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Waheed, M. A.; Akogun, O. A.; Enweremadu, C. C.(2022-11-28)
Abstract
In recent years, the need for clean, viable and sustainable source of alternative fuel is on the rampage in the global space due to the challenges posed by human factors including fossil induced ...
Lebea, L.; Ngwangwa, H. M.; Desai, D.; Nemavhola, F.(2021-11-17)
Abstract
The initial stability after implantology is paramount to the survival of the dental implant, and the surface roughness of the implant plays a vital role in this regard. The characterisation of surface ...
ODL education has been developing rapidly in
Southern Africa recently. The system involves study that is
not limted by geographical boundaries and in practice tend
to extend knowledge beyond that is offered by contact ...
The research on which this article is based, sought a suitable computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) for use in the Mechanical and Industrial Engineering laboratories and workshop at the University of South ...
Common grass-cutter machines are operated by fuel and electrical energy, which are expensive, and need high maintenance. To keep environment clean and reduce use of fuel a solar powered grass trimmer has been designed in ...
The intermittent nature of solar energy is a drawback to its wide use in the absence of solar radiation. Therefore, there is the need for some forms of thermal storage. The objective of this study is to develop a hybrid ...
Constructive alignment of curricula in terms of content, formative and summative assessments are imperative for student success in higher education and career pursuit. The development of curricula in an open distance ...
Institutions of higher learning in South Africa are
being plagued with changes on a regular basis. Notwithstanding
internal changes, institutions are faced issues of public funding,
changing student demographics and ...
Naidoo, Kristie; Naidoo, Richard; Ramdass, Kemlall(Int J Edu Sci, 2016-12-30)
This study compares student performance in an undergraduate mathematics education course (MTMC 101) using a Traditional Learning Model (TLM) and a Blended Learning Model (BLM) at a University of Technology (UoT). The study ...
Re-engineering technological strategies in teaching and learning in an open distance learning (ODL) environment is paramount as the demand for access to quality higher education escalates drastically on a year to year ...
The Mechanical Testing Facility, which is a division within TT Pty (Ltd), provides component mechanical testing to other divisions tasked with implementing new components in the railway system. The records over seven years ...
The clothing industry globally has undergone rapid change within the past few decades. The production of fashion has evolved into a multi faceted industry that is not only concerned with the manufacture of clothing but ...
The current economic distress faced by many manufacturing companies in South Africa both large and small has forced the leadership to review business performance and implement measures to reduce costs across all levels. ...
The SA clothing industry has shed over 67 000 jobs in the past three years [1]. There is a possibility that more jobs may be shed in the South African clothing industry over the next few years [1]. The SA clothing industry ...
There are a number of process improvement methodologies that can be applied in business. However, the leadership of organizations seems to favour the adoption of a methodology with which they are familiar. It is then assumed ...
Ramdass, Kemlall(International Journal of Business and Social Sciences., 2012-04-30)
The clothing industry globally has undergone rapid change within the past few decades. The production of fashion has evolved into a multi faceted industry that is not only concerned with the manufacture of clothing but ...
The South African clothing and textile industry has the potential to create jobs, but this potential has been steadily diminishing over the last ten years before 2007. In this context, the clothing industry is regarded as ...
Ramdass, Kemlall; Pretorius, Leon(Japanese Operations Management and Strategy Association, 2008-08-05)
A call centre is of strategic importance to an organisation and therefore needs to be developed with ergonomics in mind. Call centre managers’ need to be trained in the field of ergonomics, so that an ergonomic “changeover” ...
Ramdass, Kemlall; Pretorius, Leon(Japanese Operations Management and Strategy Association, 2008-08-28)
The SA clothing industry shed over 67 000 jobs in the past three years (Bell, 2006).There is a possibility that more jobs may be shed in Durban (Kwa-Zulu Natal). The Alexander Report mentions that between July 2006 and May ...
The global economy is pressurizing organisations to improve productivity of their business processes. Competition is forcing organisations to focus their energy on ldquocore competencies.rdquo Like many industries, the ...