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Climate change handbook for North-Eastern South Africa

Author: Davis, C Date: Apr 2010 In many countries, decision-makers are seeking information from a wide range of disciplines on the potential impacts of climate change on environmental and socio-economic systems. This handbook is designed to present future climate change ... Read more
South African risk and vulnerability atlas

Author: Archer, Emma RM ; Engelbrecht, F ; Landman, W ; Le Roux, Alize ; Van Huyssteen, Elsona ; Fatti, C ; Vogel, C ; Akoon, I ; Maserumule, R ; Colvin, C ; Le Maitre, David C ; Lotter, D ; Olwoch, J ; Wright, C ; Meyer, AA ; Theron, A ; Diedericks, G ; Maherry, A ; Rossouw, M ; Midgley, G ; Davis, C ; Stevens, N ; Sinden, L-A ; Warburton, M ; Nkambule, C Date: Apr 2010 The South African Risk and Vulnerability Atlas was conceived and designed with the intent of providing up to date information for key sectors to support strategy development in the areas of risk and vulnerability. This volume presents a ... Read more
Water: A looming crisis?

Author: Cloete, D ; de Villiers, R ; Bernstein, A ; Segal, N ; Altbeker, A Date: Apr 2010 In this chapter, the findings of a SAICE report is discussed. Backlogs and infrastructure failures are addressed. Issues such as rehabilitation, the service delivery chain, the current role of engineering in municipalities, and possible ... Read more
Mercaptobenzothiazole on gold biosensor systems for organophosphate and carbamate pesticide compounds

Author: Somerset, VS Date: May 2010 Organophosphate and carbamate pesticides are powerful neurotoxins that impede the activity of cholinesterase enzyme leading to severe health effects. This study firstly reports the development, characterisation, and application of thick-film ... Read more
Photovoltaic / Diesel / Battery Hybrid Power Supply System

Author: Tazvinga, Henerica ; Hove, T Date: Oct 2010 Many rural areas of developing countries lack supply of electricity due to poor distribution of grid electricity and financial resources to aid grid extension. These countries usually have under capacity in electricity generation with the ... Read more
Light-weight internet protocol multimedia subsystem (IMS) client: development for smart mobile devices

Author: Masonta, Moshe T ; Oyedapo, J ; Girod-Genet, M Date: Nov 2010 In recent years Internet usage and services, accessed through both fixed and mobile networks, have experienced rapid growth. This growth was driven by the capability of the Internet to provide many new services seamlessly to the users at any ... Read more
Assessing opportunities and constraints for biofuel development in sub-Saharan Africa

Author: Von Maltitz, Graham P ; Stafford, William HL Date: 2011 Sustainable biofuel production should provide opportunities for sub-Saharan African countries and their inhabitants, especially in impoverished rural areas. Biofuel feedstock production has the potential to bring job opportunities and earnings, ... Read more
Review of environmental issues in the context of biofuel sustainability frameworks

Author: Guariguata, MR ; Masera, OR ; Johnson, FX ; Von Maltitz, Graham P ; Bird, N ; Tella, P ; Martlnez-Bravo, R Date: 2011 With the rapid growth of biofuel production and consumption, and the proliferation of policy decisions supporting this expansion, concerns about the biofuel sector’s environmental and social impacts are increasing. Consequently, a range of ... Read more
Elim Workshop Proceedings: Improving coordination and integration of agricultural land use in restitution areas of Makhado Municipality

Author: Nortje, Karen ; Musvoto, Constansia D ; Murambadoro, M Date: Aug 2011 On 29 August and 01 September 2011 the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) in conjunction with Nkuzi Development Association held two workshops with local stakeholders in the case study area of Elim and surrounds. These ... Read more
Nucleic acid toolkit: Potential diagnosis and treatment of major infectious diseases endemic in developing countries

Author: Millroy, L ; Khati, M Date: Sep 2011 HIV/AIDS and TB are among the major infectious diseases and defining public health problems in developing countries. This book aims to give an overview of the epidemiology and also provide an understanding of the pathology of these diseases. ... Read more
A Guidebook for capacity building in the engineering environment

Author: Clinton, D ; Cleland, A ; Sanio, M ; Botha, D ; Wall, K ; Negussey, D ; Lewis, S Date: Nov 2011 WFEO’s Standing Committee on Capacity Building (CCB) has over the years developed an understanding of the challenges and complexities that face the engineering community regarding capacity and sustainability issues. With the objective of ... Read more
Climate Risk and Vulnerability: A Handbook for Southern Africa

Author: Davis, C Date: Nov 2011 The Climate Risk and Vulnerability Handbook for Southern Africa was conceived and designed with the intent to provide decision-makers with up to date information, appropriate for country planning, on the impacts and risks of climate change ... Read more
8th Annual State of Logistics™ Survey for South Africa 2011

Author: Viljoen, N Date: May 2012 The global economic landscape is shifting with increased focus on emerging markets that have been more resilient than their counterparts in developed countries. Countries that never featured as consumer markets in the past are suddenly appearing ... Read more
Proceedings of the 4th Workshop on ICT Uses in Warfare and the Safeguarding of Peace 2012 (IWSP 2012), Protea Hotel Balalaika, Sandton, 16 August 2012

Author: Van Niekerk, B ; Leenen, L ; Ramluckan, T ; Maharaj, M Date: Jul 2012 The Workshop on ICT Uses in Warfare and the Safeguarding of Peace is a note-worthy initiative that follows on three previous workshops: London (2007), Pretoria (2008), and Bela-Bela (2010). After the success of the workshops held in South ... Read more
CSIR Guidelines for the provision of social facilities in South African settlements

Author: Green, Chéri A Date: Aug 2012 This CSIR publication is firstly a guide to which facilities can be expected to be provided in settlements of different sizes. The provision largely relates to meeting basic needs within a framework of the operational viability/cost efficiency ... Read more
Laser Beam Shaping XIII, Proceedings of SPIE Vol. 8490

Author: Forbes, A ; Lizotte, TE Date: Sep 2012 Full content of the proceedings of the Laser Beam Shaping XIII conference held in San Diego, California, United States. Read more
Clay-containing polymer nanocomposites: from fundamentals to real applications

Author: Ray, Suprakas S Date: 2013 Much research and development effort has emerged in addressing hybrid organic-inorganic systems; particular attention has been given to those systems in which nanofillers are dispersed in polymer matrices. This class of materials called polymer ... Read more
Flight test guidelines for homebuilt and experimental aircraft

Author: White, WJ ; Barker, D ; Sutherland, A Date: Apr 2013 The hazards involved in taking an aircraft from concept design to first flight are not fully comprehended by non-flight test qualified pilots. The FAA published and Aeronautical Circular with basic guidelines. This work was expanded to cater ... Read more
9th state of logistics survey for South Africa: connecting neighbours - engaging the world

Author: Viljoen, N ; Bean, W ; Havenga, J ; Simpson, Z ; Jankauskaite, Z ; Gounder, S ; Steyn, W ; de Jonge, G ; Sambandan, M ; Laubscher, C ; Ittmann, H ; Luke, R ; Heyns, G Date: Jun 2013 The 9th State of Logistics survey for South Africa 2012 delivers a message of action. South Africa must make great strides in addressing critical issues relating to the road freight sector, shifting freight from road to rail and addressing ... Read more
Environmentally friendly polymer nanocomposites: types, processing and properties

Author: Ray, Suprakas S Date: Jul 2013 In recent years, the development of eco-friendly polymeric materials with balanced properties has become a subject of research attention due to concerns with increasing global-warming, carbon-emission, and limited natural resources. ... Read more

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