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'n Raamwerk vir die implementering van geïntegreerde rekenaargebaseerde bestuurstelsels in die Suid-Afrikaanse konstruksiebedryf
(North-West University, 2007)The purpose of the study is to develop a framework for the implementation of integrated computerised management systems that addresses the needs and problems unique to the South African construction industry. The literature ... -
Radiation dose and radionuclide inventory characterization following a hypothetical nuclear criticality accident at a uranium processing facility
(North-West University (South Africa), 2021)This study focused on a hypothetical nuclear criticality excursion in a Plutonium Uranium Reduction EXtraction (PUREX) processing facility for the recovery of non-irradiated enriched uranium, which are present in scrap ... -
A radiation monitoring program in a South African gold mine
(North-West University, 2005)Legislation requires the regular monitoring of all employees exposed to radiation in their work environment. The monitoring of a-radiation, which is emitted by radon gas, was the primary concern of this study. Radon comes ... -
Radicalism in contemporary South African political thought, as exemplified in selected political party rhetoric (1994-2021)
(North-West University (South Africa), 2023)South Africa has been a democracy for nearly three decades. During the past 28 years, the Republic of South Africa has been the subject of a constant process of political, economic and social change, as it is increasingly ... -
A radio and near-infrared study of 6.7 GHz methanol maser sources
(North-West University, 2004)The 6.7 GHz 51 - 60 A+ methanol maser transition was discovered relatively recently, in 1991. The exact nature of these masers is not known to date, but it seems likely that they are closely associated with high mass stars ... -
Radio broadcasting and the quest for democratic participation on Motsweding FM
(North-West University (South Africa), 2021)The study seeks to explore the role played by Motsweding FM’s news and current affairs programmes-Boresetse and Tsele Le Tsele as an avenue for citizen participation in the democratisation process. It interrogates more ... -
Radio-labelling as a tool to investigate the absorption and bio-distribution of selected antimalarial drugs
(2014)Previous studies have shown that the formulation of an active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) entrapped in the Pheroid® (Pheroid for simplification) delivery system enhances absorption of the API, suppresses its metabolism, ... -
Radioactive soil contamination from the coastal towns of Walvis Bay and Swakopmund in the vicinity of uranium mine sites of Erongo region, Namibia
(North-West University (South Africa), 2015)Radioactive soil contamination is one of the major causes of external gamma rays exposure in many places including the coastal towns of Walvis Bay and Swakopmund in the Erongo region of Namibia. Gamma radiation emitted ... -
Radioecological modelling of naturally occuring radiation at the Morupule-B Coal Thermal Power Station.
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)The study was performed around the Morupule-B Coal Power Station in the central district of Botswana. A total of 99 water, soil, coal, bottom ash as well as fly ash samples were collected from the study area. Coal, bottom ... -
Radioligand binding assays of selected A₁/A₂ᴀ adenosine antagonists using Rat Membrane Cells and Chinese Hamster Cells expressing Human adenosine receptors
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Radiometric risk assessment of naturally occurring radioactive materials in the proposed radioactive waste storage area of Pilikwe, Botswana
(North-West University (South Africa), 2021)Determination of natural occurring radioactive material concentrations followed by the radiological risk assessment were conducted for the radioactive waste storage facility to be constructed at Pilikwe village of Central ... -
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Radionuclide and heavy metal contamination of drinking water sources in the Wonderfonteinspruit catchment, South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), 2012)The Wonderfonteinspruit (WFS) catchment is home to thousands of people, amongst them a significant number of informal settlement inhabitants, which largely rely on the Wonderfonteinspruit for domestic consumption on a daily ... -
Radionuclides and heavy metals concentrations in particulate matter around uranium and gold mining towns of Erongo region, Namibia
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)The aim of the study was to measure the activity concentrations of naturally occurring radioactive materials (NORM) and these are: 226Ra, 210Pb , 238U, 232Th and 40K and levels of toxic heavy metals in particulate matter ... -
Radionuclides and toxic elements transfer from the Princess Dump to the surrounding vegetation in Roodepoort South Africa : potential radiological and toxicological impact on humans
(North-West University (South Africa), 2014)South Africa is a mining country, and one of the leading gold mining countries in the world. Mining activities tend to bring other minerals and elements to the surface in addition to the desired mineral. In gold mining, ... -
Raditladi's use of metaphor in selected poems
(1998)This study focuses on the use of metaphor in three poems by Raditladi. The three poems have a common theme, namely, death. The presence and function of imagery in the poetry of Raditladi have been investigated in other ... -
Rail transport and the economic competitiveness of South Africa : timeous delivery of goods and demurrage
(2015)Rail transport refers to the transportation of various commodities, goods and services traded as cargo and freight within South Africa and out of South Africa for export to the other Southern African communities (SADC ... -
Ramifications of change management initiative: case study of First National Bank
(2016)The purpose of the study is to interrogate and assess change reception by Hogan Technology Quality Assurance (HTQA) employees and determine the extent of and reasons for the HTQA employee exodus that resulted from a change ... -
A randomised controlled trial of Absorbatox TM C35 in irritable bowel syndrome: a pilot study
(North-West University, 2008)Background: Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is one of the most common gastrointestinal disorders managed by primary care physicians and gastroenterologists. It is a recurrent and chronic disorder characterised by abdominal ... -
Rangorde van voorkeur van mededingende saaklike regte by insolvensie
(North-West University (South Africa)., 1993)The concept of real security within the ambit of modern legal and commercial practice has its origins in the need for additional and effective protection of a creditor's right to recover his claim from a debtor. Although ...
