Outdoor air pollution is a challenge globally, especially in developing countries. It is
associated with deleterious effects on the environment and human health. The aim of this
study is to evaluate how the communities ...
Habitat acoustics has been proposed to be involved in producing selective forces that mould bird vocalisations into the sounds we hear when birds vocalise. The influence of habitat on bird vocalisations is well-documented, ...
Habitat acoustics has been proposed to be involved in producing selective forces that
mould bird vocalisations into the sounds we hear when birds vocalise. The influence of
habitat on bird vocalisations is well-documented, ...
Temperature is an important factor that affects the growth and activities of wine microorganisms, which then influences the chemical profile and consequently the organoleptic characteristics of the wine. The aim of the ...
Lung cancer still accounts for most deaths caused by cancer in South Africa. Patients with lung cancer are more susceptible to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) fatal consequences due to their reduced lung function and ...
The world has lately suffered prominent natural disasters, most with potential to extirpate all form of life. Drought comes in second to hurricanes in regards to causing severe economic impacts worldwide. Drought is a ...
Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) is an annual plant which survives better under warm temperatures, and is believed to have originated in southern Africa. The plant is now distributed across the world and grown because of the ...
Marula fruit wine is an alcoholic beverage that is produced through fermentation of marula fruit juice. The traditional marula fruit wine has a low alcohol content and spoils quickly. This study investigated the production ...
Cancer remains uncurable, and the current treatment strategies are associated with inefficiency and adverse side effects. The majority of the populace relies on traditional doctors who prescribe medicinal plants to treat ...
The current study aimed to investigate the prevalence, mean intensity and parasite
composition from fishes imported from Sri Lanka to determine the effectiveness of
Sri Lanka’s treatment strategy against parasite ...
Background: Hypertension (HT) and obesity have both been on the rise in children. Each is associated with an increase in cardiovascular disease risk and both track into adulthood. Objectives: Hence, this study aimed to ...
Nitrogen is an essential mineral nutrient that can hinder crop production if not managed properly. Improved agricultural management practices such as cover cropping, crop rotations or intercropping influence nitrogen ...
The African continent has rich freshwater fish fauna, but the parasite composition of only a few species is known. Chiloglanis pretoriae Van der Horst, 1931 and Amphilius uranoscopus (Pfeffer, 1889) are among African ...
There have been numerous attempts to alleviate enteric methane emissions by ruminants in both commercial and subsistence farming. This is because methane is the most potent greenhouse gas responsible for atmospheric ...
Background: Cervical and breast cancers remain a public health concern in South Africa with an increasing rate of incidences and mortalities globally. Current treatment options are not only costly but also present undesirable ...
This study explored the potential of millet as a mainstream food source, emphasising its exceptional nutritional composition that promotes good health. The research focused on millet-based mageu, analysing two formulations: ...
In South Africa, the harvesting of indigenous plants has been taking place for centuries, and people in rural areas still rely on them to meet their primary health care needs. In the Limpopo Province, this traditional ...
The consumption of Westernised high-fat diets (HFDs) dysregulates intestinal barrier components which may lead to subclinical systemic and tissue inflammation implicated in type 2 diabetes (T2D) development. It is essential ...
Nwanedi and Luphephe rivers originates from the Soutpansberg mountains and flows downstream through three ecoregions, namely, Soutpansberg 2.01 Ecoregion at an altitude of 1100 m, Limpopo Plain 1.02 Ecoregion in the middle ...
Undernutrition is a major public health problem in Africa. The risk of underweight is associated with a negative impact on children’s health, growth and development in later life. Upper arm composition is used to determine ...