African Evaluation Database

9120 records found

Source	Electronic ID	Title	Authors	Publication Year	Source Title	Volume	Issue	DOI	Affiliations	Authors with Affiliations	Abstract	Author Keywords▲	Index Keywords	Funding Details
Scopus	2-s2.0-46749150922	Laboratory evaluation of traditional insect/mosquito repellent plants against Anopheles arabiensi...	Karunamoorthi K., Mulelam A., Wassie F.	2008	Parasitology Research	103	3	10.1007/s00436-008-1001-9	School of Environmental Health Science, Public Health Faculty, Jimma University, Jimma, Ethiopia	Karunamoorthi, K., School of Environmental Health Science, Public Health Faculty, Jimma Universit...	Laboratory study was carried out to evaluate the repellent efficiency of most commonly known four...	None	charcoal; insect repellent; Anopheles; anopheles arabiensis; article; Asteraceae; burn; disease c...	None	View
Scopus	2-s2.0-77954676849	Investigating the impact of discrete-return lidar point density on estimations of mean and domina...	Tesfamichael S.G., Ahmed F.B., van Aardt J.A.N.	2010	International Journal of Remote Sensing	31	11	10.1080/01431160903144086	School of Environmental Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa; Rochester In...	Tesfamichael, S.G., School of Environmental Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South ...	The accuracy of lidar remote sensing in characterizing three-dimensional forest structural attrib...	None	Best model; Biophysical parameters; Discrete-return lidar; Dominant height; Eucalyptus grandis; F...	None	View
Scopus	2-s2.0-38549115074	Multi-dimensional evaluation for module improvement: A mathematics-based case study	Ellery K.	2006	Assessment and Evaluation in Higher Education	31	1	10.1080/02602930500262445	School of Environmental Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Memorial Tower Building, King Geor...	Ellery, K., School of Environmental Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Memorial Tower Buildin...	Due to a poor module evaluation, mediocre student grades and a difficult teaching experience in l...	None	None	None	View
Scopus	2-s2.0-84897961258	Effect of Pretreatments and Drying Methods on Chemical Composition and Sensory Evaluation of Oyst...	Muyanja C., Kyambadde D., Namugumya B.	2014	Journal of Food Processing and Preservation	38	1	10.1111/j.1745-4549.2012.00794.x	School of Food Technology, Nutrition and Bio-engineering, Makerere University, PO Box 7062, Kampa...	Muyanja, C., School of Food Technology, Nutrition and Bio-engineering, Makerere University, PO Bo...	In Uganda, mushrooms constitute a very important nutritious food that is prepared in different wa...	None	Blanching; Brining; Carbohydrates; Drying; Moisture determination; Molluscs; Powders; Sensory per...	None	View
Scopus	2-s2.0-77956012484	Origin of large-volume pseudotachylite in terrestrial impact structures	Riller U., Lieger D., Gibson R.L., Grieve R.A.F., Stöffler D.	2010	Geology	38	7	10.1130/G30806.1	School of Geography and Earth Sciences, Origins Institute, McMaster University, 1280 Main Street ...	Riller, U., School of Geography and Earth Sciences, Origins Institute, McMaster University, 1280 ...	Large-volume pseudotachylite bodies in impact structures are dike like and consist of angular and...	None	Complex craters; Differential rotation; Glassy matrices; Impact melt; Impact structures; Rock fra...	None	View
Scopus	2-s2.0-84923096068	Testing the performance of state-of-the-art dust emission schemes using DO4Models field data	Haustein K., Washington R., King J., Wiggs G., Thomas D.S.G., Eckardt F.D., Bryant R.G., Menut L.	2015	Geoscientific Model Development	8	2	10.5194/gmd-8-341-2015	School of Geography and the Environment, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom; University...	Haustein, K., School of Geography and the Environment, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingd...	Within the framework of the Dust Observations for Models (DO4Models) project, the performance of ...	None	atmospheric pollution; data set; dust; emission; magnitude; meteorology; numerical model; paramet...	NE/H021841/1, NERC, Natural Environment Research Council	View
Scopus	2-s2.0-51549092291	Environmental resources and recent impacts in the Awassa collapsed caldera, Main Ethiopian Rift	Alemayehu Abiye T.	2008	Quaternary International	189	1	10.1016/j.quaint.2007.10.006	School of Geosciences, Faculty of Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, P.O. Box Wits, 2050 ...	Alemayehu Abiye, T., School of Geosciences, Faculty of Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand,...	The Awassa closed basin is formed by collapsed caldera of acidic volcano and is located within th...	None	biochemical oxygen demand; caldera; dissolved oxygen; environmental impact; groundwater resource;...	None	View
Scopus	2-s2.0-77749308485	The prevalence and functional impact of musculoskeletal conditions amongst clients of a primary h...	Parker R., Jelsma J.	2010	BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders	11	None	10.1186/1471-2474-11-2	School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa	Parker, R., School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, Sou...	Background. The extent of disease burden of musculoskeletal conditions (MSC) not due to injury ha...	None	adult; aged; arthritis; article; backache; community; comorbidity; controlled study; cross-sectio...	None	View
Scopus	2-s2.0-54349120831	Evaluation of breast cancer awareness among women presenting with newly diagnosed breast disease ...	Matatiele P.R., Van den Heever W.M.J.	2008	South African Family Practice	50	4	None	School of Health Technology, Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, South Af...	Matatiele, P.R., School of Health Technology, Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloem...	Background: This study aimed at assessing breast cancer awareness among women presenting with new...	None	adult; article; awareness; breast cancer; breast examination; breast self examination; cancer inc...	None	View
Scopus	2-s2.0-84880941308	Psychological resources as predictors of academic performance of first-year students in higher ed...	Kotzé M., Niemann R.	2013	Acta Academica	45	2	None	School of Higher Education Studies, University of the Free State, P O Box 339, Bloemfontein 9300,...	Kotzé, M., School of Higher Education Studies, University of the Free State, P O Box 339, Bloemfo...	This article aims to determine whether psychological resources (hope, optimism and resilience) ca...	None	None	None	View
Scopus	2-s2.0-84866376592	Those Easily Forgotten: The Impact of Emigration on Those Left Behind	Marchetti-Mercer M.C.	2012	Family Process	51	3	10.1111/j.1545-5300.2012.01407.x	School of Human and Community Development, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South A...	Marchetti-Mercer, M.C., School of Human and Community Development, University of the Witwatersran...	Much has been written about the experiences and stresses of those who emigrate. By contrast, litt...	None	adaptive behavior; adult; aged; article; bereavement; family relation; friend; human; interview; ...	None	View
Scopus	2-s2.0-34547226519	Home-based care for parents with AIDS: Impact on children's psychological functioning	Gwandure C.	2007	Journal of Child and Adolescent Mental Health	19	1	None	School of Human and Community Development, University of the Witwatersrand, PO Box 3, Johannesbur...	Gwandure, C., School of Human and Community Development, University of the Witwatersrand, PO Box ...	Objective: This study explored the concept of home-based care for people living with full-blown A...	None	acquired immune deficiency syndrome; adolescent; adult; Africa; article; caregiver; child advocac...	None	View
Scopus	2-s2.0-33846428069	Communicating through performance: Izigiyo zawomame as gendered protest texts	Mathonsi N., Gumede M.	2006	Southern African Linguistics and Applied Language Studies	24	4	None	School of IsiZulu Studies, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban 4041, South Africa	Mathonsi, N., School of IsiZulu Studies, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban 4041, South Africa; ...	This paper examines the content of Zulu women's izigiyo performed at functions in KwaQwabe, a rur...	None	None	None	View
Scopus	2-s2.0-84900853903	Subtitles and eye tracking: Reading and performance	Kruger J.-L., Steyn F.	2014	Reading Research Quarterly	49	1	10.1002/rrq.59	School of Languages, North-West University, Vaal Triangle Campus, Vanderbijlpark, South Africa; M...	Kruger, J.-L., School of Languages, North-West University, Vaal Triangle Campus, Vanderbijlpark, ...	This article presents an experimental study to investigate whether subtitle reading has a positiv...	None	None	None	View
Scopus	2-s2.0-84879465625	Morphological and physiological changes during reproduction and their relationships to reproducti...	Stahlschmidt Z.R., Lourdais O., Lorioux S., Butler M.W., Davis J.R., Salin K., Voituron Y., Denar...	2013	Physiological and Biochemical Zoology	86	4	10.1086/670918	School of Life Sciences, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 85287, United States; Centre d'Etude...	Stahlschmidt, Z.R., School of Life Sciences, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 85287, United St...	Current reproductive effort typically comes at a cost to future reproductive value by altering so...	None	immune system; morphology; performance assessment; physiology; reproduction; reproductive effort;...	IOS-0543979, National Science Foundation	View
Scopus	2-s2.0-33846269648	The effect of breathing an ambient low-density, hyperoxic gas on the perceived effort of breathin...	Ansley L., Petersen D., Thomas A., St Clair Gibson A., Robson-Ansley P., Noakes T.D.	2007	British Journal of Sports Medicine	41	1	10.1136/bjsm.2006.026989	School of Life Sciences, Kingston University, Penrhyn Road, Kingston-upon-Thames, Surrey KT1 2EE,...	Ansley, L., School of Life Sciences, Kingston University, Penrhyn Road, Kingston-upon-Thames, Sur...	Background: The role of the perception of breathing effort in the regulation of performance of ma...	None	heliox; nitrogen; oxygen; adult; article; athlete; breathing mechanics; controlled study; dyspnea...	None	View
Scopus	2-s2.0-60849127577	The risk-adjusted performance of companies with female directors: A South African case	Msweli-Mbanga P., Mkhize H.	2007	South African Journal of Economic and Management Sciences	10	2	None	School of Management Studies, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa; School of Economics and ...	Msweli-Mbanga, P., School of Management Studies, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa; Mkhiz...	The objective of this research was to examine the effects of female directors on the risk-adjuste...	None	None	None	View
Scopus	2-s2.0-84921545699	Executive compensation, corporate governance and corporate performance: A simultaneous equation a...	Ntim C.G., Lindop S., Osei K.A., Thomas D.A.	2015	Managerial and Decision Economics	36	2	10.1002/mde.2653	School of Management, University of Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom; School of Managemen...	Ntim, C.G., School of Management, University of Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom; Lindop,...	This paper investigates the association between executive compensation and performance. It unique...	None	None	None	View
Scopus	2-s2.0-84888628997	On the performance of linear decreasing inertia weight particle swarm optimization for global opt...	Arasomwan M.A., Adewumi A.O.	2013	The Scientific World Journal	2013	None	10.1155/2013/860289	School of Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science, University of Kwazulu-Natal, Private Bag...	Arasomwan, M.A., School of Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science, University of Kwazulu-N...	Linear decreasing inertia weight (LDIW) strategy was introduced to improve on the performance of ...	None	acceleration; algorithm; article; controlled study; global optimization; linear decreasing inerti...	None	View
Scopus	2-s2.0-84868689279	The Impact of Climate Change on Indigenous Arabica Coffee (Coffea arabica): Predicting Future Tre...	Davis A.P., Gole T.W., Baena S., Moat J.	2012	PLoS ONE	7	11	10.1371/journal.pone.0047981	The Herbarium, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Richmond, Surrey, United Kingdom; Environment and Coff...	Davis, A.P., The Herbarium, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Richmond, Surrey, United Kingdom; Gole, T...	Precise modelling of the influence of climate change on Arabica coffee is limited; there are no d...	None	article; climate change; coffee; environmental stress; futurology; genetic resource; nonhuman; pr...	None	View

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