UWC Electronic Thesis and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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The white saviour complex in three contemporary American novels
(University of the Western Cape, 2024)The term ‘White Savior Industrial Complex’ became popular when Nigerian-American Teju Cole criticised a polarising documentary, Kony 2012, in a series of social media posts. Cole argues that the complex allows white saviours ... -
Properties of electrospun biodegradable and synthetic waste polymers and their functionalization for Cu2+ adsorption
(University of the Western Cape, 2021)Plastic waste products have become a concern in the environment and especially in the marine environment. The chemical, physical persistence and mechanical fragmentation of plastics down to micro plastics have caused ... -
An In-Vitro Comparison of the Setting time, pH and Radio-density of Pre-mixed Calcium Silicate Pulpotomy Cements
(University of the Western Cape, 2024)Background A pulpotomy is a procedure in Paediatric Dentistry aimed at preserving pulp vitality and maintaining tooth integrity. The choice of pulp medicament is crucial for successful outcomes. While Mineral Trioxide ... -
Erosion of presidential term limits in practice: a comparative study of unconstitutional constitutional amendments in African states
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)Tracing the constitutional strategies of incumbents in African countries, the study documents the range of constitutional strategies these incumbents have pursued when they reached the end of their prescribed term to remain ... -
A case study exploring teachers’ perceptions of capability enhancement in South African schooling: Towards quality education
(University of the Western Cape, 2024)Quality of education and schooling in South Africa (SA) has been a topic of interest for the last decade. The Department of Basic Education (DBE) strives to encourage quality education for all learners in South Africa as ... -
In-vitro study to investigate the antimicrobial and cytotoxic activity of a periodontal pocket gel: Pocket-X® gel By
(University of the Western Cape, 2024)Background. Periodontitis is a common oral disease resulting in periodontal breakdown and ultimately tooth loss. It is characterized by chronic inflammation of the periodontal tissues brought on by the formation and ... -
Metagenome sequencing and in silico gene discovery: From genetic potential to function
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)In a previous study, metagenomic DNA extracted from Antarctic Dry Valley soils was used to construct a large contig bacterial shotgun fosmid library (Anderson, 2008). In the current study, clones were selected based on ... -
A discourse analysis of social activism and social movements on social media networks: towards an understanding of the emergence of virtual public spheres
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)As Internet technologies, Facebook and Twitter are important sociopolitical tools in the context of revolutions and protest actions as evidenced in the cases of Egypt’s 2011 political revolution #Jan25 and South Africa’s ... -
A comparative analysis of traditional dental screening versus smart phone screening
(University f the Western Cape, 2024)BACKGROUND: Oral diseases are widely recognised for their substantial and adverse effects on the overall quality of life and well-being across the lifespan of individuals affected by them. The management of oral diseases ... -
Immigrant responses to xenophobia in post-apartheid South Africa: from victims to agents (the case of Nigeria)
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)This study, titled "Immigrant Responses to Xenophobia in Post-Apartheid South Africa: From Victims to Agents" and sub-titled "The Case of Nigeria," centres on the responses of Nigerian immigrants in South Africa and those ... -
Amhara, Oromo, and Tigray political cultures and challenges of political stability in Ethiopia: 1991–2017
(University of the Western Cape, 2024)Ethiopia has experienced recurrent ethnic conflicts, especially during the last three decades, since the introduction of a governance structure of ethnic federalism in 1991. Attempts to bring political stability to the ... -
An analysis of learners’ ways of solving linear equations: The case of grade 10 learners in the Western Cape, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)While there are several factors for poor performance (Mamba,2013), there is a tendency amongst learners to struggle to transform linear equations from other types of equations and thereafter follow a suitable solution-seeking ... -
An analysis of what are grade 3 learners‘ approaches to working in the systemic assessment in Mathematics
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)Over the past 5 years, the performance of Grade 3 learners in the Systemic Assessment for their grade has been seen as contradictory to the pass rate of Grade 3 learners. Using a mixed-method research approach, this study ... -
Leveraging the African continental free trade area to unlock the full potential of carbon markets in Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)Plagued by the universal challenge of climate change, African states are faced with the dire issue of sourcing climate finance from sources other than government coffers and very limited donor funds. With the advent of the ... -
Intermediate and senior phase english language subject advisors’ perceptions of text-based theory as realised in the curriculum and assessment policy statement
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)Despite the democratic government’s initiatives to streamline and improve educational outcomes, national and international studies indicate that South Africa has one of the world’s lowest literacy rates. This systemic ... -
The infraction of the right to dignity on social media: the liability of the group administrator and the commenting users.
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)Background: In recent times, it has been demonstrated that a huge chunk of the world’s population is on some form of social media. It is estimated that between 4.6 and 5 billion people out of the world's population use ... -
A critical and an analytical study of sadeq ai-naihoum’s novel min makkah ilā hunā (from Mecca to here) deconstructive and structural approaches
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)Background: The novel is considered to be one of the most famous and distinguished prosaic literary arts in the current era, which makes it the focus and target of researchers, writers, thinkers, critics and scholars. Due ... -
Antifungal and mechanical properties of tissue conditioner containing plantderived component: an in vitro study
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)This study investigated the use of alternate material, their associated risks when placed within the removable dental prostheses. Denture stomatitis is a multifactorial condition affecting up to 70% of denture wearers, ... -
Uhlahlubonzulu lwempophomobuciko yale mihla kwiinoveli zesiXhosa: ‘ukhozi olumaphiko, umlimandlela, Inkululeko Isentabeni nolibambe lingatshoni’
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)Kule ngxoxobunzululwazi kujoliswe ekubhentsiseni nasekudundubaliseni ukuchana kwezithako zesiXhosa nasekugqwesiseni iinoveli ezine zikaNcedile Saule kuxhathiswe ngemixholo ethe yachongwa. Ubuthumbu nobunto bobu bunzululwazi ... -
Exploring the challenges encountered by Foundation Phase teachers when addressing learner discipline on the Cape Flats in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2024)This study aimed to investigate the challenges that Foundation Phase teachers face in dealing with learner discipline in a challenging school context on the Cape Flats of South Africa. The legacy of apartheid continues to ...
