Improved decoder metrics for DS-CDMA in practical 3G systems by Elbassiouny, Shady Osama Mahmoud

“…Our study framework considers practical 3G systems, with finite interleaving, correlated multipath fading channel models, practical pulse shaping, and system parameters obtained from CDMA2000 standard. …”
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Illumination tolerance in facial recognition by Mahmoud, Aishat Dan-Ali

“…The illumination normalization techniques were Gamma Intensity Correction (GIC), discrete Cosine Transform (DCT), Histogram Remapping using Normal distribution (HRN), Histogram Remapping using Log-normal distribution (HRL), and Anisotropic Smoothing technique (AS). The linear subspace models utilized were principal component analysis (PCA) and Linear Discriminant Analysis (LDA). …”
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Facebook Interaction as a Potential Marker of Cognitive Decline: Pilot Study by Qansuwa, Esraa M.

“…The models were evaluated on 26,756 published Facebook posts among 247 participants collected from a large community-based cohort of the Egyptian Population. …”
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The preservation of the Cape flora : status, causes of rarity, ideals and priorities by Rebelo, Anthony G

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An admission control scheme for IEEE 802.11e wireless local area networks by Smith, Conroy

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Life history and physiological ecology of the lizard, Cordylus Giganteus by Van Wyk, Johannes H

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Purification and characterization of a poly(dG).poly(dC)-binding protein from Parenchinus angulosis by Patterton, Danielle

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WiMAX spectrum virtualization and network federation by Ogunleye, Babatunde Samuel

“…The architectures for WiMAX spectrum virtualization and network federation was modelled and implemented using the OPNET Modeler. Results obtained validated their efficacy with respect to the effective management of the wireless network spectrum. …”
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Investigating the role of IL-4Rα mediated signalling on Foxp3⁺ T regulatory cells during cutaneous leishmaniasis by Maine, Rebeng

“…To investigate this further, a novel BALB/c model was utilized in which the IL-4Rα chain was conditionally knocked out on Treg cells (Foxp3ᶜʳᵉIL-4Rα⁻^/ˡᵒˣ mice). …”
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Remodelling of Mycobacterial Peptidoglycan During Cell Division and the Epigenetics of Macrophages during M. tuberculosis infection by Kieswetter, Nathan Scott

“…In this study, we exhibit a dual-RNA-seq proof-of-concept methodology where, from a single donor, we successfully sequence host RNA from infected MDMs as well as Mtb RNA enriched from those same infected MDMs. Utilizing this optimised methodology, we aim to discover and model epigenetic and transcriptional alterations as well as their effector proteins in primary human macrophages following Mtb infection. …”
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Equity and the crisis of development policy in developing countries: a critical analysis of the environment and climate change regulatory framework in Malawi by Banda, Gracian Zibelu

“…The thesis highlights the utility of the right to development and its ethical, social justice and moral imperatives to reimagine human rights as ethical demands, rather than the current reliance on the juridical model. …”
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Exploring the role of climate change risk perceptions in informing climate services for adaptation in East Africa by Steynor, Anna

“…This model shows that the pathway to climate change risk perceptions differs depending on individual value systems. …”
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Entrepreneurial education and entrepreneurial intention: mediated by self-efficacy and moderated by ChatGPT engagement

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Characterizing mutagenesis in Fusarium circinatum

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Optimal energy management of power systems and microgrids incorporating demand response programs

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Environmental drivers of expansion in reef species from the Indo-Pacific region

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Expansion of a porous organic molecular material induced by gas pressure by Mathada, Gundo

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Collaboration of Health Care Workers in Cancer Treatment in Botswana by Moshashane, Gosaitse

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The feasibility of a commercial-scale recirculating aquaculture system integrating sea urchins (Tripneustes gratilla) and seaweed (Ulva) by De Vos, Sebastiaan

“…The primary aim of this thesis is to create a farm-scale model to provide clear evidence of the biotechnical feasibility of a T. gratilla-Ulva IMTA system. …”
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The development and control of an autonomous sailboat by Van Tonder, Johann Ruben

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