Revisiting the Historical Presence of Inculturation Liturgies and Moving Towards Liberative Africanist Liturgies
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Ayanda Mdokwana
Ancestors play a critical role in African life and traditions. They are critical to how morality in Africa is conceptualised. Ramose and others have exposed …
The Foundations of the Early Church and Their Parallels in the Growth of Pentecostal Christianity in Nigeria
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Caleb Abiodun Adeleye, Oluwasegun Aluko
This study looks at the historical and theological roots of Pentecostal Christianity in Nigeria, from early 20th-century Bible schools to its contemporary status as a …
“Lyric is my medium, not chronicle”
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Barbara Janari
In J.M. Coetzee’s In the Heart of the Country, Magda’s contention that “[l]yric is my medium, not chronicle” reflects a recurring theme in the novel—the …
Unmasking Coloniality
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Brian Sibanda
Various debates and contradictions characterise the life and fiction of Sir Vidiadhar Surajprasad Naipaul. While many critics view Naipaul as a prominent figure who perpetuates …
Papering over the Cracks
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Ursula Hoadley
This article documents curriculum and assessment policy changes over four years (2020 to 2024) in South Africa in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and school …
Bridging the Gap: Evaluating the Effectiveness of Mhealth Interventions in Improving Antenatal Care Uptake and Reducing Maternal Mortality in Rural Northern Nigeria
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Amina Suleiman Kamsalem, Jenyo Yetunde Elizabeth, Victoria Adeolu Akinwumi
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluate the effectiveness of mobile health (mHealth) interventions in improving antenatal care (ANC) uptake and reducing maternal mortality in rural …
Digital Competencies Among Construction Students in Ghana's Technical Universities: A Quantitative Assessment from the Students’ Perspective
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Denise E. Hagan, Tutin Aryanti, I Ilhamdaniah
The construction industry’s digital transformation demands professionals with advanced digital skills. This study assesses the digital competencies of construction students at Ghana’s technical universities, focusing …
Parental experiences of stillbirth rituals in Limpopo, South Africa
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Lunghile Shivambo, Dumile Gumede
Background: Stillbirth remains a significant global health issue. Although extensive literature exists on burial practices for live births, there is a notable gap in evidence …
Prevalence and predictors of postpartum depression among women attending clinics in Gaborone
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Angelina M. Mannathoko, Keneilwe Molebatsi, Deogratias O. Mbuka
Background: Untreated postpartum depression (PPD) has the potential to cause significant distress or impairment in functioning with a consequent negative impact on a developing child. …
Quantum Confinement of Proton Wavefunctions in Drug-Protein Cavities Governing Tunneling-Driven Catalysis and Controlled Drug Release
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Moses G. Udoisoh, Lucky Endas, Patience Oinu Momoh
Prevalence and factors of surgical site infections in surgical wards, Windhoek, Namibia
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Anna N. Haifete, Petra Brysiewicz
Background: Surgical site infection (SSI) is a prevalent healthcare-associated infection worldwide, defined as any incisional infection occurring within 30 days post-operation or within 1 year …
Analysis of hygiene, distribution, marketing and consumption practices in the poultry chain in Benin: a case study of eggs and sausages
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Cyrielle Hinson, Philippe Sessou, Nestor Denakpo Noudeke
Background and objectives Eggs and poultry sausages are widely consumed in Benin due to their affordability and high protein content. Nevertheless, inadequate hygiene practices during …
Quality and safety of fresh sugarcane juice sold by street vendors: a growing public health concern
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Abdelaziz Ed‐Dra, Abdulrahman Mohammed Alhudhaibi, Emad M. Abdallah
Sugarcane juice is a nutrient-rich beverage with numerous health benefits. However, in Morocco, the safety and quality and of fresh sugarcane juice have not been …
A Cost-Effective and Intelligent Holter Device for Accurate Cardiac Arrhythmia Detection
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S. Samson Nyatte
Problem: Health risks from cardiac arrhythmias remain a major concern because current detection systems tend to be costly while also lacking accessibility especially in areas …
A novel combination of genomic loci in ITGB2, COL5A1 and VEGFA associated with anterior cruciate ligament rupture susceptibility: insights from Australian, Polish, Swedish, and South African cohorts
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Senanile B. Dlamini, Colleen Saunders, Paweł Cięszczyk
Integrin complexes facilitate cell communication, playing a role in ligament homeostasis.ITGB2 rs2230528 (C/T) was implicated in anterior cruciate ligament rupture (ACL) risk in a South …
Optimizing use of data and evidence-related tools to complement routine surveillance systems for tuberculosis program planning
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Rachel M. Fiorillo, Eveline Klinkenberg, Christina Braccio
Background: Challenges and gaps with routine tuberculosis (TB) data and surveillance systems are well-known. To address them, numerous TB data and evidence-related tools (e.g. surveys, …
Community Rehabilitation-Based and Inclusive Approaches in Climate Smart Agricultural Technology Promotion for Internally Displaced People in East Hararghe Zone, Ethiopia
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Ibsa Aliyi Usmane, Kemal Kasim Ahmed, Lelisa Sh. Mohammed
Impact of organic amendment on the agronomic performance of selected improved sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench) varieties in the humid tropics
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Olasupo James Fadeyi, Thomas Oladeji Fabunmi, Victor Idowu Olugbenga Olowe
The Reasonableness of the Insurer’s Repudiation of Permanent Disability Claim Caused by Trauma - PWR v Discovery Life Ltd [2023] ZAGPJHC 282
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T Padayachy
The recent High Court judgment in PWR v Discovery Life Ltd ([2023] ZAGPJHC 282) (PWR) is of considerable interest. First, and most obviously, it addresses …
Association Between Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Insertion / Deletion Genotypes and Diabetic Nephropathy Defined by Urinary Albumin-to-Creatinine Ratio: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
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Ritah Kiconco, Robert Kalyesubula, Jazira Tumusiime
Background Diabetic nephropathy (DN) is a major complication of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and a leading cause of kidney failure. Evidence on the influence …