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New Collective structures in the Z=76 stable odd neutron nucleus, 187Os
(University of the Western Cape, 2021)
Low- and medium-spin bands of 187Os have been studied using the AFRODITE array, following the 186W(4He,3n)187Os reaction at a beam energy of 37 MeV. The measurements of γ − γ coincidences, angular distribution ratios (RAD), ...
Developing a citizen science framework for water resources protection to facilitate operationalization of resource directed measures at catchment level, South Africa
(University of Western Cape, 2021)
Maintenance of water resources protection practice for water availability, uninterrupted water utilization, and for ecosystem integrity is critical for sustainable achievement of resource security for all. Therefore, ...
Computational analysis of multi-omic data for the elucidation of molecular mechanisms of neuroblastoma
(University of Western Cape, 2021)
Neuroblastoma is the most common extracranial solid tumor in childhood. The survival rates of patients with neuroblastoma, especially those in the high-risk category, are still low despite varied therapies. The detailed ...
The effect of particle size separation on the enrichment and recovery of rare earth elements from South African coal fly ash
(University of Western Cape, 2021)
There has been increasing interest in finding alternative sources for Rare Earth Elements (REEs) due to their application in green energy and Coal Fly Ash (CFA) has been found to be a viable potential source. Thus ...
The physicochemical characterisation, compatibility testing and solid-state form screening of terizidone - Pyridoxine combinations
(University of Western Cape, 2021)
Terizidone (TZD) is considered an essential anti-tuberculosis drug and in South
Africa it is prescribed as part of the multi-drug resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) treatment
regimen. From a literature study it became ...
Assessing land use-land cover changes and their effects on the hydrological responses within the Nyangores River Catchment, Kenya
(University of Western Cape, 2021)
This thesis aimed at contributing knowledge on how the widespread changes in land use/cover
resulting from increasing human population and their associated activities, are influencing
hydrological responses in a sub-humid ...
Synthesis of DMSO based silver nanoparticles for application in wound healing
(University of Western Cape, 2021)
Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) apart from being chemically significant, have shown a lot of health benefits, the most studied being their anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. These biological properties can be ...
Photovoltaics of selenide kesterite doped with nanoscopic iron and cerium oxyselenides
(University of Western Cape, 2021)
As the demand for energy is constantly increasing, researchers are looking at various methods of energy production. Following the rise of solar energy becoming a major player, researchers are looking at kesterite materials, ...
Molecular modeling and simulation studies to prioritize sequence variants identified by whole-exome sequencing in a South African family with Parkinson's disease
(University of Western Cape, 2021)
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder that occurs due to a loss of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra. It is one of the most common neurodegenerative disorders, ranking second only to Alzheimer’s ...
Effects of nitric oxide and hydrogen peroxide on antioxidant enzyme activity in zea mays subjected to drought
(University of Western Cape, 2021)
Agricultural practices are significantly affected by drought. Drought is one of the most important plant stresses, causing several physiological, morphological, biochemical, and molecular changes in plants. Drought stress ...