Author:Purdon, Kyla; Dickens, John S; De Ronde, Willis; Ramruthan, Kshir; Crafford, GerrieDate:Nov 2023This paper describes a mobile ground-based robotic platform named Voyager which was developed to support robotics research and replace the old mobile robotic platform, the Pioneer. A comparative analysis was done with three mobile robot: ...Read more
Author:Isong, B; Manuel, M; Dladlu, N; Abu-Mahfouz, Adnan MIDate:Nov 2023The growing application of wireless sensor networks (WSN) has unveiled several opportunities for innovative services and data-driven applications. However, the WSN's inherent vulnerabilities and challenges have raised considerable concerns ...Read more
Author:Lain, Elisabeth J; Smith, Marie EDate:Jan 2024A new age of satellite remote sensing is upon us. High-tech sensors capable of imaging the earth at over 100 spectral wavebands are now a reality. These sensors, known as hyperspectral radiometers, capture very fine spectral features of the ...Read more
Author:Lekoadi, Paul M; Tlotleng, Monnamme; Siyasiya, Charles; Masina, Bathusile NDate:Nov 2023This study presents the investigation of TiB distribution characteristics on the microstructure of in-situ synthesized TiB/Ti6Al4V single-track composites manufacture with laser metal deposition. Ti6Al4V alloy was reinforced by adding TiB2 ...Read more
Author:Abolnik, C; O'Kennedy, Martha M; Murphy, MA; Wandrag, DBRDate:Jun 2022Outbreaks caused by Goose/Guangdong H5 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI)-lineage viruses continue to occur in unprecedented numbers throughout Eurasia, the Middle East and Africa, causing billions of dollars in economic losses and the ...Read more
Author:Dumani, Nozonke; Mapiravana, JosephDate:Jan 2024The manufacturing of cement contributes to approximately 5-7% of global anthropogenic carbon dioxide emissions, necessitating the need for reducing the environmental impact. Limestone Calcined Clay Cement (LC3) has emerged as a promising ...Read more
Author:Dumani, Nozonke; Mokoena, Refiloe; Mgangira, MartinDate:Jan 2024A sustainable concrete mix design, incorporating industrial by-products: fly ash and recycled plastic pellets, was developed, and optimized through laboratory performance-based testing trials. The primary objective of this investigation was ...Read more
Author:Mthethwa, Siyabonga; Nthatheni, Ronewa G; Maremi, Keneilwe J; Thulare, TumisoDate:Dec 2023Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, many ICT initiatives were implemented in rural schools across the country to improve teaching and learning. This paper discusses the various factors that contributed to the failure to sustain ICT initiatives. ...Read more
Author:Wilken, Ilana; Marais, LauretteDate:Nov 2023South Africa is facing a literacy crisis, with the latest PIRLS results showing that 8 out of 10 learners cannot read for basic comprehension by the time they leave the foundation phase. In this climate, the development of strategies to assist ...Read more
Author:Mamushiane, Lusani; Lysko, Albert A; Mwangama, J; Kobo, Hlabishi I; Otieno, HODate:Aug 2023The adoption of 5G technology in Africa has been increasing steadily, with initial emphasis on non-standalone (NSA) architecture to leverage existing 4G investments and accelerate return on investment. The uptake of standalone (SA) 5G has ...Read more
Author:Mamushiane, Lusani; Lysko, Albert A; Kobo, Hlabishi I; Mwangama, JDate:Aug 2023Field trials and experimentation are crucial for accelerating the adoption of standalone (SA) 5G in Africa. Traditionally, only network operators and vendors had the opportunity for practical experimentation due to proprietary systems and ...Read more
Author:Kunene, Z; Kapwata, T; Mathee, A; Sweijd, Neville A; Minakawa, N; Naidoo, N; Wright, CYDate:Apr 2023Diarrhea contributes significantly to global morbidity and mortality. There is evidence that diarrhea prevalence is associated with ambient temperature. This study aimed to determine if there was an association between ambient temperature and ...Read more
Author:Fourie, Nicolene MRDate:Aug 2023This paper discusses the policy environments of two acts in South Africa, the South African Spatial Data Infrastructure Act (Act 54 of 2003) (SDI Act) and the Promotion of Access to Information Act, 2000 (Act 2 of 2000), which promote ...Read more
Author:Malatji, Kanyane; Singh, Advaita A; Thobakgale, C; Alexandre, KabambaDate:Sep 2023Currently there are diagnostic tests available for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and tuberculosis (TB); however, they are still diagnosed separately, which can delay treatment in cases of co-infection. Here we report on a multiplex ...Read more
Author:Makunyane, MS; Rautenbach, H; Sweijd, Neville A; Botai, J; Wichmann, JDate:Jan 2023Epidemiological studies have provided compelling evidence of associations between temperature variability (TV) and health outcomes. However, such studies are limited in developing countries. This study aimed to investigate the relationship ...Read more
Author:Rathogwa, Mashudu; Singano, Afika PDate:Jul 2023In 2019/20, it was of major importance to identify an alternative network within the Integrated Public Transport Network (IPTN) that can meet the increasing population demands. Being composed of high-capacity corridors, the current IPTN still ...Read more