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Multicolored crocheted shawl or leg blanket
No full textMulticolored crochet shawl or leg blanket, with turquoise crocheted background, 13 rows of 8 granny squares sewn together, made by Mrs Bam Senior.Donated/gifted to Nelson Mandela University ArchivesForms part of: Brigalia Bam collectio
Yellow-gold crocheted table-runner
No full textYellow crocheted table runner sewn by Mrs Bam Senior. The table runner is made up of 12 crocheted panels, sewn together. Dr. Bam saved this crocheted piece while she was in Switzerland, as it reminded her of her mother. Mrs Bam Senior crocheted the table runner from a crochet pattern. While recounting this story of her mother, Dr. Bam's face lit up. Mrs Bam Senior taught many women how to knit and also other handwork skills, which enabled others to use these skill to make a living.Donated/gifted to Nelson Mandela University ArchivesForms part of Brigalia Bam Collectio
Pharmacists’ attitudes and perception of using pictograms as a communication tool in practice
Get PDFPictograms, when used in conjunction with verbal and written information, are known to be effective in improving comprehension and recall of medicines information and in supporting communication between healthcare professionals and patients. However, pictograms are seldom used in routine pharmacy practice, and little is known about pharmacists’ opinions of pictograms and their intention to possibly incorporate pictograms into routine practice. This study aimed to investigate pharmacists’ opinions relating to pictograms as a communication tool, and, by applying the Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB), to explore their intention to use pictograms in pharmacy practice as well as the barriers to their use. The quantitative study design involved a two-phase approach. Phase 1 was a descriptive, cross-sectional online national survey of pharmacists. The 70-item, four-section survey was primarily based on the constructs of TPB, which included attitude, intention, subjective norm, and perceived behavioural control. The last survey section recruited pharmacists for a follow-up Phase 2 survey. Following a pilot study, the survey was emailed to all pharmacists registered with the South African Pharmacy Council. Descriptive statistics for survey items were generated. Pearson correlation investigated the correlation between participant characteristics, familiarity with pictograms and use of pictograms in practice. Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) determined if there was a significant relationship between attitude, subjective norm and perceived behavioural control with intention to use pictograms. A total of 426 pharmacists responded to the Phase 1 survey. Most pharmacists were familiar with the term ‘pictogram’; however, over three-quarters of pharmacists had never observed pictograms being routinely used in a pharmacy setting. When presented with pictograms designed for a low health literate population, most pharmacists thought the design and overall look of the pictograms would be easy for most patients in South Africa to understand (71.6 ± 24.0). Two-thirds of pharmacists (65.0 ± 30.6), felt that pictograms should be used for all patient populations. More than 85% of pharmacists agreed that pictograms should be used for dosage instructions, auxiliary or additional information, warnings, and storage instructions. However, fewer (58-68%) felt that indication, side effects and risk communication information should be accompanied by pictograms. Pharmacists demonstrated positive attitudes towards using pictograms in practice (mean = 4.2 ± 0.9; range: 1 - 5), while perceived behavioural control (mean = 3.0 ± 1.2; range: 1 - 5), subjective norm (mean = 3.8 ± 1.0; range 1 - 5) and intention (mean = 3.3 ± 1.0; range 1 - 5) were all neutral. Attitude (β = -0.25, p < 0.117), however, was not a significant predictor of intention while perceived behavioural control (β = -0.83, p < 0.000) presented with a significant negative correlation with intention. Subjective norm (β = 0.57, p <0.000) was the strongest predictor of intention. Scale reliability ranged from 0.770 to 0.865 for the TPB constructs. Phase 2 aimed to expand on, and further investigate Phase 1 findings relating to current and intended pharmacist behaviour and opinions concerning pictogram usage. As Phase 2 looked to investigate issues in greater depth, questions included open-ended response options. The survey link was emailed to all pharmacists who had voluntarily offered to participate in Phase 2. Frequency data for all questions were generated, and content analysis was undertaken for the free-response comments offered by pharmacists. A total of 35 pharmacists responded to the Phase 2 survey. Most pharmacists who routinely used pictograms initiated their use with support from pharmacists’ colleagues (8/12) and their supervisor/manager (6/7). Pharmacists who stated their intention to use pictograms anticipated receiving support from their pharmacists' colleagues (18/23) and manager/supervisor (15/23). All 12 pharmacists who were routinely using pictograms reported a positive effect on patient communication, with almost all having encountered no negative aspects of using pictograms (11/12). Almost all pharmacists intending to use pictograms could foresee benefits from their use (22/23). Misinterpretation of pictograms was a prevalent barrier common to both pharmacists routinely using pictograms and to those intending to use pictograms. Increased workload was regarded as a prevalent barrier only by pharmacists intending to use pictograms. This study was the first national study of pharmacists to investigate their opinion of pictograms and their use and to adopt a theoretical approach to consider pharmacist intention to use pictograms in routine pharmacy practice. Pharmacists generally expressed positive attitudes to pictograms but showed inadequate understanding of pictogram use. Pharmacists using pictograms reported the positive effect of pictograms on their patient communication, whereas those planning to use pictograms could foresee the benefits of using pictograms despite regarding increased workload as a barrier. As the strongest predictor of intention was subjective norm, this construct should therefore be targeted to motivate pharmacists to adopt the use of pictograms.Thesis (MPharm) -- Faculty of Pharmacy, Pharmacy, 202
An investigation into stakeholder inclusivity and the board’s ability to create competitive advantage at South Africa’s “big five” retail banks
Get PDFStakeholder theory has long put forth the concept that managerial attention must be given to all stakeholders towards the realisation of value creation opportunities. Through the process of stakeholder engagement, and through the adoption of stakeholder inclusivity principles, an organisation can position itself to reap the benefits of understanding the legitimate needs and interests of all its stakeholders by seeking to satisfy all its stakeholders in turn. This study analysed the integrated reports of five retail banks, whose main base of operations were in South Africa, to assess the board’s ability to create value for its stakeholders through adopting a stakeholder inclusive approach to corporate governance as advocated for by the King Code on Corporate Governance in South Africa – King IV™. This assessment was done through an examination of a selection of outcomes relevant to the banking industry and related to each of the six capitals that form part of the value creation process as indicated for in the Integrated Reporting Framework (IIRC, 2013): 1) Financial Capital, 2) Manufactured Capital; 3) Intellectual Capital; 4) Human Capital; 5) Social and Relationship Capital, and; 6) Natural Capital. The results obtained, over a three-year period – 2018 to 2020, revealed that while the directors had a firm understanding of who their material stakeholders were, they struggled to create value that catered to all their stakeholders collectively. In addition, the directors were also unable to create sustainable value over the assessment period. As a result of this, most banks, with the exception of one, were unable to realise the value creation opportunities that could have led to a potential source of competitive advantage. The study concludes that while no observable sustainable competitive advantage was evident over the period of assessment, the concept of stakeholder inclusivity is an important corporate governance principle that drives value creation and, as such, warrants more attention from the director’s point of view. This research is intended to contribute to the growing knowledge on the importance of stakeholder inclusivity in corporate governance execution.Thesis (MBA) -- Faculty of Commerce, Rhodes Business School, 202
The Women’s Development Foundation Award to Moshito Rosina Victoria Mashigo
No full textThe Women’s Development Foundation Award to Moshito Rosina Victoria Mashigo, "honoring your contribution to the 1st Democratic National Assembly of the Republic of South Africa 1994 – 1999".Donated/gifted to Nelson Mandela University ArchivesForms part of: Brigalia Bam collectio
The diversity and dry season habitat associations of fish communities in the Kabompo River Basin, Upper Zambezi, Zambia
Get PDFThe Zambezian headwaters contain diverse fish communities which support thriving fisheries. This region and its fishes are under pressure from multiple anthropogenic threats, including overexploitation and large-scale developments with potential knock-on effects for the riparian communities. Previous studies have focused on known fisheries areas and the mainstem Zambezi River, neglecting large tributaries such as the Kabompo River. Consequently, little literature is available on the diversity and ecology of the fishes that inhabit these large tributaries, hindering the effective management and protection of biodiversity. This study aimed to fill the current knowledge gaps in the diversity and habitat associations of fish communities in the Upper Zambezi, using the Kabompo River as a case study. The first objective was to provide an updated checklist of the fishes of the Kabompo River basin using a compilation of historical data and field surveys. This study detailed the occurrence and distribution of 83 fish species within the Kabompo River basin. All these species have been recorded in the Upper Zambezi, with some of their ranges extending into the Middle (29 species) and Lower Zambezi (23 species) while others have more restricted distributions. The most diverse families were the Cyprinidae (26 species) and the Cichlidae (15 species). A number of potential undescribed species, whose taxonomic distinctiveness need further investigation were also collected. Taxonomic conflicts are also highlighted for some of the taxa that were previously considered to have broad geographic ranges or disjunct distributions. Consistent with findings from other studies within the region, the current taxonomy underestimates the diversity of fishes in the Kabompo River and Upper Zambezi. The second objective was to assess the habitat use of small-bodied fish communities during the low-flow period in 2019. Reconnaissance trips identified dominant mesohabitats along the middle Kabompo River around Jivundu. A total of 139 mesohabitats were sampled across the five dominant mesohabitats identified; Phragmites mauritianus, wood, rock, Vallisneria aethiopica and bare substrate. Catch per unit effort, species richness, Shannon diversity and Pielou’s evenness differed significantly between these mesohabitats. Twenty-six species showed significant associations (p < 0.05) with a specific mesohabitat type or environmental variable (current velocity or depth). Eight species were associated with the woody habitat, with three of these, E. radiatus, E. unitaeniatus, and P. ngamensis being almost exclusively associated with this habitat. Enteromius kerstenii, E. lineomaculatus and S. depressirostris were almost exclusively associated with P. mauritianus and represent potential indicator species for this habitat. A number of species were also with both P. mauritianus and woody habitats. Nine species showed statistically significant associations with the rocky mesohabitat, with Amphilius uranoscopus and Petrocephalus longicapitis, being almost exclusive to rocky sections of the river. Therefore, species such as A. uranoscopus are potential indicators for monitoring the integrity of rocky habitats under threat from sedimentation. The strong associations indicate that this comprehensive baseline may be valuable indicators/ proxies for identifying anthropogenic induced change in the Kabompo basin. This would provide a basis to determine fish responses to regional environmental changes associated with human activities.Thesis (MSc) -- Faculty of Science, Ichthyology & Fisheries Science, 202
Investigating the first level of pass -through effects of the SACU region monetary transmission mechanism
Get PDFThe purpose of this thesis is to investigate the first-level pass-through effects of monetary policy transmission in SACU using the wavelet analysis methodology. The thesis comprises four empirical themes. 1. Investigating the time-frequency relationship in the Fisher’s effect for SACU countries. 2. Investigating the time-frequency relationship in the Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) for SACU countries. 3. Investigating the time-frequency relationship between the exchange rate and the stock returns for SACU countries. 4. Investigating the time-frequency relationship between interest rates, exchange rates, and stock returns for SACU countries. Whilst there exists a considerable amount of empirical works which have studied the four themes in SACU countries that are covered in this study, there is a need for more empirical investigation for several reasons. Firstly, a majority of the studies have focused on South Africa with very little empirical literature existing for Botswana and Lesotho. Secondly, the previous SACU based studies present contradicting findings. Thirdly, Most of these studies did not cover the themes comprehensively, as is the case in this study. Finally, to the best of my knowledge, this methodology has not been employed in any SACU related literature until now. Altogether, the thesis bridges the inconsistencies found in previous SACU-related literature and offers fresh implications for policymakers and market participants. From an empirical perspective, the wavelet coherence analysis proves to be a powerful tool in reconciling previous contradicting empirical evidence on the existence of the Fisher effect in SACU countries. From a policy perspective, more fined tuned implications are derived from the findings of the study as wavelets are able to depict a more accurate description of the different first-level monetary transmission relationships.Thesis (PhD) -- Faculty of Business and Economic Sciences, School for Economics, Development and Tourism, 202
Towards a risk assessment matrix for information security workarounds associated with acceptable use policies
Get PDFAcceptable Use Policies (AUPs) are used to influence employees’ information security behaviour. Some employees feel that the AUPs and related procedures interfere with their ability to work efficiently and may, therefore, choose not to comply by utilising information security workarounds associated with the AUP. An AUP workaround is a form of information security non compliance that may result in unnecessary information security risk exposure for an organisation. Some AUP workarounds may be useful as they identify more efficient ways to complete tasks that may not impact the information security of an organisation. However, these efficiencies should only be considered for incorporation into standard procedures when the information security risk exposure of an AUP workaround is known. This leads to the problem statement. Many organisations do not have a formal way in which to assess the information security risks posed by workarounds associated with their Acceptable Use Policies, and related procedures. This study provides a solution to the identified problem through the primary objective, to develop a Risk Assessment Matrix for Information Security Workarounds associated with Acceptable Use Policies, and related procedures. Four secondary research objectives were proposed to achieve the primary research objective. The first secondary objective determines the role of information security risk management and how it relates to information security governance through the utilisation of a literature review. The second secondary objective firstly utilises a literature review to determine the role that the AUP and its related procedures play within an organisation, followed by a content analysis which identifies the key content that should be considered in a comprehensive AUP. The third secondary objective determines the factors that influence the use of AUP workarounds within an organisation through the utilisation of a literature review. Lastly, the fourth secondary objective utilises a literature review to determine the key components required for the development of the risk assessment matrix for information security workarounds. In addition, critical reasoning is used to create the risk assessment matrix for information security workarounds. The solution to this study contributes to the body of knowledge by proposing a risk assessment matrix to assess the information security risk exposure of AUP workarounds and find possible efficiency gains while keeping information security risk exposure to a minimum.Thesis (MTech) -- Faculty of Engineering, the Built Environment and Information Technology , Information Technology, 202
Bioethical analysis of COVID19, WASH/waste and related disaster management implications
No full textThesis (MSc) -- Faculty of Science, Biotechnology Innovation Centre, 202
State antiquity and early agricultural transition as deep economic roots in Africa
Get PDFGrowth economists identified that current failures and successes of economies can be traced far in their histories. The Unified Growth Model has been developed to analyse the process of development. Economic researchers have developed and identified ‘deep roots’ variables that elaborate modern growth, institutions and development. These variables include State Antiquity and Early agricultural transition. The study is an examination of the effects of State Antiquity and Early agricultural transition in the 54 African economies. The study examines these effects employing the following years: 1990, 1995, 2000, 2005, 2010, 2015, and 2020. The study employs econometric models namely, Ordinary Least Squares, Ridge and Lasso regularization models to examine the effects of these deep root variables. The study borrows baseline regressions from the works of Bockstette, Chanda and Putterman (2002), Putterman and Weil (2010) and Borcan, Olsson and Putterman (2018). This study, to the best of our knowledge, is the first to empirically examine the effects of State Antiquity and Early agricultural transition in Africa. The results of the study suggest that African economies that have low level of state antiquity experience a positive effect on modern economic growth and development whilst African economies with high levels of state antiquity experience negative effect on modern economic growth and development. The results also suggest that African economies that transition at a later stage toward agriculture experience a positive effect on modern economic growth and development. The implications of these findings indicate that state antiquity and early agricultural transition influence modern economic development only when states have reached a certain level. Countries that transitioned early towards agriculture experience a negative effect on modern economic growth and development depicting a reversal of fortune. The study recommends that the implementation of polices should corelate with the state experience of the specific economy.Thesis (M.Com.) -- Faculty of Business and Economic Sciences, School of Economics, Development & Tourism, 202