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-s2.0-84880612922	Quality versus quantity: The use of observation by early childhood educators in improving the per...	Tackie-ofosu V., Bentum K.	2013	Contemporary Issues in Early Childhood	14	1	10.2304/ciec.2014.14.1.99	University of Ghana, Legon, Ghana; Northwest Special Education Cooperative, Freeport, IL, United ...	Tackie-ofosu, V., University of Ghana, Legon, Ghana; Bentum, K., Northwest Special Education Coop...	In the current study, the authors explored how early childhood educators used observation to supp...	None	None	None	View
Scopus	2-s2.0-84944736707	Play as an Aesthetic Discourse in African Cultural Performances	C. Chinyowa K.	2015	Contemporary Theatre Review	25	4	10.1080/10486801.2015.1078320	Faculty of Arts, Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, South Africa	C. Chinyowa, K., Faculty of Arts, Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, South Africa	Although much has been written about African cultural performances either as anthropological mate...	None	None	None	View
Scopus	2-s2.0-33644848750	Performance of the Reality® polyurethane female condom and a synthetic latex prototype: A randomi...	Beksinska M., Smit J., Mabude Z., Vijayakumar G., Joanis C.	2006	Contraception	73	4	10.1016/j.contraception.2005.07.015	Reproductive Health and HIV Research Unit, University of Witwatersrand, Mayville, 4091, South Afr...	Beksinska, M., Reproductive Health and HIV Research Unit, University of Witwatersrand, Mayville, ...	Objective: This multisite, randomized, crossover trial comparing the performance of the Reality® ...	Barrier methods; Female condom; Performance; Randomized trial; Reality; Synthetic latex	latex; polyetherurethan; polyurethan; adult; article; clinical trial; condom; confidence interval...	None	View
WoS	WOS:000313929000021	Evaluating feasibility, reach and potential impact of a text message family planning information ...	Lasway, Christine,L'Engle, Kelly L.,Ndakidemi, Elizabeth,Vandat, Heather L.,Zan, Trinity	2013	CONTRACEPTION	87	2	10.1016/j.contraception.2012.07.009	FHI 360	None	Background: The objective of this research was to evaluate the feasibility, reach and potential b...	"FAMILY PLANNING",MEN,"MOBILE PHONES",Tanzania,YOUTH,COMMUNICATION,KENYA,MEN	None	None	View
Scopus	2-s2.0-36448937088	Stable isotope study of the Archaean rocks of the Vredefort impact structure, central Kaapvaal Cr...	Fagereng Å., Harris C., La Grange M., Stevens G.	2008	Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology	155	1	10.1007/s00410-007-0224-6	Department of Geological Sciences, University of Cape Town, Rondebosch 7700, South Africa; Depart...	Fagereng, Å., Department of Geological Sciences, University of Cape Town, Rondebosch 7700, South ...	The Vredefort dome in the Kaapvaal Craton was formed as a result of the impact of a large meteori...	Archaean basement; Fluid-rock interaction; Stable isotopes; Vredefort impact structure; Witwaters...	Archean; basement rock; granite; granulite facies; greenstone; host rock; impact structure; lower...	None	View
Scopus	2-s2.0-33645111948	Performance comparison of controllers acting on a batch pulp digester using Monte Carlo modelling	Sandrock C., de Vaal P., Weightman D.	2006	Control Engineering Practice	14	8	10.1016/j.conengprac.2005.05.009	Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Pretoria, Pretoria 0001, South Africa; Sappi Sa...	Sandrock, C., Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Pretoria, Pretoria 0001, South Af...	Finding a suitable control structure for any process usually involves comparing the performance o...	Batch; Control; Monte Carlo; Nonlinear; Performance; Pulp digester	Computer simulation; Control system synthesis; Correlation methods; Mathematical models; Monte Ca...	None	View
Scopus	2-s2.0-67650606769	Postoperative complications after primary adult optical penetrating keratoplasty: Prevalence and ...	Wagoner M.D., Ba-Abbad R., Al-Mohaimeed M., Al-Swailem S., Zimmerman M.B.	2009	Cornea	28	4	10.1097/ICO.0b013e31818d3aef	Department of Ophthalmology, King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; Departmen...	Wagoner, M.D., Department of Ophthalmology, King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Ar...	PURPOSE: To evaluate the prevalence of postoperative complications and their impact on graft surv...	Complications; Graft survival; Penetrating keratoplasty	prednisolone acetate; adolescent; adult; aged; article; child; cornea disease; cornea dystrophy; ...	None	View
Scopus	2-s2.0-67650585880	In vitro transcorneal diffusion of the antimicrobial macrolides azithromycin and clarithromycin a...	Van Eyk A.D., Seifart H.I., Meyer D., Van Der Bijl P.	2009	Cornea	28	4	10.1097/ICO.0b013e31818c901f	Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersr...	Van Eyk, A.D., Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of...	PURPOSE: To compare the in vitro penetration of azithromycin and clarithromycin across both human...	Azithromycin; Clarithromycin; Cornea; In vitro diffusion; Permeability	azithromycin; carbomer; clarithromycin; phosphate buffered saline; polyacrylic acid; antimicrobia...	None	View
Scopus	2-s2.0-54949152248	Human resource systems in Kenya: A case study of hotel human resources performance	Onyango F.E., Okech R.N.	2008	Cornell Hospitality Quarterly	49	4	10.1177/1938965508326390	Department of Ecotourism, Hotel and Institution Management, Maseno University, Maseno, Kenya	Onyango, F.E., Department of Ecotourism, Hotel and Institution Management, Maseno University, Mas...	A study of 160 managers and employees in four hotels in Nairobi and Mombasa, Kenya, found that fu...	Human resource systems; Kenya; Mombasa hotels; Nairobi hotels	None	None	View
Scopus	2-s2.0-84954229716	Retaining and properly developing employees: Could this impact professional conduct?	Kappo-Abidemi C., Iwu C.G., Allen-Ile C.	2015	Corporate Board: Role, Duties and Composition	11	3	None	Department of People Development and Technology, Walter Sisulu University, Potsdam Campus, South ...	Kappo-Abidemi, C., Department of People Development and Technology, Walter Sisulu University, Pot...	Human resource retention and development (HRRD) relationship with public servants’ professionalis...	Employee retention; Nigerian public service; Professional conduct; Training and development	None	None	View
Scopus	2-s2.0-84941949598	Impact of corporate social responsibility on employee engagement: A case of Eskom in South Africa	Kweyama F.S., Cassim S., Munapo E., Mutambara E.	2015	Corporate Board: Role, Duties and Composition	11	2	None	Graduate School of Business and Leadership, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Westville Campus, Durban...	Kweyama, F.S., Graduate School of Business and Leadership, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Westville...	The emergence of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) as a business management concept in the fi...	Corporate social responsibility; Employee, job and organizational engagements; Involvement, aware...	None	None	View
Scopus	2-s2.0-84901337173	Perceptions of organisational readiness for the performance management system: A case study of a ...	Sibongiseni Ngcamu B.	2012	Corporate Board: Role, Duties and Composition	8	3	None	Mangosuthu University of Technology, South Africa	Sibongiseni Ngcamu, B., Mangosuthu University of Technology, South Africa	The absence of a single performance management system (PMS) aligned to institutional strategy and...	Academics; Effectiveness; Performance management system; Rewards strategies	None	None	View
Scopus	2-s2.0-84941961528	Specific performance as a primary remedy in the South African law of contract	Kanamugire J.C.	2015	Corporate Board: Role, Duties and Composition	11	2	None	North-West University, Mafikeng Campus, South Africa	Kanamugire, J.C., North-West University, Mafikeng Campus, South Africa	Specific performance is a primary remedy for breach of contract available for the aggrieved party...	Breach of contract; Damages; Judicial discretion; Specific performance	None	None	View
Scopus	2-s2.0-84901376632	The impact of board structure on the financial performance of listed South African companies	Meyer E., de Wet J.H.V.H.	2013	Corporate Board: Role, Duties and Composition	9	3	None	University of Pretoria, Lynnwood road, Pretoria, South Africa	Meyer, E., University of Pretoria, Lynnwood road, Pretoria, South Africa; de Wet, J.H.V.H., Unive...	This study focuses on the role of the corporate board of directors and the relationship between t...	Board composition; Board ownership; Board size; Corporate governance; Earnings per Share; Enterpr...	None	None	View
Scopus	2-s2.0-84936755032	Board structure and performance in Ethiopian microfinance institutions	Wale L.E.	2015	Corporate Board: Role, Duties and Composition	11	1CONT1	None	University of South Africa, South Africa	Wale, L.E., University of South Africa, South Africa	This research investigated the effect of one governance dimension, board structure on the sustain...	Ethiopia; Governance; Outreach; Sustainability	None	None	View
Scopus	2-s2.0-70349634151	The challenge of integrating sustainability into talent and organization strategies: Investing in...	Arnott J., Lacy P., Lowitt E.	2009	Corporate Governance	9	4	10.1108/14720700910985025	Accenture, Kelvin, South Africa; Accenture, London, United Kingdom; Accenture, Boston, MA, United...	Arnott, J., Accenture, Kelvin, South Africa; Lacy, P., Accenture, London, United Kingdom; Lowitt,...	Purpose - This paper aims to address the importance of a framework for developing employees' sust...	Employees; Leadership development; Management development	None	None	View
Scopus	2-s2.0-34250304749	Corporate governance, ownership structure and performance of SMEs in Ghana: Implications for fina...	Abor J., Biekpe N.	2007	Corporate Governance	7	3	10.1108/14720700710756562	University of Stellenbosch, Business School, Cape Town, South Africa; University of Ghana, Busine...	Abor, J., University of Stellenbosch, Business School, Cape Town, South Africa, University of Gha...	Purpose - This study seeks to assess how the adoption of corporate governance structures affects ...	Corporate governance; Corporate ownership; Ghana; Performance management; Small to medium-sized e...	None	None	View
Scopus	2-s2.0-84867812779	Board characteristics and the financial performance of Nigerian quoted firms	Ujunwa A.	2012	Corporate Governance (Bingley)	12	5	10.1108/14720701211275587	Department of Banking and Finance, University of Nigeria, Enugu, Nigeria	Ujunwa, A., Department of Banking and Finance, University of Nigeria, Enugu, Nigeria	Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to investigate the impact of corporate board characteristic...	Board characteristics; Boards of Directors; Corporate governance; Firm performance; Regression an...	None	None	View
Scopus	2-s2.0-84878241427	New corporate code and immediate performance change of the Nigerian firms	Adewuyi A.O., Olowookere A.E.	2013	Corporate Governance (Bingley)	13	2	10.1108/14720701311316643	Department of Economics, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria	Adewuyi, A.O., Department of Economics, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria; Olowookere, A.E., ...	Purpose: This study aims to investigate the immediate impact of a newly released code of governan...	Agency problem; Companies; Corporate code; Corporate governance; Firms; Governance; Governance su...	None	None	View
Scopus	2-s2.0-84956486629	Implementation, monitoring and evaluation of sustainable business practices: framework and empiri...	Dos Santos M.A.O., Svensson G., Padin C.	2014	Corporate Governance (Bingley)	14	4	10.1108/CG-02-2013-0022	Department of Management, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa; Oslo School of ...	Dos Santos, M.A.O., Department of Management, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Afr...	Purpose – This study aims to illustrate what and how a South African retail chain implements, mon...	Areas of indices; Business; Retail industry; South Africa; Sustainable; Triple bottom line; Woolw...	None	None	View

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