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Cancer patients' and health care professionals' perceptions and experiences of cancer treatment and care in South Africa
(2014)
Cancer is a potentially life-threatening disease, which affects millions of people worldwide. It is multifaceted in nature and can lead to impairment in a person's physical, social and emotional functioning (Beatty, Oxlad, ...
The use and effectiveness of systems development methodologies in developing electronic learning systems
(2014)
The main focus of this study is to determine if systems development methodologies are being utilised in the development of electronic learning systems in South Africa and if these methodologies are being applied effectively. ...
A forensic assessment model for the sexually abused child in the South African context
(2014)
Currently no guidelines exist for South African professionals that work with sexually abused children. Professionals in this field are in desperate need of such guidelines. Section A refers to the problem statement, research ...
Perceptions about gender-based discrimination in a selection of South African companies
(2014)
Introduction: From a legal point of view, gender-based discrimination is not condoned in the workplace. However, perceptions that such discrimination exists persist. Understanding the extent and nature of the phenomenon ...
Accounting education : investigating the gap between school, university and practice
(2014)
Various studies have highlighted the problems faced in accounting education. Some of these
problems refer to the stagnating accounting curriculum, limited resources available to
students from designated black empowerment ...
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 ...
The temporal distribution and relative abundance of stable flies (Stomoxys calcitrans) (Diptera : Muscidae) in a feedlot near Heidelberg, Gauteng, South Africa
(North-West University, 2014)
The stable fly, Stomoxys calcitrans (L.) is a haematophagous fly that feeds primarily on the
forelegs of cattle stimulating a range of avoidance behaviours in confinement situations such as
feedlots. From literature it ...
The regulation of gas exploration, production and management : a life cycle analysis
(2014)
Gas exploration and production at sea and on land is a recent phenomenon in South Africa. The reason for the sudden interest in gas exploration and production on land is that it may prove to be a solution to the need for ...
The doctrine of separability in respect of the arbitration clause of a contract : a comparative study of English law and South African law
(2014)
Most jurisdictions have over the past two decades experienced reforms with regard to arbitration law. These include England, America, France, Germany and the Netherlands. These reforms were necessary as the trend in the ...
Perceptions regarding the role of social support in the academic achievement of adolescents exposed to violence
(2014)
The purpose of this study was to explore the perceptions of adolescents, who have been exposed to violence, regarding the role of social support in their academic achievement. A qualitative, collective, within-site case ...