Author:Kotzé-Jacobs, L; Mahlangu, T; Mokone, NDate:01 Sep 2010In recent years, the drive towards cleaner technologies has made us more aware of the need for green and sustainable methodologies for chemical synthesis. It is here that enzymes are beneficial due to mild reaction conditions, biodegradability ...Read more
Author:Steyn, MaronelDate:01 Sep 2010Sub-Sahara Africa continues to be the region most affected by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) (WHO, 2009). South Africa alone is home to 14 % of the world’s HIV positive population (UNAIDS, 2006). ...Read more
Author:Theron, A; Rossouw, M; Barwell, L; Maherry, A; Diedericks, G; de Wet, PDate:01 Sep 2010In support of the effective implementation of the Integrated Coastal Management Act (Act No 24 of 2008), a review is presented of coastal hazard assessment methods. In particular the ICM Act legislates the establishment or change of coastal ...Read more
Author:Nienaber, S; Funke, Nicola SDate:01 Sep 2010The South African water sector faces challenges that need to be addressed through effective policy development and implementation. Sound evidence, based on researched consideration of issues and solutions, is an important input to policy ...Read more
Author:Mapako, MDate:31 Aug 2010The transport sector is the major consumer of liquid petroleum fuels, and a major source of greenhouse gas emissions. It had been estimated to contribute 11% of total national greenhouse gas emissions. It is thus a significant contributor to ...Read more
Author:Parsons, S; Abbott, G; De Jager, Peta; Conradie, Dirk CU; Bole, SheldonDate:01 Sep 2010South Africa has been ranked as one of the 22 high-burden TB countries in the world by the WHO, and is also burdened with a high prevalence of HIV/AIDS. TB, both in its drug-susceptible and drug-resistant form, is the most common opportunistic ...Read more
Author:Green, JDate:01 Sep 2010This presentation investigated the hypothesis stating that robots can improve mining safety. Mine safety statistics are analysed, and accident features are discussed. The conclusion is reached that robots have a role to play in improving ...Read more
Author:Mema, V; Sebake, NDate:Sep 2010The CSIR and the Water Research Commission (WRC) have envisioned a Sanitation Technology Demonstration Centre to provide a cutting-edge environment for bringing to light old and new, as well as promising sanitation technologies. The purpose ...Read more
Author:Mema, V; Sebake, NDate:01 Sep 2010The CSIR and the Water Research Commission (WRC) have envisioned a Sanitation Technology Demonstration Centre to provide a cutting-edge environment for bringing to light old and new, as well as promising sanitation technologies. The purpose ...Read more
Author:Chakwizira, J; Nhemachena, CDate:Sep 2010Between the years 2008 and 2010 CSIR Built Environment embarked on a joint project with the Walter Sisulu University (WSU) to develop a rural community sustainable development portal. The portal provides a point for interaction, dialogue and ...Read more
Author:Delport, JPDate:01 Sep 2010Atmospheric turbulence is a naturally occurring phenomenon that can severely degrade the quality of long-range surveillance video footage. Major effects include image blurring, image warping and temporal wavering of objects in the scene. ...Read more
Author:Molukanele, P; Du Plessis, A; Roberts, T; Botha, L; Khati, M; Campos, W; Rotherham, LDate:01 Sep 2010Viruses can be described as acellular organisms whose genome consists of nucleic acid that replicate inside living cells (host cells) using their cellular synthetic machinery, and cause the synthesis of specialised elements called virions, ...Read more
Author:Bosscha, Peter A; Terblanche, PDate:01 Sep 2010As a technology colony, South Africa has often had to rely on imported technologies to assist in the monitoring of production-floor statistics. This results in high costs in both procurement and support of such systems. Whilst this is the ...Read more
Author:Wright, CYDate:01 Sep 2010On average, places in South Africa experience between 6 and 12 hours of sunshine per day. Of course, on heavily cloudy and rainy days, less sunshine reaches us, but generally we enjoy a frequent supply of blue skies and bright sun. So, what ...Read more
Author:Ittmann, HW; King, DDate:01 Sep 2010Logistics and supply chain management play a big role in any economy and are a critical contributor to the competitiveness of a country. The demand for products can only be satisfied through the proper and cost-effective delivery of goods and ...Read more
Author:Maherry, A; Tredoux, G; Clarke, S; Engelbrecht, PDate:01 Sep 2010The study of nitrate concentrations in South and southern Africa is not a new subject (Tredoux and Talma, 2006, Tredoux et al., 2004), with the publication of a nitrate distribution map in 2001. However, these studies were constrained by the ...Read more
Author:Bean, W; Viljoen, N; Schoeman, C; Cooper, Antony K; Modise, MDate:01 Sep 2010The South African Breastmilk Reserve (SABR) is a public benefit organisation that coordinates the equitable distribution of donor breast milk to neo-natal intensive care units (NICUs). The donated breast milk aids in combating infections in ...Read more
Author:Chakwizira, J; Maponya, G; Nhemachena, C; Dube, SDate:01 Sep 2010A decentralised healthcare system (DHS) is a system developed to address issues of power, management and functions of local spheres of government and to address the healthcare backlogs created by the previous apartheid system. Prior to the ...Read more
Author:Sivlal, A; Johnson, S; Fossey, ADate:01 Sep 2010Since its introduction, the P. elliottii (Pe) x P. caribaea var. hondurensis (Pch) hybrid has played a very important role in the plantation forestry industry due to its displayed improved growth, desirable wood properties (Du Plooy, 1984; ...Read more