Joseph Francis
Dados Biográficos
| ID | 3590740 |
|---|---|
| NOME | Joseph Francis |
| PRENOMES | Joseph |
| SOBRENOME | Francis |
| ASSINATURA | FRANCIS J |
| AFILIAÇÕES | University of Venda |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-8782-9828 |
| VERIFICADO | Sim |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 9 |
| TOTAL DE CITAÇÕES | 5 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 9 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMEIRO ANO DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2015 |
| ANO MAIS RECENTE DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2024 |
| ÍNDICE H | 1 |
An intervention framework for the adoption of solar home system technology in rural Vhembe district, South Africa
Solar photovoltaic technology is one of the promising renewable energy solutions of the twenty-first century. It successfully provides electricity to industries, homes and even the transport sector. The decreasing prices of solar modules from 2010 have made Solar Home Systems Technology (SHST) increasingly attractive compared to other renewable energy technologies. Paradoxically, in rural communities of South Africa the usage of SHS remains low. …
The Business of Dermatology
Adapting to the threat and impact of climate variability
The physiology of play
This is the final version. Available on open access from Taylor & Francis via the DOI in this record
Examination of the Determinants of Youth Voluntary Participation in Rural Community Development
The increasing challenge posed by HIV/AIDS and poverty coupled with limited government service delivery have increased the reliance on youth volunteers in Zimbabwe. Ironically, youth continue to lose interest in voluntary work and the reasons for this are not clear. Therefore, this paper explored factors that either promote or inhibit the involvement of youth in voluntary work. Perceptions of youth towards volunteering were also sought. A case st…
Perceptions of community-based field workers on the effect of a longitudinal biomedical research project on their sustainable livelihoods
The MAL-ED South Africa, biomedical research project, had positive effects on tangible and intangible assets that compose the sustainable livelihoods of community-based fieldworkers. However, the field workers expressed the need to acquire social skills to enable them carry out their duties more efficiently
Multiple Sources of Prescription Payment and Risky Opioid Therapy Among Veterans
BACKGROUND: Opioid overdose and other related harms are a major source of morbidity and mortality among US Veterans, in part due to high-risk opioid prescribing. OBJECTIVES: We sought to determine whether having multiple sources of payment for opioids-as a marker for out-of-system access-is associated with risky opioid therapy among veterans. RESEARCH DESIGN: Cross-sectional study examining the association between multiple sources of payment and …
Contribution of Small-scale Food Vending to Rural Livelihoods in Thulamela Municipality of Limpopo Province, South Africa
In South Africa, information on the contribution of small-scale food vending to the livelihoods of food vendors is inadequate and unreliable. The purpose of this study was to assess the contribution of small-scale food vending to the livelihoods of those involved in it. A mix of qualitative and quantitative design was used in this study. Qualitative data was collected through key informant interviews and focus group discussions. Quantitative data…
Effectiveness of Traditional Leaders in Engaging Communities on Development Matters in Vhembe District of South Africa
The present research study brings out the findings of a case study on the perceptions of elected and traditional leaders with respect to how effective they engage communities on development issues. Fourteen villages in nine Traditional Leadership Councils within Makhado, Mutale and Thulamela local Municipalities of Vhembe District were selected using the stratified random sampling technique to participate in the study. Fourteen Councillors whose …
The physiology of play
This is the final version. Available on open access from Taylor & Francis via the DOI in this record
Adapting to the threat and impact of climate variability
Effectiveness of Traditional Leaders in Engaging Communities on Development Matters in Vhembe District of South Africa
The present research study brings out the findings of a case study on the perceptions of elected and traditional leaders with respect to how effective they engage communities on development issues. Fourteen villages in nine Traditional Leadership Councils within Makhado, Mutale and Thulamela local Municipalities of Vhembe District were selected using the stratified random sampling technique to participate in the study. Fourteen Councillors whose …
Contribution of Small-scale Food Vending to Rural Livelihoods in Thulamela Municipality of Limpopo Province, South Africa
In South Africa, information on the contribution of small-scale food vending to the livelihoods of food vendors is inadequate and unreliable. The purpose of this study was to assess the contribution of small-scale food vending to the livelihoods of those involved in it. A mix of qualitative and quantitative design was used in this study. Qualitative data was collected through key informant interviews and focus group discussions. Quantitative data…
Effectiveness of Traditional Leaders in Engaging Communities on Development Matters in Vhembe District of South Africa
The present research study brings out the findings of a case study on the perceptions of elected and traditional leaders with respect to how effective they engage communities on development issues. Fourteen villages in nine Traditional Leadership Councils within Makhado, Mutale and Thulamela local Municipalities of Vhembe District were selected using the stratified random sampling technique to participate in the study. Fourteen Councillors whose …
Examination of the Determinants of Youth Voluntary Participation in Rural Community Development
The increasing challenge posed by HIV/AIDS and poverty coupled with limited government service delivery have increased the reliance on youth volunteers in Zimbabwe. Ironically, youth continue to lose interest in voluntary work and the reasons for this are not clear. Therefore, this paper explored factors that either promote or inhibit the involvement of youth in voluntary work. Perceptions of youth towards volunteering were also sought. A case st…
Perceptions of community-based field workers on the effect of a longitudinal biomedical research project on their sustainable livelihoods
The MAL-ED South Africa, biomedical research project, had positive effects on tangible and intangible assets that compose the sustainable livelihoods of community-based fieldworkers. However, the field workers expressed the need to acquire social skills to enable them carry out their duties more efficiently
Multiple Sources of Prescription Payment and Risky Opioid Therapy Among Veterans
BACKGROUND: Opioid overdose and other related harms are a major source of morbidity and mortality among US Veterans, in part due to high-risk opioid prescribing. OBJECTIVES: We sought to determine whether having multiple sources of payment for opioids-as a marker for out-of-system access-is associated with risky opioid therapy among veterans. RESEARCH DESIGN: Cross-sectional study examining the association between multiple sources of payment and …
The Business of Dermatology
Adapting to the threat and impact of climate variability
The physiology of play
This is the final version. Available on open access from Taylor & Francis via the DOI in this record
An intervention framework for the adoption of solar home system technology in rural Vhembe district, South Africa
Solar photovoltaic technology is one of the promising renewable energy solutions of the twenty-first century. It successfully provides electricity to industries, homes and even the transport sector. The decreasing prices of solar modules from 2010 have made Solar Home Systems Technology (SHST) increasingly attractive compared to other renewable energy technologies. Paradoxically, in rural communities of South Africa the usage of SHS remains low. …
Medicine (6 obras) · Political science (5 obras) · Business (4 obras) · Economic growth (4 obras) · Focus group (4 obras) · Geography (4 obras) · Sociology (4 obras) · Agriculture (3 obras) · Economics (3 obras) · Psychology (3 obras)