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Benefit sharing from traditional knowledge and intellectual property rights in Africa: "an analysis of international regulations"
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)This thesis was written in the contemplation of the idea that, it is only through protection of the traditional knowledge in African local societies where these societies can rip the benefit of its commercialization and ... -
Besluitnemingsvaardighede: 'n Sielkundig-andragogiese perspektief
(University of the Western Cape, 1995)Die volwassene wat 'n professionele beroep beoefen, vervul nie net die rol van professionele beroepsbeoefenaar nie, maar is ook 'n voltydse leerder (student); tuisteskepper en landsburger. Hierdie verskillende rolle kan ... -
Best practice interventions for improving executive functioning in individuals returning to work post traumatic brain injury: A systematic review
(University of Western Cape, 2021)The recovery process for traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can be lengthy and taxing on the patient, family and healthcare resources. Part of this recovery process includes interventions for the improvement of executive ... -
Best practices on operative nursing care in ophthalmic surgery for cataract and retinal detachment in South Africa: a systematic review
(2012)Literature shows that cataracts are the leading cause of blindness globally and nationally. Retinal detachment has also been a substantial problem both globally and nationally. Both of these conditions are prevalent in ... -
Best social audit practices in public service delivery from selected countries: Lessons for the South African local government
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)This study is an exploration of best social audit practices in public service delivery from selected countries: Lessons for the South African local government. The study is vital in that the end of apartheid ushered in new ... -
Betel nut & tobacco chewing habits in Durban, Kwazulu Natal
(2009)Betel nut/quid chewing is a habit that is commonly practiced in the Indian subcontinent. This age-old social habit is still practiced by Indians in Durban, Kwazulu Natal (South Africa). The betel nut/quid is prepared in ... -
Betel nut & tobacco chewing habits in Durban, Kwazulu-Natal
(University of the Western Cape, 2009)Betel nuVquid chewing is a habit that is commonly practiced in the Indian subcontinent. This age-old social habit is still practiced by Indians in Durban, Kwazulu Natal (South Africa). The betel nut/quid is prepared in a ... -
Betrokkenheid van lidmate by die kerk as n..funksie van lidmaathoudings ten opsigte van Godsdiens en van lidmaatpersepsie van die kerk se Psigososiale klimaat. Betrokkenheid van lidmate by die kerk as n..funksie van lidmaathoudings ten opsigte van Godsdiens en van lidmaatpersepsie van die kerk se Psigososiale klimaat.
(University of the Western Cape, 1987)The aim of the present study was to determine whether church involvement can be conceptualized as a function of both organizational and personal factors. For the purposes of this study the psychosocial climate of the ... -
Between text and stage: the theatrical adaptations of J.M. Coetzee's Foe
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)This thesis will critically analyse two theatrical adaptations of J. M. Coetzee's Foe (1986). Primarily, this thesis will be seeking to understand the complex relationship of the primary text to its adaptations more closely, ... -
Beyond difference: A textual and interactional analysis of Afrikaner’s language use and identity in Cape Town
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)In a post-national South Africa, spaces are transforming to accommodate multilingualism and address structures of sociolinguistic isolationism and exclusion. In such a transformative society embracing multilingualism is ... -
Beyond the glass ceiling: Towards a multi-sensory definition of functional literacy
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)The world is becoming increasingly visual (Kress, 2009:1).The visually literate viewer should be able to gather data, place it in context, and determine its validity. A huge visual world opened up for the users of new ... -
Bibliography Islam & biological evolution exploring classical Sunni sources and methodologies
(2010)This research investigates, within the framework of classical Sunni Islamic scholarship,what we might expect an Islamic opinion about evolution to be,bringing together an accurate and detailed understanding of evolutionary ... -
Big data analytics capabilities and the organisational performance of South African retailers
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)Big data analytics is becoming a real source of competitive advantage and growth as it helps organisations to have a better understanding of their insights. Recent studies have identified the resources needed to build a ... -
Bildungsroman writing by women in Africa and in the African diaspora
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)The Bildungsroman has from inception traditionally been a male-dominated genre, but a number of significant women-authored novels written in the 20th century disrupt these established patterns. The thesis demonstrates how ... -
Biliteracy and academic success: The experiences of selected Libyan students.
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)This study is an investigation into the biliteracy skills (in Arabic and English) employed by Libyan students at the University of the Western Cape to gain their academic success. Nowadays, international students form a ... -
The Bill of Rights as the cornerstone of environmental justice in South Africa : an analysis of section 24
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Bioactive actinobacteria associated with two South African medicinal plants, Aloe ferox and Sutherlandia frutescens
(University of Western Cape, 2021)Actinobacteria, a Gram-positive phylum of bacteria found in both terrestrial and aquatic environments, are well-known producers of antibiotics and other bioactive compounds. The isolation of actinobacteria from unique ... -
Bioactivity and genome guided isolation of a novel antimicrobial protein from Thalassomonas viridans
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)The continued emergence of bacterial resistance to the antibiotics currently employed to treat several diseases has added to the urgency to discover and develop novel antibiotics. It is well established that natural products ... -
Bioactivity guided fractionation of Sutherlandia frutescens extracts for the induction of apoptosis
(University of the Western Cape, 2003)Sutherlandia frutescens popularly known as "cancer bush" or "kankerbos" is indigenous to South Africa and claimed by traditional healers to have wide therapeutic potential, most specifically against cancer. To verify these ... -
Bioassay guided fractionation of Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor compound from Hypericum perforatum
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)Due to the contribution of hypertension to various cardiovascular diseases, many studies are currently focused on identifying efficient bioactive compounds with antihypertensive activity and thus reducing the levels of ...