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  • 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 ...
  • Bayesian analysis of change-points in poisson processes 
    Moloi, K.D.; Groenewald, P.C.N. (Interim : Interdisciplinary Journal, Vol 3, Issue 2: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2004)
    Change-point analysis deals with the situation where an abrupt change has possibly taken place in the underlying mechanism that generates random variables. In a parametric setting, this means a change in the parameters ...
  • Bayesian decision-makers reaching consensus using expert information 
    Garisch, I. (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 7, Issue 2: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2009)
    The paper is concerned with the problem of Bayesian decision-makers seeking consensus about the decision that should be taken from a decision space. Each decision-maker has his own utility function and it is assumed that ...
  • Behavior modeling for the spraying device in the layered manufacturing process 
    Chen, K.Z.; Wang, F.; Feng, X.Y.; Feng, X.A. (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 4, Issue 1: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2006)
    A component, which has a perfect combination of different materials (probably including homogeneous materials and three different types of heterogeneous materials) in its different portions for a specific application, is ...
  • Benefits of a blended approach in teaching undergraduate mathematics 
    Louw, C.J. (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 10, Issue 3: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2012)
    The purpose of this paper is to provide a discussion of the educational potential of a blended approach to teaching and learning in the context of the challenges related to mastering basic concepts in mathematics at higher ...
  • Bioaerosol Composition and Associated Hazards in a Prominent Fruit Beverage Production Facility 
    Theisinger, Shirleen Mari (Central University of Technology, Free State, 2020)
    Bioaerosols are defined as aerosols that comprise particles of biological origin or activity that may affect living organisms through infectivity, allergenicity, toxicity, or through pharmacological or other processes. ...
  • Breathe in, breathe out : alleviating stress in school principals 
    Van der Merwe, H.M.; Parsotam, A.M. (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 9, Issue 1: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2011)
    The aim of the study was to determine the influence of controlled breathing on school principals' stress relief. The research sample consisted of six primary school principals purposefully selected on the basis of years ...
  • Bridging the gap towards postgraduate studies at the Central University of Technology, Free State 
    Maasdorp, C.; Holtzhausen, S.M. (Interim : Interdisciplinary Journal, Vol 10 , Issue 1: Central University of Technology Free State Bloemfontein, 2011)
    A worldwide concern are focusing on the quality of postgraduate training in higher education institutions, the length of time it takes postgraduate students to complete their studies, and the high percentage of postgraduate ...
  • Building research capacity at CUT (professional growth and development) 
    Selaledi, D. (Interim : Interdisciplinary Journal, Vol 8, Issue 2: Central University of Technology Free State Bloemfontein, 2009)
    This paper intends to argue that there are two inherent challenges and dilemmas that may incapacitate rising calls to develop a distinguished cohort of researchers at universities, including CUT. Firstly, it seems the ...
  • BUSINESS INTEGRATION AS BASIS FOR GROWTH IN SMALL AND MEDIUM AGRICULTURAL ENTERPRISES 
    van Buuren, Rudolph B. (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 6, Issue 2: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2008)
    Increased diversity in the agricultural sector in South Africa is forcing farmers to focus on the production of value-added commodities in the face of mounting global competitive pressures. However, many farmers, by ...
  • (C)Omissions of perspective, lens and worldview : what Africa can learn from the 'Western Mind' about the oral tradition of (indigenous) knowledge 
    Conolly, Joan; (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)
    Sometimes what is not in a text is more significant than what is. This paper examines a variety of texts to establish what is and is not present. The argument presented in this paper demonstrates that skewed perspectiv ...
  • Can academic excellence be accredited? 
    Visagie, Johan (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 2, Issue 1: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2004)
    This article reports on the possibility of the accreditation of academic excellence specifically in the South African higher education context. Several examples cited attempt to suggest possibilities of bestowing an ...
  • Capacitive coupling on overhead power lines 
    Van Der Mescht, M. (Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein: Interim : Interdisciplinary Journal, 2015)
    This paper contains research performed on the effects of capacitive coupling on overhead power lines under loss of phase conditions in an earthed system. The research was triggered by a contact incident which occurred on ...
  • Carrier recovery for 49 quadrature partial response signals 
    Jordaan, G.D. (Interim : Interdisciplinary Journal, Vol 7, Issue 1: Central University of Technology Free State Bloemfontein, 2008)
    A reference carrier signal should be regenerated from a received partial response (PR) signal in order to facilitate optimal demodulation of the received signal. This paper describes the development and evaluation of such ...
  • Catchment management-model evaluation : verifying data for the implementation of the water release module of the WAS program 
    Jansen van Vuuren, A.; Pretorius, E.; Benade, N. (Interim : Interdisciplinary Journal, Vol 4, Issue 1: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2005)
    The Water Administration System (WAS) is designed to be a management tool for irrigation schemes and water offices that want to manage their water accounts and supply to clients through canal networks, pipelines and rivers. ...
  • CAUSES OF POOR PERFORMANCE OF LEARNERS IN ENGLISH IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN LERIBE 
    Letompa, T.P. (Interim : Interdisciplinary Journal, Vol 13, Issue 1: Central University of Technology Free State Bloemfontein, 2014)
    This article reports the findings and results of the Masters study on the causes of poor performance of learners in English in primary schools in Leribe district. A literature study was conducted to explore and to identify ...
  • Causes of rework on building construction projects in Nigeria 
    Aiyetan, A.O. (Interim : Interdisciplinary Journal, Vol 13, Issue 3: Central University of Technology Free State Bloemfontein, 2013)
    Construction projects all over the world involve many challenges, particularly for large public projects. The emerging complex nature of construction activities has brought with it characteristic features, such as, cost ...

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