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The in-group/out-group dynamics of Nerdrum’s positioning of Kitsch as a reflection of situatedness within contemporary art
(AHWG, 2015)In his description of the Kitsch movement Odd Nerdrum distinguishes between Kitsch and art. This article investigates the concept of Kitsch as theorized by Nerdrum as a manifestation of situatedness within contemporary ... -
Inadequate stakeholder management and its effect on a coherent sinkhole risk management strategy: the case of the Merafong Local Municipality, South Africa
(AOSIS, 2016)The Merafong Local Municipality (MLM) has historically suffered financial and human losses because of the presence of dolomite and the consequent formation of sinkholes. There is a great need for the MLM to address the ... -
The incidence of secual harassment at higher education institutions in South Africa: perceptions of academic staff
(Sun Media (Bloemfontein) © UV/UFS, 2011)This article aims to investigate the perceptions of academic staff relating to the incidence of sexual harassment at higher education institutions in South Africa. The results show a relatively low incidence level of sexual ... -
Inclusivity towards legal research: a historical and future perspective.
(School for Basic Sciences, Vaal Triangle Campus, North-West University, 2012)In order to research the South African law and understand how legal processes must transpire in contemporary South Africa, a historical perspective is firstly required. Historical knowledge gained assists both the academic ... -
Incorporating religion when teaching cultural diversity issues in public administration
(ASSADPAM, 2017)The world of governance is changing rapidly and the pluralisation of worldviews is fast becoming a prevalent feature of the public sector. Societal worldviews are closely intertwined with governance. Therefore, prospective ... -
Increased risk of burnout for physicians and nurses involved in a patient safety incident
(Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2016)Background: Human errors occur everywhere, including in health care. Not only the patient, but also the involved health professional is affected (ie, the "second victim"). Objectives: To investigate the prevalence of health ... -
Indicators of resilience in resilient South African designated social workers: professional perspectives
(Unisa Press Host: Dept Social Work, UJ, 2014)South African designated social workers (DSWs), also known as child protection social workers (CPSWs) internationally, are placed at risk for suboptimal personal and professional functioning, given the demanding nature of ... -
Indigenous communication: socio-economic characteristics influencing contemporary female political participation
(Digital Commons, 2017)This paper takes into account the exceptionality of the socio-economic characteristics (age, income, education, marital status, occupation) of female participation in politics through the use of indigenous communication. ... -
Indigenous mfunkutu and contemporary ubwinga (wedding) music of the Bemba-speaking people of Zambia: continuity and change
(Taylor & Francis, 2013)Musical arts (music, dance and dramatisation) embedded in Bemba ubwinga (wedding) ceremonies play an integral role as a conduit through which knowledge in the form of cultural values, customs and traditions is transmitted. ... -
The influence of affective variables on the acquisition of academic literacy
(Stellenbosch University, 2013)The teaching of academic literacy at university level, internationally and at universities in South Africa, is quite common. Despite a great deal of research on various facets of academic literacy, little research has been ... -
Influence of age and gender on the psychological well–being of people with HIV/AIDS
(Sabinet SA ePublications, 2014)The study explored the influence of age and gender on the psychological well-being of people living with HIV/AIDS. Using a cross-sectional design, two hundred males and females drawn from Polokwane/Mankweng Hospital complex ... -
Influence of age, gender, and perceived self-control on future goals of children in adversities
(Springer, 2017)The study investigated the influence of age, gender, and perceived self-control on future goals of children with adversities situated in Ile-Ife, Nigeria. Using a cross-sectional research design, 100 out-of-school children ... -
The influence of binge drinking on social support networks
(SCIELO South Africa, 2014)People and environments influence each other, negatively and positively. The abuse of alcohol affects any network negatively. The concepts "social support" and "networks" are described to demonstrate the interdependence ... -
The influence of British Traders on Early Potchefstroom, 1852-1877
(Historical Association of South Africa, 2009)Fear of annexation by Britain resulted in strained economic relations between Transvaal Voortrekkers and the British colonies. At first only indispensable trade was tolerated. Andries Pretorius, however, favoured broader ... -
Influence of Coactors on Saccadic and Manual Responses
(Sage, 2017)Two experiments were conducted to investigate the effects of coaction on saccadic and manual responses. Participants performed the experiments either in a solitary condition or in a group of coactors who performed the same ... -
Influence of gender and age on attitudes toward climate change: a survey of a Nigerian university students' population
(IFE Centre for Psychological Studies (ICPS), 2017)Climate change has been one of the most-threatening environmental disaster in our present generation due to its detrimental effects manifesting in short-term and long-term consequences such as floods and gradual degradation ... -
Influence of gender preference and sex composition of surviving children on childbearing intention among high fertility married women in stable union in Malawi
(AJOL, 2015)Background: Child’s gender preference (GP) frequently leads to high fertility which has adverse effect on family health. The link between women’s fertility intention, GP and Living Children’s Sex Composition (LCSC) as found ... -
The influence of work behavioural styles on teaching and learning approaches
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Information and communication
(Department of Communication Science, University of the Free State, 2016)After the Enlightenment of the 18th century concern for the lonesome individual and the need for communication gave birth to the academic disciplines of psychology and communication science. Positivism and the linguistic ...