The university and a free society
- Authors: Bengu, S M E
- Date: 1992
- Subjects: Academic Freedom -- South Africa
- Language: English
- Type: text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/662 , vital:19979
- Description: Has the clamour for University autonomy and academic freedom in our country not served to legitimize repression in the hands of a narrow, undemocratic “oligarchy”? Has the narrow understanding of academic freedom and university autonomy excluded the freedom of individuals and groups such as women, black communities, students, and non-academics? Before we consider the relationship that will, hope fully, exist between universities and a free society that is going to emerge in this country, we ought to accept the fact that university autonomy and academic freedom are hollow in an oppressed society such as we still have in our country.
- Full Text:
- Date Issued: 1992
- Authors: Bengu, S M E
- Date: 1992
- Subjects: Academic Freedom -- South Africa
- Language: English
- Type: text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/662 , vital:19979
- Description: Has the clamour for University autonomy and academic freedom in our country not served to legitimize repression in the hands of a narrow, undemocratic “oligarchy”? Has the narrow understanding of academic freedom and university autonomy excluded the freedom of individuals and groups such as women, black communities, students, and non-academics? Before we consider the relationship that will, hope fully, exist between universities and a free society that is going to emerge in this country, we ought to accept the fact that university autonomy and academic freedom are hollow in an oppressed society such as we still have in our country.
- Full Text:
- Date Issued: 1992
Perceptions of unit managers regarding competencies of newly qualified registered nurses in East London health services
- Authors: Bengu, Phindiwe Faith
- Date: 2017
- Subjects: Nurses -- In-service training -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape Community health nursing -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MCur
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10353/13597 , vital:39683
- Description: The South African Nursing Council requires registered nurses to have the necessary knowledge, skills, attitudes and values which will enable them to render an efficient service (Morolong and Chabeli, 2005:39). The South African Education and training system, through its policy of outcomes- based education and training, has tabled competency as a national priority. In support of this, the South African Nursing Council (SANC) requires that the newly qualified registered nurse possess competency on the core functions of a registered nurse. The health system also demands competent nurse practitioners to ensure quality nursing care. Due to the fact that competency is a national priority and a statutory demand, the research question that guided the study is what are the perceptions of unit managers regarding competencies of newly qualified registered nurses in East London Health Care services. The study was aimed at describing the perceptions of unit managers regarding the competencies of newly qualified registered nurses in order to propose the recommendations to improve the competencies of such newly qualified registered nurses and to provide quality patient care. A quantitative descriptive non experimental design was used to evaluate the perceptions of unit managers regarding competencies of newly qualified registered nurses from a public nursing college. The sampling method of probability convenience sampling was used in this study. Data were collected by means of a questionnaire administered to ninety unit managers and only eighty one unit managers participated in the study. Data were analysed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 22 software. Statistical methods enabled the researcher to reduce, summarize, organise, manipulate, evaluate, interpret and communicate quantitative data. Data were cleaned and coded and spoilt data were checked. Findings from the software were displayed in graphs or tables. Concerning the eighty one unit managers who participated in the study, age and sex matched respondents were selected according to their availability.The results showed that there is agreement that competence of the nurses affects the image, mission and staff utilisation in their units and/or institutions. There was no dominant opinion on the possible association between competency and environmental, physical and technological factors. There was unanimous agreement that newly qualified nurses need constant supervision and in-service training. There was moderate agreement on the use of acquired knowledge and skills by nurses and there was no dominant opinion about how newly qualified nurses tolerate differences and handle misunderstandings and shortcomings of other professions. In conclusion newly qualified registered nurses need coaching, mentoring, n-service training and constant supervision. Recommendations regarding strategies to be used to improve competencies of newly qualified registered nurses included exit evaluations of community service practitioners, stipulating the competency framework of newly qualified nurses and assessment criteria of competency. Mentoring and coaching of newly qualified registered nurses during community service, monthly or quarterly meetings with the community service candidate in order to identify their challenges were also recommended. Motivation strategies in order to boost their morale so that they can deliver quality patient care. The newly qualified registered nurses should hold meetings with the unit managers regarding the challenges the unit managers face when assessing competencies of newly qualified registered nurses.
- Full Text:
- Date Issued: 2017
- Authors: Bengu, Phindiwe Faith
- Date: 2017
- Subjects: Nurses -- In-service training -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape Community health nursing -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MCur
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10353/13597 , vital:39683
- Description: The South African Nursing Council requires registered nurses to have the necessary knowledge, skills, attitudes and values which will enable them to render an efficient service (Morolong and Chabeli, 2005:39). The South African Education and training system, through its policy of outcomes- based education and training, has tabled competency as a national priority. In support of this, the South African Nursing Council (SANC) requires that the newly qualified registered nurse possess competency on the core functions of a registered nurse. The health system also demands competent nurse practitioners to ensure quality nursing care. Due to the fact that competency is a national priority and a statutory demand, the research question that guided the study is what are the perceptions of unit managers regarding competencies of newly qualified registered nurses in East London Health Care services. The study was aimed at describing the perceptions of unit managers regarding the competencies of newly qualified registered nurses in order to propose the recommendations to improve the competencies of such newly qualified registered nurses and to provide quality patient care. A quantitative descriptive non experimental design was used to evaluate the perceptions of unit managers regarding competencies of newly qualified registered nurses from a public nursing college. The sampling method of probability convenience sampling was used in this study. Data were collected by means of a questionnaire administered to ninety unit managers and only eighty one unit managers participated in the study. Data were analysed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 22 software. Statistical methods enabled the researcher to reduce, summarize, organise, manipulate, evaluate, interpret and communicate quantitative data. Data were cleaned and coded and spoilt data were checked. Findings from the software were displayed in graphs or tables. Concerning the eighty one unit managers who participated in the study, age and sex matched respondents were selected according to their availability.The results showed that there is agreement that competence of the nurses affects the image, mission and staff utilisation in their units and/or institutions. There was no dominant opinion on the possible association between competency and environmental, physical and technological factors. There was unanimous agreement that newly qualified nurses need constant supervision and in-service training. There was moderate agreement on the use of acquired knowledge and skills by nurses and there was no dominant opinion about how newly qualified nurses tolerate differences and handle misunderstandings and shortcomings of other professions. In conclusion newly qualified registered nurses need coaching, mentoring, n-service training and constant supervision. Recommendations regarding strategies to be used to improve competencies of newly qualified registered nurses included exit evaluations of community service practitioners, stipulating the competency framework of newly qualified nurses and assessment criteria of competency. Mentoring and coaching of newly qualified registered nurses during community service, monthly or quarterly meetings with the community service candidate in order to identify their challenges were also recommended. Motivation strategies in order to boost their morale so that they can deliver quality patient care. The newly qualified registered nurses should hold meetings with the unit managers regarding the challenges the unit managers face when assessing competencies of newly qualified registered nurses.
- Full Text:
- Date Issued: 2017
Luibiri
- Benet Lolubo with Meru men, Hugh Tracey
- Authors: Benet Lolubo with Meru men , Hugh Tracey
- Date: 1950
- Subjects: Chaga (African people) -- Music , Meru (African people) -- Music , Folk music , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Tanzania Arusha f-tz
- Language: Meru
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/173923 , vital:42422 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR153-07
- Description: "When we fought the Masai we beat them. We captured their women and their cattle. We defeated these 'women'. At home again, we slaughtered some of the cattle and gave half the meat to our chief. Before the white men came we had plenty but they have taken our country." So sing the Meru. But history is not quite so partisan. The scraping noise at the begining of the item is the rubbing of the spears on the bound part of the shield. Fighting song with Kisengele bells.
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1950
- Authors: Benet Lolubo with Meru men , Hugh Tracey
- Date: 1950
- Subjects: Chaga (African people) -- Music , Meru (African people) -- Music , Folk music , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Tanzania Arusha f-tz
- Language: Meru
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/173923 , vital:42422 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR153-07
- Description: "When we fought the Masai we beat them. We captured their women and their cattle. We defeated these 'women'. At home again, we slaughtered some of the cattle and gave half the meat to our chief. Before the white men came we had plenty but they have taken our country." So sing the Meru. But history is not quite so partisan. The scraping noise at the begining of the item is the rubbing of the spears on the bound part of the shield. Fighting song with Kisengele bells.
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1950
Luibiri
- Benet Lolubo, Meru men, composer not specified, Tracey, Hugh
- Authors: Benet Lolubo , Meru men , composer not specified , Tracey, Hugh
- Date: 1950-10-02
- Subjects: Popular music--Africa , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Tanzania Arusha f-tz
- Language: Meru
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/231380 , vital:49882 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Makhanda, South Africa , Hugh Tracey Commercial Records, Rhodes University, Makhanda, South Africa , CR2564 , XYZ5591
- Description: Fighting song accompanied by the Kisengele bells
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1950-10-02
- Authors: Benet Lolubo , Meru men , composer not specified , Tracey, Hugh
- Date: 1950-10-02
- Subjects: Popular music--Africa , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Tanzania Arusha f-tz
- Language: Meru
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/231380 , vital:49882 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Makhanda, South Africa , Hugh Tracey Commercial Records, Rhodes University, Makhanda, South Africa , CR2564 , XYZ5591
- Description: Fighting song accompanied by the Kisengele bells
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1950-10-02
Luibiri
- Benet Lolubo, Meru men, composer not specified, Tracey, Hugh
- Authors: Benet Lolubo , Meru men , composer not specified , Tracey, Hugh
- Date: 1950
- Subjects: Folk Music , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Tanzania city not specified f-tz
- Language: Chaga
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/370223 , vital:66314 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Makhanda, South Africa , Hugh Tracey Commercial Records, Rhodes University, Makhanda, South Africa , AC0303-D7C14
- Description: Indigenous music
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1950
- Authors: Benet Lolubo , Meru men , composer not specified , Tracey, Hugh
- Date: 1950
- Subjects: Folk Music , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Tanzania city not specified f-tz
- Language: Chaga
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/370223 , vital:66314 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Makhanda, South Africa , Hugh Tracey Commercial Records, Rhodes University, Makhanda, South Africa , AC0303-D7C14
- Description: Indigenous music
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1950
Luibri
- Benet Lolubo, Meru men, Folk, Tracey, Hugh
- Authors: Benet Lolubo , Meru men , Folk , Tracey, Hugh
- Date: 1950
- Subjects: Folk Music , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Tanzania city not specified f-tz
- Language: Meru
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/300521 , vital:57943 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Makhanda, South Africa , Hugh Tracey Commercial Records, Rhodes University, Makhanda, South Africa , TP2145-XYZ5591T
- Description: Indigenous music
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1950
- Authors: Benet Lolubo , Meru men , Folk , Tracey, Hugh
- Date: 1950
- Subjects: Folk Music , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Tanzania city not specified f-tz
- Language: Meru
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/300521 , vital:57943 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Makhanda, South Africa , Hugh Tracey Commercial Records, Rhodes University, Makhanda, South Africa , TP2145-XYZ5591T
- Description: Indigenous music
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1950
The validity of humanitarian intervention under international law
- Authors: Beneke, Méchelle
- Date: 2003
- Subjects: Humanitarian intervention , Intervention (International law)
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , LLM
- Identifier: vital:11056 , http://hdl.handle.net/10948/305 , Humanitarian intervention , Intervention (International law)
- Description: The study which follows considers the current approach to State sovereignty, use of force, and human rights, in order to determine the balance which exists between these concepts. A shift in this balance determines the direction of development of the concept of ‘humanitarian intervention.’ The investigation establishes that State sovereignty and certain human rights are at a point where they are viewed as equal and competing interests in the international arena. This leads to the question of whether or not the concept of humanitarian intervention has found any acceptance in international law. It is determined that the right to intervention rests exclusively with the United Nations Security Council. There are, however, obstacles to United Nations action, which necessitate either taking action to remove the obstacles, or finding an alternative to United Nations authorized action. The alternatives provided are unilateral interventions by regional organizations, groups of States or individual States, with interventions by regional organizations being favoured. The study further discusses the requirements which would make unilateral action more acceptable. These same requirements provide a standard against which the United Nations can measure its duty to intervene. Such an investigation was done by the International Commission on Intervention and State Sovereignty, and a synopsis of its Report and Recommendations are included. Finally, the question of responsibility is addressed. State and individual responsibility for two separate types of action are considered. The responsibility of States and individuals for initiating an intervention is considered under the topic of the crime of aggression. The responsibility of States and individual for exceeding the mandate of a legitimate intervention is considered under the heading of war crimes.
- Full Text:
- Date Issued: 2003
- Authors: Beneke, Méchelle
- Date: 2003
- Subjects: Humanitarian intervention , Intervention (International law)
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , LLM
- Identifier: vital:11056 , http://hdl.handle.net/10948/305 , Humanitarian intervention , Intervention (International law)
- Description: The study which follows considers the current approach to State sovereignty, use of force, and human rights, in order to determine the balance which exists between these concepts. A shift in this balance determines the direction of development of the concept of ‘humanitarian intervention.’ The investigation establishes that State sovereignty and certain human rights are at a point where they are viewed as equal and competing interests in the international arena. This leads to the question of whether or not the concept of humanitarian intervention has found any acceptance in international law. It is determined that the right to intervention rests exclusively with the United Nations Security Council. There are, however, obstacles to United Nations action, which necessitate either taking action to remove the obstacles, or finding an alternative to United Nations authorized action. The alternatives provided are unilateral interventions by regional organizations, groups of States or individual States, with interventions by regional organizations being favoured. The study further discusses the requirements which would make unilateral action more acceptable. These same requirements provide a standard against which the United Nations can measure its duty to intervene. Such an investigation was done by the International Commission on Intervention and State Sovereignty, and a synopsis of its Report and Recommendations are included. Finally, the question of responsibility is addressed. State and individual responsibility for two separate types of action are considered. The responsibility of States and individuals for initiating an intervention is considered under the topic of the crime of aggression. The responsibility of States and individual for exceeding the mandate of a legitimate intervention is considered under the heading of war crimes.
- Full Text:
- Date Issued: 2003
Antihypertensive effects of the hydroethanol extract of Senecio serratuloides DC in rats
- Benedicta Ngwenchi Nkeh-Chungag
- Authors: Benedicta Ngwenchi Nkeh-Chungag
- Date: 2019
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/5216 , vital:44380
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- Authors: Benedicta Ngwenchi Nkeh-Chungag
- Date: 2019
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/5216 , vital:44380
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Relationship between Endothelial Function, Antiretroviral Treatment and Cardiovascular Risk Factors in HIV Patients of African Descent in South Africa: A Cross-Sectional Study
- Benedicta N. Nkeh-Chungag, Goswami, Nandu, Engwa, Godwill Azeh, Sewani-Rusike, Constance R, Mbombela, Vuyolwethu, Ingrid WebsterPatrick De Boever, Kessler, Harald H, Stelzl, Evelyn
- Authors: Benedicta N. Nkeh-Chungag , Goswami, Nandu , Engwa, Godwill Azeh , Sewani-Rusike, Constance R , Mbombela, Vuyolwethu , Ingrid WebsterPatrick De Boever , Kessler, Harald H , Stelzl, Evelyn
- Date: 2021
- Language: English
- Type: Journal article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/3998 , vital:43982
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- Authors: Benedicta N. Nkeh-Chungag , Goswami, Nandu , Engwa, Godwill Azeh , Sewani-Rusike, Constance R , Mbombela, Vuyolwethu , Ingrid WebsterPatrick De Boever , Kessler, Harald H , Stelzl, Evelyn
- Date: 2021
- Language: English
- Type: Journal article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/3998 , vital:43982
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Mojela Letsie
- Benedict Maluleke, performer not specified, Composer not specified, Tracey, Hugh
- Authors: Benedict Maluleke , performer not specified , Composer not specified , Tracey, Hugh
- Date: 1941
- Subjects: Folk Music , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Lesotho Harare f-lo
- Language: Sotho
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/382924 , vital:67724 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Makhanda, South Africa , Hugh Tracey Commercial Records, Rhodes University, Makhanda, South Africa , ACO608-E1A3
- Description: Indigenous music
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1941
- Authors: Benedict Maluleke , performer not specified , Composer not specified , Tracey, Hugh
- Date: 1941
- Subjects: Folk Music , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Lesotho Harare f-lo
- Language: Sotho
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/382924 , vital:67724 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Makhanda, South Africa , Hugh Tracey Commercial Records, Rhodes University, Makhanda, South Africa , ACO608-E1A3
- Description: Indigenous music
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1941
On the optical and electrical design of low concentrator photovoltaic modules
- Authors: Benecke, Mario Andrew
- Date: 2012
- Subjects: Photovoltaic cells -- Design and construction , Photovoltaic cells
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MSc
- Identifier: vital:10543 , http://hdl.handle.net/10948/d1013102
- Description: The increasing interest in non-fossil fuel based electricity generation has caused a prominent boost for the renewable energy sector, especially the field of Photovoltaics (PV) with one of the main reasons being the decrease in cost of PV electricity generation. However, over the last few years a saturation in the efficiency of solar cells have been reached leading into a renewed search for other means to further reduce the cost of electricity generation from photovoltaic sources. One of the technologies that has attracted a lot of attention is low concentration photovoltaics (LCPV). LCPV investigates an alternative strategy to replace costly semiconductor material with relatively cheap optical materials by developing a Low Concentration Photovoltaic (LCPV) module. A LCPV module is divided into three subsystems, namely, the optical, electrical and thermal subsystem. This study focussed on the design, construction and characterisation of an optical subsystem accompanied by a thorough investigation into the design of an electrical subsystem. A facetted parabolic concentrator using a vertical receiver was modelled and a first prototype was constructed having a geometric concentration factor of 6.00 X. Upon electrical characterisation of this first vertical receiver LCPV prototype a concentration of only 4.53 X (receiver 1) and 4.71 X (receiver 2) was obtained. The first vertical receiver LCPV prototype did not reach the expected concentration factor due to optical losses and misalignment of optical elements. The illumination profile obtained from the reflector element was investigated and an undesirable non-uniform illumination profile was discovered. A second vertical receiver LCPV prototype was constructed in an attempt to improve on the first prototype, this second vertical receiver prototype had a geometrical concentration factor of 5.80 X. The results indicated a much improved illumination profile, yet still containing a number of non-uniformities. The second vertical receiver LCPV module yielded an operational concentration factor of 5.34 X. From the preliminary results obtained it was discovered that under concentrated illumination there was a limitation on the maximum power that could be obtained from the receiver. Upon further investigation it was discovered that this limitation was due to the higher current levels under concentrated illumination accompanied by a high series resistance of the receiver. This lead to the construction of new PV receivers, where this limitation could be minimised. 3 cell, 4 cell, 6 cell and 8 cell string configurations were constructed and used for the electrical characterisation of the prototypes. Due to non-uniformity of the illumination profile obtained from the second LCPV prototype a third vertical receiver LCPV prototype was constructed. This vertical receiver design illustrated more uniformity in the obtained illumination distribution and had a geometrical concentration factor of 4.61 X, although under operation only 4.26 X could be obtained. It is important to note that the geometric concentration factor does not account for reflective losses of the reflective material. One of the main reasons for the difficulty in obtaining a uniform illumination profile with the vertical receiver design is that the facetted reflector element is far away from the PV receiver. This enhances the effect of the slightest misalignment of any of the optical elements. This large distance also increases the effect of lensing from each facet. These factors lead to the consideration of a second design, which would counteract these factors. A horizontal receiver LCPV module design implementing a facetted parabolic reflector was considered to counteract these effects. From a mathematical model a horizontal receiver LCPV prototype was constructed having a geometrical concentration factor 5.3 X. The optical characterisation of the illumination profile showed a much improved illumination profile, which was much more uniform than the previous illumination profiles obtained from the other LCPV prototypes. The uniformity of the illumination profile could be seen in results obtained from the electrical characterisation where the concentrator reached operational concentration factor of 5.01 X. The reliability of the third vertical receiver LCPV prototype and the horizontal receiver LCPV prototype as well as the receivers were investigated by placing each receiver under stressed operational conditions for 60 sun hours. I-V characteristics were obtained after every five sun hours to investigate any signs of degradation. After 60 sun hours none of the receiver displayed any signs of degradation or reduction in electrical performance.
- Full Text:
- Date Issued: 2012
- Authors: Benecke, Mario Andrew
- Date: 2012
- Subjects: Photovoltaic cells -- Design and construction , Photovoltaic cells
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MSc
- Identifier: vital:10543 , http://hdl.handle.net/10948/d1013102
- Description: The increasing interest in non-fossil fuel based electricity generation has caused a prominent boost for the renewable energy sector, especially the field of Photovoltaics (PV) with one of the main reasons being the decrease in cost of PV electricity generation. However, over the last few years a saturation in the efficiency of solar cells have been reached leading into a renewed search for other means to further reduce the cost of electricity generation from photovoltaic sources. One of the technologies that has attracted a lot of attention is low concentration photovoltaics (LCPV). LCPV investigates an alternative strategy to replace costly semiconductor material with relatively cheap optical materials by developing a Low Concentration Photovoltaic (LCPV) module. A LCPV module is divided into three subsystems, namely, the optical, electrical and thermal subsystem. This study focussed on the design, construction and characterisation of an optical subsystem accompanied by a thorough investigation into the design of an electrical subsystem. A facetted parabolic concentrator using a vertical receiver was modelled and a first prototype was constructed having a geometric concentration factor of 6.00 X. Upon electrical characterisation of this first vertical receiver LCPV prototype a concentration of only 4.53 X (receiver 1) and 4.71 X (receiver 2) was obtained. The first vertical receiver LCPV prototype did not reach the expected concentration factor due to optical losses and misalignment of optical elements. The illumination profile obtained from the reflector element was investigated and an undesirable non-uniform illumination profile was discovered. A second vertical receiver LCPV prototype was constructed in an attempt to improve on the first prototype, this second vertical receiver prototype had a geometrical concentration factor of 5.80 X. The results indicated a much improved illumination profile, yet still containing a number of non-uniformities. The second vertical receiver LCPV module yielded an operational concentration factor of 5.34 X. From the preliminary results obtained it was discovered that under concentrated illumination there was a limitation on the maximum power that could be obtained from the receiver. Upon further investigation it was discovered that this limitation was due to the higher current levels under concentrated illumination accompanied by a high series resistance of the receiver. This lead to the construction of new PV receivers, where this limitation could be minimised. 3 cell, 4 cell, 6 cell and 8 cell string configurations were constructed and used for the electrical characterisation of the prototypes. Due to non-uniformity of the illumination profile obtained from the second LCPV prototype a third vertical receiver LCPV prototype was constructed. This vertical receiver design illustrated more uniformity in the obtained illumination distribution and had a geometrical concentration factor of 4.61 X, although under operation only 4.26 X could be obtained. It is important to note that the geometric concentration factor does not account for reflective losses of the reflective material. One of the main reasons for the difficulty in obtaining a uniform illumination profile with the vertical receiver design is that the facetted reflector element is far away from the PV receiver. This enhances the effect of the slightest misalignment of any of the optical elements. This large distance also increases the effect of lensing from each facet. These factors lead to the consideration of a second design, which would counteract these factors. A horizontal receiver LCPV module design implementing a facetted parabolic reflector was considered to counteract these effects. From a mathematical model a horizontal receiver LCPV prototype was constructed having a geometrical concentration factor 5.3 X. The optical characterisation of the illumination profile showed a much improved illumination profile, which was much more uniform than the previous illumination profiles obtained from the other LCPV prototypes. The uniformity of the illumination profile could be seen in results obtained from the electrical characterisation where the concentrator reached operational concentration factor of 5.01 X. The reliability of the third vertical receiver LCPV prototype and the horizontal receiver LCPV prototype as well as the receivers were investigated by placing each receiver under stressed operational conditions for 60 sun hours. I-V characteristics were obtained after every five sun hours to investigate any signs of degradation. After 60 sun hours none of the receiver displayed any signs of degradation or reduction in electrical performance.
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- Date Issued: 2012
Satire in J.J. R. Jolobe's literary works : a critique in relation to contemporary South Africa
- Authors: Benayo, Xolela
- Date: 2020
- Subjects: Jolobe, James J. R. , Xhosa literature -- History and criticism , Xhosa poetry -- History and criticism , Humor in literature , Xhosa literature -- Humor , Xhosa language
- Language: English , Xhosa
- Type: text , Thesis , Masters , MA
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/161762 , vital:40667
- Description: J.J.R. Jolobe is regarded as one of the individuals who made a valuable contribution to the development of isiXhosa literature through his works, notably in his poetry (Ilitha, Umyezo; Jolobe 1936). His poetry ranges from abstract subjects to more philosophical matters. This study is aimed at decoding the manner in which he employs satire to conscientise African people of the then horrible situation that they were facing. With that said, poetry will not be the only work that this thesis analyses in the process of evaluating Jolobe’s satire; his essays will also be examined (Amavo; Jolobe 1940). Based on the writings of various authors specialising in the subject, satire has been deemed to be a style of literary writing, one which involves invective satire. For the researcher, that statement will be rebutted, as it will be argued that the mode of satire need not be wholly invective. Jolobe’s light-hearted satire not only showcases the amusing side of his writings, but also indicates the seriousness with which they were intended. Themes covered in Jolobe’s satire have inspired the researcher to evaluate these literary texts in relation to modern contexts, especially when it comes to the relationship between the lines of the author’s experience and the public. With that said, the social role of satire is something that one cannot deny. One could therefore say that there is an urgent need for African satirists to face the existing social and economic reality as authentically as possible. The voice of a satirist should also echo the voice of their society as a whole. Satirical study in post-colonial Africa, in South Africa in particular, is useful due to the idea that the works of the likes of Jolobe may diminish in significance due to neo-colonialism. In fact, this is the point which is considered in this study of Jolobe’s satire. This study also examines stages afforded to the development of satire in Africa, especially in the post-colonial era. The purpose is to identify the effects of satire that are related to socio-political as well as religious factors. These factors are often seen as those that play a vital role is one’s personal morals, and those that are meant to shape the whole community. Jolobe addresses imperialism and the class struggle, which speaks to the society’s loyalties regarding the mobilization toward realizing the dream of being independent. This speaks to the works analysed, revealing protests against oppression and exploitation by imperialists; such works show how inhumane people could be against those who they deem to be beneath their standards. Researchers like Mahlasela (1973), Sirayi (1985), Kwetana (2000) and Khumalo (2015) are amongst those who have made it a point to study Jolobe to ensure that these works are kept alive, along with their significance. Other prospective researchers can follow suite in researching the great Jolobe. In ensuring that the aims of this study come to light, the researcher will be using socialist realism as a way of seeing that the works of Jolobe are realistic in nature. With that said, there will be an exploration of allegoric satire. Satiric allegory will be evaluated with regard to the view that it represents a unique slant on satire, whereby it deems satire to be more than just a supportive method of literary criticism. This allows the researcher to hold the view that satire should not be a restrictive framework when dealing with African literature. Satire as a modern form of criticism can be viewed as having an element of humanism, which would result in the satirist doing all he can to make sure that what is satirized is not isolated from the struggle of the community. It is for the above-mentioned reasons that we see a big challenge in the future development of satiric discourse in African literature.
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- Date Issued: 2020
- Authors: Benayo, Xolela
- Date: 2020
- Subjects: Jolobe, James J. R. , Xhosa literature -- History and criticism , Xhosa poetry -- History and criticism , Humor in literature , Xhosa literature -- Humor , Xhosa language
- Language: English , Xhosa
- Type: text , Thesis , Masters , MA
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/161762 , vital:40667
- Description: J.J.R. Jolobe is regarded as one of the individuals who made a valuable contribution to the development of isiXhosa literature through his works, notably in his poetry (Ilitha, Umyezo; Jolobe 1936). His poetry ranges from abstract subjects to more philosophical matters. This study is aimed at decoding the manner in which he employs satire to conscientise African people of the then horrible situation that they were facing. With that said, poetry will not be the only work that this thesis analyses in the process of evaluating Jolobe’s satire; his essays will also be examined (Amavo; Jolobe 1940). Based on the writings of various authors specialising in the subject, satire has been deemed to be a style of literary writing, one which involves invective satire. For the researcher, that statement will be rebutted, as it will be argued that the mode of satire need not be wholly invective. Jolobe’s light-hearted satire not only showcases the amusing side of his writings, but also indicates the seriousness with which they were intended. Themes covered in Jolobe’s satire have inspired the researcher to evaluate these literary texts in relation to modern contexts, especially when it comes to the relationship between the lines of the author’s experience and the public. With that said, the social role of satire is something that one cannot deny. One could therefore say that there is an urgent need for African satirists to face the existing social and economic reality as authentically as possible. The voice of a satirist should also echo the voice of their society as a whole. Satirical study in post-colonial Africa, in South Africa in particular, is useful due to the idea that the works of the likes of Jolobe may diminish in significance due to neo-colonialism. In fact, this is the point which is considered in this study of Jolobe’s satire. This study also examines stages afforded to the development of satire in Africa, especially in the post-colonial era. The purpose is to identify the effects of satire that are related to socio-political as well as religious factors. These factors are often seen as those that play a vital role is one’s personal morals, and those that are meant to shape the whole community. Jolobe addresses imperialism and the class struggle, which speaks to the society’s loyalties regarding the mobilization toward realizing the dream of being independent. This speaks to the works analysed, revealing protests against oppression and exploitation by imperialists; such works show how inhumane people could be against those who they deem to be beneath their standards. Researchers like Mahlasela (1973), Sirayi (1985), Kwetana (2000) and Khumalo (2015) are amongst those who have made it a point to study Jolobe to ensure that these works are kept alive, along with their significance. Other prospective researchers can follow suite in researching the great Jolobe. In ensuring that the aims of this study come to light, the researcher will be using socialist realism as a way of seeing that the works of Jolobe are realistic in nature. With that said, there will be an exploration of allegoric satire. Satiric allegory will be evaluated with regard to the view that it represents a unique slant on satire, whereby it deems satire to be more than just a supportive method of literary criticism. This allows the researcher to hold the view that satire should not be a restrictive framework when dealing with African literature. Satire as a modern form of criticism can be viewed as having an element of humanism, which would result in the satirist doing all he can to make sure that what is satirized is not isolated from the struggle of the community. It is for the above-mentioned reasons that we see a big challenge in the future development of satiric discourse in African literature.
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- Date Issued: 2020
Investigations into the asymmetric reduction of ketones
- Authors: Bena, Luvuyo Clifford
- Date: 2003
- Subjects: Ketones , Asymmetric synthesis
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MSc
- Identifier: vital:11065 , http://hdl.handle.net/10948/323 , Ketones , Asymmetric synthesis
- Description: A six-step synthesis of salbutamol from methyl salicylate with an overall yield of 17% has been completed, although the yield was not optimised. In the process, Zn(BH4)2 was found to selectively reduce a ketone carbonyl group in the presence of an ester unit. In contrast, borane was found to reduce both the ketone and ester carbonyl groups. Reduction of phenacyl bromide with borane in the presence of chiral catalysts based on (R)-alaninol and (R,S)-ephidrine resulted a measure of enantioselectivity in the product. However, the configuration of the alcohol obtained in the case of (R)-alaninol was contrary to expectations based both on experimental trends observed elsewhere as well as our own theoretical predictions. The asymmetric reduction of methyl 5-bromoacetyl-2-benzyloxybenzoate was accomplished with both borane and Zn(BH4)2 in the presence of a range of chiral catalysts. Optically active products were obtained in all cases, although the optical rotations were significantly smaller in the case of Zn(BH4)2. Unfortunately, we were not successful in determining the enantiomeric excesses of these reactions. The use of a NMR lanthanide shift reagent resulted in a complex spectrum that was impossible to interpret unambiguously. This presumably arises from the presence of several Lewis base sites in the product at which complexation with the shift reagent can take place. It was also not possible to determine the optical rotation of salbutamol itself owing to the relatively small amount of material obtained. A conformational analysis of salbutamol, where NMR data was correlated with molecular modelling results, was successfully carried out and revealed a strong preference for that conformer family characterised by O–C–C–N and Ar–C–C–N torsion angles of ca. 60º and 180º, respectively. Interestingly, these conformers are found to be stabilised by OH…N rather than NH…O hydrogen bonding. This study has also confirmed the effectiveness of the MMFF94 force field for conformational analysis studies in compounds of this kind. Lastly, a relatively simple method for modelling the BH3/oxazaborolidine reduction of ketones at the PM3 semiempirical MO level of approximation was devised. This approach has provided insights into the mechanism of the reaction and has furthermore enabled us to predict the enantioselectivities likely to result from various catalysts and ketones. In comparing our theoretical and experimental findings, an anomalous result was observed in the case of (R)-alaninol; this will have to be investigated further, particularly at the experimental level. However, we believe that our approach provides a sound basis for aiding the design and screening of new, potentially better catalysts.
- Full Text:
- Date Issued: 2003
- Authors: Bena, Luvuyo Clifford
- Date: 2003
- Subjects: Ketones , Asymmetric synthesis
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MSc
- Identifier: vital:11065 , http://hdl.handle.net/10948/323 , Ketones , Asymmetric synthesis
- Description: A six-step synthesis of salbutamol from methyl salicylate with an overall yield of 17% has been completed, although the yield was not optimised. In the process, Zn(BH4)2 was found to selectively reduce a ketone carbonyl group in the presence of an ester unit. In contrast, borane was found to reduce both the ketone and ester carbonyl groups. Reduction of phenacyl bromide with borane in the presence of chiral catalysts based on (R)-alaninol and (R,S)-ephidrine resulted a measure of enantioselectivity in the product. However, the configuration of the alcohol obtained in the case of (R)-alaninol was contrary to expectations based both on experimental trends observed elsewhere as well as our own theoretical predictions. The asymmetric reduction of methyl 5-bromoacetyl-2-benzyloxybenzoate was accomplished with both borane and Zn(BH4)2 in the presence of a range of chiral catalysts. Optically active products were obtained in all cases, although the optical rotations were significantly smaller in the case of Zn(BH4)2. Unfortunately, we were not successful in determining the enantiomeric excesses of these reactions. The use of a NMR lanthanide shift reagent resulted in a complex spectrum that was impossible to interpret unambiguously. This presumably arises from the presence of several Lewis base sites in the product at which complexation with the shift reagent can take place. It was also not possible to determine the optical rotation of salbutamol itself owing to the relatively small amount of material obtained. A conformational analysis of salbutamol, where NMR data was correlated with molecular modelling results, was successfully carried out and revealed a strong preference for that conformer family characterised by O–C–C–N and Ar–C–C–N torsion angles of ca. 60º and 180º, respectively. Interestingly, these conformers are found to be stabilised by OH…N rather than NH…O hydrogen bonding. This study has also confirmed the effectiveness of the MMFF94 force field for conformational analysis studies in compounds of this kind. Lastly, a relatively simple method for modelling the BH3/oxazaborolidine reduction of ketones at the PM3 semiempirical MO level of approximation was devised. This approach has provided insights into the mechanism of the reaction and has furthermore enabled us to predict the enantioselectivities likely to result from various catalysts and ketones. In comparing our theoretical and experimental findings, an anomalous result was observed in the case of (R)-alaninol; this will have to be investigated further, particularly at the experimental level. However, we believe that our approach provides a sound basis for aiding the design and screening of new, potentially better catalysts.
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- Date Issued: 2003
Fishes of the family Mullidae in the Red Sea, with a key to the species in the Red Sea and the Eastern Mediterranean
- Ben-Tuvia, Adam, Kissil, Geerge Wm
- Authors: Ben-Tuvia, Adam , Kissil, Geerge Wm
- Date: 1988
- Subjects: Mullidae -- Red Sea , Mullidae -- Mediterranean Sea
- Language: English
- Type: Text
- Identifier: vital:15011 , http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1019744 , ISSN 0073-4381 , ISBN 0-86810-175-3 , Ichthyological Bulletin of the J.L.B. Smith Institute of Ichthyology; No. 52
- Description: Thirteen species of Mullidae (goatfishes or red mullets) occur in the Red Sea: Mulloides flavolineatus, M. vanicolensis, Parupeneus cyclostomus, P. forsskali, P. heptacanthus, P. macronemus, P. rubescens, Upeneus asymmetricus, U. moluccensis, U. subvittatus (previously known only from the western Pacific), 0. sulphureus, U. tragula and U. vittatus. Descriptions, biological observations and black and white photographs are given for each of these 13 species. Keys are provided to the genera of Mullidae, to the species occurring in the Red Sea, and to the two Mediterranean species of Mullus that have been reported from the Suez Canal. The distinction between the genera Pseudupeneus and Parupeneus is discussed. , Rhodes University Libraries (Digitisation)
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- Date Issued: 1988
- Authors: Ben-Tuvia, Adam , Kissil, Geerge Wm
- Date: 1988
- Subjects: Mullidae -- Red Sea , Mullidae -- Mediterranean Sea
- Language: English
- Type: Text
- Identifier: vital:15011 , http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1019744 , ISSN 0073-4381 , ISBN 0-86810-175-3 , Ichthyological Bulletin of the J.L.B. Smith Institute of Ichthyology; No. 52
- Description: Thirteen species of Mullidae (goatfishes or red mullets) occur in the Red Sea: Mulloides flavolineatus, M. vanicolensis, Parupeneus cyclostomus, P. forsskali, P. heptacanthus, P. macronemus, P. rubescens, Upeneus asymmetricus, U. moluccensis, U. subvittatus (previously known only from the western Pacific), 0. sulphureus, U. tragula and U. vittatus. Descriptions, biological observations and black and white photographs are given for each of these 13 species. Keys are provided to the genera of Mullidae, to the species occurring in the Red Sea, and to the two Mediterranean species of Mullus that have been reported from the Suez Canal. The distinction between the genera Pseudupeneus and Parupeneus is discussed. , Rhodes University Libraries (Digitisation)
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- Date Issued: 1988
Evaluation of supervisor performance at Transnet port terminals
- Authors: Ben-Mazwi, Amanda
- Date: 2014
- Subjects: Supervision of employees , Personnel management , Performance standards
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MBA
- Identifier: vital:8935 , http://hdl.handle.net/10948/d1021200
- Description: The study is about evaluating supervisor performance at Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) and the impact it has in the business world in general. The aim of the study was to evaluate the quality of supervisors at Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) in the Eastern Cape. The sample size of 43 supervisors working at TPT from different departments like operations, planning, key accounts and procurement participated in the study. The sampled supervisors are between the ages of 20 and 59 years and was composed of females and predominantly males. The data was gathered through a questionnaire that was designed particularly to address the lack of quality of supervisory support at TPT. The response from respondents were tied to themes that were constructed, which are: (a) organisational goals; vision and management competencies; (b) communication; (c) performance cycle-setting of goals; (d) supervisor/supervisee performance conversation; and (e) supervisory development programme. The literature gathered and deliberated on in the literature review emanate from different authors in the form of books, journals and treatises. The empirical results were linked to theories gathered from different authors. Research findings were used to curb the issues identified, which will be beneficial to both TPT and its employees. The recommendations were submitted to the company to look at developing an in-house supervisory programme, capacity building internally and creating platforms for effective communication.
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- Date Issued: 2014
- Authors: Ben-Mazwi, Amanda
- Date: 2014
- Subjects: Supervision of employees , Personnel management , Performance standards
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MBA
- Identifier: vital:8935 , http://hdl.handle.net/10948/d1021200
- Description: The study is about evaluating supervisor performance at Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) and the impact it has in the business world in general. The aim of the study was to evaluate the quality of supervisors at Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) in the Eastern Cape. The sample size of 43 supervisors working at TPT from different departments like operations, planning, key accounts and procurement participated in the study. The sampled supervisors are between the ages of 20 and 59 years and was composed of females and predominantly males. The data was gathered through a questionnaire that was designed particularly to address the lack of quality of supervisory support at TPT. The response from respondents were tied to themes that were constructed, which are: (a) organisational goals; vision and management competencies; (b) communication; (c) performance cycle-setting of goals; (d) supervisor/supervisee performance conversation; and (e) supervisory development programme. The literature gathered and deliberated on in the literature review emanate from different authors in the form of books, journals and treatises. The empirical results were linked to theories gathered from different authors. Research findings were used to curb the issues identified, which will be beneficial to both TPT and its employees. The recommendations were submitted to the company to look at developing an in-house supervisory programme, capacity building internally and creating platforms for effective communication.
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- Date Issued: 2014
Investigating talent management strategies influencing the retention of employees with technical expertise at Aspen Pharmacare
- Ben-Mazwi Matolengwe, Yonela
- Authors: Ben-Mazwi Matolengwe, Yonela
- Date: 2021-04
- Subjects: Employee retention -- South Africa , Talent management -- South Africa , Human capital
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/50944 , vital:43174
- Description: This study examines the influence of talent management strategies on employee retention with employee engagement as a mediating variable. This study was conducted at Aspen Pharmacare Port Elizabeth site, South Africa. The population in this study is approximately 1500 employees from Aspen Pharmacare Port Elizabeth. The sampling method uses census techniques so that the number of samples used is 49 employees. The research data was collected using an online questionnaire which is then analysed using a path analysis technique using SPSS software to examine the relationships among the variables, which are: employee value proposition, work motivation and employee performance. The results show that there is a positive relationship between all talent management strategies and retention. Leadership has a largely significant correlation with retention, however, it is indicated that engagement is a mediating variable. Employees with technical expertise value the impact that leadership has in their roles at the organisation. , Thesis (MBA) -- Faculty of Business and Economic Sciences, Business Administration, 2021
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- Date Issued: 2021-04
- Authors: Ben-Mazwi Matolengwe, Yonela
- Date: 2021-04
- Subjects: Employee retention -- South Africa , Talent management -- South Africa , Human capital
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/50944 , vital:43174
- Description: This study examines the influence of talent management strategies on employee retention with employee engagement as a mediating variable. This study was conducted at Aspen Pharmacare Port Elizabeth site, South Africa. The population in this study is approximately 1500 employees from Aspen Pharmacare Port Elizabeth. The sampling method uses census techniques so that the number of samples used is 49 employees. The research data was collected using an online questionnaire which is then analysed using a path analysis technique using SPSS software to examine the relationships among the variables, which are: employee value proposition, work motivation and employee performance. The results show that there is a positive relationship between all talent management strategies and retention. Leadership has a largely significant correlation with retention, however, it is indicated that engagement is a mediating variable. Employees with technical expertise value the impact that leadership has in their roles at the organisation. , Thesis (MBA) -- Faculty of Business and Economic Sciences, Business Administration, 2021
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- Date Issued: 2021-04
Microfinace and poverty alleviation in Uganda
- Authors: Ben, Ssembajjwe
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Microfinance -- Uganda , Economic development -- Uganda Economic assistance, Domestic Poverty -- Economic aspects -- Uganda
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Doctoral , DPhil
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/23624 , vital:30588
- Description: Microfinance began in Uganda in the early 1990s as a response to the failure by formal financial institutions to extend financial services to the poor because of the high transaction costs involved. These microfinance institutions provide financial and non-financial services to the poor in order for the poor to generate incomes and consequently alleviate poverty. The advent of microfinance institutions was not accidental but rather in response to the people’s needs and they have therefore been beneficial for the people of Uganda. Because of that, several MFIs have been initiated to help the poor. Although many services are provided, the study focused on credit services. As most of the MFIs have to balance the business goal of profit maximization and the social goal of poverty reduction, the main objective of this study was to explore whether microfinance in Uganda is an effective tool for poverty alleviation. The study was conducted in four districts, namely Mukono, Mpigi, Wakiso and Luwero. Using random probability sampling, a sample of 170 was drawn from a pool of 300 MFI clients. and all of them responded. MFI officials were also interviewed. A total 136 officials were obtained from 47 MFI branches. The study used descriptive methods of analysis, a Likert scale to derive means, as well as a Principal Component Analysis technique. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) was used to detect if there were any statistically significant differences among the demographic variables used in the study. A Probit Regression Model was used to determine the impact of certain variables drawn from Principal Component Analysis (PCA) on poverty in Uganda. The results obtained proved that MFIs in general are effective in combating poverty in Uganda. Variables that are significant in poverty reduction through loan use are land, education, employment, household incomes and occupations of the respondents, loan sizes and improved livelihoods. Despite the positive impact of MFI loans in Uganda, the MFIs are faced with a number of challenges. The results from the interviews with the MFI officials indicated that MFIs are challenged by increasing competition, bad debt, multiple borrowings by clients, and information asymmetry. The study recommended reduced interest rates on agricultural, education and business loans. The public must also be sensitised about borrowing and there should be increased monitoring and supervision of clients, improved assessment of creditworthiness, and government should ensure an enabling environment and encourage group loans. Effort should be exerted to create employment opportunities. The study also recommended improvement in market intelligence and to be alert in gathering information on client profiles. it was recommended that microloan insurance and savings must be encouraged, operational costs be reduced, portfolios be expanded to increase loans and outreach must be maximised. Lastly, the thesis put forward some potential areas for further studies.
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- Date Issued: 2018
- Authors: Ben, Ssembajjwe
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Microfinance -- Uganda , Economic development -- Uganda Economic assistance, Domestic Poverty -- Economic aspects -- Uganda
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Doctoral , DPhil
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/23624 , vital:30588
- Description: Microfinance began in Uganda in the early 1990s as a response to the failure by formal financial institutions to extend financial services to the poor because of the high transaction costs involved. These microfinance institutions provide financial and non-financial services to the poor in order for the poor to generate incomes and consequently alleviate poverty. The advent of microfinance institutions was not accidental but rather in response to the people’s needs and they have therefore been beneficial for the people of Uganda. Because of that, several MFIs have been initiated to help the poor. Although many services are provided, the study focused on credit services. As most of the MFIs have to balance the business goal of profit maximization and the social goal of poverty reduction, the main objective of this study was to explore whether microfinance in Uganda is an effective tool for poverty alleviation. The study was conducted in four districts, namely Mukono, Mpigi, Wakiso and Luwero. Using random probability sampling, a sample of 170 was drawn from a pool of 300 MFI clients. and all of them responded. MFI officials were also interviewed. A total 136 officials were obtained from 47 MFI branches. The study used descriptive methods of analysis, a Likert scale to derive means, as well as a Principal Component Analysis technique. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) was used to detect if there were any statistically significant differences among the demographic variables used in the study. A Probit Regression Model was used to determine the impact of certain variables drawn from Principal Component Analysis (PCA) on poverty in Uganda. The results obtained proved that MFIs in general are effective in combating poverty in Uganda. Variables that are significant in poverty reduction through loan use are land, education, employment, household incomes and occupations of the respondents, loan sizes and improved livelihoods. Despite the positive impact of MFI loans in Uganda, the MFIs are faced with a number of challenges. The results from the interviews with the MFI officials indicated that MFIs are challenged by increasing competition, bad debt, multiple borrowings by clients, and information asymmetry. The study recommended reduced interest rates on agricultural, education and business loans. The public must also be sensitised about borrowing and there should be increased monitoring and supervision of clients, improved assessment of creditworthiness, and government should ensure an enabling environment and encourage group loans. Effort should be exerted to create employment opportunities. The study also recommended improvement in market intelligence and to be alert in gathering information on client profiles. it was recommended that microloan insurance and savings must be encouraged, operational costs be reduced, portfolios be expanded to increase loans and outreach must be maximised. Lastly, the thesis put forward some potential areas for further studies.
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- Date Issued: 2018
Using narratives to understand consumer behaviour, nutrition knowledge perceptions and experiences amongst women at Thembeni Location
- Ben, Sive https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4186-924X
- Authors: Ben, Sive https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4186-924X
- Date: 2021-04
- Subjects: Women -- Nutrition
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10353/20164 , vital:45381
- Description: Orientation: Nutrition knowledge is an important aspect which shapes the lived experiences of women when they are making a purchase. South Africa, being a developing country, is faced with many challenges that have in turn subjected rural women to various challenges in approaching nutrition. These challenges include but are not limited to low economic status, low levels of education, and lack of developmental programmes that are structured to cater for rural women. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to understand the experiences and the perceptions of rural women concerning nutrition knowledge. Motivation for the study: This study was conducted with a motivation to understand how a sample of women in a rural area approach issues of nutrition. In understanding this, women can be empowered in asserting the approach to consumer behaviour. Research design: A phenomenological philosophy was adopted using a qualitative tradition in pursuit of the research objective. A judgemental sampling technique was utilised to sample 20 women and semi-structured interviews were undertaken and the gathered data on the experiences and perceptions of women was analysed by way of narrative analysis. , Thesis (MCom) -- Faculty of Management and Commerce, 2021
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- Date Issued: 2021-04
- Authors: Ben, Sive https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4186-924X
- Date: 2021-04
- Subjects: Women -- Nutrition
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10353/20164 , vital:45381
- Description: Orientation: Nutrition knowledge is an important aspect which shapes the lived experiences of women when they are making a purchase. South Africa, being a developing country, is faced with many challenges that have in turn subjected rural women to various challenges in approaching nutrition. These challenges include but are not limited to low economic status, low levels of education, and lack of developmental programmes that are structured to cater for rural women. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to understand the experiences and the perceptions of rural women concerning nutrition knowledge. Motivation for the study: This study was conducted with a motivation to understand how a sample of women in a rural area approach issues of nutrition. In understanding this, women can be empowered in asserting the approach to consumer behaviour. Research design: A phenomenological philosophy was adopted using a qualitative tradition in pursuit of the research objective. A judgemental sampling technique was utilised to sample 20 women and semi-structured interviews were undertaken and the gathered data on the experiences and perceptions of women was analysed by way of narrative analysis. , Thesis (MCom) -- Faculty of Management and Commerce, 2021
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- Date Issued: 2021-04
Effects of diet on the childhood gut microbiome and its implications for atopic dermatitis
- Authors: Ben Gaunt
- Date: 2019
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/3725 , vital:43938
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- Authors: Ben Gaunt
- Date: 2019
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/3725 , vital:43938
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Toye Kotala movema
- Bembele, Performer not specified, Tracey, Hugh
- Authors: Bembele , Performer not specified , Tracey, Hugh
- Date: 1952
- Subjects: Folk Music , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Democratic Republic of Congo City not specified f-cg
- Language: Ngala
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/333435 , vital:61777 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Makhanda, South Africa , Hugh Tracey Commercial Records, Rhodes University, Makhanda, South Africa , TP3355-XYZ7564
- Description: Indigenous music
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1952
- Authors: Bembele , Performer not specified , Tracey, Hugh
- Date: 1952
- Subjects: Folk Music , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Democratic Republic of Congo City not specified f-cg
- Language: Ngala
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/333435 , vital:61777 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Makhanda, South Africa , Hugh Tracey Commercial Records, Rhodes University, Makhanda, South Africa , TP3355-XYZ7564
- Description: Indigenous music
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1952