Political Economy of Food Insecurity in Sub-Saharan Africa: Structural Barriers and Empirical Insights from Ghana
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Alhassan Mohammed, Musah Ibrahim Mordzeh-Ekpampo, Gbensuglo Alidu Bukari
This study examined the economic and political governance dynamics of food insecurity in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), with a focus on Ghana. The study problematised the …
Evaluation of ssDNA aptamer binding to Aurora Kinase A and its cytotoxic effects on HeLa and MCF-7 cancer cell lines
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Haregewoin Bezu Woldekidan, Mutsa Monica Takundwa, Deepak B. Thimiri Govinda Raj
Purpose: To investigate the binding potential of ssDNA aptamer to Aurora kinase A (AURKA) and assess its inhibitory effect on HeLa and MCF-7 cell lines. …
Phytolipid delivery of Pentaclethra macrophylla (Fabaceae) extract: In vitro and in vivo activities
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Calister E. Ugwu, CEC Ugwoke, Iheanacho O Enyum
Purpose: To investigate the physicochemical properties and in vivo anti-inflammatory activity of phytosome complexes prepared from Pentaclethra macrophylla seeds. Method: Pentaclethra macrophylla seeds were extracted …
Study of two lactases for the manufacture of lactose-free yogurt by K-Lolac enzymatic method
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Bouasria Benbouziane, Amina Chadli, Mohamed Cherif Bentahar
Purpose: To investigate the efficiency of two lactase enzymes in producing lactose-free yogurt. Methods: Two lactase enzymes (NOLA™5500 fit and Ha-lactase™ 5200 – CH HANSEN) …
Exploring the Predictive Power of Subjective Norms on Population Census Participation Among Urban Residents in Lagos, Nigeria
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Kehinde Oyesomi, Olanrewaju Fasakin, Evaristus Adesina
This study investigates the behavioural intentions of residents in Lagos, Nigeria, towards participation in the national population census through the lens of the Theory of …
Corrigendum: Testcross performance and combining ability of intermediate maturing drought tolerant maize inbred lines in Sub-Saharan Africa
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Kulai Amadu Manigben, Yoseph Beyene, Vijay Chaikam
Corrigendum on: Manigben KA, Beyene Y, Chaikam V, Tongoona PB, Danquah EY, Ifie BE, Aleri I, Chavangi A, Prasanna BM and Gowda M (2024). Testcross …
High prevalence of the hotspot complement factor I p.Ile357Met pathogenic variant in Tunisian atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome patients: report of three new cases and review of the literature
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Asma Tajouri, Imen Ayadi, Rimeh BenBrahim
Introduction Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (aHUS) is the prototype of renal diseases secondary to dysregulation of the alternative complement pathway. Our previous studies demonstrated that …
Sub-Acute Effects of Hot Aqueous Arachis hypogaea Pericarp Extract on Serum Antioxidant Markers Following Doxorubicin Administration in Male Wistar Rats
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Ruth Asonye, Lucky Legbosi Nwidu, Muskan Muskan
The toxicity of Doxorubicin, an anthracyclic antibiotic, a valuable drug as the drug of choice for treatment of various cancer types, has been an issue …
Will Healthcare Workers Withhold Effort During Communicable Disease Outbreaks? An Interactive Effect of Pay Satisfaction and Perceived Organizational Support
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Olusola S. Akinsola, Gladys Manyi Ashu
This study examined the influence of perceived organisational support and pay satisfaction on the withholding of effort among healthcare workers during communicable disease outbreaks. The …
Addressing Gender-Based Violence through Music – A Study of the Gospel Song ‘Isandla’ by Rebecca Malope
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Gcinile Beauty Thwala, Sinoyolo Nokutywa
Released in 2005 by renowned South African gospel singer, the song ‘Isandla’ by Rebecca Malope remains relevant as GBV continues to persist in South Africa. …
An Exploration of Learning Styles and Approaches for the Academic Success of First-year Accounting Students – A Case Study of a Rural University of Technology in South Africa
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Matsolo Claurina Mokhampanyane
This empirical study explored the challenges related to learning styles and teaching approaches that influence the academic success of first-year accounting students. The major challenge …
‘Rituals’ in the Public Sector: Appraising Cultural Practices, Professional Conduct and Labour Relations in South African Government Offices
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Stewart Lee Kugara, Melisa Mutsa Chawaremera
This paper interrogated the legal, cultural and ethical tensions that arise when cultural and religious rituals are performed within South Africa’s public sector workspaces. It …
The Challenges that hinder the Integration of Pedagogical Content Knowledge with Technology to support ICT Teachers – A Case Study of a South African Secondary School
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Lehlohonolo Mofana, Matsolo Claurina Mokhampanyane
This empirical paper discusses the challenges that hinder the integration of technological pedagogical content knowledge in education. The study employed Critical Emancipation Research (CER) as …
EVALUATING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF AI CHATBOTS IN HIGHER EDUCATION AND RESEARCH ACTIVITIES: PERSPECTIVES OF ALGERIAN UNIVERSITY PROFESSORS USING THE URPIC MODEL
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Nadia Tahmi, Nadia Brahimi, Mahdjouba Benchohra
This study aims to evaluate the advantages of AI chatbots used by university teachers in Algeria for their education and research activities, considering increased human-machine …
Reinstating Cultural Beliefs and Ubuntu in the AmaMpondo Communities in the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa
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Nontuthuzelo Mtsini
This paper aims to resuscitate Black African ubuntu ethics, which characterised the socio-cultural group of amaMpondo in the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa. Ubuntu and …
A Critical Evaluation of Retributive Theology in the Book of Job: Implications for Ghanaian Christians
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Isaac Boaheng
Using artificial intelligence (AI) in higher education has made learning more enjoyable by allowing personal instruction and adaptive learning. However, studies on its deployment in …
The Use of Pun as a Poetic Device in Duma INqanawe Yangempela’s Poem Titled: ‘Hloma’
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Gcinile Beauty Thwala, Igneciah Pocia Thete
Puns are often recognized as a poetic technique that provides humor. Poetry puns can, however, fulfill a variety of functions, such as provoking thoughts, emphasizing …
The Experiences of the Pre-Service Teachers on the Use of Cartoons as a Teaching Tool in English First Additional Language Grade Ten Classes in Eastern Cape
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Lundi Nomlala, Nomasomi Hilda Matiso
This study’s primary goal was to explore pre-service teachers’ perceptions of teaching cartoons as a teaching tool to improve learners’ critical thinking, engagement, and language …
Establishing the Perception of Academic Staff on Performance Monitoring in Private Chartered Universities in Western Uganda
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Silaji Turyamureeba, Zulaiha Lawal Bagiwa, Tukur Muhammad
Background Effective performance monitoring is essential for improving academic productivity, especially in private higher education institutions. This study aimed to establish the perception of academic …
Advanced Mobile Money Fraud Detection Using CNN-BiLSTM and Optimized SGD with Momentum
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Niamatu Yussif, Kate Takyi, Rose-Mary Owusuaa Mensah Gyening
The accelerated adoption of mobile money systems has significantly increased fraudulent activity, compromising their security and trustworthiness. This research presents an enhanced method for detecting …