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The validation of a suitable nutrient profiling model for South Africa
(North-West University, 2012)Aim Nutrient profiling is defined as “the science of classifying or ranking food items according to their nutritional composition for reasons related to preventing disease and promoting health, and can be used to govern ... -
Validation of selected body fatness methods against the deuterium technique in 6-8 year old black South Africans : the BC-IT Study
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2021)Various scholars report overweight and obesity as major public health problems. Though an increase in obesity, especially among children, has been observed over decades, accurate body composition measurements remain a ... -
Validation of the Daily Spiritual Experience Scale in a group of black South African students
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2020)This study’s principal aim was to statistically validate the Daily Spiritual Experience Scale (DSES) in a group of black South African students. In order to do so, the research objectives were: to investigate the ... -
Validation of the Meaning in Life Questionnaire in an African context
(2012)In psychology and other related fields, the study of meaning in life has shown a re-emergence of scientific interest (e.g. Hicks & King, 2009; Ho, Cheung & Cheung, 2010; Steger, Oishi & Kashdan, 2009; Wong, 2011). The ... -
Validation of the Prospect Screener for the selection of entry-level service industry employees in the South African context
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2019)Organisations can save money and make better hiring decisions by using short psychometric tests as the first screening step, since such tests effectively screen out the least suitable candidates, leaving a smaller pool to ... -
Validation of the Questionnaire for Eudaimonic Well–being in a South African context
(North-West University, 2012)Explicating the nature and concomitants of eudaimonic well-being is currently at the forefront of research on a fulfilling life and functioning well. However, the strength of research conducted on constructs is dependent ... -
Validation of the Short Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-being Scale in a South African adult group
(North-West University (South Africa), Potchefstroom Campus, 2018)In the current exploration of the field of positive psychology, the construct of well-being and its different facets has increasingly become the focus of research. This has led to the development of various measuring ... -
The validity and reproducibility of the 24–hour recall dietary assessment method amongst adolescents in North–West Province, South Africa
(North-West University, 2008)Adolescence proves to be one of the most vulnerable development stages in the life of humans and therefore dietary assessment of this group is important, but complex. This is due to rapid growth during puberty and the ... -
The validity of the BioForce Heart Rate Variability System and the use of heart rate variability and recovery to determine the fitness levels of a cohort of university–level rugby players
(2013)The potential to track changes in training status and fitness levels of especially team sport participants by making use of more time efficient and accessible methods such as heart rate variability (HRV) and heart rate ... -
The value of the "top twenty" pharmaceutical products as a management instrument in a managed health care organisation
(North-West University, 2004)Health is a fundamental human right. Access to health care, which includes providing a population with safe, effective, good quality drugs at the least possible cost, is a prerequisite to realising that right. Drugs or ... -
Various dietary risk markers of hypertension in black South Africans : the THUSA and THUSA BANA study
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2002)Motivation: Hypertension is one of the most important causes of mortality and morbidity in South Africa. An alarming and rapid development of cardiovascular disease is now flowing through developing countries according ... -
Vascular and metabolic profile of 5-year sustained hypertensive versus normotensive black South Africans
(2014)Motivation - A close association exists between hypertension and arterial stiffness. Whether the increased arterial stiffness seen in hypertensives are due to structural or functional adaptations in the vasculature is ... -
Vascular function, oxidative stress and inflammation in South Africans with an active-and inactive lifestyle: the SABPA study
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2019)Motivation - Cardiovascular disease was responsible for 17.5 million deaths in 2014, which made it the main cause of mortality among non-communicable diseases. Statistics from low- and middleincome countries demonstrated ... -
Vascular structure and inflammation in a bi-ethnic South African population: the SABPA study
(North-West University, 2018)Background: South Africa is experiencing a high incidence of cardiovascular disease (CVD). In addition to modifiable risk factors, inflammation was found to be an independent risk factor for CVD development. Inflammatory ... -
'n Verantwoordelikheidsmodel vir 'n Departementshoof (Verpleegkunde) aan 'n universiteit
(Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education, 1986)The role and responsibilities of the departmental head were identified. Methods whereby these individuals could obtain the required management skills were identified. An indication of the amount of time to be spent on ... -
Die verband tussen fisieke aktiwiteit en fisieke fiksheid van dertien- tot vyftienjarige seuns van verskillende bevolkingsgroepe in die Noordwes Provinsie
(North-West University, 2006)Sufficient physical fitness and physical activity during the childhood years are being emphasised more and more, because it can serve as a protective b u l b against health-related illnesses, improve aerobic fitness and ... -
Die verband tussen fisieke aktiwiteit, postuurafwykings en sosio-ekonomiese toestande by swart adolessente
(North-West University, 2008)Socio-economic status form a big part of each person's physical development. Socio-economic status is defined by house income, house standards, family size, physical activity level and parents education level and occupation. ... -
Die verband tussen fisieke vermoëns, veroudering en werkspesifieke taakprofiele van manlike werkers in 'n elektrisiteitsvoorsieningsmaatskappy
(North-West University, 2003)1. Problem and purpose of this research The modem industry shows a progressive ageing workforce (Hale, 1990: 15- 17; Warr, 1993:238; De Swart et al., 1995:l; Shephard, 1997:325). This trend relates to workers that do ... -
Die verband tussen lae fisieke aktiwiteit en ontwikkelingskoördinasieversteuring ("DCD") by 10-12 jarige kinders in die Noordwesprovinsie
(North-West University, 2003)Children with coordination difficulties of a certain degree are classified with the DSM IV (American Psychological Association, 1994) as children with DCD (Developmental Coordination Disorder), clumsy or children with ... -
Die verband tussen leptien, liggaamsamestelling en fisieke fiksheid in swart adolessente : die PLAY-studie
(North-West University, 2006)Leptin is a protein hormone primarily secreted by the subcutaneous adipose tissue and is responsible for regulating the energy balance. Individuals with more adipose tissue have much higher leptin levels and often suffer ...
