“Sirha ra Wansati Rile Vukatini”: An exploration of factors contributing to Tsonga women’s persistence in unfavorable marriages
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Given Shilaluke, Dolphin Mabale, Hundzukani P. Khosa-Nkatini
This literature-based study, titled “Sirha ra Wansati Rile Vukatini,” a Xitsonga word meaning “the strength or endurance of a woman lies in her marriage,” examines …
Traditional leadership and sustainable crime prevention in rural South Africa: A qualitative study of the Amathole District Municipality under COGTA
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Tandiwe Mdlungu
Murders and attacks against women and youth are rising in rural South Africa. The Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) enables chiefs and …
Silence in the virtual classroom: A reflective, collaborative response to student passivity
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James Ojochenemi. David
This study critically examines an educator’s response to student passivity and reduced engagement in online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic, drawing on collaborative action research …
Factors contributing to relapse among service users undergoing substance abuse treatment in Kwaggafontein, Mpumalanga Province, South Africa
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Wiseman Ntlhari Mathebula, Nontandokazi Sanele Zulu, Nomonde Creselda Sithole
Substance abuse remains a critical global issue with profound social and economic implications, including poverty, crime, unemployment, and chronic health conditions. In marginalised communities across …
Correction: Genome-wide identification, characterization, and functional analysis of the CHX, SOS, and RLK genes in Solanum lycopersicum under salt stress
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Amaal Maghraby, Mohamed Alzalaty
The original version of this Article contained an error in the Methods section, under the subheading ‘Phylogenetic, chromosomal distribution, evolutionary analysis, and synteny analysis of …
The contribution of water quality index and principal component analysis to groundwater quality assessment: A case study of the Wadi Moulay Bouchta catchment, northern Morocco
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Redouan Alilouch, Karim Elmorabiti, Khalid Ibno Namr
This study focuses on contributing to hydrogeochemical knowledge and enhancing groundwater quality within the hydrogeological catchment area of the western zone of Talassemtan National Park, …
Navigating catastrophic risks: A comparative study of predictive models for vehicle insurance pricing in South Africa
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Sandile Johannes Buthelezi, Taurai Hungwe, Solly Matshonisa
The South African insurance industry faces pricing challenges due to increasing catastrophic events driven by climate change and socio-economic uncertainties. The purpose is to find …
Strengthening community voices: Traditional leaders’ efforts to curb gender-based violence in rural Vhembe communities
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Rendani Tshifhumulo, Konanani Constance Matambela, Ndanduleni Bernard Nthambeleni
This paper investigates the role of traditional leaders (Mahosi) in addressing gender-based violence (GBV) in the Vhembe District of Limpopo in South Africa. Grounded by …
Correction: Comparative performance of bagging and boosting ensemble models for predicting lumpy skin disease with multiclass-imbalanced data
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Hagar Fathi Gouda, Fatma D. M. Abdallah
In the original version of this Article, Figures 1 did not display correctly. The original Figure 1 and the accompanying legend appear below. Fig. 1 …
Knowledge and barriers to exclusive breastfeeding among mothers in Gauteng province, South Africa
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Dimakatso Mabidikama Bhengu, Muhammad Hoque
The World Health Organization’s recommendation of exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) of babies within the first six months of life has been considered a milestone for enhancing …
The significance of instructional leaders in promoting inclusive education strategies to enhance learners’ performance
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Ailwei Solomon Mawela, Shonisani Agnes Mulovhedzi
South Africa's commitment to equitable education necessitates the adoption of inclusive practices that address the diverse needs of learners. Instructional leaders, including principals, deputy principals, …
Bridging policy and practice: Governance and sustainability of community-based homestays in South Africa
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Tondani Nethengwe
Tourism is increasingly recognised as a catalyst for inclusive development in the Global South. In South Africa, community-based homestays (CBHs) empower rural communities while conserving …
Diversity and community structure of microalgae and cyanobacteria in Oglat Eddaira wetland (south-western Algeria)
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Karima Sennour, Khadidja Chiali-Charif, Sabrine Boucetta
This study aimed to identify the microalgae and assess their seasonal distribution in Oglat Eddaira lake (south western Algeria), integrating ecological evaluation through diatom and …
Optimized CatBoost machine learning (OCML) for DDoS detection in cloud virtual machines with time-series and adversarial robustness
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Hadeer Samy, Ayman M. Bahaa-Eldin, Mohamed Sobh
Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks represent one of the most strategically executed and severe threats in cloud computing, often leading to substantial data loss …
Evaluating the effectiveness of the quality improvement plan in higher education institutions emerging from programme review evaluations
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Samkelisiwe Purity Phokoye, Mavelous Nozipho Radebe, Bongumusa Ngcobo
Quality Improvement Plans (QIPs) play a pivotal role in advancing the performance and standards of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) following the completion of CHE Institutional …
Determining factors for radiographers’ intention to leave public healthcare settings in South Africa
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Nonkululeko Cibane, Muhammad Hoque
The South African Society of Radiography noted that a great number of South African radiographers were leaving the government sector to seek employment abroad as …
Large language models enable large-scale analysis of human-bird relationships in South African cities
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Sage K. Naidoo, Chevonne Reynolds
Human perceptions of urban wildlife can shape conservation priorities and public support for biodiversity initiatives, however research on human-bird relationships remains spatially biased towards the …
The role of proper language use in enhancing teaching and learning during English lessons
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Israel Creleanor Mulaudzi
The effective use of proper language is the heartbeat of successful English pedagogy. Language is not merely a vehicle for instruction but a transformative instrument …
Examining how socioeconomic status affects primary school learners’ academic performance in Nzhelele West Circuit
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Rotondwa Anna Tshisikhawe, Talifhani Trevor Ramatswi
This study examines the impact of socioeconomic status (SES) on the academic performance of primary school learners in the Nzhelele West Circuit of Limpopo Province, …
Determinants of digital integration and indigenous language adoption in SMME management: A case of KwaZulu-Natal Province
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Charles Tony Ngwenya
This study examines the integration of digitalization, mobile applications, and vernacular languages in Small, Medium and Micro Enterprise (SMME) management within KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa. …