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November 2023

Distribution of the Culex pipiens complex and its sibling species based on maps of Dahl, 35 Belkin, 36 Mattingly and others, 37 and available literature. 12,38,39 Light gray Cx. pipiens; black Cx. quinquefasciatus; dark gray overlapping ranges of Cx. pipiens and Cx. quinquefasciatus; region marked by dotted line Cx. torrentium; region marked by solid line Cx. australicus; region marked by dashed line Cx. pipiens pallens; New Zealand marked by dotted and dashed line Cx. pervigilans.

High resistance of Culex pipiens complex to various insecticides in the crowded area in Dar es Salaam City, Tanzania

Deokary Joseph Matiya049 mins

The rapid spread of insecticide resistance in mosquitoes is a great challenge to the future of vector control tools. This study investigated the susceptibility status of Culex pipiens complex against pyrethroids (deltamethrin), carbamates (bendiocarb), and organophosphates (pirimiphos-methyl) in the Dar es Salaam University College of Education (DUCE) campus.

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Ethiopia’s Historical Jewish Influence and the Legacy of Mosaic Laws in the Horn of Africa: A Comparative Analysis with Somalia and Muslim-Majority Countries

Paulo Santos084 mins

This extensive article undertakes a thorough re-investigation of Ethiopia’s enduring yet overlooked Jewish heritage, seeking to construct a nuanced understanding of how the Beta Israel community is shaped and absorbed by diverse cultural influences over generations. Through comprehensive analysis of original texts, scholarly perspectives, and comparative cases, it elucidates the complex identity negotiations and diffusion processes underlying this Jewish legacy within the Horn of Africa.

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