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  • Glucose and xylose utilization by Bacillus cereus AS1 during anaerobic fermentation 
    Sibiya, Nhlamulo G.; Chirwa, Evans M.N.; Daramola, Michael Olawale; Brink, Hendrik Gideon (Italian Association of Chemical Engineering, 2024)
    The aim was to determine the growth potential of Bacillus cereus using glucose and xylose as the substrates. In this study a bacterial isolate was identified by 16s rRNA gene sequencing. Bacillus. cereus can metabolise ...
  • The effect of carbon source loading on selenite reduction by Enterococcus spp 
    Tendenedzai, Job Tatenda; Chirwa, Evans M.N.; Brink, Hendrik Gideon (Italian Association of Chemical Engineering, 2024)
    Please read abstract in article.
  • Ecological and societal trade-offs of living a good, safe and green life in urban ecological enclaves 
    Schoulund, Dario; Breed, Christina A.; Pasgaard, Jens C.; Pasgaard, Maya (Elsevier, 2024-12)
    This paper provides a critical cross-disciplinary perspective on urban ecological enclaves as attempts to fulfill the dream of a good life in a safe and green urban context. We take advantage of fertilizing fields of ...
  • Directions to overcome therapy resistance in cancer 
    Nussinov, Ruth; Weichhart, Thomas; Dlamini, Zodwa; Gibbons, Don L.; Van Seuningen, Isabelle; Konen, Jessica; Ju, Huai-Qiang (Elsevier, 2024-06)
    Novel modalities for treatment of cancer have emerged because of advances in technology that have enabled expansion of our understanding of how cells transform to become cancerous and the role of the tumor microenvironment ...
  • Towards integrated malaria molecular surveillance in Africa 
    Dada, Nsa; Simpson, Victoria J.; Amenga-Etego, Lucas N.; Oriero, Eniyou; Miotto, Olivo; Torok, Mili Estee; Juma, Elijah O.; Williams, Nana Aba; Rajatileka, Shavanthi; Ariani, Cristina V.; Raman, Jaishree; Ishengoma, Deus S. (Elsevier, 2024-11)
    Integrated malaria molecular surveillance (iMMS) systems are essential for Africa's expanding malaria genomics initiatives. Here we highlight a few initiatives and demonstrate how iMMS can support evidence-based decisions ...
  • Exploring autonomic dysfunction in functional dysphonia : a protocol for a case-control study and a randomized controlled trial 
    Meerschman, Iris; D'haeseleer, Evelien; Vanderhasselt, Marie-Anne; Claeys, Sofie; Vonck, Kristl; Vergauwe, Riet; Van Nuffelen, Gwen; Desuter, Gauthier; Roy, Nelson; Van Lierde, K.M. (Kristiane) (Wiley, 2024-11)
    BACKGROUND : Although psychological factors have been implicated in patients with functional dysphonia (FD), conventional voice therapy (CVT) typically targets the aberrant voice symptoms exclusively. Yet, CVT is not ...
  • Big data generation and comparative analysis of machine learning models in predicting the fundamental period of steel structures considering soil-structure interaction 
    Van der Westhuizen, Ashley Megan; Bakas, Nikolaos P.; Markou, George (World Scientific Publishing, 2024-11)
    The computing of the fundamental period of structures during seismic design is well documented in design codes but is mainly dependent on the height of the structure, which is considered to be the most influential parameter. ...
  • OP Village Traditions 
    Biesman-Simons, Sarah; South African Veterinary Association. Veterinary History Society (Article originally published in VetNews, October 2024, the monthly magazine of the South African Veterinary Association, 2024-10)
    The original Huis Onderstepoort building is now referred to as Old Res, which is still a male-only corridor. The area that used to be the student-run library is now used as a lounge and dance floor and quickly reaches ...
  • Foragers downstream of Mapungubwe : the cultural sequence and chronology of Skirbeek Shelter, South Africa 
    Forssman, Tim; Antonites, Alexander; Ashley, Ceri Z.; Pentz, Justin; Scott, Karin; Woodborne, Stephan M. (Routledge, 2024)
    In recent decades, interest in the Later Stone Age of the Mapungubwe region has increased. Here, we present the results of an investigation from a shelter downstream from Mapungubwe called Skirbeek. The shelter is in a ...
  • Feasibility of sand fly control based on knowledge of sensory ecology 
    Tchouassi, David P.; Milugo, Trizah K.; Torto, Baldwyn (Elsevier, 2024-12)
    Phlebotomine sand flies are vectors of multiple human pathogens but are well known for enabling transmission of Leishmania parasites, which cause leishmaniasis, the visceral form constituting a serious public health disease ...
  • Beyond a slave : support for the manumission of Onesimus from discourse analysis 
    Arinder, Devin (Sage, 2024-12)
    Did Paul intend for Philemon to manumit Onesimus? This article aims to present evidence in support of a manumissive view of Paul’s communicative intent to Philemon. Through a cognitive functional approach to discourse ...
  • Prevalence of silicosis among in-service Zambian copper miners 
    Mwansa, Connard (University of Pretoria, 2004)
    Objectives To determine the prevalence of silicosis among the in-service Zambian copper miners and identify which areas of operations and mines are mostly affected by silicosis. Design: Cross-sectional point ...
  • Old Res 100 Year Reunion: 23 and 24 August 2024 
    Lotriet, Adrian; South African Veterinary Association. Veterinary History Society (Article originally published in VetNews, October 2024, the monthly magazine of the South African Veterinary Association, 2024-10)
    This year marks the 100th anniversary of OP Village, the residence at Onderstepoort. Other than being the 100th year of existence at OP village, it is more specifically the 100th year of existence of Old Res, the initial ...
  • Habitat use strategies of African elephants under different seasonal and ecological constraints 
    Chui, Scott Y.S.; Getz, Wayne M.; Henley, Michelle; Seidel, Dana P.; Keith, Mark; Parrini, Francesca; Karczmarski, Leszek (CSIRO Publishing, 2024-09)
    CONTEXT : Habitat selection is a fundamental process that shapes animal spatial ecology. Species with wide geographic distribution that occupy diverse habitats have to adapt their resource acquisition strategies to maximise ...
  • Interspecific competition between ants and African honeybees (Apis mellifera scutellata) may undermine the effectiveness of elephant beehive–deterrents in Africa 
    Thornley, Reece; Cook, Robin; Spencer, Matthew; Parr, Catherine Lucy; Henley, Michelle (Wiley, 2024-01)
    Beehive deterrents are commonly used to mitigate human–elephant conflict and protect woody vegetation. To ensure hive activity, reduce abscondment risks, and maintain deterrent effectiveness, resident bee colonies ...
  • Investigating the confidence business leaders have in business rescue 
    Rosslyn-Smith, Wesley John (Emerald, 2024)
    PURPOSE – The study measures business leaders’ perceptions of the likelihood of recovery, the competency of business rescue practitioners and the level of support they are expected to provide to businesses in rescue. ...
  • The recolonisation of the Piketberg leopard population : a model for human-wildlife coexistence in a changing landscape 
    McManus, J.S.; Smit, Albertus J.; Faraut, Lauriane; Couldridge, Vanessa; Van Deventer, Jaco; Samuels, Igshaan; Devens, C.H. (Carolyn); Smuts, Bool (MDPI, 2024-06)
    Important metapopulation dynamics are disrupted by factors such as habitat loss, climate change, and human-induced mortality, culminating in isolated wildlife populations and threatening species survival. Source populations, ...
  • First report of Fusarium wilt and pink rot of Phoenix canariensis in South Africa 
    Balocchi, Felipe; Wingfield, Michael J.; Paap, Trudy (Wiley, 2024-12)
    Canary Island date palm, Phoenix canariensis, is a popular ornamental species commonly planted in urban areas worldwide, including South Africa. In November 2023, symptoms typical of Fusarium wilt were detected on ornamental ...
  • Engagement of early career researchers in collaborative assessments of IPCC reports : achievements and insights 
    Moreno-Ibáñez, Marta; Casado, Mathieu; Gremion, Gwenaëlle; Rabanal, Valentina; Adojoh, Onema; Anoruo, Chukwuma; Arshad, Adnan; Bahar, Faten A.; Bello, Cinthya; Bergstedt, Helena; Caccavo, Jilda A.; Champollion, Nicolas; Choy, Emily S.; De Los Ríos, María Fernanda; Detlef, Henrieka; Dey, Rahul; Gamal, Gamil; Guímaro, Hugo R.; Hancock, Susana; Hansen, Christel; Hare, Vincent; Höfer, Juan; Jabir, Thajudeen; Jain, Shipra; Jawak, Shridhar; Latonin, Mikhail; Martin, Joseph; Mojica, Jhon F.; O’Hara, Ryan; Onafeso, Olumide; Prasath, R. Arun; Alves, Eduardo Q.; Raez-Villanueva, Sergio; Rosenbaum, Paul; Ruiz-Pereira, Sebastián; Savaglia, Valentina; Van Soest, Maud; Vural, Deniz (Frontiers Media, 2024-07)
    The participation of a diverse –in terms of geography, discipline and gender– group of Early Career Researchers (ECRs) in the peer review process can help alleviate the workload of senior researchers and counteract the ...
  • Mystical myositis : a case series from Kalafong Provincial Tertiary Hospital, Pretoria, South Africa 
    Myburgh, Michael (Wiley, 2024-08)
    Idiopathic inflammatory myositis (IIM) is an expanding field in rheumatology as more myositis-specific antibodies (MSAs) and myositis-associated antibodies (MAAs) become available for testing. Clinical signs and specific ...