• Research Trends On Endocrine Disruptors Compounds And Personal Care Products As Emerging Contaminant In South African Water Systems 

  Mophosho, Elias, Katleho; Oke, Saheed, Adeyinka (International Journal of Energy, Environment, and Economics, Volume 26, Number 1 (2018), 2018)

  The presence of pharmaceuticals, herbicides, endocrine disruptors and personal care products have recently attracted the interest of researchers due to their concern with regards to a wide variety of human health risk ...
• Generating a High Resolution Climate Scenario Through Regional Climate Modelling Over Part Of Southern Africa 

  Ndhlovu, George, Zayeqa; Woyessa, Yali; Vijayaraghavan, Srivatsan (The International Journal of Climate Change: Impacts and Responses, Volume 12, Issue 4, 2020-11-23)

  Generating a high resolution climate scenario using regional climate models is highly useful to study climate change. Southern African like other global regions is prone to climate extremes and needs better investigation ...
• Farmers’ Production Constraints, Perceptions and Preferences of Cowpeas in Buhera District, Zimbabwe 

  Nkomo, G.V.; Sedibe, M.M; Mofokeng, M.A. (African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development 2020; 20(6): 16832-16857, 2020-10)

  Many smallholder farmers face crop production constraints, especially under rapidly changing climatic conditions. A survey was carried out to assess farmers’ production constraints, traits, and preferred cowpea varieties. ...
• Bioactive Compounds and Functional Potential of Uapaca Kirkiana (Muell. arg.) Fruits 

  Chawafambira, A.; Sedibe, M.M.; Mpofu, A.; Achilonu, M.C. (African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development 2020; 20(5): 16490-16508, 2020-09)

  Consumption of Uapaca kirkiana indigenous fruit by the local populace is growing in popularity because of the acclaimed health and functional benefits. The aim of the study was to determine the bioactive compounds and ...
• Some Health Effects of Exposure to Static Magnetic Fields and Radiofrequency Energy among MRI Staff Working with 1.5 and 3.0 Tesla Scanners In South Africa 

  Rathebe, P.; Weyers, C.; Raphela, F. (African Journal Biomedical Research Vol. 23(1) (January 2020):57-63, 2020-05)

  Occupational exposure to magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-related electromagnetic fields is associated with the development of adverse and transient health effects. The aim of this study was to assess the health effects ...
• In Vitro Antiproliferative Activity Of Amaryllidaceae Species Against The K562 Human Leukaemia Cell Line 

  Napo, Kgaogelo, Vincent; Mokoena, Lebohang, Unice; Mangoejane, Charlott; Mfengwana, Hilda; Mashele, Samson; Sekhoacha, Mamello, Patience (South African Journal of Botany Volume 135, December 2020, Pages 429-436, 2020-10-12)

  Acute lymphocytic leukaemia is the most common leukemic cancer reported in children. Chemotherapy is the preferred treatment even though it continues to pose negative side effects of toxicity. Medicinal plants are reported ...
• The Effect Of Filler Localization On The Properties Of Biopolymer Blends, Recent Advances: A Review 

  Mochane, Mokgaotsa, Jonas; Sefadi, Jeremia, S.; Motsoeneng, Teboho, s.; Mokoena, Tilsetso, E.; Mofokeng, Tladi, G.; Mokhena, Teboho, C. (Polymer Composites. 2020;1–22., 2020-03-15)

  In recent times, the field of biopolymer (BP) blends has been the focus of intensive fundamental and applied researches. Such BP combinations possess unique properties that are different from those of the individual ...
• Synthesis, Characterization, Antidiabetic And Antioxidative Evaluation Of A Novel Zn(Ii)-Gallic Acid Complex With Multifacet Activity 

  Motloung, Denice, M.; Mashele, Samson, S.; Matowane, Godfrey, R.; Swain, Shasank, S.; Bonnet, Susanna, L.; Noreljaleel, Anwar, E.M.; Oyedemi, Sunday, O.; Chukwuma, Chika, I. (Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 72 (2020), pp. 1412–1426, 2020-05-30)

  Objectives This study was done to synthesize a novel Zn(II)-gallic acid complex with improved antidiabetic and antioxidative properties. Methods The complex was synthesized and characterized using Fourier Transform Infrared ...
• Comparative Effects Of Commonly Used Commercially Available Non-Nutritive Sweeteners On Diabetes-Related Parameters In Non-Diabetic Rats 

  Mbambo, Nondumiso, Prosperity.; Dlamini, Siphiwe, Ndumiso.; Chukwuma, Chika, Ifeanyi.; Islam, Shahidul, M.D. (Journal of Food Biochemistry Volume 44, Issue 11 e13453, 2020-09-01)

  Studies of non-nutritive sweeteners (NNS) in diabetes models have been limited to their pure forms or NNS-sweetened products. Hence, we conducted a comparative study on the effects of commercial table-top NNS on ...
• Evaluation Of The In Vitro ⍺-Amylase Inhibitory, Antiglycation, And Antioxidant Properties Of Punica Granatum L. (Pomegranate) Fruit Peel Acetone Extract And Its Effect On Glucose Uptake And Oxidative Stress In Hepatocytes 

  Chukwuma, Chika, Ifeanyi.; Mashele, Samson, S.; Akuru, Eunice, Amaka. (Journal of Food Biochemistry Volume 44, Issue 5 e13175, 2020-03-11)

  Punica granatum L. (pomegranate) is a widely eaten fruit. The antidiabetic, antioxidative, and antilipidemic properties of the hydroalcoholic extracts of the different plant's parts have been extensively studied, with ...
• Quercetin Modulates Hyperglycemia By Improving The Pancreatic Antioxidant Status And Enzymes Activities Linked With Glucose Metabolism In Type 2 Diabetes Model Of Rats: Hexokinase And Catalase 

  Oyedemi, Sunday, O.; Nwaogu, Godswill.; Chukwuma, Chika, I.; Adeyemi, Olayinka, A.; Matsabisa, Motlalepula, G.; Swain, Shasank, S.; Aiyegoro, Olayinka, A. (Journal of Food Biochemistry Volume 44, Issue 2 e13127, 2019-12-26)

  Quercetin was assessed for its antihyperglycemic effect in fructose-streptozotocin (STZ) induced diabetic rats. The oral administration of quercetin at the dosage of 25 and 50 mg/kg for 28 days remarkably reduced the ...
• Dacryodes Edulis (G. Don) H.J. Lam Modulates Glucose Metabolism, Cholinergic Activities And Nrf2 Expression, While Suppressing Oxidative Stress And Dyslipidemia In Diabetic Rats 

  Erukainure, Ochuko, L.; Ijomone, Omamuyovwi, M.; Chukwuma, Chika, I.; Xiao, Xin.; Salau, Veronica, F.; Islam, Shahidul, M.D. (Journal of Ethnopharmacology 255 (2020) 112744, 2020-06)

  Ethnopharmacological relevance: Dacryodes edulis L. is an evergreen tree indigenous to western and eastern Africa which is utilized for nutritional and medicinal purposes. Folklorically, different parts of the tree are ...
• Buddleja Saligna Willd (Loganiaceae) Inhibits Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Activity In Oxidative Cardiopathy With Concomitant Modulation Of Nucleotide Hydrolyzing Enzymatic Activities And Dysregulated Lipid Metabolic Pathways 

  Erukainure, Ochuko, L.; Chukwuma, Chika, I.; Matsabisa, Motlalepula, G.; Salau, Veronica, F.; Koorbanally, Neil, A.; Islam, Shahidul, M.D. (Journal of Ethnopharmacology Volume 248, 10 February 2020, 112358, 2020-02-10)

  Ethnopharmacological relevance: Buddleja saligna Willd (Loganiaceae), mostly indigenous to South Africa is traditionally used in the treatment cardio-dysfunctional related ailments amongst other diseases. Aims: The ...
• The Knowledge, Attitude, And Practices Of Food Handlers In Central South African Hospices 

  Nkhebenyane, Jane, Sebolelo.; Lues, Ryk (Food Science & Nutrition Volume 8, Issue 6 p. 2598-2607, 2020-05-12)

  The escalating number of foodborne diseases and food poisoning outbreaks demand a better call for improved food-handling practices. Hospices are typically described as nongovernmental organizations that offer palliative ...
• Magnetoelectric Effect in Two-Layer Composites with a Graded Magnetic Phase 

  Shut, V. N.; Trublovsky, V. L.; Laletin, V. M.; Yadroitsev, I. (Physics of the Solid State, 2020, Vol. 62, No. 11, pp. 2063–2069., 2020-07-09)

  Samples of a homogeneous (x = 0, 0.1, and 0.2) and multilayer ceramics with a gradient composition (x = 0.2 → 0.1 → 0 → 0.1 → 0.2) based on solid solutions of (Ni1 − xZnx)Fe2O4 nickel–zinc ferrites have been manufactured ...
• Effect of LDHs and Other Clays on Polymer Composite in Adsorptive Removal of Contaminants: A Review 

  Mohapi, Maleshoane; Sefadi, Jeremia, Shale; Mochane, Mokgaotsa, Jonas; Magagula, Sifiso, Innocent; Lebelo, Kgomotso (Crystals 2020, 10, 0957, 2020-10-22)

  Recently, the development of a unique class of layered silicate nanomaterials has attracted considerable interest for treatment of wastewater. Clean water is an essential commodity for healthier life, agriculture and a ...
• Morphology, Thermal Stability, and Flammability Properties of Polymer-Layered Double Hydroxide (LDH) Nanocomposites: A Review 

  Mochane, Mokgaotsa, Jonas; Magagula, Sifiso, Innocent; Sefadi, Jeremia, Shale; Sadiku, Emmanuel, Rotimi; Mokhena, Teboho, Clement (Crystals 2020, 10, 612, 2020-07-14)

  The utilization of layered nanofillers in polymer matrix, as reinforcement, has attracted great interest in the 21st century. This can be attributed to the high aspect ratios of the nanofillers and the attendant substantial ...
• Disruption Of Microbial Cell Morphology By Buxus Macowanii 

  Ngobeni, B.; Mashele, S.S.; Malebo, N.J.; van der Watt, E.; Manduna, I.T. (BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2020) 20:266, 2020-08-31)

  Background: Microbial infections are one of the major causes of death globally. This is attributed to the rising costs of primary healthcare and its inaccessibility especially in developing countries. Moreover, there has ...
• Physiological And Phytochemical Responses Of Baby Spinach (Spinacia Oleracea L.) Cultivars To Combined Npks Nutrition And Bacillus Subtilis BD233 Inoculation Using LC-MS 

  Theka - Kutumela, M.P.; Kanu, S.A.; Araya, H.T.; Sedibe, M.M.; Mudau, F.N. (Applied Ecology And Environmental Research 18(2):2129-2140., 2020)

  Baby spinach (Spinacia oleracea L.) is grown for its nutritional benefits, edible leaves and medicinal purpose. The use of crop amendments such as inoculation with plant growth-promoting bacteria (PGPB) together with ...

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