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A machine learning-based framework for anomaly detection
(North-West University (South Africa), 2023)With the expansion of modern technology and the increased adoption of digital payment methods, fraudsters are becoming more sophisticated in their approach. Organisations attempting to mitigate fraudulent attacks can ... -
The macroinvertebrate diversity and selected physical and chemical factors of the Mooi River and the Wonderfontein Spruit
(North-West University (South Africa), Potchefstroom Campus, 2017)The Mooi River catchment area has been the sole water source for Potchefstroom (North-West Province) since 1842. The Mooi River and the Wonderfontein Spruit are subjected to a substantial number of detrimental impacts which ... -
The macroinvertebrate diversity, chemical and physical factors in the Loop Spruit and Mooi River, North-West Province
(North-West University (South Africa), Potchefstroom Campus, 2017)The Loop Spruit, originating near Fochville, forms part of the Mooi River catchment in the North-West Province and ultimately forms part of the Vaal River catchment. This is a relatively small river with an average rainfall ... -
Madagascan polystome (Monogenea) diversity and taxonomy
(North-West University (South Africa), 2021)Amphibians serve as hosts to all the major parasite groups including polystomes (Monogenea). Although Madagascar has more than 350 frog species of which all but two are endemic, the known polystome (Monogenea: Polystomatidae) ... -
Mainstreaming disaster risk reduction in the policy framework of the education sector : the case of Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality, Republic of South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), 2021)Globally, disasters have increased and their impact has been intensely felt around the world and in South Africa. When disasters strike, large segments of the population are faced with devastating consequences that hamper ... -
Maize microbial community modulates plant health in North West Province, South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), 2023)Food sustainability is a serious agricultural issue that needs to be watched. The effective functioning of the rhizosphere microbiome significantly contributes to plant development, disease resistance, and agricultural ... -
Malaria vector control and occurrence, levels and dynamics of DDT in breast milk in certain rural areas of KwaZulu
(Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education, 1990)The WHO considers DDT as safe to man and environment when applied intra-domiciliary for malaria control. Research into the possible health effects under prevailing conditions, taking social customs into account, have, ... -
Mammalian cell cultures as models for metabolomic studies
(North-West University, 2012)The use of cultured cells in metabolomic studies is receiving more and more attention. There are many advantages when using cultured cells in metabolomic studies, for example cultured cells can easily be manipulated for ... -
Management and auditing of bank assets and capital
(North-West University, 2008)As a result of the new regulatory prescripts for banks, known as the Basel II Capital Accord, there has been a heightened interest in the auditing process. We consider this issue with a particular emphasis on the auditing ... -
Management of Ditylenchus africanus (Nematoda : Tylenchidae) on groundnut (Arachis hypogaea)
(North-West University (South Africa), 1998)MANAGEMENT OF DITYLENCHUS AFRICANUS (NEMATODA: TYLENCHIDAE) ON GROUNDNUT (ARACHIS HYPOGAEA) Groundnut production has decreased in South Africa over the past seven years in spite of an increase in grain yield potential ... -
Management of Spoladea recurvalis (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) on amaranths using biopesticides
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)Amaranths are African indigenous vegetables (AIVs) that are gaining popularity in several countries around the world due to their nutritional, medicinal and economic values. Insect pests are however a major challenge to ... -
Management of Tuta absoluta with introduced and native biocontrol agents
(North-West University (South Africa), 2023)Tomato, Solanum lycopersicum L. (Solanaceae) is severely damaged by the South American tomato moth, Tuta absoluta (Meyrick) (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae). Surveys among producers confirmed that the use of synthetic insecticides ... -
The management, mitigation and measurement of model risk in financial risk models
(North-West University, 2018)Financial risk models are simplifications of complex real-world phenomena used to better understand the intricate nature of an underlying process such as the loss generating process in financial risk analyses. Due to this ... -
Managing ambient air quality at King Shaka International Airport
(North-West University, 2018)This study was undertaken to gauge the effectiveness of environmental management interventions at the King Shaka International Airport (Durban) by investigating the source of noted exceedances in Particulate Matter (PM10) ... -
Managing biodiversity in a developing country mining context
(North-West University, 2011)South Africa is one of the most biologically diverse countries in the world. However, biodiversity is suffering under the huge demand for natural resources and the increasing dependence of rural communities on these same ... -
Managing interest rate risk : a comparison of the effectiveness of forecasting and volatility models
(North-West University, 2005)lnterest rate risk is one of the most important types of risk to which banks are inherently exposed. lnterest rates determine a bank's profitability and have an effect on a bank's liquidity and investment portfolio. It ... -
Manufacture and optimization of tubular ceramic membrane supports
(North-West University, 2005)Inorganic membranes can be considered an alternative to organic membranes, due to their thermal, chemical and mechanical stability under harsh conditions. Ceramic membranes are used as support structures to increase ... -
Mapping and analysing cancer incidence in South Africa
(2014)The primary aim of this dissertation was to develop and validate a methodology for identifying spatial clusters (hotspots) of various paediatric cancers within South Africa by using GIS software. The Hotspot Analysis ... -
Mapping of NORMs and Heavy Metals in Central District (Botswana) : Evaluation of Long-term Impact of Mining Activities on Water Quality of Letsibogo Dam
(North-West University (South Africa), 2018)The study was carried out in the central district of Botswana around Letsibogo dam and the surrounding communities of the new uranium mine. Mining has been identified as one of the main potential sources of exposure to ... -
Mapping of y -emitting radionuclides from Princess Mine Dump and the potential radiological effects on human beings
(North-West University (South Africa), 2015)The study was carried out at the Princess dump, an old abandoned mine tailing storage facility in the Witwatersrand region of South Africa. It was aimed at identifying the NORMS in the dump and their activity concentrations ...
