Author:Shingange, Katekani; Swart, HC; Mhlongo, Gugu HDate:Apr 2020This work reports on the fabrication of remarkably selective and sensitive LaCoO3 nanofibers (NFs) based sensors obtained after annealing at different temperatures of 550, 650, and 700 °C. Findings from field emission scanning electron and ...Read more
Author:Shingange, Katekani; Swart, HC; Mhlongo, Gugu HDate:Apr 2020This work reports on the fabrication of remarkably selective and sensitive LaCoO3 nanofibers (NFs) based sensors obtained after annealing at different temperatures of 550, 650, and 700 °C. Findings from field emission scanning electron and ...Read more
Author:Xungu, Sipho A; Notununu, Lwando G; Mbizeni, Asanda; Dickens, John SDate:Nov 2017Locomotives are at risk to collisions and derailment due to obstacles on the track. Trains do not have the ability to steer around obstacles, they are confined to the track and depend on stopping to avoid hazards. These accidents often result ...Read more
Author:Mofolo, MOR; Lysko, Albert ADate:Sep 2013It is often convenient to power up peripheral devices directly from the host device interface, without a need for additional and/or external power supply. In this paper we present a design of the RS232-powered controller for electronically ...Read more
Author:Dlamini, Zama I; Olivier, MS; Grobler, Marthie MDate:2016This study focuses on the Smartphone Evidence Awareness skills of smartphone users with regard to collecting, preserving and handling such data. This paper presents the smartphone evidence awareness training program. This training program is ...Read morecb
Author:Goliger, Adam M; Gizejowski, M; Cwik, M; Mahachi, JDate:Sep 2010This paper presents a review of the most relevant issues related to the structural and architectural design of large sport stadia, with the particular concern of wind loading aspects of these types of structures. The role and relevance of ...Read more
Author:Nel, JJ; Roodt, JH; Oosthuizen, RudolphDate:Jun 2007The Ground Based Air Defence System (GBADS) acquisition programme, of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), provided an opportunity to apply Modelling and Simulation (M&S), at a system of systems level, for acquisition risk ...Read more
Author:Roos, TH; Maharajh, Dheepak M; Griffith, DJDate:Sep 2010A compound parabolic concentrator (CPC) with a concentration ratio of 16:1 is under development at CSIR for volumetric receiver and solar fuels development. The ideal shape has been approximated by 6 and 12 facets in the longitudinal and ...Read more
Author:Walters, Laticha EM; Scott, RE; Mars, MDate:Oct 2017The value proposition of full-scale teledermatology to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the dermatology referral pathway is evidenced in the literature. Teledermatology, although planned, was not implemented as part of the South ...Read more
Author:Walters, Laticha EM; Scott, RE; Mars, MDate:Jul 2018South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province began synchronous teledermatology in 2003, followed by spontaneous asynchronous (mobile) teledermatology in 2013. No scale-up has been formally planned. This paper establishes design requirements that ...Read more
Author:Adebesin, F; Kotzé, Paula; Gelderblom, HDate:Sep 2011The usability and accessibility of interactive system interfaces, as well as their evaluation constitutes important focus areas of human-computer interaction (HCI). One of the families of evaluation methods that can be used to assess the ...Read more
Author:Young, MDate:Jun 2013This paper documents and analyzes a typical design review process in the South African defense industry with the aim of improving the effectiveness and efficiency associated with design reviews. Process steps are scrutinized to identify ...Read more
Author:Kotzé, Paula; van der Merwe, A; Gerber, ADate:Aug 2015Since the use of design science research (DSR) gained momentum as a research approach in information systems (IS), the adoption of a DSR approach in postgraduate studies became more acceptable. This paper reflects on a study to investigate ...Read more
Author:Phasha, TC; Aderemi, BA; Chowdhury, SP; Olwal, TO; Abu-Mahfouz, Adnan MIDate:Jun 2018Renewable energy systems based on solar resources are steering the way in grid-connected applications to meet present energy demands. This research work tends to investigate the design and feasibility of RE systems using solar resources to ...Read more
Author:Viljoen, NM; Van Zyl, RDate:2009This paper explores the potential of design thinking in the seemingly disparate discipline of Operations Research/Management Science (OR/MS). OR/MS develops mathematical models for analysis based on quantitative logic as an answer to management ...Read more
Author:Du Plessis, L; Jordaan, GJ; Strauss, PJ; Kilian, ADate:Sep 2016Ultra-Thin Reinforced Concrete Pavements (UTRCP) are successfully being used in residential streets and low-volume road applications in South Africa. Due to its popularity in this domain the Gauteng Provincial Department of Roads and Transport ...Read more
Author:Du Plessis, Louw; Rugodho, G; Govu, W; Mngaza, K; Musundi, SDate:Sep 2016Although the use of Roller Compacted Concrete (RCC) is not new in South Africa, the use of it to construct roads is not that well known or studied. The Gauteng Provincial Department of Roads and Transport (GPDRT) in conjunction with CSIR Built ...Read more
Author:Cook, AP; Van der Merwe, JNDate:Jan 2000There has not been any formal research carried out in South Africa into suitable construction methods and materials for underground seals. This literature survey was done to find out how this is handled in other countries, mainly the USA and ...Read more
Author:Wilkinson, M; Moilwa, N; Taylor, BDate:Feb 2006Water-related diseases kill millions of people each year, undermining development efforts. Approximately 60% of all infant mortality is linked to infections and parasitic diseases, many of which are water-related diseases. Diarrhoeal disease ...Read more
Author:Dudas, J; Hanika, JDate:Jan 2009The hydrogenation of thymol and the racemisation of a menthol mixture were investigated as part of the development of novel process for the production of l-menthol. The key innovation in this l-menthol process is the enzymatic resolution of ...Read more