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Isolation and characterization of bacteriophages specific to Enterococcus faecalis and Enterococcus faecium as potential markers to detect faecal contamination in water
(North-West University (South Africa), 2017)The aim of the study was to isolate and identify E. faecalis and E. faecium from ground and surface water samples, and evaluate the potential of using E. faeca/is and E. faecium specific phages as indicator organisms for ... -
A comparative analysis of corporate social responsibility in the strategic planning of South African and Australian Companies
(North-West University (South Africa), 2015)Corporate social responsibility (CSR) has assumed a place in the forefront of every stakeholder's thinking. Particularly the recent global financial crisis has led to a resounding debate among the corporate sectors about ... -
Insect meal (Hermetia illucens) as an alternative protein source for Jumbo quails : physiological and meat quality traits
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)Globally, soybean (Glycine max) meal is used as a standard vegetable protein source for poultry feeds. However, due to the negative ecological impact of soybean production, alternative natural and inexpensive protein ... -
Relationship between emotional intelligence and aggression among High School adolescents in Mahikeng, South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), 2017)The study investigated the relationship between emotional intelligence and aggression in high school adolescents in high school adolescents in Mahikeng, South Africa. The study adopted the quantitative methodology, and ... -
Land Capability Evaluation Using Remote Sensing and GIS in Communal Areas of North West Province, South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), 2017)This study sought to develop a framework as a tool for land capability evaluation using remote sensing, GIS and geostatistical techniques for communal areas, where the results can be duplicated in other geographical areas ... -
Effect of plant density on growth and yields of six soybean (Glycine max L. Merril) cultivars grown at three localities in South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), 2017)Agronomic field trials were conducted at Potchefstroom, Rustenburg and Bethlehem during the 2013/4 planting season to investigate the effect of plant density on growth and productivity of six commercial soybean cultivars. ... -
Garlic extract nanoformulation intended for broiler growth performance
(North-West University (South Africa), 2017)Garlic and clove essential oils (EOs) have gained attention from swine and poultry producers, as a replacement to antimicrobial growth promoters (AGPs) because AGPs pose a threat to animal and human health. However, EOs ... -
Adaptive algorithm for parameterization of feature extraction techniques in remote sensing images
(North-West University (South Africa), 2015)Remote Sensing Images (RSI) involves identification of a Region of Interest (Roi) from a suitable Feature Extraction Algorithm (FEA) that best extract the identified Roi, a process known as Dimensionality Reduction. This ... -
Evaluation of fungal and mycotoxin contamination of maize consumed in the North West Province of South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), 2015)The North West province of South Africa ranks the second major maize producing region in the country after the Free State, South Africa. In the North West province, as is the case in much of the world, fungal and subsequent ... -
Antimicrobial activity and phytochemical screening of Olea europaea subsp. africana (wild olive tree) against selected pathogenic microorganisms
(North-West University (South Africa), 2017)A rich variety of medicinal plants are found in Southern Africa and nearly 80% of the populace still depend on medicinal plants to fulfil their primary health care needs. Many of these medicinal plants are used to treat ... -
Exploring factors affecting talent retention in a selected State Owned Enterprise : North West Province
(North-West University (South Africa), 2017)Background and Aim: Literature regarding the causes of staff turnover was integrated in to a comprehensive model that could predict turnover intentions. The proposed study will examine the impact of job satisfaction, ... -
Assessment of the role of SADC in the Zimbabwe crisis, 2000 - 2013
(North-West University (South Africa), 2017)Despite the United Nations Agenda for peace reinforcing peace and security across the globe, there has been contestation on how to attain global peace. In a bid to combat global insecurity and instability, the UN has put ... -
The influence of school culture on learner performance : an ethnographic case study of a rural performing school in Rekopantswe area office
(North-West University (South Africa)., 2017)This is an ethnographic case study of a rural performing secondary school in the Rekopantswe Area office in the Ngaka Modiri molema district (North-west province). The study investigated the influence of school culture ... -
Investigation into the implementation of the new municipal system in the traditional authority areas of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality : the case of Amandebele-a-Lebelo
(North-West University (South Africa), 2002)The study investigated the implementation of the new municipal system in traditional authority area of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality with special reference to the Amandebele-a-Lebelo Traditional Authority. The study ... -
Socio-economic impact of privatisation in South Africa : social work perspective
(North-West University (South Africa), 2005)The purpose of the study was to identify the socio-economic impact that privatization would have on South Africans and especially on disadvantaged groups. It should be noted that privatization, which is an integral part ... -
Job satisfaction, stress and burnout of members of the police in the North West Province : Zeerust
(North-West University (South Africa), 2002)Relative little time is spent on attending to the problems experienced by small rural police units, because the perception exists that these units are not really subjected to crime, and that they do not carry such a great ... -
Problems relating to service delivery by Local Government in the North West Province with specific reference to Mafikeng Local Municipality
(North-West University (South Africa), 2002)To an ordinary man in the street, local government transformation would be meaningless if the envisaged changes did not bring about a better life with visible improvement in the daily lives of the majority of the citizens. ... -
The use of corporal punishment in junior secondary school in the Kweneng district of Botswana
(North-West University (South Africa)., 2008)Corporal punishment is the physical infliction of pain on a learner by a teacher, principal or any authorized person because of an offence committed or disobedience. The ministry of Education in Botswana has come up ... -
Silicon diodes fabricated on defect-engeneered material for use as radiation detector
(North-West University (South Africa), 2009)Current-voltage and capacitance-voltage measurements have been carried out on uradiated commercially available silicon p-i-n photodiodes under illumination of different wavelengths. The photodiodes were irradiated by 1 ... -
The psychosocial experiences of looking after a child with psychiatric illness and the impact it has on the functioning of black extended families
(North-West University (South Africa), 2004)This study is a qualitative study investigating the psychosocial experiences of Black extended families in caring for a child with psychiatric illness. The focus was on how the child's illness had an impact on family ...
