A. Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) Publications
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This community contains both peer-reviewed and non-peer reviewed publications by ASSAf and its members.
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Collections in this community
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A. ASSAf Consensus Study Reports35
Consensus Study Reports are either commissioned by an external funder or generated by a Standing Committee on a specific topic. -
B. ASSAf Workshop Proceedings and Other Reports50
Proceedings Reports are a verbatim reflection of a live ASSAf event. -
C. ASSAf Policymakers' Booklets11
Policymakers’ Booklets are summaries of Consensus Study Reports aiming at making scientific information accessible to policymakers and the general public. -
D. Quest: Science for South Africa19
A popular science magazine aimed at engaging the youth and general public in science. -
E. ASSAf Statements2
Statements and joint statements with other academies or science academy networks, on key issues of common interest.
Recent Submissions
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Report on Grouped Peer Review of Scholarly Journals in Communication and Information Sciences
(Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), 2019)The peer review report entitled Report on Grouped Peer Review of Scholarly Journals in Communication and Information Sciences is the ninth in a series of discipline-grouped evaluations of South African scholarly journals. ...
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Quest Volume 16 Number 3 2020
(Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), 2020)It’s freezing out there!: Quest explores the coldest places - Journey to the sea ice: Sejal Pramlall shares her experience in the Southern Ocean - Monitoring ice from space: Quest reports on remote sensing news - Microscopic ...
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Social, Psychological and Health Impact of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) on the Elderly: South African and Italian Perspectives
(Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), 2020)The elderly population has been included in the vulnerable population to the mental health risks of COVID-19. This group in our society is confronted with high rates of pre-existing depressive symptoms and the challenges ...
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Public Statement on COVID19 Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), 18 May 2020
(Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), 2020)
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ASSAf Statement on the Implications of the Novel Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2; COVID-19) in South Africa
(Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), 2020)
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Quest Volume 16 Number 2 2020
(Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), 2020)Content: COVID-19 early warning systems: Quest reviews some options. Flood warnings: Natasha Ramdass reports on the eThekwini FEWS. Predicting drought: Piotr Wolski explains the complexities of drought early warning systems. ...
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Report on Grouped Peer Review of Scholarly Journals in Education
(Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), 2020)The peer review report entitled Report on Grouped Peer Review of Scholarly Journals in Education is the tenth in a series of discipline-grouped evaluations of South African scholarly journals. This is part of a scholarly ...
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Migration, Displacement and Mobility in Africa: Complex issues in current times
(Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), 2020)This report reflects the conference proceedings of the tenth Annual Young Scientists’ Conference which took place from 28 to 29 October 2019 at Future Africa, University of Pretoria, South Africa. The theme of the conference: ...
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Legends of South African Science II
(Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), 2020)After the overwhelming success of Legends of South African Science, published in 2017 as part of the 20 year celebrations of the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), this edition of Legends of South African Science ...
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The Smart City Initiatives in South Africa and Paving a Way to Support Cities to Address Frontier Issues Using New and Emerging Technologies
(Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), 2020)This was the 3rd of three Innovation for Inclusive Development (IID) seminars hosted on 3 September 2019, St George’s Hotel, Pretoria by the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) in partnership with the Department of ...
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Quest Volume 16 Number 1 2020
(Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), 2020)This year has been declared the International Year of Plant Health by the United Nations General Assembly, the idea is to raise awareness on how protecting plant health can help end hunger, reduce poverty, protect the ...
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Improving the prevention and management of multimorbidity in sub-Saharan Africa
(Academy of Medical Sciences (UK)/Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), 2020)Having two or more long-term conditions at the same time, known as multimorbidity, is a growing challenge globally. This workshop focused on finding out what is known about the extent and nature of multimorbidity and ...
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Global Mental Health in an Era of Sustainable Development: Research and Policy Priorities
(Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), 2020)The aim of the symposium was to assess global research patterns and domestic policies aimed at addressing challenges pertaining to mental health. This aim was achieved thorough the following objectives: 1. Scientifically ...
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Recognising Individual Contributions to Collaborative Research: Limitations of Proportional Publication Counts and Proposals for Alternatives
(Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), 2019)This report was undertaken to determine whether researchers in South Africa who publish within large consortia are appropriately recognised in the South African context, including the systems by which authors are evaluated ...
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Poverty, Inequality and Global Climate Change: Connecting the Discussions
(Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), 2019)The conference was a response to an urgent need to bring together communities of scientists who are exploring matters of poverty, inequality and climate change. While there are individual cross overs, this is still ...
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Towards Coordinating National Role Players and Activities to Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG): A Focus on SDG 6 (Water & Sanitation)
(Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), 2019)The workshop titled “Landscaping the coordination of national role-players and activities toward Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG 6 on water and sanitation) in South Africa” was held on 23 and 24 July 2019. The event ...
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Quest Volume 15 Number 4 2019
(Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), 2019)Protecting Paralympians: Investigating injury and illness in Paralympic athletes - A helping hand: Prosthetic hands developed at local universities - Tukkies for the hearing Impaired: University of Pretoria academics ...
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Stakeholders Awareness Workshop on the 2019 White Paper on Science, Technology and Innovation (STI)
(Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), 2019)This was the 2nd of three Innovation for Inclusive Development (IID) seminars held on 02 July 2019, at Future Africa Conference Centre, University of Pretoria, Gauteng by the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) in ...
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Neonicotinoid Insecticides: Use and Effects in African Agriculture - A Review and Recommendations to Policymakers
(Network of African Science Academies (NASAC), 2019)Agriculture is critically important for African societies and economies, but ensuring food security for Africa’s growing population is a major challenge due to climate change, structural changes in land use and management, ...
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Protection of Intellectual Property for Grassroots Innovation
(Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), 2019)The seminar was hosted on 21 May 2019, at Protea Hotel Fire & Ice, Menlyn, Pretoria by the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) in partnership with the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI). The seminar was ...
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