UWC Electronic Thesis and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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An examination of the use of social media platforms in formal organisational communication at a selected university in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)Within modern society, social media has become an important channel through which communication can be facilitated. Social networks can be maintained even in geographically dispersed contexts. The COVID-19 pandemic has ... -
The Impact of Fixed Orthodontic Treatment on the Oral Health- Related Quality of Life in Adolescents
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)This study aimed to determine whether fixed orthodontic treatment impacts on the oral healthrelated quality of life (OHRQoL) in adolescents aged 11-16 years. Oral health determinants, as well as demographic and psychosocial ... -
An assessment of water use by riparian and non-riparian invasive alien plants and the effects on water resources at the catchment scale
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)The diversity and increasing extent of invasive alien plants (IAPs) are currently a global ecological and economic problem, especially in semi-arid regions. The introduction of IAPs worsens the strain in South Africa’s ... -
Novel genomic biomarkers for pediatric and adult acute myeloid leukemia
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is a heterogeneous type of blood cancer that affects individuals of all ages. AML patients are categorized into favorable, intermediate, and adverse risks based on patients' genomic features ... -
A lab based experimental study of a bioretention system to remove selected pharmaceuticals in stormwater
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)The use of treated stormwater as an alternative source of water supply in urban areas is receiving global recognition. This approach is being supported as an innovative initiative that improves urban water security and ... -
Physics graduate preparedness for work and society
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)Both internationally and in South Africa, there have been renewed debates about the purposes of higher education and the attributes that should be developed in graduates. In the field of physics, many studies have reported ... -
The fate and occurrence of pharmaceuticals in Cape Town’s water network
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)Thousands of pharmaceuticals, pesticides and microplastics are consumed and disposed of directly or indirectly into various water bodies globally. Which are collectively termed “contaminants of emerging concern” or CECs. ... -
The effects of doxorubicin loaded chitosan-alginate nanoparticles on SK-N-BE(2) neuroblastoma cells
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)Cancer is a life-threatening disease and one of the leading causes of death globally. Cancer was thought to be associated with developed countries only but it is increasingly becoming a major health challenge in developing ... -
Valorisation of brewers’ spent grain: enzymatic hydrolysis in the production of xylooligosaccharides
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)The beverage industry constitutes approximately 26% of all food wastes, making it one of the largest contributors in this waste segment. By utilising waste or by-products from agriculture and food production in manufacturing ... -
Creating a caring praxis in nursing education and training: The experiences of the clinical supervisors
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)Background: The integration of theory, research, and practice as caring praxis was revealed in the everyday work and practice of caring within nursing. “Praxis is a coherent structure of the nurse's work that integrates ... -
Antibacterial effects of biogenic silver nanoparticles synthesized using manihot esculenta (cassava) leaf aqueous extract
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a growing global health concern that poses a serious threat to the health of humans, animals, and plants. The major public health problem of AMR is primarily caused by the incorrect use ... -
Perceived social support of learners at risk of substance abuse at two selected high schools within the Cape metropolitan area
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)Substance abuse contributes towards mental illness as part of the global burden of disease. In South Africa, substance abuse presents amongst learners at secondary schools. Substance use affects academic performance ... -
Ward politics and angry communities in a Cape Town slum: The case of Imizamo Yethu, 2016 to 2019
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)The democratic system of the South African Government motivates and engages the citizen to partake in governance at each level and especially at the ward level. Governance in a democratic country is complex because several ... -
Mobile technology adoption for improved maternal healthcare in Sudan
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)Mobile health applications are becoming increasingly prominent worldwide as it is known for delivering effective interventions in healthcare. Moreover, mobile health technologies are vital in achieving SDG 3 (Good Health ... -
South African medicinal plant extracts used in the treatment of fungal infections.
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)The incidence of fungal skin infections is increasing at an alarming rate, especially in people with underlying immunosuppressive conditions. Currently, the most used methods of treatment are in the azole group of synthetic ... -
A study of high-grade calc-silicate rocks in the Southern Bushmanland Domain, Namaqua Metamorphic province, including the garies wollastonite deposit
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)In the Namaqualand region, Northern Cape, South Africa, calc-silicate rocks are present in the highest-grade metamorphic zone (upper amphibolite to granulite facies) of the southern Bushmanland Domain, Namaqua Province. ... -
Doing friendship: storytelling and playfulness in casual conversational discourse
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)This study explores the linguistic construction of interpersonal relationships, specifically friendship. Although we have no control over which families we are born into, we can choose who can be our friend and unlike ... -
Factors affecting the adoption of blockchain in logistics in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)This study aimed to explore the factors affecting the adoption of blockchain technology in logistics in South Africa. A quantitative research approach based on positivist philosophy was used to explore the phenomenon. An ... -
Factors influencing the adoption of big data analytics in supply chain risk management: A case in the manufacturing industry
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)In Africa, supply chain processes are under pressure from political, economic and security risks that disrupt the free flow of goods. In South Africa, the manufacturing industry has high growth potential, however, the ... -
Seeking a dignified life: An exploration of the aspirations and experiences of women refugees in Cape Town, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)This study documented the experiences of a group of refugee women during the COVID-19 lockdown in Cape Town, South Africa. In late 2019, the women participated in a sit-in protest with a large group of refugees in the ...