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An assessment of factors influencing the spatial variability of iron concentrations in groundwater in selected areas of the Western Cape Province.
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)
Groundwater in South Africa, and more specifically the Western Cape Province (WCP), has become of major interest in recent years due to the unpredictable climatic conditions and the uncertainty of surface water to continuously ...
Chemical pressure-induced transition of the magnetic ground state from ferromagnetic to antiferromagnetic order in CeCuGe and DyCuIn alloys
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)
Rare-earth intermetallic compounds continue to attract considerable attention, due to their fundamental importance in understanding physical properties and potential applications based on a variety of phenomena. The ternary ...
On the efficacy of enhanced feature selection methods for supervised crime prediction
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)
The challenge of crime across the globe has necessitated several considerations for crime preventive measures. There exist a variety of crime prevention strategies, such as the use of necessary weapons or tools to respond ...
Lumbo-pelvic neuromuscular control for the prevention of recurrent hamstring injuries in sprinting
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)
Introduction: Hamstring injuries are the most prevalent injuries that occur in sport that require sprinting and acceleration (Small et al., 2009). A bigger concern is the high rate of recurrent hamstring strains (Comfort, ...
Strengthening the social contract between government and social grant recipients: a case study of the older person's grant and the child support grant in the Cape Winelands and Overberg districts
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)
Since the birth of democracy in 1994, the South African government has struggled to substantially address the social and economic inequality as well as widespread poverty produced by the apartheid system. Social assistance, ...
Genomic epidemiology of Rift Valley fever in East Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)
Rift Valley fever (RVF) is a climate-driven zoonotic disease of significant importance to public and livestock health given its epidemic potential. The disease was first identified in 1930 in the great rift valley region ...
Exploring perceptions and experiences of students’ food insecurity in residences at the University of the Western Cape (UWC)
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)
There have been ongoing debates about the state of food insecurity in institutions of higher learning in South Africa but with minimal sustainable solutions found. This thesis used Sen’s Capability Approach in exploring ...
Investigating genetic diversity and microRNA of Hermetia illucens (the black soldier fly) to breed for mass production of a novel sustainable protein
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)
Introduction: A new sustainable source of protein is needed to meet the demands of the growing global population. Insect meal is a suitable replacement, and the black soldier fly (BSF) is the most used insect in industrial ...
The impact of digitally enabled supply chains on firm aggregate performance gains
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)
Many companies are transitioning to digitising their supply chain to yield firm performance. However, their supply chains are still fragmented, and they have not yet realised the full potential of digital supply chain ...
Strategic responses in the Covid-19 period: A study of selected small and meduim enterprises in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)
The COVID-19 pandemic devastated businesses globally, leading to significant economic and social challenges. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) have been particularly vulnerable, and their survival and resilience have ...