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Are admission laboratory values in isolation valuable in predicting surgical outcome in patients with perforated peptic ulcers: a retrospective, cohort analytical, observational study
(University of the Free State, 2021-05)Background: Perforated peptic ulcer carries a noteworthy mortality, and admission status is a significant prognosticator thereof. Laboratory values are objective and readily available and therefore ideal for risk ... -
Evaluation of groundwater recharge and flow in crystalline terrain in the Matlala Batholith, Limpopo, South Africa
(University of the Free State, 2021-11)Communities residing near the Matlala Batholith are dependent on the groundwater resource for their water supply. The Matlala wellfield occurs near the south-eastern perimeter of the batholith outcrop and may in future ... -
Investigation into depressurisation of highwalls at Mogalakwena Mine, Limpopo Province, South Africa
(University of the Free State, 2022)As the magnitude of open pit mines like Mogalakwena Mine, gets bigger and deeper, the assessment and management water in the pits and particularly in the high walls is becomingly increasingly important for water and rock ... -
The experiences of work family issues amongst women entrepreneurs in Lesotho
(University of the Free State, 2021-10)Women in Lesotho are increasingly becoming empowered and this is proven by the increase in the number of women opening and managing small businesses. On the other hand, societal expectations in Lesotho place household and ... -
The auxiliary verbs and the deficient verbs in Tswana
(University of the Free State, 1974-03)Abstract not available -
Factors influencing the acceptance of mobile marketing among Generation Z students in South Africa
(University of the Free State, 2021)The objective of this study was to investigate the factors that influence the acceptance of mobile marketing among Generation Z students in South Africa. In South Africa mobile marketing has seen a remarkable change in the ... -
The prevalence of diabetic kidney disease in adult Type-1 Diabetes Mellitus and its predictors in the Universities Academic Hospital Endocrine Clinic, South Africa
(University of the Free State, 2022)Purpose of the Research: To evaluate the prevalence of DKD, atypical features and associated risk factors in adults with type-1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) at Universitas Hospital Endocrine Clinic. Methods: This was a ... -
Adaptation strategies of smallholder maize farmers to drought in Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality, Eastern Cape, South Africa
(University of the Free State, 2021-02)Recently, South Africa has experienced the worst drought in decades. Due to this, an understanding of people’s views of drought is an important factor in sustainable environmental policy in this country. As a result, this ... -
Preparation and characterization of polypropylene-wood powder composites
(University of the Free State, 2005-02)The preparation and characterization of modified and unmodified polypropylene – wood powder composites were done under fixed processing conditions (mixing temperature, rate of rotation and mixing time). The mixing of samples ... -
Accountability: state cover provided to public officials liable for civil claims against the state
(University of the Free State, 2021-11)This study explores the meaning and different features of accountability as a constitutional value and obligation within the context of administrative action and how it relates to state cover provided to public officials ... -
Developing a breeding strategy for butternut squash (Cucurbita moschata) in South Africa
(University of the Free State, 2021-11)Knowledge about inheritance mechanisms of economically important traits and the influence of environmental factors on their expression are crucial for the formulation of an appropriate breeding strategy in any crop. Currently ... -
Factors influencing the commercialisation of emerging dairy farmers in South Africa: a case study of the Free State Province
(University of the Free State, 2022-07)This case study research aimed to identify factors that influence the commercialisation of emerging dairy farmers in the Free State Province, and assess the utility of dairy business hub models to address the identified ... -
Investigating the role of indigenous vegetables on food security and agrobiodiversity in Northern Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa
(University of the Free State, 2021-11)Over the past years there have been concerns over the increasing number of food insecure households resulting from the socio-economic imbalances that exist in society. Literature informs us that it is mostly the small-scale ... -
An investigation into structured postgraduate programmes for emergency care practitioners in South Africa
(University of the Free State, 2021-11)With this study, the researcher pursued an investigation into the perceived need for structured postgraduate programmes for emergency care practitioners (ECPs) in South Africa. In 2017, South Africa terminated the vocational ... -
Exploring the psychological and relational challenges experienced by lesbian couples during the adoption process in South Africa: an interpretative phenomenological analysis
(University of the Free State, 2021-12)Most of the existing literature on lesbian couples’ experiences of the adoption process either elucidate an investigation into cognitive, psychological and sexual development of children who were adopted by same-sex ... -
Die ontstaan van en veranderinge in die rasseloongaping in die Suid-Afrikaanse ekonomie, 1860-1970
(University of the Free State, 1992-11)Die doel van hierdie studie was om die ontstaan van en veranderinge in die rasseloongaping in onderskeidelik die Suid-Afrikaanse diamantmynbedryf, goudmynbedryf, private vervaardigingsektor en spoorwee en hawens tussen ... -
Die volkstaat as alternatief vir die polities-staatkundige herstrukturering van Suid-Afrika
(University of the Free State, 1990-01)Abstract not available -
A sustainable teacher leadership implementation plan for Lesotho high schools
(University of the Free State, 2020-11)Addressing the problem of teacher leadership practices in Lesotho high schools and the lack of leadership succession plans when the principals leave the office due to retirement or ill health, is a long-standing phenomenon, ... -
The implementation of a bilingual-bicultural literacy intervention programme for deaf learners in Namibia
(University of the Free State, 2021-11)The Bilingual-Bicultural approach is considered the best approach to teach deaf learners. This approach also provides the best opportunity for deaf learners to become biliterate. Namibia too has adopted the Bilingual-Bicultural ... -
Analysing student affairs research within higher education through Bronfenbrenner’s bio-ecological model lens
(University of the Free State, 2020-07)Through Bronfenbrenner’s Person, Process, Context and Time (PPCT) model lens, this study identified the most important student affairs research themes for transforming student (including postgraduate students) learning and ...