Research and Innovation Unit ETDs: Recent submissions

  • 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. ...
  • Die bydrae van ’n haalbare gasvryheids- en ontmoetingsetiek in die etiese versorging van gesondheidsorgwerkers 
    Laetus, Lategan; Roger, Burggraeve; Linus, Vanlaere (Stellenbosch Theological Journal, 2015)
    The authors of this study advocate for the contribution a double ethic of hospitality and engagement can make towards the ethical care of healthcare workers. Their contribution is based on two studies in healthcare. The ...
  • Medical ethics as the science of normative perspective in health care and its role to address ethical vulnerability 
    Lategan, Laetus OK (Journal for Christian Scholarship = Tydskrif vir Christelike Wetenskap, 2015)
    Literature reports on the ethical challenges health care practitioners are experiencing due to their working environment, personal circumstances and a growing need to deal with challenges pertaining to the care of war ...
  • Church and healthcare: Time for a new debate? 
    Lategan, Laetus O.K. (Journal for Christian Scholarship = Tydskrif vir Christelike Wetenskap, 2017)
    Dit is duidelik dat die Christelike godsdiens ʼn kleinerwordende rol in gesondheidsorgbeleid en -praktyk speel. Dit beteken nie dat die kerk nie ʼn rol het om te speel nie. Die vraag is, wat moet die rol wees van die kerk ...
  • Towards an Innovation and Entrepreneurship Ecosystem: A Case Study of the Central University of Technology, Free State 
    De Jager, H.J; Mthembu, T.Z; Ngowi, A.B; Chipunza, C (Science Technology and Society, 2017)
    According to the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) 2015 Global Report (GEM, 2015), South Africa (SA) had the lowest youth entrepreneurial propensity of only 23.3 per cent. Among the sub-Saharan African countries surveyed, ...
  • 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 ...
  • A comparative study of methods for defect detection in textile fabrics 
    Nsengiyumva, P.; Vermaak, H.; Luwes, N. (Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein: Journal for New Generation Sciences, 2015)
    Fabric defect detection methods have been broadly classified into three categories; statistical methods, spectral methods and model-based methods. The performance of each method relies on the discriminative ability of ...
  • Exploring eudaimonic and hedonic components of happiness : a mixed methods study 
    Mason, H.D. (Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein: Journal for New Generation Sciences, 2015)
    In addition to assisting students in addressing stressful challenges, psychologists who work as student counsellors are also expected to focus on the development of strengths and potential. This implies, amongst others, ...
  • An analysis of the evolving role of information technology with respect to selected standard and its impact on internal audit 
    Marx, B.; Ravjee, H. (Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein: Journal for New Generation Sciences, 2015)
    Modern organizations are increasingly dependent on information technology (IT) for various reasons: to enhance their operational efficiency, reduce costs or even attain a competitive advantage. The role of information ...
  • Self-regulated learning as predictor of academic performance 
    Keyser, J.N.; Viljoen, M.C. (Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein: Journal for New Generation Sciences, 2015)
    The goal of this study was to research the hypothesis that self-regulated learning (SRL) predicts academic performance in second-year Economics studies. In the theoretical underpinning, self-regulated learning as related ...
  • Geotutor : software created as an educational resource for geotechnical engineering 
    Badenhorst, W.; Theron, E. (Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein: Interim : Interdisciplinary Journal, 2015)
    Innovative software applications may prove to be advantageous in a teaching environment. It has been proven that technological teaching produces better achievement in class and an increased interest in the relevant field ...
  • Multiple vision inspections from a single control system using vision assistant software 
    Bihi, T.; Vermaak, H. (Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein: Interim : Interdisciplinary Journal, 2015)
    The development of a Machine Vision system involved the selection of various components that will work together in order to solve a vision problem. The vision system was tasked with verifying reconfiguration and the position ...
  • A mechanism for lean and sustainability : the case of infrastructure projects in South Africa 
    Isa, R.B.; Emuze, F.A.; Das, D.K. (Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein: Interim : Interdisciplinary Journal, 2015)
    Stakeholders in the construction sector are placing a much stronger emphasis on the importance of attaining sustainability within the industry. While much efforts has been deployed towards attaining sustainable development ...
  • 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 ...
  • Environmental effects of road pavements stabilized with Class F fly ash 
    Heyns, M.W.; Hassan, M.M. (Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein: Interim : Interdisciplinary Journal, 2015)
    Fly Ash is a residue generated by coal combustion and abundantly available, but due to potentially toxic elements found in Fly Ash, is considered harmful to the environment. The objective of this study is to evaluate the ...
  • 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 ...
  • Optimum strategic management system for Lesotho roads network through RONET model 
    Al-Hussain, M. D.A.; Hassan, M.M. (Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein: Interim : Interdisciplinary Journal, 2015)
    The paper presents the application of World Bank's Model RONET to optimize strategic management system for Lesotho roads network. The Lesotho road network condition deteriorated considerably during the 2000s due to ...
  • Examining the relationship between abstract thinking ability and academic performance in object oriented programming : a psychometric and theoretical analysis of student capacity 
    Kompi, M.; Grobbelaar, L. (Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein: Interim : Interdisciplinary Journal, 2015)
    Abstract reasoning involves flexible thinking as well as solving problems creatively and logically. Evidence suggest that especially first year students that undertake Information Technology studies at institutions of ...
  • Cost-benefit analysis of recloser placement for reliability 
    Pretorius, J.; Gaunt, C.T. (Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein: Interim : Interdisciplinary Journal, 2015)
    Technical network reliability in electrical distribution networks and the improvement thereof will always be part of utilities and the electricity supply industry. One of the key reliability improvement strategies is ...
  • Effects of illumination on accessibility of public parks in South African cities 
    Honiball, J.; Honiball, J.; Das, D. (Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein: Interim : Interdisciplinary Journal, 2015)
    Public parks (PP) and open recreational facilities are essential elements in cities particularly in the residential areas. Evidence from literature suggests that PPs have a positive influence on the social and physical ...

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