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  • BUSINESS INTEGRATION AS BASIS FOR GROWTH IN SMALL AND MEDIUM AGRICULTURAL ENTERPRISES 
    van Buuren, Rudolph B. (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 6, Issue 2: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2008)
    Increased diversity in the agricultural sector in South Africa is forcing farmers to focus on the production of value-added commodities in the face of mounting global competitive pressures. However, many farmers, by ...
  • Business intelligence (BI) initiatives : failure and success 
    Venter, M.I. (Central University of Technology, Free State: Interim : Interdisciplinary Journal, 2005)
    For many organizations, success with Business Intelligence (BI) requires a coordinated effort across the dimensions of people, processes, technology and data. The complexity of "real-world" BI applications continues to ...
  • (C)Omissions of perspective, lens and worldview : what Africa can learn from the 'Western Mind' about the oral tradition of (indigenous) knowledge 
    Conolly, Joan; (Journal for New Generation Sciences : Socio-constructive language practice : training in the South African context : Special Edition, Vol 6, Issue 3: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2008)
    Sometimes what is not in a text is more significant than what is. This paper examines a variety of texts to establish what is and is not present. The argument presented in this paper demonstrates that skewed perspectiv ...
  • Cable Theft and Vandalism by Employees of South Africa’s Electricity Utility Companies: A Theoretical Explanation and Research Agenda 
    Dzansi, DY; Rambe, P.; Mathe, L. (Journal of Social Science, 2014)
    In this paper, the researchers argue that unravelling perceptions and attitudes of relevant employees towards theft and vandalism is critical to stemming electric cable theft. The researchers draw on the Reasoned Action ...
  • A Calibration Report for Wireless Sensor-Based Weatherboards 
    Masinde, Muthoni; Bagula, Antoine (Journal of Sensor and Actuator NetworksJournal of Sensor and Actuator Networks, 2015)
    Sub-Saharan Africa contains the highest number of people affected by droughts. Although this can easily be mitigated through the provision of timely, reliable and relevant weather forecasts, the sparse network of weather ...
  • Can academic excellence be accredited? 
    Visagie, Johan (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 2, Issue 1: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2004)
    This article reports on the possibility of the accreditation of academic excellence specifically in the South African higher education context. Several examples cited attempt to suggest possibilities of bestowing an ...
  • 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 ...
  • Capacity Building Challenges of Municipal Councillors in the Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality in the Free State Province 
    Taaibosch, T A; van Niekerk, T (Administratio Publica, 2017)
    Through the introduction of the relatively new council structures for metropolitan municipalities in South Africa, and the new mandate for municipalities, the traditional role of councillors has broadened to encompass ...
  • Caring for the Elderly – A Care Ethics Approach 
    Lategan, Laetus O.K. (Journal for Christian Scholarship, 2019)
    This paper is a contribution intended to introduce the debate on the church’s role and responsibility in contributing to the healthcare of the elderly in view of the reality of a growing elderly community. This paper ...
  • Carrier recovery for 49 quadrature partial response signals 
    Jordaan, G.D. (Interim : Interdisciplinary Journal, Vol 7, Issue 1: Central University of Technology Free State Bloemfontein, 2008)
    A reference carrier signal should be regenerated from a received partial response (PR) signal in order to facilitate optimal demodulation of the received signal. This paper describes the development and evaluation of such ...
  • A CASE STUDY OF RAPID SAND CASTING DEFECTS 
    Nyembwe, K.D.; van der Walt, K.; de Beer, D.J.; Gonya, E. (2017)
    Rapid sand casting is quickly transforming as an established method for the production of sand moulds and cores for metal casting applications by additive manufacturing processes. The case study investigated possible sand ...
  • CASUALISATION OF WORK IN CONSTRUCTION, AND THE PLIGHT OF WORKERS IN BLOEMFONTEIN 
    Mollo, Lesiba; Emuze, Fidelis (Journal of Construction Project Management and Innovation, 2017)
    Casualisation in the construction industry is influenced by unemployment or lack of decent jobs. Casualisation is defined as the procedure of employing people either on a daily, weekly or monthly basis for an undefined ...
  • 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 ...
  • Catchment management-model evaluation : verifying data for the implementation of the water release module of the WAS program 
    Jansen van Vuuren, A.; Pretorius, E.; Benade, N. (Interim : Interdisciplinary Journal, Vol 4, Issue 1: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2005)
    The Water Administration System (WAS) is designed to be a management tool for irrigation schemes and water offices that want to manage their water accounts and supply to clients through canal networks, pipelines and rivers. ...
  • Catchment parameter analysis in fl ood hydrology using GIS applications 
    Gericke, O J; du Plessis, J A (JOURNAL OF THE SOUTH AFRICAN INSTITUTION OF CIVIL ENGINEERING, 2012-10)
    The use of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) has permeated almost every field in the engineering, natural and social sciences, offering accurate, efficient, reproducible methods for collecting, viewing and analysing ...
  • Catchment parameter analysis in flood hydrology using GIS applications 
    Gericke, O.J.; du Plessis, J.A. (SAICE: Journal of the South African Institution of Civil Engineering, 2012-01)
    The use of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) has permeated almost every field in the engineering, natural and social sciences, offering accurate, efficient, reproducible methods for collecting, viewing and analysing ...
  • CAUSES OF POOR PERFORMANCE OF LEARNERS IN ENGLISH IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN LERIBE 
    Letompa, T.P. (Interim : Interdisciplinary Journal, Vol 13, Issue 1: Central University of Technology Free State Bloemfontein, 2014)
    This article reports the findings and results of the Masters study on the causes of poor performance of learners in English in primary schools in Leribe district. A literature study was conducted to explore and to identify ...
  • Causes of rework on building construction projects in Nigeria 
    Aiyetan, A.O. (Interim : Interdisciplinary Journal, Vol 13, Issue 3: Central University of Technology Free State Bloemfontein, 2013)
    Construction projects all over the world involve many challenges, particularly for large public projects. The emerging complex nature of construction activities has brought with it characteristic features, such as, cost ...
  • CAUSES OF TEACHER CONFLICT IN THE TOWNSHIP SECONDARY SCHOOLS - A DOCTORAL REPORT 
    Mphatsoe, M.F.; Motseke, M.J. (Interim : Interdisciplinary Journal, Vol 13, Issue 1: Central University of Technology Free State Bloemfontein, 2014)
    The purpose of this article is to report the findings of the study that investigated the causes of conflict in the township secondary schools – as viewed by the deputy principals. A questionnaire was developed and six ...
  • Challenges faced by deans of engineering faculties, focusing on innovative management methods and organisational processes : a global perspective 
    De Jager, H.J. (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 11, Issue 1: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2013)
    There have been numerous national- and international-level calls for the reform of engineering education. This includes the need for a shift to a knowledge economy - one that utilises knowledge as the key engine of competitive ...

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