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Historical overview of the cholera outbreak in Zimbabwe (2008–2009)
(SUN MeDIA Bloemfontein, 2011)This article provides a historical overview of the 2008-2009 cholera pandemic in Zimbabwe. Its main hypothesis is that this outbreak revealed serious health status implications that were not unconnected with a malfunctioning ... -
Hypercontextualized learning games: fantasy, motivation, and engagement in reality
(Sage, 2013)A Hypercontextualized Game (HCG) is a locally designed game that supports its players in gathering context-specific information and in-depth understanding and knowledge regarding the context of a site. LIEKSAMYST, an ... -
I want to publish but ... : barriers to publishing for women at a University of Technology
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The identity issue in bi- and multilingual repertoires in South Africa: Implications of Schneider's dynamic model
(John Benjamins, 2014)Identity construction drives the development of postcolonial Englishes in Schneider’s Dynamic Model. Contexts like those of South Africa where wide-spread bi- and multilingualism are observed challenge notions of English ... -
The impact of trade liberalisation on South African agricultural productivity
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Increase success by decreasing admission for maths– Fairytale or Reality?
(WASET, 2013)South Africa is facing a crisis with not being able to produce enough graduates in the scarce skills areas to sustain economic growth. The crisis is fuelled by a school system that does not produce enough potential students ... -
The influence of sprint interval training on body composition, physical and metabolic fitness in adolescents and young adults with intellectual disability: a randomized controlled trial
(Sage Publishing, 2014)Background High-intensity interval training (HIIT) may be a feasible and efficacious strategy for improving health-related fitness in young people. The objective of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to evaluate ... -
An interpretation of "covering of eyes" in Genesis 20:16
(Unisa Press/SASNES (South African Society for Near Eastern Studies) / Sabinet, 2011)Near the end of the story of Sarah's adventure in the house of Abimelech in Genesis 20, Abimelech is said to give Abraham a thousand pieces of silver. Addressing Sarah, Abimelech claims that the silver will be a "covering ... -
An inventory of marketing skills essential for tourism entrepreneurs: a 3–domain approach
(Academic Journals [© 2010 Academic Journals]Academic Journals [© 2010 Academic Journals], 2012)This article postulates that specific marketing skills contribute to the success of a tourism entrepreneur. The purpose of the research was first, to identify the marketing skills that are critical to the success of tourism ... -
Is geluk voor de dommen? Over het verband tussen intelligentie en geluk
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Jeremiah's vision of the almond rod (Jer 1:11–12): an anthropological perspective
(Unisa Press/SASNES (South African Society for Near Eastern Studies) / Sabinet, 2012)In Jeremiah 1:12, Yahweh explains Jeremiah's vision of an almond rod (מַקֵּל שָׁקֵד) with the obscure observation that he is watching (שָׁקֵד) over his word. There seems to be little logic in this clarification and scholars ... -
Jung, individuation, and moral relativity in Qohelet 7:16 - 17
(Springer, 2014)Qohelet’s warning in chapter 7:16 ‘not to be too righteous’ has commonly been interpreted by biblical scholars in ways that acquit the author of teaching immorality. This article approaches the text from a psychological ... -
Leadership behaviour preferences of student-athletes: a comparative study of South Africa and India
(Mediterranean Center of Social and Educational Research (MCSER), 2013)The athlete-coach relationship is a vertical dyadic relationship in which the coach plays a critical leadership role. The direct influence of coaches on their athletes has been widely reported in many studies from various ... -
Leadership's role in effective implementation of school discipline policies
(The Clute Institute, 2014)Discipline is an important aspect of the life of any school. Learning and teaching can only take place effectively in a disciplined environment. In South Africa, discipline policies might not have been effectively implemented ... -
Leerbestuurstelsels teenoor sosialenetwerk–omgewings: die ontwikkeling van n geïntegreerde tegnologiese onderrig–leer–model
(Universiteit van Stellenbosch, 2013)The use of computer - mediated communication (CMC), e.g. e-mail and text-based conferencing, particularly in asynchronous mode, has rapidly increased within higher education. Findings from the educational research literature ... -
Managing conflict at work: a qualitative analysis of municipal sports officers views in Gauteng province, South Africa
(LAM Publications; AJOL; Sabinet, 2013)Conflict is an inevitable part of life and the importance of understanding and managing it is cardinal. The lack of understanding of conflict can affect various areas within an organisation, creating unstable and sometimes ...
