Browsing Research Output by Subject "Knowledge"
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A unified public administration? Revisiting the prospects of constructing a grand theory for the field
(Kamla-Raj, 2016)Since the early origins of Public Administration, scholars bemoan the absence of a grand, unifying theory for this applied, social science as a discipline. From their arguments it seems that the absence of a unified theory ... -
Are community pharmacists and nutritionists capable for obesity management in Pakistan? A cross-sectional study
(Marmara University, Faculty of Pharmacy, 2016)The main objective of the study was to evaluate knowledge and perceptions among community pharmacists and nutritionists/ dietitians regarding obesity management in Pakistan. A semi-structured questionnaire was distributed ... -
Assessment of pregnancy status, malaria knowledge and malaria fever morbidity among women of reproductive ages in Nigeria
(Tehran University of Medical Sciences, 2014)Malaria is one the major health problem in Nigeria. During pregnancy, it poses serious threat to the survival of both unborn foetus and the mothers. This study determined the effect of adequate malaria knowledge and pregnancy ... -
Consumer knowledge and use of food and nutrition labelling in South Africa: a cross-sectional descriptive study
(Wiley, 2018)The noncommunicable disease burden can be addressed through population-wide interventions, including the promotion of healthy diets through the provision of adequate nutrition information on food labels. The study aimed ... -
Consumers’ knowledge about and attitudes towards lucerne (Medicago sativa l.)
(SAAFECS, 2017)Over the past few years, interest has grown about the health benefits of lucerne (alfalfa), however, little is known about consumers’ attitudes towards consuming this forage legume. Therefore, the aim of this study was to ... -
Critical attributes of sustainability in higher education: a categorisation from literature review
(Elsevier, 2016)Sustainability in Higher Education has been investigated mainly through examining institutional approaches, curricula content, or students' and teachers' perceptions of sustainability in practice. However, a deep ... -
Effective use of media awareness campaigns for Breast Cancer Care among women: a comparative study
(Bridgewater State University, 2016)This study investigated the influence of media awareness campaigns on breast cancer care among women in South-West Nigeria. This study employed a mixed research method, which made use of survey and focus group discussion ... -
Goal line technology in soccer: are referees ready for technology in decision making
(LAM Publications; AJOL; Sabinet, 2013)The announcement that goal line technology will be used in the 2014 FIFA World Cup to be hosted by Brazil has sparked renewed interest and debate regarding its accuracy and reliability, its influence on the fluidity and ... -
The Interactive-GIS-Tutor (IGIST): an option for GIS teaching in resource-poor South African schools
(Taylor & Francis, 2017)This paper reports findings from a study that examined geographic information system (GIS) knowledge development after the introduction of an Interactive-GIS-Tutor (IGIST) as a multimedia teaching tool. Although GIS has ... -
Interprofessional knowledge and perceptions of selected South African healthcare practitioners towards each other
(HMPG, 2018)Background. Interprofessional collaboration is internationally and popularly envisioned as a successful paradigm for the management of disease, disabilities and injuries. Despite this, the opinion of South African (SA) ...