Original ResearchPublished 31 July 2026Comparative machine learning classification of a heterogeneous Ramsar wetland using Sentinel-1 and Sentinel-2 imagery with quantity and allocation disagreement diagnosticsCornelia Chifurira · Erwin Sieben · Irvin Shandu · Sifiso XuluFrontiers in Remote Sensingdoi 10.3389/frsen.2026.1814582
ReviewPublished 30 July 2026Botanical defence: medicinal plants as botanical insecticides against Locustana pardalina Walker (Orthoptera: Acrididae)Afika-Amazizi N. Mbuyiswa · Hlalanathi Y. Gwanya · Ompelege J. Phokwe · Nomagugu Gxaba · Madira C. ManganyiFrontiers in Insect Sciencedoi 10.3389/finsc.2026.1833553
Original ResearchPublished 30 July 2026When alcohol is easier to access than toilets: water, sanitation and hygiene exclusion and infrastructural inequality in Nompumelelo, South AfricaShadreck Muchaku · Leocadia Zhou · Mhlangabezi Slayi · Merishca Naicker · Nyasha Chiuta · Admire DzveneFrontiers in Human Dynamicsdoi 10.3389/fhumd.2026.1858768
PerspectivePublished 28 July 2026Redefining the geography of pharmaceutical innovation: Kelly Chibale as a harbinger for integrated drug discovery in AfricaFidele Ntie-Kang · Peter Mubanga Cheuka · Richard Kwamla Amewu · Elizabeth V. M. Kigondu · Collen MasimirembwaFrontiers in Drug Discoverydoi 10.3389/fddsv.2026.1884834
Original ArticlePublished 27 July 2026Eyecare health promotion in schools around the Free State Province, South Africa: school-based interventional studyXolani Nyathela · Urvashni Nirghin · Naimah Ebrahim KhanInternational Journal of Public Healthdoi 10.3389/ijph.2026.1609229
Original ResearchPublished 27 July 2026Evaluation of context-specific evidence-based strategies to improve knowledge, attitudes, and practices towards female genital schistosomiasis using re-aim framework: an embedded mixed-methods studyComfort D. Tetteh · Alfred K. Manyeh · Jabulani R. Ncayiyana · Themba G. GinindzaFrontiers in Tropical Diseasesdoi 10.3389/fitd.2026.1839160
ReviewPublished 22 July 2026From rights to reality: a critical review of policies governing services for deaf and hard-of-hearing children in LMICsAisha Casoojee · Katijah Khoza-ShangaseFrontiers in Audiology and Otologydoi 10.3389/fauot.2026.1868604
Systematic ReviewPublished 22 July 2026Diagnostic accuracy of rapid and point-of-care tests for Schistosoma haematobium in African populations: a systematic review and meta-analysisErica Draxl · Eleanor Ochodo · Pavitra Pillay · Ntombizodwa NdlovuFrontiers in Parasitologydoi 10.3389/fpara.2026.1830789
EditorialPublished 21 July 2026Editorial: Global human-snake conflicts and ethno-ophidiology—bridging human health, biodiversity conservation, and cultural understandingDeb P. Pandey · Cormac Price · Emily N. TaylorFrontiers in Amphibian and Reptile Sciencedoi 10.3389/famrs.2026.1917690
Technology and CodePublished 20 July 2026AfriAtlas: an R package for automating the visualization of African bird atlas project dataBello Adamu Danmallam · Michael Brooks · Ulf OttossonFrontiers in Bird Sciencedoi 10.3389/fbirs.2026.1765968
Original ResearchPublished 20 July 2026In-host modeling of Tfh–Tfr–fCD8+ T cell dynamics on HIV reservoir persistenceFaraimunashe Chirove · Koffi Messan AgbavonFrontiers in Applied Mathematics and Statisticsdoi 10.3389/fams.2026.1875113
Original ResearchPublished 16 July 2026Dark Triad traits and subjective career success mediated by emotional intelligence in the South African SMME sectorPetronella Jonck · Freda van der Walt · Cassius CoetzeeFrontiers in Organizational Psychologydoi 10.3389/forgp.2026.1859400
Original ResearchPublished 16 July 2026A Bayesian spline-augmented piecewise exponential model with spatial frailty for under-five mortality in NigeriaPeter Enesi Omaku · Joseph Odunayo Braimah · Fabio Mathias CorreaFrontiers in Epidemiologydoi 10.3389/fepid.2026.1826352
EditorialPublished 16 July 2026Editorial: Membrane processes for extraction of valuable materials from battery and other mineral wastesZenixole Tshentu · Sylwin Pawlowski · Marek BryjakFrontiers in Membrane Science and Technologydoi 10.3389/frmst.2026.1932154
Hypothesis and TheoryPublished 13 July 2026Connectivity without belonging: human-technology interaction and the loneliness paradox of digital workNthabeleng Innocentia MdhluliFrontiers in Organizational Psychologydoi 10.3389/forgp.2026.1883198
Original ResearchPublished 8 July 2026Sociocentric relationships drive nature-based enterprises in the human dominated Liuwa Plain National ParkVincent R. Nyirenda · Darius Phiri · Ngawo Namukonde · Hickey Kalolekesha · Bimo A. NkhataFrontiers in Sustainable Resource Managementdoi 10.3389/fsrma.2026.1871815
Mini ReviewPublished 8 July 2026Bio-nanocomposite edible coatings: a sustainable strategy for postharvest preservation of fresh produceNana Millicent Duduzile Buthelezi · Madira Coutlyne Manganyi · Jeffrey LebepeFrontiers in Food Science and Technologydoi 10.3389/frfst.2026.1838185
Original ResearchPublished 8 July 2026Dietary perceptions and challenges in the management of type 2 diabetes in rural communities of the Eastern Cape, South Africa: a qualitative studyNcebakazi Nkaule · Ntiyiso Vinny Khosa · Ziphelele Ncane · Sibusio Cyprian NomatshilaFrontiers in Clinical Diabetes and Healthcaredoi 10.3389/fcdhc.2026.1835644
Systematic ReviewPublished 7 July 2026Global variations and implications of microbiome communities in Ixodidae ticks: a systematic review and quality assessmentTapiwanashe Annamary Mhlanga · Alicia Pillay · Samson MukaratirwaFrontiers in Bacteriologydoi 10.3389/fbrio.2026.1868676
Original ResearchPublished 7 July 2026Sound iconicity in the transition from protosign to protospeechPeter Gärdenfors · Axel EkströmFrontiers in Language Sciencesdoi 10.3389/flang.2026.1864222
Original ResearchPublished 6 July 2026Selective adsorption of Pb 2+ from acid mine drainage through a poly (hydroxamic acid) (PHA) ligand: an HSAB-guided coordination mechanismNozipho Nompumelelo MzinyaneFrontiers in Environmental Chemistrydoi 10.3389/fenvc.2026.1835320
Original ResearchPublished 3 July 2026Socio-demographic characteristics, point prevalence and referral patterns of prostate cancer patients in a South African rural teaching hospital: a cross-sectional studyXolelwa Ntlongweni · Siyabonga Sibulawa · Sibusiso Cyprian Nomatshila · Wezile Wilson Chitha · Anathi Limaphi · Tronic Sithole · Sikhumbuzo Advisor MabundaFrontiers in Cancer Control and Societydoi 10.3389/fcacs.2026.1858841
Original ResearchPublished 1 July 2026Discordance between patient and physician global assessments amongst South Africans with rheumatoid arthritisSariu Ali Didi · Bridget HodkinsonFrontiers in Musculoskeletal Disordersdoi 10.3389/fmscd.2026.1882633
Systematic ReviewPublished 30 June 2026A global review of air quality and public health research: geo-temporal patterns, methods and issuesPortia Tshigoli · Lerato Shikwambana · Meryl Jagarnath · Sifiso XuluFrontiers in Environmental Healthdoi 10.3389/fenvh.2026.1862339
Original ResearchPublished 30 June 2026Comparative evaluation of machine learning algorithms for integrated wetland modelling within a geospatial big data environment in Driefontein Grasslands of ZimbabweNobert Tafadzwa Mukomberanwa · Ellen Boys · Last Keche · Kgabo Humphrey ThamagaFrontiers in Remote Sensingdoi 10.3389/frsen.2026.1883314
Original ResearchPublished 29 June 2026ESKAPE pathogen alert: resistance trends in Pseudomonas aeruginosa from clinical isolates in Johannesburg (2019–2023)Sonalli Chaggan · Sumayya I. K. MietaFrontiers in Bacteriologydoi 10.3389/fbrio.2026.1869638
Original ResearchPublished 25 June 2026Using interpretable decision trees to explore TB-HIV integration under data constraints: a proof-of-concept analysisNtandazo Dlatu · Lindiwe Modest Faye · Mojisola Clara Hosu · Teke ApalataFrontiers in Tuberculosisdoi 10.3389/ftubr.2026.1853414
ReviewPublished 24 June 2026A post-PHEIC review of cultural awareness in the COVID-19 responseKyoo-Man HaPublic Health Reviewsdoi 10.3389/phrs.2026.1608243
CorrectionPublished 23 June 2026Correction: Measurable impacts of South Africa's just energy transition partnership on poverty reduction and economic opportunities in marginalized communitiesTakudzwa Musekiwa · Noeleen MurrayFrontiers in Sustainable Energy Policydoi 10.3389/fsuep.2026.1890934
Original ResearchPublished 23 June 2026Food safety knowledge and practices of stationary street food vendors: a case study of grassy park, city of Cape TownThomas Smith · Cavin O. Moreetsi · Thokozani P. MbonaneFrontiers in Food Science and Technologydoi 10.3389/frfst.2026.1850787
Original ResearchPublished 18 June 2026Perceived transport infrastructure and service measures for people with disabilities in the City of Tshwane, South AfricaBabra DuriFrontiers in Future Transportationdoi 10.3389/ffutr.2026.1848458
EditorialPublished 18 June 2026Editorial: Updates and discussions about basal ganglia and their circuitsJosé Rodolfo Lopes de Paiva Cavalcanti · Expedito Silva do Nascimento-Júnior · Zhi-Li Huang · Adhil BhagwandinFrontiers in Neuroanatomydoi 10.3389/fnana.2026.1888750
Original ResearchPublished 17 June 2026Beyond traditional paradigms: a bibliometric and systematic content analysis of quantitative and qualitative methodological innovations in organizational psychologyDickson MdhlaloseFrontiers in Organizational Psychologydoi 10.3389/forgp.2026.1863419
General CommentaryPublished 15 June 2026Response: Commentary: “Medice, cura te ipsum!” a (mini) review of how white men are portrayed in diversity management researchAnita Bosch · Smaranda Boroş · Kabelo GildenhuysFrontiers in Organizational Psychologydoi 10.3389/forgp.2026.1821624
Original ResearchPublished 11 June 2026Microstructure alpha: hierarchical learning and cross-asset transfer in cryptocurrency marketsEdson PindzaFrontiers in Blockchaindoi 10.3389/fbloc.2026.1811716
Original ResearchPublished 10 June 2026Effects of nutritional supplementation on honey bee Apis mellifera L. brood development, colony population growth, and honey yield in central EthiopiaW. A. Hailemariam · Mbajiorgu C.A · Baitsholetsi Gloria MokolopiFrontiers in Bee Sciencedoi 10.3389/frbee.2026.1813470
ReviewPublished 5 June 2026Compositional analysis of resurrection bush plant (Myrothamnus flabellifolius) and its potential mode of action in broilersRumbidzai Blessing Nhara · Joseph Jimu BaloyiFrontiers in Natural Productsdoi 10.3389/fntpr.2026.1835207
Original ResearchPublished 3 June 2026Prevalence of pre-diabetes, newly diagnosed diabetes, and associated COVID-19 disease severity in patients hospitalized at Sir Ketumile Masire Teaching Hospital, BotswanaKabelo Bakgethisi · Sikhulile Moyo · Graceful Mulenga · Lynnette N. Bhebhe · Elizabeth Botsile · Peter Vuylsteke · Tendani GaolatlheFrontiers in Virologydoi 10.3389/fviro.2026.1805695
Community Case StudyPublished 29 May 2026Strengthening pharmacovigilance and regulatory capacity in Southern Africa (SPaRCS): achievements, experiences and lessons learned from a participatory action learning projectMichelle Viljoen · Star Khoza · Mukesh Dheda · Libert Chirinda · Frieda Shigwedha · Anna Shimbulu · SipheSihle Nhlabatsi · Nomsa Shongwe · Albert Figueras · Raffaella Ravinetto · Hazel BradleyFrontiers in Drug Safety and Regulationdoi 10.3389/fdsfr.2026.1765077
Original ResearchPublished 25 May 2026Discourses of land reform legitimation and electioneering in Southern AfricaSindiso Zhou · Nhlanhla LandaFrontiers in Sustainable Resource Managementdoi 10.3389/fsrma.2026.1821263
ReviewPublished 25 May 2026Global impact and surveillance strategies of omicron SARSCoV-2: exploring IoT applications and prevention approachesS. Dhanasekar · K. Martin Sagayam · Syed Immamul Ansarullah · Sami AlshmranyFrontiers in Communications and Networksdoi 10.3389/frcmn.2026.1762548
ReviewPublished 18 May 2026Mapping the storm: a scoping review of diabetic emergencies in AfricaAlexis Harerimana · Gugu MchunuFrontiers in Clinical Diabetes and Healthcaredoi 10.3389/fcdhc.2026.1822436
Original ResearchPublished 15 May 2026The fourth industrial revolution and remuneration structures in South Africa: exploring workforce transformation, equity, and strategic organizational responsesCalvin MabasoFrontiers in Organizational Psychologydoi 10.3389/forgp.2026.1695893
EditorialPublished 14 May 2026Editorial: Innovations in the water-energy-food nexus for sustainable managementOlusola O. Ololade · Amy Quandt · Mihaela Sima · Nicolette Matthews · Muthukrishna Vellaisamy KumarasamyFrontiers in Sustainable Resource Managementdoi 10.3389/fsrma.2026.1858871
Original ResearchPublished 11 May 2026Government's economic management and citizen satisfaction: a Partisan Disconfirmation ModelLloyd George Banda · Kamal YakubuFrontiers in Social Psychologydoi 10.3389/frsps.2026.1719133
Community Case StudyPublished 11 May 2026Infrastructural inequity in urban expansion: water, sanitation, and waste in the city of Polokwane's dormitory locations of Juju Valley and Mamahule ParkPhuti Alfred Patrick MabothaFrontiers in Sustainable Resource Managementdoi 10.3389/fsrma.2026.1802504
PerspectivePublished 8 May 2026Challenges in drug efficacy and toxicity screening with 3D bioprinted melanoma modelsLissinda H. du Plessis · Nonzuzo Myeza · Chrisna Gouws · Awie F. Kotzé · Daniel NietoFrontiers in Cell Deathdoi 10.3389/fceld.2026.1821035
Original ResearchPublished 8 May 2026The carbon dioxide emission effects of trade openness and tourism: Can renewable energy moderate their impact?Gifty Mensah · Paul Adjei Kwakwa · Michael Addaney · Michael Ayertey Nanor · Felix AgbateyFrontiers in Environmental Economicsdoi 10.3389/frevc.2026.1749798