Distribution patterns of terrestrial mammals in KwaZulu-Natal

Exploring the Roles of Agricultural Extension in Promoting Food Security in Kwazulu-Natal Province, South Africa

Household food security remains a challenge in South Africa. The national government instituted the Integrated Food Security Strategy (IFSS) programme which identifies household agricultural production as an important element of improving household-level food security. Agricultural extension is well positioned to help achieve this aim, but its current contribution is unknown. This study identif...

analyzing patterns of classroom interaction in efl classrooms in iran

با به کار گیری روش گفتما ن شنا سی در تحقیق حا ضر گفتا ر میا ن آموزگا را ن و زبا ن آموزا ن در کلا سهای زبا ن انگلیسی در ایرا ن مورد بررسی قرار گرفت. ا هداف تحقیق عبا رت بودند از: الف) شنا سا ئی سا ختارهای ارتبا ط گفتا ری میا ن معلمین و زبا ن آموزا ن ب) بررسی تا ثیر نقش جنسیت دبیرا ن و زبا ن آموزان بر سا ختا رهای ارتبا ط گفتا ری میا ن آنها پ) مشخص کردن اینکه آ یا آموزگاران غا لب بر این ارتبا ط گف...

Natal Dispersal in Birds & Mammals

Spatial distribution of extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis (XDR TB) patients in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

BACKGROUND KwaZulu-Natal province, South Africa, has among the highest burden of XDR TB worldwide with the majority of cases occurring due to transmission. Poor access to health facilities can be a barrier to timely diagnosis and treatment of TB, which can contribute to ongoing transmission. We sought to determine the geographic distribution of XDR TB patients and proximity to health facilities...

Incidence and Geographic Distribution of Extensively Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis in KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa

South Africa is experiencing a widespread drug-resistant tuberculosis epidemic, although data are limited regarding the current situation. This study finds that the extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis (XDR-TB) incidence in KwaZulu-Natal increased to 3.5 cases/100,000 (776 cases) in 2011-2012. XDR-TB cases are widely distributed geographically, with the majority of districts experiencing a r...