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Enabling African research item discoverability through the Research Nexus
Full text linkWe will hear about the Crossref Research Nexus and about the activities of the Crossref Ambassadors in Africa. Read more and watch the recording at https://africarxiv.pubpub.org/pub/wgadqkel
Determinants of renewable energy consumption in Madagascar Evidence from feature selection algorithms
Full text linkSupplemental Materials: https://osf.io/xdau4/The aim of this note is to identify the factors influencing renewable energy consumption in Madagascar. We tested 12 features covering macroeconomic, financial, social, and environmental aspects, including economic growth, domestic investment, foreign direct investment, financial development, industrial development, inflation, income distribution, trade openness, exchange rate, tourism development, environmental quality, and urbanization. To assess their significance, we assumed a linear relationship between renewable energy consumption and these features over the 1990–2021 period. Next, we applied different machine learning feature selection algorithms classified as filter-based (relative importance for linear regression, correlation method), embedded (LASSO), and wrapper-based (best subset regression, stepwise regression, recursive feature elimination, iterative predictor weighting partial least squares, Boruta, simulated annealing, and genetic algorithms) methods. Our analysis revealed that the five most influential drivers stem from macroeconomic aspects. We found that domestic investment, foreign direct investment, and inflation positively contribute to the adoption of renewable energy sources. On the other hand, industrial development and trade openness negatively affect renewable energy consumption in Madagascar
Modèle de diapositives du Module I de l'Atelier ouvert destiné aux pairs évaluateurs pour l'Afrique
Full text linkCe modèle de diapositive, disponible en format .pdf et .pptx, a été développé dans le contexte d’un projet financé par le Wellcome Trust et vise à piloter une série d’ateliers en trois parties intitulée Atelier ouvert aux pairs évaluateurs pour l’Afrique. Ce jeu est le deuxième des deux diapositives du module I à notre disposition. Vous trouverez des détails sur l’atelier et des informations sur la façon de gérer votre propre version de l’atelier dans le Guide du formateur.
Divulgation : ces traductions ont été effectuées par Roseline Dzekem Dine.
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Attracting Grade "A" Students in Library and Information Science in Nigeria
No full textLibrary and Information Science schools in Nigeria are today situated in serious competitive environments characterized by challenges which they must cope with in order to survive, advance and become more relevant in the scheme of things. The extent to which they are willing and able to overcome these challenges will go a long way in determining the extent to which they can attract quality candidates for admission into their programmes. It is natural that employers of labour would prefer to hire individuals who would add value to their organizations. This expectation is even more pertinent for the library and information professionals in this digital era where ICTs have come to bear in all facets of library and information work as organizations are gradually becoming knowledge based so as to maintain a niche over others in the global economy. in this study, the researcher found out that, Library and information schools need to actively engage in marketing and outreach activities. This can include participating in education fairs, conferences, and open house sessions. Additionally, social media platforms and targeted advertisements can be used to reach potential students. Foster partnerships with libraries and information centers: Library and information schools should forge partnerships with libraries and information centers, both within Nigeria and internationally. These partnerships can provide research opportunities, access to resources, and potential employment options for students after graduatio
Leveraging Artificial Intelligence for Advancements in the Pharmaceutical Field: A Comprehensive Review
No full textThe pharmaceutical industry has witnessed a paradigm shift with the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into various aspects of drug discovery, development, and healthcare delivery. This paper provides a comprehensive review of the impact of AI in the pharmaceutical field, highlighting its contributions, challenges, and prospects. We explore AI applications in drug discovery, clinical trials, personalized medicine, and healthcare management, emphasizing the potential benefits and ethical considerations associated with this transformative technology
Nurturing Rural Resilience: Coping Strategies and Collaborative Initiatives in South Africa’s COVID-19 Response
No full textThe susceptibility of rural areas to the challenges arising from the COVID-19 pandemic is readily apparent, particularly given the pre-existing conditions of poverty and resource limitations within these communities. Consequently, rural populations confront considerable adversity amid the pandemic. The capacity of these communities to withstand such challenges hinges upon their adeptness in managing the resultant impacts. This policy brief emanates from a research inquiry conducted within two distinct local municipalities in South Africa, namely Matatiele and Winnie Madikizela Mandela (WMM). It delineates the coping mechanisms employed by these municipalities to contend with the exigencies imposed by the COVID-19 crisis. Notably, strategies encompassing the mitigation of food insecurity, the diversification of income streams, the enhancement of emotional well-being, and the curtailment of expenditures assume primacy among individuals endeavouring to secure alternative means of sustenance. This observation underscores the fundamental role of coping strategies, often centred around the satisfaction of elemental requisites such as income generation and food provision. To fortify these communities against potential disruptions, cultivating resilient local institutions and implementing efficacious collaborative endeavours emerge as indispensable. Such measures empower communities to identify and adopt alternative livelihoods, concurrently facilitating the establishment of a supportive infrastructural framework.Africa Rapid Gran
On the topology of problems and their solutions
Full text linkIn this paper, we study the topology ofproblems and their solution spaces developed introduced in our first paper \cite{agama2022theory}. We introduce and study the notion of separability and quotient problem and solution spaces. This notions will form a basic underpinning for further studies on this topic
The Cervical Cancer Prevention And Care Cascade For Women Living With Hiv In Sub-Saharan Africa: Delphi Consensus Process By Dr Maša Davidović, Graduate School For Health Sciences (Ghs) University Of Bern And Swiss Tropical And Public Health Institute (Swiss Tph)
No full textThe project has aim to develop internationally agreed-upon indicators to monitor provision of cervical cancer care to women living with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa throughout consensus process with stakeholders from this region
Tackling Sustainable Development Goal 9: Examining efforts by RENU to build critical national infrastructure
Full text linkدليل المدرب لورشة عمل المراجعين المفتوحين في إفريقيا
No full textيهدف دليل المدرب هذا إلى مساعدة الباحثين والمهنيين الذين يرغبون في أن يصبحوا مدربين لسلسلة حلقات عمل Open Peer Reviewers ي إفريقيا التي تم تطويرها كتعاون بين AfricArXiv و Eider Africa و eLife و PREreview ومركز التدريب في مجال الاتصالات بإفريقيا وبتمويل من Wellcome Trust. لكي تكون مدربًا ، نوصيك بحضور ورشة العمل بنفسك كمتدرب جماعي. المواد والموارد المتعلقة بورشة العمل مرتبطة بالداخل.
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