Maternal alcohol consumption and socio-demographic determinants of neurocognitive function of school children in the rural Western Cape by Viglietti, Paola

“…However, there remains a paucity of local research regarding the impacts of other kinds of maternal drinking behaviours (e.g. past and present maternal drinking) and related socio-demographic factors on developmentally sensitive areas of child neurocognitive functioning, such as executive functioning (EF). Methods. This study was cross-sectional in design, utilising a gender balanced sample of N=464 children between the ages of 9.00 and 15.12 (year.months) in three rural areas within the Western Cape. …”
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Anaerobic Digestion Steady State model parameter estimation for determination of waste activated sludge characteristics by Du Toit, Johan

“…The ADrs were operated at SS for 15 day and 32-day Solid Retention Times (SRT) and were fed WAS from a full-scale treatment plant which consisted of a Membrane Bioreactor (MBR) Nitrification-Denitrification (ND) Biological Excess Phosphorus Removal (BEPR) Activated Sludge (AS) system. Two different methods ((i) a novel approach by Maake & Ikumi, (2021) and (ii) the method used by Harding, (2009)) were compared in determining the saturation kinetic rates and the WAS characteristics as input variables for the SS AD models. …”
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A descriptive analysis of children and adolescents with Graves disease attending the paediatric endocrinology services of the Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital and Groote... by Mendes, Jacqueline

“…Their demographic profile, clinical and laboratory findings and the treatment modalities utilised were described. All patients diagnosed with GD between the ages of 1 and 20 years old were included. …”
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The effect of working memory training on executive function in reduced-obese women: implications for long-term weight loss maintenance (the mind the gap 2 study) by Rudner, Trinity

“…Furthermore, the contradictory relationship found between subjective and objective measures of WM add to the uncertainty that they measure the same underlying construct, which highlights the importance of utilising various types of measures in the analysis of WM and executive function.…”
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Synthesis of 6-Deoxy-6-Amino Chitosan and applications thereof by Sayed, Shakeela

“…However, all known synthetic methods for the synthesis of 6-deoxy-6-amino chitosan have some limitations, which acts as impediments to the scale up process. …”
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Sino-Nasal Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SNSCC): a retrospective review of the treatment outcomes of patients treated at Groote Schuur Hospital, Cape Town, South Africa by Nagar, Bhavesh

“…The medical records of 32 patients were utilised for final analysis. 2- and 5-year OS was calculated using Kaplan-Meier analysis. …”
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Caregivers' experiences, perspectives and expectations regarding diagnosis and management in children with MMHL: Information and support by Ntshangase, Ntombenhle

“…The questionnaire utilised consisted of demographic information and closed ended questions. …”
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Anaemia in a South African colorectal ERAS programme – identifying the prevalence and predictors of preoperative anaemia and the effect on post-operative complications and length o... by Nieuwenhuis, Kathryn

“…Secondary objectives were to determine independent risk factors of preoperative anaemia, and the effect of anaemia on post-operative complications and length of stay after elective colorectal surgery. Methods: We performed a secondary analysis of data collected for the colorectal surgical ERAS programme. …”
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Implementing conservation in the Cederberg: the role of the buchu (Agathosma betulina) sector by Baard, Cynthia

“…To meet this aim, the study utilised a qualitative methods approach and involved semi-structured interviews with buchu producers, users, and processors across the Cederberg Municipality and with regulators operating across the Western Cape Province. …”
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The implementation, comprehensiveness, and skills provision of the Youth Employment Service (YES) among young Black women in Gauteng townships by Velelo, Lukhanyo

“…This assessment is specifically focused on YES's work-placement programme and not its business development programme. This paper utilises mixed methods, including purposive sampling of 20 young Black women from low-income communities in Gauteng. …”
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Pregnancy intendedness in a high-risk obstetric population in a regional hospital by Akpakan, Akanimo

“…Methods: This was a cross-sectional descriptive study. …”
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Breastfeeding experience and practice during the covid-19 pandemic: a qualitative study by Nkanuka-Makangala, Yolanda

“…Objective: To explore mothers' experience of pregnancy, breastfeeding and the postnatal period during the Covid 19 pandemic and lockdowns in Cape Town, South Africa Methods: A qualitative, descriptive, case study design was utilised to describe the knowledge, perceptions and attitudes of mothers who breastfed their infants during the pandemic. …”
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Aluta continua! digital divide experiences of South African township high school learners during COVID-19 hard lockdown by Mxatule, Akhona

“…Additionally, this study demonstrates that the capacity to effectively utilise ICTs and transform information into actionable knowledge for comprehensive development is paramount. …”
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A 23-year retrospective review of heart transplant donor and recipient referrals to Groote Schuur hospital between 1997 and 2019 by Kanyongo, Rusununguko

“…To provide an audit of heart transplant referrals to Groote Schuur Hospital, Cape Town, over a 23-year period, focusing on patient demographics, indications for referral, waiting-list dynamics, and transplant referral outcomes. Methods. The study utilised a retrospective patient folder review for the period 1 January 1997 - 31 December 2019 and audited the trends in heart transplant referrals and associated outcomes of the referral at a tertiary academic hospital. …”
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Investigation into implementing a massively parallel sequencing workflow for forensic human identification in South Africa by Martin, Donna-Lee

“…DNA profiling using capillary electrophoresis (CE) is typically utilised for human identification purposes but is limiting when applied to degraded post-mortem samples. …”
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Investigation into implementing a massively parallel sequencing workflow for forensic human identification in South Africa by Martin, Donna-Lee

“…DNA profiling using capillary electrophoresis (CE) is typically utilised for human identification purposes but is limiting when applied to degraded post-mortem samples. …”
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Studies in Cornelius Nepos’ Eumenes by Innes, Stewart

“…Chapter 1 discusses Nepos' conception of biography, his methods, and his use of source(s) as they concern the Eumenes. …”
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The performance of structured cobalt catalysts in Fischer-Tropsch synthesis by Zhuang, Youqi

“…The non-uniform catalyst synthesis method utilises the hydrophobic nature of the silica pellet. …”
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Parental perspectives on the social justice needs of children with albinism

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The impact of culture on communication during user requirements gathering : a South African banking case study

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