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  • Microbial ecology of the Southern Ocean 
    Castillo, Diego J.; Dithugoe, Choaro D.; Bezuidt, Oliver Keoagile Ignatius; Makhalanyane, Thulani Peter (Oxford University Press, 2022-11)
    The Southern Ocean (SO) distributes climate signals and nutrients worldwide, playing a pivotal role in global carbon sequestration. Microbial communities are essential mediators of primary productivity and carbon sequestration, ...
  • Impacts of biochar-based controlled-release nitrogen fertilizers on soil prokaryotic and fungal communities 
    Das, Bikram K.; Rubel, Robiul Islam; Gupta, Surbhi; Wu, Yajun; Wei, Lin; Brozel, Volker S. (MDPI, 2022-10-16)
    Controlled-release Nitrogen Fertilizers (CRNFs) are an effective fertilization technique by minimizing nutrient loss and making Nitrogen (N) available to plants as they grow. Biochar-based CRNF (BCRNF) technologies have ...
  • Assessing anti-inflammatory activities and compounds in switchgrass (Panicum virgatum) 
    Ho, Khanh-Van; Efrat, Novianus; Schreiber, Kathy L.; Vo, Phuc H.; De Canha, Marco Nuno; Van Staden, Analike Blom; Oosthuizen, Carel Basson; Twilley, Danielle; Lei, Zhentian; Sumner, Lloyd W.; Brown, Charles R.; Lall, Namrita; Lin, Chung-Ho (MDPI, 2022-06-28)
    Switchgrass is a bioenergy feedstock that potentially possesses multiple health benefits. However, the biological properties and associated bioactive compounds of switchgrass have not been adequately investigated. In the ...
  • Why did Paul cite Habakkuk 2:4b? 
    Lim, Timothy H. (Sage, 2022-03)
    One of the most perplexing uses of the Old Testament in the New is Paul’s quotation of ‘the one who is righteous will live by faith’ to support his view that: divine righteousness is revealed through faith (Rom 1:17); no ...
  • How was the canon formed? 
    Lim, Timothy H. (Sage, 2022-06)
    The Hebrew Bible or Old Testament did not drop down from heaven, as is sometimes believed. It is widely agreed that the canon is the construct of faith communities. But what was the process that led to the formation of the ...
  • Tackling antimicrobial resistance across sub-Saharan Africa : current challenges and implications for the future 
    Godman, Brian; Egwuenu, Abiodun; Wesangula, Evelyn; Schellack, Natalie; Kalungia, Aubrey Chichonyi; Tiroyakgosi, Celda; Kgatlwane, Joyce; Mwita, Julius; Patrick, Okwen; Niba, Loveline Lum; Amu, Adefolarin A.; Oguntade, Racheal Tomilola; Alabi, Mobolaji Eniola; Ncube, Nondumiso B.Q.; Sefah, Israel Abebrese; Acolatse, Joseph; Incoom, Robert; Guantai, Anastasia Nkatha; Oluka, Margaret; Opanga, Sylvia; Chikowe, Ibrahim; Khuluza, Felix; Chiumia, Francis K.; Jana, Collins Edward; Kalemeera, Francis; Hango, Ester; Fadare, Joseph; Ogunleye, Olayinka O.; Ebruke, Bernard E.; Meyer, Johanna C.; Massele, Amos; Malande, Oliver Ombeva; Kibuule, Dan; Kapona, Otridah; Zaranyika, Trust; Bwakura-Dangarembizi, Mutsa; Kujinga, Tapiwanashe; Saleem, Zikria; Kurdi, Amanj; Shahwan, Moyad; Jairoun, Ammar Abdulrahman; Wale, Janney; Brink, Adrian (Taylor and Francis, 2022)
    INTRODUCTION : Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a concern as this increases morbidity, mortality, and costs, with sub-Saharan Africa having the highest rates globally. Concerns with rising AMR have resulted in international, ...
  • Reduplication in Lusoga 
    Marlo, Michael R.; Nabirye, Minah; De Schryver, Gilles-Maurice (Peeters Online Journals, 2022)
    This paper provides an in‑depth description of reduplication of verbs, nouns, and other word categories in Lusoga, drawing on introspected and elicited data, along with data from dictionaries and corpus texts, as well as ...
  • An unusual cause of dyspnoea – can you spot the diagnosis? 
    Joseph, Darren; Pannell, N.; Tintinger, Gregory (South African Medical Association, 2022)
    A 66-year-old man presented with a complaint of shortness of breath. He had a significant smoking history but no known medical conditions. Two years prior, he had been involved in a motor vehicle accident and sustained ...
  • Measures adopted by indigent mothers in Kilifi County to tackle maternal health challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic 
    Ombere, Stephen O.; Nyambedha, Erick O.; Haller, Tobias; Merten, Sonja (Women’s Health and Action Research Centre, 2022-12)
    Many sub-Saharan African countries have experienced various challenges that threaten the quality of health services offered to the population. The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted access to healthcare services in many countries ...
  • Community health nurses’ experiences regarding provision of termination of pregnancy services in Johannesburg metro subdistricts clinics 
    Tlhabela, Daphney D.; Peu, Mmapheko Doriccah; Mataboge, M.L.S. (Mamakwa L. Sanah); Rasweswe, Melitah Molatelo; Seretlo, Raikane J.; Mooa, Ramadimetja S. (Women’s Health and Action Research Centre, 2022-08)
    Experiences of community health nurses contribute to access of termination of pregnancy (TOP) to be affected. The aim of this study was to explore and describe the experiences of community health nurses who provide termination ...
  • The HIV epidemic and the COVID-19 pandemic : a double tragedy for sub-Saharan African women 
    Murewanhema, Grant; Musuka, Godfrey; Denhere, Knowledge; Denhere, Knowledge; Mulqueeny, Delarise; Dzinamarira, Tafadzwa (AOSIS, 2022-08-26)
    After four decades of the HIV epidemic, women from sub-Saharan Africa remain at a differentially high risk of acquisition. The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV and AIDS (UNAIDS) statistics show that the majority of ...
  • The demography and disease burden of the homeless shelter population of Tshwane during COVID-19 
    Germishuys, Paul S.; Smith, Selma; Hugo, J.F.M. (Jannie); Madela-Mntla, Edith; Botha, Tanita (AOSIS, 2022-12-20)
    BACKGROUND : Homeless people are a vulnerable population susceptible to physical and mental health care problems. There are, however, limited studies and information regarding the health of the homeless population. AIM : ...
  • Position paper on undergraduate palliative medicine education for doctors in South Africa 
    Burger, Henriette; Krause, Rene; Blanchard, Charmaine; Ambler, Julia; Ganca, Linda; Barnard, Alan; Meiring, Michelle; Ratshikana-Moloko, Mpho; Brits, Hanneke; Brand, Tracey; Scott, Mitchell; Mabuza, Langalibalele; Bac, Martin; Zele-Mqonci, Nozuko; Yogeswaran, Parimalaranie; Gwyther, Liz (AOSIS, 2022-07-07)
    BACKGROUND : Basic palliative care teaching should be included in training curricula for health care providers (HCPs) at all levels of the health service to ensure that the goal set by the South African (SA) National Policy ...
  • Managing acute opioid withdrawal with tramadol during COVID-19 lockdown in a peri-urban setting 
    Bhoora, Urvisha; Gloeck, Natasha; Scheibe, Andrew (AOSIS, 2022-09-28)
    BACKGROUND : The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has highlighted the scope of heroin dependence and need for evidence-based treatment amongst marginalised people in South Africa. Acute opioid withdrawal management ...
  • Experto crede, no 3, October 1975 : a publication by the students of the Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Pretoria 
    University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science (Pretoria : University of Pretoria, Faculty of Veterinary Science, 1975-10)
    A case of equine strongylosis -- Activities of the south african veterinary students association -- Infeksieuse peritonitis van katte -- Students - joburg vets' cricket -- Certain aspects of a dog displaying male feminizing ...
  • The role of 10-hydroxy-Δ2-decenoic acid in the formation of fibrils of the major royal jelly protein 1/apisimin/24-methylenecholesterol complex isolated from honey bee (Apis mellifera) royal jelly 
    Buttstedt, Anja (Czech Academy of Sciences, 2022-12)
    Please read abstract in the article.
  • Immunolocalization of intermediate filaments in the kidney of the dromedary camel (Camelus dromedarius) 
    Eissa, Lemiaa; Elhassan, Mortada M.O.; Yaseen, Rasha B.; Ali, Hassan A.; Ismail, Haider I.; Madekurozwa, Mary-Catherine (Spanish Association of Anatomy, 2022)
    Intermediate filaments belong to a large family of proteins which contribute to the formation of the cytoskeleton. The immunolocalization of cytoskeletal proteins has been used extensively in the diagnosis of various ...
  • COP27 Climate Change Conference : urgent action needed for Africa and the world : Wealthy nations must step up support for Africa and vulnerable countries in addressing past, present and future impacts of climate change 
    Atwoli, Lukoye; Erhabor, Gregory E.; Gbakima, Aiah A.; Haileamlak, Abraham; Ntumba, Jean-Marie Kayembe; Kigera, James; Laybourn-Langton, Laurie; Mash, Bob; Muhia, Joy; Mulaudzi, Fhumulani Mavis; Ofori-Adjei, David; Okonofua, Friday; Rashidian, Arash; El-Adawy, Maha; Sidibe, Siaka; Snouber, Abdelmadjid; Tumwine, James; Yassien, Mohammad Sahar; Yonga, Paul; Zakhama, Lilia; Zielinski, Chris (Oxford University Press, 2023)
    The 2022 report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) paints a dark picture of the future of life on earth, characterised by ecosystem collapse, species extinction, and climate hazards such as heatwaves ...
  • Visitor information centres’ contribution towards creating memorable visitor experiences 
    Tlabela, Kholadi Ramadimetja Uriel; Douglas, Anneli (Africa Journals, 2022-10)
    Information exchange is a process through which information, experience and skills are exchanged among stakeholders. While studies acknowledge the role of VICs in enhancing memorable visitor experiences, it remains unclear ...
  • Practical tips to using formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded tissue archives for molecular diagnostics in a South African setting 
    Van Deventer, B.S.; Du Toit-Prinsloo, L.; Van Niekerk, Chantal (AOSIS, 2022-06-23)
    BACKGROUND : Formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue archives in hospitals, biobanks, and others offer a vast collection of extensive, readily available specimens for molecular testing. Unfortunately, the use of ...