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Gebruik van ekstra-diëgetiese klank in geselekteerde dokumentêre rolprentgenres
(North-West University (South Africa). Potchefstroom, 2019)Klank vorm ’n integrale deel om die narratief van ’n rolprent te struktureer. Klank in hierdie verband dra nie net inligting oor nie, maar skep ook saam met beeld ’n bepaalde stemming. Dit geld veral vir klank wat as ... -
Developing a community-based water services monitoring framework for the OR Tambo District municipality
(North-West University (South Africa). Potchefstroom, 2019)Water is both a fundamental and basic human right. The study sought to develop a community-based water services monitoring framework for the OR Tambo District Municipality. This is one municipality in the Eastern Cape ... -
Nonparametric estimation of the antimode and the minimum of a density function
(Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education, 1995, 1995)The study of the estimation of the antimode and the minimum of a density function has been neglected in the li terature, in spite of their useful applications. The main objective of this thesis is to propose and study ... -
Holistic, motivational life management in ageing : a gerontological-pastoral perspective
(2018)Gerontology is a well researched and established field, supported by participating sciences, namely the Biological and Health sciences, Psychology and the Social sciences. Although gerontological research indicates the ... -
The efficacy of the Emfuleni local municipality procurement system
(North-West University (South Africa). Vanderbijlpark, 2019)This study investigated the efficacy of the procurement system at Emfuleni Local Municipality (ELM) in Gauteng Province of South Africa. The study was influenced by procurement researches conducted by the World Bank, UN ... -
Perceived stress, coping self-efficacy and adaptive coping strategies of South African teachers
(North-West University (South-Africa). Vanderbijlpark, 2019)In this Master’s study, the perceived stress of a group of Gauteng teachers, their sense of coping self-efficacy, and their adaptive coping strategies, specifically the statistical relationships between these variables, ... -
Framework for effective additive manufacturing education at South African Universities
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)Additive Manufacturing (AM) which is also known as 3D printing technology; is a process by which digital 3-dimensional data is used to build up components or parts layer upon layer by depositing material. Additive manufacturing ... -
Rule based machine translation of spreadsheet formulas to natural language expressions
(North-West University (South Africa), 2018)Errors in spreadsheets are a pervasive problem both in business and other real-life settings. Most errors in spreadsheets are formula based. Spreadsheet formulas are normally specified using alphanumeric cell addresses and ... -
Exploring first-year students' experiences of the demands and resources at a rural-based university delivery site
(North-West University (South Africa). Potchefstroom Campus, 2019)The transition from high school to university can be challenging and stressful for rural first-year students and may be a factor preventing them from completing their studies successfully. These students face a wide range ... -
A strategy for engaged learning in an MBA programme
(North-West University (South Africa). Potchefstroom Campus, 2019)Engaged learning is a novel combination of known methods, all related to student engagement and aimed at improved learning of subject content and development of generic skills. This study describes the formulation, ... -
Measuring brand loyalty of KwaZulu-Natal consumers towards their chicken brand of choice
(North-West University (South Africa). Potchefstroom Campus, 2019)Brand loyalty is regularly categorised as one of the most vital drivers for ensuring the long-term sustainability of any organisation. Advantages of having a brand loyal customer base include: lower sensitivity to price ... -
Factors impeding successful engineering project management in a specialised global drilling services company
(North-West University (South Africa). Potchefstroom Campus, 2017)Projects that fail, for whatever reason, can impact negatively on society, organisations, and other stakeholders. In a competitive business environment, the use of project management can allow organizations to strategically ... -
Evidence of and prerequisites for tourism-led growth in Africa
(North-West University (South Africa). Potchefstroom Campus, 2017)The relationship between tourism development and economic growth is often described by the tourism-led growth hypothesis (TLGH). It has been a contemporary issue in the tourism economics literature, which has gained ... -
Applicability of the Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008 to international electronic transactions
(North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2016)The promulgation of the Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008 (CPA) in South Africa made it easier for consumers to participate in international electronic transactions by means of electronic communication devices and the ... -
Novel multi-mechanism neuroprotectice coumarin conjugates as disease-modifying therapies for Alzheimer's disease
(North-West University (South-Africa). Potchefstroom Campus, 2016)Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) is the most prominent of all the types of dementias. It’s a neurodegenerative disease that affects the central nervous system (CNS) and general symptoms includes a decline in cognitive abilities ... -
Psycho-education with individuals diagnosed with a personality disorder : a systematic review
(North-West University (South-Africa). Potchefstroom Campus, 2016)Much research and knowledge has been generated on personality disorders. Less information is available on the treatment and the effectiveness of treatment for personality disorders. Very little has been written about the ... -
Population dynamics of translocated Frithia humilis : an endangered sandstone endemic
(North-West University (South Africa). Potchefstroom Campus, 2017)Frithia humilis Burgoyne is an endangered succulent and edaphic specialist that is endemic to the Rand Highveld Grassland between the towns of Middelburg, eMalahleni (Witbank) and Bronkhorstspruit. The species is restricted ... -
The impact of a teaching sequence on teachers' conceptual development in electrodynamics
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)This study explored the impact of a teaching sequence on physical sciences teachers' conceptual development in electrodynamics, using simulations and experiments. The teachers' pre-conceived knowledge in electrodynamics ... -
Veiligheid in Meganiese Tegnologie-werkswinkels in openbare skole: 'n Onderwysregtelike perspektie
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)There is an urgent need in South Africa for people with technical and mechanical skills. In order to meet this need, technical subjects are promoted in public schools. At the same time, teachers find themselves in an ... -
Die rol van gevallestudies in die bevordering van selfgerigte leer in Ekonomie-onderrig op skool
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)In the current fast-changing world, schools should provide learners with attitudes and competencies that would enable them to be self-directed learners in future. Formal education as it is practiced today does not afford ...
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