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Addressing student dropout rates at South African universities Moodley, Padhma ; Singh, Rachael Jesika 
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Association between sexual violence and depression is mediated by perceived social support among female university students in the kingdom of Eswatini Fielding-Miller, Rebecca ; McDougal, Lotus ; Frost, Elizabeth ; Masuku, Sakhile ; Shabalala, Fortunate 
Source Fielding-Miller, R. et al. 2024. Association between sexual violence and depression is mediated by perceived social support among female university students in the kingdom of Eswatini. BMC Public Health. 24(1): 1-10. doi:10.1186/s12889-024-20040-8
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Source Agbede, G.T. and Oparinde, K.M. 2024. Tribalism: a thorny concern in Nigerian politics : a discursive review and appraisal. FWU Journal of Social Sciences. 18(1): 46-55. doi:10.51709/19951272/spring2024/4
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Source Magwaza, B. et al. 2024. Biochemical and in silico structural properties of a thermo-acid stable β-glucosidase from Beauveria bassiana. Heliyon. 10(7): 1-11. doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e28667
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Source Ramabodu, B., Mashau, P. and Farisani, T.R. 2024. Assessing innovation and entrepreneurship transformations in two South African universities amidst the COVID-19 crisis. Journal of Infrastructure, Policy and Development. 8(14): 1-18. doi:10.24294/jipd9139
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Source Bashingi, N. et al. 2025. Challenges and opportunities for private-to-public transportation modal shift and integrated multimodal passenger transportation systems in Gaborone. Transportation Research Procedia. 82: 1858-1877. doi:10.1016/j.trpro.2024.12.160
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Source Mavutha, W., Nyika, F. and Mapudzi, H. 2024. Rethinking postgraduate studies: a critical analysis of career advancement in South Africa’s corporate sector. International Journal of Social Sciences & Educational Studies. 11(2): 14-24. doi:10.23918/ijsses.v11i2p14
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Source Masuku, K.P., Khumalo, G. and Shabangu, N. 2022. The effects of COVID-19 on the rehabilitation of persons with aphasia: A scoping review. South African Journal of Communication Disorders = Die Suid-Afrikaanse Tydskrif vir Kommunikasieafwykings. 69(2): 1-9. doi:10.4102/sajcd.v69i2.920
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Mapping evidence on strategies used that encourage Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) uptake and adherence amongst female sex workers in South Africa Makhakhe, Nosipho Faith ; Khumalo, Gift 
Source Makhakhe, N.F. and Khumalo, G. 2025. Mapping evidence on strategies used that encourage Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) uptake and adherence amongst female sex workers in South Africa. Sexes. 6(1): 1-16. doi:10.3390/sexes6010002
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Exploring the adoption of robotics in teaching and learning in higher education institutions Phokoye, Samkelisiwe Purity ; Epizitone, Ayogeboh ; Nkomo, Ntando; Mthalane, Peggy Pinky; Moyane, Smangele Pretty ; Khumalo, Mbalenhle Marcia; Luthuli, Mthokozisi; Zondi, Nombuso Phamela 
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Autobiography reflecting on academic leadership and management and doctoral supervision : from childhood to academia Thamae, Mamothibe
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Source Paimo, O.T. and Fagbadebo, O. 2023. Question on reality : rethinking the practice of decolonisation in African studies. African Renaissance. 20(3): 85-108. doi:10.31920/2516-5305/2023/20n3a4
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The influence of artificial intelligence on the manufacturing industry in South Africa Nzama, Manqoba L. ; Epizitone, Gloria A. ; Moyane, Smangele P. ; Nkomo, Ntando ; Mthalane, Peggy P. 
Source Nzama, M.L. et al. 2024. The influence of artificial intelligence on the manufacturing industry in South Africa. South African Journal of Economic and Management Sciences. 27(1): 1-10. doi:10.4102/sajems.v27i1.5520
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Epidemiology of campus sexual assault among university women in Eswatini Fielding-Miller, Rebecca ; Shabalala, Fortunate ; Masuku, Sakhile ; Raj, Anita 
Source Fielding-Miller, R. et al. 2021. Epidemiology of campus sexual assault among university women in Eswatini. Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 36(21-22): 1-24. doi:10.1177/0886260519888208
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Artificial intelligence-based modeling of compressive strength of slurry infiltrated fiber concrete Oyebisi, Solomon ; Shammas, Mahaad Issa ; Sani, Reuben ; Oyewola, Miracle Olanrewaju ; Olutoge, Festus 
Source Oyebisi, S. et al. 2024. Artificial intelligence-based modeling of compressive strength of slurry infiltrated fiber concrete. World Journal of Engineering: 1-20. doi:10.1108/wje-05-2024-0303
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Business intelligence adoption among small apparel retailers in KwaZulu-Natal Mavutha, Winiswa ; Kamwendo, Andrew; Corbishley, Karen
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The effects of climate change on employee health and safety : evidence of existing studies Bangura, Samuel
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