Browsing TD The Journal for Transdisciplinary Research in Southern Africa by Title
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Neurobiological approaches to a better understanding of human nature and human values
(2006)The most important finding made in the field of neurobiological research during the last decade is the discovery of the enormous experience-dependent plasticity of the human brain. The elaboration and stabilization of ... -
The new National Development Plan (2011) and the need to create jobs through agriculture: Is the South African olive industry ready for the challenge?
(2013)This paper provides a scan of the South Africa commercial olive industry between 2008 and 2012 and argues the case for greater industry cohesion in this small agricultural sector. The National Planning Commission’s ... -
New perspectives on learning
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New Public Management, science policy and the orchestration of university research – academic science the loser
(2010)In many countries - during the past three decades - there has been increasing alignment of public administration with neoliberal modes of governance driven by processes of globalization and privatization. Key is New Public ... -
Non-profit organisations and government's pro-poor spending: the case of health and development in Gauteng
(North-West University, 2011)Globally, there is growing recognition of participatory public expenditure management(PPEM). PPEM is seen as the process whereby citizens and civil society organisations participate in the management of public expenditures. ... -
Not just a language with white faces: Analysing #taalmonument on Instagram using machine learning
(AOSIS, 2020)From the late 19th century, and especially during apartheid (1948–1994), Afrikaans became inextricably tied with white people, white domination and apartheid. This association has persisted after 1994, and calls to ... -
Observing representational practices in art and anthropology – a transdisciplinary approach
(2010)It has been suggested that anthropology operates in “liminal spaces” which can be defined as “spaces between disciplines”. This study will explore the space where the fields of art and anthropology meet in order to ... -
Oil crops in biofuel applications: South Africa gearing up for a bio-based economy
(2009)Large fluctuations in crude oil prices and the diminishing oil supply have left economies vulnerable to energy shortages thus placing an enormous pressure on nations around the world to seriously consider alternative ... -
On bricolage and the creation of sustainable postgraduate learning environments
(2013)In this paper I show how bricolage as a theoretical framework is used to understand and enhance the learning of the postgraduate students and academics working as a team. Bricolage is described as a metaphor for a research ... -
On the historical semantics of the notion of software architecture
(2014)This study outlines in some detail the semantic variety of the notion of ‘software architecture’ in the field of software engineering since the early 1970s. This paper shows that there are two schools of thought in ... -
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On truth-telling and storytelling: Truth-seeking during research involving communities with an oral culture and a history of violent conflict
(2014)The aim of this article is to propose some principles and practices for truth-seeking during research into violent conflict. To achieve this aim, an argument is deployed by analysing the theoretical concepts “truth”, ... -
One supervisor, two students: Experiences and anxieties of PhD journeys
(2017)Today, colleges and universities offer master’s and doctoral degrees in increasing numbers. Many students enrol in these programmes and, in many cases, such students are without appropriate guidance and support in ... -
Ongoing climate crises and obstacles to adaptation: Observations from the Ditsobotla Local Municipality, South Africa
(AOSIS, 2021)Adaptation is a key component for fostering resilience amongst farmers as they are exposed to the challenges caused by climate change. However, the implementation of adaptation strategies is not equal or easy for most ... -
Paradigm shift from New Public Administration to New Public Management: theory and practice in Africa.
(North-West University, 2011)The African continent is facing a number of administrative crises. The recent decline of public administration on the continent has forced some African countries to re-assess their governance systems. Their public service ... -
Participatory action research and the construction of academic identity among postgraduate research students
(2013)This paper discusses the construction of academic identity among postgraduate research students who emerged from a participatory action research (PAR) project. The article reports on how postgraduate research students ... -
Passionate competitors: the foundation of competitive ballroom dancing in South Africa (1920s-1930s)
(2009)By the turn of the nineteenth century ballroom dancing had become a popular social pastime in Europe, North-America and South Africa. The years leading up to the First World War saw a number of South African social ... -
The perception of parents and teachers of the influence of yoga on the concentration and co-existing behaviour of learners with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
(2013)This pilot study explores the perception of parents and teachers of the influence of yoga on the concentration and some co-existing behaviour of learners diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). ...