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SANLiC 2013 Workshop : Ever Evolving Ebooks

- Clack, Chantel

Authors: Clack, Chantel
Date: 2013
Subjects: Electronic books , Collection development , Ebooks , Marketing , ROI , Return on investment , Trends
Language: English
Type: text
Identifier: vital:7953 , http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1001516 , Electronic books
Description: Feedback report presented to RUL Staff after attending the SANLIC 2013 Workshop, 13-16 May 2013, Misty Hills.
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SANLiC 2013 Workshop : Ever Evolving Ebooks

- Stoltz, Brenda

Authors: Stoltz, Brenda
Date: 2013
Subjects: Electronic books , Collection development , Patron driven acquisitions , PDA , ERM , Licensing , Ebooks
Language: English
Type: text
Identifier: vital:7951 , http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1001390 , Electronic books
Description: Feedback report presented to RUL Staff after attending the SANLIC 2013 Workshop, 13-16 May 2013, Misty Hills.
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SANLiC 2013 Workshop : Ever Evolving Ebooks

- Martindale, Debbie

Authors: Martindale, Debbie
Date: 2013
Subjects: Electronic books , Open access publishing , Ebooks , Open access policy , Collection development , Electronic textbooks
Language: English
Type: text
Identifier: vital:7952 , http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1001391 , http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4497-8129 , Electronic books , Open access publishing
Description: Feedback report presented to RUL Staff after attending the SANLIC 2013 Workshop, 13-16 May 2013, Misty Hills.
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Sediment as a physical water quality stressor on macro-invertebrates a contribution to the development of a water quality guideline for suspended solids

- Gordon, Andrew K, Niedballa, J, Palmer, Carolyn G

Authors: Gordon, Andrew K , Niedballa, J , Palmer, Carolyn G
Date: 2013
Subjects: To be catalogued
Language: English
Type: text , report
Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/438018 , vital:73429 , ISBN 978-1-4312-0456-4 , https://wrcwebsite.azurewebsites.net/wp-content/uploads/mdocs/2040-1-13.pdf
Description: The aims of the project (and the chapter in which they are addressed) are presented below: 1. Establish the most appropriate sediment test material for exposure trials–Chapter 2 2. Test the effects of suspended particulates on selected macroinvertebrates at different levels of biolog-ical organization–Chapter 3 3. Generate an exposure-response rela-tionship framework from data generated in Aim 2 and relevant data in the literature–Chapter 4 4. Attempt to relate exposure-response data developed in the laboratory to natural conditions in the field–Chapter 5.
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Seeing Fictions in Film

- Jones, Ward E

Authors: Jones, Ward E
Date: 2013
Subjects: To be catalogued
Language: English
Type: text , article
Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/275711 , vital:55072 , xlink:href="https://doi.org/10.1080/00048402.2013.818044"
Description: Although its subtitle refers to an ‘epistemology of movies’, the claim at the heart of George M. Wilson’s dense and penetrating book is a bit of sophisticated phenomenology concerning our experience of narrative fiction films [Chs 2–4]. This phenomenological claim he calls the ‘Imagined Seeing Thesis’. When we watch narrative fiction films, we imagine that we are seeing real motion picture shots of the fictional events being portrayed.
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Sexy girls, heroes and funny losers: gender representations in children's TV around the world edited by Maya Gotz and Dafna Lemish

- Boshoff, Priscilla A

Authors: Boshoff, Priscilla A
Date: 2013
Language: English
Type: text , article
Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/143505 , vital:38252 , DOI: 10.1080/10130950.2013.839116
Description: Gotz and Lemish have brought together in this volume a range of research which derives from the project they initiated in 2007 from the International Central Institute for Youth and Educational Television (IZI). Researchers in 24 countries around the world participated in this unique project, and the results, discussed at the 2008 and 2010 Prix Jeunesse International, prompted hopes that the producers of children's television would be persuaded to pay more concerted attention to issues of gender in their programming. Whether or not such a utopian outcome might be expected from this initiative is open to future question. For our immediate purposes however, the value of this collection is that it draws together in one volume some of the results from both the original quantitative survey and the subsequent qualitative analyses that examined specific themes emerging from the data.
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Silica nanoparticles grafted with phthalocyanines

- Fashina, Adebayo, Antunes, Edith M, Nyokong, Tebello

Authors: Fashina, Adebayo , Antunes, Edith M , Nyokong, Tebello
Date: 2013
Subjects: To be catalogued
Language: English
Type: text , article
Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/232545 , vital:50001 , xlink:href="https://doi.org/10.1039/C3NJ00439B"
Description: Silica nanoparticles grafted with phthalocyanines (tetra-substituted non-peripherally with 4-carboxyphenoxy and 3-carboxyphenoxy groups) have been synthesized, characterized and their photophysical properties evaluated in solution. The phthalocyanine dyes have a free carboxyl group facilitating the covalent attachment of the dye onto the silica surface via ester bond formation. The photophysical properties of the hybrid nanoparticles show higher fluorescence and triplet quantum yields as well as longer triplet lifetimes as compared to the free phthalocyanines. The triplet quantum yields were found to be higher for the phthalocyanines with ester bonds as compared to the amide bonded linkages. The silica nanoparticles were also studied in artificial lysosomal fluid over a period of 96 h and the dissolution of the nanoparticles was monitored and confirmed using inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry.
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South African quality of life trends over three decades, 1980–2010

- Moller, Valerie

Authors: Moller, Valerie
Date: 2013
Language: English
Type: text , article
Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/67145 , vital:29040 , https://doi.org/10.1007/s11205-012-0120-y
Description: publisher version , The South African Quality of Life Trends study has tracked the subjective well-being of South Africans in ten waves from 1983 to 2010. The paper presents the SAQoL trendline of life satisfaction, happiness and perceptions of life getting better or worse against the backdrop of the transition from apartheid to democracy. Subjective well-being peaked in the month following the first open elections in April 1994 when black and white South Africans were equally satisfied and happy at levels found in other democratic societies. But post-election euphoria was short-lived and levels of well-being dropped the following year and racial inequalities in evaluations of life re-emerged. The tenth and latest wave in the study was conducted a few months after South Africa’s successful hosting of the Soccer World Cup. In 2010, the proportions of all South Africans expressing satisfaction, happiness and optimism was among the highest since the coming of democracy—just over half stated they were satisfied, close on two-thirds were happy, and half felt life was getting better. Nonetheless, while the standard of living has increased for a minority of formerly disadvantaged South Africans and a small black middle class has emerged, there are still huge disparities in both material and subjective well-being. In 1997 and 2010, South Africans were asked what would make them happier in future. In 2010, the majority of citizens still hoped for basic necessities, income and employment, to enhance their quality of life.
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Stratigraphy and age of Karoo basalts of Lesotho and implications for correlations within the Karoo igneous province

- Marsh, Julian S, Hooper, P R, Rehacek, J, Duncan, R A, Duncan, Andrew R

Authors: Marsh, Julian S , Hooper, P R , Rehacek, J , Duncan, R A , Duncan, Andrew R
Date: 2013
Language: English
Type: text , book chapter
Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/149507 , vital:38859 , https://doi.org/10.1029/GM100p0247
Description: Remnants of the erupted and intrusive products of the Karoo igneous province, one of the classic Mesozoic continental flood basalt provinces, are found throughout southern Africa. Such large continental igneous events are frequently ascribed to the rise of deep-seated mantle plumes and, in some instances, are thought to be related to continental breakup.
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Study South Africa

- International Education Association of South Africa (IEASA), Jooste, Nico

Authors: International Education Association of South Africa (IEASA) , Jooste, Nico
Date: 2013
Subjects: Education, Higher -- South Africa , Education and globalization -- South Africa Student mobility -- Africa International education -- South Africa Education, Higher -- International cooperation , Universities and colleges -- South Africa , Technical Institutes -- South Africa , Vocational guidance -- South Africa
Language: English
Type: text , book
Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/64878 , vital:28623
Description: [Editor's Letter]: Study South Africa has been the global mouthpiece of the International Education Association of South Africa (IEASA) and South African Higher Education since the publication of its first edition in 1999. It grew from a publication that served as a guide to South African Higher Education to a comprehensive source of information for the international academic community and others interested in South Africa’s tertiary education sector. This annual publication requires knowledgeable contributors as well as skilful editorial and other technical support. For the past number of years the editorial team was ably supported by Loveness Kaunda from the University of Cape Town (UCT). She provided the publication with her time, energy and knowledge. However, as she retired from her UCT position, she will no longer be available to consult with on a regular basis. This edition of Study South Africa is dedicated to her as a token of gratitude for all her time and passion. Another source of knowledge and inspiration is Patrick Fish - a higher education specialist who does research on topics relevant to the South African Higher Education landscape and provides us with up-to-date information. His writing skills turn the first number of pages of this publication into a real source of information. The knowledge about South African universities will be incomplete without the contributions of the universities themselves. A common trend this year is the focus on excellence of teaching and research as well as the relevance of South African Higher Education to local students functioning in an ever globalising world. It is also evident that most of the South African universities are aware of the need to be globally competitive, not only to attract the best international students, but also to be able to compete in a very competitive global knowledge driven environment. Study South Africa is again proudly presented by IEASA. This edition, focussing on Internationalisation of Higher Education, with a specific focus on South Africa in a changing world, again illustrates the interconnectedness of global higher education. It is envisaged that future editions will explore and document the collaboration between IEASA and similar organisations that is promoting the Internationalisation of Higher Education as well as global trends in international higher education affecting internationalisation of higher education in emerging countries. , 13th Edition
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Subterranean control of an arboreal pest: EPNs and EPFs for FCM

- Moore, Sean, Coombes, Candice, Manrakhan, Aruna, Kirkman, Wayne, Hill, Martin P, Ehlers, Ralf-Udo, Daneel, John-Henry, De Waal, Jeanne, Dames, Joanna F, Malan, Antoinettre

Authors: Moore, Sean , Coombes, Candice , Manrakhan, Aruna , Kirkman, Wayne , Hill, Martin P , Ehlers, Ralf-Udo , Daneel, John-Henry , De Waal, Jeanne , Dames, Joanna F , Malan, Antoinettre
Date: 2013
Subjects: To be catalogued
Language: English
Type: text , article
Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/425450 , vital:72241 , xlink:href="https://www.cabdirect.org/cabdirect/abstract/20133257699"
Description: Control measures against the false codling moth (FCM), Thaumatotibia leucotreta, have traditionally ignored the soil-borne pupal stage. Recent trials with entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs) and entomopathogenic fungi (EPFs) have targeted this life-stage. Application of Heterorhabditis bacteriophora to a citrus orchard floor, reduced T. leucotreta infestation of fruit by up to 81%. Conservation of H. zealandica through non-usage of a nematicide also resulted in dramatically lower fruit infestation. Dose-response and exposure time-response bioassays identified the three most promising fungal isolates against pupating T. leucotreta. Orchard trials showed persistence of these fungi in orchard soil for at least six months.
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Surface patterning using scanning electrochemical microscopy to locally trigger a “click” chemistry reaction

- Quinton, Damien, Maringa, Audacity, Griveau, Sophie, Nyokong, Tebello, Bedioui, Fethi

Authors: Quinton, Damien , Maringa, Audacity , Griveau, Sophie , Nyokong, Tebello , Bedioui, Fethi
Date: 2013
Subjects: To be catalogued
Language: English
Type: text , article
Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/241805 , vital:50971 , xlink:href="https://doi.org/10.1016/j.elecom.2013.03.021"
Description: We report on the surface micropatterning of conductive surfaces via the electrochemical triggering of a click reaction, the copper(I) catalyzed azide–alkyne cycloaddition reaction (CuAAC) by SECM via a two-step approach: (i) functionalization on the entire surface with azido-aryl groups by using the diazonium approach followed by (ii) the covalent linkage of alkyne-bearing ferrocene by CuAAC within a local area by SECM. More precisely, the click reaction was triggered by Cu(I) catalyst generation for 30 min at the SECM tip positioned ≈ 10 μm above the azido-aryl modified surface. The dimension of the spot obtained under these conditions was ≈ 75 μm. The electrochemical imaging by SECM of the ultra thin area locally clicked with ferrocene moieties was made thanks to the electrocatalytic properties of the ferrocene modified surface towards ferrocyanide electrooxidation. This local clicking procedure opens the gate to further controlled functionalization of restricted small substrates.
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Synthesis and magnetic properties of a superparamagnetic nanocomposite pectin-magnetite nanocomposite

- Namanga, Jude, Foba, Josepha, Ndinteh, Derek T, Yufanyi, Divine M, Krause, Rui W M

Authors: Namanga, Jude , Foba, Josepha , Ndinteh, Derek T , Yufanyi, Divine M , Krause, Rui W M
Date: 2013
Language: English
Type: text , article
Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/125075 , vital:35726 , https://doi.org/10.1155/2013/137275
Description: Magnetic nanocomposites composed of superparamagnetic magnetite nanoparticles in a pectin matrix were synthesized by anin situ coprecipitation method. The pectin matrix acted as a stabilizer and size control host for the magnetite nanoparticles(MNPs) ensuring particle size homogeneity. The effects of the different reactant ratios and nanocomposite drying conditions onthe magnetic properties were investigated. The nanocomposites were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electronmicroscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), Fourier-transforminfrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy, and superconducting quantum interference device magnetometer (SQUID). Superparamagneticmagnetite nanoparticles with mean diameters of 9 and 13 nm were obtained, and the freeze-dried nanocomposites had a saturationmagnetization of 54 and 53 emu/g, respectivel
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Synthesis and nonlinear optical examination of 3 (4), 15 (16)-Bis-(4-tert-butyl-phenoxy)-10, 22-diaminohemiporphyrazinato chloroindium

- Britton, Jonathan, Antunes, Edith M, Nyokong, Tebello

Authors: Britton, Jonathan , Antunes, Edith M , Nyokong, Tebello
Date: 2013
Subjects: To be catalogued
Language: English
Type: text , article
Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/241739 , vital:50965 , xlink:href="https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molstruc.2013.05.001"
Description: 3(4),15(16)-Bis-(4-tert-butyl-phenoxy)-10,22-diaminohemiporphyrazinato chloroindium hemiporphyrazine was synthesized from 1,3,5-triaminobenzene and 4-tert-butyl-phenoxyisoindoline. The structure of the complex was confirmed using mass, nuclear magnetic resonance and infrared spectroscopies. The nonlinear parameters of the compound was also analyzed in dimethylformamide and found to be significantly greater than previously analyzed phthalocyanines.
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Synthesis and photophysicochemical properties of zinc phthalocyanine derivatized with benzothiazole or carbazole photosensitizers

- Khoza, Phindile, Antunes, Edith M, Nyokong, Tebello

Authors: Khoza, Phindile , Antunes, Edith M , Nyokong, Tebello
Date: 2013
Subjects: To be catalogued
Language: English
Type: text , article
Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/241728 , vital:50964 , xlink:href="https://doi.org/10.1016/j.poly.2013.05.046"
Description: The synthesis of new zinc phthalocyanine complexes containing 3-(2-benzothiazol-2-yloxy) (complex 3) and 3-(carbazol-2-yloxy) (complex 4) substituents at the non-peripheral positions are reported. The new compounds were characterized by elemental analysis, FT-IR, 1H NMR, mass spectrometry and UV–Vis spectroscopy. The effects of carbazole and benzothiazole substitutents on the photophysical and photochemical parameters of ZnPc are reported. These new phthalocyanines are non-aggregated in common solvents and show improved photophysicochemical properties. The 3-(2-benzothiazol-2-yloxy) substituted complex showed the longest triplet lifetime ever reported for a zinc phthalocyanine (1.7 ms).
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Synthesis and photophysicochemical studies of a water soluble conjugate between folic acid and zinc tetraaminophthalocyanine

- Khoza, Phindile, Antunes, Edith M, Chen, Ji-Yao, Nyokong, Tebello

Authors: Khoza, Phindile , Antunes, Edith M , Chen, Ji-Yao , Nyokong, Tebello
Date: 2013
Subjects: To be catalogued
Language: English
Type: text , article
Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/242142 , vital:51005 , xlink:href="https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jlumin.2012.06.048"
Description: This work reports on the synthesis of zinc tetraaminophthalocyanine (ZnTAPc) functionalized with folic acid (FA), forming ZnTAPcFA. The conjugate between FA and ZnTAPc was soluble in water whereas ZnTAPc alone is not. The structure of ZnTAPcFA conjugate was elucidated by 1H NMR, MALDI-TOF mass and FTIR spectra. Photophysical and photochemical studies of ZnTAPcFA were conducted in DMSO. The increase in fluorescence quantum yield of the conjugate was accompanied by a decrease in the triplet and singlet oxygen quantum yields. The changes in triplet quantum and singlet oxygen quantum yields were marginal when ZnTAPc was simply mixed with FA without a chemical bond.
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