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The separation of light lanthanoids through pertraction
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)The light lanthanoid elements (57-60) are the most common of the f-block elements. These elements are plentiful and upon their discovery, the specified application of individual elements have grown alongside our ability ... -
The effect of magnetic water on macadamia plants' physiology and phenological characteristics
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)The biggest obstacle in the macadamia industry is both slow germination and growth rates. Several research studies have been conducted on magnetized water and its effect on plant growth. Magnetizing water can increase the ... -
Quantifying twelve fungal isolates associated with maize root and crown rot complex in South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)Maize is South Africa’s most important crop contributing to dietary staple, livestock feed and to the gross domestic product of the country as an export crop. Root and crown rot on maize in South Africa threaten the optimal ... -
Investigating household behaviour towards recycling: a case study in the town of Vryheid- Bhekuzulu
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)This study aimed to investigate household awareness and willingness towards recycling. The study was limited to Vryheid and Bhekuzulu a small town situated in the Northern parts of Kwazulu-Natal. The empirical study ... -
Seasonal and lateral differences of the feathers of the Southern Masked-Weaver Ploceus velatus
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)Are the left and right flight feathers of a bird the same? Are the structures and dimensions the same regardless of individual age, feather age, and sex? Structural flight feather asymmetry has not been explored beyond ... -
Characterisation of vadose zone processes in a tailings facility
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)The undisclosed mining company in Limpopo Province, where the study is undertaken, is one of the world’s most accomplished copper mines. The waste dumps onsite (tailings storage facilities in particular) are known to provide ... -
Social Media Intelligence (SOCMINT) within the South African context: a theoretical and strategic framework for the national security environment
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)We are currently living in a complex global environment where change is a given, constantly fuelled by the increasing pace of technological development. These developments affect every aspect of society, including business, ... -
Die potensiële problematiek van kulturele toeëiening in Hosh Tokolosh
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)This research investigates questions of cultural appropriation in the music video Hosh Tokolosh by Gazelle, Jack Parow, and Louis Minnaar. Cultural appropriation is a complex psychological game, encumbered with issues of ... -
An investigation into the dynamics of transnational citizenship among Zimbabwean migrants in Potchefstroom
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)This study delves into the scholarly conversation on migration and citizenship. The investigation is focused the dynamics of transnational citizenship among Zimbabwean migrants in Potchefstroom, in the North West province ... -
The implementation of the Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission Guideline 2013 by the Western Cape Department of Health : an evaluation
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)The World Health Organisation introduced Option B+ in 2012 to eliminate HIV (vertical transmission from mother to child). The Western Cape Government, Department of Health followed by releasing its Prevention of Mother to ... -
Handvaardigheids- en kreatieweskeppingsprojekte : bemagtiging in die konteks van die deelnemende kommunikasieperspektief
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)The Seboni Creativity Centre and Tsa Lapeng are examples of development projects that aim at empowering participants to become self-sustaining by acquiring hand skills through their participation in creative creation ... -
Hail nowcasting over the South African Highveld
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)Hailstorm is one of the main meteorological phenomena that signify sources of damage to vehicles, property, infrastructure and agriculture over the Highveld. This event poses a strain to societies and is one of the costliest ... -
An evaluation of the concept of national security as determined by the South African Constitution and its interpretation by the State Security Agency
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)National Security as a phenomenon is not well defined in the South African context, with the result that it is interpreted and applied differently by academia and civilian intelligence organisation alike. The concept evolved ... -
Developing a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) framework for the diamond mining industry in Zimbabwe: The case of Mbada Diamonds Company
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is a growing concept in Africa and in Zimbabwe in particular. The CSR concept is also disputed and varying in execution and attainment of outcomes in relation to contexts and within ... -
Exploring the application of Incident Command System in the Nkangala District Municipality
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)Nkangala District Municipality consists of six local municipalities which are: Emakhazeni, eMalahleni, Dr. J.S Moroka, Steve Tshwete, Thembisile Hani and Victor Khanye. These municipalities have fully operational emergency ... -
Enhancing resilience of women to hazards through mainstreaming gender into Disaster Risk Reduction policies in Botswana
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)The absence of a gender perspective in Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) is a matter of serious concern for both research and practice. This is despite overwhelming evidence that women are disproportionately affected by ... -
Aligning the constitutional rights of citizens with cybersecurity measures in South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)The growth of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) and the internet (referred to as cyberspace) have enabled the world to be more connected than ever before. Moreover, the increased number of people accessing ... -
The management of conflicting roles between the core and support clusters within statistics South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)Conflict within organisations is inevitable and a necessity for an organisation to continuously review its responsiveness to its clients’ needs. However, conflict left unmanaged can have disastrous consequences for the ... -
Determining the relationship between middle management leadership qualities and employee engagement: The case of the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)The objective of this study was to determine the relationship between middle management leadership qualities and employee engagement in the DAFF. A sample of 100 participants was identified by way of stratified random ... -
The establishment of catchment management agencies in South Africa: an organisational design perspective
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)South Africa is the 30th driest country in the world. While the country experiences sporadic rainfall patterns, its climatic conditions are characterised by seasonal droughts and floods. The effective management of water, ...
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