Trends and distribution patterns of infant mortality and maternal HIV positivity in South Africa: A decade review (2007 - 2016) by M Makhele, N Ledibane, H Ramatsoma, A Musekiwa

“…The infant mortality rate (IMR) (24 per 1 000 live births) remains high in South Africa (SA), well above the recommended sustainable development goal (SDG) 3 of 12 deaths per 1 000 live births. …”
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A comprehensive outline of antimicrobial resistance, antibiotic prescribing, and antimicrobial stewardship in South Africa: A scoping review protocol. by Suwayda Ahmed, Rukshana Ahmed, Razia Zulfikar Adam

“…Non-English publications, studies outside of South Africa, animal and environmental studies will be excluded. …”
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A pilot cluster randomized controlled trial assessing uptake of PrEP and contraception in hair salons in South Africa by Ingrid V. Bassett, Joyce Yan, Sabina Govere, Sthabile Shezi, Lungile M. Ngcobo, Shruti Sagar, Jana Jarolimova, Dani Zionts, Anele Khumalo, Zinhle Zwane, Christina Psaros, Nduduzo Dube, Robert A. Parker

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From ivory tower to fishbowl: Towards restoring academic freedom and institutional autonomy in public higher education in South Africa by Flip Schutte, Emetia Swart

“…Corruption and maladministration at public universities in South Africa have severely eroded public trust, posing a threat to the very foundations of these institutions. …”
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Factors Determining Intention to Use Contraception Among Sexually Active Women in South Africa: A Multilevel Modelling Approach by Germinah Motshegwa, Mluleki Tsawe, Onalenna Legotlo, Marinkie Malatji, Shirley Mathabatha, Reamogetse Phateng, Kenneth Pule Tshabalala, Jaqueline Seima, Mary Berries, Tsholofelo Seokamo

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Where is Batho Pele? The perspective of child and adolescent mental health service users in the Western Cape Province of South Africa by Stella Mokitimi, Kim Jonas, Marguerite Schneider, Petrus J. de Vries

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Challenges faced by High School Learners in English First Additional Language Reading Comprehension in the Soshanguve Township, South Africa by Getrude Leboho, Florence Olifant, Madoda Cekiso

“…This study investigated the challenges faced by Grade 10 learners in English First Additional Language (EFAL) reading comprehension at a high school in Soshanguve Township, South Africa. Using a quantitative approach with a questionnaire survey design, the research aimed to identify specific challenges experienced by learners in comprehending English texts. …”
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Ethical Values for Future Leaders in Higher Learning Institutions in South Africa: A Cogent Scoping Review on Academic Jealousy by Pakiso Moses Pakiso Moses, Tshepo Tshepo, Zenzile Khetsha

“…The review concludes with strategies for HE institutions to address academic jealousy, promoting an ethical and collaborative academic environment, ultimately advancing South Africa's educational landscape. …”
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Decolonial Spectatorship and Performances of Contemporary Dance in South Africa:Mamela Nyamza’s Choreographies of Embodied Politics of Race and Gender in Place by Sarah DAVIES CORDOVA

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Culturally responsive pedagogy for the promotion of understanding Mathematics: The case of rural situated primary schools in Post-apartheid South Africa by Zingiswa Jojo

“…The language of instruction, awareness, and creativity are at the centre of the realities faced by both mathematics teachers and learners, shaped by a socio-political history whose impact and legacy transcend generations in South Africa. Consequently, the dire state of mathematics education in South Africa remains a cause for concern. …”
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Characteristics, clinical manifestations and management of leprosy in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa: A 20-year retrospective study by J S Sons, Z N Mkhize, N C Dlova, C Aldous, P R Bhat, A V Chateau

“…Although leprosy, a neglected tropical disease, has been eliminated (<1 case per 10 000 population) in South Africa (SA) since 1926, according to the World Health Organization, new cases continue to be reported. …”
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Reflective perspectives of residence heads’ experiences and responses during COVID-19 at a Free State university, South Africa by Mpho P Jama, Pulane Malefane

“…The COVID-19 pandemic affected higher education institutions negatively, especially departments such as Students Affairs at the University of the Free State (UFS) in South Africa. When the national lockdown was announced on 23 March 2020, some students were already in recess and had vacated their residences. …”
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Community perceptions of community health worker effectiveness: Contributions to health behaviour change in an urban health district in South Africa by L S Thomas, Y Pillay, E Buch

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Remembering the Heidelberg Catechism in South Africa today? Some remarks on the commemoration of a 16th Century Reformed confession by R. Vosloo

“… With the 450th anniversary of the Heidelberg Catechism of 2013 in mind, this article offers some remarks on the question what it means to remember and commemorate this 16th century Reformed confession in South Africa today. The first part of the article argues that commemorations invite us to be conscious of the close link between memory and identity, as well as to the fact that our memories of the past are often highly contested memories. …”
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Medium term health and quality of life outcomes in a cohort of children with MIS-C in Cape Town, South Africa by Frank Phoya, Claire Butters, Timothy F. Spracklen, Timothy F. Spracklen, Hanna L. Kassa, Hamza van der Ross, Chris Scott, Kate Webb, Kate Webb

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A Highly Divergent Mitochondrial Genome in Extant Cape Buffalo From Addo Elephant National Park, South Africa by Deon deJager, Marlo Möller, Eileen Hoal, Paul vanHelden, Brigitte Glanzmann, Cindy Harper, Paulette Bloomer

“…Using publicly available NGS data, we assembled 40 Cape buffalo mitochondrial genomes (mitogenomes) from four protected areas in South Africa, expanding the geographical range and almost doubling the number of mitogenomes available for this species. …”
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Political Organising and Mobilising in the Age of the Fourth Industrial Revolution: A Reflection on the Gauteng Young Communist League of South Africa by Kgabo Morifi

Subjects: “…Political Organising and Mobilising in the Age of the Fourth Industrial Revolution: A Reflection on the Gauteng Young Communist League of South Africa…”
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A SOFT SYSTEMS METHODOLOGY APPROACH TO IMPROVING THE SUPPLY CHAIN OF A CONSTRUCTION PROJECT IN GAUTENG PROVINCE, SOUTH AFRICA by Lewis Tsuro, Stan Hardman

“…It was therefore studied, here, whether SSM could be employed as a useful tool to systematically apply in the supply chains of a construction project in South Africa, for understanding and targeting the problematic situations that arise. …”
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Injury mortality in South Africa: a 2009 and 2017 comparison to track progress to meeting sustainable development goal targets by Megan Prinsloo, Shibe Mhlongo, Rifqah A. Roomaney, Lea Marineau, Thakadu A. Mamashela, Bianca Dekel, Debbie Bradshaw, Lorna J. Martin, Carl Lombard, Rachel Jewkes, Naeemah Abrahams, Richard Matzopoulos

“…Background Injuries, often preventable, prompted urgent action within the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to improve global health. South Africa (SA) has high rates of injury mortality, but accurate reporting of official national data is hindered by death misclassification. …”
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A Comprehensive Review of Wind Turbine Modeling for Addressing Energy Challenges in Nigeria and South Africa in the 4IR Context by Tolulope Babawurun, Daniel Raphael Ejike Ewim, Temiloluwa Olatunji Scott, Chukuneye Neye-Akogo

Subjects: “…Wind turbine modelling. 4IR. Nigeria. South Africa…”
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