Author:Nonjola, Patrick NT; Siegert, U; Swarts, JCDate:Feb 2015Ferrocenylamides, Fc–(CH(sub2))subn–CONH(sub2) with n = 0 (3a), 1 (3b), 2 (3c), and 3 (3d) and Fc =ferrocenyl = FeII(C(sub5)H(sub5))(C(sub5)H(sub4)), were synthesised by reacting aqueous ammonia with the appropriate acid chlorides, ...Read more
Author:Liles, DC; Verhoeven, PFMDate:06 Sep 1996Treatment of [RuHL (5)] (+) (L = PMe (2) Ph) with phenylacetylene in ethanol yielded the dimerization of HC=CPh to (Z)-1, 4-diphenylbut-3-en-1-yne. The molecular structure of [Ru(eta(3)-PhC(3)CHPh)L(4)](PF6) (L = PMe(2)Ph) (2) shows a ...Read more
Author:Rouault, Marjolaine J; Johannessen, J; Collard, F; Bernard, StewartDate:Apr 2011Synthetic Aperture Radar for Africa (SAR-Africa) is an initiative which aims to develop African capacity for the processing of satellite SAR products to pursue oceanographic research and promote operational applications. The validation of SAR ...Read more
Author:Thimiri Govindaraj, Deepak BDate:Nov 2021Optimizing Drug discovery and Translation is one of the key tracks in Global Challenges Annual meeting 2019 and is the critical factor in achieving UN Sustainable Development Goals 3 Good Health and Well Being. WHO reports Cancer is the second ...Read more
Author:Wright, Jarrad G; Van Coller, JohnDate:Nov 2018The requirement for increased investment in electrical energy infrastructure in the Southern African Power Pool (SAPP) region is contextualised. Background on the SAPP is provided for reference. A brief assessment of historical capacity ...Read more
Author:Sharma, Ameeth; Sivakumar, V; Bollig, C; Van Der Westhuizen, C; Moema, DDate:Nov 2009South Africa’s first mobile LIDAR (LIght Detection And Ranging) system is being developed at the National Laser Centre (NLC) of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) in Pretoria (25°45’S; 28°17’E). The system is designed ...Read more
Author:Smith, CJ; Oosthuizen, Rudolph; Harris, H; Venter, JP; Combrink, C; Roodt, JHSDate:Jun 2012Recently, defence capability development practices have moved towards approaches that include capability based planning and traditional systems engineering methodologies. Internationally, defence force capability development efforts struggle ...Read more
Author:Koen, Hildegarde S; Roodt, H; De Villiers, Johan PDate:Oct 2017The initial goal of this study was to develop a predictive model that could serve as a pre-emptive method for curbing rhino poaching. During the development of the predictive model it became evident that only the tip of the iceberg, so to ...Read more
Author:Mwim, EN; Mtsweni, Jabu SDate:Jul 2022There is a need to shift from a purely technological approach in addressing cybersecurity threats to a more human inclusive method. As a result, cybersecurity culture is gaining momentum in research as an approach in addressing cybersecurity ...Read more
Author:Gumbo, AD; Kapangaziwiri, Evison; Mathivha, FIDate:May 2022Developing nations will be worst hit by the impacts of climate change because limited resources hinder the spatial reach of climate studies, effort, and subsequent implementation to help with the improvement of livelihoods. Therefore, finding ...Read more
Author:Dabrowski, JJ; Beyers, C; De Villiers, Johan PDate:Nov 2016For decades, the literature on banking crisis early-warning systems has been dominated by two methods, namely, the signal extraction and the logit model methods. However, these methods, do not model the dynamics of the systemic banking system. ...Read morecb
Author:Brent, AC; Kruger, WJLDate:2008Sustainable energy provision is regarded as one of the most significant challenges facing the realm of development, especially in Africa where large proportions of the population still lack access to energy services. Although there have been ...Read more
Author:Sibolla, Bolelang H; Molapo, Nkadimeng R; Vhengani, Lufuno M; Mdakane, Lizwe WDate:Sep 2023The GMES and Africa, MarCOSIO project, promotes the sustainable management of marine resources, improves marine governance, and stimulates the growth of the blue economy in the Southern African and Indian ocean region. Because of its mandate, ...Read more
Author:Vermaak, F; Erasmus, Louwrence DDate:Oct 2023South Africa is a world-leading Platinum producer. Most of this mining takes place in an underground narrow tabular setting. Mines are heading for challenging times in the coming years because mines are becoming deeper and more expensive to ...Read more
Author:Fanta, GB; Erasmus, Louwrence DDate:Sep 2015The expected outputs and outcomes for healthcare services delivery were not realized by the implemented eHealth systems in South Africa. This paper investigates the impact of system engineering management (SEM) practices on the efficiency and ...Read more
Author:Goncalves, Duarte PDDate:Aug 2019Various belief constructs such as framing, dualisms, worldviews, paradigms, and values are discussed to understand how these might result in scotomas. The observer is not independent and objective but has purpose and values within a group ...Read more
Author:Pillay, Kasandra; Erasmus, Louwrence D; Pretorius, JCDate:Sep 2021The growing importance of advanced or value-added services (services over and above basic connectivity services) in national research and education networks (NRENs) is well understood in the research and education community. These services ...Read more