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Browsing Research and Innovation Unit by Author "Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein"

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  • The prediction of the academic performance of MBA students by means of specific aptitudes And competencies 
    Kotzè, M.; Griessel, L. (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 6, Issue 2: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2008)
    The Council on Higher Education (CHE) (2004) states that graduation rates across all provider types of MBA qualifications in South Africa are not very high. Various studies have reported that, in order to address poor ...
  • The preparedness of Bloemfontein radiographers for common medical emergencies 
    Botha, R.W.; Kotze, B. (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 12, Issue 2: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2014)
    Radiographers need to know how to react appropriately when a patient has a medical emergency; this is not only essential but lifesaving. This reaction stems from a theoretical framework that guides an automotive sense of ...
  • Price perceptions of international visitors to South Africa 
    Haarhoff, R.; Strydom, A.J. (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 8, Issue 3: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2010)
    The question often arises as to how aware consumers are of prices of products and how much they are willing to pay for particular products. Research indicates that 'excellent value for money' is rated as the number one ...
  • Product and process innovations by means of rapid technologies 
    Dimitrov, D.; De Beer, N.; Centner, T. (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 4, Issue 1: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2006)
    Over the past few years, methods of layered manufacturing (LM) have advanced substantially to the point where they now provide vital strategic benefits to various organisations. One area of application where LM technologies ...
  • Product development within the framework of a National Casting Technology Centre 
    Du Preez, W.; Paine., A.; Bean, R. (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 4, Issue 1: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2006)
    The need for a state of the art advanced National Casting Technology Centre (NCTC) has been widely supported throughout industry and recognised as an important facilitator in the growth of the foundry industry. This ...
  • Promoting a research culture and scholarship at a higher education institution 
    Muller, Anton (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 3, Issue 1: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2005)
    This article offers a glance at strategies related to the creation of a research culture at higher education institutions that desire to reposition academic staff to commit to scholarly work and research outputs. The ...
  • Prospects for tourism as a catalyst for development in South Africa 
    Ingle, M.K. (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 7, Issue 1: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2009)
    The potential for tourism to contribute to development in South Africa has been enthusiastically embraced by the government and by many scholars. This article examines tourism from two perspectives 'Tourism First' and ...
  • Psychosocial support for vulnerable rural school learners : in search of social justice! 
    Hlalele, D. (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 10, Issue 2: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2012)
    Psychosocial support has been defined as an ongoing process of meeting emotional, social, mental and spiritual needs, all of which are considered essential elements of meaningful and positive human development. It goes ...
  • Public policy and Batho Pele in South Africa : time to turn over a new leaf 
    Ingle, M. (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 9, Issue 1: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2011)
    This paper is concerned to show that seminal public policy principles have sometimes failed to translate into improved customer service in South Africa and to discover why this should be so. After discussing various ...
  • Quality assurance of assessments : a case study 
    Edwards, Tryna (Interim : Interdisciplinary Journal, Vol 3, Issue 2: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2004)
    Higher education institutions find themselves on the brink of a completely transformed educational scene. However higher education institutions are also influenced by international trends in higher education and these ...
  • Quality assurance of assessments : a case study 
    Edwards, Tryna (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 3, Issue 2: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2005)
    Higher education institutions find themselves on the brink of a completely transformed educational scene. However higher education institutions are also influenced by international trends in higher education and these ...
  • Quality considerations in South African higher education 
    Hay, Driekie (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 2, Issue 2: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2004)
    The implementation of quality assurance systems in higher education have never been accepted without debate nor severe critique. This can partially be ascribed to academics' strong views on academic freedom and autonomy. ...
  • The quality of service delivery by the estate agency industry in Bloemfontein 
    Van der Walt, J.J; Botes, K. (Interim : Interdisciplinary Journal, Vol 5, Issue 1: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2006)
    'n Groot hoeveelheid eiendomsagente het tot die eiendomsagentskapsbedryf toegetree in die laaste paar jaar. Tersel fdertyd het die kliënte se beoordeling van die kwaliteit van dienslewering deur eiendomsagente in die bedryf ...
  • Rapid die manufacturing using direct laser metal deposition 
    Pereira, M.F.V.T.; Williams, M.; Bruwer, R. (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 7, Issue 3: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2009)
    Global issues such as energy and climate changes have impacted on both the automotive and aerospace industries, forcing them to adopt measures to produce products that consume fewer combustibles and emit less carbon dioxide. ...
  • Rapid prototyping and medical product development - getting there fast / first 
    Booysen, Gerrie J. (Interim : Interdisciplinary Journal, Vol 3, Issue 2: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2004)
    When a patient is intubated during anesthesia it is very important that the Endo-tracheal (ET) tube remains in the correct place. If the tube deviates from the correct position it can cause one or both lungs to collapse ...
  • Recent e-Manufacturing solutions developed by EOS 
    Langer, H.J.; Shellabear, M. (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 4, Issue 1: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2006)
    e-Manufacturing means the fast, flexible and cost-effective production of parts directly from electronic data, which can include rapid prototyping, rapid tooling, (spare) parts on demand etc. Especially interesting is the ...
  • Reconceptualisation of cooperative education at the Tshwane University of Technology : a case study 
    Wessels, M.L.; Jacobsz, J.M. (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 9, Issue 2: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2011)
    In universities of technology there is much confusion regarding the concept cooperative education and related terminology. The aim of this article is to offer a conceptual alternative for cooperative education, based on ...
  • A reconfigurable AGV with omni-directional sensing 
    Kotze, B.; Jordaan, G.D.; Vermaak, H. (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 8, Issue 3: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2010)
    Automatic guided vehicles are being used increasingly in a manufacturing environment. Developing a platform that could be easily reconfigured is perhaps a desirable option for a user with low capacity outputs. The research ...
  • Reflecting on multi-, inter- and trans-disciplinary (MIT) research at the Central University of Technology, Free State (CUT) 
    Kokt, D.; Lategan, L.O.K.; Orkin, F.M. (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 10, Issue 3: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2012)
    In their research as well as their teaching, universities of technology (UoTs) expect to be infused by the application of technology and to be integrally related to the world of work. At the same time, research at UoTs is ...
  • Reflecting on the knowledge management practices of a University of Technology 
    Kokt, D.; Le Roux, P. (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 10, Issue 3: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2012)
    Knowledge is universally considered to be a public good and something that should be developed and supported. The information explosion and enabling technologies (such as the Internet and cellular technologies) of the past ...

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