• Students Perceptions on the Relevance of High School Mathematics in University Education in South Africa 

  Makanda, Gilbert; Sypkens, Roelf (World Academy of Science Engineering and Technology: International Journal of Educational and Pedagogical Sciences, 2017)

  In this study we investigated the relevance of high school mathematics in university education. The paper particularly focused on whether the concepts taught in high school are enough for engineering courses at diploma ...
• Optimal Control System of Under Frequency Load Shedding in Microgrid System with Renewable Energy Resources 

  Madiba, T.; Bansal, R.C.; Justo, J.J.; Kusakana, K. (Smart Energy Grid Design for Island Countries:, 2017)

  Nowadays many of the power systems are facing serious problems because of the lack of know-how to utilize the available renewable energy resources (RER) so as to balance between the power supply and demand sides. As ...
• 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 ...
• Cost-effective solar water heater monitoring system using the internet of things 

  Hertzog, Pierre. E. (IEEE, 2017)

  Monitoring of solar water heater systems can be a daunting task for residential home owners. The effective management of solar water heaters is dependent on accurate data regarding the usage and measurable parameters ...
• The food safety culture in a large South African food service complex: Perspectives on a case study 

  Griffith, Christopher J.; Jackson, Linda M.; Lues, Ryk (Emerald Publishing: British Food Journal, 2017)

  The purpose of this paper is to assess elements of food safety management and food safety culture within a prominent South African entertainment, hotel and food service complex. Design/methodology/approach In ...
• AN APPRAISAL FOR APT TEACHING AND LEARNING METHODS FOR EFFECTIVE STUDENT LEARNING IN ENGINEERING EDUCATION 

  Das, Dillip Kumar (Central University of Technology, FS, South Africa, 2017)

  As teaching and learning methods evolve with the incorporation of new ideas, innovations and technologies, arguments and debates emerge regarding the apt methods of teaching and learning. The higher education community ...
• Exploring the Politico-Cultural Dimensions for Development of Smart Cities in India 

  Das, Dillip Kumar (International review for spatial planning and sustainable development, 2017)

  Indian cities seem to be in transition regardless of the various sustainability challenges they have experienced in recent years. Globalization, market economy, and technological developments have brought economic, social ...
• EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES: COMMERCIAL READINESS INDEX (CRI) FOR MEDICAL ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING (AM) 

  Bezuidenhout, L.; Booysen, G.; van der Merwe, A.F. (Department of Industrial Engineering Stellenbosch University, South Africa, 2017)

  Technology Readiness Level (TRL) is widely used as a measure of technology maturity. However, TRL is not necessarily a good indicator of commercial readiness. In the renewable energy sector a Commercial Readiness Index ...
• INTEGRATING SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY IN THE SOUTH AFRICAN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY: BENEFITS AND BARRIERS 

  Bankole, Awuzie; Monyane, Thabiso (Central University of Technology, FS, South Africa, 2016)

  The concept of social sustainability often appears to be neglected in the construction industry’s quest to optimally mainstream sustainability. The paucity of studies on this concept, especially in the developing country ...
• METAL ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING OF BLENDED ELEMENTAL Ti-6Al-4V POWDERS 

  Zenani, A.; du Preez, W.B.; Yadroitsev, I. (2017)

  South Africa primarily produces titanium raw material as a TiO2 rich slag of which most is exported, without further value addition to the mineral. Therefore, powder development becomes a significant aspect of research ...
• BENCHMARKING OF FDM PRINTED REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR RURAL WHEELCHAIRS 

  Kinnear, W.A.; van der Walt, J.G.; Rossouw, V.; Booysen, G.J. (2016)

  Many disabled patients rely on wheelchairs for mobility to participate as equal citizens within society. Wheelchairs supplied through state healthcare are often not well suited to especially rural conditions and often ...
• Possible Challenges of Integrating ICTs into the Public Transportation System in the Free State Province, South Africa 

  Bashingi, Ndakhona; Hassan, M. Mostafa; Masinde, Mut (ICST Institute for Computer Sciences, Social Informatics and Telecommunications Engineering, 2016)

  There is need for ICT in the Free State public transportation system and for its implementation to be successful, information is needed on the needs of the various stakeholders and assessment of whether those needs are ...
• STRESS RELIEVING OF MARAGING STEEL INJECTION MOULD INSERTS BUILT THROUGH ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING 

  Adam, I.; du Preez, W.B.; Combrinck, J. (Central University of Technology, Bloemfontein, 2016)

  Additive Manufacturing (AM) has been identified as one of the key technologies in Industry 4.0 and has become quite appealing in the Injection Moulding (IM) industry. The development of metal powders for selective laser ...
• Workplace spirituality, work engagement and thriving at work 

  van der Walt, Freda (SA Journal of Industrial Psychology / SA Tydskrif vir Bedryfsielkunde, 2017)

  In order to create competitive advantage in an increasingly turbulent economic environment, sustainability of high performance is crucial. Only a few individuals have the drive, mindset, discipline and ability to sustain ...
• Estimation of Shrink / Swell Potential and Variability of Clays by Small-Scale Suction Tests 

  Stott, P.R.; Theron, E. (SEAGS & AGSSEA: Geotechnical Engineering Journal, 2017)

  The relationship between suction and water content gives crucial information about a soil. Small projects like economic housing do not warrant the time and cost of determining the full soil water suction curve. A considerable ...
• Developing training and assessment of radiation safety regulations 

  van der Merwe, B.; Kruger, S.B.; Nel, M.M. (Journal for New Generation Sciences, 2017)

  The absence of standardised training and assessment for radiation safety requirements at tertiary training institutions offering the radiography qualification in South-Africa, necessitated investigation. The methods included ...
• South African public school teachers’ views on right to discipline learners 

  Segalo, Letlhoyo; Rambuda, Awelani Melvin (South African Journal of Education, 2017)

  In South Africa, the common law principle of in loco parentis entitles teachers, as the guardians in the school environment, to discipline learners. However, in view of new legislation advancing children’s rights, it is ...
• Reconciling Business Social Responsibility Goals, Activities and Practices in Hospitality SMMES in an Emerging Economy 

  Rambe, Patient (African Journal of Business and Economic Research (AJBER), 2018)

  Despite the prominence of business social responsibility (BSR) studies in advanced economies and their gradual maturation in emerging economies, no systematic attempt has been made to reconcile BSR goals, activities and ...
• Using Work Integrated Learning programmes as a strategy to broaden academic and workplace competencies 

  Rambe, Patient (AOSIS: SA Journal of Human Resource Management / SA Tydskrif van Menslikehulpbronbestuur, 2018)

  Work Integrated Learning (WIL) is often hailed for leveraging students’ swift and flexible adaptation to organisational work demands and accentuating the relevance of knowledge acquired in academic environments to work ...
• The relationship among technological creativity, self-efficacy and entrepreneurial intentions of selected South African university of technology students 

  Ndofirepi, Takawira M.; Rambe, Patient; Dzansi, Dennis Y. (Acta Commercii, 2017)

  The purpose of this study is to explore the relationship among technological creativity, self-efficacy and entrepreneurship intentions of university students in an emerging economy context. Research purpose: This study ...

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