Volatility Model Pricing and Calibration with Neural Networks using Bayesian Optimisation by Goosen, Jenna

“…Deep neural networks in this paper are trained using an indirect and a direct method. The first step of the indirect method utilises a deep artificial neural network to approximate the pricing function (output) using the parameters as inputs. …”
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The Rand currency monetary area : an option for de-dollarisation in Zimbabwe

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Investigation of particulate Bluetongue virus vaccines made in plants by Gwynn, Abigail

“…Although a number of different BTV VLPs have been produced in traditional protein expression systems, such as insect cells, these production methods are considered too expensive to compete with those of the commercial vaccines. …”
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Development of a model to address the content, process and communication aspects of emergency centre handover by Makkink, Andrew William

“…This information was used to generate a model that addresses identified aspects of the emergency centre handover, namely content, process, and communication. Methods: The methodology followed a sequential, explanatory, mixed-methods design. …”
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Opinions and practices of medical specialists concerning medical genetic services at the Pietersburg and Mankweng academic teaching hospitals in the Limpopo Province by Scholtz, Kathrine

“…The aim of this study was to canvas the opinions and shed light on the practices of medical specialists at the Pietersburg/Mankweng Hospital Complex in Limpopo with regard to medical genetic services, and whether there is a perceived need for or benefit of locally available medical genetic services. METHODS This study employed a mixed methods approach comprising a survey questionnaire (Phase 1), followed by semi-structured follow-up interviews (Phase 2) based on questions related to the aims and objectives of this study. …”
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Aspect-based sentiment analysis using topic modelling on student evaluations

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The pHauxostat

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Automated phoneme mapping for cross-language speech recognition

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SHIP® With a client experiencing Meige’s Syndrome : a Hermeneutic Single-Case Efficacy Study

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The perceptions of female youth regarding menstrual hygiene management in Kameeldrift, Tshwane

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Molecular epidemiology of extra-intestinal pathogenic Escherichia coli circulating in humans, animals, food, and the environment in Zimbabwe

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Solid-state fermentation of whole sugarcane and paper sludge for first- and second-generation ethanol production by Van Dyk, Janke

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Vragrangskikkings ter voorkoming van asmassalasgrens-oorskryding deur padkarweiers in Suid-Afrika by Jacobs, Cornelius Gregorius

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Expressed fears and coping mechanisms of a selected group of preschool children by Loxton, Helena Susanna

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Modified track-etched membranes using photocatalytic semiconductors for advanced oxidation water treatment processes by Rossouw, Arnoux

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Perceptions of adolescents from the Sterkspruit area, Eastern Cape Province, South Africa, regarding the underlying factors that have an impact on their right to adequate food by Rosseau, Carla Yvonne

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Urban regeneration through transit-oriented development: an initial perspective from the global South by Vandewater, Samuel

“…This has the potential to create cities in which people are able to have a 'live, work, play' lifestyle, supported by various modes of public transportation that also connects them to the broader urban context. The case study method is used to determine the viability of utilising transit-oriented developments as a path for enabling urban regeneration and to examine a space in need of regeneration that is also well-connected to various modes of urban transportation. …”
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Examining the level of Empathy of second-year Bachelors of Social Work Students at a South African University making use of the Empathy Assessment Index by Louw, Alexander

“…This has contributed to the discussion on social work education, specifically if more direct instruction or policy changes may be necessary concerning empathy in social work training. The researcher utilised a quantitative research methodology in conjunction with the Empathy Assessment Index in order to collect the data. …”
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Investigating how South African humanities researchers engage with digital archives by Mtombeni, Khanyisa

“…The purpose of this thesis is to investigate how South African Humanities scholars use digital archives in their research as well as in teaching and other academic activities. METHODS: This thesis utilizes non-random convenience sampling. …”
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Exploring Intimate Partner Violence Survivors' Experiences of an Intervention Programme at the Mosaic Training, Service and Healing Centre by Gray, Wai'oca

“…Narrative analysis, in conjunction with thematic analysis methods were utilised to analyse the data. This study found that the participants benefitted socially, psychologically and tangibly-such as through the provision of grocery vouchers and transport fees- from their participation in Earn to Survive. …”
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