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Accommodating and promoting multilingualism through blended learning
(North-West University, 2011)
Multilingualism is a reality in South African classrooms. The Constitution of South
Africa (Act 108 of 1996) and the national language policy recognize language rights
and aims at supporting, promoting and developing the ...
A critical analysis of the quality of EIA reports for filling stations in South Africa
(North-West University, 2012)
In order to make decisions to approve filling stations, an environmental impact assessment (EIA) needs to be conducted and evaluated by the competent authority. Although numerous filling stations have been authorised for ...
Dietary intake of infants followed from age 6 to 18 months from a low socio-economic peri-urban community
(North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2018)
ABSTRACT
Background
During the complementary feeding period, children require foods with high nutrient density as they consume small amounts of food but have high growth and developmental needs (Dewey, 2013:2050) and to ...
The cardiovascular profile of HIV–infected South Africans of African descent : a 5–year prospective study
(North-West University, 2011)
With great appreciation, I would like to accentuate the substantial contributions of the following
people who made this project possible:
To Dr. CMT Fourie (my supervisor), Prof. JM van Rooyen (my co–supervisor) and Prof. ...
Mitochondrial disorders in the South African context : a clinical and biochemical approach
(North-West University (South Africa), 2011)
In the past, patients with suspected mitochondrial disorders (MDs) were identified only phenotypically in South Africa. However, the specific population-related characteristics were unknown and not documented. Up to as ...
The effect of service–use on resilience in at–risk youth : a South African study
(North-West University, 2011)
Literature shows that serious concerns are being raised about the wellbeing of young people in South Africa, however somehow youth manage to sustain their health and wellbeing despite the risks they face. This phenomenon ...
Validation of the Short Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-being Scale in a South African adult group
(North-West University (South Africa), Potchefstroom Campus, 2018)
In the current exploration of the field of positive psychology, the construct of well-being and its different facets has increasingly become the focus of research. This has led to the development of various measuring ...
The impact of immigration on the planning of mining cities in the North West Province
(2016)
There has been an increase in immigration trends all over the developing world and the SADC region has not been left out, with South Africa hosting more immigrants than its SADC counterparts. The purpose of this study is ...
The preparation of activated carbon from South African coal for use in PGM extraction
(North-West University, 2007)
Activated carbons used in the Platinum Group Metals extraction industry are characterised by large internal surface areas and a great affinity for platinum, palladium and ruthenium. It is therefore necessary in this study ...
Regional applied general equilibrium modelling : the case of South Africa's North West Province
(North-West University, 2007)
South Africa's North West Province is dependent on gold and platinum exports for its economic growth and employment. Whether this specialisation is optimal from an economic growth, employment creation and welfare point of ...