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Constraints on the gamma-ray emission from the cluster-scale AGN outburst in the hydra A galaxy cluster
(EDP Sciences, 2012)Context. In some galaxy clusters, powerful active galactic nuclei (AGN) have blown bubbles with cluster scale extent into the ambient medium. The main pressure support of these bubbles is not known to date, but cosmic rays ... -
Constraints on the lepton content of PWN from the local CR positron spectrum
(ICRC, 2008)Geminga is a nearby pulsar with an age of 3.42×105 yr and a spindown power of 3.2×1034 erg/s at present. B0656+14 has comparable spindown power, with an age of 1.11×105 yr and a distance of 290 pc. The winds of these ... -
Constraints on the multi-TeV particle population in the Coma galaxy cluster with HESS observations
(EDP Sciences, 2009)Aims. Galaxy clusters are key targets in the search for ultra high energy particle accelerators. The Coma cluster represents one of the best candidates for such a search owing to its high mass, proximity, and the established ... -
Constraints to adoption of improved hatchery management practices among catfish farmers in Lagos State
(JCEA, 2017)Aquaculture has shown capacities to serve as means of livelihood, improve living standards, provide employment and generate foreign exchange in many countries. Recent investment in Nigerian aquaculture has been target ... -
The construct validation of the Relationship Harmony and Soft–Heartedness Scales of the South African Personality Inventory
(Sage Publications, 2013)This study forms part of the South African Personality Inventory project that aims to develop: (a) an indigenous theoretical model of personality; and (b) a unique personality measure that is in line with South African ... -
Construct validity and internal consistency of Hall’s Professionalism Scale: tested on South African nurses
(BMC, 2019)Objective: In South Africa, appropriate criteria to measure the professional standing of professional nurses are essential. Internationally, there are professionalism scales by which to measure professionalism, but none ... -
Construct validity of the neighborhood environment walkability scale for Africa
(Wolters Kluwer, 2017)Purpose: The development of valid measures of built environments relevant for physical activity is an important step toward controlling the global epidemic of physical inactivity–related noncommunicable diseases and deaths. ... -
Constructing a development approach for female managers in the local sphere of government: The case of Dr. Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality
(2021)The benefits of women’s active public participation and representation in all spectrum of public sector leadership are countless. Some of the benefits include the achievement of social transformation, human and societal ... -
Constructing a living deity - framing the god of Israel in the stories of Daniel and Bel and the dragon
(SASNES (Southern African Society for Near Eastern Studies), 2015)This article is the concluding part in a series of articles on "Bel and the dragon". These articles are an investigation into the Greek editor's/author's use of body, space, narrative and genre in creating a new reality ... -
Constructing a modelling-based learning environment for the enhancement of learner performance in Grade 6 mathematics classrooms : a design study
(North-West University, 2014)The purpose of this study is to focus on constructing a modelling-based learning environment to improve learner performance in grade 6 mathematics classrooms. The purpose emanates from the continued poor performance of ... -
Constructing a new biblical creationism as solution to the problem of the relationship between religion and science
(North-West University, 2004)This study is an attempt to construct a new biblical creationism as solution to the problem of the relationship between religion and science. It examines the challenge of modern evolutionism and the churches' responses ... -
Constructing an XML database of linguistics data
(2010)A language-oriented, multi-dimensional database of the linguistic charactersitics of the Hebrew text of the Old Testament can enable researchers to do ad hoc queries. XML is a suitable technology to transform free text ... -
Constructing an XML database of linguistics data
(2010)A language-oriented, multi-dimensional database of the linguistic characteristics of the Hebrew text of the Old Testament can enable researchers to do ad hoc queries. XML is a suitable technology to transform free text ... -
Constructing ancient slavery as socio–historic context of the New Testament
(OASIS, 2013)Considering the vast scope of material on slavery in antiquity, this article aimed to design a search filter that delimits the scope of socio-historical aspects specifically relevant to the New Testament passages dealing ... -
Constructing characters of Sylow p-subgroups of finite Chevalley groups
(Elsevier, 2016)Let q be a power of a prime p, let Gbe a finite Chevalley group over Fqand let Ube a Sylow p-subgroup ofG; we assume that pis not a very bad prime forG. We explain a procedure of reduction of irreducible complex characters ... -
Constructing conceptual frameworks in social science research
(AOSIS, 2020)Research in the social sciences is concerned with complex social behaviour, group dynamics and unique human settings. Researchers have different patterns of thought and modes of thinking. As such, they often use different ... -
Constructing feasible portfolios under tracking error, beta, alpha, utility and asset weight constraints
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)Active portfolio managers are constrained by mandates which prevent them from taking on unnecessary absolute portfolio risk when pursuing returns in excess of the benchmark. By deviating away from index weightings, an ... -
Constructing identities in an online forum of a South African university
(Taylor & Francis / Unisa Press, 2015)The researchers construct the identity of participants by analysing online and offline identity performances in a virtual forum of a higher education institution in South Africa. The study identifies several interactional ... -
Constructing Identities in an online forum of a South African university
(Taylor and Francis, 2015)The researchers construct the identity of participants by analysing online and offline identity performances in a virtual forum of a higher education institution in South Africa. The study identifies several interactional ...