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Validity and reliability of the Setswana translation of the Short Form-8 health-related quality of life health survey in adults
(AOSIS, 2018)Background: The absence of culturally relevant measures in indigenous languages could pose a challenge to epidemiological studies on health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in developing nations. Aim: To explore the ... -
Validity of the 16-metre PACER and six-minute walk test in adults with Down syndrome
(Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2016)Purpose: The purpose was to establish criterion-related validity of the 16-metre PACER and six-minute walk distance (6MWD) tests to VO2 peak as well as predictors of VO2 peak in adults with Down syndrome (DS). Methods: ... -
The valorisation of symbolic labour: the articulation of proper womanhood in post–apartheid Potchefstroom
(National Inquiry Services Centre (NISC), 2012)Drawing on ethnographic data gleaned from nine months of research conducted among elderly. middle-class, Afi'ikaansspeaking members of a voluntary woman's organisation that aims at providing adult education to women, ... -
Valorisation of waste lignin for phenol derivative compounds using hydrothermal liquefaction
(EUBCE, 2019)Approximately 95% of global phenolic compounds (such as catechol, guaiacol, syringol, and vanillin) used in the pharmaceutical, fragrance and industrial industries are produced from petroleum-based phenolics such as benzene. ... -
Valproic acid alters the content and function of the cell-free DNA released by hepatocellular carcinoma (HepG2) cells in vitro
(Elsevier, 2017)Background It has long been believed that cell-free DNA (cfDNA) actively released into circulation can serve as intercellular messengers, and their involvement in processes such as the bystander effect strongly support ... -
valuating derived vegetation indices and cover fraction to estimate rangeland aboveground biomass in semi-arid environments
(AJOL, 2017)This study was conducted to assess satellite data for quantifying and mapping the spatial distribution of rangeland biophysical parameters (aboveground biomass) from different geographic locations in the North West province, ... -
Valuation in the constitutional era
(2015)The Constitution brought about a new compensation regime for expropriations. Compensation for expropriation must now be "just and equitable". Whereas before the Constitution came into force market value played a central ... -
Valuation of basket credit default swaps under stochastic default intensity models
(Global Science Press, 2020)Portfolio credit derivatives, including the basket credit default swaps, are designed to facilitate the transfer of credit risk amongst market participants. Investors consider them as cheap tools to hedge a portfolio of ... -
The value of teaching practice as perceived by Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) students
(AJOL, 2019)The pursuit of excellence in preparing student teachers for the teaching profession is a never-ending endeavour. This study aimed at investigating the value of teaching practice as perceived by the participants, how they ... -
The value of using folktales as an intervention tool to enhance resilience for children orphaned and rendered vulnerable by HIV and AIDS
(Taylor and Francis, 2015)The recent increase in the number of children orphaned and rendered vulnerable by HIV and AIDS has placed an added burden on schools as sites of care and support. Yet, many teachers regard this pastoral role as an added ... -
The value of using folktales as an intervention tool to enhance resilience for children orphaned and rendered vulnerable by HIV and AIDS
(Taylor & Francis, 2015)The recent increase in the number of children orphaned and rendered vulnerable by HIV and AIDS has placed an added burden on schools as sites of care and support. Yet, many teachers regard this pastoral role as an added ... -
Value-focused assessment of ICT security awareness in an academic environment
(Elsevier, 2007)Security awareness is important to reduce human error, theft, fraud, and misuse of computer assets. A strong ICT security culture cannot develop and grow in a company without awareness programmes. This paper focuses on ICT ... -
Value-focused assessment of information communication and technology security awareness in an academic environment
(Springer, 2006)The aim of this paper is to introduce the approach of value-focused thinking when identifying information and communications technology (ICT) security awareness aspects. Security awareness is important to reduce human ... -
Values-based self-reflective action research for promoting gender equality: some unexpected lessons
(University of the Free State, 2014)The idea of using values as a means of guiding our research decisions and judging the validity of our claims of knowledge is well established in literature on the self-reflective genre of action research. Values in action ... -
Values-based self-reflective action research for promoting gender equality: some unexpected lessons
(University of the Free State, 2014)The idea of using values as a means of guiding our research decisions and judging the validity of our claims of knowledge is well established in literature on the self-reflective genre of action research. Values in action ... -
Valuing the impact of pollution on the poor: the case of Bophelong
(The Global Business and Technology Association, 2013)This paper reports on a comparative study of poverty and the social cost of pollution among poor households in Bophelong. The level of poverty was measured and compared with the cost of pollution as revealed by citizens ... -
Van Calvinisme tot eksistensialisme: 'n teologiese gesprek met André P. Brink met verwysing na sy memoirs
(AOSIS, 2011)From Calvinism to existentialism: a theological discussion with André P. Brink with reference to his memoirs In this article the author attempts to develop a theological discussion with the well-known and world-famous ... -
Van Christologie tot Jesulogie? Teologiese gesprek met Sakkie Spangenberg na aanleiding van sy boek Jesus van Nasaret (2009)
(AOSIS, 2012)From Christology to Jesuology? Theological discussion with Sakkie Spangenberg with reference to his book Jesus van Nasareth (2009). Spangenberg wrote a riveting book on Jesus of Nazareth in which he paid attention to inter ... -
Vapor-liquid equilibria, density and sound velocity measurements of (water or methanol or ethanol + 1,3-propanediol) binary systems at different temperatures
(Elsevier, 2016)In this work, vapor liquid equilibria (VLE) data for the binary systems containing {water or methanol (1) + 1,3-propanediol (2)} are reported. All measurements were performed in the temperature range of (273.15-343.15 (or ... -
Variability of domestic burning habits in the South African Highveld: a case study in the KwaDela Township (April 2017)
(IEEE, 2017)Air quality in the South African low-income residential areas is poor due to gaseous and particulate emissions from a range of sources including domestic burning. The absence of data on fuel use and variability in low-income ...