Author:Naidoo, R; Gerber, A; Van der Merwe, ADate:Oct 2012The debate ensues as to whether the traditional focus of computing research on theory development and verification and therefore has adequate immediate practical relevance. Despite increasing claims of the potential of design science research ...Read more
Author:Schaffers, H; Cordoba, MG; Hongisto, P; Kallai, T; Merz, C; Van Rensburg, JDate:Jun 2007Living Labs are user-centric environments for open innovation characterized by early and continuous involvement of users and by user-driven rapid prototyping cycles. Establishing sustainable partnerships of stakeholders with a shared set of ...Read more
Author:Ndiaye, M; Abu-Mahfouz, Adnan MI; Hancke, GP; Silva, BDate:Jul 2019This paper draws attention to techniques available for the minimization of control overhead in software-defined wireless sensor networks (SDWSNs). Software-defined networking (SDN) promises improved management flexibility and control for ...Read more
Author:Marivate, Vukosi N; Moorosi, NyallengDate:May 2018In the pursuit of public service, governments have to oversee many complex systems. In recent years, data-driven methodologies have been adopted as tools to oversee and enhance service delivery. In this paper we discuss some of the ways that ...Read more
Author:Marivate, Vukosi N; Moorosi, NyallengDate:May 2018In the pursuit of public service, governments have to oversee many complex systems. In recent years, data-driven methodologies have been adopted as tools to oversee and enhance service delivery. In this paper we discuss some of the ways that ...Read more
Author:Van Heerden, ADate:Nov 2016The South African Operational Forces or “recces” as they are known, have a reputation for excellence. Before the 1994 democracy in South Africa and to this day, this group of elite soldiers have been associated with high standards that make ...Read more
Author:Van Heerden, AdelaiDate:Sep 2017The purpose of this study was to use a Positive Psychology lens to explore the perceptions of elite military candidates about motivational strategies that assisted them to cope with the challenges of specialized military selection. Results ...Read more
Author:Maliwatu, R; Lysko, Albert A; Johnson, DavidDate:Nov 2016This paper considers exploiting the unique outdoor propagation characteristics of the Ultra High Frequency (UHF) band to optimise wireless network deployments. The relationship existing between signal strength and antenna height in UHF band ...Read more
Author:Nice, Jako A; Vosloo, PDate:Jul 2015This paper presents a theoretical and experimental research approach on the impact of spatial planning and functional program on the microbial load, distribution and organism diversity in hospital environments. The investigation aims to ...Read more
Author:Leuta, T; Green, Chéri ADate:Oct 2011The paper aims to explore sustainable burial practices as alternatives to the land-hungry burial methods currently practised in South Africa.Read more
Author:Makamba, M; Mtsweni, Jabu S; Ngassam, EKDate:Aug 2016The increase need for services to handle a plethora of business needs within the enterprise landscape has yielded to an increase in the development of heterogeneous services across the digital world. In today’s digital economy, services are ...Read more
Author:Mdakane, Lizwe W; Sibolla, Bolelang H; Haupt, Shelley ADate:Sep 2023Monitoring vessel activity in the ocean plays an essential role in ensuring maritime safety, environmental monitoring, and fisheries management. This article explores the importance of vessel tracking and investigates the potential of using ...Read more
Author:Sinvula, KM; Coetzee, S; Cooper, Antony K; Hipondoka, MDate:Oct 2012During the 1990s Namibia marked the introduction and acceptance of desktop Geographical Information System (GIS) technology into various sectors at national, regional and local community levels. This technology quickly disseminated across ...Read more
Author:Garland, Rebecca M; Sivakumar, VDate:Sep 2012This project studied the relationship between aerosol optical depth (AOD) from the Multi-angle Imaging SpectroRadiometer (MISR) instrument on the Terra satellite, and ground-based monitored particulate matter (PM) mass concentrations measured ...Read more
Author:Ogunleye, OS; Van Belle, JPDate:May 2014The proliferation of mobile technologies and mobile phones has presented an opportunity for Government in the developing countries to utilize Mobile Information and Communication Technologies (M-ICT) to help facilitate daily administration ...Read more
Author:Rawlins, JM; Fraser, G; De Lange, Willem JDate:Nov 2015This study explores the suitability of causal loop diagrams (CLDs) to assess the value chains of AESs in South Africa within the context of a case study. AESs do not usually have finite market values nor are they traded in formal markets, ...Read more
Author:Duvenhage, B; Bouatouch, K; Kourie, DDate:Jun 2010From the literature, it is known that backward polygon beam tracing and other light volume methods are well suited to gather path coherency from specular scattering surfaces. This is of course useful for modelling and efficiently simulating ...Read more
Author:Madonsela, Sabelo; Cho, Moses A; Naidoo, Laven; Main, Russell S; Majozi, Nobuhle PDate:Dec 2021This study investigated the utility of Sentinel-2 spectral data for estimating leaf area index (LAI), leaf and canopy chlorophyll content of maize at different growth stages. Vegetation indices based on the visible-near infrared and red-edge ...Read more
Author:Ogunleye, OSDate:Oct 2010In this paper, the author investigates the rapid surge in mobile and wireless technologies, and mobile phone in particulars. He also outlines four emerging application areas where mobile technologies hold great potential for mobile government ...Read more
Author:Musee, NDate:Sep 2012There is an increasing number of nanoproducts and industrial applications of Engineered nanomaterials (ENMs), increasing also the volumes of hazard (toxicity) and exposure data. There is thus an increasing necessity to identify the most ...Read more