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Dance for people with chronic breathlessness: a transdisciplinary approach to intervention development (2020)
Journal Article

Objectives: A transdisciplinary research approach was used to develop a holistic understanding of the physical and psychosocial benefits of dance as an intervention for people living with chronic breathlessness. Methods: The dance programme was devel... Read More about Dance for people with chronic breathlessness: a transdisciplinary approach to intervention development.

Assumptions about fence permeability influence density estimates for brown hyaenas across South Africa (2021)
Journal Article

Wildlife population density estimates provide information on the number of individuals in an area and influence conservation management decisions. Thus, accuracy is vital. A dominant feature in many landscapes globally is fencing, yet the implication... Read More about Assumptions about fence permeability influence density estimates for brown hyaenas across South Africa.

Baboon and vervet monkey crop-foraging behaviors on a commercial South African farm: Preliminary implications for damage mitigation (2020)
Journal Article

Conflict between crop farmers and wild nonhuman primates is a worldwide conservation issue of increasing concern. Most of the research on wild primate crop foraging has so far focused on the conflicts with subsistence agriculture. Crop damage caused... Read More about Baboon and vervet monkey crop-foraging behaviors on a commercial South African farm: Preliminary implications for damage mitigation.

Being shown samples of composted, granulated faecal sludge strongly influences acceptability of its use in peri-urban subsistence agriculture (2020)
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Using human excreta derived fertiliser (HEDF) in agriculture reduces dependence on diminishing phosphorus rock reserves, improves soil health, and facilitates sustainable nutrient recycling. Such schemes have particular scope for expansion in peri-ur... Read More about Being shown samples of composted, granulated faecal sludge strongly influences acceptability of its use in peri-urban subsistence agriculture.

What has contributed to the large sex differentials in lifespan variation and life expectancy in South Korea? (2020)
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To date, research on sex differentials in lifespan variation and life expectancy has mainly been conducted in Western countries and there is a dearth of data from South Korea. This study aimed to further the understanding of mortality transition and... Read More about What has contributed to the large sex differentials in lifespan variation and life expectancy in South Korea?.

Power, danger, and secrecy – a socio-cultural examination of menstrual waste management in urban Malawi (2020)
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Menstrual blood is not just a physical substance; it is laden with symbolism and often powerfully stigmatised. It is important to understand local perceptions and attitudes towards menstrual blood, as well as the preferred practices of menstruating w... Read More about Power, danger, and secrecy – a socio-cultural examination of menstrual waste management in urban Malawi.