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Site characterization and risk assessment of organic groundwater contaminants in South Africa
(University of the Free State, 2004-11)
English: South Africa has only recently realized that organic groundwater contamination occurs in this country and
that it can have a serious effect on the groundwater quality. The Water Research Commission (WRC)
recently ...
Using seasonal climate outlook to advise on sorghum production in the Central Rift Valley of Ethiopia
(University of the Free State, 2005-12)
English: Seasonal rainfall is an important source of water for rainfed farming in the semi-arid regions of the world, where rainfall is marginal and variable. However, as rains are unpredictable in terms of onset, amount ...
The influence of climate variability on flood risk in the //Khara Hais municipality (Upington area): a GIS-based approach
(University of the Free State, 2009-11)
English: The climate of the continents and the world is controlled by complex maritime and terrestrial interactions that produce a variety of climates across a range of regions and continents. Climate influences agriculture, ...
Luminescent properties of synthesized PbS nanoparticle phosphors
(University of the Free State, 2008-08)
Luminescent lead sulphide (PbS) nanoparticles embedded in an amorphous silica (SiO2)
matrix were synthesized at room temperature by a sol-gel process. The prepared
nanocomposite materials were crushed into powders and ...
The ethics of reporting on HIV/AIDS in three major South African newspapers
(University of the Free State, 2009-05)
In the study, the researcher explores the issue of ethics of reporting on HIV/Aids in three major South African newspapers, namely Mail & Guardian, The Star and Daily Sun. The researcher argues that deontological and social ...
Attitudes towards the death penalty: a cross-cultural investigation
(University of the Free State, 2005-11)
The purpose of this study was to determine people’s attitudes towards the death penalty. The aims of this research study were achieved by gathering data from a number of respondents aged 16 and older at several churches ...
A theological evaluation of ten major creation theories
(University of the Free State, 2007-09)
English: What does the Bible say God did when He created the heavens and the earth? The study begins by investigating genres of creation texts and stating hermeneutical principles. The claims of ten creation theories are ...
The transformation of technical colleges into further education and training colleges: a decision-orientated evaluation of the Northern Cape Urban Further Education and Training College
(University of the Free State, 2004-11)
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Kinetic Monte Carlo simulation of the growth of gold nanostructures on a graphite substrate
(University of the Free State, 2006-06)
Nanotechnology has, without a doubt, ushered in a new era of technological convergence and holds the promise of making a profound impact on the way research in physics, chemistry, materials science, biotechnology etc. are ...
Causes and impact of desertification in the Butana Area of Sudan
(University of the Free State, 2006-11)
English: Desertification is one of the most serious environmental and socio-economic problems of our time. Desertification describes circumstances of land degradation in arid, semi-arid and dry sub-humid regions resulting ...