Browsing by Subject "Theory"
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Disaster risk management: disciplinary status and prospects for a unifying theory
(AOSIS OpenJournals, 2013)The purpose of this paper is to explore the disciplinary status of Disaster Risk Management (DRM) as an emerging, applied, social science and to consider prospects for the establishment of a unifying theory or philosophical ... -
Incorporation of the traditional healers into the national health care delivery system
(North-West University, 2005)The process for the incorporation, integration or collaboration of traditional healers into the National Health Care Delivery System of South Africa was marred by an array of mixed attitudes from all the parties concerned, ... -
The judicious use of theory in social science research
(AOSIS, 2021)Social science research is focussed mainly on societal concerns and human dynamics. In scholarly domains such as Public Administration, theory is commonly regarded as the backbone of studies, but the why, where and how ... -
On legitimacy in impact assessment: an epistemologically-based conceptualisation
(Elsevier, 2018)Impact assessment (IA) is carried out as an ex ante process to inform decision-making. It includes requirements for engagement with stakeholders (including the public) regarding actions proposed by a proponent. A key issue ... -
Die opskorting van pasiëntvertroulikheid in Aptekerswese : 'n etiese analise
(North-West University, 2012)The handling of patient confidentiality in the medical, and more specifically as dealt with in this article, the pharmaceutical profession, is accepted as a given. Confidentiality cannot, however, always be guaranteed. The ... -
Problems of proficiency in English for non-native speakers of the language and the global impact thereof
(Ponte Editore, 2017)This paper discusses problems of proficiency in English by non-native speakers of the language and how the language has indeed become an essential necessity in today?s global context. English is by far a dominant language ... -
Research into specific numerical protection maloperations
(North-West University, 2012)High voltage transmission system availability and system security are key performance criteria for electricity utilities worldwide. System disturbances need to be cleared quickly and accurately in order to minimise the ...
