School of Computing: Recent submissions

  • The use of technology to support group decision-making in South Africa 
    Nash, JM; Gwilt, D; Ludwig, A; Shaw, K (2001)
    This research provides some qualitative insights into the prevalence and use of technologies to support decision-making in South Africa. The paper focuses on two hypotheses: firstly, that decision support technology is not ...
  • Model-based segmentation of CT images 
    Marte, O-C; Marais, P (2001)
    This paper presents preliminary work on the segmentation of Computed Tomography data using a model-based approach. Conventional image processing of CT data is aimed at the production of simple iso-surfaces far surgical ...
  • Ubiquitous computing and cellular handset interfaces - are menus the best way forward? 
    Marsden, G; Jones, M (2001)
    Embedded interactive computer systems, such as those found in cellular handsets, can be hard to use. The combination of small form factor - limited input and output potential - and an increasing feature set, result in ...
  • Further cache and TLB investigation of the RAMpage memory hierarchy 
    Machanick, P; Patel, Z (2001)
    The RAMpage memory hierarchy is an alternative to the traditional division between cache and main memory: main memory is moved up a level and DRAM is used as a paging device. Earlier RAMpage work has shown that the RAMpage ...
  • The case for a multiprocessor on a Die: MoaD 
    Machanick, P (2001)
    Increasingly aggressive pipelining achieves diminishing returns. Simultaneous Multi-threading (SMT) attempts to exploit the fact that functional units are frequently idle. This paper argues the case for keeping the processor ...
  • Optimal multi-splitting of numeric ranges for decision tree induction 
    Lutu, PEN (2001)
    Data mining is the process of extracting informative patterns from data stored in a database or data warehouse. Decision tree induction algorithms, from the area of machine learning are well suited for building classification ...
  • Web site readability and navigation techniques: an empirical study 
    Licker, PS; Anderson, R; Macintosh, C; Van Kets, A (2001)
    This research looks into factors that affect the readability of web sites. For those with low literacy skills, low readability may prove to be an insurmountable barrier to profitable, comfortable website use. Two factors ...
  • Real-time performance of OPC in a feedback system 
    Kew, SJ; Dwolatzky, B (2001)
    "OPC" is an important new specification designed to solve interoperability problems in the process control environment. It is based on Microsoft's Component Object Model (COM). The paper surveys and describes the OPC ...
  • Jiminy: helping users to remember their passwords 
    Renaud, K; Smith, E (2001)
    This paper presents a novel approach to a familiar problem - that of helping users to choose better passwords, and to remember them. User identification and authentication is an essential aspect of our technologically ...
  • A proposal for dynamic access lists for TCP/IP packet filtering 
    Hazelhurst, S (2001)
    The use of IP filtering to improve system security is well established, and although limited in what it can achieve has proved to be efficient and effective. In the design of a security policy there is always a trade-off ...
  • Issues affecting the adoption of data mining in South Africa 
    Hart, ML; Davies, K; Barker-Goldie, E-J; Theron, A (2001)
    This research describes a study into the adoption of data mining (DM) techniques and tools in industry. They are seen by most companies interviewed as strategically important, with key applications varying per sector, but ...
  • Towards a conceptual UML model for tracking a learner's progress in an outcomes-based environment 
    Harmse, R; Thomas, T (2001)
    The arrival of outcomes-based education (OBE) in South African means that we have to change the way in which we assess our learners. Coupled with this change comes a move to larger classes where individual assessment has ...
  • Knowledge management: do we do what we preach? 
    Handzic, M; Van Toorn, C; Parkin, P (2001)
    The aim of the case study reported in this paper was to provide a cultural audit of a university school as a typical knowledge-based organisation. The subjects were 24 academic staff members who participated in the study ...
  • Formal usability testing - informing design 
    Van Greunen, D; Wesson, J (2001)
    The goal of this paper is to discuss the role of usability testing in software development in South Africa. Throughout the software industry software engineers develop user interfaces (Ul) with little or no support from ...
  • A comparison of the interface effect on the use of mobile devices 
    Franken, J; Stander, A; Booley, Z; Isaacs, Z; Rose, R (2001)
    Designers of mobile systems continue to focus on transferring the typical workstation environment as prevalent on the desktop PC to mobile devices. The lack of specific focus on the requirements of the wireless platforms ...
  • Introductory IT at a tertiary level - is ICDL the answer? 
    Dixie, CH; Wesson, JL (2001)
    Research is underway at the University of Port Elizabeth (UPE) to establish a framework for introductory IT courses to match the needs of future graduates of diverse programmes from the Faculties of Arts, Building Sciences, ...
  • Information Systems strategic planning and IS function performance: an empirical study 
    Cohen, JF (2001)
    The validity of managerial activities such as strategic planning have come under increasing scrutiny in recent years. In particular, the validity of information systems strategic planning (ISSP) within South African ...
  • Structured mapping of digital learning systems 
    Cloete, E; Miller, MG (2001)
    In this paper we consider the consequences of e-learning design and implementation on the working processes and on the roles to be fulfilled in the usually cyclic process of course development and exploitation. We analyse ...
  • The effects of avatars on co-presence in a collaborative virtual environment 
    Casanueva, J; Blake, E (2001)
    Presence in Collaborative Virtual Environments (CVEs) can be divided into personal presence and co-presence. Personal presence is having a feeling of "being there" in the CVE oneself. Co-presence is having a feeling that ...
  • Real-time facial animation for virtual characters 
    Burford, DJ; Blake, EH (2001)
    Facial expressions form an important part of human to human communication. In order to exploit the fall potential of computer networks and the Internet for communication and interaction, provision should be made for conveying ...

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