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Chinese aid – a blessing for Africa and a challenge to western donors

, 2021
To Africa, the emergence of China as a major development funder presents a clear advantage. It gives access both to new substantial resources and to areas to which western donors are less willing to contribute. It gives freedom to choose and, used wisely,
Lomøy, Jon
core   +1 more source

An Insight into the Mechanism of Holamine- and Funtumine-Induced Cell Death in Cancer Cells

Molecules, 2020
Holamine and funtumine, steroidal alkaloids with strong and diverse pharmacological activities are commonly found in the Apocynaceae family of Holarrhena.
Jelili A. Badmus, Okobi E. Ekpo, Jyoti R. Sharma, Nicole Remaliah S. Sibuyi, Mervin Meyer, Ahmed A. Hussein, Donavon C. Hiss   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Mitogenomics and phylogenetics of twelve species of African Saturniidae (Lepidoptera) [PDF]

PeerJ, 2022
African Saturniidae (Lepidoptera) include numerous species consumed at the caterpillar stage throughout the continent, and their importance to local communities as a source of nutrition and seasonal income cannot be overestimated.
Zwannda Nethavhani, Rieze Straeuli, Kayleigh Hiscock, Ruan Veldtman, Andrew Morton, Rolf G. Oberprieler, Barbara van Asch   +6 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Return to work rate of individuals after cardiac rehabilitation and the demographic and impairment factors that influence return to work in the Western Cape, South Africa [version 2; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved with reservations]

F1000Research, 2023
Background Cardiovascular disease (CVD) commonly affects individuals within the working age group, often resulting in unemployment, particularly in low- to middle-income countries.
Zakeera Ganie, Shaheed Soeker, Anthea Rhoda   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Online Assessments for Reflection within a Large Class: A Case Study of English for Educational Development Law Students at the University of the Western Cape

Altralang Journal, 2023
This study reports on the use of online assessments in English for an Educational Development module for law students at the University of the Western Cape, South Africa.
Mahmoud Patel, Norina Braaf, Karin Chinnian, Tawffeek Mohammed   +3 more
doaj  

Minimal change in achievement in high-stakes mathematics examinations in low socio-economic status environments in post-apartheid South Africa

Interdisciplinary Journal of Sociality Studies
Since various curriculum versions have been implemented in the post-apartheid era, achievement results in high-stakes mathematics examinations are still structured along socio-economic status lines.
Benita P. Nel, Cyril Julie, Faaiz Gierdien, Marius Simons, Bruce May   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Non-cognitive Support for Postgraduate Studies: A Systematic Review

Frontiers in Psychology, 2022
Retention of postgraduate students is a complex problem at higher education institutions. To address this concern, various forms of academic support are offered by higher education institutions to nurture and develop the pipeline of postgraduate students.
Jose Frantz, Jill Cupido-Masters, Faranha Moosajee, Mario R. Smith   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

KDM7A and KDM1A inhibition suppresses tumour promoting pathways in prostate cancer

Molecular Oncology, EarlyView.
Treatment resistance is a major challenge for patients with advanced prostate cancer. This study examined an alternative approach to target the major prostate cancer‐promoting pathway by targeting epigenetic factors, whose levels are higher in tumours.
Jennie N Jeyapalan, Veronika M Metzler, Simone de Brot, Corinne L Woodcock, Anna E Harris, Jennifer Lothion‐Roy, Emeli M Nilsson, Atara Ntekim, Michael S Toss, Jenny L Persson, Francesca Khani, Brian D Robinson, Lorraine J Gudas, Emad Rakha, David M Heery, Catrin S Rutland, Nigel P Mongan   +16 more
wiley   +1 more source

Child Brides in Africa: A Narrative Review on Effects, Gaps, and Interventions

Public Health Challenges
Child marriage, defined as the union of a child under 18 years with an adult or another child, remains a pervasive issue globally, particularly in sub‐Saharan Africa.
Olaoye Damilola Quazeem, Onaho Pascal Oghenekaro, Durojaye Aishat Bisoye, Okoro Chidinma Peace, Akindele Folasade Diana, Aina Jesutosin Oluwadara, Dibia Ermesto Oluwafemi   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Tutoring for success: Tutors’ experiences of a tutoring programme in a health sciences faculty

Perspectives in Education
Student success in South African higher education institutions (HEIs) is poor and universities have not been successful in implementing strategies to improve students’ learning experiences.
Brendon D. Faroa, Michael Rowe , Anthea Rhoda, Babatope Adebiyi   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source