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  • Advances in Three Dimensional Printing - state of the art and future perspectives 
    Dimitrov, D.; Schreve, K.; De Beer, N. (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 4, Issue 1: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2006)
    This paper surveys the current state and capabilities of Three Dimensional Printing (3DP). Based on its technical background - the ink jet printing as known from the printer and plotter industry - a classification structure ...
  • Catchment management in semi-arid area of central South Africa: Strategy for improving water productivity 
    WOYESSA, YE; Hensley, M; LD Van Rensburg (Water Research Commission: Water SA, 2006)
    In the semi-arid part of central South Africa, population growth and industrial development are the driving forces for an increased demand for water. This accentuates the need for wise decisions by catchment management ...
  • Verifying data for the implementation of the water release module of the WAS program 
    van Vuuren, A Jansen; Pretorius, E; Benadé, N (Water Research Commission: Water S.A., 2006)
    The Water Administration System (WAS) is designed to be a management tool for irrigation schemes and water control offices that want to manage their water accounts and supply water to clients through canal networks, pipelines ...
  • Physical modeling of catchment area by rapid prototyping using GIS data 
    Agrawall, Sanat; Antunes, João Paulo; Theron, Elizabeth; Truscott, Michele; de Beer, Deon J. (Emerald: Rapid Prototyping Journal, 2006)
    The purpose of the present work is to develop a methodology for making physical models of catchment areas and terrains by rapid prototyping (RP) using geographic information systems (GIS) data. It is also intended to reduce ...
  • Anaesthetic Mouthpiece Development through QFD and Customer Interaction with Functional Prototypes 
    Booysen, G.J.; Barnard, L.J.; Truscott, M.; de Beer, D.J. (Emerald: Rapid Prototyping Journal, 2006)
    The paper reflects on the development of a medical product using rapid prototyping technologies and customer interaction through a quality function deployment (QFD) approach to speed up the process, and to result in customer ...
  • Up-scaling of rainwater harvesting for crop production in the communal lands of the Modder River basin in South Africa: comparing upstream and downstream scenarios 
    Woyessa, YE; Pretorius, E; Hensley, M; van Rensburg, LD; van Heerden, PS (Water Research Commission: Water SA, 2006-01-13)
    The study area is the Upper and Middle Modder River basin situated in a semi-arid area of central South Africa. This is an important catchment because of the relatively large nearby towns of Bloemfontein, Botshabelo and ...
  • Educators' Usage of different Disciplinary Measures as Alternatives to Corporal Punishment 
    Ngidi, David. (University of VendaUniversity of Venda, 2007)
    This study investigated educators' usage of different disciplinary measures for learners' misconduct inside the classroom (level 1) as alternatives to corporal punishment. To this end, the Level 1 Disciplinary Action Scale ...
  • 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 ...
  • A framework for measuring business social responsibility in micro and small business 
    Pretorius, M.; Dzansi, D.Y. (Interim : Interdisciplinary Journal, Vol 6, Issue 2: Central University of Technology Free State Bloemfontein, 2007)
    Although much work has been done on the society versus business relation issue, it has yet to cascade business social responsibility (BSR) to small ventures and especially rurally based ones where survival is a more pertinent ...
  • 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 ...
  • Challenges for mid-level commanders in the South African National Defence Force : management model and training needs 
    Edwards, T.; Geldenhuys, A. (Interim : Interdisciplinary Journal, Vol 6, Issue 1: Central University of Technology Free State Bloemfontein, 2007)
    The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 (Act 108 of 1996) and conclusive Acts record that effective human-resource management, career-development and training practices must be cultivated to maximise human ...
  • The impact of organisational culture on gold mining activities in the Free State 
    Xingwana, L. (Interim : Interdisciplinary Journal, Vol 6, Issue 2: Central University of Technology Free State Bloemfontein, 2007)
    The political and social transformation process in South Africa is forcing organisations to avoid the sensitive, unpleasant and potentially volatile behaviour at workplace that can arise when groups or individuals who ...
  • 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 ...
  • The use of colour as a tool for propaganda 
    Kleynhans, J.H. (Interim : Interdisciplinary Journal, Vol 6, Issue 1: Central University of Technology Free State Bloemfontein, 2007)
    The main objective of this paper is to point out the crucial role that colour plays in human perception of stimuli, and how we may use this information to promote and enhance our communicational objectives. If we can educate ...
  • 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 ...
  • Reflexology versus reflexology and colour therapy combined for treating chronic sinusitis 
    Gunter, A.; Van Eeden, I.; De Jager, L. (Interim : Interdisciplinary Journal, Vol 6, Issue 1: Central University of Technology Free State Bloemfontein, 2007)
    According to Wills reflexology entails the division of the body into ten zones, concentrating on the pressure points on the feet, with each foot representing five zones (2006: Online). Colour therapy uses the vibrational ...
  • The implementation of Technology Education in Secondary Schools in the urban areas of the Free State Province 
    Heymans, J.H. (Interim : Interdisciplinary Journal, Vol 6, Issue 1: Central University of Technology Free State Bloemfontein, 2007)
    South Africa has had no formal subject known as Technology Education in its schools until the introduction of Curriculum 2005. The introduction of Curriculum 2005 meant that educators at schools were caught unprepared, as ...

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