Publications by authors named "D M Maphanga"

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  • * Research in South Africa identified a strong relationship between chlorine dosage and its decay rate, with a mathematical model predicting chlorine levels effectively.
  • * The study found that while a chlorine dosage of 5 mg/L can maintain some residual chlorine, levels at the end of the distribution network often fall below safety standards, indicating the necessity for chlorine booster stations for better safety.
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Lung malignancies have become increasingly prevalent. Occasionally, an unusual tumour is diagnosed, or a common tumour type presents unusually. This case report reviews 3 cases of thoracic neoplasm, including two cases of uncommon cancers (primary lung adenoid cystic carcinoma and thoracic desmoplastic small round cell high-grade sarcoma) and an atypical presentation of malignant mesothelioma.

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Clonal variation in water use efficiency (WUE), dry mass accumulation and allocation, and stable carbon isotope ratio (delta(13)C) of crude leaf fiber extracts was determined in six clones of Eucalyptus grandis W. Hill ex Maiden. grown for 16 months in field lysimeters in two soil water regimes.

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