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The newer fluoroquinolones are a possible alternative treatment option for S. maltophilia infections in this environment but further studies and clinical investigations are needed to determine the in vivo efficacy of these drugs.]]> Wed 12 May 2021 22:57:08 SAST ]]> Thermodynamic and electrical performance monitoring of a domestic split-type air conditioner and development of a simulation based R22 permanent replacement https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:28537 Wed 12 May 2021 22:43:46 SAST ]]> WISC-IV test performance of grade 3 Xhosa-speaking children : an extension of a prior South African normative database https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:29368 Wed 12 May 2021 22:36:31 SAST ]]> Randomization in a two armed clinical trial: an overview of different randomization techniques https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:11781 Wed 12 May 2021 22:18:18 SAST ]]> Widows' experiences of spousal mourning among 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Psychosocial behaviour of male learners after traditional male circumcision in Mdantsane, Eastern Cape https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:40764 Wed 12 May 2021 14:31:27 SAST ]]> Analysis of the security and reliability of packet transmission in Wireless Mesh Networks (WMNs) : a case study of Malicious Packet drop attack https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:40969 Wed 12 May 2021 14:23:05 SAST ]]> “Attitudes of community members on the professional behaviour displayed by nurses towards their clients in Mnquma Local Municipality, Dutywa https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:40695 Wed 12 May 2021 14:18:13 SAST ]]> Synthesis and characterization of MXS (M = Mo & V) and carbon supported MXS nanocomposites as Pt-free counter electrodes for electrode for DSSC application https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:42612 1:8:1>6:3:1>8:1:1 indicating the trend of ratio 3:6:1 appeared to have higher reduction rate than the rest of the material and it had far less ΔEpp than the rest of other ratios. All CV curves for both pristine MoS2 NFs and carbon supported MoS2 NFs confirmed a distinct Faradic characteristic. The VS2 nanosheets (NSs) and carbon supported VS2 NSs were also effectively synthesized via hydrothermal method. The SEM micrographs for VS2 NSs and carbon supported VS2 NSs samples reveals level increased. Furthermore, SEM-EDX analysis have confirmed the presence of V and S as well as C and O on carbon supported VS2 nanocomposites, and it clearly shown a gradually blending as the ratios increases. The structural studies through XRD analysis have revealed peaks at 2θ angles of 15.4◦, 28.2◦, 34.2◦, 36.2◦, 43.3◦,48.3◦, 54.4◦, 57.7◦ and 66.2◦ which correspond to the lattice planes (001), (002), (100), (011), (102), (003), (110), (103) and (201) belonging to hexagonal VS2 (H-VS2) crystalline phase as per JCPDS card 36-1139. The HRTEM have revealed that the VS2 NSs have an edge to edge length of ~ 0.294 – 1.248 µm. Also, HRTEM micrographs of VS2 NSs have revealed interplanar d spacing of 0.571 nm belonging to the (001) lattice plane of hexagonal VS2 (H-VS2) structure. FTIR analysis have shown a peak at 558 cm-1 attributed to V-S which is evident that sulfur has bonded with the metal (V) and is in agreement with EDS. CV, CD and EIS measurements have shown that the ratio 1:8:1 is more superior to VS2 NSs and other carbon supported VS2 NSs. Based on Rreduction for the carbon supported nanosheets VS2 nanosheets are ordered as 1:8:1>3:6:1>6:3:1>8:1:1. Carbon supported VS2 NSs of the mole ratio 1:8:1 showed a small resistance of 0.32 Ω. This is further evidence that the carbon supported VS2 NSs of the mole ratio 1:8:1 in addition to revealing excellent catalytic behaviour is also more chemically stable and has good conductivity properties._________]]> Wed 12 May 2021 14:16:13 SAST ]]> Grade 12 learners' perceptions of the effect of urban agriculture on life satisfaction in Duncan Village https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:41461 Wed 12 May 2021 14:11:56 SAST ]]> Assessing teaching strategies of grade four English second language teachers in Amathole District, Eastern Cape Province, South Africa https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:40411 Wed 12 May 2021 14:06:40 SAST ]]> Listeners’ Participation in Community Radio: A Case Study of Forte FM Radio https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:40703 Wed 12 May 2021 13:59:30 SAST ]]> Socio-economic Impacts of Solar Energy in Rural Communities’ Livelihoods and the Scale/type of Technology Intervention: 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circulation patterns and its relationship with ground thermal characteristics along an altitudinal transect on sub-Antarctic Marion Island https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:11516 Thu 13 May 2021 03:32:17 SAST ]]> The relationship between conscientiousness, extraversion and leadership effectiveness among local government managers in Bisho and East London https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:11556 Thu 13 May 2021 03:32:05 SAST ]]> The role of civil society organizations in the consolidation of democracy : cases from Cameroon and South Africa https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:34321 Thu 13 May 2021 02:59:48 SAST ]]> The classsification of fuzzy subgroups of some finite Abelian p-groups of rank 3 https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:27845 Thu 13 May 2021 02:33:26 SAST ]]> Assessment of the prevalence of faecal coliforms and Escherichia coli o157:h7 in the final effluents of two wastewater treatment plants in Amahlathi Local Municipality of Eastern Cape Province, South Africa https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:11283 Thu 13 May 2021 02:04:23 SAST ]]> Feeding behaviour of Xhosa lop-eared, Nguni and Nguni x Boer goat genotypes kept on rangelands of the false thornveld https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:11811 0.05) on foraging activities among the goat breeds. Grewia occidentalis, Panicum maximum and Diospyros lycioides were the most preferred plant species by all genotypes across seasons in the paddock. It was concluded that crossbreds spent more time grazing as compared to XLE, which are more of browsers. It could, therefore, be recommended that XLE complement with grazers (cattle and sheep) for efficient management of feed resources in rangelands.]]> Thu 13 May 2021 01:50:39 SAST ]]> Land reform and livelihood among subsistence farmers in Great Kei local municipality, South Africa https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:39386 Thu 13 May 2021 01:30:20 SAST ]]> Barriers to inclusion of students with disabilities in sports: an assessment of special schools in the Amathole District of Eastern Cape, South Africa https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:11542 Thu 13 May 2021 01:20:43 SAST ]]> Comparative phytochemical analyses of Aloe Ferox Mill. found in Eastern and Western Cape provinces in South Africa https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:11308 Thu 13 May 2021 01:19:51 SAST ]]> Gasification characteristics of sugarcane bagasse https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:11343 Thu 13 May 2021 01:13:17 SAST ]]> Heterosexual students’ attitudes towards gays and lesbians: an Eastern Cape University survey https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:26517 Thu 13 May 2021 01:02:42 SAST ]]> Evaluation of the effect of Pelargonium reniforme Curtis extract on alcohol induced liver damage in Nkonkobe Municipality Eastern Cape Province South Africa https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:11883 Thu 13 May 2021 00:48:32 SAST ]]> An evaluation of the role of child and youth care centres in the implementation of South Africa’s children’s act https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:11770 Thu 13 May 2021 00:32:51 SAST ]]> Screening for cardiometabolic risk factors among commercial drivers in Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality, Eastern Cape, South Africa https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:35463 0.64); and WHtR and WC (>0.62). There exists a good agreement between WC and WHR. Also, a moderate agreement exists between WC and WHtR, WC and NC, WHR and WHtR, and WHtR and NC. The prevalence of above normal body composition for participants with hypertension was 71.0 percent, 65.9 percent, 63.2 percent and 66.5 percent by WC, WHR, WHtR and NC, respectively. For diabetes, the prevalence was 20.6 percent, 19.4 percent, 17.0 percent and 18.6 percent by WC, WHR, WHtR and NC, respectively. Waist circumference was a stronger predictor of hypertension and diabetics, with odds ratio of 3.7 (95 percent CI: 2.3-6.1 and 3.1 (95 percent CI: 1.6-6.0), compared to NC, with odds ratio of 1.7 (95 percent CI: 1.1-2.8). The prevalence of pre-hypertension was 33.7 percent and hypertension was 57.0 percent. Age, marital status, level of education, period of driving, obesity, alcohol, sweet drinks consumption and diabetes were significantly associated with hypertension. After adjusting for confounders, age >35 years (P=0.004), obesity and alcohol use (P<0.001), period of driving >5years (p=0.028) and diabetes (P=0.003) were significant predictors of hypertension. Prevalence of pre-diabetes and diabetes was 17 percent and 16 percent, respectively. Of those who were diabetic (n=63), the majority were aware of their diabetes status (n=43) and were on treatment (n=30). Age, marital status, level of education, period of driving, obesity, sweet drinks consumption, physical activities and hypertension were significantly associated with diabetes. Only age >35 (AOR= 3.6, CI 1.2-11.1), ever married (AOR= 3.3, CI 1.5-7.0) and hypertension (AOR= 3.4, CI 1.7-6.8) were the independent predictors of diabetes after adjusting for confounders. The prevalence of metabolic syndrome was 22 percent. Age, marital status, level of education, physical inactivity and period of driving were significantly associated with metabolic syndrome. After adjusting for confounders, only age above 35 years (Adjusted Odd Ratio [AOR] =3.8, CI=1.4- 9.5), ever married (AOR=3.0, CI=1.6-5.3) and period of driving above five years (AOR= 2.4, CI=1.2-4.7) were the significant and independent predictors of metabolic syndrome. About 30 percent of the participants were daily smokers, 37 percent consume alcohol regularly and only 18 percent were physically active, while 82 percent were physically inactive. In conclusion, there was a high prevalence of obesity, hypertension and diabetes among the commercial drivers in this setting, which is associated with unhealthy lifestyles (smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, physical inactivity). Interventions aimed at promoting cardiovascular health of commercial drivers such as health education and workplace screening, should prioritize weight reduction, healthy eating and physical activity in this population.]]> Thu 13 May 2021 00:20:29 SAST ]]> Prevalence and pathogenicity of vibrios in treated final effluents of selected wastewater treatment plants in the Amathole District Municipality of Eastern Cape Province of South Africa https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:11284 Thu 13 May 2021 00:16:13 SAST ]]> An investigation into factors that influence parental involvement in the development of their children's literacy in the secondary school level: a case study of a combined school in the Eastern Cape https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:16158 Thu 13 May 2021 00:04:30 SAST ]]> Evaluation of the possible application of cowpea genotypes in the farming systems of the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:11274 Thu 13 May 2021 00:04:12 SAST ]]> Acculturation and Coming of age in female African writing; a Freudian psychoanalysis of Tsitsi Dangarembga’s Nervous Conditions and Chimamada Adichie’s Purple Hibiscus https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:40704 Mon 06 May 2024 15:05:59 SAST ]]>