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The relation of work stressors to work/life balance and health In a transforming higher education institution
(North-West University (South Africa), 2007)Across the world, transformation plays a critical role in organisations. Many organisations have embarked on programmes to transform the workplace to remain competitive, and higher education institutions in South Africa ... -
The psychological well-being of teachers in South Africa: A critical review
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2022-11)The education sector in South Africa has undergone a significant transformation since the first democratic election in 1994. This resulted in educational reform and the inclusion of quality basic education as a constitutional ... -
Die belangrikheid en betekenis van die analise en interpretasie van finansiele jaarstate en inligting vir kleinsakeondernemers
(Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education, 1986-06)During the past fifteen years the important role that the small business can play in a free South African economy has been increasingly recognized by both the government and the private sector. It is realised that small ... -
Potential impact of accidental releases of hazardous gases on the immediate habitability of a nuclear power plant
(North-West University (South Africa)., 2023-10)To protect the public and plant operators, the nuclear power industry demands a continuous evaluation of hazards and safety standards. This dissertation provides a history of toxic chemical accidents and the methodologies ... -
The recombinant expression and enzymatic charaterisation of human ACSM2 ligase.
(North-West University (South Africa), 2023-10)Glycine conjugation is a highly conserved Phase 2 biotransformation reaction for xenobiotic carboxylic acids such as benzoate, salicylate, and medium-chain fatty acids. The glycine conjugation pathway can be saturated by ... -
Pricing European options using artificial neural networks
(North-West University (South Africa), 2023-10)The study’s focus is to examine the pricing of European options using artificial neural networks. It aims to use the predictive powers of artificial neural networks to forecast option prices for European puts and calls ... -
Computational study of Raney nickel type catalysts for the alkaline oxygen evolution reaction
(North-West University (South Africa), 2023-10)The growth of the global population, together with an increase in pollution caused by the use of fossil fuels for energy production, has led to an environmental and energy crisis. This crisis necessitates the search for ... -
An environmental assessment of hydroponic farming in the Johannesburg Metropolitan area and potential for the Vaalharts region
(North-West University (South Africa), 2023-10)The Johannesburg inner city, through various intervention strategies to improve local food security and create a reliable model for small-scale vegetable production, has introduced innovative agricultural initiatives on ... -
The dynamics of fluvial transportation of uranium in the Rietspruit river system in South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), 2023-10)Mining of precious metals started many years ago, for instance, gold (Au) and the offshoot uranium (U) mining in South Africa's Witwatersrand Basin. Consequently, mining activities contaminate the environment with ... -
Evaluating the effectiveness of air quality management plans as a governance instrument in South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), 2023-10)Since the 19th century, industrialised societies introduced technologies to enhance economic production and productivity, most notably related to energy generation. These caused ever-increasing levels of air pollution. The ... -
The historical and seasonal distribution of schistosomiasis transmitting vectors in the Mpumalanga province, South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), 2023-10)Schistosomiasis is a parasitic disease transmitted by freshwater host snails and is prevalent in tropical and subtropical regions. The spatial-temporal focal distribution and transmission of schistosomiasis are determined ... -
A missiological study of Paul's church planting strategy for applying in Formosa-GO, Brazil and beyond
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2023-10)This thesis is an attempt to answer a question, while taking into account the Apostle Paul's strategy, that is, its flexible modus operandi, as developed under the guidance of the Holy Spirit and subject to his guidance ... -
Anisotropy and polarization effects in blazar emission
(North-West University (South Africa), 2023-10)Blazars are radio-loud (RL) active galactic nuclei (AGNs) whose relativistic jets are directed at us. These sources are observed to have spectral energy distributions (SEDs) with two broad-humped components, significant ... -
Investigating waste source separation models in Gauteng: Private sector versus co-operatives
(North-West University (South Africa), 2023-10)Globally, the rapid rate of urbanisation, growth in populations and changing consumption patterns have significantly contributed towards increased municipal solid waste (MSW) generation. The rising costs of managing existing ... -
Application of data mining and machine learning techniques for geohydrological datasets in South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), 2023-10)A desktop study was conducted to research data-driven modelling techniques to classify relationships between borehole parameters and the relevant geological setting. Borehole surveying and drilling is a costly endeavour ... -
Multi-wavelength Study of Radio Galaxies in MeerKAT fields
(North-West University (South Africa), 2023-10)Active galaxies are distinct sub-types of galaxies; their centres, known as Active Galactic Nuclei (AGN), are the brightest and most persistently luminous objects in the cosmos and the AGN core is where the vast majority ... -
Biodiversity and systematics of parasitic Crustacea infesting southern African freshwater fishes
(North-West University (South Africa), 2023-10)Crustaceans (Arthropoda: Crustacea) are regarded as the most morphologically diverse group in the phylum Arthropoda, and they have the greatest diversity of parasitic forms. Parasitic crustaceans have adapted several ... -
A Missiological evaluation of the Wheels for God's Word and Word on Wheels Model from a missio Dei perspective in Africa
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2023-10)In this thesis, it will be argued that evangelism and church planting in Africa would be more effective if theological training is done from a missio Dei perspective and that this point of departure must influence all ... -
A social analysis of 1 John, contributing to the understanding of groups and the Johannine Corpus
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2023-10)During the time of the early church, there was much syncretism of religious thought in Asia Minor given the level of intellectual activity in those cities. A crisis arose in John’s group because of individuals who advocated ... -
Beoordeling van Messiaanse Christene se wetsonderhouding vanuit ʼn pentekostalistiese perspektief
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2023-11)Many Pentecostal and other Christian believers are exposed to the Hebrew Roots teachings. These Hebrew Roots groups consider themselves to be “true” Christians and advocate that Christians should return to their Jewish ...