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An investigation of the conceptualisation and practices of organ donation in the Catholic Church in port Elizabeth, South Africa

Low organ donor rates are a concern worldwide, specifically in South Africa, where only 0,2% -0,3 % of the population are registered as organ donors. Organ donation is a medical treatment for end-stage organ failures like the heart, liver, lung, and kidneys. In the exploration to understand the reasons behind low transplantation rates, it is suggested that knowledge on the topic of organ donation and people’s values and belief systems can influence their acceptance or rejection of organ donation practices.

Religious rituals and psychological well-being in selected Zionist churches from the rural communities in the Eastern Cape province, South Africa

Religion plays a critical role in mental health, especially in resource-constrained areas such as rural communities. In South Africa, particularly the Eastern Cape, the state of mental health care services is concerning. Most people in rural communities do not have access to mental health care services. It has been stated that the use of indigenous healing methods in rural areas in South Africa for mental health care is prevalent. The use of religious rituals in addressing mental health concerns has been stated as one way in which people cope.

An annotated catalogue and pedagogical approach to clarinet music by Southern African composers: 1995–2022

Documenting and cataloguing Southern African clarinet music for performing, teaching, and learning is one of the best ways to preserve the region’s heritage and rich musical identity. Globally, several publications contain annotated bibliographies for the clarinet repertoire, but only a limited number include works by Southern African composers. Continued research and cataloguing of clarinet-related literature is crucial for future developments of the clarinet within a Southern African context and ensuring that the music is not “lost” or that the composers remain unknown.

Economic complexity and inclusive growth in Sub-Saharan Africa: A cross country analysis

The concept of economic complexity is a relatively new term in economics literature, it is used to refer to the magnitude of productive knowledge or capabilities embedded in society. However, because of its potential impact on national prosperity, it is hypothesised that differen ces in the degree of economic complexity are major factors

Sustainable conservation practices in Tigray, Ethiopia

After the short-lived Derg regime's land reform in 1975, Ethiopia's smallholder farmers were granted equitable tenure and ownership rights for the first time in history. Furthermore, since 1991 there was a growing desire for better living conditions among smallholder farmers. As a result of the involvement of smallholder farmers, Sustainable Conservation Practices (SCP) was regarded as an effective symbol of government land and rural development policy in Ethiopia in the last two decades.

An assessment of the local government monitoring and evaluation system: The case of Amathole district Municipalities

This study presents a discussion on monitoring and evaluation introduced in local government to assess both the municipality's performance and the impact of interventions by the government on the social needs of communities. This discussion is specific to the Amanthole District Municipality (ADM) and local municipalities within the Amathole District in the Eastern Cape Province.

South Africa’s auto industry trade elasticity to economic performance in BRICS countries

South Africa’s automotive industry is a vital element in the country’s economy. This sector has been a strategically important sector in South Africa, and it is imperative to ensure not only the sustainability of the automotive sector in the country, but also the continued growth of the industry. This study addressed the determinants of South Africa’s automotive exports to BRICS countries.

Towards a community-based model for agricultural development in Uganda: A case study of Kumi and Gomba districts

This study intended to design a community-based model for agricultural development in Uganda, using Kumi and Gomba districts as case studies. The surge in attention towards community-based development is attributed to the growing challenges posed by the traditional approaches to community development, dominated by top-down mechanisms during the planning, implementation, management, monitoring, and evaluation phases of community development programmes.