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Universiteitstoelating in die nuwe Suid-Afrika: ideologiese en statistiese oorwegings
(University of the Free State, 1999)English: This article discusses the misconceptions which can arise when statistically distinguishable groups with diverse school backgrounds compete for admission to tertiary academic institutions. It is recommended that ... -
Five generations of applied linguistics: some framework issues
(University of the Free State, 1999)English: In recent years a number of discussions have sustained the debate on the definition of applied linguistics, a debate which addresses both ends of the spectrum of applied linguistic work: the philosophical and the ... -
The death of Alexander the Great
(University of the Free State, 1999)English: The circumstances of Alexander's death are reviewed. Since contemporary sources vary in their accounts of the reason for his death, they are briefly reviewed and assessed. The account of Alexander's final illness ... -
Frameworks for institutional audits for quality in South African higher education
(University of the Free State, 1999)English: This paper attempts to establish the most suitable a system for institutional audits of higher education institutions in South Africa. It focuses on four areas: theory, philosophy, categories and practice. The ... -
Spectators in Jerusalem: urban narrative in the scenic tradition
(University of the Free State, 1999)English: This investigation of the narrative prospects of urban pictures in the scenic tradition is devoted co Hans Memling's painting depicting a sequence of Passion scenes set in a topographical view ofJerusalem. In ... -
Health and health care in South Africa in transition: a macro perspective
(University of the Free State, 1999)English: The South African health care system, along with society in general, is undergoing profound transformation. Afcer almost five years, questions may well be posed about the nature of chis transition, the benefits ... -
Deracialisation of urban business space: street traders in Pietersburg
(University of the Free State, 1999)English: The 'invasion' of the CBD by informal entrepreneurs signalled the first visible phase of the informal process of deracialisation of business space. A clear distinction between deracialisation and desegregation ... -
Landelik-stedelike interaksie en plaaslike owerheidsbestuur in die Stellenbosch-distrik
(University of the Free State, 1999)English: The distinction between rural and urban areas in various parts of the world is fading because of increasing interaction between the two groups of communities. lt is particularly the nature and magnitude of the ... -
Die verbouing van tafeldruiwe en sultanas in die Benede-Oranje-riviergebied
(University of the Free State, 1999)English: The table grape and sultana industry is an economic mainstay for the Lower Orange River area, but without irrigation the industry cannot exist, mainly because of the dry climate in the area. However, it is not ... -
Die weg na 'n omgewingsgeografie
(University of the Free State, 1999)English: While geography's organization in subdisciplines hardly changed since it was institutionalized as a university discipline during the 1880s, its struccure and research styles changed rapidly and fundamentally since ... -
'Relevansie' in die sielkunde in Suid-Afrika
(University of the Free State, 1999)English: In this article a general view regarding the debate on relevance in psychology in South Africa is given. It would appear that the psychology profession should be established as an important role player in the ... -
Psychology and culture: the politics of recognition
(University of the Free State, 1999)English: In this article it is suggested that the two main ontological assumptions prevalent in mainstream Western psychology (atomism and holism) are accompanied by implicit moral ideals as well as concomitant constructions ... -
Die postmodernistiese diskoers en die Suid-Afrikaanse ekonomiese oorgang
(University of the Free State, 1999)English: The postmodernist reaction to the Cartesian Anxiety caused by the rejection of modernism as philosophical basis for science is set out in this paper. It is argued that the hermeneutical tradition within postmodernism ... -
Images of European youth at the turn of the century as reflected in the autobiographies of three Jewish writers: Arthur Schnitzler, Stefan Zweig and Ernst Toller
(University of the Free State, 1999)Afrikaans: In hierdie artikel word aan die hand van die outobiografieë van drie Duitstalige outeurs 'n beeld van die Europese jeug van 'n eeu gelede weergegee. Drie temas word ondersoek: ouerhuis en skool, liefde en ... -
'Modernity': the historical ontology
(University of the Free State, 1999)English: The article focuses on a fundamental and generally disregarded aspect of modern thought: the turn in eighteenth-century philosophy towards a historical ontology. The works of selected intellectuals such as Defoe ... -
In the home stretch: the legalisation of African traditional healing in South Africa
(University of the Free State, 1999)English: The overall aim of this article is to describe the current status of indigenous health care policy and to determine what progress has been made in translating policy principles into action. The article deals with ... -
Initial anticipations and experiences of antiretroviral therapy among managers at ART-assessment facilities in the Free State
(University of the Free State, 2006)English: Before the implementation of ART, and again seven months later, interviews were conducted with facility managers and nurses leading PHC programmes. Their perceptions of the impact of ART are discussed. A positive ... -
Human resources for ART in the Free State public health sector: recording achievements, identifying challenges
(University of the Free State, 2006)English: The shortage of human resources for health poses a serious threat to public sector ART in South Africa. In the Free State, recruitment of staff for ART emphasises the challenges of securing the necessary number ... -
Scaling up antiretroviral therapy: experience of the Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC) access programme
(University of the Free State, 2006)English: Despite Uganda’s success in lowering the rate of HIV infection, numbers of people already infected and progressing to AIDS continue to rise. The JCRC pioneered the use of antiretroviral drugs in Africa since 1992, ... -
Home-based care as an indispensable extension of professional care in ART - a plea for recognition and support
(University of the Free State, 2006)English: The Centre for Health Systems Research & Development is currently conducting a longitudinal study to assess the implementation of public sector anti-retroviral treatment (ART) in the Free State. Home-based care ...
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