Using a Geographical-Information-System-Based Decision Support to Enhance Malaria Vector Control in Zambia by Emmanuel Chanda, Victor Munyongwe Mukonka, David Mthembu, Mulakwa Kamuliwo, Sarel Coetzer, Cecilia Jill Shinondo

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The Pragmatics of Stereotypes in Trevor Noah’s Stand-up Comedy Routines by Idania Rosa Castro Bravo

“…Specifically, it examines how Trevor Noah, a South African comedian, utilizes stereotypes to entertain and produce a comic effect in his stand-up comedy. …”
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The impact of information sources on COVID-19 vaccination intentions among pre-service life sciences teachers in South Africa: A cross-sectional study by Lindelani MNGUNI, Moleboheng RAMULUMO

“…This study examines how different sources impact vaccination attitudes and behaviors Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted involving pre-service Life Sciences teachers (n = 87) from a South African university. Data were collected using a closed-ended questionnaire to explore the types of information sources they use and how these sources influence their attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control related to COVID-19 vaccination. …”
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A descriptive study of syphilitic uveitis in patients treated at tertiary hospitals in Johannesburg by Kashmira Rawjee, Mokokomadi A. Makgotloe

“…Contribution: This work contributes to our understanding of syphilitic uveitis presentation in South African hospitals.…”
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FACTORS INFLUENCING THE EFFECTIVE CAPTURE OF INDIRECT COSTS IN ACCIDENT REPORTS BY EMERGING CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTORS IN SOUTH AFRICA by Ayodeji .O. Aiyetan, Chikezirim Okorafor

“… There has been limited research into the indirect cost of accidents in the South African construction industry, despite its consequences on productivity and performance measurement and management. …”
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Digitalisation factors influencing the dynamic capabilities of small and medium enterprises in the healthcare sector by P. Makelana, R. Kekwaletswe, M. A. Segooa

“…Conclusions: The study has explained and shown that appropriating technology to task during digitalisation is key to enhancing dynamic capabilities, in the context of South African healthcare sector SMEs. The cost of digital technology is a none factor. …”
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A checklist of indigenous flora in the Richtersveld National Park confirms high plant diversity in the arid north-western tip of South Africa by Pieter van Wyk, Hugo Bezuidenhout, Norbert Jürgens

“…Twenty-nine taxa are listed as endangered, and 21 taxa were listed as critically endangered on the South African red list. A total of 38 taxa were regarded as endemic and 101 taxa as near endemic. …”
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A Service User Perspective Informing the Role of Occupational Therapy in School Transition Practice for High School Learners with TBI: An African Perspective by Lee-Ann Jacobs-Nzuzi Khuabi, Estelle Swart, Mogammad Shaheed Soeker

“…Background. In the South African context, there are no specific guidelines regarding how to prepare and support adolescents for the transition from a health care to a high school setting post TBI. …”
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SARS-CoV-2 Ct values and COVID-19 symptoms in patients with haematological malignancies in South Africa by Keitumetsi L. Sothoane, Sarah A. Van Blydenstein, Vinitha Philip, Jeannette Wadula

“…Their usefulness in patients with haematological malignancies and COVID-19 has not been studied in the South African context. Objectives: To evaluate if a Ct value 30 can predict COVID-19 symptom development in adult patients with haematological malignancies. …”
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Are there benefits of culture-based detection of Mycobacterium avium spp paratuberculosis over histopathology? by Motlatso T. Hlokwe, Nomawethu S. Masina, Boitumelo Letsoko, Sewellyn C. Davey, Anita L. Michel

“…The current work assessed the diagnostic value of the VersaTREK automated liquid culture system in isolating Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis (MAP) from faecal and intestinal tissue samples from ovine under South African conditions and compared it with the current method of choice, histopathological examination. …”
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Theoretical impact of a bedside decision-making tool on antibiotic use for suspected neonatal healthcare-associated infection: an observational study by Lizel Georgi Lloyd, Mirjam Maria van Weissenbruch, Adrie Bekker, Cecilia Ferreyra, Birgitta Gleeson, Angela Dramowski

“…Methods This prospective observational physician-blinded study consecutively enrolled patients with suspected HAI events at a large South African neonatal unit from September 2022 to September 2023. …”
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The Impact of Stokvel and Banking Sector Efficiency: an Econometrics Model using (ARDL) Approach to Cointegration by Ngcobo, Lindiwe

“…Methods: Using Autoregressive Distributed-lag (ARDL) Bounds Testing Approach using quarterly time series secondary data ranging from 2009Q4 to 2020Q2 collected from the South African Reserve Bank and Old Mutual South Africa. …”
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A Profile and Three-Year Follow-Up of Patients with Basal Cell Carcinoma in the Western Cape, South Africa by J. C. Gallo, J. W. Schneider, J. de Wet, K. Moxley, H. F. Jordaan, W. I. Visser, B. Tod

“…To describe the clinicopathological features of patients presenting with BCC in a cohort of South African patients. Methods. This retrospective descriptive study reviewed the medical records of 149 patients with BCC who attended the dermatology clinic at Tygerberg Academic Hospital from September 2015 to August 2016. …”
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Variation in Benthic Macroinvertebrates Along aLongitudinal Gradient of a Disturbed Nyakambu Stream Kabale District Southwestern Uganda. by Byaruhanga, Benson

“…Macroinvertebrate community structure and South African Scoring System (SASS) scores closely followed the induced changes in water quality due to human activities. …”
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Policy Fragmentation, Women’s Land Rights and Governance in Zimbabwe by Newman Tekwa

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Classifying Economic Areas for Urban Planning using Deep Learning and Satellite Imagery in East Africa by Davy Uwizera, Dr. Charles Ruranga, Prof. Patrick McSharry

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Insights on the utilisation of tissue culture to aid new breeding techniques for cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L.) improvement by Malizukiswe Vincent Vacu, Promise Sifiso Nzama, Muyiwa Seyi Adegbaju

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Experiences of engineering thermodynamics students during online learning: Lessons for post-pandemic by Daniel Raphael Ejike Ewim, Sogo Mayokun Abolarin, Temi Olatunji Scott, Johnson Ayodele Opateye, Maxwell Emmanuel Uduafemhe, Obafemi Oyelakin Olatunji

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Economic and Environmental Comparison of the Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) Production Processes from A-Molasses in an Integrated Sugarcane Biorefinery by Abdul M. Petersen, Jeanne Louw, Johann F. Görgens

“…The production of monosodium glutamate (MSG) from sugar is a well-established commercial process, and a new local production facility could be a potential low-risk diversification option for the South African sugar industry. While the consumption of MSG has been a controversial topic due to possible negative health effects, the global market, especially in developing and sugar-producing countries such as China, Indonesia, and Vietnam is growing at a cumulative annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.2%. …”
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Unannounced phone-based pill counts for monitoring antiretroviral medication adherence in South Africa by Seth Kalichman, Ellen Banas, Bruno Shkembi, Moira Kalichman, Catherine Mathews

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