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An in-vitro evaluation of the physical properties of a new bulk-fill composite
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)Dental composite is a synthetic resin that is used as a tooth coloured restorative material in dentistry. It became the material of choice in the dental field due to its superiority in strength and aesthetics (Garcia et ... -
An in-vitro study of a modified bioactive orthodontic cement
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)Introduction: Demineralization of the enamel surface adjacent to bonded orthodontic brackets during treatment is an ongoing drawback, especially when manifested as white spot lesions. Enamel demineralization is initiated ... -
An in-vitro study of antifungal activity of gymnemic acid
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)Candida species are frequently isolated from oral mucosal surfaces of healthy individuals and is the most common genus responsible for up to 75% of all candidal infections. The most common problems associated management ... -
An in-vitro study of the physical properties of core build-up materials
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the physical properties of two core build-up materials (ParaCore and CoreXflow) and compare this to conventional composite material (Filtek Supreme Plus and SDR Flow) ... -
An instance of xenophobia: An investigation into the violence against somali traders in Khayelitsha
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)South Africa has been praised by many as having the most democratic constitution in the world which safeguards the rights of all who live within the borders of the nation. Ironically this has not been so with migrants, ... -
An instance of xenophobia: an investigation into the violence against Somali traders in Khayelitsha
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)South Africa has been praised by many as having the most democratic constitution in the world which safeguards the rights of all who live within the borders of the nation. Ironically this has not been so with migrants, ... -
An integrated approach to understanding the geological controls on gas escape and migration pathways in offshore northern Orange Basin, South Africa.
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)The use of an integrated approach in science has gained more prominence recently because it is thorough and provides a dynamic perspective from which scientific problems can be investigated and solutions proffered. Here, ... -
An integrated model of the impact of individual cultural values and the mediating effect of job satisfaction, organisational commitment and perceived support on turnover intention
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)Employee turnover presents a number of negative organisational outcomes, such as loss of human capital, skills, organisational memory and investment on employee training and development. Theory and empirical research have ... -
An intergrated model of the role of authentic leadership, psychological capital, psychological climate and intention to quit on employee work engagement: A comparative analysis
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)Organizations exist for the primary aim of meeting particular objectives: innovation and advancement, customer satisfaction, profit making and delivery of quality goods and services. These goals are mostly channelled ... -
An investigation into the administration of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme for undergraduate students and its impact on the students' academic progress at a historically Black university
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)This study investigated the administration of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) for undergraduate students and its impact on the students' academic progress at a Historically Black University (HBU) in the ... -
An investigation into the correlates of family resilience in an impoverished rural community in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Families in South Africa are faced with manifold hardships that negatively impact the family as a unit. However, there are a variety of protective factors that have been identified as meaningful resources that facilitates ... -
An Investigation into the Impact of an Extensive Reading Programme on the Reading Proficiency and Reading Motivation of a Class of Grade 9 Learners
(University of Western Cape, 2016)Although more than twenty years have passed since South Africa became a democracy and one education department was established, learners from poor socio-economic backgrounds still do not achieve good results in their matric ... -
An investigation into the relationship between exposure to violence, resilience and PTSD in a sample of psychology students at the University of the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Post-apartheid South Africa has been marked by high levels of trauma resulting from exposure to violence. Many South Africans are therefore at risk for developing Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Despite a large body ... -
An Investigation into time allocation in the curriculum and assessment policy statements (CAPS) for grade 10 physical sciences
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)This study investigated the suitability of the prescribed and recommended time allocations for Physical Science in Grade 10 CAPS curriculum. More specifically, the study explored how different teachers in the rural part ... -
An Investigation of Benthic Epifauna to Support Classification and Mapping of Outer Shelf Ecosystems in KwaZulu-Natal
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)Ecosystem classification and mapping are foundational steps for effective ecosystem-based marine spatial planning, marine ecosystem assessment and integrated ocean management. The aims of this study were to interrogate and ... -
An investigation of key seismic attribute analysis of the Whitehill Formation in the Karoo Basin
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)The object of this study is to determine the thickness of the Whitehill formation based on historic seismic data provided by the Council for Geoscience (CGS). The thickness of the Whitehill was determined through the development ... -
An investigation of the natural products composition of Porphyra capensis (a red seaweed)
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)Plants have been widely used in traditional medicine for a number of ailments, among which may be included infectious diseases such as colds, influenza, chicken pox, TB, etc. as well as lifestyle diseases such as diabetes ... -
An investigation of the relationship between bullying and physical activity at one high school in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)According to Morrison (2007), bullying is considered a critical issue in the Western Cape Schools as well as in South African schools in general. This phenomenon of bullying can affect learners in schools and may lead to ... -
An investigation of the role of social capital in the determination of participation in high risk informal financial services
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)Bourdieu's Social Capital (Fine 1999) has been dubbed as the buzz word within the social sciences (Fine, 2007). The Theory of Social Capital is one of the micro theories that has dominated the development world since the ... -
An investigation of the zinc binding characteristics of the RING finger domain from the human RBBP6 protein using heteronuclear NMR spectroscopy.
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)Retinoblastoma binding prot ein 6 (RBBP6) is a 250 kDa human splicing-associated protein that is also known to interact with tumour suppresso r proteins p53 and pRb and to mediate ubiquitination of p53 via its ...