Browsing by Subject "UCTD"
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A comparative study and analysis of PHES and UGPHES systems.
(2015)Underground Pumped Hydroelectric Energy Storage (UGPHES) is a similar energy storage concept to the conventional Pumped Hydroelectric Energy Storage (PHES) with the major difference being that the lower reservoir is in ... -
The culture-independent analysis of fungal endophytes of wheat grown in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
(2016)Fungal endophytes are of interest due to their diverse taxonomy and biological functions. A range of definitions exists based on their identity, morphology, location and relationship with their host. Fungal endophytes ... -
Diasporic identities, divine presences and the dynamics of power in Deepa Mehta's filmography (1996-2008)
(2014)This dissertation explores Hindu diasporic identities through the medium of four films directed by Deepa Mehta. The analysis of Fire (1996), Earth (1998), Water (2005) and Heaven on Earth (2008) reveals the contrary nature ... -
Experiences of home-based care organizations in the context of the global financial crisis.
(2014)Background: The global economic crisis has posed major threats to the fight against HIV and AIDS especially in developing countries. The crisis which originated in well-developed economies such as the US in 2007/2008 ... -
The finance-growth Nexus : lessons from South Africa.
(2016)Recent studies (Allen and Ndikumana, 2000; Odhiambo. 2004; Gondo, 2009; and Sunde, 2011) on the relationship between finance and economic growth in the South African context have produced mixed findings. Given that there ... -
Flood estimation in developing countries with case studies in Ethiopia.
(2017)Extreme flood events have become more destructive in some parts of Ethiopia. Thus, accurate estimates of flood frequencies are vital for effective flood risk management. Yet, estimation of the peak flood is exceptionally ... -
Gene transfer by receptor-mediated endocytosis : stable expression of NEO following insulin-directed entry into HepG2 cells.
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Governmentalities and the politics of transformation : a critique of the post-1994 South African teacher education policy implementation process, a case of KwaZulu-Natal Province.
(2014)The influences of the ruling party in South Africa have had immense impact on the national policies formulated and implemented during the apartheid regime as the policies complimented the ruling National Party’s principles. ... -
Integrating remote sensing and geostatistics in mapping Seriphium plumosum (bankrupt bush) invasion.
(2016)The impacts of plant species invasion in natural ecosystems have attracted geo-scientific studies globally. Several studies have demonstrated that the effects of invasive species can permanently alter an ecosystem structure ... -
Investigating the process of erosion and sediment yield at different scales in commercial forestry : a case study at Two Streams, KwaZulu-Natal.
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The late cenozoic carnivora of the south-western Cape Province.
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The mechanism of the selective inotropic and hypotensive effects of triterpenoids of plant origin.
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A methodology for optimal placement of distributed generation on meshed networks to reduce power losses for time variant loads.
(2015)In the 21st century, humanity’s thirst for an energy intensive lifestyle has led to the saturated expansion of the modern day power system. As the power system expands, centralised generation philosophies are rapidly being ... -
Political corruption in post-1994 South Africa :
(2015)In the dawn of democracy, the ANC led democratic government has committed itself to transforming the country from the past injustices created by the apartheid system towards a better life for all. It has done so through ... -
Vitamin B-6 deficiency : biochemical and physiological changes with special emphasis on zinc status
(1999)Abstract available on PDF file.