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  • Vacuum casting as a rapid manufacturing and prototyping option 
    Aggenbacht, F.C. (Interim : Interdisciplinary Journal, Vol 4, Issue 1: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2005)
    This article looks at the role that vacuum casting plays in the rapid prototyping and rapid manufacturing process. The accuracy to which components can be reproduced, by looking at the controllable factors in the casting ...
  • Validating a reconfigurable assembly system utilizing virtual commissioning 
    Vermaak, H.J.; Niemann, J.A. (Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein: Interim : Interdisciplinary Journal, 2015)
    South African manufacturing companies today need to be more sophisticated technologically to compete for global markets. The latest trend in automation and manufacturing emerges in the form of reconfigurable systems. The ...
  • Validating the acceptance zone for PV modules using a simplified measuring approach 
    Swart, A.J. (Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein: Interim : Interdisciplinary Journal, 2015)
    Optimizing the output power of any PV module involves a number of factors, including the orientation angle. However, many PV modules are not installed at the suggested orientation angle of 0° N in South Africa, thereby ...
  • Validating the optimum tilt angle for PV modules in the central region of South Africa for the winter season 
    Hertzog, P.E. (Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein: Interim : Interdisciplinary Journal, 2015)
    Optimizing the output power of any PV module involves a number of factors, including the setting of the tilt angle. The purpose of this paper is to present empirical evidence validating the optimum tilt angle for PV module ...
  • Vestigingsvraagstukke van ondernemings : 'n kort oorsig 
    Duvenage, J.B. (Interim : Interdisciplinary Journal, Vol 4, Issue 2: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2005)
    One of the most important decisions an entrepreneur can make is to determine the physical location of the enterprise. Each enterprise has its own ideal place. The place of establishment must contribute to the optimal ...
  • The virtual university 
    De Munnik, Evert (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 2, Issue 2: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2004)
    The article views the concept of a virtual university. Various conceptual definitions are presented to debate the question on what a virtual university is. The author explains the important contribution of technology driven ...
  • Wavelets and short time fourier transforms on ultrasonic doppler signals for pregnancy determination in sheep 
    Hertzog, P.E.; Jordaan, G.D. (Interim : Interdisciplinary Journal, Vol 5, Issue 1: Bloemfontein : Central University of Technology, Free State, 2006)
    The reproductive status of animals is of utmost importance to the modern farmer. Decisions concerning the management of the flock are influenced by the knowledge of the percentage of animals that are pregnant at any specific ...
  • Ways to improve research outputs of nurse academics in sub-Saharan Africa 
    Botma, Y.; Roets, L. (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 11, Issue 1: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2013)
    In academia, evidence of scholarship, e.g. published articles, is required for career progression. A consensus-seeking design was used to identify ways in which nurse academics in sub-Saharan Africa could be mentored to ...
  • What we have learned : student teachers' views on the quality of mentoring and teaching practice in township schools 
    Badenhorst, J.; Badenhorst, B. (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 9, Issue 2: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2011)
    In South Africa a high premium should be placed on the value of effective education and training to achieve an array of economic and social objectives. The development of a strong and functional education system is closely ...
  • The wheelchair accessibility of Bloemfontein's guest houses and hotels 
    Posholi, M.; Kokt, D. (Interim : Interdisciplinary Journal, Vol 10 , Issue 1: Central University of Technology Free State Bloemfontein, 2011)
    Wheelchair friendliness is an issue that needs to be taken very serious. Awareness should be created so that the owners of the accommodation establishments have a complete knowledge about wheelchair friendliness. The ...
  • Why is OBE failing in the township schools of the Free State Goldfields? 
    Motseke, M. (Interim : Interdisciplinary Journal, Vol 8, Issue 2: Central University of Technology Free State Bloemfontein, 2009)
    The learners going through outcomes-based education (OBE) were expected to acquire skills which would help them to become critical thinkers, good workers and good citizens. However, this is not happening for learners in ...
  • Why podcasting in open higher distance learning? 
    Baird, N.; De Beer, K. (Interim : Interdisciplinary Journal, Vol 8, Issue 2: Central University of Technology Free State Bloemfontein, 2009)
    Throughout history children have been taught by means of stories told by their parents, and for many centuries this was the primary method of transferring knowledge and information. As time progressed, we spent less and ...
  • Wireless fault monitoring of robotic cells using android tablet pcs within automotive production 
    Cumberlege, A.; Van Niekerk, T. (Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein: Journal for New Generation Sciences, 2015)
    This paper presents the work on the development of software for an Android based mobile device. The goal being not only for a working application, but also to optimise the development process to ensure a user friendly ...
  • Xhosa acquisition through e-learning : learner needs and development challenges 
    Neethling, Bertie (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 contribution argues that there is a renewed interest by mainly Afrikaans and English speaking South Africans in learning another indigenous South African language. This came about as a direct result of the changed ...

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