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  • Parameters affecting spin casting of decorative and mechanical parts 
    Barnard, L.J.; De Beer, D.J.; Campbell, R.I. (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 7, Issue 2: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2009)
    Spin casting is widely used as a batch manufacturing process for decorative products. In the process, moulds are filled by taking advantage of the centrifugal effect, which is used to increase the pressure within the moulds, ...
  • Perceptions about cancer treatment : a Bloemfontein perspective 
    Masalla, S.G.; De Waal, K.; Friedrich-Nel, H.S. (Interim : Interdisciplinary Journal: Vol 9, Issue 1: Central University of Technology Free State Bloemfontein, 2010)
    Cancer patients have varying perceptions about their treatment. The aim of the study was to investigate the different perceptions that patients have about their treatment, and how these perceptions are influenced by their ...
  • PERCEPTIONS AND KNOWLEDGE OF A SELECTED GROUP OF ORGANIC CONSUMERS IN BLOEMFONTEIN, FREE STATE PROVINCE 
    Hurndall, L; Wolmarans, J.L.; Hattingh, Z (Interim : Interdisciplinary Journal, Vol 13, Issue 2: Central University of Technology Free State Bloemfontein, 2014)
    Organic agriculture is a production method that upholds the well-being of soil, ecosystems and people. It relies on ecological processes, biodiversity and cycles tailored to local conditions. This descriptive study ...
  • Performance indicators in higher education teaching and learning : imperatives for lecturers 
    Koorts, A.S. (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 3, Issue 2: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2005)
    Quality assurance at higher education institutions involves more than a mere establishment of bodies (CHE, HEQ) to oversee the process. Without a selfdriven approach towards quality assurance, institutions will hardly get ...
  • A performance management system for a further education and training college : a Cinderella case study 
    Holtzhausen, S.M.; Venter, H. (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 8, Issue 3: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2010)
    The complexity, uniqueness and importance of performance management systems provide the milieu for the author's demonstration that staff performance remains at the heart of an institution. However, the trick is whether ...
  • Personality traits and learning approaches : are they influencing the learning process? 
    Dalton-Brits, E.; Viljoen, M. (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 8, Issue 3: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2010)
    The relationship between the big five personality traits, Extraversion, Agreeableness Neuroticism, Conscientiousness and Openness to Experience and deep and surface approaches to learning forms the basis of this article. ...
  • Perspective impacts of information technology industry in development of Pune City in India 
    Das, D.K.; Sonar, S.G. (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 11, Issue 3: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2013)
    The emergence of Information Technology (IT) is increasingly influencing the socio-economic and physical landscape of cities. It has also resulted in development of predominantly IT based industrial cities. These cities ...
  • Perspectives of education stakeholders on the influence immediacy, verbal aggression and compliance gaining have on learnerperformance 
    Fredericks, B.; Van Deventer, M. (Interim : Interdisciplinary Journal, Vol 13, Issue 1, Central University of Technology, Free State Bloemfontein, 2014)
    In South Africa the educational system has seen many changes over the past few years. Transformation in education has been introduced to correct imbalances of the previous South African educational system and to improve ...
  • The perspectives of South African distance-learning students on the accounting profession and accountants 
    Barac, K.; Steyn, B. (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 10, Issue 1: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2012)
    Accountants have been unfavourably stereotyped over the years, and this holds negative implications not only for the attraction of sufficient numbers of students, but also for the attraction and retention of high-aptitude ...
  • A pilot study to integrate HIV drug resistance gold standard interpretation algorithms using neural networks 
    Singh, Y.; Mars, M. (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 11, Issue 2: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2013)
    There are several HIV drug resistant interpretation algorithms which produce different resistance measures even if applied to the same resistance profile. This discrepancy leads to confusion in the mind of the physician ...
  • The place of cultural rights in the workplace 
    Lambrechts, H. (Interim : Interdisciplinary Journal, Vol 11, Issue 1: Central University of Technology Free State Bloemfontein, 2012)
    Freedom of religion is a constitutional right of every employee. It is the duty of the employer to respect and honour this freedom of religion of the employee. The question arises what the employer must do if there is ...
  • Potential sources of chryseobacterium contamination during poultry processing : a pilot study 
    De Beer, H.; Hugo, C.J. (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 8, Issue 3: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2010)
    The genus Chryseobacterium is often found in food and is regarded as a food spoilage organism. In this study, the source of the chryseobacteria was uncertain. As an exploratory investigation, the potential source of ...
  • Prediction of low-frequency vibration transmission through an automotive door mount system using the finite element method 
    Desai, D.A.; Aylward, R.C; Smith, C.J.; Erasmus, J. (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 7, Issue 2: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2009)
    The phenomenon of automotive door panel vibration is complex, because it comprises the simultaneous interaction of many competing factors. Numerical simulation of such behaviour is not simplistic and is challenging at both ...
  • The prediction of the academic performance of MBA students by means of specific aptitudes And competencies 
    Kotzè, M.; Griessel, L. (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 6, Issue 2: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2008)
    The Council on Higher Education (CHE) (2004) states that graduation rates across all provider types of MBA qualifications in South Africa are not very high. Various studies have reported that, in order to address poor ...
  • The preparedness of Bloemfontein radiographers for common medical emergencies 
    Botha, R.W.; Kotze, B. (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 12, Issue 2: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2014)
    Radiographers need to know how to react appropriately when a patient has a medical emergency; this is not only essential but lifesaving. This reaction stems from a theoretical framework that guides an automotive sense of ...
  • Price perceptions of international visitors to South Africa 
    Haarhoff, R.; Strydom, A.J. (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 8, Issue 3: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2010)
    The question often arises as to how aware consumers are of prices of products and how much they are willing to pay for particular products. Research indicates that 'excellent value for money' is rated as the number one ...
  • Problems and solutions of waste handling practices at red meat abattoirs in the Free State province, South Africa 
    Roberts, H.A. (Interim : Interdisciplinary Journal: Vol 9, Issue 1: Central University of Technology Free State Bloemfontein, 2010)
    The waste management practices used at red-meat abattoirs in the Free State province for disposal of condemned products generated in abattoirs and the problems associated with the different waste disposal methods were ...
  • Problems first-year university students bring to science classes and implications for teaching and learning 
    Matoti, S.N.; Lekhu, M.A. (Interim : Interdisciplinary Journal, Vol 7, Issue 2: Central University of Technology Free State Bloemfontein, 2008)
    An exploratory study was conducted to investigate firstly, the contextual problems first-year university students experienced at their respective schools and secondly, the subject related-problems that they could be bringing ...
  • Product and process innovations by means of rapid technologies 
    Dimitrov, D.; De Beer, N.; Centner, T. (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 4, Issue 1: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2006)
    Over the past few years, methods of layered manufacturing (LM) have advanced substantially to the point where they now provide vital strategic benefits to various organisations. One area of application where LM technologies ...
  • Product development for play therapy : stimulating children with learning disabilities through the use of their own senses 
    Olivier, Y.; De Lange, R.W.; Reyneke, J.J. (Interim : Interdisciplinary Journal, Vol 7, Issue 1: Central University of Technology Free State Bloemfontein, 2008)
    Various, multidisciplinary approaches can be used for the treatment of children with learning disabilities (LD). A multidisciplinary approach can include play therapy, remedial therapy, physiotherapy as well as a stimulant ...

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