Journal of
Parasitology and Vector Biology

  • Abbreviation: J. Parasitol. Vector Biol.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-2510
  • DOI: 10.5897/JPVB
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 202

Full Length Research Paper

Application of linear regression models in predicting the density of Glossina fuscipes fuscipes (Diptera: Glossinidae) in Kajo-keji County, Central Equatoria State, South Sudan

Yatta S. Lukou
  • Yatta S. Lukou
  • College of Natural Resources and Environmental Studies, University of Juba, P. O. Box 82 Juba, South Sudan.
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Mubarak M. Abdelrahman
  • Mubarak M. Abdelrahman
  • Tropical Medicine Research Institute (TMRI), P. O. Box 1304, Khartoum, Sudan.
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Yassir O. Mohammed
  • Yassir O. Mohammed
  • Veterinary Research Institute (VRI), P. O. Box 8067, Khartoum, Sudan.
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Loro G. L. Jumi
  • Loro G. L. Jumi
  • College of Natural Resources and Environmental Studies, University of Juba, P. O. Box 82 Juba, South Sudan.
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Erneo B. Ochi
  • Erneo B. Ochi
  • College of Natural Resources and Environmental Studies, University of Juba, P. O. Box 82 Juba, South Sudan.
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Yousif R. Suliman
  • Yousif R. Suliman
  • Department of Breeding and Biotechnology, College of Animal Production, University of Bahri, P. O. Box 1660, Khartoum North, Sudan.
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Intisar E. Elrayah
  • Intisar E. Elrayah
  • Tropical Medicine Research Institute (TMRI), P. O. Box 1304, Khartoum, Sudan.
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  •  Received: 09 October 2020
  •  Accepted: 09 April 2021
  •  Published: 31 May 2021

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