Developments in Platinum-Group Metals as Dual Antibacterial and Anticancer Agents by Ayodele T. Odularu, Peter A. Ajibade, Johannes Z. Mbese, Opeoluwa O. Oyedeji

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Learning in the district health system: How can meetings become spaces of reflection? by O Motshweneng, S Elloker, L Gilson

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Living, Caring, Learning - Changing mindsets and enabling goals for people with haemophilia by Cruickshank Anne-Louise

“…In a nursing career spanning almost five decades, Anne Louise has spent over 30 years caring for people with haemophilia in South Africa. She reflects on the importance of prophylaxis and how tailoring treatment to meet individual needs not only helps to prevent bleeds but can make goals and aspirations attainable. …”
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Use of biological control agents for managing fungal pathogens in Solanaceae crops: progress and future perspectives—a review by Sinhle Madlhophe, Udoka Vitus Ogugua, Fikile Nelly Makhubu, Sandiswa Figlan

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The crystal structure of [μ-hydroxido-bis[(5,5′-dimethyl-2,2′-bipyridine-κ2N,N′)-tricarbonylrhenium(I)] bromide hemihydrate, C30H26N4O9Re2Br by Moherane Lehlohonolo, Alexander Orbett T., Visser Hendrik G., Manicum Amanda-Lee E.

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Urology pathways for the primary care physician by J John

“…Although there is a growing need for urological care, South Africa (SA) now faces an unmet need for these services, and junior doctors have limited exposure to urology. …”
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Moderate regular physical exercise can help in alleviating the systemic impact of schistosomiasis infection on brain cognitive function by Inssaf Berkiks, Inssaf Berkiks, Nada Abdel Aziz, Nada Abdel Aziz, Nada Abdel Aziz, Blessing Moses, Blessing Moses, Tiroyaone Brombacher, Tiroyaone Brombacher, Frank Brombacher, Frank Brombacher

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Development of a latency model for HIV-1 subtype C and the impact of long terminal repeat element genetic variation on latency reversal by Shreyal Maikoo, Robert-Jan Palstra, Krista L. Dong, Tokameh Mahmoudi, Thumbi Ndung'u, Paradise Madlala

“…Sub-Saharan Africa accounts for almost 70 % of people living with HIV (PLWH) worldwide, with the greatest numbers centred in South Africa where 98 % of infections are caused by subtype C (HIV-1C). …”
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Megagrazer loss drives complex landscape-scale biophysical cascades by Olli Hyvarinen, Mariska te Beest, Elizabeth le Roux, Graham I H Kerley, Robert Buitenwerf, Dave J Druce, Jiquan Chen, Linda Rapp, Joana Fernandes, Joris P G M Cromsigt

“…Leveraging a unique, ecosystem-scale, semi-experimental approach, we study how the local removals of the world’s largest, terrestrial grazer, white rhinoceros ( Ceratotherium simum ), affected the coupling between fire dynamics, woody encroachment and surface albedo in Hluhluwe–iMfolozi Park (HiP), South Africa. Our path analysis revealed that areas in the park where more rhinos had been removed showed a stronger increase in burnt area and woody encroachment compared to areas with fewer rhinos removed, which were both related to a decrease in surface albedo. …”
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Time to be seen and heard: Including children’s and adolescents’ voices in the South African TB response by C Goslett, K du Preez, G Hendricks, A Best

“… Ciara Goslett’s account of childhood tuberculosis (TB) sheds light on the challenges faced by children diagnosed with TB in South Africa (SA). Children are particularly vulnerable to TB infection and to dangerous forms of disseminated TB such as TB meningitis, which can cause death or major lifelong disability. …”
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Did Bank Capital Regulation Exacerbate the Subprime Mortgage Crisis? by M. A. Petersen, M. C. Senosi, J. Mukuddem-Petersen, M. P. Mulaudzi, I. M. Schoeman

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Performance Modeling of Proposed GUISET Middleware for Mobile Healthcare Services in E-Marketplaces by Alaba Olu Akingbesote, Mathew Olusegun Adigun, Sibisuso Xulu, Edgar Jembere

“…GUISET is a proposed middleware engine currently under study in South Africa. The goal is to provide utility services for small, medium, and macroenterprises in the context of mobile e-services. …”
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Mechanical and Structural Properties of Fluorine-Ion-Implanted Boron Suboxide by Ronald Machaka, Bonex W. Mwakikunga, Elayaperumal Manikandan, Trevor E. Derry, Iakovos Sigalas, Mathias Herrmann

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Adsorptive Removal of Hexavalent Chromium by Diphenylcarbazide-Grafted Macadamia Nutshell Powder by Londolani C. Maremeni, Sekomeng J. Modise, Fanyana M. Mtunzi, Michael J. Klink, Vusumzi E. Pakade

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The dawn of preventing respiratory syncytial virus lower respiratory tract infections in children by Z Dangor, S A Madhi, H Zar, D Demopoulos

“… Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is the commonest cause of lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI) in children, particularly those aged <1 year. In South Africa (SA), increased hospitalisation rates during the RSV season, including access to intensive care facilities, place a huge burden on the healthcare system. …”
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Forest Systems Services Provisioning in Africa: Case of Gambari Forest Reserve, Ibadan, Nigeria by Tolulope Ayodeji Olatoye, Sonwabo Perez Mazinyo, Akinwunmi Sunday Odeyemi, Israel Ropo Orimoloye, Emmanuel Tolulope Busayo

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South African indigenous chickens' genetic diversity, and the adoption of ecological niche modelling and landscape genomics as strategic conservation techniques by Reneilwe Rose Mogano, Takalani Judas Mpofu, Bohani Mtileni, Khanyisile Hadebe

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A Critical Review of the Hydrometallurgy and Pyrometallurgical Recovery Processes of Platinum Group Metals from End-of-Life Fuel Cells by Sinikiwe A. Mvokwe, Opeoluwa O. Oyedeji, Mojeed A. Agoro, Edson L. Meyer, Nicholas Rono

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Design and Fabrication of a Plastic Biogas Digester for the Production of Biogas from Cow Dung by KeChrist Obileke, Sampson Mamphweli, Edson L. Meyer, Golden Makaka, Nwabunwanne Nwokolo

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Profit and Risk under Subprime Mortgage Securitization by M. A. Petersen, J. Mukuddem-Petersen, B. De Waal, M. C. Senosi, S. Thomas

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