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Guidelines for the effective use of audio-visual technology in lecture rooms at North-West University
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)The use of audio-visual (AV) technology at institutions of higher learning has improved the methods and techniques used to deliver knowledge content to students. While these technological devices keep advancing in our ... -
Improving the programming skills of students: a critical systems approach
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)Learning to program is a challenge for students and has remained a researched topic for the past two decades. Various reasons why students struggle with programming exist, and teaching programming presents its own opportunities ... -
Developing guidelines for bridging the gap between IT theory and IT practice
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)The primary research objective of this study is to develop guidelines for bridging the gap between IT theory (standard IT teaching practices at university) and IT practice (the required industry-related skills). The skills ... -
Bacteroides species as indicators of faecal pollution in environmental water sources: a literature review
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)Faecal pollution of water has long been an issue of great concern due to the potential health risks associated with faeces. A lack of understanding the implications of sewage contamination in water combined with inadequate ... -
The development of non-heme N4-tetradentate Manganese(II) complexes for alcohol oxidation
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)A series of known and novel non-heme N₄-tetradentate ligands, R,R- and S,S-L5 - L12, of the BPMCN type (BPMCN = N,N'-dimethyl-N,N'-bis(2-pyridylmethyl)-(R,R/S,S)-1,2-diaminocyclo-hexane) containing different N-donors ... -
Investigating the presence of transgenic crop constructs in DNA of organisms of aquatic ecosystems
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)Genetically modified Bt crops, which produce proteins toxic to certain agricultural pests, have been cultivated for two decades. In that time, several hundred papers examining their interaction with terrestrial ecosystems ... -
The perceived value of Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Government of South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)Environmental Assessment (EA) is a fundamental environmental management tool in South Africa that plays an important role in the management of environmental impacts in the country. EA aims to ensure that development takes ... -
Considering integrated human settlements from a sustainable development perspective
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)The current housing complexities in South Africa refer primarily to the housing backlog and how to provide adequate housing without compromising on quality and affordability. A shift in housing provision has taken place ... -
Contributions to mathematical ranking models in learning analytics
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)The emergence and rapid growth of the digital age has had an impact on nearly every aspect of our modern lives. Regarding tertiary education, teaching methods are changing, learning approaches are evolving and programs are ... -
Exploring regional resilience in different urban systems
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)The majority of the current research on a regional scale is orientated towards individual cities and not on an urban system as a whole and this type of approach neglects the critical influences of urban systems, especially ... -
Process Enhancement of a Cr (VI) Remediation Method to Minimize the Hazardous By-products in the Treated Water
(North-West University (South Africa), 2018)A Cr (VI) contamination at the study area is related to the leaking baghouse slimes dam which was decommissioned 18 years ago, in order to manage and control excessive Cr(VI) contamination impacting the aquifer, and ... -
Comparing predefined derivatisation parameters for GC-MS analysis of selected organic acids
(North-West University, 2019)Organic acids are intermediates of numerous biochemical pathways in living organisms. They can be detected in biological fluids which make it possible to obtain a representative profile of the functioning of biochemical ... -
Geo-environmental and physical risk associated with the derelict and ownerless gold mines from Transvaal- Drakensberg and Barberton Greenstone Belt Gold Fields, Mpumalanga Province, South Africa
(North-West University, 2019)Historically mines had poor reputation for addressing environmental and safety concerns during mining and at mine closure as a result historic mining areas are left with large open pits, unsealed shafts filled with water ... -
An investigation on the adoption and diffusion of mobile applications in Africa
(North-West University, 2019)In recent years, the emergence of various kinds of mobile application (mobile app) has become noticeable across Africa. Many people are using mobile apps in their everyday activities. The penetration of mobile apps services ... -
Gendered approach toward Disaster Risk Reduction: case study of Chobe District, Botswana
(North-West University, 2019)Available research shows an increase in the frequency and intensity of weather and climate-related hazards across the globe. This trend is leading to an increase in the occurrence of disasters and heightened disaster risk, ... -
Evaluating the effectiveness of non-conformance reporting systems of ISO 14001 certification auditing in South Africa: a certification body' perspective
(North-West University, 2019)Internationally, a call for research has been made to study third-party certification auditing (Albersmeier et al., 2009; Castka et al., 2015; Heras—Saizarbitoria & Boiral, 2013; Lal, 2004). In South Africa, legal ... -
Changes in the algal abundance and composition along the Mooi River in the Potchefstroom area
(North-West University, 2019)Rivers and dams are the main sources of fresh water in South Africa, and the quality of drinking water is rapidly deteriorating. More than 80% of the country's rivers and dams experience pressure as a result of utilisation ... -
Sub-millimetre observations of periodic methanol maser sources
(North-West University, 2019)One of the properties of high-mass star forming regions is that they are associated with masers. A small group of these star forming regions contain periodic methanol masers. A significant aspect of the periodic methanol ... -
Trace metal contamination of soil and groundwater in the Rietvlei Catchment, Cape Town
(North-West University, 2019)Trace metal elements are naturally found in sediments, soils, water and plants. They occur at concentrations less than 100 mg/kg and are more commonly known as heavy metals. There are a number of anthropogenic sources where ... -
Nematode fauna in the Telperion Nature Reserve
(North-West University, 2019)The Nematology Unit, Biosystematics, Agricultural Research Council—Plant Health and Protection (ARC—PHP) founded the South African Plant-Parasitic Nematode Survey (SAPPNS) in 1987. The aim of the SAPPNS was to make a ...
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