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Postpartum cessation of urban space use by a female baboon living at the edge of the City of Cape Town

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recommendations! Published in 2023 at "Ecology and Evolution"

DOI: 10.1002/ece3.9963

Abstract: Abstract Species with slow life history strategies that invest in few offspring with extended parental care need to adapt their behavior to cope with anthropogenic changes that occur within their lifetime. Here we show that… read more here.

Keywords: space use; urban space; space; cape town ... See more keywords

HIV Disclosure Among Pregnant Women Initiating ART in Cape Town, South Africa: Qualitative Perspectives During the Pregnancy and Postpartum Periods

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recommendations! Published in 2018 at "AIDS and Behavior"

DOI: 10.1007/s10461-018-2272-5

Abstract: For women enrolled in prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) programs, non-disclosure of their HIV status can be a significant barrier to sustained HIV care engagement. To explore decision-making surrounding HIV disclosure among HIV-infected pregnant women,… read more here.

Keywords: hiv disclosure; disclosure among; cape town; pregnant women ... See more keywords

Cyclical Engagement in HIV Care: A Qualitative Study of Clinic Transfers to Re-enter HIV Care in Cape Town, South Africa

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recommendations! Published in 2022 at "AIDS and Behavior"

DOI: 10.1007/s10461-022-03582-z

Abstract: Long-term patient engagement and retention in HIV care is an ongoing challenge in South Africa’s strained health system. However, some patients thought to be “lost to follow-up” (LTFU) may have “transferred” clinics to receive care… read more here.

Keywords: cape town; hiv care; care; engagement ... See more keywords
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Medium and large mammal conservation in the City of Cape Town: factors influencing species richness in urban nature reserves

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recommendations! Published in 2020 at "Urban Ecosystems"

DOI: 10.1007/s11252-020-01027-w

Abstract: Urbanisation is associated with the loss and fragmentation of natural land, the disruption of ecosystem functioning and services, and the loss of biodiversity. Cape Town is situated in a global biodiversity hotspot, with high rates… read more here.

Keywords: species richness; cape town; large mammal; medium large ... See more keywords

NUS so fast: the social and ecological implications of a rapidly developing indigenous food economy in the Cape Town area

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recommendations! Published in 2024 at "Sustainability Science"

DOI: 10.1007/s11625-024-01528-z

Abstract: The modern global food system is highly unsustainable, shaped by industrialisation and corporate consolidation, with negative repercussions on the environment and biodiversity as well as human health. This paper looks at the burgeoning economy in… read more here.

Keywords: food; cape town; economy; food system ... See more keywords

Google Reviews of Tourist Attractions in Langa and Gugulethu, Cape Town

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recommendations! Published in 2024 at "Urban Forum"

DOI: 10.1007/s12132-024-09527-0

Abstract: Township tourism has evolved as a niche tourism offering in South Africa with the potential to create economic opportunities in townships. The experiences of tourists as expressed on online platforms are important barometers of what… read more here.

Keywords: cape town; gugulethu cape; attractions langa; google reviews ... See more keywords
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Connecting energy services, carriers and flows: Rethinking household energy metabolism in Cape Town, South Africa

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recommendations! Published in 2020 at "Energy research and social science"

DOI: 10.1016/j.erss.2019.101313

Abstract: Abstract Household metabolism assessments are useful approaches for understanding household energy consumption and identifying intervention points towards sustainability. However, a gap persists in the evidence that associates resource flows to particular groups of people, locations… read more here.

Keywords: household; energy; household energy; cape town ... See more keywords
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Documented composition of cadaveric skeletal remains in the University of Cape Town Human Skeletal Collection, South Africa.

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recommendations! Published in 2019 at "Forensic science international"

DOI: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2018.10.007

Abstract: The University of Cape Town Human Skeletal Collection is one of the oldest documented skeletal collections in South Africa. The skeletal remains housed in this collection have been used for a variety of studies, but… read more here.

Keywords: cape town; university cape; town human; composition ... See more keywords

Letting go: Evaluating spatial outcomes and political decision-making heralding the termination of the urban edge in Cape Town, South Africa

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recommendations! Published in 2018 at "Land Use Policy"

DOI: 10.1016/j.landusepol.2018.06.051

Abstract: In planning literature, there are ample examples of well-documented cases of plan-making and formal decision-making, and an equally substantial amount of literature devoted to implementation. However, limited case analyses exist from the perspective of political… read more here.

Keywords: decision making; cape town; urban edge;

Abundance and characteristics of microplastics in retail mussels from Cape Town, South Africa.

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recommendations! Published in 2021 at "Marine pollution bulletin"

DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2021.112186

Abstract: With the increased occurrence of plastics in the marine environment, ingestion of microplastics (MPs) by marine invertebrates such as mussels is increasing globally. This study investigated the occurrence of microplastics in mussels sold at supermarkets… read more here.

Keywords: south africa; retail mussels; town south; mussels cape ... See more keywords

Assessing food–energy–water resources management strategies at city scale: An agent-based modeling approach for Cape Town, South Africa

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recommendations! Published in 2021 at "Resources, Conservation and Recycling"

DOI: 10.1016/j.resconrec.2021.105573

Abstract: Abstract The impact of human activities and climate change occurs across a range of spatial and temporal scales, and the city or regional scale is critical for managing food–energy–water (FEW) resources. We develop a coupled… read more here.

Keywords: water resources; cape town; model; water ... See more keywords