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Human coronaviruses (HCoVs) attracted attention in 2002 with the severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS)outbreak, caused by the SARS-CoV virus (mortality rate 9.6%), and gained further notoriety in 2012 with theMiddleEa ...
As a result of South Africa recording its first COVID-19 index case in March 2020, the country
imposed one of the strictest lockdowns globally. The lockdown unearthed vital lessons that climate
practitioners both in South ...
Makola, Raymond T.; Kgaladi, Joe; More, Garland K.; Jansen van Vuren, Petrus; Paweska, Janusz T.; Matsebatlela, Thabe M.(2021-06-04)
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Introduction
Rift Valley fever virus (RVFV) is a zoonotic life-threatening viral infection endemic across sub-Saharan African countries and the Arabian Peninsula; ...
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The main aim of the present study is to determine the optimum operating conditions for different feed compositions with less irreversible membrane fouling in an activated sludge followed by membrane process ...
Sibanda, Timothy; Selvarajan, Ramganesh; Tekere, Memory(Springer International Publishing, 2018-10)
This study aimed to analyze the bacterial diversity in carwash effluents and to determine their potential for use in microbial degradation of environmental contaminants. Nine carwash effluent samples were collected for ...
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Background
Researchers often document wildlife surveys using images. These images contain data that can be used to understand alterative research objectives, even ...
Nel, Ryan; Mearns, Kevin F.; Jordaan, Maarten(Elsevier, 2017)
Indigenous forests and savannah provide numerous benefits for rural communities and are
utilised as a source of firewood, building material and for woodcraft production. Currently, there
is insufficient information on ...
Bouwer, Rinus; Hendrick, Richard M; Taylor, Megan; Kruger, Andre(University of the Free State, 2008)
Rand Water has contracted University of South Africa (UNISA) to develop a
monetary valuation method for its open spaces and its inherent ecological
functions. This article begins by reviewing existing contemporary ...
Oguttu, James Wabwire; Qekwana, Daniel Nenene; Odoi, Agricola(BMC, 2017)
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Antimicrobial resistant Staphylococcus are becoming increasingly important in horses because of the zoonotic nature of the pathogens and the associated risks to caregivers and owners. Knowledge of the burden ...
Stakeholder engagement has become an important aspect of sustainable natural
resources management. This study analysed a landscape performance assessment by local and
‘external’ stakeholders in a transfrontier conservation ...
Baker, Melissa; Mearns, Kevin F.(Africa Journals, 2017)
The tourism industry is one of the fastest growing industries worldwide, and its preeminent role as a
fundamental contributor to the economic sector cannot be disputed. However, the tourism industry is
not as harmless ...
Background: Drought is the most disastrous abiotic stress that severely affects agricultural productivity worldwide.
Understanding the biological basis of drought-regulated traits, requires identification and an in-depth ...
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Rapidly developing industry raises concerns about the environmental impacts of nanoparticles, but the effects of inorganic nanoparticles on bacterial community in wastewater treatment remain unclear. ...
Maphisa, David H.; Smit-Robinson, Hanneline; Underhill, Les G.; Altwegg, Res(2016-08)
Moist high-altitude grasslands in South Africa are renowned for high avifaunal diversity and
are priority areas for conservation. Conservation management of these areas conflicts with
management for other uses, such as ...
Obi, Linda U; Atagana, Harrison I; Adeleke, Rasheed A(2016-11-09)
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Background
The use of microorganisms in remediating environmental contaminants such as crude oil sludge has become a promising technique owing to its economy and the ...
Harris, E.; de Crom, E. P; Labuschagne, J.; Wilson, A.(2016-10-27)
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A study on a population of pigeons on the University of South Africa’s Muckleneuk campus was conducted over 2 years. Counts were conducted during a baseline year (March 2013–February 2014) to establish ...
Harris, Emma; De Crom, EP; Labuschagne, J; Wilson, Anne(ALÖKI Kft., Budapest, Hungary, 2016-07-21)
A study on a population of speckled Columba guinea and feral Columba livia pigeons on the University of South Africa’s (UNISA) Muckleneuk campus was conducted from March 2013 to February 2014. Morning and evening counts, ...
Since 2008, the University of South Africa (UNISA) has in partnership with
Ernest Oppenheimer and Son (EOS) been providing Work‐integrated
Learning (WIL) experiences on Telperion Nature Reserve just outside
Bronkhorstspruit. ...
Tekere, Memory; Sibanda, Timothy; Maphangwa, Khumbudzo(Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg, 2016-02)
The assessment of the quality of carwash effluents has received scant attention as a potential source of public and environmental health hazard in South Africa as demonstrated by the lack of literature in this subject. The ...