Ferreira, Johannes Theodorus; Van der Merwe, Ane(MDPI, 2022-01)
This paper proposes a previously unconsidered generalization of the Lindley distribution
by allowing for a measure of noncentrality. Essential structural characteristics are investigated and
derived in explicit and ...
Aluko, Folake Ruth; Ooko, Mary Atieno(Commonwealth of Learning, 2022-11)
The interconnected constructs of education in the 21st century cannot be divorced from teacher training. This article reports on the digital literacy experience of teachers amidst the worldwide recommendations of using ...
A proportional, integral, and derivative-model predictive controller (PID-MPC) is implemented to enhance the performance of a chiller-fan coil unit with regards to temperature, humidity, and CO2 level control. The sublayer ...
Bisschoff, Rudolph; Grobbelaar, Schalk(Southern African Institute for Industrial Engineering, 2022-11)
The ability of organisations to collect and store vast amounts of data has
become increasingly more accessible and affordable in recent decades
thanks to the advancement of Industry 4.0. This ability is an enabler ...
Lekarapa, Martin; Grobbelaar, Schalk(Southern African Institute for Industrial Engineering, 2022-11-11)
Heritage buildings have evolved into development catalysts that, when
properly maintained, can improve their surrounding area’s liveability
while sustaining productivity in an ever-changing global context.
Unfortunately, ...
Zackarias, Allyn John; Bond-Barnard, Taryn Jane; Van Waveren, Cornelis Cristo(Southern African Institute for Industrial Engineering, 2022-12-14)
Skills and knowledge gaps between senior and junior staff is prevalent in engineering projects. This study aimed to identify the factors that affect knowledge transfer and methods to retain transferred knowledge between ...
Moeketsi, Tshepang Clinton; Letaba, Tshotleho Petrus(Southern African Institute for Industrial Engineering, 2022-12-14)
The relationship between Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies and
innovation makes for an interesting case, as innovation seeks to unlock
a level of competitiveness for its users, the extent of which is covered
in ...
Ellard, John J.M.; Mathabathe, M.N.; Siyasiya, Charles Witness; Bolokang, A.S.(Southern African Institute for Industrial Engineering, 2022-11-11)
In the quest for cost-effective fabrication processes capable of producing sound γ-TiAl products, the microstructure and mechanical properties of a modified second-generation hot-rolled γ-TiAl-based alloy with nominal ...
Geertsema, Salome; Le Roux, Maria (Mia); Bhorat, Azima; Carrima, Aasimah; Valley, Mishkaah; Graham, Marien Alet(Education Association of South Africa, 2022-11)
In South Africa, as is globally, many people struggle with the challenges which emanate from developmental dyslexia (DD).
It is thus important for educators to have adequate knowledge and a positive mindset regarding DD ...
BACKGROUND : Manufacturers of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) are facing new challenges that compel them to outperform their competitors economically, and to consider environmental and social impacts. Customer demands ...
BACKGROUND : The notion that a company's ownership structure may affect performance and capital structure has been the attraction, but few studies have looked at the effect of black ownership (BO). AIM : This paper contributes ...
BACKGROUND: The South African public service sector continues to lose employees due to more favourable working conditions offered by organisations in the private sector. Understanding intention to leave (ITL) can help ...
Gertzen, Warren M.; Van der Lingen, Elma; Steyn, Herman(AOSIS, 2022-02-28)
BACKGROUND: Digital transformation (DT) is an increasingly relevant concept for businesses to remain competitive. As DT projects are disruptive to an organisation and are significantly different from traditional information ...
Ndou, Nettie Nobukosi; Omidire, Margaret Funke(AOSIS, 2022-02-16)
BACKGROUND : Teachers play a significant role as early identifiers of learners with developmental language disorder (DLD). They provide important information to other professionals for further specialist support of such ...
Stark, Sandra; Geertsema, Salome; Le Roux, Maria (Mia); Bothma, Elizabeth(AOSIS, 2022-10-21)
BACKGROUND : Dyslexia and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are marked comorbid neurodevelopmental disorders with an estimated bidirectional comorbidity of 25% - 40%. Previous international studies have ...
Etokabeka, Elsa Marilise de Carvalho; Van Heerden, Judith Cornelia (Judy); Du Preez, Hannelie(AOSIS, 2022-10-31)
BACKGROUND : South African studies based on school readiness found that most children who commence formal schooling (from Grade 1) lack the basic skills needed to adapt within the learning environment - these include having ...
BACKGROUND : Whilst otoacoustic emission (OAE) testing has proved to be valuable in revealing
information about cochlear outer hair cell integrity, it does not provide insight into the afferent
and efferent pathways once ...
Ehlert, Katerina; Heinze, Barbara M.; Swanepoel, De Wet(AOSIS, 2022-01-19)
BACKGROUND : National information regarding ototoxicity monitoring practices are limited for
patients undergoing chemotherapy in South Africa.
OBJECTIVES : To determine (1) the national status of ototoxicity monitoring ...
Groenewald, Nyasa Elise; Du Toit, Maria; Graham, Marien Alet; Swanepoel, Carl; Maartens, Giselle; Van der Linde, Jeannie(AOSIS, 2022-10-26)
BACKGROUND : Laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) is prevalent and can lead to voice disorders, but
its diagnosis is difficult, because of limited correlations between clinical symptoms and organic
pathology. Various tools and ...