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Cymothoa hermani sp. nov. (Isopoda, Cymothoidae, Crustacea), a parasitic isopod, collected off the Zanzibar coast, Tanzania from the mouth of a parrotfish (Scaridae)
(Magnolia Press, 2011)
Cymothoa hermani sp. nov., a buccal fish-parasitic isopod is described from off Unguja Island, Zanzibar, from the buccal cavity of the marbled parrotfish, Leptoscarus vaigiensis. Cymothoa hermani sp. nov. is characterised ...
Using an innovative mixed method methodology to investigate the appropriateness of a quantitative instrument in an African context: antiretroviral treatment and quality of life
(Taylor & Francis, 2014)
The relationship between quality of life (QoL) and antiretroviral treatment (ART) has mainly been studied using quantitative scales often not appropriate for use in other contexts and without taking peoples' lived experiences ...
Stigma in AIDS nursing care in sub–saharan Arica and the Caribbean
(Sage Publications, 2013)
Some nurses who provide AIDS care, in addition to experiencing stigma themselves, also exhibit negative attitudes and
perpetrate stigma and discrimination toward persons living with HIV (PLWHAs). We used a participatory ...
Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis in amphibians of Cameroon, including first records for caecilians
(Inter Research, 2013)
Amphibian chytrid fungus Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis (Bd) has been hypothesised to be an indigenous parasite of African amphibians. In Cameroon, however, previous surveys in one region (in the northwest) failed to ...
Callings, work role fit, psychological meaningfulness and work engagement among teachers in Zambia
(Educational Asociation of SA (EASA), 2013)
Our aim in this study was to investigate the relationships among a calling orientation, work role fit, psychological meaningfulness and work engagement of teachers in Zambia. A quantitative approach was followed and a ...
ʼn Evaluasie van die Afrika-Unie as internasionale organisasie
(South African Academy for Science and Arts, 2014)
The half centenary of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) and the first decade of the African Union (AU) were celebrated during 2013. The OAU was established on 25 May 1963 in Addis Ababa, with the aim to promote unity ...
Characterization of mtDNA variation in a cohort of South African paediatric patients with mitochondrial disease
(Nature Publishing Group, 2012)
Mitochondrial disease can be attributed to both mitochondrial and nuclear gene mutations. It has a heterogeneous clinical and biochemical profile, which is compounded by the diversity of the genetic background. Disease-based ...
Cavinula lilandae (Bacillariophyta), a new diatom species from the Congo Basin, Central Africa
(Taylor & Francis, 2013)
Cavinula lilandae, a small new diatom from the Congo Basin in Central Africa, was observed in acid riverine habitats in an almost pristine tropical rain forest. It occurred in a periphytic diatom community dominated by ...
Sequence analysis of the whole genomes of five African human G9 rotavirus strains
(ELSEVIER, 2013)
The G9 rotaviruses are amongst the most common global rotavirus strains causing severe childhood diarrhoea.
However, the whole genomes of only a few G9 rotaviruses have been fully sequenced and characterised
of which ...
The utilisation of lucerne (Medicago sativa): a review
(Emerald Group Publishing, 2013)
Purpose – The aim of this review is to focus on the potential utilisation of lucerne which could
contribute more effectively to human nutrition and food sustainability. It aims to explore a proposed
cycle for the promotion ...