Author:Scholes, RJDate:2003This guide informs CSIR staff about the standards that they are expected to meet when doing research. Researchers who follow this guide will have satisfied the legal requirement for 'due diligence' in their work.Read more
Author:Scholes, B; Lochner, Paul A; Schreiner, G; Snyman-Van der Walt, L; De Jager, MDate:Nov 2016The potential economic and energy security benefits of a large shale gas resource in the Karoo Basin could be substantial; as are both the positive and negative social and environmental issues associated with a domestic gas industry. Shale ...Read more
Author:Claessens, R; De Waal, A; De Villiers, P; Penders, A; Pavlin, G; Tuyls, KDate:May 2015The proposed framework for Multi-Agent Target Tracking supports i) tracking of objects and ii) search and rescue based on the fusion of very heterogeneous data. The system is based on a novel approach to fusing sensory observations, intelligence ...Read more
Author:Oelofse, Suzanna HHDate:Jul 2015This presentation presents on the food waste in South Africa: Opportunities and challenges, Food loss by region and stage of the supply chain and estimated food waste.Read more
Author:CSIRDate:Sep 2010ScienceScope is the CSIR's publication. It highlights the CSIR's SET research and development areas. We recognize that innovation implies dissemination and uptake and that for an invention to become an innovation, it needs to be implemented ...Read more
Author:CSIRDate:Dec 2006In this edition of ScienceScope, innovations in and around aerodynamics research and development is explored. The publication explores activities in environmentally friendly aerospace technologies to enhance the aviation industry.Read more
Author:Mkhwanazi, M; Landman, WA; Engelbrecht, FA; Olivier, CDate:Sep 2015The study assesses the impacts of anthropogenic forcing on seasonal streamflows over northeastern South Africa by using both dynamically and statistically downscaled multi-decadal climate change projections. The statistical model approach is ...Read more
Author:CSIRDate:2015Seventy years after being established by an Act of Parliament in October 1945, the CSIR remains committed to contributing, through multidisciplinary research and technological innovation, to the improved quality of life of the people of South ...Read more
Author:CSIR Industrial Research Development DivisionDate:Feb 1965The symposium on mycotoxins in foodstuff was held on the 25th and 26th of February in 1965 at the Extra Mural building of University of Pretoria. The main purpose was to share and deliver presentations and articles on mycotoxins in foodstuff. ...Read more
Author:Kieser, PJDate:Nov 1964The paper deals with factors considered during a survey of the food processing industry undertaken with a view to assisting with the formulation of a research programme.Read more
Author:Fanta, GB; Erasmus, Louwrence DDate:Oct 2014The implementation of eHealth systems in South Africa did not generate the expected output. This paper investigates the impact of system engineering management (SEM) practices on the efficiency and effectiveness of eHealth system in two South ...Read more
Author:Niken, A; Erasmus, Louwrence DDate:Oct 2014This article covers a descriptive case study on the application of systems engineering and systems engineering management at Armscor. The report also covers the investigation into development methods used and the how the requirements changes ...Read more
Author:Erasmus, JDate:Oct 2014The paper explores the use of requirements engineering techniques and principles for the description of social systems. The scope is limited to only defining requirements for the system-of-interest, thus excluding any attempt to design the ...Read more
Author:Mthunzi-Kufa, Patience; He, K; Ngcobo, Sandile; Warner, JWDate:Feb 2014Literature reports graphene, an atomic-thick sheet of carbon atoms as one of the promising biocompatible scaffolds that promotes cellular proliferation in human mesenchymal stem cells. On the other hand, different mammalian cell lines including ...Read more
Author:Benade R, Berman R; Kienhofer F,Date:Jul 2015The Australian performance-based standards (PBS) scheme is being evaluated in South Africa as an alternative means of regulating heavy vehicles, allowing for a relaxation of length and mass limits. This has proven to provide economic benefits ...Read more
Author:Szewczuk, SDate:Mar 2015Recognising that historical funding models have entrenched inequity and undermined affordability of healthcare services in South Africa, the National Department of Health is introducing the National Health Insurance scheme to integrate ...Read more
Author:CSIRDate:1999This issue of Technology Impact offers a brief snapshot of CSIR activities during the year under review by highlighting a number of innovative projects and initiatives in these areas. It presents a rich canvas portrays technology solutions ...Read more
Author:Chipangura, B; Van Biljon, J; Botha, AdèleDate:Oct 2014In South Africa, the potential of mobile phones as tools that facilitates inclusive information access and interaction at Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs)has not been fully realized. A number of factors could be attributed to the slow ...Read more
Author:CSIRDate:1993This issue of Technology Impact offers a brief snapshot of CSIR activities during the year under review by highlighting a number of innovative projects and initiatives in these areas. It presents a rich canvas portrays technology solutions ...Read more