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  • Kerugmatiese perspektief op bedieninge in die Nuwe Testament 
    Jones, Robert Johannes; Van Aarde, A.G. (Andries G.) (Reformed Theological College, Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2006-11)
    The article argues that the term "office" and its meaning, as found in the New Testament, cannot be applied without reserve to the understanding of office in the present-day church. From a Biblical and Reformed perspective, ...
  • Ketamine : friend or foe? 
    Steyn, Nicolene (BMJ Publishing Group, 2023-09)
    Ketamine, a dissociative anaesthetic drug, acts on the central nervous system (CNS) primarily through antagonism of the n-methyl-d-aspartate (NMDA) receptor. Methods of administration include intravenous, intramuscular, ...
  • Ketamine-medetomidine compared to tiletamine-zolazepam-medetomidine for immobilisation of semi-captive cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus) 
    Buck, Roxanne; Tordiffe, A.S.W. (Adrian Stephen Wolferstan); Zeiler, Gareth Edward (Medpharm Publications, 2022)
    The immobilisation time and cardiopulmonary effects of ketamine-medetomidine (KM) and tiletamine-zolazepam-medetomidine (TZM) were compared in semi-captive cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus). Seven healthy adult cheetahs were ...
  • Keuring van kandidate vir teologiese opleiding : noodsaak en toepassing 
    Cooke, Terence; Cooke, F.T. (Frank Terence); Nel, Malan (OpenJournals Publishing, 2010-08)
    The selection of candidates for theological training is a sensitive issue, as many see it as a verdict on the authenticity of the prospective student’s claim of having been called to ministry by God. This article argues ...
  • Keuse van 'n model vir inhoudsanalise van preke oor armoede en aan armes as hoorders 
    Pieterse, Hendrik J.C. (Hennie) (Bureau for Scholarly Journals, 2010)
    In hierdie artikel word geargumenteer dat die navorsingsvraag wat die inhoudsanalise van preke begelei, die keuse van ’n model vir die analise beïnvloed. Die outeur is op soek na ’n gepaste model vir preekanalise om preke ...
  • Kevin’s Kitchen and Sports Bar 
    Hofmeyr, Andy (Emerald, 2020-07)
    LEARNING OUTCOMES : This case study provides students with the challenge of advising a small restaurant reeling under the impact of the Covid-19 crisis in South Africa. In the process, they must use their analytical skills ...
  • Key capability areas for change in collaborative initiatives 
    Janse van Rensburg, Antonie C. (Southern African Institute for Industrial Engineering, 2006-11)
    Technology has brought major challenges as to how organisations view global markets and customers, and how they operate within their industry value chains. The impact of technology has exposed participants in the market ...
  • Key challenges for tropospheric chemistry in the Southern Hemisphere 
    Paton-Walsh, Clare; Emmerson, Kathryn M.; Garland, Rebecca M.; Keywood, Melita; Hoelzemann, Judith J.; Huneeus, Nicolas; Buchholz, Rebecca R.; Humphries, Ruhi S.; Altieri, Katye; Schmale, Julia; Wilson, Stephen R.; Labuschagne, Casper; Kalisa, Egide; Fisher, Jenny A.; Deutscher, Nicholas M.; Van Zyl, Pieter G.; Beukes, Johan P.; Joubert, Warren; Martin, Lynwil; Mkololo, Thumeka; Barbosa, Cybelli; Andrade, Maria de Fatima; Schofield, Robyn; Mallet, Marc D.; Harvey, Mike J.; Formenti, Paola; Piketh, Stuart J.; Olivares, Gustavo (University of California Press, 2022)
    This commentary paper from the recently formed International Global Atmospheric Chemistry (IGAC) Southern Hemisphere Working Group outlines key issues in atmospheric composition research that particularly impact the ...
  • Key determinants of dog and cat welfare : behaviour, breeding and household lifestyle 
    Sonntag, Quixi; Overall, K.L. (International Office of Epizootics, 2014)
    The changing role of companion animals, accompanied by changes in human lifestyle and demands, places them at risk of poor welfare. They are increasingly subjected to stressors that prevent the adequate expression of ...
  • Key drivers of brand trust in a Latin American airline : the impact of Colombia’s Avianca customer experience 
    Siqueira, Jose Ribamar; Bendixen, Mike; Reinoso-Carvalho, Felipe; Campo, Raffaele (Springer, 2023-06)
    Trust in a company's brand is essential for businesses that rely on repeat business from customers. In light of this, this study aims to investigate the key factors that drive customer trust in airline brands within the ...
  • Key drivers that influence store choice in the contemporary Gauteng apparel retail market 
    Maziriri, E.T.; Chuchu, Tinashe; Madinga, N.W. (Prof. Ansie Lessing, 2019)
    The purpose of this article is to explore apparel store choice behaviour of female Generation Y student shoppers and analyse factors that influence their choice of apparel store. Generation Y female consumers have been ...
  • Key factors and related principles in the conservation of large African carnivores 
    Winterbach, Hanlie Evelyn Kathleen; Winterbach, Christiaan W.; Somers, Michael J.; Hayward, Matt W. (Wiley, 2013)
    1. Large carnivores are a critical component of Africa’s biodiversity, and their conservation requires a clear understanding of interactions between large carnivores and people. 2. By reviewing existing literature, we ...
  • Key factors for the improvement of smallholder farmers' participation in agro-processing industries of Gauteng province of Republic of South Africa : lessons for the extension advisory services 
    Mmbengwa, V.M.; Rambau, K.; Rakuambo, J.N.; Qin, X. (South African Society for Agricultural Extension, 2020-12)
    This study aims at identifying factors that could be used as parameters to improve the smallholder farmers' participation in the agro-processing industries of Gauteng province in order to enhance job creation and ...
  • Key informants’ perspectives on food security among female-headed households in Kenya 
    Icheria, Beatrice Kabui; Carbonatto, Charlene Laurence; Bila, Nontembeko Joyce (University of Stellenbosch, Department of Social Work, 2021)
    Social connectedness plays an important role in protecting food security, which requires multidisciplinary input from fields such as nutrition, agriculture, public health, social work and community development. This ...
  • Key issues in clinic functioning - a case study of two clinics 
    Couper, I.D.; Hugo, Johannes F.M.; Tumbo, J.M.; Harvey, B.M.; Malete, N.H. (South African Medical Association, 2007-02)
    OBJECTIVE : The aim of this research was to understand key issues in the functioning of two different primary care clinics serving the same community, in order to learn more about clinic management. DESIGN : An in-depth ...
  • Key microbial taxa in the rhizosphere of sorghum and sunflower grown in crop rotation 
    Oberholster, Tanzelle; Vikram, Surendra; Cowan, Don A.; Valverde, Angel (Elsevier, 2018-05)
    Microbes are key determinants of plant health and productivity. Previous studies have characterized the rhizosphere microbiomes of numerous plant species, but little information is available on how rhizosphere microbial ...
  • Key professional principles for South African academic librarians 
    Coetsee, Tertia; Weiner, Sharon A. (Unisa Press, 2013)
    This article examines academic librarianship in South Africa; general trends and challenges in academic librarianship; and the higher education (HE) environment in which academic libraries exist. The authors propose that ...
  • Key requirements in the development of a spatial-ecological theory of crime in South Africa 
    Breetzke, Gregory Dennis; Horn, A.C. (Andre Carl) (CRIMSA, 2008)
    South Africa is a country ravaged by crime, yet few theoretical frameworks exist by which to guide crime reduction initiatives, and none incorporating a spatial component. Crime scientists are becoming increasingly aware ...
  • The key role of examining the placenta in establishing a probable cause for stillbirth 
    Odendaal, Hein; Pattinson, Robert Clive; Schubert, Pawel; Mason, Deidre; Brink, Lucy; Gebhardt, Stefan; Groenewald, Coenraad; Wright, Colleen (Elsevier, 2022-11)
    INTRODUCTION : Autopsy is regarded as the “gold standard” to determine probable causes of stillbirths. However, autopsy is expensive and not readily available in low- and middle-income countries. Therefore, we assessed how ...
  • Key to good fit : body meansurement problems specific to key dimensions 
    Strydom, Mariette; De Klerk, Helena Maria (South African Association of Family Ecology and Consumer Sciences, 2010)
    Die doel met hierdie navorsing (as deel van ‘n groter studie) was om die probleme wat die Suid-Afrikaanse Klerebedryf met die sleutel liggaamsmates vir die vervaardiging van klere ondervind, te verken en beskryf. ...