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  • Bosire, Josephate O.; Osano, Aloys M.; Maghanga, Justin K.; Forbes, Patricia B.C. (Springer, 2023-06)
    Proximate analyses and decomposition profiles of solid fuels commonly used in Kenya were studied to determine their relative suitability for use as a clean and efficient source of energy in households. The moisture, ...
  • Oladipo, Segun D.; Akinpelu, Olayinka I.; Omondi, Bernard (Wiley, 2023-01)
    A series of thiuram disulfides 1–6 which had been previously synthesized and characterized, were studied for their potential therapeutic properties. Target-fishing analyses through HitPick and SwissTarget prediction ...
  • Wernecke, Bianca; Naidoo, Natasha Pillay; Wright, Caradee Yael (National Association for Clean Air, 2023)
    Though originally the Waterberg-Bojanala Priority Area (WBPA) was strategically declared as an air quality priority area due to potential future air pollution risks, it is now a confirmed air pollution hotspot. More ...
  • Mbokodo, Innocent L.; Bopape, Mary-Jane M.; Ndarana, Thando; Mbatha, Sifiso M.S.; Muofhe, Tshimbiluni P.; Singo, Mukovhe V.; Xulu, Nkosinathi G.; Mohomi, Tumelo; Ayisi, Kingsley K.; Chikoore, Hector (MDPI, 2023-02-05)
    Pronounced subsidence leading to summer drought over southern Africa causes warmer than average surface air temperatures or even heatwave (HW) conditions. We investigated the occurrence of HWs during the summer drought ...
  • Xulu, Nkosinathi G.; Chikoore, Hector; Bopape, Mary-Jane M.; Ndarana, Thando; Muofhe, Tshimbiluni P.; Mbokodo, Innocent L.; Munyai, Rendani B.; Singo, Mukovhe V.; Mohomi, Tumelo; Mbatha, Sifiso M.S.; Mdoka, Marshall L. (MDPI, 2023-03-05)
    Every year, cut-off low (COL) pressure systems produce severe weather conditions and heavy rainfall, often leading to flooding, devastation and disruption of socio-economic activities in South Africa. COLs are defined ...

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