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Analysis of metallothionein expression levels in mitochondrial NADH:ubiquinone oxidoreductase deficiency
(North-West University, 2004)
Some well defined functions of crucial importance for cell physiology are carried out by mitochondria1 NADH:ubiquinone oxidoreductase (complex I). Deficiencies of this complex, which is one of the most frequently encountered ...
Quantifying the effect of different irrigation volumes on cut-rose production
(North-West University, 2004)
Rose plants in general, and especially rose plants of the Hybrid Tea cultivar, Grand Gala, are known for their demanding nature with respect to fertiliser, irradiance levels, night and day temperatures, carbon dioxide ...
An approach to sustainable development in Ekurhuleni : the role of sustainable management tools
(North-West University, 2004)
South Africa is a signatory to the Rio Earth Summit Agenda 21 and the World Summit on Sustainable Development's, Johannesburg Plan of lmplernentation. These documents are the definitive guidelines towards sustainable ...
Factors influencing the use of solid phase microextraction techniques for environmental analysis of industrial waste water
(North-West University, 2004)
The goal of an analytical laboratory is to have a high sample throughput, quick turnaround time and reduced operating costs. In most of the cases, a sample preparation step is necessary to prepare the sample for the specific ...
Die effek van ototoksiese koolwaterstowwe op die gehoordrempels van werkers by 'n petrochemiese fabriek
(North-West University, 2004)
The aim of this study was to determine in an empirical manner whether the phenomenon of hearing loss due to the exposure to volatile organic solvents was present in the gasification plants of a petrochemical factory. The ...
The "beautification of schools" campaign as an environmental management tool
(North-West University, 2004)
The aim of this study was to evaluate the "beautification of schools" programme as
an environmental management tool with a view to facilitating the improvement thereof wherever necessary. An in-depth literature review on ...
VSOP benchmark of the ASTRA critical facility with special emphasis on the equivalent control rod model
(North-West University, 2004)
The ASTRA Critical Facility at the Kurchatov Institute in Moscow was used to perform
critical experiments to simulate the PBMR reactor core design as being developed by
PBMR (Pty) Ltd. The aim of these benchmarks is to ...
Deterministic analysis for the sensitivity of Licensing Basis Events (LBE) radiological consequences to various exposure pathways for the Pebble Bed Modular Reactor (PMBR)
(2004)
Nuclear safety is the main concern for the licensing of nuclear power plants, not only in the
Republic of South Africa but also worldwide. The design of the nuclear power plant plays
an important role in the licensing ...
Evaluation and redesign of radiation shielding in a radionuclide production facility at a particle accelerator
(2004)
iThemba LABS is a particle accelerator facility housing a radionuclide production facility that uses a 66 MeV proton beam to produce radionuclides for medical and industrial use. Ionising radiation is produced by a variety ...