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  • Rekenaarondersteunde Onderhoud van Programmatuurstelsels 
    Anderssen, E.C. (Computer Society of South Africa (on behalf of SAICSIT), 1979)
    Die probleme wat vandag gerekenariseer word is van so 'n ingewikkelde aard, datdie programmeringsproses self ook uitermate ingewikkeld geword het Ten einde die programrneerder in sy taak by te staan is heelwat "werktuie ...
  • The Relative Merits of Two Organisational Behaviour Models for Structuring a Management Information System 
    Pirow, Peter (Computer Society of South Africa (on behalf of SAICSIT), 1982)
    The basic 'model' usually applied to the structure of MIS is that of Anthony. This paper investigates the use of the Paterson model as an alternative. This is approached from the theoretical standpoint, and reference is ...
  • Research computeracy 
    Pirow, Peter Cluver (Computer Society of South Africa (on behalf of SAICSIT), 1987)
    This paper describes the concept of computeracy as it applies to research workers and argues that research will be improved if the level of computeracy can be raised.
  • Research directions in information systems 
    Mende, J. (Computer Society of South Africa (on behalf of SAICSIT), 1986)
    The success of a research project depends upon the inputs and outputs selected by the researcher, a poor choice entailing useless results or wasted efforts.To avoid this one might consider the following alternatives: t. ...
  • Restructuring of the Conceptual Schema to produce DBMS Schemata 
    Wulf, S. (Computer Society of South Africa (on behalf of SAICSIT), 1983)
    An overall methodology for database design is presented. This includes creation of a data dictionary and relational analysis. An algorithm is presented to create a conceptual schema or logical database design from the set ...
  • The SECD Machine : An Introduction 
    Dempster, Robert (Computer Society of South Africa (on behalf of SAICSIT), 1986)
    The S(tack), E(nvironment), C(ontrol) and D(ump) machine was invented by Landin (1964) to perform the mechanical evaluation of symbolic expressions. The evaluation of an expression invariably involves the application of ...
  • Semantic information management 
    Berman, Sonia (Computer Society of South Africa (on behalf of SAICSIT), 1987)
    An information management system with a semantic data model interface is currently being developed at UCT. This system provides high-level, non-procedural access to information and enforces powerful integrity and security ...
  • The Sequence Abstraction in the Implementation of Emily 
    Currin, Desmond C.; Bishop, B.M.; Varol, Y. L. (Computer Society of South Africa (on behalf of SAICSIT), 1979)
    Emily is a general purpose computer aided lllstruction language with a novel nnplementatlon At the user s level, Emily consists of two languages an mstruction language, wlu.ch 1s used by authors to prepare lessons and a ...
  • Set-oriented functional style of programming 
    Mueller, C.S.M. (Computer Society of South Africa (on behalf of SAICSIT), 1987)
    A novel way of programming, which starts with specific details of a particular example and abstracts these details into generalised sets, is proposed. The whole program is constructed around the definition of these ...
  • Software Configuration Management - A practical approach 
    Du Preez, L.S. (Computer Society of South Africa (on behalf of SAICSIT), 1984)
    A brief description of software configuration management principles is given, followed by a discussion on the application of these principles in a specific installation.
  • Software Configuration Management A practical approach 
    Du Preez, L.S. (Computer Society of South Africa (on behalf of SAICSIT), 1984)
    A bnef description of software conf1gurat1on management principles 1s given, followed by a d1scuss1on on the ap pl1cat1on of these principles in a spec1f1c installation
  • Software design to meet third world requirements: an experimental software engineering approach 
    Machanick, Philip (Computer Society of South Africa (on behalf of SAICSIT), 1989)
    Appropriate technology refers to technology appropriate for use in less developed parts of the world, especially the Third World; this paper raises some problems in adapting a definition of appropriate technology to ...
  • Some remarks on deleting a node from a binary tree 
    Aik-Koen, Heng (Computer Society of South Africa (on behalf of SAICSIT), 1986)
  • Specification and Performance Prediction of Fourth Generation Language Run Units 
    Wulf, S. (Computer Society of South Africa (on behalf of SAICSIT), 1984)
    Fourth generation languages offer substantial productivity benefits to data processing departments. Major problems associated with their use include the inability of conventional project management systems to control ...
  • Strategic planning models for information systems 
    Bruwer, P.J.S. (Computer Society of South Africa (on behalf of SAICSIT), 1987)
    A key to the success of the information system function in organizations is a comprehensive, effective planning system. According to R.V. Head's[l] pyramid structure of an Information system managers are classified into ...
  • A Structural Model of Information Systems Theory 
    Mende, J. (Computer Society of South Africa (on behalf of SAICSIT), 1988)
    The laws and techniques of maJure sub1ects such as Physics and Electrical Engineering are logically connected to one another in the form of a deductive network There is a foundation of basic laws deriving from them ...
  • A summation problem 
    Aik-Koen, Heng (Computer Society of South Africa (on behalf of SAICSIT), 1986)
    This paper suggests a method to minimize the roundoff errors of adding N positive nimbers. The idea of construction can be easily applied to a linear recurrence process.
  • Syllabi for Computer Science as a Scientific Discipline 
    Postma, Stef W. (Computer Society of South Africa (on behalf of SAICSIT), 1984)
    The paper is concerned with computer science as a science and the training required by its scientific practitioners-tobe. The background and objectives for a curriculum design are briefly sketched, and a taxonomy is given ...
  • Teacher Control in Computer-Assisted Instruction 
    Calingaert, Peter (Computer Society of South Africa (on behalf of SAICSIT), 1979)
    To many persons, computer-assisted instruction (CAI) connotes automated programmed instruction (PI). This exemplifies the authorcontrolled mode of CAI, in which PI, suitably generalized, is mediated by the computer. This ...
  • Test Copy Quaestiones Informaticae 1(1) 
    Unknown author (Computer Society of South Africa (on behalf of SAICSIT), 1979-06-01)
    See pdf for four abstracts.

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