Renin-Angiotensin System Genes Polymorphisms and Essential Hypertension in Burkina Faso, West Africa by Daméhan Tchelougou, Jonas K. Kologo, Simplice D. Karou, Valentin N. Yaméogo, Cyrille Bisseye, Florencia W. Djigma, Djeneba Ouermi, Tegwindé R. Compaoré, Maléki Assih, Virginio Pietra, Patrice Zabsonré, Jacques Simpore

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From From ideology to inequality: Examining the socialist effect on South Africa's pandemic politics by Demi Harmse

“…Using a qualitative approach, the case of South Africa will be used to assess the relationship between ideology and socio-economic policymaking by examining the effect of social justice remedies as the answer to inequality. …”
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Towards Inclusive Entrepreneurship: Addressing Constraining and Contributing Factors for Women Entrepreneurs in South Africa by Patrick Ebong Ebewo, Cecile Schultz, Mphoreng Magdeline Mmako

“…Women entrepreneurs are increasingly recognised as pivotal contributors to economic growth, poverty alleviation, and employment generation, particularly in developing economies like South Africa. This study explores the contributing and constraining factors that shape the future of women’s entrepreneurship in South Africa through the lens of Institutional Theory. …”
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Small Arms and Light Weapons Proliferation and Gun Violence in West Africa Sub-Region by Agbegbedia Oghenevwoke Anthony

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System Dynamics Approach to Potable Water Management in Eastern Cape Province of South Africa by Motsi Ephrey MATLAKALA, S. T. MONA

“…Large swaths of rural communities in South Africa are faced with water shortages. The Eastern Cape province is one of the most hard-hit areas in the country with very unskilled water administrators and old infrastructure exacerbating the problem. …”
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Evaluation and Mapping of Sustainable Water and Wastewater Treatment with Membrane Processes in South Africa and Sweden by Heidi Richards, Frank Lipnizki

“…Although MBRs have produced high-quality effluent in South Africa, cost, maintenance, and membrane replacement, as well as river pollution, remain major considerations. …”
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Assessing the Impact of Diversion Programmes on Young Offenders in the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa by Vongai P. Mangwiro, Pius T. Tanga, Gabriel A. Ekobi

“…Diversion programmes have been found to be effective mechanisms to reduce crime and change the behaviours of youth globally and in South Africa. However, studies done on diversion programmes have focused more on factors influencing crime, rates of recidivism and treatment of the offenders. …”
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Pigeon racing in South Africa: Exploring the socio-economic nature and extent of this 'unknown sport' by Cecilia MOSTERT, Ronnie DONALDSON

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Exploring perceived impacts of shifting Mopane woodland on medicinal plants in Vhembe, South Africa by Andisa A Mufungizi, Walter Musakwa, Nelson Chanza

“…This study investigates the impacts of shifting Mopane woodlands on medicinal plants used by local communities in Ward 12 of the Musina local municipality, Vhembe district, Limpopo province, South Africa, focusing on the availability and effectiveness of these plants. …”
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Addressing the deficit in chronic traumatic encephalopathy research in Africa: a call for urgent attention by Abdulbasit Opeyemi Muili, Kehinde Alare, Oluwapelumi Samuel Solagbade, Piel Panther Kuol

“…The lack of understanding of its existence resulted in delayed diagnosis and inadequate treatment of the disease for affected individuals. Africa faces a similar gap as awareness and research on CTE remain limited in the region where active participation in contact sports is rising. …”
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OSTRICHES AND GEOTOURISM: THE EVOLUTIONARY PATHWAY OF A SMALL TOWN TOURISM DESTINATION IN SOUTH AFRICA by Christian M. ROGERSON, Jayne M. ROGERSON

“…Using archival sources the paper provides a window on the evolutionary development of one small town tourism destination in South Africa. The case study is Oudtshoorn in the Western Cape. …”
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Emotional labour, burnout and work engagement amongst service centre employees in South Africa by Amanda Erasmus, Elrie Oosthuysen

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Exploring the toxicology, socio-ecological impacts and biodegradation of microplastics in Africa: Potentials for resource conservation by Gloria Ifeoma Ujuagu, Onome Ejeromedoghene, Victor Enwemiwe, Chiamaka Linda Mgbechidinma, Ahmed Olalekan Omoniyi, Abiodun Oladipo, Jintu Gu

“…Despite the increasing global research on microplastics, the success of plastic and microplastic waste management in Africa is yet to be fully attained. Considering the improper disposal, limited recycling and upcycling intervention, lack of policy, and strict laws against plastic waste management defaulters, the ecosystems in Africa remain immensely impacted by several socio-ecological factors leading to the loss of aquatic organisms through reducing fertility and increasing stress. …”
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Indigenous languages as predictors of understanding and accepting COVID-19 vaccines in Nigeria and South Africa by Israel Fadipe, Abiodun Salawu, Olanrewaju John Ogundeyi

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The Clinical Sociology Honours Programme at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) in South Africa by Mariam Seedat-Khan, Jayanathan Govender

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The Symptom and Genetic Diversity of Cassava Brown Streak Viruses Infecting Cassava in East Africa by I. U. Mohammed, M. M. Abarshi, B. Muli, R. J. Hillocks, M. N. Maruthi

“…The genetic and symptom diversity of six virus isolates causing cassava brown streak disease (CBSD) in the endemic (Kenya, Mozambique, and Tanzania) and the recently affected epidemic areas (Uganda) of eastern Africa was studied. Five cassava varieties; Albert, Colombian, Ebwanateraka, TMS60444 (all susceptible) and Kiroba (tolerant) were graft inoculated with each isolate. …”
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Historical simulations of temperature and precipitation from the CORDEX Africa model in the Wabi Shebele Basin by Sisay Guta Alemu, Chala Hailu Sime, Tamene Adugna Demissie

“…This study evaluates the performance of CORDEX Africa RCMs using observed rainfall and air temperature data from 1986 to 2005. …”
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El juego geopolítico de Marruecos y Arabia Saudí en África Occidental by Antonio de Diego

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Tobacco control research in South Africa from 1978 to 2022: A scoping review by C O Egbe, C Dare, S Gwambe, C van Walbeek

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Financing innovative economic development in Sub-Saharan Africa: the role of mobile payment systems by T. F. Alhassan, A. J. Kouadio

“…However, the continuous development of electronic payment systems, especially mobile payment in sub-Saharan Africa has brought about a rise in volume of cashless transactions, thereby reducing the use of cash for payment. …”
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