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The protection of languages and of language rights in the South African constitution
(University of the Western cape, 2011)The 1996 South African Constitution contains a number of provisions that deal specifically with the protection of languages and of rights relating to language. The most important of these is section 6 which recognises 11 ... -
The protection of personal information in smart cities: lessons for South Africa from the European union and the United States
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)Innovative technologies are being employed in both public and private sectors alike. Since the beginning of the 21st century, the use of these technologies has grown in both volume and type. E-commerce services have also ... -
Protection of pregnant employees in the South African workplace : a labour law perspective
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)The Constitution of South Africa lists pregnancy as a prohibited ground for discrimination. The South African labour law regime likewise makes provision for the protection of women and pregnant employees in the workplace. ... -
The protection of the environment during armed conflict: a case study of the Republic of Congo
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)The International Committee of the Red Cross/Crescent (ICRC) has been the only agency promoting the observance of the law of armed conflict. It has invested considerably in finding solutions to protecting people and regulates ... -
The protection of the right to freedom from torture and extradition in South Africa
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The protection of traditional knowledge: challenges and possibilities arising from the protection of biodiversity in South Africa
(2011)Traditional Knowledge (TK) is the long standing wisdom, teachings and practices of indigenous communities which have been passed on orally, in the majority of cases, from generation to generation. TK is expressed in the ... -
The protection of traditional knowledge: challenges and possibilities arising from the protection of biodiversity in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2011)Traditional Knowledge (TK) is the long standing wisdom, teachings and practices of indigenous communities which have been passed on orally, in the majority of cases, from generation to generation. TK is expressed in the ... -
Protective factors that could foster resilience in first year students
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)Large numbers of students tend to experience failure and dropout in their first year at university. The fundamental aim of this research was to explore protective factors that could foster resilience amongst first year ... -
Protein expression and antifungal effect of fluconazole-resistant Candida species following effective in vitro treatment with K21, a novel antifungal agent
(University of Western Cape, 2019)Background: Oropharyngeal candidiasis, caused by the fungus Candida, is the most common opportunistic infection affecting the quality of life of immunocompromised patients. Fluconazole is widely used as the first line ... -
Protein phosphatase biosensor for the detection of cyanotoxins associated with algal bloom
(2013)The toxicity of microcystin is associated with the inhibition of serine/threonine protein phosphatases 1 and 2A, which can lead to hepatocyte necrosis and haemorrhage. Analysis of microcystin is most commonly carried out ... -
Proteome profiling as tool to determine the effectiveness of traditional Africa therapies for Type 2 diabetes mellitus
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) involves multiple organ dysfunction accompanied by a chronic inflammatory state and oxidative stress resulting from a combination of factors such as hyperglycaemia and dyslipidaemia. Although ... -
Proteome signature of breast cancer cells treated with fucoidan
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)Breast cancer is responsible for a large portion of cancer-related deaths. Worldwide, incidence is increasing. Routinely-used treatments for breast cancer are invasive and are associated with a range of side-effects which ... -
A proteomic analysis of drought and salt stress responsive proteins of different sorghum varieties
(University of the Western Cape, 2009)This study reports on a proteomic analysis of sorghum proteomes in response to salt and hyperosmotic stresses. Two-dimensional gel electrophoresis (2DE) in combination with mass spectrometry (MS) was used to separate, ... -
A proteomic analysis of drought and salt stress responsive proteins of different sorghum varieties
(University of the Western Cape, 2009)Sorghum (Sorghum bicolorï, a drought tolerant cereal crop, is not only an important food source in the semi arid/arid regions but also a potential model for studying and gaining a better understanding of the molecular ... -
Proteomic and functional characterisation of biofilm formation in Xylophilus ampelinus
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)Xylophilus ampelinus, the causal agent of bacterial blight of grapevine, inhabits the vascular tissues of infected plants where the cells appear to form assemblages resembling biofilms. Bacterial blight of grapevine ... -
Proteomic and metabolomic characterisation of novel wine yeasts: towards the evaluation and improvements of their ability to produce aromatic sauvignon blanc wines
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)Wine yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae and wild yeasts e.g. Torulaspora delbrueckii forms an integral part of wine production by converting relatively 'neutral' flavoured Sauvignon blanc grape must into varietal aromatic ... -
Proteomic and SNP analysis of the Cadherin 10 type-II (CDH10) gene, in the South African autistic population
(University of the Western Cape, 2013)Autism or autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a very diverse neurological disorder that manifests specifically in children and infants between the ages of two to three years of age. An individual suffering is deemed as ... -
Proteomic characterisation of wine yeast strains for the expression of arginases involved in urea formation during fermentation
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Wine is a fermented beverage widely consumed all over the world as a recreational drink, but is known for its health benefits to humans. However, wine contain urea, a by-product of arginine hydrolysis by arginases expressed ... -
Protesting death-disability-debility imaginaries: Ontological erasure and the endemic violences of settler colonialism
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)White supremacist rule socially engineered impoverishment dispossession and fomented brutality that black people in South Africa were made to endure through centuries at the settler colonial history , which was intensified ... -
Protocols towards the synthesis of Chiral Isochromanquinones
(University of the Western Cape, 2001)Very few protocols have been developed for the synthesis of chiral isochromanols. In recent years the active group of Giles et al. have developed a very successful and highly efficient protocol using (^9)-ethyl lactate ...