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An exploration of early childhood development teachers' challenges: a case study of the Siyakhulisa project in the Vaal Triangle
(University of Venda, 2015)This article presents a descriptive study of an Early Childhood Development (ECD) intervention project, grounded in a community based research approach that resulted in more conducive ECD teaching and learning environments ... -
An exploration of H.G. Stoker's (1899-1993) contributions to methodology
(Vereniging vir Christelike Hoër Onderwys, 2017)Stoker's early exposure to a milieu characterised by a preoccupation with methodology should serve as a backdrop for an appreciation of his theoretical work on methods. It is argued that his work resulted in a methodological ... -
An exploration of objectivism and social constructivism within the context of disaster risk
(Emerald Insight, 2016)Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to understand the meaning of social constructivism and objectivism within the context of disaster risk from which disaster risk policy can be analysed. In particular, the paper attempts ... -
An Eye for an Eye will make the whole world blind: conflict escalation into workplace bullying and the role of distributive conflict behavior
(Springer, 2016)The current study investigated how work-related disagreements—coined as conflicts—relate to workplace bullying, from the perspective of the target as well as the perpetrator. We hypothesized a positive indirect association ... -
An institutional model for collaborative disaster risk management in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region
(Springer Open, 2016)This article presents and argues for a collaborative model for disaster risk management in the Southern African Development Community (SADC). The research employed a qualitative study through a literature review and empirical ... -
An integrated model for communicating within and about Corporate Social Responsibility
(Taylor & Francis, 2017)Corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives have two main objectives, namely, contributing to sustainable development; and adding strategic value for organisations. These objectives imply that organisations should ... -
An interpretative phenomenological analysis of the lived musical experiences of three Williams syndrome individuals
(Sage, 2017)The purpose of this interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) is to understand the lived musical experiences of three individuals living with Williams syndrome (WS). We are interested in their lived musical experiences ... -
An overview of current research at The East Fort, Pretoria, A British Anglo-Boer War Fortifactionn
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Analogical grounding of figurative language: narrative and metaphor and the rhetoric of inquiry
(Sun Media, Bloemfontein, 2011)Storytelling requires clear qualification of context if it is to provide solid knowledge. Combining storytelling or narrative with scientific discourse is to some extent incongruous. Stories and narratives thrive on the ... -
Analysing levels of child deprivation for Ghana and Nigeria based on household amenities: evidence from demographic and health surveys
(Ponte Editore, 2017)The Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) 2013 report indicated that children in sub-Saharan African countries are deprived of their rights to good health facilities and nutrition that would have helped them to develop fully. ... -
Analysing Southern African food security: Assessing the new variant famine hypothesis.
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Analysing the thinking and learning styles of the Senior Management Service
(African Consortium of Public Administration, 2016)With the creation of the Senior Management Service (SMS) in 2001 a specific attempt was made at professionalising the senior management cadre of the Public Service. An inherent requirement for professionalisation is ... -
An analysis of climate change, poverty and human security in South Africa
(kamla-Raj Publishers, 2014)In South Africa, climate change mitigation poses significant challenges to the South African Government because it has to juggle the climate change imperatives , with the critical issues of poverty and human security, as ... -
Analyzing small data sets using Bayesian estimation the case of posttraumatic stress symptoms following mechanical ventilation in burn survivors
(Co–action Publishing, 2015)Background: The analysis of small data sets in longitudinal studies can lead to power issues and often suffers from biased parameter values. These issues can be solved by using Bayesian estimation in conjunction with ... -
Ancient Israelite perspectives on the meaning of life
(Department of Biblical and Ancient Studies University of South Africa, 2011)Old Testament theologians have discussed a myriad of topics related to ancient Israelite religion. Yet perhaps the one question that haunts everyone who grapples with the world in the text is usually never asked, i.e., ... -
Anderkant die stilte (2002) deur André P. Brink as postkoloniale, Gotiese roman
(Afrikaanse Letterkundevereniging, 2013)Although awarded the Commonwealth Prize for best novel from the African Region, as well as the Sunday Times’ Alan Paton Award in 2003, André Brink’s novel Anderkant die stilte (published in English as The Other Side of ... -
Antecedents and outcomes of meaningful work among school teachers
(AOSIS, 2017)Orientation: Quality education is dependent on the well-being, engagement, performance and retention of teachers. Meaningful work might affect these employee and organisational outcomes. Research purpose: The aim of this ... -
Antecedents of flourishing at work in a fast-moving consumer goods company
(Taylor & Francis, 2017)The aims of this study were to investigate antecedents of flourishing in the workplace. A cross-sectional survey design was used with a stratified random sample of 779 employees in a fast-moving consumer goods company in ... -
Antimicrobial Activity of 1,3 Dihydroxyj–2–Methylimidazolium Bis (Trifluoromethylsulfonyl) Imde and Selected Antibiotics Against Streptococcus Species Isolated from Groundwater in the Northwest Province, South Africa
(Science and Education Publishing, 2014)In developing countries, access to unsafe water and inadequate sanitation continue to be a danger to human health and untreated groundwater constitutes one of the main sources of drinking water supply. The consumption of ... -
Antropomorfisme by diere in die afrikaanse volkslied: 'n Analise van "Apie se bruilof"
(South African Society for Cultural History, 2015)OPSOMMING: Die skaarste aan tradisionele Afrikaanse volksballades maak dit uit 'n volkskundige, kultuurhistoriese en akademiese oogpunt van belang dat dié wat wel opgeteken is, deeglik ondersoek en geanaliseer word. Die ...