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ICTS for empowering women in SMEs in the Cape Metropolitan area, Western Cape
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2011)Women, being important stakeholders of the community, are lagging behind in terms of economic empowerment. Their opportunity to participate actively in business in the past was hindered by various discriminatory policies ... -
The identification and exploitation of entrepreneurial opportunities by African immigrants in a selected township in Cape Town
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2017)Many people from African countries immigrate to South Africa because they perceive South Africa as a country which offers many opportunities and an advanced standard of living. Although immigrants often resort to entrepreneurial ... -
Identification and quantification of organ species in power station feedwater
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The identification of contextually relevant health and well-being information needs for the youth through human-centered co-design
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2015)Available health and well-being information is limited in communities with insufficient health care resources. This affects the community negatively on multiple levels in which the health and well-being needs of individuals ... -
Identification of flow patterns for coarse particles transported in a non-Newtonian carrier using electrical resistance tomography
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2012)Flow features provide considerable guidance for the rational selection of techniques to predict hydraulic behaviour and for suitable operating conditions for pipelines. Traditionally, water was used to transport coarse ... -
Identification of labelling errors and concerns on specific categories of South African processed food products that may impact consumer health
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2007)Labels are the source of information about the contents of food products and must be correct so that consumers are not misled and can make informed product choices. However, food label information is often incorrect, ... -
The identification of non-value adding activities associated with site management in the Nigerian construction industry
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2018)This study sought to determine the prevalence of non-value adding activities (NVAAs) associated with construction site management in Nigerian, utilising Lagos State as the case study. To pursue the study, the following ... -
The IEC 61850 standard-based protection scheme for power transformers
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2018)Transformer Differential and overcurrent schemes are traditionally used as main and backup protection respectively. The differential protection relay (SEL487E) has dedicated harmonic restraint function which blocks the ... -
IEC 61850-9-2 based sampled values and IEC 61850-8-1 Goose messages mapping on an FPGA platform
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2016)Electricity substation monitoring and control systems have evolved over the years from simple systems capable of achieving minimalistic functions to autonomous, self-healing smart grid schemes (Farhangi, 2010). The migration ... -
Image classification, storage and retrieval system for a 3 u cubesat
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2014)Small satellites, such as CubeSats are mainly utilized for space and earth imaging missions. Imaging CubeSats are equipped with high resolution cameras for the capturing of digital images, as well as mass storage devices ... -
Image compression system for a 3u cubesat
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2013)Earth observation satellites utilise sensors or cameras to capture data or images that are relayed to the ground station(s). The ZACUBE-02 CubeSat currently in development at the French South African Institute of Technology ... -
Immunological techniques for the serum determination of specific-IgE levels among workers exposed to seafood allergens
(Cape Technikon, 2003)Allergic conditions among workers processing seafood are most often related to inhalation of the seafood antigens or via direct unprotected handling of the seafood and its products. This can cause sensitised individuals ... -
The impact of a communications intervention on engineering students extended curriculum programme at Cape Peninsula University of Technology
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2010)Many students in my Communication Skills class, especially those from rural areas, who had passed their Grade 12 English examination, were unable to express themselves competently, and as a result, they lacked the self-esteem ... -
The impact of altered river structure on the function of selected urban Cape Town rivers
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2010)Many urban rivers are heavily engineered and no longer function naturally. The City of Cape Town has designed and implemented many stormwater and river management projects. Very little monitoring has occurred as to whether ... -
The impact of business incubators on survivalist entrepreneurs in the Cape Metropolitan area
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2015)The purpose of this study was to evaluate the impact of business incubators on survivalist entrepreneurs in the Cape Metropolitan Area. The question that guides this research is: What is the impact of business incubators ... -
The impact of change communication on the relationship between employees and the organisation during the implementation of organisational change in Transnet and Transnet housing
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2007)In the twenty first century, companies are forced to transform and adapt continually to ensure their survival and to stay competitive in a demanding and challenging business environment. Yet, 70 per cent of all change ... -
The impact of cloud computing on the role of an IT department : a case study of a higher education institution in the Western Cape
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2017)Information and communication technologies are moving fast. Consequently, organisations must be aware of this evolution and adapt to take full advantage of the benefits offered by these technologies. Cloud computing is a ... -
The impact of contemporary exhibitions in historical buildings: Retaining significance and authenticity during adaptation
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2015)Historical interiors hold within them significance which provides us with cultural identity, as well as historical and aesthetic value, and their physical materials offer us a connection to the past. These interiors ... -
Impact of corporate governance mechanisms on sustainability of selected microfinance institutions in Cape Town, South Africa
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2017)A highly uneven income distribution and South Africa’s economic structure has over the years produced a larger number of the so called ‘unbankable’ families or households that are not served by the commercial retail-banking ... -
The impact of culture on the successful implementation of quality management systems
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2009)Irrespective of the nature of organisations, they all face a certain amount of uncertainty and risk. In order to maintain resilience, competitiveness and performance, organisations must have a system in place to manage ...
