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More than 40 years of excellence: the outstanding contribution of the South African Edward A. Ueckermann to acarology
(Systematic and Applied Acarology Society, 2018)
Great contribution to acarology has been provided by the South African taxonomist Edward A. Ueckermann, for the knowledge of mites of his country and of several other countries. His major contribution for more than 40 years ...
Entomopathogenic nematodes for insect control, distribution and applicability in South Africa
(Egyptian Society for Biological Control of Pests (ESBCP), 2016)
Entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs) have long been recognized as pathogens that are killers of soil-dwelling insects. They are found in a variety of soil habitats where other nematodes such as; free-living, predaceous and/or ...
Risk, opportunities and reasons of the household debt changes: the case of an emerging economy
(Virtus interpress, 2016)
In the past decades, household debt in both developed and developing countries have been increasing. With an increase in the standard of living, household debt is also bound to increase. This paper examines the cointergation ...
Determinants of South Africa's exports of agriculture, forestry and fishing products to SADC: a gravity model approach
(Camera di Commercio di Genova, 2016)
The objective of the study is to examine agricultural, forestry and fishing exports determinants between South Africa and SADC countries using a gravity model approach. This paper uses annual data covering the year 2005 ...
HIV stigma experiences and stigmatisation before and after a HIV stigma-reduction community “hub” intervention
(Taylor & Francis, 2017)
This study sought to explore, describe and determine whether an HIV stigma-reduction community “hub”
intervention would change the HIV stigma experiences of people living with HIV (PLWH) and the stigmatisation
by the ...
Alcohol metabolism and health hazards associated with alcohol abuse in a South African context: a review
(Medpharm Publications, 2010)
The World Health Organization recently stated that alcohol consumption is the fifth leading cause of death worldwide and that intakes are increasing, especially in developing countries. Alcohol-related effects are major ...
The social aspects of alcohol misuse/abuse in South Africa
(Medpharm Publications, 2010)
Use of alcohol in Africa, particularly in South Africa, has a long history and is a way of life for many people, regardless of their socio-economic
background. Alcohol abuse has many negative economic, social and health ...
Bone density and asymmetry are not related to DDT in House Sparrows: insights from micro-focus X-ray computed tomography
(Elsevier, 2018)
In organisms, DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane) and its metabolites, DDE (Dichlorodiphenyldichloroethylene) and DDD (Dichlorobischlorophenylethane) are endocrine mimics. They can influence bone density and other bone ...
Social impact assessment: practitioner perspectives of the neglected status in South African SIA
(Taylor & Francis, 2018)
Social Impact Assessment (SIA) in South Africa is still considered to be a neglected component of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), but the perspectives of the practitioners on the status and practice of SIA have never ...
Methylphenidate and atomoxetine prescribing trends in children in the Western Cape Province of South Africa, 2005-2013
(AOSIS, 2018)
Background: There is paucity of data on methylphenidate and atomoxetine prescribing patterns in South African children.
Aim: To describe the prescribing trends of these agents in children residing in the Western Cape ...