The purpose of this study is to discover the relationship between the specifications of medical institutes, FERCAP (Forum for Ethical Review Committees in Asia and the Western Pacific), TJCHA IRB Accreditation (Taiwan Joint Commission on Hospital Accreditation, TJCHA) and the practice of IRBs. By using questionnaires, and comparing the differences between all these medical institutes, we would have the information Research Ethics and the differentials in all the medical institutes. In this study, 268 completed questionnaires to the most southern region (64.7%), Medical Center (66.4%), physicians (36.9%), research assistants (21.3%), nurses (14.6%) and so on. About 60¢H can answer correctly of the knowledge of Human Research Ethics. We found that different medical institutions (Medical Centers and non-medical centers) and distinction (north, south and other regions) score differences in terms of cognition, in "human trials testing program information must be saved after three years", "IRB memberlist should be submitted to DOH", "study of individual or group characteristics or behavior (such as feeling, cognition, motivation, identity, language, communication, cultural beliefs or habits and social behavior, etc.) is expetided review " and "IRB membership and minutes should be open" have significantly difference (p <0.05). Also, we need to pay attention that only 30¢H of IRB members and staff have correct answer of "IRB memberlist should be submitted to DOH". Medical Centers and non-medical centers score differences in terms of attitude, in ¡uunit IRB that the information provided sufficient for you to understand the operation of the IRB¡v,¡uIRB promote education in human trials of great help to the project execution¡v,¡uIRB review process can focus on the implementation of the risk-benefit plans to provide specific advice¡v and ¡uyou are familiar with the regulations of the Department of Health ¡isuch as GCP, Medical Law and Research collected by the human body provides¡j¡vhave significantly difference (p <0.05). And expect the future to have further information for health policy evaluation and questionnaire data will be cross-comparison analysis of human trials to confirm the operation of the Board to provide further quality assurance and the IRB timely help.

Magister Artium - MA / Several studies concur that children from a disadvantaged background are as prepared for formal schooling, compared to their advantaged peers who have access to attend good quality pre-schools. This is particularly true regarding the literature aimed at understanding the challenges that impede school readiness of Foundation Phase learners and the consequences of poor school readiness on learner’s school performance. The overall aim of the study was to explore Foundation Phase teachers’ experiences and perceptions of the challenges that impede school readiness. The research questions for this study probed the challenges that impede the school readiness of Foundation Phase learners of low-to middle-income background; the consequences of poor school readiness on learners’ school performance; the challenges encountered in the classroom by teachers regarding learners with poor school readiness; and the programmes used to assist children with poor scholastic performance. The study was informed by Bronfenbrenner’s Bio-ecological Systems Theory, to understand how the environment shapes the development of a child. The study adopted a qualitative methodological framework with an exploratory research design. The design was suitable since limited literature exists on this topic, thus proving in-depth information of Foundation Phase teachers about the phenomenon under study. Furthermore, a total number of 20 participants were included in this study, and participants were purposively selected. Data was collected by means of semi-structured individual interviews and was thematically analysed.

Magister Artium (Sport, Recreation and Exercise Science) - MA(SRES) / High-performance sport is characterised by the effective amalgamation and synergy of elements, including financial and managerial support, coaching, sport sciences and sports medicine support, talent identification and athlete pathways, training facilities and equipment, and competitions. Universities have increasingly become hubs for high-performance sports services, used by students and non-students alike. According to Dr Ralph Richards, a senior research consultant for Sport Australia, most university students are in their late teens to early 20s, which is also a critical demographic for elite sports performance. Universities can and do have a substantial impact on the sports sector, particularly in supporting and developing elite student-athletes through quality facilities and infrastructure, supportive programming, competitive opportunities, and sports bursaries or scholarships. In recent years, the high-performance sport has firmly established itself as a modern industry at some top- performing South African Universities. Since the Varsity Cup and Varsity Sport’s inception, South African Institutions have invested more in developing the sport to win competitions. However, many institutions, especially Historically Disadvantaged Institutions, do not establish athletic performance pathways. The study aimed to create guidelines for the best high-performance sport management practices and analysed successful international and local systems. The Spliss Model (a theoretical model of 9 pillars of sport policy factors influencing international success) provided the theoretical framework for this study. This study used a purely qualitative approach informed by an extensive literature review. This was followed by face-to-face semi-structured interviews with the high-performance sports directors and directors of sport at Universities and sports organisations in South Africa who currently have high-performance sports units. The data were transcribed verbatim and analysed through the lens of the SPLSS model. A thematic analysis was conducted to identify the best practices for high-performance sport at Historically Disadvantaged Institutions. The key findings showed that the best practices for high-performance sports systems included proper governance, appropriate funding, training facilities, quality coaching, sport science support services, academic support services and opportunities to compete. Ethics considerations were observed where the anonymity of the participants was upheld by way of using pseudonyms after permission from them were obtained. Permission to conduct the study was obtained from the University of the Western Cape Humanities and Social Sciences Research Ethics Committee.