DSpace at CUT: Recent submissions

  • The perspectives of South African distance-learning students on the accounting profession and accountants 
    Barac, K.; Steyn, B. (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 10, Issue 1: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2012)
    Accountants have been unfavourably stereotyped over the years, and this holds negative implications not only for the attraction of sufficient numbers of students, but also for the attraction and retention of high-aptitude ...
  • Manipulation of Van der Waals' forces by geometrical parameters in micro-material handling 
    Van der Merwe, A.; Matope, S. (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 8, Issue 3: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2010)
    This paper explores the manipulation of Van der Waals' forces by geometrical parameters in a micro-material handling system. It was observed that the flat-flat interactive surfaces exerted the highest intensity of Van der ...
  • Artistry in education and aesthetic education : a report of arts-based staff training and learning 
    Pretorius, J.P.H.; Von Maltitz, M.J. (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 8, Issue 3: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2010)
    The central theme of this article is to investigate the potential advantages to school management and teacher training in South Africa of an aesthetic approach or arts-based staff development. It is argued that the field ...
  • Usability challenges of upgrading a word processor user interface 
    Moeti, L.; De Wet, L.; Beelders, T. (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 8, Issue 3: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2010)
    This study evaluated the difficulty, in terms of usability, of upgrading from one version of a word processor user interface (Microsoft Word 2003) to another (2007). Laboratory-based usability testing involving 23 participants, ...
  • The role of the audit committee in supporting the external auditor's independence and effectiveness 
    Marx, B.; Lubbe, D. (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 8, Issue 3: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2010)
    This article discusses the developments and factors that impact on the external audit function, and analyses the role that an effectively functioning audit committee can play in supporting the external auditor's independence ...
  • 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 ...
  • Sustainable development and product development - friend or foe? 
    Holzbaur, U.D. (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 8, Issue 3: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2010)
    Sustainable development is the key issue for enabling the survival of human culture. Product development is sometimes seen as conflicting with the aims of sustainable development. This comes from a twofold impact: the ...
  • A performance management system for a further education and training college : a Cinderella case study 
    Holtzhausen, S.M.; Venter, H. (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 8, Issue 3: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2010)
    The complexity, uniqueness and importance of performance management systems provide the milieu for the author's demonstration that staff performance remains at the heart of an institution. However, the trick is whether ...
  • 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 ...
  • Potential sources of chryseobacterium contamination during poultry processing : a pilot study 
    De Beer, H.; Hugo, C.J. (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 8, Issue 3: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2010)
    The genus Chryseobacterium is often found in food and is regarded as a food spoilage organism. In this study, the source of the chryseobacteria was uncertain. As an exploratory investigation, the potential source of ...
  • Personality traits and learning approaches : are they influencing the learning process? 
    Dalton-Brits, E.; Viljoen, M. (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 8, Issue 3: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2010)
    The relationship between the big five personality traits, Extraversion, Agreeableness Neuroticism, Conscientiousness and Openness to Experience and deep and surface approaches to learning forms the basis of this article. ...
  • Curved-layer fused deposition modelling 
    Singamneni, S.; Diegel, O.; Huang, B.; Gibson, I.; Chowdhury, R. (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 8, Issue 2: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2010)
    Current fused deposition modelling (FDM) technologies deposit material as flat layers. The result is a "stair-case" effect on non-vertical or horizontal surfaces, and compromised part strength because of weakness between ...
  • Characterization of metal powder based rapid prototyping components with respect to aluminium high pressure die casting process conditions 
    Pereira, M.F.V.T.; Williams, M.; Du Preez, W.B (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 8, Issue 2: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2010)
    This paper is based on tests performed on die component specimens manufactured by EOS-DMLS (direct metal laser sintering) and LENS (laser engineered net shape) RP (rapid prototyping) technology platforms, as well as ...
  • Component and die design principles and process parameters for the metal injection moulding of a Ti alloy 
    Pereira, M.F.V.T.; Benson, J.M.; Williams, M.; Chikwanda, H. (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 8, Issue 2: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2010)
    Metal injection moulding (MIM) offers advantages for mass production of components over conventional production methods for parts with complex shapes and large production runs. The MIM process includes mixing a fine metallic ...
  • Improvement of the T6 heat treatment of rheocast alloy A356 
    Moller, H.; Govender, G.; Stumpf, W.E (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 8, Issue 2: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2010)
    The heat treatment cycles that are currently applied to semi-solid processed components are mostly those that are in use for traditional dendritic alloys. These heat treatments are not necessarily the optimum heat treatments ...
  • Haptic modality : an inscribed systemic user "construction" approach to sculpture 
    Kuhn, C.; De Lange, R.W. (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 8, Issue 2: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2010)
    This paper outlines a haptic "construction" system as means of navigating an interactive design approach to sculpture. A user system applicable to haptic generated form is sought after by way of exploring 'construction' ...
  • Development of an experimental diaphragm valve used for velocity profiling of such devices 
    Humphreys, P.; Erfort, E.; Fester, V.; Chhiba, M.; Kotze, R.; Philander, O.; Sam, M. (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 8, Issue 2: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2010)
    The design, manufacture and use of diaphragm valves in the minerals industry is becoming increasingly important since this sector is restricted from using excessive amounts of water for their operations. This forces a ...
  • Suitability of layer manufacturing technologies for rapid tooling development in investment casting of light metals 
    Dimitrov, D.; Hugo, P.A.; Deez, B. (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 8, Issue 2: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2010)
    Rapid tooling (RT) in the context of this research presents the possibility of improving the traditional investment casting process by shortening lead times while still maintaining affordable costs and required quality. ...
  • Innovations in medical image processing for the design of custom medical devices and implants 
    Boelen, E. (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 8, Issue 2: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2010)
    In this article we will describe the use of 3D medical image information of individual patients as well as selected patient populations, combined with CAE tools and processes, in the rapid product development of custom and ...
  • Technological developments in medical applications of rapid prototyping and manufacturing technology over the last decade 
    Bibb, R. (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 8, Issue 2: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2010)
    This paper identifies the most significant technological developments made in medical applications of rapid prototyping and manufacturing (RP&M) over the past decade. This assessment is based on a retrospective analysis ...

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