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Changes in Perceptions of the Internet’s Influence on Marketing in South Africa since the Late-1990s
(kamla-Raj Enterprises, 2014)The present paper reports on a study that compared senior marketers’ perceptions of the Internet’s influence on marketing in South Africa in 1997 with their perceptions nearly two decades later in 2011. In South Africa, ... -
The changing academic profession in higher education and new managerialism and corporatism in South Africa
(Higher Education South Africa (HESA), 2008)This article is part of an international research project which is investigating the changing nature of the academic profession in twenty-two countries in the twenty-first century. This article focuses on the discourses ... -
Characterisation of cyclists' willingness to pay for green initiatives at Africa's largest cycle tour
(AOSIS, 2016)The Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour is a major event on the road cycling calendar. The majority of cyclists travel significant distances and participation produces a substantial carbon footprint. This paper examines ... -
Characterization of Rhizobacteria from Field Grown Genetically Modified (GM) and Non–GM Maizes
(SciELO, 2014)This study was done to examine the rhizobacteria from field grown Genetically Modified (GM) maize and its non-GM counterpart. Rhizospheric soil samples were collected at 30 days after sowing (DAS) and at post-harvest from ... -
Childhood general mental ability and midlife psychosocial work characteristics as related to mental distress, neck/shoulder pain and self-rated health in working women and men
(Japan Society of Occupational Health, 2011)Psychosocial work characteristics including high demands, lack of control and poor social support have consistently been linked to poor health as has poor general mental ability (GMA). However, less is known about the ... -
Children at risk for developmental delay can be recognised by stunting, being underweight, ill health, little maternal schooling or high gravidity
(Wiley-Blackwell, 2010)Aims: To investigate markers of risk status that can be easily monitored in resource-limited settings for the identification of children in need of early developmental intervention. Methods: Eighty-five children in Kilifi, ... -
Chinese foreign direct investment in Africa: making sense of a new economic reality
(Academic journals, 2012)China's economic progress and relations with other developing regions have received much attention, particularly the way in which Sino-African relations have evolved since 2000. This paper aims to put Chinese FDI in Africa ... -
Clarity and trust: the experience of workplace regulations by employees
(Unisa, 2008)Workplace regulations are important components of healthy labour relations in South Africa. In this article the dimensions of trust and clarity with regard to the way such employment regulations are experienced within the ... -
Climate change: a comparison of market–based instruments from a South African perspective
(Clute Institute, 2013)This article aims to consider the relevancy of (i) cap-and-trade schemes and (ii) carbon tax schemes in a developing economy context. Even though both schemes have a common goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions, they ... -
Clustering attendees at the Philharmonic Orchestra's Summer Festival
(Taylor & Francis, 2016)There has been an increase in the number of arts and music festivals held annually in South Africa. These festivals range from wide all-encompassing arts festivals, such as the National Arts Festival, to specific festivals ... -
Clustering Kruger National Park visitors based on interpretation
(Association of Professional Management (APM), 2016)Interpretation is considered to be an important educational tool that not only addresses visitors' expectations but also contributes to national parks' conservation purposes. This study segmented the Kruger National Park's ... -
The cognitive/affective distinction of job insecurity: validation and differential relations
(Unisa Press, 2013)Job insecurity as a work-related stressor is well established through three decades of research. It has been related to outcomes such as decreased job satisfaction, organisational commitment and performance as well as ... -
Collective identity and well-being of Bulgarian Roma adolescents and their mothers
(Springer Verlag, 2014)In Europe and specifically in Bulgaria, Roma represent the largest indigenous ethnic minority exposed to severe discrimination, social exclusion, poverty, and compromised well-being. To improve their conditions, identifying ... -
Collective identity and wellbeing of Roma minority adolescents in Bulgaria
(Taylor & Francis, 2013)In Europe and particularly in Bulgaria, Roma represent the largest low-status minority group that is subjected to marked public intolerance and discrimination. This study examined links among Roma (N = 207) and Bulgarian ... -
Combining the export promotion of products and services: the case of South Africa
(UNISA, 2014)With the trade in services playing an increasingly important role in boosting economic growth and development in many countries, governments and business entities - particularly in developing countries - should be devoting ... -
Commodity derivative transaction comparability: evidence from South Africa
(Clute Institute, 2012)Financial statements are used by investors and financiers in their investment or financing decisions. The accounting treatment of individual transactions is reflected in the annual financial statements; therefore, similar ... -
Commodity prices and stock market performance in South Africa
(Virtus Interpress, 2014)As an export based economy, commodity prices and stock market performances are always a course for concern in the South African economy. This paper investigates the effects of the commodity prices and selected macroeconomic ... -
Communication and relationship satisfaction in Chinese, Western and Intercultural Chinese-Western couples
(American Psychological Association, 2016)The current study compared Chinese, Western, and intercultural Chinese-Western couples' communication and examined how culture moderates the association of communication with relationship satisfaction. We coded the ... -
Community participation in crime prevention: informal social control practices in Site B, Khayelitsha Township
(Mediterranean Center of Social and Educational Research (MCSER), 2013)The role of informal social controls and their sanctions are still given little attention in crime prevention field. Some people still regard fighting and preventing crime as the work of the government and its agencies. ... -
Community participation in NGO development projects in Zimbabwe: myth or reality?
(Kamla-Raj, 2016)For Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) to bring about development to the communities they work with, it is imperative that they effectively employ participatory methodologies for their beneficiaries to take initiative ...