The effect of an exercise intervention on insulin sensitivity, insulin secretion and insulin clearance in black obese South African women by Fortuin-De Smidt, Melony

“…Results from the intervention showed that exercise training increased DI (median (interquartile range): 6.1 (3.6-7.1) to 6.5 (5.6-9.2) x103 arbitrary units, p=0.028), SI (2.0 (1.2-2.8) to 2.2 (1.5-3.7) (mU/l) -1 min -1 , p=0.005) and VO2peak (mean ± standard deviation: 24.9±2.42 to 27.6±3.39 ml/kg/min, p< 0.001), with no changes in control group. …”
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Framework for a practical and cost-effective IoT-enhanced structural health monitoring with digital twinning

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Foreign exchange risk exposure, hedging behaviour, and corporate valuations: Evidence from South Africa by Molele, Mashukudu Hartley

“…Foreign exchange risk exposure were estimated at more than 40% for all for proxy currencies on the basis of the standard augmented market model. However, after controlling for idiosyncratic factors exposure levels were found to range between 6.5% and 12%. …”
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Physiological variation in insects : metabolic scaling and gas exchange patterns by Marais, Elrike

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Analysis of a mechanised cut-to-lenth harvesting operation through use of discrete-event simulation by Rabie, John Frederick

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The assessment of the efficacy of the mobile training system after implementation in South African rugby playing schools by Van Aarde, Roedolf Frederik

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Evaluation of earth gravity field models used for precise satellite orbit determination through applications of satellite laser ranging data

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Deterrence analysis of compliance with fishery regulations among artisanal fishers in Sudan

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Drug recovery in paediatric tuberculous meningitis by Tshavhungwe, Mvuwo phophi

“…Patients were treated with standard TB drug regimens. Sampling was performed after standard drug administration. …”
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Feeding and swallowing in neonates with Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE): a descriptive study by Branfield, Samantha

“…Statistical analysis comprised the nonparametric Kruskal-Wallis test and the Mann-Whitney U test. Results: A main effect of oral feeding readiness was indicated with a median of 4 days (p = 0.036), and an interquartile range of 4 – 5 days (standard deviation = 3.7 days). …”
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A biomechanical investigation into the effects of decompressive surgery, on the stability of the lumbosacral joint in the dog

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Evaluation of probiotic and vaginal Lactobacillus species for the treatment of bacterial vaginosis and promotion of vaginal health in South African women by Happel, Anna-Ursula

“…A single-blind, randomised SAHPRA-approved trial enrolling BV positive, STI negative (including discharge-causing STIs; C. trachomatis, T. vaginalis, M. genitalium and A. vaginae) South African women was initiated to compare standard of care (SOC, MetroGelTM V, n=20) to a combination of metronidazole and a commercially-available probiotic (Vagiforte® PLUS Combo Pack, containing L. rhamnosus, L. acidophilus, B. longum and B. bifidum in oral capsules and vaginal spay, treatment duration 15 days) marketed for vaginal health, including treatment of BV and vaginal thrush, in South Africa (n=30, intervention group). …”
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Deep Reinforcement Learning-Based Approaches for the MPPT Control of Standalone Solar PV Systems by Nwachukwu, Sampson

“…It was further observed that at the standard testing condition (STC), the SAC, DDPG, and DQN tracked the MPP faster than the P&O method with zero power oscillations at the steady-state conditions. …”
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