A collage for reflection : the changing faces of nursing leadership
- Authors: Jooste, Karien
- Date: 2011-11-23
- Subjects: Nursing leadership , Leadership
- Type: Inaugural
- Identifier: uj:15231 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/4065
- Description: Inaugural lecture--Nursing Department, University of Johannesburg, 15 June 2011 , Different leadership faces need to evolve in order to progress from an individualistically focused towards a socially responsive leadership style. Nurse leaders need to reflect on the application of their leadership approaches in their different sectors. These sectors are vastly diverse in character, governance and magnitude; are faced with competing needs and expectations from a multitude of stakeholders and followers; and they also vary in the scope of tasks. The expectations in the SA healthcare environment highlight demands for nurses to exemplify a clear vision. The most recent vision for nursing had been quantified at the Nursing Summit during April 2011: “Reconstruction and revitalising the nursing profession”. This vision embraces the quest of changing the current “face” of nursing leadership. Leadership deals with finding the balance between power, authority and influence during a particular set of circumstances. The face of individualistic, inaugurated leadership refers to distinctly established leadership that focuses on self-reflection, reflection leadership, reflective practice and hostmanship. Reflective leadership is a way of approaching leadership tasks and leading one's own life with foresight and personal mastery. Self-leadership refers to the ways in which people influence themselves to continuously improve their knowledge, skills, acumen, self-motivation and self-direction. These qualities are needed to behave in desirable ways. When service and thoughtfulness are abundantly applied, hostmanship gets amplified by the leader’s desire to achieve, to be proactive, and to seize the opportunity to influence other people. Servant leadership becomes the mirror that magnifies the face of collective leadership while the face of individual inaugurated leadership fades into distant memory. Assemblage leadership refers to the face of shared, collective and relational leadership. There is a growing recognition of the need for individual leaders to embrace the unleashing of collective leadership capacity and to understand diversity. It is vitally important for establishing a shared purpose and vision, as well as for creating relational capacity to effectively coordinate actions. The leadership face of systems reflection; by means of super, ethical and quantum leadership; allows the leader to be certain about the importance of integrated systems in order to support what the leader is planning to accomplish and to understand the interdependencies of such systems. Lastly, nursing should focus on socially responsive leadership by giving deliberate direction with the intent of benefiting everyone in society.
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- Authors: Jooste, Karien
- Date: 2011-11-23
- Subjects: Nursing leadership , Leadership
- Type: Inaugural
- Identifier: uj:15231 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/4065
- Description: Inaugural lecture--Nursing Department, University of Johannesburg, 15 June 2011 , Different leadership faces need to evolve in order to progress from an individualistically focused towards a socially responsive leadership style. Nurse leaders need to reflect on the application of their leadership approaches in their different sectors. These sectors are vastly diverse in character, governance and magnitude; are faced with competing needs and expectations from a multitude of stakeholders and followers; and they also vary in the scope of tasks. The expectations in the SA healthcare environment highlight demands for nurses to exemplify a clear vision. The most recent vision for nursing had been quantified at the Nursing Summit during April 2011: “Reconstruction and revitalising the nursing profession”. This vision embraces the quest of changing the current “face” of nursing leadership. Leadership deals with finding the balance between power, authority and influence during a particular set of circumstances. The face of individualistic, inaugurated leadership refers to distinctly established leadership that focuses on self-reflection, reflection leadership, reflective practice and hostmanship. Reflective leadership is a way of approaching leadership tasks and leading one's own life with foresight and personal mastery. Self-leadership refers to the ways in which people influence themselves to continuously improve their knowledge, skills, acumen, self-motivation and self-direction. These qualities are needed to behave in desirable ways. When service and thoughtfulness are abundantly applied, hostmanship gets amplified by the leader’s desire to achieve, to be proactive, and to seize the opportunity to influence other people. Servant leadership becomes the mirror that magnifies the face of collective leadership while the face of individual inaugurated leadership fades into distant memory. Assemblage leadership refers to the face of shared, collective and relational leadership. There is a growing recognition of the need for individual leaders to embrace the unleashing of collective leadership capacity and to understand diversity. It is vitally important for establishing a shared purpose and vision, as well as for creating relational capacity to effectively coordinate actions. The leadership face of systems reflection; by means of super, ethical and quantum leadership; allows the leader to be certain about the importance of integrated systems in order to support what the leader is planning to accomplish and to understand the interdependencies of such systems. Lastly, nursing should focus on socially responsive leadership by giving deliberate direction with the intent of benefiting everyone in society.
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Freedom and representation in South Africa
- Authors: Hamilton, Lawrence
- Date: 2011-11-23
- Subjects: Political freedom , Political power , Political representation , South Africa - Politics and government
- Type: Inaugural
- Identifier: uj:15232 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/4066
- Description: Inaugural lecture--Department of Political Studies, University of Johannesburg, 16 August 2011 , South Africans are not yet free. In this paper I hope to convince you that this is the case and show you why. I shall do so by considering the relation between freedom, power and group representation in South Africa. In order to do so I focus on the material components of individual freedom and analyse how the power of group representatives strongly determines this freedom. I begin by developing a more substantive and concrete account of freedom than is the norm within contemporary political philosophy, an account in which freedom is understood in terms of freedom of action, or more particularly in terms of the power to act and the requirements for that power. I argue that freedom is power within and across the following four dimensions: 1) the power to act or be as I would choose in the absence of internal and external obstacles; 2) the power to determine the government of my political association; 3) the ability to develop and exercise my powers and capacities self-reflectively within and against existing norms and power relations; and 4) the power to determine my social environment via control over my economic and political representatives. Given modern conditions, where most of our lives are characterised by membership of a variety of overlapping and interdependent groups, I then go on to assess four forms of group representation, and argue that the aesthetic theory of representation provides the best means of understanding the freedom of groups. The main claim I defend is that, as with individuals and states, since groups can be represented they can be more or less free; and that their degree of freedom heavily determines individual freedom of action. I end with an analysis of group freedom and representation in South Africa, in particular how her electoral system, high rate of unemployment and rampant inequalities undermine the possibility for meaningful group representation and thus freedom. This is most acute and obvious amongst the large numbers of unemployed and working class of South Africa; but it is also true of the much smaller subsection of political and economic elites who are ultimately powerless in the face of the crime and instability that results from our highly unequal and poorly represented society. In sum, I argue that freedom is power and that a person is free through other people, not in the sense that freedom is only possible in small communities or action in accordance with a set of moral injunctions, but in the sense that freedom is dependent on the creation and maintenance of a political order that enables the exercise of critical, real and effectual action for all, as individuals or via control over economic and political representatives with meaningful power.
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- Authors: Hamilton, Lawrence
- Date: 2011-11-23
- Subjects: Political freedom , Political power , Political representation , South Africa - Politics and government
- Type: Inaugural
- Identifier: uj:15232 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/4066
- Description: Inaugural lecture--Department of Political Studies, University of Johannesburg, 16 August 2011 , South Africans are not yet free. In this paper I hope to convince you that this is the case and show you why. I shall do so by considering the relation between freedom, power and group representation in South Africa. In order to do so I focus on the material components of individual freedom and analyse how the power of group representatives strongly determines this freedom. I begin by developing a more substantive and concrete account of freedom than is the norm within contemporary political philosophy, an account in which freedom is understood in terms of freedom of action, or more particularly in terms of the power to act and the requirements for that power. I argue that freedom is power within and across the following four dimensions: 1) the power to act or be as I would choose in the absence of internal and external obstacles; 2) the power to determine the government of my political association; 3) the ability to develop and exercise my powers and capacities self-reflectively within and against existing norms and power relations; and 4) the power to determine my social environment via control over my economic and political representatives. Given modern conditions, where most of our lives are characterised by membership of a variety of overlapping and interdependent groups, I then go on to assess four forms of group representation, and argue that the aesthetic theory of representation provides the best means of understanding the freedom of groups. The main claim I defend is that, as with individuals and states, since groups can be represented they can be more or less free; and that their degree of freedom heavily determines individual freedom of action. I end with an analysis of group freedom and representation in South Africa, in particular how her electoral system, high rate of unemployment and rampant inequalities undermine the possibility for meaningful group representation and thus freedom. This is most acute and obvious amongst the large numbers of unemployed and working class of South Africa; but it is also true of the much smaller subsection of political and economic elites who are ultimately powerless in the face of the crime and instability that results from our highly unequal and poorly represented society. In sum, I argue that freedom is power and that a person is free through other people, not in the sense that freedom is only possible in small communities or action in accordance with a set of moral injunctions, but in the sense that freedom is dependent on the creation and maintenance of a political order that enables the exercise of critical, real and effectual action for all, as individuals or via control over economic and political representatives with meaningful power.
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Legal responses to corporate undercapitalisation : towards a proactive approach?
- Authors: Van der Linde, Kathleen
- Date: 2011-11-23
- Subjects: Capital investment , Capitalisation , Undercapitalisation , Corporation law , Corporate finance
- Type: Inaugural
- Identifier: uj:15233 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/4067
- Description: Inaugural lecture--Department of Mercantile Law, University of Johannesburg, 19 October 2011 , The ability to mobilise capital by attracting investments from the public was one of the driving forces in the development of the modern company. Companies finance their business operations through a combination of equity and debt. The choice between equity and debt financing depends on a variety of factors ranging from macro-economic factors such as the relative abundance or scarcity of capital, the costs of raising different types of financing and the tax treatment of debt and equity financing. A notion of undercapitalisation is recognised in several disciplines of the law, including tax law, company law and corporate insolvency law. As these disciplines have different purposes they employ different definitions of and attach different consequences to undercapitalisation. They employ mostly reactive or ex post strategies. Yet the recognition of the concept implies that there is an ideal standard according to which corporations should be capitalised - an idea of adequate capitalisation. The purpose of this lecture is to analyse some of these responses in search for common ground that may serve as the basis for a more proactive solution or guiding principle. Company law does not generally prescribe to what extent equity and debt financing should be relied on or, for that matter, the value of the total assets that a company should have. Some jurisdictions do prescribe a minimum capital or pay attention to the manner in which a company is to be financed, but such measures tend to have a limited impact beyond the incorporation phase of a company. Limited attempts are also made to scrutinise proposed financing methods when the continuance of a distressed company is under consideration. Although undercapitalisation is an important factor in imposing personal liability for the debts of a company based on the so-called veil-piercing cases, it is not generally regarded as an independent ground for the disregarding of corporate personality. This complicates formulation of a proactive approach. In international tax law, transfer pricing rules function as anti-avoidance measures that prevent the abnormal allocation of income and expenses between related or connected persons aimed at obtaining a tax benefit. These measures include thin capitalisation rules targeting the use of disproportionate levels of debt in relation to equity. They prevent the deduction of excessive interest payments in respect of debt financing by connected persons. While they treat debt financing as if it was in fact equity financing, this is done only in relation to the tax consequences. Nevertheless, it seems that tax law can provide useful guidance in the formulation of a concept of inadequate capitalisation. Corporate insolvency law provides several responses to undercapitalisation, including the equitable subordination of debt and the recharacterisation of debt as equity. While the requirements for and consequences of these two responses differ, both apply in respect of financing provided by insiders such as holding companies, controlling shareholders and certain creditors. The degree of correspondence between the types of financing subjected to these insolvency solutions and the transactions targeted by thin capitalisation rules is evident. The regulation of insider loans thus appears to be a good starting point in addressing the problem of corporate undercapitalisation. Insolvency law in Germany and in the United States of America provide useful guidance for the design of a South African approach.
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- Authors: Van der Linde, Kathleen
- Date: 2011-11-23
- Subjects: Capital investment , Capitalisation , Undercapitalisation , Corporation law , Corporate finance
- Type: Inaugural
- Identifier: uj:15233 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/4067
- Description: Inaugural lecture--Department of Mercantile Law, University of Johannesburg, 19 October 2011 , The ability to mobilise capital by attracting investments from the public was one of the driving forces in the development of the modern company. Companies finance their business operations through a combination of equity and debt. The choice between equity and debt financing depends on a variety of factors ranging from macro-economic factors such as the relative abundance or scarcity of capital, the costs of raising different types of financing and the tax treatment of debt and equity financing. A notion of undercapitalisation is recognised in several disciplines of the law, including tax law, company law and corporate insolvency law. As these disciplines have different purposes they employ different definitions of and attach different consequences to undercapitalisation. They employ mostly reactive or ex post strategies. Yet the recognition of the concept implies that there is an ideal standard according to which corporations should be capitalised - an idea of adequate capitalisation. The purpose of this lecture is to analyse some of these responses in search for common ground that may serve as the basis for a more proactive solution or guiding principle. Company law does not generally prescribe to what extent equity and debt financing should be relied on or, for that matter, the value of the total assets that a company should have. Some jurisdictions do prescribe a minimum capital or pay attention to the manner in which a company is to be financed, but such measures tend to have a limited impact beyond the incorporation phase of a company. Limited attempts are also made to scrutinise proposed financing methods when the continuance of a distressed company is under consideration. Although undercapitalisation is an important factor in imposing personal liability for the debts of a company based on the so-called veil-piercing cases, it is not generally regarded as an independent ground for the disregarding of corporate personality. This complicates formulation of a proactive approach. In international tax law, transfer pricing rules function as anti-avoidance measures that prevent the abnormal allocation of income and expenses between related or connected persons aimed at obtaining a tax benefit. These measures include thin capitalisation rules targeting the use of disproportionate levels of debt in relation to equity. They prevent the deduction of excessive interest payments in respect of debt financing by connected persons. While they treat debt financing as if it was in fact equity financing, this is done only in relation to the tax consequences. Nevertheless, it seems that tax law can provide useful guidance in the formulation of a concept of inadequate capitalisation. Corporate insolvency law provides several responses to undercapitalisation, including the equitable subordination of debt and the recharacterisation of debt as equity. While the requirements for and consequences of these two responses differ, both apply in respect of financing provided by insiders such as holding companies, controlling shareholders and certain creditors. The degree of correspondence between the types of financing subjected to these insolvency solutions and the transactions targeted by thin capitalisation rules is evident. The regulation of insider loans thus appears to be a good starting point in addressing the problem of corporate undercapitalisation. Insolvency law in Germany and in the United States of America provide useful guidance for the design of a South African approach.
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Looking beyond the brink of water and crises! What crises, really?
- Authors: Mamba, Bhekie
- Date: 2011-11-23
- Subjects: Water quality , Water crises , Climate change , Water conservation , Water resource development
- Type: Inaugural
- Identifier: http://ujcontent.uj.ac.za8080/10210/382819 , uj:15235 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/4069
- Description: Inaugural lecture--Chemistry Department, University of Johannesburg, 21 September 2011 , Globally, water related matters tend to take centre stage because while mankind can do without electricity as a form of energy source, one would never survive after a prolonged period without water. To illustrate the point, healthy adults and children can live only up to ten and five days, respectively, without water, but without food it is possible to survive for several weeks. Water may not necessarily be equated to bread but it constitutes a large percentage of the human body. The body needs water to support a lot of chemical processes within itself, to absorb beneficial nutrients, to excrete waste and to maintain the core body temperature through sweating. So much has been written and debated regarding water quality and scarcity globally and more importantly in South Africa. The voices being heard have predominantly been those of the articulate social scientists who have a greater appeal to the print and electronic media. Is there empirical data and scientifically tested evidence to suggest that South Africa should now start pressing “water crises” panic buttons? The scientists’ and engineers’ voices have been largely shrouded, masked and even, in many cases, “loudly” unheard in the entire discourse and we, the University of Johannesburg’s Water Research group, have been doing most of the talking in the laboratories in a desperate effort to answer these burning questions but, needless to say, there are still lots of questions that are begging for answers! Taking a short trip to memory lane, we recall a “load shedding” energy crises but the question that lingers in most people’s minds, with climate change impact taken into account, is whether or not a water crises is looming. In the lecture, the current state of affairs will be discussed and more importantly, we expose the opportunities for research at present and in the immediate future.
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- Authors: Mamba, Bhekie
- Date: 2011-11-23
- Subjects: Water quality , Water crises , Climate change , Water conservation , Water resource development
- Type: Inaugural
- Identifier: http://ujcontent.uj.ac.za8080/10210/382819 , uj:15235 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/4069
- Description: Inaugural lecture--Chemistry Department, University of Johannesburg, 21 September 2011 , Globally, water related matters tend to take centre stage because while mankind can do without electricity as a form of energy source, one would never survive after a prolonged period without water. To illustrate the point, healthy adults and children can live only up to ten and five days, respectively, without water, but without food it is possible to survive for several weeks. Water may not necessarily be equated to bread but it constitutes a large percentage of the human body. The body needs water to support a lot of chemical processes within itself, to absorb beneficial nutrients, to excrete waste and to maintain the core body temperature through sweating. So much has been written and debated regarding water quality and scarcity globally and more importantly in South Africa. The voices being heard have predominantly been those of the articulate social scientists who have a greater appeal to the print and electronic media. Is there empirical data and scientifically tested evidence to suggest that South Africa should now start pressing “water crises” panic buttons? The scientists’ and engineers’ voices have been largely shrouded, masked and even, in many cases, “loudly” unheard in the entire discourse and we, the University of Johannesburg’s Water Research group, have been doing most of the talking in the laboratories in a desperate effort to answer these burning questions but, needless to say, there are still lots of questions that are begging for answers! Taking a short trip to memory lane, we recall a “load shedding” energy crises but the question that lingers in most people’s minds, with climate change impact taken into account, is whether or not a water crises is looming. In the lecture, the current state of affairs will be discussed and more importantly, we expose the opportunities for research at present and in the immediate future.
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The functional designs of gas exchangers
- Authors: Maina, John
- Date: 2011-11-23
- Subjects: Gas exchangers , Respiratory organs
- Type: Inaugural
- Identifier: uj:15234 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/4068
- Description: Inaugural lecture--Dept.of Zoology, University of Johannesburg, 13 July 2011 , I have extensively researched the area of comparative respiratory structural, functional and developmental biology. Animals at different evolutionary and developmental levels, those that pursue different behaviours and lifestyles, and those that inhabit diverse ecological environments and habitats, especially the extreme (challenging) ones, have been investigated. The following questions have directed my research inquiry: When? Why? and How? have gas exchangers (respiratory organs/structures) adaptively and developmentally evolved to afford the required demands for molecular oxygen? To obtain the most robust answers to the research question(s) and therefore more satisfactorily explain the structural and functional fidelities of modern gas exchangers, microscopic, stereological, molecular, mathematical and computational modelling and three-dimensional reconstruction techniques have been applied. The following points that will be highlighted are: a). During the time that life has evolved on Earth, dramatic shifts in the levels of oxygen (O2) and carbon dioxide (CO2) have occurred in the biosphere. b). The physicochemical laws that govern the flow and behaviour of the respiratory fluid media (fluids/gases), the environment occupied, the respiratory medium utilized and the lifestyles pursued have determined the functional designs of the gas exchangers. c). The differences and the similarities that exist in the designs of the gas exchangers display the different evolutionary strategies and solutions for acquisition of O2. d). The efficiencies of gas exchangers closely correlate with the metabolic demands of organisms/animals. e). For the reason that interplay between different factors prescribes the structural and functional designs, it is difficult, if not impossible, to extrapolate these attributes to adequately explain the evolutionary basis of the modern gas exchangers. f). Since the most evolutionary advanced animals do not of necessity have the most complex and efficient gas exchangers, our studies show that the designs of gas exchangers stem from need.
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- Authors: Maina, John
- Date: 2011-11-23
- Subjects: Gas exchangers , Respiratory organs
- Type: Inaugural
- Identifier: uj:15234 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/4068
- Description: Inaugural lecture--Dept.of Zoology, University of Johannesburg, 13 July 2011 , I have extensively researched the area of comparative respiratory structural, functional and developmental biology. Animals at different evolutionary and developmental levels, those that pursue different behaviours and lifestyles, and those that inhabit diverse ecological environments and habitats, especially the extreme (challenging) ones, have been investigated. The following questions have directed my research inquiry: When? Why? and How? have gas exchangers (respiratory organs/structures) adaptively and developmentally evolved to afford the required demands for molecular oxygen? To obtain the most robust answers to the research question(s) and therefore more satisfactorily explain the structural and functional fidelities of modern gas exchangers, microscopic, stereological, molecular, mathematical and computational modelling and three-dimensional reconstruction techniques have been applied. The following points that will be highlighted are: a). During the time that life has evolved on Earth, dramatic shifts in the levels of oxygen (O2) and carbon dioxide (CO2) have occurred in the biosphere. b). The physicochemical laws that govern the flow and behaviour of the respiratory fluid media (fluids/gases), the environment occupied, the respiratory medium utilized and the lifestyles pursued have determined the functional designs of the gas exchangers. c). The differences and the similarities that exist in the designs of the gas exchangers display the different evolutionary strategies and solutions for acquisition of O2. d). The efficiencies of gas exchangers closely correlate with the metabolic demands of organisms/animals. e). For the reason that interplay between different factors prescribes the structural and functional designs, it is difficult, if not impossible, to extrapolate these attributes to adequately explain the evolutionary basis of the modern gas exchangers. f). Since the most evolutionary advanced animals do not of necessity have the most complex and efficient gas exchangers, our studies show that the designs of gas exchangers stem from need.
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From Pilanesberg to Lovozero
- Authors: Lurie, Jos
- Date: 2010-08-05T06:56:40Z
- Subjects: Pilanesberg (South Africa) , Lovozero (Soviet Union) , Geology - Pilanesberg (South Africa) , Mining engineering - South Africa , Alkaline rocks - Pilanesberg (South Africa)
- Type: Inaugural
- Identifier: uj:15076 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/3374
- Description: Inaugural lecture--Dept. of Engineering, Technikon Witwatersrand, 19 September 2001
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- Authors: Lurie, Jos
- Date: 2010-08-05T06:56:40Z
- Subjects: Pilanesberg (South Africa) , Lovozero (Soviet Union) , Geology - Pilanesberg (South Africa) , Mining engineering - South Africa , Alkaline rocks - Pilanesberg (South Africa)
- Type: Inaugural
- Identifier: uj:15076 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/3374
- Description: Inaugural lecture--Dept. of Engineering, Technikon Witwatersrand, 19 September 2001
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Waarskynlikheidsleer en statistiek: terugblik en toekomsperpektief
- Authors: Wiid, A. J. B.
- Date: 2010-08-03T06:51:36Z
- Subjects: Probability theory , Statistics - Theory
- Type: Inaugural
- Identifier: uj:15075 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/3364
- Description: Inaugural lecture--Dept. of Statistics, Rand Afrikaans University, 23 May 1969 , In this inaugaral lecture a very brief account of the development of Probability Theory is given. Different definitions of probability are discussed and it is pointed out that currently there is no general agreement as to what probability is. The classical and decision theory approaches in Statistics are dealt with and model building is emphasised throughout. Finally, some future developments are considered.
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- Authors: Wiid, A. J. B.
- Date: 2010-08-03T06:51:36Z
- Subjects: Probability theory , Statistics - Theory
- Type: Inaugural
- Identifier: uj:15075 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/3364
- Description: Inaugural lecture--Dept. of Statistics, Rand Afrikaans University, 23 May 1969 , In this inaugaral lecture a very brief account of the development of Probability Theory is given. Different definitions of probability are discussed and it is pointed out that currently there is no general agreement as to what probability is. The classical and decision theory approaches in Statistics are dealt with and model building is emphasised throughout. Finally, some future developments are considered.
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Towards social justice : an elusive and a challenging endeavour
- Authors: Smit, Nicola
- Date: 2010-02-23T10:03:35Z
- Subjects: Social justice - South Africa , Lawyers and social justice , Law study and teaching- South Africa
- Type: Inaugural
- Identifier: uj:15073 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/3027
- Description: Inaugural lecture--Department of Mercantile Law, University of Johannesburg, 28 October 2009
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- Authors: Smit, Nicola
- Date: 2010-02-23T10:03:35Z
- Subjects: Social justice - South Africa , Lawyers and social justice , Law study and teaching- South Africa
- Type: Inaugural
- Identifier: uj:15073 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/3027
- Description: Inaugural lecture--Department of Mercantile Law, University of Johannesburg, 28 October 2009
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The warden – the prim – and the life beyond…!
- Authors: Rensleigh, Chris
- Date: 2010-02-23T08:12:34Z
- Subjects: Dayhouse life at the University of Johannesburg , Residence life at the University of Johannesburg , Student life at the University of Johannesburg , Virtual Communities of Practice
- Type: Inaugural
- Identifier: uj:15072 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/3025
- Description: Inaugural lecture--Department of Information and Knowledge Management, University of Johannesburg, 25 November 2009
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- Authors: Rensleigh, Chris
- Date: 2010-02-23T08:12:34Z
- Subjects: Dayhouse life at the University of Johannesburg , Residence life at the University of Johannesburg , Student life at the University of Johannesburg , Virtual Communities of Practice
- Type: Inaugural
- Identifier: uj:15072 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/3025
- Description: Inaugural lecture--Department of Information and Knowledge Management, University of Johannesburg, 25 November 2009
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Die überwindung der dekadenz im werk Thomas Manns
- Authors: Boeddinghaus, Walter
- Date: 2009-11-16T06:16:26Z
- Subjects: Thomas Mann - Criticism and interpretation , Decadence in German literature
- Type: Inaugural
- Identifier: uj:15070 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2992
- Description: Inaugural lecture--Department of German Literature, Rand Afrikaans University, 1 April 1971 , In the works of the German novelist Thomas Mann much attention is given to the description and analysis of the phenomenon of decadence, a thematic preoccupation similar to the one that can be found in 19th century German philosophy. The reason for this importance attached to the phenomenon of decadence can be found in the apparent connection which exists between the decline of biological vitality on the one hand and the rise of an intellectual and artistic unfolding on the other hand. However, the fact must not be lost sight of that in Thomas Mann's writings the attempt at defeating decadence is at times dominating the mere description of the phenomenon. Three phases of the struggle to overcome the fascination of decadence can be clearly distinguished: Firstly a heroic phase which is characterised by an awareness, on the part of the main characters, of the temptation exerted by the whole complex of decadence, and by a struggle to steer clear of this temptation. Secondly an ironic phase in which the dogma of a connection between decadence and spiritual refinement is being questioned in a light, ironical manner. Thirdly a mythological phase in which Mann shows vitality and intellectual heightening, which had hitherto been considered as mutually exclusive, to be capable of reconciliation. Such reconciliation is symbolically represented in Mann's later works by the myth of death and second birth. The overcoming of decadence in Mann's work is not shown as an accomplished fact but rather as a continuous process.
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- Authors: Boeddinghaus, Walter
- Date: 2009-11-16T06:16:26Z
- Subjects: Thomas Mann - Criticism and interpretation , Decadence in German literature
- Type: Inaugural
- Identifier: uj:15070 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2992
- Description: Inaugural lecture--Department of German Literature, Rand Afrikaans University, 1 April 1971 , In the works of the German novelist Thomas Mann much attention is given to the description and analysis of the phenomenon of decadence, a thematic preoccupation similar to the one that can be found in 19th century German philosophy. The reason for this importance attached to the phenomenon of decadence can be found in the apparent connection which exists between the decline of biological vitality on the one hand and the rise of an intellectual and artistic unfolding on the other hand. However, the fact must not be lost sight of that in Thomas Mann's writings the attempt at defeating decadence is at times dominating the mere description of the phenomenon. Three phases of the struggle to overcome the fascination of decadence can be clearly distinguished: Firstly a heroic phase which is characterised by an awareness, on the part of the main characters, of the temptation exerted by the whole complex of decadence, and by a struggle to steer clear of this temptation. Secondly an ironic phase in which the dogma of a connection between decadence and spiritual refinement is being questioned in a light, ironical manner. Thirdly a mythological phase in which Mann shows vitality and intellectual heightening, which had hitherto been considered as mutually exclusive, to be capable of reconciliation. Such reconciliation is symbolically represented in Mann's later works by the myth of death and second birth. The overcoming of decadence in Mann's work is not shown as an accomplished fact but rather as a continuous process.
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Die molekulêre benadering tot die biologiese wetenskappe insluitende die mediese wetenskappe
- Authors: Schabort, J. C.
- Date: 2009-11-16T06:16:07Z
- Subjects: Biological sciences - Molecular approach , Biochemistry and medical sciences
- Type: Inaugural
- Identifier: uj:15069 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2991
- Description: Inaugural lecture--Department of Biochemistry, Rand Afrikaans University, 29 Oktober 1973 , The molecular approach to biological science forms the basis of the biochemist's approach to his task and also forms the basis of and is a binding factor in a modern interdisciplinary research attempt on unsolved problems on living systems in general with special reference to the physical existence of man. Important contributions have already been made by biochemistry, but major challenges such as obtaining the required knowledge about the causes, prevention and cure of diseases such as atherosclerosis, cancer, allergic conditions and mental deviations still await much attention from biochemistry and other disciplines. Biochemistry should also play a central role in studies on the rejection reaction during organ transplantation, autoimmunity, biological energy as possible substitute for present sources of energy, and better utilisation of enzymes in industry. One of the most important fundamental problems in biochemistry is the relationship between the primary structure and function of proteins. This problem now forms the central theme of intensive research programmes.
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- Authors: Schabort, J. C.
- Date: 2009-11-16T06:16:07Z
- Subjects: Biological sciences - Molecular approach , Biochemistry and medical sciences
- Type: Inaugural
- Identifier: uj:15069 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2991
- Description: Inaugural lecture--Department of Biochemistry, Rand Afrikaans University, 29 Oktober 1973 , The molecular approach to biological science forms the basis of the biochemist's approach to his task and also forms the basis of and is a binding factor in a modern interdisciplinary research attempt on unsolved problems on living systems in general with special reference to the physical existence of man. Important contributions have already been made by biochemistry, but major challenges such as obtaining the required knowledge about the causes, prevention and cure of diseases such as atherosclerosis, cancer, allergic conditions and mental deviations still await much attention from biochemistry and other disciplines. Biochemistry should also play a central role in studies on the rejection reaction during organ transplantation, autoimmunity, biological energy as possible substitute for present sources of energy, and better utilisation of enzymes in industry. One of the most important fundamental problems in biochemistry is the relationship between the primary structure and function of proteins. This problem now forms the central theme of intensive research programmes.
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Enkele aspekte van die hedendaagse monetêre problematiek
- Authors: Nieuwenhuizen, P. J.
- Date: 2009-11-16T06:15:43Z
- Subjects: Commodities - Theory , Monetary instruments - Theory
- Type: Inaugural
- Identifier: http://ujcontent.uj.ac.za8080/10210/380652 , uj:15068 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2990
- Description: Inaugural lecture--Department of Economics, Rand Afrikaans University, 27 May 1974 , Modern money is an advanced abstract tool that cannot be replaced by any alternative economic arrangement. The essence and form thereof bear no relationship to any specific characteristic such as the intrinsic value of the commodity of which it is made or the intrinsic value of a commodity such as gold or silver which it may represent. Reference to modern forms of money such as the Special Drawing Rights Facility as "Paper gold" merely reflects the ignorance of the user of the concept and confuses the general public. Money is essentially a dynamic phenomenon related to speculation and uncertainty and cannot be analysed satisfactorily in terms of equilibrium theory. The money concept creates even more problems when viewed within the framework of the broader finance theory. Modern money furnishes a multitude of services. The assortment of services demanded will increase with the ever greater specialisation of economic life. Each service of money will also be utilised more intensively with the passing of time. The monetary phenomena is further complicated by the ever increasing importance of substitutes for certain functions of money, especially the asset function. The evolution of more functions for money, the more intensive use of these functions, and the evolution of more forms of money add continualIy to the more complicated relationship between the real sector of the economy and the monetary sector. The exchange function, however, represents the essence of the money concept because of its relationship to the transactions volume. The Newlyn model is thus regarded as of vital importance for monetary policy. The importance of money as a neutral information carrier cannot be overemphasised. The process disturbing the neutrality of money is, however, of a stubborn cumulative nature and cannot be controlled easily once it has gained momentum. The conventional use of the monetary instrument may at times be more destabilising because of its effects on the portfolio mix and the absolute dependence of the real economic sector on a monetary coat to fit it at all times. The importance of the interest rate instrument in channeling resources between the investment function and the consumption function requires new evaluation in the light of the fact that no positive interest rate exists at present in the Western World. The behaviour of the international monetary system, mainly as a result of the monetary policy applied by the United States of America, and the transmission of the impulses thereof through the international economic system by a fixed exchange rate mechanism, must be held responsible for the rapid rate of propagation of inflation between countries. Revision of the system to cope with the ill effects resulting from the policy followed by a member, or members of the system, is an involved process and is most likely to proceed along the lines of creating a generally acceptable international money such as the Special Drawing Rights Facility which, in the words of Polak, "cannot be classified according to such familiar categories as "legal tender", "money" or "credit". The establishment of more homogeneous currency areas should result in at least identifying areas with similar economic characteristics and the adoption of policies to cope with the monetary disturbances pulsating from the different areas. It is difficult to envisage an international monetary system based on either gold or the currency of a major country, such as the dollar, for the ever integrating world of tomorrow with its rapid flux and precarious economic rhythm.
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- Authors: Nieuwenhuizen, P. J.
- Date: 2009-11-16T06:15:43Z
- Subjects: Commodities - Theory , Monetary instruments - Theory
- Type: Inaugural
- Identifier: http://ujcontent.uj.ac.za8080/10210/380652 , uj:15068 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2990
- Description: Inaugural lecture--Department of Economics, Rand Afrikaans University, 27 May 1974 , Modern money is an advanced abstract tool that cannot be replaced by any alternative economic arrangement. The essence and form thereof bear no relationship to any specific characteristic such as the intrinsic value of the commodity of which it is made or the intrinsic value of a commodity such as gold or silver which it may represent. Reference to modern forms of money such as the Special Drawing Rights Facility as "Paper gold" merely reflects the ignorance of the user of the concept and confuses the general public. Money is essentially a dynamic phenomenon related to speculation and uncertainty and cannot be analysed satisfactorily in terms of equilibrium theory. The money concept creates even more problems when viewed within the framework of the broader finance theory. Modern money furnishes a multitude of services. The assortment of services demanded will increase with the ever greater specialisation of economic life. Each service of money will also be utilised more intensively with the passing of time. The monetary phenomena is further complicated by the ever increasing importance of substitutes for certain functions of money, especially the asset function. The evolution of more functions for money, the more intensive use of these functions, and the evolution of more forms of money add continualIy to the more complicated relationship between the real sector of the economy and the monetary sector. The exchange function, however, represents the essence of the money concept because of its relationship to the transactions volume. The Newlyn model is thus regarded as of vital importance for monetary policy. The importance of money as a neutral information carrier cannot be overemphasised. The process disturbing the neutrality of money is, however, of a stubborn cumulative nature and cannot be controlled easily once it has gained momentum. The conventional use of the monetary instrument may at times be more destabilising because of its effects on the portfolio mix and the absolute dependence of the real economic sector on a monetary coat to fit it at all times. The importance of the interest rate instrument in channeling resources between the investment function and the consumption function requires new evaluation in the light of the fact that no positive interest rate exists at present in the Western World. The behaviour of the international monetary system, mainly as a result of the monetary policy applied by the United States of America, and the transmission of the impulses thereof through the international economic system by a fixed exchange rate mechanism, must be held responsible for the rapid rate of propagation of inflation between countries. Revision of the system to cope with the ill effects resulting from the policy followed by a member, or members of the system, is an involved process and is most likely to proceed along the lines of creating a generally acceptable international money such as the Special Drawing Rights Facility which, in the words of Polak, "cannot be classified according to such familiar categories as "legal tender", "money" or "credit". The establishment of more homogeneous currency areas should result in at least identifying areas with similar economic characteristics and the adoption of policies to cope with the monetary disturbances pulsating from the different areas. It is difficult to envisage an international monetary system based on either gold or the currency of a major country, such as the dollar, for the ever integrating world of tomorrow with its rapid flux and precarious economic rhythm.
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Stad en mens
- Authors: Oosthuizen, A. J. G.
- Date: 2009-11-16T06:15:21Z
- Subjects: Urban development - South Africa , Urbanisation - Theory
- Type: Inaugural
- Identifier: uj:15067 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2989
- Description: Inaugural lecture--Department of Urban Studies, Rand Afrikaans University, 17 September 1973 , Urbanisation is a worldwide phenomenon taking place with increased rapidity, and this caused urban places to become foci of academic interest. Several theories of urban development, based on human locational behaviour, have been put forward on both the inter-and intra-urban levels. Most of the early theories, however, emphasised static conditions of equilibrium based on rational decision making. The growing complexity of the urban scene, with its interconnected activity systems, however, forced contemporary theory to take cognisance of the dynamic aspect of change. This gave new impetus to the urban ecological approach, which underlines a dynamic process of human adaption to man's socia-economic and built-up urban environment. Urban places are presently looked upon as human ecosystems, typified by different processes of change, of which human behaviour, crystalising in socio-economic status, life cycle and ethnic differentiation, together with obsolescence and technological development, are the most important. Proper understanding of the urban scene is mandatory before effective measures of intervention could be considered. An evaluation of urban planning, as such a measure of intervention, leads to the conclusion that physical environmental determinism is still very real in planning practice and education, also in South Africa. Welcome signs of a reorientation process are, however, noticable, especially in the multi-disciplinary approach towards planning, the increasing importance of adaptive planning with its shorter time horizon and changing theoretical concepts and new emphasis on the implementation of planning programmes. The planning process in particular opened up new fields of investigation and application, most relevant of which are continuous urban research and the role of human values and behaviour in political decision making. In the case of the former emphasis is placed on methodology and the relationship between fundamental research and policy implementation. In the case of the latter new importance is attached to the role of public opinion in planning matters and special emphasis is placed on changing human values and programmes to activate the urban dweller. The concepts of mass perception, citizen participation and voluntary association are seen as promising venues in this respect.
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- Authors: Oosthuizen, A. J. G.
- Date: 2009-11-16T06:15:21Z
- Subjects: Urban development - South Africa , Urbanisation - Theory
- Type: Inaugural
- Identifier: uj:15067 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2989
- Description: Inaugural lecture--Department of Urban Studies, Rand Afrikaans University, 17 September 1973 , Urbanisation is a worldwide phenomenon taking place with increased rapidity, and this caused urban places to become foci of academic interest. Several theories of urban development, based on human locational behaviour, have been put forward on both the inter-and intra-urban levels. Most of the early theories, however, emphasised static conditions of equilibrium based on rational decision making. The growing complexity of the urban scene, with its interconnected activity systems, however, forced contemporary theory to take cognisance of the dynamic aspect of change. This gave new impetus to the urban ecological approach, which underlines a dynamic process of human adaption to man's socia-economic and built-up urban environment. Urban places are presently looked upon as human ecosystems, typified by different processes of change, of which human behaviour, crystalising in socio-economic status, life cycle and ethnic differentiation, together with obsolescence and technological development, are the most important. Proper understanding of the urban scene is mandatory before effective measures of intervention could be considered. An evaluation of urban planning, as such a measure of intervention, leads to the conclusion that physical environmental determinism is still very real in planning practice and education, also in South Africa. Welcome signs of a reorientation process are, however, noticable, especially in the multi-disciplinary approach towards planning, the increasing importance of adaptive planning with its shorter time horizon and changing theoretical concepts and new emphasis on the implementation of planning programmes. The planning process in particular opened up new fields of investigation and application, most relevant of which are continuous urban research and the role of human values and behaviour in political decision making. In the case of the former emphasis is placed on methodology and the relationship between fundamental research and policy implementation. In the case of the latter new importance is attached to the role of public opinion in planning matters and special emphasis is placed on changing human values and programmes to activate the urban dweller. The concepts of mass perception, citizen participation and voluntary association are seen as promising venues in this respect.
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Metamorfose : die sleutel tot die herkenning van oer gebiede van bergbouing
- Authors: Van Reenen, D. D.
- Date: 2009-11-16T06:15:02Z
- Subjects: Metamorphism (Geology) , Metamorphic rock formations
- Type: Inaugural
- Identifier: uj:15066 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2988
- Description: Inaugural lecture--Department of Geology, Rand Afrikaans University, 19 May 1988 , In the last twenty years, the study of metamorphism has undergone a major shift of emphasis: from a descriptive to a more quantitative approach aimed at identifying the intensive thermodynamic variables (P, T and X) which controlled the process of metamorphism. The quantitative study of metamorphism comprises experimental phase-chemical studies, thermodynamic calculations and the study of metamorphic mineral assemblages by means of the electron microprobe. Consequently, the metamorphic petrologist today is capable of calculating accurately the distribution of temperature and pressure in the earth's crust with time within approximately 50°C and a few hundred bars. This makes it possible for him to examine, from a quantitative point of view, the continuous adjustment (that is, the submersion, heating and consequent elevation, erosion and cooling = PoT-time loops) of rock masses under changing physical conditions. Since the mineralogical and chemical composition, fabric and field-relations of metamorphic rock formations are a reflection of the underlying geological processes which played a role in the evolution of the earth's crust, metamorphism may thus be regarded as the key to identifying primordial areas of mountain formation. The chemographic analysis of phase-relations in metamorphic rock formations and the identification of continuous and discontinuous metamorphic reactions form the basis for the construction of petrogenetic diagrams by means of which different p-T loops may be deduced. These loops are then used to make deductions concerning the underlying geological processes. The study of metamorphism is, however, not simply an interesting geological exercise, but the information gained from this type of examination plays an important role in the establishment of models of exploration which are used by mining companies to locate ore deposits in complex metamorphic areas.
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- Authors: Van Reenen, D. D.
- Date: 2009-11-16T06:15:02Z
- Subjects: Metamorphism (Geology) , Metamorphic rock formations
- Type: Inaugural
- Identifier: uj:15066 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2988
- Description: Inaugural lecture--Department of Geology, Rand Afrikaans University, 19 May 1988 , In the last twenty years, the study of metamorphism has undergone a major shift of emphasis: from a descriptive to a more quantitative approach aimed at identifying the intensive thermodynamic variables (P, T and X) which controlled the process of metamorphism. The quantitative study of metamorphism comprises experimental phase-chemical studies, thermodynamic calculations and the study of metamorphic mineral assemblages by means of the electron microprobe. Consequently, the metamorphic petrologist today is capable of calculating accurately the distribution of temperature and pressure in the earth's crust with time within approximately 50°C and a few hundred bars. This makes it possible for him to examine, from a quantitative point of view, the continuous adjustment (that is, the submersion, heating and consequent elevation, erosion and cooling = PoT-time loops) of rock masses under changing physical conditions. Since the mineralogical and chemical composition, fabric and field-relations of metamorphic rock formations are a reflection of the underlying geological processes which played a role in the evolution of the earth's crust, metamorphism may thus be regarded as the key to identifying primordial areas of mountain formation. The chemographic analysis of phase-relations in metamorphic rock formations and the identification of continuous and discontinuous metamorphic reactions form the basis for the construction of petrogenetic diagrams by means of which different p-T loops may be deduced. These loops are then used to make deductions concerning the underlying geological processes. The study of metamorphism is, however, not simply an interesting geological exercise, but the information gained from this type of examination plays an important role in the establishment of models of exploration which are used by mining companies to locate ore deposits in complex metamorphic areas.
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Perspektiewe rondom vervoer en vervoerekonomie
- Authors: Pretorius, W.
- Date: 2009-11-16T06:13:38Z
- Subjects: Transport economics - South Africa , Transport economics - Study and teaching - South Africa
- Type: Inaugural
- Identifier: uj:15065 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2987
- Description: Inaugural lecture--Department of Transport Economics, Rand Afrikaans University, 13 October 1987 , The need for adequate transport services and infrastructure is axiomatic with economic development, growth and social stability. The urgency of the problems facing South Africa calls for a rationalization and transformation of our priorities in many spheres. The role of transportation as a basic service industry and as a catalyst for change is, however, not fully recognised. The Department of Transport Economics has since its establishment identified the positive and pro-active functions of transportation and has accepted it as the cornerstone of its academic, research and community service programmes. Against this outline, a case is presented for more intensive employment and use of transport economists and transport economics in both the policy formulation process as well as in the evaluation thereof to ensure improved future planning and decision making.
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- Authors: Pretorius, W.
- Date: 2009-11-16T06:13:38Z
- Subjects: Transport economics - South Africa , Transport economics - Study and teaching - South Africa
- Type: Inaugural
- Identifier: uj:15065 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2987
- Description: Inaugural lecture--Department of Transport Economics, Rand Afrikaans University, 13 October 1987 , The need for adequate transport services and infrastructure is axiomatic with economic development, growth and social stability. The urgency of the problems facing South Africa calls for a rationalization and transformation of our priorities in many spheres. The role of transportation as a basic service industry and as a catalyst for change is, however, not fully recognised. The Department of Transport Economics has since its establishment identified the positive and pro-active functions of transportation and has accepted it as the cornerstone of its academic, research and community service programmes. Against this outline, a case is presented for more intensive employment and use of transport economists and transport economics in both the policy formulation process as well as in the evaluation thereof to ensure improved future planning and decision making.
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Die dwelmmiddel-subkultuur en die implikasie daarvan vir die behandeling van en terugval tot afhanklikheid
- Authors: Engelbrecht, G. K.
- Date: 2009-11-16T06:13:17Z
- Subjects: Drug rehabilitation , Drug relapse
- Type: Inaugural
- Identifier: uj:15064 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2986
- Description: Inaugural lecture--Department of Psychology, Rand Afrikaans University, 1975 , The results of follow-up studies would confirm that the relapse rate among rehabilitated drug addicts is significantly high. While the physiological (medical) and psychiatric effects of prolonged drug exposure can be successfully treated in the rehabilitation centre, the addict also brings into the centre a social history i.e. his experiences as an addict in the street before treatment. An important aspect of the addict's social background history concerns his participation in the drug subculture. In the Republic of South Africa the primary drug of abuse is cannabis and this substance figures prominently in the emerging of a subculture which primarily exposes young males under the age of 24 with a pronounced clustering of subjects in the age range 15-18. The drug subculture operates both as a cause addiction and relapse.
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- Authors: Engelbrecht, G. K.
- Date: 2009-11-16T06:13:17Z
- Subjects: Drug rehabilitation , Drug relapse
- Type: Inaugural
- Identifier: uj:15064 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2986
- Description: Inaugural lecture--Department of Psychology, Rand Afrikaans University, 1975 , The results of follow-up studies would confirm that the relapse rate among rehabilitated drug addicts is significantly high. While the physiological (medical) and psychiatric effects of prolonged drug exposure can be successfully treated in the rehabilitation centre, the addict also brings into the centre a social history i.e. his experiences as an addict in the street before treatment. An important aspect of the addict's social background history concerns his participation in the drug subculture. In the Republic of South Africa the primary drug of abuse is cannabis and this substance figures prominently in the emerging of a subculture which primarily exposes young males under the age of 24 with a pronounced clustering of subjects in the age range 15-18. The drug subculture operates both as a cause addiction and relapse.
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Rekeningkunde in perspektief : 'n historiese oorsig en fundamentele evaluering
- Authors: Pieters, H. N.
- Date: 2009-11-16T06:12:56Z
- Subjects: Accountancy - Theory , Accountancy - Computer applications
- Type: Inaugural
- Identifier: uj:15063 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2985
- Description: Inaugural lecture--Department of Accountancy, Rand Afrikaans University, 9 June 1987 , Historic events are important because thoughts and actions of today make use of ideas that have their origin in the past, more than is sometimes realized. The keeping of records originated in ± 3600 before Christ. The first publication that described the system of book-keeping by double entry was published in Venice in 1494. A theoretical structure for the raportage of accountancy can start with an investigation as to what should be reported according to a given set of postulates or it can have its point of reference in certain assumptions with regard to the needs of users of financial statements. Accountancy, as a profession, can only be practised significantly if it uses Accountancy as a science as its substructure. Research projects must be directed toward the generating of theories or directed toward the solution of practical problems. The largest, single factor in the development of Accountancy as a science in the next decade is the increasing degree as to which functions of accountancy are accomplished with the help of computers. Computerized administrative information systems are becoming increasingly important, which is why the accountant must have a thorough knowledge of computer data processing.
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- Authors: Pieters, H. N.
- Date: 2009-11-16T06:12:56Z
- Subjects: Accountancy - Theory , Accountancy - Computer applications
- Type: Inaugural
- Identifier: uj:15063 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2985
- Description: Inaugural lecture--Department of Accountancy, Rand Afrikaans University, 9 June 1987 , Historic events are important because thoughts and actions of today make use of ideas that have their origin in the past, more than is sometimes realized. The keeping of records originated in ± 3600 before Christ. The first publication that described the system of book-keeping by double entry was published in Venice in 1494. A theoretical structure for the raportage of accountancy can start with an investigation as to what should be reported according to a given set of postulates or it can have its point of reference in certain assumptions with regard to the needs of users of financial statements. Accountancy, as a profession, can only be practised significantly if it uses Accountancy as a science as its substructure. Research projects must be directed toward the generating of theories or directed toward the solution of practical problems. The largest, single factor in the development of Accountancy as a science in the next decade is the increasing degree as to which functions of accountancy are accomplished with the help of computers. Computerized administrative information systems are becoming increasingly important, which is why the accountant must have a thorough knowledge of computer data processing.
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Sisteemontwikkeling : 'n uitdaging aan die sielkunde
- Authors: Schoeman, W. J.
- Date: 2009-11-16T06:12:33Z
- Subjects: Human development - Psychology
- Type: Inaugural
- Identifier: uj:15062 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2984
- Description: Inaugural lecture--Department of Psychology, Rand Afrikaans University, 30 April 1981 , Since its establishment, psychology has developed phenomenally. Yet, everyone who is acquainted with the corpus of knowledge in psychology, realizes that the discipline cannot provide clear answers to most questions on human functioning. The development of a general theory of human behaviour, based on a General Systems approach of living systems, are explored. The challenges of this approach are also explored with regard to the training of the psychologist, the practice of psychology and research in psychology.
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- Authors: Schoeman, W. J.
- Date: 2009-11-16T06:12:33Z
- Subjects: Human development - Psychology
- Type: Inaugural
- Identifier: uj:15062 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2984
- Description: Inaugural lecture--Department of Psychology, Rand Afrikaans University, 30 April 1981 , Since its establishment, psychology has developed phenomenally. Yet, everyone who is acquainted with the corpus of knowledge in psychology, realizes that the discipline cannot provide clear answers to most questions on human functioning. The development of a general theory of human behaviour, based on a General Systems approach of living systems, are explored. The challenges of this approach are also explored with regard to the training of the psychologist, the practice of psychology and research in psychology.
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Die skoolbeginner : Wie? Wat? Waarheen?
- Authors: Engelbrecht, C. S.
- Date: 2009-11-16T06:12:11Z
- Subjects: Schoolbeginners , School readiness
- Type: Inaugural
- Identifier: uj:15061 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2983
- Description: Inaugural lecture--Department of Education, Rand Afrikaans University, 26 September 1979 , The first experiences of a child at school form the basic frame of reference for all subsequent school experiences. Not all children are learning ready the day they start their school careers and this often leads to eventual learning and/or behaviour problems. Seeing that school attendance is compulsory for White, Coloured and Asian children the school has a duty to assist children who are not yet ready. Under the question: "Who?" a picture is given of a generation of schoolbeginners in Johannesburg Afrikaans medium primary schools. It appears that although they may be ready in many respects, the majority certainly are not yet ready for intellectual tasks on the concrete operational thought level. Under the question: "What?" certain guidelines are given for teachers of first grade classes. Under the question: "Where to?" the emphasis is placed on the desirability of cognitive stimulation, such as is given in the Oregon DISTAR. Israeli MATAL and Rotterdam KWOWED programs.
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- Authors: Engelbrecht, C. S.
- Date: 2009-11-16T06:12:11Z
- Subjects: Schoolbeginners , School readiness
- Type: Inaugural
- Identifier: uj:15061 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2983
- Description: Inaugural lecture--Department of Education, Rand Afrikaans University, 26 September 1979 , The first experiences of a child at school form the basic frame of reference for all subsequent school experiences. Not all children are learning ready the day they start their school careers and this often leads to eventual learning and/or behaviour problems. Seeing that school attendance is compulsory for White, Coloured and Asian children the school has a duty to assist children who are not yet ready. Under the question: "Who?" a picture is given of a generation of schoolbeginners in Johannesburg Afrikaans medium primary schools. It appears that although they may be ready in many respects, the majority certainly are not yet ready for intellectual tasks on the concrete operational thought level. Under the question: "What?" certain guidelines are given for teachers of first grade classes. Under the question: "Where to?" the emphasis is placed on the desirability of cognitive stimulation, such as is given in the Oregon DISTAR. Israeli MATAL and Rotterdam KWOWED programs.
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Die werking van die markmeganisme in teorie en praktyk
- Authors: Van der Westhuizen, A. I.
- Date: 2009-11-16T06:11:37Z
- Subjects: Free market system , Price formation
- Type: Inaugural
- Identifier: uj:15060 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2982
- Description: Inaugural lecture--Department of Economics, Rand Afrikaans University, 27 October 1987 , Arising from research done for the Brown Commission of Enquiry into health services, some questions revolving around the determination of prices in this market are tested against the theory of price formation under conditions of the free market system. The conditions of Pareto-optimality (i.e. the marginal rate of substitution in consumption must be equal to the marginal rate of transformation in production) as well as the requirements of the free market system are used as the basis of this comparison. The unique nature of the product, the code of conduct and training, the risk and uncertainty inherent in illness as well as external intervention and the lack of knowledge of the consumer, make the application of the restrictive conditions of the free market system somewhat difficult. The economist is therefore often dependent upon his own intuitive experience and ingenuity to find functional answers to actual questions of this nature. The reconciliation of theory and practice must therefore be of prime importance to the academic.
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- Authors: Van der Westhuizen, A. I.
- Date: 2009-11-16T06:11:37Z
- Subjects: Free market system , Price formation
- Type: Inaugural
- Identifier: uj:15060 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2982
- Description: Inaugural lecture--Department of Economics, Rand Afrikaans University, 27 October 1987 , Arising from research done for the Brown Commission of Enquiry into health services, some questions revolving around the determination of prices in this market are tested against the theory of price formation under conditions of the free market system. The conditions of Pareto-optimality (i.e. the marginal rate of substitution in consumption must be equal to the marginal rate of transformation in production) as well as the requirements of the free market system are used as the basis of this comparison. The unique nature of the product, the code of conduct and training, the risk and uncertainty inherent in illness as well as external intervention and the lack of knowledge of the consumer, make the application of the restrictive conditions of the free market system somewhat difficult. The economist is therefore often dependent upon his own intuitive experience and ingenuity to find functional answers to actual questions of this nature. The reconciliation of theory and practice must therefore be of prime importance to the academic.
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