Phthalates removal efficiency in different wastewater treatment technology in the Eastern Cape, South Africa
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DOI: 10.1007/s10661-018-6665-8
Abstract: The removal capacity of different wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) technologies adopted in rural areas for phthalate was investigated in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. Wastewater samples collected from three selected WWTPs which use activated sludge… read more here.
Keywords: phthalate; eastern cape; different wastewater; wastewater ... See more keywords
Fate and impact of phthalates in activated sludge treated municipal wastewater on the water bodies in the Eastern Cape, South Africa.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2018.03.176
Abstract: The concentration and fates of six priority phthalate esters (PAEs); dimethyl phthalate (DMP), diethyl phthalate (DEP), di-n-butyl phthalate (DBP), benzyl butyl phthalate (BBP), di (2-ethyl hexyl) phthalate (DEHP), and di-n-octyl phthalate (DOP) in wastewaters from… read more here.
Keywords: phthalate; eastern cape; water; paes ... See more keywords
Incidence and genetic diversity of multi-drug resistant Listeria monocytogenes isolates recovered from fruits and vegetables in the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2021.109513
Abstract: We investigated the prevalence, genetic diversity and antibiogram profiles of Listeria monocytogenes (Lm) recovered from fruits and vegetables sourced from three District Municipalities in the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa after the recent listeriosis outbreak… read more here.
Keywords: eastern cape; fruits vegetables; recovered fruits; listeria monocytogenes ... See more keywords
A study of rural chicken farmers, diseases and remedies in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.prevetmed.2021.105430
Abstract: The source of emerging diseases and antimicrobial resistance is of increasing interest to epidemiologists. This paper looks at village chickens as such a source. In addition, infectious diseases constitute a major challenge to the growth… read more here.
Keywords: chicken farmers; eastern cape; province; village chickens ... See more keywords
The cosmetic potential of plants from the Eastern Cape Province traditionally used for skincare and beauty
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DOI: 10.1016/j.sajb.2018.05.003
Abstract: Abstract Cosmetic products are directly and indirectly applied to the skin in order to enhance its beauty. Cosmetic products that are directly applied to the skin include creams, lotions and soaps while tablets and supplements… read more here.
Keywords: potential plants; eastern cape; plants eastern; activity ... See more keywords
Macro- and meso-fabric structures of peritidal tufa stromatolites along the Eastern Cape coast of South Africa
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DOI: 10.1016/j.sedgeo.2017.08.006
Abstract: Abstract Stromatolites are rare in modern ecosystems due to factors associated with seawater chemistry or biological competition that restrict their formation. Actively calcifying stromatolites, near the Kei Mouth in the Eastern Cape, South Africa, were… read more here.
Keywords: south africa; eastern cape; meso; macro meso ... See more keywords
South Africa’s knowledge-development policy nexus: Implications for place-based development in the Eastern Cape Province
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DOI: 10.1080/0376835x.2017.1405798
Abstract: ABSTRACT The contribution of universities, knowledge and innovation to development has moved to the foreground of national and regional policy and practice. More successful nations and regions show a close alignment between knowledge policy and… read more here.
Keywords: policy; eastern cape; knowledge development; place based ... See more keywords
APPLICABILITY OF THE SOUTH AFRICAN DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAMME IN THE EASTERN CAPE PROVINCE OF SOUTH AFRICA: A STUDY PROTOCOL
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DOI: 10.1097/01.hjh.0000837376.40323.4f
Abstract: Objective: South Africa (SA) is currently home to almost 14% of the estimated 19 million people living with diabetes in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Urgent efforts are needed both to diagnose and appropriately manage South Africans… read more here.
Keywords: eastern cape; cape province; risk; cape ... See more keywords
Model of delivery of cancer care in South Africa’s Eastern Cape and Mpumalanga provinces: a situational analysis protocol
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-058377
Abstract: Introduction Cancer contributes to a significant proportion of morbidity and mortality globally. Low-income and middle-income countries such as South Africa tend to be characterised by poor and inequitable access to cancer services. Cancer resources are… read more here.
Keywords: eastern cape; delivery; care; cancer care ... See more keywords
Protocol for exploring the use of hospitals as a learning organisation: a cross-sectional study in South Africa’s Eastern Cape province
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-063208
Abstract: Introduction In today’s highly competitive environment, where changes happen at a rapid pace, organisations that stand a chance to survive are those that are proactive and easily adapt to changes. Hospitals are faced with various… read more here.
Keywords: eastern cape; learning organisation; organisation; cross sectional ... See more keywords
Sociodemographic and lifestyle correlates of exclusive breastfeeding practices among mothers on antiretroviral therapy in the Eastern Cape, South Africa
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DOI: 10.1186/s13006-021-00366-4
Abstract: Background Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) is associated with a reduction of postnatal HIV transmission and optimal infant growth. Given that the factors influencing exclusive breastfeeding are multi-factorial and context-specific, we examined the prevalence and factors associated… read more here.
Keywords: breastfeeding; eastern cape; among mothers; sociodemographic lifestyle ... See more keywords