Analysis of contributions to the PM10 concentration in a gold mine residential village

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The influence of fibre spatial characteristics on the flexural performance of SFRC

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Investigating the solid-state dynamics of 1D coordination polymers by Van Wyk, Lisa Mercene

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Using lean six sigma to evaluate the efficiency of gold processing plants by Fernandes, Nicholas

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Fusion of sensor information to measure the total energy of an aircraft and provide information about flight performance and local microclimate by Johnson, Bruce

“…A custom-designed radio controlled (RC) glider was constructed from composite materials in addition to a second 3.6 m production glider that was used during flight testing. …”
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The experience of disclosure in fathers diagnosed as HIV positive

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Indexicality & Interiority: addressing the role of interior architecture in informal settlements through a semiotic approach to meaning-making.

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Optimised structural reliability as a basis for prestressed concrete design by Snel, Zander

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Nasopharyngeal colonization dynamics with Streptococcus pneumoniae and associated antimicrobial resistance in a South African birth cohort by Manenzhe, Rendani Innocent

“…Methods: NP swabs were collected every second week from birth through the first year of life from 137 infants who were immunized with 2+1 doses of PCV13. …”
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The effect of an exercise intervention on insulin sensitivity, insulin secretion and insulin clearance in black obese South African women by Fortuin-De Smidt, Melony

“…This thesis therefore aims to describe the correlates of hyperinsulinemia and SI and to evaluate the effect of exercise training on these components with emphasis on the role of body fat distribution and ectopic fat in mediating these changes. Methods: Firstly, a cross-sectional analysis of 45 obese (BMI 30-40 kg/m2 ) black South African women (age 20-35 years) without T2D was conducted. …”
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Aspects of population biology and behaviour of mobulid rays by Carpenter, Michelle

“…Chapter 4 applies the methods used in Chapter 3 to report on South Africa's first photo-ID dataset for manta rays, including both M. alfredi and M. birostris, spanning from 2020-2022. …”
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Fundamental behaviour and micronisation of Fischer-Tropsch waxes via supercritical CO2 PGSS processing by Barnard, Andri

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The Pneumococcus Urinary Antigen Test Kit: Use in the laboratory for the presumptive diagnosis of pneumococcal bacteraemia by Tootla, Hafsah Deepa

“…Time to definitive identification using culture is 24–48 hours, and prior antibiotic therapy, the ability of S. pneumoniae to self-autolyse and its fastidious nature can yield no growth on culture. Novel detection methods for invasive pneumococcal disease include PCR and antigen tests. …”
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Characterizing the potential environmental risks of South African coal processing wastes by Moyo, Annah

“…The sulphur species from the two chemical methods and QEMSCAN mineralogy showed 52-61 %, 12-26 % and 21-43 % to be sulphide, sulphate and organic/low-risk sulphur respectively. …”
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Effects of cattle browsing on Terminalia sericea-dominated woodlands in a semi-arid region of the Kalahari, Namibia by Katjiua, Mutjinde(Mutjinde Levi Joseph)

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Applicability of Using Bio-Receptive Concrete For Building Facades in Egypt by Roupheil, Gina

“…Within this context, this study aims at investigating the applicability of using bio-receptive concrete for building facades through the incorporation of living organisms like moss utilizing various compositions of concrete mixtures. To meet this objective, moss samples were collected from different locations in Egypt and propagated using in-vitro moss propagation method to test their survivability under optimal growing conditions. …”
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Non-intrusive noise measuring on a television picture using spectrum analysis by Janse van Rensburg, Cornelius

“…The objective of this thesis is to develop a new measuring technique to measure noise on a television picture non-intrusively. Existing methods measure noise intrusively by injecting test signals into the system or using techniques which make use of lines outside the picture area. …”
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Enhancing integrated transport planning: A spatial multi-criteria analysis approach to the MyCiTi integrated rapid transit system, South Africa by Barendse, Caro-Joy

“…Apart from one route, the set of feeder routes developed for each approach were exactly the same with the second method producing lower average impedance values per kilometre thus it was deemed stronger. …”
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The evaluation and improvement of a sustainability index for intergrated urban water management in South African cities. by Mureverwi, Charlene

“…In the evaluation of the SI, data accessibility and transparency in the method were used to determine the effectiveness of the index. …”
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