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Promoting conceptual change in chemical equilibrium through metacognition development : students' achievement and metacognitive skills
(North-West University (South Africa), 2017)
Poor student performance in the knowledge area of chemical equilibrium has been a challenge to most Physical Sciences students. The performance trend in this knowledge area has over the years been stagnant despite students’ ...
Metabolic variation in cultured cells treated with differentially functionalised gold nanoparticles (GNPs)
(North-West University (South Africa), Potchefstroom Campus, 2017)
Gold nanoparticles (GNPs) and differentially functionalised or ligand exchanged GNPs (Lig-GNPs) present promising advantages in a variety of fields. Surface functionalisation of GNPs with ligands is believed to improve the ...
A comparison of frameworks that measure the success of information technology projects
(North-West University (South Africa), 2017)
Project management is an enhanced way of managing people, materials and/or equipment that is used when pursuing projects in different organizations. As described, a project is a brief attempt to create an end result or a ...
A comparison between the cardiorespiratory responses of motorized and non-motorized treadmill protocols
(North-West University (South Africa), Potchefstroom Campus, 2017)
Maximal aerobic capacity (VO2max) can be considered an important performance determinant of distance runners’ performance due to endurance events being performed at high percentages of one’s VO2max. The protocol and running ...
Determining a standard for information security culture
(North-West University (South Africa), 2017)
Information is a valuable asset and many organisations cannot survive or function without it. Protecting the information becomes very important. Statistics show that a large percentage of organisations are threatened by ...
Evaluation of selected restoration technologies in degraded areas of the Mokala National Park, South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), 2017)
Degradation is a global problem and does not only affect the livelihood of people but also the existence of fauna and flora. In Mokala National Park (MNP) extensive areas of high potential grazing land have been degraded ...
Woody species increase and development on the southern end of Disaneng Village, Ratlou Municipality, North West Province, South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), 2017)
Woody species were quantified at a selected study area near Disaneng (Ratlou municipality) in the North West Province (NWP) of South Africa. Woody plant development was also assessed, using both land surveys and remote ...
A systems development methodology for developing location based games
(North-West University (South Africa), 2017)
Rapid expansion and development in the modern mobile technology market has created an
opportunity for the use of location-based technologies in games. Because of this fast
expanding market and new technology, it is ...
Vegetation establishment and functionality on kimberlite tailings in the afro-alpine zone of Lesotho
(North-West University (South Africa), 2017)
Mining activities can have severe negative impacts on the natural environment. It is therefore
important for mines to develop and implement mitigation measures through a rehabilitation
strategy. As such, Letšeng Diamond ...
Population dynamics and integrated management of Prostephanus truncatus (Coleoptera : Bostrichidae) in Manica Province, Mozambique
(North-West University (South Africa), 2017)
The Larger grain borer, Prostephanus truncatus (Coleoptera: Bostrichidae), was introduced from Southern and Central America into Africa during the late 1970s, and has since then established in 20 African countries. This ...