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Excitation functation for reactions 208 PB(p,n) 208 Bi and 208Pb(p,2n)207 Bi measured with the AFRODITE y-ray spectrometer
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2004)Excitation functions for the population of 207Bi and 208Bi via the bombardment of a thin 208Pb (lmg/ cm2) target with a proton beam having energies of 11.6, 11.9, 13.2 and 14.8 MeV were measured. The corresponding nuclear ... -
Exercise and DNA damage and repair in middle aged men
(North-West University, 2007)Regular physical activity (PA) leads to an increased quality of life by means of certain physiological adaptations. Regular PA is beneficial to the human body and its functionality, including the physiological, biochemical ... -
Exercise-induced lipid mediator inflammatory signalling in male recreational runners versus untrained males considering potential modulating factors
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2019)Background: Resistance exercise can cause inflammation and it is known that inflammation is closely related to oxidative stress. Oxidative stress can be defined as an imbalance between free radicals and anti-oxidative ... -
Expectations of and satisfaction with the South African Police Service in the Rustenburg area
(Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education, 2002)Little quantitative research has been published on expectations of and satisfaction with the South African Police Service (SAPS) from the perspective of both the public and the police. Furthermore, scientific information ... -
Experience of honours students at a rural-based university in South Africa regarding diversity and their academic self-concept
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)With transformation occurring in Higher Education Institution (HEIs), students are exposed to an advancing curriculum as well as a multicultural and diverse environment. The aim of this study was to understand how changes ... -
Experience of honours students at a rural-based university in South Africa regarding diversity and their academic self-concept
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)With transformation occurring in Higher Education Institution (HEIs), students are exposed to an advancing curriculum as well as a multicultural and diverse environment. The aim of this study was to understand how changes ... -
The experience of psychological well-being amongst high school Life Orientation teachers within the Dr Kenneth Kaunda District
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2020)Life Orientation teachers play a significant role in conveying essential knowledge, skills and attitudes about life skills to millions of learners in South Africa, and they are therefore at the forefront of addressing ... -
Experience of women who reported sexual assault in a Provincial Hospital North West Province
(2012)Sexual assault has been in existence since the dawn of civilization with its negative impact on the physical and psychological being of women. However, little has been done to formally explore and describe experiences of ... -
Experiences and needs of mothers of sexually abused children : a Gestalt perspective
(North-West University, 2011)The aim of this qualitative study was to explore and describe the experiences and needs of mothers of sexually abused children. A conceptual framework outlined the theoretical underpinnings of this study which focused on ... -
Experiences and perceptions of South African police service members regarding trauma and debriefing services in the Mafikeng area
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2011)Exposure to trauma continues to be a major health problem specifically in the South African Police Service. During the span of their career, police officers are generally exposed to traumatic events more often and more ... -
Experiences and support needs of poverty-stricken people living with HIV in the Potchefstroom district in the North West Province
(North-West University, 2005)The majority of the people living with HIV in the North West Province are part of households living in an unfavourable economic situation (Kotze, Roux & Wessels 2001 :83). The AIDS pandemic has intensified their poverty ... -
Experiences of a group of student nurses regarding mentoring in the clinical practice
(North-West University, 2011)Professional growth and development in nursing is essential for public welfare and safety. The public expects competent and safe nursing care. Student nurses spend a large number of hours in the clinical practice as part ... -
The experiences of black male non-competitive bodybuilders with regard to wellbeing : a selfdetermination approach
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2019)Bodybuilding has been growing exponentially in recent years among young men and boys. This growth started in the United States of America (USA) and Europe and eventually spread to Africa; this growth has prompted scholarly ... -
Experiences of families living with a mentally ill family member
(North-West University, 2013)Some families in the Free State Province, specifically in Thabo-Mofutsanyana district, are families living with mentally ill family members. The families accompany the mentally ill family members to designated clinics which ... -
The experiences of families raising an autistic child: rapid review
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)Autism is becoming more prominent in South Africa and in the rest of the world. The family that raises an autistic child plays a key role in the treatment and lifelong management of the child. This responsibility goes with ... -
Experiences of final year student nurses regarding patient safety training during clinical practice in Lesotho
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2020)Background: Patient safety is a fundamental principle of health care. Unsafe services have become a global concern because they diminish health outcomes, harm patients, and damage the trust, reputation, and credibility of ... -
Experiences of midwives on partogram usage in Mamusa municipality, North West Province
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2023)Background: Partogram refers to a labour monitoring graphic tool that is used to enable midwives and obstetricians to detect complications early enough during labour so that action can be taken to provide quality midwifery ... -
Experiences of nurse educators regarding the R171 nursing curriculum in the North West Province
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2023)Background: Nursing education is entering a period of unpredictability due to the disruption in healthcare services by global health crises. An examples of health crises that occurred globally include Covid 19. Therefore, ... -
The experiences of parents with children with severe intellectual disability in a South African township
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2016)A parent’s experience of having and raising a child with intellectual disability – (ID) in a South African township has not yet been fully explored. Rural and township areas have not been given proper attention compared ... -
Experiences of patients living with chronic wounds
(2014)In the light of the information above, it is clear that dealing with patients with chronic wounds is very complex. Care not only entails cleaning the wound or selecting the correct dressing, but also the psychological and ...