Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Hong Kong, 1992.

Thesis (M.S.)--Springfield College, 2005. / Includes bibliographical references. Also available online (PDF file) by a subscription to the set or by purchasing the individual file.

Based on the author's thesis (doctoral)--Universität Bremen. / Includes bibliographical references (p. 297-318)

Thesis (M.S.)--Universiteit Twente, 2006. / Title from title screen. "January 2006." "MSc report." Description based on contents viewed Dec. 28, 2006. Includes bibliographical references (p. 121-123).

Based on the author's thesis (doctoral)--Universität Bremen. / Includes bibliographical references (p. 297-318)

Thesis (M.A.)--University of South Africa, 2005. / Title from PDF t.p. (viewed on May 1, 2006). Includes bibliographical references (p. 75-78).

Thesis (M.A.)--Western Michigan University, 2003. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 43-46).

Thesis (M.S.)--Springfield College, 2005. / Includes bibliographical references.

Orientador: Marcílio Dias Silveira da Mota / Resumo: O objetivo deste estudo foi de estimar os parâmetros genéticos para características de desempenho em corridas de cavalos Quarto de Milha, no Brasil. Os dados fornecidos pelo Jockey Club de Sorocaba, envolveram três hipódromos brasileiros, entre os anos de 1994 a 2003, com 13.914 informações para tempo e 8.968 para o índice de velocidade (IV), distribuídos em 2817 e 2521 páreos, respectivamente. Os componentes de variância foram estimados pelo programa MTGSAM, em modelo animal, a análise considerou como efeitos aleatórios de animal e ambiente permanente, e os efeitos fixos de sexo, idade e páreo. As herdabilidades para o tempo e IV, para as quatro distâncias estudadas (301, 320, 365 e 402 metros) variaram, respectivamente, de 0,15 a 0,41 e 0,14 a 0,19 ao passo que as repetibilidades foram de 0,36 a 0,68 (tempo) e 0,28 a 0,42 (IV), as correlações genéticas de 0,62 a 0,97 (tempo) e 0,33 a 0,73 (IV). / Abstract: The aim of this study was estimate genetic parameters for performance traits of Quarter Horses racing. The data were provide by Jockey Club of Sorocaba, with observations in three Brazilian's racing tracks, at the years ranged from 1994 to 2003, with 13,914 racing information for time and 8,968 for speed index (SI), in 2,817 and 2,521 races, respectively. The variance components were estimated by the program MTGSAM, by animal model, were consider randomly effects animal and permanent environment, as fixed effects sex, age and track. Heritability for time and SI, for all distances (301, 320, 365 and 402 meters) ranged, respectively, from 0.15 to 0.41 and 0.14 to 0.19, for repeatability were found values between, 0.36 to 0.68 (time) and 0.28 to 0.42 (SI). The genetic correlations were from 0.62 a 0.97 (time) and 0.33 to 0.73 (SI). / Mestre

In 2004 a group of South African based companies submitted a bid to the Formula One Management to host a South African Formula One Grand Prix, from 2009 in Cape Town. The group approached the government to establish a public-private partnership, due to the: • escalating hosting and infrastruture development cost, resulting in very few Formula One Grand Prix host countries undertaking hosting without government involvement; and • believe that the economic benefits of hosting the event would stretch further than the business realm of its members, in particulary in the toursim industry. A literature review of the hallmark sporting events revealed that sport has become a major business industry and a perceived tool for improving the economies of host countries, regions or cities. This has empowered the owners of mega sporting events to generate bidding wars amongst prospective host countries. Paying the price has commonly led local event organisers to motivate the allocation of public funding, emphasising the indirect economic benefits that the event will generate. This motivation is though seldom accompanied by a detailed and independent economic impact assessment, to substantiate the claimed benefits. The findings of this study based on a literature survey indicate that: (i) There is a relationship between hallmark events, such as the FIA Formula One Grand Prix Championship, and tourism. However, the increased tourism post the event may be exaggerated, either with regard to the percentage growth or effective period or a combination thereof. If increased tourism is the basis for the subsidy it should be noted that the Western Cape, in particular Cape Town, is already SA’s premier tourist destination. Whereas cities like Johannesburg and Welkom, that have existing motor racing facilities requiring upgrading, do not have Cape Town’s tourism icons. It could further be argued that the tourists visiting SA for the F1 GP event would more likely tour to the Western Cape than vice versa. (ii) Although the SA F1 Bid Company has provided indicative numbers with regard to job creation and expected tourists as a result of the event, they rely on industry norms and experiences with other current F1 GP event host countries rather than critically assessing the economic and social impact of the event in a South African context. The overall lack of a detailed economic impact assessment and the reluctant feedback from the Government has made it impossible to assess conclusively whether the event will have positively or negatively impact on South Africa. However, literature sources reveal that in the majority of cases and mainly for the government partner, the hosting mega sporting events do not yield a profitable return. / Mr. S.M. Nchabaleng