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An analysis into improving the negative distortion of VAT on income-based equity
(North-West University (South Africa), 2024-04)Taxes are used by governments around the world to generate government revenue. The most important principle of taxes is that they should be fair to taxpayers and taxpayers should pay tax in accordance with their income ... -
Examining the phenomenon of moonlighting in the face of a digital gig economy
(North-West University (South Africa), 2024-04)The purpose of this research study was to explore the phenomenon of moonlighting through digital gig work, from a senior management perspective. The modern labour market has been characterised with the appearance of ... -
The impact of COVID-19 on the relationship between sustainability and financial performance: A multi-theoretical interpretation
(North-West University (South Africa), 2024-04)Most research papers do not emphasise the importance of theoretical frameworks enough – theories are often only included for publication purposes, or briefly mentioned and never revisited, or even omitted. The focus of ... -
Evaluating the TAA's provisions on the protection of personal information
(North-West University (South Africa), 2024-04)An individual’s right to privacy is specifically recognised in Section 14 of the Constitution of South Africa (1996) (the Constitution). South Africa is one of a few countries that explicitly recognise the right to privacy ... -
The role and appropriateness of different valuation methods: A systematic literature review
(North-West University (South Africa), 2024-04)Valuation methods are used for a plethora of different reasons within the financial world. Besides their widespread use in decisions on mergers and acquisitions, valuation methods are used for the allocation of resources, ... -
Evaluating SDG disclosure of South African JSE-listed food, beverage, and tobacco companies
(North-West University (South Africa), 2024-04)The United Nations (UN) established the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to address various social, economic, and environmental challenges, including climate change and environmental protection. SDG 2, known as Zero ... -
Determining the factors influencing South African consumers consumers’ continued purchase intentions towards products offered on mobile commerce applications
(North-West University (South Africa), 2024-04)In recent years, South Africa has experienced a transformative shift in its digital commerce landscape, with mobile commerce emerging as a dominant force. This study offers a comprehensive exploration of this trend. Set ... -
An analysis of the impact of COVID-19 on the remuneration structures of South African JSE-listed transportation companies
(North-West University (South Africa), 2024-04)The Black Swan event, COVID-19, had a profound and detrimental impact on the already challenged South African economy, its people and the way they live their daily lives. The regulations associated with the nationwide ... -
Social Media, Misinformation and Disinformation Studies and Perspectives from Africa
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Christian ethical guidelines to artificial intelligence and technological singularity
(North-West University (South Africa), 2024-12)Technological advancements, like AI and robotics, combined with a hypothetical technological singularity during the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), will challenge the relationship between Christian ethics and science, ... -
New characterisation-based tests for symmetry
(North-West University (South Africa), 2021-08)We propose new tests for symmetry of a distribution around an unspecified centre. The first set of tests is based on a lesser-known characterisation involving symmetric integration of the distribution function around the ... -
An Arabidopsis Pentatricopeptide Repeat Is A Moonlighting Protein With Cross-Talking In Vitro Adenylyl Cyclase And Kinase Activities
(Springer, 2023)Downstream signalling involving adenylyl cyclases (ACs) and kinases is a key component of several processes in plants including cell division, growth, and response to stress. ACs are enzymes that generate the second ... -
Testing For The Pareto Type I Distribution: A Comparative Study
(Springer, 2023)Pareto distributions are widely used models in economics, finance and actuarial sciences. As a result, a number of goodness-of-fit tests have been proposed for these distributions in the literature. We provide an overview ... -
When Science Is Taught This Way, Students Become Critical Friends: Setting The Stage For Student Teachers
(Springer, 2023)Efective science education draws on many diferent ways of teaching science. The literature on science education documents some potential benefts of argumentation instruction as a powerful tool for learning science and ... -
Passive Electrochemical Hydrogen Recombiner For Hydrogen Safety Systems: Prospects
(Springer, 2023)This paper presents the concept of a passive electrochemical hydrogen recombiner (PEHR). The reaction energy of the recombination of hydrogen and oxygen is used as a source of electrical energy according to the operating ... -
Early Vascular Ageing Phenotypes And Urinary Targeted Metabolomics In Children And Young Adults: The Examin Youth Sa And African-Predict Studies
(Springer, 2023)Some individuals are susceptible to accelerated biological ageing, resulting in premature alterations in arterial structure and function. Identifying early-onset vascular ageing characterised by arterial stifening is vital ... -
An Arabidopsis Linker Histone-Like Protein Harbours A Domain With Adenylyl Cyclase Activity
(Springer, 2023)Adenylyl cyclase (AC) is an enzyme that catalyses the formation of the second messenger molecule, 3′,5′-cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) from 5′-adenosine triphosphate (ATP). cAMP, in turn, regulates key physiological ... -
Detecting And Managing Childhood Onset Hypertension In Africa: A Call To Action
(Springer, 2023)Purpose of Review To review recent evidence on childhood hypertension across Africa, identifying knowledge gaps, challenges and priorities, and highlight clinical perspectives in managing primary hypertension. Recent ... -
Using Confocal Microscopy And Pigment Analyses To Detect Adverse Insecticide Effects In Non-Target Freshwater Diatom Species - A Proof-Of-Concept Using Nitzschia Palea
(Springer, 2023)The persistence of insecticides in aquatic environments is a cause of concern and to date hardly any studies have focused on the effects that DDT and deltamethrin have on non-target freshwater diatom communities. The ... -
Tuberculosis Is Associated With Sputum Metabolome Variations, Irrespective Of Patient Sex Or Hiv Status: An Untargeted Gcxgc-Tofms Study
(Springer, 2023)Introduction Various studies have identified TB-induced metabolome variations. However, in most of these studies, a large degree of variation exists between individual patients. Objectives To identify differential ...
