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A critical analysis of the quality of EIA reports for filling stations in South Africa
(North-West University, 2012)
In order to make decisions to approve filling stations, an environmental impact assessment (EIA) needs to be conducted and evaluated by the competent authority. Although numerous filling stations have been authorised for ...
Mitochondrial disorders in the South African context : a clinical and biochemical approach
(North-West University (South Africa), 2011)
In the past, patients with suspected mitochondrial disorders (MDs) were identified only phenotypically in South Africa. However, the specific population-related characteristics were unknown and not documented. Up to as ...
The impact of immigration on the planning of mining cities in the North West Province
(2016)
There has been an increase in immigration trends all over the developing world and the SADC region has not been left out, with South Africa hosting more immigrants than its SADC counterparts. The purpose of this study is ...
Possible association between genetic polymorphisms of the adrenergic receptor genes and obesity and hypertension in South African female volunteers
(North-West University, 2006)
Introduction: Across the world the incidence of the metabolic syndrome increases annually at an alarming rate. Two conditions associated with this are obesity and hypertension (high blood pressure). Both have negative ...
Aspects of amphibian chytrid infections in South Africa
(North-West University, 2008)
The waterborne pathogen Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis (Bd), amphibian chytrid, is
implicated as being the causative agent for global amphibian declines. The fungus attacks the keratinized skin of adult and postmetamorphic ...
A comparison of the environmental impact assessment legislation of South Africa and Malawi
(North-West University, 2005)
It is generally accepted that the environment has three inter-dependent components:
economic, socio-political and natural Consequently, integrated environmental
management coupled with sustainable development is critical, ...
A study of the systematics and implications of the presence of the testa nematode, Aphelenchoides arachidis Bos, 1977 in South Africa
(North-West University, 2007)
An introduction to nematode systematics is provided which deals broadly with the history of the classification of nematodes, the controversial usage of the Phylum names Nemata Cobb, 1919 and Nematoda (Rudolphi, 1808) ...
The contribution of EIA to decision making : a critical analysis of EIA refusals in South Africa
(North-West University, 2011)
The effectiveness of the Environmental Impact Assessment process has been questioned by its critics both locally and internationally, as there is a perception that EIA process is merely a rubber stamping exercise. The ...
The effect of different sample preparatory protocols on the induction of the aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR) in the H4IIE–luc reporter gene bio–assay
(North-West University, 2012)
Concern on a global scale gave rise to the founding of the Stockholm Convention on persistent organic pollutants (POPs) with a view to restrict the use and production of these toxic chemicals. As a signatory, South Africa ...
Waste management behaviour : a case study of school children in Mpumalanga, South Africa
(2014)
This study examined the level of awareness, knowledge and practices of primary and
secondary schools students with regard to waste management. Only a limited number of
studies were found to evaluate school student’s ...