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Effect of Bradyrhizobium strains on the yield of accessions of Bambara groundnut ( Vigna subteraenea (L) Verdc)
(North-West University (South Africa), 2023)A sizeable component of human diets consists of underutilised legumes. These legumes fix atmospheric nitrogen, giving smaller growers an economic advantage. Utilising the legumes in the appropriate way can help increase ... -
The effect of Brij 97 and carrageenan on the transdermal delivery of acyclovir
(North-West University, 2006)The skin, by weight, is the largest organ of the body. Human skin serves to provide several important functions that may be classified. in a general context, as protective, maintaining homeostasis and sensing. The outermost ... -
Effect of Brij 97 in the presence and absence of carrageenan on the transdermal delivery of 5-Fluorouracil
(North-West University, 2006)The skin is the largest and most easily accessible organ of the human body thus making it the ideal route for systemic drug delivery. The transdermal route of drug delivery offers several advantages compared to the ... -
The effect of Busseola fusca infestation, fungal inoculation and mechanical wounding on Fusarium ear rot development and fumonisin production in maize
(Elsevier, 2017)Fusarium verticillioides and Busseola fusca are among the most significant biotic constraints to maize production in South Africa. In this study, the effect of B. fusca damage and mechanical wounding to maize ears on ... -
The effect of C2-chlorohydrocarbons and their phytotoxic metabolites on photosynthesis of crop plants and natural vegetation
(North-West University (South Africa), 2002)The effect of C2-chlorohydrocarbons and their phytotoxic metabolites on photosynthesis of crop plants and natural vegetation: The emission of the highly volatile ~-chlorohydrocarbons tetrachloroethylene (TECE) and 1, ... -
The effect of cadmium on earthworms (Eisenia andrei) and their intestinal bacteria
(North-West University, 2018)Cadmium contamination, predominantly from anthropogenic activities such as mining, have a significant impact on soil organisms. It alters the abundance, diversity, community structure, ecological functions and the species ... -
The effect of canola (Brassica napus) as a biofumigant on soil microbial communities and plant vitality: a pot study
(Taylor & Francis and NISC, 2013)Canola (Brassica napus) may be incorporated into soil as a biofumigant for control of pathogens such as Sclerotinia sclerotiorum. Yet, the effect of biofumigants on natural microbial communities required to maintain soil ... -
The effect of carbon dioxide partial pressure on the gasification rate and pore development of Highveld coal chars at elevated pressures
(Elsevier, 2018)Char structural changes occurring during gasification are normally only related to conversion and few data is published on the effect of carbon dioxide partial pressure on the extent of pore development. In this study, the ... -
Effect of Carbon Footprint on Profitability in Metals & Mining industry of South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), 2021)This study investigates the impact of the introduction of a carbon tax on the South African metals and mining industry using integrated financial reports. The introduction of the carbon tax in South Africa promises to be ... -
Effect of Carbon Footprint on Profitability in Metals & Mining industry of South Africa
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The effect of carbonaceous reductant selection on chromite pre-reduction
(Springer, 2017)Ferrochrome (FeCr) production is an energy-intensive process. Currently, the pelletized chromite pre-reduction process, also referred to as solid-state reduction of chromite, is most likely the FeCr production process ... -
The effect of career orientation on organizational commitment and performance: A case of North West Province
(North-West University (South Africa), 2023)Although career orientation is widely acknowledged as an important aspect in the workplace, very little research has been conducted on how this important aspect influences employee commitment and ultimately organisational ... -
The effect of casino employees demographic variables on quality of work-life domains
(AJHTL, 2015)With over 38 casinos in South Africa, to be the most sought after casino, quality service offered by casino employees will be the competitive advantage of attracting and retaining customers. The purpose of this article is ... -
The effect of cellobiohydrolase I on low consistency refining and handsheet properties
(North-West University (South Africa)., 2022)Papermaking is an energy-intensive process, with mechanical pulp refining accounting for 30% of the total electrical energy consumption during papermaking. Presently, with significant economic and environmental concerns, ... -
The effect of changing temperature and mass flow rate on the charging and discharging time in a horizontal packed bed passive space heating system
(North-West University, 2018)Research into rock-beds for residential use has declined over the past three decades. Although rock-beds were constructed for agricultural and solar home applications in the 1970’s and 1980’s, very little research has been ... -
The effect of Chicago Board of Trade prices and fundamental factors on South African yellow maize prices
(North-West University, 2012)Maize traders on the South African Futures Exchange (SAFEX) strive to determine future price movements by tracking the following influential price indicators: domestic fundamental factors, the USA yellow maize prices, ... -
The effect of China's globalisation on the South African coal mining equipment (OEM) industry
(North-West University, 2007)The study looks at the mining equipment industry as coal mining equipment is a subsector within this industry. This study seeks to create an understanding of how the coal mining equipment industry in South Africa is affected ... -
Effect of chronic N-acetyl cystine administration on oxidative status in the presence and absence of induced oxidative stress in rat striatum
(Springer, 2008)Antioxidants have possible therapeutic value in neurodegenerative disorders, although they may have pro-oxidant effects under certain conditions. Glutathione (GSH) is a key free radical scavenger. N-acetylcysteine (NAC) ... -
Effect of climate smart agricultural practices on poverty among farmers in North West Nigeria
(North-West University (South Africa), 2018)The current level of poverty in Nigeria is disturbing and climate change impedes food security and increases poverty indirectly and directly on individuals or households. Farming households are changing agricultural practices ... -
The effect of coal size on PM2.5 and PM-bound polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) emissions from a domestic natural cross-draft stove
(Elsevier, 2020)Residential coal combustion has played an important role in the domestic energy supply of Northern China for many decades and will do so for the foreseeable future, although it is also an important contributor to severe ...