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A comparison of the cardiometabolic profile of black South Africans with suspected non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and excessive alcohol use
(Elsevier, 2015)Excessive alcohol use and non–alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) are putative cardiovascular disease risk factors. In order to ease the identification of these conditions on primary health care level, we aimed to determine ... -
Comparison of the damage potential and yield loss of the rice root–knot nematode, Meloidogyne graminicola, on lowland and upland rice varieties from Myanmar
(Russian Academy of Sciences, 2015)In Asia, the rice root-knot nematode, Meloidogyne graminicola, is an important pathogen of Asian rice (Oryza sativa) in most rice producing countries including Myanmar. In the first part of our study, the damage potential ... -
Comparison of the dietary bioavailability of copper sulphate and copper oxide nanomaterials inex vivogut sacs of rainbow trout: effects of low pH and amino acids in the lumen
(RSC, 2020)Diet is an important exposure pathway of engineered nanomaterials (ENMs) in fish, but the long duration of in vivo toxicity tests is a barrier to hazard assessment. This study used ex vivo gut sacs from rainbow trout ... -
A comparison of the effect of two intervention regimes on coronary prone executives in the South African colliery industry
(The South African Society of Occupational Medicine, 2012)Corporate environment presently realises the importance of health promotion strategies to ensure health and productivity. In this pre-test-post-test quasi-experimental study, the effect of two intervention strategies ... -
Comparison of the lipid composition of three adipose tissue types of male and female wild nile crocodiles (Crocodylus niloticus)
(Taylor & Francis, 2014)We describe and compare the fatty acid composition of three different adipose tissue types, namely, abdominal, tail, and steatotheca (an abdominal fat body) tissues of healthy wild Nile Crocodiles (Crocodylus niloticus). ... -
A comparison of the mathematical knowledge and skills of first-year student cohorts from a transmission and an outcomes-based curriculum
(Taylor & Francis, 2015)The traditional transmission-based school curriculum in South Africa has been replaced by an outcomes-based school curriculum since 1998. In this article we report on a comparative study on the mathematical knowledge and ... -
Comparison of the modelled maximum wireless link distance for TVWS and Wi-Fi within South African regulatory constraints: which technology wins and in which scenarios?
(IEEE, 2019)The work compares Wi-Fi and television white space (TVWS) technologies for practical broadband communication links, specifically in rural areas. The paper starts with an overview of advantages and limitations of Wi-Fi and ... -
Comparison of the penetration, development and reproduction of Meloidogyne graminicola, and analysis of lignin and total phenolic content in partially resistant and resistant recombinant inbred lines of Oryza sativa
(Springer, 2019)The mechanism of resistance of selected recombinant Oryza sativa inbred lines (RILs) resistant and partially resistant to Meloidogyne graminicola, and their resistant (IR78877–208-B-1-2) and susceptible (IR64, Dinorado) ... -
Comparison of the penetration, development and reproduction of Meloidogyne javanica and M. graminicola on partially resistant Oryza sativa cultivars from East Africa
(Brill, 2020)The host response to Meloidogyne javanica infection of selected Oryza sativa and NERICA (New Rice for Africa) genotypes that are commonly grown in Tanzania and East Africa was examined. The O. sativa genotypes ‘Komboka’ ... -
Comparison of the performance and durability of PEM fuel cells with different Pt-activated microporous layers
(Elsevier, 2020)We report on a comparative study of the performance level of H2/O2 PEM fuel cells in which the catalytic layers containing Pt nanoparticles were deposited on the microporous layer side of gas diffusion electrodes, using ... -
Comparison of the prevalence of overweight and obesity in 9-13 year-old children from two countries using CDC and IOTF reference charts
(ANSINET, 2018)Background and Objectives: The epidemic of obesity is frequently prevailing, certainly am ong pediatric inhabitants and could be influenced by environmental and heritable factors. So, the aim of this study was to ... -
A comparison of the traditional and simplified methods for water poverty index calculation
(Mediterranean Center of Social and Educational Research (MCSER), 2013)The aim of this research is to quantify the difference in the water poverty index when calculated with the traditional method, compared to the new and simplified water poverty indices. It is calculated and compared for the ... -
A comparison of the witchcraft is poison metaphor in Soweto and selected Old Testament passages
(Department of Biblical and Ancient Studies University of South Africa, 2011)African Old Testament interpretation has been asserting itself against mainstream Euro-American biblical scholarship. In doing so, various tools have been crafted, mostly in accordance with the goal of addressing the life ... -
Comparison of trauma on survivors of sexual assault and intimate partner violence in Limpopo
(AOSIS, 2014)Background: Gender-based violence is a challenge in South Africa, despite available interventions. Caring for the survivors of both forms of violence is critical for ensuring their speedy recovery. Objectives: To compare ... -
Comparison of trauma on survivors of sexual assault and intimate partner violence in Limpopo
(Aosis Publishing, 2014)Background: Gender-based violence is a challenge in South Africa, despite available interventions. Caring for the survivors of both forms of violence is critical for ensuring their speedy recovery. Objectives: To compare ... -
A comparison of TTF and RTF UHF RFID protocols
(Wiley, 2010)This chapter focuses only on aspects related to the choice of a suitable protocol. While a brief overview will be provided of RFID protocols in general, the main focus is on the challenges to find a suitable protocol for ... -
A comparison of turbulence-reduced drift coefficients of importance for the modulation of galactic cosmic-ray protons in the supersonic solar wind
(Elsevier, 2015)The study of the modulation of cosmic rays in the heliosphere relies heavily on a thorough understanding of the transport of these charged particles in the turbulent solar wind. Drift effects due to gradients and the ... -
A comparison of two extraction methods for differentiating and characterising various Mycobacterium species and Pseudomonas aeruginosa using GC-MS metabolomics
(Academic Journals, 2012)We investigated the capacity of a metabolomics research approach to characterise and differentiate between various infectious Mycobacterium species and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and compared two extraction procedures; 1) ... -
Comparison of two reducing agents dithiothreitol and tris(3-hydroxypropyl)phosphine for in vitro kinetic assay of vitamin K epoxide reductase
(Elsevier, 2020)Vitamin K epoxide reductase (VKOR) is a target enzyme for anticoagulants, such as warfarin, that are used as medicines or rodenticides. Assessing VKOR activity is required to ensure the proper usage of these drugs. ...