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. …
Arterial stiffness adaptations to chronic resistance and aerobic exercise: a systematic review of exercise modalities
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Ina Shaw, Musa Lewis Mathunjwa, Jane M. Black
Background: Arterial stiffness is a strong predictor of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality, especially in older adults. Despite exercise being shown to positively influence arterial health, …
Organizational performance in volatile markets: Strategic leadership lessons from NSE-listed financial institutions in Kenya
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Ruth Wairimu Kamande, Janet Muthimi
This study investigates the influence of strategic leadership components on the performance of financial multinational companies listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) in Kenya. …
Facilitating organisational development through digital workplace in the railway industry: A serial mediation of digital leadership and psychological safety
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Elton Vakira, Njabulo Ndlovu, Paul Nemashakwe
Rail is one of the most efficient forms of transport in the whole world for both passengers and freight. Although the sector is thriving in …
Effect of foreign capital inflow on private sector credits: Evidence from Nigeria
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Sunday Ikhu-Omoregbe, Taofeek Sola Afolabi, Oyınlola M. Akinyede
Type of the article: Research ArticleAbstractThe private sector remains the engine room for inclusive economic development, and its interaction with Foreign Capital Inflows (FCIs) is …
Building resilience in the Sahel: Interactions between drought, degraded land, and household nutrition
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Suares Clovis Oukouomi Noutchie, Emile Franc Doungmo Goufo
Recurrent droughts, declining soil fertility, and environmental degradation continue to threaten food and nutrition security across the Sahel, particularly in Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso, and …
Evaluating the implementation of Sierra Leone’s first National Action Plan for Health Security, 2018–2024: lessons learnt and way forward
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Bobson Derrick Fofanah, Foday Sahr, Robert Musoke
Introduction The Parties Self-Assessment Annual Reporting (SPAR) and Joint External Evaluations (JEE) enable countries to assess their capabilities in handling public health threats and addressing …
Colonial Christianity & Vhavenda traditional beliefs/healing: Sociological & policy implication
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Nelwamondo Thanyani, Mabale Dolphin, Ndidzulafhi Mudau
This multidisciplinary study analyses the social dynamics of missionary Christianity's influence on Vhavenda traditional belief systems and healing practices, emphasising institutional development, cross-cultural patterns, and …
Sex-Dimorphic Associations of Prior Tuberculosis with Hypertension and Inflammatory Signature in People with HIV: a pilot study
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Chintu Choolwe Simweene, Frederick Sibbenga, Joreen P. Povia
Background: People with HIV (PWH) experience an increased burden of cardiovascular disease (CVD), partly driven by chronic immune activation despite antiretroviral therapy (ART). Tuberculosis (TB), …
Prevalence of hypertension and associated factors among nurses working in private and public tertiary hospitals in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
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Jestina Modest Rutagengwa, Theresia A. Ottaru, Ezra J. Mrema
Nurses face numerous occupational stressors associated with an increased risk of hypertension. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of hypertension and its associated factors …
Practical theology meets social work: Tackling femicides in South Africa
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Tumelo Sekgobela, Hundzukani P. Khosa-Nkatini
This study examines how practical theology and social work may collaborate to eradicate gender-based violence and femicides in South Africa. Faith communities can reinterpret religious …
Effects of plyometric jump training on measures of physical fitness and lower-limb asymmetries in male soccer players according to maturity: A randomized controlled trial
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Nizar Bouafif, Roland van den Tillaar, Abdelkader Mahmoudi
The purpose of this study was to determine the effects plyometrics on dynamic balance, muscle power and lower limb asymmetries in youth soccer players according …
Constitutional reform and public trust in Southern Africa: Evidence from South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Malawi
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Suares Clovis Oukouomi Noutchie, Emile Franc Doungmo Goufo
Trust in public institutions has become a central governance concern in Southern Africa, where post-apartheid constitutional reforms were intended to strengthen accountability, protect rights, and …
Assessing factors affecting teachers’ job satisfaction and performance in a high school in a community setting
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Oluwafemi Omoniyi Oguntibeju
Teachers’ job satisfaction and performance remain central to the success of any educational system. In community-based high schools, often characterised by limited resources, diverse student …