Author:Archibald, S; Nickless, A; Scholes, RJ; Schulze, RDate:Nov 2010In southern African savannas, grass production, and therefore the annual extent of fire, is highly dependent on rainfall. This response has repeatedly been noted in the literature but authors used different input variables and modelling ...Read more
Author:Du Plessis, Louw; Krüger, JJDate:Apr 2016The purpose of this article is to provide updated information by identifying and discussing methods, measures and indicators for evaluating benefits appropriate for transportation-related research facilities/programmes. The information has ...Read morecb
Author:Labuschagne, William A; Veerasamy, NamoshaDate:Jun 2017Technology has integrated with society resulting in the dependence of its availability to conduct daily activities. In the corporate domain the availability of information is critical to decision making as it affects the bottom line of the ...Read more
Author:Botha, Adèle; Herselman, Martha E; Kotze, DDate:Dec 2016Against the background of the conceptualisation of a Digital Health Innovation Ecosystem within the South African context, this chapter will present a localised mHealth & Wellness Innovation Ecosystem. As outlined in the previous chapter, a ...Read more
Author:Botha, Adèle; Booi, VDate:May 2016Amid the rapid proliferation of first mobile devices and lately, mobile broadband, South Africa is uniquely situated to harness the promises that Mhealth have been reported to hold. Over the past years, Mhealth implementations have spread to ...Read more
Author:Dludlu, MK; Oboirien, Bilainu; Sadiku, RDate:2017In this study, coal fly ashes (CFAs) from three different boiler sites in South Africa, Eskom (E coal fly ash), George Mukhari Academic Hospital (GMH coal fly ash), and KarboChem (KBC coal fly ash), were used to produce geopolymers. The coal ...Read more
Author:Smith, Andrew C; Mkhize, Cyprian B; Mahlobo, Boitumelo T; Isaac, Sherrin JDate:Dec 2021Presented is an information system architecture based on open source platforms to support the successful management of a micro grid. The paper justifies the use of open source platforms in the micro grid context. Also given are the benefits ...Read more
Author:Akande, Amos A; Adeleye, AA; Adenle, AA; Mwakikunga, Bonex WDate:Dec 2020This chapter reports on the various methods of fabricating and manufacturing micro and nano sensor, membrane and energy devices. Firstly, the characteristic often sought after by scientists and engineers for effective and efficient performance ...Read more
Author:Sevenster, PGDate:1967The studies concerning the weathering of sandstones shales and minerals associated with coal it is necessary to investigate the affinity that these substances have for atmospheric and water vapour.Read more
Author:Mathekga, BSP; Nxumalo, Precious Z; Thimiri Govindaraj, Deepak BDate:Jan 2022In this book chapter, we elaborate on the state-of-the-art technology developments in high throughput screening, microfluidics and nanofluidics. This book chapter further elaborated on the application of microfluidics and nanofluidics for ...Read more
Author:Moodley, G; Bok, C; Chetty, DDate:Mar 2015The search for a suitable replacement to conventionally used fossil fuels as a feedstock for diesel production, has been gaining momentum over the recent years. The use of first generation feed-stocks such as edible and non-edible plant oils ...Read more
Author:Clasen, E; Land, Kevin J; Joubert, T-HDate:Sep 2016The presence of Escherichia coli (E. coli) is a commonly used indicator micro-organism to determine whether water is safe for human consumption. This paper discusses the design of a micro-incubator that can be applied to concentrate bacteria ...Read more
Author:Barros, E; Van Staden, C; Lezar, SDate:May 2009Fast-growing Eucalyptus grandis trees are one of the most efficient producers of wood in South Africa. The most serious problem affecting the quality and yield of solid wood products is the occurrence of end splitting in logs. Selection of ...Read more
Author:Staebe, K; Botes, M; Madlala, Tebogo E; Oberholster, Paul J; Cloete, TEDate:Dec 2018Freshwater resources in semi-arid countries are under constant threat from pollution. One of the major pollutants is acid mine drainage (AMD), which not only lowers the pH of the water, but contains high sulphuric acid and high metal ...Read more
Author:Smit, Michelle A; Akhalwaya, Imraan; Rust, FC; Ramdas, VesharaDate:Jul 2022The growing concern over climate change has led the drive for the development of alternative building materials in several industries, including road construction. Bio-based construction, using Microbial Induced Calcium Carbonate Precipitation ...Read more
Author:Thuku, RN; Brady, D; Benedik, MJ; Sewell, BTDate:Mar 2009The nitrilases are enzymes that convert nitriles to the corresponding acid and ammonia. They are members of a superfamily, which includes amidases and occur in both prokaryotes and eukaryotes. The superfamily is characterized by having a ...Read more
Author:Kfir, R; Franck, MDate:1995In this study the source of microbial pollution to a tidal pool was investigated. Both adjacent seawater which could contribute to possible faecal pollution and potential direct bather pollution were studied. The microbial quality of the ...Read more
Author:Le Rouw, Wouter J; Schaefer, Lisa M; Genthe, BettinaDate:Oct 2012A quantitative microbial risk assessment of water in the upper Olifants River catchment showed that sections of the catchment are highly contaminated with faecal indicator bacteria and pathogenic micro-organisms and that the polluted waters ...Read more
Author:Le Rouw, Wouter J; Schaefer, Lisa M; Genthe, BettinaDate:Sep 2012The Olifants river has been described as one of the most environmentally polluted rivers in Southern Africa, particularly in the upper catchment. Untreated water from the catchment may be used for many purposes including irrigation, recreation, ...Read more
Author:Nice, Jako ADate:Jul 2020Humans spend up to 90% of their time in indoor built environments. There is recognition and academic consensus that architectural design impacts both the sources of the microbial communities, (via activity and mix of occupancy), and the ...Read more