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Comparative bond strengths of stainless steel orthodontic brackets bonded with different bonding agents
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)The aim of this project was to compare the shear bond strengths of three light cure orthodontic adhesive resins with three different stainless steel molar brackets. -
A comparative case assessment of the development roles of MFIs in Uganda and Bangladesh
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)The overall objectives of this thesis were to assess the theory and evaluate the development roles of MFIs in Uganda and Bangladesh. The study in particular focused on MFIs impact on poverty reduction, empowering women, ... -
A comparative energy storage efficiency study of multiple cation doped LiMxMn2-xO4/MWCNT cathodes for advanced Li-ion batteries
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)The current lithium-ion battery which is used in most technological applications is the LiCoO2 (LCO) battery. This battery offers a high theoretical capacity of 274 mAh.g-1. Scientists have however deemed this battery ... -
A comparative evaluation of 3d and spatio-temporal deep learning techniques for crime classification and prediction
(University of Western Cape, 2021)This research is on a comparative evaluation of 3D and spatio-temporal deep learning methods for crime classification and prediction using the Chicago crime dataset, which has 7.29 million records, collected from 2001 ... -
A comparative evaluation of population-based optimization algorithms for workflow scheduling in cloud-fog environments
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)Scientific workflows are denoted by interdependent tasks and computations that are aimed at achieving some scientific objectives. The scheduling of these workflows involve the allocation of the tasks to particular ... -
A comparative factor analytic study of the Childhood Trauma Questionnaire (CTQ) between trauma-exposed and non traumaexposed school-going adolescents in the greater Cape Town area
(2010)This study investigated the factor analytic structure of the Childhood Trauma Questionnaire(CTQ) in school-going adolescents in the greater Cape Town area. This questionnaire is a retrospective method, assessing childhood ... -
A comparative genomics approach towards classifying immunity-related proteins in the tsetse fly
(2009)Tsetse flies (Glossina spp) are vectors of African trypanosome (Trypanosoma spp) parasites, causative agents of Human African trypanosomiasis (sleeping sickness) and Nagana in livestock. Research suggests that tsetse fly ... -
A comparative genomics approach towards classifying immunity-related proteins in the tsetse fly
(University of the western cape, 2009)Tsetse flies (Glossina spp) are vectors of African trypanosome (Trypanosoma spp) parasites, causative agents of Human African trypanosomiasis (sleeping sickness) and Nagana in livestock. Research suggests that tsetse fly ... -
A comparative immunohistochemical study of Ki-67 expression in adenomatoid odontogenic tumour, unicystic ameloblastoma and dentigerous cyst
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)The aim of this study was to investigate the biological profile oftheAOT by comparing the Ki-67 proliferative indices of the AOT, Unicystic Ameloblastoma (UA) and Dentigerous Cyst (DC) using ImmunoRatio® software. Adenomatoid ... -
Comparative in vitro study of selected physical properties of activa, cention n and vitremer
(University of the Western Cape, 2021)This study aimed to determine the association between dimensional change and surface roughness (Ra) of Vitremer, Activa and Cention N after immersing them into two different media: acidic and artificial saliva media for ... -
Comparative in vitro study of the anti-cancer effect of apricot and peach kernel extracts on human colon cancer cells
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)Amygdalin, a controversial anti-cancer agent, is a cyanogenic glycoside plant compound found in apricot and peach kernels. Both amygdalin and its patented form, Laetrile®, have been promoted and sold as "vitamin B-17", ... -
Comparative molecular, physiological and proteomic analyses of maize and sorghum subjected to water deficit stress
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)Drought is a major abiotic stress which causes not only differences between the mean yield and the potential yield but also yield variation from year to year. Although selection for genotypes with improved productivity ... -
A comparative proteomic analysis of two contrasting Salvia hispanica L. genotypes under salinity stress
(University of the Western cape, 2016)Salvia hispanica L. is an annual pseudocereal food crop, locally known as chia that has the ability to grow in water stress environments. The importance of chia dates back to the pre-columbian era where it was consumed as ... -
A comparative study between thermoplastic and conventional removable partial denture designs
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)Three dental laboratories in the Cape Town Metropole that were known to fabricate “flexible” or NMCDs for dental practices were identified and were invited to participate in the study. Their participation consisted of ... -
A comparative study for the removal of humic acids from power plants make-up waters
(University of the Western Cape, 2002-06)Water treatment forms an integral part of thermal electric power generation (coal fired as well as nuclear power stations). There are generally two main water cycles associated with thermal power generation, namely the ... -
A comparative study investigating the Attitudes of subjective health of Undergraduate natural medicine students and Psychology students at the university of the Western cape.
(University of the Western Cape, 2008)The purpose of this study was to investigate the attitude of subjective health of natural medicine students and to compare this to the attitude of subjective health of psychology students. A descriptive, survey research ... -
A comparative study of burnout among teachers in a Youth Juvenile Rehabilitation center, an Ex model C school, and Public schools
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)This study examined three schools; namely a Public, Ex model C, and a Youth juvenile rehabilitation school. A non-experimental survey design was used for this study. The sample consisted of 47 educators across the three ... -
A comparative study of degeneration of the posterior limbs and girdles of some scelotes species.
(University of the Western Cape, 1981)The genus Scelotes was instituted by Fitzinger in 1826 and is represented by nineteen species and subspecies in Southern Africa (Fitzsimons, 1943) . Valuable contributions have been made to our knowledge of the Lacertilia ... -
A comparative study of family functioning and parenting styles between families of substance users and non-users in Grabouw
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)Substance use amongst youth in Grabouw has been recognised as a concern by the community. Essentially parenting styles and family functioning are important contributors to adolescents‘ engagement in substance use. Adolescence ... -
A comparative study of municipal waste disposal practices and management in the Breede River District Council and the Cape Metropolitan Area
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)Solid waste management is a phenomenon that has been researched for many years. With the development of industries and commerce, waste inputs into waste management programs are crucial, since these are the sectors responsible ...