Browsing by Subject "Sampling"
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Comparison of sampling methodologies and estimation of population parameters for a temporary fish ectoparasite
(Elsevier, 2016)Characterizing spatio-temporal variation in the density of organisms in a community is a crucial part of ecological study. However, doing so for small, motile, cryptic species presents multiple challenges, especially where ... -
Estimating animal populations and body sizes from burrows: Marine ecologists have their heads buried in the sand
(Elsevier, 2016)Most ecological studies require knowledge of animal abundance, but it can be challenging and destructive of habitat to obtain accurate density estimates for cryptic species, such as crustaceans that tunnel deeply into the ... -
Exploring the need for safe spaces for lesbian and gay students of the North-West University Potchefstroom Campus
(North-West University (South Africa), Potchefstroom Campus, 2018)The visibility of our issues and our bodies is said to present a double-edged sword: on the one hand that visibility serves the necessary purpose of de-mystifying LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender) persons and ... -
An investigation into the use of kriging for indoor Wi-Fi received signal strength estimation
(2014)Kriging is proposed as a tool for Wi-Fi signal strength estimation for complex indoor environments. This proposal is based on two studies suggesting that kriging might be suitable for this application. Both of these ... -
Spatial and temporal assessment of gaseous pollutants in the Highveld of South Africa
(ASSAf, 2011)Diverse natural and anthropogenic activities in the Highveld of South Africa contribute to elevated levels of inorganic and organic gaseous pollutant species. The primary aims of this investigation were to determine spatial ... -
Techniques and procedures (Nematology in South Africa: a view from the 21st century)
(Springer, 2017)A wide range of generic, specialised and innovative techniques, and procedures used by local nematologists for their research on nematodes (plant-parasitic and non-parasitic), are presented. Practical approaches to identify ...