Molecular Detection of Carbapenemase-Encoding Genes in Multidrug-Resistant Acinetobacter baumannii Clinical Isolates in South Africa by Yaw Adjei Anane, Teke Apalata, Sandeep Vasaikar, Grace Emily Okuthe, Sandile Songca

“…A distinct feature of our findings was the coharbouring of the genes blaOXA-23-like, blaOXA-58-like, and blaIMP-1 in 2% strains, and this is the first report in the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa. The intI1 was carried in 80% of tested strains whilst ISAba1/blaOXA-51-like and ISAba1/blaOXA-23-like were detected in 15% and 40% of the strains, respectively. …”
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CONTRACTORS’ PERCEPTIONS OF LATE PAYMENTS by R CUMBERLEGE, B BOTHA, M BENTLEY

“…A structured questionnaire was administered to contractors who are members of the Master Builders Association (MBA), Eastern Cape Province. The findings revealed that contractors’ cash flow is greatly affected as a result of late payments. …”
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Academics’ Views on Africanisation and Decolonization of Teacher Education Curricula: A Case Study of a Selected Higher Education Institution in South Africa by Berington Zanoxolo Gobingca

“…A qualitative case study was conducted using face-to-face semi-structured interviews to collect data from ten purposely selected academics in the Faculty of Education of one of the South African Universities located in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. The thematic approach was used to analyse the collected data from the sampled academics. …”
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Unveiling inequality: the sociological dynamics of road infrastructure development and social justice in rural Eastern Cape, South Africa by Siyabulela Christopher Fobosi, Thelma Malima

“…This paper examines the systemic and multidimensional impacts of inadequate road infrastructure on social inequality in the rural Eastern Cape province of South Africa, focusing on the Hlankomo community from Mdeni to Upper Tsitsana. …”
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IMPACT ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF MOTHER-TONGUE IN A MULTILINGUAL CLASSROOM by Bulelwa Makena, Vuyokazi Mnyazi-Cweba

“…The study was conducted in schools within the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. The findings reveal challenges faced by teachers in implementing and improving mother-tongue instructional materials. …”
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A New Species of Afrotropical Ants in the Genus Bothroponera (Hymenoptera: Formicidae: Ponerinae) by Abdulmeneem M. A. Joma, William P. Mackay

“…We describe a new species of Afrotropical Bothroponera from Whittlesea City, Eastern Cape Province, South Africa. This species is unique among the African Bothroponera as it is the only species with a horizontal propodeal spiracle. …”
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Positioning Male Teachers In the Foundation Phase In South Africa: A Case of One Education District by Nondwe Daphne Mariana Mtshatsha, Bunmi Isaiah Omodan

“…Using Sandra Bem’s Gender Schema Theory, the study explores the perceptions embedded within gender issues and how these influence the appointment of male teachers in the foundation phase in the Amathole Education District of the Eastern Cape Province. A qualitative approach was adopted, and a case study research design was employed where six participants (three males and three females) were purposely sampled and interviewed. …”
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The referral-marketing practices of travel agencies by Mornay Roberts-Lombard, TFJ Steyn

“…The purpose of the article is to indicate the current status of the relationships that travel agencies in the Western Cape Province have with their referral market, and to provide recommendations to the management of travel agencies in said province regarding the improved application of the principles of relationship marketing to this market. …”
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MANAGING QUALITY ON CONSTRUCTION SITES IN SOUTH AFRICA: AN EASTERN CAPE STUDY by Fidelise EMUZE, Christopher MHLWA

“…Thus, through the use of existing literature, and a fie ld study conducted among site management employees working for general contractors (GCs) in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa, the management of quality on construction sites was examined. …”
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Antibiotic Susceptibility Profile of Aeromonas Species Isolated from Wastewater Treatment Plant by Isoken H. Igbinosa, Anthony I. Okoh

“…This study assessed the prevalence of antibiotic-resistant Aeromonas species isolated from Alice and Fort Beaufort wastewater treatment plant in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. Antibiotic susceptibility was determined using the disc diffusion method, and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assay was employed for the detection of antibiotics resistance genes. …”
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Exploring teachers’ practices when using formative assessment in improving quality education by Bongani B. Ndlovu

“…All schools with grade 12 Accounting in the Norther Cape Province, Francis Baard District formed the population of the study. …”
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CONSTRUCTION STAKEHOLDERS’ PERSPECTIVE ON EXTERNAL RELATED RISK FACTORS INFLUENCING CONSTRUCTION PROJECT PERFORMANCE by ABDARAHIM SALEM, Eric SIMPEH, Julius Fapohunda

“…A quantitative research design was adopted, and the sample comprised of randomly selected contracting firms and construction professionals in the Western Cape Province. The data was statistically analysed using descriptive and inferential analyses. …”
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Strengthening community actions to improve diabetes mellitus care optimising public health facilitators by Okuhle Nxedlana, Mbuyiselo Douglas, Emmanuel Manu

“…Ngangelizwe is one of the townships located about 2 km east of Mthatha Town in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. The thematic analysis method was used to analyse data with the assistance of Atlas ti, version 23 software. …”
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Modeling the Impact of Air Pollution and Meteorological Variables on COVID-19 Transmission in Western Cape, South Africa by John Kamwele Mutinda, Amos Kipkorir Langat

“…This study focuses on modeling the impact of air pollution and meteorological parameters on the risk of COVID-19 transmission in Western Cape Province, South Africa. The data used in this study consist of air pollution parameters, meteorological variables, and COVID-19 incidence observed for 262 days from April 26, 2020, to January 12, 2021. …”
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Towards developing new private sector obstetric care and contracting models in South Africa: Insights from public hospitals using private general practitioners to provide caesarean... by G C Solanki, T Doherty, V Brijlal, E Daviaud, S Fawcus

“…Drawing on insights from research we carried out on the care and contracting models used by five rural district hospitals in the Western Cape Province to contract private general practitioners to provide caesarean delivery services, this article outlines a potential alternative private sector obstetric care model with the aim of stimulating discussion by all relevant stakeholders on the development of new obstetric models for improving obstetric care in the country. …”
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A participatory lens to enhance collaborative learning among university students in rural South Africa by Bunmi Isaiah Omodan, Andy Mafunda, Enathi Mbebe, Somikazi Mdolota

“…Focus group discussions were conducted to elicit information from 10 randomly selected rural university students enrolled in a particular module at a selected university in the Eastern Cape province. Thematic analysis was utilised to analyse the data. …”
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Reading Strategies of isiXhosa Home Language in the Foundation Phase in Chris Hani East District, South Africa by Xolelwa Marongo, Pretty Thandiswa Mpiti, Kufakunesu Zano

“…Data was gathered through individual semi-structured interviews with two Foundation Phase teachers in one primary school in Chris Hani East District, the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa. Purposive sampling was used to select the participants. …”
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Thirsting for solutions: Unpacking inadequate water provision in rural communities by Sinazo Sixolisiwe Tshona, Sithenkosi Lungisa, Luluto Mgweba

“…Setting: This study focused on the rural areas of the Amathole District Municipality in the Eastern Cape province, South Africa. Methods: A qualitative research approach was employed, with a case study design and an interpretivism paradigm. …”
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Detecting Subtle Shifts: Comparing SME Performance Drivers Pre and During the Covid-19 Pandemic by Soza Sydney Simango, Helper Zhou

“…Despite being home to the popular Garden Route, the Western Cape province suffered more negative effects than other provinces. …”
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Metabolic Syndrome in People Living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus: An Assessment of the Prevalence and the Agreement between Diagnostic Criteria by Kim Anh Nguyen, Nasheeta Peer, Anniza de Villiers, Barbara Mukasa, Tandi E. Matsha, Edward J. Mills, Andre Pascal Kengne

“…A random sample included 748 HIV-infected adult patients (79% women) across 17 HIV healthcare facilities in the Western Cape Province. MetS was defined using the Joint Interim Statement (JIS 2009), International Diabetes Federation (IDF 2005), and Adult Treatment Panel III (ATPIII 2005) criteria. …”
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