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Conductivity as an indicator of surface water quality in the proximity of ferrochrome smelters in South Africa
(WRC, 2015)
South Africa is one of the leading ferrochrome (FeCr) producing countries. One of the main environmental and healthrelated
issues associated with FeCr production is the possible generation of Cr(VI). However, Cr(VI) is ...
Which dietary diversity indicator is best to assess micronutrient adequacy in children 1 to 9 y?
(Open Access, 2014)
Objectives
The aim of this study was to determine the best dietary diversity indicator to measure dietary diversity and micronutrient adequacy in children.
Methods
A national representative cross-sectional survey of ...
Reconceptualising the standard of care in Sport: the case of youth rugby in England and South Africa
(2015)
Sport is an important area of civil society in both South Africa and England, and this article is broadly concerned with the relationship between sport and personal injury. More specifically, the article compares how rugby ...
Why does one volunteer in a conservation agency?
(Prof. Ansie Lessing, 2016)
The purpose of this research was to determine the profile and motives of SANParks Honorary Rangers. The key question behind this research is: why do people spend time and their own money to work in national parks? The total ...
The governance of shale gas production in South Africa
(Taylor & Francis, 2016)
The proper governance of shale gas mining in the Karoo region of South Africa is important. With an estimated 390 trillion cubic feet of recoverable shale gas, large economic gains are possible. This may dramatically change ...
The psychometric properties of a workplace boredom scale (DUBS) within the South African context
(AOSIS, 2016)
Orientation: Boredom at work has been shown to be a concern for individuals and organisations. At the time of this research, no validated scale was available to measure and investigate workplace boredom within the South ...
Health care professionals' perspectives on the requirements facilitating the roll-out of kangaroo mother care in South Africa
(Elsevier, 2016)
Background
Using best evidence to inform practice is the cornerstone of quality patient care, and requires spread, uptake, implementation and roll-out of best practices. Kangaroo mother care (KMC) was used as a best ...
Taxonomy of the Capensibufo rosei group (Anura: Bufonidae) from South Africa
(Magnolia Press, 2017)
A molecular and morphological study of the Mountain Toadlets, previously included in Capensibufo rosei, showed that there are several previously unrecognised species in this group. We describe three new species from the ...
Mobile enhanced learning in a South African context
(International Forum of Educational Technology and Society, 2015)
Multilingual classrooms in developing countries are often challenged by a lack of digital resources and technology which supports their multilingual learning process. Code-switching is a phenomenon common to multilingual ...
Climate change vulnerability index for South African aquifers
(South African Water Research Commission, 2012)
South Africa is viewed as a water-stressed country with an average annual rainfall of 500 mm and any climatic change could have adverse impacts on water resources of the country. The potential impacts of climate change on ...