Browsing Electronic Theses and Dissertations (ETDs) by Title
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Oases in die woestyn : herstellende ervarings en psigologiese welsyn
(North-West University, 2003)The focus of the study is on restorative experiences and the relationship between these experiences and psychological well-being. The variety of experiences that people experience as restorative were explored, as well as ... -
The obese African woman : an endocrinological and cardiovascular investigation
(North-West University, 2005)Motivation: The prevalence of obesity is the highest among African women in South Africa. Since obesity is a major cardiovascular risk factor, African women in South Africa could be regarded as a high risk group. However, ... -
Obesiteit se verband met motoriese en fisieke ontwikkeling en die effek van 'n multidissiplinêre fisieke aktiwiteitsintervensie daarop by 10– tot 12–jarige kinders
(North-West University, 2011)The increasing prevalence of childhood obesity worldwide is viewed as a global epidemic (World Health Organization, 2010). It is associated with a variety of health problems as well as physical– (cardio–respiratory endurance, ... -
Obesity as a metabolic syndrome determinant and the influence of physical activity in treatment and prevention
(North-West University, 2005)The prevalence of obesity in both the developed and developing world have increased, which leads to diverse health outcomes and is placing a heavy burden on the economy. Abdominal obesity proved to be one of the ... -
Obesity/overweight and physical activity's relationship with depressive symptoms of 13 to 15 year-old girls in the North-West Province : the THUSA BANA study
(North-West University, 2008)The aim of this study was firstly to determine if obesity/overweight has any statistically significant relationship with depressive symptoms in 13 to 15 year-old girls in the North-West Province, and secondly what the ... -
Object-oriented multi-physics applied to spatial reactor dynamics
(North-West University, 2007)Traditionally coupled field reactor analysis has been carried out using several loosely coupled solvers, each having been developed independently from the others. In the field of multi-physics, the current generation of ... -
Object-oriented software development applied to adaptive resolution control in two-fluid models
(North-West University, 2004)The accuracy of two-phase flow simulations is mainly determined by the mathematical formulations and resolution of the computational mesh used in the numerical model. Selective mesh refinement improves the accuracy of ... -
An objective comparison between various goodness-of-fit tests for exponentiality
(North-West University, 2018)The exponential distribution is a popular model both in practice and in theoretical work. As a result, a multitude of tests based on varied characterisations have been developed for testing the hypothesis that observed ... -
Objective evaluation of industrial energy efficiency models for the RSA Section 12L tax incentive
(North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2018)The industrial sector is the largest energy consumer in South Africa. There are numerous initiatives that can be implemented in order to reduce the energy intensity of the various industrial processes. Section 12L of the ... -
'n Objektiewe studie van die algemene kennis vraestel deel van die std. VI–beurseksamen, 1935
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Objektivering van die mensgestalte in die resente Afrikaanse en Nederlandse poësie
(1986)In this study the aim is to investigate the phenomenon known as the objectification of the human image, a phenomenon which is a factor of constant literary import in poetry. The term "objectification" tries to give expression ... -
Obstacles towards small business development in the Emfuleni district
(North-West University, 2006)Small businesses are essential for stimulating growth and alleviating poverty. The main aim of this study is to gather information regarding obstacles that withhold the small business sector from further development. This ... -
Occupational exposure of car guards to solar ultraviolet radiation in Potchefstroom
(North-West University (South Africa), Potchefstroom Campus, 2018)Introduction: Solar ultraviolet radiation (UVR) is an unavoidable physical workplace hazard to which outdoor workers such as car guards may be excessively exposed. A potential high risk of excessive exposure increases their ... -
Occupational exposure to platinum at South African precious metals refineries
(North-West University, 2018)Background: South Africa is the largest producer of platinum in the world. During the refining of platinum, complex intermediary compounds are formed, many of which are potent sensitisers. Occupational exposure to soluble ... -
Occupational exposure to radon in a South African platinum mine
(North-West University, 2012)Background: The Platinum mining operations in South Africa mining platinum containing ore from areas where variable amounts of uranium are found, leading to the possibility of occupational exposure to the radioactive ... -
Occupational health risk assessment : overview, model and guide for the South African mining industry towards a holistic solution
(North-West University, 2006)In the South African Mining Industry the Legislator has recognised the need to identify health hazards associated with any workplace or process and to assess, the associated risks (Leon, 1994). Neither the Mine Health and ... -
Occupational self–efficacy as a mediator between strength– and deficiency–based approaches and work engagement in a sample of South African employees
(North-West University, 2012)To stay competitive organisations need to harness and develop their human potential. Traditionally, a deficiency-based approach (DBA) was followed i.e. the focus was set on the development of employees’ deficiencies and ... -
Occupational stress and ill health of correctional service workers
(North-West University, 2005)Occupational stress is considered to be a rising concern in many organisations in South Africa; it is, moreover, a pervasive problem in our communities in general. The consequences of high-stress environments are typically ... -
Occupational stress and strain of support staff at a higher education institution in the North-West province
(North-West University, 2004)Higher education institutions across the globe have been confronted with a series of complex changes. These include changes in management style and structure, increased competitveness, mergers with other institutions, ... -
Occupational stress in a higher education institution
(North-West University, 2006)Higher educational institutions no longer provide the low-stress and highly satisfying working environment they once did. Higher educational institutions experience significant changes, which include restructuring, reduction ...