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Russian interference in the United States (US) Presidential election in 2016
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
There is significant evidence that the Russian government interfered in the 2016 United States (US) Presidential election, including through direct attacks against US election infrastructure and internet-based disinformation. ...
Assessment of access and use of school library information resources by Luhlaza high school learners
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
This study seeks to assess the access and use of school library information resources by school
learners and the teachers. The study was conducted at Luhlaza High School using a qualitative
approach and case study design. ...
Student nurses’ knowledge and attitudes regarding cervical cancer screening
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Globally, cervical cancer has been identified as a public health concern due to the degree, and extensive distribution in low-resource communities. In 2018 approximately 570 000 cases of cervical cancer and 311 000 deaths ...
The development of a nutrient profiling model assessing healthfulness of packaged foods for adults in the low-income context of South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
South Africa is facing high, and increasing levels of overweight, obesity and nutritionrelated
non-communicable diseases. These conditions have been linked to poor health outcomes that
disproportionately affect the ...
Job demands and resources of academic employees within higher education institutions
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Excessive job demands and inadequate employment resources can harm
employees’ well-being. Job demands and resources, therefore, became crucial to
understanding the relationships between employees and their organisations. ...
Carbon dot – polythionine nanocomposite sensor for the remediation of antibiotics in water
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Antibiotics are a necessary part of the world today where their main purpose is to
counter bacteria and diseases. Antibiotics are used in many areas which include
apiculture, domestic, livestock and medically. Since ...
The nutritional composition of snack foods available at grocery stores in the Western Cape, South Africa: A cross-sectional observational study
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Snacking has become a popular dietary practice and the increasing frequency of
consumption correlates positively with total energy intake. This is a public health concern as it
contributes to obesity and NCDs. Obesity ...
Tailoring a pre-prosthetic training course for community health workers in a rural setting within South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
More than a third of South Africa's population resides in rural areas. The attraction
and retention of suitably trained medical professionals is a problem faced almost universally by
those living in rural areas. Access ...
Lifelong learners as digital citizens: Challenges and new learnings for adult learners in higher education
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
This study explored the learning journeys of graduate students in an online master’s programme
with the view to understand the challenges, successes, identities and distinct attributes they
may bring to the programme. ...
A comparative evaluation of population-based optimization algorithms for workflow scheduling in cloud-fog environments
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Scientific workflows are denoted by interdependent tasks and computations that are aimed at
achieving some scientific objectives. The scheduling of these workflows involve the allocation of the
tasks to particular ...