Thea Schoeman
Biographic Data
| ID | 4037557 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Thea Schoeman |
| GIVEN NAMES | Thea |
| FAMILY NAME | Schoeman |
| SIGNATURE | SCHOEMAN T |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Johannesburg |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-5831-4550 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 6 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 6 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2022 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Quantitative characterization of solid wastes from small businesses in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality in South Africa
The research focused on waste materials that are generated by small businesses in the townships in and around Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) in South Africa. Surveys were conducted to quantitatively characterize waste materials from formal and informal small businesses. Waste items were identified, sorted, and measured using a weighing scale. The study found statistically significant differences in the types and composition of waste materials between …
Can the map work content knowledge (CK) competence be improved among geography teachers? Empirical evidence from the University of Johannesburg in-service teacher training in Gauteng, South Africa
The subpar performance in mapwork among matriculants in South Africa raises questions about the level of content knowledge (CK) competence of geography teachers. The study assesses the potential for improving the mapwork CK gap by utilizing empirical evidence from the mapwork in-service teacher training conducted at the University of Johannesburg, South Africa. Participants included 65 educators in 2017, 109 in 2019, and 52 in 2021 from Gauteng D…
Solid waste recycling behaviour
This study employed a mixed-methods research design, utilising a questionnaire survey. Quantitative data were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics, while qualitative data were examined through thematic analysis. The results revealed a notable discrepancy between respondents’ positive attitudes toward recycling and their actual practices. Despite high levels of agreement regarding the benefits of recycling, only 10.1% of responden…
Waste management practices amongst small businesses in the townships of Gauteng province in South Africa
This paper investigated waste management practices of small businesses in the selected townships of Gauteng province, South Africa. Surveys were conducted by means of questionnaire-administered interviews and primary data were analysed by descriptive and inferential statistics. Results indicated that most businesses generated wastes in the form of plastics (59–75%), cardboards (31–61%), and food remains (21–37%). Approximately 64–68% of small bus…
Household recycling and Millennials
Increasing waste quantities are hampering the City of Johannesburg to prolong the lifespan of landfill sites while attempting to adopt an integrated solid waste management approach. Although all inhabitants need to play a meaningful role in reducing this burden, Millennials have an even more crucial contribution to make as they constitute 34.3% of the local population. By means of questionnaire-administered interviews, this case study investigate…
Drivers of Household Recycling Behavior in the City of Johannesburg, South Africa
This paper has assessed the relationship between recycling behavior and socio-demographic variables for households in Johannesburg, South Africa. The research also identified the underlying driving factors that motivate recyclers to separate their household waste for recycling. These objectives were addressed by means of a quantitative survey research design as well as descriptive and inferential statistical methods. Based on the results, the sta…
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Household recycling and Millennials
Increasing waste quantities are hampering the City of Johannesburg to prolong the lifespan of landfill sites while attempting to adopt an integrated solid waste management approach. Although all inhabitants need to play a meaningful role in reducing this burden, Millennials have an even more crucial contribution to make as they constitute 34.3% of the local population. By means of questionnaire-administered interviews, this case study investigate…
Drivers of Household Recycling Behavior in the City of Johannesburg, South Africa
This paper has assessed the relationship between recycling behavior and socio-demographic variables for households in Johannesburg, South Africa. The research also identified the underlying driving factors that motivate recyclers to separate their household waste for recycling. These objectives were addressed by means of a quantitative survey research design as well as descriptive and inferential statistical methods. Based on the results, the sta…
Waste management practices amongst small businesses in the townships of Gauteng province in South Africa
This paper investigated waste management practices of small businesses in the selected townships of Gauteng province, South Africa. Surveys were conducted by means of questionnaire-administered interviews and primary data were analysed by descriptive and inferential statistics. Results indicated that most businesses generated wastes in the form of plastics (59–75%), cardboards (31–61%), and food remains (21–37%). Approximately 64–68% of small bus…
Can the map work content knowledge (CK) competence be improved among geography teachers? Empirical evidence from the University of Johannesburg in-service teacher training in Gauteng, South Africa
The subpar performance in mapwork among matriculants in South Africa raises questions about the level of content knowledge (CK) competence of geography teachers. The study assesses the potential for improving the mapwork CK gap by utilizing empirical evidence from the mapwork in-service teacher training conducted at the University of Johannesburg, South Africa. Participants included 65 educators in 2017, 109 in 2019, and 52 in 2021 from Gauteng D…
Solid waste recycling behaviour
This study employed a mixed-methods research design, utilising a questionnaire survey. Quantitative data were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics, while qualitative data were examined through thematic analysis. The results revealed a notable discrepancy between respondents’ positive attitudes toward recycling and their actual practices. Despite high levels of agreement regarding the benefits of recycling, only 10.1% of responden…
Quantitative characterization of solid wastes from small businesses in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality in South Africa
The research focused on waste materials that are generated by small businesses in the townships in and around Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) in South Africa. Surveys were conducted to quantitatively characterize waste materials from formal and informal small businesses. Waste items were identified, sorted, and measured using a weighing scale. The study found statistically significant differences in the types and composition of waste materials between …
Municipal Solid Waste Management (5 works) · Business (4 works) · Economics (3 works) · Engineering (3 works) · Environmental Education and Sustainability (3 works) · Geography (3 works) · Marketing (3 works) · Municipal solid waste (3 works) · Descriptive statistics (2 works) · Economic growth (2 works)