; Cold-related mortality; Heat wave; Heat-related mortality; Temperature | climate effect; environmental factor; health geography; health impact; informal settlement; morta... | None | |
Scopus | 2-s2.0-65949110577 | The impact of female employment on fertility in Dakar (Senegal) and Lomé (Togó) | Beguy D. | 2009 | Demographic Research | 20 | None | 10.4054/DemRes.2009.20.7 | African Population and Health Research Center, Shelter Afrique Center, Longonot Road, Upper Hill,... | Beguy, D., African Population and Health Research Center, Shelter Afrique Center, Longonot Road, ... | This paper investigates the impact of female employment on fertility in two urban contexts in sub... | None | None | None | |
Scopus | 2-s2.0-84856564960 | Impact of long-term treatment of onchocerciasis with ivermectin in Kaduna State, Nigeria: First e... | Tekle A.H., Elhassan E., Isiyaku S., Amazigo U.V., Bush S., Noma M., Cousens S., Abiose A., Remme... | 2012 | Parasites and Vectors | 5 | 1 | 10.1186/1756-3305-5-2822313631 | African Programme for Onchocerciasis Control, WHO/APOC, P. O. Box: 01 B.P. 549, Ouagadougou 01, B... | Tekle, A.H., African Programme for Onchocerciasis Control, WHO/APOC, P. O. Box: 01 B.P. 549, Ouag... | Background. Onchocerciasis can be effectively controlled as a public health problem by annual mas... | APOC; elimination; epidemiological evaluation; Kaduna Nigeria; Onchocerciasis | ivermectin; adolescent; adult; article; child; eradication therapy; feasibility study; female; hu... | None | |
Scopus | 2-s2.0-84944315308 | Impact of climate change on brackish water aquaculture development in the coastal areas of Niger ... | Akinrotimi O.A., Edun O.M. | 2015 | International Journal of Agricultural Research | 10 | 2 | 10.3923/ijar.2015.44.53 | African Regional Aquaculture Center, Nigerian Institute for Oceanography and Marine Research, P.M... | Akinrotimi, O.A., African Regional Aquaculture Center, Nigerian Institute for Oceanography and Ma... | The issue of climate change has generated a lot of concern among the general public in Niger Delt... | Climate; Coastal environment; Fish; Fish farming; Niger Delta | None | None | |
Scopus | 2-s2.0-84949806808 | The turn of the south? Social and economic impacts of mega-events in India, Brazil and South Africa | Maharaj B. | 2015 | Local Economy | 30 | 8 | 10.1177/0269094215604318 | University of Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa | Maharaj, B., University of Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa | In the neoliberal era, competing to host global sporting events has become a prominent urban prom... | evictions; legacy; livelihoods; mega-events; South cities | None | None | |
Scopus | 2-s2.0-8744262025 | Impact assessment of a community-based animal health project in Dollo Ado and Dollo Bay districts... | Admassu B., Nega S., Haile T., Abera B., Hussein A., Catley A. | 2005 | Tropical Animal Health and Production | 37 | 1 | 10.1023/B:TROP.0000047932.70025.44 | African Union/Interafrican Bur. A., PO Box 30786, 00100 Nairobi, Kenya, Kenya; Veterinary Service... | Admassu, B., African Union/Interafrican Bur. A., PO Box 30786, 00100 Nairobi, Kenya, Kenya; Nega,... | Participatory methods were used to assess the impact of a community-based animal health worker (C... | community-based animal health worker; Ethiopia; impact assessment; participatory methods | rain; animal; animal disease; animal husbandry; animal welfare; article; community care; developi... | None | |
Scopus | 2-s2.0-66049163407 | Impact assessment of the use of insecticide-treated bed nets on parasitaemia and anaemia for mala... | Adah P.O., Mafiana C.F., Sam-Wobo S.O. | 2009 | Public Health | 123 | 5 | 10.1016/j.puhe.2008.10.017 | Africare Nigeria, Port Harcourt, Nigeria; Parasitology Unit, Department of Biological Sciences, U... | Adah, P.O., Africare Nigeria, Port Harcourt, Nigeria; Mafiana, C.F., Parasitology Unit, Departmen... | [No abstract available] | None | insecticide; anemia; child; disease control; malaria; parasite prevalence; social impact assessme... | None | |
Scopus | 2-s2.0-84945410130 | Diabetes: knowledge, psychosocial impact, and attitude of patients | Achigbu E.O., Oputa R.N., Achigbu K.I., Ahuche I.U. | 2015 | International Journal of Diabetes in Developing Countries | 35 | None | 10.1007/s13410-015-0368-2 | Department of Ophthalmology, Federal Medical Centre, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria; Department of Me... | Achigbu, E.O., Department of Ophthalmology, Federal Medical Centre, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria; O... | The scourge of diabetes has been increasing worldwide with a tendency to double, from 176 to 370 ... | Attitude; Diabetes; Knowledge; Psychology | None | None | |
Scopus | 2-s2.0-84904244528 | Development and performance evaluation of a motorized fish smoking kiln | Ashaolu Michael O. | 2014 | Journal of Aquaculture Research and Development | 5 | 3 | 10.4172/2155-9546.1000225 | Agricultural and Bio-Environmental Engineering Department, Lagos State Polytechnic, Ikorodu Lagos... | Ashaolu Michael, O., Agricultural and Bio-Environmental Engineering Department, Lagos State Polyt... | Fish smoking is a major activity in the fish industry. In most riverside areas in Nigeria, where ... | Charcoal; Fish; Motorized; Shelf-life; Smoking kiln; Temperature | None | None | |
Scopus | 2-s2.0-84926201819 | Feed formulation and feeding impact on the performance of dairy cows in Central Highland of Ethiopia | Assaminew S., Ashenafi M. | 2015 | Livestock Research for Rural Development | 27 | 4 | None | Agricultural College, ATVET, Holetta, Ethiopia; College of Veterinary Medicine and Agriculture, A... | Assaminew, S., Agricultural College, ATVET, Holetta, Ethiopia; Ashenafi, M., College of Veterinar... | The study was conducted on private urban and periurban dairy production systems around Holetta, C... | Calving interval; Days open; Home-mixed concentrates; Milk yield; Periurban; Urban | Animalia | None | |
Scopus | 2-s2.0-36448939790 | Reproductive performance of crossbred dairy cows in Eastern Lowlands of Ethiopia | Mureda E., Zeleke Z.M. | 2007 | Livestock Research for Rural Development | 19 | 11 | None | Agricultural College, ATVET, Holleta, Ethiopia; Bair Dar University, P.O.Box 1866, Bahir Dar, Eth... | Mureda, E., Agricultural College, ATVET, Holleta, Ethiopia; Zeleke, Z.M., Bair Dar University, P.... | A study was conducted to assess reproductive performances of 304 crossbred (Holstein Friesian x Z... | Crossbred cows; Production system; Reproduction | Bos; Bos indicus; Friesia | None | |
Scopus | 2-s2.0-77956693880 | Impact of variable-rate application of nitrogen on yield and profit: A case study from South Africa | Maine N., Lowenberg-DeBoer J., Nell W.T., Alemu Z.G. | 2010 | Precision Agriculture | 11 | 5 | 10.1007/s11119-009-9139-8 | Agricultural Development Programmes, P.O. Box 440, Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality, Pretoria 00... | Maine, N., Agricultural Development Programmes, P.O. Box 440, Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality, ... | The response of maize (Zea mays) to banded variable-rate nitrogen (N) application over a period o... | Precision agriculture; South Africa; Spatial regression models; Variable-rate application | agricultural economics; crop yield; experimental design; farm size; fertilizer application; maize... | None | |
Scopus | 2-s2.0-57049185124 | Evaluation of some physico-chemical properties of Shea-butter (Butyrospermum paradoxum) related t... | Chukwu O., Adgidzi P.P. | 2008 | International Journal of Postharvest Technology and Innovation | 1 | 3 | 10.1504/IJPTI.2008.021466 | Agricultural Engineering Department, Federal University of Technology, PMB 65, Minna, Niger State... | Chukwu, O., Agricultural Engineering Department, Federal University of Technology, PMB 65, Minna,... | The physical and chemical properties of edible oils influence their suitability for use in food a... | Chemical properties; Edible oil; Physico-chemical properties; Sheabutter | Arachis; Butyrospermum; Vitellaria paradoxa | None | |
Scopus | 2-s2.0-53749102149 | Effects of environmental variables on poultry performance and pond water quality in an integrated... | Falayi F.R., Ogunlowo A.S., Alatise M.O. | 2008 | European Journal of Scientific Research | 20 | 4 | None | Agricultural Engineering Department, The Federal University of Technology, P.M.B. 704, Akure, Ond... | Falayi, F.R., Agricultural Engineering Department, The Federal University of Technology, P.M.B. 7... | The need to find alternative but productive means of managing animal waste in the modern day agri... | Droppings; Fishery; Integrated; Pond; Poultry | None | None | |
Scopus | 2-s2.0-84919790050 | Comparative evaluation of economic benefits of earthen fish ponds and concrete tanks in aquacultu... | Olaoye O.J., Adegbite D.A., Oluwalana E.O., Vaughan I.O., Odebiyi C.O., Adediji A.P. | 2014 | Ribarstvo, Croatian Journal of Fisheries | 72 | 3 | None | Agricultural Media Resources and Extension Centre, Federal University of Agriculture, P. M. B. 22... | Olaoye, O.J., Agricultural Media Resources and Extension Centre, Federal University of Agricultur... | The study focused on the comparative evaluation of economic benefits of earthen fish ponds and co... | Comparative evaluation; Concrete tanks; Earthen fish ponds; Economic benefits; Nigeria | None | None |