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Optimised extraction and preliminary characterisation of mannoproteins from non-saccharomyceswine yeasts
(MDPI, 2021)The exogenous application of yeast-derived mannoproteins presents many opportunities for the improvement of wine technological and oenological properties. Their isolation from the cell wall of Saccharomycescerevisiae has ... -
Circular supply chains and renewable chemical feedstocks : a network configuration analysis framework
(Taylor and Francis, 2018)The aim of this research is to provide a comprehensive decision-making process and a framework for exploring the commercial viability of supply chains (SCs) arising from renewable chemical feedstocks (RCFs), towards ... -
That time of the month : discrimination against girl children who cannot afford sanitary health care
(2019)The majority of women, and only women, experience a biological reality approximately every 28 days. Menstruation is a nightmare for some, but particularly for the group of indigent women and adolescent girls who cannot ... -
Computer Says No : enforcing divorce upon persons who changed their sex in Europe and South Africa
(Northumbria University Library, 2020)As is the case with marriage, divorce should be entered into freely and voluntarily. The State should not demand that a marriage be ended if neither one of the spouses wishes for it to be terminated. Yet, several countries ... -
Philosophy for teachers (P4T) in South Africa – re-imagining provision to support new teachers’ applied ethical decision-making
(Routledge, 2019)Conventional teacher education programmes do not equip practitioners adequately to navigate ethically complex situations that arise in teaching. One initiative responding to this deficit is ‘Philosophy for Teachers’ (‘P4T’), ... -
Canola is injured by in‐row nitrogen placement associated with disc openers, but not by tine openers
(Crop Science Society of America, 2020)Seed drills are used in no‐tillage systems to place seed directly in soil. Various furrow openers exist, each with unique seed and fertilizer placement characteristics, particularly positioning of fertilizer in relation ... -
Towards the decolonisation of religion education in a pre-service education classroom
(Routledge, 2020)In this article, I reflect on my attempts to decolonise religious education at a historically white university in a post-apartheid South Africa. This pre-service education project conducted in 2017 happened against the ... -
A prospectus for sustainability of rainfed maize production systems in South Africa
(Crop Science Society of America, 2020)The rainfed maize (Zea mays L.) production systems of South Africa require an integrated approach to use the limited soil available water more efficiently, and to increase system productivity and sustainability. The soils ... -
A comparison of experimental designs for cultivar evaluations
(Taylor and Francis, 2020)Spatial heterogeneity and the lack of clear or significant treatment responses in agricultural field experiments complicates recommending the most suitable cultivar(s) to producers for a specific area. Increased attention ... -
Examining associations of HIV and iron status with nutritional and inflammatory status, anemia, and dietary intake in South African schoolchildren
(MDPI, 2021)The etiology of multifactorial morbidities such as undernutrition and anemia in children living with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) (HIV+) on antiretroviral therapy (ART) is poorly understood. Our objective was to ... -
Effect of the illumination angle on NDVI data composed of mixed surface values obtained over vertical‐shoot‐positioned vineyards
(MDPI, 2021)Accurate quantification of the spatial variation of canopy size is crucial for vineyard management in the context of Precision Viticulture. Biophysical parameters associated with canopy size, such as Leaf Area Index (LAI), ... -
Identifying and treating maternal mental health difficulties in Afghanistan: A feasibility study
(2020-10-27)Abstract Background The disproportionately high burden of mental disorders in low- and middle-income countries, coupled with the overwhelming lack of resources, requires an ... -
Response strategies for COVID-19 epidemics in African settings: a mathematical modelling study
(2020-10-14)Abstract Background The health impact of COVID-19 may differ in African settings as compared to countries in Europe or China due to demographic, epidemiological, environmental and socio-economic factors. We evaluated ... -
Interpretation of serial interferon-gamma test results to measure new tuberculosis infection among household contacts in Zambia and South Africa
(2020-10-15)Abstract Background A more stringent QuantiFERON-TB Gold In-Tube (QFT) conversion (from negative to positive) definition has been proposed to allow more definite detection of recent tuberculosis (TB) infection. We explored ... -
An assessment of a ‘training-of-trainers programme for clinic committees’ in a South African district: a qualitative exploratory study
(2020-11-30)Abstract Background In South Africa (SA), clinics and community health centres are the predominant primary level health care facilities in the public health sector. As part ... -
How ‘place’ matters for addressing the HIV epidemic: evidence from the HPTN 071 (PopART) cluster-randomised controlled trial in Zambia and South Africa
(2021-04-06)Abstract Background In a cluster-randomised trial (CRT) of combination HIV prevention (HPTN 071 (PopART)) in 12 Zambian communities and nine South African communities, carried ... -
Acute and chronic exposure to air pollution in relation with incidence, prevalence, severity and mortality of COVID-19: a rapid systematic review
(2021-04-10)Abstract Background Air pollution is one of the world’s leading mortality risk factors contributing to seven million deaths annually. COVID-19 pandemic has claimed about one ... -
A comparison of the prevalence of sexually transmitted infections among circumcised and uncircumcised adult males in Rustenburg, South Africa: a cross-sectional study
(2021-04-06)Abstract Background South Africa has a persistent burden of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Male circumcision has been shown to be effective in preventing HIV and STIs, ... -
A novel brief treatment for methamphetamine use disorders in South Africa: a randomised feasibility trial
(2021-01-07)Abstract Background Effective brief treatments for methamphetamine use disorders (MAUD) are urgently needed to complement longer more intensive treatments in low and middle ... -
Mixed method evaluation of the CEBHA+ integrated knowledge translation approach: a protocol
(2021-01-18)Abstract Background The Collaboration for Evidence-based Healthcare and Public Health in Africa (CEBHA+) is a research consortium concerned with the prevention, diagnosis and ... -
Can the Xpert MRSA/SA BC assay be used as an antimicrobial stewardship tool? A prospective assay validation and descriptive impact assessment study in a South African setting
(2021-02-15)Abstract Background Positive blood cultures showing Gram positive cocci in clusters signifies either Staphylococcus aureus or the less-virulent coagulase-negative staphylococci. ... -
A reconstruction of the recent fire regimes of Majete Wildlife Reserve, Malawi, using remote sensing
(2021-01-26)Abstract Background Fire is an important process that shapes the structure and functioning of African savanna ecosystems, and managers of savanna protected areas use fire to ... -
Instructive roles and supportive relationships: client perspectives of their engagement with community health workers in a rural south African home visiting program
(2021-01-13)Abstract Background Community health worker (CHW) programs have been positioned as a way to meet the needs of those who experience marginalization and inequitable access to ... -
Drug susceptibility patterns of Mycobacterium tuberculosis from adults with multidrug-resistant tuberculosis and implications for a household contact preventive therapy trial
(2021-02-24)Abstract Background Drug susceptibility testing (DST) patterns of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) from patients with rifampicin-resistant tuberculosis (RR-TB) or multidrug-resistant ... -
Cognitive insight is associated with perceived body weight in overweight and obese adults
(2021-03-19)Abstract Background Accurate perception of body weight is necessary for individuals with a high body mass index (BMI) to initiate strategies to improve their health status. ... -
Impact of systematic early tuberculosis detection using Xpert MTB/RIF Ultra in children with severe pneumonia in high tuberculosis burden countries (TB-Speed pneumonia): a stepped wedge cluster randomized trial
(2021-03-20)Abstract Background In high tuberculosis (TB) burden settings, there is growing evidence that TB is common in children with pneumonia, the leading cause of death in children ... -
Explaining the impact of mHealth on maternal and child health care in low- and middle-income countries: a realist synthesis
(2021-03-09)Abstract Background Despite the growing global application of mobile health (mHealth) technology in maternal and child health, contextual factors, and mechanisms by which ... -
Reflecting on the current scenario and forecasting the future demand for medical doctors in South Africa up to 2030: towards equal representation of women
(2021-03-02)Abstract Background Increasing feminization of medical professions is well-acknowledged. However, this does not always equate to equitable representation of women within ... -
The use of HEPES-buffer in the production of gallium-68 radiopharmaceuticals – time to reconsider strict pharmacopoeial limits?
(2021-04-01)Abstract HEPES (4-(2-hydroxyethyl) piperazine-1-ethanesulfonic acid) is a buffer that is used in the radiolabelling of gallium-68 compounds. The beneficial effects of HEPES on molar activity in bioconjugates ... -
NeoCLEAN: a multimodal strategy to enhance environmental cleaning in a resource-limited neonatal unit
(2021-02-12)Abstract Background Contamination of the hospital environment contributes to neonatal bacterial colonization and infection. Cleaning of hospital surfaces and equipment is ...
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