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The effect of a large-scale irrigation scheme on the fish community structure and integrity of a subtropical river system in South Africa
(Elsevier, 2016)Large scale irrigation schemes are vitally important for food security in developing countries. This is especially relevant in subtropical countries where there is pressure on their water resources. However, the potential ... -
The effect of a medic-wheat rotational system and contrasting degrees of soil disturbance on nematode functional groups and soil microbial communities
(Elsevier, 2018)During a four-year cropping cycle, the effects of cropping sequence (wheat-medic rotation and wheat monocropping) and contrasting degrees of soil disturbance (conventional tillage and zero tillage) on nematode functional ... -
The effect of a multidisciplinary physical activity intervention on the body composition and physical fitness of obese children
(Minerva Medica, 2013)AIM: The aim was to determine the effect of a physical activity, diet, and behaviour modification intervention of 13 weeks, 3x per week for 60 minutes on the body composition and physical fitness of overweight and obese ... -
The effect of a physical and a combined health promotion intervention programme on some selected health indicators of South African Colliery Executives
(University of Stellenbosch, 2009)In many countries the focus of the employer's health policy has shifted from the emphasis of treating the disease to the preventative paradigm, which focuses more on the promotion of employees' health. Various ramifications ... -
The effect of a reduced power quality on the energy efficiency of stand-alone generator systems
(IEEE, 2016)It has already been thoroughly validated that the efficiency of direct online motors is susceptible towards certain power quality parameters such as voltage unbalance or harmonic voltage distortion. It can be assumed that ... -
The effect of a serious game on empathy and prejudice of psychology students towards persons with disabilities
(AOSIS, 2019)Background: Much has been done regarding the promotion of equality in rights in terms of legislation, but persons with disabilities remain marginalised in society. Negative attitudes and prejudice contribute ... -
The effect of a sport development programme on sprinting and long jump ablilities among 10-15 year old black girls from farm schools in the North West Province, South Africa
(LAM Publications, 2011)Development of previously disadvantaged communities was identified in South Afria (SA) as a national priority and sport was indicated to be part of such a strategy. Farm schools are among the poorest with regards to financial ... -
The effect of a sport development programme on sprinting and long-jump abilities in 10-15 Year Old Boys from disadvantaged communities in South Africa
(2009)Sixty-two (N=62) boys between the age of 10 and 15 years from two different farm schools in the Potchefstroom district were subjected to a Talent Search testing protocol. Potentially talented athletes (n=21), with a mean ... -
The effect of a ten month physical activity intervention programme on body composition of 9-13 year-old boys
(Sabinet, 2012)Excessive body fat is one of the main contributing factors in many health related health debilitating diseases, such as diabetes, obesity, hypertension and coronary arterioscleroses. The objective of this study was to ... -
The effect of a total rewards strategy on school teachers, retention
(AOSIS, 2015)Orientation: South African schools are facing significant challenges to retain a talented pool of school teachers. A total rewards strategy could assist schools to reduce teacher turnover. Research purpose: The aim of ... -
The effect of academic development initiatives on student performance at a South African University: a case of finance modules
(Mediterranean Center of Social and Educational Research (MCSER), 2013)The retention and the success of undergraduate students is a concern in South African universities which have been faced with a major challenge of low graduation rates. To respond to this challenge, South African universities ... -
The effect of acid demineralising bituminous coals and de-ashing the respective chars on nitrogen functional forms
(Elsevier, 2017)An opportunity presented itself to compare changes in nitrogen functional forms brought by the acid treatment of South African bituminous coals and their respective chars. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) was used ... -
The effect of acid mine drainage on the hatching success of branchiopod egg banks from endorheic wetlands in South Africa
(Springer, 2014)Endorheic wetlands are abundant in South Africa, and are more commonly referred to as pans. The pan environment experiences daily and seasonal fluctuations in physico-chemical conditions, caused by variable hydroperiods. ... -
The effect of acid washing on the pyrolysis products derived from a vitrinite-rich bituminous coal
(Elsevier, 2015)Extensive characterization of the pyrolysis products, derived from raw and acid washed samples of a vitrinite-rich South African bituminous coal is reported. Pyrolysis experiments were carried out with use of a modified ... -
The effect of added minerals on the pyrolysis products derived from a vitrinite-rich demineralised South African coal
(Elsevier, 2016)A better understanding of the behaviour of the inorganic matter present in coal will assist in more cost-effective operations and more consistency in product yield and composition during thermal processing. In this study, ... -
Effect of African leafy vegetables on the micronutrient status of mildly deficient farm-school children in South Africa: a randomized controlled study
(Cambridge Univ Press, 2016)A randomized controlled trial was conducted to assess the effect of African leafy vegetable (ALV) consumption on Fe, Zn and vitamin A status in children. Children were randomly allocated to receive either a 300 g cooked ...
