Exploring the practical theological study of congregations by W. J. Schoeman

“…The aim is not to give a comprehensive historical overview of the discipline, but to trace some trends that have an influence on the discipline within the South African context. The second part of the article describes the exploration of congregations from a practical theological ecclesiology (the identity, mission and ministry of the congregation) and an analytical perspective (external interaction between congregation and community, and the internal life of the congregation). …”
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Communication management research in South Africa by Ursula Ströh

“…Communication management research theory forms the basis of this project, while exploratory qualitative research was conducted within the South African corporate context in order to supplement these theoretical perspectives. …”
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Lives “on hold” by Priscilla Boshoff

“… The relationship between a personal identity and the state-issued Identity Document (ID) is the focus of this article, which examines stories published in the “Horror Affairs” column of the popular South African tabloid, the Daily Sun. These highly emotional stories tell of the despair and desperation felt by individuals at the lack of an ID book, which is blamed on the inefficiency of the state Department of Home Affairs. …”
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A SURVEY OF THE PERCEPTION OF QUANTITY SURVEYORS REGARDING TENDER-PRICE INDICES IN SOUTH AFRICA by J.H. CRUYWAGEN

“…There may be room for a new, alternative TPI, based on recent information, in the South African building industry. …”
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Ecotourisme et parcs naturels : innovations et contradictions sud-africaines, le cas de HIP (Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park) by Fabrice Folio, Anaëlle Derroisne

“…As one of the oldest game reserves in austral Africa, the Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park (HIP), set in the heart of the KwaZulu-Natal province, has become a south-african example as a conservation sanctuary involved in ecotourism practices. …”
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Measuring the effectiveness of out-of-home advertising campaigns in South Africa by Melanie Babst, Thérèse Roux, Johan de Jager

“…By analysing the contents of out-of-home advertising campaigns’ media planning strategies and results, this study aimed to investigate whether the effectiveness of out-of-home media formats are evaluated and validly confirmed by South African advertisers. Findings of the study revealed the general lack of effective evaluation techniques for reliably measuring out-of-home media formats’ effectiveness in achieving stated communication objectives. …”
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Challenges relating to comparison of flavonoid glycosides dissolution profiles from Sutherlandia frutescens products by Mbamalu Oluchi N., Syce James, Samsodien Halima

“…This study investigated dissolution of the South African Sutherlandia frutescens using selected flavonoid glycosides as marker compounds. …”
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“They all offered different support”: Integrated support systems for academic resilience among engineering students by Curwyn Mapaling

“…This approach could contribute to enhancing student resilience and success and provides a fresh lens to address student dropout in South African higher education and beyond.…”
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An exploration of the use of technology by congregations by S. Joubert, W. J. Schoeman

“…What is the response of South African congregations to the use and role of technology in congregational life? …”
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In search of values. Reading The Hunger Games in an African context by W. Domeris

“…The refusal to shame a comrade-in-arms is the real discordant note in South African politics. In attempting to give shape to the present situation, this article takes up two quite different studies of shame and honour. …”
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Emotional political advertising by Lynnette Fourie, Johannes Froneman

“…They did not harm the sustainability of the South African democracy as such, but they also did very little to promote it actively through their media advertisements. …”
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A comparative overview of Brazil and South Africa’s BRICS Agendas, 2011-2017 by Murilo Gomes da Costa

“… This paper presents a comparative overview of Brazil and South African diplomacy towards the BRICS group in the period 2011-2017. …”
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SUSTAINABLE WASTE ALTERNATIVE AS CEMENT REPLACEMENT IN PAVEMENT STABILIZATION by Michiel HEYNS, Mohamed MOSTAFA HASSAN, Samuel Olugbenga ABEJIDE ABEJIDE

“…This study proposes a reduction in Fly-Ash landfill waste and its suitability for use in pavement construction as a cement replacement in stabilizing subgrade, sub-base and base course layers in South African roads. The method adopted constitutes testing Fly-Ash for use as a substitute engineering material for soil stabilisation in pavement construction. …”
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Official Responses to Dealing with the Past in Northern Ireland: Between Remembering and Forgetting by Fabrice MOURLON

“…In the absence of a global process to deal with the past such as the South African Truth and Reconciliation Commission, conclusions of these Inquiries and investigations have been made public since 2010. …”
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Characteristics of knowledge translation platforms and methods for evaluating them: a scoping review protocol by Taryn Young, Bey-Marrié Schmidt, Sara Cooper, Nasreen S Jessani

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Genome-Wide DNA Methylation in Mixed Ancestry Individuals with Diabetes and Prediabetes from South Africa by Tandi E. Matsha, Carmen Pheiffer, Stephen E. Humphries, Junaid Gamieldien, Rajiv T. Erasmus, Andre P. Kengne

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Complex multivariate model predictions for coral diversity with climatic change by Tim R. McClanahan, Maxwell K. Azali, Nyawira A. Muthiga, Sean N. Porter, Michael H. Schleyer, Mireille M. M. Guillaume

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Storm‐Time Modeling of the African Regional Ionospheric Total Electron Content Using Artificial Neural Networks by Daniel Okoh, John Bosco Habarulema, Babatunde Rabiu, Gopi Seemala, Joshua Benjamin Wisdom, Joseph Olwendo, Olivier Obrou, Tshimangadzo Merline Matamba

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Analysis of Mannose‐Binding Lectin Protein and mRNA Levels on Selected Chicken Breeds in South Africa by Peter Ayodeji Idowu, Takalani J. Mpofu, Oliver T. Zishiri, Khathutshelo A. Nephawe, Bohani Mtileni

“…Conclusion MBL protein was detected and quantified with distinct differences in concentration and expression levels  at the presence of mycoplasma gallisepticum among the sampled South African chicken breeds. This highlights the genetic diversity of MBL as a tool for disease prevention in South African chicken breeds.…”
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Digital leadership in quantity surveying: unveiling key characteristics and their role in driving digital transformation by Darren Vermaak, Gerrit Crafford

“…However, the study acknowledges some limitations, most notably its focus on South African firms, which may limit the generalisability of its findings. …”
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