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Browsing Theses and Dissertations (Information Science) by Type "Dissertation"
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Molepo, Mahlaga Johannes
(University of Pretoria, 2018)
Academic libraries traditionally support universities in their teaching, learning, and research activities. Their support roles can be broadly defined in terms of the organization and storage of knowledge, as well as its ...
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Roos, Izak Francois Jakobus
(University of Pretoria, 2009-09-03)
An increase in the volume of documents, images and other unstructured content in organisations has resulted in several new approaches to the management of unstructured content. These approaches are however focused on ...
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De Beer, J.W. (Koos)
(University of Pretoria, 2015)
The aim of this research is to develop a conceptual framework for alternate reality games based on game design theory. Alternate reality games or ARGs are a unique form of game that enables people to collaboratively play ...
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Kruger, Jennifer
(University of Pretoria, 2012-10-12)
Inclusive public dialogue about issues of concern to science and society can democratise and widen the knowledge base for decision-making so scientific research and developments are made accountable to citizens’ priorities. ...
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Borgstrom, Liam
(University of Pretoria, 2016)
This dissertation addresses the teaching of typography and book design in South Africa and how the literature relating to its education has changed during the course of the twentieth century. Several scholarly and educational ...
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Wessels, Ester Marie
(University of Pretoria, 2012-11-05)
In this study the role of the educational publisher as an information intermediary is considered. The focus is on the developmental role of the publisher, against the background of the information age the world is entering ...
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Sithole, Susan
(University of Pretoria, 2012)
The intention of the study was to find the preferred medium of communication and the preferred language for the dissemination of Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) information among ...
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Van Wyk, Barend Johannes
(University of Pretoria, 2006-10-03)
Communities of Practice have been utilized with great success by organisations in the business and manufacturing sectors to help in the management of their knowledge. Not much research have been done on their application ...
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Maungwa, Masego Tumelo
(University of Pretoria, 2017)
Failures in competitive intelligence are widely reported but are seldom studied through an information behaviour lens or specifically attributed to information activities and factors influencing information behaviour. This ...
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Prinsloo, Yolandi
(University of Pretoria, 2016)
Intelligence is not a new concept and dates back to over 5000 years of Chinese history. The concept of competitive intelligence is, however, still an evolving field and consists of three main streams, i.e. military ...
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Mostert, Aleta
(University of Pretoria, 2005-12-06)
“What constitutes corporate publishing?” is the question that motivated the research for this study. It is not easily defined, but can be contextualised as part of the communications and marketing strategy of an organisation. ...
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Diko, Thandisizwe
(University of Pretoria, 2008-07-14)
No abstract available
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Bothma, Paul
(University of Pretoria, 2008-07-04)
This thesis reports on a pilot project which was developed to meet the needs of specific research groups for a collaborative workspace. The main components of the project include a digital library, online discussion forum, ...
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Ippel, Johanna Gustavus
(University of Pretoria, 2015)
Knowledge creation (KC) is a critical part of innovation. The researcher will demonstrate that knowledge creation is a learning process that is triggered by problems. The researcher will further show that KC depends on ...
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Van Zyl, Friedel
(University of Pretoria, 2007-01-09)
Please read the abstract in the section 00front of this document A CD containing, A Program in Interior Design, accompanies the paper copy of this dissertation. It can be consulted in the Unit for Special Collections in ...
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Peter, Gloria Veneria Zukiswa
(University of Pretoria, 2015)
This article develops guidelines for improving cooperation between public libraries and school libraries in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. A literature review contextualizes recent developments in the library ...
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Boersma, Anne-Marie
(University of Pretoria, 2006-10-17)
Please read the abstract in the section 00front of this document
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Pienaar, Heila
(University of Pretoria, 1990)
Die studie gaan van die standpunt uit dat akademiese
navorsers hul tans in 'n moeilike situasie bevind:
enersyds as gevolg van probleme met die persoonlike
bestuur en hanteri"ng van inligting tydens die
navorsingstaak, ...
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Louw, Jansie Bertha
(University of Pretoria, 2016)
Cancer is one of the most feared diseases. Cancer can be pro-actively treated through diet and nutrition and reactively during treatment and other phases. Information as well diet and nutrition advice and diet therapy is ...
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Bornman, Magda
(University of Pretoria, 2007-07-13)
Please read the abstract in the section 00front of this document