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Echocardiographic and hemodynamic indices of myocardial contractility simultaneously evaluated in telemetered beagle dogs: a HESI-sponsored cross-company evaluation
(Elsevier, 2020)Introduction Alterations in cardiac contractility can have significant clinical implications, highlighting the need for early detection of potential liabilities. Pre-clinical methods to assess contractility are typically ... -
The 'Eclipse' of the object of research in late-modern philosophy of science: causes and possible remedies
(The Association for Christian Higher Education / Die Vereniging vir Christelike Hoër Onderwys, 2008)Hierdie artikel verken die geleidelike ''verdwyning'' van die objek van navorsing in die laat-moderne wetenskapsfilosofie. In die eerste deel van hierdie artikel (afdelings 2 tot 6) word die ''verduistering'' van die ... -
Eco-friendly synthesis of AgNPs using Verbascum thapsus extract and its photocatalytic activity
(Elsevier, 2016)A facile eco-friendly synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) using Verbascum thapsus (V. thapsus) flower extract as reducing as well as stabilizing agent is reported. The morphology of the synthesized Ag-NPs was spherical ... -
The ECO-MACH framework and protocol for managing children with mental health issues in alternative care facilities
(SAPSAC, 2017)A child that is mentally healthy develops psychologically, emotionally, creatively, intellectually and spiritually (Dwivedi & Harper, 2004). Implicit in the successful development of children is their mental health. The ... -
Ecocritical Concerns in Select Afrikaans Narrative Works: Critical Perspectives
(UNISA Press, 2021)Environmentally oriented literary and cultural studies, or ecocriticism for short, gained traction in the United States of America in the late 1980s. It took root in South Africa no earlier than the start of this century ... -
Ecological genetics and host range expansion by Busseola fusca (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)
(Oxford Univ Press, 2015)The host plant range of pests can have important consequences for its evolution, and plays a critical role in the emergence and spread of a new pest outbreak. This study addresses the ecological genetics of the indigenous ... -
Ecological guild and enzyme activities of rhizosphere soil microbial communities associated with Bt-maize cultivation under field conditions in North West Province of South Africa
(Wiley, 2017)Insecticidal proteins expressed by genetically modified Bt maize may alter the enzymatic and microbial communities associated with rhizosphere soil. This study investigated the structure and enzymatic activity of rhizosphere ... -
The ecological politics surrounding the downsizing and downgrading of public park: a reflection on the history of change of the Harare Gardens in Zimbabwe
(University of California Press, 2019)ABSTRACT The study of protected area downgrading and downsizing (PADD) in Africa has largely been confined to rustic and nature reserves outside urban boundaries. This study addresses the gap in research practice and puts ... -
The ecology and conservation of Thestor brachycerus brachycerus (Trimen, 1883): an aphytophagous miletine butterfly from South Africa
(Springer, 2015)The existing knowledge of the biology and ecology of the butterfly genus Thestor is summarised, and the conservation status of the Critically Endangered Thestor brachycerus brachycerus reviewed. The biotopes of two hitherto ... -
Econometric analysis of the effects of aggregate expenditure on job growth in the private sector: the South African case
(2017)The private sector contributes to job creation either directly by creating new positions for job seekers or indirectly by increasing growth that results in job creation for unemployed people. This study employed an ... -
Econometric analysis of the impact of foreign direct investment on economic growth in Namibia: evidence from annual data
(The Social Sciences Research Society, 2016)The driving objective of the study was to measure in quantitative terms the influence of foreign direct investment on economic growth through cointegration techniques. Namibia was used as a case study. Annual dataset ... -
Economic and political initiatives of European integration for the period 1945-1992
(AOSIS, 1998)The integration of the European Communities (EC, today EU) has been described as one of the most successful examples of economic integration worldwide. This study examines the reason for this success from two perspectives. ... -
Economic and social effects of novel supply chain concepts and virtual enterprises
(Centre of Sociological Research, 2017)Growing market globalization, increasing global competition, more complex products results in application of new technologies, methods and business processes - due to the abovementioned tendencies novel supply chain ... -
The economic architecture of the two De Kocks
(Taylor & Francis, 2011)Although the annual budget speech traditionally focused on fiscal matters, the minister of finance regularly covered monetary policy issues in his speech. This paper reviews and compares the monetary policy statements/views ... -
Economic capital for credit risk in the trading book
(2011)The Basel II accord sets out detailed formulations (in its Internal Ratings Based approaches) for determining credit risk capital in the banking book, but until recently, credit risk in the trading-book was largely ignored. ... -
Economic empowerment zone programmes in Soweto, South Africa: a case of urban renewal projects
(South African Association of Public Administration and Management (SAAPAM), 2012)The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa stipulates guidelines for local government functions. Section 152, of the Constitution lists six objectives of local government. According to the six objectives, local ... -
Economic empowerment zone programmes in Soweto, South Africa: a case of urban renewal projects
(South African Association of Public Administration and Management (SAAPAM), 2012)The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa stipulates guidelines for local government functions. Section 152, of the Constitution lists six objectives of local government. According to the six objectives, local ... -
Economic evaluation of Nigerian marginal oil and gas field using financial simulation analysis
(EconJournals, 2016)Marginal oil and gas field could contribute immensely to wealth creation, employment generation and confidence in local oil firms if properly exploited by the indigenous firms. Despite the laudable marginal field initiative ... -
The economic impact of hunting in the Limpopo Province
(University of Johannesburg, 2015)This study evaluated the economic impact of hunting on the regional economy of South Africa's Limpopo Province. Data on biltong hunting was derived from a national survey conducted in 2009 and data on trophy hunting from ...