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Evaluation of the effect of selected plant growth regulators on soybean yield parameters in South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)Soybean is an important protein and oilseed crop throughout the world due to the commercial use of soybean meal, oil and sub-products. South Africa is the largest soybean producer in Africa and produces on average 1.8 t ... -
An evaluation of the effectiveness of a performance management system at Tati Nickel Mining Company of Botswana
(North-West University (South Africa), 2017)The purpose of this research project is to determine the effectiveness of a Performance Management System (PMS) at Tati nickel Mining Company (TNMC) in Botswana, and how the implementation of the system is perceived in ... -
An evaluation of the effectiveness of performance management system in the South African Navy
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)Performance management is a human-resources practice that institutions, both public and private, have equally undertaken. Organisations implement performance management systems as a mechanism for managing and developing ... -
An evaluation of the effectiveness of school management teams of underperforming schools in the Central Region of the North West Province
(2005)The purpose of this study was to empirically assess the role played by school management teams (SMTs) of under-performing secondary schools in the Central Region in their efforts to improve. The evaluation criteria applied ... -
An evaluation of the effectiveness of the audit committee in the Westonaria Local Municipality
(2013)Audit committees are an integral part of good corporate governance and their establishment strengthens the credibility of governments. As a foundation of good governance, audit committees are positioned to provide an ... -
Evaluation of the effects of an instant soy and maize meal supplement on the vitamin A status of patients infected with the human immunodeficient virus
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2001)The development of a culture sensitive nutritional supplement for people infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in developing countries needs to be investigated by experts in the area of nutrition and ... -
Evaluation of the effects of atrazine exposure on Xenopus laevis in South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), 2003)It has been reported that exposure of Xenopus laevis to atrazine in laboratory studies increase the incidence of intersex gonads and induced changes in plasma testosterone concentrations. However, the response to atrazine ... -
Evaluation of the effects of coenzyme Q10 and succinate in a rotenone-induced complex I deficient rat model
(North-West University, 2006)Disorders of the mitochondrial respiratory chain have an incidence ranging from 1 in 2,000 to 1 in 5,000, with the most frequent of these cytopathies resulting from causative alterations within mitochondrial complex I, the ... -
An evaluation of the effects of quality systems implementation in small manufacturing firms in Botswana
(North-West University (South Africa), Potchefstroom Campus, 2016)Small manufacturing firms (SMFs) in Botswana are increasingly realizing the critical importance of quality in order to become competitive. The 2014/2015 Global Competitive Report ranked Botswana third lowest in terms ... -
Evaluation of the effects of selected disintegrants on drug membrane permeation
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2016)Virtually all solid dosage forms contain a disintegrating agent to help facilitate breakup, dissolution and absorption. Traditionally, excipients were thought to be pharmacologically inert, but recently, an increasing ... -
Evaluation of the efficacy of selected anticancer compounds in multidrug resistant cell culture models
(North-West University (South-Africa). Potchefstroom Campus, 2019)Small cell lung cancer (SCLC) has an aggressive disseminating nature and the relapse of cancer patients after initial treatment is common. Acquired multidrug resistance (MDR) can often be attributed to over-expression of ... -
Evaluation of the efficiency of magnets in deflecting Ag-atoms in the PBmr-Magnetic Isotope (MIS)
(North-West University (South Africa), 2008)The South-African Pebble Bed Modular Reactor (PBMR) is a high temperature gas cooled reactor (HTGCR) which uses the inert gas helium as a coolant and coated particles as fuel. The design of these coated particles is such ... -
An evaluation of the efficiency of various respiratory protective equipment, used within platinum processing
(2009)Workplace performance measurements of respiratory protective equipment (RPE) are fundamental to understanding how well users are protected during work activities. This study evaluated the effectiveness of various respiratory ... -
Evaluation of the employee rewards/incentive schemes, job satisfaction and retention as performance enhancement
(2010)The main objective is to discuss whether the rewards/incentives schemes provided to the employees to improve and enhance performance within the Department. The discussions will be done on employee satisfaction on the ... -
Evaluation of the enhanced thermal fluid conductivity for gas flow through structured packed pebble beds
(North-West University, 2010)The High Pressure Test Unit (HPTU) forms part of the Pebble Bed Modular Reactor (PBMR) Heat Transfer Test Facility (HTTF). One of the test sections that forms part of the HPTU is the Braiding Effect Test Section (BETS). ... -
Evaluation of the Enviromental Education Youth Club Programme implemented within North-West Province, South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), 2018)The North West Province Department of Rural, Environment and Agricultural Development has been implementing the environmental education programme for the past 10 years. As part of monitoring and evaluation, a need was ... -
Evaluation of the enzyme inhibitory effect of carboxymethylated chitosan
(North-West University, 2003)Degradation of peroral administered drugs by various enzymes in the gastrointestinal tract has proven to be troublesome for the absorption' and bioavailability of protein and peptide drugs. Mucoadhesive polymers such as ... -
The evaluation of the establishment and growth of indigenous trees to restore deforested riparian areas in the Mapungubwe National Park, South Africa
(North-West University, 2007)The deforestation of riparian areas is a major concern in southern Africa. These areas are characterized as fragile ecosystems which contribute largely to the regional and global biodiversity of the world. It is therefore ... -
An evaluation of the ethical behaviour of MBA students at a selected business school
(North-West University, 2011)Business schools have been under scrutiny over the last few years with regard to the type of manager leaders that they produce. This is because the business sector has suffered significantly, both financially and in terms ... -
An evaluation of the extent and determinants of corporate disclosure and transparency practices in Zimbabwean firms
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)This study evaluated the extent and determinants of disclosure and transparency in the annual reports of Zimbabwean firms by using the National Code on Corporate Governance of Zimbabwe (NCCGZ) guidelines as a benchmark for ...
