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  • Management of veld fires by newly settled farmers and related small-scale business opportunities 
    VD Westhuizen, C. (Interim : Interdisciplinary Journal, Vol 8, Issue 2: Central University of Technology Free State Bloemfontein, 2009)
    The central regions of South Africa experienced an abnormally high precipitation during the first quarter of 2009, thus resulting in an unusually high probability of veld fires due to the excessive amounts of fuel / grass ...
  • Rapid prototyping and manufacturing in medical product development 
    Truscott, M.; Booysen, G.J.; De Beer, D.J. (Interim : Interdisciplinary Journal, Vol 8, Issue 2: Central University of Technology Free State Bloemfontein, 2009)
    RP and recently RM have been key factors in the development of the manufacturing industry in assisting in the development of new products. Fortunately, the application of these technologies has been realised in the medical ...
  • Why is OBE failing in the township schools of the Free State Goldfields? 
    Motseke, M. (Interim : Interdisciplinary Journal, Vol 8, Issue 2: Central University of Technology Free State Bloemfontein, 2009)
    The learners going through outcomes-based education (OBE) were expected to acquire skills which would help them to become critical thinkers, good workers and good citizens. However, this is not happening for learners in ...
  • A review of passive thermal comfort energy efficiency interventions in residential buildings of Bloemfontein 
    Kumirai, T. (Interim : Interdisciplinary Journal, Vol 8, Issue 2: Central University of Technology Free State Bloemfontein, 2009)
    The paper presents a critique of passive and active thermal comfort strategies. Extensive review of literature on passive thermal comfort energy efficiency interventions and their benefits was under taken. The paper explains ...
  • Academic literacy programme model design 
    Pachagadu, S.; De Beer, K.J. (Interim : Interdisciplinary Journal, Vol 8, Issue 2: Central University of Technology Free State Bloemfontein, 2009)
    The pass rate of grade 12 learners is shockingly low and this is supposed to be the feeding ground for Higher Educations in South Africa. Alet Rademeyer quotes from a document of Advocate Paul Hoffman, SC, and director of ...
  • Undergraduate research preparation is crucial for postgraduate studies 
    Maasdorp, C.; Holtzhausen, S. (Interim : Interdisciplinary Journal, Vol 8, Issue 1: Central University of Technology Free State Bloemfontein, 2009)
    Worldwide, including in South Africa, involvement in research is making increasing quality demands on higher education institutions in terms of sustaining high-level research capability and involvement on an efficient and ...
  • School fees exemption : a panacea or financial distress for schools? 
    Naong, M.N. (Interim : Interdisciplinary Journal, Vol 8, Issue 1: Central University of Technology Free State Bloemfontein, 2009)
    The pre-1994 education system created huge imbalances among public schools in South Africa, in terms of resource allocation. Surprisingly, the pronouncement by the Minister of Education, Naledi Pandor, to declare some ...
  • The implementation of work-integrated learning in the Marketing programme at the Central Univeristy of Technology, Free State, Free State 
    Van Schoor, J.H.; Erwee, C.C. (Interim : Interdisciplinary Journal, Vol 8, Issue 1: Central University of Technology Free State Bloemfontein, 2009)
    The Marketing programmes at universities of technology are of particular importance to all business firms and even non-profit organisations. In order for students, as potential employees, to keep ahead of new developments ...
  • Developing an extended curriculum for humanities at the University of KwaZulu-Natal : conceptual shifts, challenges and constraints 
    Clarence-Fincham, J (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 7, Issue 3: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2009)
    This article traces the early development and implementation of an extended curriculum in the Faculty of Humanities, Development and Social Sciences at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. Following Volbrecht and Boughey (2004) ...
  • Composites in rapid prototyping 
    Gibson, I.; Liu, Y.; Savalani, M.M.; Anand, L.K.; (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 7, Issue 3: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2009)
    This paper looks at the development of composite materials in layered manufacturing. It is known that Rapid Prototyping (RP) using a single material compares poorly with other conventional manufacturing processes when ...
  • Teaching ethics, human rights and medical law to undergraduate diagnostic radiography students 
    Kekana, R.M. (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 7, Issue 3: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2009)
    Members of society are fast becoming aware of their rights and many practitioners are at risk of losing their licence to practise due to unethical practices. The growing human rights violations commonly seen in vulnerable ...
  • Computer-aided instruction to improve pass rates of first-year chemistry students 
    Marais, A.F.; Gummow, R.J. (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 7, Issue 3: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2009)
    Past imbalances in the South African education system continue to perpetuate in poorly resourced schools and inadequately skilled teachers, resulting in under-prepared university students. At Tshwane University of Technology ...
  • 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 ...
  • Using haptic modelling for spinal implant design 
    Campbell, R.I.; Lo-Sapio, M.; Martorelli, M. (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 7, Issue 3: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2009)
    The link from medical scan images through data manipulation to additive manufacturing is well established. Various types of software are used to deliver the required .STL file(s). Often, the data manipulation will require ...
  • Reverse engineering in industrial applications. A comparative study. 
    Dimitriv, D.; Deez, B.S.; Sonn, A.E (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 7, Issue 3: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2009)
    The development of innovative products and their realisation by means of advanced manufacturing methods and process combinations is more becoming a key issue in international competitiveness. The industrial production is ...
  • The development and implementation of finite element analysis techniques in the design of press tooling 
    Mbavhalelo, M.; Oliver, G. (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 7, Issue 3: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2009)
    Rapid and reliable methods for component development and economic manufacturing layout are today crucial factors for the application of press tooling techniques in mass production of automotive industry components. The use ...
  • 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. ...
  • Technology Station in Electronics at the Tshwane University of Technology - strengthening technological innovation activities amongst SMEs and students 
    Jacobs, S.J.; Herselman, M.E. (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 7, Issue 1: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2009)
    This article focuses on how the competence and capacity within the Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, specifically the electronic / electrical discipline, at the Tshwane University of Technology is utilised ...
  • 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 ...
  • Thinking small : the state of nanotechnology research and development in South Africa 
    Gastrow, M. (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 7, Issue 1: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2009)
    I n the context of government policy and international comparisons, the state of national nanoscience R&D is explored using bibliometric data as well as data sourced from the National Survey of Research and Experimental ...

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