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The potential impact of sustainable use of biodiversity resources on permanent sovereignty in SADC
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2015)The principle of permanent sovereignty over natural resources (hereafter PSNR) gives states the authority to freely use and dispose, manage and exploit their natural resources, so as to benefit their citizens. On the other ... -
The potential impact of the Draft Preservation and Development of Agricultural Land Framework Bill on land use and planning laws
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2016)The South African regulatory framework on spatial planning, land use, land use management and land development is set out in the Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Act 16 of 2013 (SPLUMA). All land use planning ... -
Potential impacts of climate change on extreme precipitation over four African coastal cities
(Springer, 2017)This study examines the impacts of climate change on characteristics of extreme precipitation events over four African coastal cities (Cape Town, Maputo, Lagos and Port Said) under two future climate scenarios (RCP4.5 and ... -
Potential in utilising furnace off-gas at a ferrochrome smelter with gas engines
(IEEE, 2015)In South Africa the current electrical energy crises and the possibility of carbon tax forces ferrochrome smelters to improve the efficiency of the plant and also reduce the carbon emissions at the same time. This can be ... -
Potential involvement of serotonergic signaling in ketamine's antidepressant actions: a critical review
(Elsevier, 2016)A single i.v. infusion of ketamine, classified as an N-methyl-d-aspartate (NMDA) receptor antagonist, may alleviate depressive symptoms within hours of administration in treatment resistant depressed patients, and the ... -
The potential liability of a legal practitioner mandated to draft a will
(North-West University (South Africa), 2021)The South African law does not require that a will must be drafted by a specific and/or qualified person. The requirements for the execution of a formally valid will are, however, very technical and the objectives of ... -
The potential market demand for biokinetics in South Africa
(North-West University, 2009)Chronic diseases of lifestyle (CDLs) are on the increase in South Africa and appears to be increasing the financial burden on the economy. Biokinetics is a health profession addressing CDL, with exercise as the treatment ... -
The potential market demand for biokinetics in the private health care sector of South Africa
(ASSAf, 2011)Objective. Biokinetics, a profession registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) address inter alia chronic diseases of lifestyle (CDL) with exercise as treatment modality. The purpose of this ... -
Potential nutrient release from rock based minerals ameliorants (rock flours) in gold mine rehabilitation
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)Gold mines produce significant volumes of waste material in the form of tailings and waste rock during their life cycle. A large ecological footprint is therefore created that needs to be rehabilitated. Rehabilitation ... -
The potential of a learning management system to enhance self–directed learning
(North-West University, 2012)The use of Learning Management Systems (LMSs) in higher education institutions is not a new tendency. Although this is an innovative way of implementing e-learning in the educational process, there are a few problems ... -
The potential of biopesticides for control of Tuta absoluta (Meyrick) (Lepidoptera : Gelechiidae
(North-West University (South Africa), 2022)The invasive South American tomato pinworm, Tuta absoluta (Meyrick) (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) is one of the biggest threats to tomato production. Although other management strategies are used, control of this pest mainly ... -
The potential of capstone learning experiences in addressing perceived shortcomings in LLB training in South Africa
(2014)Current debates about legal education in South Africa have revealed the perception that the LLB curriculum does not adequately integrate various outcomes, in particular outcomes relating to the development of skills in ... -
The potential of chryseobacterium species to produce biogenic amines
(Wiley-Blackwell, 2011)The food spoilage potential of the genus Chryseobacterium has not been studied in equal detail than the taxonomy of this genus. The ability of seven Chryseobacterium species to produce biogenic amines (BAs) at different ... -
The potential of fermentation and blanching in improving bioaccessibility and bioavailability of iron and zinc in African leafy vegetables
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2021)Introduction - Iron and zinc deficiencies remain a significant problem in sub-Saharan Africa. Consumption of African leafy vegetables (ALVs) have shown potential in alleviating these deficiencies. However, ALVs also ... -
The potential of mobile phones for increasing public participation in local government in South Africa
(2015)This paper presents a critical discussion on the current use of technology and participation in local government. It discusses the rise in popularity of mobile devices, and how they have been used in ICT for development. ... -
Potential of Oecophylla longinoda (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) for management of Helopeltis spp. (Hemiptera: Miridae) and Pseudotheraptus wayi (Hemiptera: Coreidae) in cashew in Tanzania
(North-West University, 2013)Cashew, Anacardium occidentale Linnaeus, is an economically important cash crop for more than 300,000 rural households in Tanzania. Its production is, however, severely constrained by infestation by sap-sucking insects ... -
Potential of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon-degrading bacterial isolates to contribute to soil fertility
(Hindawi Publishing Corporation, 2016)Restoration of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon- (PAH-) polluted sites is presently a major challenge in agroforestry. Consequently, microorganisms with PAH-degradation ability and soil fertility improvement attributes are ... -
The potential of public-private partnerships (PPPs) in the pursuit of sustainable development goal 11 in Zimbabwe
(PER/PELJ, 2021)The international community has recognised cities as important drivers of development and poverty reduction by including SDG 11 in the United Nations 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda. Even though the Sustainable Development ... -
Potential of solar treatment to lower the microbial contaminants in geophagic clays
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2017)Deliberate consumption of earth materials is called geophagia and is practiced worldwide by humans. The various reasons of geophagia practice have been reported in the literature, i.e. why people consume the clays deliberately. ... -
Potential pathogenicity of heterotrophic plate count bacteria isolated from untreated drinking water
(2014)Water is considered the most vital resource on earth and its quality is deteriorating. Not all residents living in South Africa‘s rural areas have access to treated drinking water, and use water from rivers, dams, and ...
