 | The Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) Electronic Theses and Dissertations (ETD) repository holds full-text theses and dissertations submitted for higher degrees at the University (including submissions from former Cape Technikon and Peninsula Technikon). |
CPUT Electronic Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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A study of grawlix as an alternative to conventional linguistic and typographic communication
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2019)Typography appears every day in our life. The arrival of digital technologies allows people to interact frequently through the typography on various digital screens. Many online digital platforms also allow people to be ... -
The re-skilling requirements of database administrators in a big data environment
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2018)Big data generated within organisations is on an exponential increase. It is not only the increase in the volume and velocity of structured data but more so the complexity of unstructured data that has presented new ... -
Product design challenges of small to medium enterprises in the Western Cape : a design thinking approach
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2019)The study aimed to investigate how product design SMEs in the Western Cape could be supported. The study's research questions illustrated how important SMEs are in the South African economy, brought to light the key ... -
Availability and reliability study of NoSQL data stores on commodity hardware
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2019)Modern application development and the delivery of these applications have changed drastically during the last few years. Applications are deployed on every mobile device to cloud devices hosted on servers and because of ... -
The influence of globalisation on store image in South African apparel retail design
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2019)Globalisation and rapid responses to competition and technology have reshaped the retail industry and consumer's expectations toward store design. In the constantly changing globalised world, retail design is so inextricably ... -
Cloud computing adoption readiness by small enterprises in Cape Town, South Africa
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2019)In contemplation of business sustainability and competitive participation in the market, there is a compelling need for small, medium and micro-sized enterprises (SMMEs) to embrace technology innovations. However, the ... -
The study of African orature in the form of animation : the case of Sankuru in the Democratic Republic of Congo
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2019)The research aims to demonstrate the extent to which animation can be used to depict the performance aspect of African oral literature by taking into consideration the various forms of meaning-making that accompany a typical ... -
Towards a cybersecurity framework for South African e-retail organisations
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2018)With the current in technology and information communications technology devices cybersecurity amongst organisations to deal with a plethora of cyber-ills. Organisations and governments continue to seek ways to improve ... -
A framework for operationalising Information technology strategies in organisations
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2019)Information Technology (IT) has become a significant part of our day-to-day lives, particularly for businesses, including government activities. IT is a vital and pervasive instrument for any organisation's existence, ... -
An exploration of the relationship between the intentions of the hospital designer and the primary users’experience
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2019)Healthcare facilities such as hospitals are some of the most complex types of buildings, and it is important to take into account that these facilities serve a diverse group of users who often have competing needs. Literature ... -
World design capital 2014 opportunities for transforming business studies curricula
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2018)This research explores whether any better ways of teaching and learning arose out of the interaction of the CPUT Faculty of Informatics and Design (FID) Design Department participation in the World Design Capital, Cape ... -
Academic performance of pre-service accounting education students at a university of technology
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2018)There is an increasing demand for chartered accountants in South Africa. But there is a significant decrease in the number of learners who choose Accounting in Grade 10. There is a low pass rate among those learners who ... -
Experiences of learning to become a further education and training mathematics teacher' case study
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2018)Low achievement in school mathematics, in comparison to other countries, impacts South Africa’s global competitiveness. A shortage of qualified mathematics teachers is a key contributor to the low performance of learners ... -
Academic motivation and demotivation among grade 12 learners at a quintile 3 secondary school in the Langeberg district, Western Cape
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2019)Motivation is an important part of any learning situation: it determines how learners approach academic tasks, enhances learners’ performance and affects how well learners pay attention. Lack of motivation to learn and ... -
Newly qualified teachers perceptions of teaching practicum as a component of initial teacher education at a Western Cape institution
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2019)Simply put, Teaching Practicum refers to learning through experience. The learning opportunity is provided to trainees who have successfully completed teacher education. It is considered an important moment for newly ... -
Support strategies used by foundation phase teachers to enhance the social skills of learners with high functioning autism
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2019)This research identified and addressed the main research question: "What support strategies do Foundation Phase teachers use to enhance the social skills of learners with High Functioning Autism (HFA)". The researcher ... -
Support for mathematics teachers and students in previously disadvantaged Cape Town high schools
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2018)A large majority of school leavers in South Africa have limited educational and career opportunities in occupational fields such as medicine, engineering, information technology and scientific research because of poor ... -
Experiences in a tutoring programme for B.Ed. foundation phase isiXhosa first language students
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2018)Students from disadvantaged communities in South Africa enter higher education under extreme pressure due to under-preparedness when transitioning to university. While universities have succeeded in increasing the enrolment ... -
Microbial enhanced oil recovery (MEOR): kinetics of biodemulsification of simulated oil-water emulsion
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2019)Biodemulsification has been recently receiving a lot of attention due to the environmental friendliness of the resultant microbial products commonly known as biosurfactants. It has the potential to address emulsion issues ... -
Managing risk of construction projects to enhance project performance delivery
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2019)The construction industry is extremely complex, with dynamic project environments creating an atmosphere of high uncertainty and risk. For that reason, risks in construction projects have become an inevitable feature and ...
