Mining the Microbial Treasure Trove: Multitasking Deep Learning Framework for Functional Discovery of Novel Prokaryotic Argonaute Proteins in Metagenomes by Kazlak, Ahmed Mohamed

“…The resulting atlas of canonical and novel pAgos provides a rich source of candidates for mechanistic exploration and biotechnological development, while the methodological blueprint is broadly transferable to other fast‑evolving protein families residing in the microbial dark proteome.…”
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The "educationally disadvantaged" student : factors impacting upon conceptions of learning and perceptions of learning contexts by Cliff, Alan Frank

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The Castle of Good Hope : an examination of controversies and conflicting perceptions : a case study in public history by Gilbert, Cindy Lou

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An updated model of the krill-predator dynamics of the Antarctic ecosystem by Moosa, Naseera

“…The objective of this thesis is to update the Mori-Butterworth (2006) model of the krill-predator dynamics of the Antarctic ecosystem. Their analysis aimed to determine whether predator-prey interactions alone could broadly explain the observed population trends of the species considered in their model. …”
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The effects of community participation on sustainability in an ICT4D project: A Case of Vrygrond Community Lab in South Africa by Ndayishimiye, Evode

“…Value of the study: The study broadly contributes to the existing literature on community participation and sustainability of ICT4D initiatives in South Africa. …”
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Investigating an Executive Function Intervention Using Goal Management Training in HIV+ Adolescents in South Africa by Harwood, Angela

“…Findings of the current study contribute valuable insights into the limitations and opportunities relevant not only to research in this field, but also more broadly to the implementation of cognitive rehabilitation interventions in LMICs such as South Africa.…”
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Mapping the multiple intersectoral spaces for civil society participation and responsiveness strengthening in the South African health system – focusing on the Western Cape by Whiting, Amy

“…This study demonstrates that while ‘intersectoral action for responsiveness strengthening' is broadly encouraged in this health system, it needs to be more fully assessed and operationalised in terms of multilevel governance, accountability and civil society empowerment. …”
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Colonial and Post-colonial Rangeland Enclosures amid Climate Uncertainty: The Case of Maasai Pastoralists of Kajiado County, Kenya by Mugambi, Munene Mutuma

“…In conclusion, the thesis broadly argues that facilitating extractive capitalism by disrupting pastoralists' access rights through common-resource enclosures adversely affects their ability to cope with the intersecting stresses of climate and environmental change. …”
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GIS-based decision support approach for selecting a new landfill site for the city of Cape Town by Kimani, Gichobi Justin

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A case study: the role of internal coaching in leader development

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Developmental Local Government with reference to the implementation of Local Economic Develoment Policy

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Exploring the role of a music therapy intervention in an Employee Wellness Organisation

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Origin and evolution of parental magmas associated with Pliocene-Quaternary low-silica volcanism within the Altiplano-Puna Volcanic Complex of northern Chile by González Maurel, Osvaldo Patricio

“…However, new olivine (n = 6) and clinopyroxene (n = 12)  18O values obtained by Laser Fluorination (LF) analysis display a narrow range, with averages at 6.0‰ ± 0.2 (2σ S.D.) and 6.7‰ ± 0.3 (2σ S.D.), consistent with a common history for the investigated minerals. …”
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The linguistic markers of the language variety spoken by gang members on the Cape Flats, according to the film Dollars and White Pipes by Paterson, Moya Colleen

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Social equity and sustainability considerations in the planning of Nature-based solutions in Southern African Water Towers by Campbell, Andrea

“…While gender was regularly broadly considered, there was limited evidence of attempts to differentiate vulnerable groups within local communities. …”
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Kinetic modelling of the peroxiredoxin system by Barry, Christopher James

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Symbolic interaction and intercultural theatre performance dynamics in Uganda : the case of Makerere Universitys Intercultural Theatre Collaborations by Kagolobya, Richard

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To see the world in its thusness: A reading of Gary Snyder's later poetry by Martin, Julia

“…Unlike some other readers I find that Snyder's use of broadly metaphoric structures is an important aspect of the poetry.…”
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Tracing the passion of a black Christ: critical reflections on the iconographic revision and symbolic redeployment of the Stations of the Cross and Passion cycle by South African a... by Macdonald, James

“…In this research I consider ways in which black South African artists working during and after apartheid have both revised and symbolically redeployed the Stations of the Cross - and more broadly, the iconographic tradition of the Passion cycle. …”
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Securitisation of the response to rhinoceros poaching in South Africa by Biegus, Olga

“…The research utilises information from South African government agencies, nongovernmental organisation as well as other actors engaged in broadly understood conservation topic within last decade. …”
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