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Science & Pharmacy Research Output: September 2023

 

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BIOCHEMISTRY AND MICROBIOLOGY: N.P. Dube, V.J. Tembu, G.R. Nyemba, C. Davison, G.H. Rakodi, D. Kemboi, J.-A. de la Mare, X. Siwe-Noundou, and A.-L.E. Manicum. 2023. “In Vitro Cytotoxic Effect of Stigmasterol Derivatives against Breast Cancer Cells.” BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies, 23 (1): 316. Retrieved from: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12906-023-04137-y [Accessed 28 September 2023].

 

BIOCHEMISTRY AND MICROBIOLOGY: H. Singh, S.Y. Almaazmi, T. Dutta, R.A. Keyzers, and G.L. Blatch. 2023. “In Silico Identification of Modulators of J Domain Protein-Hsp70 Interactions in Plasmodium Falciparum: A Drug Repurposing Strategy against Malaria.” Frontiers in Molecular Biosciences, 10: 1158912. Retrieved from:  https://doi.org/10.3389/fmolb.2023.1158912 [Accessed 28 September 2023].

 

BIOTECHNOLOGY INNOVATION CENTRE & BIOCHEMISTRY AND MICROBIOLOGY: M. Jamabo, M. Mahlalela, A.L. Edkins, and A. Boshoff. 2023. “Tackling Sleeping Sickness: Current and Promising Therapeutics and Treatment Strategies.” International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 24 (15): 12529. Retrieved from: https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms241512529 [Accessed 28 September 2023].

 

BIOTECHNOLOGY INNOVATION CENTRE: T.T.A. Malise, E.E. Nweke, M.M. Takundwa, P.F. Fru, and D.B. Thimiri Govinda Raj. 2023. “Treatment Strategies for Multiple Myeloma Treatment and the Role of High-Throughput Screening for Precision Cancer Therapy.” In: K. Turksen. (eds) Cell Biology and Translational Medicine, Volume 20. Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, 1436: 167–185. Retrieved from: https://doi.org/10.1007/5584_2023_775.

 

CENTRE FOR BIOLOGICAL CONTROL & BOTANY: S.T. Mnciva, C. Coombes, and J.A. Coetzee. 2023. “Morphological and Molecular Characterisation of Naturally Occurring Pathogenic Fungi for Pontederia Crassipes (Water Hyacinth) in South Africa.” Biocontrol Science and Technology, 33 (9): 869–884. Retrieved from: https://doi.org/10.1080/09583157.2023.2245987 [Accessed 28 September 2023].

 

CENTRE FOR BIOLOGICAL CONTROL & BOTANY: C.J.M. van Steenderen, G.F. Sutton, C.A. Owen, G.D. Martin, and J.A. Coetzee. 2023. “Sample Size Assessments for Thermal Physiology Studies: An R Package and R Shiny Application.” Physiological Entomology. Retrieved from: https://doi.org/10.1111/phen.12416 [Accessed 28 September 2023].

 

CENTRE FOR BIOLOGICAL CONTROL: A.C. Faltlhauser, N.L. Jimenez, T. Righetti, A.M. Visintin, J. Torrens, N.A. Salinas, et al. 2023. “The Importance of Long-Term Post-Release Studies in Classical Biological Control: Insect-Plant Monitoring and Public Awareness of Water Hyacinth Management (Pontederia Crassipes) in Dique Los Sauces, Argentina.” Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata. Retrieved from: https://doi.org/10.1111/eea.13355. [Accessed 28 September 2023].

 

CENTRE FOR BIOLOGICAL CONTROL: M.C. Franceschini, M. Hill, D. Fuentes-Rodriguez, P.B.B. Gervazoni, L.M.M. Sabater, and J.A.A. Coetzee. 2023. “Performance and Field Host Range of the Life Stages of Cornops Aquaticum, a Biological Control Agent of Water Hyacinth.” Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata. Retrieved from:  https://doi.org/10.1111/eea.13354 [Accessed 28 September 2023].

 

CENTRE FOR BIOLOGICAL CONTROL: I.D. Paterson, S.N. Motitsoe, J.A. Coetzee, and M.P. Hill. 2023. “Recent Post-Release Evaluations of Weed Biocontrol Programmes in South Africa: A Summary of What Has Been Achieved and What Can Be Improved.” BioControl. Retrieved from: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10526-023-10215-4 [Accessed 28 September 2023].

 

CHEMISTRY & BIOCHEMISTRY AND MICROBIOLOGY: J.E. Mbosso Teinkela, H. Oumarou, X.S. Noundou, F. Meyer, V. Megalizzi, H.C. Hoppe, R.W.M. Krause, and R. Wintjens. 2023. “Evaluation of in Vitro Antiplasmodial, Antiproliferative Activities, and in Vivo Oral Acute Toxicity of Spathodea Campanulata Flowers.” Scientific African, 21: e01871. Retrieved from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sciaf.2023.e01871 [Accessed 28 September 2023].

 

CHEMISTRY & INSTITUTE FOR NANOTECHNOLOGY INNOVATION: S. Gandidzanwa, N. Beukes, S.V. Joseph, A. Janse Van Vuuren, P. Mashazi, et al. 2023. “The Development of Folate-Functionalised Palladium Nanoparticles for Folate Receptor Targeting in Breast Cancer Cells.” Nanotechnology, 34 (46): 465705. Retrieved from:  https://doi.org/10.1088/1361-6528/acec52.

 

CHEMISTRY: B.K. Isamura, I. Patouossa, I.E. Kaba, A. Matondo, and P.T. Mpiana. 2023. “Computational Study on the Antioxidant Activity of Five Plant Food Benzoic Acid Derivatives: Dearomatization and Stability of H Abstraction Radicals.” South African Journal of Chemistry-Suid-Afrikaanse Tydskrif vir Chemie, 77: 111–118. Retrieved from: https://hdl.handle.net/10520/ejc-chem-v77-n1-a13 [Accessed 28 September 2023].

 

COMPUTER SCIENCE: A. Boby, D. Brown, J. Connan, and M. Marias. 2023. “Exploring the Incremental Improvements of YOLOv7 over YOLOv5 for Character Recognition.” Communications in Computer and Information Science, 1782 (CCIS): 50–65. Retrieved from: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-35644-5_5.

 

COMPUTER SCIENCE: F. Bortoluzzi, B. Irwin, and C.M. Westphall. 2023. “A Cloud-Native Framework for Globally Distributed Capture and Analysis of Internet Background Radiation.” 18th Iberian Conference on Information Systems and Technologies (CISTI), Aveiro, Portugal, 2023, pp. 1-4. Retrieved from: https://doi.org/10.23919/CISTI58278.2023.10211290.

 

COMPUTER SCIENCE: M. De Silva, and D. Brown. 2023. “Plant Disease Detection Using Multispectral Imaging.” In: D. Garg, V.A. Narayana, P.N. Suganthan, J. Anguera, V.K. Koppula, S.K. Gupta. (eds) Advanced Computing. IACC 2022. Communications in Computer and Information Science, 1781 CCIS: 290–308. Retrieved from: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-35641-4_24.

 

COMPUTER SCIENCE: C.L. James, and K.L. Bradshaw. 2023. “Agent-Based Model Development of a Complex Socio-Ecological System: Methods for Overcoming Data and Domain Limitations.” Ecological Informatics, 77: 102224. Retrieved from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecoinf.2023.102224 [Accessed 29 September 2023].

 

COMPUTER SCIENCE: M. Marais, D. Brown, J. Connan, and A. Boby. 2023. “Improving Signer-Independence Using Pose Estimation and Transfer Learning for Sign Language Recognition.” In: D. Garg, V.A. Narayana, P.N. Suganthan, J. Anguera, V.K. Koppula, S.K. Gupta. (eds) Advanced Computing. IACC 2022. Communications in Computer and Information Science, 1782 CCIS: 415–28. Retrieved from: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-35644-5_34.

 

COMPUTER SCIENCE: J.A. Okuthe, and A. Terzoli. 2023. “Assessing the Impact of DNS Configuration on Low Bandwidth Networks.” In: R.A. Saeed, A.D. Bakari, Y.H. Sheikh. (eds) Towards new e-Infrastructure and e-Services for Developing Countries. AFRICOMM 2022. Lecture Notes of the Institute for Computer Sciences, Social-Informatics and Telecommunications Engineering, LNICST 499: 76–86. Retrieved from: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-34896-9_6.

 

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE: K. Mthethwa, and S. Ruwanza. 2023. “Topsoil and Vegetation Dynamics 14 Years after Eucalyptus Grandis Removal in Eastern Cape Province of South Africa.” Plants, 12 (17): 3047. Retrieved from: https://doi.org/10.3390/plants12173047 [Accessed 29 September 2023].

 

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE: C.M. Shackleton. 2023. “Urban green infrastructure, biodiversity, poverty, and equity.” In Routledge Handbook of Urban Biodiversity, 307–319. Retrieved from: https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003016120-25.

 

GEOGRAPHY: S. Matimolane, S. Strydom, F.I. Mathivha, and H. Chikoore. 2023. “Determinants of Rainwater Harvesting Practices in Rural Communities of Limpopo Province, South Africa.” Water Science, 37 (1): 276–289. Retrieved from: https://doi.org/10.1080/23570008.2023.2244784 [Accessed 29 September 2023].

 

GEOGRAPHY: D. de Villiers, and T. Kepe. 2023. “Missed Opportunities in Resolving People-Conservation Tensions in Dwesa-Cwebe, South Africa.” Koedoe, 65 (1): a1750. Retrieved from: https://doi.org/10.4102/koedoe.v65i1.1750 [Accessed 29 September 2023].

 

GEOLOGY: M. Kelly, K. Koski, S. Mavuso, D.R. Braun, and Z. Alemseged. 2023. “Enamel Stable Oxygen Isotopes Reconstruct Precipitation Changes and Depositional Environment Variation in the Turkana Basin.” American Journal of Biological Anthropology, 180: 89–89.

 

GEOLOGY: K.L. Koski, M. Kelly, S. Mavuso, F. Forrest, D.R. Braun, and E. Ndiema. 2023. “Faunal Community Composition across Varied Paleoenvironmental Contexts.” American Journal of Biological Anthropology, 180: 95–95.

 

ICHTHYOLOGY AND FISHERIES SCIENCE: E. Morgera, K. McQuaid, G. La Bianca, H. Niner, L. Shannon, M. Strand, et al. 2023. “Addressing the Ocean-Climate Nexus in the BBNJ Agreement: Strategic Environmental Assessments, Human Rights and Equity in Ocean Science.” International Journal of Marine and Coastal Law, 38: 447–479. Retrieved from: https://doi.org/10.1163/15718085-bja10139 [Accessed 29 September 2023].

 

INSTITUTE FOR WATER RESEARCH: A.T. Lombard, J. Clifford-Holmes, V. Goodall, B. Snow, H. Truter, P. Vrancken, et al. 2023. “Principles for Transformative Ocean Governance.” Nature Sustainability. Retrieved from: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41893-023-01210-9 [Accessed 02 October 2023].

 

INSTITUTE FOR WATER RESEARCH: J.H. Slinger, S.C. Cunningham, and B.L.M. Kothuis. 2023. “A Co-Design Method for Including Stakeholder Perspectives in Nature-Based Flood Risk Management.” Natural Hazards. Retrieved from: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11069-023-06139-y [Accessed 02 October 2023].

 

MATHEMATICS (PURE AND APPLIED): J.E. Ntsama, F. Tchakounte, D. Tchakounte Tchuimi, A. Faissal, F.A. Fotso Kuate, J.Y. Effa, K.P. Udagepola, and M. Atemkeng. 2023. “Determinants of Cybercrime Victimization: Experiences and Multi-Stage Recommendations from a Survey in Cameroon.” In: R.A. Saeed, A.D. Bakari, Y.H. Sheikh. (eds) Towards new e-Infrastructure and e-Services for Developing Countries. AFRICOMM 2022. Lecture Notes of the Institute for Computer Sciences, Social-Informatics and Telecommunications Engineering, LNICST 499: 317–337. Retrieved from: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-34896-9_19.

 

MATHEMATICS (PURE AND APPLIED): A. Nzeket Njoya, F. Tchakounté, M. Atemkeng, K.P. Udagepola, and D. Bassolé. 2023. “Mobile Money Phishing Cybercrimes: Vulnerabilities, Taxonomies, Characterization from an Investigation in Cameroon.” In: R.A. Saeed, A.D. Bakari, Y.H. Sheikh. (eds) Towards new e-Infrastructure and e-Services for Developing Countries. AFRICOMM 2022. Lecture Notes of the Institute for Computer Sciences, Social-Informatics and Telecommunications Engineering, LNICST 499 LNICST: 430–45. Retrieved from: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-34896-9_26.

 

MATHEMATICS (PURE AND APPLIED): B. Savoudsou, F. Tchakounté, B.O. Yenké, T. Yélémou, and M. Atemkeng. 2023. “An Enhanced Dissection of Attacks in Wireless Sensor Networks.” International Journal of Computing and Digital Systems, 14 (1): 589–612. Retrieved from: https://doi.org/10.12785/ijcds/140146 [Accessed 02 October 2023].

 

MATHEMATICS (PURE AND APPLIED): F. Tchakounté, R.E.F. Manfouo, J.L.F.K. Ebongue, D. Bassolé, and M. Atemkeng. 2023. “SVDroid: Singular Value Decomposition with CNN for Android Malware Classification.” International Journal of Computing and Digital Systems, 14 (1): 573–587. Retrieved from: https://doi.org/10.12785/ijcds/140145 [Accessed 02 October 2023].

 

MATHEMATICS (PURE AND APPLIED): Y.O. Tijani, S.D. Oloniiju, M.O. Oni, and M.T. Akolade. 2023. “Surface Dynamics and Thermophysical Mechanics on Reiner-Philippoff Fluid Flow.” International Journal of Modern Physics B. Retrieved from:  https://doi.org/10.1142/S0217979224503399.

 

PHARMACY: B.C. Mkhize, P. Mosili, P.S. Ngubane, N.H. Sibiya, and A. Khathi. 2023. “The Relationship between Renin–Angiotensin–Aldosterone System (RAAS) Activity, Osteoporosis and Estrogen Deficiency in Type 2 Diabetes.” International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 24 (15): 11963. Retrieved from: https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms241511963 [Accessed 02 October 2023].

 

PHARMACY: M. Mothibe, C. Kahler-Venter, and E. Osuch. 2023. “Variable Inhibition and Stimulation Effects of Commercial Herbal Mixtures on the Luminol-Enhanced Whole Blood Chemiluminescence of Human Neutrophils.” British Journal of Pharmacology, 180: 859–860.

 

PHYSICS AND ELECTRONICS: M. Caleb, L.N. Driessen, A.C. Gordon, N. Tejos, L. Bernales, H. Qiu, et al. 2023. “A Subarcsec Localized Fast Radio Burst with a Significant Host Galaxy Dispersion Measure Contribution.” Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, 524 (2): 2064–2077. Retrieved from: https://doi.org/10.1093/mnras/stad1839 [Accessed 02 October 2023].

 

PHYSICS AND ELECTRONICS: M.L. Chithambo. 2023. “Phototransferred Thermoluminescence of Calcite: Analysis and Mechanisms.” Journal of Applied Physics, 134 (5): 055109. Retrieved from: https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0155164.

 

PHYSICS AND ELECTRONICS: F. Di Vruno, B. Winkel, C.G. Bassa, G.I.G. Jozsa, M.A. Brentjens, A. Jessner, and S. Garrington. 2023. “Unintended Electromagnetic Radiation from Starlink Satellites Detected with LOFAR between 110 and 188 MHz.” Astronomy & Astrophysics, 676: A75. Retrieved from: https://doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361/202346374 [Accessed 02 October 2023].

 

PHYSICS AND ELECTRONICS: C. Finlay, B.A. Bassett, M. Kunz, and N. Oozeer. 2023. “Trajectory-Based RFI Subtraction and Calibration for Radio Interferometry.” Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, 524 (3): 3231–3251. Retrieved from:  https://doi.org/10.1093/mnras/stad1979 [Accessed 02 October 2023].

 

PHYSICS AND ELECTRONICS: I. Heywood. 2023. “A New Pulsar Candidate in 47 Tucanae Discovered with MeerKAT Imaging.” Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society: Letters, 525 (1): L76–81. Retrieved from: https://doi.org/10.1093/mnrasl/slad094 [Accessed 02 October 2023].

 

PHYSICS AND ELECTRONICS: M.E. Lower, S. Johnston, A. Karastergiou, P.R. Brook, M. Bailes, S. Buchner, et al. 2023. “Rotational and Radio Emission Properties of PSR J0738-4042 over Half a Century.” Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, 524 (4): 5904–5917. Retrieved from: https://doi.org/10.1093/mnras/stad2243 [Accessed 02 October 2023].

 

PHYSICS AND ELECTRONICS: F. Massaro, S.V. White, A. Paggi, A. Jimenez-Gallardo, J.P. Madrid, C. Mazzucchelli, et al. 2023. “Powerful Radio Sources in the Southern Sky. II. A Swift X-Ray Perspective.” Astrophysical Journal, Supplement Series, 268 (1): 32. Retrieved from: https://doi.org/10.3847/1538-4365/ace1f5 [Accessed 02 October 2023].

 

PHYSICS AND ELECTRONICS: M. Regis, M. Korsmeier, G. Bernardi, G. Pignataro, J. Reynoso-Cordova, and P. Ullio. 2023. “The Self-Confinement of Electrons and Positrons from Dark Matter.” Journal of Cosmology and Astroparticle Physics, (8): 30. Retrieved from: https://doi.org/10.1088/1475-7516/2023/08/030.

 

PHYSICS AND ELECTRONICS: K.S. Trehaeven, V. Parekh, N. Oozeer, B. Hugo, O. Smirnov, G. Bernardi, et al. 2023. “Mining Mini-Halos with MeerKAT I. Calibration and Imaging.” Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, 520 (3): 4410–4426. Retrieved from: https://doi.org/10.1093/mnras/stad391 [Accessed 02 October 2023].

 

PHYSICS AND ELECTRONICS: D. Venkattu, P. Lundqvist, M.P. Torres, L. Morabito, J. Moldón, J. Conway, P. Chandra, and C. Tasse. 2023. “Subarcsecond-Resolution Imaging of M51 with the International LOFAR Telescope.” Astrophysical Journal, 953 (2): 157. Retrieved from: https://doi.org/10.3847/1538-4357/ace2c1.

 

ZOOLOGY AND ENTOMOLOGY: J.M. Midgley, and B.S. Muller. 2023. “Description of the Female of Atherimorpha Latipennis Stuckenberg (Diptera, Rhagionidae): The First Record of Brachyptery in Rhagionidae.” ZooKeys, 1178: 265–277. Retrieved from:  https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1178.107357 [Accessed 02 October 2023].

 

ZOOLOGY AND ENTOMOLOGY: S. Mnguni, and L.U-N.P. Heshula. 2023. “A Review of Chemically Based Communication in Miridae, with a Focus on Two Sympatric Species of Eccritotarsus(1).” Journal of Entomological Science, 58 (3): 277–293. Retrieved from:   https://doi.org/10.18474/JES22-62 [Accessed 02 October 2023].

 

ZOOLOGY AND ENTOMOLOGY: R. Mutamiswa, A. Mbande, C. Nyamukondiwa, and F. Chidawanyika. 2023. “Thermal Adaptation in Lepidoptera under Shifting Environments: Mechanisms, Patterns, and Consequences.” Phytoparasitica. Retrieved from: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12600-023-01095-6 [Accessed 02 October 2023].

ZOOLOGY AND ENTOMOLOGY: G.D. Nuttall-Smith, and D.M. Parker. 2023. “Limited Impact of Elephants on Trees and Shrubs in Semi-Arid Thicket Vegetation in Southern Africa.” Plant Ecology. Retrieved from: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11258-023-01348-8 [Accessed 02 October 2023].

 

ZOOLOGY AND ENTOMOLOGY: B. Segaiso, H. Machekano, and C. Nyamukondiwa. 2023. “Rapid Responses Are Essential: Adaptive Temporal Variation in Cold Tolerance of the Invasive Fall Armyworm.” International Journal of Pest Management. Retrieved from:  https://doi.org/10.1080/09670874.2023.2244919 [Accessed 02 October 2023].

 

ZOOLOGY AND ENTOMOLOGY & SOUTH AFRICAN INSTITUTE FOR AQUATIC BIODIVERSITY: G.K. Nicolau, E.A. Jackson, and R.J. Wasserman. 2023. “Mass Vehicle Induced Mortalities of Giant Bullfrogs in Nylsvley Nature Reserve.” Koedoe, 65 (1): a1760. Retrieved from: https://doi.org/10.4102/koedoe.v65i1.1760 [Accessed 02 October 2023].

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