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Identification and estimation of ecologically relevant flow indices for non-perennial rivers, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)
The importance of environmental flows and establishing the balance between hydrological
response and ecological functioning of rivers has been globally recognised. Methods for
determining environmental flows range from ...
High resolution gamma-spectroscopy of environmental samples
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)
In this study, a comparison has been made between the available commercial software package
Genie 2000 developed by Canberra and Virtual Gamma Spectroscopy Laboratory (VGSL)
developed by the Radionuclide Development Unit ...
Detecting Baryon Acoustic Oscillations with HI Intensity Mapping using MeerKAT
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)
Future radio surveys as the Square Kilometer Array (SKA) and its precursor, the "Meer"
Karoo Array Telescope (MeerKAT), will map the Neutral Hydrogen (HI) in large areas of
the sky using the intensity mapping (IM). HI ...
Microfluidic paper based electrochemical sensing devices
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)
Microfluidic paper based electrochemical sensing devices (μPEDs) provides a new way for
point of care testing (POCT). μPEDs offer an inexpensive, portable, easy to use technology too
monitor the environment and diagnose ...
The implications of Sr and Nd isotope data on the genesis of the Platreef and associated BMS and PGE mineralisation, Bushveld Igneous Complex, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)
The Platreef is a platinum group elements (PGE) deposit located in the Northern limb of the Bushveld Igneous Complex (BIC). It is a series of mafic and ultramafic sills that are overlain by rocks from the Main Zone (MZ) ...
Sustainable synthesis of BEA zeolite from fly ash-based amorphous silica
(University of Western Cape, 2019)
Power generation in South Africa depends majorly on the combustion of coal and the
increasing demand for energy due to industrialisation and population growth signifies the
continuous consumption of coal. During this ...
Stochastic modeling of an HIV/AIDS epidemic with treatment
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)
The HIV/AIDS epidemic continues to be among the most devastating diseases in human
history despite the new scientific advances and serious public health interventions.
The greatest burden of HIV/AIDS is still in sub-Saharan ...
Design, analysis and simulation of a robust numerical method to solve Zika virus models
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)
This thesis deals with the analysis and robust simulation of mathematical models
describing Zika virus disease. Some background information about the occurrences
of this disease and most recent literature indicating some ...
Characterization of bacterial species in Steinkopf a communal farming area in South Africa: A closer look at pathogenesis
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)
The human population in sub-Saharan Africa has been increasing due to decreases in mortality rates and increases in average human age; in turn increasing poverty and pressure placed on agriculture and agricultural production. ...
Assessing the effect of the Kars Wetland on flow attenuation in the Cape Agulhas, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)
The Kars has a well-defined channel along the 62 km stretch from its sources in the Bredasdorp Mountains. After entering the Agulhas plain which has a very low gradient, this river changes into a triangular shaped wetland. ...