Humanities: Recent submissions
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A study of factors influencing female genital mutilation among infants in Mali
(North-West University (South Africa), 2022)Introduction: Female genital mutilation encompasses all procedures which entail partial or total removal of the external female genitalia for non-medical purposes (WHO, 2016). WHO (2016) indicated that there are four types ... -
Deconstructing political myths in television advertisements of major South African political parties during elections campaign : a critical discourse analysis study
(North-West University (South Africa), 2022)This study argues that political television advertisements possess underlying political myths. These political myths are narratives that use different discursive practices such as verbal and visual texts to construct ... -
Exploring India's National Security Strategy as an Instrument of Foreign Policy towards Pakistan between 2000 and 2015
(North-West University (South Africa), 2022)"Abstract not copied" -
An Examination of Women Political Participation in the South West of Nigeria, 1999-2015
(North-West University (South Africa), 2022)The study examined trajectories of women political participation in Southwest, Nigeria from 1999-2015 and determined factors undermining and hampering women`s political participation in Southwest, Nigeria. It also examined ... -
Determinants of under-Five Mortality in Lesotho
(North-West University (South Africa), 2022)Although the social and economic conditions in Lesotho have improved, under-five mortality has remained one of the major problems in the country. Documentation of the factors influencing under-five mortality is an important ... -
An evaluation of China's influence in Zimbabwe's internal affairs from 2003 to 2018
(North-West University (South Africa), 2022)The study examined China’s influence in the internal affairs of Zimbabwe from 2013 to 2018. It determined the push and pull factors that drove the China-Zimbabwe diplomatic relations, it examines the implications of ... -
Factors associated with contraceptive use among sexually active black women in South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), 2022)Contraception is an effective approach to family size control and has positive impact on maternal and child health. High contraceptive prevalence rate has been reported in South Africa, but the rate is lower among Black ... -
Exploring the political participation of women in rural areas in post-apartheid societies : a comparative study between South Africa and Namibia, 2004-2016
(North-West University (South Africa), 2022)Women in rural areas’ political participation is a topic under explored in International Relations and political studies. Scholars in this field emphasised exploring the political participation of women in urban areas, ... -
Evaluating a Cash Transfer program in reducing poverty in female-headed households in Nganunu Village, Zimbabwe
(North-West University (South Africa), 2022)Most female-headed households are in general impoverished in parts of Sub-Saharan Africa. This situation has worsened over the years due to sharp economic challenges experienced by these households. Much of the lack for ... -
Prevalence and predictors of intimate partner violence among ever-partnered women in South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), 2022)Background: The main objective of this study is to determine the socio-demographic factors related to intimate partner violence among ever-partnered women in South Africa. Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a global social ... -
Factors Affecting Delivery of Low-Cost Housing in Wards 9 and 12, Ramotshere Moiloa Local Municipality, South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), 2022)The study analyses the factors affecting delivery of low-cost housing in wards 9 and 12 of Ramotshere Moiloa Local Municipality (RMLM), in North West Province , South Africa, and to determine how they are being addressed. ... -
Challenges to low-cost housing delivery in Ratlou local municipality : the study of Makgobistad village
(North-West University (South Africa), 2022)This study examines the challenges affecting low-cost housing delivery in the Ratlou Local Municipality, focusing on Makgobistad village. This study applied a qualitative research approach in which semi-structured interviews ... -
Investigating the difference in comprehension between Sesotho and English subtitles : the case of full and keyword subtitles
(North-West University (South Africa), 2022)Research on the benefits of subtitles for learning was pioneered by Price (1983). Her study found that captions, also known as intralingual subtitles, which were primarily intended for the deaf and hearing-impaired ... -
Governance of digital innovation in the Public Sector in South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), 2022)Digital innovation has been a buzzword in the public sector in recent years. The public sector is doing all it can to enhance its service delivery efficiency with the modern platforms afforded by the digital economy. ... -
An assessment of public private partnerships in the healthcare sector in Uganda : a case of government referral hospitals
(North-West University (South Africa), 2022)The current study examined the role of Public-Private Partnerships in the Healthcare sector in Uganda: A case study of government referral hospitals. The study determined a sample size of 160 eligible participants, where ... -
An analysis of a coalition government : a new path in administration and governance at local government level in South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), 2022)The African National Congress has been a dominant party in the South African politics since the dawn of democracy in 1994. The support and dominance of the ANC is confirmed by the election results since 1994 at national, ... -
The cinematic witch : the development of the witch in popular horror films
(North-West University (South Africa), 2022)The film Häxan: Witchcraft Through the Ages (1922) established certain conventions related to the witch horror film genre. These conventions are specifically related to the witch’s body and her supernatural abilities and ... -
ICT innovation for public higher education administration efficiency in South Africa : a comparative study
(North-West University (South Africa), 2022)Information and Communication Technology (ICT) are widely acknowledged in educational administration in this time when information flows freely through satellites and the internet, thus enhancing knowledge dissemination ... -
'n Sosiologiese studie van enkele aspekte van die verplegingsberoep in Suid-Afrika
(North-West University (South Africa), 1968)"No abstract" -
Aspekte van voedingstatus met verwysing na die Indiërbevolking van Durban
(North-West University (South Africa), 1971)"Abstract not copied"
