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  • Bayesian analysis of change-points in poisson processes 
    Moloi, K.D.; Groenewald, P.C.N. (Interim : Interdisciplinary Journal, Vol 3, Issue 2: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2004)
    Change-point analysis deals with the situation where an abrupt change has possibly taken place in the underlying mechanism that generates random variables. In a parametric setting, this means a change in the parameters ...
  • Bayesian decision-makers reaching consensus using expert information 
    Garisch, I. (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 7, Issue 2: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2009)
    The paper is concerned with the problem of Bayesian decision-makers seeking consensus about the decision that should be taken from a decision space. Each decision-maker has his own utility function and it is assumed that ...
  • Beautiful and Functional: A Review of Biomimetic Design in Additive Manufacturing 
    du Plessis, Anton; Broeckhoven, Chris; Yadroitsava, Ina; Yadroitsev, Igor; Hands, Clive, H.; Kunju, Ravi; Bhate, Dhruv (Additive Manufacturing, 2019-03-29)
    the practice of learning from and emulating nature - which can be increasingly realized in engineering applications due to progress in additive manufacturing (AM). AM has grown tremendously in recent years, with improvements ...
  • Behavior modeling for the spraying device in the layered manufacturing process 
    Chen, K.Z.; Wang, F.; Feng, X.Y.; Feng, X.A. (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 4, Issue 1: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2006)
    A component, which has a perfect combination of different materials (probably including homogeneous materials and three different types of heterogeneous materials) in its different portions for a specific application, is ...
  • BENCHMARKING OF FDM PRINTED REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR RURAL WHEELCHAIRS 
    Kinnear, W.A.; van der Walt, J.G.; Rossouw, V.; Booysen, G.J. (2016)
    Many disabled patients rely on wheelchairs for mobility to participate as equal citizens within society. Wheelchairs supplied through state healthcare are often not well suited to especially rural conditions and often ...
  • Benefits of a blended approach in teaching undergraduate mathematics 
    Louw, C.J. (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 10, Issue 3: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2012)
    The purpose of this paper is to provide a discussion of the educational potential of a blended approach to teaching and learning in the context of the challenges related to mastering basic concepts in mathematics at higher ...
  • Bi-Hazard Assessment for Timely and Effective Disaster Management: Free State Disaster Area 2015 
    Hlalele, Bernard Moeketsi (Ecology, Environment and Conservation, 2019-03-07)
    conjure up. With its slow-on-set creeping nature, at its most severe levels it can last longer and extent across large areas generating secondary hazards such as dust bowls, land degradation, destruction of terrestrial and ...
  • A Bibliometric Analysis of Recycled Concrete Research (1978–2019) 
    Oshodi, Olalekan, Shamsideen; Awuzie, Bankole, Osita; Akotia, Julius; Ademiloye, Adesola, S.; Ngowi, Alfred (Built Environment Project and Asset Management September 2020, 2020-08-19)
    Purpose – The use of recycled concrete (RC) can reduce the greenhouse emissions associated with the production of cement, which is one of the primary materials used for the execution of construction projects. This research ...
  • Bioactive Compounds and Functional Potential of Uapaca Kirkiana (Muell. arg.) Fruits 
    Chawafambira, A.; Sedibe, M.M.; Mpofu, A.; Achilonu, M.C. (African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development 2020; 20(5): 16490-16508, 2020-09)
    Consumption of Uapaca kirkiana indigenous fruit by the local populace is growing in popularity because of the acclaimed health and functional benefits. The aim of the study was to determine the bioactive compounds and ...
  • Bioactive Phytochemicals: Bioactivity, Sources, Preparations, and/or Modifications via Silver Tetrafluoroborate Mediation 
    Achilonu, Matthew C.; Umesiobi, Dennis O. (Journal of Chemistry, 2015)
    This review provides an overview of the biological activities, natural occurrences, and the silver tetrafluoroborate- (AgBF4-) mediated synthesis of proanthocyanidins, glycosides, N-heterocyclic alkaloid analogues (of ...
  • Bioactive Phytochemicals: Efficient Synthesis of Optically Active Substituted Flav-3-enes and Flav-3-en-3-o-R Derivatives 
    Chilaka Achilonu, Matthew; Sedibe, Moosa Mahmood; Shale, Karabo (Journal of Chemistry, 2017)
    The structural core of flavene (2-phenyl-2H-chromene) is commonly found in plant flavonoids, which exhibit a wide range of biological activities and diverse pharmacological profiles (e.g., antioxidant and anticancer ...
  • Bioaerosol Composition and Associated Hazards in a Prominent Fruit Beverage Production Facility 
    Theisinger, Shirleen Mari (Central University of Technology, Free State, 2020)
    Bioaerosols are defined as aerosols that comprise particles of biological origin or activity that may affect living organisms through infectivity, allergenicity, toxicity, or through pharmacological or other processes. ...
  • Biopolymer (Chitin) from Various Marine Seashell Wastes: Isolation and Characterization 
    Alabaraoye, Ernestine; Achilonu, Mathew; Hester, Robert (Journal Polym Environ, 2018)
    Chitin has been produced from different sea waste sources including, molluscs (mussel and oyster shell), crustacean (prawn and crab) and fish scale (pang and silver scales) using deproteinization and demineralization ...
  • Black Educators' Resilience in T e a c h i n g As a Career 
    Ngidi, David P. (University of Venda: Journal of Educational Studies, 2009)
    In tills study educators' resilience in teaching as a career was investigated The Experienced Teacher Survey (ETS) and Eysenck Personality Questionnaire (EPQ) were used to determine the relationship between educators' ...
  • Blended teaching and learning approach for the instruction of three-dimensional drawings 
    Viljoen, W.; Van Schoor, J.H. (Journal for New Generation Sciences, 2015)
    This article reports on the utilisation of a blended teaching and learning approach in the instruction of three-dimensional (3D) drawing to student teachers in an Engineering Graphics and Design (EGD) class. The ...
  • Botho bo tlile pele: Reflections on Moral Decay in Post-1994 South Africa 
    Tondi, Pakiso (2018)
    From reports in both print and electronic media, it has become obvious that South Africa is under a wave of unacceptable social behaviour. The situation poses a challenge for those who are custodians of the culture to ...
  • Botho bo tlile pele: Reflections on Moral Decay in Post-1994 South Africa 
    Pakiso, Tondi (Adonis & Abbey Publishers, 2018-04)
    From reports in both print and electronic media, it has become obvious that South Africa is under a wave of unacceptable social behaviour. The situation poses a challenge for those who are custodians of the culture to ...
  • Brachytherapy for cervical cancer: guidelines to facilitate patient-centred care in a multidisciplinary environment 
    Longa, Deirdré; Friedrich-Nel, Hester Sophia; Joubert, Georgina (South African Journal of Gynaecological Oncology, 2016)
    To establish patient-centred guidelines to assist multidisciplinary members in providing quality care for cervical cancer patients receiving brachytherapy. Design: A qualitative research design. Main measures: This ...
  • Breaching Location Silos: An Exploration of social media optimisation by SMMEs in Southern Africa 
    Rambe, Patient; Matema, Simbarashe Cowen; Madichie, Nnamdi O. (LSBM Working Paper Series, 2017)
    This study explores the significance of social media as e-marketplaces for advancing e-commerce for small scale, micro and medium enterprises (SMMEs) in the southern African sub-region – notably in South Africa and ...
  • Breathe in, breathe out : alleviating stress in school principals 
    Van der Merwe, H.M.; Parsotam, A.M. (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 9, Issue 1: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2011)
    The aim of the study was to determine the influence of controlled breathing on school principals' stress relief. The research sample consisted of six primary school principals purposefully selected on the basis of years ...

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