Author:Stafford, William HL; Simelane, T; Kwagga, M; Mutanga, Shingirirai SDate:2018Biofuels are renewable energy sources that are alternatives to the current fossil fuels which dominate energy supply systems. Since energy is a domestic necessity and also a factor of production (enabling a variety of services such as ...Read more
Author:Naidoo, Jerolen; Brackin, R; Khutlang, Rethabile; Savulescu, A; Mhlanga, MusaDate:Jun 2014The discovery of mammalian microRNAs (miRNAs) has greatly enhanced our appreciation for the complexity associated with the regulation of the mammalian transcriptional landscape. Endogenous miRNA pathways mediate the targeted and subtle ...Read more
Author:Mutanga, Shingirirai S; Ngungu, M; Tshililo, FP; Kaggwa, MDate:Feb 2021Background: Many countries in the world are still struggling to control COVID-19 pandemic. As of April 28, 2020, South Africa reported the highest number of COVID-19 cases in Sub- Sahara Africa. The country took aggressive steps to control ...Read more
Author:Brent, AC; Mokheseng, B; Amigun, B; Tazvinga, Henerica; Musango, JDate:Apr 2011The ‘water-energy nexus’ is now receiving more attention as policy- and decision-makers grapple with measures to enable the transition to a sustainable, low-carbon economy. South Africa, in particular, finds itself in a polycrisis in terms ...Read more
Author:Smith, Andrew CDate:Apr 2010Various modes of tangible interfaces have been explored and researched. In this paper we limit our look at tangible user interfaces to a subset of these. The subset is characterised by portability and no attached tethers, be they mechanical ...Read more
Author:Kriel, M; Le Roux, HDate:Aug 2012This chapter briefly outlines a few mathematical techniques to track targets in 3D using a 2D radar. 2D radars are relatively cheap and efficient sensors that often form the first line of defence in airspace control. In military applications ...Read more
Author:Botha, AdèleDate:Dec 2014The development and evolution of the ICT4RED Implementation Framework was indicated in Sections 1 and 2. In this framework the importance of the Teacher Professional Development (TPD) component was explained. Throughout the initiative it ...Read more
Author:Lysko, Albert A; Masonta, Moshe T; Johnson, DLDate:2015The lack of sufficient fixed-line communication infrastructure in African rural areas has resulted in wireless communication being the only cost effective alternative solution for broadband connectivity. However, access to valuable ...Read more
Author:Seotsanyana, MDate:Aug 2012Robotic computer systems have become increasingly ubiquitous in everyday life and this has led to a need to develop safe and reliable robot systems.Read more
Author:Davis-Reddy, ClaireDate:Oct 2017Southern Africa has a rich diversity of plants and animals and its high levels of endemism are critical to cultural heritage and support livelihoods and economic development (e.g. ecotourism). Six of the 34 internationally identified biodiversity ...Read more
Author:Li, Yan; Sreekala, MS; Jacob, MDate:Apr 2009Textile reinforced composites based on natural fibers have been studied by many research groups in recent years due to their good mechanical performances, easy to handle, excellent integrity and reduced manufacturing cost. In this chapter, ...Read more
Author:Osburn, LDate:Jan 2010Thermal comfort is influenced by environmental parameters as well as other influences including asymmetric heating and cooling conditions. Additionally, some aspects of thermal comfort may be exploited so as to enable a building to operate ...Read more
Author:Kumirai, T; Conradie, Dirk CUDate:Feb 2012This chapter aims to evaluate the impact of thermal mass and high insulation (Rvalue) building envelope on energy consumption (space heating and space cooling) in six South African major cities using a building thermal simulation programme ...Read more
Author:Mngomezulu, Mfiso E; John, Maya JDate:Apr 2017Fire resistant thermoset-cellulosic fibre composite materials are taking over in advanced engineering applications. As they are high-performance materials, these composites are used in automotive, aerospace, military, safety and security ...Read more
Author:Meissner, RichardDate:Jan 2017Sustainable development is not a concept with one meaning only; it can also be infused iwth ambiguity, which should not be bemoaned. The concept's meaning is wide enough for all societal segments, from the individual to the largest entities, ...Read more
Author:Rust, FCDate:Jan 2009The importance of transport and transport infrastructure was discussed in the previous chapter. Transport and transport infrastructure plays a significant role in both economic and social development. However, in the future transport officials ...Read more
Author:Koopman, SDate:2015South Africa’s endowment with worldclass solar and wind resources, combined with recent strong cost decreases for solar and wind technologies, makes renewable power generation now a cost-competitive new-build option in the country, and will ...Read more
Author:Van Wyk, Llewellyn VDate:Mar 2014Waste is defined in the National Environment Management: Waste Act as: “Any substance, whether or not that substance can be reduced, re-used, recycled and recovered – a) That is surplus, unwanted, rejected, discarded, abandoned or disposed ...Read more