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3D visualization of data from groundwater flow and transport models
(University of the Free State, 2000-11)English: Groundwater flow and transport models produce large amounts of data, which the human brain cannot possibly grasp. Taking advantage of the natural abilities of the human vision system, 3D visualization is often ... -
A taxonomic study of the genus cryptolepis (periplocoideae: apocynaceae)
(University of the Free State, 2013)Cryptolepis R.Br. (Apocynaceae, Periplocoideae) was taxonomically revised. Detailed descriptions of macro and micro-morphology, palynology, geographic distribution and ecological characteristics were presented. An ... -
Aanspreeklikheid van geneeshere op grond van nalatige wanpraktyk
(University of the Free State, 1990-11)Daar is gedurende die afgelope paar dekades geweldige voorvooruitgang hou egter nie net voordele in vir pasiënte nie, dit plaas ook bykomende verantwoordelikhede op die mediese professie. Die moderne gemeenskap stel veel ... -
The ability of a novel compound to enhance the effect of urea on nitrogen deficient tomatoes
(University of the Free State, 2012-03-22)English: A company, Elementol (Pty) Ltd, requested the evaluation of their novel product, Pheroids. Pheroids can apparently facilitate the transport of phytological beneficial substances over membranes. Information regarding ... -
Absenteeism of factory workers at the Grain Field Chickens Abattoir
(University of the Free State, 2022)This research was conducted to assess absenteeism at the Grain Field Chickens broiler abattoir in Reitz. This was assessed through the analyses of absenteeism by contextualizing the different forms of absenteeism according ... -
Academic achievement in schools: perspectives of township school managers
(University of the Free State, 2012-04)Apparently, most schools which are situated in townships in South Africa still show the legacy of apartheid and a struggle for freedom and equality and thus poor academic performance. However, it is profoundly imperative ... -
Academic performance in Mathematics among selected high school students in Phuthaditjhaba as a function of the teacher's motivation
(University of the Free State, 2003-10)This study seeks to investigate the academic performance in Mathematics among selected high school students in Phuthaditjhaba as a function of the teacher's motivation. This investigation was triggered by the arguments put ... -
Academic staff performance appraisal system for higher education in Lesotho
(University of the Free State, 2004-05)English: The changing social, political, economic and technological environment exerts pressure on governments throughout the world to ensure that higher education institutions are efficient and effective in the delivery ... -
The acceptability of earth constructed houses in central areas of South Africa
(University of the Free State, 2015)English: The traditional earth building techniques of South Africans are well documented, but little research reflects the current perceptions of these building materials and techniques. The thesis explores the factors ... -
Access to credit and agricultural production in Lesotho
(University of the Free State, 2012-01)English: One of the factors hindering development in Lesotho is the limited access to credit. The development of the rural economy in developing countries depends on growth and development in the agricultural sector and ... -
Access to finance of SMMEs from formal lending institutions in the Free State Goldfields
(University of the Free State, 2020-11)The Matjhabeng municipality in the Free State Goldfields in South Africa struggles with poor economic growth and high levels of unemployment mainly due to the decline in the mining sector in the region. SMMEs are seen to ... -
The accessibility of a written Bible versus a signed Bible for the deaf born person with sign language as first language
(University of the Free State, 2005-11)English: This research aimed to prove that Biblical texts in South African Sign Language are more accessible than written or printed Biblical texts for deaf born people in South Africa who use Sign Language as their first ... -
Accessing small business support programmes in Maseru, Lesotho
(University of the Free State, 2022)The terms small and medium enterprise (SME) and entrepreneurship were developed in the late 1940s. In developing these terms, policies emerged that included grants, subsidised credits, and special taxes for SMEs. It also ... -
Accountability within the governance of intergovernmental relations in South Africa
(University of the Free State, 2020)This study intended to investigate accountability, as advanced by public officials, elected officials, public and private sectors, stakeholders and the citizenry within the framework of governance and intergovernmental ... -
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 ... -
Accounting ethics in the accounting profession: a sample stakeholder survey in Bloemfontein
(University of the Free State, 2015-11)Recent years have witnessed an increase in the emphasis on accountability and transparency in both private and public sectors, largely because of a need to optimize efficiencies and productivity. Accompanying this trend ... -
Accounting policy disclosure: practice in South Africa
(University of the Free State, 2017-09)English: This study has been conducted against the background of the perceived decreasing usefulness of financial statements in the decision making process of users. The perceived decline being a result of the increasing ... -
Accuracy of iodine-131 activity quantification and dosimetry for three-dimensional patient-specific models
(University of the Free State, 2019-03)Iodine-131 (131I) therapy of thyroid related and other diseases is limited by critical organ toxicity. Therefore, accurate activity quantification and dose calculation are important to optimise dose to tumours while limiting ... -
Accuracy of lutetium-177 SPECT activity quantification and patient-specific dosimetry: a Monte Carlo study
(University of the Free State, 2021-11)The goal of radiopharmaceutical therapy (RPT) is to deliver the maximum dose to cancerous tumours while sparing healthy tissue. Ideally, the radiopharmaceutical should accumulate in the tumorous tissue and the radiation ... -
Accuracy of patient-specific dosimetry using hybrid planar-SPECT/CT imaging: a Monte Carlo study
(University of the Free State, 2021-07)Introduction: Theragnostics is a precision medical discipline aiming to individualise patient targeted treatment. It aims at treating cancer by the systemic administration of a therapeutic radiopharmaceutical, which targets ...