Enhancement of digital elevation models using tree-based ensemble machine learning algorithms by Okolie, Chukwuma

“…The optimisations were operationalised with ten steps of random exploration for diversification of the exploration space, and 40 - 50 iterations to increase the likelihood of finding an optimal combination of hyperparameter values. …”
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Experiences and integration of Nigerian migrants in the United States and United Kingdom by Alabi, Tunde

“…For the qualitative data, I used Nvivo (Version 12) and adopted the steps in the thematic analysis, including different levels of coding. …”
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Interaction of tungsten films with glassy carbon

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Cosmogonic presuppositions in Hebrews and its first-century philosophical context by Rojas Yauri, Benjamin

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Development of a novel Cape anchovy (Engraulis capensis)-based ready-to-eat canned food product for human consumption: A consumer-led approach by BASSON, SALENE HAMLIN

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Development of a novel passive sampler for gaseous mercury monitoring

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The detection of stress-related diseases: establishment of two unique methods to discover circulatory phospho- and glycoproteins by Smith, Logan Jason

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Building a model for development of a national trauma registry: designing and implementing standardised trauma form at regional hospitals in Tanzania by Sawe, Hendry

“…Finally, we specified learning to inform the next steps in the amplification of the observed impact. …”
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The effect of capital structure on profitability of selected firms listed on the Ghana stock exchange. by Nketia, Jacinta

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Why are there so few minimum service level agreements? A case study of a metropolitan municipality. by Ronnie, Roger

“…Data were obtained from two sources: 14 semi-structured interviews with participants and from an analysis of documents relevant to the regulation of essential services. …”
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The role of governance in the success of Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) projects by Mavundla, Lungisa H

“…Understanding a project governance mechanism and its complexities and resolving challenges in the application of project governance practices are steps in the right direction to effectively entrenching a project governance mechanism in the organization's projects. …”
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Staging difficult conversations: research-based catalyst scripts in educational spaces by Steyn, Savannah

“…I personally feel sometimes uncomfortable even addressing the issue when- if something happens at that moment in time, you don't respond, or you are caught off guard and you don't always go back to address it and do a confrontation and say “look this was uncalled for, or this is a form of”…it's almost as if or as if I would be, not scared but fearful of stepping on toes and labelling it for what it is. So, you just end up walking away. …”
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How learners prefer to be taught and assessed in biology : a study in eight Western Cape schools by Asary, Melanie Bernadette

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The psychological experiences of foster mothers in fostering adolescents

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Experience of perioperative nurses regarding preoperative patients nurse visits in a selected private hospital

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Crime, community and police in Cape Town, 1825-1850 by Elks, Katherine Dawn

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Vibration based assessment of Kalbaskraal rail bridge by Hendricks, Moghammad Sameeg

“…The proposed methodology consists of the following steps: 1) Initial Assessment 2) Development of a Finite Element Model 3) Detailed assessment and Ambient Vibration Field Testing 4) Analysis of Modal Parameters 5) Calibration of FEM using Modal Parameters 6) Setting up Load Configurations 7) Assessment of structural response 8) Assessment of Serviceability limit state of bridge The overall outcome of the study yielded an effective result in that the conclusions drawn from the outcomes of the methodology correlated well with previous studies on the bridge. …”
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The political ecology of community-based adaptation to flood risk in informal settlements: the case of a local community organisation by Fox, Ashley

“…The community designed and spearheaded reblocking process (rearranging shacks in a settlement to allow for flood drainage and service delivery) is a powerful example of CBA and represents the potential of communitybased organisations to take steps towards transformation. In order to enable true transformative CBA, both the CoCT and ISN need to adjust the epistemological framing of their planning processes in order to address the drivers of vulnerabilities, rather than just the vulnerabilities themselves.…”
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A question on whether competition authorities are the appropriate place to consider public interest considerations in the assessment of mergers in competition law? by Dlukulu, Babalwa Lumka

“…Competition Authorities are capable of balancing core competition concerns and public interest considerations, provided that Competition Authorities are independent; steps are taken to clarify the scope of the public interest concerns; public interest considerations are looked at within a limited scope of merger specificity; and further clarity and transparency is provided through open and transparent hearings and guidelines, amongst other features.…”
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The nature and enactment of African dance that produces neurogenic tremors by Toto, Sivuyisiwe

“…To describe and explain the enactment of ADNT in terms of format, pace, and the sequence of steps involved in performing African dance repertoires that are known to produce neurogenic tremors. …”
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