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Oxygen in must and wine : a review
(South African Society for Enology and Viticulture, 2006)Oxygen can play an important role during the winemaking process. It can influence the composition and quality of the must and wine. Phenolic compounds are the main substrates for oxidation in must and wine. Oxygen addition ...
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Conclusion: change in terrestrial and marine systems
(African SUN MeDia (pty) Ltd., 2008)The modern climate of the Prince Edward Islands has been described as one of the most oceanic and stable on earth (Schulze 1971; Van Zinderen Bakker 1978; le Roux 2008). Indeed, on the basis of the typically low daily ...
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The effect of micro-oxygenation on the phenolic composition, quality and aerobic wine-spoilage microorganisms of different South African red wines
(South African Society for Enology and Viticulture, 2006)The effect of micro-oxygenation treatments on the composition of different South African red wines was evaluated. In some wines, micro-oxygenation led to an increase in colour density, with a corresponding change in colour, ...
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Effect of fungicide spray cover on botrytis cinerea infection in grape bunches
(South African Society for Enology and Viticulture, 2006)The effect of fungicide spray cover on Botrytis cinerea infection in grape bunches was determined. Bunches were sprayed at pea size and bunch closure with different volumes of a mixture of fenhexamid and a yellow fluorescent ...
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The role and use of non-saccharomyces yeasts in wine production
(South African Society for Enology and Viticulture, 2006)The contribution by the numerous grape-must-associated non-Saccharomyces yeasts to wine fermentation has been debated extensively. These yeasts, naturally present in all wine fermentations, are metabolically active and ...
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Climatic region and vine structure : effect on pinotage wine phenolic composition, total antioxidant capacity and colour
(South African Society for Enology and Viticulture, 2006)The phenolic composition, total antioxidant capacity (TAC) and colour of Pinotage wines of the 2001, 2002 and 2003 vintages were investigated, using spectrophotometric, high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), free ...
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Maceration before and during fermentation : effect on pinotage wine phenolic composition, total antioxidant capacity and objective colour parameters
(South African Society for Enology and Viticulture, 2006)Low-temperature maceration treatments (1, 2 and 4 days at 10 and 15°C) before fermentation and juice/skin mixing treatments (punching-down, pumping-over and rotor action every hour and every 3 hours) during fermentation ...
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Contribution of coaching to the adjustment of black African professionals to living and working in Cape Town
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The aim of this research assignment was to explore how coaching contributes to the adjustment of black African professionals to working and living in Cape Town. In a world where there is mobility and ...
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Perceptions of leadership: effects of existential coaching conversations in a professional partnership in South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The aim of the research was to explore how existential coaching conversations which focus on perceptions and choice might facilitate leader awareness. The question was asked: How do existential coaching ...
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Coaches’ experiences of the physical and psychological setting of the coaching conversation
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The effect of the physical environment on human occupants has been researched throughout the field of environmental psychology. The environment consists not only of physical, three-dimensional environmental ...
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Exploring the internal coaching practices within South African organisations that support the overall coaching strategy
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Many organisations are implementing or planning to implement internal coaching as they can see the many benefits of such a programme. These organisations want their programmes to be successful and, in ...
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Exploration of rapport building between the coach and client during E-coaching
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: In today’s world of booming online technology, E-coaching is becoming a lucrative business with more coaches and clients starting to embrace the platform. This means that coaching is conducted virtually ...
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Enablers and disablers to creating a commercially viable Meta-Coaching practice in South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Business models appear to be a sufficiently customised way of helping novice and established owner-managers develop their firms’ short-term profitability and long-term sustainability. However, their ...
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Bank based or stock-market and economic growth: panel evidence from selected COMESA countries
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This study investigates the impact of financial-sector development on economic growth for six selected COMESA countries. Diverse scholars have suggested conflicting views concerning the strength of the ...
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Making agricultural markets work for smallholder horticulture farmers in Zimbabwe: the case of Mbare Musika market
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Global trends show that urban populations are increasing demand of horticultural produce. Despite this, evidence indicates that participation by smallholders in horticultural markets has decreased. There ...
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Did we captivate them? Perceptions of second-year students about the library's information literacy online tutorials
(UNISA Press, 2013-01)At Stellenbosch University the Department of Information Science is responsible for the mandatory Information Skills 172 and 174 programmes for first-year students in four faculties. In 2009 the faculty librarians were ...
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Enablers and disablers to creating a commercially viable Meta-Coaching practice in South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT : Business models appear to be a sufficiently customised way of helping novice and established owner-managers develop their firms’ short-term profitability and long-term sustainability. However, their ...
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Exploring women entrepreneurs’ experiences of the effect of coaching on growing their businesses
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT : South Africa is promoting entrepreneurship to create jobs and solve the unemployment problem that currently exists, however small business failure remains high. Many business incubators and business ...
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Exploring the value of gamification as an engagement tool in business coaching
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT : The aim of this research study was to explore the extent to which gamification can add value as an engagement tool in business coaching. The study also aimed at identifying the ways in which gamification ...
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An investigation into coaching's contribution to strengthen resilience in a contact centre environment
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT : In today’s technically advanced world of work, it is an absolute requirement that customer service representatives cope with the burden of emotional labour, anxiety, negative coping mechanisms and ...
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The impact of capital inflow on domestic investment in the South African economy : a causation analysis
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT : This research set out to examine the relationship between capital inflow and domestic investment in the South African economy for the period between 1970 and 2014 by employing a causality analysis. An ...
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An investigation of the approaches used for green finance in South Africa: the case of selected metropolitan municipalities
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT : In order to make the transition from a conventional, energy-intensive economy to a green one, significant capital investment will be necessary. This is in addition to the capital needed by local governments ...
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The development of a debt market for the city of Windhoek
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT : This study looked at the level of the development of the current debt market at the City of Windhoek. It analysed the factors likely to contribute to the development of an efficient debt market. Literature, ...
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Finance, infrastructure and economic growth in South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT : This research investigates the relationships between financial development and investments in infrastructure and the impact this has on economic growth. Using economic growth indicators, this study ...
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The impact of direct and indirect taxation on economic growth in South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT : The purpose of this study is to explore the link between taxation (specifically direct and indirect taxation) and economic growth. The literature review reveals that the government of each country is ...
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Financial market development and fiscal deficit financing in Tanzania
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT : This study analyses the growth and evolution of the financial market in Tanzania, and establishes the relationship between bank size and the ability of the government to finance its fiscal deficit with ...
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Microfinance wholesale funds and access to finance by microfinance institutions : the case of Zimbabwe
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT : Microfinance wholesale funds are funding mechanisms that have been used in the last three decades to facilitate access to finance of retailing microfinance institutions. In Zimbabwe, such a fund started ...
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Mobile phones and growth: evidence from Southern African development community
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT : This research assignment examined whether an increase in mobile penetration in the Southern African Development Community countries contributed to economic growth. The study was motivated by the fact ...
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An evaluation of the incidence and intensity of catastrophic health payments and their implications on financial protection in Zambia
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT : The Zambian government has articulated its goal of providing universal access to adequate health care to the Zambian population. Equity in health financing and financial protection is one of the objectives ...
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An assessment of the critical success factors for Botswana small and medium enterprises accessing CEDA loans
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT : This study sought to assess the critical success factors for small and medium enterprises accessing loans from the Citizen Entrepreneurial Development Agency in Botswana. Small and medium enterprises ...
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