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  • Indicative planning perspectives for development of Bloemfontein as a smart city in South Africa 
    Das, D.K; Burger, E.; Eromobor, S (Interim : Interdisciplinary Journal, Vol 11, Issue 1: Central University of Technology Free State Bloemfontein, 2012)
    In this paper an evaluation of smart socioeconomic, physical and environmental characteristics of Bloemfontein city of South Africa was done to understand the current scenario of the city and evolve perspective indicative ...
  • Indigenous knowledge systems and language practice : interface of a knowledge discourse 
    Nel, Philip J (Journal for New Generation Sciences : Socio-constructive language practice : training in the South African context : Special Edition, Vol 6, Issue 3: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2008)
    The paper seeks to engage constructively with the challenges and opportunities Indigenous Knowledge (IK) may offer disciplines in Language Practice. The approach will be contextualized in terms of the theoretical shift ...
  • Innovation for economic growth : the case for a world class tooling industry 
    Phaho, D.; Skosana, V. (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 6, Issue 1: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2008)
    A key lever for unlocking the economic potential of any nation is a competitive tooling industry. Like other sectors of the South African economy, the tooling industry has experienced a marked decline in the skills base ...
  • Innovations in medical image processing for the design of custom medical devices and implants 
    Boelen, E. (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 8, Issue 2: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2010)
    In this article we will describe the use of 3D medical image information of individual patients as well as selected patient populations, combined with CAE tools and processes, in the rapid product development of custom and ...
  • Instating the study of human communication in a first-year higher education teaching programme 
    De Wet, J.C. (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 9, Issue 1: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2011)
    The article revisits the concept and phenomenon of human communication to show that it deserves to be part of a first-year undergraduate core curriculum which aims to further knowledge and advance learning. Conceptual ...
  • Institutional differentiation. Models and the comprehensive institution 
    Muller, Anton (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 2, Issue 2: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2004)
    The higher education sector faces challenges in the 21 century that institutions need to respond to. In South Africa current reforms emphasize the reality of a changing environment that one can expect institutions will ...
  • An integrated control system for an Automatic Guided Vehicle (AGV) 
    Boje, E.P.; Kotze, B.J. (Interim : Interdisciplinary Journal, Vol 7, Issue 1: Central University of Technology Free State Bloemfontein, 2008)
    An immense amount of research is currently, being done on the development and use of Automatic Guided Vehicles (AGVs) in industry. An important component of this research often involves navigation and route-optimization ...
  • Interaction effects of effective microorganisms and prolonged storage on germination and seedling vigour of maize, sorghum and sunflower 
    Van Tonder, N.C.P.; Van der Westhuizen, C.; Van der Westhuizen, R.J. (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 12, Issue 2: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2014)
    A study involving two incubation experiments and a germination experiment in sandy soil was conducted to determine the influence of Multiplied Effective Micro-organisms (M-EM) that were exposed to different levels of ...
  • The Interim as developmental academic journal 
    Kokt, D.; Lategan, L.; Dessels, R. (Interim : Interdisciplinary Journal, Vol 11, Issue 1: Central University of Technology Free State Bloemfontein, 2012)
    Research has two important objectives: the contribution to scientific discourse and the identification of solutions for the challenges societies, government, business and industry face. Research should be in the public ...
  • An internal communication model for multi-campus higher education institutions in South Africa 
    Delport, M.; Hay-Swemmer, D.; Wilkinson, A. (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 12, Issue 1: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2014)
    In this article the authors propose a model for South African multi-campus universities, aimed at improving the effectiveness of internal communication. The development of the model was informed by three factors: the ...
  • An international perspective on design 
    Campbell, R.I. (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 4, Issue 1: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2006)
    The world seems to be an increasingly fast-changing place with many societal trends coming and going each year. However, some world-wide trends seemed to have established themselves as being more long-term in nature, e.g. ...
  • Internet marketing benefits for South African SME owner-managers 
    Dlodlo, N.; Mafini, C. (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 12, Issue 1: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2014)
    With the recent explosion of global marketing strategies, business enterprises have to contend with severe and escalating competition. To sustain competitiveness, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in South Africa should ...
  • Interpreting the leadership practice of a South African school using the leaderful practice model 
    Steyn, G.M. (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 11, Issue 1: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2013)
    Literature reveals the crucial influence of school leadership on the creation and maintenance of successful schools. In searching for new foundations to understand leadership, Raelin's leaderful practice model serves as ...
  • The introduction of problem based learning in Hospitality Management at the Central University of Technology, Free State, South Africa 
    De Wet, M.A. (Interim : Interdisciplinary Journal, Vol 8, Issue 1: Central University of Technology Free State Bloemfontein, 2009)
    Problem-based learning (PBL) is a learner-centred strategy that can be used to achieve the objectives of Outcomes Based Education (OBE). The Hospitality management program has no evidence of a fixed learner-centred didactic ...
  • Investigating the development of acid tolerance in food-borne pathogens Escherichia coli, Salmonella spp., and Pseudomonas aeruginosa and the implication on the susceptibility to organic acids 
    Slabbert, R.S.; Theron, M.M.; Lues, J.F.R. (Interim : Interdisciplinary Journal: Vol 9, Issue 1: Central University of Technology Free State Bloemfontein, 2010)
    Various foodstuffs have a very low pH and bacteria have been reported to survive such products. Acid substances, such as organic acids are common food preservatives. These substances also lower the pH of processed foods. ...
  • Investigation of the impact of conformal cooling on the performance of injection moulds for the packaging industry 
    Dimitrov, D.; Moammer, A (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 8, Issue 1: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2010)
    This paper discusses the results obtained from studies on the performance of different cooling layouts. The conventional method of cooling makes use of straight-line cooling channels. This simple method of cooling does not ...
  • An investigation towards the need for a postgraduate qualification in the specialisation fields of Diagnostic Radiography at the CUT 
    Du Plessis, J.; Friedrich-Nel, H.S.; Van Tonder, S.P. (Interim : Interdisciplinary Journal: Vol 9, Issue 1: Central University of Technology Free State Bloemfontein, 2010)
    The current master's degree qualification in Diagnostic Radiography at the Central University of Technology, Free State (CUT) is research based and does seemingly not address the need for training in the specialisation ...
  • Is intravenous magnesium effective in cardiac arrhythmias? 
    Campbell, G. (Interim : Interdisciplinary Journal, Vol 7, Issue 2: Central University of Technology Free State Bloemfontein, 2008)
    Magnesium is the second most abundant intracellular cation with many control and regulatory functions. It regulates energy production and utilization and modulates activity of membrane ionic channels. Magnesium has direct ...
  • JOB SATISFACTION AND WORK ETHICS: A COMPARISON BETWEEN A SOUTH AFRICAN AND A ZIMBABWEAN GROUP 
    Mahembe, B; Chimpunza, C (Interim : Interdisciplinary Journal, Vol 13, Issue 2: Central University of Technology Free State Bloemfontein, 2014)
    The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between job satisfaction and work ethics using participants from a South African and Zimbabwean University. 200 participants took part in the study. 60 ...
  • Journal writing for the academic and psychosocial development of student teachers : an action research project 
    Roodt, M.; Niemann, S.M. (Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein: Journal for New Generation Sciences, 2015)
    This study explored reflective journals as a means to enable students to take a more active role in their learning to understand their own psychosocial growth towards maturity. This article presents the author's living ...

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