UWC Electronic Thesis and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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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 ... -
Exploring barriers to TB contact tracing and screening: health service providers’ perspective
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)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 of drug-resistant ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Feasibility of an internationally recognized conformitè europëenne equivalent mark for medical devices in africa: a review of current literature
(University of the Western cape, 2024)Medical devices are crucial to health systems and are critical to addressing the disease burden of African countries. In light of the importance of diagnosis and surgical intervention in healthcare, medical devices such ... -
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 ... -
Factors affecting STD6 adjustment to high school
(University of the Western Cape, 1995)More emphasis has traditionally been placed on school readiness and adjustment at primary school leve1 than at high school leveI. Many adolescents do, however, experience problems adjusting to the new high school environment ... -
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 ... -
Topogenous orders and their applications on lattices
(University of the Western Cape, 2024)In his influential book, [Cs´a63] A. Cs´asz´ar developed the well-known theory of syntopogenous ´ structures on a set. His intention was to create a comprehensive framework that simultaneously encompasses the study of ... -
The development of a sars-cov-2 pseudoparticle assay for the detection of neutralizing antibodies in sera from covid-19 patients
(University of the Western Cape, 2024)The COVID-19 pandemic has caused devastating effects on the global socio-economic landscape. Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is the causative agent of COVID-19, and infections have led to ... -
An investigation of a literature-based approach to reading: promoting peer assessment in the English access course at the University of Namibia
(University of the Western Cape, 2024)High school leaving learners entering the University of Namibia face a lot of difficulties. Many of them feel threatened by the sheer quantum of reading that they are expected to do. They not only feel unsettled but also ... -
An investigation into the perceived impact of Artificial Intelligence on recruitment and selection practices of HR professionals within the retail sector in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2024)The evolution of digital technology has a significant impact on every individual. One of these digital technologies that is currently changing the landscape in various industries is Artificial Intelligence (AI). AI can ... -
China in Africa: neocolonialism or mutual relationship?
(University of the Western Cape, 2024)As China’s investment in Africa continues to show unprecedented growth, 1questions are being raised about many aspects, including the infrastructure for ordering economic relations. The principal legal instruments that ... -
Cross border tax assistance as a framework for revenue mechanism
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)A national tax authority i.e., SARS has a wide range of powers at its disposal to collect taxes that are not paid or on time or in their full amount within the borders of South Africa. The issue arises when a taxpayer ... -
Virginity testing and male circumcision: harmful practices of customary law?
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)When dealing with an issue of customary law, one has to begin by giving a definition of customary law for the purposes of understanding. Customary law is defined in the Recognition of Customary Marriages Act1 as being ... -
Die invloed van Kaaps op die skryfwerk van Afrikaanssprekende leerders
(University of the Western Cape, 2024)Taalkundiges stel al ’n geruime tyd belang in die studie van taalverandering. Die huidige taaldebatte rakende taalverandering fokus oorheersend op taalvariëteite en die insluiting daarvan in die klaskamer. Studies toon dat ... -
Gentrification and the disruption of space: residents lived experiences in Bo-Kaap, Cape Town
(University of the Western Cape, 2024)Gentrification has become a global urban phenomenon that can be compared to the colonial project. Gentrification is a process whereby capital is reinvested in urban areas and designed to produce space for more affluent ... -
Estimating household vulnerability to poverty at the municipality level in South Africa using the cluster analysis approach
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A retrospective financial sustainability assessment of local municipalities in Overberg district (2009 - 2019)
(University of the Western Cape, 2024)The future existence of municipalities will be determined by their ability to remain financially sustainable in an increasingly constrained economic and politically volatile environment in their quest to provide and maintain ...