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Aqueous leaf extract of Moringa oleifera reduced intracellular ROS production, DNA fragmentation and acrosome reaction in Human spermatozoa in vitro
(Blackwell Publishing Ltd, 2021)The effects of aqueous leaf extract of Moringa oleifera (MO) on human sperm functions and integrity was studied in vitro. Semen was obtained by masturbation after 3–5 days' abstinence from 34 healthy donors in Western Cape, ... -
Aqueous leaf extract of Sutherlandia frutescens attenuates ROS-induced apoptosis and loss of mitochondrial membrane potential in MPP+-treated SH-SY5Y cells
(University of Benin, 2020)To investigate the neuroprotective activity of the aqueous extract of Sutherlandia frutescens (SF) against 1-methyl-4-phenylpyridinium (MPP+)-induced toxicity in SH-SY5Y neuroblastoma cells. Methods: SH-SY5Y neuroblastoma ... -
The Arab Spring – A brief view of Morocco’s February 20 movement and effects
(International Journal of Arts Humanities and Social Sciences Studies, 2020): Since 2011, Morocco has been engaged in a series of political, constitutional and institutional reforms, including a wider respect for human rights. The debates and changes can be attributed to the unprecedented organised ... -
The arabidopsis wall associated kinase-like 10 gene encodes a functional guanylyl cyclase and is coexpressed with pathogen defense related genes
(Public Library of Science, 2010)Second messengers have a key role in linking environmental stimuli to physiological responses. One such messenger, guanosine 3′,5′-cyclic monophosphate (cGMP), has long been known to be an essential signaling molecule in ... -
Arbeidsreg in 'n maatskaplike verband
(Juta Law, 1995)Introduction: 'n Regsteksboek is nie bloot 'n uiteensetting van regs reels nie. Dit is, in die eerste plek, 'n seleksie van bespreekingspunte en, terselfdetyd, 'n evaluasie van die selekteerde gegewens wat uitgaan van 'n ... -
Arbitration and corruption: A toolkit for arbitrators
(University of the Western Cape, 2021)In international commercial or investment arbitration proceedings, the appointed arbitral tribunal may suspect or one of the parties may allege that corruption, especially in the form of foreign public bribery, has ... -
An archive of the future
(José Frantz, 2020)The University of the Western Cape (UWC) recently entered into a partnership with photographer Rashid Lombard to house his substantial archival collection, which promises to offer expanded perspectives on the everyday ... -
Are asylum seekers, refugees and foreign migrants considered in the COVID-19 vaccine discourse?
(BMJ Publishing Group, 2020)There is a propitious belief that a potent vaccine against the SARS-COV-2 virus is a panacea for the COVID-19 pandemic. The need for a potent vaccine is heightened as many nations are finding it counterproductive to ... -
Are claudin-5 tight-junction proteins in the blood-brain barrier porous?
(Wolters Kluwer Health, 2020)The capillaries of the brain are particularly special, as they are not simply conduits for blood, but are primarily responsible to ensure that the neurons function in a strictly regulated homeostatic interstitium. Brain ... -
Are fissure sealants still relevant as a caries preventive measure?
(South African Dental Association, 2016)The groundwork for fissure sealants was completed in 1955 and lead to the introduction in 1971 of the Nuva-Seal Fissure Sealant by L.D Caulk. Since caries predominantly affects the pits and fissures of the teeth of ... -
Are intentions to change, policy awareness, or health knowledge related to changes in dietary intake following a sugar-sweetened beverage tax in South Africa? A before-and after study
(BMC, 2022)Background In April 2018, South Africa implemented the Health Promotion Levy (HPL), one of the first sugarsweetened beverage (SSB) taxes to be based on each gram of sugar (beyond 4 g/100mL). The objectives of this study ... -
Are rhetorical commitments to adolescents refected in planning documents? An exploratory content analysis of adolescent sexual and reproductive health in Global Financing Facility country plans
(BMC, 2021)The Global Financing Facility (GFF) offers an opportunity to close the financing gap that holds back gains in women, children's and adolescent health. However, very little work exists examining GFF practice, particularly ... -
Are school-based mentors adequately equipped to fulfil their roles? A case study in learning to teach accountancy
(Taylor and Francis Group, 2019)This article reports on a study that explored how school-based teachers fulfilled their roles as mentors in response to challenges faced by pre-service teachers while learning to teach accounting. Pre-service teachers in ... -
Are the rights of children paramount in prison legislation?
(Juta Law, 2013)The principle, the rights of the child shall be of paramount importance in all decisions affecting the child, is established firmly in international law and, accordingly, reflected in the Constitution. Constitutional ... -
Are trade unions and NGOs leveraging social codes to improve working conditions? A study of two locally developed codes in the South African fruit and wine farming sectors
(Institute for Poverty, Land and Agrarian Studies, University of the Western Cape, 2017-11)The paper explores one aspect of the food security question, namely the livelihoods of farmworkers, which ultimately speaks to the sustainability of farms and the provision of food. It focuses on the emergence of locally ... -
Are ward committees working? Insights from six case studies
(Community Law Centre, University of the Western Cape, 2009)The research presented in this book sets out to offer a deeper and more nuanced understanding of the functioning and value of ward committees. In-depth qualitative studies of six ward committees are described. They provide ... -
An argument for foetal protection within a framework of legal abortion in South Africa
(International Centre of Medicine and Law, 2016)Termination of pregnancy (abortion) and foetal protection remain a challenging topic in South Africa where abortion is legalised and largely decriminalised. As a general rule, an unborn (nasciturus) does not have legal ... -
Arrested in Africa: An Exploration of the Issues
(Dullah Omar Institute, 2015)Recent research and advocacy efforts have drawn attention to the excessive use of and prolonged pre-trial detention in Africa. At any given moment there are roughly 1 million people in Africa’s prisons. Far more move ... -
Article comparing three countries’ higher education students’ cyber related perceptions and behaviours during COVID-19
(MPDI, 2021): In 2020, a global pandemic led to lockdowns, and subsequent social and business restrictions. These required overnight implementation of emergency measures to permit continued functioning of vital industries. Digital ... -
Artist: Fast radiative transfer for large-scale simulations of the epoch of reionization
(Oxford University Press, 2019)We introduce the ‘Asymmetric Radiative Transfer In Shells Technique’ (ARTIST), a new method for photon propagation on large scales that explicitly conserves photons, propagates photons at the speed of light, approximately ...