UWC Electronic Thesis and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Curriculum leadership practices of senior management in developing a ‘Thinking School’: A case study of a Western Cape primary school
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)This research study explored the curriculum leadership practices by senior management which support the development of a selected primary school as Thinking School. A review of the literature shows that many learners in ... -
The experiences of clinical supervisors interacting with undergraduate nursing students in a remote online clinical learning environment during the COVID-19 pandemic at a university in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)Background: In the year 2020 the skills laboratory methodology for a Baccalaureate undergraduate nursing programme had to precipitously adjust to remote online clinical learning, because of the immediate closure of higher ... -
Assessment of treatment outcomes of HIV-positive adolescents on a dolutegravir- based regimen at a specialized paediatric HIV clinic in Lesotho
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)Background: Globally, adolescents on antiretroviral therapy (ART) have comparatively worse treatment outcomes (i.e., low viral load suppression rates) compared to adults and children. Lesotho introduced Dolutegravir (DTG), ... -
Nursing students from a university in the Western Cape’s perceptions of the clinical supervisory relationship
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)Background: In nursing education, the clinical supervisory relationship is central to clinical learning for students as it has an impact on the development of professional identity, competency, and clinical skills. A ... -
Evaluation of the anticancer and molecular effects of green synthesized silver nanoparticles
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)Globally, cancer is considered the second leading cause of death with a staggering tally of 10 million deaths. Breast, lung, colon, rectum and prostate cancers are amongst the most commonly diagnosed cancers. The current ... -
The readiness in selected academic libraries towards the fourth industrial revolution: A comparative study between Ghana and South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)Disruptive changes precipitated by the 4IR have steadily revolutionized the dynamics of library services delivery compelling libraries to embrace disruptive technologies to stay relevant. The study assessed two advanced ... -
An examination of the corporate governance failures and challenges at key South African SOEs and the implications on enterprise efficiency: A case study of ESKOM
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)Corporate Governance encapsulates a set of rules and corporate systems which have been established to steer a company in a certain direction. In the case of State-Owned Entities, these entities were established as a mechanism ... -
An analysis of linguistic errors in translations of complainants’ sworn statements
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)English remains the official language of record in South Africa and is used in most, if not all, aspects of the justice system (Ralarala, 2014). As a result, sworn statements made by complainants in any of the other ... -
An analysis of linguistic errors in translations of complainants’ sworn statements
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)English remains the official language of record in South Africa and is used in most, if not all, aspects of the justice system (Ralarala, 2014). As a result, sworn statements made by complainants in any of the other official ... -
The psychological impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on adolescent learners attending public schools in the Eastern Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)Due to various mitigation strategies implemented to contain the spread of COVID-19, nearly 1.2 billion school children had their education put on hold. In addition, the widespread nature of the COVID-19 pandemic came with ... -
“I felt like the words became a part of me”: South African feminist live poetry and the affective encounter
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)Live poetry exists as a powerful channel through which to protest against oppressive mechanisms prevalent in society. The platform – a safe space for the voices that are often silenced in other discursive spaces – has grown ... -
Examining the factors associated with substance use during pregnancy in low socio-economic status communities in the Western Cape province, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)Substance use in South Africa, specifically in the Western Cape remains a huge social problem for the entire population generally and pregnant women in particular given their unique vulnerabilities. There are many factors ... -
Mental health promotion: An exploration of a peer community-based intervention in Cape Town
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)The outbreak of COVID-19 in 2019 and the accompanying lockdown, social distancing and quarantine measures across the world separated individuals and families from their loved ones. This separation and social isolation also ... -
Examining the skills gap to effectively manage e-logistics in supply chain management
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)The South African economy faces several obstacles, including political unpredictability that may deter investment, a high unemployment rate, inflation, crime, a trade imbalance, and a volatile exchange rate. However, one ... -
Knowledge and attitudes of nursing students about women who use substances during pregnancy in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)Substance use has become a major socio-economic problem worldwide and is alarmingly high in South Africa. Substance use is frequent in pregnant women and has a negative impact on foetal, neonatal, and maternal well-being. ... -
Stress and nicotine dependence during pregnancy among women in Low-SES communities in the Western Cape: The mediating effects of social support
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)Health behaviours during pregnancy are of great significance due to its associated health consequences for both the woman and the developing foetus. There is a large body of existing knowledge demonstrating the profound ... -
Exploring entrepreneurs’ responses to the Covid-19 crisis
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)The study investigates the entrepreneurial responses of a wide range of entrepreneurs in Cape Town who faced economic adversity during the Covid-19 pandemic. There is limited research with a paucity in the knowledge on how ... -
The psychological impact of Covid-19 on university students in the Global South: A scoping review
(University of the Western Cape, 2021)In 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared an outbreak of the highly transmittable virus, coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Given the rapid increase of infection amongst the global population, countries implemented ... -
An investigation of alcohol and drug use and possible risk factors amongst nursing students at a University in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)The use of substances (alcohol and other drugs) is a significant global public health challenge, despite extensive awareness and educational strategies about the dangers of alcohol and illicit drug use. Recognition of the ... -
The South African business judgement rule – An analysis of the rationality standard for reviewing the conduct of a director
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)The legal nature of a company is that of an artificial person, which exists separately from the management and shareholders of that company.1 Consequently, it lacks the ability to act on its own and must act through ...