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  • The application of Van der Waals forces in micro-material handling 
    Matope, S.; Van Der Merwe, A. (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 8, Issue 1: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2010)
    This paper investigates the challenges of employing Van der Waals forces in micro-material handling since these forces are dominant in micro-material handling systems. The problems include the creation of a dust-free ...
  • Appraising the quality of teaching and assessment practices 
    Friedrich-Nel, H.S. (Interim : Interdisciplinary Journal: Vol 9, Issue 1: Central University of Technology Free State Bloemfontein, 2010)
    Reflection and reflective practice as a method to inform facilitators' teaching and learning practices has been in use for a long time. It was first introduced by Dewy in 1933. The methodology consisted of a qualitative ...
  • Artistic outputs as research outputs equivalents in a South African university environment 
    Munro, A. (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 7, Issue 1: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2009)
    In this article I argue for the acceptance of artistic outputs as equivalent or congruent to research outputs when these artistic outputs are generated by lecturers at tertiary institutions. Central to the argument is the ...
  • Artistry in education and aesthetic education : a report of arts-based staff training and learning 
    Pretorius, J.P.H.; Von Maltitz, M.J. (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 8, Issue 3: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2010)
    The central theme of this article is to investigate the potential advantages to school management and teacher training in South Africa of an aesthetic approach or arts-based staff development. It is argued that the field ...
  • Assessing the academic behavioural confidence (ABC) of first-year students at the Central University of Technology, Free State 
    Matoti, S.N.; Junquiera, K.E. (Interim : Interdisciplinary Journal, Vol 8, Issue 2: Central University of Technology Free State Bloemfontein, 2009)
    First-year university students make judgements about their capabilities in mathematics which mainly stem from their past school experiences. It is against this background that the researchers decided to conduct a study ...
  • Assessing the implementation of employment equity in a Category C district municipality 
    Bloom, T.M.; Lues, L. (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 11, Issue 1: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2013)
    The South African Public Sector is based on democratic values and principles enshrined in the Constitution. One of those crucial principles is the promotion of efficiency and the economic and effective utilisation of ...
  • Assessing the level of preparedness, preferences, and fears of first-year science students at the Central University of Technology, Free State 
    Matoti, S.N. (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 8, Issue 1: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2010)
    This exploratory and descriptive study examines the perceptions of first-year science students regarding their preparedness for the programme, their preferences and their fears as they embark on university education for ...
  • Assessment for learning : a case study in the subject Business Studies 
    Gouws, E.; Russell, Y. (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 11, Issue 1: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2013)
    One of the greatest paradigm shifts with the introduction of both outcomes-based education and the new CAPS (Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statements for the various subjects) in South African education has been from a ...
  • Assessment innovation in Radiographic Pathology II 
    Friedrich-Nel, Hesta (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 3, Issue 2: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2005)
    Innovation in teaching and learning compel facilitators to explore creative possibilities in teaching and learning. Consequently innovative assessment has replaced traditional assessment methods in the Radiographic Pathology ...
  • An assessment model in outcomes-based education and training (OBET) for Health Sciences and Technology in South Africa 
    Friedrich-Nel, H.S.; De Jager, L; Nel, M.M. (Interim : Interdisciplinary Journal, Vol 4, Issue 1: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2005)
    The study addresses a concern in higher education and specifically in Health Sciences and Technology regarding integrated and authentic assessment with an outcomes-based approach. From the information generated, an assessment ...
  • Assessment of air pollution in residential areas : a case study of Kinondoni Municipality, Tanzania 
    Ndambuki, J.M.; Rwanga, S. (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 6, Issue 1: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2008)
    Air pollution, just like any other type of pollution, produces harmful effects to man and his environment. In spite of knowing this, many less industrialised countries of the world have no air quality monitoring strategies ...
  • Assessment of traffic congestion in the central areas of Kimberley city 
    Das, D.K.; Keetse, M.S.M. (Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein: Interim : Interdisciplinary Journal, 2015)
    Traffic congestion is a challenge leading to undesirable consequences in most of the cities of the world. Many large and medium cities of South Africa, specifically the central business districts (CBD) are facing this ...
  • The attitudes and perception of students regarding counseling services 
    Manamela, Gideon; Oberholzer, Henriette (Interim : Interdisciplinary Journal, Vol 4, Issue 1: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2005)
    Student Counseling is very important to the well being of the students. The purpose of this research is to investigate students' attitudes and perceptions regarding counseling services offered to help them to adjust to ...
  • Automated component-handling system for education and research in Mechatronics 
    Vermaak, H.J.; Jordaan, G.D. (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 6, Issue 1: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2008)
    Mechatronic practitioners are engaged in the assembly and maintenance of complex machines, plants and systems in the engineering sector or in organisations which purchase and operate such mechatronic systems. Mechatronics, ...
  • Automatic student attendance register using RFID 
    Kuriakose, R.B.; Aghdasi, F. (Interim : Interdisciplinary Journal, Vol 6, Issue 2: Central University of Technology Free State Bloemfontein, 2007)
    The purpose of this project is to investigate the application of Radio Frequency Identification, RFID, to automatic student attendance register. The aim is that the students in any class can be recorded when they carry ...
  • Awareness of sustainable development at CUT 
    Uwah, Z.; Motsoeneng, M. (Interim : Interdisciplinary Journal, Vol 13, Issue 2: Central University of Technology Free State Bloemfontein, 2013)
    The study presents the results from a project that was aimed at determining the level of awareness and understanding of sustainable development at Central University of Technology, Free State (CUT) among staff and students ...
  • Barriers to learning in South African higher education : some photovoice perspectives 
    Steyn, M.G.; Kamper, G.D. (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 9, Issue 1: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2011)
    South Africa underwent political reform in 1994 from an apartheid government to a democratic state. Former white universities, known for their high standards and academic excellence, experienced an influx of black students ...
  • Barriers to the implementation of whole school evaluation at selected primary schools in the Southern Free State 
    Setlalentoa, W.N. (Interim : Interdisciplinary Journal, Vol 10 , Issue 1: Central University of Technology Free State Bloemfontein, 2011)
    This study explores the implementation of Whole School Evaluation (WSE) at selected primary schools in two Education Districts in the Free State Province. Both quantitative and qualitative approaches were used in this ...
  • Battery life extending 
    Jackson, C.C.; Kotze, B.J. (Interim : Interdisciplinary Journal, Vol 3, Issue 2: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2004)
    Batteries powering RF transmitters have a generally short life span. Extending this life span, to and beyond 10 years while using a lightweight lithium coin cell, will result in an easy to use semi permanent installation. ...
  • Bayes factors for grouped data 
    Raubenheimer, L.; Van der Merwe, A.J. (Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein: Journal for New Generation Sciences, 2015)
    In this paper we apply Bayes factors to grouped data. Group testing is where units are pooled together and tested as a group rather than individually. The Bayes factor is the ratio of the posterior probabilities of the ...

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