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  1. Orbital forcing of climate over South Africa: A 200,000-year rainfall record from the Pretoria saltpan

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    Patridge, TC

    1997-01-01

    Full Text Available sedi- ments in the Pretoria Saltpan consists of an evaporite-rich depositional sequence with lithologic evidence of alter- natively wetter and drier conditions (Fig. 2). The onset of lacustrine deposition near 200 000 years...., 1989; Clemens et al., 1991). Gravita- tional interactions between the earth, sun, moon, and more massive planets cause the Earth?s rotational axis to precess at 23,000-year and 19,000-year periods (Berger, 1978), changing the season during...

  2. A note on Ruppia species (Ruppiaceae) from the abandoned saltpan in the Gulf of Kutch, India

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    Rodrigues, R.S.; Savant, S.B.; Jagtap, T.G.

    , achenes and seeds (Plate I-b to h) further confirmed its very close resemblance with R. rostellata. However, typical pollen morphology with bulging (Plate I-e) on convex surface of form under investigation, is suggestive of an ecological adaptation...×); (d) Male inflorescence (4×); (e) Pollen grains with bulging; (f) Female florets (10×); (g) Fruit (4×) and (h) Beak of the fruit (10×). JAGTAP et al.: A NOTE ON RUPPIA SPECIES FROM THE ABANDONED SALTPAN 459 Genus Ruppia, commonly known...

  3. Suicide in Pretoria: A retrospective review, 2007 - 2010

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    Cornelia Engelbrecht

    2017-08-01

    Full Text Available Background. The World Health Organization has declared suicide a global ealth crisis, predicting that ~1.53 million people will commit suicide annually by 2020. Objective. A study from South Africa reviewed 1 018 suicide cases in Pretoria over 4 years (1997 - 2000. Our study was undertaken to establish whether there have been substantial changes in the profile of suicide victims who died in Pretoria a decade later. Methods. Case records at the Pretoria Medico-Legal Laboratory were reviewed retrospectively from 2007 to 2010. Results. A total of 957 suicide cases were identified. Hanging was the most common method of suicide, followed by self-inflicted firearm injury. The true incidence of suicidal intake of prescription drugs/medication was difficult to determine, because of a backlog at the state toxicology laboratories. White males and females appeared to be over-represented among suicide victims, but there has been an increase in suicide among blacks. There seems to have been a substantial decrease in the use of firearms to commit suicide – possibly reflecting a positive outcome of gun control legislation that has been introduced in the interim. Conclusion. Suicide continues to constitute almost 10% of all fatalities admitted to the Pretoria Medico-Legal Laboratory, confirming suicide as a major cause of mortality in our society. Further research is needed to clarify the profile of suicidal deaths, with a view to informing resource allocation and to improve preventive strategies.

  4. The Pretoria cyclotron facility

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    1988-01-01

    The past year has been devoted entirely to the evaluation of lineal energy spectra measured in the d(16) and p(66) fast neutron beams generated at Pretoria and Faure. An intercomparison study revealed good agreement with microdosimetric parameters determined at similar centres. The proportional counter measurements were futher exploited to evaluate the photon fraction in the mixed n/γ radiation fields. A microdosimetric assessment of beam quality was of particular value in determinig the optimum thickness of a beam-hardening filter for the p(66) therapy beam. 6 figs., 11 refs., 4 tabs

  5. Volhoubare fasiliteitsbestuur in winkelsentrums in Pretoria | van der ...

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    This study also established which sustainable facility management strategies and methods are currently being applied and what perceptions property managers in shopping centres in Pretoria have regarding sustainable facility management. Questionnaires and one-on-one interviews with property managers and centre ...

  6. Suicide in Pretoria: A retrospective review, 2007 - 2010

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    females and that men tend to use more 'violent' methods.[1,5,9,11,15-18]. However ... of suicide by firearms among women in Pretoria for 1997 - 2000. Hanging is the most ..... inhibition, poor self-control and impulsive behaviour – all of which.

  7. Die mens as deelname aan ‘n ‘geskonde en besete wêreld’ : C.K. Oberholzer, fenomenologie en Pretoria

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    Pieter Duvenage

    2009-01-01

    Human participation in a scarred and frenzied world: C.K. Oberholzer, phenomenology and Pretoria This article focuses on the living presence of phenomenology as an intellectual tradition at the University of Pretoria, and more specifically the role of C.K. Oberholzer (1904–1983) in creating a space for such reflection. The article consists of four (interrelated) parts: the founding years of philosophy at the University of Pretoria against the colonial backdrop of the British Empire, and th...

  8. Determination of the effectiveness of inactivation of human immunodeficiency virus by Pretoria pasteurization.

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    Jeffery, B S; Webber, L; Mokhondo, K R; Erasmus, D

    2001-12-01

    The risk of transmission of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) via breastfeeding is between 10 and 17 per cent. In resource-poor countries most HIV-infected women cannot afford to formula feed their infants and formula feeding is not desirable in areas of high infant mortality because of loss of the immunological benefits of breastmilk. A method has been devised by which HIV-infected women may express and pasteurize their breastmilk in a domestic setting using inexpensive apparatus and a simple technique. The method, Pretoria Pasteurization has been shown to be reliable under a wide range of conditions and maintains milk between 56 degrees and 62.5 degrees C for between 12 and 15 min. This study was devised to determine whether Pretoria Pasteurization effectively inactivates HIV in human milk. Samples of expressed breastmilk were obtained from a group of HIV-infected lactating women and a group of HIV-negative women. The samples of milk from the HIV-negative women were inoculated with high titres of cell-associated and cell-free HIV. Each sample was divided into a control portion and a study portion. The study portion underwent Pretoria Pasteurization. Control and pasteurized samples were inoculated into lymphocyte co-culture for a period of 35 days. All co-cultures were sampled weekly and analysed by serological and molecular methods for p24 antigen, cell-free HIV RNA and integrated DNA. Viral RNA was detected in the milk of 80 per cent amongst the known HIV-positive women. The mean serum viral load in the group of HIV positive women was 50728 copies/ml and the mean milk viral load was 422000 copies/ml. Evidence of viral replication was shown in 11 of the control specimens. There was no evidence of viral replication in any of the study specimens which had undergone Pretoria Pasteurization. It was concluded that Pretoria Pasteurization effectively inactivates HIV in human milk.

  9. Revisiting planning education at the University of Pretoria | Oranje ...

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    This article discusses the way in which the Department of Town and Regional Planning at the University of Pretoria is using three sets of projects in which it has participated over the past twelve years in revising its planning curricula. These three projects, namely improving intergovernmental development planning; ...

  10. DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE OF ADVENTURE TOURISTS IN PRETORIA

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    Melissa Jeanette Lötter; Sue Geldenhuys; Marius Potgieter

    2012-01-01

    It is difficult to examine different motivations and segment differentiations in niche markets such as adventure tourism seeing that it is not a well-defined segment in the discipline of tourism studies. In order to assist adventure tourism companies towards identifying and developing effective marketing strategies to attract or penetrate the adventure niche market, this study aims to contribute towards the current understanding of adventure tourists in Pretoria by compiling a demographic pro...

  11. Sedimentary petrography of the Early Proterozoic Pretoria Group, Transvaal Sequence, South Africa: implications for tectonic setting

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    Schreiber, U. M.; Eriksson, P. G.; van der Neut, M.; Snyman, C. P.

    1992-11-01

    Sandstone petrography, geochemistry and petrotectonic assemblages of the predominantly clastic sedimentary rocks of the Early Proterozoic Pretoria Group, Transvaal Sequence, point to relatively stable cratonic conditions at the beginning of sedimentation, interrupted by minor rifting events. Basement uplift and a second period of rifting occurred towards the end of Pretoria Group deposition, which was followed by the intrusion of mafic sill swarms and the emplacement of the Bushveld Complex in the Kaapvaal Craton at about 2050 Ma, the latter indicating increased extensional tectonism, and incipient continental rifting. An overall intracratonic lacustrine tectonic setting for the Pretoria Group is supported by periods of subaerial volcanic activity and palaeosol formation, rapid sedimentary facies changes, significant arkosic sandstones, the presence of non-glacial varves and a highly variable mudrock geochemistry.

  12. An interdisciplinary approach to design at the University of Pretoria ...

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    This article investigates the implementation of an interdisciplinary approach to Design in Architecture, Landscape Architecture and Interior Architecture at the University of Pretoria, South Africa. Architecture, Landscape Architecture and Interior Architecture were previously offered as distinctive academic disciplines, located ...

  13. Migrants and Small Enterprises In Post-Apartheid Pretoria/Tshwane ...

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    Since South Africa's democratization in 1994, major spatial, social and economic changes have occurred in Sunnyside - a high-density inner city area of Pretoria. This period has also seen a dramatic increase in the flow of foreign, predominantly African migrants into the area. Sunnyside is becoming a vibrant, dynamic ...

  14. Tenigblikke op die Fakulteit Teologie (Afd A, Universiteit van Pretoria, en sy lede - ’n literatuurverkenning

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    J. P. Oberholzer

    1992-01-01

    Full Text Available Retrospection on the Faculty of Theology (Sec A, University of Pretoria, and its members - a survey of literature A short, selective survey of literature on the motives for the founding of the Faculty of Theology (Sec A, University of Pretoria, and its history is given. Special attention is given to the typification of the theology of Faculty members by recent writers.

  15. Limnological studies on the Pretoria Salt Pan, a hypersaline maar lake

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    Ashton, PJ

    1983-01-01

    Full Text Available The Pretoria Salt pan is shallow and alkaline with pronounced mesothermy at a depth of between 0.55 and 0.7 metres. Secchi disc transparencies ranged from 7 to 19 cm. Endorheic or closed drainage basins are widely distributed in many climate...

  16. The sexual risk context among the FEM-PrEP study population in Bondo, Kenya and Pretoria, South Africa.

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    Jennifer Headley

    Full Text Available Incidence rates in the FEM-PrEP and VOICE trials demonstrate that women from diverse sub-Saharan African communities continue to be at substantial HIV risk.To describe and compare the sexual risk context of the study population from two FEM-PrEP trial sites-Bondo, Kenya, and Pretoria, South Africa.At baseline we collected information about demographics, sexual behaviors, and partnership beliefs through quantitative questionnaires with all participants (Bondo, n = 720; Pretoria, n = 750. To explore the sexual risk context, we also conducted qualitative, semi-structured interviews with HIV-negative participants randomly selected at several time points (Bondo, n = 111; Pretoria, n = 69.Demographics, sexual behavior, and partnership beliefs varied significantly between the sites. Bondo participants were generally older, had fewer years of schooling, and were more likely to be employed and married compared to Pretoria participants. Bondo participants were more likely to report multiple partners and not knowing whether their partner had HIV than Pretoria participants. A significantly higher percentage of Bondo participants reported engaging in sex without a condom with their primary and other partners compared to Pretoria participants. We found a borderline association between participants who reported not using condoms in the 4 weeks prior to baseline and lower risk of HIV infection, and no association between having more than one sexual partner at baseline and HIV infection.Despite significantly different demographics, sexual behaviors, and partnership beliefs, many women in the FEM-PrEP trial were at risk of acquiring HIV as demonstrated by the sites' high HIV incidence. Though gender dynamics differed between the populations, they appear to play a critical role in women's sexual practices. The findings highlight different ways women from diverse contexts may be at-risk for HIV and the importance of providing HIV prevention options

  17. Real-time measurement of outdoor worker's exposure to solar ultraviolet radiation in Pretoria, South Africa

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    Mmathapelo Makgabutlane

    2015-05-01

    Full Text Available The city of Pretoria in South Africa receives considerable solar ultraviolet radiation (UVR because of its low latitude (22–35°S and relatively clear skies. Certain meteorological factors affect the amount of solar UVR that reaches the ground; the most dominant factors being stratospheric ozone, cloud cover and solar zenith angle. It is known that overexposure to solar UVR may lead to the development of adverse health conditions, the most significant being skin cancer. Outdoor workers spend a significant amount of time outside and are thus susceptible to this risk. In this case study, we estimated, for the first time, the real-time solar UVR exposure of an outdoor worker in Pretoria. Measurements were made on 27 and 28 May 2013 using a handheld ultraviolet index (UVI meter calibrated against a science-grade biometer at the South African Weather Service in Pretoria. Personal exposure estimation was used to discern the pattern in diurnal and annual sunburn risk for the outdoor worker. Ambient UVR levels ranged from 0 UVI to 4.66 UVI and the outdoor worker’s potential exposure estimates regularly exceeded 80% of these levels depending on the time of day. The risk of sunburn was evident; however, actual incidents would depend on individual skin photosensitivity and melanin content, as well as sun protection used. Further research is needed to determine the personal exposure estimations of outdoor workers in other provinces in which solar UVR levels may be equally high, or higher than those in Pretoria.

  18. Die mens as deelname aan 'n 'geskonde en besete wêreld': C.K. Oberholzer, fenomenologie en Pretoria

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    Duvenage, Pieter

    2009-01-01

    This article focuses on the living presence of phenomenology as an intellectual tradition at the University of Pretoria, and more specifically the role of C.K. Oberholzer (1904-1983) in creating a space for such reflection. The article consists of four (interrelated) parts: the founding years of philosophy at the University of Pretoria against the colonial backdrop of the British Empire, and the rise of Oberholzer under different circumstances in the 1930s; a succinct definition and descripti...

  19. Die mens as deelname aan ‘n ‘geskonde en besete wêreld’ : C.K. Oberholzer, fenomenologie en Pretoria

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    Pieter Duvenage

    2009-08-01

    This article focuses on the living presence of phenomenology as an intellectual tradition at the University of Pretoria, and more specifically the role of C.K. Oberholzer (1904–1983 in creating a space for such reflection. The article consists of four (interrelated parts: the founding years of philosophy at the University of Pretoria against the colonial backdrop of the British Empire, and the rise of Oberholzer under different circumstances in the 1930s; a succinct definition and description of phenomenology in four chronological waves of influence over the last century; the specific way in which Oberholzer interpreted and appropriated phenomenology in the Pretoria context; and finally, the political implications of Oberholzer’s phenomenology and philosophical anthropology in the apartheid years, the present as well as the future.

  20. A review of the sedimentology of the Early Proterozoic Pretoria Group, Transvaal Sequence, South Africa: implications for tectonic setting

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    Eriksson, P. G.; Schreiber, U. M.; van der Neut, M.

    The sedimentary rocks of the Early Proterozoic Pretoria Group form the floor rocks to teh 2050 M.a. Bushveld Complex. An overall alluvial fan-fan-delta - lacustrine palaeoenvironmental model is postulated for the Pretoria Group. This model is compatible with a continental half-graben tectonic setting, with steep footwall scarps on the southern margin and a lower gradient hanging wall developed to the north. The latter provided much of the basin-fill detritus. It is envisaged that the southern boundary fault system migrated southwards by footwall collapse as sedimentation continued. Synsedimentary mechanical rifting, associated with alluvial and deltaic sedimentation (Rooihoogte-Strubenkop Formations) was followed by thermal subsidence, with concomitant transgressive lacustrine deposition (Daspoort-Magaliesberg Formations). The proposed half-graben basin was probably related to the long-lived Thabazimbi-Murchison and Sugarbush-Barberton lineaments, which bound the preserved outcrops of the Pretoria Group.

  1. Estimates of the aerosol optical depth over Pretoria using the CSIR mobile lidar

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    Shikwambana, L

    2013-09-01

    Full Text Available This study shows the estimates of aerosol optical depth measured over Pretoria, South Africa, using the CSIR-NLC mobile LIDAR. The measurements are also compared with observations from the Level-3 MODIS aerosol optical depth (AOD) data...

  2. Early Presbyterian influences at the University of Pretoria

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    Graham Duncan

    2008-01-01

    Full Text Available Presbyterianism, through two significant personalities, provided an important impetus to the formation and development of the early University of Pretoria. Their contribution has to be understood in terms of the contexts of their Scottish Presbyterian heritage, South Africa in the early years of the twentieth century and the state of higher education prevalent at that time. Together these contexts may be described as political, religious and educational. Prof AC Paterson made significant contributions both in teaching and administration at the institutional level. Prof E Macmillan made his contribution in the field of teaching, but never divorced from the very context where ministry has to be exercised.

  3. ‘The idea of the University’ and the ‘Pretoria Model’ Apologia pro statu Facultatis Theologicae Universitatis Pretoriensis ad secundum saeculum

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    Johan Buitendag

    2016-12-01

    Full Text Available The article is authored by the Dean of Faculty of Theology at the University of Pretoria, celebrating the Faculty’s centenary in 2017. The exposition of the argument is unfolded on the basis of Ricoeur’s threefold mimesis of prefiguration, configuration and reconfiguration. The earliest decisive statement with regard to the nature of the Faculty, and which is eagerly pursued, was made by the Rev. M.J. Goddefroy in 1888, epitomising theological training as of academic deference, that is as a Faculty at a university and not a seminary. This has been the fibre of Theology at the University of Pretoria and intellectual inquiry is an uncompromised value. The article is a critical reflection on the past century and an orientation towards the next hundred years, identifying the essence of what a real Pretoria Model could and should be and looking ahead to the next century. ‘History is not a destination, but an orientation’, sounds like a refrain in the article. The enterprise is contextual with regard to time and space. The assessment is subsequently done in terms of this continent and this century, that is Africa and the 21st century. The conclusion of the article is that the Pretoria Model fills a unique niche in theological inquiry at public universities competing for a position among the top 500 on the ranking of world universities.

  4. The student health services at the University of Pretoria from 2000 to 2005

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    D H van Papendorp

    2007-11-01

    Full Text Available The University of Pretoria’s Student Health Services provides free, voluntary, family-medicine-orientated health services with an emphasis on offering preventative medicine and health education to enrolled students. ABSTRAK Die Universiteit van Pretoria se Gesondheidsdienste voorsien gratis, vrywillige gesins-medisyne-georiënteerde gesondheidsdienste met die klem op voorkomende medisyne en gesondheidsopvoeding aan ingeskrewe studente.

  5. Empowerment impact assessment (EmpIA), a tool for poverty alleviation and capacity building

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    Louw, MR

    2006-09-01

    Full Text Available their quality of life. xrhombus Facilitate the upgrading of the social and physical environment. xrhombus Increase employment. xrhombus Reduce poverty. xrhombus Stimulate economic growth. xrhombus Reduce imbalances in access to economic opportunities. 1... IMPACT ASSESSMENT (EmpIA), A TOOL FOR POVERTY ALLEVIATION AND CAPACITY BUILDING M.R. LOUW CSIR Built Environment: Pretoria, P.O. Box 395, Pretoria, 0001 ABSTRACT Empowerment impact assessment (EmpIA) is a quantitative...

  6. Teaching Historical Theology at the University of Pretoria - Some introductory remarks

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    Dreyer, Wim A.

    2017-01-01

    The Faculty of Theology at the University of Pretoria went through a process of restructuring, resulting in the amalgamation of Dogmatics, Christian Ethics, Church History and Church Polity into one department under the name ‘Systematic and Historical Theology’. This contribution reflects only on the one aspect, namely Historical Theology. The point is made that a name change could not mean ‘business as usual’, but should be regarded as an opportunity to re-imagine the content and structure o...

  7. “Give us this day our daily bread” – Clergy's lived religion in Pretoria ...

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    The aim of this article is to reflect on how clergy, working in Pretoria central areas, live out (the external dimension) and experience (the internal dimension) their faith in their everyday life. Thirteen clergy were briefly interviewed on an individual basis and then asked to keep a diary for two months. Four of the interviewed ...

  8. The influence of meteorological factors on solar ultraviolet radiation over Pretoria, South Africa for the year 2012

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    Makgabutlane, M

    2013-09-01

    Full Text Available Pretoria receives a fair amount of solar ultraviolet radiation (UVR). Certain meteorological factors affect the amount of solar UVR that reaches the ground. The most dominant influencing meteorological factors are stratospheric ozone, cloud cover...

  9. Thermal performance of heavy-weight and light-weight steel frame construction approaches in the central Pretoria climate

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    Kumirai, T

    2013-01-01

    Full Text Available -1 Journal for New Generation Sciences Thermal performance of heavy-weight and light-weight steel frame construction approaches in the central Pretoria climate T Kumirai and DCU Conradie Built Environment, Council for Scientific and Industrial...

  10. The evaluation of fifteen spineless prickly pear cultivars (Opuntia ficus-indica (L. Mill. for fresh fruit production in the Pretoria region

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    A. B. Wessels

    1992-07-01

    Full Text Available Fifteen spineless prickly pear cultivars (Opuntia ficus-indica were evaluated for three successive seasons at the University of Pretoria Research Farm. Yields were recorded and external and internal fruit quality factors were identified and considered. Following this investigation, minimum standards were suggested and the cultivars under review were compared. The cultivars Morado, Algerian, Fusicaulis van Heerden, Fresno, Mexican and Nudosa met all or most of the standards set. It is concluded that for fresh fruit production these cultivars are best suited for planting in the Pretoria region and in areas with similar climatic conditions.

  11. Drowning in Pretoria, South Africa: A 10-year review.

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    Morris, N K; du Toit-Prinsloo, L; Saayman, G

    2016-01-01

    Drowning is classified as the 3rd leading cause of accidental deaths worldwide and is deemed to be a preventable cause of death. Bodies retrieved from a water medium pose several challenges to the forensic pathologist with the diagnosis of drowning being primarily one of exclusion. The aim of this study was to do a retrospective descriptive case audit of bodies retrieved from water and immersion related deaths, which were investigated at the Pretoria Medico-Legal Laboratory (PMLL) over a 10 year period (January 2002 through December 2011). A total of 346 cases were identified for inclusion into this study. In 6% (20) of these cases, the death was not related to drowning; in 14% (48) no clear cause of death could be ascertained and in 278 cases (80%) the cause of death was considered to have been due to drowning. Infants (under 1 year, of age) constituted 41 (15%) of the cases; toddlers (aged 1-2 years) comprised 52 (19%) cases; children (aged 2-13 years) 49 (18%) cases; adolescents (aged 13-18 years) comprised 10 (3%) cases; adults (above 18, years) made up 126 (45%) of the cases. The majority of the drownings, occurred in swimming pools [125 cases (38%)]. In infants 23 (56%) of, drownings occurred in swimming pools followed by buckets [7 cases (17%)]. Sixty-nine per cent of toddler drownings (36 cases) occurred in swimming, pools. In the adult population, 40 (32%) of cases occurred in pools and 35 cases (28%) in rivers. Positive blood alcohol results were recorded in 48, (42%) out of 113 cases where the test was requested, 40 (35%) of these, cases higher than 0.05 g per 100 ml. This study suggests that many drowning deaths in Pretoria may be preventable by introducing greater public awareness of the risks and instituting relatively simple, protective measures. Copyright © 2015 Elsevier Ltd and Faculty of Forensic and Legal Medicine. All rights reserved.

  12. An Institutional Model for Improving Student Retention and Success at the University of Pretoria

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    Nthabiseng Audrey Ogude

    2012-03-01

    Full Text Available A concerted institutional approach to improving student outcomes resulted in a faculty-based, student-focussed model for student success at the University of Pretoria (UP. The student academic development and excellence model (SADEM, developed by a Steering Committee for student success, employs developmental research and systems theory and targets all years of undergraduate study while prioritising the first year. Underpinned by a systemic metric framework and continuous improvement, interventions comprise institutional and faculty-based projects that target high impact modules and diverse students to improve retention, pass, and throughput rates. Though context specific, it offers solutions to international concerns - lack of a systemic approach; initiatives located in  peripheral units; initiatives located outside academic disciplines and lack of participation by academic staff and a focus on retention of limited student subgroups instead of retention, pass, graduation and throughput rates of all students. The circumstances that led to its development, its key features and application at the UP, ways it can be adapted to other contexts, as well as its limitations and possible future directions are presented.

  13. The diatom flora in the vicinity of the Pretoria Salt Pan, Transvaal, Republic of South Africa. Part III (final)

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    Schoeman, FR

    1984-03-12

    Full Text Available Hierdie artikel is die derde en laaste oor die diatoomflora wat in die omgewing van die Pretoria Soutpan voorkom. In die taksonomiese afdeling word aantekeninge en illustrasies (hg en elektronmikroskopies) vir 19 van die 35 gelyste spesies gegee. S...

  14. Composition of Trace Metals in Dust Samples Collected from Selected High Schools in Pretoria, South Africa

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    J. O. Olowoyo

    2016-01-01

    Full Text Available Potential health risks associated with trace metal pollution have necessitated the importance of monitoring their levels in the environment. The present study investigated the concentrations and compositions of trace metals in dust samples collected from classrooms and playing ground from the selected high schools In Pretoria. Schools were selected from Pretoria based on factors such as proximity to high traffic ways, industrial areas, and residential areas. Thirty-two dust samples were collected from inside and outside the classrooms, where learners often stay during recess period. The dust samples were analysed for trace metal concentrations using Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS. The composition of the elements showed that the concentrations of Zn were more than all other elements except from one of the schools. There were significant differences in the concentrations of trace metals from the schools (p<0.05. Regular cleaning, proximity to busy road, and well maintained gardens seem to have positive effects on the concentrations of trace metals recorded from the classrooms dust. The result further revealed a positive correlation for elements such as Pb, Cu, Zn, Mn, and Sb, indicating that the dust might have a common source.

  15. Adventure tourists in Pretoria, South Africa: A demographic profile

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    MJ Lötter

    2014-01-01

    Full Text Available Adventure activities and experiences constantly evolve because individuals, motives, behaviours, and experiences differ and change over time. In order to assist adventure tourism companies to promote and sell specific activities and experiences that will meet the specific needs and wants of their identified target markets, this paper focuses on the demographic profile of adventure tourists who used the products/services of adventure tourism companies within Pretoria, South Africa. The realised sample was 234, providing a 93.6% response rate. The research instrument used was a self-completing questionnaire. Based on the results, these adventure tourists were Afrikaans speaking individuals between the ages of twenty-eight and forty-nine years. Their households consisted of two to four people and there were generally two income earners per household. This study established that there is a need for further researching of comprehensive adventure tourist profiles.

  16. Teaching Historical Theology at the University of Pretoria – Some introductory remarks

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    Wim A. Dreyer

    2017-11-01

    Full Text Available The Faculty of Theology at the University of Pretoria went through a process of restructuring, resulting in the amalgamation of Dogmatics, Christian Ethics, Church History and Church Polity into one department under the name ‘Systematic and Historical Theology’. This contribution reflects only on the one aspect, namely Historical Theology. The point is made that a name change could not mean ‘business as usual’, but should be regarded as an opportunity to re-imagine the content and structure of Historical Theology. This is not an easy task. This contribution reflects on Historical Theology as theological discipline, the teaching content and how it could be relevant in Africa in the 21st century. It also has implications for restructuring the curriculum.

  17. Interfraud's impact on Africa

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    Grobler, MM

    2010-07-01

    Full Text Available Marthie Grobler Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, Pretoria, South Africa © CSIR 2007 www.csir.co.zaSlide 2 Introduction The FBI infiltrates Facebook accounts 17 March 2010 Pretoria News Internet bank crim e... syndicate's kingp ins arrested 7 April 2010 Pretoria News Banks must fight online fraudsters 31 March 2010 Daily News R24 000 phished from his Absa bank account was an inside job, says businessman 29 March 2010Cape Times Woman loses R10 000...

  18. Factors that guide nurse managers regarding the staffing of agency nurses in intensive care units at private hospitals in Pretoria

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    Karien Jooste

    2013-03-01

    Full Text Available Staffing needs affect the nursing department’s budget, staff productivity, the quality of care provided to patients and even the retention of nurses. It is unclear how the role players (the nursing agency manager, the nurse manager and the agency nurse perceive the staffing of agency nurses in intensive care units (ICUs. The purpose of this study was to explore and describe the factors that guide nurse managers regarding the staffing of agency nurses in ICUs at private hospitals in Pretoria. A quantitative exploratory and descriptive design was used. A survey by means of a structured questionnaire was carried out. Probability sampling was implemented to obtain a study sample (n = 124. One similar self-administered 5-point scale instrument was completed by the participants. Data was analysed by means of descriptive and inferential statistics. The principles of validity and reliability were adhered to and ethical considerations were also taken into account. The results indicated limitations in the determining of posts, recruitment and advertising, as well as the selection and appointment of agency nurses in ICUs at private hospitals in Pretoria. Recommendations on staffing are made to nurse managers in ICUs.

  19. Factors that guide nurse managers regarding the staffing of agency nurses in intensive care units at private hospitals in Pretoria

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    Karien Jooste

    2013-01-01

    Full Text Available Staffing needs affect the nursing department’s budget, staff productivity, the quality of care provided to patients and even the retention of nurses. It is unclear how the role players (the nursing agency manager, the nurse manager and the agency nurse perceive the staffing of agency nurses in intensive care units (ICUs. The purpose of this study was to explore and describe the factors that guide nurse managers regarding the staffing of agency nurses in ICUs at private hospitals in Pretoria. A quantitative exploratory and descriptive design was used. A survey by means of a structured questionnaire was carried out. Probability sampling was implemented to obtain a study sample (n = 124. One similar self-administered 5-point scale instrument was completed by the participants. Data was analysed by means of descriptive and inferential statistics. The principles of validity and reliability were adhered to and ethical considerations were also taken into account. The results indicated limitations in the determining of posts, recruitment and advertising, as well as the selection and appointment of agency nurses in ICUs at private hospitals in Pretoria. Recommendations on staffing are made to nurse managers in ICUs.

  20. 2nd Turner Lecture Battling for History: The Impact of War upon ...

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  1. Die Departement Godsdiens- en Sendingwetenskap (Afd A, Universiteit van Pretoria, 1917-1978

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    P. J. van der Merwe

    1992-01-01

    Full Text Available The Department of Science of Religion and Missiology (Sec A, University of Pretoria, 1917-1978 The Transvaal University College began its Faculty of Theology in 1917 in co-operation with the Presbyterian Church and the Nederduitsch Hervormde Kerk. A Presbyterian minister, Prof E MacMillan, lectured from 1917 till 1934. This marked the end of Presbyterian participation. In the next period, 1935-1937, the Department suffered from a controversy between the Nederduitsch Hervormde Kerk and its new partner, the Nederduitsch Hervormde of Gereformeerde Kerk. The issue was solved when the Faculty divided into two sections, Section A for the Nederduitsch Hervormde Kerk and Section B for the Nederduitsch Hervormde of G ereformeerde Kerk. Prof H P Wolmarans was appointed to the chair of Science of Religion (Sec A in 1938 and served as head of the Department till 1959. He was succeeded by Prof F J van Zyl in 1960, who served till 1978.

  2. Do Customers Flee From HIV? A Survey of HIV Stigma and Its Potential Economic Consequences on Small Businesses in Tshwane (Pretoria), South Africa.

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    Chao, Li-Wei; Szrek, Helena; Leite, Rui; Ramlagan, Shandir; Peltzer, Karl

    2017-01-01

    HIV stigma and discrimination affect care-seeking behavior and may also affect entrepreneurial activity. We interview 2382 individuals in Pretoria, South Africa, and show that respondents believe that businesses with known HIV+ workers may lose up to half of their customers, although the impact depends on the type of business. Survey respondents' fear of getting HIV from consuming everyday products sold by the business-despite a real infection risk of zero-was a major factor driving perceived decline in customers, especially among food businesses. Respondents' perceptions of the decline in overall life satisfaction when one gets sick from HIV and the respondent's dislike of people with HIV were also important predictors of potential customer exit. We suggest policy mechanisms that could improve the earnings potential of HIV+ workers: reducing public health scare tactics that exacerbate irrational fear of HIV infection risk and enriching public health education about HIV and ARVs to improve perceptions about people with HIV.

  3. Do Customers Flee from HIV? A Survey of HIV Stigma and Its Potential Economic Consequences on Small Businesses in Tshwane (Pretoria), South Africa*

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    Chao, Li-Wei; Szrek, Helena; Leite, Rui; Ramlagan, Shandir; Peltzer, Karl

    2016-01-01

    HIV stigma and discrimination affect care-seeking behavior and may also affect entrepreneurial activity. We interview 2,382 individuals in Pretoria, South Africa, and show that respondents believe that businesses with known HIV+ workers may lose up to half of their customers, although the impact depends on the type of business. Survey respondents’ fear of getting HIV from consuming everyday products sold by the business - despite a real infection risk of zero - was a major factor driving perceived decline in customers, especially among food businesses. Respondents’ perceptions of the decline in overall life satisfaction when one gets sick from HIV and the respondent’s dislike of people with HIV were also important predictors of potential customer exit. We suggest policy mechanisms that could improve the earnings potential of HIV+ workers: reducing public health scare tactics that exacerbate irrational fear of HIV infection risk and enriching public health education about HIV and ARVs to improve perceptions about people with HIV. PMID:27385027

  4. Responses to migration: Tensions and ambiguities of churches in Pretoria Central and Mamelodi East

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    Wayne Renkin

    2017-09-01

    Full Text Available This article is a result of research being conducted to explore how churches in two regions of the City of Tshwane – Pretoria Central and Mamelodi East – respond to urban change and vulnerability. Both regions are deeply affected by urban migration patterns. Firstly, I will explore various forms of migration – transnational, rural-urban, urban–suburban and generational – and the causes of migration – social-economic and political – as experienced and described by the churches themselves. Secondly, I will seek to reflect on some of the tensions or ambiguities of how churches respond to migration, how the identity, self-understanding or locatedness of churches inform their responses to migration, and/or how churches and their identity are shaped by migration – commuter or local church, home or temporary church.

  5. A needs analysis for a non-abusive intervention programme in the School of Health Care Sciences at the University of Pretoria

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    2006-01-01

    Due to feedback from students, student abuse during fieldwork, was brought to the attention of the researchers. The study aimed to determine whether a need for a nonabusive intervention programme (NIP) existed amongst the School of Health Care Science students at the University of Pretoria. All students enrolled at the School of Health Care Sciences completed a questionnaire. An overwhelming response indicated that the majority of students (95.85%) have a need for a non-abusive intervention p...

  6. The storage of forensic evidence at the Forensic Science Laboratory in Pretoria, South Africa

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    Juanita du Plessis

    2011-11-01

    Full Text Available One of the cornerstones of the judicial process is the presentation of evidence in a court of law. The integrity of evidence is vital to reassure the courts that the correct procedures were followed throughout all the processes it was subjected to. In South Africa, the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL in Pretoria analyses and stores evidence. The storage facility within the FSL should contribute to the prevention of evidence contamination or degradation thereby also leading to improved service quality and output to its customers. The proper delivery of evidence can lead to the conviction of suspects and to the freedom of the innocent. This study investigates the storage facilities at the FSL to determine whether these are appropriate to ensure the integrity of evidence throughout all the processes it goes through and to recommend actions to continue to add value to the judicial system.

  7. Proceedings of the Twenty-Third Annual Symposium of the Pattern Recognition Association of South Africa, 29-30 November 2012 Pretoria, South Africa

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    De Waal, A

    2012-11-01

    Full Text Available -30 November 2012 Pretoria, South Africa Hosted by: Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) http://www.prasa.org Edited by: Alta de Waal ISBN 978-0-620-54601-0 Publication date: 29 November 2012 Member of the International Association... of Pattern Recognition (IAPR) iii Organisation PRASA 2012 was organised by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR). Organising Committee Alta de Waal Asheer Bachoo Jason de Villiers Natasha Govender iv Review process Full...

  8. Subjective experience of depressed mood among medical students at the University of Pretoria

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    L van Niekerk

    2008-03-01

    Full Text Available Introduction. Following the suicide of a 4th-year medicalstudent, questions were raised as to whether medicalstudents are more vulnerable to depression and suicide thantheir counterparts studying other courses at the University ofPretoria. A literature search revealed that medical students anddoctors run a higher risk for suicide than other students andprofessions. Method. A questionnaire was devised and distributed tomedical students and a control group of other students, askingabout feelings of despair/hopelessness, suicide ideation andprevious attempts, knowledge regarding support structuresprovided by the university, and willingness to use thesestructures. Results. Both groups of students responded similarly to allquestions. Frequency of diagnosed psychiatric illness, use ofmedication, and suicidal thoughts and attempts did not differsignificantly. Both groups of students were unaware of supportservices offered by the university, and both were unwilling toutilise such services. The students seemed to have high ratesof depression in comparison with prevalence data from othercountries. Conclusion. Attempts to improve support for medical studentsshould address students’ awareness of available supportstructures and their willingness to utilise them.

  9. Colloquium on Youth Day 16 June 2017: The Commission of Faith and Order of the World Council of Churches in association with the Faculty of Theology of the University of Pretoria and its centennial celebration in 2017

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    Andries G. Van Aarde

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    Full Text Available This article represents the contributions of ecclesiastical and academic office bearers participating in the centennial celebration of the Faculty of Theology of the University of Pretoria on Youth Day 16 June 2017, in collaboration with the Faith and Order Commission of the World Council of Churches. This Youth Day commemoration showcases the profound way of transformation at the University of Pretoria and, in particular, its theological faculty in democratic South Africa since 1994. It presents a truly historic event, highlighting a global participation of specifically the Reformed churches in South Africa after a period of ecumenical isolation because of a formerly endorsement of apartheid, nowadays confessed as a theological and humanitarian heresy.

  10. Time spent in sedentary activities in a pediatric population in Pretoria Central, South Africa.

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    Goon, Daniel T; Nsibambi, Constance A; Chebet, Milton

    2016-12-01

    Scant information exist on screen time behavior of South Africa children and whether they do not meet the recommendation of American Association of Pediatrics (AAP) concerning screen time activity for children is only speculative. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to examine the time spent in sedentary activities, especially screen time of South African children with regard to gender. This cross-sectional study involved a random sample of 1136 school children (548 boys; 588 girls) aged 9-13 years attending public schools in Central Pretoria, South Africa. Questionnaire was used to collect data on the participants' sedentary behaviors. The prevalence estimates for sedentary time activity was based on the guidelines (i.e., <2 or ≥2 hours per day) of AAP. The mean age of the children was 11.1±1.4 years. Sedentary activity data were collected from 548 boys (48.2%) and 588 (51.8%) girls. The majority of children spent more than two hours per day (exceeding the AAP recommendation for sedentary activity) watching TV (3.0%), worked or played on the computer (25.4%), read (1.0%), played music (27.9%), played board games (14.7%), washing clothes (8.0%), floor sweeping (10.5%), art work (18.2%), and spent time on other unspecified activities (28.6%). Boys spent more time (2 hours, 3-4 hours) watching TV (38.3%; P=0.001), playing computer (31.8 %; P=0.024) and board games (17.4%; P=0.012) than girls. The corresponding figures for girls were 35.7%, 19.2% and 12.5% for TV, computer and board games, respectively. However, the proportion of those who spent more time playing music was higher among girls (32.7%) than boys (22.4%) (P=0.002). Overall, the time spent exceeding AAP recommendation (≥ 2 hours) was not statistically (P=0.427) different between boys and girls. The time spent in sedentary activities, particularly in screen time activity among urban primary school children in Pretoria Central is excessively higher than the recommendation (i.e., ≥2 hours per day

  11. Assessment of oral health promotion services offered as part of maternal and child health services in the Tshwane Health District, Pretoria, South Africa

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    Yolanda Kolisa

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    Full Text Available Objectives: The study aimed to assess the oral health promotion services provided as part of the maternal and child health (MCH services in the Tshwane Health District, Pretoria, South Africa. Methods: The research design was a descriptive cross-sectional study using a modified standard questionnaire. The population was drawn from the parents/caregivers (PCGs and the MCH nurses at seven clinics during June 2012 and June 2013 in Pretoria. Results: The nurses’ response rate was 83%; average age of 37 years. The majority of the nurses (65% were females; 60% were professional nurses. Most (63% of the nurses reported that they provided oral health education (OHE services. A shortage of dental education materials (43%, staff time (48%, and staff training (52% were large constraints to nurses providing OHE. The majority of PCGs (n = 382; mean age 31.5 years had a low education level (76%. About 55% of PCGs received information on children’s oral health from the television and 35% at the MCH clinics. PCGs beliefs were worrying as about 38% believed primary dentition is not important and need not be saved. Conclusion: There is evidence of minimal integration of OHE at MCH sites. Parents’ beliefs are still worrying as a significant number do not regard the primary dentition as important. The MCH site remains an important easily accessible area for integration of oral health services with general health in complementing efforts in prevention of early childhood caries. Keywords: Oral health; Promotion integration

  12. Die Fakulteit Teologie (Afd A aan die Universiteit van Pretoria: Vrae oor sy identiteit en sy problematiek

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    1992-01-01

    Full Text Available The Faculty of Theology (Sec A at the University of Pretoria: Inquiry into its identity and problem areas This article is a short survey of theological viewpoints on the character and task of the church, as reflected in church literature during the past 75 years. It is shown that political history after World War II had a marked effect on thinking in the Nederduitsch Hervormde Kerk and that recent changes on the political scene pose penetrating questions to theologians. A full inquiry into the contours of self-definition is called for and some relevant issues are indicated; an honest evaluation in respect of the political and social context which is reflected in positions adopted, a pastoral compassion which takes note of human misery, cognisance of the ecumenical character of the church, and ethical and academic responsibility.

  13. Tracking Gauteng thunderstorms using Crowdsourced Twitter data between Soweto and Pretoria

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    Laurie Butgereit

    2014-12-01

    Full Text Available Summer thunderstorms in Gauteng are often dramatic, noisy, wet events. They can appear suddenly on exceptionally hot sunny days travelling fast across the province. With such dramatic arrivals, people often flock to social media sites such as Twitter to comment on the rain, wind, hail, lightning and thunder. This paper investigates the possibility of mapping the track of Gauteng thunderstorms by using crowdsourced data from Twitter. This paper describes a model (entitled the ThunderChatter Model and instantiation of that model which extracts data from Twitter, analyses the textual information for thunderstorm information and plots the appropriate data on a map. For evaluation purposes, these generated maps are then compared against lightning-stroke maps provided by the South African Weather Service. The maps are visually compared by independent people using Content Analysis techniques ensuring unbiased and reproducible results. The results of this research are mixed. For thunderstorms which traverse the strip of land between Soweto and Pretoria more or less correlated to the N1 highway (and representing the most heavily populated area of Gauteng and the area with the highest percentage of home Internet facilities, the results are excellent. However, in outlying areas of Gauteng such as Carletonville, Heidelberg, Hammanskraal and Bronkhorstspruit, the thunderstorms are only trackable using crowdsourced Twitter data in the case of extreme storms which damage property. The results imply that data obtained from social media could be used in some cases to supplement geographical data obtained from traditional sources.

  14. Theology chronicle - Opening words at the graduation ceremony at the University of Pretoria (Part 4 - Law, Theology & Veterinary Sciences 27 March 2001

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    J. D. Sinclair

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    Full Text Available The mission of the University of Pretoria, to be an internationally competitive and locally relevant, comprehensive research institution is by now deeply entrenched in the minds of all its stakeholders. This mission, to which we remain steadfastly committed, will ensure that the qualifications obtained by students at this University will serve them well in the development of their future careers. Through our efforts to steer a strong and sound vessel safely through the turbulent waters that characterise the higher education sector, we are able to say, with confidence, to all of you, that you can and should be proud to become a Tukkies graduate.

  15. The incidence, pathology of trauma and victim profiles of homicidal deaths in Pretoria, South Africa (2007-2008).

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    Cocks, Jeannie; Saayman, Gert

    2013-04-01

    This study aimed to establish the incidence of homicide, associated pathology of trauma and victim profiles in cases admitted to or managed as homicidal deaths at the Pretoria Medico-Legal Laboratory (PMLL) over the period of 2007-2008. A total of 1088 cases were reviewed. Homicides accounted for 22.7% of all cases admitted to the PMLL. The majority of homicide victims were male individuals (87.0%). The most common cause of death was gunshot wounds (42.6%), followed by blunt force trauma (25.1%). Homicides are most likely to occur at the victim's place of residence (28.5%) and only 37.4% of victims survive long enough to receive hospital care. The results of this study seem to concur with international findings for the most part, with a few interesting deviations. Highlighting at-risk groups, as well as dangerous locations and incident times, creates the potential to decrease the occurrence of unnecessary deaths by generating an awareness of the trends.

  16. Ecotone analysis: assessing the impact of vehicle transit on saltmarsh crab population and ecosystem.

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    Trave, Claudia; Sheaves, Marcus

    2014-01-01

    The frequent transit of vehicles (recreational or not) through saltpans and saltmarsh fields has been recorded as one of the major causes of physical and ecological damage for these environments. While several studies have been carried out to assess the consequence of this anthropogenic activity on the different local plant species, little is known on its long-term impact on the faunal community. Invertebrates, such as crabs, provide several essential ecological services, and their presence and abundance are tightly connected to that of the saltmarsh plants. Decrease of vegetative cover due to vehicle transit is likely to cause alterations in the morphology and the composition of the saltmarsh ecosystem. In this study we evaluate presence and distribution of the main crustacean species in several impacted sites in Townsville area (Queensland, Australia), to determine possible correlation between vehicle tracks alterations and crab distribution, as well as investigate any possible habitat shift in the mid- and long-term. Results indicate that reduction of plant cover affects species composition and distribution, with different effects based on the unique characteristics of each crab species analysed, resulting in an overall alteration of the assemblage structure.

  17. Land value as a function of distance from the CBD: The case of the eastern suburbs of Pretoria

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    2004-04-01

    Full Text Available The greater the benefit derived from using a piece of land for any particular purpose the higher the price the prospective user is willing to pay.  The demand for land is thus a reflection of the utility derived from its use by current or potential users.  The ability to compete for sites depends on whether they have the means to benefit from accessibility and complementarity within the urban framework. Conventional theory states that productivity determines urban rent, which is the highest at the place of maximum accessibility, i.e. the central business district (CBD. This paper review selected residential location theories and the factors influencing location decisions. Using selected eastern suburbs of Pretoria, the paper tries to determine whether residential land values decrease as distance from the CBD increase as theory suggests.Foreign aid and poverty reduction in sub-Saharan Africa: A cross-country investigation

  18. Investigating the environmental costs of deteriorating road conditions in South Africa

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    2014-07-01

    Full Text Available the Environmental Costs of Deteriorating Road Conditions in South Africa L Mashoko, W L Bean*, W JvdM STEYN* CSIR, Built Environment, P O Box 395, Pretoria, 0001 Tel: 012 841-4466; Email: lmashoko@csir.co.za *University of Pretoria, Lynnwood Road, Hatfield..., Pretoria, 0002 Email: wilna.bean@up.ac.za and wynand.steyn@up.ac.za Corresponding Author: L Mashoko ABSTRACT The potential environmental impacts of deteriorating road conditions on logistics systems and the national economy have not received...

  19. Predicted versus expressed adipokinetic hormones, and other small peptides from the corpus cardiacum-corpus allatum: A case study with beetles and moths

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    Gäde, G.; Marco, H. G.; Šimek, Petr; Audsley, N.; Clark, K. D.; Weaver, R. J.

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    Roč. 29, č. 7 (2008), s. 1124-1139 ISSN 0196-9781 Grant - others:National Research Foundation, Pretoria(ZA) 2053806; National Research Foundation, Pretoria(ZA) FA2007021300002 Institutional research plan: CEZ:AV0Z50070508 Keywords : insects * neuropeptides * adipokinetic peptides Subject RIV: ED - Physiology Impact factor: 2.565, year: 2008

  20. Investigating the psychometric properties of the Rosenberg Self-Esteem scale for South African residents of Greater Pretoria.

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    Westaway, Margaret S; Jordaan, Esmè R; Tsai, Jennifer

    2015-06-01

    Interviewers administered the Rosenberg Self-Esteem scale (RSES) to five groups of Black (formal township and informal settlement), White, Indian, and mixed race adult residents of Greater Pretoria. The results demonstrated that the RSES was psychometrically sound for the five groups. The minimal effects of sociodemographic characteristics on global self-esteem showed that the RSES and its two dimensions, self-competence (SC) and self-liking (SL), were suitable in this setting. All five groups scored above the theoretical midpoint of the RSES, indicating that generally positive self-evaluations appear to be universal. The relationships between positively and negatively worded items, SC, and SL attested to the following: internal structure reliability, congruence between positive and negative items, no negative biases in response, and concordance between SC and SL dimensions. The significant differences between informal settlement residents and the other four groups on global self-esteem, positively and negatively worded items, and SC and SL were possibly due to physiological needs taking precedence over higher order needs. © The Author(s) 2013.

  1. Significant profile differences among male and female adventure tourists in Pretoria, South Africa

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    Melissa Jeanette Lötter

    2014-01-01

    Full Text Available Different adventure activities/experiences evolve because individuals, their motives, behaviours, and experiences differ and change over time. This notion illustrates the broad nature of adventure tourism and its links with other forms of tourism. In turn, adventure tourism companies are compelled to promote/sell an array of activities/experiences to a diverse range of markets as novel and exclusive experiences to facilitate the growth of adventure holidays (Swarbrooke et al., 2003. To assist adventure tourism companies in achieving effective marketing strategies, the study’s objective is to identify significant sociopsychological profile differences among male and female adventure tourists in Pretoria, South Africa. Furthermore, to facilitate the comparison of adventure tourists’ profiles, an equal number of respondents were male (117 and female (117, which provided a 93.6% response rate. In comparison to female respondents, male respondents prefer winter as a season to participate in hard/high-risk adventure activities when they are with or without their family, and they participate in adventure activities for travelling and socialising purposes. Whereas, female respondents predominantly regard scuba-diving, abseiling, and helicopter flights as a hard/high-risk adventure activity, although these activities are generally regarded by the overall sample as being soft/low-risk adventure activities. Furthermore, even though females’ participation in adventure activities is sponsored, they did not participate or only participated in adventure activities once over the past year due to fear/risk and/or lack of skill. This study established that there is a need to further research adventure tourists’ profiles before it could be equally accepted and interpreted.

  2. The first decapeptide adipokinetic hormone (AKH) in Heteroptera: A novel AKH from a South African saucer bug, Laccocoris spurcus (Naucoridae, Laccocorinae)

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    Marco, H. G.; Šimek, Petr; Gäde, G.

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    Roč. 32, č. 3 (2011), s. 454-460 ISSN 0196-9781 R&D Projects: GA ČR GA203/09/2014 Grant - others:National Research Foundation, Pretoria(ZA) FA2007021300002; National Research Foundation, Pretoria(ZA) IFR2008071500048 Institutional research plan: CEZ:AV0Z50070508 Keywords : Insects * Heteroptera * Laccocoris spurcus Subject RIV: ED - Physiology Impact factor: 2.434, year: 2011

  3. Levels and correlates of internalized homophobia among men who have sex with men in Pretoria, South Africa.

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    Vu, Lung; Tun, Waimar; Sheehy, Meredith; Nel, Dawie

    2012-04-01

    This study examines levels and correlates of internalized homophobia among men who have sex with men (MSM) in Pretoria, South Africa. Using respondent-driven sampling, we recruited 324 MSM from February to August 2009. Results were adjusted using RDSAT analysis to yield population-based estimates. High levels of internalized homophobia exist among South African MSM: 10-15% reported "often/very often" and over 20% reported "sometimes" having feelings of internalized homophobia. A greater level of internalized homophobia was significantly associated with a lower level of education [Adjusted Odds Ratio = 2.2; 95% CI = 1.1-4.9], a higher level of HIV misinformation [AOR = 2.7; 95% CI: 1.3-5.3], bisexual identity (vs. homosexual) [AOR = 5.5; 95% CI: 2.5-12.0], and HIV-related conspiracy beliefs [AOR = 2.4; 95% CI: 1.02-5.8]. These findings contribute valuable information to our understanding of internalized homophobia in South Africa, highlighting the need to empower the gay community, promote self-acceptance of homosexual identity, and address conspiracy beliefs among MSM to reduce internalized homophobia and increase access to HIV prevention interventions.

  4. Knowledge of students attending a high school in Pretoria, South Africa, on diet, nutrition and exercise.

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    Letlape, S V; Mokwena, K; Oguntibeju, O O

    2010-12-01

    The objective of this study was to ascertain the knowledge of students on the composition of a healthy diet, daily nutritional requirements and the importance of regular exercise. A cross-sectional survey using a self-administered questionnaire with closed and open-ended questions to assess students 'knowledge on diet, nutrition and exercise was conducted. The study group were students of Tswaing High School in Pretoria, South Africa, who were in attendance on a particular day when the study was conducted and who consented to participate in the study Only 500 students of the school participated in the study Results showed that 77% of the students do not have adequate knowledge on diet, nutrition and exercise while 23% of the students showed satisfactory knowledge. Approximately 26% and 16% of the students reported that they participated in rigorous and moderate exercise respectively The study also showed that the majority of the students were however not engaged in physical activities. Students at Tswaing High School do not have adequate knowledge on nutrition, diet and exercise. Their views on what exercise entails were found not to be satisfactory. Programmes/ information or seminars that could assist to inform students on the importance of diet and exercise are therefore suggested.

  5. Impact of the Reading Catch-Up Programme

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  6. HTS Theological Studies and Verbum et Ecclesia – the journals of the Faculty of Theology at the University of Pretoria: Historical overview and strategic planning

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    Full Text Available This article celebrates the centenary of the University of Pretoria (UP in 2008. The editors of Verbum et Ecclesia and HTS Theological Studies, the two theological journals associated with the Faculty of Theology at UP, reflect on the journals’ historical roots, editorial focuses, distinctive features, subscription and language statistics and on their’ contribution to support the academic study of theology and related disciplines. The Faculty of Theology was founded in 1917 and celebrated its ninetieth birthday in 2007. The origin of its journals dates back to 1943. This article discusses the challenges that academic journals face in South Africa and undertakes strategic planning for the future. A concluding addendum, consisting of statistical diagrams with regard to the journals’ profile during the last five years, illustrates the argument.

  7. A needs analysis for a non-abusive intervention programme in the School of Health Care Sciences at the University of Pretoria

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    Full Text Available Due to feedback from students, student abuse during fieldwork, was brought to the attention of the researchers. The study aimed to determine whether a need for a nonabusive intervention programme (NIP existed amongst the School of Health Care Science students at the University of Pretoria. All students enrolled at the School of Health Care Sciences completed a questionnaire. An overwhelming response indicated that the majority of students (95.85% have a need for a non-abusive intervention programme (NIP. A significant need was identified especially among Nursing-, Physiotherapy- and Radiography students, 2nd and 4,h year students, and within a psychiatric fieldwork setting. Two surprise findings were firstly, that students who have no history of abuse have a greater need for an intervention programme than students with a history of abuse. Secondly superiors in the field are responsible for the majority of abusive incidences reported by students. The implementation of a non-abusive intervention programme (NIP to help students handle abusive incidences effectively and humanely is strongly recommended.

  8. The effect of labour market regulation on domestic workers in Orchards and Soshanguve, Pretoria

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    Andrew Matjeke

    2012-01-01

    Research purpose: The purpose of this article was to analyse and compare the effects of, and level of compliance with, the regulation of the domestic worker sector in two very different residential areas in Pretoria. Motivation for the study: Researchers have conducted all previous micro-study investigations of the topic in Langenhoven Park, Bloemfontein. We need more micro-level studies to investigate the effects of regulating this labour market because areas with different socioeconomic conditions may yield different results. Research design, approach and method: The researchers followed a quantitative micro- research design using structured questionnaires. They used the research methodology applied in similar micro-studies as the basis of the survey to make the results comparable. They used the criterion sampling technique. Respondents completed 87 questionnaires in Orchards and 89 in Soshanguve. Main findings: Evidence suggests that areas in close proximity to one another in the same metropolis yield significant differences in the wages or salaries and non-wage working conditions of domestic workers. A blanket approach to identifying and monitoring the effects of the legislation for this sector is not an appropriate one. Practical/managerial implications: The sector needs micro-studies over an extended period and in different areas to form a more nuanced picture of this multifaceted labour market. This study emphasised the necessity for improved monitoring of the existing legislation. Contribution/value-add: This is the first micro-study to compare the effects of regulating the domestic workers sector of two residential areas with different socioeconomic characteristics. The results will give authorities a better understanding of the level of compliance with, and effects of, the regulation of domestic workers. It will also guide the monitoring of, and enforcement decisions for, this labour market.

  9. Rapid assessment response (RAR study: drug use and health risk - Pretoria, South Africa

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    Trautmann Franz

    2011-06-01

    Full Text Available Abstract Background Within a ten year period South Africa has developed a substantial illicit drug market. Data on HIV risk among drug using populations clearly indicate high levels of HIV risk behaviour due to the sharing of injecting equipment and/or drug-related unprotected sex. While there is international evidence on and experience with adequate responses, limited responses addressing drug use and drug-use-related HIV and other health risks are witnessed in South Africa. This study aimed to explore the emerging problem of drug-related HIV transmission and to stimulate the development of adequate health services for the drug users, by linking international expertise and local research. Methods A Rapid Assessment and Response (RAR methodology was adopted for the study. For individual and focus group interviews a semi-structured questionnaire was utilised that addressed key issues. Interviews were conducted with a total of 84 key informant (KI participants, 63 drug user KI participants (49 males, 14 females and 21 KI service providers (8 male, 13 female. Results and Discussion Adverse living conditions and poor education levels were cited as making access to treatment harder, especially for those living in disadvantaged areas. Heroin was found to be the substance most available and used in a problematic way within the Pretoria area. Participants were not fully aware of the concrete health risks involved in drug use, and the vague ideas held appear not to allow for concrete measures to protect themselves. Knowledge with regards to substance related HIV/AIDS transmission is not yet widespread, with some information sources disseminating incorrect or unspecific information. Conclusions The implementation of pragmatic harm-reduction and other evidence-based public health care policies that are designed to reduce the harmful consequences associated with substance use and HIV/AIDS should be considered. HIV testing and treatment services also need to

  10. Assessing the impact of new technology on complex sociotechnical systems

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    2016-08-01

    Full Text Available , South Africa roosthuizen@csir.co.za Department of Engineering and Technology Management University of Pretoria, South Africa Leon.Pretorius@up.ac.za ABSTRACT In complex sociotechnical systems, cognitive and social humans use technology...

  11. Direct radiative forcing of urban aerosols over Pretoria (25.75°S, 28.28°E) using AERONET Sunphotometer data: first scientific results and environmental impact.

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    Adesina, Ayodele Joseph; Kumar, Kanike Raghavendra; Sivakumar, Venkataraman; Griffith, Derek

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    The present study uses the data collected from Cimel Sunphotometer of Aerosol Robotic Network (AERONET) for the period from January to December, 2012 over an urban site, Pretoria (PTR; 25.75°S, 28.28°E, 1449 m above sea level), South Africa. We found that monthly mean aerosol optical depth (AOD, τ(a)) exhibits two maxima that occurred in summer (February) and winter (August) having values of 0.36 ± 0.19 and 0.25 ± 0.14, respectively, high-to-moderate values in spring and thereafter, decreases from autumn with a minima in early winter (June) 0.12 ± 0.07. The Angstrom exponents (α440-870) likewise, have its peak in summer (January) 1.70 ± 0.21 and lowest in early winter (June) 1.38 ± 0.26, while the columnar water vapor (CWV) followed AOD pattern with high values (summer) at the beginning of the year (February, 2.10 ± 0.37 cm) and low values (winter) in the middle of the year (July, 0.66 ± 0.21 cm). The volume size distribution (VSD) in the fine-mode is higher in the summer and spring seasons, whereas in the coarse mode the VSD is higher in the winter and lower in the summer due to the hygroscopic growth of aerosol particles. The single scattering albedo (SSA) ranged from 0.85 to 0.96 at 440 nm over PTR for the entire study period. The averaged aerosol radiative forcing (ARF) computed using SBDART model at the top of the atmosphere (TOA) was -8.78 ± 3.1 W/m², while at the surface it was -25.69 ± 8.1 W/m² leading to an atmospheric forcing of +16.91 ± 6.8 W/m², indicating significant heating of the atmosphere with a mean of 0.47K/day. Copyright © 2014. Published by Elsevier B.V.

  12. farm-level adoption and impact of agricultural technology

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    Department of Statistics, University of Pretoria, South Africa. 5. South African Wine and Brandy Company, South Africa. 6. All authors were also associated ..... cultivars, the logistics of large scale chemical control could be difficult to restrict to susceptible cultivars. Nevertheless, the economic benefits of the resistant cultivars ...

  13. The planning and operation of open-pit and strip mines: proceedings of an international conference held at the University of Pretoria, 9-13 April 1984

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    This book records the proceedings of the second international conference on the theme of planning and operation of open-pit and strip mines. The conference was held in Pretoria during April 1984. The major portion of South African iron ore and copper is mined in open-pit mines. The rapid expansion of the open-pit and strip mining industry has led to the thriving industry of today. Notable areas of growth have been the introduction of capital-intensive machinery such as walking drag-lines, large capacity shovels, in-pit crushers, extensive use of conveyor belts, large haul tracks and ore-dressing plants. Among other areas where corresponding progress has been made are blasting techniques, maintenance planning, computer applications, and large-scale stock-piling of bulk materials. The conference touched on all these subjects under four main headings: mine planning, mining operations, equipment selection and maintenance, and new developments. One paper looks at open-pit production control at Rossing Uranium Limited

  14. An investigation of diverticular disease among black patients undergoing colonoscopy at Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital, Pretoria, South Africa.

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    Vally, M; Koto, M Z; Govender, M

    2017-01-30

    Diverticular disease was previously thought to be non-existent in the black African population. Studies over the past four decades, however, have shown a steady increase in the prevalence of the disease. To report on the profile and current prevalence of diverticular disease in the black South African (SA) population at Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital, Pretoria, SA. A retrospective descriptive study was performed in black SA patients who were diagnosed with diverticular disease by colonoscopy between 1 January and 31 December 2015. Of 348 patients who had undergone colonoscopies and who were eligible for inclusion in this study, 47 were diagnosed with diverticular disease - a prevalence of 13.50% (95% confidence interval 10.30 - 17.50). The greatest number of patients diagnosed were in their 7th and 8th decades, with an age range of 46 - 86 (mean 67) years. There was a female predominance of 57.45%. Lower gastrointestinal bleeding was the most common (65.96%) indication for colonoscopy. The left colon was most commonly involved (72.34%), followed by the right colon (55.31%). A substantial number of patients had pancolonic involvement (27.65%). This retrospective study suggests that there has been a considerable increase in the prevalence of diverticular disease among black South Africans, possibly owing to changes in dietary habits and socioeconomic status.

  15. An investigation of diverticular disease among black patients undergoing colonoscopy at Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital, Pretoria, South Africa

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    Full Text Available Background. Diverticular disease was previously thought to be non-existent in the black African population. Studies over the past four decades, however, have shown a steady increase in the prevalence of the disease. Objective. To report on the profile and current prevalence of diverticular disease in the black South African (SA population at Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital, Pretoria, SA. Methods. A retrospective descriptive study was performed in black SA patients who were diagnosed with diverticular disease by colonoscopy between 1 January and 31 December 2015. Results. Of 348 patients who had undergone colonoscopies and who were eligible for inclusion in this study, 47 were diagnosed with diverticular disease – a prevalence of 13.50% (95% confidence interval 10.30 - 17.50. The greatest number of patients diagnosed were in their 7th and 8th decades, with an age range of 46 - 86 (mean 67 years. There was a female predominance of 57.45%. Lower gastrointestinal bleeding was the most common (65.96% indication for colonoscopy. The left colon was most commonly involved (72.34%, followed by the right colon (55.31%. A substantial number of patients had pancolonic involvement (27.65%. Conclusion. This retrospective study suggests that there has been a considerable increase in the prevalence of diverticular disease among black South Africans, possibly owing to changes in dietary habits and socioeconomic status.

  16. A comparison of mollusc diversity between the relatively pristine ...

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    Wittmann, ...... of suitable biotopes and possible negative impacts from the .... BROWN DS (1994) Freshwater Snails of Africa and their Medical. Importance .... Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism, Pretoria. TAYLOR ...

  17. Sudden and unexpected childhood deaths investigated at the Pretoria Medico-Legal Laboratory, South Africa, 2007 - 2011.

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    2016-09-06

     Sudden and unexpected death is well known to occur in infants, and although sudden deaths are less frequent after the first birthday, they still account for a significant proportion of childhood deaths. In 2009, 1.9% of the total deaths in the USA were childhood deaths. In South Africa (SA) this proportion was much higher at 11.85%. According to the law, sudden and unexpected deaths are generally investigated as unnatural deaths. Establishing an exact underlying anatomical cause of death will depend on available resources and can be difficult in a substantial proportion of cases.  A retrospective descriptive case audit was conducted at the Pretoria Medico-Legal Laboratory (PMLL), SA, from 1 January 2007 through to 31 December 2011. All children aged 1 - 18 years who died suddenly and unexpectedly were included.  Ninety-eight cases were identified, which constituted nearly 1% of total admissions to the PMLL. The majority of the deaths were of children aged 1 - 5 years, and the male/female ratio was 1.04:1. In the largest proportion of cases (n=28, 28.6%), the medicolegal investigation, including autopsy and ancillary investigations, did not establish an underlying anatomical cause of death. In the cases where a cause of death was established, pneumonia was the most common diagnosis (n=22, 22.4%).  The fact that the cause of the largest proportion of deaths could not be ascertained emphasises the need for consideration of additional investigative techniques, such as molecular/genetic screening, which have provided an underlying cause of death in a significant number of cases in other countries. There is a lack of published research on the causes and incidence of sudden unexpected deaths in children in SA, and further research in this area is needed.

  18. Systematic Luby Transform codes as incremental redundancy scheme

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    2011-09-01

    Full Text Available Transform Codes as Incremental Redundancy Scheme T. L. Grobler y, E. R. Ackermann y, J. C. Olivier y and A. J. van Zylz Department of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering University of Pretoria, Pretoria 0002, South Africa Email: trienkog...@gmail.com, etienne.ackermann@ieee.org yDefence, Peace, Safety and Security (DPSS) Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Pretoria 0001, South Africa zDepartment of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics University of Pretoria, Pretoria 0002, South...

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    Oct 27, 2010 ... IDRC 's LASTING IMPACTS > COUNTRIES IN TRANSITION ... Tea with Mandela: Supporting the new South Africa. As the anti-apartheid icon fights for his life in a Pretoria hospital, the past president of Canada's International ...

  1. Multiple births in Schlieffen's bat, Nycticeius schlieffenii (Peters, 1859)

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    Chiroptera: Vespertilionidae) from the southern African subregion. M. van der Merwe and I.L. Rautenbach. Mammal Research Institute, University of Pretoria, Pretoria and Transvaal Museum, Pretoria. Nycticeius schlieffenii is a monestrous species that ...

  2. CSIR-NLC mobile LIDAR for atmosphere remote sensing

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    Sivakumar, V

    2009-07-01

    Full Text Available Africa. 2Department of Geography, Geoinformatics and Meteorology, University of Pretoria, Lynwood Road, Pretoria 0002, South Africa. 3Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria 0001, South Africa. ABSTRACT A mobile LIDAR (LIght Detection... obtained using the CSIR-NLC mobile LIDAR in a 23 hour field campaign at the University of Pretoria. Index Terms— Atmospheric measurements, Remote sensing, Aerosols, Air pollution, Meteorology 1. INTRODUCTION Remote sensing is a technique...

  3. The impact of diarrhoea in infants on the quality of life of low-income ...

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    Researcher at Madibeng Centre for Research, Brits, South Africa (at the time of the study) ... Professor, Family Medicine Department, University of Pretoria ... crying and almost half of the mothers reported that they felt stressed or ashamed ... Reducing the financial burden that childhood diarrhoea imposes on households.

  4. Comparison of classical and modern theories of longitudinal wave propagation in elastic rods

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    Shatalov, M

    2011-01-01

    Full Text Available Conference on Computational and Applied Mechanics SACAM10 Pretoria, 10?13 January 2010 ? SACAM COMPARISON OF CLASSICAL AND MODERN THEORIES OF LONGITUDINAL WAVE PROPAGATION IN ELASTIC RODS M. Shatalov*,?,?? , I. Fedotov? 1 , HM. Tenkam? 2, J. Marais..., Pretoria, 0001 FIN-40014, South Africa 1fedotovi@tut.ac.za, 2djouosseutenkamhm@tut.ac.za ?? Department of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics, University of Pretoria, Pretoria 0002, South Africa Keywords: Elastic rod, wave propagation, classical...

  5. Mathematics at matriculation level as an indicator of success or failure in the 1st year of the Veterinary Nursing Diploma at the Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Pretoria.

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    Botha, A E; McCrindle, C M E; Owen, J H

    2003-12-01

    Mathematics at matriculation level (Grade 12) is one of the subjects required for admission to the Veterinary Nursing Diploma in the Faculty at Veterinary Science of the University of Pretoria. The present study shows that there is no statistically significant relationship between the grade of mathematics at matriculation level and the success or failure in the 1st year of study. There is, however, a statistical difference in the adjusted mark obtained for mathematics at matriculation level between the groups that passed and failed the 1st year of the veterinary nursing course. The results of this research are not consistent with other research which showed that secondary school mathematics results are not a significant factor in tertiary education. It is recommended that selection criteria for veterinary nurses should in future still include mathematics, but that cognisance should be taken of the mark obtained and students with higher marks (above 57%) given preference.

  6. Mathematics at matriculation level as an indicator of success or failure in the 1st year of the Veterinary Nursing Diploma at the Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Pretoria

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    Full Text Available Mathematics at matriculation level (Grade 12 is one of the subjects required for admission to the Veterinary Nursing Diploma in the Faculty at Veterinary Science of the University of Pretoria. The present study shows that there is no statistically significant relationship between the grade of mathematics at matriculation level and the success or failure in the 1st year of study. There is, however, a statistical difference in the adjusted mark obtained for mathematics at matriculation level between the groups that passed and failed the 1st year of the veterinary nursing course. The results of this research are not consistent with other research which showed that secondary school mathematics results are not a significant factor in tertiary education. It is recommended that selection criteria for veterinary nurses should in future still include mathematics, but that cognisance should be taken of the mark obtained and students with higher marks (above 57 % given preference.

  7. The first identified neuropeptide in the insect order Megaloptera: A novel member of the adipokinetic hormone family in the alderfly Sialis lutaria

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    Gäde, G.; Šimek, Petr; Marco, H. G.

    2009-01-01

    Roč. 30, č. 3 (2009), s. 477-482 ISSN 0196-9781 Grant - others:National Research Foundation Pretoria(ZA) FA2007021300002 Institutional research plan: CEZ:AV0Z50070508 Keywords : Arthropods * Insects * Megaloptera Subject RIV: ED - Physiology Impact factor: 2.705, year: 2009

  8. Oxygen reduction reaction using N4-metallomacrocyclic catalysts: fundamentals on rational catalyst design

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    Full Text Available (CSIR), Pretoria 0001, South Africa c Department of Chemistry, University of Pretoria, Pretoria 0002, South Africa d Departamento de Química de los Materiales, Facultad de Química y Biología, Universidad de Santiago de Chile,Casilla 40, Correo 33...

  9. An appetite suppressant from Hoodia species

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    Van Heerden, FR

    2007-04-01

    Full Text Available Hoodia species Fanie R. van Heerden,a* R. Marthinus Horak,b Vinesh J. Maharaj,c* Robert Vleggaar,d Jeremiah V. Senabe,c Philip J. Gunninge a School of Chemistry, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Private Bag X01, Scottsville, 3209, South Africa b...TTSI, CSIR, RSA, PO Box 395, Pretoria, 0001, South Africa cBiosciences, CSIR, RSA, PO Box 395, Pretoria, 0001, South Africa dDepartment of Chemistry, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, 0002, South Africa ePhytopharm plc, Corpus Christi House, 9 West Street...

  10. The Impact of an Advanced Certificate in Education (ACE Program on the Professional Practice of Graduates

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    Full Text Available This paper examines the impact of a distance education program offered by the University of Pretoria, South Africa, on the professional practice of teachers. A pilot study was conducted using a combination of surveys and focus group interviews. Findings reveal that the program was beneficial to graduates’ personal development, professional practice, schools, learners, and colleagues. Further, principals who participated in the study attested to the differences they observed between the graduates and other teachers who had not been exposed to such a program. Suggestions for improvements included the introduction of subjects taught at school as areas of specialization, involvement of school principals in the assessment of enrolled students, visits to schools by the organizers, and exposure of students to the practical opportunities offered by the program (with portfolios that could be a part of the assessment.

  11. Chauke et al., Afr J Tradit Complement Altern Med. (2012) 9(3):426 ...

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    1Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Science, Tshwane University of Technology, Private Bag. X680, Pretoria ..... Mabogo, D.E.N. (1990). The ethnobotany of the Vhavenda. M.Sc. Thesis. University of Pretoria. Pretoria, South Africa. 12. Navarro, M.C., Montilla, M.P., Martin, A., Jimenez, J. and Utrilla, M.P. (1993).

  12. Estrogenic activity, chemical levels and health risk assessment of municipal distribution point water from Pretoria and Cape Town, South Africa.

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    Van Zijl, Magdalena Catherina; Aneck-Hahn, Natalie Hildegard; Swart, Pieter; Hayward, Stefan; Genthe, Bettina; De Jager, Christiaan

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    Endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) are ubiquitous in the environment and have been detected in drinking water from various countries. Although various water treatment processes can remove EDCs, chemicals can also migrate from pipes that transport water and contaminate drinking water. This study investigated the estrogenic activity in drinking water from various distribution points in Pretoria (City of Tshwane) (n = 40) and Cape Town (n = 40), South Africa, using the recombinant yeast estrogen screen (YES) and the T47D-KBluc reporter gene assay. The samples were collected seasonally over four sampling periods. The samples were also analysed for bisphenol A (BPA), nonylphenol (NP), di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate (DEHA), dibutyl phthalate (DBP), di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), diisononylphthalate (DINP), 17β-estradiol (E 2 ), estrone (E 1 ) and ethynylestradiol (EE 2 ) using ultra-performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrophotometry (UPLC-MS/MS). This was followed by a scenario based health risk assessment to assess the carcinogenic and toxic human health risks associated with the consumption of distribution point water. None of the water extracts from the distribution points were above the detection limit in the YES bioassay, but the EEq values ranged from 0.002 to 0.114 ng/L using the T47D-KBluc bioassay. BPA, DEHA, DBP, DEHP, DINP E 1 , E 2, and EE 2 were detected in distribution point water samples. NP was below the detection limit for all the samples. The estrogenic activity and levels of target chemicals were comparable to the levels found in other countries. Overall the health risk assessment revealed acceptable health and carcinogenic risks associated with the consumption of distribution point water. Copyright © 2017 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

  13. The benefit of introducing audit software into curricula for computer ...

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    The benefit of introducing audit software into curricula for computer auditing students: a student perspective from the University of Pretoria. ... willing to sacrifice more of their time for practical computer classes because they are aware of the beneficial impact on their understanding of the subject as well as their future careers.

  14. Strategic Vision: A Selected Bibliography

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    Africa in the New World: How Global and Domestic Developments Will Impact by 2025. Tshwane (Pretoria), South Africa: Institute for Security Studies...Our Next Chapter; Tough Questions, Straight Answers. New York: Ecco, 2008. 306pp. (E902 . H13 2008) Hanks, Reuel R. Global Security Watch: Central...D’Amato. The Macroeconomics of US Defense Spending: Problems in Federal Spending, and Their Impact on National Security. Washington, DC: Center for

  15. Tanzania Dental Journal Vol. 14 No. 1, May 2007 In vitro efficacy of ...

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    May 30, 2007 ... Tanzania Dental Journal Vol. 14 No. ... 2 Centre for Stomatological Research, School of Dentistry, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa. ..... Interestingly, clinical trials .... International Organization for Standardization,.

  16. Nano-electrochemical deposition of fuel cells electrocatalysts

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    Mathe

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    Full Text Available stream_source_info Mathe_2008.pdf.txt stream_content_type text/plain stream_size 34594 Content-Encoding UTF-8 stream_name Mathe_2008.pdf.txt Content-Type text/plain; charset=UTF-8 1 Nano-electrochemical deposition... of fuel cells electrocatalysts MK MATHE a,*, TS MKWIZU a,b, I CUKROWSKI b * ,aCSIR Materials Science and Manufacturing, Energy and Processes, PO Box 395, Pretoria, 0001 bDepartment of Chemistry, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, 0002 Email: kmathe...

  17. Profile of mortality of patients admitted to Weskoppies Psychiatric ...

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    patients to community based care has also contributed to this decrease. ... 1Department of Psychiatry, University of Pretoria, Weskoppies Hospital, Pretoria, South Africa ... reports were checked against the Hospital Board Meeting notes.

  18. Tuberculosis related drug-lipid interactions demonstrated by evanescent field biosensor

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    Lemmer, Yolandy

    2009-08-01

    Full Text Available stream_source_info Lemmer1_2009.pdf.txt stream_content_type text/plain stream_size 6475 Content-Encoding ISO-8859-1 stream_name Lemmer1_2009.pdf.txt Content-Type text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Tuberculosis related drug... of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa bPolymers and Bioceramics, MSM, CSIR, Pretoria, South Africa Mycolic acids (MA), depicted in Fig.1, which are part of the cell envelope of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, play a major role in the pathogenesis of the bacteria...

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    Mar 13, 1987 ... Institute for Chromatography, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, ... dynamic solvent effect sampling, capillary gas-liquid chroma- ... of volatiles from 10 ml of headspace above the anal gland secretion of a male lctonyx striatus.

  20. On synthesis and optimization of cooling water systems with multiple cooling towers

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    2011-01-01

    Full Text Available -1 On Synthesis and Optimization of Cooling Water Systems with Multiple Cooling Towers Khunedi Vincent Gololo?? and Thokozani Majozi*? ? Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Pretoria, Lynnwood Road, Pretoria, 0002, South Africa ? Modelling...

  1. Predictability of steer performance in the feedlot

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    Department of Livestock Science, University of Pretoria, Pretoria,. 0001 Republic of South ... Less than 40% of overall live mass gain was explained by the variation in the ... and marketing indicators could be interpreted together with effective ...

  2. H.R. Breukink and N.H. Casey*

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    of Livestock Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Pretoria, Pretoria 0002,. Republic of South Africa ... of the Livestock and. Meat Marketing Board of the Republic of South Africa. ... the jugular vein. Prior to slaughtering, a live empty body.

  3. The effect of selected metals on the central metabolic pathways in ...

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    Oct 4, 2006 ... University of Pretoria, PO Box 2034, Pretoria, 0001, South Africa ... use these natural resources as food and water supplies and are therefore also exposed to .... adverse health effects on humans and indigenous biota (Ohe et.

  4. Predicting human epidermal melanin concentrations for different skin tones

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    2011-07-01

    Full Text Available epidermal melanin concentrations for different skin tones JE Smit 1 , AE Karsten 2 , RW Sparrow 1 1 CSIR Biosciences, Pretoria, South Africa 2 CSIR National Laser Centre, Pretoria, South Africa Author e-mail address: KSmit...

  5. Transvaal Museum, Pretoria

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    ... a nuclear conflict is obvious and the question of the motivation of human .... breccia both during and after its consolidation process. ..... In a series of papers dating back to 1934, he has elaborated a theory of the "bone bludgeon ..... fabricator's mentality that by its use he embodied some of his defunct opponent's vitality.".

  6. Changes in chemical quality indices during long-term storage of palm-olein oil under heated storage and transport-type conditions

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    Full Text Available of Food and Agriculture J Sci Food Agric 84:52?58 (online: 2003) DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.1609 Changes in chemical quality indices during long-term storage of palm-olein oil under heated storage and transport-type conditions Gretel H van der Merwe,1asteriskmath... Lourens M du Plessis1 and John RN Taylor2 1CSIR Bio/Chemtek, PO Box 395, Pretoria 0001, South Africa 2Department of Food Science, University of Pretoria, Pretoria 0002, South Africa Abstract: Six quality indices, namely free fatty acids (FFA), peroxide...

  7. Effect of ageing treatment on the microstructure and hardness of the Ti6Al4V Alloy

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    2015-07-01

    Full Text Available Forum Vols. 828-829 (2015) pp 194-199 Effect of Ageing Treatment on the Microstructure and Hardness of the Ti6Al4V Alloy MASETE Stephen1,2,a *, MUTOMBO Kalenda1,2,b SIYASIYA Charles2,c and STUMPF Waldo2,d 1Materials Science and Manufacturing..., Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Pretoria, South Africa 2Department of Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa aSMasete@csir.co.za, bKMutombo@csir.co.za, cCharles...

  8. The design, construction and first-phase heavy vehicle simulator testing results on full scale ultra-thin reinforced concrete test sections at Rayton, South Africa

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    Full Text Available .J. Jordaan2, P.J. Strauss3, A. Kilian4 1. L. du Plessis, CSIR Built Environment, Meiring Naudé Street, Brummeria, Pretoria, South Africa, Phone: 012 841 2922, E-mail: lplessis@csir.co.za Corresponding author 2. G.J. Jordaan, Tshepega Engineering (Pty...) Ltd, PO Box 33783 Glenstantia 0010 Phone: 012 665 2722, and University of Pretoria, Pretoria, 0001, E-mail: jordaangj@tshepega.co.za 3. P.J. Strauss, Pieter Strauss CC, PO Box 588 La Montagne 0184, Phone: 012 807 0367, E-mail: Pieter...

  9. an aid to mastering fundamental calculus concepts

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    Department of Educational Psychology, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, 0002 South Africa ... according to a well thought-out didactical approach is necessary in order to incorporate technology ... developing new hypotheses instead of testing hypotheses. ... mastering fundamental concepts of two-dimensional functions.

  10. Race, crime and criminal justice in South Africa

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    Bosilong, KP

    2010-05-01

    Full Text Available -1 Chapter Title: Race, crime and criminal justice in South Africa Bosilong, KP: CSIR DPSS, Pretoria Mbecke, P: CSIR DPSS, Pretoria ABSTRACT: This chapter begins with a brief tour of South Africa's justice and political systems, demographics...

  11. Magnetic hydrophilic poly(2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate-co-glycidyl methacrylate) microspheres for DNA isolation from faeces

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    Trachtová, Š.; Obermajer, T.; Španová, A.; Matijašić, B. B.; Rogelj, I.; Horák, Daniel; Rittich, B.

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    Roč. 555, č. 1 (2012), s. 263-270 ISSN 1542-1406. [International Conference on Frontiers of Polymers and Advanced Materials /11./. Pretoria, 22.05.2011-27.05.2011] R&D Projects: GA MŠk 2B06053 Institutional research plan: CEZ:AV0Z40500505 Keywords : DNA isolation * magnetic microspheres * mouse faeces Subject RIV: EE - Microbiology, Virology Impact factor: 0.530, year: 2012

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    May 31, 2010 ... 1Department of Geography and Environmental Science, University of Fort Hare, Alice 5700, South Africa. 2Department of Geography, Geoinformatics and Meteorology, University of Pretoria, Pretoria 0002, South Africa. Abstract ..... Natal Town and Regional Planning Commission,. Pietermaritzburg, South ...

  13. Efficacy of using career and self-construction to help learners ...

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    Department of Educational Psychology, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa ... included the Collage, the Career Interest Profile and the lifeline technique. ... as well as more frequent and complex career challenges (Savickas, Nota, Rossier, ... Learners who receive this support in high school are seen to manage.

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    Jul 26, 2010 ... The average age of the patients was 20, and generally, they elected to have medical circumcision ... Senior Family Physician, Pretoria West Hospital, Department of Family Medicine, University of Pretoria ... inverse relationship between prostate cancer and male ..... [homepage on the Internet]. c2010.

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    Dec 2, 2001 ... Pretoria: Department of Finance, 1996. 6. National Department of Finance. Intergovernmental Review 1999. Pretoria: Department of. Finance, 1999. 7. National ... Department of Finance, Western Cape Province. ... Mcintyre D. Social health insurance: is it a feasible and desirable option for South Africa?

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    1 South African Medical Research Council/University of Pretoria Maternal and Infant Health Strategies Unit, Department of Obstetrics and. Gynaecology, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pretoria, South Africa. 2 Academic Head, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Health ...

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    project management tool and requires a culture change in the company. Users of the critical ... Department of Engineering and Technology Management, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, ... Since its introduction in the late 1950s, the CPM has proven to be .... disadvantages are excessive implementation work, logic abuse, too.

  18. Learners' right to freedom of written expression

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    Learners' right to freedom of written expression. W.J. van Vollenhoven. Department of Education Management and Policy Studies, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, 0002 South Africa wvvollen@postino.up.ac.za. Charles I. Glenn. Training and Policy Studies of the University Professors' Program, University of Boston. Although ...

  19. Interface behaviour and electrical performance of ruthenium ...

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    Author Affiliations. Kinnock V munthali1 2 Chris Theron1 F Danie Auret1 Sergio M M Coelho1. Department of Physics, University of Pretoria, Pretoria 0002, South Africa; Department of Mathematics, Science and Sports Education, University of Namibia, HP Campus, P/Bag 5507, Oshakati, Namibia ...

  20. CASE REPORT CASE Unusual case of pulmonary valve atresia

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    atresia with a ventricular septal defect (VSD) and anomalous origin of the left pulmonary artery arising from ... Anomalous origin of either pulmonary artery branch from the aorta has been reported. The association of ... Department of Radiology, Pretoria Academic Hospital and University of. Pretoria. F Takawira, MB ChB, FC ...

  1. Schizamniogenesis in the rusty bat, Pipistrellus rusticus

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    Schizamniogenesis in the rusty bat,. Pipistrellus rusticus. M. van der Merwe. Mammal Research Institute, University of Pretoria, Pretoria,. 0002 Republic of South Africa. Received 20 September 1993; accepled 3 May 1994. Rusty bats are seasonally mono estrous, carrying a single foetus in each of the two uterine horns.

  2. seal Arctocephaius tropicaiis at Gough Island

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    Population increase in the Amsterdam Island fur seal Arctocephaius tropicaiis at Gough Island. M.N. Bester. Mammal Research Institute, University of Pretoria, Pretoria. Population size of Arctocephalus tropicalis on Gough Island was determined by direct censuses of parts of the coast duro ing the summers of 1974 - 1976 ...

  3. In touch with reality

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    fects the families of those who suffer from this disorder. Misconcep- tions about ... 1. , Maritha Snyman. 2. 1. Department of Psychiatry, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa. 2 .... ity differences (introversion vs. extraversion) but also to the type of .... of mood disorders; major depressive disorder and bipolar disor- der.

  4. 00 Düvel - Developing an appropriate approach fo South Af…

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    This paper, based on a project aimed at developing and implementing a new extension model for South Africa, has a ... Professor and Director, South African Institute for Agricultural, University of Pretoria,. 0002 Pretoria, South ... improvement in the effectiveness and efficiency of extension delivery; in fact indications are that.

  5. Rodentia: Sciuridae

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    Close chromosomal congruence in two species of ground squirrel: Xerus inauris and X. princeps. (Rodentia: Sciuridae). T.J. Robinson, • .1.0. Skinner and A.S. Haim. Mammal Research Institute, University of Pretoria, Pretoria. Chromosomes from cultured fibroblasts of two southern. African ground squirrel species, Xerus ina ...

  6. Evaluation of the Cape Town Protocol for the isolation of ...

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    Available on website http://www.wrc.org.za. Short communication. Evaluation of the Cape Town Protocol for the isolation of. Campylobacter spp. from environmental waters. SM Diergaardt, SN Venter*, M Chalmers, J Theron and VS Brözel. Department of Microbiology and Plant Pathology, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, ...

  7. Finite difference simulation of biological chromium (VI) reduction in ...

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    May 8, 2013 ... 1Water Utilisation Division, Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Pretoria, Pretoria 0002, South Africa. ABSTRACT .... a pump-and-treat approach or in situ as a permeable reactive .... The applied hydraulic head cor- responded to ... The total carbon content in the organic leachate from natural.

  8. Interface behaviour and electrical performance of ruthenium ...

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    Aug 26, 2016 ... Author Affiliations. Kinnock V munthali1 2 Chris Theron1 F Danie Auret1 Sergio M M Coelho1. Department of Physics, University of Pretoria, Pretoria 0002, South Africa; Department of Mathematics, Science and Sports Education, University of Namibia, HP Campus, P/Bag 5507, Oshakati, Namibia ...

  9. Efficacy of 22Na turnover in ecopbysiological studies of carnivores

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    Efficacy of 22Na turnover in ecopbysiological studies of carnivores. loS. Wilkinson and J.D. Skinner*. Mammal Research Institute, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, 0002 Republic of South Africa. Received 8 December 1986; accepted 11 August 1987. 22Na turnover rates gave overestimates of mean 23Na intake in both ...

  10. Observations on the activity patterns of the lesser yellow house bat ...

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    lesser yellow house bat, Scotophilus viridis. F.P.D. Cotterill c/o Department of Zoology, University of Cape Town,. Cape Town. S.R. Giddings·. Department of Zoology, University of Pretoria, Pretoria,. 0002 Republic of South Africa. Received 10 June 1986; accepted 23 July 1986. The activity pattems of the lesser yellow ...

  11. André François Boshoff (1945-2016)

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    National Herbarium in Pretoria and at Stellenbosch. In 1974 André was awarded a. BSc (honours) postgraduate degree in Wildlife Management at the. University of Pretoria (Eugène. Marais. Chair of. Wildlife. Management). It was during this period that he developed a greater interest in birds, especially in their conservation ...

  12. STTEPping in the Right Direction? Western Classical Music in an Orchestral Programme for Disadvantaged African Youth

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    van Niekerk, Caroline; Salminen, Sanna

    2008-01-01

    This article looks at STTEP, an outreach project currently housed at the University of Pretoria, which concentrates on the teaching of western orchestral instruments, plus background areas such as music theory, to disadvantaged children and youth from a variety of townships around Pretoria, South Africa. STTEP's direction can well be described as…

  13. The Mammals of the

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    1984, 19(4). Book Review. The Mammals of the. Southern Mrican. Subregiol1. Reay H.N. Smithers. University of Pretoria, Pretoria, 1983. 736 pp. Price RIOO. A major new work ... of wild horses with separate profIles of two subspecies of mountain ... broader problems of ecological adaptation and evolutionary history which ...

  14. Fatty acid composition of subcutaneous and kidney fat depots of ...

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    60. Fatty acid composition of subcutaneous and kidney fat depots of Boer goats and the response to varying levels of maize meal. N.H. Casey" and W.A. van Niekerk. Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture,. University of Pretoria, Pretoria, 0002 Republic of South Africa. xTo whom correspondence should be ...

  15. Review: Sanya Osha (ed.), The Social Contract in Africa (2014)

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    Review of the edited volume:Sanya Osha (ed.), The Social Contract in Africa, Pretoria: Africa Institute for South Africa, 2014, ISBN 978-0-7983-0444-3, 200 pages Besprechung des Sammelbandes:Sanya Osha (Hrsg.), The Social Contract in Africa, Pretoria: Africa Institute for South Africa, 2014, ISBN 978-0-7983-0444-3, 200 Seiten

  16. Productive performance of naked neck, frizzle and dwarf laying hens ...

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    various natural climates and two nutritional treatments. A. Garcês. 1#. , N.H. Casey. 2 and P. Horst ... of Pretoria, Pretoria, 0002 South Africa. 3 Institute of Animal Sciences, Humboldt University of Berlin, 10115 Berlin, Germany ..... production, Jouy-en-Josas (France), Ed. INRA, 83-96. Njoya, J., 1995. Effect of diet and natural ...

  17. Transforming Welfare Institutions through Action Research

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    Andersen, John; Bilfeldt, Annette

    Abstract til ALARA 9th Action Learning Action Research and 13th Participatory Action Research World Congress, South Africa from 4 – 7 November 2015 Pretoria, Sydafrika......Abstract til ALARA 9th Action Learning Action Research and 13th Participatory Action Research World Congress, South Africa from 4 – 7 November 2015 Pretoria, Sydafrika...

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    van die gebou waarin die skool gehuisves is ondersoek word. Net na die verowering van Pretoria in 1900 het die Britse besettingsmagte. 'n soldate- kantien op die ou Markplein aan die Kerk- straatkant in Pretoria opgerig. In die twee jaar wat daarop gevolg het, is 'n wins van. £20000 gemaak en het lord Kitchener besluit.

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    Department of Livestock Science, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, 0002 Republic of South Africa. Twelve steers fistulated in the rumen and duodenum were allocated to one of three diets and fed 80g DM/kg WO.75/d. The diets consisted of .... 2.1: 1. 1 Calorie 3000. 2 Premix contained vitamins, trace minerals, salt, NaHC03,.

  20. Characterization of gonadotrophin-releasing hormone precursor cDNA in the Old World mole-rat Cryptomys hottentotus pretoriae: high degree of identity with the New World guinea pig sequence.

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    Kalamatianos, T; du Toit, L; Hrabovszky, E; Kalló, I; Marsh, P J; Bennett, N C; Coen, C W

    2005-05-01

    Regulation of pituitary gonadotrophins by the decapeptide gonadotrophin-releasing hormone 1 (GnRH1) is crucial for the development and maintenance of reproductive functions. A common amino acid sequence for this decapeptide, designated as 'mammalian' GnRH, has been identified in all mammals thus far investigated with the exception of the guinea pig, in which there are two amino acid substitutions. Among hystricognath rodents, the members of the family Bathyergidae regulate reproduction in response to diverse cues. Thus, highveld mole-rats (Cryptomys hottentotus pretoriae) are social bathyergids in which breeding is restricted to a particular season in the dominant female, but continuously suppressed in subordinate colony members. Elucidation of reproductive control in these animals will be facilitated by characterization of their GnRH1 gene. A partial sequence of GnRH1 precursor cDNA was isolated and characterized. Comparative analysis revealed the highest degree of identity (86%) to guinea pig GnRH1 precursor mRNA. Nevertheless, the deduced amino acid sequence of the mole-rat decapeptide is identical to the 'mammalian' sequence rather than that of guinea pigs. Successful detection of GnRH1-synthesizing neurones using either a guinea pig GnRH1 riboprobe or an antibody against the 'mammalian' decapeptide is consistent with the guinea pig-like sequence for the precursor and the classic 'mammalian' form for the decapeptide. The high degree of identity in the GnRH1 precursor sequence between this Old World mole-rat and the New World guinea pig is consistent with the theory that caviomorphs and phiomorphs originated from a common ancestral line in the Palaeocene to mid Eocene, some 63-45 million years ago.

  1. Factors influencing the choice of profession of first-year teaching students

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    N. Hislop-Esterhuizen; J. G. Maree; M. J. van der Linde; A. Swanepoel

    2008-01-01

    The lack of appropriately qualified teachers in South Africa is growing rapidly and debates about the decline in teacher numbers in South Africa are increasing. In this study, the results of an investigation into possible factors that impact on the career choice of teaching students are reported. The reasons why first-year teaching students at the University of Pretoria chose teachings a career were studied by using a non-experimental design (survey design; administering anon-standardised que...

  2. Management of human-induced salinization in the Berg River catchment (South Africa)

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    Jovanovic, Nebojsa

    2010-09-01

    Full Text Available Impacts on Salinity in Western Cape Waters. Water Research Commission Report No. K5/1503, Pretoria, South Africa. In press. Figure 1: Location and 20 m Digital Elevation Model of the Berg River basin. The red square indicates the approximate position..., and German Federal Ministry for Education and Research (BMBF) for funding, SA Rock Drill, Caren Jarmain (University of KwaZulu Natal), University of the Western Cape, farmers, United States Geological Survey Historic land uses: ?Pre-1700 savanna, nomadic...

  3. Adipokinetic hormones provide inference for the phylogeny of Odonata

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    Gäde, G.; Šimek, Petr; Fescemyer, H. W.

    2011-01-01

    Roč. 57, č. 1 (2011), s. 174-178 ISSN 0022-1910 R&D Projects: GA ČR GA203/09/2014 Grant - others:University of Cape Town for a Block grant(ZA) IFR 2008071500048; National Research Foundation, Pretoria(ZA) FA 2007021300002; USDA, ARS Specific Cooperative Agreement(US) 58-6402-5-066; US National Science Foundation(US) EF-0412651 Institutional research plan: CEZ:AV0Z50070508 Keywords : phylogeny of Odonata * Libellulidae * Corduliidae Subject RIV: ED - Physiology Impact factor: 2.236, year: 2011

  4. Control design profits heliostat techno-economics

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    Rubin, N

    2012-05-01

    Full Text Available , and the economic impacts associated with reduced spillage at the receiver, that accrue through improved analysis, modelling and design techniques. 2. Background 2.1. Previous Results It is testimony to the robustness of feedback control that a stabilizing... Heliostat Techno-Economics Nick Rubin1, Thomas Roos2, Fintan Wilson2, Jason de Villiers2 and Strinivasan Perumal2 1 Systems Engineer ? CSIR, P O Box 395, Pretoria, 0001, South Africa, Phone: 0128413383, Fax:0128413179, NRubin@csir.co.za 2 THRoos...

  5. Methods to determine the impact of rainfall on fuels and burned area in southern African savannas

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    Archibald, S

    2010-11-01

    Full Text Available /Aux fins d'examen seulement Southern African re regimes as revealed by remote sensing S. Archibald1;2;6, R.J. Scholes1;2, D.P. Roy3, G.Roberts4, L. Boschetti5 April 9, 2010 1CSIR, Ecosystems Processes and Dynamics, PO Box 395, Pretoria 0001, South... densities have di erent e ects on the number of res per km2 and360 14 For Review Purposes Only/Aux fins d'examen seulement on the size of individual res. The number of ignitions increases with human population361 density, (Figure 7A) but there is a...

  6. Global temperature estimates in the troposphere and stratosphere: a validation study of COSMIC/FORMOSAT-3 measurements

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    Kishore, P

    2009-02-04

    Full Text Available and Communications Technology, Tokyo, Japan 3Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, CA, USA 4National Laser Centre, CSIR, Pretoria, South Africa 5Department of Geography, Geoinformatics and Meteorology, University of Pretoria, South Africa Received: 13 November... and Communications Technology (NICT), for their financial support. J. H. Jiang thanks the support by Microwave Atmospheric Science Team at Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology, under contract with NASA. Edited by: W. Conant References...

  7. Blessing of dimensionality in forecasting real house price growth in the nine census divisions of the US: 57th International Statistical Institute Conference 2009

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    Das, Sonali

    2009-08-01

    Full Text Available stream_source_info Das2_2009.pdf.txt stream_content_type text/plain stream_size 12610 Content-Encoding UTF-8 stream_name Das2_2009.pdf.txt Content-Type text/plain; charset=UTF-8 Motivation Models Data Results...), University of Pretoria, Pretoria 3Senior Lecturer (Economics), University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg 57th International Statistical Institute Conference, Durban, 2009 Das, Gupta and Kabundi Motivation Models Data Results Conclusion Main question...

  8. Harnessing innovation in passenger transport research in Africa

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    Mokonyama, Mathetha T

    2006-07-01

    Full Text Available flight paths in the aviation industry, in the light of the increased competitiveness and travel demand. Within the context of advancing initiatives such as the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD) objectives, Ssamula and Del Mistro... Conference (SATC), Pretoria, pp. 439-447. [7] Krysman, S. Schmitz, P. 2005. The use of cellphone technology in activity and travel data collection, Proceedings of the 24th Southern African Transport Conference (SATC), Pretoria, pp. 696-705. [8...

  9. Crushing damage estimation for pavement with lightly cementitious bases

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    De Beer, Morris

    2014-07-01

    Full Text Available . Department of Transport. Pretoria, South Africa. Litwinowicz and De Beer., 2013. Long term crushing performance of lightly cementitious pavement materials – update to the South African procedures. Road Materials and Pavement Design. Maina, J.W., De... Beer, M. and van Rensburg, Y., 2013. Modelling Tyre-Road Contact Stresses in Pavement Design and Analysis. Proceedings of 32nd Southern Africa transport conference, Pretoria, July 2013. pp 336-345: SAPDM, (2014). http://www.sapdm.co.za/, last...

  10. Modeling of radial asymmetry in lens distortion facilitated by modern optimization techniques

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    De Villiers, Johan P

    2010-01-18

    Full Text Available when applied to low order models. A new tool has been created which can provide extremely accurate distortion characterization. This allows high-end photogrammetric applications to improve their accuracy even if they already use complex models... distortion with a closed form solution and inverse function, Master’s thesis ], University of Pretoria, Pretoria, RSA (2008). [4] Conrady, A., \\Decentered lens systems," Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society 79, 384{390 (1919). [5] Brown, D...

  11. Predicting downturns in the US housing market: a Bayesian approach [Conference presentation

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    2008-10-01

    Full Text Available stream_source_info Gupta1_2008.pdf.txt stream_content_type text/plain stream_size 13351 Content-Encoding ISO-8859-1 stream_name Gupta1_2008.pdf.txt Content-Type text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Background and Motivation... (Economics), University of Pretoria 2Senior Researcher (Statistics), CSIR, Pretoria. SASA 2008 Gupta and Das Predicting downturns in US housing market Background and Motivation Models - VARs, BVARs and SBVARs Forecasting House Prices in the Twenty...

  12. Unified approach for the optimization of energy and water in multipurpose batch plants using a flexible scheduling framework

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    Adekola, O

    2013-05-01

    Full Text Available & Engineering Chemistry Research Vol. 52(25)/ pp 8488-8506 Unified Approach for the Optimization of Energy and Water in Multipurpose Batch Plants Using a Flexible Scheduling Framework Omobolanle Adekola,† Jane D. Stamp,† Thokozani Majozi,*,†,‡ Anurag... Garg,§ and Santanu Bandyopadhyay⊥ †Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Pretoria, Lynnwood Road, Pretoria, 0002, South Africa ‡Modelling and Digital S ien e, S , Meiring aud oad, retoria, 02, South Africa §Centre...

  13. Seasonal maximum temperature prediction skill over Southern Africa: 1- vs 2-tiered forecasting systems

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    2011-09-01

    Full Text Available TEMPERATURE PREDICTION SKILL OVER SOUTHERN AFRICA: 1- VS. 2-TIERED FORECASTING SYSTEMS Melissa J. Lazenby University of Pretoria, Private Bag X20, Pretoria, 0028, South Africa Willem A. Landman Council for Scientific and Industrial....J., Tyson, P.D. and Tennant, W.J., 2001. Retro-active skill of multi- tiered forecasts of summer rainfall over southern Africa. International Journal of Climatology, 21, 1- 19. Mason, S.J. and Graham, N.E., 2002. Areas beneath the relative operating...

  14. The impact of crime and the fear thereof on the nature and use of public space in the capital city of South Africa

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    2017-08-01

    Full Text Available Levels of insecurity, crime and inequality remain very high in Brazilian and South African cities. Consequently, wealthier residents retreat to protected common spaces behind walls and fences. As a result, there has been a growth of many quasi-public spaces in shopping malls and gated communities. This raises questions regarding the change of public space and the impact of crime and the fear thereof on the use of these spaces. The discussion shows how the form and function of different spaces in the capital city of South Africa, Pretoria, have changed in various parts of the city through neglect, revitalization and privatization and how this have shaped the experience of users in relation to crime and the fear thereof. The paper argues for a more nuanced reading of the transformation of public space. Firstly, it recognizes that in rapidly changing cities of transitional countries there may still be a need for different types of public spaces, including those in gated communities. Secondly, although safety is a major concern among users of public space, it does not imply that gated communities offers the only solution to safe public space. Therefore, alternatives approaches should be considered.

  15. Parameter-less remote real-time control for the adjustment of pressure in water distribution systems

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    Page, Philip R

    2017-09-01

    Full Text Available , Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, 0001, South Africa cMeraka Institute, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Pretoria, 0184, South Africa Corresponding author email address: pagepr7@gmail.com June 2017 ∗ Abstract Reducing... of Water Resources Planning and Management, 2017, 143(9): 04017050. Link: http://ascelibrary.org/doi/full/10.1061/(ASCE)WR.1943-5452.0000805 1 control parameter values; hence the method can match onto a real-world WDS. There has been recent work...

  16. How the International Research Institute for Climate and Society has contributed towards seasonal climate forecast modelling and operations in South Africa

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    Landman, WA

    2014-06-01

    Full Text Available of Geography, Geoinformatics and Meteorology, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africatems for rainfall (Mason 1998, Jury et al. 1999) and for temperature (Klopper et al. 1998). In fact, a number of institutions in South Africa initially developed statis...- tical prediction systems: the South African Weather Service (Landman and Mason 1999a), the University of the Witwatersrand (Mason 1998) and the University of Cape Town (Jury et al. 1999). A few years later South (South African Weather Service) as a...

  17. Formal characterizations of FA-based string processors

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    Ngassam, EK

    2010-08-01

    Full Text Available stream_source_info Ngassam_2010.pdf.txt stream_content_type text/plain stream_size 7434 Content-Encoding UTF-8 stream_name Ngassam_2010.pdf.txt Content-Type text/plain; charset=UTF-8 Formal Characterizations of FA...-based String Processors Ernest Ketcha Ngassam1,2,?, Bruce W. Watson3, and Derrick G. Kourie3 1SAP Meraka UTD, Pretoria, South Africa 2School of Computing University of South Africa Pretoria 0001 ernest.ngassam@sap.com 3Department of Computer Science...

  18. Seasonal forecasts of the SINTEX-F coupled model applied to maize yield and streamflow estimates over north-eastern South Africa

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    Malherbe, J

    2014-07-01

    Full Text Available -1 Meteorological Applications Vol. 21(3) Seasonal forecasts of the SINTEX-F coupled model applied to maize yield and streamflow estimates over north-eastern South Africa J. Malherbe,a* W. A. Landman,b,c C. Olivier,d H. Sakumae and J- J. Luof a Institute... for Soil, Climate and Water, Agricultural Research Council, Pretoria, South Africa b Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, Natural Resources and the Environment, Pretoria, South Africa c Department of Geography, Geoinformatics and Meteorology...

  19. Using an operating cost model to analyse the selection of aircraft type on short-haul routes

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    2006-08-01

    Full Text Available 1998 (Act No 2 of 1998). http://www. gov.za/gazette/acts/1998/a2-98.pdf (30/4/2004). Pyramid Media Group 2003. Commercial aircraft prices. http://www.pyramid.ch/aircr_prices.htm (4/10/2003). Rolls–Royce 2003. Civil aerospace turbofan range. http...:// www.rolls-royce.com/civil/products/turbofans/Default.htm (4/24/2003). Ssamula, B 2004. Developing a cost model for running an airline service. MEng dissertation, University of Pretoria, Pretoria. Stratford, A H1973. Air transport economics...

  20. BDI agent architecture for a POMDP planner

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    Rens, G

    2009-06-01

    Full Text Available Planner Gavin Rens1;2 Alexander Ferrein3 Etienne van der Poel1 1 School of Computing, Unisa, Pretoria, South Africa 2 Knowledge Systems Group, Meraka Institute, CSIR, Pretoria, South Africa 3 Robotics and Agents Research Laboratory, University... into the situation calculus has previously been done (e.g., (Bacchus, Halpern, and Levesque 1999)) and this work can be used for formulating POMDPs. Further, given a background action theory, an initial state and a goal state (or reward function in POMDPs), Golog...

  1. Growth kinetics of nc-Si:H deposited at 200 °C by hot-wire chemical vapour deposition

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    Oliphant, CJ

    2011-05-01

    Full Text Available deposited on single-side polished (100) crystalline silicon and Corning 7059 glass substrates using an ultra-high vacuum HWCVD system [3] from various 3 gas mixtures of SiH4 and H2. The H-dilution ratio, defined as )( 42 2 SiHH HR ?+? ? = , where..., South Africa 2 National Metrology Institute of South Africa, Private Bag X34, Lynwood Ridge, Pretoria 0040, South Africa 3 CSIR National Centre for Nano-Structured Materials, P. O. Box 395, Pretoria 0001, South Africa Abstract We report...

  2. Genome sequence of vibrio cholerae G4222, a South African clinical isolate

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    Le Rouw, Wouter J

    2013-03-01

    Full Text Available of Microbiology and Plant Pathology, University of Pretoria, South Africab; Center for Microbial Ecology and Genomics, Department of Genetics, University of Pretoria, South Africac Vibrio cholerae, a Gram-negative pathogen autochthonous to the aquatic environment..., is the causative agent of cholera. Here, we report the complete genome sequence of V. choleraeG4222, a clinical isolate from South Africa. Received 17 January 2013 Accepted 8 February 2013 Published 14 March 2013 Citation le Roux WJ, Chan WY, De Maayer P, Venter SN...

  3. AIDS in Africa. ILO launches campaign on HIV / AIDS in the world of work.

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    1999-01-01

    This article presents the proceedings of the regional workshop on HIV/AIDS and its social and labor impact in Africa conducted by the International Labor Organization (ILO) in Pretoria. According to the Pretoria report, HIV/AIDS had become a human tragedy in Africa. It affects the health and development of the region and threatens the social and economic growth of almost all sub-Saharan African countries. It is considered to be the single most important impediment to social progress to many countries in Africa. Thus, the primary goal of the ILO, which is promoting opportunities for women and men to obtain decent and productive work in conditions of freedom, equity, security and human dignity, is threatened by the HIV/AIDS pandemic. However, several activities have taken place in response to the need for the prevention and control of the disease. In addition, the report calls for efforts to create an enabling environment for people living with the disease involving governments, employers' and workers' organizations. It noted that the ILO could provide assistance in the adoption of laws and regulations to protect the rights of these people with regards to the access of health insurance, employment, education, as well as labor administration, productivity and the informal sector.

  4. Laser coating of hafnium on Ti6Al4 for biomedical applications

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    Phume, L

    2012-12-01

    Full Text Available Al4V FOR BIOMEDICAL APPLICATIONS Lerato Phume 1, 2, S.L. Pityana 1, 2, C. Meacock 1, A.P.I Popoola 2 1. National Laser Centre, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, P.O. Box 395, Pretoria, 0001, South Africa 2. Department of Chemical... and Metallurgical Engineering, Tshwane University of Technology, Private Bag X 680, Pretoria, 0001, South Africa (b) (c) (e) To investigate laser surface coating of Ti6Al4V with preplaced Hafnium powder, to determine the influence of the energy density...

  5. Unravelling Bessel beams: Presentation

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    Full Text Available Mhlanga1,3, Angela Dudley1, Martin Lavery2, Miles Padgett2 and Andrew Forbes1,3 1CSIR National Laser Centre, PO Box 395, Pretoria, 0001, South Africa 2Department of Physics & Astronomy, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK 3College of Agriculture...,* Thandeka Mhlanga,1Martin Lavery,2 Andre McDonald,1 Filippus S. Roux,1 Miles Padgett,2 and Andrew Forbes1 1CSIR National Laser Centre, PO Box 395, Pretoria 0001, South Africa 2 Department of Physics & Astronomy, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK *adudley...

  6. Thermal stability of multilayered Pt-Al2O3 nanocoatings for high temperature CSP systems

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    Full Text Available B), 115-120 Thermal stability of multilayered Pt-Al2O3 nanocoatings for high temperature CSP systems Z.Y. Nuru a, b, *, L. Kotsedi a, b, C.J. Arendse c, D. Motaung d, B. Mwakikunga d, K. Roro d, e, M. Maaza a, b a UNESCO-UNISA Africa Chair... Pretoria, South Africa e R&D Core-Energy, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, P O Box 395, 0001 Pretoria, South Africa Abstract This contribution reports on the effect of thermal annealing on sputtered Pt–Al(sub2)O(sub3) multilayered...

  7. Teaching veterinary parasitology.

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    1994-08-01

    The history of parasitology and the teaching of veterinary parasitology in South Africa are reviewed briefly. Courses in veterinary parasitology are presented at the faculties of veterinary science at the University of Pretoria and the Medical University of South Africa as well as at the Pretoria Technicon. At the University of Pretoria, the three disciplines of veterinary parasitology, entomology, helminthology and protozoology, are covered in 330 core lectures; from 13 to 40% of the contact time is devoted to practical classes. Teaching veterinary parasitology is both labour intensive and costly, viz. R1700 (US$570) per student per annum. Such costs are justified by the R148.8 million (US$49.6 million) spent every year in South Africa on anthelmintics, ectoparasiticides and vaccines to control parasites. Veterinary parasitology is a dynamic subject and the curriculum must be revised regularly to incorporate new information. Because the parasite faunas are so diverse no single textbook can satisfy the requirements of the various institutions worldwide which teach the subject, with the result that extensive use is made of notes. In Australia and in Europe, ticks and tick-borne diseases are less important than they are in Africa; consequently insufficient space is devoted to them in textbooks to satisfy the requirements of the subject in African countries. Parasite control under extensive and intensive conditions is dealt with adequately at the University of Pretoria, but increasing emphasis will be given to small-scale farming systems, particularly if alternative food animals are to be kept.

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  9. Volhoubare fasiliteitsbestuur in winkelsentrums in Pretoria

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  11. Quantitative analysis of surface characteristics and morphology in Death Valley, California using AIRSAR data

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    Kierein-Young, K. S.; Kruse, F. A.; Lefkoff, A. B.

    1992-01-01

    The Jet Propulsion Laboratory Airborne Synthetic Aperture Radar (JPL-AIRSAR) is used to collect full polarimetric measurements at P-, L-, and C-bands. These data are analyzed using the radar analysis and visualization environment (RAVEN). The AIRSAR data are calibrated using in-scene corner reflectors to allow for quantitative analysis of the radar backscatter. RAVEN is used to extract surface characteristics. Inversion models are used to calculate quantitative surface roughness values and fractal dimensions. These values are used to generate synthetic surface plots that represent the small-scale surface structure of areas in Death Valley. These procedures are applied to a playa, smooth salt-pan, and alluvial fan surfaces in Death Valley. Field measurements of surface roughness are used to verify the accuracy.

  12. "Enda" piiride ületamisest luules / Jüri Talvet

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    Artikkel põhineb Rahvusvahelise Võrdleva Kirjandusteaduse Assotsiatsiooni (ICLA) 16. ülemaailmsel kongressil "Transitions and Transgressions in an Age of Multiculturalism" Pretorias 14. aug. 2000 peetud ettekandel

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    Education and Skills Development, Human Sciences Research Council, Pretoria, South Africa ... Solving and Metacognitive Strategies, and Collaboration. ... Close monitoring, adequate pacing and classroom management, as well as clarity of ...

  14. An exploratory study on the utilisation of resilience by middle ...

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    Department of Educational Psychology, University of Pretoria, South Africa sebersohn@telkomsa.net ... resources are of a cognitive-linguistic nature, reflecting the individual's level of development and ..... In S Goldstein &. RB Brooks.

  15. still in an environmental education curriculum research story

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    Jul 4, 2008 ... Department of Environmental, Water and Earth Sciences, Tshwane University of Technology, P/Bag X680, Pretoria,. 0001, South ... the mineralization of nutrients (phosphorus and nitrogen) ..... following seawater flocculation.

  17. Cadastral Systems Re-engineering in Urban Zimbabwe

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    Nov 16, 2015 ... 1Geomatics Department, Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, South Africa, ... cadastral information system of all municipalities in Zimbabwe with .... various levels of government, private, non-governmental sector and.

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  19. Ester. Kerneels Breytenbach. Pretoria: Human & Rousseau, 2014 ...

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    seasonal changes in body composition and carcass yield. The Loskop .... of the variation in carcass mass on the descending phase. (r2 = 0,5855) ..... lack of adequate cold storage space made hanging of carcasses for .... Material presented.

  1. Security 2004: ISSUP Conference: Pretoria, South Africa ...

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    African Safety Promotion: A Journal of Injury and Violence Prevention. Journal Home · ABOUT THIS JOURNAL · Advanced Search · Current Issue · Archives · Journal Home > Vol 2, No 2 (2004) >. Log in or Register to get access to full text downloads.

  2. Unit for African Studies: University of Pretoria

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    historical epochs these men became known far outside the territory of their .... text and the actions of the human being do relate to reality as summed up by Josef ... of war space moved from the earlier passive, static, to speeding up through an ..... Smuts's reaction in the case of Captain Jopie Fourie can be traced back to the ...

  3. Relations of enzymes inAspergillus repens grown under sodium chloride stress.

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    Aspergillus repens, a salt-pan isolate, was halotolerant. When grown for 72 h (log phase) and 144 h (beginning of stationary phase) in a medium containing 2M sodium chloride, the activities of invertase, malate dehydrogenase (MDH), glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PDH), and glutamate dehydrogenase (GDH) were found to have increased. Control cultures grown in a medium devoid of 2M NaCl failed to show such changes. The activities of MDH, G6PDH, and GDH increased with rising concentrations of Na(+) (as NaCl) when added up to 100MM in vitro. At higher concentrations they decreased. Changes in kinetic constants, Km and Vmax of these enzymes, as well as their de novo synthesis, were found to be some of the responses to NaCl stress-mediated changes.

  4. An investigation into the opportunity to learn that is available to ...

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    Department of Science, Mathematics and Technology Education, University of Pretoria, ... workbooks) and learners' actual performance in the Grade 12 exam shows ... conditions within a school or classroom that promote or hamper learning.

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    5 School of Health Systems and Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pretoria, South .... (intramuscular and/or subcutaneous); or (iii) phlebotomy. .... Administration. ... for antiretroviral drugs were obtained from the NDoH.

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    Bone mineral density and menstrual function in adolescent female long-distance runners - A prospective comparative study of bone structure and menstrual function in adolescent female endurance athletes from five secondary schools in Pretoria.

  7. A consumer perspective of the South African red meat classification ...

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    Aug 11, 2015 ... When purchasing products, including red meat, how consumers ... quality attributes of 'animal feeding practices' (in particular grass-fed versus .... by the ethics committee of the University of Pretoria (Ethical Clearance.

  8. Enacting understanding of inclusion in complex contexts: classroom ...

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    Aug 14, 2015 ... Dan Tlale. Department of Inclusive Education, College of Education, University of South Africa, Pretoria, South Africa ..... challenges and teachers' understanding of inclusive ..... agency.org/sites/default/files/Profile-of-Inclusive-.

  9. The curriculum ideology of the South African secondary school Biology

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    teaching practices for reading comprehension development from case study schools with achievement profiles at the PIRLS international .... who can understand the plot, character, setting, point of view ...... A teacher's handbook. Pretoria: DoE.

  11. The prevalence of risky sexual behaviours amongst undergraduate ...

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    Department of Health Studies, University of South Africa, Preller Street, Muckleneuk Ridge, Pretoria, .... been successful in increasing knowledge, attitude and .... oral and/or anal sex. ..... sexual initiation due to increased freedom from parental.

  12. Politicising curriculum implementation: The case of primary schools

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    Department of Educational Leadership and Management, University of South Africa, Pretoria, South Africa pillav2@unisa.ac. ... primary school educators; South Africa; teacher unions ...... Science and Technology Education, 16(3):273–. 288.

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  14. Assessing the Impact of Spectral Resolution on Classification of Lowland Native Grassland Communities Based on Field Spectroscopy in Tasmania, Australia

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    Full Text Available This paper presents a case study for the analysis of endangered lowland native grassland communities in the Tasmanian Midlands region using field spectroscopy and spectral convolution techniques. The aim of the study was to determine whether there was significant improvement in classification accuracy for lowland native grasslands and other vegetation communities based on hyperspectral resolution datasets over multispectral equivalents. A spectral dataset was collected using an ASD Handheld-2 spectroradiometer at Tunbridge Township Lagoon. The study then employed a k-fold cross-validation approach for repeated classification of a full hyperspectral dataset, a reduced hyperspectral dataset, and two convoluted multispectral datasets. Classification was performed on each of the four datasets a total of 30 times, based on two different class configurations. The classes analysed were Themeda triandra grassland, Danthonia/Poa grassland, Wilsonia rotundifolia/Selliera radicans, saltpan, and a simplified C3 vegetation class. The results of the classifications were then tested for statistically significant differences using ANOVA and Tukey’s post-hoc comparisons. The results of the study indicated that hyperspectral resolution provides small but statistically significant increases in classification accuracy for Themeda and Danthonia grasslands. For other classes, differences in classification accuracy for all datasets were not statistically significant. The results obtained here indicate that there is some potential for enhanced detection of major lowland native grassland community types using hyperspectral resolution datasets, and that future analysis should prioritise good performance in these classes over others. This study presents a method for identification of optimal spectral resolution across multiple datasets, and constitutes an important case study for lowland native grassland mapping in Tasmania.

  15. Risk factors associated with nonvaccination rabies status of dogs in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

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    Full Text Available Melinda Hergert,1 Kevin le Roux,2 Louis H Nel3,4 1Department of Paraclinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Pretoria, Onderstepoort, Pretoria, 2KwaZulu-Natal Department of Environment, Agriculture and Rural Development, Government Veterinary Services, Pietermaritzburg, 3Department of Microbiology and Plant Pathology, Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa; 4Global Alliance for Rabies Control, Manhattan, KS, USA Abstract: Canine rabies has been enzootic in the dog population of the KwaZulu-Natal ­province of South Africa since the mid-1970s and has been associated with high rates of human exposures and frequent transmissions to other domestic animal species. Several decades of control efforts, consisting primarily of mass vaccination programs, failed to sufficiently curb rabies in this province. For meaningful progression toward better control and elimination, the factors contributing to the persistence of this disease need to be elucidated and addressed. This paper reports evaluated observations from survey records captured through a cross-sectional observational study regarding owned canine populations in this South African province. We used logistic regression modeling to predict variables associated with risk of nonvaccination of rabies in owned dogs. The study indicated that husbandry practices, rabies knowledge, geographical area/location, and the ages of dogs were important factors associated with the risk of nonvaccination. High population turnover, together with large free roaming dog populations, compromised the levels of vaccination achieved and contributed to the persistence of dog rabies in the province. Dog owners in this study also reported that they were more likely to present their dogs for vaccination when the vaccines were free of charge (52% and less than a kilometer from their homes (91%. It has been suggested that effective dog rabies control

  16. Calvin and the confessions of the Reformation

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    2014-04-29

    -. Nuremberg, Germany. He is participating as research fellow of Prof. Dr Johan. Buitendag, Dean of the. Faculty of Theology of the. University of Pretoria, South. Africa. This article represents a reworked version of a.

  17. Control of cavity acoustics by surface waviness in landing configurations

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    2014-08-01

    Full Text Available ): 2321-3051 INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH IN AERONAUTICAL AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERING Control of Cavity Acoustics by Surface Waviness In Landing Configurations Laurent Dala CSIR, DPSS/Aeronautics Systems, Pretoria 0001, South Africa...

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    2The South African Nuclear Energy Corporation Ltd. (Necsa), P.O. Box 582, Pretoria 0001, South Africa. ... Inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry was applied for ..... Validation of the methods for niobium determination was.

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    Mar 26, 2012 ... Department of Radiology, Kalafong Hospital, University of Pretoria. Van Zyl DG .... ultrasonographers were trained and certified as CIMT sonographers by ..... South Africa among black and white school teachers. (mean age 45 ...

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    Charles Darwin. REFERENCES. ANTONITES, A. 2016. Personal communication. Department Business Management,. University of Pretoria. BROOKFIELD AGRICULTURE GROUP. 2010. “Farmland Investment Thesis: Why. Brazilian Farmland Will Outperform.” Brookfield Asset Management Inc., New York. DOLLINGER ...

  2. Cyber awareness initiatives in South Africa: a national perspective

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    2011-05-01

    Full Text Available Research, the University of Fort Hare, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, and the University of Pretoria. Current initiatives cover secondary school pupils, tertiary level students, public and private sector enterprises, and senior citizens...

  3. Life skills as a behaviour change strategy in the prevention of HIV ...

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    Sep 21, 2017 ... aSenior Lecturer, Department of Social Work, University of South Africa, Pretoria, South ..... HIV and AIDS prevention good practice: Strategies for public ... sector of the expanded public works programme to empower women,.

  4. Synthesis, photophysical and preliminary investigation of the dye

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    Pretoria suburbs and the factors determining their yoghurt buying decision .... A non-digestible food ingredient that beneficially affects the host by selectively stimulating the grow th, activity ..... food strategy for health promotion and disease pre-.

  6. Hip and groin pain in sub-elite South African footballers

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    1 Section Sports Medicine, University of Pretoria, South Africa. 2 High Performance ... is relatively high (57%) and requires lengthy rehabilitation time. The HAGOS is a suitable tool ... education regarding injury management improve in order to.

  7. Assessing regional variations in the effect of the removal of user fees ...

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    University of Zambia, Department of Economics; University of Pretoria, Department of ... The analysis incorporates supply-side factors, including quantitative ... en take place at home.7 .... rect for Nickel bias,50 an effect that can approach 20%,.

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    D.G. Gouws is in the School of Financial Management Sciences, University of Pretoria, and Ms ... connection between the financial numbers and the real business world context. ...... The Origin of Wealth: Evolution, Complexity, and the Radical.

  9. Health promotion: From malaria control to elimination

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    2011 - 2014 of the National Department of Health (NDoH) lists key objectives in achieving malaria .... message' through industrial theatre or comedy shows for schools, workplaces with the ... Health Care Re-engineering. Pretoria: NDoH, 2011.

  10. Basson unrepentant as drawn-out sentencing argument begins

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    Jan 9, 2015 ... ... found that the unrepentant cardiologist violated basic ... High Court in Pretoria – and subsequent failed state ... Heywood, executive director of the activist organisation ... professionals – and for him to pay the. (substantial ...

  11. Capitalising on North American speech resources for the development of a South African English large vocabulary speech recognition system

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    Full Text Available -West University, Vanderbijlpark, South Africa 2Human Language Technologies Research Group, Meraka Institute, CSIR, Pretoria, South Africa {etienne.barnard, marelie.davel, cvheerden}@gmail.com, {fdwet, jbadenhorst}@csir.co.za Abstract The NCHLT speech...

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    Pretoria 0002, Republic of South Africa. Introduction. Game meat obtained from the cropping of wild populations has been ... (1960), the concept of using the African ungulate fuana .... such as lions, leopards, wild dogs and spotted hyaenas.

  13. Synthesis of meso-crystalline Al2O3 nano-platelet coatings using combustion chemical vapor deposition (C-CVD)

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    2014-09-01

    Full Text Available , National Centre for Nano-Structured Materials, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, Pretoria 0001, South Africa b Materials Science Division, Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research, Kalpakkam 603102, Tamil Nadu, India Abstract Meso...

  14. South African Association of Veterinary Technologists : congress abstracts

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    Full Text Available The following are abstracts of papers and posters presented at the 'Back to Basics Congress' of the South African Association of Veterinary Technologists (SAAVT, 15-16 September 2009, Batter Boys, Pretoria, South Africa.

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    a Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pretoria ... Clinical benefits are related to continuity of care, whilst financial gains to the patient .... work premises and after working hours between 15 August and.

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    climate change in terms of vehicle designs, fuel consumption and air- pollution ..... The station base acts as an energy and water resource store, while securely ..... Switch, a BRT terminal as change generator at Pretoria. Main Station.

  17. CSIR R&D in emerging manufacturing technologies

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    Full Text Available This presentation discusses Advanced Robotics and Emerging manufacturing technologies by Dr Neil Trollip, at the 6th CSIR Conference: Ideas that work for industrial development, 5-6 October 2017, CSIR International Convention Centre, Pretoria...

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    4 Department of Tuberculosis Control, National Department of Health, Pretoria, South Africa. Corresponding ... programme performance was communicated after data were reported to ..... Study strengths and limitations ... vaccinepreventable disease surveillance and response in the context of decentralization: Evidence.

  19. Towards the development of a scientifically accountable, comprehensive and integrated national road traffic safety databank in South Africa

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    Full Text Available Transport Conference, CSIR Convention Centre, Pretoria, 7-10 July 2014 Towards the development of a scientifically accountable, comprehensive and integrated national road traffic safety databank in South Africa D. C. MYNHARDT Council for Scientific...

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    Apr 28, 2010 ... JS Ogola1*, HR Mundalamo1 and G Brandl2. 1Department of Mining and ..... CSIR, Environmental Services, Pretoria,. South Africa. ... chemical orientation studies and the platinum potential of Jamaica. Trans. Inst. Min. Metall.

  1. Bereaved mothers' attitudes regarding autopsy of their stillborn baby

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    aims of the study, using an exploratory and descriptive research design to ... of Medicine, Boston Children's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, ..... book. 1st ed. Pretoria: Van Schaik Publishers, 2001. 13. Horey D, Flenady V, ...

  2. A controlled monitoring study of simulated clandestine graves using 3D ground penetrating radar

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    2017-06-01

    Full Text Available A controlled three-dimensional ground penetrating radar monitoring study over simulated clandestine graves was conducted near Pretoria, South Africa, in which the detectability of graves as a function of post-burial interval was assessed...

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    Open Access article distributed under the terms of the ... aFaculty of Health Sciences, Department of Family Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Pretoria, South Africa ... Resources (2001) was instrumental in the decision in 2002 by the.

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    Dec 24, 2016 ... variation for αs2-casein in the South African goat populations ... of Pretoria's experimental farm (Saanens) and commercial goat farms in the provinces of Gauteng. (Toggenburg), North West (British Alpine and Toggenburg), ...

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  9. Book Review: Dams, displacement, and the delusion of development: Cahora Bassa and its legacies in Mozambique, 1965–2007

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    Full Text Available Journal of International Affairs Book Review: Dams, displacement, and the delusion of development: Cahora Bassa and its legacies in Mozambique, 1965–2007 Richard Meissner Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, Pretoria, South Africa...

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  11. SAR Imagery Applied to the Monitoring of Hyper-Saline Deposits: Death Valley Example (CA)

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    Lasne, Yannick; Paillou, Philippe; Freeman, Anthony; Chapman, Bruce

    2009-01-01

    The present study aims at understanding the influence of salinity on the dielectric constant of soils and then on the backscattering coeff cients recorded by airborne/spaceborne SAR systems. Based on dielectric measurements performed over hyper-saline deposits in Death Valley (CA), as well as laboratory electromagnetic characterization of salts and water mixtures, we used the dielectric constants as input parameters of analytical IEM simulations to model both the amplitude and phase behaviors of SAR signal at C, and L-bands. Our analytical simulations allow to reproduce specif c copolar signatures recorded in SAR data, corresponding to the Cottonball Basin saltpan. We also propose the copolar backscattering ratio and phase difference as indicators of moistened and salt-affected soils. More precisely, we show that these copolar indicators should allow to monitor the seasonal variations of the dielectric properties of saline deposits.

  12. [Antibacterial activity of rare Streptomyces species against clinical resistant bacteria].

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    Boughachiche, Faiza; Reghioua, Sihem; Zerizer, Habiba; Boulahrouf, Abderrahmane

    2012-01-01

    In the search for new antibiotics from Steptomyces, investigating extremes habitats enhances the probability of isolating novel producers. In this context, the antibacterial activity of four Streptomyces strains isolated from Ezzmoul saltpans was studied. Two of them showed antibacterial activity against antibiotic's resistant bacteria (Bacillus cereus: β-lactamines and sulfamides resistant, Streptococcus faecalis: penicillin, tetracycline and cotrimoxazole resistant, and Staphylococcus aureus Mu 50: vancomycine resistant). The most active Streptomyces strain produces one type of polar bioactive molecules that resists to temperature variation and light exposition. Its activity appears in the first culture day and reaches its maximal value in the fourth day. The second strain presents themoresistant activity that reaches its maximal value in the first culture day. It produces two types of bioactive molecules, one is polar and the second is non polar (according to thin layer chromatography technique results).

  13. Neuropathic pain - Current concepts

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    Department of Family Medicine, University of Pretoria and Kalafong Hospital ... The aim of treatment is to assist the patient in managing the pain and to improve function ..... The incidence of true addiction to strong opioids in the management.

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    should 'preserve Malawi's cultural practice; develop an appreciation for the practice ... involving primary school teachers, university and teacher training college lecturers and ..... discovery, humane living, stress management, creativity and spontaneity, among other .... University of Pretoria, unpublished doctoral thesis.

  15. 2008 Utilization of Web-Based Resources for Medical Research and ...

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    electricity, non-access to useful medical information internet addresses. The study recommends compulsory ..... http://www.bibl.liu.se/liupubl/disp/disp2001/ar ts240s.htm. Humphreys BL. .... Pretoria National Academic Science U.S.A.. February ...

  16. FILTWAM - A Framework for Online Game-based Communication Skills Training

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    Bahreini, K., Nadolski, R., Qi, W., & Westera, W. (2012, October). FILTWAM - A Framework for Online Game-based Communication Skills Training. Poster presented at reaseach day in Pretoria building at the Open University of the Netherlands, Heerlen, The Netherlands.

  17. The Vaal river catchment: Problems and research needs

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    1987-01-01

    Full Text Available The vaal river catchments contains South African's economic heartland, the Pretoria -Witwatersrand-Vereeniging (PWV) complex. Although the catchments only produces eight per cent of the mean annual runoff of the country it has highest concentration...

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    Oct 3, 2012 ... can be influenced by fat depot origin in in vitro models. For example, preadipocytes ... University of Pretoria and Waterfall City Hospital, Johannesburg4 ..... system, the identities of which are currently unknown. The ability of ...

  19. Scalability and sustainability of M-Government projects implementation in developing countries

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    Ogunleye, OS

    2013-11-01

    Full Text Available Research Meiring Naude Road, Lynnwood, Pretoria South Africa oogunleye@csir.co.za Jean-Paul Van Belle Department of Information Systems University of Cape Town Rondebosch, Cape Town South Africa Abstract Mobile technology has played a...

  20. Localisation for industrial development

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    2017-10-01

    Full Text Available This presentation focuses on localisation for industrial development, and is presented by Ashley Bhugwandin at The 6th CSIR Conference: Ideas that work for industrial development, 5-6 October 2017, CSIR International Convention Centre, Pretoria...

  1. Savanna woody vegetation classification – now in 3-D

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    2013-05-01

    Full Text Available for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)-Meraka Institute, P.O. Box 395, Pretoria, 0001, South Africa 5Department of Global Ecology, Carnegie Institution for Science, 260 Panama Street, Stanford, CA, 94305, USA *corresponding author, jolenefisher...

  2. effects of antilymphocyte serum on hyperacute renal rejection in goats

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    Apr 17, 1971 ... SoMARJE V. JOOSTE, Life Sciences Division, Atomic Energy Board, Pretoria. SUMMARY ... and is more in accord with the 'blindfolding' theory than any other. ... used could provide evidence on whether ALS can act on the.

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    Dec 10, 2010 ... University of Pretoria, South ... These concepts lead to Matthew's reading3: 1. .... The idea of the kingdom of God can be viewed as an apocalyptic alternative to ... Matthew completes a circular movement when his 'genesis'.

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  6. Annual report June 1985

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    The National Accelerator Centre operates four accelerators. These are the Pretoria cyclotron, a Van de Graaff accelerator, a solid-pole cyclotron and a separated-sector cyclotron. At the Pretoria Cyclotron the production of radioisotopes and the preparations for fast-neutron therapy are done. A variety of short-lived isotopes for local medical use are produced. The facilities of the Van de Graaff accelerator are used by research groups and various beams have been accelerated to energies ranging from 0,5 to 12 MeV. The report also deals with research done at the solid-pole-, and separated-sector cyclotron. The National Accelerator Centre also participates in research activities on experimental nuclear physics. Details of the research, development and construction carried out at the NAC over the past year are contained in subsequent sections of this report

  7. Net-zero building

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    Full Text Available In its experimental work on research and development of innovative technologies for low income housing on the Innovation Site on the CSIR campus in Pretoria, the Building Science and Technology (BST) competence area identified a number...

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    in statistics from the university of ibadan, holds a master's degree in business administration and in ... institute of business science (gibs), university of Pretoria, south africa. Rilwan is a. Fellow of .... the pace of economic and social development ...

  9. The Operations Research Society of South Africa

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    2010-06-01

    Full Text Available ), the Univer- sity of the Witwatersrand (WITS), the North- West University, and also the University of Pretoria. One or two of the ??previously disad- vantaged institutions??, or Historically Black Universities, have relative large OR depart- ments...

  10. Lwati: A Journal of Contemporary Research: Editorial Policies

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    Professor Felix Mnthali: University of Botswana, Gaborone Professor Theresa Chisanga: Walter Sisulu University, Umtata, Republic of South Africa Venerable Professor Benjamin N. Egede: Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Nigeria Professor Patrick J. Ebewo: Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, Republic of South ...

  11. Case study of the development of a SANDF tactical data link network enabling capability [Journal article

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    Full Text Available -1 JOURNAL OF BATTLEFIELD TECHNOLOGY VOL 14, NO 3, NOVEMBER 2011 5 * Interoperability Development Environment, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, Pretoria, South Africa. ISSN 1440-5113 ? 2011 Argos Press A CASE STUDY OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF A...

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    scale at the Daspoort Waste Water Treatment Works (DWWTW) in Central Pretoria, South Africa. This paper describes ..... 250 m3, with the balance of Compartment 1 as anaerobic (Fig. 2). .... cantly higher than the 140 ml/gTSS rec- ommended ...

  13. Retrieval of relative humidity from CSIR-NLC mobile LIDAR backscatter measurements

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    2009-09-01

    Full Text Available data was collected over 23 hours. The above data sets were used to determine the retrieved relative humidity and compared with Irene (near to Pretoria) weather balloon humidity measurements. The results of the comparative study are presented...

  14. Development of a South African cybersecurity policy implementation framework

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    2013-03-01

    Full Text Available 1, L Leenen1, J Phahlamohlaka 1, JJ Zaaiman2 1 Defence Peace Safety and Security: CSIR, Pretoria, South Africa 2 University of Venda, South Africa, Limpopo, South Africa jjvvuuren@csir.co.za jphahlamohlaka@csir.co.za, lleenen...

  15. Book Review: Dictionary of Geology/Geologiewoordeboek | Zawada ...

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    Book Title: Dictionary of Geology/Geologiewoordeboek. Book Author: National Terminology Services of the Department of Arts, Culture, Science and Technology. English-Afrikaans/Afrikaans-Engels, 1996. cv + 795 pp. ISBN 1- 875061-23-1. Pretoria: Council for Geoscience of South Africa.

  16. We need a complicit police!

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    the second aspect of the plan, to have only a single police force, was thwarted ... was finally absorbed into the SAP after World War II. By then, however, unrest ..... order policing capacity, Monograph 138, Pretoria: Institute for Security Studies ...

  17. Fire management in Mediterranean-climate shrublands: a case study from the Cape fynbos, South Africa

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    Full Text Available 19. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. Noble, I.R. & Slatyer, R.O. (1980) The use of vital attributes to predict succes- sional changes in plant communities subject to recurrent disturbances. Vegetatio, 43, 5–21. Noble, I...

  18. Environmental exposure at day care centres: are our children at risk?

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    Full Text Available This study aimed to characterize the exposure of 5-year old children attending preschool facilities in Pretoria to lead (as an example of an environmental pollutant) in air and surface soil, specifically in relation to their activity patterns....

  19. Youth culture, media and sexuality: What could faith communities ...

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    Feb 14, 2012 ... of media provide and the possible effect that they have on youth culture today. The sexual ..... they are not often at home and (6) have communication .... ethics in South Africa today, JL van Schaik Religious Books, Pretoria.

  20. Non-axisymmetric vibrations of a transversely isotropic piezoelectric cylinder with different types of electric boundary conditions

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    2007-04-01

    Full Text Available with different types of electric boundary conditions Michael Y. Shatalov*, Arthur G. Every**, Alfred S. Yenwong –Fai*** *Sensor Science and Technology (SST) of CSIR Material Science and Manufacturing, P.O. Box 395, Pretoria 0001, CSIR, South Africa...

  1. Lessons for South African science: perspectives on QUADRU

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    1999-04-01

    Full Text Available This paper discusses an overview of research which was conducted for more than 25 years on dating and isotopes by the Quaternary Dating Research Unit (QUADRU) under the supervision of Dr John. Vogel in Pretoria (South Africa)....

  2. Convergence of metropolitan house prices in South Africa: a re-examination using efficient unit root tests

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    Das, Sonali

    2010-01-01

    Full Text Available This paper analyzes whether the Law of One Price (LOOP) holds in the housing market of five metropolitan areas of South Africa, namely Cape Town, Durban, Greater Johannesburg, Port Elizabeth/Uitenhage and Pretoria. The authors test the existence...

  3. The FitTrack Index as fitness indicator

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    d Institute for Sports Research, Faculty of Humanities, University of Pretoria, South Africa e Institute for Food ... The American College of Sports Medicine's guidelines for health/fitness .... It is important to stress that the focus of this study was not.

  4. EARLY POSTNATAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE SOUTH AFRICAN ...

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    studied at the Transvaal Museum, Pretoria, by J. Meester and 18 litters (13 matings) were .... on the hind legs was not seen until the 37th day although it may have .... rodents (Huestis 1933, Homer 1947, Meester 1960, Wrangham 1969), was.

  5. Road Materials and Pavement Design, Volume 17(3)

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    Full Text Available Environment, Pretoria, South Africa Jo Sias Daniel - University of New Hampshire, USA Zhongyin Guo - Tongji University, Shanghai, P.R. of China Kwang W. Kim - Kangwon National University, Republic of Korea Niki Kringos - KTH Royal Institute of Technology...

  6. Road Materials and Pavement Design volume 17(4).

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    Full Text Available Environment, Pretoria, South Africa Jo Sias Daniel - University of New Hampshire, USA Zhongyin Guo - Tongji University, Shanghai, P.R. of China Kwang W. Kim - Kangwon National University, Republic of Korea Niki Kringos - KTH Royal Institute of Technology...

  7. R-HPDC in South Africa

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    Full Text Available Phenomena 2013/ Vol. 192-193, pp 3-15 R-HPDC in South Africa CURLE Ulyate A.a, MÖLLER Heinrichb and GOVENDER Gonasagrenc Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, Materials Science and Manufacturing, Pretoria, South Africa a ucurle...

  8. Design and synthesis of multipurpose batch plant using a robust scheduling platform

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    2013-10-01

    Full Text Available & Engineering Chemistry Research October 2012/ Vol. 52(46) Design and Synthesis of Multipurpose Batch Plants Using a Robust Scheduling Platform Esmael R. Seid † and Thokozani Majozi *†‡ † Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Pretoria...

  9. Malnutrition among rural and urban children in Lesotho

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    MALNUTRITION AMONG RURAL AND URBAN CHILDREN IN LESOTHO: RELATED. HAZARD AND SURVIVAL PROBABILITIES. Zeleke Worku. Ph D. Senior lecturer of biostatistics, School of Health Systems and Public Health, University of Pretoria. Corresponding author: worku@med.up.ac.za. Keywords: survival ...

  10. Determining the influence of temperature on various types of standard resistors

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    2006-10-01

    Full Text Available Types of Standard Resistors Speaker / Author: E.L. Marais CSIR National Metrology Laboratory PO Box 395, Pretoria, 0001, South Africa Email: elmarais@csir.co.za Phone: 012 841 3013 Fax: 012 841 2131 Abstract The temperature coefficient...

  11. A proud contribution

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    Oct 3, 2004 ... Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Pretoria, Professor. Thanyani ... medicine — and about being a role model to South Africa's future doctors'. ... have been telling the patients who couldn't afford to pay, “Go home.

  12. A dual-process model of diversity outcomes: The case South African police service in the Pretoria area

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    Full Text Available Orientation: The study addresses the question of how employees of the South African Police Service (SAPS cope with intercultural relations in an increasingly diverse organisation. Research purpose: A dual-process model of diversity outcomes was tested in which a distinction is made between a positive (work-related stream that links positive diversity conditions through active coping to work outcomes and a relatively independent health related stream of negative antecedents, mediating passive coping skills and ill-health related outcomes. Motivation for the study: To test the viability of a dual-process model to understand diversity outcomes in the workplace. Research design, approach and methods: A convenience sample (n= 158 was recruited from members of the SAPS in Gauteng, using a cross-sectional design. Instruments used in previous acculturation research were adapted to measure contextual factors, coping and diversity outcomes. Main findings: A very good fit for the proposed hypothetical model was found. Approach coping partially mediated the relationship between positive acculturation conditions and the subjective experience of work success whereas avoidance coping fully mediated the relationship between discrimination, and ill-health symptoms are related to ill-health symptoms. Practical/managerial implications: Mainstream-facilitating conditions and discrimination influence individual coping styles, which in turn impact on ill-health and the subjective experience of work success. In addition, ill-health also impacts negatively on work-success experiences amongst the sampled SAPS members. It would thus make sense for the SAPS to sanction discrimination. Contribution/value added: A variation of the mediated dual-process model for diversity (Jackson & Van de Vijver, in press, using coping strategies as mediators was supported. The model adds new insights in diversity in organisations.

  13. ORIGINAL ARTICLE CASE REPORT Mystery of bilateral breast ...

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    Department of Radiology, Kalafong Hospital and University of Pretoria. Corresponding author: Z Ebrahim (zaeem@iafrica.com). Introduction. Leiomyosarcoma (LMS) is an uncommon malignant tumour of smooth muscle origin. It arises in the gastro-intestinal tract, retroperitoneum, urinary bladder, uterus and soft tissue.

  14. the portuguese influence on afrikaans with particular reference

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    Henry the Navigator, son of king Joao I of Portu- gal, the Portuguese ..... Mossel Bay retains two Portuguese names -. Cape St Blaize, where .... come part and parcel of Afrikaans early tradition. 11 many years .... Deeli, ii, iii, iv, v, vi, vii. Pretoria: ...

  15. CSIR eNews: Space technology

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    Full Text Available The CSIR Satellite Applications Centre is a key component of the CSIR's efforts to maximise the benefit of information, communications and space technology for industry and society. The centre at Hartebeesthoek is located some 70 km west of Pretoria...

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    Full Text Available The CSIR Satellite Applications Centre is a key component of the CSIR's efforts to maximise the benefit of information, communications and space technology for industry and society. The centre at Hartebeesthoek is located some 70 km west of Pretoria...

  17. Provisional results from accelerated testing of ultra thin-layer reinforced concrete in South Africa

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    2009-08-01

    Full Text Available The CSIR Built-Environment, in conjunction with the University of Pretoria and the Cement and Concrete Institute of South Africa, developed a low cost option for the upgrading of unsurfaced (gravel) roads. The proposed solution is the placing of a...

  18. South African Journal of Geomatics, Vol. 4, No. 3, August 2015 ...

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    The study illustrated how a ... continents: the Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences (HsKA, Germany), the University of Pretoria (UP, South .... (1993, quoted in MacDevette et al., 2005, p.913), “GIS has a short history in the country, going ...

  19. South African law and policy regulating learner absenteeism

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    Department of Psychology of Education, College of Education, University of ... Keywords: ecosystemic theory; learner absenteeism; management approach; South African law and policy ..... learners, but can also be cultural and systemic ..... tesis. Pretoria, Suid-Afrika: Universiteit van Suid-. Afrika. Beskikbaar te .... Phd thesis.

  20. Measuring phase with Stokes measurements

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    2014-07-01

    Full Text Available Measurements Angela Dudley1, Giovanni Milione2, Robert Alfano2 and Andrew Forbes1. 1 CSIR National Laser Centre, Pretoria, South Africa. 2 Institute for Ultrafast Spectroscopy and Lasers, Physics Department, City College of New York,160 Convent Ave., New...

  1. Beginner teacher professional development: An action research and ...

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    Department of Humanities Education, Faculty of Education, University of Pretoria, South ... her mentorship practice, thereby enacting the role of transformative leader ... Keywords: Action research; learning styles; mentoring practice; professional ... in an 'education sink or swim gala' be empowered to help transform society?

  2. Investigating food environments in selected areas of Tshwane

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    Cooper, Antony K

    2017-05-01

    Full Text Available of planning and the structures are made of plastics, zinc material and hardboards. The second study was conducted in Pretoria Gardens, an old, formal, low to medium-income suburb situated in north-central Tshwane. The physical barriers impeding access...

  3. CSIR eNews: Space technology

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    Full Text Available The CSIR Satellite Applications Centre is a key component of the CSIR's efforts to maximise the benefit of information, communications and space technology for industry and society. The centre at Hartebeesthoek is located some 70 km west of Pretoria...

  4. Pros and cons of characterising an optical translocation setup

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    2017-02-01

    Full Text Available an optical translocation setup Charles Maphanga 1, 2 , Rudzani Malabi 1, 2 , Saturnin Ombinda-Lemboumba 1 , Malik Maaza 2 , Patience Mthunzi-Kufa 1, 2* 1 Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, National Laser Centre, P O BOX 395, Pretoria...

  5. Land and markets in African cities: Time for a new lens?

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    2013-10-01

    Full Text Available -1 Trading Places: Accessing land in African cities Chapter 1 Land and markets in African cities: Time for a new lens? Mark Napier CSIR, Built Enviroment, Pretoria, South Africa, 0001 MNapier@csir.co.za Abstract Most people living in cities...

  6. Laser welding of SSM Cast A356 aluminium alloy processed with CSIR-Rheo technology

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    2006-01-01

    Full Text Available Samples of aluminium alloy A356 were manufactured by Semi Solid Metals HPDC technology, developed recently in CSIR, Pretoria. They were butt welded in as cast conditions using as Nd: YAG laser. The best metal and weld microstructure were presented...

  7. short-term effectiveness and safety of haart in the form of a generic ...

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    4Tshwane Academic Division, NHLS, University of Pretoria, South Africa ... Efficacy criteria included plasma HIV-1 RNA load, CD4 counts, patient weight and Karnofsky performance scores. Toxicity was assessed by clinical evaluation and laboratory tests. ..... component administered concurrently under fasting condition.

  8. Gastritis and gastropathy: More than meets the eye

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    Anatomical pathologist, Ampath Pathology Laboratories, Pretoria. Willie Nel did his ... Correlation between the clinical presentation. (symptoms, signs ... In 1990 the Sydney system was developed as a guideline for ... and aetiological information into a scheme that helps .... steroids and management of any underlying cause.

  9. Digital doorway: enriching your mind

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    2008-11-01

    Full Text Available your mind G CAMBRIDGE Meraka Institute, CSIR, PO Box 395, Pretoria, 0001 gcambrid@csir.co.za The Digital Doorway is a joint project between the South African Department of Science and Technology (DST) and the Meraka Institute of the CSIR...

  10. Can existing South African air quality standards be applied to nanoparticles?

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    2010-10-01

    Full Text Available and the environment, especially because of their unique properties. An in vivo study was conducted by the CSIR at the University of Pretoria Biomedical Research Centre at Onderstepoort, using the BALB/c murine model and nanoparticles engineered at the CSIR...

  11. CSIR eNews: Space technology

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    2008-12-01

    Full Text Available The CSIR Satellite Applications Centre is a key component of the CSIR's efforts to maximise the benefit of information, communications and space technology for industry and society. The centre at Hartebeesthoek is located some 70 km west of Pretoria...

  12. Future manufacturing-towards a South African vision

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    2007-10-01

    Full Text Available Earlier this month a future manufacturing workshop presented by Dr Anthon Botha and Joe Manchu of Innovation Lab Pty Ltd and Lorraine Ngwenya of the Department of Science and Technology - was held at the Innovation Hub in Pretoria. Key roleplayers...

  13. Determination of aerosol optical properties for retrieval of water-leaving radiance at Roodeplaat dam relating to calibration and validation of Sentinel 2 And 3

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    Faniso, Zimbini

    2017-11-01

    Full Text Available in the atmosphere. Aerosols are the strongest variables in the atmosphere by playing a major role in generating unwanted signal. Field campaign took place at Roodeplaat dam (Pretoria) relating to calibration and validation of Sentinel 2 and Sentinel 3 satellites...

  14. Determination of optical properties of tissue and other bio-materials

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    2008-11-01

    Full Text Available appears less diffusively scattered. Determination of optical properties of tissue and other bio-materials A SINGH, AE KARSTEN, JS DAM CSIR National Laser Centre, Biophotonics Group PO Box 395, Pretoria, 0001, South Africa Email: ASingh1@csir.co.za K...

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    laboratory procedures involved a proficiency testing scheme organized for the project laboratory by a. Supranational Reference Laboratory (Medical. Research Council, Pretoria, South Africa). At the beginning of patient recruitment, proficiency test showed a laboratory efficiency of 80% for. Ethambutol, 85% for Streptomycin, ...

  16. Developing an outcomes-based charter to direct teaching and ...

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    Background. Components of professionalism in undergraduate medical studies at the University of Pretoria (UP) were previously defined as nine 'Golden Threads'. Although specific outcomes were formulated for the threads, the need for more explicit professional standards became increasingly evident. The restructuring of ...

  17. (PML): A retrospective study from Pretoria, South Africa

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    Two cases of PML have been reported from Gambia, and 4 additional ... impaired co-ordination (41%), and speech disturbances (12%), and CSF analysis showed .... leukoencephalopathy in India and Africa: Is there a biological explanation?

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    tema is, soos te verwagte in 'n stuk wat werk met historiese materiaal, die tema van onthou. Reeds in die “skrywersnota” stel Nicola Hanekom dat “[o]ns moet altyd onthou om te onthou. Ons vergeet dit soms. Ons moet die dier binne ons in toom hou en probeer luister na die engele in die chaos”. Die gevaar van vergeet is.

  19. Relevance of water quality index for groundwater quality evaluation: Thoothukudi District, Tamil Nadu, India

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    Singaraja, C.

    2017-09-01

    The present hydrogeochemical study was confined to the Thoothukudi District in Tamilnadu, India. A total of 100 representative water samples were collected during pre-monsoon and post-monsoon and analyzed for the major cations (sodium, calcium, magnesium and potassium) and anions (chloride, sulfate, bicarbonate, fluoride and nitrate) along with various physical and chemical parameters (pH, total dissolved salts and electrical conductivity). Water quality index rating was calculated to quantify the overall water quality for human consumption. The PRM samples exhibit poor quality in greater percentage when compared with POM due to dilution of ions and agricultural impact. The overlay of WQI with chloride and EC corresponds to the same locations indicating the poor quality of groundwater in the study area. Sodium (Na %), sodium absorption ratio (SAR), residual sodium carbonate (RSC), residual sodium bicarbonate, permeability index (PI), magnesium hazards (MH), Kelly's ratio (KR), potential salinity (PS) and Puri's salt index (PSI) and domestic quality parameters such as total hardness (TH), temporary, permanent hardness and corrosivity ratio (CR) were calculated. The majority of the samples were not suitable for drinking, irrigation and domestic purposes in the study area. In this study, the analysis of salinization/freshening processes was carried out through binary diagrams such as of mole ratios of {SO}_{ 4}^{ 2- } /Cl- and Cl-/EC that clearly classify the sources of seawater intrusion and saltpan contamination. Spatial diagram BEX was used to find whether the aquifer was in the salinization region or in the freshening encroachment region.

  20. Role of Hydrological Studies for the Development of the TDPS System

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    Full Text Available The South American Altiplano in the Andes is, aside from Tibet, the most extensive high plateau on Earth. This semiarid area represents important water resources storages, including the Lakes Titicaca and Poopó located in the northern and central Altiplano, respectively. The two lake basins and the southern saltpans constitute a large watershed, called the Lake Titicaca, Desaguadero River, Lake Poopó, and Coipasa Salt Flat System (TDPS hydrologic system. The Altiplano climate, topography, and location determine the TDPS hydrologic functioning. Scarce data and high spatial variability represent challenges to correctly simulate the TDPS water budget. Consequently, there is an important need to improve the understanding of the water resources in current and future climate over the area. The paper provides a comprehensive state-of-the-art regarding current knowledge of the TDPS hydro-socioeconomic system and summarizes the data needs to improve the current hydrological understanding.

  1. Hydrochemical evaluation of groundwater quality in the Çavuşçayı basin, Sungurlu-Çorum, Turkey

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    The purpose of this study is to investigate the quality and usage possibility of groundwater in the Çavuşçayı basin and suggest the best water structure for the groundwater use. Results from hydrochemical analyses reveal that groundwater is mostly affected by salty (Na+ Cl-) waters of the Incik Formation and brackish (Ca2+, Mg2+ SO{4/2-}) waters of the Bayındır Formation. The Alibaba saltpan discharged (2 l/s) from the Incik Formation is used for salt production. In the basin, salinity risk increases with depth and along the groundwater flow direction. Therefore, shallow water and trenches opened in the alluvium aquifer at the east of the basin were determined to yield suitable water with no Na+ and Cl- contamination. Following the heavy rainy period, waters of less salinity and conductivity are possibly used for agriculture.

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    Objectives. To determine if a physician education programme and a structured consultation schedule would improve the quality of diabetes patient care in a diabetes clinic. Setting. Two tertiary care diabetes clinics at Kalafong Hospital, Pretoria. Study design. Quasi-experimental controlled before-and-after study. Methods.

  3. Pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP) – a rare entity

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    Department of Radiology, University of Pretoria. Corresponding author: Z Ebrahim (zaeem@iafrica.com). Pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP) is a rare complication of mucinous tumours of appendiceal or ovarian origin that results in peritoneal and omental implants. In addition to the appendix and the ovary, other rare.

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  6. Journal of Consumer Sciences - Vol 38 (2010)

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    Awareness and knowledge of pro-, prebiotics and ab cultures among yoghurt buyers in four Pretoria suburbs and the factors determining their yoghurt buying decision · EMAIL FREE FULL TEXT EMAIL FREE FULL TEXT · DOWNLOAD FULL TEXT DOWNLOAD FULL TEXT. I Venter, M Hanekom ...

  7. Mapping community vulnerability to poaching: A whole-of-society approach

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    Full Text Available in Cartography and GIScience Mapping community vulnerability to poaching: A whole-of-society approach Peter M.U. Schmitz,1,2,3 Duarte Gonçalves,4 and Merin Jacob4 1. CSIR Built Environment, Meiring Naude Rd, Brummeria, Pretoria, South Africa; pschmitz...

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    immediate local burning pain was the most pro- minent symptom. Systemic symptoms and signs developed .... Number of patients. FIG. 2. Prominent symptoms and signs of scorpionism documented in this case series. ... (Plant Protection Research Institute, Pretoria) for refer- ence purposes. The specimen identified as P.

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    Full Text Available -RESOLUTION GLOBAL SST FORECAST SET OF THE CSIR Willem A. Landman Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, P. O. Box 395, Pretoria, 0001, South Africa David G. DeWitt and Dong-Eun Lee International Research Institute for Climate and Society, Lamont...

  11. Cuticle scale measurement of animal fibers by SEM and AFM

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    Full Text Available -1 51st Microscopy Society of Southern Africa (MSSA) Conference, Farm Inn, Pretoria, 3-6 December 2013 Cuticle scale measurement of animal fibers by SEM and AFM Notayi M, Engelbrechts JAA, Lee ME, Goosen WE, Hunter L and Botha AF Abstract...

  12. The efficacy of a highly insulated building in KwaZulu-Natal

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    Full Text Available The CSIR undertook an energy and thermal performance research project in 2011 on a house constructed with the Imison 3 Building System. The purpose was to analyse the energy and thermal performance of a highly insulated house in Pretoria. The scope...

  13. The metabolic syndrome in black hypertensive women waist ...

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    Objective. To examine the association between measures of obesity and features of the metabolic syndrome in treated black female hypertensive subjects. Design. Cross-sectional study. Setting. An urban primary health care centre in Mamelodi, Pretoria. Subjects. Women with hypertension and without known diabetes ...

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    Feb 2, 1991 ... T/1e molecular epidemiology of rotavirus infection in white c~i1dren in Pretoria was ... ac:quired in different maternity units in the city. S,4fr MedJ 1991; 79: .... indicates nosocomial acquisition of the virus. Neonatal infection ...

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    demonstrated include reduced patient waiting times, less costly ... professional nurses initiating and maintaining HIV-positive patients ... 2 Department of Family Medicine, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pretoria, South Africa; and ... nurses following the theoretical part of NIMART training, and to.

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    The phylogenetic relationships among members of long tongue bee tribe Anthidiini (Megachilidae: Megachilinae) were investigated at the Department of Entomology and Wildlife, University of Cape Coast (Ghana) and the Agricultural Research Council, Pretoria (South Af-rica) from July, 2006 to May, 2007. Ten museums ...

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    10 September 2000. Pretoria: Vista University. (unpublished). Walter GA 1985. Culture collisions in mergers and acquisitions. In: Frost PJ, Moore LF,. Louis MR, Lundberg CC & Martin J 1985. Organizational culture. Beverley. Hills: Sage. Gemeenskapsbetrokkenheid ter bevordering van onderwys in skole. M.A.J. Olivier.

  1. Target aligned heliostat field layout for non-flat terrrain

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    Full Text Available The layout for a solar tower test facility for CSIR, Pretoria, is described. The solar tower system is designed for 400kWth receiver outlet power. The heliostat field layout takes into account both the real (non-flat) topography of the terrain...

  2. Marine littoral diatoms from the Gordon’s bay region of False Bay, Cape Province, South Africa

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    Full Text Available and Comic/i for Scientific and Industrial Research, Pretoria (Received: 5.2. 1970) The Gordon?s Bay region occupies the north western corner of False Bay, a large rectangular bay, bounded on the west by the Cape Peninsula ending at Cape Point...

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    ... of Pretoria, endeavors to increase capacity for research and policy analysis in environmental and resource economics in Africa through a program of research grants and related support services, including short courses, workshops and supervision of research projects. The first phase was supported under project 104296.

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  5. Study of stable atmospheric boundary layer characterization over highveld region of South Africa

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    Full Text Available Research (CSIR) National Laser Centre (NLC), Pretoria (25.5º S; 28.2º E), South Africa. Here, the authors present some preliminary results of the time variation of meteorological parameters and turbulent fluxes of momentum and heat and SBL height...

  6. Evaluation of the Implementation of Family Life and HIV Education ...

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    Information Science, University of Ibadan and Department of Information Science, University of South Africa, Pretoria3. ; Institute .... the face of increasing incidence and prevalence of. HIV/AIDS .... distribution of the teachers' manual and a student .... Table 1: State Performance on selected indicators of FLHE implementation.

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  8. Wind-tunnel investigations of pressure distribution over high-rise buildings

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    Full Text Available of evaluating wind loads of high-rise structures. The second part provides a description of the research, conducted at the wind-tunnel of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, in Pretoria, South Africa. The aim of this research was to determine...

  9. The influencing role of social capital in the formation

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    included 329 final-year commerce students at a rural university in ... of Management and Entrepreneurship, Tshwane University of Technology. E-mail: ... ventures are created (Liao & Welsch 2005) and the effect of social and cultural factors ...... provinces of South Africa, Doctoral thesis, University of South Africa, Pretoria.

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    The authors wished to establish the use of existing diabetes management guidelines by general practitioners (GPs) in the City of Tshwane (Pretoria) Metropolitan Municipality of South Africa. Method: A cross-sectional and descriptive study was conducted. A total of 50 randomly selected general practitioners participated in ...

  11. Ramsdellite-MnO2 for lithium batteries: The ramsdellite to spinel transformation

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    Full Text Available . PEARCE,t A. DE Kocxc,? W. I. F. DAVID$ and S. HULLS t Division of Materials Science and Technology, CSIR, P.O. Box 395, Pretoria 0001, South Africa $ Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Chilton, Didcot, Oxfordshire OX1 1 OQX, U.K. (Received 2September...

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    To strengthen competition authorities in the region, IDRC supported the creation of the African Competition. Forum in 2010. IDRC-funded research also helped ... Saving lives, money, and ecosystems. Funding: $675,000. Duration: 2013–2016. Grantee: University of Pretoria,. South Africa. Environmental economists seek to ...

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    D.Sc.-tesis, Univ. Pretoria. GLEES, A., 1967. Progress report on wildlife utilization in Tanzania. July 1967. Project report FE 428. (Aangehaaldeur von La Chevallerie, 1970). HOFMEYR, H.S., KROON, FREDERIKA E. & VAN. RENSBURG,W.J.J., 1971.(Ongepubliseerd). PANARETTO, B.A., 1968. Body composition in animals.

  14. 'soft skills' Part I: A qualitative research methodology

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    Background Following the introduction of a new, integrated, problem-oriented undergraduate medical curriculum at the University of Pretoria (UP) in 1997, a research project was undertaken to study interpersonal skills, professional attitudes, teamwork, ethics and related topics – which have come to be known collectively ...

  15. Physical Education as a tool for developing health and social skills ...

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    A cooperation project on school physical education (PE) was established between the Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, South Africa and the University of Gothenburg, Sweden. The project was funded as part of the international cooperation agreement between South Africa and Sweden. The aim of the project ...

  16. Developing a service-learning module for oral health: A needs ...

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    Background. Service learning (SL) as a pedagogy in higher education must be differentiated from other services with a primarily philanthropic intent. Dental therapy and oral hygiene students at Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, School of Oral Health Sciences, Pretoria, South Africa visit community sites during ...

  17. High-power diode-end-pumped Tm:YLF slab laser delivering 189 W at 1890 nm

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    Full Text Available Laser Delivering 189 W at 1890 nm W. Koen, H.J. Strauss, C. Bollig and M.J.D. Esser CSIR National Laser Centre, Meiring Naude Road, Brummeria, Pretoria, 0001 wkoen@csir.co.za Abstract: We present a high-power Tm:YLF slab laser double...

  18. Psychosocial and economic determinants of infant feeding intent by ...

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    infant feeding choices and practices of HIV-infected women.4. The Serithi study was ... Institute for Human Nutrition, University of Limpopo, MEDUNSA Campus, Pretoria. Brian W C ... were interviewed at the time of recruitment and subsequently at planned .... household and family pressures to breastfeed regardless of the.

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  1. Cannabis and other variables affecting age at onset in a ...

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    Objective: An ongoing collaborative study between the Human Neurogenetic Laboratory of Rockefeller University, New York and the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Pretoria, has been taking place since 1997, to map genes for schizophrenia. Aspects of cannabis use/abuse will be reported. Method: The ...

  2. Doping in sport: Attitudes, beliefs and knowledge of competitive high ...

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    South African TuksSport academy athletes at the High Performance Centre, University of Pretoria, and competitive high-school athletes at four private high schools in Gauteng completed the survey. A selfdetermined, structured questionnaire was used to establish the attitudes, beliefs and knowledge of the athletes. Results.

  3. The Marine Mammal Programme at the Prince Edward Islands: 38 ...

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    The Marine Mammal Programme (MMP) conducts research on pinnipeds and killer whales Orcinus orca at Marion Island, Prince Edward Islands, under the auspices of the Mammal Research Institute, Department of Zoology and Entomology, University of Pretoria. The history of the MMP, which has benefited from ...

  4. Concussion knowledge and attitudes among amateur South African ...

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    3 Section Sports Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of. Pretoria, and Department of ... Currently, no rugby safety management programme focuses on concussion .... symptoms of concussion correctly 66% of the time compared to 63% by SAC ..... References. 1. Carter M. The unknown risks of youth rugby. BMJ.

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    Apr 24, 2012 ... dipsaci), rust (Uromyces fabae virus diseases and root rot (Rhizoctonia spp.) were also present (Hooper, 1983;. Kerkoud et al. 2007). Chocolate ..... utilized and neglected crops in low income food deficit countries through irradiation and related techniques, Pretoria, South Africa, pp. 127-130. Chaudhuri S ...

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    ... located at the University of Pretoria, endeavors to increase capacity for research and policy analysis in environmental and resource economics in Africa through a program of research grants and related support services, including short courses, workshops and supervision of research projects. Start Date: January 1, 2011.

  7. Development of the tyre tester

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    Full Text Available of the tyre tester P KUDUNTWANE1, DU PLESSIS2 AND PROF. S ELS3 1CSIR Defence, Peace, Safety and Security, PO Box 395, Pretoria, South Africa, 0001 2Department of Mechanical Engineering, Central University of Technology, Private Bag X20539, Bloemfontein...

  8. Theologia and the ideologia of language, nation and gender – Gateway to the future from a deconstructed past

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    Full Text Available The article is a contribution to the centennial celebration of the Faculty of Theology at the University of Pretoria. It forms part of the section in the programme titled ‘Ethos – Critical perspectives on our past and a gateway to our future’ and is dedicated to Yolanda Dreyer who was the first female professor appointed in the Faculty of Theology of the University of Pretoria. The article reflects on aspects of the present-day populist discourse in South Africa and globally, which is enhanced by neonationalistic separatism. The following issues are critically discussed: homophobia regarding sexual minorities, a lack of sensitivity for the negative effects of male domination and the objection to English as the lingua franca for teaching. These aspects are assessed against the background of the Derridean notion of ‘deconstruction’ and the contributions of the first professors employed in the Faculty of Theology since its inception in 2017.

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    The country experiences high levels of violence, with incidents of violence being reported in ... establish the type of injuries suffered by the victims of assault. Methods ... Senior family physician/senior lecturer, Department of Family Medicine, University of Pretoria, Mpumalanga Campus .... such a way that the profile of the as-.

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    290. BIBLIOGRAFIE. Arndt, W.F.C. ( 1924 ) Wiskundige terme. Afrikaans-Engels. Bloemfontein;. Nasionale Pecs. Cluver, A.D. de V. i C.J.. Sche££er, ( 1984 ) TERM-1. RGN-ondersoek na. Vaktaalaangeleenthede in Suidelike Afrika. Pretoria: RGN. Coseriu, E. (1970) Sprache, Strukturen und Punktionen. Zwolf Aufsatze zur.

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    The twenty-sixth annual congress of the South African Association of Physicists in Medicine and Biology was held from 18-21 March 1986 in Pretoria. Papers delivered on the conference covered subjects like medical physics, radiotherapy, radiation protection, calibration of radiation monitors, radiation detectors, radiation doses and dosimetry

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    After independence the government led agricultural extension services slowly started moving away from the Transfer of Technology (ToT) to Training and Visit approach followed by the. Farming System Research and Extension (FSRE) approach. Most of the subsidies that had. 17 PhD Student University of Pretoria, ...

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    Lucia, Christine (2011). Music Notation: A South African Guide. Pretoria: UNISA Press. ISBN: 978-1-86888-568-8. xvii, 318 pp. Figures, index, CD. $32.00. Full Text: EMAIL FULL TEXT EMAIL FULL TEXT · DOWNLOAD FULL TEXT DOWNLOAD FULL TEXT · AJOL African Journals Online. HOW TO USE ...

  14. Cannabis and other variables affecting age at onset in a ...

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    genetic database of Afrikaners with schizophrenia. Method. A collaborative study on the genetics of schizophrenia in an. Afrikaner founder population has been conducted since 1997. Subjects are recruited by the Department of Psychiatry at the. University of Pretoria, South Africa and genetic analyses are undertaken by the ...

  15. Progress in food irradiation: South Africa

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    The report contains irradiation methods for fruit, vegetables, meat and spices in South Africa with the irradiation effect being studied on pathogenic fungi. A large-scale test in super-markets of Johannesburg and Pretoria showed positive acceptance of irradiated potatoes, mangoes, papayas and strawberries by 90% of consumers.

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    therefore a useful strategy to enhance learning and reasoning.[1]. At the University of Limpopo (Medunsa campus) in Ga-Rankuwa,. 25 km north-west of Pretoria, South Africa, students are introduced at the beginning of their medical degree programme to procedural and clinical communication skills as separate skills.

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    Subscriptions Contact. Professor Dele Braimoh P.O. Box 392. UNISA 0003. Pretoria South Africa Email: dbraimoh@yahoo.com. The AJCPSF requires a token payment of N5000 (excluding Review fee) from Nigerian and $150 ( International) contributors for maintaining the initial cost of editorial works on submitted articles ...

  18. Severe acute maternal morbidity and maternal death audit - a rapid ...

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    Severe acute maternal morbidity and maternal death audit - a rapid diagnostic tool for evaluating maternal care. L Cochet, R.C. Pattinson, A.P. Macdonald. Abstract. Objective. To analyse severe acute maternal morbidity (SAMM) and maternal mortality in the Pretoria region over a 2-year period (2000 - 2001). Setting.

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    Senior Specialist: Forensic Pathologist. Department of Forensic Medicine, University of Pretoria. E-mail: ryan.blumenthal@up.ac.za. Abstract. An adult giraffe was struck dead by ... meticulous and scientific observations in future case studies. Case History. An adult giraffe was found dead in the South African lowveld (broad-.

  20. Perceptions of nurse educators regarding the implementation of the ...

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    b Nursing Science Department, University of Pretoria, South Africa article info. Article history: ... A qualitative approach was used with a purposive sampling method for the selection of 12 ..... According to the Public Health and Social Development. Sectoral ..... Qualitative, quantitative, and mixed method · approaches (3rd ed.) ...

  1. Ouers se konstruering van hul rol by insluitende onderwys van hulle ...

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    die onderhoude verskaf, 'n mate van kongruensie openbaar a.g.v. die feit dat hierdie veranderlike konstant gehou is. Plek van navorsing. Die onderhoudvoering het by die Downsindroomvereniging se bera- dingslokaal te Pretoria plaasvind. 'n Belangrike kriterium is dat al die ouers by 'n gemeenskaplike plek gekonsulteer ...

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    2The South African Nuclear Energy Corporation Ltd. (Necsa), P.O. Box 582, Pretoria 0001, South Africa. Received 30 ... The success of the different dissolution methods was evaluated on percentage .... Other validation parameters9,10 such as accuracy, precision, ..... pled Plasma-Atomic Emission Spectroscopy. An Atlas of ...

  3. Electronic Communication in Africa--the Promotion of Animal Health Information Dissemination.

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    Discusses how the Veterinary Science Library at the University of Pretoria (South Africa) promotes electronic communication through various Internet and other network links. Provides a sample of online information sources available to veterinary teams and animal health workers, and a list of electronic addresses for South African libraries and…

  4. From Addiction to Infection: Managing Drug Abuse in the Context of ...

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    Pretoria, South Africa. *For Correspondence: E-mail: taiwo.akindipe@gmail.com; Phone: +234 803 388 1391 ... 18[3]: 47-54). Keywords: Drug users, Drug addiction, Substance use, HIV infection, Africa. Résumé ... potentially weak social support systems, ..... electronic media need to highlight the relationship between drug ...

  5. Towards Community-Based Communication Intervention for Severely Handicapped Children. Report ASS/BBS-48.

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    This report describes the development of a community-based service for the implementation of augmentative and alternative communication strategies with regard to children with severe disabilities in South Africa. The intervention process was developed by the Centre for Augmentative and Alternative Communication of the University of Pretoria. The…

  6. The value of incorporating avoidable factors into perinatal audits ...

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    Objective. To assess whether incorporating a system of identifying, classifying and grading avoidable factors into a perinatal audit can be useful in identifying problem areas. Design. Descriptive study. Setting. Black urban population, Pretoria, South Africa. Subjects. All perinatal deaths of infants weighing more than 1 000 g ...

  7. Artificial vesicles with incorporated photosynthetic materials for potential solar energy conversion systems

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    Full Text Available WITH INCORPORATED PHOTOSYNTHETIC MATERIALS FOR POTENTIAL SOLAR ENERGY CONVERSION SYSTEMS J E Smit1, A F Grobler2, A E Karsten1, R W Sparrow3 1 CSIR National Laser Centre, PO Box 395, Pretoria, 0001, South Africa 2 Unit for drug development and research, North...

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    leer German Monoplanes from Duala, aanwesig onder die dokumente in die Mili- fer-Historiese en Argivale Dienste, Pretoria, meer besonderhede verstrek. 1 Die Unieregering all1lvaardie aanbod: Dr. Weston se hulp ingerocp. Op 16 Desember 1914 stuur die Sekretaris van die Britse Departement van Kolonies 'n telegram ...

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    were collected in 2009 for first-time entering students at the Universities of Pretoria (UP) (N= 828) ... secondary education was adjusted to satisfy a much wider range ..... CCT respondent would have a 50 % probability of answering ... Figure 1 Performance distributions for the combined UP and UCT mainstream chemistry ...

  10. The Daskop Granophyre Dyke: Inhomogeneous clast distribution and chemistry

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    Kovaleva, Elizaveta; Huber, Matthew S.; Somers, Andrew; Bateman, Stuart

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    into the melt (e.g. French and Nielsen 1990). References French B.M., Nielsen R.L. (1990) Vredefort bronzite granophyre: chemical evidence for origin as a meteorite impact melt. Tectonophysics 171:119-138. French B.M., Orth C.J., Quintana L.R. (1989) Iridium in the Vredefort Bronzite Granophyre - Impact melting and limits on a possible extraterrestrial component. Proceedings, 19th Lunar and Planetary Science Conference. pp.733-744. Gibson R.L., Reimold W.U. (2008) Geology of the Vredefort impact structure, a guide to sites of interest. Pretoria: Council for Geoscience. 181 p. Nel L.T. (1927) The geology of the country around Vredefort - An explanation of the geological map. Pretoria: South Africa Geological Survey. 134 p. Therriault A.M., Reimold W.U., Reid A.M. (1996) Field relations and petrography of the Vredefort Granophyre. South African Journal of Geology 99:1-21.

  11. Antibiotic resistance in Escherichia coli isolates from roof-harvested rainwater tanks and urban pigeon faeces as the likely source of contamination.

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    Chidamba, Lizyben; Korsten, Lise

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    The objective of this study was to investigate the risks associated with the use of roof-harvested rainwater (RHRW) and the implication of pigeons as the most likely source of contamination by testing for antibiotic resistance profiles of Escherichia coli. A total of 239 E. coli were isolated from thirty fresh pigeon faecal samples (130 isolates), 11 RHRW tanks from three sites in Pretoria (78) and two in Johannesburg (31). E. coli isolates were tested against a panel of 12 antibiotics which included ampicillin, amoxicillin, amikacin, cefoxitin, ceftriaxone, chloramphenicol, ciprofloxacin, cotrimoxazole, enrofloxacin, gentamicin, nalidixic acid and tetracycline. In all samples, resistance to ampicillin (22.7.9%), gentamicin (23.6%), amikacin (24%), tetracycline (17.4) and amoxicillin (16.9%) were the most frequently encountered form of resistance. However, a relatively higher proportion of isolates from pigeon faeces (67.3%) were antibiotic resistant than those from RHRW (53.3%). The highest number of phenotypes was observed for single antibiotics, and no single antibiotic resistance was observed for chloramphenicol, ceftriaxone, gentamicin, cefoxitin, cotrimoxazole, although they were detected in multiple antibiotic resistance (MAR) phenotypes. The highest multiple antibiotic resistance (MAR) phenotypes were observed for a combination of four antibiotics, on isolates from JHB (18.8%), pigeon faeces (15.2%) and Pretoria (5.1%). The most abundant resistance phenotype to four antibiotics, Ak-Gm-Cip-T was dominated by isolates from pigeon faeces (6.8%) with Pretoria and Johannesburg isolates having low proportions of 1.3 and 3.1%, respectively. Future studies should target isolates from various environmental settings in which rainwater harvesting is practiced and the characterisation of the antibiotic resistance determinant genes among the isolates.

  12. South African Medical Journal - Vol 104, No 3 (2014)

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    ... pseudomonal infection on pulmonary function testing in individuals with cystic fibrosis in Pretoria, South Africa · EMAIL FREE FULL TEXT EMAIL FREE FULL TEXT DOWNLOAD FULL TEXT DOWNLOAD FULL TEXT. A Pentz, P Becker, R Masekela, O Coetzee, RJ Green, 191-194. http://dx.doi.org/10.7196/SAMJ.7222 ...

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    Items 3801 - 3850 of 4029 ... Suboptimal compliance with blood culture standards at a district hospital in Cape Town, Abstract PDF. MS Abrahams, AC Whitelaw, H Orth. Vol 106, No 1 (2016), Time to fibrinolytics for acute myocardial infarction: Reasons for delays at Steve Biko Academic Hospital, Pretoria, South Africa, Abstract ...

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    The Bachelor of Clinical Medical Practice (BCMP) is a new degree at the University of Pretoria (UP), designed to create a new category of mid-level medical workers, namely clinical associates. UP produced its first 44 graduates in 2011. The BCMP created the opportunity to innovate learning and teaching through ...

  15. ORIGINAL ARTICLES Can the outcome of induction of labour with ...

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    ORIGINAL ARTICLES. Can the outcome of induction of labour with oral misoprostol be predicted? A M Mbele, J D Makin, R C Pattinson. Objective. To determine predictors of outcome for induction of labour using oral misoprostol. Setting. Labour ward at Kalafong Hospital in Atteridgeville,. Pretoria, that serves an indigent ...

  16. Medical students on the value of role models for developing 'soft ...

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    Methods: We used a qualitative method with symbolic interactionism and grounded theory as framework. Fourty two final-year students from the last cohort following the traditional curriculum at the University of Pretoria in 2001, and 49 final years from the first cohort following the reformed curriculum in 2002 were recruited.

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    Feb 4, 2005 ... happening in routine management of labour in public institutions throughout ... Sciences at the University of Pretoria medical students are obliged to go to .... during periods of stress, via anaerobic metabolic pathways. 9. No estimation ... Another solution is outreach to all the new teaching sites to ensure that ...

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    of mapping see de Meillon, B., Davis, D. H. S., and Hardy, F., Plague in Southern Mrica. I. The Siphonaptera. Government Printer, Pretoria, 1961, or consult CCTAjCSA Publication. No. 29, referred to above. * Climatological Atlas of Africa, compiled and edited in the African Climatology Unit, University of the. Witwatersrand ...

  19. Progress in food irradiation: South Africa

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    The report contains irradiation methods for fruit, vegetables, meat and spices in South Africa with the irradiation effect being studied on pathogenic fungi. A large-scale test in super-markets of Johannesburg and Pretoria showed positive acceptance of irradiated potatoes, mangoes, papayas and strawberries by 90% of consumers. (AJ) [de

  20. Insulin Secretion in Bantu with Siderosis or Hepatoma*

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    Aug 14, 1971 ... Department of Physiology, Medical School, University of Pretoria. SUMMARY. The IR and concomitant GTC was evaluated in 10 siderotic. Bantu patients and ... most probably to significant low deposits in the pancreas. A similar relatively low IR in the presence of elevated blood glucose levels was found in ...

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    Evaluating initial antimicrobial use in an adult intensive care unit at an academic teaching hospital in Pretoria, South Africa · EMAIL FULL TEXT EMAIL FULL TEXT DOWNLOAD FULL TEXT DOWNLOAD FULL TEXT. R.C. Bester, N. Schellack, A.G.S. Gous, A. Stoltz, J.C. Mayer, B. Godman, 1-16 ...

  2. The efficiency of protein and fat deposition during growth in Dorper ...

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    mctabolism. Ed. Mount, L.E., Butterworths, London". llOI;MEYIt, II.S., 1972. Kwantifisering van faktore wat die bruto dcrltrcffclrdheid van energic-omsctting van voer by skape bcinvlPretoria. KIELANOWSKI, J., 1965" Estimates of the energy cost of protein dcprcsition in growing animals.

  3. STTEP by STEPP in the Spirit of "Umuntu Ungumuntu Ngabantu"

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    In a recent article, "Sttepping in the right direction? Western classical music in an orchestral programme for disadvantaged African youth," "sttepping" was noted as no spelling error. The same applies here; reference is to STTEP Music School, an outreach project at the University of Pretoria. STTEP teaches the playing of…

  4. Book Review: Game Ranch Management (Sixth Edition) | Peel ...

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    Book Title: Game Ranch Management (Sixth Edition). Book Authors: J du P Bothma & J.G. du Toit (Eds.) 2016, Van Schaik Publishers, PO Box 12681, Hatfield 0028, Pretoria, South Africa 1012 pages, hardcover, eBook and ePub. ISBN: 9780627033469, 9780627033476 (eBook), 9780627034909 (ePub). Price R949.00 ...

  5. Extracting subsurface fingerprints using optical coherence tomography

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    Full Text Available Subsurface Fingerprints using Optical Coherence Tomography Sharat Saurabh Akhoury, Luke Nicholas Darlow Modelling and Digital Science, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, Pretoria, South Africa Abstract Physiologists have found... approach to extract the subsurface fingerprint representation using a high-resolution imaging technology known as Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT). ...

  6. The British scorched earth and concentration camp policies in the ...

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    The continued military resistance of the Republics after the occupation of Bloemfontein and Pretoria and exaggerated by the advent of guerrilla tactics frustrated ... British policy came to revolve around denying Liebenberg use of the abundant food supplies in the Gatsrand by applying a scorched earth policy there and in the ...

  7. Awareness and use of and barriers to family planning services ...

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    National School of Public Health, University of Limpopo (Medunsa Campus), Pretoria. Karl Peltzer, MA, PhD, ... Africa.1-4 Family planning can reduce the number of deaths ..... not menstruating at the time of seeking the service, too .... Tripp J, Viner R. ABC of adolescent sexual health, contraception and teenage pregnancy.

  8. Graphical exploration of two-dimensional functions an aid to ...

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    Technology has become an integral part of all educational activities and can be viewed as a powerful lever to promote the understanding of fundamental mathematical concepts that underpin the study of calculus. This article reports on action research activities during 1993-1998 at the University of Pretoria, which focused ...

  9. Genograms and Family Sculpting: An Aid to Cross-Cultural Understanding in the Training of Psychology Students in South Africa.

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    Describes a specific training method developed in a family therapy course at the University of Pretoria in South Africa, where genograms and family sculpting were used to improve cross-cultural understanding among psychology masters students. Discusses the theoretical implications of the group training process for the training of psychologists in…

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    the vision of the blinkered bureaucratic researchers in. Pretoria whose dominance and control of research funding in this crucial area of social research has gone on too long. Such an approach could perhaps also invite international participation. In South Africa, as is true throughout Africa , the former colonial languages ...

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    for differential equations and their various applications. The Annual Congress of the South African Mathematical Society (SAMS) was held at the University of Pretoria during 2–5 November 2010. The. Council of SAMS agreed to dedicate a special session of the Congress to research related to the work of Chandrasekhar.

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    M. Grazia Sumeli Weinberg, Invito alla lettura di Dacia Maraini, Pretoria: University of South Africa, 1993. pp. xvi & 273. Full Text: EMAIL FREE FULL TEXT EMAIL FREE FULL TEXT · DOWNLOAD FULL TEXT DOWNLOAD FULL TEXT · AJOL African Journals Online. HOW TO USE AJOL... for Researchers · for Librarians ...

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    teen jou ...”: Enkele aspekte van kerklike dissipline uit die Kerkorde van die Nederduitsch Hervormde. Kerk van Afrika. B J (Barry) van Wyk. Hervormde Teologiese Kollege. Universiteit van Pretoria. Abstract. “If a brother sins against you ...”: Certain aspects of church discipline from the Church Ordinance of the. Netherdutch ...

  15. Paradigmas en progressie in die teologie: *n Perspektief op die ...

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    Die metodologie as besinningsterrein word egter al belangriker. Gedurende die tweede week van April 1988 het teoloë van dwarsoor Suid-. Afrika by die nuwe gebou van die Raad vir Geesteswetenskaplike Navorsing in. Pretoria byeen gekom vir 'n kongres van amper drie dae met die tema Paradigma.'> 476. ISSN 0259 ...

  16. A survey of cossid moth attack in Eucalyptus nitens on the ...

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    During July 2004, an infestation of an unknown larval insect in ten- year and older Eucalyptus nitens was reported on the Mpumalanga highveld of South Africa. Samples of wood containing larvae were collected from the field and taken to the Forestry and Agricultural Biotechnology Institute, University of Pretoria. The adult ...

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    Given the recent decline of bilingualism at three formerly statutorily designated bilingual South African universities, one has to ask: Will an institution such as the University of Pretoria really be able to remain a bilingual university in a meaningful way? What forces are operative in tertiary language policy development in ...

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    Communities emerging from violent conflict confront complex challenges that are specifi c from one context to another. The 2002 Peace Accord for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) signed in Pretoria, South Africa, marked a post-confl ict chapter for the country and inaugurated a range of actors and strategies to ...

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    Background: A case report of stab neck presenting at Kalafong Hospital, Pretoria, South. Africa with atypical meningitis. The objective was to illustrate the challenge of diagnosing this unusual and late presentation of meningitis. Case Report: A 48 year-old male patient presented to us two days after a stab neck. He was ...

  1. Characterization of an anionic-exchange membranes for direct methanol alkaline fuel cells

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    Full Text Available doi:10.1016/j.ijhydene.2009.12.128 D PROO l de Tecnologı´a Industrial (INTI), Av. Gral. Paz 5445, B1650KNA, San Martı´n, , Material Science & Manufacturing, PO Box 395, Brumeria, Pretoria 0001, South Africa nsada, Comisio´n Nacional de Energı...

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    brith to 136 kg with two planes of nutrition from 53 to 136 kilograms. J. Anim. Sci. 37,683. SIEBRITS, F.K., 1979. Die kwantifisering van effekte van oat teenoor droe voeding op die spekvark. M.Sc. (Agric) verhandeling. Universiteit van Pretoria. THORBEK, GRETE, 1975. Studies on energy metabolism in growing pigs.

  3. Is long distance free space quantum communication with the OAM state of light feasible [Presentation

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    Full Text Available -space quantum communication with the OAM state of light feasible? A. HAMADOU IBRAHIM1,2, F.S. ROUX1, M. McLAREN1,3 , A. FORBES1,2,3 & T. KONRAD2 1. CSIR National Laser Centre, PO Box 395, Pretoria 0001 2. School of Physics, University of Kwazulu...

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    The article consists of four (interrelated) parts: the founding years of philosophy at the University of Pretoria against the colonial backdrop of the British Empire, and the rise of Oberholzer under different circumstances in the 1930s; a succinct defi nition and description of phenomenology in four chronological waves of infl ...

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    Oct 13, 2017 ... Differentiation on SPOT 6 Imagery for Urban Land Cover Mapping ... 1Built Environment, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, Pretoria, ... The study further assessed the effect of integrating LiDAR derived 3D land surface data into .... information, derived from a LiDAR point cloud, into the preceding ...

  6. Psalm 98: Sing 'n nuwe lied tot lof van die Koning, Jahwe

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    Psalm 98: Sing 'n nuwe lied tot lof van die Koning, Jahwe. W S Prinsloo. Universiteit van Pretoria. Abstract. Sing a new song in praise of the king, Yahweh. This article surveys the problems of interpreting Psalm. 98. The chief problems are those concerned with determining the Gattung, the redactional history, strophic ...

  7. Challenges for Research Collaboration in and with Africa

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    Mar 17, 2015 ... Professor, Department of Political Sciences/University of Pretoria and Centre for Africa. Studies/University of the Free State, Bloemfontein. .... cases outside of the African realm, also with regard to the power of definition of what is ... 'contributing to the emergence of a new “crisis of quality” engineered from.

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    Objective. To document the outcome of patients discharged from the intensive care unit (ICU) with tracheostomies. Design and setting. This was a retrospective study conducted in the ICU of Dr George Mukhari Hospital, Pretoria. Patients. All patients discharged from the ICU with tracheostomies over a period of 1 year from 1 ...

  9. an epidemiologic study of drug abuse and hiv and aids in malawi

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    1University of Pretoria, School of Health Systems and Public Health, 2Centre for Social Research,. University of Malawi, 3Zomba Mental Hospital, Ministry of Health, 4Zomba Central Hospital,. Ministry of ... childbearing age group of 16.4%. Youth aged 15-24 claim 46% of new HIV ... same drugs are responsible for their.

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    Ongoing action research at the University of Pretoria investigates first-year students' preparedness for a study in calculus. In 2005 first-year engineering students completed a mathematics diagnostic survey at the beginning and end of the year. In this article the results of the 2005 survey are compared with the students' final ...

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    Changing needs in education call for innovative ideas in veterinary education. The University of Pretoria has adopted a policy of flexible learning that makes provision for flexible learning opportunities as well as flexible delivery systems. The preferred mode(s) of instruction to be used by a lecturer will be determined by the ...

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    During the spring of 1987 and the autumn of 1988, stool specimens were collected from infants and young children in the paediatric unit at H. F. Verwoerd Hospital, Pretoria, and examined for the presence of rotaviruses to assess the potential for hospital-acquired infection in the paediatric wards. Stool samples were also ...

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    PH.D. T. C. VJCtor. PH.O. National Tuberculosis Research Programme, Pretoria ... together with. MDR profiles of clinical isolates of M. tuberculosis to assess ..... values in a population." This analysis ..... increased after the mid-1980s but the contribution of social science has ... Schall argues that this is a worst- case scenario ...

  14. Unusual Presentation of Meningitis following Stab Neck | Motsitsi ...

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    Background: A case report of stab neck presenting at Kalafong Hospital, Pretoria, South Africa with atypical meningitis. The objective was to illustrate the challenge of diagnosing this unusual and late presentation of meningitis. Case Report: A 48 year-old male patient presented to us two days after a stab neck. He was ...

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    During the spring of 1987 and the autumn of 1988, stool specimens were collected from infants and young children in the paediatric unit at H. F. Verwoerd Hospital, Pretoria, and examined for the presence of rotaviruses to assess the potential for hospital-acquired infection in the paediatric wards. Stool samples were also ...

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    The primary aim of this study was to examine factors affecting sport participation among resident and non- resident female students at Tshwane University of Technology (TUT), Pretoria, South Africa. The study targeted all students participating in 12 registered sports but due to the fact that only a limited number of the total ...

  17. Paradigmas en progressie in die teologie: 'n Perspektief op die RGN ...

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    Paradigms and progress in theology: A perspective on the HRSC conference of April 1988. The title refers to a conference believed to be the first interdisciplinary meeting on said theme in South Africa held under the auspices of the South African Human Sciences Research Council in Pretoria last year. Future developments ...

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    The data on 217 elderly (aged ≥ 65 years) and 209 middleaged postmenopausal patients with metastatic breast cancer treated in the Department of Medical Oncology, University of Pretoria, from 1976 to 1985 were analysed to determine the effect of age on survival. When considered as a group, the elderly have a more ...

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    Jul 15, 2016 ... doctors, sangomas and prophets to ensure that their health and that of their .... in the sense of acknowledgment, appreciation and respect. Heimbrock .... A thorough critical introspection by the African church in this at ..... theology: Only study guide for CGM112P, University of South Africa, Pretoria. Uka, E.M. ...

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    Despite a stream of publications acknowledging the war-time role of non- ... discourse on the military or of bridging the “long-existing gap in the larger narrative ... the pigeon memorialisation movement in general and in France and Belgium in ...... a short time: New perspectives on the Anglo-Boer War, Pretoria: Nexus.

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    Fever is both a marker of insignificant viral infection, as well as more serious bacterial sepsis. Therefore ... febrile children under the age of 5 years (with an axillary temperature ≥38°C) who presented to Steve Biko Academic Hospital, Pretoria, with signs and symptoms of pneumonia, meningitis and/or generalised sepsis.

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    Dec 2, 2017 ... pants in the pre-test assessment and training; 14 completed all three sessions, i.e. the pre-test ... checklist was used in a pre- and post-test design to assess procedural proficiency, and a rating system categorised scores. ... 3 Skills Laboratory, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pretoria, South Africa.

  3. Political Transformation and Research Methodology in Doctoral Education

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    This paper examines the relationship between political change and epistemologies and methodologies employed at doctorate level. It does so by analysing the range of topics, questions and methodologies used by doctoral students at the University of Pretoria's Faculty of Education between 1985 and 2005--a time-frame that covers the decade before and…

  4. Vaarwel klein soldaat. Piet van Rooyen. Pretoria: Protea Boekhuis ...

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    hedendaagse Japannese manga en anime word Miko dikwels uitgebeeld as gevaarlike vrouekrygers. Die strokiesprentagtige voor- stelling van 'n meisie in 'n gevegsposisie op die voorblad van Vaarwel, klein soldaat kan in verband gebring word met dié genres. Die roman herinner ook aan ander populêre genres.

  5. Continuity of care of outpatients with schizophrenia in Pretoria

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    Full Text Available Objective. To study the needs of outpatients suffering from schizophrenia and their primary caregivers. Methods. A qualitative descriptive design was selected to study the needs of a non-probability purposive sample of 50 outpatients with schizophrenia and their primary caregivers. Data were collected on their compliance-related needs as well as psychosocial and aftercare treatment needs. Results. Compliance needs: Eighty-three per cent of the participants supported their medication treatment and aftercare, but needed more information on the illness than they had received or had managed to gather. Psychosocial needs: Participants had difficulty in accepting the illness and in understanding its consequences for their everyday functioning. Ninety-seven per cent of patients were aware that their illness had affected the health of their primary caregiver. The majority of participants had lost friendships since the diagnosis of schizophrenia. Eighty-eight of the primary caregivers supported the patient financially, despite the fact that many were over 60 years of age. Aftercare treatment needs: A strong need was expressed for services such as day-care centres, workshops, and psycho-educational and social work services. Conclusions. As South African health policy is moving towardsde-institutionalisation and treating mental health as part of primary care, support must be improved for sufferers of schizophrenia and their primary caregivers. Many people are prepared to face up to the challenge of caring for a mentally ill family member, yet are faced with significant needs that should be addressed.

  6. Volksmoeders in verset: Afrikaner-vroueoptogte in Pretoria, 1915 en ...

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    and petitions, the religious milieu in which the marches were undertaken and the attire of the participants. Public and press reaction to the marches, including the writing of poems on them, are also focussed on. Finally attention is given to references to the participants as “mothers of the nation” and to the legacy of the ...

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    Objective. To study the needs of outpatients suffering from schizophrenia and their primary caregivers. Methods. A qualitative descriptive design was selected to study the needs of a non-probability purposive sample of 50 outpatients with schizophrenia and their primary caregivers. Data were collected on their ...

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    in children <12 years, found the leading external cause of death to be road traffic fatalities (22% of cases). In Nigeria, Nwafor et al.[9] reviewed deaths in children ≤14 years; in a 20-year period, road traffic accidents ..... We thank Ms B English,.

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    die Melanie oor wie se lewe dit hier gaan, grootword en die huis verlaat waar haar pa in sy besopenheid die meubels en haar ma verniel, is die perspektief op byvoorbeeld seks romanties versluierd en al die emo- sionele reaksies ondanks die grimmigheid daarvan gerusstellend eerder as skokkend openbarend.

  12. Factors influencing the choice of profession of first-year teaching students

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    Full Text Available The lack of appropriately qualified teachers in South Africa is growing rapidly and debates about the decline in teacher numbers in South Africa are increasing. In this study, the results of an investigation into possible factors that impact on the career choice of teaching students are reported. The reasons why first-year teaching students at the University of Pretoria chose teachings a career were studied by using a non-experimental design (survey design; administering anon-standardised questionnaire. The results revealed, inter alia, that a number of factors influence the career choice of first-year teaching students. Trends that emerged from the current study include the following: many more women than men enter the teaching profession; relatively few African language speaking students choose education as a field of study and the role of parents in helping their children to choose a career cannot be underestimated. 

  13. Body fat percentage of urban South African children: implications for health and fitness.

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    Goon, D T; Toriola, A L; Shaw, B S; Amusa, L O; Khoza, L B; Shaw, I

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    To explore gender and racial profiling of percentage body fat of 1136 urban South African children attending public schools in Pretoria Central. This is a cross-sectional survey of 1136 randomly selected children (548 boys and 588 girls) aged 9-13 years in urban (Pretoria Central) South Africa. Body mass, stature, skinfolds (subscapular and triceps) were measured. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics (means and standard deviations). Differences in the mean body fat percentage were examined for boys and girls according to their age group/race, using independent t-test samples. Girls had a significantly (p = 0.001) higher percentage body fat (22.7 ± 5.7%, 95% CI = 22.3, 23.2) compared to boys (16.1 ± 7.7%, 95% CI = 15.5, 16.8). Percentage body fat fluctuated with age in both boys and girls. Additionally, girls had significantly (p = 0.001) higher percentage body fat measurements at all ages compared to boys. Viewed racially, black children (20.1 ± 7.5) were significantly (p = 0.010) fatter than white children (19.0 ± 7.4) with a mean difference of 4.0. Black children were fatter than white children at ages 9, 10, 12 and 13 years, with a significant difference (p = 0.009) observed at age 12 years. There was a considerably higher level of excessive percentage body fat among school children in Central Pretoria, South Africa, with girls having significantly higher percentage body fat compared to boys. Racially, black children were fatter than white children. The excessive percentage body fat observed among the children in this study has implications for their health and fitness. Therefore, an intervention programme must be instituted in schools to prevent and control possible excessive percentage body fat in this age group.

  14. NUCOR Institute for Life Sciences

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    The article discusses the Nucor Institute for Life Sciences. The institute was previously part of Nucor, but is now an autonomous institute of the University of Pretoria. The task of the institute is to promote the application of radioisotopes and radiation techniques in medicine and biology. Research projects of the institute are shortly discussed

  15. Gold, scorched earth and water: the hydropolitics of Johannesburg

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    Full Text Available for the construction of the Vaal Dam, which was built during the Great Depression25. The yield of the Vaal Dam26 was increased in 1955/6 to result in a capacity of 2330 million m3, or more than twice its original volume. In 1940 a critical water shortage in Pretoria...

  16. liggaamsmass,a en testesgrootte van afrikaner.. hereford

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    Tonometer for measuring testiticular consistency of bulls to pre- dict semen quality. ,tr. Anirn. Sc'i. 29,483. JUBB, K.V.F. & KENNEDY. P.C.. 1970. Pathology of domestic animals. Vol. l. New York and London. Academic. Press. NAUDE, R.T., I9T4.lntensiewe vleisproduksie uit melkrasbeeste. D.Sc. (Agric.)-tesis. Univ. Pretoria.

  17. Serum AGEs in black South African patients with type 2 diabetes

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    T2D and 81 non-diabetic patients at Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital in Pretoria, South Africa. Outcome ... Subjects. In total, 138 subjects with type 2 diabetes (T2D) and 81 control subjects were ..... loss of glucose tolerance associated with the diabetic state, treatment ..... fracture risk in older adults with type 2 diabetes.

  18. Tienie du Plessis: maker van boeke

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    28 Mrt. 2016 ... huldeblyk. Na 'n heupoperasie sterf hy aan 'n hartaanval op. Vrydagoggend 9 Oktober 2015 in die Little Company of Mary Hospitaal in Pretoria. Ons het mekaar leer ken deur sy betrokkenheid by die uitgewery Taurus en. Stet, die kortstondige little magazine van die 1980's. Hy het Taurus se boeke ontwerp.

  19. and child mortality for blacks in South Africa, 1968-1979 SAMJ

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    representative of the black population. I. Van Tonder lL. Fern'liry Survey 1982: Dara Concerning the Black. Population ofSowh Africa. Pretoria: HSRC, 1985. 2. United Nan'01lS Indirecl Techniques for Demographic Estimation. New. York: UNO, 1983: 73-96. 3. United Nations Step-by-Step Guide la the Estimation of Child.

  20. 130EKI3ES()REKI~G/1300K ~zEVIEW

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    From there he went with a column to Trichardtsfontein and took part in opera- tions in the district of Middelburg. After this he spent two months in the British military hospital at Wakkerstroom. On 31 May 1902 he was in Durban where he visited the con- centration camp at Merebank. He was dis- charged nt Pretoria on 13 ...

  1. Experimental nuclear medicine

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    Dormehl, I C [Nuclear Development Corp. of South Africa (Pty.) Ltd., Pelindaba, Pretoria. Inst. of Life Sciences; Du Plessis, M; Jacobs, D J

    1983-07-01

    Exciting investigative research, widening the dimensions of conventional nuclear medicine, is being conducted in Pretoria where the development and evaluation of new radiopharmaceuticals in particular is attracting international attention. Additional to this, the development of new diagnostic techniques involving sophisticated data processing, is helping to place South Africa firmly in the front line of nuclear medical progress.

  2. Ninth Biennial Congress of the Association of Physicians

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    4 Mei 1974 ... The 9th Biennial Congress of the Association of. Physicians of South Africa takes place on the campus of the University of Pretoria during the first week in July. There is every reason to expect that this will be a particularly interesting and im- portant congress and every effort is being made to ensure its ...

  3. The reliability oflnortality data in Johannesburg

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    ment Printer. 8. Van der Merwe A, Yach D, MetcaIf CA. Peering into the black hole - the quality of black mortality data in POrt Elizabeth and the rest of South Africa. S Afr Med] 1990; 79: 419-422. 9. Department of Statistics. Statisrical CLassificarion of Diseases, Injuries and Causes ofDeath. PretOria: Gove=ent Printer, 1979.

  4. Implementation of School Uniform Policy and the Violation of Students' Human Rights in Schools

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    Mahlangu, Vimbi Petrus

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    The paper highlights the violations of students' human rights in schools. The problem is the incident that took place at a school in Pretoria in 2016 where Black girls protested against the School's Code of Conduct relating to hairstyle. Qualitative approach was used to collect information through a literature review and desk-top research methods.…

  5. COLONEL (DR) JAN PLOEGER (1913-1994)

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    His mili- tary career commenced as early. as 1939, when he attested with the Regiment De la Rey for service during the Second World War. He later served with the Pretoria Regiment as a. Second Lieutenant. After the war, he became a journalist and later a teacher. In 1964, he gave up his teaching post at Hillview High.

  6. ORIGINAL ARTICLES

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    Mood ley). Saving mothers: 1999-2001. S Afr Med / 2003; 93: 364-366. 4. Tshibangu KC, de Jongh MA, de Villiers DJ, Du Toit JJ, Shah SMH. Incidence and outcome of caesarean section in the private sector - 3 year experience at Pretoria Gynaecological. HospitaL S Afr Med I 2002; 92: 956-959. 5. Duffy,D¥/ diZerega GS.

  7. Hammarskjöld's visit to South Africa

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    His visit followed another police shooting – this time of unarmed protestors against the pass laws at Sharpeville, south of Johannesburg, on 21 March 1960 – and .... road is paved to Pretoria, not only through good intentions, but, I hope, also by .... to major tourist sites in the city, then to Stellenbosch, Fransch Hoek, where he.

  8. Concurso mercantil de acreedores: Vocatio in tributum. La “Acción tributoria” frente al dueño (empresario corrupto

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    Full Text Available La doctrina civil ha definido la Actio Tributoria bien como Actio in Factum, bien como Actio Adiecticiae. La Acción Tributoria es una acción personal que reprime la corrupción del empresario dueño, y debe ser situada en el marco general de las acciones pretorias de empresa y del comercio.

  9. The South African Defence Force and Horse Mounted Infantry ...

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    Mar 26, 2003 ... Department of Defence in Pretoria, and oral history interviews with military .... were created almost from scratch and 'refined on the hoof' in the first three ... would culminate in a three or four day, thirty five or forty five kilometre .... organisation of 202 Bn. to be adjusted so as to accommodate horse and dog.

  10. The politics of conflict resolution in the Democratic Republic of Congo

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    The overall aim of the paper is to examine the process of the Inter-Congolese Dialogue (ICD) from the aborted Addis Ababa meeting, through the Sun City I process of February-April 2002, the December 2002 Pretoria agreement up to the Sun City II final talks of April 2003. The specific aim is to look at the politics ...

  11. REIJ)RTS £'F ~EUTRAL ~I._ITARY

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    bridges were at least destroyed. But when the fighting moved on to the territory of the. Transvaal, a change took place. The bridge across the Vaal river was only partially blown up, only one span damaged and the whole railway line as far as Pretoria remained intact. Then the director of the railways ap- proached Genl Botha ...

  12. Redaksioneel Hervormde Teologiese Studies Ortografiese vereistes

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    Die ortografiese vereistes is opgestel aan die hand van Kilian, J 1989. Form and style in theological texts: A guide for the use o f the Harvard Reference system. 2nd rev ed. Pretoria: University of. South Africa. Form and style is 'n publikasie van die Instituut vir Teologiese Navorsing, UNISA. Erkenning word hiermee aan die ...

  13. Petrovna Metelerkamp

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    New York: Viking, 2013. Kannemeyer, J. C. Ek ken jou goed genoeg… Die briefwisseling tussen N.P. van Wyk Louw en W.E.G.. Louw 1936–1939.Pretoria: Protea Boekhuis, 2004. Stanley, Liz. “Whites Writing: Letters and Docu- ments of Life in A QLR Project.” Red. L. Stanley. Documents of Life Revisited: Narrative and.

  14. Draft genome sequence of Bacillus okhensis Kh10-101T, a halo-alkali tolerant bacterium from Indian saltpan

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    Full Text Available We report the 4.86-Mb draft genome sequence of Bacillus okhensis strain Kh10-101T, a halo-alkali tolerant rod shaped bacterium isolated from a salt pan near port of Okha, India. This bacterium is a potential model to study the molecular response of bacteria to salt as well as alkaline stress, as it thrives under both high salt and high pH conditions. The draft genome consist of 4,865,284 bp with 38.2% G + C, 4952 predicted CDS, 157 tRNAs and 8 rRNAs. Sequence was deposited at DDBJ/EMBL/GenBank under the project accession JRJU00000000.

  15. Food selection in the blesbok on pasture with low plant diversity

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    MONRO, R.H., 1979. A study of the growth feeding and body condi- tion of the impala Aepyceros melampus. M.Sc. thesis, University of Pretoria. TILLEY, J.M.A. & TERRY, R.A., 1963. A two stage technique for the in vitro digestion of forage crops. J. Br. Grassld. Soc. 18,. 104- lll. VAN SOEST, P.J. & ROBERTSON, J.B., 1977.

  16. Paediatric neuro-imaging: Diagnosis

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    Full Text Available We congratulate Professor Savvas Andronikou of the Department of Radiology, University of Pretoria, for his spot-on diagnosis, for which he receives the award of R1 000 from the RSSA. Dr Misser elaborates below on the images and findings. Please refer to page 45 of the March 2013 issue of the SAJR for the investigative images.

  17. National symposium on food irradiation

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    Beyers, M.; Brodrick, H.T.; Van Niekerk, W.C.A.

    1980-01-01

    This report contains proceedings of papers delivered at the national symposium on food irradiation held in Pretoria. The proceedings have been grouped into the following sections: general background; meat; agricultural products; marketing; and radiation facilities - cost and plant design. Each paper has been submitted separately to INIS. Tables listing irradiated food products cleared for human consumption in different countries are given

  18. DIE PLEK VAN ISRAEL IN ONS TEOLOGIES-KERKLIKE ...

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    as 'n volk in daardie sin aangemerk kon word, en in die O.T. Israel dan ook 'n paar maal, teen die reël wat ons as beginnende studente geleer het,. 1) Die leser vind hier die lesing, deur die skrywer op 29 Februarie 1956 vir die Predikante- vergadering te Pretoria gehou. Die formulering van die titel was van die skriba van.

  19. Fiscal 1974 Sunshine Project result report. Research on solar energy utilization systems (solar heat power generation); 1974 nendo taiyo energy riyo system chosa kenkyu seika hokokusho. Taiyonetsu hatsuden

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    This report summarizes the fiscal 1974 research result on solar heat power generation. The following are promising as solar heat power plant sites in Japan: Large-scale sites such as the foot of volcanos, riverbed, railway site and road, medium-scale sites such as isolated island, saltpan site and industrial park, and small-scale sites such as factory site, factory roof floor, housing complex, warehouse and school. Based on the primary concept design of both curved reflector type and tower type 1,000kW class solar heat power plants, various requirements were clarified roughly. It was clarified that food, fiber and non-ferrous metal factories can cover 80-90% of their thermal energy requirements with high- temperature solar heat, while factories related to food and fiber can cover even nearly 100% of their electric power requirements with solar heat. Study was also made on specifications of a solar simulator as common use facility necessary for characteristic evaluation of equipment and materials for solar heat power generation systems. (NEDO)

  20. Dagboeke as oorlogsdokumentasie: Johanna van Warmelo se dagboek en haar belewing van die Anglo-Boereoorlog

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    Johanna van Warmelo resided in Sunnyside, Pretoria, with her mother virtually throughout the Anglo-Boer War. She was 23 years old when the war broke out. Her fiancé, whom she later married, lived in Holland. Johanna started a diary immediately after the outbreak of the war In this she not only wrote down factual reports, but also her perceptions of the war and the belligerents. The diary grew into seven volumes of more than a thousand pages. After serving as a nurse in the Irene Concentration Camp, Johanna in 1901 became involved in the spying activities of the Secret Service Commission of the Boers in Pretoria. Through assisting the famous scout J.J. Naude, she and her mother formed a crucial link between the Boer commanders in the field and President Kruger in Europe. She later related those experiences in The Petticoat Commando. It was published in both English and Dutch and eventually also in Afrikaans and became one of the classic factual tales of adventure of the Anglo- Boer War. In this article her diary is analysed as a source on the war

  1. An evaluation of the customer service in supermarkets in Pretoria ...

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    ing experience and to boost customer satisfaction as well as adding .... the four elements of the marketing mix namely, prod- uct, place ... systems approach; the output of the system (e.g. su- .... 1995). A good customer- salesperson relationship.

  2. Cardiac Disease in Pregnancy - a four-year audit at Pretoria ...

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    2002-2005). P Soma-Pillay, AP Macdonald, T Mathivha, J Bakker, M Mackintoch. Abstract. Background. Pre-existing medical disease constitutes one of the five major causes of maternal death in South Africa. Increasing numbers of women with ...

  3. at 1988 ulceration 1979 of peptic Hospital, Pretoria Ten-year ...

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    Aug 18, 1990 ... observed with increasing frequency in the black population of ... urban blacks. In 1979 Robbs and Moshal7 reported a l2-fold increase in DU from 1950 to 1976 in Durban blacks. Part of this increase, however, may have been due to the incieasing ..... The present study does not bear out the comment in the.

  4. Portrette in my gang. Dolf van Niekerk. Pretoria: Protea Boekhuis ...

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    instink en rede kan verder afgelees word uit die metaforiese lading in 'n titel soos Nag op 'n kaal plein (wat, terloops, herinner aan die titel van Bernlef se skitterende Nederlandse vertalings van die Sweedse Nobelprysdigter Tomas. Tranströmer, Het wilde plein). Van Niekerk se belangstelling in die klassiek—in die huidige ...

  5. Pregnancy outcome after in vitro fertilisation at the Pretoria unit

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    Distribution of patient age groups and pregnancy out- come in 150 biochemical pregnancies. Caesarean sections accounted for 46% of births and. 6,5% of babies born had congenital deformities. There were 2 babies with a cleft lip and palate, 1 with a minor atrial septum defect, and another with brain calcifica- tions without ...

  6. Worldwide Report, Telecommunications Policy, Research and Development, No. 281.

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    were family breadwinners because of high unemployment in country areas. Calculations by the associa- tion have suggested that Tele- com plans to...indigenous revitalisation of economic productivity...." Has been going the wrong way. The Federal Govern- ment has just demonstrated this...north-west of Pretoria, and just inside the Bophuth- ; atswana Jborder. ©The Star reported more than I three months ago that South Africa was

  7. L'Initiative des conseils subventionnaires de la recherche ...

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    18 déc. 2017 ... L'Initiative des conseils subventionnaires de la recherche scientifique en Afrique subsaharienne (IOSRS) a reçu un prix de la diplomatie scientifique de la part du gouvernement de l'Afrique du Sud lors de son forum sur les sciences de 2017, qui a eu lieu le 8 décembre à Pretoria. Les prix de la diplomatie ...

  8. South Africa: The Good International Nuclear Citizen?

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    2016-01-01

    Since South Africa destroyed its nuclear arsenal, it has claimed the status of 'good international nuclear citizen', a position confirmed by its engagement in the nonproliferation regime. Pretoria plays a bridge-building role between states with and without nuclear weapons as well as in instances of proliferation. Recent changes have raised doubts around its position, a movement which could threaten South Africa's nuclear diplomacy

  9. Predictive Policing in an Endangered Species Context: Combating Rhino Poaching in the Kruger National Park

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    Full Text Available KONTEKS: BESTRYDING VAN RENOSTERSTROPERY IN DIE KRUGER WILDTUIN deur Hildegarde Suzanne Koen Promotor(s): Dr. JP de Villiers & Dr. Henk Roodt Departement: Elektriese, Elektroniese en Rekenaar-Ingenieurswese Universiteit: Universiteit van Pretoria Graad...: Philosophiae Doctor (Elektronies) Sleutelwoorde: Renosterstroping, bedoelingskatting, gedeelde bewustheid, kausale netwerke Ongeveer drie renosters word daagliks in Suid-Afrika gestroop. Renosterstroping is ’n ernstige probleem wat nie net die renosterbevolking...

  10. "My Attitude, My Responsibility" Investigating the Attitudes and Intentions of Pre-Service Teachers toward Inclusive Education between Teacher Preparation Cohorts in Melbourne and Pretoria

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    Subban, Pearl; Mahlo, Dikeledi

    2017-01-01

    This study explored the attitudes and intentions of pre-service teachers towards inclusive education, across two teacher preparation institutions in Australia and South Africa. There were multiple aims to the study: among these was a need to explore the impact of contextual factors on pre-service teacher attitudes towards inclusive education, and…

  11. Some examples of tactical crime mapping in South Africa

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    Full Text Available SouthAfrica AntonyCooperandPeterSchmitz icomtek,CSIR,POBox395,Pretoria,0001,SouthAfrica Email:acooper@csir.co.za,pschmitz@csir.co.za 7January2002 1.Background TheCouncilforScientificandIndustrialResearch(CSIR)isoneofeightstatutoryScienceCouncils in...,especiallyPietByleveld,Andrew Davidson,BarkiesBarkhuizen,GerritRobbertse,KevinRossouwandChrisNaude. 6.References AntonyKCooper,PietByleveldandPeterMUSchmitz,“UsingGIStoreconcilecrimesceneswith thoseindicatedbyserialcriminals”,paperpresentedattheFifthInternationalCrime Mapping...

  12. Sixth international symposium on mycotoxins and phycotoxins: book of abstracts

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    This book contains only the abstracts of seminars that were delivered on the sixth international symposium on mycotoxins and phycotoxins on 22-25 July 1985 in Pretoria under the auspices of the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) and the South African Council for Scientific and Industrial Research. Subject-coverage includes biosynthesis, metabolism, structure and chemical properties, analysis, biochemical mechanisms, toxicity, and pathology of mycotoxins and phycotoxins

  13. Eleventh congress of the South African Society of Nuclear Medicine : programme and abstracts

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    The volume contains the abstracts of papers and poster sessions presented at the eleventh biennial congress of the South African Society of Nuclear Medicine that was held at the CSIR Conference Centre in Pretoria from 1-4 October 2004, and was preceded by a workshop on nuclear medicine in endocrinology and molecular imaging. The workshop papers are not included. Forty-nine presentations are indexed. One presentation was excluded.

  14. ABox abduction in ALC using a DL tableau

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    Full Text Available a DL tableau Ken Halland School of Computing University of South Africa Pretoria, South Africa hallakj@unisa.ac.za Katarina Britz Centre for Artificial Intelligence Research UKZN and CSIR Meraka Institute South Africa arina... Intelligence]: Knowledge Representation Formalisms and Methods General Terms Algorithms, Theory Keywords Description logics, abduction, semantic tableaux 1. INTRODUCTION Abduction is a form of non-standard reasoning where expla- nations are sought...

  15. Russian Interests in Sub-Saharan Africa

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    anti-colonial movements across the continent. As one historical study notes: In 1955, the Soviet Union made its first major arms transfer to an...arrange- ments with Pretoria to keep mineral prices high did not prevent it attacking South Africa’s Western busi- ness partners for doing business...Sudan, South Africa, Namibia, etc.); • Construction of power facilities—hydroelec- tric power plants on the River Congo (Angola, Zambia

  16. Connecting people and information: how an African special library is building bridges

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    Full Text Available : How an African Special Library is Building Bridges Yvonne Halland, BA Library Science Strategic Information Resources Coordinator CSIR Information Services Pretoria, South Africa Member, Science & Technology Division Noxolo Mniki... delivery, information literacy training and knowledge management. Although the CSIR library was at one time regarded as the top science & technology library in the country, the upward spiralling costs of information resources over the last twenty...

  17. FOOD OF CANIS MESOMELAS IN SOUTH AFRICA Transvaal ...

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    males, 42 per cent from females, and the rest from animals of unknown sex. Of those stomachs. - Present address: Chair of Wildlife Management, Dept. of ZOology, University of. Pretoria. ZooJogica Africana 6 (2): 195-203 (1971). 19S. R eprod u ced by Sa bin et G a tew a. y u n d er licen ce gra n ted by th e P u blish er (d a.

  18. Green building handbook: Green pavement

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    Full Text Available ); Water pollution from diffuse sources (rubbish, animal faeces, air pollutants); Erosion of watercourses; Siltation of watercourses; Inconvenience; Safety; Landslides. Reed (2004) argues that the benefits to be derived from the implementation... Philadelphia?s ambitious visions, Economy League, Philadelphia. Louw, R., 2008. No-fines and Ash Concrete, Parliamentary Report, CSIR, Pretoria. Malhotra, V., 1976. ?No-fines concrete ? its properties and applications?, ACI Journal, 73 (54), pp. 628...

  19. Intensity of plant collecting in southern Africa

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    Full Text Available The intensity of plant collecting in southern Africa is mapped using records from the Pretoria National Herbarium Computerized Information System (PRECIS, For the entire area, over 85% of the quarter degree grid squares have fewer than 100 specimens recorded. Collecting intensities are compared for different countries, biomes and climatic zones. Future field work from the National Herbarium will be concentrated in areas most seriously under-collected.

  20. Tropospheric Ozone Climatology over Irene, South Africa, From 1990-1994 and 1998-2002

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    Diab, R. D.; Thompson, A. M.; Marl, K.; Ramsay, L.; Coetzee, G. J. R.

    2004-01-01

    This paper describes ozone profiles from sonde data during the period of NASA s TRACE-A and the more recent SHADOZ (Southern Hemisphere Additional Ozonesondes) period. The data were taken by the South African Weather Service at the Irene (25 deg.54 min S; 28 deg. 13 min. E) station near Pretoria, South Africa, an area that is a unique mixture of local industry, heavy biofuels use and importation of biomass burning ozone from neighboring countries to the north. The main findings are: (1) With its geographical position at the edge of the subtropical transition zone, mid- latitude dynamical influences are evident at Irene, predominantly in winter when upper tropospheric ozone is enhanced as a result of stratospheric-tropospheric exchange. (2) There has been an increase in the near-surface ozone amount between the early 1990s and a decade later, presumably due to an influx of rural population toward the Johannesburg-Pretoria area, as well as with industrial growth and development. (3) Most significant for developing approaches for satellite ozone profile climatologies, cluster analysis has enabled the delineation of a background and "most polluted" profile. Enhancements of at least 30% occur throughout the troposphere in spring and in certain layers increases of 100 % are observed.

  1. Sex determination from the radius and ulna in a modern South African sample.

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    Barrier, I L O; L'Abbé, E N

    2008-07-18

    With a large number of unidentified skeletal remains found in South Africa, the development of population specific osteometric standards is imperative. Forensic anthropologists need to have access to a variety of techniques to establish accurate demographic profiles from complete, fragmentary and/or commingled remains. No research has been done on the forearm of African samples, even though these bones have been shown to exhibit sexual dimorphism. The purpose of this paper is to develop discriminant function formulae to determine sex from the radius and ulna in a South African population. The sample consisted of 200 male and 200 female skeletons from the Pretoria Bone (University of Pretoria) and Raymond A. Dart (Witwatersrand University) collections. Sixteen standard anthropometric measurements were taken from the radius (9) and ulna (7) and subjected to stepwise and direct discriminant function analysis. Distal breadth, minimum mid-shaft diameter and maximum head diameter were the best discriminators of sex for the radius, while minimum mid-shaft diameter and olecranon breadth were selected for the ulna. Classification accuracy for the forearm ranged from 76 to 86%. The radius and ulna can be considered moderate discriminators for determining sex in a South African group. However, it is advised that these formulae are used in conjunction with additional methods to determine sex.

  2. An Attempt at Quantifying Factors that Affect Efficiency in the Management of Solid Waste Produced by Commercial Businesses in the City of Tshwane, South Africa

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    Worku, Yohannes; Muchie, Mammo

    2012-01-01

    Objective. The objective was to investigate factors that affect the efficient management of solid waste produced by commercial businesses operating in the city of Pretoria, South Africa. Methods. Data was gathered from 1,034 businesses. Efficiency in solid waste management was assessed by using a structural time-based model designed for evaluating efficiency as a function of the length of time required to manage waste. Data analysis was performed using statistical procedures such as frequency...

  3. Defining pyromes and global syndromes of fire regimes

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    Archibald, S

    2013-04-01

    Full Text Available . Bradstocke aNatural Resources and the Environment, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, Pretoria 0001, South Africa; bSchool of Animal, Plant and Environmental Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg 2050, South Africa; c...Department of Biological Sciences, Macquarie University, North Ryde, NSW 2109, Australia; dNational Centre for Earth Observation and Department of Geography, University College London, London WC1E 6BT, United Kingdom; and eInstitute for Conservation Biology...

  4. Afrikaans and Dutch as closely-related languages: A comparison to West Germanic languages and Dutch dialects

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    Heeringa, W

    2015-07-01

    Full Text Available III – Sprach- und Kulturwissenschaften, Carl von Ossietzky Universität, Oldenburg, Germany Email: wjheeringa@gmail.com Febe de Wet Human Language Technology Research Group, CSIR Meraka Institute, Pretoria, South Africa | Department of Electrical... from a diachronic perspective (i.e. the history of Afrikaans) and from a synchronic perspective (i.e. similarities and differences between modern Afrikaans and Dutch). Since our research concerns developing resources for modern-day Afrikaans, our...

  5. Influence of laser power on the deposition Ti64l4V/W composite

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    Ndou, N

    2016-10-01

    Full Text Available of National Laser Center, Council of scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Pretoria, South Africa. N. Ndou is a doctorate candidate with the Department of Mechanical Engineering Science, University of Johannesburg, Park Kingsway Campus..., Johannesburg 2006, South Africa and the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, University of South Africa, Florida 1710, South Africa, (UNISA Staff Member) nndou@unisa.ac.zais E. T. Akinlabi is a Professor with the Department of Mechanical...

  6. Using satellite imagery to evaluate land-based camouflage assets

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    Baumbach, J

    2006-02-01

    Full Text Available to Evaluate Land-based Camouflage Assets J BAUMBACH, M LUBBE CSIR Defence, Peace, Safety and security, PO Box 395, Pretoria, 0001, South Africa Email: jbaumbac@csir.co.za ABSTRACT A camouflage field trial experiment was conducted. For the experiment... analysis, change detection, un-supervised classification, supervised classification and object based classification. RESULTS The following table shows a summary of the different targets, and whether it was detected ( ) or not detected (x), using...

  7. Application of locally developed pavement temperature prediction algorithms in performance grade (PG) binder selection

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    Denneman, E

    2007-07-01

    Full Text Available . Superior Performing Asphalt Pavements (SUPERPAVE): The product of the SHRP asphalt research program, Report no: SHRP-A-410, Strategic Highway Research Program, Washington. McGennis, R.B., Anderson, R.M., Kennedy, T.W., Solaimanian, M., 1995... international performance based specifications. Asphalt news, Vol. 19, Issue 2. Viljoen, A. W., 2001, Estimating Asphalt temperatures from air temperatures and basic sky parameters. Internal report, Transportek, CSIR, Pretoria. Williamson, R.H., and Kirby, W...

  8. Water, job creation, industrial development and the implementation of sustainable development goals in Africa

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    Simalabwi, Alex

    2017-01-01

    Full Text Available , 2017 Pretoria, South Africa Water, Jobs, Industrial development and implementation of SDGs in Africa www.gwp.org October 2017 2/19 Outline 1. Introduction: industry and its linkages with resources, other devts., society) 2. Some initiatives.....GWP Africa and AU collaboration Water, Jobs, Industrial development and implementation of SDGs in Africa www.gwp.org October 2017 8/19 Water SDG Investment and Financing Water, Climate and Development Integrated Urban Water Management...

  9. A comparison of methods for the registration of tractographic fibre images

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    Golding, D

    2011-11-01

    Full Text Available , Department of Modelling and Digital Science, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, Pretoria, South Africa ‡Max Plank Institute for Neurological Science, Cologne, Germany §Max Plank Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Science, Leipzig, Germany... planning, reducing postoperative neurological deficit, the development of white matter atlases and the ability to study the relationship between structure and function in the brain by allowing researchers to image connectivity. Most of these applications...

  10. Satellite imager calibration and validation

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    Vhengani, L

    2010-10-01

    Full Text Available and Validation Lufuno Vhengani*, Minette Lubbe, Derek Griffith and Meena Lysko Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, Defence Peace Safety and Security, Pretoria, South Africa E-mail: * lvhengani@csir.co.za Abstract: The success or failure... techniques specific to South Africa. 1. Introduction The success or failure of any earth observation mission depends on the quality of its data. To achieve optimum levels of reliability most sensors are calibrated pre-launch. However...

  11. Integrating indigenous knowledge systems (IKS) in improving rural accessibility and mobility (in support of the comprehensive rural development programme in South Africa)

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    Nhemachena, C

    2011-07-01

    Full Text Available INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE SYSTEMS (IKS) IN IMPROVING RURAL ACCESSIBILITY AND MOBILITY (IN SUPPORT OF THE COMPREHENSIVE RURAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME IN SOUTH AFRICA) CHARLES NHEMACHENA1, JAMES CHAKWIZIRA2, SIPHO DUBE1, GOODHOPE MAPONYA1, REMINA RASHOPOLA3... of Environmental Sciences, Private Bag X5050, Thohoyandou, 0950 3 Department of Rural Development and Land Reform, PO Box X833, Pretoria 0001 ABSTRACT This study discusses opportunities and challenges for integrating local knowledge in improving...

  12. Using Comics to Communicate Legal Contract Cancellation

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    2017-01-01

    This article investigates how comics can be used to adequately communicate the correct process of contract cancellation and whether comics can enhance understanding of the legal process. A survey of pre-owned vehicle buyers of various levels of education in Pretoria, South Africa found that when comics are used to communicate contract cancellation, a significant increase in the comprehension of the legal cancellation process occurs. The results may influence how contracting parties may choose...

  13. Mechanical, thermal, and fire properties of biodegradable polylactide/boehmite alumina composites

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    Das, K

    2013-05-01

    Full Text Available Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research May 2013/ Vol. 52(18), pp 6083-6091 Mechanical, Thermal, and Fire Properties of Biodegradable Polylactide/Boehmite Alumina Composites Kunal Das,*,† Suprakas Sinha Ray,†,‡ Steve Chapple,§ and James Wesley...-Smith‡ †Department of Applied Chemistry, University of Johannesburg, Doornforntein 2028, Johannesburg, South Africa ‡DST/CSIR National Centre for Nano-Structured Materials, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, Pretoria 0001, South Africa §Polymer...

  14. Rayleigh LIDAR and satellite (HALOE, SABER, CHAMP and COSMIC) measurements of stratosphere-mesosphere temperature over a southern sub-tropical site, Reunion (20.8° S; 55.5° E): climatology and comparison study

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    Sivakumar, V

    2011-01-01

    Full Text Available 8105, INSU/CNRS, Universite? de La Reunion, Reunion Island, France 2National Laser Centre (NLC), Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), P.O. Box 395, Pretoria 0001, South Africa 3Department of Geography, Geoinformatics... 6Department of Earth System Science, University of California, Irvine, CA 92697, USA 7Laboratoire Atmosphe`res Milieux Observations Spatiales (LATMOS), IPSL (UMR 8190), 11, Boulevard d?Alember, 78280, Guyancourt, France Received: 7 January 2011...

  15. Die Fakulteit Teologie (Afd A) aan die Universiteit van Pretoria; Vrae ...

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    definition is called for and some relevant issues are indicated; an honest evaluation in respect of the political and social context which is reflected in positions adopted, a pastoral compassion which takes note of human misery, cognisance of the

  16. Fatalities involving illicit drug use in Pretoria, South Africa, for the ...

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    The most frequently detected drug was heroin, the presence of which was confirmed in 35.2% of cases, followed by cocaine in 19.9%. Alcohol in combination with an illicit drug or drugs was detected in 56 cases (36.4%). Conclusions. Results from this study indicate that illicit drugs were implicated in a considerable number ...

  17. Fatalities involving illicit drug use in Pretoria, South Africa, for the ...

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    2007/08,[9] drug abuse statistics for SA indicated that an estimated 8.9% of the population between the .... specimens (blood, urine, vitreous humour, stomach contents, bile .... investigated further. The possibilities exist that long sample storage.

  18. Een stad, drie rooikoppe, sewe dae. Adeline en Lili Radloff. Pretoria ...

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    'n Prysenswaardige eienskap van Een stad, drie rooikoppe, sewe dae, is die sonder-hand- skoene gebruik van humor. In hierdie opsig kan die roman beskryf word as 'n misdaad- komedie wat in 'n vernuwing van Marita van der Vyver-styl gelaai is met ironiese, skerp, sarkastiese, droë, byderwetse, tong-in-die-kies humor.

  19. Evaluation of a strict protocol approach in managing women with severe disease due to hypertension in pregnancy: A before and after study

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    2005-09-01

    Full Text Available Abstract Background To evaluate whether the introduction of a strict protocol based on the systemic evaluation of critically ill pregnant women with complications of hypertension affected the outcome of those women. Method Study group: Indigent South African women managed in the tertiary hospitals of the Pretoria Academic Complex. Since 1997 a standard definition of women with severe acute maternal morbidity (SAMM, also referred to as a Nearmiss, has been used in the Pretoria Academic Complex. All cases of SAMM and maternal deaths (MD were entered on the Maternal Morbidity and Mortality Audit System programme (MaMMAS. A comparison of outcome of severely ill women who had complications of hypertension in pregnancy was performed between 1997–1998 (original protocol and 2002–2003 (strict protocol. Data include women referred from outside the Pretoria Academic Complex area to the tertiary hospitals. Results Between 1997–1998 there were 79 women with SAMM and 18 maternal deaths due to complications of hypertension, compared with 91 women with SAMM and 13 maternal deaths in 2002–2003. The mortality index (MI declined from 18.6% to 12.5% (OR 0.62, 95% CI 0.27–1.45. Statistically significant fewer women had renal failure (RR 0.37, 95% CI 0.21 – 0.66 and cerebral complications (RR 0.52, 95%CI 0.34 – 0.81 during the second period, and liver dysfunction (RR 0.27 95%CI 0.06 – 1.25 tended to be lower. However, there tended to be an increase in the number of women, who had immune system failure (RR 4.2 95%CI 0.93 – 18.94 and respiratory failure (RR 1.42 95%CI 0.88 – 2.29 although it did not reach significance. Cardiac failure remained constant (RR 0.84 95%CI 0.54 – 1.30. Conclusion The strict protocol approach based on the systemic evaluation of severely ill pregnant women with complications of hypertension and an intensive, regular feedback mechanism has been associated with a reduction in the number of patients with renal failure and

  20. Adaptive silicone-membrane lenses: planar vs. shaped membrane

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    Schneider, F

    2009-08-01

    Full Text Available Engineering, Georges-Koehler-Allee 102, Freiburg 79110, Germany florian.schneider@imtek.uni-freiburg.de ABSTRACT We compare the performance and optical quality of two types of adaptive fluidic silicone-membrane lenses. The membranes feature either a...-membrane lenses: planar vs. shaped membrane Florian Schneider1,2, Philipp Waibel2 and Ulrike Wallrabe2 1 CSIR, Materials Science and Manufacturing, PO Box 395, Pretoria 0001, South Africa 2 University of Freiburg – IMTEK, Department of Microsystems...