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Exploring the unique contributions of different cultural groups in a hospital in the North West Province
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2017)Hospitals in South Africa are filled with staff and nurses from diverse cultural groups. This brings about a workforce with unique qualities and contributions. These qualities have, however, become the basis for conflict, ... -
Exploring the use of big data analytics by management accountants in decision-making
(North-West University (South Africa), 2021)The global business environment is constantly changing due to the advancement in technology. Currently, business organisations are experiencing a shift in their competitive strategy, operational structure and production ... -
Exploring the use of blockchain technology to enhance transparency in Namibia's global beef supply chain
(North-West University (South Africa), 2021)Namibia is the only African country eligible to export beef to international markets such as Norway, the European Union, the United States of America and recently China. Namibia, being a sparsely populated country, merely ... -
Exploring the use of experiential learning in promoting the integration of disaster risk reduction into primary school curriculum: a case of Botswana
(OASIS, 2019)A key imperative of Botswana’s adherence to international, regional and local policy on disaster risk reduction (DRR) relates to creating awareness and an understanding of disaster risk. One avenue of creating an understanding ... -
Exploring the use of experiential learning in promoting the integration of disaster risk reduction into primary school curriculum: a case of Botswana
(AOSIS, 2019)A key imperative of Botswana’s adherence to international, regional and local policy on disaster risk reduction (DRR) relates to creating awareness and an understanding of disaster risk. One avenue of creating an understanding ... -
Exploring the utilization of funds to support health promotion programs in early learning environmentsments
(Kamla-Raj, 2016)The Department of Basic Education has instituted several measures for improvement in the provision of early education in South Africa. Despite these efforts and resource allocations, health promotion in centers of early ... -
Exploring the validity of the values-in-action inventory of strengths (VIA-IS) in an African context
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Exploring the validity of the VIA-Inventory of Strengths in an African context
(North-West University, 2005)The aim of this study was to explore the validity of the Values in Action Inventory of Strengths (VIA-IS) in an African context. This 240-item self-report questionnaire that measures 24 character strengths (Peterson & ... -
Exploring the vocal transition from lyric baritone to spinto tenor through action and performative research
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)The aim of this study was to explore the journey I undertook while changing from baritone to spinto tenor. Before this study commenced, I had been trained as a baritone but several vocal coaches and teachers addressed ... -
Exploring theoretical trends in placemaking: towards new perspectives in spatial planning
(Emerald, 2018)Purpose – While placemaking is a multi-disciplinary concern, it is a key focus within the discipline of spatial planning. This paper aims to explore the development of theoretical trends with regard to placemaking in ... -
Exploring thermal insulation and energy use in low-income households on the South African Highveld
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)A significant proportion of households in South Africa are classified as low-income households and often reside in dwellings that are inadequately insulated which threaten indoor thermal environments for occupants. This ... -
Exploring trauma causing factors in a group of adult women who experienced childhood sexual abuse
(North-West University (South Africa), Vaal Triangle Campus, 2017)The main aim of this study was to explore what is known from literature and practice about trauma causing factors of childhood sexual abuse (CSA) in adult women survivors. This exploratory qualitative research study was ... -
Exploring Ukuthwasa didactic principles to enhance student nurses' theory-practice integration
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2019)The existing gap of student nurses' theory-practice integration is of global concern, so far most measures to close this gap have failed. Conversely, students of indigenous health practitioners seem to be more successful ... -
Exploring understandings of sexual consent amongst Life Orientation student-teachers through intergroup dialogue
(AOSIS, 2021)In this article, the author reports on how intergroup dialogue was used amongst Life Orientation (LO) student-teachers to deconstruct the heteropatriarchal notions of sexual consent, in the context of gender-based violence ... -
Exploring universal partnerships and putative marriages as tools for awarding partnership property in contemporary family law
(2016)Following upon the Supreme Court of Appeal's judgment in Butters v Mncora 2012 4 SA 1 (SCA), which broadened the criteria and consequences of universal partnerships in cohabitation relationships, this article investigates ... -
Exploring water quality and farmers' perceptions about water and food security in the Vaalharts Irrigation Scheme
(North-West University, 2018)Food insecurity has been linked to increased risks of non-communicable diseases such as diabetes and heart disease and, in the case of South Africa, disparities in terms of access to diverse diets, affect household food ... -
Exploring ways to protect and promote the psychosocial wellbeing of the San community living at Platfontein in the Northern Cape
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2020)The focus of this research was an exploration of the psychosocial wellbeing of the San people in Platfontein in the Northern Cape. This San community consists of mainly two groups of San people, namely the the !Xun and the ... -
Exploring wellness among sales and marketing staff within a global automotive company
(North-West University, 2017)Employees should be regarded as the most important asset in an organisation. Even though machinery and technology has become an important resource in organisational functioning, human capital are vital in determining ... -
Exploring women academics’ perceptions of workplace well-being in relation to personal and job resources
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2021)The availability and development of personal and job resources are substantial components of a positive work experience. This study aimed to explore women academics’ perceptions of workplace well-being in relation to ... -
Exploring women entrepreneurship in selected areas in South Africa
(North-West University, 2011)It is vital that a culture of entrepreneurship is developed in order to unleash the economic potential of all people in South Africa. However, because of the South African woman’s inherited gender role and historical ...