Television human-puppet talk show: sensationalism, conflict and emotional concerns "case study of Abla Fahita Live" by Habib, Mary Yousry Kamel

“…This study examines the effect of sensationalism in human-puppet talk shows and the rate of adoption or rejection of viewers to the new innovation for Egyptian Television “Abla Fahita.” Two theories are used as a framework: diffusion of innovation theory (DOI) and cultivation theory. The study’s main hypotheses were H1: Youngesters adopt innovativeness earlier than others in their social system. …”
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The Effect of Mechanical Strain On the Electronic Conductivity of Α- Fe2O3: A Density Functional Theory Study by Abdulmutalib, Sheriff Naziru

“…Nevertheless, when compared to other photoanode its main drawback is its overall low electronic conductivity, adversely affecting its activity as a photoanode material. …”
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Enhancing Concrete Sustainability with Self-Healing Technologies by Abdullatif, Al Shimaa

“…Since self-healing increases resilience and maintains performance with less maintenance, it becomes a core sustainability attribute. As cracks are main ingress routes for external attack, self-healing can significantly minimize deterioration due chemicals, chloride ion penetration which minimizes the corrosion of steel reinforcement. …”
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Solid waste management in the mining industry in Ghana: a case study of Ashanti Goldfields Company Limited Obuasi, Ghana by Boachie, Williams Kwasi

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The effect of a training and clinical facilitation programme for registered midwives in primary maternity settings with respect to managing labour: a pragmatic cluster randomised t... by Clow, Sheila Elizabeth

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Short term load forecasting based on hybrid artificial neural networks and particle swarm optimisation by Shezi, Ellen

“…Short term load forecasting (STLF) is the prediction of electrical load for a period that ranges from the next minute to a week. The main objectives of the STLF function are to predict future load for the generation scheduling at power stations; assessment of the security of the power system as well as for timely dispatching of electrical power. …”
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A pathway through which Mhealth outcomes are produced for maternal healthcare consumers in a developing country context by Nyemba-Mudenda, Mphatso Exlysa

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Applicability of rock physics models in conjunction with seismic inverted data to characterize a low poro-perm gas-bearing sandstone reservoir for well location optimization, Breda... by Adrian, Jorge Isaac

“…To perform the aims and goals of this study a workflow that involves the execution of three main processes was implemented: (1) rock physics modelling, (2) a simultaneous seismic inversion, and (3) seismic reservoir characterization techniques. …”
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Prison health care in South Africa: a study of prison conditions, health care and medical accountability for the care of prisoners by Van Heerden, Judith

“…They are based on current national and international literature, policy and practice. The main proposals for reform are then summarised in the recommendations in Chapter 6. …”
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The implications of the abolition of influx control legislation in the Western Cape by Oliver-Evans, Ceridwen

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The structural and engineering geology of the Country Rock at Finsch Mine by Barnett, Wayne Peter, Barnett, Wayne Peter

“…It is suggested that the intrusion of the precursor kimberlite bodies and the main pipe caused some deformation of the country rock mass. …”
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Innovation team members: emotive outlook and profiles comparisons by Swart, Christina

“…This research introduced the concept of emotive outlook depicting six constructs namely: mental acuity, self/reality orientation, emotional fitness/change agility, emotional management(self), social sensitivity and sensitivity to context. The study's main contribution was examining and comparing the emotive outlook profiles and patterns of successful and unsuccessful innovation project implementation teams, within the financial services industry. …”
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The Impact of FDI on Economic Growth in Southern African Countries by Marandu, Simon Hlomayi

“…The vehicles that bring FDI into the developing countries are varied. The main drivers of FDI are the Multinational Enterprises (MNEs). …”
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Energy efficiency analysis of converter-fed induction motors by Mushenya, John

“…As Variable Speed Drives continue to dominate various industrial processes, there is need for stakeholders to fully understand and quantify the converter-fed motor losses over a wide range of operating conditions. …”
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Centering Primary Health Care (PHC) Nurses' experiences in their practice of policy implementation - TB diagnostic policy reform in the Western Cape, South Africa by Louskieter, Lance

“…Within the context of top-down, target-driven and highly structured and standardized operational processes for diagnosing TB, nurses navigate multiple overlapping and contradictory modes of being in their interactions with patients as a response to these pressures. …”
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Standard echocardiography versus handheld echocardiography for the detection of subclinical rheumatic heart disease: A systematic review by Telford, Lisa Helen

“…The background to the systematic review is briefly summarised after which the results are then presented and discussed. The main findings, from seven included studies, provide some evidence for the potential of handheld echocardiography to increase access to echocardiographic screening for rheumatic heart disease. …”
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Mineral Equilibrium Constraints on the Feasibility of Diffusively-Fluxed Melting in the Continental Crust by Tafur, Lorena Andrea

“…Once alkali feldspar is exhausted, plagioclase becomes the main reagent, producing more tonalitic melt compositions with gradually higher aH2O. …”
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Legal consideratios in developing and implementing the 2018 draft intergrated resources plan (IRP): a case study of the nuclear sector by Kenny, Fadeelah

“…It will describe the applicable legislation, processes and illustrative court cases. In so doing the work will provide guidance on the steps to follow to ensure that the nuclear rollout complies with the legal and policy framework of SA and gets delivered successfully and efficiently. …”
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(Re)constructing the African notion of girls' readiness for marriage: insights from rural Malawi by Kamwendo Naphambo, Emmily

“…However, this choice places emphasis on the process itself – that of ‘becoming ready for marriage', one of the ways of understanding marriage decisions for young girls. …”
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