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Globally, solid waste generation is increasing due to accelerated population growth, rapid urbanisation, and economic activities. Consequently, the inadequate, absent, and poor planning and implementation of waste management ...
Colorectal cancer (CRC), a malignancy that develops in the colon or rectum, is frequently associated with epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) overexpression, observed in up to 85% of cases, whereas human epidermal ...
Over the past two decades, most developing countries, especially in Africa, have been transitioning towards water sector reform. While new water legislation in many African countries – as in South Africa – has included the ...
This study has assessed the extent of heavy metal contamination in groundwater around the Kolomela iron ore mine in the Northern Cape Province of South Africa. A case study research design was employed, focusing on four ...
Alien invasive plants (AIPs) are major drivers of biodiversity loss, and roads often act
as effective corridors for their spread. This study analysed long-term changes in AIPs
along the Bakwena N4 Toll Route, South Africa, ...
Globally, waste management challenges persist, especially in developing regions like South Africa where landfilling remains the key strategy for waste disposal. However, landfilling is a major concern because of the possible ...
The VP6 protein sequence from Rotavirus A was analysed using AGGRESCAN3D to identifying aggregation-prone regions. Six amino acid residues (four Valine, one Phenylalanine, and one Isoleucine) were mutated to reduce ...
This study investigated the concentrations of cadmium (Cd), copper (Cu), chromium (Cr), cobalt (Co), zinc (Zn), manganese (Mn), nickel (Ni) and lead (Pb) in soils from Cedara Research Farm in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. ...
The reclamation of recyclables in landfill sites has both negative and positive impacts, as these recyclables are recognised as valuable resources that support the livelihoods of underprivileged communities. However, waste ...
The use of disposable nappies has increased worldwide, while the use of cloth nappies has declined significantly. However, in rural communities, where refuse removal services are lacking, nappy waste is often dumped ...
The African savanna supports a high diversity of ungulate species that have intrigued scientists for a long time. Fluctuating densities across space and time suggest ungulate populations are predominantly regulated by ...
The high prevalence of obesity in South Africa has been linked to unhealthy food consumption.
Food labelling plays a significant role in informing and educating consumers about
macronutrients in the food they consume. ...
The first three Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 1, 2 and 3) set by the United Nations focus on ending poverty, promoting good agriculture to eradicate malnutrition, and ensuring good health and well-being, respectively. ...
The world is facing a global water crisis, with many regions experiencing intense
competition for limited water supplies among various stakeholders, including game lodges,
residents, agriculture, and various other ...
Globally, sand accounts for approximately 30 percent of global annual solid material
consumption, mainly for construction purposes. Sadly, about 50 billion tons of sand is mined illegally especially in developing regions ...
The generation of food waste is a pervasive issue within all tiers of the food supply and value chain, resulting in an annual loss of approximately 1.3 billion metric tons, encompassing a substantial 30% of global food ...
Ecotourism is one of the essential and fast-growing sub-sectors of tourism globally. The COVID-19 pandemic and its accompanying confinements have renewed the interest and importance of nature for the general well-being of ...
This thesis presents a study on water hyacinths' (WH) (Eichhornia Crassipes) current and potential expansion, socioeconomic impact, and climate-smart management approach in two selected lakes in Ethiopia. The study main ...
Acid mine drainage (AMD) is a highly acidic and biorecalcitrant wastewater matrix that is rich in dissolved metals and wreaks havoc into receiving environments due to its toxic nature that poses mutagenic, teratogenic, and ...
Electronic waste (e-waste) is a millennium challenge due to the rapid growth of the usage of electronic devices and appliances, the gradual improvement of living standards, and the life of technology we are living in. ...