Selenium status and tryptophan catabolites as predictive biomarkers of depression in hypothyroid patients
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Sahira Qasim Al-Baldawi, Hussein Kadhem Al‐Hakeim, Ikram Khémiri
Depression is a common comorbidity among patients with hypothyroidism (HT) and is closely associated with alterations in various biological pathways. Among these, selenium (Se), selenoprotein-P …
The Effect of Practical Work on Grade 11 Learners’ Misconceptions about Cellular Respiration
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Motaung Steven Zuzidlelenhle
This study examined the effects of practical work on the misconceptions of cellular respiration held by Grade 11 learners in the Mankweng circuit in the …
Women in Traditional Healthcare in Contemporary Ghana: Evidence from the Volta and Oti Regions
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Samuel Bewiadzi Akakpo, Richard Awubomu
This study employed the qualitative method to study two indigenous women healers in Ghana – a traditional bone setter and a priestess healer. Placing the …
Black Britain and Nelson Mandela: “Pulling the Branch of a Tree”, edited by E. M. Williams
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Graham A. Duncan
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Exploring Salient Creditor Perspectives on Support for Business Rescue Plans for Decision-Making
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Annah Beauty Kgobe, Marius Pretorius, Wesley Rosslyn-Smith
Background: Creditors, especially banks, play a significant role during business rescue (BR) proceedings and in the sustainability of business operations after substantial implementation. The expectations …
Impact of ESG Disclosures on Stock Prices: A Focus on Nigerian Manufacturing Industries
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Michelle Chioma Iro, Cordelia Onyinyechi Omodero
The behavior of investors in markets prone to crisis especially towards pollution generating industries are still under examined.The effect of pollution generation and management on …
Evaluation of bacterial pathogens and their antibiotic resistance on surfaces in the Mohammed V hospital, Al-Hoceima, Morocco
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Mostapha Abourrich, Nadira Mourabit, Rachida El Barghmi
INTRODUCTION: The hospital environment is an important source of nosocomial infections. Surfaces in the hospital facilities may be considered as microbial reservoirs that can cause …
The Impact of Temporary Employment Services on Employees' Fundamental Rights and Fair Labour Practices: Assessing the Effectiveness of Section 198A of the Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995
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Phakisho Mello
This article examines the regulatory landscape governing temporary employment services (TES) in South Africa, with a focus on job security and the protection of fundamental …
Optimization of Socks Production in South African Knitting Plant: A Cost-Effective Alternative to Industry 4.0
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Kemlall Ramdass, Isaac O. Olalere
The textile industry, particularly sock manufacturing, faces increasing demands for productivity and cost efficiency amid global competition. This study presents a comprehensive case study on …
Comparative Evaluation of the Secondary Metabolites Concentrations in Prunus africana on the Slopes of Mount Cameroon
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Tajeukem Vice Clotexe, Neba Godlove Ambe, Madountsap Tagnang Nadège
Mount Cameroon is a biodiversity hotspot and a home to diverse fauna and flora species harbouring a variety of endemic and endangered species including Prunus …
A Cybersecurity Evaluation Framework for Fraud Detection: Integrating STRIDE Threat Modelling, Explainable Alerts and Anomaly Gating
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Danson Gikonyo Mwarangu, Shem Mbandu Angolo, Boniface Mwirigi Kiula
Financial fraud continues to evolve in complexity, challenging traditional detection methods. Machine learning has provided powerful tools but it remains vulnerable to adversarial manipulation, requires …
Efficacy of Culturally Responsive Guidance and Counselling in Diverse Early Childhood Settings: Insights from Oyun Local Government Area, Kwara State
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Moyinoluwa Grace OWOJOR, Ibironke Ibiwumi IDOWU, Aderemi Akinwale ADEOTI
Culturally responsive guidance and counselling have gained widespread support in early childhood education; there are growing concerns about their practical efficacy in diverse settings. One …
Native and Non-Native Speaker Teachers' Perceptions of Errors
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Ahmed Zrig
This study investigates the perception of error gravity by native and non-native teachers of English in a Tunisian context. Based on the data collected from …
Higher Education Institutions and Urban Socioeconomic Development: Evidence from the University of Bamenda, Cameroon
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Mououssa Tcheufo Syril, Liu Aisheng
Higher education institutions (HEIs) have become strategic catalysts of socioeconomic transformation, particularly in developing nations striving to diversify their economies and modernize urban spaces. The …
Leadership Style and Resource Allocation Inequalities as Correlates of Factionalism in Higher Education Institutions
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Peter Yidana, Abdul-Majeed Benson, Emmanuel Atogakwo Tangonyire
Anecdotal evidence suggests that leadership style and inequitable resource allocation contribute to the persistence of factionalism in higher education institutions. However, empirical research directly examining …
African Contribution in the Growth and Development of Western Education: A Historical Study of Meru County, Kenya (1920–1963)
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Agnes Mugo Njoki, Lewis Muli Ngesu, Daniel Gakunga
The history of Western education in Africa has frequently highlighted the role of missionaries and colonial governments, often neglecting African initiative. This study examines the …
Integration of Vocational Education and Training in Secondary School Curriculum: Exploring Practical Implementation
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Obadia Samson Kabuje, Noel Julius Ntawigaya
This study explores factors influencing the effective implementation of integrated Vocational Education and Training (VET) in secondary school curricula in Tanzania. Using a cross-sectional design, …
Implementation of Competence-Based Education and Training in Livestock Training Institutes in Tanzania: Effectiveness, Challenges, and Industry Partnerships
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Balija Philip Luyombya, Kisoza Lwekeza James, Malongo Richard Simalike Mlozi
Competence-Based Education and Training (CBET) is designed to align student skills with industry needs. This study assessed the implementation of CBET in Tanzania’s Livestock Training …
Comparison of Active Learning and Traditional Lecture method in developing Biology practical skills on learners: A case study of Mukinge Girls Secondary School, Zambia
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Kuthbert Njappavu, Boby Samuel, Danny Mutambo
This study compares the impact of two active learning methods; Problem-Based Learning (PBL), and Project-Oriented Learning (POL) versus the Traditional Lecture (TL) method on learners' …
Long-serving Teachers in Remote schools in Tanzania: Exploring motivational factors in Selected public primary schools in Kilombero District in Morogoro Region
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Joha Mlindwa, Bryson Daudi Kinyaduka
The study aimed at exploring motivational factors for stay in remote public primary schools for a long time among some teachers. A stay of fifteen …