A Framework to Enhance ICT Security Through Education, Training & Awareness (ETA) Programmes in South African Small, Medium and Micro-sized Enterprises (SMMEs): A Scoping Review

2020 ◽  
pp. 45-58
Author(s):  
Mvelo Walaza ◽  
Marianne Loock ◽  
Elmarie Kritzinger
Keyword(s):  
South African ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Education Training ◽  
Ict Security

Reproductive cancers among South African Black men: A scoping review protocol

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elvis Tichaona Munatswa ◽  
Mzikazi Nduna ◽  
Thobeka Nkomo ◽  
Esmeralda Vilanculos
Keyword(s):  
South African ◽  
Black Men ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
African Black ◽  
Review Protocol ◽  
Reproductive Cancers

scholarly journals Inclusive Education at a South African University: Awakening the Sensitivities and Democratic Consciousness of Pre-Service Teachers

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 158
Author(s):  
Cina P. Mosito ◽  
Toyin Mary Adewumi ◽  
Charlene Nissen
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environment ◽  
South African ◽  
Inclusive Education ◽  
Barriers To Learning ◽  
Curriculum Differentiation ◽  
Regular Classrooms ◽  
Education Training ◽  
Higher Purpose

One of the chief goals of inclusive education is to provide pre-service teachers with a learning environment and prospects that enable them to become independent, responsible and critical educators. This study sought to determine how pre-service teachers at a South African university experienced inclusive education training. A purposeful sample of 6 pre-service teachers was selected. Data were collected using open-ended questionnaires which were exploratory in nature, and then analysed thematically. Findings showed inter alia that studying inclusive education proved to be an “eye opener”: students were enlightened to various aspects of being an educator: (i) curriculum differentiation, (ii) diversity, (iii) learners’ rights and (iv) the fact that learners experiencing various barriers to learning can be accommodated successfully in  regular classrooms. It was revealed that studying inclusive education allowed pre-service teachers to appreciate the scope, value and higher purpose of teaching. The study shows that awareness of inclusive education enriches the training of pre-service teachers in South African schools.

scholarly journals The introduction of research ethics review procedures at a university in South Africa: review outcomes of a social science research ethics committee

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 1-26
Author(s):  
Simeon EH Davies
Keyword(s):  
Social Science ◽  
Research Ethics ◽  
South African ◽  
Ethics Education ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
Social Science Research ◽  
Science Research ◽  
Ethics Committee ◽  
Research Ethics Committee ◽  
Education Training

The research ethics committee (REC) is a key element of university administration and has gained increasing importance as a review mechanism for those institutions that wish to conduct responsible research, along with safeguarding research ethics standards, scientific merit and human rights of participants. Given the critical role of the university REC, it is argued that there is a need to assesses and understand the work of RECs to identify areas for improvement and thus focus on capacity building to respond to the escalating volume, type and complexity of research. This paper reports on the research ethics outcomes of a social science REC in a Business Faculty at a South African university during its seminal period of operation (2010–2015). Content methodology and a standardised questionnaire were used to assess the REC. The results show the increasing workload of the REC with favourable scores for submission/review processes and minute-taking. However, lower scores were seen for ethics education/training and tracking previously approved research. These shortcomings appear to be related to inadequate funding and resource support for research ethics education/training and administrative structures. Factors contributing to proposal rejections included weak research questions or hypotheses, poor questionnaires/interview schedule design and inadequate research ethics consideration in the proposal. It is argued that the complexity and escalation of research submissions to South African RECs necessitates that they are appropriately developed and capacitated to enhance their utility and thereby support the research mandate of universities.

scholarly journals Burden of disease: A scoping review of HIV/AIDS and TB in occupational noise-induced hearing loss

2020 ◽  
Vol 67 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Katijah Khoza-Shangase
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
South African ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Burden Of Disease ◽  
Treatment Options ◽  
Hiv And Aids ◽  
Bibliographic Databases ◽  
Noise Induced Hearing Loss ◽  
Occupational Noise ◽  
The South

Background: Occupational noise-induced hearing loss (ONIHL) does not occur in isolation from other influencing factors such as health conditions and illnesses like human immunodeficiency virus and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV and AIDS), as well as tuberculosis (TB). How the burden of disease influences the occurrence and/or management of ONIHL becomes a key if the goal of hearing conservation programmes (HCPs) is to be achieved within these contexts.Objectives: The purpose of this scoping review was to conduct an investigation on how the burden of disease’s influence on ONIHL is reported in literature, with a specific focus on the most prevalent diseases in South African mines – HIV and AIDS and TB.Method: A scoping review was conducted using the Arksey and O’Malley’s framework. A search was conducted in five electronic bibliographic databases and the grey literature.Results: The search procured 10 publications, with two specific to ONIHL within the South African context. In addition to the two publications specific to TB and ONIHL, findings revealed a serious gap in the evidence around the scoping review question globally. This obvious lack of investigations into the influence of these two conditions in the South African mining context raises serious implications about the responsiveness, and proactive nature of HCPs within this population.Conclusion: Considering the burden of diseases on otology and audiology is critical as certain diseases cause hearing impairment either as a primary effect, as a secondary/opportunistic effect or as a side effect of treatment options for that disease. An employee suffering from any such disease with concomitant exposure to hazardous noise levels presents an even bigger challenge to HCPs if such is not taken into consideration in the conception, implementation and monitoring of HCPs.

The use of tele-audiology in ototoxicity monitoring: A scoping review

2022 ◽  
pp. 1357633X2110682
Author(s):  
Nazeera Peerbhay ◽  
Danielle R Munsamy ◽  
Hombisa P Dlamini ◽  
Fisokuhle Langa ◽  
Jessica Paken
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
South African ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Network Connectivity ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Healthcare Facilities ◽  
Holistic Management ◽  
African Context ◽  
Meta Analyses ◽  
The Cost

Introduction Due to the growing burden of disease in South Africa, encompassing conditions such as tuberculosis, human immunodeficiency virus, and cancer, the holistic management of affected patients incorporating ototoxicity monitoring is a necessity. However, ototoxicity monitoring in developing countries may be limited due to a lack of resources and inadequate healthcare facilities. Subsequently, the use of tele-audiology may be a revolutionary technique with the potential to provide audiology services to under-served populations with limited access. Methods The study aimed to describe the use of tele-audiology services in ototoxicity monitoring through a scoping review of English peer-reviewed articles from June 2009 to June 2020. Seventeen articles were purposively selected from the following databases: PubMed, Science Direct, Taylor and Francis Online, WorldCat, and Google Scholar. Data was extracted as per the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses diagram and results were analyzed using deductive thematic analysis. Results and discussion While a minority of the studies indicated that the cost of implementation and network connectivity within a South African context pose as barriers, most researchers reported that tele-audiology provides a reliable, time-efficient, cost-effective, and easily accessible alternative for ototoxicity monitoring. Hardware including the WAHTS, KUDUwave, and OtoID, along with software such as the TabSINT, Otocalc, uHear, and the hearTest, have proven to be useful for ototoxicity monitoring. A need for further investigations regarding the feasibility of tele-audiology implementation in South Africa is evident. Despite this, it provides audiologists with an opportunity to offer contact-less services during COVID-19, thus, confirming its versatility as an augmentative method for ototoxicity monitoring.

scholarly journals Dysphagia in cervical spinal cord injury: How international literature trends can guide South African practice patterns – A scoping review

2021 ◽  
Vol 77 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kim A. Coutts
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Spinal Cord ◽  
South African ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Practice Patterns ◽  
South African Context ◽  
Management Options ◽  
Team Members ◽  
Cord Injury ◽  
African Context

Background: The limited data regarding dysphagia in high-level spinal cord injuries (SCIs) stem from economically developed countries. Dysphagia is prevalent in patients with cervical SCI; however, in a South African context, speech-language pathologists (SLPs) are not seen as key when managing this population. This may result in patients not being screened or identified early, leading to possible complications. The literature could provide useful insight on how best to address this clinical gap.Objectives: The aim of my study was to conduct a scoping review on the description of dysphagia, the risk factors for developing dysphagia post-SCI and the practice patterns of team members working with dysphagia in cervical SCIs.Methods: A five-step scoping review was undertaken. Data were analysed by using descriptive statistics as well as a thematic analysis by using a top-down approach.Results: Through the process of screening according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria, 25 articles were included. Primarily, the pharyngeal phase was affected, which can lead to an aspiration pneumonia. The key risk factors were the presence of a tracheostomy tube, the use of ventilation and anterior spinal cord surgery. There was little mention regarding specific practice patterns, but an interdisciplinary approach was suggested as the most efficient model.Conclusions: Specific guidelines and management options need to be considered for a South African context, given the high incidence of trauma-related injuries. There needs to be locally produced research, providing suggestions on how different team members can screen and identify dysphagia within this population. Solutions need to be unique, and contextually responsive and appropriate.Clinical implications: The team members and the roles of these different team members need to be re-examined in order to ensure the early identification and management of cervical SCI patients who are at risk of developing a dysphagia.

scholarly journals Antimicrobial stewardship in South Africa: a scoping review of the published literature

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarentha Chetty ◽  
Millidhashni Reddy ◽  
Yogandree Ramsamy ◽  
Anushka Naidoo ◽  
Sabiha Essack
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Medical Journal ◽  
South African ◽  
Antimicrobial Stewardship ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Published Data ◽  
Screening Process ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
The Public ◽  
Kwazulu Natal

Abstract Objectives To map published data of antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) interventions that are currently being carried out in hospitals and clinics in the public and private health sectors of South Africa in line with the antimicrobial resistance (AMR) strategy of South Africa. Methods A systematic scoping review was conducted to identify AMS initiatives in the public and private health sectors of South Africa for the period 1 January 2000 to 31 March 2019. An electronic search of databases was made including PubMed, Scopus, a key medical journal (South African Medical Journal), University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) WorldCat iCatalogue and AMR networks: Federation of Infectious Diseases Societies in South Africa (FIDSSA). Reference lists of published articles were also reviewed for inclusion. Keywords included ‘antimicrobial antibiotic stewardship South Africa’. Findings Of a total of 411 articles, using a stepwise screening process, 18 articles were selected for inclusion in the review. The interventions/initiatives were divided into four broad categories: (i) AMS intervention: prescription audits and usage; (ii) AMS intervention: education and its impact; (iii) other AMS interventions; and (iv) the role of different healthcare professionals in AMS. Conclusions The data identifies a need for and the value of AMS in both the public and private health sectors of South Africa. Initiatives are carried out across both sectors but more attention needs to be focused on AMS implementation in line with the National AMR Strategy of South Africa. Collaboration between the different sectors will aid in overcoming the AMR challenge.

scholarly journals Analysing employers’ expectations of employee skills in the South African tourism industry

2014 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Faith N. Zwane ◽  
Lindie Du Plessis ◽  
Elmarie Slabbert
Keyword(s):  
South African ◽  
Human Resource ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
The South ◽  
High Turnover ◽  
Self Reliance ◽  
Education Training ◽  
Human Resource Practitioners ◽  
Training Programmes

Orientation: Owing to the nature of the tourism industry, which is highly service orientated, employees should possess certain skills such as self-reliance, people and certain specialist skills, and general employability when working in this industry. However, it seems that employees are not well enough prepared and equipped with these skills to satisfy the requirements of employers. Thus human resource practitioners need to provide more in-service training. Furthermore, there is a high turnover of employees, which adds pressure to the management of human resources.Research purpose: This study focused on comparing employers’ expectations of employee skills in the tourism industry and the skills acquired by learners in the Culture, Art, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport Skills Education Training Authorities’ (CATHSSETA) programmes with regard to self-reliance, people and certain specialist skills, and general employability.Motivation for the study: Education, training and the creation of employment are amongst the key priorities of the South African government for improving the current labour situation in the tourism industry. However, the industry has complained that learners are not prepared for the workplace. Thus, it is important to determine the skills that are supposedly lacking.Research design, approach and method: Descriptive research, following a quantitative approach, was chosen, whereby questionnaires were distributed amongst tourism and hospitality employers listed with CATHSSETA (N = 217). A total of 141 (n = 141) completed questionnaires were received (a response rate of 65%). Between 2008 and 2012, 5633 learners participated in the CATHSSETA programmes. Descriptive statistics and t-tests were used to analyse the data.Main findings: Employers expect higher levels of competence than those which learners in the CATHSSETA programme can deliver. More specifically, employers indicate that learners lack skills in handling customers professionally and being proactive in solving problems. This creates difficulties in operating in the tourism business environment where service delivery is important in satisfying tourists’ needs and improving loyalty levels to the establishment. Nor are employers satisfied with the ability of learners to be self-reliant. A lack of cooperation between the various role players in developing appropriate training programmes is evident.Practical/managerial implications: It is necessary to review the current CATHSSETA programme and training providers to ensure that quality training is provided. Human resource practitioners should be involved in the development of a more appropriate programme that will adhere to the needs of the tourism industry. Training programmes should focus on the development of self-reliance and, more specifically, the ability to deal with customers in an efficient and professional manner. These are basic skills that the learners currently lack. Prospective learners should take an aptitude test to ensure that they will be able to meet the requirements of this industry and to manage the challenges facing them.Contribution: The most important skills needed for working in the tourism environment were identified thus giving direction to the development of tourism training programmes. The importance of cooperation in developing training programmes was emphasised.

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