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Using the human capabilities approach as a normative framework to evaluate institutional teaching and learning interventions at UWC

Bozalek, Vivienne; Dison, Arona (UNISA, 2013)

This article uses the human capabilities approach to evaluate an institutional approach to teaching and learning at the University of the Western Cape (UWC). The human capabilities framework makes it possible to examine ...

Using the RE-AIM framework to identify and describe nutritional feeding styles and intervention model best practices for primary caregivers in Africa: A narrative review

Brown, Melissa; Roma, Nicolette V (SAGE, 2020)

Current research shows that across the world people are eating poorly. This is leading to increased incidences of nutrition-related health problems.This paper aims to provide a synthesis of research on the nutritional ...

Using the realist interview approach to maintain theoretical awareness in realist studies.

Mukumbang, Ferdinand . C; Marchal, Bruno; Van Belle, Sara; van Wyk, Brian (SAGE Journals, 2020)

Realist evaluation submits that theories and models of how, why, for whom and under what circumstances programs work could be formulated by conceptualizing the relational links between the context within which programs are ...

Using the water balance approach to understand pool dynamics along non-perennial rivers in the semi-arid areas of South Africa

Maswanganye, Sagwati E.; Dube, Timothy; Jovanovic, Nebo (Elsevier, 2022)

The Touws River in the Klein Karoo region of South Africa Study focus: This study sought to improve the understanding of pool dynamics along non-perennial rivers (NPRs) by utilising the water balance approach to assess the ...

Using Theories of Change to inform implementation of health systems research and innovation: experiences of Future Health Systems consortium partners in Bangladesh, India and Uganda

Paina, Ligia; Wilkinson, Annie; Tetui, Moses; Ekirapa-Kiracho, Elizabeth; George, Asha S. (BioMed Central, 2017)

BACKGROUND: The Theory of Change (ToC) is a management and evaluation tool supporting critical thinking in the design, implementation and evaluation of development programmes. We document the experience of Future ...

Using video to learn practical techniques in physiotherapy education

Rowe, Michael; Sauls, Berenice (South African Medical Association, 2020)

The traditional approach to developing practical skills in physiotherapy education presents several challenges. Because of larger class sizes, it is difficult for all students to see clearly what is being demonstrated, ...

Using voice over IP to bridge the digital divide: a critical action research approach

Chetty, Marshini; Tucker, William David; Blake, Edwin H. (Telkom, 2003)

There is a great disparity between those who have access to Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) and those that do not. This phenomenon forms part of the Digital Divide. Many ICTs may be used to help overcome ...

Using wearable sensors for remote healthcare monitoring system

Abidoye, Ademola P.; Azeez, Nureni A.; Adesina, Ademola Olusola; Agbele, Kehinde K. (Scientific Research Publishing, 2011)

Recent technological advances in wireless communications and wireless sensor networks have enabled the design of low-cost, intelligent, tiny, and lightweight medical sensor nodes that can be strategically placed on human ...

Utilisation of cover crops: implications for conservation agriculture systems in a mediterranean climate region of South Africa

Smit, E H; Strauss, J; Swanepoel, P A (Springer, 2021)

Purpose Cover crops can provide multiple agroecosystem services to crops produced in conservation agriculture systems. South African grain producers in the Mediterranean climate region are reluctant to integrate cover ...

Utilisation of private general practitioners to provide caesarean deliveries in five rural district public hospitals in South Africa: A mixed-methods study

Doherty, Tanya; Solanki, Geetesh; Daviaud, Emmanuelle (BMJ Publishing Group, 2023)

Researching how public–private engagements may promote universal access to safe obstetric care including caesarean delivery is essential. The aim of this research was to document the utilisation of private general pr ...

Utility of Antioxidants in the Treatment of Male Infertility: Clinical Guidelines Based on a Systematic Review and Analysis of Evidence

Leisegang, Kristian; Agarwal, Ashok; Majzoub, Ahmad (The Worlds Journal of Men's health, 2021-01)

It is widely accepted that oxidative stress plays an important role in the pathophysiology of male infertility and that antioxidants could have a significant role in the treatment of male infertility. The main objectives ...

Utility of Antioxidants in the Treatment of Male Infertility: Clinical Guidelines Based on a Systematic Review and Analysis of Evidence

Agarwal, Ashok; Leisegang, Kristian (The world journal of men's health, 2021)

It is widely accepted that oxidative stress plays an important role in the pathophysiology of male infertility and that antioxidants could have a significant role in the treatment of male infertility. The main objectives ...

Utility of telemedicine in sub-Saharan Africa during the COVID-19 pandemic. A rapid review

Chitungo, Itai; Mhango, Malizgani; Mbunge, Elliot (2022)

Telemedicine is the use of technology to achieve remote care. This review looks at the utility of telemedicine during the pandemic, period March 2020 to February 2021. Eleven articles met inclusion criteria. There was ...

Utility of telemedicine in sub-Saharan Africa during the COVID-19 pandemic. A rapid review

Mhango, Malizgani; Chitungo, Itai; Mbunge, Elliot (Wiley, 2021-10-01)

Telemedicine is the use of technology to achieve remote care. This review looks at the utility of telemedicine during the pandemic, period March 2020 to February 2021. Eleven articles met inclusion criteria. There was ...

The Utility of the Upcoming HyspIRI’s Simulated Spectral Settings in Detecting Maize Gray Leafy Spot in Relation to Sentinel-2 MSI, VENµS, and Landsat 8 OLI Sensors

Sibanda, M (UWC, 2019)

Abstract: Considering the high maize yield loses caused by incidences of disease, as well as incomprehensive monitoring initiatives in crop farming, there is a need for spatially explicit, cost-effective, and consistent ...