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Investigation of the role of the ubiquitin-like DWNN domain in targeting Retinoblastoma Binding Protein 6 to nuclear speckles
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Magister Scientiae - MSc (Biotechnology) -
An investigation of the role played by education in the Hutu- Tutsi relations in Rwanda ,1916-1959
(University of Western Cape, 2005)The Rwandese society is composed of three ethnic groups: Hutus, .Tutsis and Twas who started living together from the 16th century when the kingdom of Rwanda was formed until today.1 From the early 20th century up to ... -
Investigation of the sources of nutrition information of primary school children : and an assessment of the primary school nutrition programme (PSNP) as a vehicle for nutrition education to primary school children in South Africa
(UWC, 1997)Malnutrition and specifically undernutrition is a worldwide problem and in South Africa, it is most prevalent among black and colored children in rural, peri-urban, and in low socioeconomic areas. Available data on the ... -
An investigation of the status and practice of life orientation in South African schools in two provinces
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)The study aimed to investigate the status and practice of life orientation in South African schools. Life orientation is a quintessential new learning area, introduced as part of curriculum transformation in South Africa, ... -
Investigation of the Stress-Induced Nuclear Localisation of Retinoblastoma Binding Protein 6 (Rbbp6) and its Role in Ubiquitination Of Y-Box Binding Protein-1 (Yb-1)
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)Retinoblastoma Binding Protein 6 (RBBP6) is a 200 kDa RING finger-containing human protein known to serve as an E3 ubiquitin ligase, and to play a role in ubiquitination and suppression of the tumour suppressor p53. It ... -
An Investigation of the Use of Teaching Aids by Grade 8 Biology Teachers in Secondary Schools in Eritrea
(University of the Western Cape, 2003)In Eritrea, the extent to which secondary school Biology teachers have used teaching aids in their teachers use classrooms has not been addressed. Hence, this study focuses on the extent to which teachers use teaching aids ... -
An investigation of the vulnerabilities of undocumented Zimbabwean migrants in Cape Town during the Covid-19 pandemic
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)The COVID-19 epidemic has been a devastating global health catastrophe, and the ensuing lockdowns and limitations have exacerbated numerous inequities along racial, ethnic, class, and gender lines. Recent studies have ... -
An investigation of Zimbabwe a-level chemistry teachers' epistemological beliefs, laboratory instructional practices and students' images of the nature of science
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)This study set out to investigate the nature of A-level Chemistry teachers' science epistemological beliefs, the teachers' laboratory instructional practices and their students' images of science. Science epistemological ... -
An investigation of Zimbabwe's contemporary heritage practices of memorializing war : a case study of the Heroes' Acres in Matabeleland South Province
(University of the Western Cape., 2011)The study through the topic: An investigation of Zimbabwe's contemporary heritage practices of memorializing war: A case study of the Heroes' Acres in Matabeleland South Province focuses on post liberation war memorialisation ... -
An investigation on the experiences, causes and consequences of unemployment amongst Graduate Youths in Ga-Kgapane, Limpopo Province of South Africa
(University of Western Cape, 2020)All around the world, graduate youths are experiencing increasing high number of unemployment, compared to older people of the labour force. This rising rate of unemployment amongst graduate youths has been noticed since ... -
An investigation premature termination of counselling at a university student counselling centre
(University of the Western Cape, 1995)This study investigated premature termination of counselling at a University Counselling Centre. Twenty (20) premature terminators reported on their experience of counselling by completing a nailed questionnaire ended ... -
An investigations into patients perceptions of contributing factors toward their aggressive and violent behavior after admission to a mental health Facility"
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)Aggressive and violent behaviour in inpatient mental health facilities is found world-wide and is a frequent and serious clinical and nursing care problem (Duxbury, 2002:325). Despite the importance of international ... -
Investigations on the antifungal and cancer modulating properties of extracts from selected species of Tulbaghia
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)Fusarium verticil/ioides (Sacc) Nirenberg a common phytopathogen of maize and maize-based products produces fumonisin B (FB) mycotoxins that have been related to several diseases such as equine leukoencephalomalacia (ELEM), ... -
Investigations on the effects of Typha capensis on male reproductive functions
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)Introduction: Typha capensis, commonly referred to as bulrush also called "love reed'' growing in Southern Africa's wetlands, is one of South Africa indigenous medicinal plants that are traditionally used to treat male ... -
Investigations on the in vitro effects of aqueous Eurycoma longifolia Jack extract on male reproductive functions
(University of Western Cape, 2012)Introduction: Eurycoma longifolia (Tongkat Ali; TA) is a Malaysian shrub used to treat various illnesses including male infertility. Considering that TA is also used to improve male fertility and no report regarding ... -
An investigative analysis into the saving behaviour of poor households in developing countries: with specific reference to South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)In South Africa, as in many developing countries, most households are poor and do not save, as a result of which they do not acquire any positive net worth and which also constrains access to formal means of finance. South ... -
Investigator-prosecutor collaboration: A framework for improving Namibia’s criminal justice process
(2021)Namibia, analysing models, principles and approaches of interagency cooperation to determine a suitable model for Namibia. The study was based on research questions examining the trends in the Namibian criminal justice ... -
Investment in secondary and tertiary education for economic growth: lessons for Rwanda from selected less developed countries
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)This research explored two interrelated issues in development economics. FIrstly, it investigated the importance of secondary and tertiary education for long-run growth of low-income economics. Secondly, it examined possible ... -
Invisible children: the rights of domestic child workers in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)This research paper focuses on the violation of the rights of children aged 16–17 who are school dropouts and employed as domestic workers in South Africa. This is a violation of their rights and occurs in their employment ... -
Involvement of abscisic acid and H2O2 in antioxidant enzyme activities mediated by nitric oxide synthase-like activity in maize
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)In recent years, nitric oxide (NO) has emerged as an important endogenous plant signalling molecule that mediates many developmental and physiological processes. NO regulates the activity of antioxidant enzymes in response ...