Electronic Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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The effect of plasmin on age gelation in UHT milk
(University of the Free State, 2019-11)Abstract not available -
The Manifestation of healing: a therapeutic retreat for police officers, Bainsvlei, Bloemfontein
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A model of transformational leadership and organisational performance in state-owned enterprises in Zimbabwe
(University of the Free State, 2020)A lack of leadership skills was cited as one of the reasons for poor performance in Zimbabwe’s state-owned enterprises (SOEs). In response to the highlighted leadership skills gap and poor performance in the state-owned ... -
Perspectives on family resilience in the face of unemployment
(University of the Free State, 2020-11)The aim of this study was to explore and describe the resilience, in particular optimal functioning and coping mechanisms from families affected by unemployment within the City of Johannesburg. In South Africa, unemployment ... -
Motivation and emotional praxis: a collaborative autobiographical narrative of TVET college students from lower socio-economic backgrounds
(University of the Free State, 2020-06)In this qualitative study, I focused on understanding the role of emotions in promoting social justice for students from lower socio-economic backgrounds at TVET colleges. The study also looked at the possibility of ... -
Optimal time for post-operative refraction after uneventful cataract surgery
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Enhancing grade 4 learners’ mathematical problem-solving skills in word sums
(University of the Free State, 2020-07)The study aims to enhance problem-solving skills for grade 4 learners in word sums. According to the Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statements, mathematics helps to build up mental processes that improve critical thinking ... -
Caregiving as an occupation: the experiences of primary caregivers of young children with Cerebral Palsy in Mangaung
(University of the Free State, 2020-09)Introduction: Cerebral Palsy (CP) is a permanent yet non-progressive disorder characterised by motor impairments and functional limitations. Children who are severely affected are dependent on the assistance of caregivers ... -
Comparison between measured and simulated activity using Gafchromic™ film with radionuclides
(University of the Free State, 2020-08)In this study, Gafchromic™ film XR-QA2 and RT-QA2 were used to characterise the film energy response against various radionuclides. The film response was investigated with respect to different backscatter materials. The ... -
The influence of human resource development challenges on public health service delivery in Mangaung
(University of the Free State, 2020-07)Purpose – It is a constitutional mandate that all three spheres of government should provide quality services to citizens of South Africa. There has been an increasing demand from the public for quality health service ... -
The adsorption potential of arsenic and selenium in soils: a laboratory and pedogeochemical modelling study
(University of the Free State, 2020-01)The environmental effects of mine waste recently became of greater interest for environmentalists and researchers in South Africa. Therefore, the rehabilitation of mine waste and tailings and the potential uses of treated ... -
Estimation of the eye lens doses in a catheterization laboratory from available image parameters
(University of the Free State, 2020-07)Background and objective: New data on eye lens dosimetry supports the theory that the threshold of radiation-induced cataracts could be substantially lower than previously believed with some investigators arguing that ... -
Association between deformity correction and clinical outcome post total knee arthroplasty
(University of the Free State, 2020-06)Background: The aim of this study was to establish if the degree of deformity correction during total knee arthroplasty (TKA) has an influence on post-operative patient satisfaction. Patient and methods: This was a ... -
Low dislocation rates achieved when using dual mobility cup hip implants for femur neck fractures
(University of the Free State, 2020-06)Background: Total hip replacements (THA) done for intracapsular neck of femur fractures (NOF) have a dislocation rate of up to 14%. This is seven times higher than in THA done for osteoarthritis. Using a dual mobility cup ... -
Peer support guidelines for nurse educators during curriculum innovation in Lesotho
(University of the Free State, 2020-06)Background: The curriculum for the education of nurses and midwives in Lesotho was transformed through the adoption of competency-based education. Competency-based education promotes the capabilities of the students. ... -
Vein size and demographics: is there a correlation?
(University of the Free State, 2019-12)Peripheral arterial occlusive disease has a high prevalence worldwide, as well as in our population, and contributes to an immense burden of morbidity and mortality. Due to the systemic nature of especially atherosclerotic ... -
Photography Arts Centre: an architectural exploration of place and identity in Bloemfontein
(University of the Free State, 2019)This dissertation explores the transformation of a nonplace into a place by developing an identity in an architectural intervention with the aid of its context. It proposes a photography training centre in the central part ... -
Guidelines for student self-efficacy in the teaching and learning environment of undergraduate Natural Sciences
(2020-07)In this thesis, the researcher conducted an in-depth study on student self-efficacy in the teaching and learning environment of undergraduate students in Natural Sciences at the University of the Free State (UFS). This was ... -
Biomechanical Hippotherapy Centre and Cultural Pavilion: investigating specialised [horse-assisted] therapy in the rural landscape of Semonkong, Lesotho
(University of the Free State, 2019-10)Horses were first domesticated in around 3500 BC by the Steppe people of Euroasia, modern-day Kyrgyzstan (Kelekna, 2009; 398). The horse is an extremely fast, strong, courageous, and intelligent animal; qualities hard to ... -
Namibian Museum for Architecture: preserving and archiving architectural heritage
(University of the Free State, 2019-10)This dissertation stems from the love and appreciation of things that tells a story of time and makes us reflect on our impermanence as the individual self. Personally; the vast open horizons that are infrequently defined ...