Author:Kleebauer, M; Marz, Christopher A; Reudenbach, C; Braun, MDate:Dec 2023In the realm of solar photovoltaic system image segmentation, existing deep learning networks focus almost exclusively on single image sources both in terms of sensors used and image resolution. This often prevents the wide deployment of such ...Read more
Author:Kemp, Lana; Matchett, R; Roux, Michael P; De Klerk, LDate:Jul 2023Principal bridge inspections for strategic bridges require an Under-bridge Inspection Unit (UBIU). Strategic bridges have restricted access due to the height and size of the structures or when the structure is located over a perennial river. ...Read more
Author:Adedeji, KB; Abu-Mahfouz, Adnan MI; Kurien, AMDate:Jul 2023In recent times, distributed denial of service (DDoS) has been one of the most prevalent security threats in internet-enabled networks, with many internet of things (IoT) devices having been exploited to carry out attacks. Due to their inherent ...Read more
Author:Rust, FC; Sampson, LR; Cachia, AA; Verhaeghe, Benott MJ; Fourie, HS; Smit, Michelle ADate:Nov 2023Background: In view of limited funding, research and development (R&D) investment needs to be optimised for future impact. Road transport R&D is complex and vary from road materials, design and traffic control to safety. Objectives: Future ...Read more
Author:Booysen, TN; Jamiru, T; Adegbola, T; Arthur, Nana KKDate:Nov 2023Three-dimensional printing (3D), also known as metal additive manufacturing (MAM), fabricates parts or components from different feedstocks: wires, powders or sheets. This process differs from traditional manufacturing techniques such as ...Read more
Author:Sibolla, Bolelang H; Molapo, Nkadimeng R; Vhengani, Lufuno M; Mdakane, Lizwe WDate:Sep 2023The GMES and Africa, MarCOSIO project, promotes the sustainable management of marine resources, improves marine governance, and stimulates the growth of the blue economy in the Southern African and Indian ocean region. Because of its mandate, ...Read more
Author:Roopchund, R; Andrew, Jerome E; Sithole, BDate:Apr 2023Various cellulose nanocrystals (CNC) production processes are not systematically reviewed. Therefore, there lacks a basis for future CNC process designs and optimizations. To solve this problem, the objective of this study was to perform a ...Read more
Author:Sibolla, Bolelang H; Van Zyl, T; Coetzee, SDate:Aug 2023A moving feature is described as a rigid body whose location changes over time (Asahara et al., 2015). Fitted with sensor devices, these features often transmit information about their location, coupled with additional attributes that describe ...Read more
Author:Shaibu, FE; Onwuka, EN; Salawu, N; Oyewobi, SS; Djouani, K; Abu-Mahfouz, Adnan MIDate:Nov 2023The rapid development of 5G communication networks has ushered in a new era of high-speed, low-latency wireless connectivity, as well as the enabling of transformative technologies. However, a crucial aspect of ensuring reliable communication ...Read more
Author:Kufakunesu, R; Hancke, GP; Abu-Mahfouz, Adnan MIDate:Aug 2023The adoption of 5G technology in Africa has been increasing steadily, with initial emphasis on non-standalone (NSA) architecture to leverage existing 4G investments and accelerate return on investment. The uptake of standalone (SA) 5G has ...Read more
Author:Mtibe, Asanda; John, Maya J; Andrew, Jerome E; Mokhena, TCDate:Jul 2022This work reports on the extraction and characterization of carbohydrates such as cellulose, cellulose nanofibres, hemicellulose, and lignin from agricultural waste, i.e. maize stalks and sugarcane bagasse. The chemical compounds were extracted ...Read more
Author:Mdakane, Lizwe W; Sibolla, Bolelang H; Haupt, Shelley ADate:Sep 2023Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) is a key factor in ensuring the security, safety, economy, and environment of the maritime domain. Due to the large size of the EEZ, vessel tracking is essential for security, economy, tourism, and safety. ...Read more
Author:Olatinwo, DD; Abu-Mahfouz, Adnan MI; Hancke, GP; Myburgh, HCDate:Nov 2023Internet-of-Things (IoT)-enabled wireless body area networks (WBANs) are resource-constrained in nature (energy, bandwidth, and time-slot resources); hence, their performance in healthcare monitoring often deteriorates as the number of active ...Read more
Author:Taljaard, Susan; Weerts, Steven P; Arabi, Sumaiya; Newman, Brent; Bosire, JDate:Dec 2022Governments in the Western Indian Ocean (WIO) region, through a consultative process, have agreed on the need for a suite of national and regional actions to address major stresses on the marine environment. This is demonstrated in several ...Read more
Author:Jele, TB; Sithole, Bishop B; Lekha, Prabashni; Andrew, Jerome EDate:May 2022In this study, three different pulp and paper mill sludge (PPMS) samples collected from different South African mills were chemically and physically characterised to investigate their suitability for various beneficiation pathways. The overall ...Read more
Author:Omotola, EO; Genthe, B; Ndlela, Luyanda L; Olatunji, OSDate:Nov 2023Environmental effects of active pharmaceutical compounds (APCs) in the environment are not well characterized, hence the need for comprehensive evaluation. This study employed three bioassays using three organisms, namely, Allium cepa, Daphnia ...Read more
Author:Jele, Thabisile B; Andrew, Jerome E; Mathew, Maya J; Sithole, BruceDate:May 2023Wood is a versatile resource due to its inherent properties such as low density, good weight to strength ratio, unique hierarchical structure, microscale pores, and ease of processing, including its biodegradability and renewability. In the ...Read more
Author:Vermaak, F; Erasmus, Louwrence DDate:Oct 2023South Africa is a world-leading Platinum producer. Most of this mining takes place in an underground narrow tabular setting. Mines are heading for challenging times in the coming years because mines are becoming deeper and more expensive to ...Read more
Author:Skosana, Vusi J; Abu-Mahfouz, Adnan MIDate:May 2023A measurement matrix is essential to compressed sensing frameworks. The measurement matrix can establish the fidelity of a compressed signal, reduce the sampling rate demand, and enhance the stability and performance of the recovery algorithm. ...Read more