Author:Skosana, Vusi J; Abu-Mahfouz, Adnan MIDate:May 2023A measurement matrix is essential to compressed sensing frameworks. The measurement matrix can establish the fidelity of a compressed signal, reduce the sampling rate demand, and enhance the stability and performance of the recovery algorithm. ...Read more
Author:Bhebhe, M; Grobbelaar, S; Herselman, Martha EDate:Aug 2023There has been a major increase in the development of new telemedicine products post the Covid-19 pandemic. The need for these products continues to rise due to the expansion of the ageing population and the desire to have robust health systems ...Read more
Author:Maodzeka, DK; Mosalagae, M; Hagedorn-Hansen, D; Pityana, Sisa L; Olakanmi, EODate:Jun 2023Knowledge of friction properties of a material is essential in order to understand its tribological applications. The friction is an important aspect that affects functionality of maraging steel components manufactured by laser powder bed ...Read more
Author:Lain, Lisl; Kravitz, J; Smith, Marie EDate:Nov 2023The diversity of phytoplankton communities and the robustness of ecosystem stability over annual and interannual time scales is not well characterized in South Africa. Extensive optical & biogeochemical field measurements are being collected ...Read more
Author:Burger, Chris R; Lysko, Albert ADate:Sep 2023This paper proposes a simple and inexpensive test setup that can be used to evaluate, compare and study the power consumption of different testbed configurations. The paper offers a description of the design, including safety considerations ...Read more
Author:Sebetoa, Matlapane R; Nwanebu, Docas; Malinga, Andries L; Venter, Jacobus PDate:Aug 2023Enabling Forward Air Control (FAC) through the Tactical Data Link (TDL) is an essential capability in modern military operations, providing effective Close Air Support (CAS). The modern TDL-based FAC system can enable faster, more reliable, ...Read more
Author:Nzengue, AGB; Mpofu, K; Mathe, Ntombizodwa R; Daniyan, I; Muvunzi, RaDate:Jul 2023The chase for sustainable manufacturing that contributes to addressing climate change is of research interest across scientists and industrial sectors. The lightweight and high strength properties of aluminium alloys foster sustainable cost, ...Read more
Author:Karamanski, Stefan; Erfort, GDate:Apr 2023South Africa’s energy network is under severe pressure due to low supply and overwhelming demand. With an increase in renewable energy providers, specifically wind energy, knowing how the supply can satisfy the electricity demand may relieve ...Read more
Author:Balkissoon, Simiksha; Andrew, Jerome E; Sithole, Bishop BDate:Mar 2022Studies have elucidated that the trends in dissolving pulp markets worldwide are growing consistently and rapidly. In 2018, the global revenue generated from dissolving pulp amounted to $9.3 billion, this being a 6.50% increase from the ...Read more
Author:Sikhakhane, K; Rimer, S; Gololo, M; Ouahada, K; Abu-Mahfouz, Adnan MIDate:Sep 2023Ultrasound imaging uses reflected echo signals from high-frequency sound waves transmitted into a body with high water content to create images of the internal soft tissue, bone, and blood flow. Different kinds of noise are introduced during ...Read more
Author:Moloto, Tebatso M; Thomalla, Sandy J; Smith, Marie E; Martin, B; Louw, DC; Koppelmann, RDate:Sep 2023Marine phytoplankton in the northern Benguela upwelling system (nBUS) serve as a food and energy source fuelling marine food webs at higher trophic levels and thereby support a lucrative fisheries industry that sustain local economies in ...Read more
Author:Thothela, NT; Markus, E; Masinde, M; Abu-Mahfouz, Adnan MIDate:Jul 2023Machine Learning (ML) is fast becoming a technology of choice with enormous potential to transform small-scale agriculture, particularly in helping farmers make informed decisions about crop choices. On the other hand, there is evidence that ...Read more
Author:Isong, B; Vhahangwele, T; Abu-Mahfouz, Adnan MIDate:Jun 2023Client-server-based healthcare systems are unable to manipulate a high data volume, prone to a single failure point, limited scalability, and data integrity. Particularly, several measures introduced to help curb the spread of Covid-19 were ...Read morecbnd
Author:Fuku, X; Modibedi, Remegia MDate:Aug 2023BiCu2O Modified Pd/C nanocatalyst was synthesised via an eco-friendly method for fuel cell application. The obtained nanomaterials' structural composition, and electrochemical properties were investigated using chemical and physical techniques ...Read more
Author:Gayen, TK; Pityana, Sisa L; Akinlabi, E; Majumdar, JDDate:Sep 2023The present study concerns the development of titanium carbide (TiC) dispersed titanium matrix composite by laser surface processing of titanium with titanium and carbon (in the weight ratio of 90:10 and 50:50). Laser surface processing has ...Read more