Electronic Theses and Dissertations (ETDs): Recent submissions
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A molecular study of the causal agent of bacterial leaf streak disease
(North-West University, 2016)Bacterial leaf streak disease (BLSD) of maize is caused by the pathogen currently classified as Xanthomonas campestris pv. zeae. The disease has only been reported in South Africa and is a potential threat to commercial ... -
The feasibility of alternative fuels to reduce air emissions from South African cement production
(North-West University, 2017)The research aims to determine the feasibility of alternative fuel co-processing to reduce kiln stack emissions and focussed on the calculation of possible reductions in these emissions when substituting one tonne of ... -
The development of a Relative Risk Method model based on the risk management of aquatic ecosystems influenced by construction activities
(North-West University, 2017)The water quality of Wilge River sub-catchment in the upper Olifants water management area is under threat from a number of land-use activities. The aims of this study is to use existing environmental monitoring and ... -
Sustainable regional planning in a mining environment: Madibeng and Rustenburg municipalities
(North-West University, 2016)The study relates to a focused approach evaluating appropriate spatial planning in a mining environment. The 48km long Platinum Reef is situated between Brits and Rustenburg municipalities, located in the North West Province ... -
Riparian bird diversity of the Ndumo Game Reserve, South Africa
(North-West University, 2016)Riparian areas are the ecotones between aquatic and terrestrial landscapes. They are critical areas for biodiversity conservation as they are rich in species diversity. Riparian habitats have more complex vegetation ... -
Landscape function in bush thickened and -controlled areas of the semi-arid savanna in the Molopo region, South Africa
(North-West University, 2017)Bush thickening (bush encroachment) and the effects thereof on the environment has been a very well debated topic over the past few decades which led to the formation of two valid but rather opposite opinions. Pasture ... -
A systematic review of best practices for abortion care
(North-West University, 2013)An abortion, be it induced or spontaneous, can be a traumatic experience in the life of a woman and her family. Women can use abortion as a method of family planning or to end an unwanted pregnancy. On the contrary there ... -
Reports of traumatic sexualisation in a group of female survivors of childhood sexual abuse
(North-West University, 2018)The main aim of this study was to explore what is known from literature and practice about traumatic sexualisation in a group of South African women, who had experienced childhood sexual abuse (CSA), and who participated ... -
Audit methodologies: developing an integrated planning model incorporating audit materiality, risk and sampling
(North-West University, 2018)Planning of the audit directs the auditor throughout the audit process and the objective of an auditor is to execute the audit in such a manner that the audit risk is reduced to an acceptable low level. Appling the appropriate ... -
Fan engagement, meaning and life satisfaction among South African football fans: the role of social interactive motive
(North-West University, 2018)The exponential growth of the global sport industry has led to extensive research concerning the role of sport fan engagement regarding the commercial development. Sport fan engagement drives commercial development, due ... -
Facilitating an improved Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) model in Madibeng Local Municipality
(North-West University, 2018)Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) has become a universal paradigm of enhancing and promoting sustainable and equal water resources management and use. However, integrating water functions is a very complex task ... -
Developing of a framework to evaluate the internal audit functions at municipalities in South Africa
(North-West University, 2018)This research examines internal audit functions (IAFs) in municipalities in South Africa. Municipalities are established to provide services to the people residing within them, and do so by providing various services such ... -
Assessing the effectiveness of performance measures on food security programs within the Emfuleni Local Municipality
(North-West University, 2018)This research study was aimed at assessing the effectiveness of the performance measures used to measure food security programs (FSPs) within the Emfuleni Local Municipality (ELM). Food insecurity is a challenge, not only ... -
Authentic leadership and safety consciousness: the role of psychological empowerment and psychological ownership at a South African mine
(North-West University, 2018)The advent of globalisation has changed the world of business for ever, presenting numerous challenges which have in some instances resulted in both economic and ethical meltdowns. The mining industry is no exception; in ... -
Development of a two-level full factorial model to analyse antenatal HIV data
(North-West University, 2018)The present study is based on antenatal HIV data collected annually by South Africa’s National Department of Health (NDoH) from 2001 to 2010. The data was obtained by sampling pregnant women attending the clinic for antenatal ... -
Die verhouding tussen taal en sosiale integrasie in Suid-Afrika
(North-West University, 2018)Suid-Afrika bestaan uit 'n komplekse linguistiese landskap wat superdivers van aard is. As meertalige land met 11 amptelike tale kan linguistiese akkommodasie nie altyd tussen swart en wit Suid-Afrikaners plaasvind nie. ... -
Theological understandings of migration and church ministry models: a quest for holistic ministry to migrants in South Africa
(North-West University, 2018)This thesis argues for the existence of many theological-ecclesiological approaches and responses that respond to migration challenges that are useful but also limited in many and different ways. It classifies these various ... -
Exploring experiences of unemployment in South African townships
(North-West University, 2018)This study aimed to perform an integrated examination of lived unemployment experiences in three successive investigations, presented as three research articles. South Africa’s unemployment rate has constantly increased ... -
Diabetes management behaviours of young adults towards psychological well-being
(North-West University, 2018)Significant numbers of young adults living with type 1 diabetes experience diminished psychological well-being due to non-adherence to the strict diabetes self-management care plan required. This study explored psychosocial ... -
Exploring wellness among sales and marketing staff within a global automotive company
(North-West University, 2017)Employees should be regarded as the most important asset in an organisation. Even though machinery and technology has become an important resource in organisational functioning, human capital are vital in determining ...
