Dataset and ANN model prediction of performance of graphene nanolubricant with R600a in domestic refrigerator system
- Taiwo, Babarinde, Stephen, Akinlabi, Daniel Makundwaneyi, Madyira, Ekundayo, Funmilayo M, Paul Adeola, Adedeji
- Authors: Taiwo, Babarinde , Stephen, Akinlabi , Daniel Makundwaneyi, Madyira , Ekundayo, Funmilayo M , Paul Adeola, Adedeji
- Date: 2020
- Language: English
- Type: text , article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/3139 , vital:43150 , (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352340920309926)
- Description: This work evaluated the steady state performance of R600a in the base lubricant and graphene nanolubricant. The measuring instruments required and their uncertainties were provided, step by step method and procedures for preparation of graphene nanolubricant concentration and substituting it with the base lubricant in domestic refrigerator system are described. The system temperatures data was captured at the inlet and outlet of the system components. Also, the pressures data was recorded at the compressor inlet and outlet. The data was recorded for 3 h at 30 min interval at an ambient temperature of 27 °C. The experimental dataset, Artificial Neural Network (ANN) training and testing dataset are provided. The artificial intelligence approach of ANN model to predict the performance of graphene nanolubricant in domestic refrigerator is explained. Also, the ANN model prediction statistical performance metrics such as Root Mean Square Error (RMSE) and Mean Absolute Deviation (MAD), Mean Absolute Percentage Error (MAPE) and coefficient of determination (R2) are also provided. The data is useful to researchers in the field of refrigeration and energy efficiency materials, for replacing nanolubricant with the base lubricant in refrigerator systems. The data can be reuse for simulation and modelling vapour compression energy system.
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- Authors: Taiwo, Babarinde , Stephen, Akinlabi , Daniel Makundwaneyi, Madyira , Ekundayo, Funmilayo M , Paul Adeola, Adedeji
- Date: 2020
- Language: English
- Type: text , article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/3139 , vital:43150 , (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352340920309926)
- Description: This work evaluated the steady state performance of R600a in the base lubricant and graphene nanolubricant. The measuring instruments required and their uncertainties were provided, step by step method and procedures for preparation of graphene nanolubricant concentration and substituting it with the base lubricant in domestic refrigerator system are described. The system temperatures data was captured at the inlet and outlet of the system components. Also, the pressures data was recorded at the compressor inlet and outlet. The data was recorded for 3 h at 30 min interval at an ambient temperature of 27 °C. The experimental dataset, Artificial Neural Network (ANN) training and testing dataset are provided. The artificial intelligence approach of ANN model to predict the performance of graphene nanolubricant in domestic refrigerator is explained. Also, the ANN model prediction statistical performance metrics such as Root Mean Square Error (RMSE) and Mean Absolute Deviation (MAD), Mean Absolute Percentage Error (MAPE) and coefficient of determination (R2) are also provided. The data is useful to researchers in the field of refrigeration and energy efficiency materials, for replacing nanolubricant with the base lubricant in refrigerator systems. The data can be reuse for simulation and modelling vapour compression energy system.
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Dataset of experimental and adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system (ANFIS) model prediction of R600a/MWCNT nanolubricant in a vapour compression system
- Babarinde, T O, Akinlabi, S A, Madyira, D M, Ekundayo, F M, Adedeji, P A
- Authors: Babarinde, T O , Akinlabi, S A , Madyira, D M , Ekundayo, F M , Adedeji, P A
- Date: 2020
- Language: English
- Type: text , article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/3248 , vital:43283 , https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352340920312105
- Description: This research paper assessed the performance of R600a with the base lubricant and Multi-walled Carbon Nanotube (MWCNT) nanolubricant at steady state. It describes the instruments required for measurement of the data parameter and its uncertainties, steps involved in preparing and replacing the MWCNT nanolubricant concentration with base lubricant in vapour compression refrigeration. The system’s temperature data was collected at the components inlets and outlets. Pressure data was also registered at the compressor outlet and inlet. The data was captured at 27 °C ambient temperature at an interval of 30 min for 300 min. The experiment includes the experimental data collection, Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Inference System (ANFIS) training and testing dataset. The use of ANFIS model is explained in predicting the efficiency of MWCNT nanolubricant in a vapour compression refrigerator system. The ANFIS model also provides statistical output measures such as Root Mean Square Error (RMSE) and Mean Absolute Deviation (MAD), Mean Absolute Percentage Error (MAPE), and determination coefficient (R2). The data is useful and important for replacing MWCNT nanolubricant with base lubricant in a vapour compression refrigeration system for researchers in the specialisation of energy-efficient materials in refrigeration. The data present can be reused for vapour compression refrigeration systems simulation and modelling.
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- Authors: Babarinde, T O , Akinlabi, S A , Madyira, D M , Ekundayo, F M , Adedeji, P A
- Date: 2020
- Language: English
- Type: text , article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/3248 , vital:43283 , https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352340920312105
- Description: This research paper assessed the performance of R600a with the base lubricant and Multi-walled Carbon Nanotube (MWCNT) nanolubricant at steady state. It describes the instruments required for measurement of the data parameter and its uncertainties, steps involved in preparing and replacing the MWCNT nanolubricant concentration with base lubricant in vapour compression refrigeration. The system’s temperature data was collected at the components inlets and outlets. Pressure data was also registered at the compressor outlet and inlet. The data was captured at 27 °C ambient temperature at an interval of 30 min for 300 min. The experiment includes the experimental data collection, Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Inference System (ANFIS) training and testing dataset. The use of ANFIS model is explained in predicting the efficiency of MWCNT nanolubricant in a vapour compression refrigerator system. The ANFIS model also provides statistical output measures such as Root Mean Square Error (RMSE) and Mean Absolute Deviation (MAD), Mean Absolute Percentage Error (MAPE), and determination coefficient (R2). The data is useful and important for replacing MWCNT nanolubricant with base lubricant in a vapour compression refrigeration system for researchers in the specialisation of energy-efficient materials in refrigeration. The data present can be reused for vapour compression refrigeration systems simulation and modelling.
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Essential medicine selection during the COVID-19 pandemic: Enabling access in uncharted territory
- Authors: A G Parrish
- Date: 2020
- Language: English
- Type: text , article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/3364 , vital:43319 , http://www.samj.org.za/index.php/samj/article/view/13086
- Description: The COVID-19 pandemic requires urgent decisions regarding treatment policy in the face of rapidly evolving evidence. In response, the South African Essential Medicines List Committee established a subcommittee to systematically review and appraise emerging evidence, within very short timelines, in order to inform the National Department of Health COVID-19 treatment guidelines. To date, the subcommittee has reviewed 14 potential treatments, and made recommendations based on local context, feasibility, resource requirements and equity. Here we describe the rapid review and evidence-to-decision process, using remdesivir and dexamethasone as examples. Our experience is that conducting rapid reviews is a practical and efficient way to address medicine policy questions under pandemic conditions.
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- Authors: A G Parrish
- Date: 2020
- Language: English
- Type: text , article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/3364 , vital:43319 , http://www.samj.org.za/index.php/samj/article/view/13086
- Description: The COVID-19 pandemic requires urgent decisions regarding treatment policy in the face of rapidly evolving evidence. In response, the South African Essential Medicines List Committee established a subcommittee to systematically review and appraise emerging evidence, within very short timelines, in order to inform the National Department of Health COVID-19 treatment guidelines. To date, the subcommittee has reviewed 14 potential treatments, and made recommendations based on local context, feasibility, resource requirements and equity. Here we describe the rapid review and evidence-to-decision process, using remdesivir and dexamethasone as examples. Our experience is that conducting rapid reviews is a practical and efficient way to address medicine policy questions under pandemic conditions.
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Events as catalyst to atact tourists to destinations: Spectator perceptions of the social impact of events in East London: A study of Spec-Savers Ironman South Africa 70.3 in Buffalo City
- Authors: Mxunyelwa, Siayabonga
- Date: 2020
- Language: English
- Type: Conference Proceeding
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/10868 , vital:75300
- Description: In recent years, globally events have shown rapid growth as types of attractions within destinations with such events creating a favourable image of a destination, expanding the traditional tourist season, spreading tourist demand evenly through an area and attracting foreign and domestic visitors. As far as South Africa is concerned attracting influx of tourists is the problem in the event sport tourism industry The objective of this study is to address this gap and to evaluate the social impact perceptions of event tourism spectators. The research design for the proposed study primarily involved exploratory and descriptive research. The target-sampling frame was the event tourism spectators at the Spec-Savers Ironman South Africa 70.3 Triathlon event held in East London. The findings suggest that the opportunity to meet new people, attend a major event and enhancing event tourism destination were deemed positive social impacts. Conversely, the study suggested that littering and social inequalities (exclusionary) are negative social impacts. The results in this study have produced a foundation that events management practitioners, event tourism planners, policy makers, decision makers, researchers and academics can utilise in planning for future events that are socially sustainable in a developing economy context such as South Africa.
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- Authors: Mxunyelwa, Siayabonga
- Date: 2020
- Language: English
- Type: Conference Proceeding
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/10868 , vital:75300
- Description: In recent years, globally events have shown rapid growth as types of attractions within destinations with such events creating a favourable image of a destination, expanding the traditional tourist season, spreading tourist demand evenly through an area and attracting foreign and domestic visitors. As far as South Africa is concerned attracting influx of tourists is the problem in the event sport tourism industry The objective of this study is to address this gap and to evaluate the social impact perceptions of event tourism spectators. The research design for the proposed study primarily involved exploratory and descriptive research. The target-sampling frame was the event tourism spectators at the Spec-Savers Ironman South Africa 70.3 Triathlon event held in East London. The findings suggest that the opportunity to meet new people, attend a major event and enhancing event tourism destination were deemed positive social impacts. Conversely, the study suggested that littering and social inequalities (exclusionary) are negative social impacts. The results in this study have produced a foundation that events management practitioners, event tourism planners, policy makers, decision makers, researchers and academics can utilise in planning for future events that are socially sustainable in a developing economy context such as South Africa.
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Events tourism as a conduit to promote underdeveloped tourist destinations, with specific reference to the Mooiplaas Homecoming Music Event in East London, South Africa
- Mxunyelwa, Siyabonga, Kilani, Khuselwa Busisiwe
- Authors: Mxunyelwa, Siyabonga , Kilani, Khuselwa Busisiwe
- Date: 2020
- Language: English
- Type: text , article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/1958 , vital:39809 , https://www.ajhtl.com/uploads/7/1/6/3/7163688/article_9_vol_9_2__2020_wsu.pdf
- Description: Events tourism has demonstrated growth over the years, and has been used as a tool to boost local economies. Hosting such events creates benefits, these include the boost in the local economy, improvement of infrastructure on destinations and job creation. The purpose of this paper was to investigate how events tourism could be utilised as a conduit to promote underdeveloped tourist destinations in Mooiplaas. Secondary data sources were consulted to understand the role of events tourism in the local community of Mooiplaas. This paper utilised a survey questionnaire to collect data. The simple random sampling method was utilised to select the respondents. The findings indicate that 70% of the respondents agreed that they are consulted about the events that promote their community. Furthermore, the findings elucidates that 82% of the respondents concur that events can potentially create entrepreneurial opportunities. These findings contribute significantly in developing the local economic strategies of the municipalities in underdeveloped regions. As such it is recommended that events are planned in a coherent, systematic manner in order to achieve local economic development objectives. Furthermore, the paper provided a foundation on how to plan, organise, lead and control events that can potentially unearth tourism demand particularly in developing tourist destinations. Moreover, it is hoped that the paper will serve as the basis to plan future events in the context of regions such as Mooiplaas that are still engulfed with developmental challenges, these contribute to triple threat of unemployed, poverty and inequality.
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- Authors: Mxunyelwa, Siyabonga , Kilani, Khuselwa Busisiwe
- Date: 2020
- Language: English
- Type: text , article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/1958 , vital:39809 , https://www.ajhtl.com/uploads/7/1/6/3/7163688/article_9_vol_9_2__2020_wsu.pdf
- Description: Events tourism has demonstrated growth over the years, and has been used as a tool to boost local economies. Hosting such events creates benefits, these include the boost in the local economy, improvement of infrastructure on destinations and job creation. The purpose of this paper was to investigate how events tourism could be utilised as a conduit to promote underdeveloped tourist destinations in Mooiplaas. Secondary data sources were consulted to understand the role of events tourism in the local community of Mooiplaas. This paper utilised a survey questionnaire to collect data. The simple random sampling method was utilised to select the respondents. The findings indicate that 70% of the respondents agreed that they are consulted about the events that promote their community. Furthermore, the findings elucidates that 82% of the respondents concur that events can potentially create entrepreneurial opportunities. These findings contribute significantly in developing the local economic strategies of the municipalities in underdeveloped regions. As such it is recommended that events are planned in a coherent, systematic manner in order to achieve local economic development objectives. Furthermore, the paper provided a foundation on how to plan, organise, lead and control events that can potentially unearth tourism demand particularly in developing tourist destinations. Moreover, it is hoped that the paper will serve as the basis to plan future events in the context of regions such as Mooiplaas that are still engulfed with developmental challenges, these contribute to triple threat of unemployed, poverty and inequality.
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Genetics of schizophrenia in the South African Xhosa
- Gulsuner, S, Stein, D J, Susser, E S, Sibeko, G, Pretorius, A, Walsh, T, Majara, L, Mndini, M M, Mqulwana, S G, Ntola, O A, Casadei, S, Zingela, Zukiswa, Nagdee, M, Ramesar, R S, King, M-C, McClellan, J M, Ngqengelele, L L, Korchina, V, van der Merwe, C, Malan, M, Fader, K M, Feng, M, Willoughby, E, Munzi, D, Andrews, H F, Gur, R C, Gibbs, R A
- Authors: Gulsuner, S , Stein, D J , Susser, E S , Sibeko, G , Pretorius, A , Walsh, T , Majara, L , Mndini, M M , Mqulwana, S G , Ntola, O A , Casadei, S , Zingela, Zukiswa , Nagdee, M , Ramesar, R S , King, M-C , McClellan, J M , Ngqengelele, L L , Korchina, V , van der Merwe, C , Malan, M , Fader, K M , Feng, M , Willoughby, E , Munzi, D , Andrews, H F , Gur, R C , Gibbs, R A
- Date: 2020
- Subjects: Schizophrenia -- Diagnosis -- Cross-cultural studies , Medical genetics , Xhosa (African people)
- Language: English
- Type: text , article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/4217 , vital:44044 , https://doi.org/10.1126/science.aay8833
- Description: Africa, the ancestral home of all modern humans, is the most informative continent for understanding the human genome and its contribution to complex disease. To better understand the genetics of schizophrenia, we studied the illness in the Xhosa population of South Africa, recruiting 909 cases and 917 age-, gender-, and residence-matched controls. Individuals with schizophrenia were significantly more likely than controls to harbor private, severely damaging mutations in genes that are critical to synaptic function, including neural circuitry mediated by the neurotransmitters glutamine, γ-aminobutyric acid, and dopamine. Schizophrenia is genetically highly heterogeneous, involving severe ultrarare mutations in genes that are critical to synaptic plasticity. The depth of genetic variation in Africa revealed this relationship with a moderate sample size and informed our understanding of the genetics of schizophrenia worldwide.
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- Authors: Gulsuner, S , Stein, D J , Susser, E S , Sibeko, G , Pretorius, A , Walsh, T , Majara, L , Mndini, M M , Mqulwana, S G , Ntola, O A , Casadei, S , Zingela, Zukiswa , Nagdee, M , Ramesar, R S , King, M-C , McClellan, J M , Ngqengelele, L L , Korchina, V , van der Merwe, C , Malan, M , Fader, K M , Feng, M , Willoughby, E , Munzi, D , Andrews, H F , Gur, R C , Gibbs, R A
- Date: 2020
- Subjects: Schizophrenia -- Diagnosis -- Cross-cultural studies , Medical genetics , Xhosa (African people)
- Language: English
- Type: text , article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/4217 , vital:44044 , https://doi.org/10.1126/science.aay8833
- Description: Africa, the ancestral home of all modern humans, is the most informative continent for understanding the human genome and its contribution to complex disease. To better understand the genetics of schizophrenia, we studied the illness in the Xhosa population of South Africa, recruiting 909 cases and 917 age-, gender-, and residence-matched controls. Individuals with schizophrenia were significantly more likely than controls to harbor private, severely damaging mutations in genes that are critical to synaptic function, including neural circuitry mediated by the neurotransmitters glutamine, γ-aminobutyric acid, and dopamine. Schizophrenia is genetically highly heterogeneous, involving severe ultrarare mutations in genes that are critical to synaptic plasticity. The depth of genetic variation in Africa revealed this relationship with a moderate sample size and informed our understanding of the genetics of schizophrenia worldwide.
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Implementing active surveillance for TB—The views of managers in a resource limited setting, South Africa
- Febisola I. AjuduaID, Robert J. MashID
- Authors: Febisola I. AjuduaID , Robert J. MashID
- Date: 2020
- Language: English
- Type: Journal article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/4433 , vital:44118
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- Authors: Febisola I. AjuduaID , Robert J. MashID
- Date: 2020
- Language: English
- Type: Journal article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/4433 , vital:44118
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Intersection of race, gender and class in the interventional life-writings of four selected South African authors
- Ndlovu, Siphatisiwe Patricia
- Authors: Ndlovu, Siphatisiwe Patricia
- Date: 2020
- Subjects: Post-apartheid era -- South Africa , Interventional writing , Fred Khumalo , Malaika wa Azania , Khaya Dlanga , Tumi Morake
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/3414 , vital:43345
- Description: The interventional life writings of second generation life writers (young, black, middleclass South Africans) in post-apartheid South Africa have not attracted much academic debate in spite of the burgeoning of such writings recently. The intersection of race, class and gender in post-apartheid South Africa remains a problem and a rich site of research, hence this research’s reading of four selected life writings by young, black, middle-class South Africans living in post-apartheid South Africa: Fred Khumalo’s Touch My Blood: The Early Years (2006), Malaika Wa Azania’s Memoires of a Born Free: Reflections on the Rainbow Nation (2014), Khaya Dlanga’s To Quote Myself (2015) and Tumi Morake’s And Then Mama Said… Words That Set My Life Alight (2018). Using the intersectional approach, the study explores the lives narrated by second generation South Africans, in a manner similar to the grand narratives because of their historical and social context. The study focalises life/self-writers who have experienced post-apartheid trauma of being racialized, gendered and classed in a democratic country. This is a shift from the staple analysis of lives of political struggle against apartheid, narrated by historical legends such as Nelson Mandela. The study then, by focusing on ‘small voices’ closes a critical gap created by over-attention paid to grand narratives in South African life writing. Self-narrations by young, black, middle-class South Africans emerge not only as a way of narrating history but also as a means of making history. Through the deployment of the intersectional approach (the interconnectedness of inequalities) to analyse the systems of oppression associated with democratic South Africa, the four selected interventional life writers reveal how their experiences and identities are an outcome of constantly renegotiating power relations. , Thesis (MA) -- Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law, 2020
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- Authors: Ndlovu, Siphatisiwe Patricia
- Date: 2020
- Subjects: Post-apartheid era -- South Africa , Interventional writing , Fred Khumalo , Malaika wa Azania , Khaya Dlanga , Tumi Morake
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/3414 , vital:43345
- Description: The interventional life writings of second generation life writers (young, black, middleclass South Africans) in post-apartheid South Africa have not attracted much academic debate in spite of the burgeoning of such writings recently. The intersection of race, class and gender in post-apartheid South Africa remains a problem and a rich site of research, hence this research’s reading of four selected life writings by young, black, middle-class South Africans living in post-apartheid South Africa: Fred Khumalo’s Touch My Blood: The Early Years (2006), Malaika Wa Azania’s Memoires of a Born Free: Reflections on the Rainbow Nation (2014), Khaya Dlanga’s To Quote Myself (2015) and Tumi Morake’s And Then Mama Said… Words That Set My Life Alight (2018). Using the intersectional approach, the study explores the lives narrated by second generation South Africans, in a manner similar to the grand narratives because of their historical and social context. The study focalises life/self-writers who have experienced post-apartheid trauma of being racialized, gendered and classed in a democratic country. This is a shift from the staple analysis of lives of political struggle against apartheid, narrated by historical legends such as Nelson Mandela. The study then, by focusing on ‘small voices’ closes a critical gap created by over-attention paid to grand narratives in South African life writing. Self-narrations by young, black, middle-class South Africans emerge not only as a way of narrating history but also as a means of making history. Through the deployment of the intersectional approach (the interconnectedness of inequalities) to analyse the systems of oppression associated with democratic South Africa, the four selected interventional life writers reveal how their experiences and identities are an outcome of constantly renegotiating power relations. , Thesis (MA) -- Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law, 2020
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Level and determinants of postpartum adherence to antiretroviral therapy in the Eastern Cape, South Afric
- Oladele Vincent Adeniyi, Anthony Idowu AjayiID
- Authors: Oladele Vincent Adeniyi , Anthony Idowu AjayiID
- Date: 2020
- Language: English
- Type: Journal article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/4449 , vital:44120
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- Authors: Oladele Vincent Adeniyi , Anthony Idowu AjayiID
- Date: 2020
- Language: English
- Type: Journal article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/4449 , vital:44120
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Patient acceptance of HIV testing services in rural emergency departments in South Africa
- Aditi Rao, Caitlin Kennedy, Pamela Mda, Thomas C. Quinn, David Stead, Bhakti Hansoti
- Authors: Aditi Rao , Caitlin Kennedy , Pamela Mda , Thomas C. Quinn , David Stead , Bhakti Hansoti
- Date: 2020
- Language: English
- Type: text , article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/3270 , vital:43287 , https://doi.org/10.4102/sajhivmed.v21i1.1105
- Description: Background: South Africa faces the highest burden of HIV infection globally. The National Strategic Plan on HIV recommends provider-initiated HIV counselling and testing (HCT) in all healthcare facilities. However, HIV continues to overwhelm the healthcare system. Emergency department (ED)-based HCT could address unmet testing needs. Objectives: This study examines the reasons for accepting or declining HCT in South African EDs to inform the development of HCT implementation strategies. Method: We conducted a prospective observational study in two rural EDs, from June to September 2017. Patients presenting to the ED were systematically approached and offered a point-of-care test in accordance with national guidelines. Patients demographics, presenting compaint, medical history and reasons for accepting/declining testing, were recorded. A pooled analysis is presented. Results: Across sites, 2074 adult, non-critical patients in the ED were approached; 1880 were enrolled in the study. Of those enrolled, 19.7% had a previously known positive diagnosis, and 80.3% were unaware of their HIV status. Of those unaware, 90% patients accepted and 10% declined testing. The primary reasons for declining testing were ‘does not want to know status’ (37.6%), ‘in too much pain’ (34%) and ‘does not believe they are at risk’ (19.9%). Conclusions: Despite national guidelines, a high proportion of individuals remain undiagnosed, of which a majority are young men. Our study demonstrated high patient acceptance of ED-based HCT. There is a need for investment and innovation regarding effective pain management and confidential service delivery to address patient barriers. Findings support a routine, non-targeted HCT strategy in EDs. Keywords: HIV counselling and testing; South Africa; emergency department; patient acceptance; implementation research; linkage to care.
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- Authors: Aditi Rao , Caitlin Kennedy , Pamela Mda , Thomas C. Quinn , David Stead , Bhakti Hansoti
- Date: 2020
- Language: English
- Type: text , article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/3270 , vital:43287 , https://doi.org/10.4102/sajhivmed.v21i1.1105
- Description: Background: South Africa faces the highest burden of HIV infection globally. The National Strategic Plan on HIV recommends provider-initiated HIV counselling and testing (HCT) in all healthcare facilities. However, HIV continues to overwhelm the healthcare system. Emergency department (ED)-based HCT could address unmet testing needs. Objectives: This study examines the reasons for accepting or declining HCT in South African EDs to inform the development of HCT implementation strategies. Method: We conducted a prospective observational study in two rural EDs, from June to September 2017. Patients presenting to the ED were systematically approached and offered a point-of-care test in accordance with national guidelines. Patients demographics, presenting compaint, medical history and reasons for accepting/declining testing, were recorded. A pooled analysis is presented. Results: Across sites, 2074 adult, non-critical patients in the ED were approached; 1880 were enrolled in the study. Of those enrolled, 19.7% had a previously known positive diagnosis, and 80.3% were unaware of their HIV status. Of those unaware, 90% patients accepted and 10% declined testing. The primary reasons for declining testing were ‘does not want to know status’ (37.6%), ‘in too much pain’ (34%) and ‘does not believe they are at risk’ (19.9%). Conclusions: Despite national guidelines, a high proportion of individuals remain undiagnosed, of which a majority are young men. Our study demonstrated high patient acceptance of ED-based HCT. There is a need for investment and innovation regarding effective pain management and confidential service delivery to address patient barriers. Findings support a routine, non-targeted HCT strategy in EDs. Keywords: HIV counselling and testing; South Africa; emergency department; patient acceptance; implementation research; linkage to care.
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Provision of immediate postpartum contraception to women living with HIV in the Eastern Cape, South Africa; a cross‑sectional analysis
- Oladele Vincent Adeniyi, Anthony Idowu Ajayi, Oluwaseyi Dolapo Somefun, John Shearer Lambert
- Authors: Oladele Vincent Adeniyi , Anthony Idowu Ajayi , Oluwaseyi Dolapo Somefun , John Shearer Lambert
- Date: 2020
- Language: English
- Type: Journal article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/4390 , vital:44113
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- Authors: Oladele Vincent Adeniyi , Anthony Idowu Ajayi , Oluwaseyi Dolapo Somefun , John Shearer Lambert
- Date: 2020
- Language: English
- Type: Journal article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/4390 , vital:44113
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Southern African HIV Clinicians Society guidelines for antiretroviral therapy in adults: 2020 update
- Authors: David Stead
- Date: 2020
- Language: English
- Type: text , article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/3281 , vital:43293 , https://doi.org/10.4102/sajhivmed.v21i1.1115
- Description: What is new in the 2020 guidelines update? Key updates ÿ A recommendation for dolutegravir (DTG)-based therapies as the preferred first-line antiretroviral therapy (ART) option (section 11). ÿ Updated guidelines for second- and third-line ART regimens (section 13). ÿ New recommendations on the management of patients on DTG-based therapies who have an elevated viral load (section 12). ÿ A lowering of the threshold for virological failure from 1000 copies/mL to 50 copies/mL (section 8). ÿ A recommendation against routine cluster of differentiation 4 (CD4+) monitoring in patients who are clinically well once the CD4+ count is > 200 cells/μL (section 9). ÿ Updated recommendations for isoniazid preventive therapy (IPT) in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-positive patients (section 27). ÿ A recommendation for the use of low-dose prednisone as prophylaxis for paradoxical tuberculosis (TB) immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome (IRIS) in TB/HIV co-infected patients commencing ART within 1 month of TB therapy (section 26).
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Southern African HIV Clinicians Society guidelines for antiretroviral therapy in adults: 2020 update
- Authors: David Stead
- Date: 2020
- Language: English
- Type: text , article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/3281 , vital:43293 , https://doi.org/10.4102/sajhivmed.v21i1.1115
- Description: What is new in the 2020 guidelines update? Key updates ÿ A recommendation for dolutegravir (DTG)-based therapies as the preferred first-line antiretroviral therapy (ART) option (section 11). ÿ Updated guidelines for second- and third-line ART regimens (section 13). ÿ New recommendations on the management of patients on DTG-based therapies who have an elevated viral load (section 12). ÿ A lowering of the threshold for virological failure from 1000 copies/mL to 50 copies/mL (section 8). ÿ A recommendation against routine cluster of differentiation 4 (CD4+) monitoring in patients who are clinically well once the CD4+ count is > 200 cells/μL (section 9). ÿ Updated recommendations for isoniazid preventive therapy (IPT) in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-positive patients (section 27). ÿ A recommendation for the use of low-dose prednisone as prophylaxis for paradoxical tuberculosis (TB) immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome (IRIS) in TB/HIV co-infected patients commencing ART within 1 month of TB therapy (section 26).
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The association between HIV tri-therapy with the development of Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus in a rural South African district: A case-control study
- Bam, Nokwanda E, Mabunda, Sikhumbuzo A, Ntsaba, Jafta, Apalata, Teke, Monatshila, Sibusisu C, Chitha, Wesile
- Authors: Bam, Nokwanda E , Mabunda, Sikhumbuzo A , Ntsaba, Jafta , Apalata, Teke , Monatshila, Sibusisu C , Chitha, Wesile
- Date: 2020
- Subjects: Type 2 diabetes , AIDS (Disease) , Rural health
- Language: English
- Type: text , article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/4008 , vital:43983 , https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0244067
- Description: Combination antiretroviral drugs(cARVs)prolong patients’ lives but are unfortunately thought to increase complications related to metabolic disorders including type-2 Diabetes Mellitus(DM).We sought to confirm the association of cARVs with type-2DM and ascertain the extent of this association in a rural South African setting. A case-control study of 177 (33.33%) cases with HIV/AIDS and type-2 DM were selected and compared with 354 (66.67%) non-DM HIV/AIDS unmatched controls from a rural district of South Africa’s third most populous province (Eastern Cape). Cases were identified from community health centres using the district health information system, and controls were identified using simple random sampling from the same health facilities. Odds Ratios (OR), together with 95% confidence intervals, were calculated for all the univariable and multivariable logistic analyses. This study found that cARVs significantly increased the occurrence of type-2 DM among HIV patients. Patients on protease inhibitors (PIs) were at least 21 times significantly more likely to be diabetic than those on the fixed dose combination (FDC); those on stavudine (D4T) and zidovudine (AZT) were 2.45 times and 9.44 times respectively more likely to be diabetic than those on FDC. The odds of diabetes increased by more than three-folds for those who had been on antiretroviral drugs for more than 6 years.
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- Authors: Bam, Nokwanda E , Mabunda, Sikhumbuzo A , Ntsaba, Jafta , Apalata, Teke , Monatshila, Sibusisu C , Chitha, Wesile
- Date: 2020
- Subjects: Type 2 diabetes , AIDS (Disease) , Rural health
- Language: English
- Type: text , article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/4008 , vital:43983 , https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0244067
- Description: Combination antiretroviral drugs(cARVs)prolong patients’ lives but are unfortunately thought to increase complications related to metabolic disorders including type-2 Diabetes Mellitus(DM).We sought to confirm the association of cARVs with type-2DM and ascertain the extent of this association in a rural South African setting. A case-control study of 177 (33.33%) cases with HIV/AIDS and type-2 DM were selected and compared with 354 (66.67%) non-DM HIV/AIDS unmatched controls from a rural district of South Africa’s third most populous province (Eastern Cape). Cases were identified from community health centres using the district health information system, and controls were identified using simple random sampling from the same health facilities. Odds Ratios (OR), together with 95% confidence intervals, were calculated for all the univariable and multivariable logistic analyses. This study found that cARVs significantly increased the occurrence of type-2 DM among HIV patients. Patients on protease inhibitors (PIs) were at least 21 times significantly more likely to be diabetic than those on the fixed dose combination (FDC); those on stavudine (D4T) and zidovudine (AZT) were 2.45 times and 9.44 times respectively more likely to be diabetic than those on FDC. The odds of diabetes increased by more than three-folds for those who had been on antiretroviral drugs for more than 6 years.
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The impact of HIV knowledge and attitudes on HIV testing acceptance among patients in an emergency department in the Eastern Cape, South Africa
- Ryan, Sofia, Hahn, Elizabeth, Rao, Aditi, Mwinnyaa, George, Black, John, Nyanisa, Yandisa, Quinn, Thomas C, Hansoti, Bhakti, Maharaj, Roshen, Mvandaba, Nomzamo
- Authors: Ryan, Sofia , Hahn, Elizabeth , Rao, Aditi , Mwinnyaa, George , Black, John , Nyanisa, Yandisa , Quinn, Thomas C , Hansoti, Bhakti , Maharaj, Roshen , Mvandaba, Nomzamo
- Date: 2020
- Subjects: HIV testing , Emergency departments
- Language: English
- Type: article , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/4473 , vital:44123 , https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-020-09170-x
- Description: Transmission of HIV in South Africa continues to be high due to a large proportion of individuals living with undiagnosed HIV. Uptake of HIV testing is influenced by a multitude of factors including the patient’s knowledge and beliefs about HIV. Methods: This study sought to quantify the impact of knowledge and attitudes on HIV testing acceptance in an emergency department by co-administering a validated HIV knowledge and attitudes survey to patients who were subsequently offered HIV testing. During the study period 223 patients were interviewed and offered HIV testing. Individuals reporting more negative overall attitudes (p = 0.006), higher levels of stigma to HIV testing, and individuals who believed their test was confidential were more likely to accept an HIV test. Interventions focused on improving patient perceptions around testing confidentiality will likely have the greatest impact on testing acceptance in the emergency department.
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- Authors: Ryan, Sofia , Hahn, Elizabeth , Rao, Aditi , Mwinnyaa, George , Black, John , Nyanisa, Yandisa , Quinn, Thomas C , Hansoti, Bhakti , Maharaj, Roshen , Mvandaba, Nomzamo
- Date: 2020
- Subjects: HIV testing , Emergency departments
- Language: English
- Type: article , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/4473 , vital:44123 , https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-020-09170-x
- Description: Transmission of HIV in South Africa continues to be high due to a large proportion of individuals living with undiagnosed HIV. Uptake of HIV testing is influenced by a multitude of factors including the patient’s knowledge and beliefs about HIV. Methods: This study sought to quantify the impact of knowledge and attitudes on HIV testing acceptance in an emergency department by co-administering a validated HIV knowledge and attitudes survey to patients who were subsequently offered HIV testing. During the study period 223 patients were interviewed and offered HIV testing. Individuals reporting more negative overall attitudes (p = 0.006), higher levels of stigma to HIV testing, and individuals who believed their test was confidential were more likely to accept an HIV test. Interventions focused on improving patient perceptions around testing confidentiality will likely have the greatest impact on testing acceptance in the emergency department.
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The prevalence of pediatric metabolic syndrome—a critical look on the discrepancies between definitions and its clinical importance
- Carolin Reisinger, Benedicta N. Nkeh-Chungag, Per Morten Fredriksen, Nandu Goswami
- Authors: Carolin Reisinger , Benedicta N. Nkeh-Chungag , Per Morten Fredriksen , Nandu Goswami
- Date: 2020
- Language: English
- Type: article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/4347 , vital:44107
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- Authors: Carolin Reisinger , Benedicta N. Nkeh-Chungag , Per Morten Fredriksen , Nandu Goswami
- Date: 2020
- Language: English
- Type: article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/4347 , vital:44107
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The SAPS 3 score as a predictor of hospital mortality in a South African tertiary intensive care unit: A prospective cohort study
- Elizabeth van der MerweID, Busisiwe Mrara, Minette Van Niekerk, Jacinto Kapp, Robert Freerck, Ryan AylwardI, Sisa Pazi
- Authors: Elizabeth van der MerweID , Busisiwe Mrara , Minette Van Niekerk , Jacinto Kapp , Robert Freerck , Ryan AylwardI , Sisa Pazi
- Date: 2020
- Language: English
- Type: Journal article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/4437 , vital:44119
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- Authors: Elizabeth van der MerweID , Busisiwe Mrara , Minette Van Niekerk , Jacinto Kapp , Robert Freerck , Ryan AylwardI , Sisa Pazi
- Date: 2020
- Language: English
- Type: Journal article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/4437 , vital:44119
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But is it publishable? Mastering the MMed message
- Authors: A G Parrish , E S Grossman,
- Date: 202
- Language: English
- Type: text , article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/3353 , vital:43318 , http://www.samj.org.za/index.php/samj/article/view/13033
- Description: The research requirement for South African specialist registration offers opportunities and challenges. For some clinicians it may spark a lifelong interest in clinical investigation, while for many others it may provide a potential publication opportunity. Integrating the specific requirements of an MMed mini-dissertation with those of standard medical publications can be difficult for first-time authors and their supervisors; published guidance caters to full-length laboratory Master’s or doctoral research. We suggest that research is more likely to be publishable if it is locally relevant, has a clear clinical message and is coherently presented.
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- Authors: A G Parrish , E S Grossman,
- Date: 202
- Language: English
- Type: text , article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/3353 , vital:43318 , http://www.samj.org.za/index.php/samj/article/view/13033
- Description: The research requirement for South African specialist registration offers opportunities and challenges. For some clinicians it may spark a lifelong interest in clinical investigation, while for many others it may provide a potential publication opportunity. Integrating the specific requirements of an MMed mini-dissertation with those of standard medical publications can be difficult for first-time authors and their supervisors; published guidance caters to full-length laboratory Master’s or doctoral research. We suggest that research is more likely to be publishable if it is locally relevant, has a clear clinical message and is coherently presented.
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Perspectives on the effects of Principal's workload on grade 12 learners' academic performance
- Nontso, Andile, 0009-0007-3329-6812
- Authors: Nontso, Andile, 0009-0007-3329-6812
- Date: 2020-00
- Subjects: teaching strategies
- Language: English
- Type: Doctoral theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/9410 , vital:73524
- Description: The aim of this study was to investigate perspectives on the effects of principals’ workloads on Grade 12 learners’ academic performance in selected schools in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. Principals play the role of administrators and expert overseers of legal, contractual and policy mandate initiatives in schools. Their job descriptions frequently sound overwhelming and have the indispensable role of handling and resolving large and diverse challenges. The study was informed by participatory leadership theory. In this study, a mixed methods approach was used to collect and analyse data. The sample size for the study was 214, comprised of teachers, principals and School Governing Bodies for quantitative data. In addition, 13 participants (principals, School Governing Bodies and Circuit Managers) were used for qualitative data and, therefore, the total sample size for the whole study was 227 participants and respondents. Statistical descriptive, factor and inferential analysis were used to examine the quantitative data while in qualitative data, similar categories were identified and analysed manually. The findings revealed that principals’ added responsibilities, attending unplanned departmental meetings and lack of support from various stakeholders were the work drivers which increased the workload of the principal, thus, contributing to poor Grade 12 learner performances. These resulted to poor teacher supervision, which directly or indirectly led to a lack of effective teaching and poor learner performance at the matric level. This shows that there was no participation by everyone, and it can be argued that there was no participatory leadership. The study recommends, among others, that principals be adequately trained to cope with their workloads and in various other school managerial tasks. In addition, the DoE should design a schedule of meetings for all schools the previous year for the coming year, and not hold those meetings during school hours. Planning meetings in the previous year would limit and completely put to a stop the calling of unplanned departmental meetings. The study further suggests that more personnel should be employed to assist the principal in managing extra duties like school finances, school information systems, teacher unions, school nutrition, overcrowded classrooms, school discipline, school safety, teacher redeployment and teacher rationalisation. The study concludes by suggesting a proposed A. Nontso workload reduction model for the 21st century, which, if adopted would assist reducing principal’s workload. , Thesis (D.Ed) -- Faculty of Education Sciences, 2020
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- Authors: Nontso, Andile, 0009-0007-3329-6812
- Date: 2020-00
- Subjects: teaching strategies
- Language: English
- Type: Doctoral theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/9410 , vital:73524
- Description: The aim of this study was to investigate perspectives on the effects of principals’ workloads on Grade 12 learners’ academic performance in selected schools in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. Principals play the role of administrators and expert overseers of legal, contractual and policy mandate initiatives in schools. Their job descriptions frequently sound overwhelming and have the indispensable role of handling and resolving large and diverse challenges. The study was informed by participatory leadership theory. In this study, a mixed methods approach was used to collect and analyse data. The sample size for the study was 214, comprised of teachers, principals and School Governing Bodies for quantitative data. In addition, 13 participants (principals, School Governing Bodies and Circuit Managers) were used for qualitative data and, therefore, the total sample size for the whole study was 227 participants and respondents. Statistical descriptive, factor and inferential analysis were used to examine the quantitative data while in qualitative data, similar categories were identified and analysed manually. The findings revealed that principals’ added responsibilities, attending unplanned departmental meetings and lack of support from various stakeholders were the work drivers which increased the workload of the principal, thus, contributing to poor Grade 12 learner performances. These resulted to poor teacher supervision, which directly or indirectly led to a lack of effective teaching and poor learner performance at the matric level. This shows that there was no participation by everyone, and it can be argued that there was no participatory leadership. The study recommends, among others, that principals be adequately trained to cope with their workloads and in various other school managerial tasks. In addition, the DoE should design a schedule of meetings for all schools the previous year for the coming year, and not hold those meetings during school hours. Planning meetings in the previous year would limit and completely put to a stop the calling of unplanned departmental meetings. The study further suggests that more personnel should be employed to assist the principal in managing extra duties like school finances, school information systems, teacher unions, school nutrition, overcrowded classrooms, school discipline, school safety, teacher redeployment and teacher rationalisation. The study concludes by suggesting a proposed A. Nontso workload reduction model for the 21st century, which, if adopted would assist reducing principal’s workload. , Thesis (D.Ed) -- Faculty of Education Sciences, 2020
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Factors affecting the Quality of Food Provided by School Nutrition Programme in Mthatha, OR Tambo Inland Education District
- Authors: Mjali, Neziwe Nellitia
- Date: 2019-10
- Subjects: Nutrition students
- Language: English
- Type: Master's/Doctoral theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/6615 , vital:47164
- Description: This study sought to evaluate factors affecting the quality of food provided by the school nutrition programme in Mthatha, OR Tambo Inland Education District. This was a qualitative study in the form of case study research design. Two (2) schools were conveniently selected and from these, 2 principals, 2 school nutrition coordinators, 4 food handlers and 10 learners were purposefully selected to form the sample. Thus, 18 participants were selected in total. Interviews were used to collect data. A review of literature demonstrated that the school nutrition programme was valuable and played an important role towards addressing some of challenges prevalent in South Africa due to the history of the country. The literature reviewed also highlighted challenges faced by the school nutrition programme despite its tremendous success. These are some of the findings: the school nutrition programme was successful towards improving learner punctuality and engaging in the classroom. This had the potential to improve learner health overall; however, it was observed that lack of training around food preparation and hygiene could reduce the effectiveness of the programme. The provision for appropriate storage facilities was also noted as an issue that placed the programme at risk. These are some of the recommendations: the government should provide appropriate training and proper storage facilities in schools with nutrition programme; this could contribute meaningfully towards improving the quality of food provided by the school nutrition programme. , Thesis (M.Ed) -- Faculty of Education Sciences, 2019
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- Authors: Mjali, Neziwe Nellitia
- Date: 2019-10
- Subjects: Nutrition students
- Language: English
- Type: Master's/Doctoral theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/6615 , vital:47164
- Description: This study sought to evaluate factors affecting the quality of food provided by the school nutrition programme in Mthatha, OR Tambo Inland Education District. This was a qualitative study in the form of case study research design. Two (2) schools were conveniently selected and from these, 2 principals, 2 school nutrition coordinators, 4 food handlers and 10 learners were purposefully selected to form the sample. Thus, 18 participants were selected in total. Interviews were used to collect data. A review of literature demonstrated that the school nutrition programme was valuable and played an important role towards addressing some of challenges prevalent in South Africa due to the history of the country. The literature reviewed also highlighted challenges faced by the school nutrition programme despite its tremendous success. These are some of the findings: the school nutrition programme was successful towards improving learner punctuality and engaging in the classroom. This had the potential to improve learner health overall; however, it was observed that lack of training around food preparation and hygiene could reduce the effectiveness of the programme. The provision for appropriate storage facilities was also noted as an issue that placed the programme at risk. These are some of the recommendations: the government should provide appropriate training and proper storage facilities in schools with nutrition programme; this could contribute meaningfully towards improving the quality of food provided by the school nutrition programme. , Thesis (M.Ed) -- Faculty of Education Sciences, 2019
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The Impact of Curriculum Change on Grade 12 Business Studies Learners Academic Performance in the Mthatha District of the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa
- Authors: Kwasi, Boadzo Robert Mawuli
- Date: 2019-10
- Subjects: Curriculum change
- Language: English
- Type: Master's/Doctoral theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/6672 , vital:47205
- Description: Curriculum change processes in South Africa have been effected since 1994 after the general elections. This was meant to deconstruct the apartheid education curriculum, which was biased against the black majority. A curriculum change strategy is meant to improve the education system. It is also traditional that teachers form an important component of any curriculum change process. In spite of this, teachers have never played a centre stage in any curriculum change process. This study had the objective of investigating the impact of curriculum change on the academic performance of Grade 12 Business Studies learners in the Mthatha Education district of the Eastern Cape Province. The researcher set out to collect data using stratified random sampling design where a school represented a stratum. Two research instruments were constructed for this study. The two instruments were: a questionnaire and an interview schedule. The participants to the two research instruments were selected by random procedure. A random number table was used to select the participants based on a properly laid down statistical mechanism. Ten high schools constituting of 100 Business Studies learners and ten Business Studies teachers were randomly selected to participate. The data were analysed both quantitatively and qualitatively and later merged for common themes. The key findings were: curriculum change having influence on teachers’ and learners’ academic performance and improved availability of resources for teaching and learning. The findings also revealed factors that drive curriculum change and challenges facing curriculum change. Another key finding was the support by the majority of participants in favour of frequent curriculum reviews, an established positive attitude by teachers towards curriculum change and showing skills and sufficient knowledge in the cause of delivering of lessons. These were not influenced by the respondent’s age group. Finally, it was observed that there was dire need for frequent curriculum reviews and institution of learner-centeredness of classroom activities. The recommendations proffered included: Workshops for the professional development of teachers be on going, considering the inevitable continuous change. This should be boosted by incentives in the form of certificates or cash for workshop attendance. There should also be on-going post-training follow-ups and cluster visits by EDOs and Subject Advisors for guidance purposes: regular feedback helps teachers to effectively apply change because help is immediately available. , Thesis (D.Ed) -- Faculty of Education Sciences, 2019
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- Authors: Kwasi, Boadzo Robert Mawuli
- Date: 2019-10
- Subjects: Curriculum change
- Language: English
- Type: Master's/Doctoral theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/6672 , vital:47205
- Description: Curriculum change processes in South Africa have been effected since 1994 after the general elections. This was meant to deconstruct the apartheid education curriculum, which was biased against the black majority. A curriculum change strategy is meant to improve the education system. It is also traditional that teachers form an important component of any curriculum change process. In spite of this, teachers have never played a centre stage in any curriculum change process. This study had the objective of investigating the impact of curriculum change on the academic performance of Grade 12 Business Studies learners in the Mthatha Education district of the Eastern Cape Province. The researcher set out to collect data using stratified random sampling design where a school represented a stratum. Two research instruments were constructed for this study. The two instruments were: a questionnaire and an interview schedule. The participants to the two research instruments were selected by random procedure. A random number table was used to select the participants based on a properly laid down statistical mechanism. Ten high schools constituting of 100 Business Studies learners and ten Business Studies teachers were randomly selected to participate. The data were analysed both quantitatively and qualitatively and later merged for common themes. The key findings were: curriculum change having influence on teachers’ and learners’ academic performance and improved availability of resources for teaching and learning. The findings also revealed factors that drive curriculum change and challenges facing curriculum change. Another key finding was the support by the majority of participants in favour of frequent curriculum reviews, an established positive attitude by teachers towards curriculum change and showing skills and sufficient knowledge in the cause of delivering of lessons. These were not influenced by the respondent’s age group. Finally, it was observed that there was dire need for frequent curriculum reviews and institution of learner-centeredness of classroom activities. The recommendations proffered included: Workshops for the professional development of teachers be on going, considering the inevitable continuous change. This should be boosted by incentives in the form of certificates or cash for workshop attendance. There should also be on-going post-training follow-ups and cluster visits by EDOs and Subject Advisors for guidance purposes: regular feedback helps teachers to effectively apply change because help is immediately available. , Thesis (D.Ed) -- Faculty of Education Sciences, 2019
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