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  • Thermal and rheological properties of Fischer-Tropsch wax/high-flow LLDPE blends 
    Mhlabeni, Thobile; Ramjee, Shatish; Lopez, Jorge; Diaz-Diaz, Ana Maria; Artiaga, Ramon; Focke, Walter Wilhelm (Wiley, 2024-08)
    Waxes find use as processing aids in filled compounds and polyethylene-based masterbatches. In such applications, the thermal and physical property changes they impart to the polymer matrix are important. Therefore, this ...
  • Dried nanocellulose/xanthan as reinforcing fillers in thermoplastic starch 
    Hoek, Zian; Du Toit, Elizabeth Louisa; Niemand, Danielle; Wesley-Smith, James; Focke, Walter Wilhelm (Springer, 2024-07)
    Nanocellulose fibres are known to enhance the mechanical properties of biopolymers when added as a filler. Nanocellulose irreversibly agglomerates upon drying and is therefore sold as an aqueous gel or suspension, increasing ...
  • Ultrastructural changes in the spermatogenic cells of domestic chicken (Gallus gallus domesticus) observed at different reproductive stages 
    Zakariah, Musa; Majama, Yagana B.; Gazali, Yagana A.; Musa, Esther Z.; Dasa, Josephine J.; Molele, Reneilwe A.; Mahdy, Mohammed A.A. (Elsevier, 2024-12)
    Spermatogenesis is a complex process. It is the modification of progenitor spermatogonia into mature spermatozoa. The stages are similar in all-male vertebrates, as well as avian species. However, studies on spermatogenesis ...
  • A bibliometric analysis for remote sensing applications in bush encroachment mapping of grassland and savanna ecosystems 
    Gcayi, Siphokazi R.; Adelabu, Samuel; Nduku, Lwandile; Chirima, Johannes George (Springer, 2024-12)
    Grasslands and savannas are experiencing transformation and degradation due to bush encroachment (BE). BE has been monitored using restrictive traditional techniques that include field surveys and manual long-term ...
  • Escherichia coli sequence type 410 with carbapenemases : a paradigm shift within E. coli toward multidrug resistance 
    Pitout, Johann D.D.; Peirano, Gisele; Matsumura, Yasufumi; DeVinney, Rebekah; Chen, Liang (American Society for Microbiology, 2024-02)
    Escherichia coli sequence type ST410 is an emerging carbapenemase-producing multidrug-resistant (MDR) high-risk One-Health clone with the potential to significantly increase carbapenem resistance among E. coli. ST410 ...
  • The engineering properties and road building characteristics of mudrocks, with special reference to Southern Africa 
    Venter, Jacobus Petrus (University of Pretoria, 1980-05)
    English: Mudrocks occur in many parts of southern Africa and large quantities are used in road construction. This study involved research on the "state of the art" of the road construction aspects of mudrocks in southern ...
  • Preferences for index-based pasture insurance : a choice experiment in Limpopo Province, South Africa 
    Manganyi, Bernard; Jourdain, Damien; Karuaihe, Selma Tuemumunu (Routledge, 2024)
    South African subsistence livestock farmers rely heavily on traditional mitigation and coping mechanisms to deal with the effects of drought. However, these methods have proven ineffective in managing the full impact of ...
  • The macroscopical anatomy of the lungs and thorax of the African lion (Panthera leo) 
    Marais, Carmen Alicia; Crole, Martina Rachel (Wiley, 2024-10)
    The left and right lungs extend from the second rib to the 13th, while only a small portion is present cranial to the 4th rib. The basal border of the left lung extends horizontally from the second costochondral junction ...
  • QSAR reveals decreased lipophilicity of polar residues determines the selectivity of antimicrobial peptide activity 
    Van der Walt, Mandelie; Moller, Dalton Sharl; Van Wyk, Rosalind Jeanette; Ferguson, Philip M.; Hind, Charlotte K.; Clifford, Melanie; Do Carmo Silva, Phoebe; Sutton, Mark J.; Mason, A. James; Bester, Megan Jean; Gaspar, Anabella Regina Marques (American Chemical Society, 2024-06)
    Antimicrobial resistance has increased rapidly, causing daunting morbidity and mortality rates worldwide. Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) have emerged as promising alternatives to traditional antibiotics due to their broad ...
  • Cellulose acetate supported MOF-5/crystalline nanocellulose composite film as an adsorbent material for methylene blue removal from aqueous solutions 
    Manamela, Lebogang; Nombona, Nolwazi (American Chemical Society, 2024)
    In this study, a novel, low-cost, and efficient adsorbent film was fabricated by a solvothermal method. The adsorbent film was developed to be hydrolytically stable, not vulnerable to aggregation in aqueous environments, ...
  • Enhancing critical thinking through collaborative learning : the impact of a partial pre-release assessment format 
    De Klerk, Charisa; Ker-Fox, Jason G.; Steenekamp, Laurika (Routledge, 2024)
    Critical thinking has been identified as a very important skill by employers for the employment of graduates. A need exists to develop and assess critical thinking skills in tertiary institutions as employers have noted ...
  • Augmentative and alternative communication for individuals with post-stroke aphasia : perspectives of South African speech-language pathologists 
    Odendaal, Inge; Tonsing, Kerstin Monika (Taylor and Francis, 2025)
    This qualitative study aimed to describe speech-language pathologists’ (SLPs’) perspectives on augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) use for people with post-stroke aphasia focusing on: (a) current AAC practice, ...
  • Leveraging the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in exploring the interplay among tax revenue, institutional quality, and economic growth in the G-7 countries 
    Saba, Charles Shaaba; Monkam, Nara F. (Springer, 2025-02)
    Due to G-7 countries' commitment to sustaining United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 8, which focuses on sustainable economic growth, there is a need to investigate the impact of tax revenue and institutional quality ...
  • Self-reported reproductive health of retired elite women's footballers : a cross-sectional study 
    Carmody, Sean; Den Hollander, Steve; Elliott-Sale, Kirsty; Mountjoy, Margo; Thornton, Jane S.; Massey, Andrew; Kerkhoffs, Gino M.; Gouttebarge, Vincent (BMJ Publishing Group, 2024-07)
    OBJECTIVES: The primary objective of this study was to describe the self-reported reproductive health of retired elite women’s footballers with specific reference to menstrual function, pregnancy and motherhood, contraceptive ...
  • Mental health symptoms among Dutch elite athletes and their coaches : a cross-sectional study 
    Bilgoe, Sharaisha Chanita; Moen, Maarten H.; Raedts, Eefje; Upmeijer, Judith; Kerkhoffs, Gino M.; Gouttebarge, Vincent (BMJ Publishing Group, 2024-09)
    OBJECTIVE: To establish the prevalence of mental health symptoms (MHSs) among Dutch elite athletes and their coaches, to examine the association between potential contributing factors and MHS among Dutch elite athletes and ...
  • As a journal we have one voice : the editorial 
    Verhagen, Evert; Belavy, Daniel Ludovic; Harwood, Amy; Mavros, Yorgi; Robinson, Diana Gai; Sewry, Nicola; Anderson, Nash (BMJ Publishing Group, 2024-10)
    No abstract available.
  • Known from trees and the tropics: new insights into the Fusarium lateritium species complex 
    Costa, M.M.; Sandoval-Denis, M.; Moreira, G.M.; Kandemir, H.; Kermode, A.; Buddie, A.G.; Ryan, M.J.; Becker, Y.; Yurkov, A.; Maier, W.; Groenewald, J.Z.; Pfenning, L.H.; Crous, Pedro W. (Westerdijk Fungal Biodiversity Institute, 2024-09-26)
    The Fusarium lateritium species complex (FLSC) currently comprises 11 phylogenetic species, including accepted names such as F. lateritium, F. sarcochroum, and F. stilboides, which have mostly been reported in association ...
  • What are the 100 most cited fungal genera? 
    Bhunjun, C.S.; Chen, Y.J.; Phukhamsakda, C.; Boekhout, T.; Groenewald, J.Z.; McKenzie, E.H.C.; Francisco, E.C.; Frisvad, J.C.; Groenewald, M.; Hurdeal, V.G.; Luangsa-ard, J.; Perrone, G.; Visagie, Cobus M.; Bai, F.Y.; Błaszkowski, J.; Braun, U.; De Souza, F.A.; De Queiroz, M.B.; Dutta, A.K.; Gonkhom, D.; Goto, B.T.; Guarnaccia, V.; Hagen, F.; Houbraken, J.; Lachance, M.A.; Li, J.J.; Luo, K.Y.; Magurno, F.; Mongkolsamrit, S.; Robert, V.; Roy, N.; Tibpromma, S.; Wanasinghe, D.N.; Wang, D.Q.; Wei, D.P.; Zhao, C.L.; Aiphuk, W.; Ajayi-Oyetunde, O.; Arantes, T.D.; Araujo, J.C.; Begerow, D.; Bakhshi, M.; Barbosa, R.N.; Behrens, F.H.; Bensch, K.; Bezerra, J.D.P.; Bilanski, P.; Bradley, C.A.; Bubner, B.; Burgess, T.I.; Buyck, B.; Cadez, N.; Cai, L.; Calaca, F.J.S.; Campbell, L.J.; Chaverri, P.; Chen, Y.Y.; Chethana, K.W.T.; Coetzee, B.; Costa, M.M.; Chen, Q.; Custodio, F.A.; Dai, Y.C.; Damm, U.; Santiago, A.L.C.M.A.; De Miccolis Angelini, R.M.; Dijksterhuis, J.; Dissanayake, A.J.; Doilom, M.; Dong, W.; Alvarez-Duarte, E.; Fischer, M.; Gajanayake, A.J.; Gene, J.; Gomdola, D.; Gomes, A.A.M.; Hausner, G.; He, M.Q.; Hou, L.; Iturrieta-Gonzalez, I.; Jami, F.; Jankowiak, R.; Jayawardena, R.S.; Kandemir, H.; Kiss, L.; Kobmoo, N.; Kowalski, T.; Landi, L.; Lin, C.G.; Liu, J.K.; Liu, X.B.; Loizides, M.; Luangharn, T.; Maharachchikumbura, S.S.N.; Makhathini Mkhwanazi, G.J.; Manawasinghe, I.S.; Marin-Felix, Y.; McTaggart, A.R.; Moreau, P.A.; Morozova, Q.V.; Mostert, L.; Osiewacz, H.D.; Pem, D.; Phookamsak, R.; Pollastro, S.; Pordel, A.; Poyntner, C.; Phillips, A.J.L.; Phonemany, M.; Promputtha, I.; Rathnayaka, A.R.; Rodrigues, A.M.; Romanazzi, G.; Rothmann, L.; Salgado-Salazar, C.; Sandoval-Denis, M.; Saupe, S.J.; Scholler, M.; Scott, P.; Shivas, R.G.; Silar, P.; Silva-Filho, A.G.S.; Souza-Motta, C.M.; Spies, C.F.J.; Stchigel, A.M.; Sterflinger, K.; Summerbell, R.C.; Svetasheva, T.Y.; Takamatsu, S.; Theelen, B.; Theodoro, R.C.; Thines, M.; Thongklang, N.; Torres, R.; Turchetti, B.; Van den Brule, T.; Wang, X.W.; Wartchow, F.; Welti, S.; Wijesinghe, S.N.; Wu, F.; Xu, R.; Yang, Z.L.; Yilmaz, Neriman; Yurkov, A.; Zhao, L.; Zhao, R.L.; Zhou, N.; Hyde, K.D. (Westerdijk Fungal Biodiversity Institute, 2024-06)
    The global diversity of fungi has been estimated between 2 to 11 million species, of which only about 155 000 have been named. Most fungi are invisible to the unaided eye, but they represent a major component of biodiversity ...
  • A review of recently introduced Aspergillus, Penicillium, Talaromyces and other Eurotiales species 
    Visagie, Cobus M.; Yilmaz, Neriman; Kocsube, S.; Frisvad, J.C.; Hubka, V.; Samson, R.A.; Houbraken, J. (Westerdijk Fungal Biodiversity Institute, 2024-03)
    The order Eurotiales is diverse and includes species that impact our daily lives in many ways. In the past, its taxonomy was difficult due to morphological similarities, which made accurate identification of species ...
  • Cytospora : an important genus of canker pathogens 
    Lin, L.; Fan, X.L.; Groenewald, J.Z.; Jami, Fahimeh; Wingfield, Michael J.; Voglmayr, H.; Jaklitsch, W.; Castlebury, L.A.; Tian, C.M.; Crous, Pedro W. (Westerdijk Fungal Biodiversity Institute, 2024-09-18)
    Cytospora species have commonly been reported as important plant pathogenic fungi with wide host ranges and geographic distributions. With the increase in the number of cryptic species being described, a comprehensive ...