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

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  • Empowering marganalised culture : the institution of South African sign language at the University of the Free State 
    Akach, Philemon; Naude, Jacobus A (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)
    This paper aims to describe the state of South African Sign Language (SASL) at the University of the Free State (UFS). It provides background to the development of SASL, the development of Deaf education, the teaching ...
  • Evaluating the effect of learning fluid mechanics through the CCAILM learning approach in some South African universities 
    Faleye, S. (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 9, Issue 1: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2011)
    The need to increase the number of quality engineering graduates, graduating from South African Universities, informed this study. Based on the findings from the baseline study, conducted prior to the present study, this ...
  • Evaluating the properties of products fabricated from commercial steel powders using the selective laser micro-welding rapid manufacturing technique 
    Abdelghany, K (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 8, Issue 1: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2010)
    Selective laser micro-welding (SLMW) is a recent rapid manufacturing technique that produces metal parts through the use of a laser beam that selectively scans over the powder layers and fully melts and micro-welds the ...
  • Evaluating the relationship between external markers and internal vertebral kinematics in the cervical spine 
    De Beer, N.; Christelis, L.; Van der Merwe, A.F. (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 10, Issue 3: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2012)
    The objective of this study was to examine the relationship between external markers typically used in external motion capturing devices and the true vertebral kinematics in the cervical spine. Twenty one healthy subjects ...
  • Evaluation of a hybrid dryer for the production of apple chips 
    Adonis, M.; Kahn, M.T.E (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 7, Issue 2: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2009)
    The paper highlights the design, development and evaluation of a hybrid convective-far-infrared (FIR) dehydrator for the purpose of drying fruit. The methodology followed is based on an experimental and practical approach. ...
  • An evaluation of the implementation and management of the strategies adopted by the government to improve food security in Lesotho 
    Sebotsa, M.L.D.; Lues, L. (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 9, Issue 2: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2011)
    The persistently negative state of food security worldwide has worsened the already compromised nutritional status of marginalised communities in Lesotho, thus highlighting the need to rethink current policies and strategies. ...
  • An exploration of Grade 12 learners' use of inappropriate algorithms in calculus 
    Bansilal, S.; Pillay, E. (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 12, Issue 2: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2014)
    This study was conducted with 29 Grade 12 learners who were studying calculus. The purpose was to explore how the learners responded to questions based on the derivative and why they did so. Data was collected from the ...
  • Exploring students' perception of postgraduate research service quality 
    Govender, K.K. (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 10, Issue 3: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2012)
    Given that education is a service, the postgraduate (PG) education environment has become increasingly competitive, and whilst the service quality perceptions of undergraduates have been extensively measured, similar ...
  • Extended degrees : a Univen study 
    Kaburise, P. (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 9, Issue 2: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2011)
    The four year extended degree (ED) with a foundation provision is one of the academic intervention tools available to underprepared students in higher education institutions (HEIs). University of Venda (Univen) introduced ...
  • Facilitate or sink? 
    Du Plessis, Jeanette (Interim : Interdisciplinary Journal, Vol 4, Issue 2: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2005)
    This article is based on reviewing literature as well as experiences in the fields of Radiography and Biochemistry. Major changes have occurred in the Higher Education environment over the recent past. The concept of ...
  • Foregrounding a social justice agenda in economic education : critical reflections of a teacher education pedagogue 
    Moonsamy, Maistry, S. (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 10, Issue 2: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2012)
    Social justice as a higher education project in South Africa has been a subject of intense debate mainly at institutional level, with considerable time and energy devoted to how such projects should take shape. There is, ...
  • The fostering of competence through an authentic integrated assessment strategy for wound care in nursing 
    De Villiers, J.C.; Botma, Y; Seale, I (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 7, Issue 2: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2009)
    In 2005 the third-year facilitators of the generic degree in nursing embarked on an action research initiative within a service learning pedagogy to revitalise the nursing process related to wound care.As a result of the ...
  • Fostering quality graduates through access programmes 
    Shandler, M. (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 11, Issue 2: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2013)
    The purpose of this paper is to argue that the quality of a Building graduate is not compromised by qualifying through the access programme route. This paper examines the statistics of the 2005 and 2006 access programme ...
  • A framework for research engagement in South African universities 
    Lategan, Laetus O.K. (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 2, Issue 2: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2004)
    This article analyses the concept of a research university. It addresses questions such as what a research university is, whether in a policy context it is a special type of university and what is the foundation for a ...
  • Future expectations of Black South African adolescents : trends and implications 
    Kamper, G.; Badenhorst, J.; Steyn, M. (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 7, Issue 1: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2009)
    This study focuses on the impact of societal change and related societal problems on the black youth of post-apartheid South Africa. It is argued that adolescents' perspectives on their future in this country could be ...
  • The geometrical accuracy of a custom artificial intervertebral disc implant manufactured using Computed Tomography and Direct Metal Laser Sintering 
    De Beer, N.; Odendaal, A.I. (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 10, Issue 3: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2012)
    Rapid Manufacturing (RM) has emerged over the past few years as a potential technology to successfully produce patient-specific implants for maxilla/facial and cranial reconstructive surgeries. However, in the area of ...
  • Grade 12 examination results' top 20 positions : the need for the creation of sustainable learning environments for social justice in all schools 
    Mahlomaholo, S. (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 10, Issue 2: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2012)
    Why do African learners continue to be underrepresented in the top 20 positions of the Grade 12 examination results, and what can be done to remedy the situation? Yosso's notion of community cultural wealth shows that it ...
  • Graphology in print advertising : iconic functions 
    Van Niekerk, A.; Jenkinson, A. (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 9, Issue 2: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2011)
    Typography and layout are two powerful graphic tools in print advertising. They are used to arrest the attention of the target market by creating a positive association, a controversy or stimulate some kind of intellectual ...
  • Guidelines for group work in an undergraduate learning programme 
    Raubenheimer, D.; Nel, M.M. (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 6, Issue 1: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2008)
    It is required of higher education institutions in South Africa to provide for the development of general skills such as the ability to function in a team, and to apply group work as a method of instruction. After ...
  • Gynaecological product development facilitated through RP and Rapid Tooling 
    Barnard, L.J.; Booysen, G.J.; De Beer, D.J. (Interim : Interdisciplinary Journal, Vol 4, Issue 1: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2005)
    Atkinson distinguishes between four types of prototypes, categorised through its end-use: •Design or aesthetic prototypes •Geometrical prototypes •Functional prototypes •Technological prototypes Shigley and Mitchell ...

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