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Review ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleGenomic Regions and Candidate Genes Associated With Semen Traits in Rams: A Systematic GWAS Review With Implications for South African Sheep BreedsNhlakanipho Sam Zulu, Khoboso Christine LehloenyaRam fertility is a key determinant of reproductive efficiency in sheep production systems, particularly under extensive and semi-extensive conditions prevalent in South Africa. Semen quality traits, including ejaculate volume, sperm concentration, motility, and cryotolerance, exhibit measurable genetic variation and are increasingly investigated using genomic approaches. This systematic review synthesizes evidence from three eligible Genome-Wide Association Studies (GWAS) analyses that have … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 21, Issue 3 · 26 Oct 2026 · 159 accessesView PDFCite
Review ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleA Comprehensive Review of Traditional Antidiabetic Plants Used for Diabetes Management in South AfricaLaverdure Tchamani Piame, Constance Rusike, Yandiswa Yolanda YakoIn the wake of a global resurgence in complementary and alternative medicine, South African flora stands out for its wealth of species long employed in traditional treatments for diabetes. This review evaluates scientific advances in the anti-diabetic potential of traditional medicinal plants harvested in South Africa. Four electronic databases (Scopus, PubMed, Web of Science and African Index Medicus) were exhaustively … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 26, Issue 3 · 7 Oct 2026 · 470 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleAnalysis of Areas Susceptible to Gullies in Ideato South Local Government Area of Nigeria Using Geographic Information System and Remote Sensing TechnologySylvanus IroGully erosion is a critical environmental hazard in Southeastern Nigeria, threatening agricultural productivity, infrastructure, and communal safety. This study provides a spatially explicit assessment of gully erosion susceptibility in Ideato South Local Government Area (LGA), Imo State, using an integrated Geographic Information System (GIS) and Remote Sensing framework. The methodology employed a multi-criteria decision-making approach, utilizing the Analytical Hierarchy Process … …American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 22, Issue 1 · 20 Jul 2026 · 1,198 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleA Path Analysis to Understanding the Epidemiology of Murine Typhus in South TexasHongwei Wang, Orlando M. Patricio, Fernando G. Quintana et al.This study aims to investigate statistically if there is a causality for the murine typhus endemic disease related to precipitation, temperature and the natural cycle of flea development in South Texas. Path analysis was used to determine the mediating and moderating variables that cause murine typhus disease. Three path diagram models were tested. Model 3 shows a clearer path on … …Journal of Mathematics and Statistics, Vol. 20, Issue 1 · 4 Mar 2024 · 5,589 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleThe Role of Tshwane Metro Police and the South African Police Service During Service Delivery Protests Crimes in the Tshwane Area (South Africa)Tumiso D. Mokhomole, Dee Khosa, Adewale A. OlutolaThis article exploresthe role of Tshwane Metro Police (TMP) and the South African Police Service(SAPS) during service delivery protests crimes in the Tshwane area of SouthAfrica. To date, both the Metropolitan Police Departments (MPDs) and SAPS workunder immense pressure to curb the rebellion of service delivery protests andrelated crimes across the eight metropolitan municipalities in South Africa. Atpresent, the MPDs … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 18, Issue 1 · 3 Sep 2022 · 6,743 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleComprehensive Assessment of Spatial Distribution of Road-Network Vulnerability in South AsiaPan Yuqi, Jiang Penghui, Li Manchun, Chen DengshuaiUnexpected phenomena-natural disasters, accidents and wars-can disrupt regional traffic systems because of the incapacities of road networks to sustain inflicted impacts. Therefore, the assessment of road-network vulnerability becomes integral to traffic-safety-maintenance and accident-prevention procedures. This study demonstrates the development of a comprehensive network system based on suggested improvements in node extraction, road construction and network attribution. An indicator system for … …American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 17, Issue 6 · 24 Dec 2021 · 6,452 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titlePhenotypic Characterisation of South African Unimproved Indigenous and Tankwa GoatsFhulufhelo Vincent Ramukhithi, Khoboso Christina Lehloenya, Antoinette Kotze et al.The aim of this study was to characterise and compare phenotypic characteristics of South African unimproved indigenous and Tankwa goats. Phenotypic characteristics of 44 South African unimproved indigenous and 41 Tankwa goats were assessed. The qualitative characteristics were assessed through visual appraisal. Quantitative characteristics such as body measurements were obtained using a flexible tape, while body weight was determined by … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 14, Issue 4 · 23 Oct 2019 · 8,161 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titlePredictors of Home Health Care Service Use by Anglo American, Mexican American and South Korean EldersMyunghan Choi, Janice D. Crist, Marianne McCarthy, Seon Hae WooProblem statement: This study was designed to identify predictors of the use of home health care services by elders in different ethnic groups. Approach: A cross-sectional study was conducted with convenient sample of Anglo elders (N = 57), Mexican American elders (N = 56) and elders in South Korea (N = 83). Hierarchical multiple regression analysis was conducted. Results: The … …International Journal of Research in Nursing, Vol. 1, Issue 1 · 30 Jun 2010 · 9,496 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleAn Assessment of Metals (Pb and Cu) Contamination in Bottom Sediment from South China Sea Coastal Waters, MalaysiaM. C. Ong, B. Y. KamaruzzamanProblem statement: The accumulation of metal contaminants in sediments can pose serious environmental problems to the surrounding areas. Trace metal contamination in sediment could affect the water quality and the bio-assimilation and bioaccumulation of metals in aquatic organisms, resulting in potential long-term implications on human health and ecosystem. Approach: About 154 bottom sediment samples were collected using Smith McIntyre in … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 6, Issue 7 · 31 Jul 2009 · 7,995 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleHIV/AIDS Knowledge and Sexual Behavior Among Junior Secondary School Students in South AfricaKarl Peltzer, Supa PromtussananonThe aim of the study was to assess HIV/AIDS knowledge and sexual behaviour among jun-ior Secondary School students in South Africa using a cross-sectional survey design. The sample con-sisted of 3150 students, with 44.1% were male and 55.9% female students. Their mean age was 15.75 yrs (SD=1.61) ranging from 13 to 24 years chosen from 150 schools in South Africa. … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 1, Issue 1 · 31 Mar 2005 · 7,774 accessesView PDFCite