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Olivier Kouadio Kouadio, Marc Adou, Pierre Martial Thierry Akely +1 more
The Grand Morié Cassava Processing Unit (GMCPU), specialized in attiéké production, implemented Prerequisite Programmes (PRP). Despite operating in an informal production environment. This study aimed to evaluate the level of compliance of the unit with the requirements of International Organization for Standardization/Technical Specification (ISO/TS) 22002-1:2009. The PRP assessment was conducted by three trained experts and...
Xiaoyan Chu, Ronnie Fanguy, Shari Lawrence +1 more
A qualified terminable interest property (QTIP) trust can be an invaluable estate planning tool for individuals who wish to take advantage of the marital deduction and ensure lifetime financial security for a surviving spouse while retaining control over the ultimate disposition of the assets after the surviving spouse’s death. However, a QTIP trust may be terminated early due to changes in financial, tax, or estate planning...
Nosseyamba Somba B. Ouedraogo
This study shows that an increase in the money supply positively affects economic growth in a monetary union. Specifically, long-term credit created through the exchange of government securities in the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) between 2000 and 2019 had an effect on economic growth. Using secondary data on macroeconomic variables and the p-value of the Hausman test, the study provides evidence that...
David Djimenou, Camus Mahougnon Adoligbe, Aimé Kocou Edenakpo +7 more
Knowledge of local animal resource diversity is a prerequisite for developing conservation and improvement strategies aimed at sustainable management and food security. This study assessed the genetic differentiation within local African pigs across the Collines and Atacora departments of Benin. A total of 112 local pigs, including 49 from Collines and 63 from Atacora, were genotyped using 16 microsatellite markers. The...
Chakamanga Munashe K. F., Bganya Shepherd, Dirk Manatsa Hamadziripi +2 more
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has led to the emergence of numerous SARS-CoV-2 variants, with the Omicron variant posing a significant challenge due to its increased transmissibility and potential for immune evasion. This study presents a comparative analysis of the spike gene sequence of the Omicron variant, utilizing data collected during the COVID-19 era from 2020 to 2021. The analysis focused on identifying key mutations...
Brou Appolinaire Kouame, N’Goran Mathieu Kouame, Camille Koffi +5 more
It is known that management of hypertension includes pharmacological and non-pharmacological measures. The latter recommends fruit and vegetable consumption due to their potassium and polyphenol richness. We assessed the effects of Fermented Seeds of Parkia biglobosa (FSPb) based diet on Blood Pressure (BP). Sixty-five adults were enrolled in a randomized, open-label, parallel-group clinical trial [Group 1 (G1), n = 33; Group...