Underutilised indigenous crop adoption and household food security: evidence from a cross-sectional study of smallholder farmers in South Africa
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Glen Themba Mendi, Jan Willem Swanepoel, Siphe Zantsi
Introduction Underutilised indigenous crops (UICs) are increasingly recognised in South Africa as a potential component of resilient and nutrition-sensitive agricultural systems. However, policy recognition has …
When readiness fails: a TOE–TAM mixed-methods analysis of AI-enabled HR digitalization in a resource-constrained small island context
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Jecha S. Jecha, Ally Khamis Ali, Adilu Mussa
This study examines barriers to adopting artificial intelligence (AI) in human resource management (HRM)—hereafter AI-enabled human resources (AI-HR)—across Zanzibar’s public and private sectors and asks …
Coupling SVM classification and CA-Markov simulation: four decades of land cover evolution and 2056 projection in Egypt’s northern Nile Delta — dual-dimensional analysis of aquaculture expansion and agricultural land loss
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Wael Mostafa, Ali Aldosari, Ahmed M. S. Kheir
Introduction This study provides the first spatially explicit, multi-decadal modeling of land use and land cover (LULC) dynamics in El-Hamoul District, Egypt—the largest district in …
Unpacking progressive realisation and its application to the right to higher education in South Africa
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Conrad Potberg
The relevance of the constitutional principle of progressive realisation in the context of access to higher education by disadvantaged groups in South Africa cannot be …
Myocardial Performance Index in the Assessment of Ventricular Dysfunction Among Adults with Uncomplicated Hypertension in Lagos, Nigeria
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Ramon Moronkola, Abdulhammed Babatunde, Mobolaji Alakija
The use of artificial intelligence in legal research: A brief review of South African case law and proposals for regulation
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Ciresh Singh
Artificial intelligence (AI) is infiltrating nearly every aspect of human life. From a legal perspective, technology has been an essential tool to assist legal practitioners …
Association between smoking status and choroidal thickness in the Korean population: Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2017–2021
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Jae Shin Song, Min Seok Kim
Smoking has been suggested to influence choroidal circulation and structure, but population-based evidence regarding its association with choroidal thickness remains limited. This cross-sectional, population-based study …
Quality of diabetes health education provided by healthcare professionals to patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus across different healthcare settings: a scoping review protocol
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Nontsikelelo Qebengu, Mabina Mogale
Background Diabetes mellitus is a major global public health challenge associated with substantial morbidity, premature mortality, escalating healthcare costs, and reduced quality of life. High-quality …
Externalised constraints encountered by the Public Protector's Office in enforcing ethical accountability in South Africa
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Lucky Innocent Moamba, John Mamokhere
This study examines the external challenges hindering ethical accountability within the Public Protector's Office in Polokwane, South Africa.The responsibility of public institutions is to ensure …
Terrestrial gamma radiation level and the activity concentrations of natural radionuclides in crude oil-impacted soils of Okuregbe Creek, Nigeria
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Henry Uzoma Emelue, Samuel Okon Inyang, Matthew Omoniyi Isinkaye
Abstract This study evaluated the terrestrial gamma radiation and the activity concentrations of natural radionuclide ( 40 K, 226 Ra and 232 Th) in crude …
Patient experiences with health care service delivery in Primary Care facilities in Static and Pastoralist Community in an arid and semi-arid context in Kenya
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Yvonne Opanga, Chris Barasa, Jane Sydney
Experiences faced by female student leaders in traditionally male-dominated leadership roles at a selected South African university
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Sinazo Majola, Bulelwa Makena, Ntando Elliot Mpahla
This paper explores the experiences of female student leaders in traditionally male-dominated leadership roles at a selected South African University.Given the gender differences often present …
Challenges of moving towards sustainable socio-economic development in Zimbabwe
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Prosper Manavele, Dominique E. Uwizeyimana, Alouis Chilunjika
The goal of policy implementation is to translate policy intentions into desired outcomes.However, Zimbabwe has adopted elaborate policies over the years aimed at achieving sustainable …
The essence of teacher training quality in implementing inclusive education at a higher education institution in South Africa
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Ntando Elliot Mpahla
This study sought to examine the essence of quality teacher training in implementing inclusive education at a higher education institution in South Africa.Inclusive education in …
Effect of alternative substrates on treatment performance and microbial community structure in constructed wetlands
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Marwa Ben Saad, Eya Ben Othmen, Syrine Boukhili
Tourism opportunities created by COVID-19 pandemic in Vhembe District Municipality, Limpopo Province, South Africa
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Makhupu Queen Sekole, M. P. Sebola
Like all other forms of pervasive disruption, COVID-19 disrupted the world's economic and social systems, while creating opportunities for some and devastating threats for others.The …
Gender discrimination and women empowerment nexus through the lenses of Social Constructionism and Sen’s Capacity theories
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Malesela Jim Masenya, Aklilu Admassu Asha, Ngoako J. Mokoele
The purpose of this paper is to examine the nexus between gender discrimination and women's empowerment by focusing on Social Constructionism and Sen's Capability theories, …
Financial governance transformation strategies for sustainable development in South African municipalities
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Avela Nobambela, Babalo Yekani
Challenges such as poor internal control, lack of transparency, poor service delivery and high crime rate due to poor financial governance practices suggest the need …
Ilizarov Methods versus Masquelet Technique in Management of Segmental Skeletal Defects of the Femur: A Comparative Cohort Study
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Abdallah El-Azanki, Barakat Sayed El-Alfy, Nabil A. Elmoghazy
Perceived behavioural control and entrepreneurial intention among unemployed youth in the Eastern Cape: the mediating role of subjective norms
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Obrain Murire, Sandra Makwembere, Xabiso Ngabase
This study examines the mediating role of subjective norms in the relationship between perceived behavioural control and entrepreneurial intention among unemployed youth in the Eastern …