Search
Search results for
We found
6 results for you
-
Production and physico-chemical properties of surface casts from microchaetid earthworms in central Eastern Cape
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Plant and Soil • Authors: S.A. Materechera --- Faculty of Agriculture, Republic of South Africa O.T. Mandiringana --- Agronomy Department, Republic of South Africa K. Nyamapfene --- , Republic of South AfricaThe study was undertaken to estimate surface cast production by microchaetid earthworms and to compare the physical and chemical properties of the casts with the surrounding non-cast soil. An average of 104 (range 64–132) and 192 (range 182–222) t ha−1... -
An innovative drought early warning system for sub-Saharan Africa: integrating modern and indigenous approaches
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development • Authors: Muthoni Masinde --- Department of Information Technology, South AfricaDroughts remain the number one disaster in Africa; drought is responsible for over 88% of all the types of disasters that people are affected by. An effective drought early warning system can support appropriate mitigation and preparedness strategies and hence... -
Exploring student perceptions and experiences of ICT-enhanced formative assessment in an undergraduate management accounting course
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Accounting Research • Authors: K. J. Barnard --- Department of Accounting, South Africa M. Mostert --- Centre for Higher Education, Research, Teaching and Learning, South AfricaThe central role of assessment in driving student learning has been well argued in the literature. In particular, continuous formative assessment with timely feedback helps motivate students to work consistently, while the addition of just-in-time support may further motivate and... -
Extreme significant wave height climate in the Gulf of Guinea
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Marine Science • Authors: AA Osinowo --- , Nigeria EC Okogbue --- , Nigeria EO Eresanya --- , Nigeria OS Akande --- , NigeriaThis article investigates spatio-temporal trends for different return periods of extreme significant wave height (SWH) in the Gulf of Guinea (GG), northeastern tropical Atlantic Ocean, based on a 37-year (1980–2016) wave hindcast. High-resolution reanalysis windfield datasets were used to force... -
Evaluating equity analyst forecasts in South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Investment Analysts Journal • Authors: Sajjaad Ahmed --- , South Africa Emlyn Flint --- , South AfricaSell-side fundamental analyst reports are highly valued in the financial industry and include three main quantitative components: earnings forecasts, target prices, and buy/sell recommendations. This paper examines analyst accuracy by investigating forecasts made on South African equities over the period... -
Listeners perception of code-switching from Xitsonga to English on Munghana Lonene FM
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of African Languages • Authors: Gary Wayne Collins --- Tshwane University of Technology, Wisani Sweetness Mathebula --- Tshwane University of Technology,This article focuses on listeners’ perceptions of code-switching during Munghana Lonene FM Radio Broadcasting. The use of language during radio broadcasting is of particular importance among the communities served by stations. This study provides an insight into the perception of...