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Socio-demographic characteristics and HIV testing in Omdurman National Voluntary Counseling and Testing (VCT) in Sudan by Reem Mutwali
(UWC, 2008)
The identification of the association between socio-demographic characteristics and HIV was found to be a useful tool in determining the important risk factors in Sudan. In this study, the relationship(s) between HIV test ...
Identification of ruantitative trait loci controlling the requirement for chilling in vegetative budbreak in apple (Malus x domestica Borkh.)
(2008)
The domesticated apple (Malus x domestica Borkh.) has been distributed into diverse climatic conditions worldwide for commercial production of fruit. Apple trees need exposure to cold temperatures, referred to as chill ...
Frequency and voltage-modulated electrochemical aflatoxin b1immunosensor systems prepared on electroactive organic polymer platforms
(2008)
In the presented work, immunosensors for detection of Aflatoxin B1 based on
different immobilization platforms were studied. Synthesis of an electroactive
hydrogel was also carried out. Aflatoxins are a group of mycotoxins ...
Spin and parity assignment in 152 Gd investigating octupole structures
(University of Western Cape, 2008)
The high-spin states of the nucleus 152Gd have been populated via the 152Sm (α, 4n)
152Gd fusion-evaporation reaction at a beam energy of 45MeV. The emitted γ rays
were observed with the AFRODITE spectrometer array. The ...
Hydraulic properties of the Table Mountain Group (TMG) aquifers
(University of Western Cape, 2008)
Research findings in current study provide a new insight into the fractured rock aquifers in the TMG area. Some of the results will have wide implications on the groundwater
management and forms a solid basis the further ...
Proton conducting polymer composite membrane development for Direct Methanol Fuel Cell applications
(University of Western Cape, 2008)
The objective of this study was thus to prepare highly proton condictivity membranes that are cheap to manufacture and have low methanol permeability.
Optimisation of selective extraction techniques as a tool for geochemical mapping in the Southern Africa region
(University of the Western Cape, 2008)
The complex nature and composition of regolith cover in Southern Africa is a major challenge to geochemical mapping for concealed mineralization. Some of the setbacks to successful geochemical exploration may be ascribed ...
Groundwater Dependence of Aquatic Ecosystems associated with the Table Mountain Group Aquifer
(University of the Western Cape, 2008)
Results from this study enables a better understanding of groundwater surface water interactions in the TMG, particularly regarding aquatic ecosystems. It has also highlighted the necessity to do proper impact assessments ...
Analysis and estimation of customer survival Time in subscription-based businesses
(University of the Western Cape, 2008)
Subscription-based industries have seen a massive expansion in recent decades. In this type of industry the customer has to subscribe to be able to enjoy the service; there-fore, well-de ned start and end points of the ...
An Application of Multiple Regression in Exchange Rate Arrangements
(University of the Western Cape, 2008)
This project "An application of multiple regression in exchange rate arrangement" focused on the processes followed by different countries when choosing an exchange rate regime for currency stabilization. It analyses the ...