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Resource Description and Access (RDA): continuity in an ever-fluxing information age with reference to tertiary institutions in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
Although Resource Description and Access (RDA) has been discussed extensively amongst the
ranks of cataloguers internationally, no research on the perceptions of South African
cataloguers was available at the time of ...
An assessment of Ghana's anti-dumping regime in line with the World Trade Organisation Anti-Dumping Agreement
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
The establishment of an anti-dumping regime has become commonplace for many a
government that seeks to protect and promote its local industries. One reason which appears to
be dominant by its proponents is the need to curb ...
Synthesis and analysis of Novel Platinum group Metal Chalcogenide Metal Quantum Dot and Electrochemical Markers
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
Although cadmium and lead chalcogenide quantum dot have excellent optical and photoluminescent
properties that are highly favorable for biological applications, there still exists increasing concerns
due to the toxicity ...
Clinical characteristics and treatment outcomes of multi-drug resistant tuberculosis patients attending a hospital in Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality, Eastern Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
The presence of highly effective medicines has made very little impact in reducing
deaths as a result of tuberculosis (TB), a curable condition but when managed inappropriately,
may result in Drug Resistant TB. TB accounts ...
Decentralisation in Zambia: An analysis of local democracy.
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
Zambia has had a system of local government whose origin can be traced back to the colonial
era. This system of local government, which is comprised by local authorities, did not have
constitutional recognition. The 1996 ...
Pharmacoeconomic evaluation in Egypt and its role in the medicine reimbursement
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
Aim: The purpose of this research was to assess the validity of pharmacoeconomic
evaluation in Egypt three years after the guideline was issued and analyse challenges
and opportunities for improvement.
Objectives: To conduct ...
Using Dialogical Argumentation instruction model on grade 6 learners' understanding of the cause of the phases of the moon
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
The aim of this study was to explore ways in which a dialogical argumentation instruction
model (DAIM) could be used to assist and enhance grade 6 learners' understanding of the
causes of the phases of the moon.
The study ...
Magnetocaloric effect and critical behaviour near the magnetic phase transition temperature in rare-earth compounds
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
Rare-earth intermetallic compounds continue to draw considerable attention, due to
their fundamental importance in understanding physical properties and potential applications
based on a variety of phenomena. The focus ...
Synthesis and Physicochemical Characterisation of Poly (?-caprolactone) Nanoparticles for Delivery of Propranolol
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are a major cause of morbidity and mortality in both developed and developing countries; and account for around 30% of all deaths worldwide. Reports indicate that nanoparticle (NP) based drug ...
Ecklonia maxima kelp forests along a thermal gradient: community composition and recovery from disturbance
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
Climate change will influence species distributions, survival and ecosystem functioning, mostly
through changes in sea surface temperatures and storm disturbance. Species are expected to shift
poleward in response to ocean ...