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Investigating the Gamma-ray Strength Function in 74Ge using the Ratio Method
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
An increasing number of measurements reveal the presence of a low-energy enhancement
in the gamma-ray strength function (GSF). The GSF, which is the
ability of nuclei to absorb or emit
rays, provides insight into the ...
Exploring perceived reasons and risk factors for illicit drug use among youth in the Western Cape: implications for primary prevention
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
Globally, drug abuse among youth is recognised as one of our greatest health
and social problems and, as in other countries, South Africa is battling with this phenomenon.
Drug abuse among youth (including children and ...
Adjustment of first year university students and the effect of a psychosocial intervention on their mental health and adjustment over an interrupted time series
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
First-year students face an array of challenges, ranging from financial, to academic and
psychosocial problems. Research suggests that first-year students require student support
structures to enable student retention. ...
Exploring perceived reasons ands risk factors for illicit drug use among youth in the Western Cape: Implications for primary prevention
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
Globally, drug abuse among youth is recognised as one of our greatest health
and social problems and, as in other countries, South Africa is battling with this phenomenon.
Drug abuse among youth (including children and ...
Exploring the role of the parent in the aftercare of their adolescent children who participated in a treatment programme for substance abuse
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)
Substance abuse remains a debilitating social issue for many people in South Africa. It generally has a devastating effect on family life, and especially so when adolescents become dependent on substances, as it can have ...
Experiences of orphans and caregivers regarding services rendered by the Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Fund of Namibia.
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)
Children are the future of any nation and they need to be well nurtured, protected, supported and directed to become responsible citizens and future leaders of a nation. A high number of children end up as orphans and ...
Developing a framework for parents and educators in low-income communities to enhance access to resources that educate children presenting with autism spectrum disorder
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)
The policy for Inclusive Education in South Africa, the White Paper 6, states that
all children can learn with support. Research suggests that there is a lack of access to education
and resources for children with ASD ...
Adolescents and substance abuse: exploring the effects of substance abuse on care giving and family well-being in Mitchell’s Plain
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)
Substance abuse has become a serious global problem affecting individuals, families and communities. The effects of substance abuse devastate both the user and their families. This study aimed to describe the adverse effects ...
The effect of parental involvement on the identity styles of adolescents
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
Adolescence is a phase when youth engage in risk-taking behaviour, which could result in poor physical and psychological adjustment. Risk behaviour is a result of poor decision- making. Decision-making is associated with ...
A comparison of the relationship between peer pressure and social acceptability among hookah-pipe users and non-users
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
Hookah-pipe smoking escalated from being a cultural phenomenon to being a social phenomenon. Studies suggest that the hookah-pipe is a high-risk phenomenon which has become a highly acceptable social practice influenced ...