Osembe, Lufungula; Adebesin, Funmi; Smuts, Hanlie(Koegni-eHealth Innovation for Development, 2024-03)
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: The concept of digital innovation has garnered significant attention
recently and has the potential to revolutionise industries. With the recent advancements in healthcare
and the emergence of new ...
Ever sincemanualwork is overtaken by technology, the rapid advancement in the technologies for performing all kinds ofwork online
has created newpossibilities for the organizations and institutions of all types.But this ...
Brand, Kevin; Grobler, Trienko L.; Kleynhans, Waldo(Oxford University Press, 2025-02)
With the advent of modern radio interferometers, a significant influx in data is expected. This influx will render the manual inspection of samples infeasible and thus necessitates the development of automated approaches ...
Nyakudya Ncube, Ratidzo Yvonne; Ayomoh, Michael Kweneojo(MDPI, 2025-03)
This systematic review examines optimisation strategies and technological advancements to foster sustainable direct reduction iron (DRI) production. The evaluation encompassed a meticulous review of journal articles, ...
Bosman, Isak de Villiers; Bujic, Mila; Cosio, Laura Diana; 'Oz' Buruk, Oguz; Jorgensen, Kristine; Hamari, Juho(Springer, 2025-03)
Immersion as an umbrella experience and embodiment are regarded as primary advantages of virtual reality and its capability to lead to other reflective experiences. Beyond the basis of stereoscopic head-mounted displays, ...
Le Roux, P.J.; Malan, D.F. (Daniel Francois)(South African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, 2024-11)
Almost no work has been published on the strength of pillars in mines exploiting the LG6/LG6A
chromitite bands in the Western Bushveld Complex. The strength of these pillars is unknown,
and the hard rock industry still ...
Theron, W.J.; Malan, D.F. (Daniel Francois)(South African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, 2024-11)
Practical mining aspects should be considered when conducting pillar designs for bord-and-pillar
layouts. The current methodology for pillar design will result in increasing pillar sizes with depth.
This affects the ...
Mokganya, P.J.; Webber-Youngman, R.C.W.; Uys, Joe; Olwagen, J.(South African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, 2024-11)
This article discusses the critical role of leadership in the technology adoption process within
organizations, particularly in industries like mining, where innovation is essential for maintaining
competitiveness and ...
Du Preez, Ulla; Heyns, P.S. (Philippus Stephanus); Malan, D.F. (Daniel Francois)(South African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, 2024-11)
South Africa has two main platinum reef deposits, namely the Merensky reef and the UG2 reef.
These reefs are currently mined using traditional drilling and blasting methods. Mechanized
cutting could potentially enable ...
Van Zyl, A.; Pretorius, Christiaan C.E.; Mathoho, Vhutshilo M.; Mostert, R.J. (Roelf)(South African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, 2024-11)
The in-service degradation of the mechanical properties of steel components through the damage
mechanism of high temperature hydrogen attack (HTHA), is a topic of concern in the refining
and green hydrogen industry. This ...
Fourie, Ina; Bothma, T.J.D. (Theodorus Jan Daniel); Holmner, Marlene Amanda; Meyer, Anika(Johns Hopkins University Press, 2024-05)
The value of community libraries (in various forms and contexts) is
well recognized. They align with traditional values of libraries to offer information access and supportive services on all levels of society,
while ...
Moyo, K.; Khetsa, Z.P.; Masowa, M.M.; Van Der Watt, E.; Moloantoa, K.M.; Unuofin, John Onolame(Society for Advancement of Horticulture, 2024)
Plants get exposed to multiple stresses throughout their phenological growth stages. At most, these stresses are attributed to single or
combined stresses like salinity, water deficits, wounding, mineral deficiencies, ...
Chideme, Nyasha; De Vaal, Philip L.(Isfahan University of Technology, 2024-12)
This investigation focuses on the impact of liquid properties—viscosity, surface tension—and air pressure on the Sauter Mean Diameter (SMD) of atomization sprays. Utilizing a twin-fluid atomizer, the study resulted in ...
BACKGROUND : Pregnancy apps are widely used by pregnant women, who benefit from self-tracking features to support their
health goals. Pregnant radiographers are considered a high-risk group of health workers practicing ...
Yu, Gang; Ye, Xianming; Ye, Yuxiang; Huang, Hongxu; Xia, Xiaohua(KeAi Communications, 2024-09)
The fossil fuel powered mining truck fleets can contribute up to 80% of total emissions in open pit
mines. This study investigates the optimal decarbonisation pathway for mining truck fleets. Notably, our
proposed pathway ...
Swanepoel, Tamryn L.(University of Pretoria, 2019-10)
The consumer perception is a growing concern for the fresh farm produce market as external damage
reduces the likelihood of purchase and thus reduces the economic value to the retailer and grower.
One of the major ...
Masete, Mosimanegape S.(University of Pretoria, 2017-02)
The Ti-6Al-4V alloy is used in aerospace parts and its microstructure and properties can be
controlled by solution treatment or solution treatment followed by ageing. However, there are
different views on whether ...
Onyelucheya, Chioma Mary; Nwabanne, Joseph Tagbo; Daramola, Michael Olawale; Iwarere, Samuel Ayodele(IOP Publishing, 2024)
In this study, the chemical, thermogravimetric, and elemental composition of Nigerian
groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) and cowpea shells (Vigna unguiculata) were investigated to
understand their potential as valuable waste ...