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You face an overtly confident subject of a fraud investigation across the interview table and you think to yourself: Why is he so confident? Is it that obvious that I don't know how to prove his guilt?

As evidenced by the recent outbreaks and COVID-19 pandemic, the importance of Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) is more relevant than ever. Since the first edition, there have been significant changes in IPC, with major advances in understanding disease transmission. There are additional resources such as artificial intelligence and virtual teaching platforms, that have proven useful to expand education across vast geographical areas, particularly in low-resource settings.The second edition of Understanding Infection Prevention and Control has updated chapters written by experts in the fields of microbiology, risk management, decontamination, the built environment, surveillance and outbreak management. It addresses the essential aspects of IPC structures at national and healthcare facility level to support building national programmes.Understanding Infection Prevention and Control is a comprehensive compendium of IPC that can be applied to all countries but with a particular focus on low- to middle- income countries. The text embraces the recent developments and recommendations in IPC from international authorities such as the World Health Organization. It is an ideal study and teaching tool, and will serve as a reference book for healthcare systems planners who wish to understand IPC and strengthen systems. KEY FEATURES-Explains how effective risk management can reduce healthcare-associated infection, antimicrobial resistance and length of hospital stay, and thereby reduce costs.-Provides easy-to-follow information, simplifying the subject of IPC.-Reflects recent evidence published on IPC especially in healthcare facility design and ventilation, giving the reader the most up-to-date, evidence-based information.-Is comprehensive and covers everything necessary for a post-graduate qualification in IPC, by supplementing the required reading lists.

-Engineers work in a Social Context and as such there is a recognised need globally for them to acquire 'soft' skills in addition to 'hard' skills. There has been increasing emphasis in South Africa on improving the overall health and safety performance of the construction industry to acceptable levels -Engineers qualifying in Engineering in tertiary institutions in the Southern Africa region seek to study an accredited Engineering degree that conforms to the Washington Accord. This certifies their final qualifications are internationally recognised. -Engineering accreditation is provided by the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) whose role and function is to provide a professional register of qualified

This book builds on decades of practice-experience in education for community development. With a clear focus on professionalisation, Community development in the 21st century: empowerment for breaking the cycle of poverty is a definitive guide for community development practitioners, professionals and students alike. In addition to context and process, the book details the skills required by a community development practitioner and explains the local government context of community development practice in particular. The book also provides an overview of the professionalization process of community development in South Africa. The book contains practical case studies, specifically relevant to the South African environment. Contents include: Chapter 1Poverty, ill-being and wellbeingChapter 2The development environmentChapter 3Stakeholders in community developmentChapter 4The origins of community developmentChapter 5The features and outcomes of community developmentChapter 6The principles of community developmentChapter 7The community as main actor in community developmentChapter 8The place and role of community development workersChapter 9Participatory decision making and managementChapter 10Communication skillsChapter 11Leadership development and group facilitationChapter 12Development Projects, Change and Conflict ResolutionChapter 13Mobilisation and motivationChapter 14Operational writingChapter 15MeetingsChapter 16Public speakingChapter 17The Community Development Practitioner and TechnologyChapter 18Contact makingChapter 19Participatory research methodologyChapter 20The start of a project Chapter 21Planning and implementationChapter 22Monitoring, evaluation and controlChapter 23The training dialogue Chapter 24Planning and facilitating a training workshop

Research Matters is an introductory research title aimed at undergraduate students and novice researchers. It attempts to explain key aspects of research in an accessible manner that readers will not find intimidating. The overriding aim of the book is to introduce the basic concepts and principles of the research process and provide a solid foundation on which inexperienced researchers can build their research knowledge and skills.The strengths of the book: -provides a strong theoretical underpinning;-uses examples and illustrations to demystify the research process and intimidating terminology;-introduces the three most commonly used research paradigms and explains the impact of these paradigms on the way research is conducted;-explores the relationship between theory and research;-guides students through the processes of constructing a theoretical framework, compiling a literature review and conceptualising key concepts;-covers the role of logical argumentation in research and the importance of providing evidence to support arguments;-describes widely used qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis methods;-explains source mining, proposal and report writing, and how to determine the delimitations and limitations of a research study; and-examines the important role of ethics in research.Research Matters is an essential resource for any student encountering research or research methods for the first time.

Education is at a pivotal moment - and it is clear that we need a more equitable system so all learners can succeed in this rapidly changing, globally connected world. This type of systemic change and transformation is often led by changes in assessment policies.While 'assessment' has been a buzzword in education for decades, creating many uncertainties in the teaching environment, it is also an important process in the teaching and learning cycle. This book provides teachers with a comprehensive explanation of recommended learner assessment guidelines and principles which will help them design and implement sound, meaningful learner assessment strategies that support learning and teaching. In turn, these strategies will advance the goals of school curricula and the subject objectives of educational institutions.This second edition contains: -a new chapter on blended learning-a strong focus on remote learning throughout the book in order to mirror recent changes in teaching and learning-new text on leadership in assessment-open book testing as an assessment technique-updated examples of reporting and recording.

What is the aim of education in the 21" century? Is it to search for truth, to improve the human condition, or to bolster a country's economy and meet the workforce needs of the state? Or should the aim of education be focused on social, academic, cultural, and intellectual development so that young people can grow up to be engaged and critical citizens?These very searching questions - questions about the nature of education - are the concern of an area of philosophy, namely, the philosophy of education. In the 3rd edition of Philosophy of Education Today: An Introduction, the authors, in their exploration of the various responses provided by different philosophies of education to these questions, have included posthumanism in the corpus of philosophies of education which influences education and the way that education is understood.The interactive nature of the text encourages readers to reflect critically on the various philosophies of education discussed and to come to an understanding of what education might mean to both them and their community. Contents include: African philosophy and an African philosophy of education; Empiricism and an empirical philosophy of education; Scientific rationalism and a scientific rationalist philosophy of education; Phenomenology and a phenomenological philosophy of education; Hermeneutics and a hermeneutic philosophy of education; Systems theory and a systems theory philosophy of education; Critical theory and a critical philosophy of education; Feminism and a feminist philosophy of education; Postmodernism and a postmodern philosophy of education; Critical realism and a critical realist philosophy of education; Posthumansim and a posthuman philosophy of education. The Appendix contains a comparison of African Philosophy and Western philosophies.

Fundamentals of Research Methodology for Healthcare Professionals presents the fundamental principles of research methodology and supports the vital role that research plays in the improvement of health science practices. The book provides novice and emerging researchers with the principles of philosophy of science as well as practical research methods. It is valuable for research capacity development and is also an accessible resource for more experienced researchers reviewing research principles.This fifth edition of Fundamentals of Research Methodology for Healthcare Professionals has been updated to incorporate the latest trends in research methodology and evidence-based practice. The book details the steps involved in planning and undertaking a research project, from identifying and formulating the problem through to reporting findings. It underscores the importance of having a clear understanding of research methodology and terminology in order to read research reports with critical insight, implement evidence-based practice, and expand research. This edition is certain to stimulate awareness of the myriad researchable and research-requiring questions encountered daily in healthcare practice.This revised edition includes: * Integration of mixed methods designs throughout-Integration of online research and how it changes certain processes in research-Elaboration on acquiring knowledge through scientific methods-More detail on evidence-based decision making related to research-Elaboration on research paradigms, philosophies, and frameworks-Research ethics in more detail-Relevant and updated exercises-Introduction to different types of reviews-Updated information on different designs-Tips given on scientific writing and reports-Proposal writing updates based on ethics requirements

Teaching Grade R promotes a participatory and child-centred approach to learning, based on a pedagogy of play that positions the children as active learners and encourages teachers to becomecritically reflective practitioners. This pedagogy of play is explained in detail in the book, and suggestions and pointers are given as to how this pedagogy can be used in classroom practice.This second edition includes: -Updated theories and debates in relation to child development and insights gained through neuroscience-Alternative constructions of children, both from a sociological and in particular an African perspective, have been considered-A new section on self-care of the teacher-The inclusion of the environment as the third teacher-A further exploration of alternative informal assessment approaches including pedagogical documentation-Laying a foundation for IT literacy through ECD-appropriate coding-Using STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and-Mathematics) to enhance the integrated curriculum. Contents include: -What is Grade R?-Perspectives on early childhood education-Guiding principles of the Grade R curriculum, teaching, and learning-Knowing the Grade R child-Who is the Grade R teacher?-The broader community-An optimal learning environment-Teaching and learning-Assessment-Learning and teaching through play-Pathway to literacy-Language diversity: -Teaching a second language in Grade R-Early concept development in mathematics/numeracy-Life Skills

The content is illustrated with reflection activities for students and real-life South African, African, and global case studies spanning diverse multicultural backgrounds.

The thought of overseas investments is not only convoluted and challenging, but inspiring and rewarding. When people think about the extant business world, the considerations tends more towards the political economy of operating environments in offshore markets than the intricacies of business ethics and management of employee diversity. However, all these factors are equally pertinent to achieving a successful foreign expansion and realising a sustainably rewarding offshore presence.In the contemporary business world, uncertainties in offshore markets are mainly driven by the forces of globalisation (and recently, populist protectionism) as well as technological innovations/adaptations. Although, the controversy that surrounds globalisation has tainted its immense contribution to global growth and economic prosperity, the improvement in quality of life brought about by technological advances in global financial integration, and inevitable interdependence of economies, cannot be overemphasised.Global Business Management accommodates these and other challenging considerations, giving a well-considered and rounded view on the chaotic challenges posed by management praxis in the unconventional global marketplace. Highlights of the book include: -a new perspective on globalisation, taking into account the recent uprising of populist ideologies in emerging markets and the developed world-a chapter on ethics and global diversity management-a chapter on technological, information and business innovation-a chapter on global capital market dynamics, specifically addressing the adoption and adaptation of financial instruments as they affect cross-border investment decisions-a unique approach to the evaluation of institutional instruments and the attraction of investment in emerging markets (especially in Africa)-a blend of theory and practical knowledge of operating environments, especially in emerging markets, and more specifically in AfricaThis book is relevant for students completing Bachelor's, Honours and specialised Masters degrees in Business Management, as well as the existing business-inclined academic community. It will also be indispensable to active and aspiring global business practitioners.

There has been increasing emphasis in South Africa on improving the overall health and safety performance of the construction industry to acceptable levels comparable with those of countries such as Sweden, Australia and the United Kingdom. -Further, the legislative and regulatory compliance requirements for construction health and safety in South Africa are considerable. Meeting these requirements for the initiated is extremely challenging in the absence of practical guidance. This book is therefore ideal as a prescribed practical text for university level students who are pursing qualifications and careers in the construction and engineering sectors and need to be competent in satisfying these construction health and safety requirements.

South Africa has one of the highest failure rates of new Small and Medium Sized Enterprises in the world. Approximately 70% to 80% of small businesses fail within the first five years of their establishment and 4% survive after 10 years. Research indicates that this failure is often due to entrepreneurs not understanding basic business concepts. In a fast changing business environment that is becoming more volatile and uncertain due to various crises (for example the COVID-19 pandemic, tensions between Russia and Ukraine, the ever increasing cost of living, slow economic growth, and the inability of the national energy provider to resolve the country's power crisis) it is essential that aspiring entrepreneurs and new business owners have a solid foundation of knowledge on which to build a sustainable businesses.Entrepreneurship and How to Establish your own Business (seventh edition) is a foundational book covering the key areas of entrepreneurship and small business development. This new edition explains important business concepts in layman's terms and uses updated examples to focus on: -the entrepreneur's personal skills set-role models in the field of successful entrepreneurship-thinking 'out of the box' to find opportunities in the market-evaluating business ideas-drawing up a business plan-setting up a business-legal and other business requirements that apply to new businesses. The book, written by authors with many years of experience and interest in entrepreneurship, is ideal for undergraduate students in the field of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management. Owners of small businesses, aspiring entrepreneurs and any person with an interest in understanding how a business is successfully established and managed will also fi it invaluable in providing guidance on the intricacies of becoming a successful entrepreneur.

The third edition of the book promotes a paradigm change with regard to the overall goal of strategic management. Traditionally, the goal is the achievement of sustained competitive advantage.

Over-thinking the Protection of Personal Information Act contains everything you ever wanted, or didn't want, to know about POPIA. The book traces the origin of almost every word in POPIA and is packed with insights - some philosophical, some academic, some practical and some downright silly. Really, what does Dolly Parton know about contract management? Just like the mighty octopus, this book has nine brains and eight arms, a frankly surprising level of intelligence, cunning disguises and loads of escape techniques. It shifts from meticulous comparative research to practical insight in seconds and covers every data privacy related topic imaginable - how to pronounce POPIA, what policies organisations should have, what reasonableness means, why consent is evil, when to apply for prior authorisation, how secure is secure enough, when it is okay to profile, where the word 'spam' came from, what Marié Kondo can teach us about records management and how hard it is to actually get fined R10 million (despite what all the legal professionals are saying).

Commercial Litigation in Anglophone Africa details the broad framework of the private international law rules in operation in each of the sixteen Anglophone jurisdictions considered (Botswana, Gambia, Ghana, Eswatini, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Namibia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe). The authors identify and provide a refined explanation of the law to be applied as it relates to: (i) civil jurisdiction over commercial disputes involving a foreign element; (ii) the enforcement of foreign judgments; and (iii) the availability and nature of the interim remedies, in each of the sixteen jurisdictions addressed. The authors have also provided comprehensive coverage of the potential availability of an anti-suit injunction (in common law jurisdictions) or anti-suit interdict (in Roman-Dutch law jurisdictions). ContentConsideration of the various ways in which a court can assume jurisdiction over a business dispute in common law jurisdictions (Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia) and Roman-Dutch law jurisdictions (Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe); Discussion of the potential benefits and difficulties which commercial litigants will experience in legal systems where jurisdiction is based entirely on service of process and in legal systems where jurisdiction is based on attachment of the defendant's person or property. In this respect, in particular, the second edition details the further entrenchment of the principle of forum non conveniens into the civil law of jurisdiction in the Republic of South Africa; An examination of the circumstances in which a court, once seised of jurisdiction over a business dispute, may, on the application of one of the parties, decline jurisdiction in deference to another jurisdiction; A detailed appraisal of the various mechanisms, both statutory and non-statutory, which are available to litigants seeking to enforce or prevent the enforcement of a foreign judgment in the jurisdictions covered; and Consideration of the various interim/interlocutory remedies available to commercial litigants in each of the jurisdictions addressed. Specifically, the work concentrates on the principles which govern, inter alia: asset freezing (and asset disclosure) orders; search and seize orders; third-party disclosure orders; anti-suit injunctions / interdicts, res litigiosa orders.

Drawing for Civil Engineering Second Edition has been revised and now includes computer applications and free Internet-downloadable software that can be used by students.The core function of this book is to cover the fundamentals of civil engineering drawing, draughting practice and conventions. Aimed mainly at second-level students at universities of technology and other tertiary institutions, the book outlines reinforced concrete drawings, steel structure drawings and surveying drawings.With its improved design, Drawing for Civil Engineering Second Edition is more accessible and comprehensive.Key Features and Benefits¿ Two new chapters, one on CAD in surveying and the other on COMPACT¿ Expanding the basic knowledge of drawing principles¿ Step-by-step, fully-worked-out examples¿ Self-evaluation activities to assist students throughout¿ Answers to selected activities¿ An emphasis on independent study

Social media has become mainstream and offers numerous research opportunities to academics, students and practitioners. An Introduction to Social Media Research: Theory and Application is an essential new resource on how to conduct social media research in a scientific manner.

Principles of General Management: a responsible approach for southern Africa, answers the need of a resource to provide students first entering the field of management, that helps them to become responsible managers and leaders, to be change agents, and to act as the human foundation for responsible organisations.

Academic Literacy is an essential tool for people moving into the tertiary phase of education, to support the achievement of their goals. It covers all the necessary academic skills and competencies for constructive and successful study.

The book is intended to be an introductory guide for healthcare practitioners, legal practitioners, healthcare students and law students who are concerned with the delivery of healthcare services in South Africa.

With this book a team of experts combined their knowledge and experience to create a practical guide on how to develop business ideas to establish an enterprise. The practical guidelines are supported by entrepreneurship theory and practice.