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Field evaluation of Ugandan sweetpotato germplasm for yield, dry matter and disease resistance
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Plant and Soil • Authors: B. Yada --- , Uganda P. Tukamuhabwa --- Department of Crop Science, Uganda A. Alajo --- , Uganda R.O.M. Mwanga --- , UgandaA total of 946 morphologically distinct accessions of sweet-potato (Ipomoea batatas [L.] Lam) germplasm collected from Uganda were evaluated along with four released cultivars for root yield, dry matter, sweetpotato virus disease (SPVD) and Alternaria bataticola blight disease resistance for... -
Die sesweke-ondersoek nà koronêre vatchirurgie: bevindinge by Bloemfontein Medi-Clinic Hospitaal
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: MJ Swart --- Bloemfontein Medi-Clinic Hospitaal, J Arndt --- Universiteit van die Vrystaat, P Badenhorst --- Universiteit van die Vrystaat, L Langenhoven --- Universiteit van die Vrystaat, J Van der Walt --- Universiteit van die Vrystaat, G Joubert --- Departement Biostatistiek, -
Oropharyngeal carcinoma: a sexually transmitted disease
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: WFP Van Heerden --- Department of Oral Pathology and Oral Biology, South Africa AW Van Zyl --- Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine, South AfricaHuman papillomavirus (HPV)-associated oropharyngeal cancer (OPC) is on the increase and accounts for 18% to 63% of OPC. It occurs mostly in young males with no other identifiable risk factors. The vast majority of HPV-associated OPC is attributable to HPV16... -
Capital budgeting: A case study analysis of the role of formal evaluation techniques in the decision making process
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Accounting Research • Authors: E Gilbert --- Graduate School of Business, University of Cape Town,This paper furthers the understanding of capital budgeting by reviewing two individual capital investment decisions taken by manufacturing firms in South Africa. This study indicates that managers do not base their capital investment decisions on a comparison of the expected... -
Cervical cancer in Southern Africa: The challenges
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Gynaecological Oncology • Authors: M Moodley --- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, -
Understanding and incorporating human papillomavirus testing in cervical cancer screening: a South African perspective
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Gynaecological Oncology • Authors: K L Richter --- Department of Medical Virology,The identification of human papillomavirus (HPV) as the aetiological agent for cervical cancer has important implications for the future of cervical cancer screening and prevention strategies. Despite the availability of HPV vaccines, regular and adequate screening will remain the mainstay... -
Consensus recommendations for the prevention of cervical cancer in sub-Saharan Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Gynaecological Oncology • Authors: I F Adewole --- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Nigeria Y R Abauleth --- University Teaching Hospital of Cocody, Cote d’Ivoire I Adoubi --- Oncology Unit, Teaching Hospital of Treichville Teacher, Medical College; Coordinator of the PNLC, Cote d’Ivoire F Amorissani --- Department of Paediatrics, Cote d’Ivoire R I Anorlu --- Professor College of Medicine, University of Lagos/Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Nigeria O A Awolude --- Obstetrician and Gynaecologist College of Medicine, University of Ibadan/University College Hospital, Nigeria H Botha --- Associate Professor and Head Unit of Gynaecological Oncology, Stellenbosch University; Tygerberg Academic Hospital, South Africa J K Byamugisha --- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Makerere University School of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, Makerere University, Uganda L Cisse --- Head of Neonatal Unit, Paediatric Unit, Treichville Teaching Hospital Center, Cote d’Ivoire M Diop --- Director of Dakar Cancer Institute, Le Dantec University Hospital, Senegal S Doh --- Emeritus Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Cameroon A O Fabamwo --- Lagos State University College of Medicine Ikeja, Nigeria D Gahouma --- Clinic Union Medical, University of Health Sciences, Gabon H S Galadanci --- Medical Advisory Committee; Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Nigeria D Githanga --- Kenyan Paediatric Association, Kenya T M Magure --- University of Zimbabwe College of Health Sciences, Zimbabwe C Mabogunje --- Massey Street Children’s Hospital, Nigeria J Mbuthia --- University of Nairobi, Kenya L W Muchiri --- Department of Human Pathology, Kenya O Ndiaye --- Cheikh Anta Diop University of Dakar, A M Nyakabau --- Clinical Oncologist, Parirenyatwa Hospital, Zimbabwe S B O Ojwang --- Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Nairobi, Kenya D Ramogola-Masire --- University of Pennsylvannia; University of Botswana, Botswana O Sekyere --- Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, Ghana T H Smith --- University of Witwatersrand, Charlotte Makeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital, South Africa F O G Taulo --- Director Centre for Reproductive Health, Deputy Head and Associate Professor College of Medicine, Malawi A Wewege --- Private Practice, South Africa E Wiredu --- University of Ghana Medical School and School of Allied Health Sciences, Ghana O Yarosh --- Yarosh Medservice (PTY), Gaborone Private Hospital, BotswanaCervical cancer is the second most common cancer and the leading cause of cancer-related death in women in sub-Saharan Africa. It is estimated that more than 200 million females older than 15 years are at risk in this region. This... -
Alternative sampling methods for cervical cancer screening: practical perspectives from the laboratory
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Gynaecological Oncology • Authors: K L Richter --- Consultant Pathologist and Clinical Virologist, Department of Medical Virology,The coverage of cervical cancer screening in South Africa is inadequate, with an estimated 8.8-million unscreened women who are mainly serviced by the public health sector in lower-resourced areas. Alternative screening options need to be considered. Every step in the... -
Human papillomavirus DNA testing on self-collected vaginal tampon samples as a cervical cancer screening test in a Gauteng population
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Gynaecological Oncology • Authors: E F Mnisi --- Gynaecological Oncology Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, G Dreyer --- Gynaecological Oncology Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, K L Richter --- Department of Medical Virology, University of Pretoria; Tshwane Academic Division, A Horton --- Department of Anatomical Pathology, University of Pretoria; Tshwane Academic Division, L C Snyman --- Gynaecological Oncology Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology,Background: There is a need to simplify cervical cancer screening to reach more women. Tampon-collected specimens can be tested using molecular methods, but this type of self-screening has not been properly evaluated as a screening method in South Africa before... -
Human papillomavirus-type distribution in South African women without cytological abnormalities: a peri-urban study
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Gynaecological Oncology • Authors: M C Van Aardt --- Head Gynaecological Oncology Unit, Steve Biko Academic Hospital, University of Pretoria, G Dreyer --- Head Gynaecological Oncology Unit, Steve Biko Academic Hospital, University of Pretoria, K L Richter --- Department of Medical Virology, P Becker --- Biostatistician, Biostatistics Unit, South African Medical Research Council, TygerbergObjectives: Knowledge of human papillomavirus (HPV) distribution in the general population is crucial for the development of new HPV vaccines and to provide a baseline from which to monitor the impact of current HPV vaccines in the future. HPV-type distribution... -
The effect of human immunodeficiency virus prevalence on the epidemiology of conventional cervical cytological abnormalities: an institutional experience
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Gynaecological Oncology • Authors: L C Snyman --- Department Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Kalafong Academic Hospital, G Dreyer --- Head, Gynaecological Oncology Unit Department Obstetrics and Gynaecology,Objectives: Despite a shift towards other screening modalities, cervical cytology still has an important screening function in many settings. The worldwide human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) epidemic has impacted severely on cervical cancer, resulting in women presenting at a younger age... -
HPV L1 capsid protein detection in high-risk human papillomavirus-positive cervical smears
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Gynaecological Oncology • Authors: N Heunis --- Department of Anatomical Pathology – Cytology, A Horton --- Consultant Pathologist and Clinical Virologist, Department of Medical Virology, K L Richter --- Consultant Pathologist and Clinical Virologist, Department of Medical Virology, G Dreyer --- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, M Louw --- Department of Anatomical Pathology,Background: The L1 capsid protein is a viral nuclear protein that encapsidates the human papillomavirus (HPV) DNA to build new infectious particles. Previous studies in immune-competent patients have shown that detectable L1 protein in lowgrade squamous intraepithelial lesion (LSIL) smears... -
Anal human papillomavirus and anal squamous cell cancer in people living with HIV/AIDS: implications for southern africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Infectious Diseases • Authors: S Chirkut --- King Edward VIII Hospital,Southern Africa has the largest burden of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)/acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) in the world. Highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) is increasingly being made available in the region. The disease has shifted from being a death sentence... -
Gender inequality dynamics in the prevention of a heterosexual HIV epidemic in sub-Saharan Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of AIDS Research • Authors: Jane Wathuta --- School of Law, University of the Witwatersrand, South AfricaThis paper critiques the approach to the elimination of gender inequality as an HIV prevention strategy in the just ended era of the Millennium Development Goals, with the aim of contributing to the formulation of policy guidelines for sub-Saharan Africa... -
Modelling photovoltaic modules by a numerical method and artificial neural networks
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development • Authors: Zahra Meziani --- Department of Electronics, Faculty of Technology, Algeria Zohir Dibi --- Department of Electronics, Faculty of Technology, AlgeriaThis paper proposes modelling approaches for photovoltaic (PV) modules with a fast and simple numerical method of modelling, the Newton–Raphson method, as the first step. This method has several electric circuit models. We selected and tested the two most convincing... -
Generating optimum solar output energy with three-dimensional photovoltaic system – the effect of solar radiation
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development • Authors: Olufunmilayo Alice Mafimidiwo --- School of Engineering, South Africa Akshay Kumar Saha --- School of Engineering, South AfricaIn order to optimize the solar energy generated from a photovoltaic solar panel, adequate utilization of the global irradiation incident on the photovoltaic panel is necessary. Solar irradiation received on the surface of any material on the earth could be... -
p16 and Ki-67 immunohistochemical staining reduces inter- and intra-observer variability in the grading of cervical squamous intraepithelial lesions of South African women
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Gynaecological Oncology • Authors: Christa Solomon --- National Health Laboratory Services (Tshwane Academic Division), Department of Anatomical Pathology, South Africa Melanie Louw --- National Health Laboratory Services (Tshwane Academic Division), Department of Anatomical Pathology, South Africa Mc van Aardt --- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, South Africa Greta Dreyer --- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, South AfricaBackground: Cervical carcinoma was the second leading malignancy in South African women (following breast carcinoma) in 2010. This study aimed to correlate histopathological criteria and immunohistochemical stains in terms of the grading of cervical intraepithelial precursor lesions and evaluate intra-... -
Photovoltaic performance prediction in Northern Nigeria using generated typical meteorological year dataset
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development • Authors: Olayinka S. Ohunakin --- The Energy and Environment Research Group (TEERG), Mechanical Engineering Department, Nigeria Muyiwa S. Adaramola --- Faculty of Environmental Sciences and Natural Resource Management, Norway Olanrewaju M. Oyewola --- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Nigeria Richard O. Fagbenle --- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Nigeria Damola S. Adelekan --- The Energy and Environment Research Group (TEERG), Mechanical Engineering Department, Nigeria Jatinder Gill --- Ph.D Research Scholar, IKGPTU, Kapurthala, India Fidelis I. Abam --- Energy, exergy and environment research group (EEERG), Department of Mechanical Engineering, NigeriaRelevant meteorological files are needed by simulation software to assess the energy performances of buildings or efficiency of renewable energy systems. This paper adopts the Sandia method to generate typical meteorological year (TMY), using a 35-year hourly measured meteorological dataset... -
An analytical-numerical approach in the calculation of photovoltaic module parameters operating under partial shaded conditions
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development • Authors: Abdouramani Dadjé --- Department of Renewable Energy, National Advanced School of Engineering of Maroua, Cameroon Noël Djongyang --- Department of Renewable Energy, National Advanced School of Engineering of Maroua, Cameroon Réné Tchinda --- LISIE, Fotso Victor University Institute of Technology, CameroonThe aim of this work is to determine the parameters and characteristics of a PV module in case of partial shading conditions. Both numerical and analytical methods are used in order to attain this objective. The iterative method namely Newton-Raphson... -
Effect of counselling on the family function of intimate partner violence victims attending antenatal clinic in a tertiary hospital in North Central Nigeria
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: BO Akor --- Department of Family Medicine, Nigeria LA Moses --- Department of Family Medicine, Nigeria ND Baamlong --- Department of Family Medicine, Nigeria LL Shedul --- Department of Family Medicine, Nigeria AS Haruna --- Department of Family Medicine, Nigeria JM Abu --- Department of Family Medicine, Nigeria OU Chira --- Department of Family Medicine, Nigeria NR Ripiye --- Department of Family Medicine, Nigeria RA Abdulkareem --- Department of Family Medicine, NigeriaBackground and aim: Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a global problem. Family dysfunction is an integral characteristic of IPV homes. However, not much has been done regarding restoration of these families. The aim of this study was to explore the... -
Knowledge, awareness and attitude towards human papilloma virus vaccine in a resource-constrained setting: a comparison between an urban and rural population in South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Gynaecological Oncology • Authors: Lwangila W Shabani --- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Registrar, Greys Hospital, South Africa Manivasan Moodley --- Department of Gynaecological Oncology, South Africa Thinagrin Dhasarathun Naidoo --- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, South AfricaObjectives: This study compared the knowledge, awareness and attitude towards the human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccine between urban and rural population groups. -
Techno-economic viability of off-grid standalone PV-powered LED street lighting system in Lagos, Nigeria
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development • Authors: M. O. Babatunde --- Department of Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Nigeria T. O. Akinbulire --- Department of Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Nigeria P. O. Oluseyi --- Department of Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Nigeria M. U. Emezirinwune --- Department of Electrical/Electronic Engineering, NigeriaThe majority of the street lighting systems in Nigeria are predominantly composed of inefficient lighting fixtures powered either by the grid or diesel generators. Due to the epileptic nature of the grid and the fluctuations in diesel fuel pump prices,... -
A retrospective study comparing the efficiency of recurrent LSIL cytology to high-grade cytology as predictors of high-grade cervical intraepithelial neoplasia or worse (CIN2+)
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Gynaecological Oncology • Authors: R Suleman --- , South Africa MH Botha --- , South Africa -
Potential of households’ solar PV consumption in South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development • Authors: Silas K. Mulaudzi --- , South Africa Steve Bull --- , UK Rudzani A. Makhado --- , South AfricaEnergy demand and consumption across the world are increasing, putting much pressure on current supply. The solar PV system has become one of the most promising renewable energy technologies. The potential of solar PV differs from one province and household... -
Met and unmet palliative care needs of people living with HIV/AIDS in Rwanda
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: SAHARA-J: Journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS • Authors: Jeannine Uwimana --- Kigali Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), P. Struthers --- University of the Western Cape,The rising number of people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) worldwide has made health care professionals and policy makers search for accessible health care that will meet the needs of people who are suffering from the disease and enhance their quality... -
Measuring HIV stigma for PLHAs and nurses over time in five African countries
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: SAHARA-J: Journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS • Authors: William L Holzemer --- School of Nursing, University of California, Lucy N Makoae --- Faculty of Health Sciences in the Department of Nursing, National University of Lesotho, Minrie Greeff --- Africa Unit for Trans-disciplinary Health Research of the Faculty of Health Science, North-West University, Priscilla S Dlamini --- Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Swaziland, Thecla W Kohi --- Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, Maureen L Chirwa --- University of Malawi, Joanne R Naidoo --- School of Nursing, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Kevin Durrheim --- University of KwaZulu-Natal, Yvette Cuca --- School of Nursing, University of California, Leana R Uys --- Faculty of Health Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal,The aim of this article is to document the levels of HIV stigma reported by persons living with HIV infections and nurses in Lesotho, Malawi, South Africa, Swaziland and Tanzania over a 1-year period. HIV stigma has been shown to... -
Traditional healers as caregivers to HIV/AIDS clients and other terminally challenged persons in Kanye community home-based care programme (CHBC), Botswana
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: SAHARA-J: Journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS • Authors: S. M. Kang'ethe --- Centre for Continuous Education (CCE), University of Botswana,The research study done at the Kanye village of Botswana was qualitative in design and exploratory in nature. While the broad goal aimed at assessing the contributions of caregivers in the Kanye CHBC programme, this article aims at evaluating the... -
HIV/AIDS stigma at the workplace: Exploratory findings from Pakistan
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: SAHARA-J: Journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS • Authors: Sajid Bashir --- Human Resource Management, Mohammad Ali Jinnah University, PakistanPeople living with HIV/AIDS (PLHA) are stigmatised socially. They are devalued and considered like outcasts by having lesser opportunities for education, treatment and housing, and in an organisational context they get reduced opportunities of selection, promotion and income. The phenomena... -
Policy-maker attitudes to the ageing of the HIV cohort in Botswana
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: SAHARA-J: Journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS • Authors: Kabo Matlho --- , , Australia Refelwetswe Lebelonyane --- , Botswana Tim Driscoll --- , , Australia Joel Negin --- , , AustraliaBackground: The roll out of antiretroviral therapy in Botswana, as in many countries with near universal access to treatment, has transformed HIV into a complex yet manageable chronic condition and has led to the emergence of a population aging with...
