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  • 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 ...
  • Challenges facing higher education curriculum reform, design, and management in the 21st century : an epistemological perspective 
    Mkhonto, T.J.; Muller, A. (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 7, Issue 1: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2009)
    Higher education curriculum reform is a worldwide phenomenon induced by both the internal and external environments of higher education functioning. While a variety of factors are attributed to these changing environments, ...
  • 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 ...
  • Challenges of Inclusive Education: Lesotho Case Study 
    Mateusi, C. M.; Khoaeane, J. T.; Naong, M. N. (International Journal of Educational Sciences, 2014)
    Effective implementation of inclusive education continues to be a thorn in the flesh for school managers and authorities in Lesotho. This paper’s aim is two-fold: First, it investigates the underlying causes and recommends ...
  • The challenges of titanium metal injection moulding 
    Benson, J.M.; Chikwanda, H.K (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 7, Issue 3: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2009)
    Titanium has fired the imagination of engineers and designers for decades by its 'ideal' combination of high strength, low density and good corrosion resistance. However, its application has unfortunately been limited to ...
  • Challenges on financial control and accountability in South African municipalities 
    Laubscher, L.H. (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 10, Issue 1: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2012)
    Municipalities in South Africa are under pressure as a result of poor financial control and lack of accountability, leading to extensive corruption and financial mismanagement with detrimental consequences for effective ...
  • Challenges to parental involve-ment in school governance 
    Naong, Matsidiso; Morolong, Itumeleng (UFS: Acta Academica, 2011)
    Many parents find it difficult to embrace their governance role within public schools, with the exception of those within elementary schools. Despite the intention of the South African Schools Act of 1996 to change this ...
  • The chameleon-like characteristics and aspects of learning in higher education 
    Holtzhausen, S.M. (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 2, Issue 2: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2004)
    South African higher education institutions required a coherent teaching and learning model, but the effectiveness of such a model is jeopardised by the rapidly changing higher education world and culture. The hope for the ...

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