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N,N'-diisopropylthiourea and N,N'-dicyclohexylthiourea zinc(II) complexes as precursors for the synthesis of ZnS nanoparticles

Moloto, N.; Revaprasadu, N.; Moloto, M.J.; O'Brien, P. (Academy of Science of South Africa, 2009)

The single X-ray crystal structures of zinc (II) complexes of N,N'-diisopropylthiourea and N,N'-dicyclohexylthiourea were determined. These complexes, similar to other alkylthioureas, were found to be effective as precursors ...
Conceptualising knowledge management in the context of library and information science using the core/periphery model

Onyancha, O.B.; Ocholla, D.N. (African Online Scientific Information Systems (AOSIS), 2009)

This study took cognisance of the fact that the term 'knowledge management' lacks a universally accepted definition, and consequently sought to describe the term using the most common co-occurring terms in knowledge ...
Challenges of doing research in sub-Saharan African universities scholarship opportunities

Mutula, Stephen (University of Zululand, 2009-01)

Universities the world over are responsible for research, knowledge generation, scholarship and innovation. They also serve as conduits for the transfer, adaptation, and dissemination of knowledge generated across the ...
Barriers that impede the effectiveness of precautionary measures of combating the spread of HIV and AIDS : the case of the University of Zululand and Mangosuthu University of Technology

Mbatha, Blessing (University of Zululand, 2009-01)

This article explores and identifies the barriers that impede the effectiveness of precautionary measures of fighting the spread of HIV and AIDS in tertiary institutions in KwaZulu Natal, namely, University of Zululand ...
Some of the problems in first year students' academic writing in some SADC Universities

Mpepo, M.V. (University of Zululand, 2009-01)

There are many problems that confront English as a Second Language (ESL) learners in academic writing in some Southern African Development Community (SADC) universities. Some observers and commentators have noted that ...
The nexus between sustainable livelihoods and ecological management of the World Heritage Sites : lessons from iSimangaliso World Heritage Park, South Africa

Nzama, T.A. (University of Zululand, 2009-01)

This paper explores the suitability of the ecological management approach to the management of the world heritage sites with an aim of linking sustainable livelihoods of local people and the protection of the resource. ...
Open access : challenges and barriers to African scholars

Britz, Johannes (University of Zululand, 2009-01)

The price of journals (referring here to e-journals as well as hard copies) has risen dramatically over the past three decades, to the point that they can hardly be afforded by academic libraries in rich countries such as ...
The vexed "colour problem" : Doris Lessing and the "African Renaissance"

Louw, Patricia (University of Zululand, 2009-01)

The question of an African Renaissance is drawing increasing debate among African scholars as they aspire for African unity and the revitalization of African cultures. This involves looking back to Africa’s past and ...
Drawings as a method of evaluation and communication with bereaved children

Makunga, Nomahlubi V. (University of Zululand, 2009-01)

There is much concern over childhood grief when death strikes in the child’s immediate environment. If the experience of bereavement can be reliably measured in children, insight into their painful experiences will be ...
Language and the current challenges in the South African school system

Mncwango, E.M (University of Zululand, 2009-01)

The paper discusses the current challenges facing the school system in South Africa with regard to language, and the role schools can play to achieve the government’s objective of multilingualism. Schools are viewed as ...
Evaluation of the effectiveness of the 360-credit National Professional Diploma in Education (NPDE) programme

Ngidi, David; Sibaya, Patrick; Sibaya, Duduzile; Khuzwayo, Herbert; Maphalala, Mncedisi; Ngwenya, Nkosinathi (Education Association of South Africa (EASA), 2010)

We investigated the effectiveness of the 360-credit National Professional Diploma (NPDE) as a programme that is aimed at the upgrading of currently serving unqualified and under-qualified educators, with a view to improving ...
The research trends of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Research at the University of Zululand

Ocholla, Dennis; Mostert, Janneke (University of Zululand, 2010)

The Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences departments play a fundamental role in university education and in promoting the vision and mission of the University of Zululand. This paper explores definitions of Humanities and ...
Mapping research areas and collaboration in the College of Human Sciences, University of South Africa

Onyancha, Omwoyo Bosire (University of Zululand, 2010-01)

This paper highlights the crucial role that research in the humanities and social sciences can and should play in policy making, business, innovation, etc. The paper also identifies the challenges faced by researchers in ...
Research issues in the humanities and social sciences in Africa in the 21st century : challenges and opportunities

Moahi, Kgomotso H. (University of Zululand, 2010-01)

This paper highlights the crucial role that research in the humanities and social sciences can and should play in policy making, business, innovation, etc. The paper also identifies the challenges faced by researchers in ...
Challenges of sustainable rural tourism development in KwaZulu-Natal

Nzama, Thandi A. (University of Zululand, 2010-01)

Tourism has emerged as one of the strategic instruments and policy tools for community and regional development in Southern Africa (Rogerson, 2007 in Saarinen, et al. 2009). Gradually, tourism is rotating to the political ...
Investigating the information needs of sandwich and part-time students of two public universities in Ogun State, Nigeria

Adesoye, Abayomi Ebenezer; Amusa, Oyintola Isiaka (University of Zululand, 2010-01)

This study investigated the information needs and impediments to access to information among the sandwich and parttime students of two public universities in Ogun State, Nigeria. The two universities are Olabisi Onabanjo ...
The usage of African languages in three selected contemporary German novels set in Africa

Jordaan, Doret (University of Zululand, 2010-01)

This paper will focus on the use of indigenous African languages as well as the acquisition of language as a motif in selected contemporary German novels set in Africa. The aim of this paper is to show where the portrayal ...
Bridging the transactional gap in Open Distance Learning (ODL) : the case of the University of South Africa (Unisa)

Mbatha, Blessing; Naidoo, Lynette (University of Zululand, 2010-01)

The aim of this paper is to map and audit the availability and use of e-learning resources by Communication Science students at the University of South Africa (UNISA), in order to ensure that they provide a seamless ...
Umberto Eco's The Mysterious Flame of Queen Loana : a conduit for culture, consciousness and cognition

Spruyt, Marie (University of Zululand, 2010-01)

Eco’s novel describes the popular culture of the Italian fascist period, by deconstructing signs, symbols and signals from a particular period in the lives of both the author and his protagonist. In this sense, the novel ...
Information Literacy (IL) teaching and learning : a literature review

Chipeta, George Theodore (University of Zululand, 2010-01)

The paper is largely based on review of existing literature on teaching and learning Information Literacy (IL), both online and in print. It reports on studies about the teaching and learning of IL in some institutions ...

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