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Thabo Mokoena
University Cape Town
Agriculture, Biological Sciences & Forestry Humanities Chemistry Decision Sciences, Operations Research & Management Physics

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ASSESSING THE IMPACT OF MICROPLASTIC ACCUMULATION ON MARINE BIODIVERSITY AND HUMAN FOOD SECURITY IN COASTAL URBAN REGOINS Khoironi Fanana Akbar; Syafiq Amir; Thabo Mokoena
Research of Scientia Naturalis Vol. 3 No. 2 (2026)
Publisher : Yayasan Adra Karima Hubbi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70177/scientia.v3i2.4177

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Accelerating urbanization and increasing plastic consumption have intensified microplastic contamination in coastal environments, raising serious concerns about marine ecosystem degradation and human food security. Persistent microplastic accumulation threatens marine biodiversity through bioaccumulation, trophic transfer, habitat deterioration, and physiological stress while contaminating commercially important seafood species. This study evaluated the ecological impacts of microplastic accumulation on marine biodiversity and food security across coastal urban regions by examining interactions among environmental contamination, ecosystem resilience, fisheries productivity, seafood safety, and environmental governance. A mixed-methods sequential explanatory design was employed using environmental monitoring data from 72 coastal monitoring stations across twelve urban coastal regions. Quantitative analyses included biodiversity assessment, laboratory characterization of microplastics, multivariate statistics, structural equation modeling, hierarchical regression, mediation, and moderation analyses, while qualitative evidence was analyzed through thematic analysis. Findings revealed that increasing microplastic accumulation significantly reduced marine biodiversity, weakened ecosystem resilience, decreased fisheries productivity, and increased seafood contamination. Biodiversity integrity partially mediated environmental contamination and fisheries productivity, whereas environmental governance enhanced ecological resilience through improved waste management and integrated coastal management, supporting long-term ecosystem sustainability and food security in rapidly urbanizing coastal regions.
FOSTERING ENTREPRENEURIAL MINDSETS: AN IMPACT ASSESSMENT OF A COMMUNITY-BASED ENTREPRENEURSHIP TRAINING PROGRAM FOR AT-RISK YOUTH Thabo Mokoena; Josefa Flores; Andres Villanueva
Journal of Social Entrepreneurship and Creative Technology Vol. 3 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70177/jseact.v3i1.2955

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At-risk youth frequently encounter significant socio-economic obstacles, leading to high vulnerability to unemployment and social exclusion. Community-based entrepreneurship training programs are increasingly employed as vital interventions to foster self-sufficiency and build economic resilience. However, empirical evidence specifically quantifying their direct impact on the entrepreneurial mindset of this marginalized demographic remains limited. This research aims to assess the impact of a community-based entrepreneurship training program on fostering an entrepreneurial mindset—specifically entrepreneurial knowledge, self-confidence, and business intention—among at-risk youth. The study also explores the influential role of support factors like mentorship. A mixed-methods design was implemented. The quantitative phase utilized pre- and post-program surveys (N=100) to measure changes in key indicators. The qualitative phase included semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions to gain deeper insights into participant experiences and mindset shifts. Data was analyzed using paired t-tests and thematic analysis. Quantitative analysis showed a statistically significant increase across all measured indicators post-program. Entrepreneurial knowledge and confidence in starting a business saw dramatic increases, from 28% to 85% and 32% to 80% respectively. Furthermore, the intention to pursue entrepreneurship rose from 40% to 75%. Qualitative results underscored the crucial role of mentorship and peer networking in translating knowledge into actionable plans. The findings confirm that tailored community-based entrepreneurship training is highly effective and transformative, not only equipping at-risk youth with technical skills but also significantly empowering them psychologically to pursue entrepreneurship as a viable path for socio-economic mobility. This model warrants continued adoption and scalable implementation.
Digital Amnesia And Algorithmic Memory: Reconstructing The Past In The Age Of Big Data Archives Thabo Mokoena; Elchin Mammadov; Rustiyana Rustiyana
Journal of Humanities Research Sustainability Vol. 2 No. 4 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70177/jhrs.v2i4.2651

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Background. The exponential growth of digital data and algorithmic curation has transformed how societies construct, preserve, and remember the past. The phenomenon of digital amnesia the tendency to outsource memory to digital systems reveals a paradox of modern knowledge: while more information is archived than ever before, human capacity for contextual recollection diminishes. Purpose. This study investigates how algorithmic mechanisms within big data archives reconstruct historical narratives and shape collective memory in the digital age. The research aims to analyze the epistemological and ethical implications of algorithmic memory, focusing on how automated retrieval, ranking, and personalization systems mediate historical knowledge and cultural continuity Method. A qualitative multi-case analysis was conducted on digital archival platforms and algorithmic recommendation systems using interpretive content analysis and critical data studies methodology. Results. The findings show that algorithmic archives not only preserve information but actively curate and reinterpret history through patterns of visibility and omission. The findings indicate that memory in the age of big data is not neutral but performative constructed through computational decisions that privilege certain narratives while marginalizing others. Conclusion. The study concludes that the digital era demands a critical redefinition of archival literacy, emphasizing the need for transparency, human oversight, and ethical design in algorithmic systems. Understanding digital amnesia thus becomes essential to safeguarding cultural memory and ensuring that the reconstruction of the past remains plural, accountable, and inclusive.
Co-Authors Andres Villanueva Elchin Mammadov Josefa Flores Khoironi Fanana Akbar Rustiyana, Rustiyana Syafiq Amir