• 'Student life' discourse and the perception of risk for HIV infection among undergraduate nursing students, at a university, Eastern Cape province, South Africa 

  Mnwana, Sindiswa Millicent (2014)

  There is evidence that the HIV prevalence rates among South African university students remains low at 3.4 %. However, the vulnerability of young people to HIV/AIDS continues to be a serious concern as the prevalence of ...
• Implication of tillage, texture and mineralogy on the sieving efficiency, physical-based soil organic matter and aggregate stability of some soils in Eastern Cape Province, South Africa. 

  Peter, Prince Chinedu (University of Fort Hare, 2015)

  Soil structure and its associated physical properties are essential soil components. Soil texture and mineralogy are inherent soil properties that influence soil management. This study assessed the implication of tillage, ...
• Alternative remedies used by resource-limited farmers in the treatment and manipulation of the reproductive system of non-descript goats in the Eastern Cape province, South Africa 

  Rwodzi, Maxwell (University of Fort Hare, 2014)

  This study was carried out to determine alternative approaches used by resource-limited farmers to enhance fertility and in the treatment of reproduction ailments of goats in Mount Frere area, Eastern Cape Province of South ...
• Range condition assessment to document the extent of degradation on selected semi-arid rangelands of the Eastern cape, South Africa 

  Ndandani, Akhona (University of Fort Hare, 2016)

  The assessment of communal rangelands and Nature Reserve capability is crucial in order to prevent resource degradation and facilitate adaptive management practice. This study was conducted to document the extent of land ...
• An assessment of water security and hydrology resources in the face of climate variability : the case study of Nkonkobe Local Municipality, Eastern Cape, South Africa 

  Pindura, Tineyi Herbert (University of Fort Hare, 2016)

  South Africa is regarded as a semi-arid and water scarce country due to its low annual precipitation with a mean annual rainfall of 490mm. This study seeks to assess the effects of water security in the face of climate ...
• Determinants of exchange rate volatility in South Africa 

  Dewing, Desiree (University of Fort Hare, 2015)

  The rand is observed to have experienced volatility in recent times, which was particularly pronounced during times of crises such as the East Asian Crisis of 1998 and the global financial crisis of 2008. The purpose of ...
• Remediation of metal ions in aqueous solution using activated carbon from Zea mays stem 

  Matandabuzo, Mzukisi (University of Fort Hare, 2016)

  Zea mays stem and its activated carbon were prepared through chemical activation method using four different activating reagents (NaOH, H₃PO₄, H₂SO₄, KOH) and were used as adsorbents for the removal of Pb(II), Cu(II), ...
• Factors contributing to non adherence among pregnant women on antiretroviral treatment at Amathole district, Eastern Cape 

  Dekeda, Kolelwa Felicia (University of Fort Hare, 2014)

  During the beginning of the HIV epidemic in 1981 25 million people have died. The introduction of ART therefore has promising developments to reduce mortality rates and new infections. Nevertheless there is still a ...
• Water footprint of growing vegetables in selected smallholder irrigation schemes in South Africa 

  Nyambo, Patrick (University of Fort Hare, 2014)

  Knowledge of water use, through water foot printing (WF) in smallholder agriculture crop production is the key to the global fight against poverty, achievement of food security and sustainability within the world’s rural ...
• Chemical constituents and biological studies of Tagetes minuta L. and Rauvolfia caffra sond 

  Mlala, Sithenkosi (University of Fort Hare, 2015)

  Green plants synthesize and store a variety of biochemical compounds some of which are extractable as raw material and can be used for various scientific investigations. Different plant parts have different effects as they ...
• Synthesis and structural studies of NiS and PdS nanoparticles/nanocomposites from dithiocarbamates single source precursors 

  Nqombolo, Azile (University of Fort Hare, 2016)

  The main aim of this research is to synthesize Ni(II) and Pd(II) dithiocarbamate complexes and use them as single source precursors for the synthesis of NiS and PdS nanoparticles and metal sulphides potato starch nanocomposites. ...
• The classification of beef, pork and mutton carcasses in a selected high throughput abattoir in the Eastern Cape, South Afric 

  Soji, Zimkhitha (University of Fort Hare, 2015)

  The carcass classification system was implemented in South Africa as a quality assurance scheme to address consumer uncertainties on the quality of meat they purchase. Although carcass classification is presumed to provide ...
• The influence of aspirations on changing livelihood strategies in rural households of Ndabakazi villages in the Eastern Cape 

  Zantsi, Siphe (University of Fort Hare, 2016)

  The objective of this study is to explore the role of aspirations on changing livelihood strategies of rural households of Ndabakazi villages in the Eastern Cape. A sample of 80 respondents was chosen randomly for the ...
• Potential role of photosynthetic and metabolic related proteins in the resistance mechanism of Tugela Dn against Russian Wheat Aphid-SA2 

  Abrahams, Adrian Mark (University of Fort Hare, 2016)

  Continued increase in the world population increases the demand for food, which requires active intervention to ensure food security. Furthermore, greenhouse gases have resulted in global warming which has triggered climate ...
• Effect of Acacia Karoo encroachment on grass production in the semi-arid savannas of the Eastern Cape, South Africa 

  Magandana, Thabo Patrick (University of Fort Hare, 2016)

  The objectives of this study were (1) to investigate the influence of individual A. karroo on soil and grasss layer. (2) to investigate the effect of Acacia karroo encroachment levels (open, moderate and severe) on the ...
• Adaptive responses to heat stress, quality of hide and meat from indigenous Nguni and non-descript crossbred cattle 

  Chikwanda, Denice (University of Fort Hare, 2016)

  The main objective of this study was to determine the adaptive responses of Nguni and non-descript crossbred cattle (NDCC) to heat stress, nutritionally-related blood metabolite profiles, fatty acid profiles, carcass and ...
• Productionn of indigenous leafy vegetables (ILVs) and their contribution to household food security : evidence from Coffee Bay, Eastern Cape Province of South Africa 

  Mayekiso, Anele (University of Fort Hare, 2016)

  There is high level of agreement on the relevance of Indigenous Leafy Vegetables (ILVs) in complementing household food security. Despite the significant level of agreement and several nutritional and health benefits ...
• Studies on the prevalence of Escherichia coli 0157:H7 in raw milk, milking machines, cattle udder and hand swabs collected from selected dairy farms in the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa 

  Msolo, Luyanda (University of Fort Hare, 2016)

  Escherichia coli O157:H7 serotype has made its mark over the past decades as one of the common causes of gastrointestinal infections globally; responsible for a number of mortalities and hospilizations. Furthermore, the ...
• Characterisation of goat production systems in selected coastal areas of the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa 

  Dube, Kululeko (University of Fort Hare, 2015)

  The main objective of the study was to characterise goat production systems by resource limited farmers in coastal areas of the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa. A household survey followed by monitoring of goat flocks ...
• The potential utilization of Acacia Karroo in improving communal goat nutrition in the False Thornveld of the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa 

  William, Maguraushe (University of Fort Hare, 2015)

  The study assessed the difference between the performance of goats browsing on Acacia karroo communal browsing lands and open grasslands as well as determining nutritional composition of A. karroo leaves in the False ...

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