Electronic Theses and Dissertations (ETDs): Recent submissions
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Solar ultraviolet radiation exposure of protection officers at a South African university
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2023-10)Introduction Security guards face heightened risks of solar UVR exposure due to the predominantly outdoor nature of their work. The elevated ambient solar UVR levels in South Africa, particularly at the latitude of the ... -
Brain-derived neurotrophic factor, vascular alterations, and depression: The SABPA study
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2024-08)Motivation Several researchers suggest that neurotrophic factors play an important role in depression. Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) is one of the neurotrophic factors that has been investigated and it is ... -
The benefits and challenges of clinical accompaniment of nursing students: A systematic review
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2024-05)The clinical accompaniment of nursing students is crucial in providing quality healthcare. The benefits thereof include the building of confidence, professionalism, and self-esteem in both nursing students and educators ... -
Skin barrier function of White and Black African nursing students
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2024-05)Background: Nursing students are required to complete a minimum of 2000 practical hours in healthcare facilities during their four years of tertiary education. They are required to frequently wash and disinfect their hands ... -
Solubility enhancement of selected anti-malarial drugs
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2024-05)Malaria remains a problem experienced globally, with 227 million cases being documented in 2019 by the “World Malaria Report”. Another noted statistic is the occurence of about 54.7 million pregnancies in areas of continuous ... -
Understanding didactic strategies based on the Laban-Malmgren technique when developing technical and musical proficiency of singers
(North-West University (South Africa), 2023)The Laban-Malmgren technique (LMT), and especially the way it might inform a pedagogical approach when working with singers who specialize in Western art music, is largely unknown to most people who work in the fields of ... -
Developing a framework for SMME survival based on events during Covid-19 in the Western Cape, South Africa.
(North-West University (South Africa), 2024-04)This study aims to comprehend how certain SMMEs managed to survive, and some even thrived during the Covid pandemic in the Western Cape of South Africa. The impact of the pandemic and the various levels of lockdown in South ... -
Examining the impact of BBC news Yoruba on the revitalisation of Yoruba language of South-West Nigeria
(North-West University (South Africa), 2024)Languages are disappearing at an alarming rate all over the world and indigenous languages are the worst hit. Yorùbá, a language spoken by 50 million people in the South-West Nigeria, is one of the endangered languages. ... -
Teachers and primary caregivers' perceptions of recreational activities and social skills in children with Down Syndrome
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2021-04-04)Leisure and recreation are considered to be valuable contributors in the development of social skills, which finally improves well-being when maintained and have shown positive results among individuals with disabilities. ... -
Rock climbing certification in South Africa: an explorative descriptive study
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2021-03-30)Outdoor adventure activities have shown a tremendous growth over the past few years. The risk related to outdoor adventure activities is inevitable and should therefore be managed properly. Rock climbing is considered to ... -
Exploring plastic waste management practices surrounding the Agulhas National Park: The case of Struisbaai Harbour
(North-West University (South Africa), 2024)Marine pollution, particularly plastic waste, is an increasing global concern affecting coastal areas, ecosystems, and human well-being. While South Africa has seen some research on marine plastic pollution, there is a ... -
The Batlhaping Ba Ga Phuduhucwana under Bophuthatswana rule: Governance and resistance 1977- 1994
(North-West University (South Africa), 2024)This dissertation examines the relationship between Batlhaping and the government of Bophuthatswana with special reference to Batlhaping Ba Ga Phuduhucwana. In examining the relationship, I situate Batlhaping Ba Ga ... -
Dissertation accepted in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree Master of Science in Information Technology at the North-West University
(North-West University (South Africa), 2024)While digital platforms have become indispensable to daily life, the ethical dimensions of user privacy remain under-researched. This study's principal goal was to offer recommendations for safeguarding mobile device users ... -
Modelling and forecasting foreign direct investment: A comparative application of machine learning based evolutionary algorithms hybrid models
(North-West University (South Africa), 2023)The study aims to determine whether genetic algorithms can improve the forecasting accuracy of machine learning models in modelling and forecasting foreign direct investment (FDI). The use of evolutionary algorithms for ... -
Exploring challenges faced by women in leadership positions in private Chemical organisations in the Gauteng province
(North-West University (South Africa), 2024)The study explores the challenges experienced by women in leadership positions in a chemical organisation in the Gauteng province of South Africa. To achieve this, a qualitative study was employed with the aid of an ... -
Analysing enterprise risk management adoption in the South African short-term insurance industry
(North-West University (South Africa), 2024)The focus of this study was on the short-term insurance industry within South Africa’s broader financial services sector. The insurance industry’s key role is providing a risk financing mechanism to ensure the spreading ... -
Exploring project-based learning as an effective support tool for educators teaching learners with an inhibited English proficiency
(North-West University (South Africa)., 2024)This study aims to explore the effectiveness of project-based learning (PBL) as a support tool used by educators who teach Grade 9 learners who experience limited proficiency in English. The study's main goal is to investigate ... -
The impact of financial management on the academic performance in secondary schools in the Limpopo Province
(North-West University (South Africa)., 2024)This study focused on the following main research question: How does the financial management of schools in different quintiles in Limpopo relate to their academic performance? Arising from the main research problem, the ... -
The leadership role of principals in managing learner discipline in secondary schools
(North-West University (South Africa)., 2024)The aim of this study was to explore how the principals should play their leadership roles in learner discipline management, to establish the challenges that principals encounter in managing learner discipline secondary ... -
Cloud computing adoption guidelines in a South African Higher Education Institution
(North-West University (South Africa), 2024-07)Global technology is advancing rapidly, particularly within higher education institutions, where remaining competitive in teaching and learning is paramount. Embracing cloud computing offers numerous benefits that higher ...
