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Entrepreneurial learning, opportunity recognition and development - Evaluating the impact of a training programme at TSiBA Education, Cape Town, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
The
youth
of
South
Africa
is
currently
faced
with
high
levels
of
unemployment
and
poverty.
This
raises
concerns
about
the
future
of
the
South
African
people
and
its
economy.
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mu ...
Coupling of single neutron configurations to collective core excitations in 162Yb using 163Yb
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
In odd-nuclei the single nucleon can couple to collective excitations of its even-even core
nucleus . These collective excitations lie within the pairing gap and are therefore the
lowest energy excitations of the core. Our ...
Diabetic status of patients presenting for dental treatment
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
The prevalence of Diabetes mellitus (a non-communicable disease) is
increasing worldwide. In 2008, it was declared one of the major non-communicable
diseases in South Africa, affecting 4.6% of the population (cited in ...
Next generation bulk Heterojunction organic Photovoltaic and light emitting diode sytems of Novel Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon, Polyfluorenes and Polythiophenes
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
In these times of diminishing reserve of fossil fuel, the development of novel - green or
renewable? technologies to meet the increasing worldwide demand for energy is of great
importance. The sun is the largest carbon ...
Metallic nanoparticles with polymeric shell: A multifunctional platform for application to biosensor
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
Tuberculosis (TB) is an airborne disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) that
usually affects the lungs leading to severe coughing, fever and chest pains. It was estimated
that over 9.6 million people worldwide ...
The role of high-risk human papillomavirus in periocular cancers
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
Purpose: High risk human papillomavirus (HR-HPV) is well established as a causative agent of squamous
cell carcinoma (SCC) of the orophaynx. HR-HPV has also been reported in periocular cancers and
precancers, but controversy ...
Active encapsulation of diclofenac sodium into liposomes for ophthalmic preparations
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
Liposomes as a drug carrier in the pharmaceutical industry has gained currency since its
discovery in 1965 by Bangham A. D. Liposomes have been shown to improve bioavailability
as they can be delivered to target sites ...
A qualitative assessment of the impact of bursary granting as a form of skills development among employees in a public service department: Experiences and perceptions
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
Effective employee development is more than just mentoring or holding seminars.
Ideally, it takes an individualised approach in which the organisation talks to an
employee, finds out his/her goals and builds a plan to ...
An investigation to determine the perceived social support of professional nurses working in a psychiatric hospital in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
Globally, workplace stress has been reported as having deleterious effects on workers.
Professional nurses, working in a psychiatric hospital with patients suffering from mental
illnesses, may present with signs and ...
Corporate criminal responsibility under the Malabo Protocol: A step forward?
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
Traditionally, domestic criminal law was focused on individual guilt as can be seen from the
principles of punishment, which are closely linked to blameworthiness and the infliction of
loss or punishment to the offender. ...