Advances in the clothing sector began from the 1980s when a three dimensional (3-D) full-body scanner was developed to obtain anthropometric body measurement data accurately, quickly and non-intrusively. However, sizing ...
African clawless otters (Aonyx capensis) are the most widely distributed otter species in Africa, and they occur in a wide variety of habitats. Despite their extensive distribution there is a paucity in knowledge on their ...
Protein A which is a Staphylococcus aureus cell wall component specifically binds to the Fc region of immunoglobulin G₁ from various species such as humans, rabbits and guinea pigs. The protein serves as one of the bacterium’s ...
Women in Africa currently have the lowest registered cases of breast cancer. However, they have the highest mortality rates. In South Africa (SA), women are at a greater risk of been diagnosed with breast cancer due to ...
South African research has not focussed on the influence sustainable labelling has on purchase intention through the application of the Theory of planned behaviour (TPB). Also,the understanding of sustainable labelling ...
The focus of this study is to investigate the teaching and learning difficulties and their causes in
genetics and related topics at grade 12 in Port Elizabeth District, South Africa. Qualitative and
quantitative methods ...
Inhibition of in vitro mycelial growth against six mycotoxigenic fungal pathogens in vitro of six medicinal plants leaves extracts to check potential of anti-mycotoxigenic activity . Organic extract from Strychnos mitis ...
Worldwide, cancer is a major health issue, causing millions of deaths every year. Retinoblastoma binding protein 6 (RBBP6) is thought to facilitate the interaction between p53 and its prototypical negative regulator, MDM2. ...
Following numerous other countries that have relaxed their stringent Cannabis laws, Cannabis has recently been decriminalised in South Africa. This has led consumers to believe that Cannabis is more acceptable and so ...
Cervical cancer is a health burden in many countries worldwide and is the most prevalent cancer in women across the African continent. Even with the current treatment strategies such as radiotherapy, chemotherapy and ...
Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) is a good source of protein (16% to 30%); it also contains appreciable concentrations of other nutrients, including glycaemic carbohydrate (59% to 70%), fat (4.5%), fibre (5% to 8%) and minerals ...
Background: Although several studies have illustrated that the global population consumes a diet low in vegetables and fruits, there are still limited studies on health promoting strategies or interventions to help increase ...
Microbial resistance to their respective treatment methods of microorganisms has become a major problem in the public health sector. Both Candida and Mycobacterium species have been noted as multi-drug resistant species ...
Diabetes mellitus is one of the major health problems in the world, with the incidence and associated mortality increasing. It is associated with high levels of blood sugar and inadequate regulation of blood sugar imposes ...
Reoviridae is a family of icosahedral viruses such as rotavirus, a virus that infects both humans and
animals, resulting in dehydration and diarrhoea. Rotavirus infections cause high mortality rates in
infants in low ...
Mounting concern about the environment has resulted in consumers’ consumption patterns changing to green products that are considered environmentally friendly and less damaging to the environment. Environmental education ...
Pearl millet, as an indigenous grain, could assist in addressing dietary deficiencies leading to
malnutrition and food insecurity. Some indigenous grains, such as pearl millet, are undervalued
and underutilised due to ...
Healthy eating and healthy eating habits are generally known to be important in the process of physical and mental growth. In particular, eating habits have a huge role to play in the academic performance of students at ...
Sorghum crop has become attractive to breeders due to its drought tolerance, and many uses
including a human food source, animal feed, industrial fibre and bioenergy crop. Sorghum,
like any other plant, is a host to a ...