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  • Short term load forecasting using neural networks 
    Nigrini, L.B.; Jordaan, G.D. (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 11, Issue 3: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2013)
    Several forecasting models are available for research in predicting the shape of electric load curves. The development of Artificial Intelligence (AI), especially Artificial Neural Networks (ANN), can be applied to model ...
  • The single public service and local government turnaround strategy: incompatible or complimentary for improved local government service delivery? 
    Kroukamp, H. (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 9, Issue 2: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2011)
    The South African public service has unfortunately rapidly gained a reputation for inefficiency, corruption and incompetence. Government has therefore introduced a variety of legislative measures to ensure that the public ...
  • Social justice for and through sustainable learning environments 
    Mahlomaholo, Sechaba M.G.; Molebatsi, Milton M.; Francis, Dennis (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 10, Issue 2: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2012)
    If our intention as parents, educators, educationists, researchers and community members is to create sustainability in the learning environments, then social justice is where we should start and where we should aim. Social ...
  • The social responsibility of SMMEs : the case for a framework and measurement instrument for the African context 
    Dzansi, Dennis Yao (Interim : Interdisciplinary Journal, Vol 7, Issue 2: Central University of Technology Free State Bloemfontein, 2008)
    To start with, "Corporate Social Responsibility" (CSR) appears a misnomer as it suggests a 'big business only' connotation. Rather, "Business Social Responsibility" (BSR) appears a better alternative because it accommodates ...
  • Socially relevant and socially responsible higher education : a disputed goal 
    Teichler, U. (Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein: Journal for New Generation Sciences, 2015)
    Higher education is expected to be socially relevant. However, there is a controversial discourse in both higher education policy and in higher education research, how striving for 'quality' according to theoretical and ...
  • A socio-constructive approach to the training of language practitioners at the University of the Free State 
    Naude, Jacobus A. (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)
    This paper describes the training of language practitioners at the University of the Free State in the light of recent developments in Translation Studies, namely the tendency of internationalising ideas about translation, ...
  • Solving planning problems with Drools Planner a tutorial 
    Weppenaar, D.V.I.; Vermaak, H.J. (Interim : Interdisciplinary Journal, Vol 10 , Issue 1: Central University of Technology Free State Bloemfontein, 2011)
    Planning problems are frequently encountered in everyday situations. The brute force approach of evaluating every possible solution for any medium size planning problem is just not feasible. Drools Planner is an open source ...
  • Some determinants of business intelligence adoption using the technology- organisation -environment framework : a developing country perspective 
    Mudzana, T.; Kotze, E. (Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein: Journal for New Generation Sciences, 2015)
    The competitive environment today dictates that organisations must utilise their resources effectively and efficiently and also aim to provide their employees with the right information tools. Business Intelligence (BI) ...
  • South Africa Class F Fly Ash for roads : physical and chemical analysis 
    Heyns, M.W.; Hassan, M. Mostafa (Interim : Interdisciplinary Journal, Vol 13, Issue 3: Central University of Technology Free State Bloemfontein, 2013)
    Fly Ash is a by-product at thermal power stations, also otherwise known as residues of fine particles that rise with flue gases. An industrial by-product may be inferior to the traditional materials used construction ...
  • The South African Human Rights Commission and human rights violations in education : an analysis of media reports 
    De Wet, C. (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 10, Issue 1: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2012)
    This article examines how South African newspapers report on the activities of the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) regarding human rights violations in South African schools over a five-year period (1 January ...
  • South African local government in a quandary : how to overcome ever-increasing challenges to excellence in service delivery 
    Kroukamp, H. (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 12, Issue 1: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2014)
    Despite the introduction of various legislative measures to improve the performance of local government in terms of the mandate to be an autonomous sphere of government, service delivery in South Africa remains questionable ...
  • South African local government performance : satisfactory to be globally competitive? 
    Kroukamp, Hendri (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 6, Issue 1: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2008)
    The changes brought about by global competitiveness place increasing pressure on local government to deliver more and better services to communities. To determine whether South Africa has benefited from globalisation per ...
  • South African Universities of Technology, globalisation and culture : a correlation 
    Thathiah, K.V. (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 11, Issue 3: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2013)
    The Humanities, Social Sciences and the creative arts are somewhat marginalised within the broader conceptualisation of the South African Universities of Technology and this could lead to a paucity of engagement with the ...
  • Sport and recreation activity patterns of 12-year-old learners at a city private primary school 
    Smuts, S-L.; Wessels, J.C. (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 3, Issue 1: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2005)
    The new millennium brought about many changes, including changes in the physical activity patterns of children. Children are labelled as the "screen generation". Owing to the wide exposure to computers, television, play ...
  • A staff inducing programme for hotels in South Africa 
    Minnaar, R.; Moolman, M. (Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein: Journal for New Generation Sciences, 2015)
    This paper discusses the development and enrichment of a theoretical framework for a staff induction programme for South Africa. Such a research project could add value to the hospitality industry in South Africa and further ...
  • THE STATUS OF THE PROJECTION PRINCIPLE IN GOVERNMENT-BINDING THEORY 
    Vinger, Gift (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 6, Issue 2: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2008)
    The role of the Projection Principle within Chomsky's Government-Binding (GB) Theory is to preserve the subcategorisation properties of lexical items at all levels of syntactic representation, viz. D-structure, S-structure, ...
  • Strategies to improve tourism service quality : a case study of the Sol Plaatje Municipal Area 
    Olivier, E.S.; Strydom, A.J. (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 9, Issue 1: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2011)
    Globally, tourism is increasingly referred to as the world's biggest industry. As tourism increases, so does consumer demand for quality. Superior customer service may be viewed as one of the most effective strategies for ...
  • Stream flow analysis and comparison of methods for base flow separation : case study of the Modder River basin in central South Africa 
    Welderufael, W.A.; Woyessa, Y.E. (Interim : Interdisciplinary Journal, Vol 8, Issue 2: Central University of Technology Free State Bloemfontein, 2009)
    A stream flow at an outlet of a catchment can be entirely a base flow or direct flow or a combination of both. The base flow component of a stream is mainly contributed from the ground water storage which often is an open ...
  • Stressors of township secondary school teachers : a management issue 
    Motseke, M.J. (Interim : Interdisciplinary Journal, Vol 11, Issue 1: Central University of Technology Free State Bloemfontein, 2012)
    A study was conducted to determine factors which caused stress for township secondary school teachers. The purpose of this paper is to determine the role of School Management Teams (SMTs) in the stressors of township ...
  • STUDENT EVALUATION OF DIFFERENT TEACHING METHODS AND THE EFFECTIVENESS THEREOF 
    Joubert, L; Ludick, G; Hattingh, Z (Interim : Interdisciplinary Journal, Vol 13, Issue 2: Central University of Technology Free State Bloemfontein, 2014)
    A significant amount of time and effort has to go into teaching students. It is no art when lecturers simply read from a text book. The objective of this study was to determine the teaching methods that students at the ...

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