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  Decolonising development? re-claiming Biko and a black theology of liberation within the context of faith based organisations in South Africa 

  Du Toit, Nadine Bowers (Southern African Missiological Society, 2018)

  An upsurge in interest with regard to the role of religion in development has also seen an increase in the study of Faith Based Organisations (FBO’s). These organisations have been less well studied within the South African ...
  
  
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  A retrospective audit of mitral valve repair surgery at Tygerberg Hospital 

  Al Naili, M.; Herbst, P. G.; Doubell, A. F.; Janson, J. J.; Pecoraro, A. J. K. (South African Heart Association, 2018)

  Background: Mitral valve repair is well established as the preferred treatment modality for the majority of patients with degenerative mitral valve disease requiring intervention. Valve repair offers a distinct event-free ...
  
  
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  Susceptibility to tuberculosis is associated with PI3K-dependent increased mobilization of neutrophils 

  Leisching, Gina R. (Frontiers Media, 2018)

  Neutrophilia is a condition commonly observed in patients with late-stage tuberculosis, but evidence suggests that increased neutrophil influx begins early after infection in susceptible hosts and functions to promote a ...
  
  
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  'Let's see if it won't go away by itself'. LGBT microaggressions among teachers in South Africa 

  Francis, Dennis A.; Reygan, Finn (University of South Africa Press, 2016)

  We explored types and qualities of microaggressions or subtle forms of discrimination towards lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people among teachers in South Africa. For data collection, we used in-depth ...
  
  
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  Working-class high school learners' challenge to change : insights from the equal education movement in South Africa 

  Robins, Steven Lance; Fleisch, Brahm (University of South Africa Press, 2016)

  Hargreaves (2002) suggested that vigorous social movements have the potential to improve the quality of (and increase the equity in) public education. This paper explores the role of Equal Education, an education social ...
  
  
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  Using a theoretical framework of institutional culture to analyse an institutional strategy document 

  Jacobs, Anthea Hydi Maxine (University of South Africa Press, 2016)

  This paper builds on a conceptual analysis of institutional culture in higher education. A theoretical framework was proposed to analyse institutional documents of two higher education institutions in the Western Cape, for ...
  
  
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  Responding to violence in post-apartheid schools : on school leadership as mutual engagement 

  Davids, Nuraan; Waghid, Yusef (University of South Africa Press, 2016)

  Schools in post-apartheid South Africa appear to be under siege by violence. In turn, school leaders find themselves in the unenviable position of not only having to deal with inadequate educator professionalism and learner ...
  
  
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  A narration of a physical science teacher's experience of implementing a new curriculum 

  Koopman, Oscar; Le Grange, Lesley; De Mink, Karen Joy (University of South Africa Press, 2016)

  This article narrates the lived experiences of a Physical Science teacher named Thobani (pseudonym) in implementing a new curriculum in South Africa. Drawing on the work of Husserl and Heidegger, the article describes the ...
  
  
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  Professional practice schools as a form of school-university partnership in teacher education : towards a social justice agenda 

  Robinson, Maureen (University of South Africa Press, 2016)

  Twenty years into democracy, South Africa is still struggling to improve the quality of its education system. The identification of schools that can work closely with universities to mentor student teachers has been suggested ...
  
  
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  'Youth amplified' : using critical pedagogy to stimulate learning through dialogue at a youth radio show 

  Cooper, Adam (University of South Africa Press, 2017)

  In this paper I describe and analyse how critical pedagogy, an approach to teaching and learning that encourages students to reflect on their socio-political contexts, may stimulate critical consciousness and dialogue at ...
  
  
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  The "human colour" crayon : investigating the attitudes and perceptions of learners regarding race and skin colour 

  Alexander, Neeske; Costandius, Elmarie (University of South Africa Press, 2017)

  Some coloured and black learners in South Africa use a light orange or pink crayon to represent themselves in art. Many learners name this colour “human colour” or “skin colour”. This is troublesome, because it could reflect ...
  
  
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  Investigating "othering" in visual arts spaces of learning 

  Biscombe, Monique; Conradie, Stephane; Costandius, Elmarie; Alexander, Neeske (University of South Africa Press, 2017)

  In the political, social, cultural and economic context of South Africa, higher education spaces provide fertile ground for social research. This case study explored “othered” identities in the Department of Visual Arts ...
  
  
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  A literature review on the potential of renewable electricity sources for mining operations in South Africa 

  Votteler, Roman Gunter; Brent, Alan Colin (Energy Research Centre, 2016-05)

  South Africa has in recent years created considerable challenges in staying globally competitive. One reason for this is the increase in average electricity costs from 7% to 20% of total operational expenses since 2007. ...
  
  
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  Overview of predictive CSP spread prospects and its opportunities 

  Busse, Kai Timon; Dinter, Frank (Energy Research Centre, 2016-05)

  An investigation was carried out to illustrate the prospects and challenges associated with implementation of concentrating solar power (CSP) with storage technology in South Africa. Various factors were examined that have ...
  
  
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  Interventions to reduce haemorrhage duringmyomectomy for fibroids (Review) 

  Wiysonge, C. S.; Kongnyuy, E. J. (2014)

  Background: Benign smoothmuscle tumours of the uterus, known as fibroids ormyomas, are often symptomless.However, about one-third ofwomen with fibroids will present with symptoms that are severe enough to warrant treatment. ...
  
  
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  Calciumchannel blockers for people with chronic kidney disease requiring dialysis (Protocol) 

  Esterhuizen, T. M.; Mugendi, G. A.; Strippoli, G. F. M.; Mutua, F. M. (2014)

  This is the protocol for a review and there is no abstract. The objectives are as follows: This review aims to look at the benefits and harms of CCB for people with CKD requiring dialysis.
  
  
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  Task shifting from doctors to non-doctors for initiation and maintenance of antiretroviral therapy (Review) 

  Adeniyi, F. B.; Kredo, T.; Bateganya, M.; Pienaar, E. D. (2014)

  Background: The high levels of healthcare worker shortage is recognised as a severe impediment to increasing patients’ access to antiretroviral therapy. This is particularly of concern where the burden of disease is ...
  
  
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  Restricting or banning alcohol advertising to reduce alcohol consumption in adults and adolescents (Review) 

  Parry, C. D. H.; Jere, M.; Kredo, T.; Volmink, J.; Ataguba, J. E.; Pienaar, D. C.; Siegfried, N. (2014)

  Background: Alcohol is estimated to be the fifth leading risk factor for global disability-adjusted life years. Restricting or banning alcohol advertising may reduce exposure to the risk posed by alcohol at the individual ...
  
  
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  Transcutaneous screening for hyperbilirubinemia in neonates (Protocol) 

  Smith, J.; Uthman, O. A.; Okwundu, C. I. (2014)

  This is the protocol for a review and there is no abstract. The objectives are as follows: To evaluate to the effects of transcutaneous screening for hyperbilirubinemia to prevent the readmission of neonates for phototherapy.
  
  
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  Pre-hospital versus in-hospital thrombolysis for ST-elevation myocardial infarction (Review) 

  Lourens, A.; Kredo, T.; McCaul, M. (2014)

  Background: Early thrombolysis for individuals experiencing a myocardial infarction is associated with better mortality and morbidity outcomes. While traditionally thrombolysis is given in hospital, pre-hospital thrombolysis ...
  
  
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  Zinc supplementation for the treatment ofmeasles in children (Review) 

  Awotiwon, A. A.; Oduwole, O.; Sinha, A.; Okwundu, C. I. (2014)

  Background: Measles is an important cause of childhoodmorbidity andmortality globally, despite increasing vaccine coverage. Zinc plays a significant role in the maintenance of normal immunological functions, therefore ...
  
  
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  Interventions for treating postpartumconstipation (Review) 

  Turawa, E. B.; Musekiwa, A.; Rohwer, A. C. (2014)

  Background: Constipation is a functional bowel disorder that can reduce quality of life in the puerperium period. The diagnosis of postpartum constipation is both subjective and objective. It is characterised by symptoms ...
  
  
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  Treatment of severe or progressive Kaposi’s sarcoma in HIVinfected adults (Review) 

  Gbabe, O. F.; Okwundu, C. I.; Dedicoat, M.; Freeman, E. E. (2014)

  Background: Kaposi’s sarcoma remains the most common cancer in Sub-Saharan Africa and the second most common cancer in HIV-infected patients worldwide. Since the introduction of highly active antiretroviral therapy ...
  
  
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  Incentives for lay health workers to improve recruitment, retention in service and performance (Protocol) 

  Nkonki, L.; Daniels, K.; Odendaal, W. A.; Hongoro, C.; Colvin, C. J.; Lewin, S. (2014)

  This is the protocol for a review and there is no abstract. The objectives are as follows: To assess the effectiveness of financial and non-financial incentives for lay healthworkers in improving performance, increasing ...
  
  
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  Interventions to promote the use of seat belts 

  Willems, B.; Uthman, O. A.; Sinclair, M.; Young, T. (Cochrane, 2014-07-24)

  This is the protocol for a review and there is no abstract. The objectives are as follows: To assess the effects of interventions promoting the use of seat belts.
  
  
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  Guidelines for energy management in the South African wine industry 

  Brent, Alan; Silinga, Cebo; Sanetra, Nadia (Energy Research Centre, 2016-11)

  Pressure is mounting on the wine industry to consider energy management interventions to, inter alia, reduce energy consumption – to be more competitive, become more self-reliant, and to reduce the carbon footprint of the ...
  
  
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  Scoping exercise to determine load profile archetype reference shapes for solar co-generation models in isolated off-grid rural African villages 

  Prinsloo, Gerro Johannes; Dobson, Robert; Brent, Alan (Energy Research Centre, 2016-08)

  For many off-grid rural communities, renewable energy resources may be the only viable option for household and village energy supply and electrification. This is especially true for many rural regions in Southern Africa, ...
  
  
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  Share repurchases in the South African mining sector 

  Vermeulen, M. (AOSIS, 2014)

  The purpose of this study was to obtain an overview of the share repurchase activities of companies listed in the mining sector of the JSE, and to determine the extent to which detail information of these share repurchases ...
  
  
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  Consolidation of the number of treasury shares : the South African experience 

  Vermeulen, M.; Yaffar, Y. (AOSIS, 2014)

  Unlike most other values found in companies’ annual reports, there are no accounting standards that prescribe the calculation of market capitalisation and net asset value per share. These two figures play quite a significant ...
  
  
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  The price-to-book effect on the JSE : valuation disparities and subsequent performance 

  Du Toit, S. G.; Krige, J. D. (AOSIS, 2014)

  The purpose of this study was to determine whether the relative out- or underperformance of a value portfolio versus a growth portfolio can be anticipated in advance by comparing a valuation difference multiple with the ...
  
  

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