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Fabrication of a gold nanorod metal organic framework sensor for epidermal growth factor ; a biomarker for kidney disease
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2018)Biosensors have been on the forefront to provide clinical diagnosis tools for various diseases. Proper selection of biomarkers as well as chemical electrode modification is key in the fabrication of electrochemical biosensors. ... -
Fabrication of wet phase inversion capillary membrane, dimension and diffusion effects
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2006)A protocol already exists for fabrication of a capillary membrane having an internal ultrafiltration skin supported by a finger-like pore structure in the external capillary wall (Jacobs and Leukes, 1996; Jacobs and ... -
Factors affecting environmental sustainability of the downstream oil industry in Western Cape, South Africa
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2018)The oil industry has been a major contributor to economic development in many countries; providing jobs, revenue, infrastructure and businesses to third parties. However, this development has also come with adversity on ... -
Factors affecting implementation of risk management systems at municipalities in the Overberg district, South Africa
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2018)The aim of the study was to investigate the effectiveness of risk management systems within municipalities in the Overberg district of South Africa. The value of effective risk management systems in any organisation cannot ... -
Factors affecting management of budgets at a department in the Western Cape government, South Africa
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2017)Budgets are inevitable strategic tools used in the planning of the effective delivery by any organisation. In a sense budgets become the financial interpretation of work, services or products to be produced or services to ... -
Factors affecting port wine colour stability
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2018)Port is a wine style that comes from Portugal. It is a sweet fortified dessert wine that is made in red and white styles. The taste is a balanced and complex combination of berry fruit, acidity, sweetness, alcohol and ... -
Factors affecting the agility and implementation of business process management in a selected FET college in the Western Cape, South Africa
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2016)The global business environment has for a number of years been changing progressively faster and as a result, organisations are concentrating on becoming more agile to survive the contemporary business environment. The ... -
Factors affecting the growth of locally owned spaza shops in selected townships in South Africa
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2017)The ANC government relaxed a great many restrictions enforced by the apartheid regime. The restrictions included the illegal status of the spaza shops which operated in the townships. Faced with the challenge of unemployment, ... -
Factors Contributing To Employee Turnover At A Selected Clothing Manufacturing Company In Cape Town
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2013)South African clothing industry is plagued by voluntary turnover which could have a number of negative impact on the industry. This research explored the factors contributing to turnover intention at a large clothing ... -
Factors contributing to school effectiveness in a disadvantaged community in the Western Cape : a case study
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2014)Educational inequality still exists in South Africa and permeates lower socio-economic communities. Improving the situation in schools serving poorer communities is essential. Intense interest in school effectiveness through ... -
Factors contributing to the successful mentorship of women in the South African construction industry
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2015)This study examines factors contributing to the successful mentorship of women in the South African construction industry. Mentorship is used as a tool to advance women in organisations, because they have experienced ... -
Factors contributing toward attrition of engineering students at public vocational colleges in the Western Cape
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2016)Currently, there is a high attrition rate amongst students who are registered at public technical and vocational education and training (TVET) colleges in the Western Cape. In this sector, attrition rate has also been ... -
Factors driving staff turnover within micro retail businesses
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2013)Employees are important to any business and without them businesses could be unsuccessful. This is particularly the case with micro retail businesses where employees are in direct contact with customers and more often than ... -
Factors impacting womens’ career development in the hospitality industry
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2018)Factors that impact female managers in career development in the hospitality industry The hospitality industry is growing fast with the result there is a demand for more employees to assist in the various aspects of the ... -
Factors impeding performance management of municipalities in the western cape, South Africa
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2015)This study focuses on the various factors that have a negative effect on performance management within the municipalities of the Western Cape as identified by the provincial Department of Local Government and the Auditor ... -
Factors influencing career choice of learners in engineering : a case of a selected university of technology in South Africa
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2017)A steady decline in student enrolment at the Tshwane University of Technology’s Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment (TUTFEBE) was seen in recent years. Small numbers of South African pupils have been matriculating ... -
Factors influencing effectiveness of change management interventions in a selected petrochemical company in the Western Cape, South Africa
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2017)Change in today‟s business situation may be seen as unavoidable; however, the absence of standard change interventions within an organisation can cause an impact on the functioning of the business and its survival in the ... -
Factors influencing IT investments in a selected University of Technology
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2016)The study, using a selected University of Technology (UoT) as a case study, investigated factors influencing information technology (IT) investments in adopting new technologies in University of Technologies (UoTs). The ... -
Factors influencing knowledge sharing at a selected tertiary institution in South Africa
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2015)The aim of this study was to understand the factors that affect knowledge sharing among higher education academics. The main research objective was to identify factors to contribute to a framework to guide the implementation ... -
Factors influencing occupational health nurses’ functions and professional development within selected organisations in the Western Cape
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2015)Occupational Health Nursing (OHN) is a specialised field of nursing that deals with exposure risks, prevention of disease and disability in the workplace. These nurses work in isolation and are dependent upon regulations ...
