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Küpçü, Alptekin.
Efficient Cryptography for the Next Generation Secure
Cloud.
Degree: PhD, Computer Science, 2010, Brown University
URL: https://repository.library.brown.edu/studio/item/bdr:11123/ 
► Peer-to-peer (P2P) systems, and client-server type storage and computation outsourcing constitute some of the major applications that the next generation cloud schemes will address. Since…
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▼ Peer-to-peer (P2P) systems, and client-server type
storage and computation outsourcing constitute some of the major
applications that the next generation cloud schemes will address.
Since these applications are just emerging, it is the perfect time
to design them with
security and privacy in mind. Furthermore,
considering the high-churn characteristics of such systems, the
cryptographic protocols employed must be efficient and scalable.
This thesis shows that cryptography can be used to efficiently and
scalably provide
security and privacy for the next generation cloud
systems.We start by describing an efficient and scalable fair
exchange protocol that can be used for exchanging files between
participants of a P2P file sharing system. In this system, there
are two central authorities that we introduce: the arbiter and the
bank. We then try distributing these entities to reduce trust
assumptions and to improve performance. Our work on distributing
the arbiter leads to impossibility results, whereas our work on
distributing the bank leads to a more general cloud computation
result showing how a boss can employ untrusted contractors, and
fine or reward them. We then consider cloud storage scenario, where
the client outsources storage of her files to an untrusted server.
We show how the client can challenge the server to prove that her
file is kept intact, even when the files are dynamic. Next, we
provide an agreement protocol for a dynamic message, where two
parties agree on the latest version of a message that changes over
time. We then apply this agreement protocol to the cloud storage
setting and show how a judge can arbitrate between the client and
the server officially based on the agreed-upon message and the
proof sent by the server. Lastly, we show that all our solutions
are efficient and scalable by presenting results from the
cryptographic library we implemented.
Advisors/Committee Members: Lysyanskaya, Anna (Director), Dodis, Yevgeniy (Reader), Jannotti, John (Reader), Tamassia, Roberto (Reader).
Subjects/Keywords: security
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APA (6th Edition):
Küpçü, A. (2010). Efficient Cryptography for the Next Generation Secure
Cloud. (Doctoral Dissertation). Brown University. Retrieved from https://repository.library.brown.edu/studio/item/bdr:11123/
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Küpçü, Alptekin. “Efficient Cryptography for the Next Generation Secure
Cloud.” 2010. Doctoral Dissertation, Brown University. Accessed September 18, 2019.
https://repository.library.brown.edu/studio/item/bdr:11123/.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Küpçü, Alptekin. “Efficient Cryptography for the Next Generation Secure
Cloud.” 2010. Web. 18 Sep 2019.
Vancouver:
Küpçü A. Efficient Cryptography for the Next Generation Secure
Cloud. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Brown University; 2010. [cited 2019 Sep 18].
Available from: https://repository.library.brown.edu/studio/item/bdr:11123/.
Council of Science Editors:
Küpçü A. Efficient Cryptography for the Next Generation Secure
Cloud. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Brown University; 2010. Available from: https://repository.library.brown.edu/studio/item/bdr:11123/
University of Colorado
2.
Dixon, Bryan Charles.
Exploring Low Profile Techniques for Malicious Code Detection on Smartphones.
Degree: PhD, Computer Science, 2013, University of Colorado
URL: http://scholar.colorado.edu/csci_gradetds/69
► In recent years there has been a growing number of viruses, rootkits, and malware designed to gain access to system resources and information stored…
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▼ In recent years there has been a growing number of viruses, rootkits, and malware designed to gain access to system resources and information stored on smartphones. Most current approaches for detecting this malicious code have detrimental impacts on the user in terms of reduced functionality, slower network speeds, or loss of battery life. This work presents a number of approaches that have a minimal impact on the user but offer successful detection of potential malicious code on the smartphone. We do this primarily by focusing on anomalous power use as a method for detecting the presence of malicious code. This work also introduces ways to fine-tune the process by establishing a normal profile of power usage for each user, which increases the rate of malware detection.
Advisors/Committee Members: Shivakant Mishra, Richard Han, Qin Lv, John Black, Eric Keller.
Subjects/Keywords: Mobile Security; Security; Computer Sciences; Information Security
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Dixon, B. C. (2013). Exploring Low Profile Techniques for Malicious Code Detection on Smartphones. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Colorado. Retrieved from http://scholar.colorado.edu/csci_gradetds/69
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Dixon, Bryan Charles. “Exploring Low Profile Techniques for Malicious Code Detection on Smartphones.” 2013. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Colorado. Accessed September 18, 2019.
http://scholar.colorado.edu/csci_gradetds/69.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Dixon, Bryan Charles. “Exploring Low Profile Techniques for Malicious Code Detection on Smartphones.” 2013. Web. 18 Sep 2019.
Vancouver:
Dixon BC. Exploring Low Profile Techniques for Malicious Code Detection on Smartphones. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Colorado; 2013. [cited 2019 Sep 18].
Available from: http://scholar.colorado.edu/csci_gradetds/69.
Council of Science Editors:
Dixon BC. Exploring Low Profile Techniques for Malicious Code Detection on Smartphones. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Colorado; 2013. Available from: http://scholar.colorado.edu/csci_gradetds/69
Penn State University
3.
Kamath, Radhesh Muralidhara.
Applying Netlabel to Network Access Control in a Virtualized
Environment.
Degree: MS, Computer Science and Engineering, 2008, Penn State University
URL: https://etda.libraries.psu.edu/catalog/8454
► We consider the problem of transmitting authorization data in a distributed environment comprised of applications hosted on paravirtualized Virtual Machines. The current mechanism, called Labeled…
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▼ We consider the problem of transmitting authorization
data in a distributed environment comprised of applications hosted
on paravirtualized Virtual Machines. The current mechanism, called
Labeled IPSec, relies upon IPSec to provide secure communication
channels to applications, while implicitly transferring
authorization data between communication endpoints. But, Labeled
IPSec incurs heavy performance penalties and hinders the
scalability of Mandatory Access Control of Network Communication,
because it does not leverage the underlying mechanisms offered by
the hypervisor and Virtual Machine kernels to provide secure
communication channels. We exploit the Netlabel mechanism provided
by the Linux Kernel to transmit authorization data in packets,
while leveraging the Trusted Computing Base comprised of the Xen
hypervisor, paravirtualized guest kernels, and the Dom-0 to isolate
and protect network communication. In order to test our claim that
the Netlabel mechanism is more efficient than Labeled IPSec, we
build a prototype that consists of modified guest kernels and Dom-0
kernel, along with user space tools in the Dom-0 which enable
monitoring and dynamic control of the packet labeling state on
guests. Using micro benchmarks that measure the impact of labeling
on performance measures such as latency and bandwidth, we provide a
quantitative comparison of Labeled IPSec and Netlabel in various
communication scenarios. We find that Netlabel consistently
outperforms Labeled IPSec on all performance measures, validating
our claim that authorization data can be transmitted at lesser cost
using Netlabel, and relying on the TCB to protect network traffic
in transit. As a result, while we conclude that Netlabel can be
applied successfully to provide Mandatory Access Control of Network
Communication, we also believe that more extensive performance
analyses, better support for security-aware applications and a
standardized policy management interface will go a long way toward
securing applications.
Subjects/Keywords: network security; virtualization; security; system
security
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APA (6th Edition):
Kamath, R. M. (2008). Applying Netlabel to Network Access Control in a Virtualized
Environment. (Masters Thesis). Penn State University. Retrieved from https://etda.libraries.psu.edu/catalog/8454
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Kamath, Radhesh Muralidhara. “Applying Netlabel to Network Access Control in a Virtualized
Environment.” 2008. Masters Thesis, Penn State University. Accessed September 18, 2019.
https://etda.libraries.psu.edu/catalog/8454.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Kamath, Radhesh Muralidhara. “Applying Netlabel to Network Access Control in a Virtualized
Environment.” 2008. Web. 18 Sep 2019.
Vancouver:
Kamath RM. Applying Netlabel to Network Access Control in a Virtualized
Environment. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Penn State University; 2008. [cited 2019 Sep 18].
Available from: https://etda.libraries.psu.edu/catalog/8454.
Council of Science Editors:
Kamath RM. Applying Netlabel to Network Access Control in a Virtualized
Environment. [Masters Thesis]. Penn State University; 2008. Available from: https://etda.libraries.psu.edu/catalog/8454
Virginia Tech
4.
Deng, Yipan.
DeviceGuard: External Device-Assisted System And Data Security.
Degree: MS, Computer Science, 2011, Virginia Tech
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10919/76767
► This thesis addresses the threat that personal computer faced from malware when the personal computer is connected to the Internet. Traditional host-based security approaches, such…
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▼ This thesis addresses the threat that personal computer faced from malware when the personal computer is connected to the Internet. Traditional host-based
security approaches, such as anti-virus scanning protect the host from virus, worms, Trojans and other malwares. One of the issues of the host-based
security approaches is that when the operating system is compromised by the malware, the antivirus software also becomes vulnerable.
In this thesis, we present a novel approach through using an external device to enhance the host
security by offloading the
security solution from the host to the external device. We describe the design of the DeviceGuard framework that separate the
security solution from the host and offload it to the external device, a Trusted Device. The architecture of the DeviceGuard consists of two components, the DeviceGuard application on the Trusted Device and a DeviceGuard daemon on the host.
Our prototype based on Android Development Phone (ADP) shows the feasibilities and efficiency of our approach to provide
security features including system file and user data integrity monitoring, secure signing and secure decryption. We use Bluetooth as the communication protocol between the host and the Trusted Device. Our experiment results indicates a practical Bluetooth throughput at about 2M Bytes per second is sufficient for short range communication between the host and the Trusted Device; Message digest with SHA-512, digital signing with 1024 bits signature and secure decryption with AES 256 bits on the Trusted device takes only the scale of 10? and 10? ms for 1K bytes and 1M bytes respectively which are also shows the feasibility and efficiency of the DeviceGuard solution.
We also investigated the use of embedded system as the Trusted Device. Our solution takes advantage of the proliferation of devices, such as Smartphone, for stronger system and data
security.
Advisors/Committee Members: Yao, Danfeng (committeechair), Butt, Ali R. A. (committee member), Kafura, Dennis G. (committee member).
Subjects/Keywords: Host Security; System Security; Data Security; Smartphone
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Deng, Y. (2011). DeviceGuard: External Device-Assisted System And Data Security. (Masters Thesis). Virginia Tech. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10919/76767
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Deng, Yipan. “DeviceGuard: External Device-Assisted System And Data Security.” 2011. Masters Thesis, Virginia Tech. Accessed September 18, 2019.
http://hdl.handle.net/10919/76767.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Deng, Yipan. “DeviceGuard: External Device-Assisted System And Data Security.” 2011. Web. 18 Sep 2019.
Vancouver:
Deng Y. DeviceGuard: External Device-Assisted System And Data Security. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Virginia Tech; 2011. [cited 2019 Sep 18].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10919/76767.
Council of Science Editors:
Deng Y. DeviceGuard: External Device-Assisted System And Data Security. [Masters Thesis]. Virginia Tech; 2011. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10919/76767
George Mason University
5.
Vella, Andre`.
From National Security to Environmental Security: A Historical Overview
.
Degree: 2012, George Mason University
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1920/7528
► The study attempts to provide a historical approach to the role of the environment in security studies. Contemporary security challenges have shown that the narrow…
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▼ The study attempts to provide a historical approach to the role of the environment in
security studies. Contemporary
security challenges have shown that the narrow definition given to national
security is no longer adequate. Instead, there was the emergence of newer
security conceptual frameworks, such as human
security, to account for transnational
security challenges. In this scenario, the role of the environment in
security changed as well. As a non-military threat, environmental degradation comes with its own challenges. These challenges include overcoming the ambiguous nature of the concepts of human
security or environmental
security and finding ways to scientifically measure these concepts, in order to propel policy and legislative changes to protect environmental
security. In this respect, further debate should revolve around the task of operationalizing environmental
security.
Advisors/Committee Members: Calleya, Stephen C (advisor).
Subjects/Keywords: Environmental Security;
National Security;
Security;
Environment
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Vella, A. (2012). From National Security to Environmental Security: A Historical Overview
. (Thesis). George Mason University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1920/7528
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Vella, Andre`. “From National Security to Environmental Security: A Historical Overview
.” 2012. Thesis, George Mason University. Accessed September 18, 2019.
http://hdl.handle.net/1920/7528.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Vella, Andre`. “From National Security to Environmental Security: A Historical Overview
.” 2012. Web. 18 Sep 2019.
Vancouver:
Vella A. From National Security to Environmental Security: A Historical Overview
. [Internet] [Thesis]. George Mason University; 2012. [cited 2019 Sep 18].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1920/7528.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Vella A. From National Security to Environmental Security: A Historical Overview
. [Thesis]. George Mason University; 2012. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1920/7528
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
University of Cincinnati
6.
Hausrath, Nathaniel L.
Methods for Hospital Network and Computer Security.
Degree: MS, Engineering and Applied Science: Computer
Science, 2011, University of Cincinnati
URL: http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1303845234
► Hospital IT security presents many unique challenges that must be solved by the entire organization. Network and computer threats can cause thousands of dollars in…
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▼ Hospital IT
security presents many unique challenges
that must be solved by the entire organization. Network and
computer threats can cause thousands of dollars in lost time and
resources, legal repercussions, and damaged repu- tation. Despite
warnings from a wealth of public breach notifications, many
hospitals are inadequately prepared to deal with today’s
computer-based at- tacks.This thesis explores the root causes of
hospital network and computer in-
security, and addresses these
problems with methods implemented in actual hospitals. A lack of
comprehension of methods to assess and implement secu- rity
measures by hospital IT
security employees can hinder network
visibility and prevent their ability to stop threats. In addition,
these same people are unable to express
security concerns in terms
management can understand, harming their credibility within the
business as a whole. Without this sup- port, organizational change
is impossible. By addressing these concerns with a combination of
people, process, and tools, we can solve complex problems, protect
patient data, and ensure IT operations so hospitals can serve their
community and save lives.
Advisors/Committee Members: Franco, John (Committee Chair).
Subjects/Keywords: Information Technology; hospital it Security; information security; network security; computer security; hospital information security; security
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Hausrath, N. L. (2011). Methods for Hospital Network and Computer Security. (Masters Thesis). University of Cincinnati. Retrieved from http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1303845234
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Hausrath, Nathaniel L. “Methods for Hospital Network and Computer Security.” 2011. Masters Thesis, University of Cincinnati. Accessed September 18, 2019.
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1303845234.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Hausrath, Nathaniel L. “Methods for Hospital Network and Computer Security.” 2011. Web. 18 Sep 2019.
Vancouver:
Hausrath NL. Methods for Hospital Network and Computer Security. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Cincinnati; 2011. [cited 2019 Sep 18].
Available from: http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1303845234.
Council of Science Editors:
Hausrath NL. Methods for Hospital Network and Computer Security. [Masters Thesis]. University of Cincinnati; 2011. Available from: http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1303845234
University of Hong Kong
7.
何思樂.; Ho, Sze-lok.
Technical solutions for conducting investigations in
digital age.
Degree: M. Phil., 2012, University of Hong Kong
URL: Ho,
S.
[何思樂].
(2012).
Technical
solutions
for
conducting
investigations
in
digital
age.
(Thesis).
University
of
Hong
Kong,
Pokfulam,
Hong
Kong
SAR.
Retrieved
from
http://dx.doi.org/10.5353/th_b4852180
;
http://dx.doi.org/10.5353/th_b4852180
;
http://hdl.handle.net/10722/179989
► Confidentiality has always been a concern in secret operation. In this thesis, we consider the situation of legitimate data request and transfer between investigator and…
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▼ Confidentiality has always been a concern in
secret operation. In this thesis, we consider the situation of
legitimate data request and transfer between investigator and
database owner who provides intelligence, where the identity of the
investigation subject and the records in the database are both
confidential. Current practice of secret investigation solely
relies on the integrity and carefulness of the involved individuals
to resist data leakage, but regulations, policy, agreement, such
human means cannot give a promising solution, thus a technical
means is needed. As appropriate solution for this confidential data
request and transfer problem cannot be found from related research,
our goal is to offer a means that can help keeping the
investigation secret and protecting irrelevant data at the same
time.
We present a technical solution for preserving two-way
confidentiality between the investigator (legitimate data
requester) and the database owner (legitimate data holder), which
can accommodate the concerns of both sides during the specific
information request and transfer. Two schemes, Sender-Based Scheme
and Receiver-Based Scheme, have been proposed to solve the problem
under different conditions, and illustration of executing our
schemes is given through an example situation “Investigator and
Private hospital” which is an ordinary scenario during
investigation. Furthermore, a practical cost reduction methodology
on the schemes and sensible proposals for extensions are suggested
and discussed. The direction of future work is also
considered.
published_or_final_version
Computer Science
Master
Master of Philosophy
Subjects/Keywords: Computer security.; Database security.
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APA (6th Edition):
何思樂.; Ho, S. (2012). Technical solutions for conducting investigations in
digital age. (Masters Thesis). University of Hong Kong. Retrieved from Ho, S. [何思樂]. (2012). Technical solutions for conducting investigations in digital age. (Thesis). University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong SAR. Retrieved from http://dx.doi.org/10.5353/th_b4852180 ; http://dx.doi.org/10.5353/th_b4852180 ; http://hdl.handle.net/10722/179989
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
何思樂.; Ho, Sze-lok. “Technical solutions for conducting investigations in
digital age.” 2012. Masters Thesis, University of Hong Kong. Accessed September 18, 2019.
Ho, S. [何思樂]. (2012). Technical solutions for conducting investigations in digital age. (Thesis). University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong SAR. Retrieved from http://dx.doi.org/10.5353/th_b4852180 ; http://dx.doi.org/10.5353/th_b4852180 ; http://hdl.handle.net/10722/179989.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
何思樂.; Ho, Sze-lok. “Technical solutions for conducting investigations in
digital age.” 2012. Web. 18 Sep 2019.
Vancouver:
何思樂.; Ho S. Technical solutions for conducting investigations in
digital age. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Hong Kong; 2012. [cited 2019 Sep 18].
Available from: Ho, S. [何思樂]. (2012). Technical solutions for conducting investigations in digital age. (Thesis). University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong SAR. Retrieved from http://dx.doi.org/10.5353/th_b4852180 ; http://dx.doi.org/10.5353/th_b4852180 ; http://hdl.handle.net/10722/179989.
Council of Science Editors:
何思樂.; Ho S. Technical solutions for conducting investigations in
digital age. [Masters Thesis]. University of Hong Kong; 2012. Available from: Ho, S. [何思樂]. (2012). Technical solutions for conducting investigations in digital age. (Thesis). University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong SAR. Retrieved from http://dx.doi.org/10.5353/th_b4852180 ; http://dx.doi.org/10.5353/th_b4852180 ; http://hdl.handle.net/10722/179989
Penn State University
8.
Ren, Chuangang.
A Study of Selected Issues in Android Security.
Degree: PhD, Computer Science and Engineering, 2016, Penn State University
URL: https://etda.libraries.psu.edu/catalog/b5644r534
► Mobile devices such as smartphones have become an integral part of society today, shaping people’s daily life, changing the landscape of how business operate and…
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▼ Mobile devices such as smartphones have become an
integral part of society today, shaping people’s daily life,
changing the landscape of how business operate and how industries
are powered today. However, the unprecedented popularity of mobile
devices introduces a concerning side effect, an dramatically
increasing number of security threats is posing serious risks to
the security of mobile systems and the applications. Notably, one
of the most successful mobile systems, Android, has exposed a
plethora of vulnerabilities which are actively exploited by a large
number of potentially harmful apps (malware, adwares, risk-wares,
etc.), most of which are distributed in under-scrutinized
third-party Android markets. Mitigating the security threats to
Android is non-trivial. There has been considerable efforts in
securing Android to achieve the following two complimentary goals:
(1) Market-scale detection and identification of problematic apps
in an efficient manner, and (2) discovery, analysis of the Android
system vulnerabilities, and defense measures against the enabled
attacks. In this dissertation, we propose techniques and approaches
to solve specific problems in the above two aspects respectively,
providing the step stones towards finally achieving these two
goals. Specifically, we first present a novel software watermarking
scheme, namely Droidmarking, that can efficiently and effectively
impede the prevalent software plagiarism (a.k.a app repackaging)
problem in the Android markets. Second, we systematically study and
propose a new prevalent Android system vulnerability, which, once
exploited by an attacker, can lead to serious security breaches of
integrity, confidentiality and availability of the graphic user
interface (GUI) on an Android device. Finally, we devise a
comprehensive and practical solution to protect the GUI sub-system
in Android. The defense is able to defeat all know GUI attacks
while preserving the original user experience of Android. We plan
to further explore Android system and app security towards a more
secure ecosystem for Android.
Subjects/Keywords: Android; Computer Security; Android Security
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APA (6th Edition):
Ren, C. (2016). A Study of Selected Issues in Android Security. (Doctoral Dissertation). Penn State University. Retrieved from https://etda.libraries.psu.edu/catalog/b5644r534
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Ren, Chuangang. “A Study of Selected Issues in Android Security.” 2016. Doctoral Dissertation, Penn State University. Accessed September 18, 2019.
https://etda.libraries.psu.edu/catalog/b5644r534.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Ren, Chuangang. “A Study of Selected Issues in Android Security.” 2016. Web. 18 Sep 2019.
Vancouver:
Ren C. A Study of Selected Issues in Android Security. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Penn State University; 2016. [cited 2019 Sep 18].
Available from: https://etda.libraries.psu.edu/catalog/b5644r534.
Council of Science Editors:
Ren C. A Study of Selected Issues in Android Security. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Penn State University; 2016. Available from: https://etda.libraries.psu.edu/catalog/b5644r534
Liberty University
9.
Bass, Chelsea.
Flying Thru Security.
Degree: 2017, Liberty University
URL: http://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/masters/461
► Due to the Transportation Security Act (TSA), which passed in November 2011, airport security has drastically changed. The new security checkpoint practices have caused security…
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▼ Due to the Transportation Security Act (TSA), which passed in November 2011, airport security has drastically changed. The new security checkpoint practices have caused security lines to be very long; on average, a traveler waits 90 minutes to get through security. Most airline travelers frequently describe feeling anxiety, frustration, stress, and annoyance while in airport security lines. Being overwhelmed with time, pressure to move quickly and the overall security check process are also problematic for them as well as for the TSA officers and airlines. However, these emotionally negative travel experiences can become positive ones with some design element intervention to the Transportation Security Act safety measures.
Subjects/Keywords: Airport Security; Airport Security Solutions
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Bass, C. (2017). Flying Thru Security. (Masters Thesis). Liberty University. Retrieved from http://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/masters/461
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Bass, Chelsea. “Flying Thru Security.” 2017. Masters Thesis, Liberty University. Accessed September 18, 2019.
http://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/masters/461.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Bass, Chelsea. “Flying Thru Security.” 2017. Web. 18 Sep 2019.
Vancouver:
Bass C. Flying Thru Security. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Liberty University; 2017. [cited 2019 Sep 18].
Available from: http://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/masters/461.
Council of Science Editors:
Bass C. Flying Thru Security. [Masters Thesis]. Liberty University; 2017. Available from: http://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/masters/461
University of Ghana
10.
Otoo, C.K.
Breaking the Cybersecurity Dilemma; Balancing National Security and Human Security in Cyberspace.
Degree: 2016, University of Ghana
URL: http://ugspace.ug.edu.gh/handle/123456789/27439
► In today’s world, cyberspace and cyberpower have become crucial elements of international security. This brings cyber-threats and the measures to counter them to the apex…
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▼ In today’s world, cyberspace and cyberpower have become crucial elements of international security. This brings cyber-threats and the measures to counter them to the apex of the modern security dialogue. In the post-Snowden era, national approaches to cybersecurity seem to be sparking a ‘digital arms race’ rather than fostering more security. Hence, cyberspace presents a dilemma of epic proportions, which challenges the traditional notions of state-centric security within the arena of international relations. The reason for this is the supranational architecture of cyberspace, which makes it difficult for states to unilaterally securitize existing and emergent cyber-threats. This study interrogates the cybersecurity dilemma and explores the utility of the application of the human security concept to cyberspace. The research shows that current national security approaches to the cybersecurity dilemma are inadequate in addressing the technical, political and social challenges predominant in cyberspace. The study concludes that a balance of the national security and human security approaches may provide states with a strong framework for addressing 21st century cyber challenges.
Subjects/Keywords: Cybersecurity;
National Security;
Human Security
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Otoo, C. K. (2016). Breaking the Cybersecurity Dilemma; Balancing National Security and Human Security in Cyberspace.
(Masters Thesis). University of Ghana. Retrieved from http://ugspace.ug.edu.gh/handle/123456789/27439
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Otoo, C K. “Breaking the Cybersecurity Dilemma; Balancing National Security and Human Security in Cyberspace.
” 2016. Masters Thesis, University of Ghana. Accessed September 18, 2019.
http://ugspace.ug.edu.gh/handle/123456789/27439.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Otoo, C K. “Breaking the Cybersecurity Dilemma; Balancing National Security and Human Security in Cyberspace.
” 2016. Web. 18 Sep 2019.
Vancouver:
Otoo CK. Breaking the Cybersecurity Dilemma; Balancing National Security and Human Security in Cyberspace.
[Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Ghana; 2016. [cited 2019 Sep 18].
Available from: http://ugspace.ug.edu.gh/handle/123456789/27439.
Council of Science Editors:
Otoo CK. Breaking the Cybersecurity Dilemma; Balancing National Security and Human Security in Cyberspace.
[Masters Thesis]. University of Ghana; 2016. Available from: http://ugspace.ug.edu.gh/handle/123456789/27439
Halmstad University
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Rojas, Jose Enrique Charpentier.
Web application Security.
Degree: Computer and Electrical Engineering (IDE), 2013, Halmstad University
URL: http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:hh:diva-21624
► Problems related to web application security comes in many ways, one example is inexperience programmers but not only in the way they code and…
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▼ Problems related to web application security comes in many ways, one example is inexperience programmers but not only in the way they code and program but also which language and structure they use to code. Not only programmers but Software companies left holes in the software they developed of course without intention.Because is proven that most of the vulnerabilities start in the web application side, as developers we need to follow certain principles, test our code and learn as much as possible about the subject, as a foundation of web application security in order to know how to prevent issues to the most significant treats.The penetration test aimed to help the IT business to discover vulnerabilities in their system ensure their integrity and continue further in the web application security process. The vulnerability research perform in this report is the introduction of a big work that is under continuity for the company.Finally the success of following security standards, process and methodologies applied on this field is considered the best approach to ensure web application security and priceless information you can benefit from.
Subjects/Keywords: Web Application Security; Network Security
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Rojas, J. E. C. (2013). Web application Security. (Thesis). Halmstad University. Retrieved from http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:hh:diva-21624
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Rojas, Jose Enrique Charpentier. “Web application Security.” 2013. Thesis, Halmstad University. Accessed September 18, 2019.
http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:hh:diva-21624.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Rojas, Jose Enrique Charpentier. “Web application Security.” 2013. Web. 18 Sep 2019.
Vancouver:
Rojas JEC. Web application Security. [Internet] [Thesis]. Halmstad University; 2013. [cited 2019 Sep 18].
Available from: http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:hh:diva-21624.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Rojas JEC. Web application Security. [Thesis]. Halmstad University; 2013. Available from: http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:hh:diva-21624
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
12.
Garrett, Keith.
Vulnerabililty Analysis of Multi-Factor Authentication Protocols.
Degree: 2016, University of North Florida
URL: https://digitalcommons.unf.edu/etd/715
► In this thesis, the author hypothesizes that the use of computationally intensive mathematical operations in password authentication protocols can lead to security vulnerabilities in those…
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▼ In this thesis, the author hypothesizes that the use of computationally intensive mathematical operations in password authentication protocols can lead to security vulnerabilities in those protocols. In order to test this hypothesis: 1. A generalized algorithm for cryptanalysis was formulated to perform a clogging attack (a formof denial of service) on protocols that use computationally intensive modular exponentiation to guarantee security. 2. This technique was then applied to cryptanalyze four recent password authentication protocols, to determine their susceptibility to the clogging attack. The protocols analyzed in this thesis differ in their usage of factors (smart cards, memory drives, etc.) or their method of communication (encryption, nonces, timestamps, etc.). Their similarity lies in their use of computationally intensivemodular exponentiation as amediumof authentication. It is concluded that the strengths of all the protocols studied in this thesis can be combined tomake each of the protocols secure from the clogging attack. The conclusion is supported by designing countermeasures for each protocol against the clogging attack.
Subjects/Keywords: clogging attack security; Information Security
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Garrett, K. (2016). Vulnerabililty Analysis of Multi-Factor Authentication Protocols. (Thesis). University of North Florida. Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.unf.edu/etd/715
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Garrett, Keith. “Vulnerabililty Analysis of Multi-Factor Authentication Protocols.” 2016. Thesis, University of North Florida. Accessed September 18, 2019.
https://digitalcommons.unf.edu/etd/715.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Garrett, Keith. “Vulnerabililty Analysis of Multi-Factor Authentication Protocols.” 2016. Web. 18 Sep 2019.
Vancouver:
Garrett K. Vulnerabililty Analysis of Multi-Factor Authentication Protocols. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of North Florida; 2016. [cited 2019 Sep 18].
Available from: https://digitalcommons.unf.edu/etd/715.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Garrett K. Vulnerabililty Analysis of Multi-Factor Authentication Protocols. [Thesis]. University of North Florida; 2016. Available from: https://digitalcommons.unf.edu/etd/715
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
University of Johannesburg
13.
Van der Merwe, Isak Pieter.
Rolprofiele vir die bestuur van inligtingsekerheid.
Degree: 2014, University of Johannesburg
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/12066
► M.Com. (Informatics)
The aim of this study is to introduce a model that can be used to manage the security profiles by using a role…
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▼ M.Com. (Informatics)
The aim of this study is to introduce a model that can be used to manage the security profiles by using a role oriented approach. In chapter 1 the addressed problem and the aim of the study, are introduced. In chapter 2 the different approaches used in the management of security profiles and the security profiles in Computer Associates's TOP SECRET and IBM's RACF, are discussed, In chapter 3 the Model for Role Profiles (MoRP) is introduced and discussed. Chapter 4 consists of a consideration of the possible problems of MoRP and an extension of MoRP is discussed.' The extended model is called ExMoRP. Chapter 5 consists of an analysis of the Path Context Model (pCM) for security and the principles of the PCM are added to ExMoRP to enhance security. In chapter 6 ExMoRP, with the principles of the PCM, are applied on a case study: In chapter 7 a methodology for the implementation of ExMoRP in an environment, is introduced. In chapter 8 it is shown how the principles of ExMoRP can be applied in UNIX, In chapter 9 it is shown how the principles of ExMoRP can be applied in Windows NT. In chapter 10 it is shown how the principles of ExMoRP can be applied in ORACLE. Chapter 11 consists of a review of the management of security and the present trends.
Subjects/Keywords: Database security; Computer security
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Van der Merwe, I. P. (2014). Rolprofiele vir die bestuur van inligtingsekerheid. (Thesis). University of Johannesburg. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10210/12066
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Van der Merwe, Isak Pieter. “Rolprofiele vir die bestuur van inligtingsekerheid.” 2014. Thesis, University of Johannesburg. Accessed September 18, 2019.
http://hdl.handle.net/10210/12066.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Van der Merwe, Isak Pieter. “Rolprofiele vir die bestuur van inligtingsekerheid.” 2014. Web. 18 Sep 2019.
Vancouver:
Van der Merwe IP. Rolprofiele vir die bestuur van inligtingsekerheid. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Johannesburg; 2014. [cited 2019 Sep 18].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/12066.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Van der Merwe IP. Rolprofiele vir die bestuur van inligtingsekerheid. [Thesis]. University of Johannesburg; 2014. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/12066
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
University of Johannesburg
14.
Tolnai, Annette.
ISAP - an information security awareness portal.
Degree: 2010, University of Johannesburg
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/3283
► M.Sc.
The exponential growth of the Internet contributes to risks and threats which materialize without our knowledge. The more computer and Internet use becomes a…
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▼ M.Sc.
The exponential growth of the Internet contributes to risks and threats which materialize without our knowledge. The more computer and Internet use becomes a part of our daily lives, the more we expose ourselves and our personal information on the World Wide Web and hence, the more opportunities arise for fraudsters to get hold of this information. Internet use can be associated with Internet banking, online shopping, online transactions, Internet Relay Chat, newsgroups, search engines, online blogs and e-mail. The source behind online activities carried on over the Internet may be different from what we are led to believe. Communication lines may be intercepted, compromising sensitive information of the user. It is a risk to make digital payments and reveal sensitive information about ourselves to an unknown source. If the risk materializes, it may result in undesired circumstances. Using the Internet securely should be a prerequisite to every user before conducting online transactions and activities over the World Wide Web. Owing to the versatility and ease of the electronic medium, electronic databases and vast amounts of sensitive information are readily accumulated. This is cause for concern regarding the main issues, namely privacy, identity theft and monetary fraud. Major countermeasures to mitigate the main forms of security and Internet-related issues are awareness of these risks and how they may materialize as well as relevant protection mechanisms. A discussion about why the Internet is a popular medium for criminal behaviour, what risks are involved, what can be done about them and some technical as well as non-technical preventative measures are covered in this dissertation. The purpose of this dissertation is to create an overall awareness of Internet banking and the process of Internet transactions. The end result is the development of an information security awareness portal (ISAP) aimed at the general public and potential Internet users who may be subject to identity and credit fraud. The aim of the ISAP is to sensitize users and minimize the growing numbers of individuals who are victimized through online crimes. Individuals using the Internet need to be aware of privacy concerns governing the Internet and how searchers are able to find out almost anything about them. The false sense of security and anonymity we as users think we have when innocently connecting to the World Wide Web outlines threats lurking in the background where we would never imagine. By the time you are finished reading this dissertation, it may put you off transacting and revealing sensitive information about yourself online ever again.
Subjects/Keywords: Computer security; Internet security measures
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Tolnai, A. (2010). ISAP - an information security awareness portal. (Thesis). University of Johannesburg. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10210/3283
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Tolnai, Annette. “ISAP - an information security awareness portal.” 2010. Thesis, University of Johannesburg. Accessed September 18, 2019.
http://hdl.handle.net/10210/3283.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Tolnai, Annette. “ISAP - an information security awareness portal.” 2010. Web. 18 Sep 2019.
Vancouver:
Tolnai A. ISAP - an information security awareness portal. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Johannesburg; 2010. [cited 2019 Sep 18].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/3283.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Tolnai A. ISAP - an information security awareness portal. [Thesis]. University of Johannesburg; 2010. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/3283
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Queens University
15.
Hunny, Umme.
Orthogonal Security Defect Classification for Secure Software Development
.
Degree: Computing, 2012, Queens University
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1974/7625
► Security defects or vulnerabilities are inescapable in software development. Thus, it is always better to address security issues during the software development phases, rather than…
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▼ Security defects or vulnerabilities are inescapable in software development. Thus, it is always better to address security issues during the software development phases, rather than developing patches after the security threats are already in place. In line with this, a number of secure software development approaches have been proposed so far to address the security issues during the development processes. However, most of these approaches lack specific process improvement activities. The practice of taking adequate corrective measures at the earliest possible time by learning from the past mistakes is absent in case of such security-aware iterative software development processes. As one might imagine, software security defect data provide an invaluable source of information for a software development team. This thesis aims at investigating existing security defect classification schemes and providing a structured security-specific defect classification and analysis methodology.
Our methodology which we build on top of the Orthogonal Defect Classification (ODC) scheme, is customized to generate in-process feedback by analyzing security defect data. More specifically, we perform a detailed analysis on the classified security defect data and obtain in-process feedback using which the next version of software can be more secure and reliable. We experiment our methodology on the Mozilla Firefox and Chrome security defect repositories using six consecutive versions and milestones, respectively. We find that the in-process feedback generated by applying this methodology can help take corrective actions as early as possible in iterative secure software development processes. Finally, we study the correlations between software security defect types and the phases of software development life-cycle to understand development improvement by complementing the previous ODC scheme.
Subjects/Keywords: Security defect classification;
Software security
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Hunny, U. (2012). Orthogonal Security Defect Classification for Secure Software Development
. (Thesis). Queens University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1974/7625
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Hunny, Umme. “Orthogonal Security Defect Classification for Secure Software Development
.” 2012. Thesis, Queens University. Accessed September 18, 2019.
http://hdl.handle.net/1974/7625.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Hunny, Umme. “Orthogonal Security Defect Classification for Secure Software Development
.” 2012. Web. 18 Sep 2019.
Vancouver:
Hunny U. Orthogonal Security Defect Classification for Secure Software Development
. [Internet] [Thesis]. Queens University; 2012. [cited 2019 Sep 18].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1974/7625.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Hunny U. Orthogonal Security Defect Classification for Secure Software Development
. [Thesis]. Queens University; 2012. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1974/7625
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
University of KwaZulu-Natal
16.
Mdluli, Fezile.
Investigation of selected hygiene parameters of uMbumbulu small-scale farmers' organic produce (leafy salad vegetables) and subsequent identification of factors affecting farmer practices and food security.
Degree: MS, Food security, 2013, University of KwaZulu-Natal
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10413/10584
► The study aimed to investigate the hygiene quality of fresh agricultural produce, irrigation water and compost from four cooperatives (Jabulani, Nungwane, Senzakahle and Siyazenzela) supplying…
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▼ The study aimed to investigate the hygiene quality of fresh agricultural produce, irrigation
water and compost from four cooperatives (Jabulani, Nungwane, Senzakahle and
Siyazenzela) supplying the uMbumbulu Agri-Hub Non-Governmental Organisation. In
addition, the influence that socio-economic characteristics such as age, gender, level of
education and training had on the uMbumbulu farmers’ hygienic practices was investigated.
Questionnaires, key informant interviews and laboratory analysis were used to collect data.
The most probable number (MPN) method, a microbiological technique, was used to
quantify selected hygiene indicators (i.e. total and faecal coliforms including Escherichia
coli) from compost, irrigation water and leafy vegetables (spinach and lettuce) during the
months of October, November and December 2011. Microbiological analysis on lettuce and
spinach produced by the four Agri-Hub cooperatives confirmed that these vegetables were
safe to eat and unlikely to cause sickness. The irrigation water sources, vegetables and
compost faecal coliform levels met national standards with faecal coliforms of <1 000
MPN/100ml for irrigation and<200 MPN/g for the leafy salad vegetables. Compost faecal
coliform levels were <1000/g and E. coli levels of <30 MPN/g, these levels decreased over
the 3 months. Descriptive statistics such as the Chi-Square test using IBM SPSS and a
logistic regression was performed using the STATA 11 software. The sample consisted of
60% female and 40% males, most of which (73%) were above the age of 40. A total of 60%
of respondents received income from farming activities, receiving revenues of between
R150- R250 a week. The logistic regression indicated that farmers already receiving some
income from farming activities and those that had received training on hygienic farming
practices were likely to wash hands and equipment prior to entering the field compared to
those who had not. These variables influenced the hygienic practices with a probability of
26% and 32% respectively at 5% significance level. The logistic regression also showed that
respondents with primary or no formal education were less likely to wash hands and
equipment prior to entering the field compared to those who had a secondary level
education. This unlikelihood had a probability of 35% for primary education and 43% for
farmers with no formal education at significance levels of 5% and 10% respectively. This
study indicates how training, education and farming experience are important and effective
tools in implementing good hygienic practices in small-scale farming. The study’s main recommendations are that policies encourage farmer awareness on their responsibility of
producing vegetables that are of good hygienic quality, especially if such produce is to reach
the market. Furthermore policies should advocate for small-scale farmer training. This
training should not be limited to subsistence farming but should also aim at preparing
farmers towards accessing produce markets. Farmer training in hygienic practices should…
Advisors/Committee Members: Chitja, Joyce M (advisor), Schmidt, Stefan D (advisor).
Subjects/Keywords: Food security.
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Mdluli, F. (2013). Investigation of selected hygiene parameters of uMbumbulu small-scale farmers' organic produce (leafy salad vegetables) and subsequent identification of factors affecting farmer practices and food security. (Masters Thesis). University of KwaZulu-Natal. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10413/10584
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Mdluli, Fezile. “Investigation of selected hygiene parameters of uMbumbulu small-scale farmers' organic produce (leafy salad vegetables) and subsequent identification of factors affecting farmer practices and food security.” 2013. Masters Thesis, University of KwaZulu-Natal. Accessed September 18, 2019.
http://hdl.handle.net/10413/10584.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Mdluli, Fezile. “Investigation of selected hygiene parameters of uMbumbulu small-scale farmers' organic produce (leafy salad vegetables) and subsequent identification of factors affecting farmer practices and food security.” 2013. Web. 18 Sep 2019.
Vancouver:
Mdluli F. Investigation of selected hygiene parameters of uMbumbulu small-scale farmers' organic produce (leafy salad vegetables) and subsequent identification of factors affecting farmer practices and food security. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of KwaZulu-Natal; 2013. [cited 2019 Sep 18].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10413/10584.
Council of Science Editors:
Mdluli F. Investigation of selected hygiene parameters of uMbumbulu small-scale farmers' organic produce (leafy salad vegetables) and subsequent identification of factors affecting farmer practices and food security. [Masters Thesis]. University of KwaZulu-Natal; 2013. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10413/10584
University of KwaZulu-Natal
17.
Mudzinganyama, Tatenda Charmaine.
A livelihood analysis of the contribution of community gardens to food security in Msunduzi and uMngeni Municipalities in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
Degree: MS, Food security, 2012, University of KwaZulu-Natal
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10413/10588
► South Africa is a net food exporter, however, scores of households in the rural and peri-urban and urban areas are food insecure. Some households in…
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▼ South Africa is a net food exporter, however, scores of households in the rural and peri-urban and urban areas are food insecure. Some households in the peri-urban areas of uMngeni and Msunduzi Municipalities of KwaZulu-Natal have sought to alleviate their households from food insecurity through community gardens, which are widely promoted and used as a means to increase food supply. This study was centred on a livelihood based analysis of the contribution of community gardens to food
security in Msunduzi and uMngeni Municipalities, KwaZulu-Natal. A survey was conducted among 46 participants and data was collected through the use of Livelihood- based Participatory Analysis (LiPA) tools. LiPA emerged as a tool for analysis with the development of sustainable livelihoods approach. Livelihood analysis made use of participatory methods to evaluate the following Framework of African Food
Security indicators: improvement of risk management and resilience; increase in supply of affordable food; increase in economic opportunities for the vulnerable; and improvement in dietary diversity. Gardening helped to supply the participants with fresh produce, however, gardening did little to improve the participants risk management and economic opportunities. Drought, theft and insects were identified as the major factors limiting the success of community gardens. Despite the challenges, the community gardeners were indeed benefiting from community gardening therefore, further research could be carried out to compare food
security among households involved in community gardening and those not involved.
Advisors/Committee Members: Bogale, Ayalneh (advisor), Shimelis, Hussein A (advisor).
Subjects/Keywords: Food security.
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Mudzinganyama, T. C. (2012). A livelihood analysis of the contribution of community gardens to food security in Msunduzi and uMngeni Municipalities in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. (Masters Thesis). University of KwaZulu-Natal. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10413/10588
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Mudzinganyama, Tatenda Charmaine. “A livelihood analysis of the contribution of community gardens to food security in Msunduzi and uMngeni Municipalities in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.” 2012. Masters Thesis, University of KwaZulu-Natal. Accessed September 18, 2019.
http://hdl.handle.net/10413/10588.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Mudzinganyama, Tatenda Charmaine. “A livelihood analysis of the contribution of community gardens to food security in Msunduzi and uMngeni Municipalities in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.” 2012. Web. 18 Sep 2019.
Vancouver:
Mudzinganyama TC. A livelihood analysis of the contribution of community gardens to food security in Msunduzi and uMngeni Municipalities in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of KwaZulu-Natal; 2012. [cited 2019 Sep 18].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10413/10588.
Council of Science Editors:
Mudzinganyama TC. A livelihood analysis of the contribution of community gardens to food security in Msunduzi and uMngeni Municipalities in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. [Masters Thesis]. University of KwaZulu-Natal; 2012. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10413/10588
University of KwaZulu-Natal
18.
Mapompo, Odwa Mcebisi.
Characterisation of a scum in sport drink and determination of the effects of preservation factors on its development.
Degree: MS, Food security, 2013, University of KwaZulu-Natal
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10413/10582
► The development of a scum in a commercial sports drink is of concern because the product would be of poor quality, which may result in…
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▼ The development of a scum in a commercial sports drink is of concern because the product
would be of poor quality, which may result in financial losses due to consumer rejection of
the product and hence a decrease in the firm’s market share. The scum could be harmful to
health and as such the firm could be litigated. Several factors, including microbial
proliferation, may be the cause of the development of a scum in sports drink, but the actual
cause seems not to have been established. The aim of this study was to characterise the scum
in sports drink and determine the effects of preservation factors (pasteurisation, chemical
preservatives and refrigeration) on its development.
Samples of the sports drink were taken at different stages of processing to determine the
effect of preservatives, pasteurisation and storage temperature on scum development. Some
samples were kept at room temperature (approx. 25°C) and others were kept in the
refrigerator (approx. 4ºC) during the study. A total of 150 samples were analysed over a
period of four months. The structural characteristics of the scum that developed in the sports
drink were determined by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and elemental analysis. The
sports drink samples were analysed for their microbial load and microbial types. Consumer
acceptability of pasteurised and non-pasteurised drink was compared by conducting sensory
evaluation using a consumer panel of 60 panellists. Customer complaints recorded by the
sports drink manufacture that were due to scum development in the drink were also reviewed
to establish the impact of scum development on consumer acceptability of the drink.
The results of the study indicated that scum development was due to microbial contamination
of the drink. The causative organism of the scum was identified as Acinetobacter baumanii.
Acinetobacter baumanii is a gram negative non-spore forming coccobacilli and does not
ferment sucrose. Acinetobacter baumanii forms the scum in sports drink as a means of
protection from environmental stresses. The scum was found to be a compound of C, Si and
O. The non-pasteurised samples were slightly more acceptable to consumers compared to the pasteurised samples. The consumer acceptability of pasteurised drink samples was negatively
affected by the loss of aroma and flavour during pasteurisation. The preservation factors
(chemical preservatives, pasteurisation and refrigeration) had no effect on scum development.
To prevent post pasteurisation contamination, it is recommended that the pasteurisation
process be done at the filling stage instead of at the holding stage. The frequency of changing
rubbers and gaskets on the filling line should be at least every two months. The drink is
pasteurised at 90ºC for 20 seconds, this needs to be reduced to a level where it will not have
an influence on the loss of taste and aroma of the pasteurised drink, but without reducing the
effectiveness of pasteurisation.
Advisors/Committee Members: Siwela, Muthulisi (advisor), Kolanisi, Unathi (advisor), Yobo, Kwasi Sackey (advisor).
Subjects/Keywords: Food security.
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Mapompo, O. M. (2013). Characterisation of a scum in sport drink and determination of the effects of preservation factors on its development. (Masters Thesis). University of KwaZulu-Natal. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10413/10582
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Mapompo, Odwa Mcebisi. “Characterisation of a scum in sport drink and determination of the effects of preservation factors on its development.” 2013. Masters Thesis, University of KwaZulu-Natal. Accessed September 18, 2019.
http://hdl.handle.net/10413/10582.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Mapompo, Odwa Mcebisi. “Characterisation of a scum in sport drink and determination of the effects of preservation factors on its development.” 2013. Web. 18 Sep 2019.
Vancouver:
Mapompo OM. Characterisation of a scum in sport drink and determination of the effects of preservation factors on its development. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of KwaZulu-Natal; 2013. [cited 2019 Sep 18].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10413/10582.
Council of Science Editors:
Mapompo OM. Characterisation of a scum in sport drink and determination of the effects of preservation factors on its development. [Masters Thesis]. University of KwaZulu-Natal; 2013. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10413/10582
University of KwaZulu-Natal
19.
Murugani, Vongai Gillian.
Land use security within the current land property rights in rural South Africa : how women's land based food security efforts are affected.
Degree: MS, Food security, 2013, University of KwaZulu-Natal
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10413/10587
► Rural women‘s land rights in South Africa remain secondary in spite of laws founded on a constitution that promotes gender equality. Patriarchal customary laws prevail…
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▼ Rural women‘s land rights in South Africa remain secondary in spite of laws founded on a
constitution that promotes gender equality. Patriarchal customary laws prevail and women‘s
land rights and use
security are inextricably linked to their relationships with their male
relatives. Rural women are key producers of agricultural products due to historical and
continued male outward migration, which has led to a feminisation of agriculture. Although
women farm the land, their land use
security is poor and can be further threatened by divorce
or widowhood. Given that most vulnerable women are based in rural communal South Africa,
how can their land rights be secured under the customary law framework? While the statutory
law framework seems to provide a solution, it is less applicable in rural areas where
customary law and traditional practices prevail. If statutory law cannot be superimposed on
the existing customary law framework, how can women‘s land use be further secured to
support their household food
security efforts? What kind of framework can be introduced to
strengthen women‘s land use
security? A study was conducted in rural Limpopo Province to
explore this complex and yet important question. A mixed methods approach comprising
interview style questionnaires with a mixture of closed and open-ended questions, coupled
with focus group discussions and observation was employed. Qualitative data from the focus
group discussions and open-ended questions was analysed for common themes using content
analysis. Quantitative data was analysed using SPSS to establish descriptive data, frequencies
and establish the relationships between variables. Results of the analyses were used for
building blocks to develop a land rights framework that is more gender sensitive and secures
the rights of the actual land users. Women‘s land rights were largely confirmed to be
secondary and land use
security was linked to the continued relationship to male relatives
through marriage and natural blood lines. From these findings, a gender sensitive framework
that enables and improves land-based food
security efforts has been proposed.
Advisors/Committee Members: Kolanisi, Unathi (advisor), Chitja, Joyce M (advisor).
Subjects/Keywords: Food security.
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Murugani, V. G. (2013). Land use security within the current land property rights in rural South Africa : how women's land based food security efforts are affected. (Masters Thesis). University of KwaZulu-Natal. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10413/10587
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Murugani, Vongai Gillian. “Land use security within the current land property rights in rural South Africa : how women's land based food security efforts are affected.” 2013. Masters Thesis, University of KwaZulu-Natal. Accessed September 18, 2019.
http://hdl.handle.net/10413/10587.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Murugani, Vongai Gillian. “Land use security within the current land property rights in rural South Africa : how women's land based food security efforts are affected.” 2013. Web. 18 Sep 2019.
Vancouver:
Murugani VG. Land use security within the current land property rights in rural South Africa : how women's land based food security efforts are affected. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of KwaZulu-Natal; 2013. [cited 2019 Sep 18].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10413/10587.
Council of Science Editors:
Murugani VG. Land use security within the current land property rights in rural South Africa : how women's land based food security efforts are affected. [Masters Thesis]. University of KwaZulu-Natal; 2013. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10413/10587
University of KwaZulu-Natal
20.
Gwacela, Mbalenhle.
Exploring food insecurity and socio-economic factors affecting academic performance : a case study of first year students on probation and at-risk of academic exclusion.
Degree: MS, Food security, 2013, University of KwaZulu-Natal
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10413/10586
► Since the democratic transition, South Africa has come a long way in paving a path that enables citizens to take advantage of education. Within universities,…
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▼ Since the democratic transition, South Africa has come a long way in paving a path that enables citizens to take advantage of education. Within universities, certain overlooked socio-economic and food
security factors affect academic performance. The prevalence of food insecurity and factors affecting academic performance was investigated in the context of underperforming first year students. A mixed methodology was used where questionnaire, focus group discussions and key informant interviews were used to collect in depth information. The individual dietary diversity score (IDDS) and household food insecurity access scale (HFIAS) were used to assess the severity of food insecurity.
Fifty-three per cent of students came from disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds characterised by unemployed parents and a high dependency on government grants. Twenty per cent of students regularly send remittances home, diverted from their scholarships/ bursaries and study loans thus leaving little for students to survive on. HFIAS results showed majority of students were food insecure as 80% experienced anxiety about food availability and accessibility and 54% had periods of complete inaccessibility to food. The majority of students proved to lack skills in grocery listing and financial management skills. Affordability and storage facility challenges led to students consuming nutritionally poor foods which compromised their health status. The IDDS showed 92% of students consumed bread, rice and maize; 70% ate foods with high levels of sugar, 71% ate foods made with oil, fat or butter; 66% ate meat; 58% ate vegetables, 50% ate fruits. This showed students’ diet is lacking in diversity as they resort to rich, energy-dense and cheap foods found at cheap prices. This robbed students of essential nutrients. Students who lived in university-owned residences were at higher risk of food insecurity. A significant proportion of study participants had substandard secondary school education. The shift in the Language of Learning and Teaching (LoLT) created challenges evident in lack of classroom engagement and lack of efficiency in communicating answers in tests and exams. Student accommodation and its proximity to learning facilities also affected performance negatively.
The study therefore recommends, among other things, that university-owned residences reintroduce and/or subsidize dining halls to increase food accessibility, availability, quality, quantity and dietary diversity challenges. Food coupons could be introduced to low socio-economic students to purchase food from supporting grocery stores. Mandatory attendance of first year students to specialized programs organized by faculties and Student Counseling Centre to improve preparedness of students is needed. The UKZN LoLT policy needs to be implemented effectively so that the performance of second and third language speakers is improved. Translated material and academics who can speak the main local language is encouraged. The use code-switching techniques for the benefit of second…
Advisors/Committee Members: Kolanisi, Unathi (advisor), Chitja, Joyce M (advisor).
Subjects/Keywords: Food security.
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Gwacela, M. (2013). Exploring food insecurity and socio-economic factors affecting academic performance : a case study of first year students on probation and at-risk of academic exclusion. (Masters Thesis). University of KwaZulu-Natal. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10413/10586
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Gwacela, Mbalenhle. “Exploring food insecurity and socio-economic factors affecting academic performance : a case study of first year students on probation and at-risk of academic exclusion.” 2013. Masters Thesis, University of KwaZulu-Natal. Accessed September 18, 2019.
http://hdl.handle.net/10413/10586.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Gwacela, Mbalenhle. “Exploring food insecurity and socio-economic factors affecting academic performance : a case study of first year students on probation and at-risk of academic exclusion.” 2013. Web. 18 Sep 2019.
Vancouver:
Gwacela M. Exploring food insecurity and socio-economic factors affecting academic performance : a case study of first year students on probation and at-risk of academic exclusion. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of KwaZulu-Natal; 2013. [cited 2019 Sep 18].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10413/10586.
Council of Science Editors:
Gwacela M. Exploring food insecurity and socio-economic factors affecting academic performance : a case study of first year students on probation and at-risk of academic exclusion. [Masters Thesis]. University of KwaZulu-Natal; 2013. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10413/10586
University of KwaZulu-Natal
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Lokosang, Laila Barnaba.
Statistical analysis of determinants of household food insecurity in post-conflict Southern Sudan.
Degree: MS, Food security, 2009, University of KwaZulu-Natal
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10413/11600
► Hunger and food insecurity has remained an endemic problem in Southern Sudan for the last three decades. Lack of a “gold standard” measure for determining…
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▼ Hunger and food insecurity has remained an endemic problem in Southern Sudan for the last three decades. Lack of a “gold standard” measure for determining causes of household food insecurity is well documented in the Food
Security literature and the chase is still on for universally agreed standards. However, the Comprehensive African Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP)1 Framework for African Food
Security (FAFS) has outlined four categorical measures for structured monitoring of household food insecurity, which are yet to be rolled out for implementation by country-level Food
Security programmes.
Analysis of a national household survey dataset has not been done using robust logistic regression techniques for statistically determining the factors influencing food insecurity in Southern Sudan. If such attempts are made, national food
security programmes and the government statistical agency are not formally made aware of the results or do not own them. Hence, the agency has continued to lack institutional capacity to adapt the tools and techniques.
This project attempts to explore the use of robust statistical techniques featuring the Ordinal Logistic Regression procedures of SPSS for analysing the Sudan Household Health Survey (2006) dataset and determine the strengths and magnitude of relationships of nineteen independent variables in predicting categories of food consumption scores. Food
Security experts and international organisations, have regarded Food Consumption Scores as a proxy measure of Food Insecurity. Twelve factors were found to statistically determine food consumption. It is, therefore, ascertained that if this form of analysis were carried out immediately after the survey was completed it would have enabled prediction of the outcome of food insecurity in Southern Sudan for at least the following year. Nevertheless, the study found out that the same statistical modelling procedures could be adopted in similar national surveys. Indeed the study provides a basis for creating an institutional memory for statistical agencies to carry out similar analysis and thereby reducing data processing time without due reliance on outsourced international expertise.
Advisors/Committee Members: Hendriks, Sheryl L (advisor), Ramroop, Shaun (advisor).
Subjects/Keywords: Food security.
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Lokosang, L. B. (2009). Statistical analysis of determinants of household food insecurity in post-conflict Southern Sudan. (Masters Thesis). University of KwaZulu-Natal. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10413/11600
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Lokosang, Laila Barnaba. “Statistical analysis of determinants of household food insecurity in post-conflict Southern Sudan.” 2009. Masters Thesis, University of KwaZulu-Natal. Accessed September 18, 2019.
http://hdl.handle.net/10413/11600.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Lokosang, Laila Barnaba. “Statistical analysis of determinants of household food insecurity in post-conflict Southern Sudan.” 2009. Web. 18 Sep 2019.
Vancouver:
Lokosang LB. Statistical analysis of determinants of household food insecurity in post-conflict Southern Sudan. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of KwaZulu-Natal; 2009. [cited 2019 Sep 18].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10413/11600.
Council of Science Editors:
Lokosang LB. Statistical analysis of determinants of household food insecurity in post-conflict Southern Sudan. [Masters Thesis]. University of KwaZulu-Natal; 2009. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10413/11600
University of KwaZulu-Natal
22.
Tshabalala, Zanele Prudence.
An assessment of the impact of food access on children on the nutrition supplementation programme to combat protein-energy malnutrition.
Degree: Food security, 2014, University of KwaZulu-Natal
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10413/11692
► There is an increasing prevalence of food insecurity in South African households, especially in poverty stricken communities. Evidence suggests that children living in households that…
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▼ There is an increasing prevalence of food insecurity in South African households, especially in poverty stricken communities. Evidence suggests that children living in households that are food insecure will be
subject to undesirable consequences, including poor quality diets and poor health outcomes, resulting in protein-energy malnutrition. Food insecurity, which is often perceived to be the same as food insufficiency, is one of the many underlying causes of malnutrition. Nevertheless, food and nutritional
security seem to be a challenge not only in South Africa but in the world at large. The challenge is further exacerbated by the absence of proper tools to measure food insecurity and food insufficiency. In trying to address the two situations, the government developed a Nutrition Supplementation Programme (NSP). The impact of food access (food
security) on children registered in the NSP was investigated together with the relationship between nutrition and food
security. A mixed methodology was used to collect data including a questionnaire, focus group discussions, anthropometry and key informant interviews. The questionnaire included demographic information, child food insecurity access scale (CFIAS), household food insecurity access scale (HFIAS), household dietary diversity score (HDDS), months of adequate household food provisioning (MAHFP) and a 24-hour recall.
The majority (71%) of children and households (52%) were food secure. Energy foods were the main type of food consumed by children compared to other types of food. The top five most consumed food types in the households were cereals (98%), fats and oil (91%), sugar (89%), vegetables (86%) and (86%) spices. The findings showed that more children in the age group from 7-24 months were severely wasted than in any of the other age groups but this age group also contained the highest number of children that had normal weight-for-height. Sixty three percent of children had normal weight-for-height, 29% were severely wasted and 8% were overweight and/or obese. It was found that the NSP is only partially effective in that it only addresses acute malnutrition (wasting) and does not have strategies in place to prevent its recipient’s from relapsing after their six month period on the programme. The programme has more threats, weaknesses, and challenges than opportunities and strengths. It managed to correct the nutritional status of 63% (n= 86) of children who were part of this study.
The findings of this study further prove that there is no association between food access (FA) and nutritional
security (NS), meaning that food
security does not automatically translate to nutritional
security. The study also showed that using multiple tools in combination with measuring FS and NS was advantageous as it counterbalanced the deficiencies of a single tool, thereby allowing multiple perspectives to be extracted from the results. The study
therefore recommends that the drivers, risks and the interventions put in place to alleviate food and nutritional
security should be…
Advisors/Committee Members: Kolanisi, Unathi (advisor), Maliwichi, Lucy (advisor).
Subjects/Keywords: Food security.
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Tshabalala, Z. P. (2014). An assessment of the impact of food access on children on the nutrition supplementation programme to combat protein-energy malnutrition. (Thesis). University of KwaZulu-Natal. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10413/11692
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Tshabalala, Zanele Prudence. “An assessment of the impact of food access on children on the nutrition supplementation programme to combat protein-energy malnutrition.” 2014. Thesis, University of KwaZulu-Natal. Accessed September 18, 2019.
http://hdl.handle.net/10413/11692.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Tshabalala, Zanele Prudence. “An assessment of the impact of food access on children on the nutrition supplementation programme to combat protein-energy malnutrition.” 2014. Web. 18 Sep 2019.
Vancouver:
Tshabalala ZP. An assessment of the impact of food access on children on the nutrition supplementation programme to combat protein-energy malnutrition. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of KwaZulu-Natal; 2014. [cited 2019 Sep 18].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10413/11692.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Tshabalala ZP. An assessment of the impact of food access on children on the nutrition supplementation programme to combat protein-energy malnutrition. [Thesis]. University of KwaZulu-Natal; 2014. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10413/11692
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
University of KwaZulu-Natal
23.
Mpiana, Andy Bukasa.
Children's anthropometric indices as proxies for measuring household food security.
Degree: Food security, 2013, University of KwaZulu-Natal
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10413/11699
► Food security is a complex concept with no definite measure. Measures of household food security are needed for many different applications in situations where households…
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▼ Food
security is a complex concept with no definite measure. Measures of household food
security are needed for many different applications in situations where households are chronically vulnerable due to deepening poverty, environmental and climatic shocks, rapid economic change and conflict. Indeed, measurement problems remain a major challenge, not only for research, but particularly for targeting, programme management, monitoring and evaluation.
The objective of the study was to develop a specific analytical approach for measuring food
security, by making a comparison of approaches that use children’s anthropometric indices (CAI) and Household Food Insecurity Access Scale (HFIAS). The study was specifically aimed at determining the relationship between children’s anthropometric indices and household food
security. The pros and cons of using children’s anthropometric indices as indicators of food
security were then assessed.
The study area was Msunduzi Municipality in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa. A total of 180 children, aged between 0 and 60 months, took part in the study and the sample was geographically broken down equally between two clusters: Edendale and Northdale Hospitals.
The study found that using univariate analysis, “overweight” in “weight-for-height” was statistically significantly associated with HFIAS categories (p<0.05). From the bivariate, multiple linear regressions were conducted and the result was that “height-for-age” index was statistically significantly associated with “mild household food insecurity” (p<0.05). On the other hand, “weight-for-age” and “weight-for-height” were not statistically significantly associated with categories of HFIAS. The lack of significant association between household food insecurity and these two indices was not expected, because of the substantial evidence that a household’s access to food is one of the key determinants of the nutritional status of children.
Alternative indicators were used to make up for the established weak association, so that proxies indicators of poverty, including “households which are continuously using wood fuel for cooking”, “households without clean water”, “households with access to the child grant” were
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statistically significantly associated with children’s anthropometric indices. Indeed, It was found that “height-for-age” (≤-2SD) and “weight-for-height” (≤-2SD) indices were statistically significantly associated with “households which are continuously using wood fuel for cooking (p<0.1) and (p<0.1), respectively. “Weight-for-age”, “height-for-age” and “weight-for-height” were statistically significantly associated with “households without clean water” (p<0.01, p<0.1 and p<0.01), respectively, and all these three indices were statistically significantly associated with “households with access to the child grant (p<0.01, p = 0.1 and p<0.01), respectively.
The relationship found between anthropometric indices, especially “overweight” in the “height-for-age” and “weight-for-height” index, proxy indicators…
Advisors/Committee Members: Mudhara, Maxwell (advisor), Kolanisi, Unathi (advisor).
Subjects/Keywords: Food security.
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Mpiana, A. B. (2013). Children's anthropometric indices as proxies for measuring household food security. (Thesis). University of KwaZulu-Natal. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10413/11699
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Mpiana, Andy Bukasa. “Children's anthropometric indices as proxies for measuring household food security.” 2013. Thesis, University of KwaZulu-Natal. Accessed September 18, 2019.
http://hdl.handle.net/10413/11699.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Mpiana, Andy Bukasa. “Children's anthropometric indices as proxies for measuring household food security.” 2013. Web. 18 Sep 2019.
Vancouver:
Mpiana AB. Children's anthropometric indices as proxies for measuring household food security. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of KwaZulu-Natal; 2013. [cited 2019 Sep 18].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10413/11699.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Mpiana AB. Children's anthropometric indices as proxies for measuring household food security. [Thesis]. University of KwaZulu-Natal; 2013. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10413/11699
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
University of KwaZulu-Natal
24.
Mafunzwaini, Mpho Michael.
Contribution of informal markets to poverty reduction and household food security among street traders in Thulamela local municipality of Vhembe district Limpopo province.
Degree: Food security, 2013, University of KwaZulu-Natal
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10413/11700
► Although the government of South Africa has embarked on various interventions to address problems facing the country, a skewed economic structure, high unemployment rate, chronic…
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▼ Although the government of South Africa has embarked on various interventions to address problems facing the country, a skewed economic structure, high unemployment rate, chronic poverty and structural household food insecurity continue to represent the country. As a result, many unemployed people and poor households venture into informal street trading to escape these challenges. It is against this background that this study attempts to document the contribution of the informal economy to poverty reduction and household food
security.
The following objectives were implemented in order to achieve the intention of the study: to document the profile of informal street traders in Thulamela Local Municipality, assessing their knowledge of operating a business and the challenges they face, and to assess the prevalence of household food insecurity amongst households engaged in informal street trading in Thulamela Local Municipality. A multi-stage sampling technique was adopted to randomly select 100 controlled informal street traders. A mixed research method, field observations, key informants and open-ended and closed questionnaires were used to gather the information. Analysis of the data was done with Statistical Package for the Social Sciences.
The outcomes of the study revealed that informal street traders in Thulamela Local Municipality are 45 years old on average. Most of them live in rural areas in a household that consists of 5.3 family members. The informal street traders were found to have ten years of operating experience and predominantly trading horticultural crops. However, the sector is still confronted with various challenges that are obstructing its growth, profitability and sustainability. Amongst interviewed street traders, 37% were found to be food secure, 14% mildly food insecure, 33% moderately food insecure and 16% severely food insecure. The majority of households were unable to access sufficient food they prefer. Households can be affected by food insecurity in different ways depending on their socio-economic characteristics. Some significant differences were noticed between the socio-economic variables and household food insecurity prevalence categories. The study therefore recommends that policy-makers need to recognise and admit the importance of informal street trading as the number of people venturing into the informal sector accumulating.
Advisors/Committee Members: Bogale, Ayalneh (advisor).
Subjects/Keywords: Food security.
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Mafunzwaini, Mpho Michael. “Contribution of informal markets to poverty reduction and household food security among street traders in Thulamela local municipality of Vhembe district Limpopo province.” 2013. Thesis, University of KwaZulu-Natal. Accessed September 18, 2019.
http://hdl.handle.net/10413/11700.
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Mafunzwaini, Mpho Michael. “Contribution of informal markets to poverty reduction and household food security among street traders in Thulamela local municipality of Vhembe district Limpopo province.” 2013. Web. 18 Sep 2019.
Vancouver:
Mafunzwaini MM. Contribution of informal markets to poverty reduction and household food security among street traders in Thulamela local municipality of Vhembe district Limpopo province. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of KwaZulu-Natal; 2013. [cited 2019 Sep 18].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10413/11700.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Mafunzwaini MM. Contribution of informal markets to poverty reduction and household food security among street traders in Thulamela local municipality of Vhembe district Limpopo province. [Thesis]. University of KwaZulu-Natal; 2013. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10413/11700
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
University of KwaZulu-Natal
25.
Mbanza, Sylvestre.
The role of subsistance farming cooperatives in improving rural household food security : the case of Mwendo sector, Ruhango district/ Rwanda.
Degree: Food security, 2013, University of KwaZulu-Natal
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10413/11701
► Agricultural cooperatives play an important role in rural Rwanda is as the country is one of the most densely populated countries in Africa and the…
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▼ Agricultural cooperatives play an important role in rural Rwanda is as the country is one of the most densely populated countries in Africa and the majority of population relies on subsistence smallholder farming. Agricultural cooperatives have been regarded as a way of promoting smallholders, particularly subsistence farmers, where collective operations can increase agricultural production for a household. But although research indicates many factors affecting cooperative development and agriculture productivity these factors are not the same in every country. This study investigated the role of agricultural cooperatives in improving household food
security and factors contributing to the success of smallholder agricultural cooperatives. It is expected that isolation of benefits of agricultural cooperative members in food
security and the factors influencing production may assist government and other institution dealing with food
security in plans and decisions to support smallholder farmers.
The study randomly selected three registered rural agricultural cooperatives in Mwendo Sector growing pineapples, peas and maize. The research sample size of 150 cooperative members’ and 20 non-cooperative members was used to explore the agriculture cooperative in Rwanda, factors influencing production in agricultural cooperative and benefits of belonging or not belonging in a cooperative in Rwanda. Data were collected through questionnaires. In order to complement the quantitative data and results of the study, focus group discussions and key informant interviews were also used to appraise these research questions. A cross-cutting conceptual framework for measuring effectiveness of agricultural cooperatives was elaborated using literature review and it was used for comparative analysis as effectiveness of the assessed cooperatives.
The results revealed that cooperatives possess the same organizational structure, only differences are found in internal organization. The study further found that the factors influencing productivity of agricultural cooperative are equipment used in agriculture, training received by cooperative members, cooperative organization, government assistance and extension officer services, inputs used in production, marital status of members, age and level of education of cooperative members. From the findings it was found that cooperative members benefit from cooperative income, government assistance and skills from cooperative training in agriculture. Other benefits found are increase of production and market of cooperative produces through cooperation and promotion of culture and unity in the locality through various social and religious activities within cooperative members. Research recommends the government and its stakeholders to sensitize so that every smallholder should belong to the cooperative for the sake of helping them in groups. Government should facilitate cooperatives use of improved equipment and inputs through offering intensive trainings on financial management, agriculture and animal…
Advisors/Committee Members: Chitja, Joyce M (advisor).
Subjects/Keywords: Food security.
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Mbanza, S. (2013). The role of subsistance farming cooperatives in improving rural household food security : the case of Mwendo sector, Ruhango district/ Rwanda. (Thesis). University of KwaZulu-Natal. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10413/11701
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Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Mbanza, Sylvestre. “The role of subsistance farming cooperatives in improving rural household food security : the case of Mwendo sector, Ruhango district/ Rwanda.” 2013. Thesis, University of KwaZulu-Natal. Accessed September 18, 2019.
http://hdl.handle.net/10413/11701.
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Mbanza, Sylvestre. “The role of subsistance farming cooperatives in improving rural household food security : the case of Mwendo sector, Ruhango district/ Rwanda.” 2013. Web. 18 Sep 2019.
Vancouver:
Mbanza S. The role of subsistance farming cooperatives in improving rural household food security : the case of Mwendo sector, Ruhango district/ Rwanda. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of KwaZulu-Natal; 2013. [cited 2019 Sep 18].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10413/11701.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Mbanza S. The role of subsistance farming cooperatives in improving rural household food security : the case of Mwendo sector, Ruhango district/ Rwanda. [Thesis]. University of KwaZulu-Natal; 2013. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10413/11701
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
University of KwaZulu-Natal
26.
Mnyandu, Elizabeth.
Assessing the feasibility of making egg powder at rural community level for improved household food security.
Degree: Food security, 2014, University of KwaZulu-Natal
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10413/11685
► Limited knowledge of egg storage and preservation methods has led to the underutilisation of eggs in rural communities, and yet if rural communities could process…
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▼ Limited knowledge of egg storage and preservation methods has led to the underutilisation of eggs in rural communities, and yet if rural communities could process the eggs into powder as is commercially done, their food
security could improve. Processing the eggs into egg powder by sun-drying seems an economically appropriate technology for rural communities, but could negatively impact on the quality and safety of the eggs and as such should be assessed. This study was carried out in the area of Impendle in KwaZulu-Natal Province of South Africa to investigate the feasibility of making egg powder at rural community level. The study investigated consumer perceptions on egg consumption and use, their storage and preservation methods used on eggs locally, as well as consumer knowledge on current egg preservation technologies being used in food manufacturing industries. The results of the study indicated that rural households regarded eggs as nutritious food that forms part of the household monthly food basket. Nonetheless, egg consumption is still subjected to cultural beliefs. The study also revealed an interest in consuming indigenous eggs, but challenges such as inconsistent supply, losses associated with deterioration and predators were noted as the primary barriers. Due to these barriers the community of Impendle mainly consumes commercial eggs. The disadvantages noted with the purchasing of eggs are affordability, perishability; and limited access to egg retailers. The study further investigated the effects of sun drying and oven drying of eggs in a home setup. A sample of eggs was sun-dried and another oven-dried into powder. The microbiological quality and safety of the egg powders were assessed against an egg (control) using standard methods. Sun dried eggs had the flavour of the fresh eggs, but had a darker colour than that of fresh eggs. After 16 days, the sun dried eggs had a rancid flavour. The oven dried eggs had a cooked flavour and their colour closely resembled that of sun dried eggs. These egg powders did not show signs of physical deterioration over a period of eight weeks. Microbiological analysis results showed that the egg powders met the standards for egg quality and safety as indicated by their levels of Salmonella spp., E. coli, Coliforms, Listeria monocytogenes, and Total Plate Count. The acceptance of egg powder by the rural community was determined by sensory evaluation and focus group discussions. A 63-member consumer panel recruited from the study rural community assessed the sensory acceptability of a scrambled commercial egg powder compared to a scrambled fresh egg on 5-point facial Hedonic scale, 1= very bad; 5= very good. Focus group discussions were conducted to investigate the perceptions of the local rural community about the consumption of egg powder. Focus groups consisted of eight to 12 people drawn from the egg consumption/questionnaire survey participants. The findings showed that the participants could tell the difference between the fresh egg and egg powder in terms of colour…
Advisors/Committee Members: Kolanisi, Unathi (advisor), Siwela, Muthulisi (advisor), Amonsou, Eric O (advisor).
Subjects/Keywords: Food security.
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Mnyandu, E. (2014). Assessing the feasibility of making egg powder at rural community level for improved household food security. (Thesis). University of KwaZulu-Natal. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10413/11685
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Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Mnyandu, Elizabeth. “Assessing the feasibility of making egg powder at rural community level for improved household food security.” 2014. Thesis, University of KwaZulu-Natal. Accessed September 18, 2019.
http://hdl.handle.net/10413/11685.
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Mnyandu, Elizabeth. “Assessing the feasibility of making egg powder at rural community level for improved household food security.” 2014. Web. 18 Sep 2019.
Vancouver:
Mnyandu E. Assessing the feasibility of making egg powder at rural community level for improved household food security. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of KwaZulu-Natal; 2014. [cited 2019 Sep 18].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10413/11685.
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Mnyandu E. Assessing the feasibility of making egg powder at rural community level for improved household food security. [Thesis]. University of KwaZulu-Natal; 2014. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10413/11685
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
University of KwaZulu-Natal
27.
Makhotla, Likeleli.
The potential contribution of a sustainable organic household food garden to vitamin A and vegetable needs of sampled low-income households, KwaZulu-Natal.
Degree: MS, Food security, 2014, University of KwaZulu-Natal
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10413/11653
► Vitamin A deficiency is a worldwide public health problem. In South Africa, in 1999, 62 to 70 percent of children in rural areas and 48…
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▼ Vitamin A deficiency is a worldwide public health problem. In South Africa, in 1999, 62
to 70 percent of children in rural areas and 48 to 62 percent in urban areas consumed less
than half the recommended dietary allowance for vitamin. A. This study set out to
investigate the potential contribution of home gardens to the vitamin A and vegetable
needs of low-income households, especially in rural areas. The study problem was to
develop a model of a sustainable household food garden to ensure adequate supply of
vitamin A rich vegetables to meet the vitamin A requirements of low-income households
throughout the year. The study subproblems included: first, to develop an organic
household food garden unit to provide adequate vitamin A and vegetables for households.
Second, to test the feasibility of the garden unit among sample households in two study
areas. Third, to test vitamin A and vegetable adequacies of the garden unit for the sample
households.
A survey of 52 households from Department of Agriculture communal garden projects in
Cuphulaka and Mlwandle in KwaZulu-Natal was conducted. The sample households
were participants in communal gardens, but the survey dealt with household production
only. Data included household demographics, types of vegetables grown, garden sizes,
gardening practices, the socio-economic and environmental constraints of home
gardening and the food frequency consumption. The garden unit was developed from a
review of literature regarding best practice of organic production of vitamin A rich
vegetables. The garden unit was demonstrated to the study participants and their
perceptions of the unit were measured in discussion groups to test the acceptance and
feasibility of the household garden. Data on household demographics and frequency of
vegetable consumption was used to measure adequacy of vitamin A consumed by
households and to test adequacy of vitamin A and vegetables from the garden unit.
Most participants depended mainly on communal garden projects for vegetables.
Although access to land seemed not a problem, few sample households practiced home
gardening. Water scarcity and lack of fencing were frequently reported as constraints of
home gardening by sample households who perceived home gardening as a cost-effective
way of diversifying and adding nutrients to family diets. However, vegetable production
in home gardens was characterised by low yields and seasonal availability. The potential
of the household food gardens to increase vegetable production was found feasible by
sample households.
No significant difference was identified in vegetable consumption of households with and
without home gardens. In fact, participation in communal gardens does not increase the
vegetable consumption of sample households, which may be the result of no or low
production and poor eating habits. The study assumed that rural households should
consume at least 33 percent of RDA of vitamin A from vegetables, yet many sample
households consumed less than this. Sample households could obtain enough vitamin A…
Advisors/Committee Members: Hendriks, Sheryl L (advisor), Green, J. Maryann (advisor), Chitja, Joyce M (advisor), Young, Marion Belinda (advisor).
Subjects/Keywords: Food security.
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Makhotla, L. (2014). The potential contribution of a sustainable organic household food garden to vitamin A and vegetable needs of sampled low-income households, KwaZulu-Natal. (Masters Thesis). University of KwaZulu-Natal. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10413/11653
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Makhotla, Likeleli. “The potential contribution of a sustainable organic household food garden to vitamin A and vegetable needs of sampled low-income households, KwaZulu-Natal.” 2014. Masters Thesis, University of KwaZulu-Natal. Accessed September 18, 2019.
http://hdl.handle.net/10413/11653.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Makhotla, Likeleli. “The potential contribution of a sustainable organic household food garden to vitamin A and vegetable needs of sampled low-income households, KwaZulu-Natal.” 2014. Web. 18 Sep 2019.
Vancouver:
Makhotla L. The potential contribution of a sustainable organic household food garden to vitamin A and vegetable needs of sampled low-income households, KwaZulu-Natal. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of KwaZulu-Natal; 2014. [cited 2019 Sep 18].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10413/11653.
Council of Science Editors:
Makhotla L. The potential contribution of a sustainable organic household food garden to vitamin A and vegetable needs of sampled low-income households, KwaZulu-Natal. [Masters Thesis]. University of KwaZulu-Natal; 2014. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10413/11653
University of KwaZulu-Natal
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Mohammed, Omer Ibrahim.
Preliminary investigation of the potential for small scale production of quality solar dried produce, KwaZulu-Natal.
Degree: MS, Food security, 2014, University of KwaZulu-Natal
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10413/11654
► This study undertook to carry out a survey of dried fruits and vegetables that could be dried using a solar drier system and determine the…
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▼ This study undertook to carry out a survey of dried fruits and vegetables that could be
dried using a solar drier system and determine the efficiency of solar drying in terms of a)
the effect of temperature and humidity on the solar drier; b) effect of this drying system
on three fruits and three vegetables in terms of quality which was measured by
ascertaining the colour, texture, and flavour and moisture levels; and c) the effectiveness
of pre-treatment systems on the above parameters.
A small markets survey was conducted to investigate what dried fruit and vegetable
products were available in four selected supermarkets in Pietermaritzburg. The findings
of this survey were compared with small scale production in the region and the prevailing
climate. Experimental dried products were produced and the efficiency of the solar drier
to produce quality products on a small-scale farmers level was evaluated through three
tests. First, the quality of the dried fruits and vegetables were rated by sensory evaluation
of terms of colour, flavour, texture, and moisture content by members of a rural
community solar project. The fruits (apple and banana) were treated by three methods,
namely soaking in 35% sugar syrup and lemon juice (preserved with sulphur dioxide),
25% lemon juice (preserved with sulphur dioxide), 25% lemon juice (preserved with
sodium metabisulphite). Half the vegetables (carrot, tomatoes, and pumpkin) acted as
controls while the second half of the samples were pre-treated with steam blanching.
Forty-seven panellists used a five-point hedonic scale to evaluate the dried products.
Second, the moisture content of dried products was measured using the Association of
Official Analytical Chemists, Official Method 934.06 and compared to available
standards for dried fruit and vegetable products. Third, a data logger was used to
measure the difference between temperature and humidity levels inside and outside the
solar drier.
The results of the supermarket survey showed that, drying methods used, treatments,
packaging, raw material, and processing practical are all appropriate and affordable to
small-scale farmers. In addition, the climatic conditions of the study area indicated that
the drying process especially solar drying could be applied almost all year round. The
results of the sensory evaluation showed that the quality characteristics such as colour,
flavour, and texture of the sample dried fruits are better when treated with sugar syrup
and lemon juice preserved with sulphur dioxide than those pre-treated only with lemon
juice preserved with sulphur dioxide and lemon juice preserved with sodium
metabisulphite. Dried vegetables had better texture, colour and flavour when treated with
steam blanching. The ability of the solar drier to maintain the desired level of temperature
and humidity inside the drier also indicated its efficiency. Therefore, small scale farmers
by using solar drier and appropriate pre-treatments and packaging could produce good
quality of dried products.
Advisors/Committee Members: Hendriks, Sheryl L (advisor).
Subjects/Keywords: Food security.
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Mohammed, O. I. (2014). Preliminary investigation of the potential for small scale production of quality solar dried produce, KwaZulu-Natal. (Masters Thesis). University of KwaZulu-Natal. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10413/11654
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Mohammed, Omer Ibrahim. “Preliminary investigation of the potential for small scale production of quality solar dried produce, KwaZulu-Natal.” 2014. Masters Thesis, University of KwaZulu-Natal. Accessed September 18, 2019.
http://hdl.handle.net/10413/11654.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Mohammed, Omer Ibrahim. “Preliminary investigation of the potential for small scale production of quality solar dried produce, KwaZulu-Natal.” 2014. Web. 18 Sep 2019.
Vancouver:
Mohammed OI. Preliminary investigation of the potential for small scale production of quality solar dried produce, KwaZulu-Natal. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of KwaZulu-Natal; 2014. [cited 2019 Sep 18].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10413/11654.
Council of Science Editors:
Mohammed OI. Preliminary investigation of the potential for small scale production of quality solar dried produce, KwaZulu-Natal. [Masters Thesis]. University of KwaZulu-Natal; 2014. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10413/11654
University of KwaZulu-Natal
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Makwangudze, Kudzai Esther.
Home gardening as a mitigation measure for food security of HIV/AIDS affected households in Mpophomeni Township, South Africa.
Degree: Food security, 2013, University of KwaZulu-Natal
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10413/11675
► HIV/AIDS has depleted the livelihood assets of many households and as such caused them to sink deeper into poverty. Due to the socio-economic impact of…
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▼ HIV/AIDS has depleted the livelihood assets of many households and as such caused them to sink deeper into poverty. Due to the socio-economic impact of the epidemic, communities on their own or facilitated by outside agencies are coming up with mitigation strategies to minimise the impact. Home gardening is one activity being used by government and non-governmental organisations to create self-reliance and independency among affected households.
This study examined the impact of home gardening on the food
security status of HIV/AIDS affected households in the Mpophomeni Township of KwaZulu-Natal. A survey was conducted among 23 home gardeners and 10 representative households without home gardens. Data was collected using a questionnaire, focus group discussions and through interviews with key informants. Using the Household Food Insecurity Access Scale (HFIAS), 4.3% were food secure, 21.7% were mildly food insecure, 39.1% were moderately food insecure while 34.8 were severely food insecure among households with home gardens. The severely food insecure household were those who often would go for a day without eating, go to bed hungry or run out of food for more than ten days a month.
A regression was used to determine the factors influencing the HFIAS score. The results of the analysis show that out of the six variables included in the regression model, five variables were statistically significant. These are level of education of the head of household, size of household, household monthly income, monthly food expenditure and participation in home gardening. The age of the head of household showed no significance in affecting the HFIAS score. T-tests were used to compare the food consumption score (FCS) and HFIAS score means of home gardeners and non-gardeners and there was no significant difference between
their means for both scores. This implied that home gardens are not making a significant impact on the consumption score and food
security status of home gardeners.
Limited home garden sizes and vagaries of nature such as hailstorms, frost, pest and diseases were identified as factors limiting productivity of home gardens. The study recommended that the use of appropriate crop production methods such as improved seeds, inorganic and organic fertilisers and adequate pest and disease control will improve home garden productivity.
Advisors/Committee Members: Baiyegunhi, Lloyd J (advisor).
Subjects/Keywords: Food security.
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Makwangudze, K. E. (2013). Home gardening as a mitigation measure for food security of HIV/AIDS affected households in Mpophomeni Township, South Africa. (Thesis). University of KwaZulu-Natal. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10413/11675
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Makwangudze, Kudzai Esther. “Home gardening as a mitigation measure for food security of HIV/AIDS affected households in Mpophomeni Township, South Africa.” 2013. Thesis, University of KwaZulu-Natal. Accessed September 18, 2019.
http://hdl.handle.net/10413/11675.
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Makwangudze, Kudzai Esther. “Home gardening as a mitigation measure for food security of HIV/AIDS affected households in Mpophomeni Township, South Africa.” 2013. Web. 18 Sep 2019.
Vancouver:
Makwangudze KE. Home gardening as a mitigation measure for food security of HIV/AIDS affected households in Mpophomeni Township, South Africa. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of KwaZulu-Natal; 2013. [cited 2019 Sep 18].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10413/11675.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Makwangudze KE. Home gardening as a mitigation measure for food security of HIV/AIDS affected households in Mpophomeni Township, South Africa. [Thesis]. University of KwaZulu-Natal; 2013. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10413/11675
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
University of KwaZulu-Natal
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Mans, Susanna Elizabeth.
Investigation into the feasibility of a dairy processing enterprise through action research with a group of women from an LRAD project.
Degree: Food security, 2007, University of KwaZulu-Natal
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10413/5026
► Poverty is caused by inadequate income. Effective assistance to small-scale enterprises may benefit the urban and rural poor. Small enterprises have the potential to create…
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▼ Poverty is caused by inadequate income. Effective assistance to small-scale enterprises may benefit the urban and rural poor. Small enterprises have the potential to create employment, reduce poverty and support sustainable livelihoods, as small enterprises satisfy local needs, provide employment opportunities in local areas, increase income, ensure food
security and improve health. The Department of Land Affairs has recently introduced policies such the Land Reform Policy to correct the injustices of South Africa’s past. During 2005, the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Agriculture and Environmental Affairs introduced the Agrarian Revolution Programme, in an effort to close the gap between the first and second economy. The Agrarian Revolution and the LRAD programmes encourage agribusinesses through the formation of co-operatives or trusts. The purpose of this study was to investigate the potential of an envisaged processing enterprise with a group of women from an LRAD project, within the Engadini Community Trust. An action research methodology was followed. A training manual was developed and training conducted with the Engadini women’s group through which they prepared a business plan, developed prototype products; conducted market research; estimated prices for the products and developed a marketing plan. The study results indicate that the group would have the technical skills to make a good quality product. The group is likely to face problems ensuring a sustainable supply of raw materials as the current supply of milk would hardly be sufficient to supply the target market sampled during the consumer survey. The success of the dairy processing enterprises depends heavily on the ability of the Engadini Trust to overcome internal social problems. Conflict between the Engadini dairy processing enterprise members and conflict within the larger Engadini Community Trust had a crippling effect on the dairy processing enterprise. The main recommendations for the group are that the group needs to secure a sustainable supply or fresh milk. A dairy processing facility that will meet food safety standards needs to be erected for the enterprise. The location of the dairy processing enterprise needs to be re-considered. To overcome internal conflict within the group, the women’s group needs to gain representation on the Engadini Community Trust’s Executive Committee, to ensure that the dairy processing enterprise interests are considered by the Trust. The main recommendations for small-scale enterprises are that they should ensure to have sustainable supply of good-quality raw materials and a reliable, sustainable market, even if the market is relatively small. Policy recommendations are that Government Departments such as the KwaZulu-Natal Departments of Agriculture and Environmental Affairs and Economic Development should consider adapting policies that will focus on funding individual enterprises, rather than group enterprises. A directorate or sub-directorate dedicated to the development of small and medium sized food…
Advisors/Committee Members: Hendriks, Sheryl L (advisor).
Subjects/Keywords: Food security.
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Mans, S. E. (2007). Investigation into the feasibility of a dairy processing enterprise through action research with a group of women from an LRAD project. (Thesis). University of KwaZulu-Natal. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10413/5026
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Mans, Susanna Elizabeth. “Investigation into the feasibility of a dairy processing enterprise through action research with a group of women from an LRAD project.” 2007. Thesis, University of KwaZulu-Natal. Accessed September 18, 2019.
http://hdl.handle.net/10413/5026.
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Mans, Susanna Elizabeth. “Investigation into the feasibility of a dairy processing enterprise through action research with a group of women from an LRAD project.” 2007. Web. 18 Sep 2019.
Vancouver:
Mans SE. Investigation into the feasibility of a dairy processing enterprise through action research with a group of women from an LRAD project. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of KwaZulu-Natal; 2007. [cited 2019 Sep 18].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10413/5026.
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Mans SE. Investigation into the feasibility of a dairy processing enterprise through action research with a group of women from an LRAD project. [Thesis]. University of KwaZulu-Natal; 2007. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10413/5026
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
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