Author:Brent, ACDate:Apr 2009The emerging field of sustainability science recognizes the important role of technologies in reaching the conditional goals of sustainable development. Research in sustainable technologies requires transdisciplinarity to determine the ...Read more
Author:Wall, KDate:Oct 2010In December 2008, the CEBC met in Brasilia and began work on a framework for a "guidebook for capacity building in the engineering environment" and an associated compendium of programmes and initiatives. This guidebook has subsequently been ...Read more
Author:Smith, Suzanne; Oberholzer, Adelaide E; Land, Kevin J; Korvink, JG; Mager, DDate:Nov 2018We present printed sensing radio frequency identification (RFID) tags on different paper and flexible substrates towards low-cost, automated connected sensor solutions. Combining the Internet of Things (IoT) with printed electronics and ...Read more
Author:Smith, Suzanne; Bezuidenhout, Petrone H; Land, Kevin J; Korvink, JG; Mager, DDate:Nov 2017Resource-limited settings require point-of-care (POC) diagnostic solutions that can be rapidly manufactured at a low cost. These solutions require efficient ways to communicate data, and are therefore ideally suited to the internet of things ...Read more
Author:Moolman, SDate:Jun 2002This paper entails patents related to active beads containing encapsulated ingredients, patents cited by International Search Report on previous application and US patents related to suspension of inclusions in beveragesRead more
Author:Paige-Green, P; Verhaeghe, Benoit MJADate:Oct 2019It has been estimated that by the end of the century, $150 billion will be required to repair and maintain existing roads in Africa, the majority of which will be low volume rural access roads. Research into the prioritisation and adaptation ...Read more
Author:Forsyth, GG; Le Maitre, David C; O'Farrell, Patrick J; Van Wilgen, BWDate:Jul 2012Invasions by alien plants are a significant threat to the biodiversity and functioning of ecosystems and the services they provide. The South African Working for Water program was established to address this problem. It needs to formulate ...Read more
Author:Chipangura, B; Van Biljon, JA; Botha, AdèleDate:Nov 2013Students enrolled at Open and Distance Learning (ODL) institutions tend to combine study and work and to succeed they have to optimize free time for studying. Therefore, many ODL students access and interact with information in a mobile ...Read more
Author:Dlodlo, N; Skosana, SM; Dlodlo, ZADate:Nov 2014The internet of things (IoT) is a concept which has its roots in sensing, networking and information processing approaches. It enables data exchange between devices, services and people. As a result of the integration of these technologies, ...Read more
Author:Sisitka, LDate:2000This Umzimkulu case study forms part of a broader investigation into community – private sector forestry partnerships in the Eastern Cape. This provincial study in turn, contributes to one of the three major research themes of a wider national ...Read more
Author:Cocks, M; Matsiliza, B; Fabricius, CDate:2000The Department of Water Affairs and Forestry (DWAF) has recently initiated the Woodlot Devolution Programme. The aim of the programme is too hand over ownership, control and management of woodlots to communities with established rights to the ...Read more
Author:Cocks, M; Matsiliza, B; Fabricius, CDate:2000In line with policy changes in the Department of Water Affairs and Forestry (DWAF), the Manubi forest and woodlot has been declared a Primary Conservation Area and responsibility for management has been transferred to its Conservation ...Read more
Author:Sisitka, LDate:2000This Umzimkulu case study forms part of a broader investigation into community – private sector forestry partnerships in the Eastern Cape. This provincial study in turn, contributes to one of the three major research themes of a wider national ...Read more
Author:Haywood, Lorren K; Wright, CDate:Sep 2019Since the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were globally adopted by world leaders in 20151, worldwide the private sector has openly embraced them and committed to address the SDG targets2-4. The United Nations Global Compact5 lists 10 ...Read more
Author:Andrew, M; Fabricius, C; Timmermans, HDate:2000This investigation into private sector-community forestry partnerships in the Eastern Cape is one component a broader investigation into community – private sector forestry partnerships in South Africa. It contributes to one of the three major ...Read more
Author:Landman, KDate:Nov 2006In the past five years the numbers of enclosed neighbourhoods have significantly increased in South Africa. These are existing neighbourhoods that are closed off through gates and booms across the roads. Many of these neighbourhoods are fenced ...Read more
Author:Botha, J; Eloff, MM; Swart, IDate:Mar 2016Data breaches remain a common occurrence affecting both companies and individuals alike, despite promulgated data protection legislation worldwide. It is unlikely that factors causing data breaches such as incorrect device configuration or ...Read more
Author:Benade, R; Berman, R; Kienhöfer, F; Nordengen, Paul ADate:Nov 2016In this work a pro-forma approach is developed for assessing truck and centre-axle tag-trailer or 50/50 car-carrier designs in terms of their compliance with the South African Performance-Based Standards (PBS) pilot project requirements. ...Read more