The role of artificial intelligence in enhancing supply chain performance: Insights from Tanzania brewery companies
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Alfred Luoga
This study was deliberately designed to empirically examine how Artificial Intelligence (AI) enhances supply chain performance within Tanzanian brewery companies, addressing a critical gap between …
Divisive politics: analysis of ethnic rhetoric and hate speech in the 2023 Lagos Governorship elections
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Ifedolapo Ademosu, Aondover Eric Msughter, Benjamin Osadolor
The last decade has witnessed a rise in misinformation and disinformation. Countries and individuals have been impacted by both and Nigeria's elections have not been …
Governing land in times of crisis: How local institutions shape conflict escalation across the Central Sahel
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Suares Clovis Oukouomi Noutchie, Emile Franc Doungmo Goufo
The Central Sahel, which includes Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso, faces escalating violence driven by growing land pressure, environmental stress, and uneven institutional capacity. This …
Antimycobacterial activity of intertidal sediment-derived bacteria from False Bay, South Africa
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Funanani Thagulisi, Lucinda Baatjies, Abhinav Sharma
Tuberculosis (TB), caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis , remains a global health burden due to the pathogen’s ability to develop resistance to current treatment options. Consequently, …
Navigating the complex challenges faced by principals in the implementation of school improvement plans
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Seshoka Joseph Rapeta, Ntombifuthi Nozipho Mwelase
The purpose of this study is to examine the challenges faced by school principals in rural South African secondary schools when implementing School Improvement Plans …
Navigating universal health coverage: experiences of professional nurses at the primary healthcare level in Johannesburg, South Africa
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Lydia Nokuthula Malinga, Moreoagae Bertha Randa, Mathildah Mpata Mokgatle
South Africa is dedicated to attaining Universal Health Coverage via the National Health Insurance program, with the NHI Bill set to be enacted into law …
Assessing stakeholder management practices in South Africa’s National Health Insurance Program: a project management perspective
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Misela Vena, Sanele W. Nhlabatsi, Pantaleo Rwelamila
The National Health Insurance (NHI) program in South Africa is a premier reform initiative aimed at attaining Universal Health Coverage. Nonetheless, its performance is largely …
“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 …