Research and Innovation Unit ETDs: Recent submissions

  • Meaningful assessment in health technology 
    Friedrich-Nel, H.; De Jager, L. (Interim : Interdisciplinary Journal, Vol 7, Issue 2: Central University of Technology Free State Bloemfontein, 2008)
    The implementation of the outcomes-based education and training (OBET) and learner-centred approaches specifically in the health technology programmes at the Central University of Technology, Free State (CUT) exposed ...
  • The development of supplemental instruction at the Central University of Technology, Free State (CUT) 
    Esterhuizen, H.L.; De Beer, K.J.; Baird, N. (Interim : Interdisciplinary Journal, Vol 7, Issue 2: Central University of Technology Free State Bloemfontein, 2008)
    The former Technikon Free State, now the CUT, was concerned about the academic achievements of students and decided to introduce a programme to enhance the outcomes of student learning. The then Technikon initially identified ...
  • The social responsibility of SMMEs : the case for a framework and measurement instrument for the African context 
    Dzansi, Dennis Yao (Interim : Interdisciplinary Journal, Vol 7, Issue 2: Central University of Technology Free State Bloemfontein, 2008)
    To start with, "Corporate Social Responsibility" (CSR) appears a misnomer as it suggests a 'big business only' connotation. Rather, "Business Social Responsibility" (BSR) appears a better alternative because it accommodates ...
  • Is intravenous magnesium effective in cardiac arrhythmias? 
    Campbell, G. (Interim : Interdisciplinary Journal, Vol 7, Issue 2: Central University of Technology Free State Bloemfontein, 2008)
    Magnesium is the second most abundant intracellular cation with many control and regulatory functions. It regulates energy production and utilization and modulates activity of membrane ionic channels. Magnesium has direct ...
  • A critical review of literature on cooling of injection moulds 
    Ngonda, T.N. (Interim : Interdisciplinary Journal, Vol 6, Issue 2: Central University of Technology Free State Bloemfontein, 2007)
    The paper presents a critical review of the techniques that are used to cool plastic injection moulds. It examines research on cooling of injection moulds by conventional cooling, the benefits and the limitations of the ...
  • The use of information and communications technology (ICT) in e-service delivery and effective governance in South Africa 
    Mohele, I.; De Beer, K.J. (Interim : Interdisciplinary Journal, Vol 6, Issue 2: Central University of Technology Free State Bloemfontein, 2007)
    The current debate within the ASGISA and NEPAD policy structures of the South African Government is to enhance E-service delivery via Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) for all citizens. This paper deals with ...
  • Machine learning through self generating programs 
    Lubbe, H.G; Kotze, B.J. (Interim : Interdisciplinary Journal, Vol 6, Issue 2: Central University of Technology Free State Bloemfontein, 2007)
    People have tried different ways to make machines intelligent. One option is to use a simulated neural net as a platform for Genetic Algorithms. Neural nets are a combination of neurons in a certain pattern. Neurons in a ...
  • Automatic student attendance register using RFID 
    Kuriakose, R.B.; Aghdasi, F. (Interim : Interdisciplinary Journal, Vol 6, Issue 2: Central University of Technology Free State Bloemfontein, 2007)
    The purpose of this project is to investigate the application of Radio Frequency Identification, RFID, to automatic student attendance register. The aim is that the students in any class can be recorded when they carry ...
  • Technologies for teaching mathematics via the world wide web 
    Junquiera, K.E (Interim : Interdisciplinary Journal, Vol 6, Issue 2: Central University of Technology Free State Bloemfontein, 2007)
    This paper tries to find answers to the question concerning the availability of suitable technologies to accommodate the teaching and learning of mathematics by means of the World Wide Web. It addresses three standards for ...
  • Increased customer satisfaction during experiential learning 
    Jacobs, H.S. (Interim : Interdisciplinary Journal, Vol 6, Issue 2: Central University of Technology Free State Bloemfontein, 2007)
    A pilot programme was run (2004-2005) with Tourism Management students at the Central University of Technology, Free State to enhance the satisfaction levels of both the student and relevant employers during Experiential ...
  • The Delphi technique as a tool to evaluate a concept CPD framework to be implemented by medical technologists in South Africa 
    Brand, C.E.; De Jager, L.; Lategan, L.O.K. (Interim : Interdisciplinary Journal, Vol 6, Issue 2: Central University of Technology Free State Bloemfontein, 2007)
    A concept CPD framework, to be implemented by medical technology workers, was compiled and needed to be evaluated by professionals. The aim of this survey was therefore to use the Delphi technique as a research tool to ...
  • Employability of the Central University of Technology Free State graduates : a case study 
    Spies, M.M.E.; Van Niekerk, T.M. (Interim : Interdisciplinary Journal, Vol 6, Issue 1: Central University of Technology Free State Bloemfontein, 2007)
    The problem statement to be proposed in this article is that student employability suffers as a result of the fact that students do not make use of the available employment skills training, offered by the CUT, which will ...
  • Research trends in RFID technology 
    Mutigwe, C.; Aghdasi, F. (Interim : Interdisciplinary Journal, Vol 6, Issue 1: Central University of Technology Free State Bloemfontein, 2007)
    While the adoption rate of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology is increasing, mass-market adoption will not be achieved until a few major challenges are addressed. These challenges are: privacy, security and ...
  • The impact of HIV and AIDS on education as perceived by secondary school learners in Masilonyana District in the Free State Province 
    Kolobe, A.B.M.; Rambuda, A.M. (Interim : Interdisciplinary Journal, Vol 6, Issue 1: Central University of Technology Free State Bloemfontein, 2007)
    This paper reports on secondary school learners' perceptions of the impact of human immunodeficiency virus and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (HIV and AIDS) on education. A questionnaire on the impact of HIV and AIDS ...
  • Stream flow analysis and comparison of methods for base flow separation : case study of the Modder River basin in central South Africa 
    Welderufael, W.A.; Woyessa, Y.E. (Interim : Interdisciplinary Journal, Vol 8, Issue 2: Central University of Technology Free State Bloemfontein, 2009)
    A stream flow at an outlet of a catchment can be entirely a base flow or direct flow or a combination of both. The base flow component of a stream is mainly contributed from the ground water storage which often is an open ...
  • Management of veld fires by newly settled farmers and related small-scale business opportunities 
    VD Westhuizen, C. (Interim : Interdisciplinary Journal, Vol 8, Issue 2: Central University of Technology Free State Bloemfontein, 2009)
    The central regions of South Africa experienced an abnormally high precipitation during the first quarter of 2009, thus resulting in an unusually high probability of veld fires due to the excessive amounts of fuel / grass ...
  • Rapid prototyping and manufacturing in medical product development 
    Truscott, M.; Booysen, G.J.; De Beer, D.J. (Interim : Interdisciplinary Journal, Vol 8, Issue 2: Central University of Technology Free State Bloemfontein, 2009)
    RP and recently RM have been key factors in the development of the manufacturing industry in assisting in the development of new products. Fortunately, the application of these technologies has been realised in the medical ...
  • 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 ...
  • Academic literacy programme model design 
    Pachagadu, S.; De Beer, K.J. (Interim : Interdisciplinary Journal, Vol 8, Issue 2: Central University of Technology Free State Bloemfontein, 2009)
    The pass rate of grade 12 learners is shockingly low and this is supposed to be the feeding ground for Higher Educations in South Africa. Alet Rademeyer quotes from a document of Advocate Paul Hoffman, SC, and director of ...
  • 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 ...

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