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Fabrication of low-cost perovskite-based solar cells use recycled lead and lead compounds from depleted sealed-lead acid batteries
(University of the Free State, 2018-04)Perovskite solar cells have been found as promising candidates to offset carbon emissions while providing an alternative way to meet increasing demand in energy consumption. In this thesis, we have successfully fabricated ... -
Fabrication, characterization, and properties of bionanohybrids based on biocompatible polylactide and carbon nanotubes
(University of the Free State (Qwaqwa Campus), 2010)This work reports on the preparation and characterization of biodegradable polylactide (PLA) nanocomposites based on functionalized carbon nanotubes (f-MWCNTs). The nanocomposites were prepared by melt extrusion and solvent ... -
Facilitating a culture of research among undergraduates in occupational therapy at the University of the Free State
(University of the Free State, 2007-12)English: The overall theme of this study is the facilitation of a research culture at undergraduate level for occupational therapy (OT) students at the University of the Free State (UFS). The term "culture" in this regard ... -
Facilitating factors and barriers to the uptake of HIV counselling and testing among tuberculosis patients in the Free State Province
(University of the Free State, 2011-09)Counselling and testing is an integral part of the prevention, care and treatment of the human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immune deficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS). For tuberculosis (TB) patients, HIV counselling and ... -
The facilitative role of grade 1 teachers in the development of reading skills in Sesotho
(University of the Free State, 2012-08)The study explores the facilitative role of the Grade 1 teachers in the development of reading skills in Sesotho in some Mangaung schools. Since the Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS) report of 2006 ... -
The facilitators' perspective of interprofessional education at the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Free State
(University of the Free State, 2017-01)English: Collaborative practice in healthcare occurs when various health workers with different areas of professional expertise work together with patients, their families and communities. The World Health Organisation ... -
Facing up to reality? NEPAD and the challenge of globalisation
(University of the Free State, 2004)English: The study deals with the role of the New Partnership for Africa's Development in launching Africa's political and economic revitalisation in the twenty-first century. The world entered the new millennium in the ... -
Factors affecting adoption of alternative pineapple production systems in Ghana
(University of the Free State, 2015-07)The main objective of this research was to examine farmers’ decision and choice of production systems for pineapple production in order to determine the effect of factors within the social, physical and institutional ... -
Factors affecting maize (Zea mays L.) sensitivity to acetochlor
(University of the Free State, 2009-12)English: A number of the commercially available maize cultivars were screened in order to establish their tolerance to acetochlor. These cultivars demonstrated significant differences in their tolerance, with some cultivars ... -
Factors affecting participation in mainstream cattle markets by small-scale cattle farmers in South Africa
(University of the Free State, 2006-05)Even though livestock farming has been identified in the Integrated Sustainable Rural Development Strategy as the agricultural sub-sector with the most likely chance of improving household food security and addressing ... -
Factors affecting productive life and fertility in Nguni cows
(University of the Free State, 2017-07)English: The objective of the study was to assess factors that affect productive herd life and fertility in the Nguni cows using different models. The data set was obtained through the SA Stud book Logix information system. ... -
The factors affecting risk-taking behaviour among middle and late adolescents: an ecological systems perspective
(University of the Free State, 2015-10)English: Adolescence is the developmental stage during which individuals engage in reckless, thrill-seeking, and risk-taking behaviour to a greater extent than during any other life period. Risk-taking behaviour is common ... -
Factors affecting teachers' stress levels in the Botha-Bothe district of Lesotho
(University of the Free State, 1998-11)English: Stress is attributed to be an interference that disturbs a person's mental and physical well-being. Stress results have negative effects: physically (headaches), behaviourally (overreacting), emotionally (fatigue) ... -
Factors affecting technical efficiency of small-scale raisin producers in Eksteenskuil
(University of the Free State, 2012-01)English: Growing per capita income and changing consumption patterns have led commercial retailers to restructure their marketing techniques with the aim of obtaining a greater market share of the consumer’s pocket. Retailers ... -
Factors affecting turnover of nurses in rural clinics of Lesotho
(University of the Free State, 2014-11)The primary objective of the study was to establish the factors affecting turnover of nurses at the nine rural clinics in Lesotho that are managed by the Lesotho Flying Doctors Services. The turnover of nurses at the nine ... -
Factors and characteristics impacting underpricing of Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) on the Johannesburg Securities Exchange (JSE)
(University of the Free State, 2015-12)English: The research was undertaken to determine the factors and characteristics that impact underpricing of Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) on the Johannesburg Securities Exchange (JSE). The data were acquired from the ... -
Factors and experiences related to the academic success of students in the Faculty of the Humanities
(University of the Free State, 2017-01)English: This research study builds on the current body of research regarding the predictors of academic success among students enrolled in higher education (HE), as well as students’ perceptions of these factors. The ... -
Factors associated with coniothyrium canker of Eucalyptus in South Africa
(University of the Free State, 1999-05)English: English: In chapter one of this thesis, the literature pertaining to the genus Coniothyrium and its importance in plant pathology, is reviewed. Special attention is given to Coniothyrium species associated with ... -
Factors associated with injuries sustained by players during a Currie Cup rugby competition
(University of the Free State, 2004-10)English: The aim of this study was to review the available literature on the epidemiology of injuries in professional rugby, and then to collect data on previous injuries and the influence of external factors on rugby ... -
Factors associated with students' assessment of teaching quality in a module in the MBCHB 1 program|
(University of the Free State, 2004-08)English: In the light of a changed student body due to transformation principles coming into place and a new curriculum for undergraduate medical education introduced in 2000 in the Medical School of the University of ...