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The influence of hydrochloric acid and chlorine exposure on the skin barrier function of precious metal refinery workers
(North-West University, 2011)
Various hazardous chemical substances are used daily in the platinum refineries. This study
was conducted in order to determine whether platinum refinery workers’ exposure to HCl and
Cl2, two of the hazardous chemical ...
Die rol van tegnologiekoördineerders in inligting– en kommunikasie tegnologie [kommunikasietegnologie] in Suid–Afrikaanse skole
(North-West University, 2011)
ICT constitutes an important component of teaching and learning. Despite the documented advantages ICT holds in store for teaching and learning. ICT integration in schools remains largely inadequate. Implenting ICT in order ...
An analysis of what and how reading literacy components are included and taught within a foundation phase teacher preparation programme
(North-West University, 2011)
National and international studies indicate that the preparation of teachers to teach reading is inconsistent across universities worldwide. Teacher preparation programmes lack rigorous research based findings and ...
Functional and structural diversity of the microbial communities associated with the use of Fischer–Tropsch GTL Primary Column Bottoms as process cooling water
(North-West University, 2011)
Despite emerging water shortages, most water is only used once, and often with low efficiency. However, with appropriate treatment, water can be re–used to reduce the demand on freshwater sources. The Department of Water ...
The intake procedures of child sexual abuse cases at Mafikeng Service Point of the Department of Health and Social Development
(North-West University, 2011)
Due to the legal obligation to report actual or suspected cases of child sexual abuse and neglect, parents, concerned community members and friends, as well as various professionals like teachers, doctors and psychologists, ...
The ICT pedagogic challenges and enablers of grade eight natural science and mathematics teachers in South African classrooms
(North-West University, 2011)
In South Africa, Science and Technology Education faces many problems. Insufficient numbers of Science and Technology teachers, inadequate in–service training, large classes, instruction with the aim of narrowly orienting ...
A systems engineering approach to coronary heart disease
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2015)
Coronary heart disease (CHD) is the largest cause of death globally. This is worrying considering the substantial investments made in the research and prevention of CHD. It may be possible that the current reductionistic ...
Implementing energy efficiency measures on the compressed air network of old South African mines
(North-West University, 2011)
anthracite with the highest fixed carbon and lowest ash contents exhibited the smallest shrinkage during in situ TMA calcination. High fixed carbon, low ash type anthracites are therefore less prone to dimensional instabilities ...
Thermal–hydraulics simulation of a benchmark case for a typical Materials Test Reactor using Flownex
(North-West University, 2011)
The purpose of this study was to serve as a starting point in gaining understanding and experience of simulating a typical Pool Type Research Reactor with the thermal hydraulic software code Flownex®. During the study the ...
Tracing rays the past, present and future of ray tracing performance
(North-West University, 2010)
The metrics used to compare the performance of various ray tracers in the literature are flawed because they are non-standard and depend on the hardware configuration of the specific system used to gather data. A different ...