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The use and potential commercial development of Athrixia phylicoides
(University of the Free State, 2005)English: Athrixia phylicoides (Asteraceae) is a plant indigenous to the north-eastern mountain ranges of South Africa. It has been harvested for generations by rural communities for use as a tea and a medicine as well as ... -
The effects of stressors, positive affectivity and coping strategies on well-being among academic staff in a Nigerian agricultural university
(University of the Free State, 2005)English: This study examined the effects of stressors and coping strategies on the well-being of academic staff in an agricultural university in Nigeria. Surveys were administered to 133 faculty members. The stressors ... -
Higher education and the market: influence and responses
(University of the Free State, 2005)English: This article briefly considers theoretical assumptions about markets and then explores how internationalisation, globalisation and neo-liberalism relate to markets in higher education. To gain a better understanding ... -
Gender stereotypes and reconstruction: a feminist appraisal of Nigerian video films
(University of the Free State, 2005)English:This paper posits that the video film, a popular art form in Nigeria, should initiate a new image and foster the empowerment of women, rather than merely reflecting the damaging traditions within society. Traditionally, ... -
Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro: a therapeutic team adventure
(University of the Free State, 2005)English: This study presents a description of an adventure therapy experience undertaken by an individual who climbed Mount Kilimanjaro as part of a hiking team. Using phenomenological analysis and operating from a social ... -
“Cultural development” in Mangaung: reflections on the discourse of a development agency
(University of the Free State, 2005)English: This study investigates the 12-year involvement of the MUCPP in “cultural development” in Mangaung. Since “development” and “culture” are highly ramified concepts, their application is first explained. Next, since ... -
Gender, purchase intention and sponsor image: a case study of the 2003 Cricket World Cup
(University of the Free State, 2005)English:This study examines the influence of gender and recall in terms of sponsor image and purchase intention in relation to the four international sponsors of the 2003 Cricket World Cup (CWC 2003). The research was ... -
Politieke transformasie: ’n konseptuele oriëntering en Suid-Afrikaanse toepassing
(University of the Free State, 2005)English:In this article the concept of political transformation, as it has occurred since 1994, is analysed and then empirically applied in the South African context. Political transformation in reaction to an unacceptable ... -
Selling HIV/AIDS prevention: a case of mixed messages
(University of the Free State, 2005)English: This paper reports on a content analysis of three youth magazines, undertaken in order to establish whether the messages of loveLifeare diluted, contradicted or reinforced by such examples of popular youth culture. ... -
The induction of inexperienced teachers: problems and needs
(University of the Free State, 2005)English:This paper reports on an investigation into the problems experienced by neophyte educators. Hypotheses were formulated, focusing on the relation between gender, age, years of teaching experience and geographical ... -
Solid waste management in intensively farmed rural areas: a Western Cape case study
(University of the Free State, 2005)English: Waste control in intensively farmed and densely settled rural areas of South Africa poses a particular challenge to integrated waste management policy. In this case study, undertaken in the Western Cape, a survey ...