Electronic Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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The effects of emotional intelligence on coping styles and resilience among facilitators of the University of the Free State
(University of the Free State, 2018-01)The University of the Free State (UFS) is increasingly making use of the studentcentred approach to teaching and learning, and in-turn the number of employed facilitators is steadily increasing. This type of teaching and ... -
Time perspective as a predictor of academic competence among black first-year students in the Humanities
(University of the Free State, 2012-11)English: The aim of the study was to explore the constructs of academic competence and time perspective amongst a population of Black African first-year students from the Faculty of the Humanities at the University of the ... -
The influence of environmental and individual factors on the growth intentions of SMMEs in the Free State
(University of the Free State, 2019-03)Growth intentions are the entrepreneur’s goals or aspirations for the growth path she or he would like the venture to follow. However, an entrepreneur’s intention to grow his or her business is shaped and influenced by two ... -
The spirituality of Bantu Stephen Biko: a theology from below
(University of the Free State, 2018-06)This thesis employs the lived religion theoretical paradigm in its attempts to interpret Bantu Stephen Biko’s spirituality. Lived religion’s strength lies in that it emphasises religion as a lifestyle and focuses on the ... -
Die magsfaktor in internasionale verhoudinge
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Die chemiese ondersoek van giftige skimmels wat uit voedingstowwe geïsoleer is
(University of the Free State, 1969-01)Afrikaans: 'n Groot aantal van die skimmels wat plaaslik op voedingstowwe voorkom is giftig. In hierdie proefskrif word die isolasie en die identifikasie van die gifstowwe van die skimmels, Aspergillum nidulans (Eidam) ... -
A semiotic analysis of Nightwish’s Dark Passion Play (2007) and Imaginaerum (2011)
(University of the Free State, 2018-01)Despite the ever-increasing interest in scholarly research on metal, the sonic investigation of metal songs remains essentially neglected. My study aims to contribute to the musicological investigation of metal. In this ... -
Die beskrywing van Kaapse Afrikaans as 'n variëteit van Afrikaans
(University of the Free State, 1986-01)Afrikaans: INLEIDEND - DOELWITTE Die doelwit van hierdie studie kan drieledig uiteengesit word. Eerstens dien 'n kriptiese uiteensetting van die vorige ondersoeke oor Kleurling-Afrikaans (en ander naverwante studies) as ... -
Die waarde van die Kodaly-konteks vir primerefase-musiekopvoeding in die Oranje-Vrystaat: 'n historiese, kritiese en empiries-didaktiese ondersoek
(University of the Free State, 1990)Afrikaans: In hierdie studie word daarop gewys dat die belangrike beginsel van musikale geletterdheid grotendeels genegeer word in Suid-Afrikaanse junior primêre klasmusiekpraktyk. Notasieleer en bladlees is trouens die ... -
Investigation of the extractives of Neuoautanenia amboensis schinz with special reference tonuclear magnetic resonance studies on hydroxybenzofurans
(University of the Free State, 1967-11-01)Four new compounds were isolated from Neorautanenia amboensis, three minor isoflavavoids, the dhydrorotenoids DEHYDRODOLINEONE, NEBOENSINONE and NAMBINONE, and the isoflavone glycoside AMBONIN. In addition four known ... -
A comparative petrological study of some sedimentary rocks from South Africa and the surrounding continents and the significance of their heavy mineral contents
(University of the Free State, 1960)The heavy residues, the light constituents and grain size of 150 samples of Devonian to Jurassic sandstones, conglomerates, tillites and siltstones were studied. Most of the samples were collected in South Africa but a ... -
The influence of certain factors on the reproduction of Sitophilus Oryzae (L.) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae)
(University of the Free State, 1965-01-01)1. S. oryzac is a serious pest of cereals and cereal products throughout the world. 2. A study was undertaken in South Africa to determine the influence of various factors on the re-production of this weevil. 3. The ... -
Expansion and adaption of the National Afrikaans Literature Museum and Research Centre: understanding architectural language in heritage buildings and formulating an appropriate response
(University of the Free State, 2018-12)This dissertation is a proposal for the expansion and adaption of the National Afrikaans Literature Museum and Research Centre (NALN) in the Old Government Building in President Brand Street, Bloemfontein. The new additions ... -
Integrated clinical simulation assessment criteria for emergency care education programmes in South Africa
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House of memory for the forgotten narratives of Thaba Nchu: voicing & tracing different narratives through the exploration of place
(University of the Free State, 2016)The Department of Arts and Culture, in collaboration with the National Museum of Bloemfontein’s anthropology sector requires a house of memory committed to the resurgence of Thaba ‘Nchu that will store and exhibit collected ... -
New Regional headquarters for Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) and office park in Katima Mulilo: shift/transformation of identity through spatial evolution
(University of the Free State, 2015-09-28)This dissertation aims at investigating the existing townscape and repairing the hidden bonds that have been severed. The use of architecture sensitively will reignite a series of chain reactions that ultimately result in ... -
A first and second order cybernetic analysis of barriers facing sexuality education in secondary schools
(University of the Free State, 2018-02)In light of the growing concern regarding HIV and AIDS, teenage pregnancies, gender violence and suicides among adolescents of alternative sexualities, South African education has become increasingly critical in establishing ... -
Cooking school: urban farm for the reintegration of parolees: questioning striated spaces in the city of Bloemfontein
(University of the Free State, 2015)This dissertation is an investigation into the boundaries – physical and social - that build, and simultaneously, break down our society and cities. Crime is part of our daily life in South Africa, but why do so many of ... -
Revealing the invisible: institute for disease awareness
(University of the Free State, 2015-09)An Institute for Disease Awareness is proposed as a branch of the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD), on the grounds of the Free State Psychiatric Complex in Oranjesig, Bloemfontein. The aim of this project ... -
Characterization and evaluation of reproductive performance in Bapedi sheep breed
(University of the Free State, 2019)Reproduction is an important field of animal production, as it ensures continuation and maintenance of different animal species and their production. Bapedi sheep are indigenous to South Africa and predominantly found in ...