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  1. Autotomy, tail regeneration and jumping ability in Cape dwarf geckos (<em>Lygodactylus capensis</em>) (Gekkonidae)

    Autotomy, tail regeneration and jumping ability in Cape dwarf geckos (Lygodactylus capensis) (Gekkonidae)

    Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Zoology • Authors: Patricia A. Fleming --- School of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences, Murdoch University, Murdoch, Australia Philip W. Bateman --- Department of Zoology and Entomology, South Africa
    Many studies have examined the effect of caudal autotomy on speed and behaviour of lizards escaping over horizontal surfaces, but there have been few studies on lizards escaping over vertical surfaces and, in particular, species that jump between surfaces. We...
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  2. Exit from social assistance in sub-Sahara Africa: The reality of livelihood empowerment against poverty in the Upper West Region, Ghana

    Exit from social assistance in sub-Sahara Africa: The reality of livelihood empowerment against poverty in the Upper West Region, Ghana

    Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development • Authors: Moses Naiim Fuseini --- Department of Public Policy and Management, SD Dombo University of Business and Integrated Development Studies, Ghana Ibrahim Abu Abdulai --- SD Dombo University of Business and Integrated Development Studies, Ghana William Quarmine --- BlueCrest College, Ghana Shaibu Bukari --- University of Cape Coast, Ghana
    Globally, there is a frantic rush to establish social assistance programmes such as Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP), which are viewed as a panacea for poverty reduction. Nonetheless, prior research ignored the critical issue of exiting these programmes, which is...
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  3. The nexus between information and communication technology (ICT) and poverty status in South Africa

    The nexus between information and communication technology (ICT) and poverty status in South Africa

    Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development • Authors: Thapelo Chauke --- North-West University – Vanderbijlpark Campus, South Africa Oladipo Olalekan David --- North-West University – Vanderbijlpark Campus, South Africa
    Since 1994, South Africa has grappled with persistent poverty and inequality. In an effort to eradicate these social issues, the South African democratic government has implemented several policies. However, there has been little success. The advent of globalization and advancements...
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