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The characteristics of an abstract system for the transfer of property in South African law as distinguished from a causal system
(NWU, 2012)Two divergent systems are usually differentiated between when it comes to the way in which real rights are transferred from one person to another, namely abstract and causal systems. In this article the features of each ... -
Characteristics of antibiotic resistant bacteria in raw and drinking water from water production facilities
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)Water is a limited resource, and the quality of raw water has an impact on drinking water production. Regular testing is done to ensure that the quality is compliant with regulations. Heterotrophic bacteria are widely used ... -
Characteristics of columnar aerosol optical and microphysical properties retrieved from the sun photometer and its impact on radiative forcing over Skukuza (South Africa) during 1999-2010
(Springer, 2017)The detailed analysis of columnar optical and microphysical properties of aerosols obtained from the AErosol RObotic NETwork (AERONET) Cimel sun photometer operated at Skukuza (24.98° S, 31.60° E, 150 m above sea level), ... -
The characteristics of compassionate care during childbirth according to midwives: a qualitative descriptive inquiry
(BMC, 2020)Abstract Background: Although compassion is considered to be of prime importance in nursing and midwifery, there is no clear understanding of what compassionate care in childbirth entails, and how midwives perceive ... -
Characteristics of hailstorms over the South-African highveld
(North-West University, 2018)Extreme hail has been among the most costly of natural disasters in South-Africa. Despite the havoc that hail is known to cause, we have limited knowledge about these spatially and temporally rare events and how they are ... -
The characteristics of kind and compassionate care during childbirth according to midwives
(North-West University, 2018)Background: Although compassion is considered to be of prime importance in nursing and midwifery care, there is no clear understanding of what compassionate care in childbirth entails, and how midwives’ perceive compassionate ... -
The characteristics of underreporting women in the POWIRS II study
(North-West University, 2006)It is now widely recognized that reported energy intakes in dietary surveys underestimate usual energy intake (Black et al., 1993). During this study specific subject characteristics contributing to under reporting and the ... -
Characterization and imaging of lead distribution in bones of lead-exposed birds by ICP-MS and LA-ICP-MS
(Elsevier, 2018)Lead (Pb) poisoning in raptors and water birds is a serious problem in many countries. However, only a small fraction of Pb poisoning has been detected in birds. Bone specimens may be useful indices of Pb exposure because ... -
Characterization and modelling of a customs operation
(NWU, 2018)Effective risk management is a prerequisite to find an acceptable balance between the objectives of a customs operation and the streamlined flow of goods. This requires the use of well-designed customs risk management models ... -
Characterization and tissue distribution of conjugated metabolites of pyrene in the rat
(Japanese Society of Veterinary Science, 2015)Pyrene (PY) is a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) that is often used as a biomarker for human and wildlife exposure to PAHs. As the metabolites of PAHs, similar to their parent compounds, pose public health risks, ... -
Characterization in "Pelo e ja Serati" by J.M. Ntsime
(Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education, 1998)The aim of this study was to explore representation and use of character in J. M. Ntsime's play, Pelo e ja Serati, with special reference to the ways in which the general attitudes and thinking processes of the characters ... -
Characterization of a titanium coaxial condenser
(North-West University (South Africa)., 2020)In South Africa a leading engineering company, focusing on energy engineering services and products to the mining industry, developed a mobile refrigeration unit known as the air-cooling unit (ACU) MKII. The ACU MKII uses ... -
Characterization of an alginate encapsulated LS180 spheroid model for anti-colorectal cancer compound screening
(ACS, 2020)Colorectal cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths. A main problem for its treatment is resistance to chemotherapy, requiring the development of new drugs. The success rate of new candidate cancer drugs ... -
Characterization of bacteria isolated from a platinum mine tailings dam
(North-West University, 2012)Contamination from various sources has a huge impact on soil health and microbial community composition. Metal contamination of soil in mining scenarios is of concern and is not adequately addressed, particularly with ... -
Characterization of circulating DNA as a biomarker for genetic aberrations in humans
(North-West University, 2006)Circulating DNA is fragments of DNA which can be found in the blood of healthy as well as diseased individuals. Higher levels of these nucleic acid molecules can be found in diseased and pregnant individuals in contrast ... -
Characterization of circulating free DNA in healthy and diseased individuals
(North-West University, 2009)Circulating DNA is small fragments of DNA present in the blood of vertebrates. Even though the origin, function and significance of these DNA fragments are not elucidated yet, it is widely investigated as a source of ... -
Characterization of Clostridium spp. isolated from selected surface water systems and aquatic sediment
(North-West University (South Africa), Potchefstroom Campus, 2017)Clostridium are ubiquitous in nature and common inhabitants of the gastrointestinal track of humans and animals. Some are pathogenic or toxin producers. These pathogenic Clostridium species can be introduced into surface ... -
Characterization of Clostridium, Aeromonas and heterotrophic bacteria in selected groundwater systems
(North-West University (South Africa)North-West University, 2020)Water sources in the North West Province (NWP) are made up of groundwater, surface water and re-useable effluent. However, major water challenges are experienced in the NWP when quality and quantity are considered. The NWP ... -
Characterization of ecological risks from environmental releases of decamethylcyclopentasiloxane (D5)
(Wiley, 2015)Decamethylcyclopentasiloxane (D5) is used in personal care products and industrial applications. The authors summarize the risks to the environment from D5 based on multiple lines of evidence and conclude that it presents ...