Electronic Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
Now showing items 1-20 of 4517
-
Factors influencing the design of an occupational therapy stroke program in primary health care
(University of the Free State, 2019-06)Introduction and background: The ideal of making health care services accessible to all people within South Africa, is envisioned through the implementation of National Health Insurance (NHI). The rendering of Primary ... -
The effect of receiving mobile text messages on salivary cortisol levels in physiology students at the University of the Free State
(University of the Free State, 2019-06)Objective: Texting has become central to social life, especially among young adults. It has been shown that texting has an adverse effect on physiological functioning. This study investigated the effect of receiving mobile ... -
Time motion analysis of varsity cup soccer
(University of the Free State, 2018-12)Introduction: Soccer is an intermittent sport characterised by periods of moderate-intensity running and short high-intensity bursts. Understanding the physical and physiological demands of the sport is essential for ... -
The distribution, patient characteristics, therapy and patient outcome in culture positive invasive mold infections in a tertiary hospital in the Free State province, South Africa
(University of the Free State, 2019)Introduction Fungi, including molds, are increasingly recognized as important pathogens carrying a high morbidity and mortality in critically ill and immune compromised patients and our understanding of these diseases ... -
Sampling and extraction methods for soil inorganic N determination to calibrate the EM38 in irrigated fields
(University of the Free State, 2019-06)Precise management of N variability in crop fields are required to increase yields and ensure sustainable and economic crop production, whilst not having a negative impact on the environment. A popular type of sensor for ... -
Characterization of T cell responses to the non-structural proteins of the M segment in survivors of Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever
(University of the Free State, 2019-02)Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever orthonairovirus (CCHFV) is one of the most widely distributed arboviruses globally. The disease caused by the virus, Crimean- Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF), continues to emerge and re-emerge ... -
Communication through musical symbols: a comparative study of selected piano pieces by Frédéric Chopin
(University of the Free State, 2019-02)English: Communication is omnipresent and semiotic in nature. Within communication, a message is typically sent through a channel by means of a system of symbols, which is verbal and/or nonverbal in nature. Music is a ... -
Breed effects and non additive genetic variation in indigenous and commercial sheep in an extensive environment
(University of the Free State, 2019-06)The first part of the study compared a commercial, the Dorper as an arguably adapted commercial breed to the Namaqua Afrikaner as an unselected, indigenous, far-tail breed. The Dorper conclusively outperformed the Namaqua ... -
Knowledge, attitudes and practices of primary caregivers of foundation phase learners in Bloemfontein regarding breakfast and lunchboxes
(University of the Free State, 2019)Healthy breakfasts and school lunchboxes contribute to optimal nutrition during the school day and also influences the development of healthy eating habits in children over the long term. Caregivers are the most important ... -
Characteristics of patients with recurrent involuntary admissions for seventy-two hour assessment at Kimberley Hospital Complex, Northern Cape Province, Republic of South Africa
(University of the Free State, 2019-04)Introduction: Mental illness is common throughout the world, yet the true prevalence is underestimated. Forty-three percent (43%) of all psychiatric admissions in South Africa are involuntary, with a cyclical rise in ... -
Queer spiritualities: experiences of black lesbian women in Bloemfontein
(University of the Free State, 2019)Research on lesbian women and their sexuality has increased since the adoption of a democratic constitution in South Africa. A large part of the research has focused on the prevalence of corrective rape committed on black ... -
Predictors of prison adjustment amongst male incarcerated offenders in a private maximum-security correctional centre
(University of the Free State, 2019-06)English: Offenders adjust to incarceration in different ways. When adjusting to a highly structured, austere and unique maximum-security correctional centre, this adjustment process is further compounded. The aim of this ... -
Predictors of emotional intelligence amongst university students
(University of the Free State, 2019-06)The education of the labour force directly impacts the economy of a country. The successful employment of university students indicates a strong positive relationship with regards to students’ academic performance and ... -
Predictors of coping amongst male incarcerated offenders in a private maximum-security correctional centre
(University of the Free State, 2019-06)Young adult male incarcerated offenders tend to lack adequate coping skills when addressing their personal problems within a correctional environment. Young adult male incarcerated offenders also tend to acquire problematic ... -
Measured height and height estimated from body segments in hospitalised adults in Bloemfontein, South Africa
(University of the Free State, 2019-06)Background and motivation: Accurate height measurement is essential in the assessment of the hospitalised patient, amongst others, to screen for malnutrition or risk of malnutrition, which negatively affects morbidity and ... -
Corporate governance structures: the performance of Zambian listed companies
(University of the Free State, 2019-07)Corporate governance, which hinges on integrity, transparency and accountability, has been globally recognised. Despite this recognition, corporate scandals, corporate failures and poor financial performance of companies ... -
An exploration of mobile learning in South African accounting classrooms: a case study
(University of the Free State, 2019-06)In this digital age, where mobile learning is being incorporated into teaching and learning, this research tries to explore the perceptions and experiences of teachers and learners on the use of mobile learning in South ... -
Factors influencing the utilization of biological medicines in the Free State (South Africa)
(University of the Free State, 2019-06)English: Biological Medicines are substances derived from animal or other biological origin, and are used to treat, diagnose or prevent mainly inflammatory diseases and cancer. The use thereof has grown worldwide and is ... -
Investigating establishment, functionality and sustainability of primary school libraries
(University of the Free State, 2019-06)This research was conducted to examine and describe the status of the establishment of functional and sustainable libraries in primary schools of the Motheo District in the Free State province, South Africa. Within the ... -
New methodology for the biomimetic synthesis of Flavan-3,4-diols and derivatives
(University of the Free State, 2019-06)Abstract not available