A cross-layer approach for optimizing the efficiency of wireless sensor and actor networks

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The development of a spatial decision support system to optimise agricultural resource use in the Western Cape by Pretorius, C. E. (Cornelia Elizabeth)

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Continuum Damage Mechanics to Model Glulam Beams Reinforced with Glued-In Steel Cables by Rhodes, Aaron

“…However, it was unable to accurately represent interactions between the reinforcing steels and timber. …”
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Measuring cross-section data for prompt gammas emitted during proton-nucleus collisions by Ramanathan, Vijitha

“…The first part of this study was to experimentally measure the interaction cross section for proton-nucleus collisions in both carbon and oxygen. …”
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Building a Hybrid Compton Camera System for Improving Medical Imaging Applications by Hart, Shanyn-Dee

“…CC2 was evaluated for three distinct geometries, utilising a 4 × 1 matrix of detector assemblies in both the scatterer and absorber layers. …”
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Extension and verification of the PWM_SA model to incorporate SANI-specific bioprocesses using experimental data from the Hong Kong SANI saline sewage treatment pilot plant. by Mudau, Hope Thendo

“…The extended model was implemented and verified in the WEST software, utilizing experimental data from the SANI pilot plant in Hong Kong to align the model with real world treatment conditions and verify the accuracy of kinetic rates and parameters. …”
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Advanced take-off and flight control algorithms for fixed wing unmanned aerial vehicles by De Hart, Ruan Dirk

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Determining an appropriate electricity supply mix for the Hessequa Municipality: A system dynamics approach by Janse van Rensburg, Johannes Gerhard

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Novel Quercetin-Based Sensors for Aluminum Detection in Complex Matrices by ali, nada magdy

“…Further research was conducted to test the applicability of the designed sensor for analyzing aluminum in various dietary samples and simulated biological fluids. This study also validated the binding interactions between ions and quercetin theoretically using Density Functional Theory computation, which revealed a strong correlation with experimental findings. …”
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Techno-Economic modelling of hybrid renewable mini-grids for rural electrification planning in Sub-Saharan Africa by Ireland, Gregory

“…Given the intermittent and location-dependent nature of renewable energy sources, the evolving costs and performance characteristics of individual technologies, and the characteristics of interacting technologies, detailed system simulation and demand modelling is required to determine the cost optimal combinations of technologies for each-and-every potential mini-grid site. …”
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Thermodynamic and kinetic modelling of iron (III) reduction with sulfur dioxide gas by Biley, Chris

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Automation of ultrasonic-based product tracking & traceability in supply chains by Mkombwe, Anorld

“…The research investigates the unique attributes of ultrasonic signals for product identification, focusing on frequency modulation, signal processing techniques, and integration with existing digital frameworks. The study utilizes simulation models and field testing to examine the reliability, accuracy, and cost-effectiveness of ultrasonic-based tracking across various supply chain stages. …”
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Development of scalable hybrid switching-based software-defined networking using reinforcement learning by Blose, Max

“…Our analysis of the simulation data suggests that the Q-learning-based reinforcement learning framework, sHRRL, enhances the performance of the hybrid switch when compared to the Open Flow switches. …”
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Development of scalable hybrid switching-based software-defined networking using reinforcement learning by Blose, Max

“…Our analysis of the simulation data suggests that the Q-learning-based reinforcement learning framework, sHRRL, enhances the performance of the hybrid switch when compared to the Open Flow switches. …”
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Scattering in soliton models and crossing symmetry by Abdelhady, A. M. H. H.

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Reliable Outdoor Ai-Based Autonomous Uav Localization and Trajectory Tracking Using Cellular Networks by Afifi, Ghada

“…To overcome this complexity, we utilize machine-learning based techniques to solve the formulated trajectory planning problem. …”
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Water resource infrastructure implications of a green economy transition in the Western Cape Province of South Africa: A system dynamics approach by Pienaar, Aliza Pauline

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A Hybrid experimental and theoretical investigation into the multi-component gas adsorption properties of selected porous materials by Costandius, Jan

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Numerical investigation into the effects of multiple bubbles in microchannel flow boiling

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Acid biodesulphurisation of coal discards using a heap leaching approach by Tambwe, Olivier

“…Passive treatment systems utilize natural chemical and biological processes to mitigate acidity and precipitate metal pollutants. …”
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