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Urbanity is facing a growing threat of pluvial flooding due to rampant urbanisation and transformations combined with insufficient drainage systems. This situation becomes aggravated by flat topography and heavy rainfall, especially in poorly drained areas. Assessing flood vulnerability at the commu...

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Background: Phishing is a deceptive tactic in which an attacker impersonates a trusted entity to steal sensitive information from Internet users. This creates significant risks for university end-users who depend on computer networks, underscoring the critical need for enhanced phishing awareness....

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Background: Many women persist in using traditional medicine despite the evidence that traditional medicines have the potential to harm both the unborn baby and the mother. Data on the extent of use of traditional medicine by women in Lesotho during pregnancy are largely unavailable. Aim: This st...

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Background: Malawi faces a heavy cancer burden because of high incidence and late-stage diagnoses, largely driven by low public awareness of cancer risk factors and early warning signs. Aim: This study aimed to explore the cancer knowledge of cancer risk factors and early warning signs, and sources...

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Background: This research aims to design an agromaritime supply chain system as a development of blockchain technology in Industry 4.0. Objectives: The study has three main objectives: (1) to analyse supply chain structures and processes, focusing on coordination, scheduling and resource control; (...

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Background: The need for the adaptation of instruments to other native languages to promote culture-fairness framed this study. Aim: This article reports on the adaptation of the locally developed Emotional Social Screening Tool for School Readiness (E3SR-R) into isiXhosa. Setting: This adaptation...

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Background: There is a growing prevalence of type 2 diabetes (T2D) in South Africa and a high proportion of people have poor glycaemic control. Aim: Having developed ‘Diabetes Together’, a couples-based intervention to support diabetes self-management, we explored places of worship as potential opt...

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Cardiovascular disease remains a major cause of global mortality and morbidity. Atherosclerosis is the main underlying cause in the majority of cardiovascular disease events. Traditional independent risk factors for cardiovascular disease include age, abnormal lipid levels, elevated blood pressure,...

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Background: Self-efficacy and medication beliefs are known factors that influence adherence to treatment in chronic medical conditions. We carried out a cross-sectional study on human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) -infected patients with the aim of determining the predictive relationship between thes...

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Background: The hepatitis E virus (HEV) is a major global health concern, with an estimated one-third of the human population infected. It is particularly prevalent in developing countries, especially in informal settlements where inadequate sanitation and limited access to clean water contribute to...

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Background: Neurodiverse children face significant challenges in early childhood education (ECE) – including sensory overload, social exclusion and rigid teaching methods, potentially causing trauma that hinders cognitive and emotional growth. High-income countries experience intense academic pressu...

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Background: Entrepreneurship is essential for economic growth and innovation, and educational institutions, particularly technical and vocational education and training (TVET) colleges, play a pivotal role in nurturing entrepreneurial skills. Aim: This study examined the relationship between entrep...

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Background: A widespread global risk for children is homelessness, often caused by adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and leading to dire living conditions. Children may be compelled to live and work on the streets because of economic, social and psychological factors. Knowledge of the patterns of...

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Bride price has remained a permanent martial culture by which some women are subordinated in Sub-Saharan Africa. The study intends to critically analyse the implications of bride price practices on marriage institutions in Cameroon, with a special case of Bali Nyonga of North West Region. Stratified...

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Background: Ample evidence suggests that primary caregivers of children with cerebral palsy experience barriers relating to their caregiving role; however, these caregivers also reported encountering factors that facilitate their caregiving experience. Objectives: This article aimed to explore fact...

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The marked increase in laboratory test volumes and costs internationally emphasises the need for demand management. One way that this can be implemented is by reducing unnecessary repeat testing with the provision of appropriate decision cut-off points (clinical decision limits [CDLs]) or reference...

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Background: Low-flow anaesthesia (LFA) is crucial in combating rising healthcare costs and the global threat of climate change. This study analysed the conduct of inhalational anaesthesia at a Johannesburg Academic Hospital to determine fresh gas flows (FGF) and liquid agent consumption (LAC) at var...

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Background: The use of artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot can be fundamental to supporting the establishment and maintenance of smart digital government for Society 5.0 across all national government departments in South Africa. In this way, the AI chatbot can ensure that government services are i...

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Orientation: The auto-component manufacturing sector, a critical contributor to industrial growth, faces persistent challenges related to employee attrition, affecting operational efficiency and workforce stability. This study examines the influence of job satisfaction, work-life balance, and job st...

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