A novel maximal-length sequence synchronisation network by Davidson, Allan Mark

“…Their properties include a two valued autocorrelation function with its maximum value at no code-phase offset. …”
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The impact of play-informed caregiver-implemented home-based intervention on the academic learning outcomes for HIV positive children (aged 5 years to 8 years) on Antiretroviral Th... by Otto, Caraleigh

“…The total sample showed delays in all the performance components linked to academic learning at baseline, that is, low for visual motor integration and visual perception, below average for motor coordination, borderline delay in language, and practical reasoning, and low average in eye hand co-ordination, performance and the overall level of functioning (general quotient). Severe delays (<70) were detected in the control group at baseline for visual perception, and at post test for language. …”
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Investigating the relationship between miRNA expression and epithelial mesenchymal transition in colorectal cancer by Jaca, Anelisa

“…Furthermore, EMT is regulated by small non-coding molecules (miRNAs) that either function as tumour suppressors or oncogenes (oncomirs). …”
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Effect of particle properties on froth stability by Achaye, Innocent

“…In studying the interactive effects of particle size and hydrophobicity, it was found that all data points of all hydrophobicities fell on the same relationship when froth stability was plotted as a function of concentrate surface area. It was therefore, concluded that particle size and hydrophobicity define the amount of particles that will report to the froth phase, but once in the froth, it is the surface area of the particles that will define the froth stability.…”
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Using cell size to represent phytoplankton diversity in studies of nitrogen dynamics in the southern Benguela by Atkins, Josephine ffion

“…Phytoplankton are a key component in the functioning of marine ecosystems and play a central role in the cycling of nitrogen and other elements. …”
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Development and validation of a questionaire as a screening tool for developmental disability in 9 month old infants : September 1996 - January 1997 by Wicht, Carl Bryce

“…The questions focused on the four areas traditionally tested in developmental assessments, namely speech and hearing, gross and fine motor, vision and personal/social functions. Other factors such as weight, head circumference, dysmorphic features and chronic illness were documented concurrently. …”
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A molecular investigation of the novel gene underlying autosomal dominant retinitis pigmentosa in a South African family by Bardien-Kruger, Soraya

“…Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) is a group of retinopathies in which a primary feature is a progressive loss of photoreceptor and retinal pigment epithelium function. Over the last decade, investigations into the patho-physiology of RP have identified numerous disease-causing genes and loci (for a current listing refer to the web site http://www.sph.uth.tmc.edu/Retnet/). …”
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Matching the density of the rugby playing population to the medical services available in the Eastern Cape, South Africa by Moore, Simon

“…This infers that a well-functioning medical infrastructure should be available to anticipate injuries of this nature and provide treatment for the best possible outcome. …”
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Landscape architecture and gender by Smit, Fi

“…Feminist Landscape architectural theorists are few and far between, and the study argues that the last 50 years of development in the field has functioned in service of the dominant socio-cultural paradigms by knowingly or unknowingly excluding the extremely relevant advances in the fields mentioned above. …”
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Potential cardioprotective effect of chronic, moderate consumption of reduced-alcohol wine in a rat model of pulmonary hypertension by Diaba-Nuhoho, Patrick

“…Results: Baseline echocardiography showed similar cardiac function amongst all groups. MCT injection induced right ventricular hypertrophy compared to controls (1.22 ± 0.01 mm and 0.52 ± 0.04 mm; p< 0.0001). …”
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Studies on the diversity and distribution of marine ichthyoparasites in Southern Africa by Nunkoo, Muhammad Azher Irfan

“…However, their contribution to the functioning and structuring of ecosystems has historically been overlooked worldwide. …”
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Opportunities for short-sea shipping in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region: evidence based on discrete choice modelling by Konstantinus, Abisai

“…Discrete choice modeling permits the construction of general utility functions incorporating various decision maker characteristics and choice attributes to elicit preference of respondents. …”
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Synthesis, structure-activity relationship and solubility improvement studies of potential antimalarial and antischistosomal pyrido[1,2-a]benzimidazoles by Chisanga, Kelly

“…In this regard, chemical modification approaches such as disruption of molecular planarity, increasing saturation, incorporating water solubilizing groups such as the polar-ionizable and the neutralpolar functionalities around the PBI nucleus were adopted. Consequently, we obtained SAR 1analogues after substituting the 4-(trifluoromethoxy)phenyl (4-OCF3Ph) moiety of GMP-19 with assorted α-methyl benzylamines. …”
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Employment equity transformation within various levels of management in selected South African mines by Kekana, Ludwick Tebatso

“…There was further strategic (vertical) alignment between HR practices and policies and the business strategy, as well as horizontal alignment between the HR functions. Although non-success cases had implemented some of the HR policies and practices stated above, the findings revealed that they were less effective and various obstacles that impeded the attainment of EE targets were present, including a lack of effective change management processes, poor recruitment practices, lack of qualified and experienced human resource practitioners, nepotism and favouritism, an ineffective EE committee, poor monitoring and evaluation of transformation, a lack of succession planning, no or small graduate programmes, lack of job rotation, poor facilities, weak retention and/or performance management, no leadership development programmes, and an organisational culture that does not support transformation. …”
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The influence of digital distraction on cognitive load, attention conflict and meeting productivity by Malan, Jacob Jacobus

“…Background Meetings are important for organisational functioning and the co-ordination of people, tasks and processes, and an everyday reality of organisational life. …”
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The design of a data model (DM) for managing durability index (DI) results for national road infrastructure by Govender, Daniel

“…Lastly, a method is proposed using joint probability density functions of Durability Index (DI) test results and the achieved cover depth to calculate the probability that both random variables are out of specification limits.…”
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Mapping and assessing ecosystem threat status of South African kelp forests by Dunga, Victor Loyiso

“…An understanding of kelp forest distribution, ecosystem functioning, pressures, and ecosystem state are key requirements for effective management. …”
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Primary sedimentation tank model with characterized settling velocity groups by Polorigni, Christian Leprince

“…Though there has been a wide range of proposed mathematical models to describe how PSTs function, the need to correctly disaggregate the total suspended solids (TSS) into realistic fractions of unbiodegradable particulate organics (UPO), biodegradable particulate organics (BPO) and inorganic settleable solids (ISS), remains. …”
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Essays on current account dynamics and fiscal rules in sub-Saharan Africa by Ayot, Kenrick Otieno

“…Baseline regression examined the effect of fiscal rules on fiscal performance and a fiscal policy reaction function was estimated on 1997-2015 data from 24 sub-Saharan Africa countries that implemented these rules. …”
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Assessing the Influence of mineralogy and texture on the ore breakage characteristics of drill core and crushed ore using the JKRBT by Hill, Herbert Hill

“…The hardness of an ore can be considered to be a function of the mineral hardness and its relative abundance. …”
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