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Psycho-situational dynamics of quality of work-life and psychological well-being of Nigerian police personnel: a mediating study
(North-West University (South Africa), Mafikeng Campus, 2016)Previous studies have identified occupational burnout and frustration of needs as major variables influencing police personnel's quality of work-life and psychological well-being in Nigeria. Less research attention has ... -
Exploring lived experiences of ensemble performers with Dalcroze Eurhythmics: an interpretative phenomenological analysis
(North-West University, 2018)The purpose of this interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) was to explore how performers understand their experiences of Dalcroze Eurhythmics while preparing the “Tango” and “Charleston” of the jazz ballet La revue ... -
Audience-development strategies of three university symphony orchestras in South Africa
(North-West University, 2018)This dissertation explored the audience-development strategies of university symphony orchestras in South Africa, which were intended to ensure that audience numbers might stabilise or grow. This is a huge challenge for ... -
Intelligence practices in South Africa as a hybrid political regime - a meta-theoretical and theoretical analysis
(North-West University, 2018)Intelligence is a necessary function of a state, albeit secret. All countries have an intelligence service of some sort. They reflect the history, culture, scars of the past and psychology of a nation. Moreover, these ... -
The impact of a leftist ideological shift in South Africa on the ANC, Cosatu and the SACP as the governing Tripartite Alliance
(North-West University, 2018)The ANC's relationship with COSATU and the SACP has been volatile ever since the formation of the Tripartite Alliance in 1990. In terms of economic policy, COSATU and the SACP lean to the far left as they believe that ... -
Rehabilitating rationality in contemporary philosophy of science
(North-West University, 2018)This article explores rehabilitating rationality in contemporary philosophy of science against the background of the objectivist/rationalist positions prevalent at the end of the 19th century. Subsequent changes of position ... -
Kuhnian philosophy and the long-term sustainability of contemporary businesses
(North-West University, 2018)This article explores Thomas Kuhn‟s philosophy of paradigms and paradigm shifts in relation to the long-term sustainability of contemporary manufacturing businesses. The research would aim to explore the following four ... -
'n Tragikomiese moeder-seun relaas: die manifestasie van die burleske in Sprakeloos (Lanoye) en Moedervlekken (Grunberg)
(North-West University, 2018)Die wyse waarop lesers 'n verhalende teks interpreteer, ten einde singewing te laat geskied en verwagtingshorisonne te verbreed, word grootliks beïnvloed deur die skrywer se hantering van die narratief. In hierdie studie ... -
Collective learning through Dalcroze-inspired activities: two choirs as communities of musical practices
(North-West University, 2018)The purpose of this multisite case study was to explore the extent to which Dalcroze-inspired activities can facilitate collective learning in a choir as a community of musical practice. The research intervention was ... -
Older persons' mobile phone usage in Tlokwe Local Municipality: implications for disaster risk communication
(North-West University, 2018)The pace at which the technology of mobile phones is developing, provides one with new possibilities especially when contemplating the effect that mobile phones could have on older persons' care and well-being. The mobile ... -
The implementation of career management practices in the Public Service: the case of the Department of Trade and Industry
(North-West University, 2018)The need to have competent, skilled, developed and committed employees in the Public Service cannot be underestimated. It is for this reason that the requirement to develop and capacitate public employees is enshrined in ... -
'n Ondersoek na die ontwikkeling van rekenaarondersteunde opleiding vir opvoedkundige tolke
(North-West University, 2018)Die Noordwes-Universiteit het 'n taalbeleid wat poog om "buigsaam en funksioneel te wees, die taalwanbalans van die verlede aan te spreek, en om meertaligheid, toegang, integrasie en 'n gevoel van tuiswees te bevorder" ... -
Social responsibility agenda to promote community development: a case study of the Riverlea Community
(North-West University, 2018)With increased attention being given to the concept of corporate social responsibility by researchers and academics alike, it has become apparent that the focus had been on the business world. Less attention has been given ... -
Expanding Steve Larson's theory of musical forces Wim Henderickx's Raga I and Raga III
(North-West University, 2018)Steve Larson's theory of musical forces is an important recent addition to music theory and a valuable tool in music analysis. Larson's first book on his theory of musical forces - Musical Forces: Motion, Metaphor, and ... -
A cooperative government approach to domestic violence: the case of SAPS, Ikageng and the North West Department of Justice and Constitutional Development
(North-West University, 2018)The study investigated the current status of cooperative government between the South African Police Service (SAPS) in Ikageng and the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development in the North West Province (NW ... -
The development and sustainability of small and medium enterprises: the role of the Department of Small Business Development
(North-West University, 2018)The development and sustainability of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) is a priority of the South African government since SMEs contribute significantly to economic growth and employment opportunities. Subsequently, ... -
Die nuusagenda en die raming van nuus in drie Namibiese susterkoerante: ‘n Vergelykende studie aan die hand van die agendastellingsteorie en nuusramingsbeginsel
(North-West University, 2018)In hierdie studie kykdie navorser na die agenda wat drie susterkoerante in Namibië daarstel, sowel as hoe elk van die koerante nuus raam. Die agendastelling- en ramingsteorie word as teoretiese perspektiewe voorgehou. ... -
Migrants as a vulnerable group: the case of undocumented Zimbabwe migrants in Johannesburg, South Africa
(North-West University, 2018)In general, migrants are categorised as a population at risk in destination countries especially those who are undocumented or without a legal status. The statement is no exception to undocumented Zimbabwean migrants' in ... -
Outeurskapidentifikasie en mikroblogs: 'n eksploratiewe forensiese analise in 'n digitale era
(North-West University, 2018)Currently, we find ourselves in the era of Web 3.0 (Semantic Web) and Web 4.0 (Symbiotic Web). Not only are people now able to share content with each other, but they can also create the content themselves. The mobile ... -
A political-historical literature review of the statutory impact of the Traditional Health Practitioners Act (No 22, 2007) and the traditional health practitioner on the empowerment of the present and future South African healthcare establishment
(North-West University, 2018)The development of South African healthcare in the academic, research and practice fields is phenomenal. This development has always distinguished South African healthcare. At present, there are negative factors that may ...
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