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Considerations for an in vitro, cell-based testing platform for detection of adverse drug-induced inotropic effects in early drug development. Part 1: General considerations for development of novel testing platforms
(Frontiers Media, 2019)Drug-induced effects on cardiac contractility can be assessed through the measurement of the maximal rate of pressure increase in the left ventricle (LVdP/dtmax) in conscious animals, and such studies are often conducted ... -
Considerations for an in vitro, cell-based testing platform for detection of drug-induced inotropic effects in early drug development. Part 2. Designing and fabricating microsystems for assaying cardiac contractility with physiological relevance using human iPSC-cardiomyocytes
(Frontiers Media, 2019)Contractility of the myocardium engines the pumping function of the heart and is enabled by the collective contractile activity of its muscle cells: cardiomyocytes. The effects of drugs on the contractility of human ... -
Considerations on the mechanism of action of artemisinin antimalarials. Part 1. The 'carbon radical' and 'heme' hypotheses
(Bentham Science, 2013)The isolation of artemisinin from the traditional medicinal herb qīng hāo (Artemisia annua), its characterization as a peroxide and preparation of the derivatives dihydroartemisinin, artemether and artesunate in the 1970s ... -
Construct validity and internal consistency of Hall’s Professionalism Scale: tested on South African nurses
(BMC, 2019)Objective: In South Africa, appropriate criteria to measure the professional standing of professional nurses are essential. Internationally, there are professionalism scales by which to measure professionalism, but none ... -
Construct validity of the neighborhood environment walkability scale for Africa
(Wolters Kluwer, 2017)Purpose: The development of valid measures of built environments relevant for physical activity is an important step toward controlling the global epidemic of physical inactivity–related noncommunicable diseases and deaths. ... -
Consumer decision-making and psycho-social well-being as complementary perspectives: a narrative review
(SAAFECS, 2017)Globalisation contributes to an abundance of marketing, which stimulates unneeded and unplanned purchases. Research indicates that although consumers differ in terms of their purchasing styles and their consideration of ... -
Consumer knowledge and use of food and nutrition labelling in South Africa: a cross-sectional descriptive study
(Wiley, 2018)The noncommunicable disease burden can be addressed through population-wide interventions, including the promotion of healthy diets through the provision of adequate nutrition information on food labels. The study aimed ... -
A consumer perspective on food labelling: Ethical or not?
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Consumers experiences of cold chain food packaging: a qualitative study among women in South Africa
(Wiley, 2013)Food packaging defines a product’s uniqueness and strengthens consumers’ relationship with a brand, in this way offering functional and experiential benefits. Although cold chain food is predicted to become even more ... -
Consumers perceptions of food packaging: an exploratory investigation in Potchefstroom, South Africa
(Wiley-Blackwell, 2011)Studies linking diet and health and consumers' demand for health information, has led to an increasing awareness of the role of nutrition in health and disease. Interest in soy foods and an awareness of its health benefits ... -
Consumers' beliefs on indigenous and traditional foods and acceptance of products made with cow pea leaves
(Academic journals, 2012)The study was conducted to obtain background information on consumers’ beliefs on Indigenous and Traditional Foods (ITF) and to assess consumers’ acceptance of, preference for and intended consumption of products made with ... -
Consumers' knowledge of textile label information: an exploratory investigation
(Wiley, 2014)Textile label information facilitates consumers' pre- and post-purchase decisions. Because consumers' knowledge regarding this information is relatively unexplored in a South African context, it was the focus of this ... -
Consumers' opinions and use of food labels: results from an urban − rural hybrid area in South Africa
(Elsevier, 2014)Food labels are often an important source of information available to guide consumers' in-store purchases. This study aimed to determine consumers' opinions about and use of food labels and the association between these ... -
Consumers' prepurchase satisfaction with the attributes and information of food labels
(Wiley, 2016)This study aimed to describe consumers’ retrospective satisfaction with food labels within the expectancy (dis)confirmation paradigm and to investigate the likelihood of food labels influencing consumers’ product choices. ... -
Consumers' understanding and use of textile eco-labels during pre-purchase decision making
(SAAFECS, 2016)Eko-etikette het 'n groot impak op die waarskynlikheid dat verbruikers omgewingsvriendelike produkte sal koop en dit is 'n hulpmiddel om beter ingeligte aankoopbesluite gedurende hulle besluitnemingsproses te neem. Die ... -
Consumers’ expectations of furniture labels during their pre-purchase information search: an explication of proposed furniture labelling specifications
(Wiley, 2012)This study aimed to investigate consumers' expectations of furniture labels during the pre-purchase information search, in order to propose furniture labels that would serve as a more relevant source of external information ... -
Consumers’ experiences of cold chain food packaging: a qualitative study among women in South Africa
(Wiley, 2013)Food packaging defines a product’s uniqueness and strengthens consumers’ relationship with a brand, in this way offering functional and experiential benefits. Although cold chain food is predicted to become even more ... -
Consumers’ knowledge about and attitudes towards lucerne (Medicago sativa l.)
(SAAFECS, 2017)Over the past few years, interest has grown about the health benefits of lucerne (alfalfa), however, little is known about consumers’ attitudes towards consuming this forage legume. Therefore, the aim of this study was to ... -
Consumers’ knowledge of food label information: an exploratory investigation in Potchefstroom, South Africa
(Cambridge University Press, 2012)Objective To determine the ability of consumers to: locate and manipulate food label information; assess the accuracy of nutrient content claims and which health/nutrient claims are allowed; and identify symbols on food ... -
Consumers’ snack choices: current factors contributing to obesity
(Emerald, 2019)Purpose The purpose of this paper is to indicate the need for and create an insightful understanding of the current factors contributing to consumer’s obesity levels due to their snack choices. Design/methodology/app ...