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Granting intellectual property rights on life forms and processes: does it ensure food security? A developing country perspective
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)
This study critically investigated the argument whether intellectual property rights over life forms and processes would ensure food security. It only considered the issue from the perspective of developing countries, as ...
Perceptions and experiences of pregnant women towards HIV voluntary antenatal counselling and testing in Oshakati Hospital, Namibia
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)
This study focused on perceptions and experiences of pregnant women who opted in against those who opted out of voluntary antenatal HIV counseling and testing. The pregnant women's perceptions and experiences were assessed ...
A critique of the index of the complexity, outcome and need
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)
The development of a uniform method of epidemiological assessment and grading of malocclusion has been of interest for several decades. Recently, Daniels and Richmond (2000) proposed a new orthodontic index namely the Index ...
Factors that influence exclusive breastfeeding in Windhoek district in Namibia
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)
Factors that influence exclusive breastfeeding in Namibia are important, especially in light of the implementation of the Baby and Mother Friendly Initiative. Infant feeding practices, especially breastfeeding, are important ...
A study of hydrogenated nanocrystalline silicon thin films deposited by hot-wire chemical vapour deposition (HWCVD)
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)
In this thesis, intrinsic hydrogenated nanocrystalline silicon thin films for solar cells application have been deposited by means of the hot – wire chemical vapour deposition (HWCVD) technique and have been characterised ...
The role of regional councillors in consultation and communication regarding rural service delivery in the Oshana region of Namibia
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)
This study examined the role of regional councilors in consultation and communication regarding rural service delivery in Namibia, with specific reference to the Oshana region. The research includes a case study that ...
Remote surveillance and face tracking with mobile phones (smart eyes)
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)
This thesis addresses analysis, evaluation and simulation of low complexity face detection algorithms and tracking that could be used on mobile phones. Network access control using face recognition increases the user-friendliness ...
Synthesis and applications of functionalized pyridinyl imine complexes of palladium
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)
The synthesis and characterization of pyridinyl α-diimine Pd(II) complexes having a functionalized hydrocarbon attached to the imino nitrogen was performed. The catalytic activity of these complexes were then evaluated in ...
Men's attitudes and responses to the Gender Equity Strategy at South African Nylon Spinner Polymer Plant (2002-2004): Implications for an education and training intervention
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)
This study investigated the attitudes and responses of male employees to the implemention of the Gender Equity Strategy and considered the implementation for the development of a gender education and training intervention. ...
Who interprets the constitution: A descriptive and normative discourse on the Ethiopian approach to constitutional review
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)
This study explored the process of constitutional interpretation and constitutional review in Ethiopia and determined the role of the courts. It examined the different suggestions made by different authors and officials ...