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Ethnicity and the surgical management of early invasive breast cancer in over 164 000 women

BJS (British Journal of Surgery), EarlyView., 2020
This large national study examined in detail the patterns in surgical management of early breast cancer in women of different ethnicities. Allowing for different patterns of age and stage at presentation, the surgical management of early breast cancer was similar in all women, regardless of ethnicity. All treated the same Background Limited information
T. Gathani, K. Chiuri, J. Broggio, G. Reeves, I. Barnes   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Beyond the classroom: how parents view motivation as a key to self-directed learning in township schools

Frontiers in Education
Numerous researchers have emphasized the critical role of self-directed learning (SDL) in education, particularly in township schools, where academic challenges contribute to high failure and dropout rates.
Tebogo Siziba, Tebogo Siziba, Bernadette Geduld, Bernadette Geduld, Charlene Du Toit-Brits, Charlene Du Toit-Brits   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Structural problems without structural solutions? Youth leaders' perceptions of their community

American Journal of Community Psychology, EarlyView.
Abstract As young people explore and reflect on the conditions of their neighborhoods and communities, they can forge a critical consciousness—merging their perspectives and analysis to direct both individual and collective actions. Photovoice is a methodological tool that allows participants to document their perspectives and analysis and discuss with
Linnea L. Hjelm, Aishia A. Brown, Benjamin W. Fisher, Alice Story, Nubia Bennett   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Experiences of transition processes from Grade 7 to Grade 8 in two South African schools: an exploratory study

Perspectives in Education
This paper focuses on exploring the transition South African learners make from Grade 7 to Grade 8, with an emphasis on the experiences of all the role players in two school cultures during this transition phase.
Petra Engelbrect, Hannelie Louw, Julialet Rens   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Identification with team as a predictor of buying behaviours amongst South African Premier Soccer League (PSL) fans. [PDF]

African Journal of Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure, 2016
Sport fan consumer spend has traditionally been largely influenced by the level of identity with team that individuals experience. This being said, no empirical work was found to directly relate these concepts. Based on the customer engagement (CE) – and
Dr. Frederick W. Stander, Dr. Leon T. de Beer , Anna S. Stander   +2 more
doaj  

SIMULATING OPERATIONAL IMPROVEMENTS ON MINE COMPRESSED AIR SYSTEMS

South African Journal of Industrial Engineering, 2018
Compressed air systems are one of the most significant energy users on mines, with a contribution of about 20 per cent to the total electrical energy consumption on a mine.
Friedenstein, Brandon , Cilliers, Charl, Van Rensburg, Johann   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Giving and receiving help in three contexts as predictors of alcohol outcomes in a longitudinal study of sober living house residents

American Journal of Community Psychology, EarlyView.
Abstract Although peer support is central to the social model approach emphasized in sober living houses (SLHs), no longitudinal studies have examined helping among SLH residents. This longitudinal study examined benefits of helping in three contexts among SLH residents. Data were from 205 participants entering 28 SLHs across 2021–2023. Interviews were
Sarah E. Zemore, Elizabeth Mahoney, Meenakshi S. Subbaraman, Amy A. Mericle, Douglas L. Polcin   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Towards sustainable urban futures: A process for placemaking in South African townships

Town and Regional Planning
While placemaking has gained global traction, South Africa lacks a locally adapted process to guide planners, policymakers, and communities in harnessing its potential – particularly in historically marginalised township settings.
Wessel Strydom , Karen Puren , Ernst Drewes   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

A PRACTICAL APPROACH TO MANAGING UNCERTAINTY IN THE MEASUREMENT AND VERIFICATION OF ENERGY EFFICIENCY SAVINGS

South African Journal of Industrial Engineering, 2017
Measurement and verification (M&V) is fundamental in determining the impact of energy efficiency (EE) interventions. However, accurately quantifying the EE savings on complex industrial systems can present several technical challenges.
Hamer, Waldt , Booysen, Walter, Mathews, Edward Henry   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Real‐World Effectiveness and Safety of Ravulizumab in Patients With Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria: Evidence From the International PNH Registry

American Journal of Hematology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Ravulizumab, a second‐generation complement component 5 inhibitor (C5i) derived from eculizumab, with improved pharmacokinetics, is the current standard‐of‐care treatment for patients with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH), where available.
Alexander Röth, Christopher J. Patriquin, Jeff Szer, Louis Terriou, Ami S. Patel, Jesse Metzger, Philippe Gustovic, Jun‐ichi Nishimura, Robert A. Brodsky   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source