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Seeking identity between worlds: A study of selected Chinese American fiction
(University of the Western Cape, 2011)The literature of the Chinese diaspora in America is marked by a tension between ancestral Chinese traditional culture and the modernity of Western culture. This thesis explores diaspora theory, as elaborated by Stuart ... -
Seismic interpretation and 2D restoration of F-A gas field, Bredasdorp Basin south coast of South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)Seismic interpretation is always somewhat an uncertainty and questions on whether the horizons picked are properly correlated across faults and or the structures mapped are geologically or geometrically sensible always ... -
Seisoensfluktuasies in Industriële produksie en die Aandelemark met spesiale verwysing na die Suid - Afrikaanse situasie
(University of the Western Cape, 1991)In 1976 Rozeff and Kinney found that seasonality exists in the monthly rates of return on the New York Stock Exchange with peak periods in January. By making use of this information and the fact that the rates of return ... -
Seksisme in junior primere onderwyseropleiding
(University of the Western Cape, 1993)To achieve the goals of democracy, equality and justice it becomes importants to recognize teachers and students as individuals in their own right.. The promoters of change expect of teachers to take a critical look at ... -
Selected antiretroviral and anti-tuberculosis drug combinations by non-covalent bonding
(University of Western Cape, 2021)Treatment of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and tuberculosis (TB) infections have become very complicated due to the advent of drug resistance. Drug combinations offer an alternative approach to reducing the emergence ... -
Selection and optimization of the seeding procedure prior to the synthesis of Pd-based membranes
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)Pd based membranes are known for their incredible selectivity towards H2. In order for Pd membranes to display high H2 selectivity, a defect free layer of Pd needs to be deposited onto a support. Although various fabrication ... -
The selection criteria to be used in dismissals for operational requirements: A comparative analysis between South Africa, Germany and United Kingdom
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)The Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995 (LRA) makes provision for dismissal of employees based on an employer’s operational requirements (also known as retrenchments). The employer needs to meet both the substantive and ... -
Selection, synthesis and evaluation of novel drug-like compounds from a library of virtual compounds designed from natural products with antiplasmodial activities
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)Malaria is an infectious disease which continues to kill more than one million people every year and the African continent accounts for most of the malaria death worldwide. New classes of medicine to combat malaria are ... -
A selective investigation of the University of the Western Cape‘s students and teachers attempts at intercultural communication : exploring the connections between intercultural communication competence and identity construction
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)Life in the twenty-first Century globalised world brings people into contact with others from different cultures who use different languages. Through these contacts, the need for interactions makes these people to find ... -
Self-assessment of managerial competencies of nurse managers in South Africa - identifying the skills gaps
(University of the Western Cape, 2008)Broad access to healthcare services is a key factor of human development in any country. The current health care situation in South Africa can be diagnosed as critical. The hospitals are understaffed, over-occupied and the ... -
Self-assessment of oral health status, behaviours and oral health risk factors among adolescents from urban and peri-urban public schools in Maputo City
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)A good oral health self-perception can contribute to improved knowledge of oral health self-care and practice as well as increase the proper use of dental care services. This study evaluated how adolescents from urban ... -
The self-concept and academic achievement of high school students in a working class environment.
(University of the Western Cape, 2000)The purpose of this chapter is to introduce this study of the relationship between the self-concept and academic achievement of high school students in a working class environment. This includes the background, statement ... -
Self-leadership in male learner nurses during their four-year programme at a college in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)Male learners in the nursing profession could face self-leadership challenges. Self-leadership is an enabling process whereby a person learns to know him/herself better and, through this improved self-awareness, is better ... -
Self-leadership strategies of nurses in an outreach service at a private hospital group in Gauteng
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Critical Care Outreach Services (CCOSs) recognize early sign of deterioration in medical units, regarding the condition of the patient, by using elements of vital sign tracking namely modified early warning score (MEWS). ... -
Self-management strategies employed by stroke survivors in the Western Cape, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)Ischaemic heart disease and stroke were the leading causes of death and disability globally, accounting for a combined 15 million deaths. Disability following a stroke is complex and multidimensional. Disability and ... -
Self-organisation in the governance of disaster risk management in Bangladesh
(University of the Western Cape, 2008)A disaster always means a huge death toll, displacement and inconceivable destruction for a poor country such as Bangladesh. Recently, Bangladesh has taken a holistic approach to prioritising interrelated activities and ... -
The self-perception of preparedness for midwifery practice of final-year nursing students at a university in the Western Cape, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)Background: Globally, nurses and midwives are the most important healthcare providers. In most countries, nurses and midwives are often the first point of contact to healthcare, and in many rural areas, they are the only ... -
Self-referrals to the international criminal court: legal analysis, case studies and critical evaluation
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)The main contributor of situations before the International Criminal Court (hereinafter ICC) has been state parties that have referred situations on their own territory to the ICC through “self-referral”. This study examines ... -
Self-tuning Linux Kernel Performance Using Support Vector Machines
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)In this chapter, we provide the motivation and background behind the automatic optimisation of an operating system. We begin with a discussion of some of the difficulties of automatic operating system optimisation and ... -
Semantiese verdeling as vertaalstrategie
(University of Western Cape, 1993)In die vertaalproses vind dikwels transformasies plaas wat soos volg omskryf word: die brontaalteks (BT), d.w.s. die teks waaruit vertaal word, word as't ware afgebreek tot semantiese elemente wat kleiner is as 'n bepaalde ...