This study examines the recent changes in extreme rainfall events over Accra, Ghana. For this study, an event is defined as a day with equal to or exceeding 1980–2019 95th percentile. Knowing help identify years likelihood of rainfall-related disasters Accra. In addition, it helps drought severe dryness which are critical for livelihoods and economic activities people. The used data from rain g...

the reptile and mammals fauna of north-east of iran were investigated and the contraction and fragmentation of some species due to climatic changes and human activities were analyzed. the sampling was carried out in selected stations throughout the great khorsan. the results showed that there are approximately 71 reptiles (including 39 species of lizards, 32 snakes and one turtle) and 83 specie...

infanticide is a horrendous crime universally condemned from all ethical, juridical and moral standpoints. however, legislation on infanticide foresees mitigating circumstances for infanticidal mothers, with sentences by far disproportionate to the severity of the crime. the main justification for this abstaining from severe punishments has been the so-called post puerperal psychosis, whose dia...

Objective: Hypertension is a major risk factor for stroke, renal failure, and heart failure globally. This trend of complications has been seen even among our rural and urban dwellers in the tropics. This study aims at determining the prevalence and pattern of hypertension and body mass index (BMI) in six rural communities in Southern Nigeria.Methods: Adult participants, aged 18-80 years ...