Grid integration of distributed renewable energy sources: a network planning perspective by Ramdhin, Avinash

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Unsupervised discovery of relations for analysis of textual data in digital forensics

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The development and validation of a virtuous leadership scale by Ou, Yang Annie

“…Exploratory Factor Analysis confirmed the unidimensionality of each virtue subscale. Utilising Confirmatory Factor Analysis, the measurement model was found to be a good fit. …”
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The design of a single rotor axial flow fan for a cooling tower application by Bruneau, Phillippe Roger Paul

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The cost of equity capital in a regulatory environment: an international comparison by Graham, Kyle Stephen

“…A review of academic literature indicates that the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) understates the returns of low beta stocks, such as utilities. …”
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Mitigation of intrarenal pressure in retrograde intrarenal surgery with a novel isoprenaline eluting guidewire by John, Jeff

“…The porcine model has frequently been utilized by researchers and urological surgeons for medical advancements. …”
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Ambiguity, ambiguity aversion and the coverage of uncertain risks : the case of the insurer by Chelwa, Grieve

“…Using the Smooth Ambiguity Model proposed by Klibanoff, Marinacci and Mukerji (2005), we show that ambiguity aversion results in a reduction in the proportion of insurance coverage offered by an insurer. …”
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Optimal reliability-based design of bulk water supply infrastructure-incorporating pumping systems by Papathanasiou, Michael

“…It was further intended to compare the expanded model to both the model developed by Chang & van Zyl (2012) and the CSIR (2000) guidelines. …”
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The effect of turboprop propulsion on the aerodynamic benefits of formation flight by McKenzie, Cameron Cedric

“…Furthermore, a distance of 47.48 m between the rolled up vortex centres was achieved utilising the programmed VFM B-H model, which differed from the Ehret and Oertel model by only 0.48 m. …”
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Reframing embodied learning in a blended learning environment to facilitate and promote decolonial practices in Graphic Design in Higher Education, South Africa by Du Plessis, Mia

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An Artificial Intelligence Tool for the Selection of Delay Analysis Technique in Construction by Farouk, Mostafa

“…Some research was conducted to gather experts’ opinions on the best technique to be used; however, little research was done to quantify the reasons behind the selection and transform it into a numerical model. This research is an attempt to support different parties in selecting the most appropriate DAT for a claim by building an artificial neural network (ANN) model that utilizes data collected through experts’ judgements on various factors that influence the selection of DATs. …”
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Population genetic inference of demographic processes in the African Wild Silk Moth, Gonometa postica (Lasiocampidae)

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Human centric situational awareness by Abdel Samie, Mohamed

“…This research aims at building a situational awareness model that utilizes multimodal sensor data provided through the various sensing capabilities available on a wide range of current handheld smart phones. …”
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Palestinian Muslims converting to Christianity : effective evangelistic methods in the West Bank

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A Proper Orthogonal Decomposition-based inverse material parameter optimization method with applications to cardiac mechanics by Moodley, Kamlin

“…Complex mathematical models of "living cells" are being arranged into representative tissue assemblies and utilized to produce models of integrated tissue and organ function. …”
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Time-cost-quality trade-off analysis for construction projects by ElBassuony, Mahmoud

“…For the aforementioned purpose, three various Microsoft Excel based TCQT models have been developed as follows: • First, a simplified model is developed with the objective of optimizing the total duration, cost, and quality of simple construction projects utilizing the GA-based Excel add in Evolver. • Second, a stochastic model is developed with the objective of optimizing the total duration, cost, and quality of construction projects applying the PERT approach in order to consider uncertainty associated with the performance of execution options and the whole project. • Third, an advanced multi objective optimization model is developed utilizing a self-developed optimization tool having the following capabilities: 1. …”
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The impact of information and communication technologies (ICT) infrastructure on remote work service delivery for Administrators in South African SMEs by Chakurira, Melinda Chakurira

“…The study contributes to the body of knowledge by developing the Conceptual Model: The ICT Infrastructure Impact on Remote Work Service Delivery, which can be utilised by other researchers, as well as other SMEs with interest of adopting ICT Infrastructure for remote working, specifically in developing economies. …”
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Mesoscale wind atlas of South Africa by Hagemann, Kilian

“…This thesis explores the utility of the MM5 regional climate model iii product big a detailed wind climatology for South Africa in the context of wind power applications. …”
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Preparing for the fourth industrial revolution: Investigating the relationship between leadership 4.0, innovative management practices and organisational performance capabilities by Pienaar, Yandri

“…Research Design, Sampling and realised sample An exploratory research design was followed, utilising a mixed method approach. A crosssectional approach was taken to data collection, with a composite questionnaire designed for the purpose of this study utilised to collect data. …”
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