Research and Innovation Unit ETDs: Recent submissions

  • Extending the technology acceptance model to evaluate discussion forum adoption in a learning management system 
    Aucamp, J.; Swart, J. (Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein: Interim : Interdisciplinary Journal, 2015)
    The inclusion of ICT for educational purposes has burgeoned over the past decade. However, preliminary investigations indicate that e-learning systems remain underutilized, including systems such as discussion forums. The ...
  • Residual stresses in direct metal laser sintered parts 
    Van Zyl, I.; Yadroitsava, I.; Yadroitsev, I. (Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein: Interim : Interdisciplinary Journal, 2015)
    Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS) fabricates parts using a track-by-track, layer-by-layer method in which powder is formed by melting and solidification of single tracks and thin layers. A laser beam scans over the powder ...
  • 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 ...
  • Sustainable approach to upgrade low volume roads in Petrusville 
    Mckenzie, E.; Hassan, M. Mostafa (Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein: Interim : Interdisciplinary Journal, 2015)
    Research undertaken in Petrusville and Philipstown was to illustrate how nonconventional materials performed as a sub-base. Roads investigated in this research paper were classified as light or low volume roads where the ...
  • 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 amalgamation of mechanical, electrical and software technology to remove manual tasks performed in a vehicle rental business 
    Van Rensburg, D.; Wessels, C.H. (Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein: Interim : Interdisciplinary Journal, 2015)
    Most operational businesses today are restricted to normal business hours, as it is not cost effective for a business to operate on a 24-hour basis. Not only will operational costs increase substantially, in addition to ...
  • Clearing of transient faults in MV networks 
    Van Der Mescht, C.J.; Van Schalkwyk, W.J.D (Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein: Interim : Interdisciplinary Journal, 2015)
    This paper contains research performed on the effectiveness of methods that aims to clear transient faults on MV networks without causing momentary supply loss to customers due to ARC operations, which is achieved by ...
  • 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 ...
  • Multi material powder delivering systems for selective laser melting 
    Kinnear, A.; Yadroitsava, I.; Yadroitsev, I. (Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein: Interim : Interdisciplinary Journal, 2015)
    Selective Laser Melting (SLM) is a powder bed fusion process which is an additive manufacturing (AM) process, whereby a laser beam selectively fuses regions of a powder bed to form complex objects. Growth in the SLM field ...
  • A mechanism for waste reduction in structural design process in South Africa construction 
    Aka, A.; Emuze, F.A.; Das, D.K. (Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein: Interim : Interdisciplinary Journal, 2015)
    Structural design process (SDP) consists of three processes of inception; preliminary design and detail design. Each of these processes is laden with wastes that adversely affect project performance. Therefore, this study ...
  • A programmable logic controller based laboratory analysis of conventional and intelligent control schemes for non-liner systems 
    Fernandes, J.M.; Van Niekerk, T. (Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein: Journal for New Generation Sciences, 2015)
    Intelligent Neural Network (NN) based control schemes have surmounted many of the limitations found in the conventional control approaches such as Proportional Integral Derivative (PID) control. Nevertheless, these modern ...
  • 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 ...
  • Empirical study on e-learning adoption at institutions of higher learning in South Africa 
    Chigona, A.; Dagada, R. (Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein: Journal for New Generation Sciences, 2015)
    Although the familiarity of technology in general among academics may not be a problem, research has shown that many course instructors are still lagging behind on the uptake of the new technologies, e.g. eLearning platforms ...
  • The effect of prior knowledge and academic performance on success in first-year university accounting 
    Bosua, W.S.; Van der Nest, D.P. (Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein: Journal for New Generation Sciences, 2015)
    It has become common practice in South African universities not to require students to have completed accounting at secondary school level as a prerequisite to enrollment for a diploma or degree in accounting and/or business. ...
  • The doctoral quest as an alternative metaphoric narrative for doctoral research education 
    Bitzer, E.M (Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein: Journal for New Generation Sciences, 2015)
    Earlier research on doctoral education had pointed to different conceptions of doctoral research education and scholarship. In particular, the 'journey' narrative, whereby doctoral studies are typically described as ...
  • Knowledge sharing for the development of service learning champions 
    Venter, K.; Erasmus, M.; Seale, I. (Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein: Journal for New Generation Sciences, 2015)
    Champions engage in knowledge sharing within triad service learning partnerships. However, the role of knowledge sharing in the development of champions needs further exploration. This qualitative study within a constructivist ...
  • Rethinking the moderation of student assessment in South African universities 
    Van Tonder, S.P. (Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein: Journal for New Generation Sciences, 2015)
    A conceptual analysis of the moderation of assessment exposed different and contested theoretical understandings and practical applications of the phenomenon in an international context. International literature also reveals ...
  • Socially relevant and socially responsible higher education : a disputed goal 
    Teichler, U. (Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein: Journal for New Generation Sciences, 2015)
    Higher education is expected to be socially relevant. However, there is a controversial discourse in both higher education policy and in higher education research, how striving for 'quality' according to theoretical and ...
  • Journal writing for the academic and psychosocial development of student teachers : an action research project 
    Roodt, M.; Niemann, S.M. (Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein: Journal for New Generation Sciences, 2015)
    This study explored reflective journals as a means to enable students to take a more active role in their learning to understand their own psychosocial growth towards maturity. This article presents the author's living ...
  • Do hospitality management curricula at public higher education institutions in South Africa comply with the standards suggested by a research-based competence framework? 
    Moolman, H.J.; Wilkinson, A.C. (Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein: Journal for New Generation Sciences, 2015)
    The employability demands of hospitality employers, combined with the requirements of the 2013 Higher Education (HE) Qualifications Sub-Framework, necessitated a thorough evaluation of the current hospitality management ...

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