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Paradoxical reproduction and body size in the rock lizard, Agama atra atra, in Namaqualand, South Africa
(Open Journal Systems, 1994)The rock lizard Agama atra atra from Namaqualand differs in both body size and reproduction from other populations of this species occurring elsewhere in southern Africa. Both sexes from Namaqualand are significantly ...
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Peace, Profit or Plunder: The privatization of security in war torn African societies
(Open Journal Systems, 2000)This publication is about a theme that is presently a rising issue of concern on the national security agendas of states and other bodies grappling with security issues. This concern takes place against the tendency of an ...
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Peacekeeping in Africa: Capabilities and Culpabilities
(Open Journal Systems, 2000)African states increasingly carry the responsibility for the promotion and maintenance of peace and security on the African continent. This book provides a detailed discussion on the efforts made by African states to do ...
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Plant nematodes in South Africa. 7. A check list of plant nematodes from the Fynbos Biome, with a description of Helicotylenchus curatus sp. n.
(AOSIS OpenJournals, 2004)Plant nematodes recorded during surveys in the Fynbos Biome are listed and a new Helicotylenchus species is described. Helicotylenchus curatus sp. n. is characterised by stylet length (42-46 μm in females, 37-40 μm in ...
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The possibilities of a modelling perspective for school mathematics
(AOSIS OpenJournals, 2009-12)The fi ndings of the international TIMSS investigations of a few years ago into the position and application of problem solving strategies in school mathematics in about 50 countries caused serious concern globally. ...
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Poverty alleviation versus the redress of inequality?
(AOSIS OpenJournals, 2010-10)The recent public sector strike has rightly prompted questions about appropriate levels of remuneration, both within this sector and beyond. To many, demanding increases above inflation in the midst of a recession appears ...
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Preface
(Open Journal Systems, 2009)This publication is evidence of a highly successful international research collaboration initiative that took place over the last two years between African alumnae and alumni and academics in Africa and in Germany within ...
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A proposed regulatory framework for road and rail freight transport in South Africa
(AOSIS OpenJournals, 2007-12)The increase in the number of freight vehicles on South Africa’s rural road network has received substantial attention. Insinuations persist that long-distance road freight haulage is of a somewhat unsavoury economic ...
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The protection of biological diversity by using the variation in sensitivity of species for toxic substances
(AOSIS OpenJournals, 2004)Efforts to develop generally applicable criteria or standards for environmental quality for the purpose of protecting South Africa’s rich biodiversity are normally hampered by the fact that species can differ considerably ...
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A psychometric investigation into the use of an adaptation of the Ghiselli Predictability Index in personnel selection
(AOSIS OpenJournals, 2005)The magnitudes of validity coefficients typically encountered in validation studies are disappointingly low. Validity coefficients typically fall below 0,50 and only very seldom reach values as high as 0,70. Numerous ...
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R.O. Dudley: Teacher, Educator and Political Dissenter (1924–2009)
(AOSIS OpenJournals, 2010-10)In education and anti-racist politics in South Africa’s Western Cape region, Richard (Dick or R.O.) Dudley was an exceptionally influential intellectual figure who was revered by those who knew him and enjoyed legendary ...
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Rejoinder to article by Harold M Shroder: The fallacy of using in-basket based measures for the validation of leadership dimensions
(AOSIS OpenJournals, 2004-10)A response is given to the critical questions and concerns raised by Schroder (2004) on the validation study by Spangenberg and Theron (2003). The importance of open debate as an expression of scientific rationally in ...
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The relevance of the individualism – collectivism (IC) factor for the management of diversity in the South African national defence force
(AOSIS OpenJournals, 2004-10)The aim of this study was to determine the level of adherence of cultural groups to their stereotypical group orientations, i.e. White and Coloured officers tend to be more individualistic, whereas Black officers portray ...
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Representing Rape -Language and Sexual Consent
(Open Journal Systems, 2012)This article reviews the book by Susan Ehrlich, "Representing Rape - Language and Sexual Consent (2001).
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Research briefs
(AOSIS OpenJournals, 2012-02)Culture - Slave descendants retain artefacts of African culture. Animal ecology - Black rhinos doing well in Kruger. Engineering - Collaboration in South African engineering research. Entomology - Terrible hairy flies are ...
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Resensie: Etimologiewoordeboek van Afrikaans (eerste fase)
(Open Journal Systems, 2002)Resensie: G.J. van Wyk (Tegn. Red.), A.E. Cloete, A. Jordaan, H.C. Liebenberg en H.J. Lubbe. Etimologiewoordeboek van Afrikaans (eerste fase). 2002. 271 pp. Stellenbosch: WAT-Trust.
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Rest in peace Pebble Bed Modular Reactor
(AOSIS OpenJournals, 2011-06)One of the few decisive actions of the Zuma government was last year’s brave decision by then Minister of Public Enterprises Barbara Hogan to withdraw from the Pebble Bed Modular Reactor (PBMR) project, which had consumed ...
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Review: 'A Companion to Classical Receptions' by L. Hardwick and C. Stray.
(Open Journal Systems, 2008)Hardwick, Lorna & Stray, Christopher (eds) 2008. A Companion to Classical Receptions. Massachusetts: Blackwell Publishing. ISBN 978-1-4051-5167-2.