Natural and Agricultural Sciences
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Determinants of emerging small-scale pig farmers' participation in high value markets in Dr Kenneth Kaunda District, South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), 2014)This study analyses determinants of small-scale pig farmer's participation in high value/mainstream markets. The study was conducted in Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality. The Dr kenneth Kaunda District is divided ... -
Synthesis, characterization and biological studies of some organotin-dithiocarbamate complexes
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)Organotin(IV)dithiocarbamate owe their functionality and usefulness to the individual attributes of the organotin and the dithiocarbamate moieties. The synergy exhibited by these moieties has resulted in the enhanced ... -
Intelligent mobile agent application for spectrum resource management in cognitive radio networks
(North-West University (South Africa), 2012)With the increasing demand for wireless communication, efficient spectrum utilization has become a challenge. This is because wireless spectrum is a costly resource licensed by relevant agencies to operators for a specified ... -
Recombinant Expression and Molecular Elucidation of the Dual Functional Properties of a Truncated Pentatricopeptide Repeat Protein from Arabidopsis thaliana
(North-West University (South Africa), 2017)Plants play essential roles in the general life systems of mankind even though they also tend to experience constant challenges during their own life cycles from periodic exposures to various environmental stimuli (e.g. ... -
Effect of phosphorus and calcium supplementation on growth performance of communally grazed goats in a semi-arid area
(North-West University (South Africa), 2013)The purpose of this study was to assess whether there exists a mineral deficiency especially phosphorus, calcium and magnesium in communally grazed "village" goats. Phosphorus deficiency has been reported to occur in both ... -
Analysis of water use productivity among smallholder Homestead Food Gardening and irrigation crop farmers in the North-West Province, South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), 2014)The study analysed water use productivity among smallholder homestead food gardening and irrigation crop farmers in the North West province, South Africa. Home gardening and irrigation constitute the most important rural ... -
Genetic polymorphism of prevalent root nodules bacterial strain from Bambara nut
(North-West University (South Africa), 2017)Bambara groundnut is an underutilized crop of good microbial resources in green manure. The knowledge of the true microbial diversity in rhizopheric bacteria of Bambara groundnut is fundamental to effective exploitation ... -
Mapping of y -emitting radionuclides from Princess Mine Dump and the potential radiological effects on human beings
(North-West University (South Africa), 2015)The study was carried out at the Princess dump, an old abandoned mine tailing storage facility in the Witwatersrand region of South Africa. It was aimed at identifying the NORMS in the dump and their activity concentrations ... -
Spatial variation in density, species composition and nutritive value of vegetation in selected communal areas of the North West Province
(North-West University (South Africa), 2018)The study was designed to assess spatial variation in terms of density, species composition and nutritive value of vegetation in selected communal grazing lands located in the Ngaka Modiri Molema district municipality of ... -
Willingness to adopt renewable energy as an alternative energy source among households at Mathebethi in Kwanyuswa-Ethekwini Municipality
(North-West University (South Africa), 2016)Relative energy poverty is still rife at Mathebethi, a semi-rural outskirts of industrialised Pinetown about 47 km west of Durban, eThekwini Municipality. The area is characterised by socio-economic indicators namely low ... -
Security awareness and training policy guidelines to minimise the risk of BYOD in a South African SME
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)Concepts like Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) are not new to organisations. Information technology within organisations is getting more diverse. In line with the latest technology trends and forecasts, mobile device ownership ... -
The modification of polyethersulf one polymer membranes by incorporating functional ZnO nanomaterials
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Perceived effects of professionalization of extension services on delivery by public and private agents in South Western Nigeria
(North-West University (South Africa), 2018)The need to professionalize extension services which is an indispensable way to improve and ensure a viable, effective and vibrant extension and advisory service delivery in the study area led to this study. The study ... -
Determinants of productivity among African indigenous vegetable farmers in Vhembe District of Limpopo Province, South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), 2017)Agriculture remains the mainstay of many African economies. It continues to be a key tool for sustainable development, alleviation of poverty, generation of household income and food security in many developing countries, ... -
Diversity of endophytic fungi possessing bioactive compounds isolated from selected medicinal plants
(North-West University (South Africa), 2018)Throughout history, mankind has used plants as their primary source of sustainability. This includes their use as sources of food (agricultural commodities), production of clothing and fragrances, fertilizers, the enhancement ... -
Evaluation of food safety knowledge and practices among consumers of foods of animal origin in the Mafikeng Local Municipality, North West Province
(North-West University (South Africa), 2015)Knowledge and attitudes on food safety differ from one location to another and it is always important to assess these in order to have an idea on the community's level of knowledge and attitude and their needs in terms of ... -
Design and In vitro analysis of polyethylene glycol based multidrug delivery systems for combination therapy in the treatment of Breast Cancer
(North-West University (South Africa), 2018)Polymer hydrogels are known to be excellent drug delivery biomaterials for unconventional cancer therapy. The polymer hydrogel was prepared via the free-radical polymerization of acrylamide (AAm) in the presence of poly ... -
Bioremediation potential of metal resistant bacteria isolated from abandoned gold mine tailings
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Phylogenetic analyses of species-specific macergens in South African exportable vegetables
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Growth performance and meat quality of weaner steers adapted to starter diets containing potassium humate in the feedlot
(North-West University (South Africa), 2017)Humates can be described as raw material used in animal husbandry and agriculture in the form of a humate drink or dry feed as a source of mineral and organic substances for growth stimulation. Most commercially available ...
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