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The electrogeneration of hydroxyl radicals for water disinfection
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)This study has shown that OHË radicals can be generated in an Fe/O2 cell from the electrode products via Fenton’s reaction and used for water disinfection. The cell system in which the experiments were carried out ... -
Electrolytic determination of phthalates organic pollutants with n nostructured titanium and iron oxides sensors
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)This work reports the chemical synthesis, characterisation and electrochemical application of titanium dioxide (TiO2) and iron oxide (Fe2O3) nanoparticles in the determination of phthalates. The other part of this work ... -
Electronic book usage amongst academic librarians in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)Amongst university libraries e-books are gaining wider interest since the introduction of portable electronic reading devices and software-based readers. With the growing electronic environment within universities, a need ... -
Electronic nicotine delivery systems : approach to regulation in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)Background: The explosion in the popularity and use of e- cigarettes over the last decade has raised concerns and incited intense discussions over their safety, efficacy and potential public health impact. Globally there ... -
Electronic patient record (EPR) system in South Africa : information, storage, retrieval and share amongst clinicians
(University of the Western cape, 2016)A phenomenological philosophy underlies this research study which attempts to understand clinicians’ perception and understanding of an electronic patient record (EPR) system currently operational at a hospital in the ... -
Electronic service quality and customer satisfaction in South African online stores: The role of psychographics on perceptions
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)In recent years, the South African online shopping industry has experienced remarkable growth which has attracted multi-national online stores to operate in the South African market thus creating competitive pressure for ... -
An electrophysiological exploration into the Sertoli cell, utilizing plant extracts with a view to contraception
(University of the western cape, 2003)Certa in medicinal plant extracts have been shown to have a contraceptive effect on male rats (Rajasekaran et al. , 1988) and mice (Kong et al., 1986). A possible site for the mechanism of action has been identified as the ... -
Electropolymerization and electrochromism of poly(4,7-dithien-2-yl-2,1,3-benzothiadiazole) and its copolymer with 3-methoxythiophene in ionic liquids
(2013)This thesis is based on the study of electropolymerization and electrochromism of poly(4,7- dithien-2-yl-2,1,3-benzothiadiazole) (P(DTBT) and its copolymer with 3-methoxythiophene (MOT) in imidazolium ionic liquids (ILs) ... -
Electrospinning of porous composite materials for hydrogen storage application
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)Due to the rapid depletion of fossil fuel reserves and the production of environmentally harmful by-products such as carbon dioxide, there is an urgent need for alternate sustainable clean energy. One of the leading ... -
Elementary logic as a tool in proving mathematical statements
(University of the Western Cape, 2008)The findings of the study indicate that knowledge of logic does help to improve the ability of students to make logical connections (deductions) between and from statements.The results of the study, however, do not indicate ... -
Elementary Logic as a Tool in Proving Mathematical Statements
(University of the Western Cape, 2008)An analysis of South African school mathematics results indicates that one of the problem areas in the mathematical performance of learners is proof and proving. In an endeavour to improve the mathematical proving ability ... -
Ellection markup language (EML) based tele-voting system
(University of the Western Cape, 2009)Elections are one of the most fundamental activities of a democratic society. As is the case in any other aspect of life, developments in technology have resulted changes in the voting procedure from using the traditional ... -
Emancipatory education in a workplace
(University of the Western Cape, 1995)The thesis is about an action research project which had an emancipatory educational intent. The social situation in which this research took place involved people in a specific workplace. Because education is historically ... -
Emergence from financial constraints through transformation to a research-led teaching and learning developmental university- University of the Western Cape 2000-2020
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)The University of the Western Cape (UWC) was created by an Act of Parliament in 1959, the Extension of University Education Act of 1959 (Parliament RSA 1959), to serve as an institution of higher learning for the so-called ... -
The emergence of trade in services as an emerging, international trading commodity from a South African perspective
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)The reason for highlighting the difference between GATT and GATS is to focus on the impact of these agreements on the developing countries and in particular the latter will be the main focus of this paper. The economies ... -
Emergency care in the Free State Province: A retrospective study of the patient and disease profile and the quality of patient records
(University of the Western Cape, 2002)The national and provincial governments of South Africa are busy restructuring Emergency Care, which enjoys frontline pivotal role in its health care delivery system. Research on Emergency Care is very limited locally and ... -
Emerging farmers in water user associations cases from the Breede Water Management area
(University of the Western Cape, 2008)The aim of the study is to understand the level of co-operation between emerging and commercial farmers in a Water User Associations. The effort is expected to inform policy and improve practice in the building of new water ... -
Emerging technologies for teaching and learning: An investigation into the use and role of iPads in grade six English second language in three primary schools in Northern Zambia
(University of Western Cape, 2021)The current study framed as, ‘Emerging Technologies for Teaching and Learning: An Investigation into the Role and Use Of iPads In English Second Language in Three Primary Schools in Northern Zambia,’ is situated in Northern ... -
Emerging, rights language and community knowledge discourse in Africa's biodiversity protection regime : a case study of OAU's Model Law
(University of the Western Cape, 2002)Africa possesses huge amounts of genetic resources and traditional knowledge that sustain diverse small economies and local livelihood. The integrity of this natural wealth and cultural Pattern, however, is being seriously ... -
Emission of ³He ⁴He and ⁶He particles produce from the interaction of ¹²C with ⁹³Nb at 400 MeV incident energy
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)The inclusive double di®erential cross sections of 3He, 4He, and 6He par- ticles produced from the interaction of 12C with 93Nb at 400 MeV incident energy were extracted from the prescaled singles spectra which were ...