Browsing by Subject "Reproduction"
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Application of Adverse Outcome Pathway framework in assessing nanogold exposure to Daphnia magna
(North-West University (South Africa), 2022)Nanotechnology has found its way into almost all aspects of technology, science and every-day life and is a promising field for future advancements. Nanomaterials (NMs) are regarded as materials where one dimension has a ... -
Determination of factors that influence reproductive conditions in cows in the rural farms of the Ngaka Modiri Molema District of the North West Province
(Kamla-Raj, 2016)Reproductive disorders in communal farming remain answerable to economic losses and poor reproductive performance. The aim of this study was to identify factors that influence the prevalence of reproductive conditions in ... -
Ecotoxicity of CdTe and its functional groups on Enchytraeus albidus
(North-West University, 2018)Laboratory toxicity tests are used worldwide to assess the acute and chronic toxicity of specific pollutants to contribute towards the calculation of environmentally safe concentrations for nanomaterials (NMs). The field ... -
The effect of temperature on the development and reproduction of Busseola fusca (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)
(North-West University, 2015)Busseola fusca is an indigenous lepidopteran pest species in tropical Africa, attacking several grain crops. Crop loss caused by this pest can be as high as 100% depending on conditions. Despite it being a major pest in ... -
Mom’s taxi: maternal care in shovel-nosed frogs Hemisus marmoratus and Hemisus guttatus
(Taylor & Francis, 2020)This communication details the maternal care of Hemisus marmoratus and Hemisus guttatus. A Hemisus mother stays with the eggs, protecting them during their time in the nest chamber, and ensures their ultimate arrival in a ... -
"Originality" and "reproduction" in copyright law with special reference to photographs
(2013)Turning to lessons from foreign jurisdictions, this note explores from a copyright perspective the fact that photographs are produced mechanically and more often than not without any effort or mental input. A minute number ... -
Teaching historical pandemics, using Bernstein’s pedagogical device as framework
(The South African Society forHistory Teaching (SASHT) under the patronage of the North-West University, 2020)On 11 March 2020, the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared COVID-19 a global pandemic. This announcement came as a shock to countries around the world. Diverse responses across the globe exposed an ill-prepared world ...