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Sample selection effects in laduma stacking experiments
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)This study explores the impact of selection effects introduced by input optical cata-logues on high-redshift stacking experiments. Using the Hi stacking technique, the Hi content of LADUMA synthetic data cubes is analyzed ... -
Sand mining challenges in the Western Cape: the case of the tormin mineral sands and maccsand mining and quarrying mines
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)Mining, as a primary extractive activity, is characterised by arguably the most environmentally destructive operations worldwide. South Africa’s mining industry, which is an important economic driver, and its environmental ... -
The satisfaction of clients with disabilities regarding services provided at primary health centres in Ndola, Zambia
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)Client satisfaction is an outcome measure of quality care. Therefore, health care providers (HCP) have a responsibility to provide quality care services in order to satisfy clients' health needs. The aim of this study was ... -
Saturation sequencing, characterisation and mapping of the NBS-LRR resistance gene family in apple, Malus x domestica (Borkh)
(University of the Western Cape, 2008)To date five classes of resistance proteins have been identified in plants and these include the intracellular protein kinases, receptor-like protein kinases with extracellular leucinerich repeat (LRR) domain, LRR proteins ... -
Saul Januarie: Biography of a wagon-maker and blacksmith from Worcester, Western Cape, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)Saul Januarie was born in Worcester in 1903. He spent his childhood years in the town of Touwsriver and then returned to Worcester as an adult where he married and spent the remainder of his life. He became well-known as ... -
Say it in Siswati
(University of the Western Cape, 1979)Say it in siSwati is a practical course manual for beginners. It is intended to be used in conjunction with a series of language laboratory tapes, either for individual or group instruction; but could also be ... -
Scalable synthesis of innovative silicon/carbon nanocomposite for next generation lithium-ion battery anodes
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)Silicon is the most promising lithium-ion battery (LIB) anode due to its ultra-high capacity (4200 mAh/g), which is 10 times greater than commercially available graphite anodes (372 mAh/g). Utilizing this large capacity ... -
Scalable Wireless Mesh Networks
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)Wireless Mesh Networks (WMNs) are wireless multi-hop networks built on wireless nodes that operate in an Independent Basic Set Identifier (IBSS) mode of the IEEE 208.11 wireless standard. IBSS is well known as an ad hoc ... -
Schema theory and problem-solving in biology
(University of the Western Cape, 1996)There is ongoing research to understand why some students experience difficulty in solving problems. There is an equal concern over students that do arrive at correct solutions to problems, but who are unable to justify ... -
Scholarly communication guidance as a core service of an academic library to doctoral students: A case study of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)This study investigated scholarly communication guidance as a core service by the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, Ghana, academic library to doctoral students, research and scholarly ... -
'The school funding system in post-apartheid South Africa: Is the right to adequate basic education accessible to the rich only?'
(University of the Western Cape, 2009)The financing of public schools in South Africa is dependent on school fees to a great extent. However, the legislative process governing the charging of school fees perpetuates the entrenched inequality in the education ... -
School guidance as a vehicle for prevention and health promotion in primary schools in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 1995)The primary aim of this study is to conduct an analysis of the existing primary school guidance service in the House of Representatives Department of Education and Culture (Reps:DEC) schools in the Western Cape, and to ... -
School improvement in an era of change : attempting development planning at public local school level in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2002)The era of change in South Africa has created a new basis for state policy towards the provision of public schooling. Reform initiatives supported by the South African Schools Act (1996) emphasize the need for democratic ... -
School learner's perceptions of the factors that influence methamphetamine use in Manenberg
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)The aim of this study was to explore school learners' perceptions of the factors that influence methamphetamine use in Manenberg. To meet this aim, three objectives were proposed namely, to explore school learners' knowledge ... -
School organisation development (OD): Learning from a success story in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 1999)In concluding this dissertation I am reminded of Patton's (1990) contention that in order to decide what the appropriate unit of analysis is in a study, you need to decide what it is you want to be able to say something ... -
School readiness and community-based early childhood development (ecd) centres in low income communities: Examining the case of Gugulethu, Western Cape Province
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)South African children’s access to ECD facilities has significantly improved over the years. However, persistent negative learning outcomes nationally call into question whether children are being adequately prepared for ... -
School sport and political change
(University of the Western Cape, 1990)This dissertation will attempt to explain the changes that have and are taking place within south African sport and especially school sport. This will be viewed in the context of changing political developments. The ... -
School-based HIV counselling and testing: providing a youth friendly service
(2012)HIV counselling and testing (HCT) is an essential element in the response to the HIV epidemic. Thereare still major gaps in research about the best ways to provide HCT, especially to young people. School-based HCT is a ... -
School-based HIV counselling and testing: providing a youth friendly service.
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)HIV counselling and testing (HCT) is an essential element in the response to the HIV epidemic. There are still major gaps in research about the best ways to provide HCT, especially to young people. School-based HCT is a ... -
A school-based strategy for the provision of education support services and health promotion
(University of the Western Cape, 1997)The primary motivation for this study was to explore ways of attending to the increasing needs of students, including physical, emotional, social needs and learning difficulties. Attention was focused on school-based ...