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View article: Evaluation of knowledge, perception, and attitude of malaria burden in the Upper River region of The Gambia
Evaluation of knowledge, perception, and attitude of malaria burden in the Upper River region of The Gambia Open
This study examined knowledge, perception, and attitudes toward malaria prevention and treatment. Results showed a high level of understanding of basic malaria concepts among the population, which influenced their perceptions and fostered …
View article: Evaluation of climatic and non-climatic influence on malaria prevalence in the Upper River Region of The Gambia
Evaluation of climatic and non-climatic influence on malaria prevalence in the Upper River Region of The Gambia Open
Despite the scale-up of intervention, malaria remains a burden in the Upper River Region of The Gambia. Climate changes and non-climatic conditions can substantially influence malaria prevalence, and further affect the coverage of preventi…
View article: Projection of future malaria prevalence in the upper river region of The Gambia
Projection of future malaria prevalence in the upper river region of The Gambia Open
The result pictures how climate change will impact malaria under RCP4.5 and RCP8.5 emission scenarios in the region and also clearly reveals that the upper river region of the Gambia population is at risk of malaria infection, thus, a stra…
View article: Land Cover Transformation and Population Growth: Impacts on Coastal Environment of The Gambia (1990–2020)
Land Cover Transformation and Population Growth: Impacts on Coastal Environment of The Gambia (1990–2020) Open
The coastal zone of The Gambia, which contributes 36% to the country’s GDP, has experienced considerable transformation due to increased socioeconomic development and urbanisation. This growth has significantly altered the coastal landscap…
View article: Evaluation of climatic and non-climatic influence on malaria prevalence in the Upper River Region of The Gambia
Evaluation of climatic and non-climatic influence on malaria prevalence in the Upper River Region of The Gambia Open
Despite the scale-up of intervention, malaria remains a burden in the Upper River Region of The Gambia. Climate changes and non-climatic conditions can have a substantial influence on malaria prevalence, and further affect the coverage of …
View article: Land Cover Transformation and Population Growth: Impacts on the Coastal Environment of the Gambia (1990–2020)
Land Cover Transformation and Population Growth: Impacts on the Coastal Environment of the Gambia (1990–2020) Open
The coastal zone of The Gambia, which contributes 36% to the country’s GDP, has experienced considerable transformation due to increased socioeconomic development and urbanization. This growth has significantly altered the coastal landscap…
View article: Assessment of Farmers Perception about Climate Change Impact and Adaptation Strategies Use for Tomato Production in The Gambia
Assessment of Farmers Perception about Climate Change Impact and Adaptation Strategies Use for Tomato Production in The Gambia Open
Tomato production in The Gambia is ranked second after onion in terms of production acreage among vegetables. Tomatoes are major sources of lycopene, a dietary carotenoid found in high concentration in processed tomato products. The crop i…
View article: Envisioning the Indigenised university for sustainable development
Envisioning the Indigenised university for sustainable development Open
Purpose While the possibility of a university fostering sustainable development is present in the extant literature and policy documents, the idea still warrants further consideration. Therefore, this paper aims to identify the nature and …
View article: Demand Side Management and Its Impact on the Gambia Energy Sector
Demand Side Management and Its Impact on the Gambia Energy Sector Open
Demand Side Management (DSM) in electricity market is a tool that can improved energy efficiency as well as achieve socio-economic and environmental targets through controlled consumption. For the past two decade or more, DSM programs have…
View article: Detection of recent changes in Gambia vegetation cover using time series modis ndvi
Detection of recent changes in Gambia vegetation cover using time series modis ndvi Open
In The Gambia, the vegetation cover has undergone significant changes over the past two decades. To assist policy decision-making, this study seeks to detect trends in changes over the past two decades using a time series of NDVI MODIS ima…
View article: Water quality parameters and fisheries in central river region of the Gambia: Differences between wet and dry seasons
Water quality parameters and fisheries in central river region of the Gambia: Differences between wet and dry seasons Open
This research was aimed at studying the two seasonal changes in water quality of Central River Region (CRR) of The Gambia to influence fish assemblage. Physicochemical properties were measured in-situ with a portable YSI multiprobe water m…
View article: The Climate Change Vulnerability and Risk Management Matrix for the Coastal Zone of The Gambia
The Climate Change Vulnerability and Risk Management Matrix for the Coastal Zone of The Gambia Open
Global Climate Change is one of the dire challenges facing the international community today. Coastal zones are vulnerable to its impacts. An effective approach with long-term prospects in addressing climate change impacts is it’s mainstre…
View article: The Socio-economic Impact of Climate Change on the Coastal Zone of the Gambia
The Socio-economic Impact of Climate Change on the Coastal Zone of the Gambia Open
Coastal systems are predominantly delicate to three key drivers related to Climate Change (CC): Sea Level Rise (SLR); ocean temperature and; ocean acidity.This study focused on the impacts realized from SLR.These variables are anticipated …
View article: Knowledge and Adaptive Responses of Rice Farmers to Saline-water Intrusion on Swamp Rice-growing Fields in Lower River Region of the Gambia
Knowledge and Adaptive Responses of Rice Farmers to Saline-water Intrusion on Swamp Rice-growing Fields in Lower River Region of the Gambia Open
Acknowledgment The authors address their profound gratitude to the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) and West African Science Service Centre on Climate Change and Adapted Land Use (WASCAL) for providing the schol…
View article: Farmers Awareness and Adaptation to Climate Change in Kaffrine Region of Senegal
Farmers Awareness and Adaptation to Climate Change in Kaffrine Region of Senegal Open
Climate change is a global critical issue that threatens the livelihood of most farmers, particularly in the developing countries. This study investigates farmers’ awareness and adaptation to climate change in Kaffrine Region of Senegal. T…
View article: Wet and Dry Season Effects on Select Soil Nutrient Contents of Upland Farms in North Bank Region of the Gambia
Wet and Dry Season Effects on Select Soil Nutrient Contents of Upland Farms in North Bank Region of the Gambia Open
The study was conducted in three villages of North Bank Region of the Gambia in 2013 and 2014. We examined wet and dry season effects on select soil nutrient contents of upland farms in North Bank Region of the Gambia. The objective was to…