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Habitual physical activity levels are positively correlated with CD4 counts in an HIV-positive South African population
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of AIDS Research • Authors: Kirsten Kinsey Joanne McVeigh Ingrid ChantlerIn order to assess the relationship between CD4 cell count, habitual physical activity levels and functional independence in a South African adult population positive for HIV, we administered a questionnaire concerning lifestyle and physical activity. Data collection took place at... -
Economic growth and R&D expenditures in selected OECD countries: Is there any convergence?
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development • Authors: Deepika Chawla --- Department of Economics, Patiala, IndiaThe economic growth of nations is strongly associated with rising R&D expenditures. The present study therefore endeavours to examine the stylized patterns of evolution of R&D expenditures (R&D expenditures as a share of GDP) along the development course in 18... -
The role of research and development (R&D) expenditure and governance on economic growth in selected African countries
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development • Authors: Ibukun James Olaoye --- , Nigeria Opeyemi Eyitayo Ayinde --- , Nigeria Oluwafemi Olajide Ajewole --- , Nigeria Luke Oloruntoba Adebisi --- , NigeriaThis paper provides an overview of the effect of research and development (R&D) expenditure and government effectiveness on economic growth. By focusing on R&D expenditure as a measure of innovation, government effectiveness as a measure of governance and GDP as... -
The taxation of gap cover policies for individual taxpayers in South Africa: a critical analysis
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Accounting Research • Authors: Petro Gerber --- , South Africa Cecileen Greeff --- , South AfricaGap cover policies cover the shortfall between medical scheme benefits and the rates the service providers charge and are therefore used by individuals in South Africa to supplement payments of medical expenditure not covered by private medical schemes. Little information... -
Using research and development indicators to shape innovation in Mauritius
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development • Authors: M. Madhou --- Mauritius Research and Innovation Council, Mauritius S. B. Moosun --- Mauritius Research and Innovation Council, Mauritius D. Naginlal-Modi Nagowah --- Mauritius Research and Innovation Council, MauritiusResearch and Development (R&D) measurements are widely used in the formulation of evidence-based policies to boost a country’s innovation performance. This paper showcases how traditional (Expenditure and Number of Researchers) and country specific R&D data were used for the first... -
Differences in resting metabolic rates of two southern African tortoises: Psammobates oculiferus and Geochelone pardalis
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: The Journal of the Herpetological Association of Africa • Authors: Michael Scantlebury --- University of Pretoria, South Africa Peter Minting --- Ayrshire Rivers Trust, UKEnergy metabolism varies considerably between different groups of endotherms, yet there is little or no reported variation among extant groups of reptiles. We measured lower resting metabolic rates (RMRs) in Kalahari tent tortoises (Psammobates oculiferus) than in sympatric Leopard tortoises... -
Corruption is making people sick
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of AIDS Research • Authors: Arlette Campbell White --- , Oliver Charles Campbell White --- ,According to Transparency International, of the US$7.5 trillion spent globally on health each year, US$500 billion is lost to corruption.1 This article deals with the topic of corruption in the health sector in sub-Saharan Africa with a focus on how... -
Agreement between measured energy expenditure and predictive energy equations in paediatric oncology
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: I Kellerman --- Stellenbosch University, South Africa M Kruger --- Stellenbosch University, South Africa J Schoeman --- Stellenbosch University, South Africa R Blaauw --- Stellenbosch University, South Africa -
Innovation and economic growth: An empirical analysis for African countries
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development • Authors: Atoko Kasongo --- Human Sciences Research Council, Cape Town, South Africa, Tlangelani Makamu --- Human Sciences Research Council, Cape Town, South Africa,In recent decades, innovation has become recognized as a key driver of economic growth. This study investigated the relationship between innovation and economic growth in 32 African countries from 2006 to 2017. The linear regression panel corrected standard errors (PCSEs)... -
Assessing the socio-economic value of shark diving in the Protea Banks Marine Protected Area, South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Marine Science • Authors: ML Dicken --- , South Africa AV Towner --- Rhodes University, South Africa B Mauz --- , South Africa R Mauz --- , South AfricaProtea Banks, a reef off the east coast of South Africa and a renowned dive destination, attained marine protected area (MPA) status in 2019. This study investigates the economic significance of the shark diving industry at this MPA and examines... -
Sustainable development outcomes of tech-based industrialization in emerging markets
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development • Authors: Germain Stephane Ketchoua --- University of Johannesburg, South Africa Muhamadu Awal Kindzeka Wirajing --- University of Dschang, Cameroon Jean-Claude Mousseuknadji Kouladoum --- University of N’Djamena, ChadIndustrialization is vital for economic growth, producing goods using technology, skilled labour, and efficient processes, driving innovation and employment. This study scrutinizes government spending and financial inclusion on the relationship between tech-intensive manufacturing value added and sustainable development in emerging...