Central African Rainforest Archaeology
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Richard Oslisly, Pascal Nlend Nlend, Louis Champion
Abstract Although it remains largely unknown to the general public, archaeological research in Central Africa has uncovered an extraordinarily rich heritage. Lack of awareness is …
Customer relationship management as a strategic instrument for enhancing customer retention: a case study of an ICT company in Johannesburg
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Christopher Sibisi, Veena Parboo Rawjee, Elvis Madondo
In the competitive business environment, organisations are increasingly adopting Customer Relationship Management (CRM) strategies to strengthen customer retention and improve service delivery. This study explored …
The effect of macroeconomic variables on JSE size-based indices returns: Evidence from switching market conditions
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Thandeka K. Maseko, Fabian Moodley, Suné Ferreira-Schenk
The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) is considered a cornerstone of the South African economy, with its size-based indices serving as critical benchmarks for passive investment …
Patterns of Small Bowel Volvulus in North - Eastern Ethiopia
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Yohannes Teshome, Fikru Tadelle, Meron Tadesse
Indigenous language radio as a tool for improving functional and interactive health literacy at the community level
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Kevin Onyenankeya
Introduction In South Africa, differences in education and the languages spoken constrain the improvement and promotion of health literacy. Therefore, health literacy initiatives face the …
What are medical students learning about physical activity? Experiences from a South African medical education programme: A cross-sectional study
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Mark Stoutenberg, Innocent Maposa, Georgia Torres
Editorial: Enhancing climate resilience in fisheries: strategies for sustainable aquatic ecosystems and communities
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Rodney T. Muringai, Walter Musakwa, Thomas A. Smucker
affecting habitat, stock levels, fish size and health, water quality, and ecological stability (Muruganandam et al., 2023). These changes directly impact the food security and …
Understanding work engagement in South African higher education: Experiences from a technical department
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Njabulo Ndumiso Ngobese, Thulile L. Ngonyama-Ndou
Work engagement is a crucial ingredient that cultivates an individual’s physical and general well-being in the workplace. This, in turn, produces organisational effectiveness and contributes …
Evaluation of Physical Properties of Locally Available Materials Used for the Production of Radiation Shielding Concrete in Northern Nigeria.
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Muhammad Bello Gusau
Sustainable land reform and its impact on agricultural productivity and rural development in South Africa
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Neo Mokone
The issue of land continues to be pivotal in Southern Africa, reflecting the lasting effects of historical land dispossession from the colonial and apartheid periods. …
Real-world clinical outcomes of EKOS catheter-directed thrombolysis versus systemic alteplase in acute pulmonary embolism: a retrospective cohort study
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Tarek Senosy, Asmaa A. Elsayed, Eman Fathi Abd Razik
Background: The use of EkoSonic Endovascular System (EKOS) that combines ultrasound technology with catheter-directed thrombolysis has shown promising outcomes in patients with pulmonary embolism (PE) …
Historical tree phenology data across contrasting sites in the Congo Basin
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Koen Hufkens, Elizabeth Kearsley, Piet Stoffelen
We present a unique dataset of historical tropical tree phenology observations at two sites from different bioclimatic regions across the Congo Basin. We cover both …
Childbirth practices and their impact on maternal health outcomes: A case for Gutu Rural District Council in Zimbabwe
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Karen Chitamba, Norman Chitamba, Anos Chitamba
Maternal health outcomes in rural communities continue to be a significant global health challenge, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa where maternal mortality rates remain markedly high. …
Previous tuberculosis modifies spirometry outcomes among small-scale gemstone miners in Tanzania: a cross-sectional, clinic-based study
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Florence J Mtei, Kassim Salim Msaji, Alexander W Mbuya
INTRODUCTION: Small-scale miners are known to experience high silica exposures, associated with high rates of silicosis and Tuberculosis (TB). TB has been shown to worsen …
Prevalence and Associated Factors of Tonsillitis in Sub-saharan Africa: A Systematic Review and Meta‑analysis
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Abdullahi Abdiaziz Abukar, Elizabeth Vargas Escalante, Mihret Adane Woldemichael
Modelling the Determinants of the Levels of Digital Technology Adoption among SMEs in Tanzania
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Dickson Utonga, Charles Stephen Tundui, Eliaza Mkuna
Predictors of hepatitis B vaccine uptake among healthcare workers in Sokoto, Nigeria, 2023: a cross-sectional analysis
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Suleiman Idris Ahmad, Khadeejah Liman Hamza, Y Mohammed
Food and service quality as drivers of customer satisfaction and behavioural intention at quick service restaurants in Tshwane Urban, South Africa
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Clay Hutama Basera, Johan W. De Jager, Antonie Drotsky
The continued increase in food demand globally, has witnessed a corresponding growth in the fast-food restaurant business. The study of food and service quality as …
A generalized atomic system of N-level atom within the framework of ($$N-1$$) JCM interacting with one-mode field solved via supersymmetric approach
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R. A. Zait
We study a generalized atomic system of N-level atom within the framework of ([Formula: see text]) JCM interacting with one-mode field in the presence of …
Determination of diagnostic cycle threshold (Ct) cut-offs for qPCR-based prevalence surveys of soil-transmitted helminth infections
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Malathi Manuel, Nils Pilotte, Joseph Timothy
ABSTRACT WHO guidelines for control of soil-transmitted helminths (STH) rely on coproscopic methods to assess population prevalence. In low-prevalence and light-intensity STH settings, quantitative PCR …