UWC Electronic Thesis and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Towards a framework for the adoption of a digital value chain for emerging small-scale farmers in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)Small-scale farmers experience significant institutional and governance challenges when applying digital technology. This is affected by a variety of political, social and economic factors. It is critical to comprehend why ... -
Signal to noise: sonic reflections on the South African transition period (1984-1998)
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)This dissertation is set against the backdrop of my involvement with Shifty Studios, a small independent mobile recording studio based in Johannesburg, between 1983 and 1997. Most of this content is drawn from a wide range ... -
Security risks during big data integration in supply chains and logistics in Cape Town
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)The data being shared across businesses and supply chains have grown beyond what can be maintained by traditional tools; therefore, Big Data, with all of its characteristics, and Big Data Technology have become relevant. ... -
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) assessing ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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) ... -
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 ...