https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Index en-us 5 The role of assisted reproduction technologies in improving cattle production under communal and emerging farming systems in Limpopo, Mpumalanga and KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:34262 0.05) conception rate following oestrous synchronisation and timed artificial insemination. However, conception rate was not independent (P < 0.05) of provinces, body condition score and body frame size. Cows in KwaZulu-Natal (66 percent) had significantly higher (P < 0.05) conception rates than those in Limpopo (44 percent) and Mpumalanga (60 percent). Cows of body condition score of ≥ 3.5 (72 percent) had a significantly higher (P < 0.05) conception rate than those of body condition score of ≤ 2.5 (66 percent) and 3 (48 percent). Large (82 percent) framed cows had a significantly higher (P < 0.05) conception rate than small (49 percent) and medium (55 percent) framed cows. Cows in Mpumalanga had more chances to conceive than those of Limpopo and KwaZulu-Natal with odds ratio of 0.605 and 0.863, respectively. Cows in KwaZulu-Natal were in much better body conditions than those from the other two provinces. Cows of body condition score of ≥ 3.5 had more chances to conceive than those of body condition score of ≤ 2.5 and 3 with odds ratio of 0.592 and 0.388, respectively, and the difference was significant (P < 0.05). The study recorded a 100 percent calf survival rate following synchronisation and timed artificial insemination. The breed type, parity, age frame size and lactation status did not significantly influence calving response following oestrous synchronisation and timed artificial insemination (P > 0.05). However, calving rate was not independent of provinces, districts and body condition score (P < 0.05). Calving rate in Mpumalanga (58 percent) and KwaZulu-Natal (54 percent) was significantly higher (P < 0.05) than that recorded in Limpopo Province (36 percent). Calving rate of Gert Sibande (61 percent) and Ehlanzeni (50 percent) districts in Mpumalanga and Zululand (50 percent) and Harry Gwala (61 percent) in KwaZulu-Natal was significantly higher (P < 0.05) than that of the Capricorn (32 percent), Mopani (23 percent and Waterberg (30 percent) in Limpopo Province with the exception of Vhembe (44 percent). Cows with body condition score of ≤ 2.5 (60 percent) had a significantly higher (P < 0.05) calving rate than those with a body condition score of 3 (43 percent). Cows in Mpumalanga had more chances to calve than those in Limpopo and KwaZulu-Natal with odds ratio of 0.076 and 0.537, respectively. Additionally, quantitative data was collected through in-depth interviews using a semi-structured questionnaire. Data collected was managed and coded into themes using the Nvivo Version 11 software programme. Themes and issues that emerged were analysed and interpreted using critical social thinking and systems thinking. The results of the study revealed many factors that could compromise the implementation and adoption of ARTs in the study areas. The general feeling amongst cattle farmers interviewed was that government should address these challenges. A shortage of bulls was the main cause of the low cattle reproduction rate. The Nguni breed type cattle was perceived as the ideal cattle breed for rural areas by respondents. Oestrous synchronisation and artificial insemination can be applied under communal and emerging farming systems with success. From the study results, breeding with small framed animals such as the Nguni type breed under communal and emerging farming systems makes a lot of sense because the breed is known for its low feed maintenance requirement. Furthermore, cattle stakeholders should co-operate and work together to address many of the constraints facing cattle productivity and the implementation and adoption of ARTs in rural areas.]]> Wed 12 May 2021 23:37:40 SAST ]]> Incidence of porcine circovirus type 2 and porcine parvoviruses in swine herds of some communities in Eastern Cape, South Africa https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:34820 Wed 12 May 2021 23:22:26 SAST ]]> An optimum wind power output model for concentrator augmented wind turbines (CAWTs) https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:33427 Wed 12 May 2021 23:18:06 SAST ]]> Analysis of the impact of Smallholder Irrigation Schemes on the choice of rural livelihood strategy and household food security in Eastern Cape https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:28526 Wed 12 May 2021 22:49:19 SAST ]]> An assessment of the strategies for implementing inclusive education in teacher education in Zimbabwe 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impact on small scale farming :the case of Lesotho https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:34256 Wed 12 May 2021 19:29:28 SAST ]]> An assessment of the need for a monitoring model for public service training facilitators :|bthe case of a training agency at an Eastern Cape university https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:39468 Wed 12 May 2021 19:27:26 SAST ]]> The effect of guided enquiry-based learning approach on electrical engineering students' recall ability, conceptual understanding, problem solving skills and critical thinking ability in power electronics course at a selected university in South Africa https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:32836 Wed 12 May 2021 19:18:21 SAST ]]> Play as an indicator of public opinion in online political commentary : a content analysis of online news forums leading up to the 2014 South African General Elections https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:35667 Wed 12 May 2021 19:16:05 SAST ]]> Evaluation and identification of microbial contaminants in polyherbal medicines used for the treatment of tuberculosis in Amathole District Municipality, Eastern Cape Province, South Africa https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:34818 Wed 12 May 2021 19:13:45 SAST ]]> Production and molecular characterization of peroxidases from novel ligninolytic proteobacteria and bacillus strains https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:34823 Wed 12 May 2021 19:07:45 SAST ]]> Critical assessment of the human resource capacity needs of senior management at Thaba Chweu Municipality in Mpumalanga Province, South Africa https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:39193 Wed 12 May 2021 18:48:05 SAST ]]> An Information Security Policy Compliance Reinforcement and Assessment Framework 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]]> Disasters and development nexus : theory and practice - a case of Zimbabwe https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:39080 Wed 12 May 2021 15:55:18 SAST ]]> Spatial and seasonal variations of water quality determinants and pollutants as fitness-for-use and compliance assessments of the Mzimvubu catchment water resources for the proposed Mzimvubu Water Project, South Africa https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:34320 Wed 12 May 2021 15:48:53 SAST ]]> Analyses of Retail and Transport Geography of Liquefied Petroleum Products in Ibadan metropolis, Nigeria https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:40090 .05). The model chi-square value of 43.47 (approximately 44% ) was significant. Thus, the indication is that the model has a good fit in predicting the possibility of a fuel retail outlet being located in the core or peripheral zone of the metropolis as determined by the explanatory variables (the independent variables accounted for about 44% of possible factors which determined whether a fuel retail outlets is located either within the core or peripheral zones of the metropolis. The remaining 56% are factors not considered in the study). The result gotten from the in depth interview sessions corroborated the findings from the tested hypothesis. The third objective was to examine the effects which the supply chain technique employed (either vertically integrated model or third-party arrangement) has on the achievement of efficient and effective distribution of the products. In order to achieve this objective, all the 389 registered members of Petroleum Tanker Drivers (PTD) association who are members of the PTD in the metropolis were sampled, 265 (around 70%) of the distributed questionnaires were retrieved and used for the analysis. In depth interview sessions were also conducted with three different managers of the three major conglomerates in the downstream sector of the Nigerian petroleum sector. The result of one-way between subjects (ANOVA) which was conducted to compare differences in the management and performances of haulage services outsourced to the 3PLS and those run under VIM showed that there was a significant effect of ownership type on management performance (F (2,262) = 60.26, p<.05). The null hypothesis was therefore rejected while the alternate hypothesis was accepted. The findings from the interview sessions posted similar results. The fourth and final objective was to analyze the effect that the socio-economic attributes of the participants (haulers and managers of retail outlets) involved in the distribution of xxvi petroleum products has on the safe, efficient and cost-effective distribution of product and this was done through the use of descriptive statistics, inferential statistics and incisive analysis of the interview sessions. A total number of 265 (70%) out of the 389 registered members of Petroleum Tanker Driver Association (PTDA) participated in the study. Multiple regression analysis (MRA) was used to test this hypothesis. The result from the statistical analysis show that the use of stimulant, work condition, marital status and educational attainment/literacy level have joint influence on compliance (R2 = 0.31, F (4,260) = 29.72, p<.05). On the basis of the foregoing, the hypothesis is thus accepted. The result from the interview sessions confirmed the existence of strong relationship between the explanatory variables and the hypothetical dependant variable. The study recommended a review of the planning processes guiding the establishment of fuel retail outlets. The study also advocated that retailers should endeavour to have stronger control over the supply chain of their products this could done by investing more in VIM rather than outsourcing such functions to 3PLs. This will help in better business performances. Government agencies in charge of monitoring drug abuse among haulers are advised to be more proactive by the duo of prevention and punishment strategies. This should include advocacy campaign against drug abuse. Different ranges of punishments should also be meted out for individual haulers found culpable.]]> Wed 12 May 2021 15:06:55 SAST ]]> Institutions, Production and Marketing of maize in Zimbabwe. Case of Marondera District of Mashonaland East Province https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:40506 Wed 12 May 2021 15:06:30 SAST ]]> Application of some missing data techniques in estimating missing data in high blood pressure covariates https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:40195 Wed 12 May 2021 15:06:06 SAST ]]> Ontological Model for Xhosa Beadwork in Marginalised Rural Communities: A Case of the Eastern Cape https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:40516 Wed 12 May 2021 15:05:06 SAST ]]> Electrical, photo-thermal and mechanical degradation analysis of degraded single junction amorphous silicon solar modules https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:40204 Wed 12 May 2021 15:01:15 SAST ]]> South Africa-based diaspora movements and the pursuit of democratic consolidation in Zimbabwe https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:40532 Wed 12 May 2021 14:57:48 SAST ]]> The sociology of police criminality and ill-discipline in Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality, South Africa https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:41078 Wed 12 May 2021 14:54:58 SAST ]]> The gendered nature of intra-household decision making in the use of social grants and its impact on selected households in Zimbabwe and South Africa https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:40523 Wed 12 May 2021 14:44:41 SAST ]]> Diversity, host plant range and ecology of Lepidoptera stem borers in South Africa https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:40405 Wed 12 May 2021 14:44:25 SAST ]]> Information needs and information-seeking behaviour of practising medical doctors at Katutura and Windhoek central state hospitals in Namibia https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:42000 Wed 12 May 2021 14:41:38 SAST ]]> Patriarchy and the participation of women in Zimbabwean national politics: a study of selected women Politicians in Matabeleland Region https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:41082 Wed 12 May 2021 14:36:28 SAST ]]> Communication barriers within virtual communities in an ethnoreligious diverse society: a case study of Nigeria https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:40533 Wed 12 May 2021 14:36:01 SAST ]]> Challenges faced by grandparents in caring for their grandchildren in Mdlankomo location, Libode, Eastern Cape https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:40692 Wed 12 May 2021 14:33:53 SAST ]]> Medicinal Plants Used to Treat and Manage Respiratory Infections in the Limpopo Province, South Africa: Phytotherapeutic Study of Bapedi Traditional Healers’ Practices https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:40512 Wed 12 May 2021 14:31:04 SAST ]]> Impact of adoption of drought tolerant maize varieties on yield in the face of climate change: A case of Salima, Chikwawa and Karonga districts, Malawi https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:40491 Wed 12 May 2021 14:30:31 SAST ]]> Exploring the interplay of sociolinguistic factors in the teaching of esl at secondary school level in Zimbabwe https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:40522 Wed 12 May 2021 14:28:53 SAST ]]> Evaluation of pre-treatment methods on production of bioethanol from bagasse and sugarcane trash https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:40403 Wed 12 May 2021 14:25:03 SAST ]]> Land rental policy and land market in Mashonaland East Province, Zimbabwe: implications on farmer decisions, efficiency and equity under A1 and A2 models https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:40501 Wed 12 May 2021 14:22:16 SAST ]]> Reflection and representation: modes of communicating Zimbabwean historical narratives through popular music https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:40528 Wed 12 May 2021 14:19:40 SAST ]]> Listening to silenced voices: The lived experiences of Xhosa mothers during the initiation period of their sons https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:40529 Wed 12 May 2021 14:19:33 SAST ]]> Teachers’ beliefs and classroom practices about their oral and written corrective feedback strategies in selected peri-urban and rural schools in Umguza district in Zimbabwe. https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:42001 Wed 12 May 2021 14:11:18 SAST ]]> Land Reform and the Challenge of Rural Development in Zimbabwe: The Case of the Fast Track Reform in Mashonaland West Region https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:42704 Wed 12 May 2021 14:09:11 SAST ]]> A critical assessment of the implementation of community development projects in mitigating youth unemployment: A case of Mashonaland West province Zimbabwe https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:41079 Wed 12 May 2021 14:08:51 SAST ]]> Ict literacy skills and demographic factors as determinants of electronic resources use among the undergraduate students in the selected universities the Eastern Cape, South Africa https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:40675 0.05) shows weak evidence against the null hypothesis, so you reject the null hypothesis i.e. X2 (3, N=53) = 7.82. The Pearson chi-square (p-value) generated was .294, which is construed to mean that it is insignificant. Therefore, the explanation is that age has no influence on access of respondents to electronic resources through cybercafé. In order to make ICT literacy skills more beneficial to the undergraduate students in the selected HEIs, recommendations were made in this study. Firstly, there is a need for mass enlightenment campaigns on the use and benefits of E-resources among undergraduate respondents, the building of capacity of the undergraduate students in the use of electronic resources ICT literacy skill development programmes, need for intervention programmes focusing on the application xiii of some E-resources and software where the students are ranked low. Further, it is recommended that female students need to be encouraged to use E-resources. Also, delivery and empowering of Wi-Fi services, as well as the provision of CD- ROM databases should be considered.]]> Wed 12 May 2021 14:07:19 SAST ]]> The implementation of National Health strategy (2009-2013) in Vungu District clinics, Midlands Province in Zimbabwe https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:42579 Wed 12 May 2021 14:05:09 SAST ]]> The rise of populism in africa: the role of nativism in maintaining political power in South Africa and Zimbabwe https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:40521 Wed 12 May 2021 14:01:05 SAST ]]> Individualism and collectivism as moderators of the relationship between achievement motivation and entrepreneurial interest among undergraduate students at Walter Sisulu University https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:42607 Wed 12 May 2021 14:00:43 SAST ]]> Social Media as Human Rights Watchdog: A critical Analysis of Facebook and WhatsApp use by Citizens and Civil Society Groups in the Run-up to the 2018 Elections in Zimbabwe https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:40531 Wed 12 May 2021 13:59:02 SAST ]]> A critical analysis of the influence of media reporting on xenophobic behaviours among students in selected South African universities https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:41081 Wed 12 May 2021 13:58:48 SAST ]]> “Culture” as an Agent of Societal Regeneration: A Study of Selected Dramatic Literature by Soyinka, Osofisan and Rotimi https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:40530 Wed 12 May 2021 13:58:45 SAST ]]> Muscle nanostructure, fat colour related fatty acids and Check-All-That-Apply visual profiling of South African A2 beef longissimus https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:40332 MUFA>PUFA in descending order of concentrations of mean values (44.19:40.06:15.75, respectively), while the n-6: n-3 ratio was 12:1. In sensory evaluation, consumers indicated how they would prefer to pay premium for meat with guaranteed muscle and fat colour, low fat content, high marbling and tenderness. Consumers observed breed differences (P<0.05) in muscle fibre separation and muscle colour. The overall liking of each attribute was more on moderate bright cherry red lean colour, moderate yellow fat, very abundant marbling and slight separation of muscle fibres. Differences on discrete liking of each attribute among consumers had an effect on the overall liking of each steak with Hereford steaks being more preferred by consumers. It was concluded that meat from beef animals within the same feeding regime has a different fatty acid composition owing to different breed synthetic pathways and feed ingredients and that meat tenderness is not affected by the muscle nanostructure early post-mortem. However, during ageing, meat tenderness is directly linked to breed related myofibril structure changes in particular the myofibril diameter, spacing between myofibrils and their interaction; while the muscle texture features, fibre diameter, spacing between muscle fibres and sarcomere length explain the non-uniformity of beef tenderness. Also the organoleptic and health related quality of meat assumed more importance among consumers in sensory evaluation. Thus meat classification systems should include more credence aspects or indicators that support credence quality of meat]]> Wed 12 May 2021 13:57:19 SAST ]]> Incidence of cholera-causing and non cholera-causing pathogenic vibrio species in the river-k and two of its feeder wastewater treatment plants in the Raymond Mhlaba municipality, Eastern Cape province of South Africa https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:40190 Wed 12 May 2021 13:56:35 SAST ]]> Local web news as tools for framing food security: the content analysis of four selected Eastern Cape web newspapers https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:41080 Wed 12 May 2021 13:55:00 SAST ]]> Genetic characteristics of Human Immunodeficiency Virus-1, and deter-minants of late presentation for care and Diabetes mellitus amongst newly diagnosed Human Immunodeficiency Virus positive patients in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:40495 Wed 12 May 2021 13:54:22 SAST ]]> Effect of increasing fossil shell flour levels on digestive and metabolic utilization, health, body weight change and wool production, and quality in Dohne-Merino wethers https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:42542 0.05) from wethers on 4% FSF as well. The total protein concentration, albumin, total bilirubin, Na, K, glucose, cholesterol, and liver enzymes were normal for wethers. However, serum creatinine level was lower in wethers fed on 4% FSF than those on 0% FSF (P < 0.01). Haemonchus and Coccidian fecal egg counts were low in wethers fed diets with 2%, 4%, and 6 % FSF (P < 0.01) compared 11 with wethers fed with 0% FSF inclusion level during the same period. The body condition score of wethers fed on diets with 2%, 4%, and 6% FSF inclusion levels were higher than those on 0% (P < 0.05). Wool yield, staple length, the coefficient variation of the fibre diameter, and fibre of wethers fed on diets with FSF were higher than those without FSF (P < 0.05). The fibre diameter of the wethers fed on FSF supplemented diets was the same as those on 0 % FSF (P > 0.05). The wethers spent more time on FSF supplemented diets and consumed more feed compared to that without FSF supplemented (P < 0.05). The levels of FSF inclusion in the diet affected the enteric methane output (ppm-m), where 4 % FSF had the highest enteric methane output while wethers on 2 % FSF had the lowest methane output (P < 0.05). Resting wethers produced more methane (g/day) than those feeding or standing (P < 0.05). Increasing levels of FSF did not affect ruminal temperature and pH. Ammonia-N increased with increasing FSF except in wethers fed on a diet with 4% FSF (P < 0.01). The total molar concentrations of the wethers' volatile fatty acids decreased with increasing FSF levels (P > 0.05). The acetic propionic ratio of the wethers also decreased except at a 4% inclusion level. The in vitro true digestibility dry matter (IVTDDM), in vitro true digestibility neutral detergent fibre (IVTDNDF), and in vitro true digestibility acid detergent fibre (IVTDADF) of the wethers decreased up to 4% FSF inclusion but tended to increase at 6% inclusion. This study's result as one of the pioneer studies in Dohne-Marino wethers showed that FSF treatment has the potential to improve the nutritional status of the animal and the animal performance and wool quality. Health-wise, FSF decrease nematode population and boost animal immunity as seen in RBC and WBC counts. It also can play a major role in protecting the environment, as seen in its reduction in feacal and urinary nitrogen, which is heavily involved in environmental pollution. Result also confirmed that the best period to target for methane mitigation in ruminants is the resting period. In conclusion, the inclusion of FSF in the diet of Dohne-Merino wethers has the potential to improve the overall performance, with a 4% FSF inclusion level having optimal productivity. However, future research is required to investigate FSF's effect on meat quality, rumen microbial community, in-vivo digestibility, and milk production.]]> Wed 12 May 2021 13:48:06 SAST ]]> Nutritional quality of sausage made with edible meat waste and the perception of consumers on offal product in Eastern Cape Province, South Africa https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:40094 Wed 12 May 2021 13:45:00 SAST ]]> Genetic diversity, resistance profile of hiv and risk assessment of mother-to-child transmission in pregnant women on antiretroviral therapy in the Eastern Cape, South Africa https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:40183 Tue 07 May 2024 11:09:10 SAST ]]> Effects of pre-slaughter stress, sex and breed on blood stress indicators, heat shock proteins, glycolytic potential and lamb quality https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:40402 Tue 07 May 2024 10:54:04 SAST ]]> Effect of social capital and information acquisition on the adoption and benefits of conservation agriculture among cassava and maize smallholder farmers in South-West Nigeria https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:40200 Tue 07 May 2024 09:51:06 SAST ]]> An assessment of the effect of implementation of performance management system on organizational performance : a case of selected public organizations in Tanzania https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:35609 Thu 13 May 2021 16:46:00 SAST ]]> Examinee invariant condition of test score equating : the case of school certificate examination in computer studies for examinees across rural and urban areas of selected secondary schools in Malawi https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:32853 Thu 13 May 2021 07:27:44 SAST ]]> The role of the church in social development : the case of selected churches in Nairobi, Kenya https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:39291 Thu 13 May 2021 06:57:37 SAST ]]> Pragmatics teaching: on the development of learners’ linguistic competence among selected East London District schools https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:37607 Thu 13 May 2021 06:52:37 SAST ]]> The moderating role of occupational self-efficacy and organisational justice in the relationship between perceived job insecurity and counterproductive work behaviour among bank employees in Nigeria https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:39297 Thu 13 May 2021 06:42:09 SAST ]]> Av evaluation of the contribution of shelters in offering psychological empowerment to survivors of abuse : a study of selected shelters in Pretoria https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:34305 Thu 13 May 2021 06:41:17 SAST ]]> Educators' perceptions of inclusive education for learners with physical disabilities https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:34346 Thu 13 May 2021 06:19:12 SAST ]]> Provision of psychosocial support to vulnerable learners by peer led groups in secondary schools in Amathole West Education District, Eastern Cape https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:34333 Thu 13 May 2021 06:15:19 SAST ]]> Influence of trans-border trading activities on senior secondary school students' academic performance in economics in Ogun State, Nigeria https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:34814 0.05). The study revealed that the most prevalent transborder trading activities like smuggling of used tyres, small firearms and fairly used clothes had negative influence on students’ academic performance. Based on these findings, discussions were focused on the involvement of students in trans-border trading activities and the location of schools, amongst others, which has no significant influence on students’ academic performance. However, it was recommended that schools should not be located near border areas in future.]]> Thu 13 May 2021 06:02:17 SAST ]]> Assessment of anti-urease and consequential inhibitory potential of South African honey extracts on the multiplication of drug-resistant, vacA and cagA positive helicobacter pylori strains under acidic conditions https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:30764 0.05). Virulence factors are important for the pathogenesis of H. pylori. All the 48 clinical isolates were glmM (140 bp) positive and cagA was detected in 97.9 percent of the test isolates. The vacA gene was detected in all isolates but with different subtypes. The vacA allelic combination s1m1 was detected in 75 percent of the test isolates and s1m2 allelic combination was detected in 16.7 percent of the test isolates while the combination s2m2 was detected in 8.3 percent of the test isolates. None of the test isolates possessed the allelic combination s2m1. When H. pylori multiplication was monitored under acidic conditions in the presence of anti-urease active compounds, it was revealed that anti-urease active compounds in honey are capable of inhibiting the normal multiplication of H. pylori strains that are cagA positive, vacA positive and drug resistant. The GC-MS analysis showed that Fleures honey (urease I percent = 67.8 – 68.5 percent) and Gold Crest honey (urease I percent = 50.9 percent – 53.3 percent), all petroleum ether extracts had 27 and 26 volatile compounds. The hexane extract of Manuka honey (urease I percent = 50.0 – 53.2) had 43 compounds detected. The chloroform extract of Q Bee (urease I percent = 64.2 – 66.2 percent) had 13 volatile compounds detected. All the volatile compounds considered as representative samples of GC-MS analysis had a spectral matching ≥ 90 percent with the NIST11 library. However, the majority of compounds that were detected by LC-MS in representative honey extracts include vardenafil, urapidil, hydrocortisone, e.t.c which are drugs commonly used in the treatment of different ailments or infections that affect human beings. In addition, two xi drugs, sulfaquinoxaline and hydroxyquinoline which are used in veterinary medicine and antiseptic, disinfectant and pesticide applications in agricultural activities were detected in Little Bee honey. We therefore conclude that inhibition of urease has a bactericidal effect on drug resistant, cagA positive and vacA positive H. pylori strains growing under acidic environment.]]> Thu 13 May 2021 05:55:10 SAST ]]> Development communication for water conservation in rural and peri-urban communities : a study of three district municipalities in Eastern Cape, South Africa https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:32562 Thu 13 May 2021 05:43:41 SAST ]]> Agriculture vocational education programme and the promotion of job creation skills in the Free State Technical Vocational Education and Training College https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:37199 Thu 13 May 2021 05:26:56 SAST ]]> Bayesian spatial modelling of tuberculosis and its effects on socio-economic and demographic factors in South Africa : a case study of the Eastern Cape Province https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:34813 Thu 13 May 2021 05:24:20 SAST ]]> Effect of a participatory voter education programme on secondary school students' political knowledge and attitude in Ekiti State, Nigeria https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:34355 Thu 13 May 2021 04:47:10 SAST ]]> Antidiabetic activity and mechanism of action of extracts of Brachylaena elliptica (Thurb.) 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