• Healthcare workers’ behaviours and personal determinants affecting sexual and reproductive healthcare service provision to adolescents in South Africa 

  Jonas, Ncebakazi Kim (Maastricht University, 2017)

  https://cris.maastrichtuniversity.nl/portal/en/publications/healthcare-workers-behaviours-and-personal-determinants-affecting-sexual-and-reproductive-healthcare-service-provision-to-adolescents-in-south-africa(2d78e74d-6 ...
• Ecology of key cerithioidean gastropods in the mangroves of the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, KwaZulu-Natal South Africa 

  Raw, Jacqueline Leoni (Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, 2017)

  Gastropods are one of the most diverse species groups in mangrove habitats, however, many of their specific roles in relation to ecological patterns and processes are currently largely unknown. The overall aim of this ...
• Synthesis and characterisation of lanthanide complexes with O,O-donor ligands: towards a new generation of hydrophonsphonylation catalysts 

  Mkwakwi, Kwakhanya (Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, 2017)

  This study investigates the coordination behaviour of potentially bi- and tridentate O,O- and O,N,O-donor Schiff base ligands with trivalent lanthanide ions. The reactions of lanthanide nitrates with 2-((E)-(tert-butylim ...
• An investigation of the link between the typical geometry errors and the Van Hiele levels of geometric thought of grade 9 learners 

  Steyn, Catherina (Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, 2016)

  South African learners perform poorly in the geometry sections of both national and international assessments. Numerous assessment reports mention multiple errors that keep re-occurring and play a big role in the learners’ ...
• Evaluating the importance of mangroves as fish nurseries in selected warm temperate South African estuaries 

  Muller, Cuen (Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, 2017)

  The value of mangrove habitats as fish nurseries was assessed by comparing communities of early stage and juvenile fishes between estuaries with and without mangroves. Early stage fishes were sampled using boat-based ...
• Ecophysiology and nutrient uptake mechanisms facilitating the prolonged bloom persistence by Cyanothece sp. in Lake St Lucia, South Africa 

  Du Plooy, Schalk Jacobus (Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, 2017)

  Cyanobacterial blooms are becoming more frequent worldwide, with possible negative effects on human health. The effects of climate change and eutrophication have been associated with persistent cyanobacterial blooms becoming ...
• The growth and recovery of mangroves at three South African study sites 

  Mbense, Sinegugu (Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, 2017)

  Mangroves in South Africa are prone to anthropogenic pressures such as browsing and trampling by livestock and by natural disturbances such as drought and floods. These mangroves exist at one of the most southerly limits ...
• Smallholder livestock farmers’ willingness to buy index-based insurance in South Africa: evidence from Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipality, North West Province 

  Tlholoe, Mokgethoa Mosebjadi (North-West University, 2016)

  Livelihoods of rural households in developing countries are threatened by climatic risks. The poor and vulnerable agricultural households, who are generally subsistence farmers, feel the most intense effects of these ...
• Impact of strikes on investors' confidence in the South African mining industry 

  Chabalala, Cicilia, Mpentjane (North-West University, 2015)

  The impact of strikes in the South African mining industry has created a controversy, nationally and internationally by affecting investors’ confidence. Shares in the platinum mines were sold and were disinvested from South ...
• Assessing the outcomes and consequences of large carnivore reintroductions to the Eastern Cape, South Africa 

  Banasiak, Natalia Matgorzata (Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, 2017)

  Reintroduction is a potentially powerful tool available to conservationists to cope with species population declines. Nonetheless, it is poorly understood and past reviews tend to indicate poor results. Reintroduction, ...
• Formulation development and thermorheological properties of crumb rubber/eva modified bitumen 

  Nare, Keith Dumisani (Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, 2016)

  The study deals with the formulation development and thermorheological properties of crumb rubber/ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) modified bitumen with the aim of optimizing the amount of crumb rubber and EVA loadings in ...
• The effect of terpenoids on the expression and function of cytokines and adipokines in pre-adipocytes and differentiated adipocytes 

  Bloom, Carri-Ann (Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, 2017)

  Type 2 diabetes is a metabolic disorder characterised by inflammation, insulin resistance and the inability of pancreatic β-cells to secrete enough insulin to produce a physiological effect. Obesity and high levels of ...
• Exploring acyl azides chemistry in continuous flow systems 

  Sagandir, Cloudius Ray (Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, 2017)

  Organic azides are important in the synthesis of many target molecules of great use in fine chemical and pharmaceutical production. The use of this class of compounds is however limited due to their hazardous nature and ...
• Benthic algal communities of shallow reefs in the Eastern Cape: availability of abalone habitat 

  Witte, Andrew Dennis (Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, 2017)

  Marine ranching has been identified as an alternative to traditional aquacultural rearing and growing organisms for consumption. In the Eastern Cape, abalone ranching is a new and experimental industry. The aims of the ...
• Characterization of a glycated gelatin model to explore the therapeutic properties of macrofungi in diabetic wound healing: an in vitro study 

  Pringle, Nadine Alex (Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, 2017)

  Diabetic wounds frequently undergo impaired and prolonged wound healing due to a multitude of factors including hypoxia, impaired angiogenesis, hyperglycaemia, formation of ROS and AGEs, and infection - all of which may ...
• Factors affecting green supply chain management (GSCM) initiatives : a case study at Cipla Medpro Manufacturing 

  Reddy, Aveshin (University of KwaZulu-Natal, 2016)

  Sustainability has become a critical issue for both society and businesses globally. With the increase of natural disasters and global issues such as water shortages, acid rain and climate change companies have started ...
• Identification and classification of micro-estuaries using selected abiotic and biotic characteristics along the Eastern Cape coast, South Africa 

  Naidoo, Lyndle Sherae (Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, 2017)

  Many of the larger estuaries along the South African coastline are highly degraded due to human impacts, highlighting the need to conserve pristine systems. There are approximately 100 micro-estuaries along our coastline ...
• The Aardvark as an ecological engineer in the Eastern Karoo: dig patterns and emergent processes 

  Martin, Stephanie, Ann (Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, 2017)

  Species which play particularly important roles in ecosystem patterns and processes are recognised as keystone species or ecosystem engineers. The conservation of these species is critical for the maintenance of the ...
• Pharmacological screening of traditional medicinal plants used against skin ailments in the Free State, South Africa 

  Xaba, Valeria, Makhosazana (University of the Free State, 2016)

  The skin is the largest organ of the body and it is protected by a composition of layers. It consists of three main protective layers namely epidermis, dermis and subcutaneous layer, also known as a fat layer. Its most ...
• The changing role of non-state actors’ relations in post apartheid South Africa: a case study of two Eastern Cape non-governmental organisations (NGOs) 

  Chirowamhangu, Raymond, Farai (University of Fort Hare, 2016)

  This study focused on the changing role of non-state actors’ political relations in post-apartheid South Africa. During the apartheid period, NGOs were considered to be pushing a people-centered agenda, but the transition ...

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