An evaluation of the mechanical, engineering and retails service and training authority staff development project at an Eastern Cape University
- Authors: Masha, Anthony Nkambi
- Date: 2022-00
- Subjects: Evaluation and Training
- Language: English
- Type: Masters theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/10691 , vital:75213
- Description: Higher Education (HE) has undergone significant changes in recent decades, necessitating the adaptation of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) to focus on teaching, supporting, and academically developing academic staff. In Africa, some HEIs have requested their staff to obtain certain postgraduate qualifications, as research achievements lead to academic promotion. The MerSETA Staff Development Project was established to train lecturers in the Engineering Department to upgrade their qualifications to the doctorate level and to increase their research skills. This study aimed to evaluate the project's success using project management methodology. A mixed methods approach was used, with a qualitative and quantitative phase. Data was collected through focus group interviews (FGIs) and closed-ended questionnaires. A purposive sampling technique was used in the qualitative phase, while census sampling was used in the quantitative phase. Qualitative data analysis was primarily inductive, with interpretive data analysis techniques (IPA) used to discuss findings with existing literature. Statistical techniques were used in the quantitative phase, with Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) tested. Descriptive statistics were used to describe the features and summaries of the study's sample or data set. Regression analysis was used to test the research hypotheses and establish the relationship between variables under investigation. The study employed appropriate Cronbach alpha formulae to determine a co-efficient above 0.70. The results of this study indicate that the MerSETA Project successfully developed its beneficiaries academically at Walter Sisulu University. However, there are limitations to the study, such as the cross-sectional study design, which cannot reflect changes in variables over time. Further research is required to study the relationships between variables over time using a longitudinal study design. The MerSETA Project demonstrated the importance of understanding project life cycles, knowledge areas, and monitoring and evaluation techniques in managing projects like the MerSETA Project. To enhance causality, further research is needed to study relationships between variables over time using a longitudinal study design. The MerSETA Project, a successful project, requires an understanding of the project life cycle, management knowledge areas, and monitoring and evaluation techniques. The study's findings concluded that the project was a success. , Thesis (Masters) -- Faculty of Education, 2022
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- Date Issued: 2022-00
- Authors: Masha, Anthony Nkambi
- Date: 2022-00
- Subjects: Evaluation and Training
- Language: English
- Type: Masters theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/10691 , vital:75213
- Description: Higher Education (HE) has undergone significant changes in recent decades, necessitating the adaptation of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) to focus on teaching, supporting, and academically developing academic staff. In Africa, some HEIs have requested their staff to obtain certain postgraduate qualifications, as research achievements lead to academic promotion. The MerSETA Staff Development Project was established to train lecturers in the Engineering Department to upgrade their qualifications to the doctorate level and to increase their research skills. This study aimed to evaluate the project's success using project management methodology. A mixed methods approach was used, with a qualitative and quantitative phase. Data was collected through focus group interviews (FGIs) and closed-ended questionnaires. A purposive sampling technique was used in the qualitative phase, while census sampling was used in the quantitative phase. Qualitative data analysis was primarily inductive, with interpretive data analysis techniques (IPA) used to discuss findings with existing literature. Statistical techniques were used in the quantitative phase, with Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) tested. Descriptive statistics were used to describe the features and summaries of the study's sample or data set. Regression analysis was used to test the research hypotheses and establish the relationship between variables under investigation. The study employed appropriate Cronbach alpha formulae to determine a co-efficient above 0.70. The results of this study indicate that the MerSETA Project successfully developed its beneficiaries academically at Walter Sisulu University. However, there are limitations to the study, such as the cross-sectional study design, which cannot reflect changes in variables over time. Further research is required to study the relationships between variables over time using a longitudinal study design. The MerSETA Project demonstrated the importance of understanding project life cycles, knowledge areas, and monitoring and evaluation techniques in managing projects like the MerSETA Project. To enhance causality, further research is needed to study relationships between variables over time using a longitudinal study design. The MerSETA Project, a successful project, requires an understanding of the project life cycle, management knowledge areas, and monitoring and evaluation techniques. The study's findings concluded that the project was a success. , Thesis (Masters) -- Faculty of Education, 2022
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- Date Issued: 2022-00
Are CardioVascular Diseases a Cause For Concern in People of African Ancestry?
- Nkeh-Chungag, Benedicta Ngwenchi
- Authors: Nkeh-Chungag, Benedicta Ngwenchi
- Date: 2022-00
- Subjects: Cardiovascular system--Diseases--Treatment
- Language: English
- Type: Inaugural Lecture , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/8030 , vital:59356
- Description: Professor Benedicta Ngwenchi Nkeh-Chungag’s BIO Professor Benedicta Ngwenchi Nkeh-Chungag is a Full Professor of Physiology and Dean of the Faculty of Natural Sciences, Walter Sisulu University. Professor Nkeh-Chungag is an NRF rated researcher, a scholar of the Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD), a Fellow of the International Hypertension Society, Deputy President and co-founder of the newly established Childhood Hypertension Consortium of South Africa, Deputy Chairperson of the South African National Committee for International Union for Physiological Sciences (ICSU-IUPS), Chairperson of the Cardiometabolic Research Niche Area – WSU and Chairperson of the Animal Research Ethic Committee. She oversees the Carrier Orientation and International Mentoring Program run by Harness Ideas Association (HIDAS).Professor Nkeh-Chungag has published extensively in the of cardiovascular research covering epidemiology and African medicinal plants. She has served as an Associate Editor for the journal Frontiers in Public Health and is on the editorial board of two journals, Bioinformatics and Clinical Interventions in Aging. She is a member of several knowledge bodies including the International Hypertension Society.As an accomplished and passionate scholar, Professor Nkeh-Chungag enjoys both national and international recognition in her field of research. Her focus on the risk for cardiovascular diseases in children of African ancestry has attracted interest and funding from both national and international organizations. Her research findings have been showcased at many scientific fora including as keynote addresses. Professor Nkeh-Chungag is married to Dr Anye Chungag and they are blessed with four boys. , Inaugural Lecture (Prefessorial) -- Faculty of Natural Sciences, 2022
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- Date Issued: 2022-00
- Authors: Nkeh-Chungag, Benedicta Ngwenchi
- Date: 2022-00
- Subjects: Cardiovascular system--Diseases--Treatment
- Language: English
- Type: Inaugural Lecture , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/8030 , vital:59356
- Description: Professor Benedicta Ngwenchi Nkeh-Chungag’s BIO Professor Benedicta Ngwenchi Nkeh-Chungag is a Full Professor of Physiology and Dean of the Faculty of Natural Sciences, Walter Sisulu University. Professor Nkeh-Chungag is an NRF rated researcher, a scholar of the Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD), a Fellow of the International Hypertension Society, Deputy President and co-founder of the newly established Childhood Hypertension Consortium of South Africa, Deputy Chairperson of the South African National Committee for International Union for Physiological Sciences (ICSU-IUPS), Chairperson of the Cardiometabolic Research Niche Area – WSU and Chairperson of the Animal Research Ethic Committee. She oversees the Carrier Orientation and International Mentoring Program run by Harness Ideas Association (HIDAS).Professor Nkeh-Chungag has published extensively in the of cardiovascular research covering epidemiology and African medicinal plants. She has served as an Associate Editor for the journal Frontiers in Public Health and is on the editorial board of two journals, Bioinformatics and Clinical Interventions in Aging. She is a member of several knowledge bodies including the International Hypertension Society.As an accomplished and passionate scholar, Professor Nkeh-Chungag enjoys both national and international recognition in her field of research. Her focus on the risk for cardiovascular diseases in children of African ancestry has attracted interest and funding from both national and international organizations. Her research findings have been showcased at many scientific fora including as keynote addresses. Professor Nkeh-Chungag is married to Dr Anye Chungag and they are blessed with four boys. , Inaugural Lecture (Prefessorial) -- Faculty of Natural Sciences, 2022
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- Date Issued: 2022-00
Chalenges of accessing tertiary health care services in Africa, in the OR Tambo District: A case study of Canzibe Hospital
- Authors: Qaqa, Ayabulela Lilian
- Date: 2022-00
- Language: English
- Type: Masters theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/10964 , vital:75670
- Description: Accessing Tertiary health care by distant rural patients is still by far the most difficult and stressful process and results in health problems for the rural community. The lack of research on this topic of scholarly inquiry in rural areas remains a cause for concern. This qualitative study examines the obstacles that Canzibe residents face when trying to get primary medical treatment in tertiary hospitals in the O.R. Tambo District. This study is exploratory, descriptive, and qualitative by design. Research participants for this study comprised both of females and males who attend or are seen at Outpatient Department of a Tertiary Hospital, in the O.R Tambo District for ongoing treatment and reviews. A non-probability sampling method was used and a purposive sampling technique was used to select ten participants for this study. The researcher interviewed participants regarding their challenges in accessing tertiary health care services in the O.R Tambo District. Semi-structured interviews were used to collect the data, and an open-ended interview schedule was used as a guide. The interview schedule focused on the experiences of patients in accessing tertiary healthcare services. Data was analyzed using thematic analysis, which is a process whereby data is transcribed and translated to English. After the transcription, codes were created and arranged together into themes, and used to derive a meaning. The researcher adhered to all the ethical principles, while conducting the study. The study's results were also explored in relation to South African patient experiences with tertiary healthcare services. , Thesis (Masters) -- Faculty of Law, Humanities and Social Sciences, 2022
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- Date Issued: 2022-00
- Authors: Qaqa, Ayabulela Lilian
- Date: 2022-00
- Language: English
- Type: Masters theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/10964 , vital:75670
- Description: Accessing Tertiary health care by distant rural patients is still by far the most difficult and stressful process and results in health problems for the rural community. The lack of research on this topic of scholarly inquiry in rural areas remains a cause for concern. This qualitative study examines the obstacles that Canzibe residents face when trying to get primary medical treatment in tertiary hospitals in the O.R. Tambo District. This study is exploratory, descriptive, and qualitative by design. Research participants for this study comprised both of females and males who attend or are seen at Outpatient Department of a Tertiary Hospital, in the O.R Tambo District for ongoing treatment and reviews. A non-probability sampling method was used and a purposive sampling technique was used to select ten participants for this study. The researcher interviewed participants regarding their challenges in accessing tertiary health care services in the O.R Tambo District. Semi-structured interviews were used to collect the data, and an open-ended interview schedule was used as a guide. The interview schedule focused on the experiences of patients in accessing tertiary healthcare services. Data was analyzed using thematic analysis, which is a process whereby data is transcribed and translated to English. After the transcription, codes were created and arranged together into themes, and used to derive a meaning. The researcher adhered to all the ethical principles, while conducting the study. The study's results were also explored in relation to South African patient experiences with tertiary healthcare services. , Thesis (Masters) -- Faculty of Law, Humanities and Social Sciences, 2022
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- Date Issued: 2022-00
Chalenges of implimenting South African school administration and management system at Junior Secondary Schools in circuit 16, OR Thambo Coastal District
- Authors: Nkwanca, Loyiso Collis
- Date: 2022-00
- Subjects: Evaluation and Training
- Language: English
- Type: Masters theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/10779 , vital:75220
- Description: The purpose of this study was to investigate the challenges of implementing South African School Administration and Management System at Junior Secondary Schools in Circuit 16 in OR Tambo Coastal District. Literature review looked mainly at aspects of challenges resulting from policy issues guiding the implementation of SASAMS, challenge of ICT and SA-SAMS training, other challenges that influence implementation of SASAMS in circuit 16, OR Tambo District. The study was qualitative in nature and employed case study research design. Convenient sampling was used to select two junior secondary schools in Circuit 16 in Port St. Johns Circuit Management Centre (CMC) in OR Tambo Coastal Education District. The principal, one (1) educator, one (1) school clerk were purposively selected from each school and this made a total of six (6) participants. Face-to-face individual semi-structured interviews were conducted to gather data about the views and opinions of the participants. Data were analysed using the interpretational analytical strategies. Themes were drawn from the responses of the participants. The major findings were: School personnel lack the ICT skills for them to be able to operate SASAMS for administration and management; there is a lack of connection network for the school personnel to provide data promptly to the Department of Education; school personnel had not received appropriate training on using SASAMS for administration and management; the use of SASAMS is not guided by clearly spelt out policies and guidelines in all the school that were visited; participants unanimously agreed that SASAMS could be a user-friendly system only if all personnel were to get thorough training; due to lack training and knowledge for other personnel, at times especially when school clerks are not at work submissions are not done promptly; the school personnel have no expertise when there is break down of computers or the system crushes, they have to travel long distances to try and find help; when it is time to enter marks for learners, it is impossible for teacher to connect at the same time, only about four laptops can connect at a time and the Department of Education delays to install the latest patch. It is recommended that: SASAMS be incorporated in Teacher Education programmes in Universities and training colleges; there should be enough ICT and SASAMS technicians on standby for any technical error that might occur in schools; school principals, teachers and administrative clerks need to be equipped with training in ICT and SASAMS; there is a need for Department of Basic Education to ensure that each school has Wi-Fi connection so that all computers in the school are connected to the main-server at the same time; the DBE should consider formulating guiding policies where, for example, schools are allowed to factor in a certain percentage in enrolment increase, as it creates a good foundation for data falsification by unscrupulous officials. , Thesis (Masters) -- Faculty of Education, 2024
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- Date Issued: 2022-00
- Authors: Nkwanca, Loyiso Collis
- Date: 2022-00
- Subjects: Evaluation and Training
- Language: English
- Type: Masters theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/10779 , vital:75220
- Description: The purpose of this study was to investigate the challenges of implementing South African School Administration and Management System at Junior Secondary Schools in Circuit 16 in OR Tambo Coastal District. Literature review looked mainly at aspects of challenges resulting from policy issues guiding the implementation of SASAMS, challenge of ICT and SA-SAMS training, other challenges that influence implementation of SASAMS in circuit 16, OR Tambo District. The study was qualitative in nature and employed case study research design. Convenient sampling was used to select two junior secondary schools in Circuit 16 in Port St. Johns Circuit Management Centre (CMC) in OR Tambo Coastal Education District. The principal, one (1) educator, one (1) school clerk were purposively selected from each school and this made a total of six (6) participants. Face-to-face individual semi-structured interviews were conducted to gather data about the views and opinions of the participants. Data were analysed using the interpretational analytical strategies. Themes were drawn from the responses of the participants. The major findings were: School personnel lack the ICT skills for them to be able to operate SASAMS for administration and management; there is a lack of connection network for the school personnel to provide data promptly to the Department of Education; school personnel had not received appropriate training on using SASAMS for administration and management; the use of SASAMS is not guided by clearly spelt out policies and guidelines in all the school that were visited; participants unanimously agreed that SASAMS could be a user-friendly system only if all personnel were to get thorough training; due to lack training and knowledge for other personnel, at times especially when school clerks are not at work submissions are not done promptly; the school personnel have no expertise when there is break down of computers or the system crushes, they have to travel long distances to try and find help; when it is time to enter marks for learners, it is impossible for teacher to connect at the same time, only about four laptops can connect at a time and the Department of Education delays to install the latest patch. It is recommended that: SASAMS be incorporated in Teacher Education programmes in Universities and training colleges; there should be enough ICT and SASAMS technicians on standby for any technical error that might occur in schools; school principals, teachers and administrative clerks need to be equipped with training in ICT and SASAMS; there is a need for Department of Basic Education to ensure that each school has Wi-Fi connection so that all computers in the school are connected to the main-server at the same time; the DBE should consider formulating guiding policies where, for example, schools are allowed to factor in a certain percentage in enrolment increase, as it creates a good foundation for data falsification by unscrupulous officials. , Thesis (Masters) -- Faculty of Education, 2024
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- Date Issued: 2022-00
Factors leading to Complications following Traditional Male Circumcision among Initiates reporting at Mthatha Regional Hospital, South Africa
- Authors: Zokwe, Mendi Prince
- Date: 2022-00
- Subjects: Medicine
- Language: English
- Type: Masters theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/9923 , vital:74643
- Description: Traditional male circumcision, a prestigious practice, and pathway to a sense of belonging and manhood among AmaXhosa has left unforgettable pains in the same society that admires it. The pains are due to the irreversible aftermaths such as death and loss of the penis that often accompanies it. Anecdotal evidence suggests that an increasing number of AmaXhosa males though still prefer TMC, only partakes in the cultural lessons at the initiation schools then go for medical male circumcision. But, who is to be blamed? The news reports of the deaths following traditional male circumcision (TMC) are heard and the fears for sure are real. This study was carried out to provide evidence-based knowledge on the prevalence of complications following TMC and factors that lead to such complications. Aim: To find out the types of complications and medical outcomes following TMC among initiates reporting at Mthatha Regional Hospital. Method: A retrospective study design was used. The study population included 23 initiates who sought medical intervention at Mthatha Regional Hospital from June to December 2018. The variables of interest were collected from the admission records and analysed. Results: The mean age of participants was 18.5 years (standard deviation = 1.4 years). The majority (65.2%) of the participants were in the age group 18-21 year, were circumcised in summer (52.2%), waited for 10-20 days before seeking medical intervention (47.8%), and were admitted in the male surgical ward (69.6%). xiv The mean and standard deviation of length of hospital stay was 22.2±20.3 days. During hospitalisation, antibiotics were given to 33.3% and wound dressing to 60.5%. Other medico-surgical interventions wee rehydration therapy (28.1%), analgesics (26.3%), penile reconstruction with a skin graft (23.7%), re-circumcised (5.3%) or had a dorsal slit (5.3%). Grade 3 septic circumcision was the most prevalent (43.5%) among the initiates and 26.1% had Grade 4 septic circumcision. The three main factors leading to TMC-related complications were wound sepsis (32.4%), dehydration (21.1%), and septic shock (12.7%). No variables were associated with TMC complications in the study population. Most (78.3%) of them were treated and discharged. Two (8.7%) participants died, one from septic shock and the other from severe dehydration. Though 82.6% were alive with no deformity at discharge, 4.8% had an artificial penis and another 4.8 percent loss of the penis. Conclusion: Complications following TMC are real. Severe septic complications were common following TMC. There is a need to explore how to transform the harmful aspects of the initiation ritual while promoting the positive ones. There is a need to also determine possible ways of interaction and partnership between traditional leadership and the Department of Health. , Thesis (Masters) -- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, 2022
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- Date Issued: 2022-00
- Authors: Zokwe, Mendi Prince
- Date: 2022-00
- Subjects: Medicine
- Language: English
- Type: Masters theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/9923 , vital:74643
- Description: Traditional male circumcision, a prestigious practice, and pathway to a sense of belonging and manhood among AmaXhosa has left unforgettable pains in the same society that admires it. The pains are due to the irreversible aftermaths such as death and loss of the penis that often accompanies it. Anecdotal evidence suggests that an increasing number of AmaXhosa males though still prefer TMC, only partakes in the cultural lessons at the initiation schools then go for medical male circumcision. But, who is to be blamed? The news reports of the deaths following traditional male circumcision (TMC) are heard and the fears for sure are real. This study was carried out to provide evidence-based knowledge on the prevalence of complications following TMC and factors that lead to such complications. Aim: To find out the types of complications and medical outcomes following TMC among initiates reporting at Mthatha Regional Hospital. Method: A retrospective study design was used. The study population included 23 initiates who sought medical intervention at Mthatha Regional Hospital from June to December 2018. The variables of interest were collected from the admission records and analysed. Results: The mean age of participants was 18.5 years (standard deviation = 1.4 years). The majority (65.2%) of the participants were in the age group 18-21 year, were circumcised in summer (52.2%), waited for 10-20 days before seeking medical intervention (47.8%), and were admitted in the male surgical ward (69.6%). xiv The mean and standard deviation of length of hospital stay was 22.2±20.3 days. During hospitalisation, antibiotics were given to 33.3% and wound dressing to 60.5%. Other medico-surgical interventions wee rehydration therapy (28.1%), analgesics (26.3%), penile reconstruction with a skin graft (23.7%), re-circumcised (5.3%) or had a dorsal slit (5.3%). Grade 3 septic circumcision was the most prevalent (43.5%) among the initiates and 26.1% had Grade 4 septic circumcision. The three main factors leading to TMC-related complications were wound sepsis (32.4%), dehydration (21.1%), and septic shock (12.7%). No variables were associated with TMC complications in the study population. Most (78.3%) of them were treated and discharged. Two (8.7%) participants died, one from septic shock and the other from severe dehydration. Though 82.6% were alive with no deformity at discharge, 4.8% had an artificial penis and another 4.8 percent loss of the penis. Conclusion: Complications following TMC are real. Severe septic complications were common following TMC. There is a need to explore how to transform the harmful aspects of the initiation ritual while promoting the positive ones. There is a need to also determine possible ways of interaction and partnership between traditional leadership and the Department of Health. , Thesis (Masters) -- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, 2022
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- Date Issued: 2022-00
Health Expenditure and Economic Performance in Selected Southern African Development Community (SADC) Countries
- Authors: Qoko, Alungile
- Date: 2022-00
- Subjects: Expenditure and economic performance
- Language: English
- Type: Masters theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/10235 , vital:74951
- Description: The study examined the relationship between health expenditure and economic performance in 14 Southern African Development Community (SADC) countries using annual panel data for the period of 15 years (2005-2019). Economic performance was the dependent variable with gross domestic product (GDP) per capita used as the proxy for economic performance. The other determinants of economic performance used in this study include labour force participation rate, institutional quality, and trade openness. All variables were examined logged to eliminate possibility of outliers. To test for stationarity of the series, the study employed two panel unit root tests which are the Levin, Lien and Chu (2002) commonly known as LLC, and also Im, Pesaran and Shin (2003) popularly known as IPS. The finding revealed that the series were integrated of different orders including I(0) and I(1) but not I(2). To test for a long-run relationship, Pedroni and Kao panel cointegration tests were carried out. The findings revealed there was cointegration. Based on these findings, panel auto regressive sistributed lag (ARDL), using Pooled Mean Group analysis as the best estimator for the model, was chosen to test for both long-run and short-run relationships. The empirical findings showed that there was a negative and significant relationship between health expenditure and economic performance in the 14 selected SADC countries. Governments in the SADC region should enact and enforce laws that deal with leakages in the health sector to ensure that health expenditure improves economic performance. , Thesis (Masters) -- Faculty of Economics and Finacial Sciences, 2022
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- Date Issued: 2022-00
- Authors: Qoko, Alungile
- Date: 2022-00
- Subjects: Expenditure and economic performance
- Language: English
- Type: Masters theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/10235 , vital:74951
- Description: The study examined the relationship between health expenditure and economic performance in 14 Southern African Development Community (SADC) countries using annual panel data for the period of 15 years (2005-2019). Economic performance was the dependent variable with gross domestic product (GDP) per capita used as the proxy for economic performance. The other determinants of economic performance used in this study include labour force participation rate, institutional quality, and trade openness. All variables were examined logged to eliminate possibility of outliers. To test for stationarity of the series, the study employed two panel unit root tests which are the Levin, Lien and Chu (2002) commonly known as LLC, and also Im, Pesaran and Shin (2003) popularly known as IPS. The finding revealed that the series were integrated of different orders including I(0) and I(1) but not I(2). To test for a long-run relationship, Pedroni and Kao panel cointegration tests were carried out. The findings revealed there was cointegration. Based on these findings, panel auto regressive sistributed lag (ARDL), using Pooled Mean Group analysis as the best estimator for the model, was chosen to test for both long-run and short-run relationships. The empirical findings showed that there was a negative and significant relationship between health expenditure and economic performance in the 14 selected SADC countries. Governments in the SADC region should enact and enforce laws that deal with leakages in the health sector to ensure that health expenditure improves economic performance. , Thesis (Masters) -- Faculty of Economics and Finacial Sciences, 2022
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- Date Issued: 2022-00
Intergatind information and cominication technology into teaching and learning in selected Secondary Schools of OR Thambo Inland, Eastern Capee South Africa
- Fumba, Ntombentle Nomahlanga
- Authors: Fumba, Ntombentle Nomahlanga
- Date: 2022-00
- Subjects: Technology education
- Language: English
- Type: Masters theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/10434 , vital:75179
- Description: This study aimed to determine the readiness of secondary schools, in the OR Tambo Inland region of the Eastern Cape Province in South Africa, in integrating the Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) into their everyday teaching and learning. Most secondary schools in this region seem to lack ICT infrastructure and teachers seem to be unable to integrate technology into the everyday learning and teaching due to the lack of technology resources and other challenges. It has come to light that when secondary school learners reach tertiary institutions, their level of understanding when it comes to ICT activities differ immensely. This great difference in knowledge and skill makes it difficult for the lecturers to interact with them because some learners are computer literate, and some are not. The researcher believes that if all schools practice the use of ICT at secondary level that will bring all learners to the same level of knowledge, skill and understanding and that promotes uniformity across similar grades of learners. A qualitative research approach was chosen for this study by following an exploratory research design. The qualitative research method was chosen to gain an in-depth understanding of human behavior, experience, attitudes, intention, and motivations, based on interpretations, to find out the way people think and feel. The design used for this research enabled to get a better understanding of the existing problem. Data were collected through an interview guide and was analyzed via a thematic data analysis. A purposive sampling technique was used with a sample size of 30 participants that consisted of 27 teachers and three principals. The results show that some schools have already started integrating ICT into their teaching and learning but not across all learning areas. Teachers and principals have a degree of willingness to with ICT integration and are even willing to go for training to attain the necessary ICT skills. Findings show that in order to fill the gap in ICT integration with teaching and learning, curriculum adjustments and teacher motivation are necessary, and it is also evident use of ICT is becoming more popular in the education sector and that it can be attested by the higher education institutions which also benefited a lot during the lockdown period of the coronavirus outbreak. The study recommended that the Department of Basic Education (DBE) should ensure that schools are using ICT in their classroom and there should be ongoing teachers’ professional development to encourage the teachers to use ICT to teach their subjects. The study concluded that O.R. Tambo Inland participants are willing to include ICTs in their regular classroom instruction as long as they have the necessary expertise, technical support, a well-structured curriculum, and resources that are fully functional. , Thesis (Masters) -- Faculty of Education, 2022
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- Date Issued: 2022-00
- Authors: Fumba, Ntombentle Nomahlanga
- Date: 2022-00
- Subjects: Technology education
- Language: English
- Type: Masters theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/10434 , vital:75179
- Description: This study aimed to determine the readiness of secondary schools, in the OR Tambo Inland region of the Eastern Cape Province in South Africa, in integrating the Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) into their everyday teaching and learning. Most secondary schools in this region seem to lack ICT infrastructure and teachers seem to be unable to integrate technology into the everyday learning and teaching due to the lack of technology resources and other challenges. It has come to light that when secondary school learners reach tertiary institutions, their level of understanding when it comes to ICT activities differ immensely. This great difference in knowledge and skill makes it difficult for the lecturers to interact with them because some learners are computer literate, and some are not. The researcher believes that if all schools practice the use of ICT at secondary level that will bring all learners to the same level of knowledge, skill and understanding and that promotes uniformity across similar grades of learners. A qualitative research approach was chosen for this study by following an exploratory research design. The qualitative research method was chosen to gain an in-depth understanding of human behavior, experience, attitudes, intention, and motivations, based on interpretations, to find out the way people think and feel. The design used for this research enabled to get a better understanding of the existing problem. Data were collected through an interview guide and was analyzed via a thematic data analysis. A purposive sampling technique was used with a sample size of 30 participants that consisted of 27 teachers and three principals. The results show that some schools have already started integrating ICT into their teaching and learning but not across all learning areas. Teachers and principals have a degree of willingness to with ICT integration and are even willing to go for training to attain the necessary ICT skills. Findings show that in order to fill the gap in ICT integration with teaching and learning, curriculum adjustments and teacher motivation are necessary, and it is also evident use of ICT is becoming more popular in the education sector and that it can be attested by the higher education institutions which also benefited a lot during the lockdown period of the coronavirus outbreak. The study recommended that the Department of Basic Education (DBE) should ensure that schools are using ICT in their classroom and there should be ongoing teachers’ professional development to encourage the teachers to use ICT to teach their subjects. The study concluded that O.R. Tambo Inland participants are willing to include ICTs in their regular classroom instruction as long as they have the necessary expertise, technical support, a well-structured curriculum, and resources that are fully functional. , Thesis (Masters) -- Faculty of Education, 2022
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- Date Issued: 2022-00
Management of employee grievence: A case of selected University in the Eastern Cape
- Authors: Nodipha, Ongeziwe Gift
- Date: 2022-00
- Subjects: Employee grievence management
- Language: English
- Type: Masters theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/10905 , vital:75664
- Description: This study will assess the grievance management procedures and employee performance with a specific focus on an Eastern Cape-selected university. To achieve this objective, the study will identify the styles used at the university in managing employee grievances, explore employees’ perceptions about the way their grievances are managed, discover factors that hinder effective management of employees’ grievances, and find out what should be done to effectively manage employees’ grievances. In terms of research design and methodology, the study will adopt an exploratory mixed-method research design and gather data through interviews. The study will employ a purposive sampling method to reach both intended employees whose grievance cases were investigated by the institution and those who were not. The participants will include academic and nonacademic employees; the population of the study will include the staff of a university, human resource personnel (HR) that deals directly with employee grievance resolution, and labor union representatives that sit in grievance resolution meetings. Data will be collected and analyzed using SPSS and thematic analysis. The study will benefit the university in its efforts on handling grievances, employee retention, and increasing performance. This research will help and guide human resources in their policies on employee grievance resolution, as well as those who are interested in handling grievances in organizations. , Thesis (Masters) -- Faculty of Law, Humanities and Social Science, 2022
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- Date Issued: 2022-00
- Authors: Nodipha, Ongeziwe Gift
- Date: 2022-00
- Subjects: Employee grievence management
- Language: English
- Type: Masters theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/10905 , vital:75664
- Description: This study will assess the grievance management procedures and employee performance with a specific focus on an Eastern Cape-selected university. To achieve this objective, the study will identify the styles used at the university in managing employee grievances, explore employees’ perceptions about the way their grievances are managed, discover factors that hinder effective management of employees’ grievances, and find out what should be done to effectively manage employees’ grievances. In terms of research design and methodology, the study will adopt an exploratory mixed-method research design and gather data through interviews. The study will employ a purposive sampling method to reach both intended employees whose grievance cases were investigated by the institution and those who were not. The participants will include academic and nonacademic employees; the population of the study will include the staff of a university, human resource personnel (HR) that deals directly with employee grievance resolution, and labor union representatives that sit in grievance resolution meetings. Data will be collected and analyzed using SPSS and thematic analysis. The study will benefit the university in its efforts on handling grievances, employee retention, and increasing performance. This research will help and guide human resources in their policies on employee grievance resolution, as well as those who are interested in handling grievances in organizations. , Thesis (Masters) -- Faculty of Law, Humanities and Social Science, 2022
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perception of male university students regarding the relationshinship between masculinity and gender based violence: A health promotion enquiry
- Authors: Fosi, Mziwabantu
- Date: 2022-00
- Subjects: Medicine
- Language: English
- Type: Masters theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/9637 , vital:74606
- Description: Globally, Gender Based Violence (GBV) refers to harmful act directed at an individual based on their gender, power and positions within a given society. According to Statistics South Africa report 2021, one in five women (21%) had experienced physical violence by a partner. GBV is rooted in gender disparities, the abuse of power and harmful norms. Both men and women to some extent experience GBV and suffer from discrimination if they deviate from societal expectations of masculinities. Men’s violence, whether directed at women, people with diverse sexual orientations and gender identities or other men, is inextricably linked to hegemonic and toxic masculinity. The aim of the study was to investigate perception of male university students regarding the relationship between masculinity and gender-based violence. This study adopted qualitative phenomenological approach. The research was conducted at WSU, Mthatha campus, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Purposive sampling was used to select 24 participants. Semi-structured, in-depth, face to face interviews were used to gather data. The collected qualitative data was analysed utilizing thematic analysis method with the assistance of NVIVO software. Ten overarching themes were identified using thematic method and reported and categorised as factors associated with GBV and suggested action plans to fight against GBV and these includes: (1) Gender discrimination as a contributing factor towards GBV; (2) Impact of association on GBV; (3) Perception of males on how the law handles GBV cases; (4) Dark figures and unreported cases escalate GBV (5) Influence of materialistic things on “blesser/blesse” relationship; (6) Social norms or community common practices misconception that still promote gender differences; (7) Poor decision making based on wrong assumptions about what other people thinks or do (8) Sexual education gaps on deciding when to start sex in a relationship; (9) Suggested preventative actions to prevent GBV. This study concluded with discussion and recommendations of further study to support participants recommendations for continuous health education and strengthen increase on youth friendly GBV programs to empower males in the university and further suggested development of comprehensive health promotion strategies to reduce gender-based violence. This study concluded with discussions and recommendations of the required comprehensive health promotion program to curb GBV and as well suggestions for further research studies to focus on developing health promotion intervention to prevent causes of GBV. , Thesis (Masters) -- Faculty of medicine and Health Sciences, 2022
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- Date Issued: 2022-00
- Authors: Fosi, Mziwabantu
- Date: 2022-00
- Subjects: Medicine
- Language: English
- Type: Masters theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/9637 , vital:74606
- Description: Globally, Gender Based Violence (GBV) refers to harmful act directed at an individual based on their gender, power and positions within a given society. According to Statistics South Africa report 2021, one in five women (21%) had experienced physical violence by a partner. GBV is rooted in gender disparities, the abuse of power and harmful norms. Both men and women to some extent experience GBV and suffer from discrimination if they deviate from societal expectations of masculinities. Men’s violence, whether directed at women, people with diverse sexual orientations and gender identities or other men, is inextricably linked to hegemonic and toxic masculinity. The aim of the study was to investigate perception of male university students regarding the relationship between masculinity and gender-based violence. This study adopted qualitative phenomenological approach. The research was conducted at WSU, Mthatha campus, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Purposive sampling was used to select 24 participants. Semi-structured, in-depth, face to face interviews were used to gather data. The collected qualitative data was analysed utilizing thematic analysis method with the assistance of NVIVO software. Ten overarching themes were identified using thematic method and reported and categorised as factors associated with GBV and suggested action plans to fight against GBV and these includes: (1) Gender discrimination as a contributing factor towards GBV; (2) Impact of association on GBV; (3) Perception of males on how the law handles GBV cases; (4) Dark figures and unreported cases escalate GBV (5) Influence of materialistic things on “blesser/blesse” relationship; (6) Social norms or community common practices misconception that still promote gender differences; (7) Poor decision making based on wrong assumptions about what other people thinks or do (8) Sexual education gaps on deciding when to start sex in a relationship; (9) Suggested preventative actions to prevent GBV. This study concluded with discussion and recommendations of further study to support participants recommendations for continuous health education and strengthen increase on youth friendly GBV programs to empower males in the university and further suggested development of comprehensive health promotion strategies to reduce gender-based violence. This study concluded with discussions and recommendations of the required comprehensive health promotion program to curb GBV and as well suggestions for further research studies to focus on developing health promotion intervention to prevent causes of GBV. , Thesis (Masters) -- Faculty of medicine and Health Sciences, 2022
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Primordial risk factors and primary prevention framework for overweight and obesity among children of the Prospective Urban Rural Epidemiological (PURE) study participants in the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa
- Nomatshila, Sibusiso Cyprian
- Authors: Nomatshila, Sibusiso Cyprian
- Date: 2022-00
- Subjects: Medicine
- Language: English
- Type: Doctoral theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/9904 , vital:74641
- Description: Thesis (PhD) -- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, 2022
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- Authors: Nomatshila, Sibusiso Cyprian
- Date: 2022-00
- Subjects: Medicine
- Language: English
- Type: Doctoral theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/9904 , vital:74641
- Description: Thesis (PhD) -- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, 2022
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Strategies to improve implementation of curriculum and assessment policy statement (CAPS) in Secondary Schools in Eastern Cape Province
- Authors: Mafilika, Zamikhaya
- Date: 2022-00
- Language: English
- Type: Masters theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/10676 , vital:75212
- Description: The study was conducted in one education district of the Eastern Cape Province. The study aimed to explore the challenges experienced by teachers and learners concerning the implementation of CAPS in secondary schools of the Eastern Cape Province. The study reviewed to improve the implementation of CAPS in secondary schools. The cognitive constructivist theory was used in this study. The study adopted a qualitative research approach through which a case study design was chosen. In-depth individual interviews were conducted to attain rich and accurate data from ten teachers, five principals, five heads of departments and five learners who participated in this study: from five secondary schools of Chris Hani West district. A total of nine themes became observable in this study through the analysis of the interviews. One of the key findings was that the Department of Basic Education did not involve teachers when changing the curriculum. The study concludes that issues such as learner-teacher ratio, overcrowded classrooms, insufficient resources, promotion and progression policy, syllabus coverage, lack of teachers with inclusive education, lack of parental involvement in learners’ work and Language of Learning and Teaching hinder the quality of teaching and learning processes. It was suggested that the Department of Basic Education, parents, principals and learners should collaborate to address the hindrances to effective teaching and learning. , Thesis (Masters) -- Faculty of Education, 2022
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- Date Issued: 2022-00
- Authors: Mafilika, Zamikhaya
- Date: 2022-00
- Language: English
- Type: Masters theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/10676 , vital:75212
- Description: The study was conducted in one education district of the Eastern Cape Province. The study aimed to explore the challenges experienced by teachers and learners concerning the implementation of CAPS in secondary schools of the Eastern Cape Province. The study reviewed to improve the implementation of CAPS in secondary schools. The cognitive constructivist theory was used in this study. The study adopted a qualitative research approach through which a case study design was chosen. In-depth individual interviews were conducted to attain rich and accurate data from ten teachers, five principals, five heads of departments and five learners who participated in this study: from five secondary schools of Chris Hani West district. A total of nine themes became observable in this study through the analysis of the interviews. One of the key findings was that the Department of Basic Education did not involve teachers when changing the curriculum. The study concludes that issues such as learner-teacher ratio, overcrowded classrooms, insufficient resources, promotion and progression policy, syllabus coverage, lack of teachers with inclusive education, lack of parental involvement in learners’ work and Language of Learning and Teaching hinder the quality of teaching and learning processes. It was suggested that the Department of Basic Education, parents, principals and learners should collaborate to address the hindrances to effective teaching and learning. , Thesis (Masters) -- Faculty of Education, 2022
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The Impact of Direct Marketing on Consumer Buying Decisions in Mthatha’s Cosmetic Industry
- Authors: Mlobothi, Lusanda
- Date: 2022-00
- Subjects: Direct Marketing
- Language: English
- Type: Masters theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/8010 , vital:59302
- Description: This study aimed to investigate the impact of direct marketing on consumer buying decisions in Mthatha’s cosmetic industry. Direct marketing was measured by four dimensions, namely telemarketing, magazine advertisement, door-to-door selling and television home shopping. To achieve the aim, the research study adopted a positivist paradigm which was motivated by the quantitative approach using the explanatory research design. A self-administered questionnaire was issued to 300 respondents using the snowball sampling technique. The respondents were consumers that purchase cosmetic products sold through direct marketing channels in Mthatha. The key findings of the study, under the simple linear regression, revealed that telemarketing, magazine advertisements, and television home shopping influence consumer buying decisions in Mthatha’s cosmetic industry respectively. However, door-to-door selling does not influence consumer buying decisions in Mthatha’s cosmetic industry. Under the hierarchal regression analysis, the findings revealed that direct marketing influences consumer buying decisions after controlling for the respondents’ demographic variables (educational level, age, gender, marital status, and income level) in Mthatha’s cosmetic industry respectively. Based on the findings, policymakers should assist cosmetic organisations to progress from the manufacturing stage to the commercialisation stage. They should also provide capital and resources to small businesses to up-scale the size of the organisation. Based on the findings, this study will assist direct marketers to gain more understanding of how consumers think and the stages they undergo before making a purchase of a cosmetic product. Key words: Telemarketing, door-to-door selling, consumer buying decisions, television home shopping, magazine advertisements and direct marketing. , Thesis (Masters) -- Faculty of Commerce and Administration, 2022
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- Date Issued: 2022-00
- Authors: Mlobothi, Lusanda
- Date: 2022-00
- Subjects: Direct Marketing
- Language: English
- Type: Masters theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/8010 , vital:59302
- Description: This study aimed to investigate the impact of direct marketing on consumer buying decisions in Mthatha’s cosmetic industry. Direct marketing was measured by four dimensions, namely telemarketing, magazine advertisement, door-to-door selling and television home shopping. To achieve the aim, the research study adopted a positivist paradigm which was motivated by the quantitative approach using the explanatory research design. A self-administered questionnaire was issued to 300 respondents using the snowball sampling technique. The respondents were consumers that purchase cosmetic products sold through direct marketing channels in Mthatha. The key findings of the study, under the simple linear regression, revealed that telemarketing, magazine advertisements, and television home shopping influence consumer buying decisions in Mthatha’s cosmetic industry respectively. However, door-to-door selling does not influence consumer buying decisions in Mthatha’s cosmetic industry. Under the hierarchal regression analysis, the findings revealed that direct marketing influences consumer buying decisions after controlling for the respondents’ demographic variables (educational level, age, gender, marital status, and income level) in Mthatha’s cosmetic industry respectively. Based on the findings, policymakers should assist cosmetic organisations to progress from the manufacturing stage to the commercialisation stage. They should also provide capital and resources to small businesses to up-scale the size of the organisation. Based on the findings, this study will assist direct marketers to gain more understanding of how consumers think and the stages they undergo before making a purchase of a cosmetic product. Key words: Telemarketing, door-to-door selling, consumer buying decisions, television home shopping, magazine advertisements and direct marketing. , Thesis (Masters) -- Faculty of Commerce and Administration, 2022
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- Date Issued: 2022-00
The relationship between trade opennes and enviromental quality in South Africa
- Authors: Dingiswayo, Unathi
- Date: 2022-00
- Subjects: Commerce and administraton
- Language: English
- Type: Masters theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/10012 , vital:74932
- Description: The study empirically examined the relationship between trade openness and environmental quality in South Africa for the period 1994 to 2018. To achieve the objective, the study employed the Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) Bounds technique and Granger causality test. The results revealed that trade openness, have a positive and significant relationship with carbon emission, both in the short-run and long-run. The granger causality test results also showed a unidirectional causality running from trade openness to environmental quality. The implication of the findings is that the South African government must implement trade agreements that can strengthen the capacity for governments to address environmental issues. In particular, the reduction of trade barriers on environmental goods can lead to increased access to green technologies at lower cost. The government must enact and enforce strict environmental laws to avoid the “pollution haven hypothesis” which normally affect the low-income countries. , Thesis (Masters) -- Faculty of Economics and Financial Sciences, 2022
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- Date Issued: 2022-00
- Authors: Dingiswayo, Unathi
- Date: 2022-00
- Subjects: Commerce and administraton
- Language: English
- Type: Masters theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/10012 , vital:74932
- Description: The study empirically examined the relationship between trade openness and environmental quality in South Africa for the period 1994 to 2018. To achieve the objective, the study employed the Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) Bounds technique and Granger causality test. The results revealed that trade openness, have a positive and significant relationship with carbon emission, both in the short-run and long-run. The granger causality test results also showed a unidirectional causality running from trade openness to environmental quality. The implication of the findings is that the South African government must implement trade agreements that can strengthen the capacity for governments to address environmental issues. In particular, the reduction of trade barriers on environmental goods can lead to increased access to green technologies at lower cost. The government must enact and enforce strict environmental laws to avoid the “pollution haven hypothesis” which normally affect the low-income countries. , Thesis (Masters) -- Faculty of Economics and Financial Sciences, 2022
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- Date Issued: 2022-00
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