Electronic Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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A comparison of Drum’s coverage of the 1976 Soweto student uprisings and the 2015 #FeesMustFall student protests
(University of the Free State, 2018-08)In an essay titled On my philosophy existentialist philosopher Karl Jaspers (1941: 133) explores reasons that lie behind the relevance of studying any figure or event from history. Jaspers (ibid.) argues that “[o]ur own ... -
Behaviour of monoammonium phosphate in alkaline and calcareous sandy soils
(University of the Free State, 2018)Soluble phosphorus (P) in soil is subject to fixation in either low or high pH soils. A variety of other soil processes contributes to this process, for example clay mineralogy, organic matter, sesquioxides and carbonates. ... -
Nutritional status, knowledge, attitude and practices of patients receiving maintenance hemodialysis in Bloemfontein, South Africa
(University of the Free State, 2018-06)Background: Internationally, the nutritional management of patients on maintenance hemodialysis (MHD) poses a challenge. This is the first Sub-Saharan study to focus on knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) regarding ... -
Dynamics of school-based management in previously disadvantaged schools in South Africa
(University of the Free State, 2018-06)School-based management has become a common global trend within the educational sphere, with institutional autonomy as the major educational reform. Post-apartheid education reform in South Africa shows strong decentralisation ... -
Nurses' knowledge, attitudes and practices towards mental illness in the Mafeteng District, Lesotho
(University of the Free State, 2018-02)Mental illness is a pervasive and disabling problem worldwide especially in low and middle income countries. In Lesotho, people with mental illness are first attended at primary health care settings by mostly non-psychiatric ... -
Towards occupational enablement: experiences of the ECD practitioners regarding the crosstrainer programme
(University of the Free State, 2018-06)Introduction: South African Early Childhood Development (ECD) practitioners are not adequately trained and have been regarded as one of the primarily important aspects of concern in the South African ECD setup. Focussing ... -
Homosexual men's experiences of paternal relationships during the sexual identity formation period
(University of the Free State, 2018-06)English: In this study, homosexual men’s experiences of paternal relationships during their sexual identity development period were explored. An array of published articles explored and attempted to understand the development ... -
Groei en ontwikkeling van Friesverse
(University of the Free State, 1990-05)English: The purpose of this research project was to select which of the following grazing systems would result in the highest qrowth performance for Friesian heifers, i.e. 1 day grazing, 14 days rest (15 days system), 2 ... -
A description of nurse and midwifery educators' self-direction in learning in Lesetho
(University of the Free State, 2018-02)It is crucial to describe self-direction of nurse and midwifery educators in learning in Lesotho - especially now that Lesotho nurses training institutions have moved from content-based curricula to competency-based ... -
Validation of a von willebrand factor propeptide assay
(University of the Free State, 2018-03)Von Willebrand disease is the most common inherited bleeding disorder caused by a deficiency or defect in von Willebrand factor. Quantitative defects of von Willebrand factor include, type 1 von Willebrand disease (partial ... -
Emblematic features of fictional female Afrikaner characters in selected South African television and theatre productions
(University of the Free State, 2018-01)This thesis examined the emblematic features of fictional female Afrikaner characters in selected South African television and theatre productions. The purpose of this study was to determine how female characters are ... -
The right to conscientious objection against administering euthanasia in the context of the right to freedom of religion
(University of the Free State, 2018-12)In 2015 the South African judiciary was confronted with the so-called ‘right to die’, when Robin Stransham-Ford applied to the High Court of South Africa (the North Gauteng Division) for an order to have his life terminated. ... -
Hypophosphatemia after cardiopulmonary bypass: incidence and clinical significance, from a single centre in South Africa
(University of the Free State, 2018-07)Abstract not available -
An investigation into digital place marketing practices of selected South African local municipalities and communities
(University of the Free State, 2018-04)Places such as town or city municipalities and communities should market themselves to attract and retain skilled middle and higher income residents, businesses, investors and tourists because these typical place marketing ... -
Fermentation and gas bubble formation in psychrophilic yeasts
(University of the Free State, 2017-08)In recent research on the production of intracellular gas bubbles in yeast during fermentation, bubble-like structures were observed in 16 organisms during fermentation. These structures were absent or present in small ... -
Die Christelike huisgesin se lewensomvattende opvoedingstaak onder leiding van die geloofsuitgang uit die hart
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Prevalence and severity of whiplash associated disorders in mixed martial arts athletes
(University of the Free State, 2018)Mixed martial arts (MMA) is a full-contact combat sport that has become increasingly popular, even though having been described as violent. There is a growing concern about the risk of head trauma and acceleration injuries ... -
Strengthening the teaching of mini-practical assessment task in a senior phase technology class
(University of the Free State, 2018)English: The study aims at strengthening the teaching of the mini-Practical Assessment Task in a senior phase technology class. The challenge that teachers confront, is the learners’ failure to execute this task. This task ... -
'n Vergelykende studie van verpleging tussen bewaarsorg en terapeutiese sorg in twee Suid-Afrikaanse blanke psigiatriese hospitale
(University of the Free State, 1999-05)Abstract not available -
A professional development framework to empower the school management team in financial management
(University of the Free State, 2018)English: The aim of the study was to design a professional development framework to empower the school management team in financial management. In order to achieve this, the following specific objectives were devised to ...