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Influence of synthesis method on structural
(Springer, 2023)
This contribution reports on the development of two versatile and efcient methods, namely the green and gamma radiolysis for Fe-Ag nanoparticles (NPs) synthesis, characterization, and further their growth inhibition potential ...
Knowledge of, attitudes toward and practices regarding noncommunicable diseases among undergraduate students at a university in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)
Background: Non-communicable diseases are non-infectious, irreversible with multi-causal origins that have no expectancy for cure and generate functional disability. The World Health Organisation reveals that most of the ...
DETERMINANTS OF NON-PERFORMING LOANS IN NAMIBIA’S BANKING SECTOR
(University of the Western Cape, 2024)
This thesis comprises of six chapters and investigates issues related to non-performing loans
(NPL), a proxy for credit risk, with a particular focus on the banking sector of Namibia. The issues
covered include a) ...
Determinants of non-performing loans in Namibia’s banking sector
(University of the Western Cape, 2024)
This thesis comprises of six chapters and investigates issues related to non-performing loans
(NPL), a proxy for credit risk, with a particular focus on the banking sector of Namibia. The issues
covered include a) ...
Information system security vulnerabilities: Implications for South African financial firms in Cape Town
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)
Cybersecurity is the collection of tools, policies, security concepts, security safeguards,
guidelines, risk management approaches, actions, training, best practices, assurance, and
technologies that can be used to ...
Digital transformation: The case of Cape Town based SMEs in the manufacturing sector
(University of the Western Cape, 2024)
The era of digitisation is accelerating the pace of digital transformation in manufacturing SMEs. Research has demonstrated that various challenges originate from within and outside the SME business level such as, among ...
Exploring the training and development of sport-for development and peace practitioners in south africa: a case study of field workers’ experiences from two civil society organisations
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)
Despite the increasing popularity of sport-for-development and peace programmes in South
Africa, to the researcher’s knowledge, limited studies have been conducted that examine the
capacity of sport-for-development and ...
Black theology and ubuntu theology: antagonists or soulmates? A black theological perspective
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)
This thesis delves into the well-documented link between Black Theology and liberation,
particularly in the context of liberation theology in South Africa. Black Theology emerged as
a direct response to the inadequacy ...
Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles from Indian Hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis indica) and the investigation of their antimicrobial, antioxidant and cytotoxic effects
(University of Western Cape, 2024-01-08)
The global health concern pertaining the rapid spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has led
to a rise in mortality rate caused by infectious diseases that have become difficult to treat due to
the misuse and lack ...
A mini-thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Masters in Public Health at the School of Public Health,
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)
Introduction
Tuberculosis (TB) continues to be a global public health challenge, with South Africa
experiencing one of the highest TB incidence rates worldwide, exacerbated by its intertwined
battle with and the emergence ...