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The chemistry of the brominated derivatives and the crystallographic determination of the structure of the tetrabrominated derivative of the C4-photodimers of 1,4-naphthoquinone
(North-West University (South Africa), 1968)The chemical investigation of the relationship between the di- and tetrabrominated photodimers of 1, 4~naphthoquinone was undertaken and a mechanism for the bromination introduced. The crystal and molecular structure ... -
Morpho-agronomic evaluation of lagenaria siceraria landraces and their F₁ populations
(MDPI, 2022)Lagenaria siceraria is one of the most important cucurbitaceous vegetables due to its prolific bearing habit, its edibility as a cooked vegetable, and its low cost of cultivation. The objective of this study was to evaluate ... -
A regression model for predicting the likelihood of reporting a crime based on the victim’s demographic variables and their perceptions towards the police
(De Gruyter, 2020)Despite the growing criminal activities in South Africa,many victims still do not report the crimes, therefore there was a need to understand the determinants of the likelihood of reporting a crime in the country. Binary ... -
Investigating the difference in comprehension between Sesotho and English subtitles : the case of full and keyword subtitles
(North-West University (South Africa), 2022)Research on the benefits of subtitles for learning was pioneered by Price (1983). Her study found that captions, also known as intralingual subtitles, which were primarily intended for the deaf and hearing-impaired ... -
An analysis of the factors influencing the risk perception amongst insurance policyholders in Gauteng
(North-West University (South Africa), 2022)Individuals seek security and limit the risk of losing their possessions through purchasing an insurance cover and paying an insurance premium in exchange for the risk protection. The insurance industry is diverse in its ...