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Evaluation of the utility of group-based physical activity among university students: a systematic review protocol

BMJ Open
Introduction Sedentary behaviours are a prevalent issue among university students worldwide. The negative impact of low physical activity (PA) levels among university students on mental and physical health is well-documented.
Dixon Chibanda, Jermaine Dambi, Tariro Dee Tunduwani, Beatrice K Shava, Anotida R Hove, Lynne Makuzo, Ruramayi Shanu, Paidamoyo Monalisa Chaka, Isaac Munyoro, Panashe Sithole, Israella Hellen Mugova, Mellisa Murape, Hardlife Muchinani, Shalom Rutendo Doyce, Sidney Muchemwa   +14 more
doaj   +1 more source

PSYCHO-SOCIAL EXPERIENCES OF YOUTHS DURING THE COVID-19 LOCKDOWN: INSIGHTS FROM HARARE, ZIMBABWE [PDF]

Business Excellence and Management, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic that started in Wuhan, Hubei province in China in December 2019 has brought about varied psycho-social experiences to youths during the COVID-19 lockdown period.
Nicola Mazwi, Bongani Seremani, Tsungai Kaseke, Clemencia Lungu   +3 more
doaj  

Antibacterial, Antifungal, and Antidiabetic Effects of Leaf Extracts from Persea americana Mill. (Lauraceae)

Biochemistry Research International, 2020
Fruits and leaves of Persia americana are used in traditional medical practices. This study was carried out to determine the antibacterial, antifungal, and antidiabetic effects of the leaf extracts from P. americana.
Mercy Makopa, Benjamin Mangiza, Benjamin Banda, Winnie Mozirandi, Molly Mombeshora, Stanley Mukanganyama   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Drivers of Sustainability Transitions in Sub‐Saharan Africa: Why One Size Does Not Fit All

Business Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Despite growing emphasis on sustainability transitions in developing economies, evidence remains limited on how environmental, social and governance (ESG) conditions shape sustainability outcomes in sub‐Saharan Africa (SSA). This study examines the environmental, social and governance drivers of sustainability transition performance across 39 ...
Emmanuel Kwaku Manu, Bismark Asante, Gabriel Eweje   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Analysing Effects of Birth Order on Intelligence, Educational Attainment, Big Five, and Risk Aversion in an Indonesian Sample

European Journal of Personality, EarlyView., 2020
Abstract Few studies have examined birth order effects on personality in countries that are not Western, educated, industrialized, rich, and democratic (WEIRD). However, theories have generally suggested that interculturally universal family dynamics are the mechanism behind birth order effects, and prominent theories such as resource dilution would ...
Laura J. Botzet, Julia M. Rohrer, Ruben C. Arslan   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Digital Transformation of Medicines Regulation in Africa—Perspectives from a Stakeholder Convening

Clinical Pharmacology &Therapeutics, EarlyView.
Regulatory authorities worldwide are developing strategies to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into the lifecycle of health products, technologies, and medicines. While regulators share goals of improving efficiency, strengthening decision‐making, and protecting public health, their approaches differ according to institutional structures ...
Christelna Reyneke, Boitumelo Semete‐Makokotlela, Varnika Singh, Khanyisile Nkuku, Madelein Terblanche, Ezekiel T Mukanga, Nancy Ngum, Kudakwashe Dandajena, McNeil Chimus Mhango, Paulyne Wairimu, John Mwangi, Dominique Lagrave, Goonaseelan (Colin) Pillai   +12 more
wiley   +1 more source

Prevalence and factors associated with uptake of pre-exposure prophylaxis amongst women vulnerable to HIV who received HIV antibodies in Antibody Mediated Prevention HVTN703/HPTN081 trial in Harare, Zimbabwe: a cross-sectional study

BMJ Public Health
Introduction There is limited evidence on pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) uptake post-trial participation for women vulnerable to HIV. This study investigates the prevalence and factors associated with PrEP uptake post-participation in an HIV prevention ...
Bernard Ngara, Bekezela Siziba, Nyaradzo Mavis Mgodi, Tariro Dianah Chawana, Miria Chitukuta, Pamela Grace Mukwekwerere, Muchaneta Bhondai-Mhuri, Zvavahera Mike Chirenje, Felix Godwin Sivukile Mhlanga   +8 more
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Do Investors React Differently to GHG Emission in Stock Pricing Across Firms? Evidence From Commonwealth African Countries Using a Novel Wavelet‐Enhanced QQR Approach

Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This study examines the intricate and asymmetric relationship between corporate greenhouse gas emission disclosure and stock returns and crash risks, focusing on listed firms in six Commonwealth African countries characterized by regulatory fragility, limited investor protection, and growing climate vulnerability.
Idorenyin J. Okon, Adeolu O. Adewuyi, Simplice A. Asongu   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Governance Drivers of Fossil Fuel Divestment: Evidence From Global Banks

Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Climate change poses increasing transition risks for the banking sector, as financial institutions remain exposed to fossil fuel activities despite growing sustainability commitments. This study examines whether corporate governance influences banks' decisions to adopt fossil fuel divestment policies.
Rosella Carè, Massimiliano Cerciello, Nathalie Lévy, Simone Taddeo   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Advancing mine pillar design: Evaluating traditional methods and integrating AI for enhanced stability of pillars in the Great Dyke, Zimbabwe

Deep Underground Science and Engineering, EarlyView.
B1 is bord width 1, B2 is bord width 2, L is the pillar length, W is the pillar width, red color and letter A represent the pillars, and white color and number 1 represent excavated areas. Pstress is the average pillar stress; σv is the vertical component of the virgin stress, MPa; and e is the areal extraction ratio. e = B o B o + B P ${\rm{e}}=\frac{{
Tawanda Zvarivadza, Hendrik Grobler, Peter Apata Olubambi, Moshood Onifade, Manoj Khandelwal   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source