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A decomposition analysis of fertility rate in South Africa by population - groups and provinces
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)This study is about examining how fertility in South Africa is affected by changes in marriage patterns, changes in marriage fertility, non-marital fertility and age sex structure, across Provinces and Population groups. ... -
Exploring Ukuthwasa didactic principles to enhance student nurses' theory-practice integration
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2019)The existing gap of student nurses' theory-practice integration is of global concern, so far most measures to close this gap have failed. Conversely, students of indigenous health practitioners seem to be more successful ... -
A framework for the organisational effectiveness of funding agencies in the science sector
(North-West University (South Africa), 2015)Research funding agencies are quasi-public organisations mandated by specific legislative acts or laws. Although they are independent entities, they are still dependent on government for financial resources. Through the ... -
Barriers to reproductive health services among internally displaced women in northern Nigeria
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)Introduction - Uptake of Reproductive Health Services (RHS) among Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) is one of the lowest in the world and remains low even though !DPs are in safer areas where access to RHS should not be ... -
Evaluation of political influence in Public Procurement system, a case study of the Department of Public Works and Roads and the Department of Community Safety and Transport Management in the North West Province
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)The study has evaluated whether there is political influence within the Public Procurement in the North West Provincial Department of Public Works and Roads and the Department of Community Safety and Transport Management. ... -
An empirical investigation into ousourcing information technology (IT) services by the North-West Provincial Government
(North-West University (South Africa), 2014)The research conducted is aimed at an empirical investigation into outsourcing Information Technology (IT) services by the North-West Provincial Government (NWPG). The research seeks to identify the best outsourcing process ... -
Language and mathematics primary school teachers' perceptions of the Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement
(North-West University (South Africa)., 2014)This study investigated Language and Mathematics primary school teachers' perceptions of the Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement on their self-efficacy. It was based on the recent curriculum change in South Africa ... -
A study of certain multi-dimensional partial differential equations using Lie symmetry analysis
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)In this thesis we study certain nonlinear multi-dimensional partial differential equations which are mathematical models of various physical phenomena of the real world. Closed-form solutions and conservation laws are ... -
An investigation into the extent to which motivation is being used as a retention strategy
(North-West University (South Africa), 2013)Retention of skilled and qualified employees has become critical issue to sustainable and effective service delivery among organisations in the ever changing world of work. The phenomenon of globalisation has led to mobility ... -
Educator involvement in improving learner discipline in secondary schools in Rustenburg Area Office
(North-West University (South Africa)., 2015)Learner discipline is a very serious challenge to educators and principals in the Rustenburg Area Office Secondary Schools. Since corporal punishment was abolished in South Africa educators have found it difficult to ... -
Electronic health records adoption in South African Healthcare Providers : a case of North West Province
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)Electronic Health Records (EHRs) are a technology that is being implemented in healthcare institutions around the globe. This technology enables the healthcare sector to enjoy increased efficiency and throughput, whilst ... -
Relationship between occupational stress, resilience and psychological well-being among prosecutors in Botswana
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)This study investigated the relationship between occupational stress, resilience and psychological well-being. The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of occupational stress and resilience on psychological ... -
Exploring the experiences and coping strategies of mainstream teachers of adolescents with behavioural difficulties in Potchefstroom
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2019)Historically, research on behavioural difficulties in the school context has primarily focused on the descriptions, causes and innovative interventions to deal with behavioural difficulties displayed by learners. In the ... -
The reaction of Doornkop Residents towards land restitution procedures as part of development processes in North West Province : the case of Doornkop Farm in Ventersdorp
(North-West University (South Africa), 2014)This study was focused on the reaction of Doornkop Residents towards Restitution procedures in the North West Province with respect to Doornkop farm. The aim of the study was to investigate the reaction of Doornkop Residents ... -
On the symmetry analysis of some wave-type nonlinear partial differential equations
(North-West University (South Africa), 2014)In this work, we study the applications of Lie symmetry analysis to certain nonlinear wave equations. Exact solutions and conservation laws are obtained for such equations. The equations which are considered in this thesis ... -
The case of the Proquote System for Supply Chain Management at the North West Provincial Department of Public Works and Roads
(North-West University (South Africa), 2018)The use of Information Communication Technology (ICT) is radically changing the way in which jobs are undertaken. Governments worldwide are embracing technology in their operations, for the motive of improving efficiency ... -
The determinants of healthcare expenditure in African countries : a panel ARDL Model approach
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)Health care expenditure in the African region like in many other countries has been closely linked to the financial health of the economy. This relationship draws a link between economic growth and health care expenditure, ... -
Wavelength assignment algorithms for wavelength division multiplexing optical networks
(North-West University (South Africa), 2014)The rapid growth of internet traffic has been the driving force for faster and more reliable data communication networks. The Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM) technique is considered to be one of the best possible ... -
Determinants of emerging small-scale pig farmers' participation in high value markets in Dr Kenneth Kaunda District, South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), 2014)This study analyses determinants of small-scale pig farmer's participation in high value/mainstream markets. The study was conducted in Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality. The Dr kenneth Kaunda District is divided ... -
Interrogating religion, politics and conflicts in Africa : the case study of Nigeria
(North-West University (South Africa), 2013)Nigeria is a pluralistic society in which secularism has been proposed as an alternative to the practices in democratic states.Although all religions have differing ideologies and ways of life, they all playa dominant role ...
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