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The representation of patriarch perception in selected African literary works
(IFE Centre for Psychological Studies (ICPS), 2017)This paper interrogates the institutions of polygamy and polygyny as cultural artefacts that inform patrilineal and patriarchal beliefs; as well as nostalgic practices that impact negatively on African women's identities. ... -
The requirements for adequate security in Lieu of an enrichment Lien
(Elsevier, 2016)Pheiffer v Van Wyk 2015 5 SA 464 (SCA) is a key decision in the South African enrichment law because it satisfactorily and authoritatively deals with the following problematic lien-related aspects: (a) whether a third party ... -
The resilience of child protection social workers: are they at risk and if so, how do they adjust? A systematic Meta-Synthesis
(Oxford University Press, 2017)Globally, social workers protect, among others, children who are in need of care and protection. Child protection social workers protect children by means of statutory intervention. Concomitant professional risks threaten ... -
The resilience-enabling value of African folktales: the read-me-to resilience intervention
(Sage, 2017)Resilience, or the process of adjusting well to adversity, draws on personal and social ecological resources (i.e., caregiving and community supports). Previous research-conducted mostly in the Global North-has shown that ... -
The rigour versus relevance debate: the Information systems research challenges
(Medwell Publishing, 2016)Rigour and relevance in research division debate is as a result of many reasons. The gap between the two has promoted debate and argument that has lasted for years. Many academics believed that Information Systems (IS) ... -
The risk of users' negative behaviours influence on information security compliance policy in organizations
(Virtus, 2017)The focus of information security has traditionally been on technological issues, and organizations have long been using technological controls to protect information assets. In spite of all these efforts there is still a ... -
The role and impact of tourism on local economic development: A comparative study
(2015)The purpose of this study was to determine what role tourism plays in the economic development of local regions. Tourism is globally recognised as one of the largest and fastest growing economic sectors. In developing ... -
The Role Of Career Factors In Qualitative And Quantitative Job Insecurity: A Study In Different Organizational Contexts
(Routledge Journals, Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2015)Background. The aim of this study is to analyse the determinants of the occurrence of qualitative and quantitative job insecurity. It focuses on three career variables (employability, career exploration, and career ... -
The role of Christian institutions in witnessing to students of the Muslim faith: the case of the University of Eastern African Baraton in Kenya
(AOSIS, 2016)The University of Eastern African, Baraton (UEAB) mission is concerned with providing a religious education in a holistic environment. This includes education in the gospel globally by recruiting students from all spheres ... -
The role of emotional intelligence and organisational support on work stress of nurses in Ibadan, Nigeria
(AOSIS, 2017)Background: Universally, nurses have been reported to be a group at high risk of workplace stress. However, nurses' responses to stressful situations at work could be the outcomes of individual differences and organisational ... -
The role of government in sustainable development: towards a conceptual and analytical framework for scientific inquiry
(ASSADPAM (Associaton of Southern African Schools & Departments of Public Administration and Management), 2016)Epistemological constructivism is generally the product of a priori knowledge and a particular interpretation of phenomena. Constructivism within the social sciences can be regarded as a foundational point of departure for ... -
The role of government spending on economic growth in a developing country
(Virtus, 2017)The issue of whether government expenditure helps or hinders economic growth is still debatable. This study examines the contribution of government spending towards economic growth in South Africa using annual data from ... -
The Role of Law in Prompting Parents to Participate Accountably with Education Partners
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The role of perceived employability, core self-evaluations, and job resources on health and turnover intentions
(Taylor & Francis, 2017)According to Conservation of Resources (COR) theory, this study investigated the explanatory role of perceived employability, over and above core self-evaluations (CSE) and job resources, in relation to different aspects ... -
The role of plant breeders' rights in an evolving peach and nectarine fresh fruit sector
(Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), 2017)The evolving impact of plant breeders' rights was investigated in a bid to provide a basis for understanding the complex relationship that exists between scientific, legislative and market matters that shape the peach and ... -
The role of self-esteem and gender in PEN scores and risk-taking behaviour of learners in a South African school
(IFE Centre for Psychological Studies (ICPS), 2016)Psychological studies have shown adolescents to be the most highly associated with risk-taking behaviours (RTB) which lead to increased risks of accidents and untimely deaths. Studies have also linked psychoticism (P), ... -
The role of self-reflexivity on the part of gay male academics on South African university campuses
(University of the Free State, 2017)he article reports on the findings of a qualitative sociological study conducted between June and December 2012 with 17 self-identified gay male academics on their experiences in South African tertiary education. Adopting ... -
The role of servant leadership and emotional intelligence in managerial performance in a commercial banking sector in Zimbabwe
(Business Perpsectives, 2016)The constructs of servant leadership (SL) and emotional intelligence (EI) have gained considerable interest in the discipline of managerial leadership, both within academic discourse and in the human capital management and ... -
The role of social media in management of relational capital in universities
(Associated Management Consultants Private Limited, 2016)Operation of modern organizations is increasingly affected by various solutions in the field of ICT. Mobile technologies, e-learning platforms, or social media stimulate the development of social and economic life. ... -
The role of teammate relationships, communication and self-efficacy in predicting athlete flow experience
(Taylor & Francis, 2015)This study aimed at testing a structural model of athlete flow in a sample of South African students. A quantitative, cross–sectional research design was implemented. Participants completed self–report measures at pre–arranged ...