https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Index en-us 5 Impact of formulated soil types on growth performance, phytochemical constituents and pharmacological properties of solanum nigurm L. : a wild vegetable in the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:33519 Wed 12 May 2021 23:41:49 SAST ]]> Examining teachers' role in the promotion of child-friendly environments in Zimbabwean secondary schools : implications for teacher professional development https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:28810 Wed 12 May 2021 23:39:11 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 ]]> Reform-based approaches in the learning and teaching for conceptual understanding of calculus for diploma studies at south african university https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:28878 Wed 12 May 2021 22:54:56 SAST ]]> The impact of family preservation and family reunification services on families in South Africa: a case study of Amathole District Municipality in the Eastern Cape Province https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:28260 Wed 12 May 2021 22:54:12 SAST ]]> Gang and gang related incidents in selected correctional centres in the Eastern Cape : a behaviour analysis https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:34319 Wed 12 May 2021 22:51:25 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 ]]> The 'failure-success' dichotomy in migration discourse and practice : revisiting reverse migration deterrents for South Africa based Zimbabwean skilled migrants https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:29243 Wed 12 May 2021 22:42:42 SAST ]]> An assessment of the strategies for implementing inclusive education in teacher education in Zimbabwe https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:29013 Wed 12 May 2021 22:41:25 SAST ]]> A mobile based user centred integrated remote patient monitoring framework for low resource settings https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:33128 Wed 12 May 2021 22:18:33 SAST ]]> Sedimentary, geochemical and geophysical study of the Ecca group, Karoo supergroup and its hydrocarbon potential in the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:28658 Wed 12 May 2021 22:17:50 SAST ]]> Access to information by high school learners in selected schools in the Fort Beaufort Education District, Eastern Cape Province https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:27608 Wed 12 May 2021 20:27:08 SAST ]]> An analysis of teachers' experiences in using English as medium of instruction among grade 4 learners in Maluti district https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:32058 Wed 12 May 2021 20:26:28 SAST ]]> An analysis of the academic support policies and strategies for underperforming students at Limpopo universities https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:39106 Wed 12 May 2021 20:21:02 SAST ]]> An evaluation of the implementation of phase 1 of the National Health Insurance Policy in South Africa https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:33439 Wed 12 May 2021 19:55:23 SAST ]]> An analysis of formative assessment challenges facing English language (L2) secondary school teachers in the Makoni District of Zimbabwe : a study of five schools https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:29028 Wed 12 May 2021 19:38:08 SAST ]]> Commerce powered by 'National culture'? : an assessment of "Wear Local" campaigns as tools for reinvigorating the textile and clothing industries in Ghana and South Africa https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:27619 Wed 12 May 2021 19:28:19 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 ]]> Performance of magnetic nanocomposites for the removal of some selected contaminants from aqueous solution https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:33508 Wed 12 May 2021 19:25:58 SAST ]]> Strategies used to cater for students with diverse academic backgrounds in the provision of textile, clothing and design programmes: a case study of two universities of technology in Zimbabwe https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:28871 Wed 12 May 2021 19:24:29 SAST ]]> Mineral governance and human development : the case of Western Ghana https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:33472 Wed 12 May 2021 19:13:41 SAST ]]> Evaluating the contributions of selected drug rehabilitation centres in Gauteng : towards ameliorating the drug problem in South Africa https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:33703 Wed 12 May 2021 18:48:59 SAST ]]> An Information Security Policy Compliance Reinforcement and Assessment Framework https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:34445 Wed 12 May 2021 18:21:16 SAST ]]> English first additional language writing competency among grade 12 learners : the case of two Eastern Cape rural public schools https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:29656 Wed 12 May 2021 18:01:43 SAST ]]> A framework for enhancing the effectiveness of strategic leadership in the Eastern Cape Education Department https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:33180 Wed 12 May 2021 17:47:37 SAST ]]> A data governance maturity evaluation model to enhance data management in Eastern Cape government departments https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:31448 Wed 12 May 2021 17:44:16 SAST ]]> Third sector intervention and sustainable development : an evaluation of selected non-governmental organization supported projects in the Eastern Cape, South Africa https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:29389 Wed 12 May 2021 17:36:10 SAST ]]> Richard Charles Nicholas Branson : a psychobiographical study https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:29318 Wed 12 May 2021 17:06:52 SAST ]]> The impact of intra- and inter- regional integration on trade flows in Africa https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:39260 Wed 12 May 2021 16:47:10 SAST ]]> A Critical analysis of trade facilitation practices of Zimbabwe customs administration https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:35648 Wed 12 May 2021 16:43:08 SAST ]]> An information security policy compliance reinforcement and assessment framework https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:39084 Wed 12 May 2021 16:32:53 SAST ]]> A critical review of broad based Black Economic Empowerment policy implementation in the forest sector in Amahlathi Municipality https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:33488 Wed 12 May 2021 16:21:20 SAST ]]> An assessment of the implementation of human resource planning and development and its effect on service delivery in the ministry of health and social welfare in Tanzania https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:39113 Wed 12 May 2021 16:13:44 SAST ]]> Pharmacological evaluation of phragmanthera capitata (sprengel) balle, loranthaceae :a parasiticmistletoe growing on rubber trees https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:33937 50 μg/mL (highest concentration tested) in the methanol extract. This study revealed that the sample has the potential in phytotherapy against oxidative stresses (inflammations) caused by free radicals. It could also be a useful herb in combating diseases caused by pathogenic organisms. The high anti-Mycobacterium tuberculosis activity observed in this study suggests it could be a plant with high promise in the fight against tuberculosis. The toxicity evaluation signifies it is safe for further plant-based pharmaceutical explorations. This study also validated some reported ethnopharmacological uses of this plant and call for its protection from indiscriminate destruction in rubber plantations and other crop gardens/plantations in the world.]]> Wed 12 May 2021 16:12:57 SAST ]]> Contextual factors influencing the use of learner-centred approaches in the teaching of home economics : a case of two universities in Zimbabwe https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:32834 Wed 12 May 2021 16:06:10 SAST ]]> Litter quality effects on soil stabiltiy and erodibility in the Ntabelanga Area, Eastern Cape, South Africa https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:28531 0.250 mm) were removed by passing through a 0.250 mm sieve. The remaining soil microaggregates (< 0.250 mm) were then mixed with high quality Vachellia karoo leaf litter (C/N = 23.8) and low quality Zea mays stover (C/N = 37.4) and incubated at 23oC for 30 weeks. Jars were arranged as a 7 × 3 factorial laid in completely randomized design (CRD) with three replicates. Data was repeatedly measured at 1, 3, 8, 14, 23 and 30 weeks after incubation: to determine the stabilization of SOM by fractionating the soil particulate organic matter (POM), rate of soil macroaggregate re-formation and influence of litter quality on splash soil erosion along a decomposition continuum. Free light fractions (Free LF), coarse particulate organic matter (CoPOM) and fine particulate organic matter (FiPOM) within macroaggregates (> 250 μm) decreased exponentially from week 1 to 30 and were significantly (p < 0.05) influenced by litter quality × soil horizon × time interactions. A similar trend for FiPOM fractions in macroaggregates was observed in the 53-250 μm microaggregates (p < 0.05). The greatest influence on changes in POM fractions occurred within the first 3 weeks of incorporation. Both V. karroo leaf litter and Z. mays stover significantly stabilized the macroaggregates within the first 3 weeks after incubation. Cumulative macroaggregates yields, mean weight diameter (MWD), percentage water stable aggregates (%WSA) and whole soil stability index (WSSI) in litter amended soils increased up to week 8 of incubation and thereafter gradually declined in all soils. An increase in macroaggregation resulted in increased MWD, WSSI values and large and small aggregates distribution. Aggregation was significantly higher in soils with higher clay content than sand content, suggesting that soil texture was highly influential in litter decomposition. Rate of litter decomposition was influenced by soil type × time interactions which determined extent and macroaggregation dynamics along a decomposition continuum. The amount of splashed sediments was determined from each soil horizon at 360 mm h-1 simulated rainfall intensity applied as either single 8minute rainstorm (SR) or 4 × 2minute intermittent rainstorms (IR) separated by a 72 h drying period. Results showed a reduction in splashed sediments under IR and SR storms in litter-amended soils during the first 8 weeks of incubation with gradual increase thereafter. More sediments were splashed under IR than SR and litter quality had no influence on splashed sediments per soil horizon. Soil horizons profile with more clay than sand particles enhanced the litter effects on the soil resistance against detachment. The amount of SOC loss was influenced by primary particle size distribution and initial SOC content of the soil. Rainfall pattern and the initial SOC content were the main factors by which different soils influenced SOC loss. More rainstorm patterns should be investigated on these soils.]]> Wed 12 May 2021 16:05:04 SAST ]]> 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 ]]> Statistical analysis and modelling of malaria relapse risk factors using Cox Proportional Hazards model approach : a case study of material data collected from Democratic Republic of Congo https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:40110 Wed 12 May 2021 15:04:41 SAST ]]> Market participation and value chain integration among smallholder homestead and irrigated crop farmers in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:40152 Wed 12 May 2021 15:01:44 SAST ]]> Ruthenium sulphide nanoparticles derived from tri-dithiocarbamato ruthenium (III) complexes : synthesis, optical and structural studies https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:40406 Wed 12 May 2021 14:50:52 SAST ]]> Characterisation of human pathogenic vibrios and methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) from wild and tank cultured dusky kob (agyrosomus japonicus) in the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:40607 0.05) and values of >0.20 were recorded in 40 percent (108/277) of all the isolates. The resistant genes ampC, blaOXA, tetA, tetM, dfr1, sul1, sul2, ermB, nptII and strA were detected in two or more Vibrio isolates while the SXT intergrase was detected only in one isolate. Seven of the 18 extreme drug resistant isolates possessed 1–3 plasmids of 1.5–10 kb range. A total of 321 presumptive Staphylococcus aureus isolates were recovered by culture out of which 202 (62.9 percent ) were identified as S. aureus by PCR. Of these, 33 (16.3 percent ) strains were mecA positive while the rest, 169 (83.7 percent ) were mecA negative. The sensitivity and specificity of MRSA detection by use of cefoxitin disc (30 μg) test was 93.9 percent and 91.7 percent , that for oxacillin screen agar test (6 μg/mL) was 81.8 percent and 92.3 percent while that of BrillianceTM MRSATM 2 agar was 87.9 percent and 94.1 percent respectively. Staphylococcal enterotoxin SEE was detected in 12.1 percent (4/33) of total strains followed by SEA 3.0 percent (1/33), and SEC 3.0 percent (1/33). SEB and SED were absent. Six of the isolates had the PVL gene, giving a prevalence of 18.2 percent . The most frequently detected SCCmec type was SCCmec type III (17/33; 51.5 percent ), closely followed by SCCmec subtype IVc (10/33; 30.3 percent ) and the least were SCCmec types I and II with only 3.0 percent (1/33) each. The rest four (4/33; 12.1 percent ) did not belong to any of the above types and were therefore considered to belong to other subtypes of SCCmec type IV not tested in the study. For antibiogram patterns, 12 (36.4 percent ) strains were resistant to doxycyline, 10 (30.3 percent ) to trimethroprim-sulfamethoxazole, 9 (27.3 percent ) to tetracycline and only 1 (3.0 percent ) strain was resistant to ciprofloxacin. Nineteen (57.6 percent ) of the MRSA strains had vancomycin MIC of ≤ 2 μg/mL, 4 (12.1 percent ) with MIC range of 4-8 μg/mL, and 10 (30.3 percent ) with values ≥ 16 μg/mL. Overall, 27 (91.percent) isolates showed simultaneous resistance to 3 or more antibiotics. The resistant genes tetM, tetA, ermB, BlaZ femA were detected in two or more strains resistant to various antimicrobials. Resistance to rifampicin was not caused by mutations in the rpoB gene. Conclusions: To the best of our knowledge, this study is the first study reporting a broad, and diverse bacteria flora of skin, gill, and gut of the South African dusky kob as well as the first study on human pathogenic vibrios, and MRSA from marine finfish especially those from recirculatory aquaculture systems. Also, our study revealed that Vibrio species with pathogenic potential are present in marine dusky kob and its environs. Dusky kob is contaminated with CA- MRSA and HA- MRSA that may cause difficult to treat infections with regular antibiotics. Some of the MRSA strains contained toxins that can cause food-borne gastroeneteritis. The present study revealed that MRSA and Vibrio species are potential reservoirs for antibiotic resistant genes, which could be disseminated to other bacterial species probably through plasmids, a public health risk.]]> Wed 12 May 2021 14:37:33 SAST ]]> Antidiabetic and toxicological properties of Dianthus thunbergii (Caryophyllaceae) roots and Hypoxis argentea (Hypoxidaceae) corms https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:40606 Wed 12 May 2021 14:20:28 SAST ]]> The effects of Real Exchange Rate (RER) on the export competitiveness of South African fruit industry https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:40514 Wed 12 May 2021 14:11:23 SAST ]]> The role of African theology and spirituality in bereavement among Xhosa children https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:41374 Wed 12 May 2021 13:47:51 SAST ]]> Utilisation of the Auditor-General's reports in improving the audit outcomes at selected municipalities within Amathole District Municipality (2006- 2015) https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:27540 Tue 07 May 2024 11:36:29 SAST ]]> A critical analysis of the dynamics of intergovernmental relations in Zimbabwe https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:31345 Thu 13 May 2021 17:02:06 SAST ]]> Effects of Vigna unguiculata and Lablab purpureus on methanogenesis, haematological parameters and the quality of meat from Xhosa Lop Ear goats https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:35249 0.05). However, this growth was associated with a significantly higher (P < 0.05) food conversion ratio (FCR) of 19.16 vs 18.11 for Cowpea and Lablab, respectively. The apparent DM, non structural carbohydrate (NSC) nutrient digestibilities were significantly different (P < 0.05) for Lablab and Cowpea. Furthermore sex of animal influenced significantly (P < 0.05) the DM, ADF, NSC and NDF digestibilities. Lablab and Cowpea did not influence (P > 0.05) individual VFA molar concentrations in both sexes. However, animals fed Lablab had significantly higher butyrate concentrations (P < 0.05). Lablab and Cowpea forages significantly lowered (P > 0.05) enteric methane production in goats compared to a concentrate diet, and this was related to animal activity. Animals produced significantly more (P < 0.05) methane gas when ruminating than feeding or just standing. The average methane produced each year was lower but not significant (P > 0.05) for animals fed Cowpea than Lablab (4.602kg CH4, vs. 4.719kg CH4) when expressed per year. Male animals produced more gas than females with values of 17.40L/day; 12.46 g/kg DMI and 0.126g/day vs. 15.47L/day, 12.28 g/kg DMI, and 0.0109g/day, respectively. Forage legumes had no significant effects (P > 0.05) on serum total proteins (TP), globulin, urea, creatinine, alanine aminotransferase (ALT), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), and gamma- glutamyl transferase (GGT) concentrations, but serum concentration of albumin was influenced by the diets (P < 0.05). Sex of animals significantly influenced ALP concentration (P < 0.05) with male animals exhibiting higer ALP values than females. Measured over time, the plasma concentration of urea and ALP significantly increased (P < 0.05) while creatinine and cholesterol concentration decreased (P < 0.05). Although the overall serum concentration of urea, total proteins, globulin, creatinine, ALT, ALP and GGT remained unchanged among the treatments and between sexes; treatment by sex, treatment by day and sex by day interactions were significant (P < 0.05). The white blood cell (WBC), red blood cell (RBC), mean corpuscular haemoglobin (MCH), mean corpuscular haemoglobin concentration (MCHC), haemoglobin, haematocrite, platelet and mean platelet volume (MPV) levels were similar among treatments and between sexes (P > 0.05). The WBC decreased with time by 8.07 x10 9/l while mean crepuscular volume (MCV) increased by 11.83(fl) from day 15 to day 55. Treatment diets significantly (P < 0.05) influenced neutrophile (percent) content while sex influenced basophile (percent) content. There were no treatment or sex effects (P > 0.05) on lymphocytes (percent), monocytes (percent) and eosinophiles (percent). In the meat quality study, the dietary treatments and sex had a significant (P < 0.05) effect on dressing out percent (DPpercent), initial pH, redness (a*), yellowness (b*), Warner Blartze Shear force (WBS) , drip loss and cooking loss in the chevon from Xhosa goats. Compared with a commercial pellet diet, Lablab and Cowpea diets resulted in similar slaughter body weights (SBW), hot carcass weight (HCW) and cold dressed mass (CDM) of carcasses. However, female animals exhibited a significantly (P < 0.05) higher DPpercent than male animals (42.3percent vs. 38.9percent) for all treatments. The male animals exhibited significantly (P < 0.05) higher pH values one hour after slaughter than females (5.79 vs 5.67). Neverthreless the diet and gender did not significantly (P > 0.05) affect the ultimate pH (pHu). Meat samples from male animals had significantly (P < 0.05) higher redness values than females. Feeding cowpea significantly (P < 0.05) increased meat redness with the least drip loss of chevon. Female animals produced significantly (P < 0.05) tougher chevon compared to male animals; 4.16kg and 3.36kg for female and male, respectively. Lablab and Cowpea posses high CP levels and moderately lower NDF with high ADF values that influences dry matter intake (DMI), digestibility and growth of goats. These forage legumes meet animal requirements for fat, ADF, NDF, CP, Ca, Mn, zinc and Cu and their biomass yield is satisfactory.]]> Thu 13 May 2021 08:24:35 SAST ]]> Examining practices in the preparation of science teachers in two teachers' colleges in Zimbabwe https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:34351 Thu 13 May 2021 07:25:57 SAST ]]> An assessment of the Millennium Development Goal's poverty reduction target in Ogun State, Nigeria https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:28483 Thu 13 May 2021 07:24:08 SAST ]]> Spatial and seasonal distribution of selected persistent organic pollutants and phenolic derivatives along the course of the Buffalo River in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:29448 Thu 13 May 2021 07:09:07 SAST ]]> Access to information by high school learners in selected schools in the Fort Beaufort Education District, Eastern Cape Province https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:29186 Thu 13 May 2021 06:45:26 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 ]]> Pursuing socio-economic rights in post-apartheid South Africa : a case study of the Buffalo City metropolitan municipality, Eastern Cape province https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:39387 Thu 13 May 2021 06:40:00 SAST ]]> Implementation of the policy on religious equity in public schools in the East London Education District : towards a framework for religious diversity https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:28935 Thu 13 May 2021 06:07:15 SAST ]]> A strategic framework for managing and implementation of the intergovernmental relations policy in selected Eastern Cape municipalities https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:32310 Thu 13 May 2021 06:06:19 SAST ]]> Enhancing productivity and market participation for poverty reduction and shared prosperity in South Africa https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:39736 Thu 13 May 2021 06:02:03 SAST ]]> Removal rate of endocrine disruptors (phthalates and phenolic compounds) in effluents of selected wastewater treatment plants operated under different treatment technologies in the Eastern Cape, South Africa https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:33113 Thu 13 May 2021 05:58:05 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 ]]> English first additional language teachers' understanding and implementation of reading strategies in senior classes of Mthatha District : South Africa https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:29671 Thu 13 May 2021 05:30:42 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 ]]> The stability of tolerance of Sorghum spp to Striga asiatica L. Kuntze under diverse conditions and existence of pre-attachment resistance https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:28088 Thu 13 May 2021 05:24:05 SAST ]]> Implementation of gender policies to promote gender parity in leadership in academia : a case study of two universities in Bindura Urban Mashonaland Central Province Zimbabwe https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:29178 Thu 13 May 2021 05:06:43 SAST ]]> Poverty, Food insecurity and livelihood diversification among households in Eastern Cape province, South Africa https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:39464 Thu 13 May 2021 04:49:56 SAST ]]> Antidiabetic activity and mechanism of action of extracts of Brachylaena elliptica (Thurb.) DC. and Brachylaena ilicifolia (Lam) Phill & Schweick https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:31624 Thu 13 May 2021 04:33:23 SAST ]]> Production systems, profitability and participation in the mainstream markets by smallholder broiler chicken farmers of Maseru district in Lesotho https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:33423 Thu 13 May 2021 04:20:57 SAST ]]> Assessment of student satisfaction on institutional factors influencing student retention in one comprehensive university in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:34353 Thu 13 May 2021 03:53:44 SAST ]]> Exhaustible resources and the hotelling rule : an empirical test of the hotelling rule's significance to gold production in South Africa https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:28507 Thu 13 May 2021 03:52:09 SAST ]]> Girl-child education in marginalised rural communities : a critical study of threats and opportunities to access quality secondary education in Binga District, Zimbabwe https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:34306 Thu 13 May 2021 03:42:08 SAST ]]> The impact of emotional intelligence on the work and carrer performance of early career academics at the University of Fort Hare https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:33091 Thu 13 May 2021 03:27:58 SAST ]]> Elicitation of risk preferences of smallholder irrigation farmers in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:28534 Thu 13 May 2021 02:40:53 SAST ]]> Development of conservation strategies for Alepidea Amatymbica ECKL. & ZEYH. : a rare medicinal plant in the Eastern Cape, South Africa https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:33400 1 mg/ml. Methanol extracts of both the wild and cultivated species exhibited almost the same level of toxicity (0.695 mg/ml and 0.628 mg/ml, respectively). Based on the Bastos criterion of toxicity indices of the lethality test, all the plant fractions demonstrated cytotoxicity effect, although the degree of their toxicity varied among the plants used. Standard spectrophotometry assays were used to quantify the phytochemical contents and to determine the antioxidant potentials of the cultivated and wild A. amatymbica. The results revealed different levels of phytochemicals with corresponding antioxidant activities. The wild extracts had higher phytochemical contents in most of the assays than cultivated extracts. Total phenol in the wild extracts ranged from 32.30±3.43 to 117.8±8.45 mg GAE/g with the acetone extracts having the highest content while the water extracts was the least. The range in the total phenol of the cultivated species was 66.46±5.29 to 98.44±6.08 mg GAE/g with the methanol extracts having the highest content while water extracts was the least. The flavonoids content ranged from 55.01±6.51 to 99.09±7.20 mg QE/mg and from 48.65±7.74 to 67.32±4.1 mg QE/mg for the wild and cultivated plants, respectively. The alkaloids contents ranged from 14.70±0.04 to 17.80±0.015 percent in the wild species while it ranged from 11.98±0.14 to 13.21±0.06 percent in the cultivated species. The wild species also showed higher antioxidant activities in most of the assays evaluated. The study revealed successful cultivation of the wild species of Alepidea amatymbica using fragments from the rhizome. The micromorphological study of both the wild and cultivated species showed minimal differences in the helical thickening of the walls in the xylem vessels and starch grain accumulation pattern. Although herbal medicine practitioners believe that cultivated species are not potent, however this study revealed some levels of phytochemicals contents and antioxidant activities which are comparable to the wild species. Cultivation is a major strategy in conserving nature and their resources. Hence, the successful domestication of A. amatymbica would help in reducing the pressure on the wild species while also meeting their medicinal demands purposes, utilisation and conserving for future generations.]]> Thu 13 May 2021 02:38:40 SAST ]]> Pharmacological investigations of Kedrostis africana (L.) Cogn. and Vernonia mespilifolia Less. used in folk medicine in the Eastern Cape, South Africa https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:34307 0.05) effect on biomarkers of liver and renal damage. Haematological evaluation revealed that oral administration of aqueous extracts of K. africana, V. mespilifolia and the combination of both plants did not induce anaemia or leucocytosis in the animals. Furthermore, histopathological evaluation of the internal organs revealed no detectable inflammation at the the doses administered over a period of 28 days. These results demonstrated that the aqueous extracts of K. africana, V. mespilifolia and the combination of both plants was potentially safe for consumption orally even in chronic administration. Enzyme based in-vitro antiobesity evaluation of the aqueous and ethanolic extracts of K. africana, V. mespilifolia and their combination revealed that the ethanol extracts of both plants and their combination exhibited moderate inhibitory activities against α-amylase, α- glucosidase and pancreatic lipase. 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