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Effects of outsourcing on the logistics performance of selected small and medium manufacturing enterprises in Cape Town, South Africa
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2018)South Africa for more than three decades has been described as the economic capital of Africa because of its level of industrialization, production, interactions and business transactions with other companies locally, ... -
Functional characteristics of egusi seed (Citrullus lanatus) hydrocolloid and oil in instant egusi soup
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2018)The use of egusi melon in soup has been domesticated and egusi has predominantly been regarded as a secondary crop. The aim of this study was to evaluate the functional characteristics of egusi seed (Citrullus lanatus subsp ... -
Experiences of managers at supervising work integrated learning students in selected financial services organisation in the Western Cape, South Africa
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2018)In South Africa the government, industry and communities have placed pressure on Higher Education Institutions to deal with general skills shortage: whilst they prepare students to meet requirements and standards which ... -
The effectiveness of the extended curriculum programme in the electrical engineering department at a University of Technology in the Western Cape, South Africa
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2017)Students who are not academically strong are finding it very difficult to enter a tertiary institution. The requirements are of a high standard which results in many students not having the option to further their education. ... -
An analysis of the succession planning practices in a metropolitan municipality in South Africa
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2017)The successful implementation of any integrated talent management approach is important when embarking on succession planning to mitigate the risk of institutional knowledge being lost or for that matter, the loss of staff ... -
Factors impacting womens’ career development in the hospitality industry
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2018)Factors that impact female managers in career development in the hospitality industry The hospitality industry is growing fast with the result there is a demand for more employees to assist in the various aspects of the ... -
Multicomponent crystals of Nitrofurazone
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2018)Physicochemical property enhancement of drugs is one of the focus areas of the pharmaceutical industry. This research demonstrates how crystal engineering methods offer a practical way to make systematic solid state ... -
Quality management challenges in iterative software product development of a selected software development organisation in Cape Town, South Africa
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2018)Many software organisations using iterative software development approach use practices that relate to quality management. However, the quality management process has been inadequate. Despite many research studies conducted ... -
Fabrication of a gold nanorod metal organic framework sensor for epidermal growth factor ; a biomarker for kidney disease
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2018)Biosensors have been on the forefront to provide clinical diagnosis tools for various diseases. Proper selection of biomarkers as well as chemical electrode modification is key in the fabrication of electrochemical biosensors. ... -
The activation of stable isotopes, their migration in soil and groundwater at a radionuclide production facility : a case study in Faure, Cape Town, South Africa
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2018)The iThemba Laboratory for Accelerator Based Sciences (iThemba LABS or iTL), a facility governed by the National Research Foundation (NRF) based in Cape Town has embarked on a project called the South African Isotope ... -
Potential socio-economic implications of ethanol production as a green economic initiative in Cradock, Eastern Cape
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2018)South Africa is taking a continental lead towards the transition of the green economy, and the energy sector has been identified as one of the cornerstones integral in this transition. This transition pays attention to ... -
An analysis of environmental obligations and liabilities of a distribution division to improve ecologically sustainable development
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2018)Worldwide, there is a growing about the protection of the environment while ensuring social and economic development for the benefit of the existing and forthcoming generation which pressures every person to take reasonable ... -
Factors affecting port wine colour stability
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2018)Port is a wine style that comes from Portugal. It is a sweet fortified dessert wine that is made in red and white styles. The taste is a balanced and complex combination of berry fruit, acidity, sweetness, alcohol and ... -
Chemometrics, physicochemical and sensory characteristics of pearl millet beverage produced with bioburden lactic acid bacteria pure cultures
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2018)The aim of this study was to evaluate the physical, chemical and sensory characteristics of non-alcoholic pearl millet beverage produced using isolated and purified cultures of bioburden lactic acid bacteria (LAB). Traditional ... -
A decision support system framework for testing and evaluating software in organisations
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2018)Increasingly, organisations in South African and across the world rely on software for various reasons, such as competitiveness and sustainability. The software are either developed in-house or purchased from the shelf. ... -
The semantics of language translation using mobile systems in South African healthcare
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2018)As in many parts of the world, the need for healthcare services is increasing rapidly in South Africa. Owing to many official languages in the country, health service delivery is continuously challenged by spoken language ... -
Assessment of skills retention strategies in a health sub-district within a Metropolitan Municipality in the Western Cape
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2018)Organisations spend large sums of money on staff after they have been recruited in order to make them proficient in their jobs. It is therefore important to ensure that staff remain with the organisation for as long as ... -
Antidiabetic and profertility mechanisms of aqueous extract of Basella alba in male Wistar rats
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2017)The use of medicinal plants in the management of various health problems date back to the ancient times. However, only in recent years, researchers are starting to focus on the use of natural plant products as alternative ... -
Channel coding on a nano-satellite platform
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2018)The concept of forward error correction (FEC) coding introduced the capability of achieving near Shannon limit digital transmission with bit error rates (BER) approaching 10-9 for signal to noise power (Eb/No) values as ... -
Valorisation of industrial waste : extraction of bioactive compounds from Brewer’s spent grain
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2018)Brewer’s spent grain (BSG), a solid residue obtained from brewing beer, is gaining attention in the food, cosmetics and pharmaceutical industry due to its use as natural source of colorants, texturisers, functional ingredients ...
