Pascalʾs Pensées and Baudelaireʾs Les fleurs du mal : a study of the parallels and development of the theme of ʺennuiʺ
- Authors: Hammond, Nicholas Gascoigne
- Date: 1987
- Subjects: Pascal, Blaise, 1623-1662 -- Criticism and interpretation , Pascal, Blaise, 1623-1662 -- Pensées , Baudelaire, Charles, 1821-1867 -- Criticism and interpretation , Baudelaire, Charles, 1821-1867 -- Fleurs du mal
- Language: English
- Type: text , Thesis , Masters , MA
- Identifier: vital:3562 , http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1002009
- Description: From Introduction: Upon first reading the writings of both Pascal and Baudelaire, one cannot help being struck by a sensation of awe at the penetrating insight into the human condition possessed by both writers. A further exploration of the realms of Pascalian and Baudelairian thought considerably strengthens this initial reaction into a recognition that both authors were men of equal moral and spiritual intensity. Despite their outward differences, both sought to attain a deep understanding of human nature, but without attempting to offer any excuses on behalf of man. Furthermore, the two writers employ an identical term to describe the condition of humanity: "ennui". Although the word exists in the writings of contemporaries of both Pascal and Baudelaire, no other author makes such full, unique and significant use of ennui. As this thesis will hopefully prove, Baudelaire was indeed directly and positively influenced by Pascal. However, it is not our intention to concentrate upon such an influence; rather, we wish to indicate the parallels and development of the theme of ennui, so central to each man's outlook, in their respective writings. Evidently, it would be beyond the boundaries of this thesis if we were to try to analyse closely the entire creative output of Pascal and Baudelaire; and so, although their other works will act as points of reference, the two books which are generally regarded as their masterpieces will be used as the basis of the unfinished Christian "Apologie" which was projected by Pascal, now known as the Pensées (1670), and Baudelaire’s Les Fleurs du Mal (1857 and 1861)
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- Date Issued: 1987
- Authors: Hammond, Nicholas Gascoigne
- Date: 1987
- Subjects: Pascal, Blaise, 1623-1662 -- Criticism and interpretation , Pascal, Blaise, 1623-1662 -- Pensées , Baudelaire, Charles, 1821-1867 -- Criticism and interpretation , Baudelaire, Charles, 1821-1867 -- Fleurs du mal
- Language: English
- Type: text , Thesis , Masters , MA
- Identifier: vital:3562 , http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1002009
- Description: From Introduction: Upon first reading the writings of both Pascal and Baudelaire, one cannot help being struck by a sensation of awe at the penetrating insight into the human condition possessed by both writers. A further exploration of the realms of Pascalian and Baudelairian thought considerably strengthens this initial reaction into a recognition that both authors were men of equal moral and spiritual intensity. Despite their outward differences, both sought to attain a deep understanding of human nature, but without attempting to offer any excuses on behalf of man. Furthermore, the two writers employ an identical term to describe the condition of humanity: "ennui". Although the word exists in the writings of contemporaries of both Pascal and Baudelaire, no other author makes such full, unique and significant use of ennui. As this thesis will hopefully prove, Baudelaire was indeed directly and positively influenced by Pascal. However, it is not our intention to concentrate upon such an influence; rather, we wish to indicate the parallels and development of the theme of ennui, so central to each man's outlook, in their respective writings. Evidently, it would be beyond the boundaries of this thesis if we were to try to analyse closely the entire creative output of Pascal and Baudelaire; and so, although their other works will act as points of reference, the two books which are generally regarded as their masterpieces will be used as the basis of the unfinished Christian "Apologie" which was projected by Pascal, now known as the Pensées (1670), and Baudelaire’s Les Fleurs du Mal (1857 and 1861)
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- Date Issued: 1987
A critical investigation of the Primary Schools Nutrition Programme (PSNP) in the Eastern Cape
- Authors: Houston, Elizabeth Margaret
- Date: 1997
- Subjects: Operation Hunger (Organization) , Primary schools nutrition programme -- South Africa , Non-governmental organizations , School children -- Food -- South Africa
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MA
- Identifier: vital:2783 , http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1002993 , Operation Hunger (Organization) , Primary schools nutrition programme -- South Africa , Non-governmental organizations , School children -- Food -- South Africa
- Description: The thesis focuses on the Primary School Nutrition Programme (PSNP), particularly in the Eastern Cape, as a government nutrition and education project, and its failure to achieve its stated goals. The programme experienced problems almost as soon as it was introduced. The press reported incidents of fraud and maladministration and the programme was halted and restarted numerous times. The thesis seeks to offer some insight as to why the government was unable to reach its stated objectives in the implementation phase of the programme. State theory informs the thesis in an attempt to further explain why governments often seem unable to attain their intended goals. The thesis provides an alternative to government development programmes, arguing that NGOs are better equipped to deal with the particular problems that people on the ground experience when dealing with issues like nutritional vulnerability. Operation Hunger provides an excellent case study for how development of this nature ought to occur. The essential argument of the thesis is that there is an inherent tension between what a government's stated intentions is and what, it, in reality, intends to gain from such programmes. It is the contention of this thesis that the Government of National Unity embarked on the PSNP, not to ensure nutritional development for its own sake, but rather to curry favour with its constituents. Operation Hunger, and other organisations like it, provide relief to vulnerable communities with no hidden agenda in mind. Their mandate is solely that they provide assistance. The thesis argues, then, that NGOs have a role in domestic and international politics, that they can make up for or do better, or at least well, things that governments struggle to do.
- Full Text:
- Date Issued: 1997
- Authors: Houston, Elizabeth Margaret
- Date: 1997
- Subjects: Operation Hunger (Organization) , Primary schools nutrition programme -- South Africa , Non-governmental organizations , School children -- Food -- South Africa
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MA
- Identifier: vital:2783 , http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1002993 , Operation Hunger (Organization) , Primary schools nutrition programme -- South Africa , Non-governmental organizations , School children -- Food -- South Africa
- Description: The thesis focuses on the Primary School Nutrition Programme (PSNP), particularly in the Eastern Cape, as a government nutrition and education project, and its failure to achieve its stated goals. The programme experienced problems almost as soon as it was introduced. The press reported incidents of fraud and maladministration and the programme was halted and restarted numerous times. The thesis seeks to offer some insight as to why the government was unable to reach its stated objectives in the implementation phase of the programme. State theory informs the thesis in an attempt to further explain why governments often seem unable to attain their intended goals. The thesis provides an alternative to government development programmes, arguing that NGOs are better equipped to deal with the particular problems that people on the ground experience when dealing with issues like nutritional vulnerability. Operation Hunger provides an excellent case study for how development of this nature ought to occur. The essential argument of the thesis is that there is an inherent tension between what a government's stated intentions is and what, it, in reality, intends to gain from such programmes. It is the contention of this thesis that the Government of National Unity embarked on the PSNP, not to ensure nutritional development for its own sake, but rather to curry favour with its constituents. Operation Hunger, and other organisations like it, provide relief to vulnerable communities with no hidden agenda in mind. Their mandate is solely that they provide assistance. The thesis argues, then, that NGOs have a role in domestic and international politics, that they can make up for or do better, or at least well, things that governments struggle to do.
- Full Text:
- Date Issued: 1997
A Mewome
- Dieneba Seck (lead vocal, chorus), Nanou Coul, Wande Kouyate, Yves Ndjock (chorus), Djely Moussa Kouyate (rhythm guitar), Tom Toumani Diakite (ngamole, ngomi, percussion), Thio Mbaye (percussion, djembe, tama), Maka Tounkara "Badie" (ngomi), Jean Luc Pinot (violon), Ben's Belinga (saxophone), Yves Ndjock (bass, snare drum, guitar), Syllart Production
- Authors: Dieneba Seck (lead vocal, chorus) , Nanou Coul, Wande Kouyate, Yves Ndjock (chorus) , Djely Moussa Kouyate (rhythm guitar) , Tom Toumani Diakite (ngamole, ngomi, percussion) , Thio Mbaye (percussion, djembe, tama) , Maka Tounkara "Badie" (ngomi) , Jean Luc Pinot (violon) , Ben's Belinga (saxophone) , Yves Ndjock (bass, snare drum, guitar) , Syllart Production
- Date: 1998
- Subjects: Popular music , Popular music--Africa, West , Africa Cameroon Yaounde f-cm
- Language: Bambara
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/130981 , vital:36507 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , SDC48-06
- Description: Traditional Malian music played on Malian percussion, violon and drums, accompanied with modern guitar, keyboard and brass, creating popular modern Malian music
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1998
- Authors: Dieneba Seck (lead vocal, chorus) , Nanou Coul, Wande Kouyate, Yves Ndjock (chorus) , Djely Moussa Kouyate (rhythm guitar) , Tom Toumani Diakite (ngamole, ngomi, percussion) , Thio Mbaye (percussion, djembe, tama) , Maka Tounkara "Badie" (ngomi) , Jean Luc Pinot (violon) , Ben's Belinga (saxophone) , Yves Ndjock (bass, snare drum, guitar) , Syllart Production
- Date: 1998
- Subjects: Popular music , Popular music--Africa, West , Africa Cameroon Yaounde f-cm
- Language: Bambara
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/130981 , vital:36507 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , SDC48-06
- Description: Traditional Malian music played on Malian percussion, violon and drums, accompanied with modern guitar, keyboard and brass, creating popular modern Malian music
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1998
A Mewome
- Dieneba Seck (lead vocal, chorus), Nanou Coul, Wande Kouyate, Yves Ndjock (chorus), Djely Moussa Kouyate (rhythm guitar), Tom Toumani Diakite (ngamole, ngomi, percussion), Thio Mbaye (percussion, djembe, tama), Maka Tounkara "Badie" (ngomi), Jean Luc Pinot (violon), Ben's Belinga (saxophone), Yves Ndjock (bass, snare drum, guitar), Syllart Production
- Authors: Dieneba Seck (lead vocal, chorus) , Nanou Coul, Wande Kouyate, Yves Ndjock (chorus) , Djely Moussa Kouyate (rhythm guitar) , Tom Toumani Diakite (ngamole, ngomi, percussion) , Thio Mbaye (percussion, djembe, tama) , Maka Tounkara "Badie" (ngomi) , Jean Luc Pinot (violon) , Ben's Belinga (saxophone) , Yves Ndjock (bass, snare drum, guitar) , Syllart Production
- Date: 1998
- Subjects: Popular music , Popular music--Africa, West , Africa Cameroon Yaounde f-cm
- Language: Bambara
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/130954 , vital:36508 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , SDC48-06
- Description: Traditional Malian music played on Malian percussion, violon and drums, accompanied with modern guitar, keyboard and brass, creating popular modern Malian music
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1998
- Authors: Dieneba Seck (lead vocal, chorus) , Nanou Coul, Wande Kouyate, Yves Ndjock (chorus) , Djely Moussa Kouyate (rhythm guitar) , Tom Toumani Diakite (ngamole, ngomi, percussion) , Thio Mbaye (percussion, djembe, tama) , Maka Tounkara "Badie" (ngomi) , Jean Luc Pinot (violon) , Ben's Belinga (saxophone) , Yves Ndjock (bass, snare drum, guitar) , Syllart Production
- Date: 1998
- Subjects: Popular music , Popular music--Africa, West , Africa Cameroon Yaounde f-cm
- Language: Bambara
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/130954 , vital:36508 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , SDC48-06
- Description: Traditional Malian music played on Malian percussion, violon and drums, accompanied with modern guitar, keyboard and brass, creating popular modern Malian music
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1998
Abiban
- Dieneba Seck (lead vocal, chorus), Nanou Coul, Wande Kouyate, Yves Ndjock (chorus), Djely Moussa Kouyate (rhythm guitar), Tom Toumani Diakite (ngamole, ngomi, percussion), Thio Mbaye (percussion, djembe, tama), Maka Tounkara "Badie" (ngomi), Jean Luc Pinot (violon), Ben's Belinga (saxophone), Yves Ndjock (bass, snare drum, guitar), Syllart Production
- Authors: Dieneba Seck (lead vocal, chorus) , Nanou Coul, Wande Kouyate, Yves Ndjock (chorus) , Djely Moussa Kouyate (rhythm guitar) , Tom Toumani Diakite (ngamole, ngomi, percussion) , Thio Mbaye (percussion, djembe, tama) , Maka Tounkara "Badie" (ngomi) , Jean Luc Pinot (violon) , Ben's Belinga (saxophone) , Yves Ndjock (bass, snare drum, guitar) , Syllart Production
- Date: 1998
- Subjects: Popular music , Popular music--Africa, West , Africa Cameroon Yaounde f-cm
- Language: Bambara
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/130914 , vital:36499 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , SDC48-02
- Description: Traditional Malian music played on Malian percussion, violon and drums, accompanied with modern guitar, keyboard and brass, creating popular modern Malian music
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1998
- Authors: Dieneba Seck (lead vocal, chorus) , Nanou Coul, Wande Kouyate, Yves Ndjock (chorus) , Djely Moussa Kouyate (rhythm guitar) , Tom Toumani Diakite (ngamole, ngomi, percussion) , Thio Mbaye (percussion, djembe, tama) , Maka Tounkara "Badie" (ngomi) , Jean Luc Pinot (violon) , Ben's Belinga (saxophone) , Yves Ndjock (bass, snare drum, guitar) , Syllart Production
- Date: 1998
- Subjects: Popular music , Popular music--Africa, West , Africa Cameroon Yaounde f-cm
- Language: Bambara
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/130914 , vital:36499 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , SDC48-02
- Description: Traditional Malian music played on Malian percussion, violon and drums, accompanied with modern guitar, keyboard and brass, creating popular modern Malian music
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1998
Armee Mali
- Dieneba Seck (lead vocal, chorus), Nanou Coul, Wande Kouyate, Yves Ndjock (chorus), Djely Moussa Kouyate (rhythm guitar), Tom Toumani Diakite (ngamole, ngomi, percussion), Thio Mbaye (percussion, djembe, tama), Maka Tounkara "Badie" (ngomi), Jean Luc Pinot (violon), Ben's Belinga (saxophone), Yves Ndjock (bass, snare drum, guitar), Syllart Production
- Authors: Dieneba Seck (lead vocal, chorus) , Nanou Coul, Wande Kouyate, Yves Ndjock (chorus) , Djely Moussa Kouyate (rhythm guitar) , Tom Toumani Diakite (ngamole, ngomi, percussion) , Thio Mbaye (percussion, djembe, tama) , Maka Tounkara "Badie" (ngomi) , Jean Luc Pinot (violon) , Ben's Belinga (saxophone) , Yves Ndjock (bass, snare drum, guitar) , Syllart Production
- Date: 1998
- Subjects: Popular music , Popular music--Africa, West , Africa Cameroon Yaounde f-cm
- Language: Bambara
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/130959 , vital:36509 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , SDC48-07
- Description: Traditional Malian music played on Malian percussion, violon and drums, accompanied with modern guitar, keyboard and brass, creating popular modern Malian music
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1998
- Authors: Dieneba Seck (lead vocal, chorus) , Nanou Coul, Wande Kouyate, Yves Ndjock (chorus) , Djely Moussa Kouyate (rhythm guitar) , Tom Toumani Diakite (ngamole, ngomi, percussion) , Thio Mbaye (percussion, djembe, tama) , Maka Tounkara "Badie" (ngomi) , Jean Luc Pinot (violon) , Ben's Belinga (saxophone) , Yves Ndjock (bass, snare drum, guitar) , Syllart Production
- Date: 1998
- Subjects: Popular music , Popular music--Africa, West , Africa Cameroon Yaounde f-cm
- Language: Bambara
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/130959 , vital:36509 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , SDC48-07
- Description: Traditional Malian music played on Malian percussion, violon and drums, accompanied with modern guitar, keyboard and brass, creating popular modern Malian music
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1998
Atikoro
- Dieneba Seck (lead vocal, chorus), Nanou Coul, Wande Kouyate, Yves Ndjock (chorus), Djely Moussa Kouyate (rhythm guitar), Tom Toumani Diakite (ngamole, ngomi, percussion), Thio Mbaye (percussion, djembe, tama), Maka Tounkara "Badie" (ngomi), Jean Luc Pinot (violon), Ben's Belinga (saxophone), Yves Ndjock (bass, snare drum, guitar), Syllart Production
- Authors: Dieneba Seck (lead vocal, chorus) , Nanou Coul, Wande Kouyate, Yves Ndjock (chorus) , Djely Moussa Kouyate (rhythm guitar) , Tom Toumani Diakite (ngamole, ngomi, percussion) , Thio Mbaye (percussion, djembe, tama) , Maka Tounkara "Badie" (ngomi) , Jean Luc Pinot (violon) , Ben's Belinga (saxophone) , Yves Ndjock (bass, snare drum, guitar) , Syllart Production
- Date: 1998
- Subjects: Popular music , Popular music--Africa, West , Africa Cameroon Yaounde f-cm
- Language: Bambara
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/130909 , vital:36498 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , SDC48-01
- Description: Traditional Malian music played on Malian percussion, violon and drums, accompanied with modern guitar, keyboard and brass, creating popular modern Malian music
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1998
- Authors: Dieneba Seck (lead vocal, chorus) , Nanou Coul, Wande Kouyate, Yves Ndjock (chorus) , Djely Moussa Kouyate (rhythm guitar) , Tom Toumani Diakite (ngamole, ngomi, percussion) , Thio Mbaye (percussion, djembe, tama) , Maka Tounkara "Badie" (ngomi) , Jean Luc Pinot (violon) , Ben's Belinga (saxophone) , Yves Ndjock (bass, snare drum, guitar) , Syllart Production
- Date: 1998
- Subjects: Popular music , Popular music--Africa, West , Africa Cameroon Yaounde f-cm
- Language: Bambara
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/130909 , vital:36498 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , SDC48-01
- Description: Traditional Malian music played on Malian percussion, violon and drums, accompanied with modern guitar, keyboard and brass, creating popular modern Malian music
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1998
Djourou
- Dieneba Seck (lead vocal, chorus), Nanou Coul, Wande Kouyate, Yves Ndjock (chorus), Djely Moussa Kouyate (rhythm guitar), Tom Toumani Diakite (ngamole, ngomi, percussion), Thio Mbaye (percussion, djembe, tama), Maka Tounkara "Badie" (ngomi), Jean Luc Pinot (violon), Ben's Belinga (saxophone), Yves Ndjock (bass, snare drum, guitar), Syllart Production
- Authors: Dieneba Seck (lead vocal, chorus) , Nanou Coul, Wande Kouyate, Yves Ndjock (chorus) , Djely Moussa Kouyate (rhythm guitar) , Tom Toumani Diakite (ngamole, ngomi, percussion) , Thio Mbaye (percussion, djembe, tama) , Maka Tounkara "Badie" (ngomi) , Jean Luc Pinot (violon) , Ben's Belinga (saxophone) , Yves Ndjock (bass, snare drum, guitar) , Syllart Production
- Date: 1998
- Subjects: Popular music , Popular music--Africa, West , Africa Cameroon Yaounde f-cm
- Language: Bambara
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/130945 , vital:36506 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , SDC48-05
- Description: Traditional Malian music played on Malian percussion, violon and drums, accompanied with modern guitar, keyboard and brass, creating popular modern Malian music
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1998
- Authors: Dieneba Seck (lead vocal, chorus) , Nanou Coul, Wande Kouyate, Yves Ndjock (chorus) , Djely Moussa Kouyate (rhythm guitar) , Tom Toumani Diakite (ngamole, ngomi, percussion) , Thio Mbaye (percussion, djembe, tama) , Maka Tounkara "Badie" (ngomi) , Jean Luc Pinot (violon) , Ben's Belinga (saxophone) , Yves Ndjock (bass, snare drum, guitar) , Syllart Production
- Date: 1998
- Subjects: Popular music , Popular music--Africa, West , Africa Cameroon Yaounde f-cm
- Language: Bambara
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/130945 , vital:36506 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , SDC48-05
- Description: Traditional Malian music played on Malian percussion, violon and drums, accompanied with modern guitar, keyboard and brass, creating popular modern Malian music
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1998
Mali Dje
- Dieneba Seck (lead vocal, chorus), Nanou Coul, Wande Kouyate, Yves Ndjock (chorus), Djely Moussa Kouyate (rhythm guitar), Tom Toumani Diakite (ngamole, ngomi, percussion), Thio Mbaye (percussion, djembe, tama), Maka Tounkara "Badie" (ngomi), Jean Luc Pinot (violon), Ben's Belinga (saxophone), Yves Ndjock (bass, snare drum, guitar), Syllart Production
- Authors: Dieneba Seck (lead vocal, chorus) , Nanou Coul, Wande Kouyate, Yves Ndjock (chorus) , Djely Moussa Kouyate (rhythm guitar) , Tom Toumani Diakite (ngamole, ngomi, percussion) , Thio Mbaye (percussion, djembe, tama) , Maka Tounkara "Badie" (ngomi) , Jean Luc Pinot (violon) , Ben's Belinga (saxophone) , Yves Ndjock (bass, snare drum, guitar) , Syllart Production
- Date: 1998
- Subjects: Popular music , Popular music--Africa, West , Africa Cameroon Yaounde f-cm
- Language: Bambara
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/130927 , vital:36503 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , SDC48-03
- Description: Traditional Malian music played on Malian percussion, violon and drums, accompanied with modern guitar, keyboard and brass, creating popular modern Malian music
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1998
- Authors: Dieneba Seck (lead vocal, chorus) , Nanou Coul, Wande Kouyate, Yves Ndjock (chorus) , Djely Moussa Kouyate (rhythm guitar) , Tom Toumani Diakite (ngamole, ngomi, percussion) , Thio Mbaye (percussion, djembe, tama) , Maka Tounkara "Badie" (ngomi) , Jean Luc Pinot (violon) , Ben's Belinga (saxophone) , Yves Ndjock (bass, snare drum, guitar) , Syllart Production
- Date: 1998
- Subjects: Popular music , Popular music--Africa, West , Africa Cameroon Yaounde f-cm
- Language: Bambara
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/130927 , vital:36503 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , SDC48-03
- Description: Traditional Malian music played on Malian percussion, violon and drums, accompanied with modern guitar, keyboard and brass, creating popular modern Malian music
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1998
Ndiyani
- Dieneba Seck (lead vocal, chorus), Nanou Coul, Wande Kouyate, Yves Ndjock (chorus), Djely Moussa Kouyate (rhythm guitar), Tom Toumani Diakite (ngamole, ngomi, percussion), Thio Mbaye (percussion, djembe, tama), Maka Tounkara "Badie" (ngomi), Jean Luc Pinot (violon), Ben's Belinga (saxophone), Yves Ndjock (bass, snare drum, guitar), Syllart Production
- Authors: Dieneba Seck (lead vocal, chorus) , Nanou Coul, Wande Kouyate, Yves Ndjock (chorus) , Djely Moussa Kouyate (rhythm guitar) , Tom Toumani Diakite (ngamole, ngomi, percussion) , Thio Mbaye (percussion, djembe, tama) , Maka Tounkara "Badie" (ngomi) , Jean Luc Pinot (violon) , Ben's Belinga (saxophone) , Yves Ndjock (bass, snare drum, guitar) , Syllart Production
- Date: 1998
- Subjects: Popular music , Popular music--Africa, West , Africa Cameroon Yaounde f-cm
- Language: Bambara
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/130936 , vital:36504 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , SDC48-04
- Description: Traditional Malian music played on Malian percussion, violon and drums, accompanied with modern guitar, keyboard and brass, creating popular modern Malian music
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1998
- Authors: Dieneba Seck (lead vocal, chorus) , Nanou Coul, Wande Kouyate, Yves Ndjock (chorus) , Djely Moussa Kouyate (rhythm guitar) , Tom Toumani Diakite (ngamole, ngomi, percussion) , Thio Mbaye (percussion, djembe, tama) , Maka Tounkara "Badie" (ngomi) , Jean Luc Pinot (violon) , Ben's Belinga (saxophone) , Yves Ndjock (bass, snare drum, guitar) , Syllart Production
- Date: 1998
- Subjects: Popular music , Popular music--Africa, West , Africa Cameroon Yaounde f-cm
- Language: Bambara
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/130936 , vital:36504 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , SDC48-04
- Description: Traditional Malian music played on Malian percussion, violon and drums, accompanied with modern guitar, keyboard and brass, creating popular modern Malian music
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1998
Nten Nko File
- Sekou Kouyate (guitar, author, composer, arranger, lead vocal), Nanou Coul, Wande Kouyate, Yves Ndjock, Dieneba Seck (chorus), Djely Moussa Kouyate (rhythm guitar), Tom Toumani Diakite (ngamole, ngomi, percussion), Thio Mbaye (percussion, djembe, tama), Maka Tounkara "Badie" (ngomi), Jean Luc Pinot (violon), Ben's Belinga (saxophone), Yves Ndjock (bass, snare drum, guitar), Syllart Production
- Authors: Sekou Kouyate (guitar, author, composer, arranger, lead vocal) , Nanou Coul, Wande Kouyate, Yves Ndjock, Dieneba Seck (chorus) , Djely Moussa Kouyate (rhythm guitar) , Tom Toumani Diakite (ngamole, ngomi, percussion) , Thio Mbaye (percussion, djembe, tama) , Maka Tounkara "Badie" (ngomi) , Jean Luc Pinot (violon) , Ben's Belinga (saxophone) , Yves Ndjock (bass, snare drum, guitar) , Syllart Production
- Date: 1998
- Subjects: Popular music , Popular music--Africa, West , Africa Cameroon Yaounde f-cm
- Language: Bambara
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/130964 , vital:36510 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , SDC48-08
- Description: Traditional Malian music played on Malian percussion, violon and drums, accompanied with modern guitar, keyboard and brass, creating popular modern Malian music
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1998
- Authors: Sekou Kouyate (guitar, author, composer, arranger, lead vocal) , Nanou Coul, Wande Kouyate, Yves Ndjock, Dieneba Seck (chorus) , Djely Moussa Kouyate (rhythm guitar) , Tom Toumani Diakite (ngamole, ngomi, percussion) , Thio Mbaye (percussion, djembe, tama) , Maka Tounkara "Badie" (ngomi) , Jean Luc Pinot (violon) , Ben's Belinga (saxophone) , Yves Ndjock (bass, snare drum, guitar) , Syllart Production
- Date: 1998
- Subjects: Popular music , Popular music--Africa, West , Africa Cameroon Yaounde f-cm
- Language: Bambara
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/130964 , vital:36510 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , SDC48-08
- Description: Traditional Malian music played on Malian percussion, violon and drums, accompanied with modern guitar, keyboard and brass, creating popular modern Malian music
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1998
Title unknown
- Dieneba Seck (lead vocal, chorus), Nanou Coul, Wande Kouyate, Yves Ndjock (chorus), Djely Moussa Kouyate (rhythm guitar), Tom Toumani Diakite (ngamole, ngomi, percussion), Thio Mbaye (percussion, djembe, tama), Maka Tounkara "Badie" (ngomi), Jean Luc Pinot (violon), Ben's Belinga (saxophone), Yves Ndjock (bass, snare drum, guitar), Syllart Production
- Authors: Dieneba Seck (lead vocal, chorus) , Nanou Coul, Wande Kouyate, Yves Ndjock (chorus) , Djely Moussa Kouyate (rhythm guitar) , Tom Toumani Diakite (ngamole, ngomi, percussion) , Thio Mbaye (percussion, djembe, tama) , Maka Tounkara "Badie" (ngomi) , Jean Luc Pinot (violon) , Ben's Belinga (saxophone) , Yves Ndjock (bass, snare drum, guitar) , Syllart Production
- Date: 1998
- Subjects: Popular music , Popular music--Africa, West , Africa Cameroon Yaounde f-cm
- Language: Bambara
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/130986 , vital:36511 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , SDC48-09
- Description: Traditional Malian music played on Malian percussion, violon and drums, accompanied with modern guitar, keyboard and brass, creating popular modern Malian music
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1998
- Authors: Dieneba Seck (lead vocal, chorus) , Nanou Coul, Wande Kouyate, Yves Ndjock (chorus) , Djely Moussa Kouyate (rhythm guitar) , Tom Toumani Diakite (ngamole, ngomi, percussion) , Thio Mbaye (percussion, djembe, tama) , Maka Tounkara "Badie" (ngomi) , Jean Luc Pinot (violon) , Ben's Belinga (saxophone) , Yves Ndjock (bass, snare drum, guitar) , Syllart Production
- Date: 1998
- Subjects: Popular music , Popular music--Africa, West , Africa Cameroon Yaounde f-cm
- Language: Bambara
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/130986 , vital:36511 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , SDC48-09
- Description: Traditional Malian music played on Malian percussion, violon and drums, accompanied with modern guitar, keyboard and brass, creating popular modern Malian music
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1998
The idea of regionalism in West and Southern Africa : a critical social enquiry
- Authors: Lindsay, Albert Domson
- Date: 2007
- Subjects: Regionalism -- Africa, West Regionalism -- Africa, Southern Africa, West -- Politics and government Africa, Southern -- Politics and government Africa -- Foreign relations
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Doctoral , PhD
- Identifier: vital:2848 , http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1006118
- Description: Traditional views on International Relations dominate regional analyses. These invariably emphasize the dominance of state and market forces in inter-state relations. Experiences and expectations of people are less prominent in these discourses, and the practices they foster. This thesis critically analyses the regional processes in West and southern Africa within the framework of Critical Theory. It argues that these processes are constrained by instability and the increasing legitimacy crises of the State. The thesis demonstrates that the State, through exclusive nationalist practices, hinder the growth of a cosmopolitan order, and it argues that neo-liberal regionalism is a contested phenomenon because of its exclusive nature. Finally, the thesis suggests steps needed to resolve the legitimacy crises and to build an inclusive regional order, based on cosmopolitan values.
- Full Text:
- Date Issued: 2007
- Authors: Lindsay, Albert Domson
- Date: 2007
- Subjects: Regionalism -- Africa, West Regionalism -- Africa, Southern Africa, West -- Politics and government Africa, Southern -- Politics and government Africa -- Foreign relations
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Doctoral , PhD
- Identifier: vital:2848 , http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1006118
- Description: Traditional views on International Relations dominate regional analyses. These invariably emphasize the dominance of state and market forces in inter-state relations. Experiences and expectations of people are less prominent in these discourses, and the practices they foster. This thesis critically analyses the regional processes in West and southern Africa within the framework of Critical Theory. It argues that these processes are constrained by instability and the increasing legitimacy crises of the State. The thesis demonstrates that the State, through exclusive nationalist practices, hinder the growth of a cosmopolitan order, and it argues that neo-liberal regionalism is a contested phenomenon because of its exclusive nature. Finally, the thesis suggests steps needed to resolve the legitimacy crises and to build an inclusive regional order, based on cosmopolitan values.
- Full Text:
- Date Issued: 2007
An evaluation of the questions posed to child witnesses in court to determine whether they are developmentally appropriate
- Authors: Erasmus, Ronell
- Date: 2008
- Subjects: Child witnesses -- South Africa , Law -- Language
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , LLM
- Identifier: vital:10267 , http://hdl.handle.net/10948/747 , Child witnesses -- South Africa , Law -- Language
- Description: Children are often required to testify viva voce in criminal trials. The question arises whether children understand what is communicated to them during their testimony in court. In the courtroom, the witness serves as a source of information. In child abuse cases in particular, the meaningful participation of the child in court proceedings is crucial due to the fact that the child is often the key witness, or the only witness, for the prosecution. The proper evaluation of the child’s evidence, however, requires that all role-players involved in the judicial process have a sound knowledge of those aspects which deal with child psychology, especially the cognitive and language abilities of children who testify. The procedure that is followed in court is not understood by the ordinary lay person, even less by children, and the language used is formalistic and very specialized. Legal language in general often contains cognitively and linguistically inappropriate questions which prevent children from relating their stories. Furthermore their responses do not sufficiently reflect their knowledge and experience of the incident of alleged sexual assault. Court language creates serious problems for children and accordingly prevents them from being effective witnesses and taking part in the judicial process in a meaningful way. The researcher, in her capacity as a Regional Court Magistrate, realized that children have limited understanding of the criminal trial process and often become secondary victims as a result of a system that does not acknowledge their cognitive and linguistic developmental levels. The purpose of this research was therefore to test the validity of the following hypotheses: • During the examination of children in a criminal trial developmentally and linguistically inappropriate questions are posed to them; and This results in ineffective communication. Eight court transcripts of criminal cases heard in the regional courts of the Eastern Cape and Mpumalanga by different presiding officers were chosen at random. These transcripts were analyzed and evaluated in order to determine whether questions posed to children when they testify are cognitively and linguistically appropriate. Each question in each of the eight transcripts was numbered and analyzed. The findings of the analysis were categorized in terms of whether they were cognitively and linguistically inappropriate questions. It was clear that the majority of questions put to the child witnesses were cognitively and linguistically inappropriate. It is evident from the evaluation that the manner in which the children’s evidence in court was presented and the way in which they were questioned created a communication barrier which placed a distorted version of events before the court. It is therefore recommended that full account be taken of the cognitive and language capabilities of each particular child in order to elicit reliable information during the child’s testimony. It is of the utmost importance that questioning be conducted in such a fashion so as to ensure that the child witness understands not only the content of the questions, but also what answers or responses are expected from them. At present, acknowledgement of linguistic and cognitive developmental appropriateness, concern and comprehension for the psychology of the child witness are ignored at best, and totally exploited at worst. This lack of knowledge about child development impacts adversely upon the child’s credibility in court. To elevate and enhance the credibility of children, it is of the utmost importance for society in general and court role-players in particular to appreciate the various stages and faces of child development. The main recommendation is that court role-players should make a paradigm shift and children, including victims of sexual assault, should be given the opportunity to tell their own stories in their own language supported by other methods of communication. In evaluating any possible changes, it is necessary to adopt and develop a holistic and multi-disciplinary approach based on scientific principles. A specialized system is required to deal with children in the criminal justice system and innovative methods to achieve this are necessary. There is a strong need to change or adjust the present manner in which the criminal justice system accommodates child witnesses. Such a change or adjustment will be in the best interests of children as envisaged in section 28 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa Act.
- Full Text:
- Date Issued: 2008
- Authors: Erasmus, Ronell
- Date: 2008
- Subjects: Child witnesses -- South Africa , Law -- Language
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , LLM
- Identifier: vital:10267 , http://hdl.handle.net/10948/747 , Child witnesses -- South Africa , Law -- Language
- Description: Children are often required to testify viva voce in criminal trials. The question arises whether children understand what is communicated to them during their testimony in court. In the courtroom, the witness serves as a source of information. In child abuse cases in particular, the meaningful participation of the child in court proceedings is crucial due to the fact that the child is often the key witness, or the only witness, for the prosecution. The proper evaluation of the child’s evidence, however, requires that all role-players involved in the judicial process have a sound knowledge of those aspects which deal with child psychology, especially the cognitive and language abilities of children who testify. The procedure that is followed in court is not understood by the ordinary lay person, even less by children, and the language used is formalistic and very specialized. Legal language in general often contains cognitively and linguistically inappropriate questions which prevent children from relating their stories. Furthermore their responses do not sufficiently reflect their knowledge and experience of the incident of alleged sexual assault. Court language creates serious problems for children and accordingly prevents them from being effective witnesses and taking part in the judicial process in a meaningful way. The researcher, in her capacity as a Regional Court Magistrate, realized that children have limited understanding of the criminal trial process and often become secondary victims as a result of a system that does not acknowledge their cognitive and linguistic developmental levels. The purpose of this research was therefore to test the validity of the following hypotheses: • During the examination of children in a criminal trial developmentally and linguistically inappropriate questions are posed to them; and This results in ineffective communication. Eight court transcripts of criminal cases heard in the regional courts of the Eastern Cape and Mpumalanga by different presiding officers were chosen at random. These transcripts were analyzed and evaluated in order to determine whether questions posed to children when they testify are cognitively and linguistically appropriate. Each question in each of the eight transcripts was numbered and analyzed. The findings of the analysis were categorized in terms of whether they were cognitively and linguistically inappropriate questions. It was clear that the majority of questions put to the child witnesses were cognitively and linguistically inappropriate. It is evident from the evaluation that the manner in which the children’s evidence in court was presented and the way in which they were questioned created a communication barrier which placed a distorted version of events before the court. It is therefore recommended that full account be taken of the cognitive and language capabilities of each particular child in order to elicit reliable information during the child’s testimony. It is of the utmost importance that questioning be conducted in such a fashion so as to ensure that the child witness understands not only the content of the questions, but also what answers or responses are expected from them. At present, acknowledgement of linguistic and cognitive developmental appropriateness, concern and comprehension for the psychology of the child witness are ignored at best, and totally exploited at worst. This lack of knowledge about child development impacts adversely upon the child’s credibility in court. To elevate and enhance the credibility of children, it is of the utmost importance for society in general and court role-players in particular to appreciate the various stages and faces of child development. The main recommendation is that court role-players should make a paradigm shift and children, including victims of sexual assault, should be given the opportunity to tell their own stories in their own language supported by other methods of communication. In evaluating any possible changes, it is necessary to adopt and develop a holistic and multi-disciplinary approach based on scientific principles. A specialized system is required to deal with children in the criminal justice system and innovative methods to achieve this are necessary. There is a strong need to change or adjust the present manner in which the criminal justice system accommodates child witnesses. Such a change or adjustment will be in the best interests of children as envisaged in section 28 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa Act.
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- Date Issued: 2008
South Africa and Malaysia: identity and history in South-South relations
- Authors: Haron, Muhammed
- Date: 2008
- Subjects: Critical theory South Africa -- Foreign relations -- Malaysia Malaysia -- Foreign relations -- South Africa South Africa -- Politics and government -- History Malaysia -- Politics and government -- History South Africa -- Politics and government Malaysia -- Politics and government South Africa -- Social conditions -- History Malaysia -- Social conditions -- History South Africa -- Economic conditions Malaysia -- Economic conditions
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Doctoral , PhD
- Identifier: vital:2780 , http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1002990
- Description: The focus of this thesis is on the bilateral relationship between South Africa and Malaysia. The thesis appropriates ‘critical theory,’ and as a flexible theoretical tool, and, as an open-ended, loose frame in order to give voice to the marginalized and voiceless from the South. The thesis thus looks at the politico-economic ties that have been developed and brings into view the socio-cultural relations that had been established between the peoples of the two sovereign nation-states during the apartheid and post-apartheid eras respectively. The basic purpose of this study was fivefold: (a) to contribute to the extant literature that concentrates on South Africa’s relations with Malaysia, (b) to examine the relationship at political and economic ties in some detail, (c) to demonstrate that apart from the afore-mentioned bonds IR specialists should also take into account the socio-cultural dimensions of international relations, (d) to bring to light the nation-state’s limitations when discussing the role of non-state actors and considering the contributions of other factors such as globalization, and (e) to stimulate further research on bilateral and multilateral relations in the South – particularly between South Africa and other states in Asia and Latin America - that would assist to better understand the past, present and perhaps the future.
- Full Text:
- Date Issued: 2008
- Authors: Haron, Muhammed
- Date: 2008
- Subjects: Critical theory South Africa -- Foreign relations -- Malaysia Malaysia -- Foreign relations -- South Africa South Africa -- Politics and government -- History Malaysia -- Politics and government -- History South Africa -- Politics and government Malaysia -- Politics and government South Africa -- Social conditions -- History Malaysia -- Social conditions -- History South Africa -- Economic conditions Malaysia -- Economic conditions
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Doctoral , PhD
- Identifier: vital:2780 , http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1002990
- Description: The focus of this thesis is on the bilateral relationship between South Africa and Malaysia. The thesis appropriates ‘critical theory,’ and as a flexible theoretical tool, and, as an open-ended, loose frame in order to give voice to the marginalized and voiceless from the South. The thesis thus looks at the politico-economic ties that have been developed and brings into view the socio-cultural relations that had been established between the peoples of the two sovereign nation-states during the apartheid and post-apartheid eras respectively. The basic purpose of this study was fivefold: (a) to contribute to the extant literature that concentrates on South Africa’s relations with Malaysia, (b) to examine the relationship at political and economic ties in some detail, (c) to demonstrate that apart from the afore-mentioned bonds IR specialists should also take into account the socio-cultural dimensions of international relations, (d) to bring to light the nation-state’s limitations when discussing the role of non-state actors and considering the contributions of other factors such as globalization, and (e) to stimulate further research on bilateral and multilateral relations in the South – particularly between South Africa and other states in Asia and Latin America - that would assist to better understand the past, present and perhaps the future.
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- Date Issued: 2008
African traditional medicines-antiretroviral drug interactions: the effect of African potato (Hypoxis hemerocallidea) on the pharmacokinetics of efavirenz in humans
- Authors: Mogatle, Seloi
- Date: 2009
- Subjects: Potatoes -- Africa Potatoes -- Therapeutic use Medicinal plants Traditional medicine AIDS (Disease) -- Treatment HIV infections -- Drug therapy Drug interactions Antiretroviral agents Pharmacokinetics Hypoxidaceae -- Therapeutic use High performance liquid chromatography
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MSc
- Identifier: vital:3773 , http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1003251
- Description: African Potato (Hypoxis hemerocallidea), (AP) is an African traditional medicine (TM) that is commonly used for various nutritional/medicinal purposes and also by people infected with the human immuno deficiency virus HIV and AIDS patients as an immune booster. The use of AP has also been recommended by the former Minister of Health of South Africa for use by HIV positive people. The main phytochemical component of AP is a norlignan glucoside, hypoxoside, and other relatively minor components have also been reported. A recent in vitro study reported the effects of AP extracts, hypoxoside and rooperol (the metabolite of hypoxoside) on human metabolic enzymes such as the cytochrome P450 (CYP450) group of enzymes and also on the transporter protein, p-glycoprotein (P-gp). This research focussed on investigating the clinical significance of those in vitro effects on the pharmacokinetics of efavirenz (EFV) in humans. EFV was chosen as the substrate drug because it is in first-line regimen of treatment of HIV/AIDS in South Africa, and also has been reported to be a substrate for the specific CYP isozymes, 3A4 and 2B6, in common with APs metabolic involvement with 3A4. A high performance liquid chromatography method with ultra-violet detection (HPLC-UV) for the quantitative determination of EFV in plasma was developed and successfully validated according to international standards with good reproducibility, accuracy, recovery, linear response and requisite sensitivity. The preparation of the plasma samples for analysis was effected by using a simple and rapid precipitation method, and the mobile phase consisted of readily available solvents. EFV in plasma samples was found to be stable under the relevant storage conditions studied. The oral dose of AP, administered as a freshly prepared traditional decoction, was standardised based on the hypoxoside content, and the quality of all the AP decoctions was analysed immediately prior to administration, using a validated HPLC-UV method. A single dose, two-phase sequential study was conducted over a period of 31 days in 10 healthy volunteers. The clinical study was approved by the Rhodes University Ethical Standards Committee, and all the participants agreed to the conditions of the study by giving their informed consent. On day 1 of the study, human subjects were administered a 600 mg EFV tablet and blood samples were collected before dosing and at various intervals over a period of 48 hr post dosing. From day 16, a traditionally prepared AP decoction was administered daily at a standardized dose of 15 mg/kg/day per subject until day 30. On day 29, volunteers were administered a single 600 mg dose of EFV as was done on day 1. Plasma samples were harvested immediately after blood sample collection and frozen at -80 ºC until assayed. Geometric mean ratios of relevant pharmacokinetic parameters, Cmax (maximum plasma concentration achieved following dosing) and AUC0-48 (area under the curve of a plot of drug plasma concentrations versus time representing the extent of absorption) of EFV before and after co-administration of 14 successive daily doses of AP were compared and evaluated to determine whether an interaction had occurred. All subjects completed the study and the geometric mean ratios of Cmax and AUC0-48 were 97.30 and 102.82 with corresponding 90% confidence intervals (CIs) of 78.81-120.14% and 89.04-118.80%, respectively. Whereas the acceptance criteria for the ratios of the AUCs fell within the preset 90% CIs indicating no interaction, the Cmax ratios fell outside the limits. Although the protocol was developed in accordance with the United States of America Food & Drug Administration’s Guidance for Drug Interactions, a priori stating that both criteria need to fall within the acceptance limits to indicate no interaction, an argument is presented to waive the Cmax requirement for the declaration of an interaction. As a result, the pharmacokinetic data generated during this study indicated that the effect of AP on the pharmacokinetics of EFV is not clinically significant. Hence, co-administration of AP is unlikely to affect the clinical use of EFV. In summary the objectives of this project were: 1. To develop and validate a suitable HPLC-UV method for the quantitative determination of EFV in plasma. 2. To perform a mini-validation of the determination of hypoxoside for use as a marker in the quality control and standardisation of AP decoctions. 3. To conduct a clinical interaction study in order to determine whether AP affects the pharmacokinetics of EFV following concurrent administration. 4. To apply the validated HPLC-UV method to determine plasma concentrations of EFV in plasma of human subjects. 5. To use appropriate statistical methods and treatments such as a non-compartmental pharmacokinetic analysis to determine the occurrence of an interaction.
- Full Text:
- Date Issued: 2009
- Authors: Mogatle, Seloi
- Date: 2009
- Subjects: Potatoes -- Africa Potatoes -- Therapeutic use Medicinal plants Traditional medicine AIDS (Disease) -- Treatment HIV infections -- Drug therapy Drug interactions Antiretroviral agents Pharmacokinetics Hypoxidaceae -- Therapeutic use High performance liquid chromatography
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MSc
- Identifier: vital:3773 , http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1003251
- Description: African Potato (Hypoxis hemerocallidea), (AP) is an African traditional medicine (TM) that is commonly used for various nutritional/medicinal purposes and also by people infected with the human immuno deficiency virus HIV and AIDS patients as an immune booster. The use of AP has also been recommended by the former Minister of Health of South Africa for use by HIV positive people. The main phytochemical component of AP is a norlignan glucoside, hypoxoside, and other relatively minor components have also been reported. A recent in vitro study reported the effects of AP extracts, hypoxoside and rooperol (the metabolite of hypoxoside) on human metabolic enzymes such as the cytochrome P450 (CYP450) group of enzymes and also on the transporter protein, p-glycoprotein (P-gp). This research focussed on investigating the clinical significance of those in vitro effects on the pharmacokinetics of efavirenz (EFV) in humans. EFV was chosen as the substrate drug because it is in first-line regimen of treatment of HIV/AIDS in South Africa, and also has been reported to be a substrate for the specific CYP isozymes, 3A4 and 2B6, in common with APs metabolic involvement with 3A4. A high performance liquid chromatography method with ultra-violet detection (HPLC-UV) for the quantitative determination of EFV in plasma was developed and successfully validated according to international standards with good reproducibility, accuracy, recovery, linear response and requisite sensitivity. The preparation of the plasma samples for analysis was effected by using a simple and rapid precipitation method, and the mobile phase consisted of readily available solvents. EFV in plasma samples was found to be stable under the relevant storage conditions studied. The oral dose of AP, administered as a freshly prepared traditional decoction, was standardised based on the hypoxoside content, and the quality of all the AP decoctions was analysed immediately prior to administration, using a validated HPLC-UV method. A single dose, two-phase sequential study was conducted over a period of 31 days in 10 healthy volunteers. The clinical study was approved by the Rhodes University Ethical Standards Committee, and all the participants agreed to the conditions of the study by giving their informed consent. On day 1 of the study, human subjects were administered a 600 mg EFV tablet and blood samples were collected before dosing and at various intervals over a period of 48 hr post dosing. From day 16, a traditionally prepared AP decoction was administered daily at a standardized dose of 15 mg/kg/day per subject until day 30. On day 29, volunteers were administered a single 600 mg dose of EFV as was done on day 1. Plasma samples were harvested immediately after blood sample collection and frozen at -80 ºC until assayed. Geometric mean ratios of relevant pharmacokinetic parameters, Cmax (maximum plasma concentration achieved following dosing) and AUC0-48 (area under the curve of a plot of drug plasma concentrations versus time representing the extent of absorption) of EFV before and after co-administration of 14 successive daily doses of AP were compared and evaluated to determine whether an interaction had occurred. All subjects completed the study and the geometric mean ratios of Cmax and AUC0-48 were 97.30 and 102.82 with corresponding 90% confidence intervals (CIs) of 78.81-120.14% and 89.04-118.80%, respectively. Whereas the acceptance criteria for the ratios of the AUCs fell within the preset 90% CIs indicating no interaction, the Cmax ratios fell outside the limits. Although the protocol was developed in accordance with the United States of America Food & Drug Administration’s Guidance for Drug Interactions, a priori stating that both criteria need to fall within the acceptance limits to indicate no interaction, an argument is presented to waive the Cmax requirement for the declaration of an interaction. As a result, the pharmacokinetic data generated during this study indicated that the effect of AP on the pharmacokinetics of EFV is not clinically significant. Hence, co-administration of AP is unlikely to affect the clinical use of EFV. In summary the objectives of this project were: 1. To develop and validate a suitable HPLC-UV method for the quantitative determination of EFV in plasma. 2. To perform a mini-validation of the determination of hypoxoside for use as a marker in the quality control and standardisation of AP decoctions. 3. To conduct a clinical interaction study in order to determine whether AP affects the pharmacokinetics of EFV following concurrent administration. 4. To apply the validated HPLC-UV method to determine plasma concentrations of EFV in plasma of human subjects. 5. To use appropriate statistical methods and treatments such as a non-compartmental pharmacokinetic analysis to determine the occurrence of an interaction.
- Full Text:
- Date Issued: 2009
A review of Tribal Armed Conflict Resolution in selected counties in Lakes State, South Sudan
- Authors: Zakaria, John Lat
- Date: 2013
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MPA
- Identifier: vital:11712 , http://hdl.handle.net/10353/d1015247
- Description: This mini-dissertation, aims to review tribal armed conflict resolution in selected Counties in Lakes State, South Sudan. The objectives of the study were to find out the consequences of the tribal armed conflicts on governance and service delivery and strategies to mitigate peace and tribal armed conflict resolution in order to enable development in the selected counties of Lakes state. Quantitative and qualitative data was collected from a sample of three hundred and ten (310) respondents who included the County Commissioners, Judges and Magistrates, Law enforcement officers, local government officers and traditional leaders through questionnaires and interviews. The study sought to review the effects of tribal armed conflicts on service delivery in the selected communities. It further examined conflict resolutions mechanisms and strategies that have been used by various actors and stakeholder to ameliorate tribal armed conflict in Lakes State, South Sudan. The results of the study showed that ethnicity in conflicts in South Sudan has played a significant role and has posed many challenges to scholars, political leaders, appointed public officials and communities alike. Some of the challenges include; tribalism, ethnic conflicts, and struggle over scarce resources. This has often led to rampant underdevelopment, under-representation in governance; unemployment and poverty, among administrative perils and dysfunctions that have subsequently been major drivers of tribal armed conflicts. Many youth who are unemployed are often involved in cattle raiding, hence revenge attacks often lead to frequent tribal armed conflicts. The study recommends that effective and sustainable peace building can be achieved through empowerment of the communities and use of traditional strategies in tribal armed conflict resolution in Lakes State. This is because external players often attempt to engage in peace building activities without seeking sustainable solutions at the grassroots level. Very often conflict resolution has been the preserve of NGOs and diplomats, who have no intimate acquaintance with local contexts. The study suggests that provision of services to the people through sustainable development of the rural areas and through the creation of alternative forms of livelihood, such as jobs, has to engage with and include the youth in economic development, so that tribal armed conflicts are ameliorated.
- Full Text:
- Date Issued: 2013
- Authors: Zakaria, John Lat
- Date: 2013
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MPA
- Identifier: vital:11712 , http://hdl.handle.net/10353/d1015247
- Description: This mini-dissertation, aims to review tribal armed conflict resolution in selected Counties in Lakes State, South Sudan. The objectives of the study were to find out the consequences of the tribal armed conflicts on governance and service delivery and strategies to mitigate peace and tribal armed conflict resolution in order to enable development in the selected counties of Lakes state. Quantitative and qualitative data was collected from a sample of three hundred and ten (310) respondents who included the County Commissioners, Judges and Magistrates, Law enforcement officers, local government officers and traditional leaders through questionnaires and interviews. The study sought to review the effects of tribal armed conflicts on service delivery in the selected communities. It further examined conflict resolutions mechanisms and strategies that have been used by various actors and stakeholder to ameliorate tribal armed conflict in Lakes State, South Sudan. The results of the study showed that ethnicity in conflicts in South Sudan has played a significant role and has posed many challenges to scholars, political leaders, appointed public officials and communities alike. Some of the challenges include; tribalism, ethnic conflicts, and struggle over scarce resources. This has often led to rampant underdevelopment, under-representation in governance; unemployment and poverty, among administrative perils and dysfunctions that have subsequently been major drivers of tribal armed conflicts. Many youth who are unemployed are often involved in cattle raiding, hence revenge attacks often lead to frequent tribal armed conflicts. The study recommends that effective and sustainable peace building can be achieved through empowerment of the communities and use of traditional strategies in tribal armed conflict resolution in Lakes State. This is because external players often attempt to engage in peace building activities without seeking sustainable solutions at the grassroots level. Very often conflict resolution has been the preserve of NGOs and diplomats, who have no intimate acquaintance with local contexts. The study suggests that provision of services to the people through sustainable development of the rural areas and through the creation of alternative forms of livelihood, such as jobs, has to engage with and include the youth in economic development, so that tribal armed conflicts are ameliorated.
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- Date Issued: 2013
Exploring the effects of domestic violence in the psychosocial development of children : the case of Mlungisi Township in Queenstown
- Authors: Ntsumpa, SL
- Date: 2015
- Subjects: Family violence Abused children--South Africa Children and violence
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , Social Work
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10353/17338 , vital:40957
- Description: The main aim of the study was to explore the effects of domestic violence in the psychosocial development of children at Mlungisi Township, Chris Hani District in Queenstown – Eastern Cape Province. The specific objectives of the study were: to investigate the effect domestic violence has on the psychosocial development of children; to assess the behavior of the children subjected to domestic violence; and to examine challenges that children are facing due to domestic violence; and to examine the support provided by professionals (Social works, community worker, educator, South African Police and Justice System) to children who are victims of domestic violence. The study adopted a qualitative research paradigm and non-probability sampling methodology in the form of purposive sampling technique. The study‟s sample size comprised of 20 participants, 7 male children between the ages of 9 and 16, and 8 female children between the ages of 9 and 16 on in-depth one-on-one interviews. Five children withdrew from the study because they became emotional and were reluctant to participate. The study also comprised of 5 participants in a focus group which composed of various professionals from government departments such as: Department of Social Development, Department of Education, South African Police Services, Lukhanji Municipality and Justice Official who are directly working with children. The research instrument used was an interview guide with open ended questions. The study findings include the following: effects of domestic violence on the psychosocial development of children; challenges faced by children due to domestic violence; behaviors of children subjected to domestic violence; support services; efficiency and effectiveness of services rendered to the children; and improvement of services rendered to the victims by government officials. The study recommendations were: more studies on domestic violence specifically on children as victims should be done; policy regarding domestic violence needs to be reviewed and in order to accommodate children; there should be policies that focus solemnly to children who happen to be victims of domestic violence not domestic violence in general; and government departments and other relevant stakeholder should be strengthened or even develop new intervention strategies to ensure effectiveness in curbing domestic violence.
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- Date Issued: 2015
- Authors: Ntsumpa, SL
- Date: 2015
- Subjects: Family violence Abused children--South Africa Children and violence
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , Social Work
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10353/17338 , vital:40957
- Description: The main aim of the study was to explore the effects of domestic violence in the psychosocial development of children at Mlungisi Township, Chris Hani District in Queenstown – Eastern Cape Province. The specific objectives of the study were: to investigate the effect domestic violence has on the psychosocial development of children; to assess the behavior of the children subjected to domestic violence; and to examine challenges that children are facing due to domestic violence; and to examine the support provided by professionals (Social works, community worker, educator, South African Police and Justice System) to children who are victims of domestic violence. The study adopted a qualitative research paradigm and non-probability sampling methodology in the form of purposive sampling technique. The study‟s sample size comprised of 20 participants, 7 male children between the ages of 9 and 16, and 8 female children between the ages of 9 and 16 on in-depth one-on-one interviews. Five children withdrew from the study because they became emotional and were reluctant to participate. The study also comprised of 5 participants in a focus group which composed of various professionals from government departments such as: Department of Social Development, Department of Education, South African Police Services, Lukhanji Municipality and Justice Official who are directly working with children. The research instrument used was an interview guide with open ended questions. The study findings include the following: effects of domestic violence on the psychosocial development of children; challenges faced by children due to domestic violence; behaviors of children subjected to domestic violence; support services; efficiency and effectiveness of services rendered to the children; and improvement of services rendered to the victims by government officials. The study recommendations were: more studies on domestic violence specifically on children as victims should be done; policy regarding domestic violence needs to be reviewed and in order to accommodate children; there should be policies that focus solemnly to children who happen to be victims of domestic violence not domestic violence in general; and government departments and other relevant stakeholder should be strengthened or even develop new intervention strategies to ensure effectiveness in curbing domestic violence.
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- Date Issued: 2015
An investigation into the promotion and development of awareness intergenerational transmission of prejudice in adolescents
- Authors: Vermaas, Shanna Maureen
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Adolescence , Bibliotherapy for teenagers , Prejudices
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MEd
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/7211 , vital:21302
- Description: South Africa is a country where those who were oppressed in the past are trying to live in a society with their former oppressors. The youth of today appear to be carrying the anger, fears and uncertainties of the past. This could be the result of intergenerational transmission of prejudice, whereby memories of experiences, fears, anger and levels of anxiety may be absorbed by the next generation. The purpose of this study was to develop and implement an intervention programme that could assist adolescent learners in making their own informed decisions, despite the influences of the intergenerational transmission of prejudice. This was achieved by combining three theories, namely the transgenerational theory, historical trauma and social learning theory, with the principles of bibliotherapy. The research conducted was based in the interpretive paradigm, with the study methodology being qualitative in nature. The research design implemented was a case study. Data generation was achieved by utilising a variety of methods, namely open-ended questions, small focus groups and reflection journals. Analysis of the data was accomplished by applying a thematic analysis approach. The sample for this study was selected from a local, government high school and the participants consisted of a group of Grade 10 learners, who all held leadership positions in the school. The purpose of this study was achieved by utilising the principles of bibliotherapy to inform a programme to develop awareness of intergenerational transmission of prejudice. This was then combined with the principles of bibliotherapy, with scenarios taken from the animated film, The Land Before Time, to further assist in creating awareness and a better understanding of the intergenerational transmission of knowledge. Finally, the programme was used to equip the participants with the tools needed, to transfer what they had learnt from the programme to decisions they would need to make in their daily lives. This study has shown that the principles of bibliotherapy can be used to promote and develop awareness of intergenerational transmission of prejudice in adolescent learners.
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- Date Issued: 2016
- Authors: Vermaas, Shanna Maureen
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Adolescence , Bibliotherapy for teenagers , Prejudices
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MEd
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/7211 , vital:21302
- Description: South Africa is a country where those who were oppressed in the past are trying to live in a society with their former oppressors. The youth of today appear to be carrying the anger, fears and uncertainties of the past. This could be the result of intergenerational transmission of prejudice, whereby memories of experiences, fears, anger and levels of anxiety may be absorbed by the next generation. The purpose of this study was to develop and implement an intervention programme that could assist adolescent learners in making their own informed decisions, despite the influences of the intergenerational transmission of prejudice. This was achieved by combining three theories, namely the transgenerational theory, historical trauma and social learning theory, with the principles of bibliotherapy. The research conducted was based in the interpretive paradigm, with the study methodology being qualitative in nature. The research design implemented was a case study. Data generation was achieved by utilising a variety of methods, namely open-ended questions, small focus groups and reflection journals. Analysis of the data was accomplished by applying a thematic analysis approach. The sample for this study was selected from a local, government high school and the participants consisted of a group of Grade 10 learners, who all held leadership positions in the school. The purpose of this study was achieved by utilising the principles of bibliotherapy to inform a programme to develop awareness of intergenerational transmission of prejudice. This was then combined with the principles of bibliotherapy, with scenarios taken from the animated film, The Land Before Time, to further assist in creating awareness and a better understanding of the intergenerational transmission of knowledge. Finally, the programme was used to equip the participants with the tools needed, to transfer what they had learnt from the programme to decisions they would need to make in their daily lives. This study has shown that the principles of bibliotherapy can be used to promote and develop awareness of intergenerational transmission of prejudice in adolescent learners.
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- Date Issued: 2016
Conflict management in Kenyan electoral conflict: 2002-2012
- Muhindi, Solomon Peter Kavai
- Authors: Muhindi, Solomon Peter Kavai
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Conflict management -- Africa Elections -- Kenya Kenya -- Politics and government
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Doctoral , PhD
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/12286 , vital:27051
- Description: In the recent years, majority of African countries have been faced by conflicts during election periods. Some of the electoral related conflicts escalated into violence, and they have been transformed or managed. While other electoral related conflicts have just been prevented during the election periods but remain latent conflicts that would escalate triggered by future elections. This study focuses specifically on electoral conflicts in Kenya and its conflict management perspective from 2002-2013. To transform and manage the conflict, peacebuilding initiatives have been integrated in the study. The prime actors in Kenya electoral conflict includes the; the ruling party coalition, the leading opposition coalition and ethnic groupings affiliated to the ruling party and opposition. Other peripheral actors include: the Independent, Electoral and Boundary Commission (IEBC), the International Criminal Court (ICC) and the judiciary. Triangulation (the combination of two or more methods of collecting and analysing data) has been adopted both in data collection and analysis. Focus group interviews, selected individual interviews, and literature reviews were used to collect data, while research findings were analysed systematically using the constructivist grounded theory. Moreover, the liberal peace theory, Institutionalisation before Liberalisation (IBL) and findings from other researchers like (Elder, Stigant and Claes 2014:1-20), and the Afrobarometer research findings (Kivuva 2015) have been used to authenticate the research findings. Research findings indicates that claims of election rigging, numerous institutional failures, negative ethnicity and economic disparity, among other factors heighten the fear and anxiety that escalates during elections. Towards achieving peacebuilding and sustainable peace, the following reforms were undertaken: constitutional changes and reviews, electoral body reform, judicial reform, pursuit of transitional justice, extensive range of local initiatives reforms and police reforms. However, findings in the study also reveal that despite the latter reforms, peacebuilding measures have been short-term, temporal, and not fully successful, leaving behind a latent conflict that could be triggered again with future electoral conflicts. Besides that, negotiation, dialogue and mediation played a role in restoring trust and confidence in the democratic structures after escalated elections. We also recommend that multi-ethnic composition for electoral coalitions should also be adopted as a means to mitigate ethnic triggered conflicts.
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- Date Issued: 2016
- Authors: Muhindi, Solomon Peter Kavai
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Conflict management -- Africa Elections -- Kenya Kenya -- Politics and government
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Doctoral , PhD
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/12286 , vital:27051
- Description: In the recent years, majority of African countries have been faced by conflicts during election periods. Some of the electoral related conflicts escalated into violence, and they have been transformed or managed. While other electoral related conflicts have just been prevented during the election periods but remain latent conflicts that would escalate triggered by future elections. This study focuses specifically on electoral conflicts in Kenya and its conflict management perspective from 2002-2013. To transform and manage the conflict, peacebuilding initiatives have been integrated in the study. The prime actors in Kenya electoral conflict includes the; the ruling party coalition, the leading opposition coalition and ethnic groupings affiliated to the ruling party and opposition. Other peripheral actors include: the Independent, Electoral and Boundary Commission (IEBC), the International Criminal Court (ICC) and the judiciary. Triangulation (the combination of two or more methods of collecting and analysing data) has been adopted both in data collection and analysis. Focus group interviews, selected individual interviews, and literature reviews were used to collect data, while research findings were analysed systematically using the constructivist grounded theory. Moreover, the liberal peace theory, Institutionalisation before Liberalisation (IBL) and findings from other researchers like (Elder, Stigant and Claes 2014:1-20), and the Afrobarometer research findings (Kivuva 2015) have been used to authenticate the research findings. Research findings indicates that claims of election rigging, numerous institutional failures, negative ethnicity and economic disparity, among other factors heighten the fear and anxiety that escalates during elections. Towards achieving peacebuilding and sustainable peace, the following reforms were undertaken: constitutional changes and reviews, electoral body reform, judicial reform, pursuit of transitional justice, extensive range of local initiatives reforms and police reforms. However, findings in the study also reveal that despite the latter reforms, peacebuilding measures have been short-term, temporal, and not fully successful, leaving behind a latent conflict that could be triggered again with future electoral conflicts. Besides that, negotiation, dialogue and mediation played a role in restoring trust and confidence in the democratic structures after escalated elections. We also recommend that multi-ethnic composition for electoral coalitions should also be adopted as a means to mitigate ethnic triggered conflicts.
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- Date Issued: 2016