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An investigation to determine the perceived social support of professional nurses working in a psychiatric hospital in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
Globally, workplace stress has been reported as having deleterious effects on workers.
Professional nurses, working in a psychiatric hospital with patients suffering from mental
illnesses, may present with signs and ...
Corporate criminal responsibility under the Malabo Protocol: A step forward?
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
Traditionally, domestic criminal law was focused on individual guilt as can be seen from the
principles of punishment, which are closely linked to blameworthiness and the infliction of
loss or punishment to the offender. ...
An assessment of the physical fitness demands of one day cricket using global positioning system tracking software
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
Cricket is a highly technically skilled-based game, which consists of four distinct
disciplines (batting, bowling, fielding, and wicket keeping) with varying physiological and
biomechanical demands. There are three ...
The treatment of gender-issues and development in the Sierra Leonean transitional justice context
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
Transitional justice mechanisms have become commonplace as a tool for recovery for societies
emerging from conflict and repressive regimes. The extent to which women's rights concerning
development and long-term economic ...
Development of Open source Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) For Human Biobanking
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
Biobanks are collections of biological samples and associated data for future use. The day to
day activities in a biobank laboratory is underpinned by a laboratory information management
system (LIMS). For example, the ...
Role of Rutin in 1-Mtthyl-4-Phenylpyridinium toxicity: Therapeutic implications for Parkinson's disease
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a common neurodegenerative disorder characterized by the
progressive loss of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra pars compacta of the midbrain.
Although the etiology of PD is not ...
The in vitro effects of heavy metals and nanoparticles on the immune system
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
Heavy metals and nanoparticles may be released into the environment due to their use
and applications. Sources of high, toxic metal concentrations may result from
leachates from hazardous waste sites, discharge from ...
Inclusive alternative assessment: Exploring the use of scribes in a Cape Town primary school
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
Learners in mainstream schools have diverse learning needs and experience a variety of learning
barriers. Many of the learners struggle to read and write, and are therefore in need of assistance to
enhance their academic ...
Knowledge and practice of emergency doctors regarding traumatic dental injuries
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
Traumatic dental injuries (TDI's) are an important public health problem in children and adolescents
worldwide. The emergency center (EC) serves as the spearhead to the hospital as it has to deal with
a broad spectrum of ...
Assessment of the contributions of water allocation reforms to achieving equitable access to water by smallholder emerging farmers in the Breede-Gouritz catchment management agency
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
The National Water Act of (1998) of South Africa has a goal of achieving equitable access to
water resources, as well as achieving environmental sustainability and efficient use of water.
Consequently, water resources ...