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An investigation of the electrowinning of copper with dimensionally stable titanium anodes and conventional lead alloy anodes

Msindo, Zvanaka Senzeni (2010-09-16)

The traditional anodes of choice in the electrowinning industry have been lead based anodes. However, these anodes display high energy consumption and low corrosion resistance during operation. These problems led to the ...

An investigation of the factors that influence the retention of physiotherapists in the South African public sector

Rakgokong, Lintle Idlett (2008-07-16)

ABSTRACT Every year, physiotherapists leave the South African public sector in large numbers, citing reasons such as low salaries and unsatisfactory working conditions as the main contributing factors. However, despite ...

Investigation of the forces developed when using high-temperature superconductors with linear electric machines

Poeti, Leonardo (2008-04-30)

Abstract The proposed research of investigating the interaction between high-temperature superconductors and linear motors is introduced. Background on levitated transportation, high-temperature superconductor applications ...

Investigation of the impact of recharge water with respect to quality into the Khutala Colliery Rehabilitated block I opencast operation

Repinga, Mandla Ralph (2012-01-19)

ABSTRACT This study was an investigation of the impact of recharge water with respect to quality and quantity into the Rehabilitated Block I opencast operation, a former opencast coal mine in Mpumalanga, Witbank Coalfields ...

The investigation of the integrative function of focal adhesion kinase (FAK) in human oesophagel squamous cell carcinoma cell lines

Worsley, Catherine Mary (2009-04-23)

The expression of focal adhesion kinase (FAK), a non-receptor cytoplasmic tyrosine kinase, is often upregulated in many cancer types. FAK influences cellular adhesion and migration, as well as significantly mediating ...

Investigation of the possible anti-diabetic activity of Icacina trichantha, Ananas cosmos and Uraria picta in a rat model

Fatokun, Femi Kayode (2011-04-08)

Natural remedies from medicinal plants are considered to be effective and safe alternative treatment for diabetes mellitus. The aim of this study was to demonstrate the hypoglycaemic and antidiabetic activity of the ...

An investigation of the possiblities of scaling-up and mass-producing entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs)

Fasemore, Olufemi Alexander (2012-01-31)

The aim of this study was to design a bioreactor system for the cultivation of entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs). These are worm-like living invertebrate organisms that can be used as bio-pesticides. The Heterorhabditis ...

An investigation of the proctodeal region with respect to development and breakdown of the cloacal membrane in Xenopus laevis

Jones, Deborah Marie (2009-05-29)

Anorectal malformations are common congenital anomalies which disable the newborn. In order to gain insight into the development and causes of these anomalies, the normal development of the hindgut requires elucidation ...

An investigation of the programs and equipment used by caregivers and day mothers for the age group 0-36 months in Limpopo Province, South Africa

Grey, Margaretha J. (2008-05-14)

ABSTRACT This study investigated the quality of care provided to children between 0 and 36 months in Limpopo Province. A non-experimental, quantitative, cross sectional descriptive design was used. The researcher developed ...

Investigation of the Pt-Al-Cr system as part of the development of the Pt-Al-Cr-Ru thermodynamic database

Suss, Rainer (2008-09-03)

The ternary Pt-Al-Cr system was investigated as part of the continued development of a thermodynamic database for the Pt-Al-Cr-Ru system. Scanning electron microscopy with energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy and X-ray ...

An investigation of the rate of biogenic volatile organic carbon emissions from commercial crop and plantation species in the Mpumalanga Province

Batrakova, Victoria Konstantinovna (2010-03-09)

Volatile Organic Carbons (VOCs) are extremely reactive compounds and play an important role in the ozone chemistry of the atmosphere. Biogenic Volatile Organic Compounds (BVOCs) are estimated to contribute ~1015 g C y-1 ...

AN INVESTIGATION OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ADVERTISING AND TELEVISION PROGRAMMING AND PROGRAMMES ON SOUTH AFRICAN TELEVISION

Sikhakhane, Mongezi Andrew (2007-02-14)

This research report forms part of current debates in media studies around the rapidly increasing commercialization and privatization of public broadcasters around the world. It investigates the impact of this commercialization ...

Investigation of the release of gaseous fission products from pebble bed molecular reactor's triso coated fuel particle during the HFR-K5 fuel irradiation test

Leotlela, Moebetsi J. (2010-09-07)

The effectiveness of the Tri-isotropic (TRISO) fuel particle to perform as an effective barrier to fission product migration and retain all fission products within the fuel particle is based primarily on the ability of the ...

The investigation of the role of real estate in a mixed-asset portfolio within the South African Pension Fund Industry

Ramushu, Herbert Tiaoleng (2006-11-14)

The objectives of this research are to assess the returns, risks and correlation of a mixed-asset portfolio, establish the role of real estate in a mixed-asset portfolio and suggest an appropriate real estate allocation ...

An investigation of the structural and magnetic properties of Ho substituted BiFeO3

Ncube, Mehluli (2012-09-18)

The doping of BiFeO3 with lanthanide elements like Ho, with a radius smaller than Bi, is ideal to improve the ferroelectric and magnetic properties of BiFeO3, which in principle can cause structural distortions of the ...

An investigation of the support offered by the institution level support team to the foundation phase teachers in a single school in Johannesburg.

Tebid, Celyne Ambeck (2010-09-02)

Some of the major difficulties encountered in embracing an inclusive education system are, lack of commitment, lack of resources as well as a poor understanding of how to support successful inclusion. The Education White ...

INVESTIGATION OF THE WORKING CONDITIONS OF WOMEN EMPLOYED IN THE

Mngomezulu, Siphiwe (2011-04-19)

The Science, Engineering and Technology (SET) sector has remained predominantly male-dominated, yet women’s representation still remains quite low. In this knowledge-based economy both women’s and men’s skills are required ...

AN INVESTIGATION OF TOMATO CURLY STUNT VIRUS IN SOUTH AFRICA

Fali, Azola Kuhle (2006-10-31)

Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum) is a horticultural commodity of great economic importance in many parts of the world, including South Africa. A previous study identified a new begomovirus, Tomato curly stunt virus ...

An investigation of two different modalities of language used in an educational setting and the behaviour of deaf learners.

Swanepoel, Brandon (2012-09-06)

Research conducted on the prevalence of behavioural adjustment in Deaf children and adolescents, in erstwhile countries, points towards an appreciably elevated percentage of emotional and behavioural problems amongst ...

Investigation of voltammetric procedures used in the ultra-trace determination and speciation of chromium III and VI

Birame, Christian Sekomo (2006-02-09)

Complexation of CrIII was studied using the ligand 2, 2’ Bipyridyl (Bpy). Potentiometric titration was used in the modelling of CrIII-Bpy complexes and establishment of complex stability constants by use of ESTA software ...

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