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The sociology curriculum, pedagogy and capabilities formation: a case study in two South African universities
(University of the Free State, 2016-12)
English: The study addresses how the sociology curriculum and pedagogy interact to enhance or constrain students’ capabilities and more broadly, human development. More specifically, the research is focussed on how curriculum ...
A financial reporting framework for South African listed companies under business rescue
(University of the Free State, 2016-12)
English: Companies listed on the JSE are required to prepare annual financial statements in terms of IFRSs on the basis of a going concern assumption. This assumption implies that the company will continue to exist in the ...
Organised secondary industry and the state in Zimbabwe, 1939-1979
(University of the Free State, 2018-11)
English: This thesis examines the relationship between organised secondary industry, the state and other economic interest groups (farmers, miners and commerce) over industrialisation in Southern Rhodesia (Colonial Zimbabwe) ...
An mHealth communication framework for caregivers of adolescents with mental health issues
(University of the Free State, 2020-06)
This study focused on developing an mHealth communication framework for rural caregivers of adolescents with mental health issues. Adolescents carry a high burden of mental health issues. Their caregivers, usually parents, ...
A risk assessment profile and Diet Quality Index for inadequate choline intake in pregnant women in Bloemfontein, South Africa
(University of the Free State, 2020-11)
Pregnancy is a period of rapid tissue development. These metabolic processes require additional nutrients to ultimately support the normal growth and development of the foetus. A specific nutrient that is the focus of ...
Development of a nutrition screening tool for the prediction of birth outcomes of women attending the antenatal clinic at Pelonomi hospital
(University of the Free State, 2021)
In countries with limited resources, poor birth outcomes significantly contribute to morbidity and mortality and hold short- and long-term consequences for both the mother and her offspring. Optimal nutrition during pregnancy ...
Astrotourism as an income-generating opportunity in South African national parks
(University of the Free State, 2020-11)
National parks play a major role in the tourism industry of South Africa. Income-generating activities within parks must be managed responsibly to protect the environment. Considering the natural resource of dark skies in ...
Experiences of disabled students at two South African universities: a capabilities approach
(University of the Free State, 2015-11)
English: Using the capabilities approach, this thesis examines how disabled students experience higher education at two South African universities: University of the Free State (UFS) and University of Venda (UniVen). Located ...
Dissemination of disaster early warning messages for floods in Vosloorus Township
(University of the Free State, 2021-10)
The implementation of early warning systems by municipalities affects how communities cope with disasters such as floods. Although the technical aspects of the collection of weather and climate data have improved over the ...
The socio-economic impacts of floods in Kudube informal settlement in the city of Tshwane, Gauteng province of South Africa
(University of the Free State, 2021-11)
Flooding is a common natural disaster around the world, and the City of Tshwane is not excluded from this commonality. Both informal and formal settlements in the city are affected by flooding though the impacts are not ...