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RESEARCH REPORT
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Corporate Affairs
Contents Message from the Vice-Chancellor and Principal ........... 3 Message from the Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Academic and Research ..................................................... 5 Message from the Director: Research and Higher Degrees ........................................... 9 Message from the Technology Transfer and Innovation Directorate ...................................................... 11 Message from the Faculty of Applied and Computer Sciences ............................................................. 15 Message from the Faculty of Engineering and Technology .................................................................. 27 Message from the Faculty of Human Sciences ................ 35 Message from the Faculty of Management Science ....... 43 Non-faculty ......................................................................... 54 Research Focus Areas ......................................................... 55 Message from the Centre for Alternative Energy ........... 57 Message from the Centre for Renewable Energy and Water ............................................................... 61 The Research Office ............................................................ 64 Postgraduate Report 2016 Highlights ..................................................................... 72
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he year 2016 completes 50 years of the university’s existence since its establishment in 1966 as a technical college. Ten years later, the institution became a university of technology. The transition, though complex, afforded council and management an opportunity of repositioning and refocusing the university, not only as university of technology, but also as the only university in South Gauteng.
Over the transitional period, management has invested in strengthening and growing the university’s research base. Our high-road strategic approach has been the guiding light for the development of our research focus areas. – Professor I.N. Moutlana
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Over the transitional period, management has invested in strengthening and growing the university’s research base. Our high-road strategic approach has been the guiding light for the development of our research focus areas. This involved mixed research approaches, setting new research strategic priorities and enhancing our international and national linkages, thus many of our staff and students benefited greatly in the exchange programmes during 2016. It is evident that our research growth is also a result of years of investing in various partnerships, both nationally and internationally. Our staff and students exchange activities continue to increase with the number of new memorandums of understanding (MOU’s) signed. During 2016 we started preparing the institutional strategy review with greater focus and emphasis on enhancing our science and technology drive as part of strengthening collaborative research between the Science and Technology Park, the university faculties and industry. This is driven by our commitment and focus as a university of technology.
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We have aligned our research-focused projects as part of the 2016 pre-determined objectives. These areas have been directly funded to stimulate growth in research. Management continues to place greater emphasis in increasing support and monitoring staff development and training. This is aligned with the objective of increasing the number of master’s and doctoral qualifications with emphasis in growing the female academic cohort.
uted to achieving the research results as well as the work in the development of this research publication.
We continue to work hard to enhance our research focus and to stimulate new research initiatives and researchers. On behalf of the university council and management, I would like to congratulate and thank all those who have tirelessly contrib-
Message from the Vice-Chancellor and Principal
Prof. I.N. Moutlana VICE-CHANCELLOR AND PRINCIPAL
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With the maturation of most of our emerging researchers in terms of the depth and breadth of their disciplined inquiry, we have seen more academics involved in conducting research across the university. Most importantly, there has been an increase in research that is transdisciplinary. – Professor K.P. Dzvimbo
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oth basic and applied research is pivotal to the academic agenda. To ensure that our teaching and curriculum transformation is current, academics, collectively and individually, have to be engaged in what others refer to as ‘blue skies’(or basic) and applied research. This is a must for every academic and essential in their trajectory as scholars and organic intellectuals. In our context, where transformation of the higher education sector and the academy is topical, research praxis occupies a central role as we re-invent and re-imagine our DNA as a university of technology (UOT) to prepare our graduates for what Charles Schwab has termed the ‘Fourth Industrial Revolution’. Because of our genesis as a technical college and technikon, the journey towards ensuring that a culture or research by all academics becomes the norm has not been an easy one. However, we have witnessed significant changes in the manner in which all our academics now value their role as knowledge producers in the academy.
FOCUS AREAS We will continue to focus on offering a number of research workshops that will assist our colleagues in understanding basic and advanced fundamentals of conducting both applied and basic research so that we increase the number of staff with intermediate
Message from the Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Academic and Research
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and advanced skills in research methodologies and data analysis and interpretation. One area that has been problematic for most academics has been how to access international journals that are accredited by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), especially in the physical sciences. Our Herculean efforts to ensure that more black and female academics get involved in research is beginning to bear fruit and we have witnessed an increase in the numbers of emerging academics that are conducting sophisticated research and actually publishing in accredited journals nationally and internationally. With the maturation of most of our emerging researchers in terms of the depth and breadth of their disciplined inquiry, we have seen more academics involved in conducting research across the university. Most importantly, there has been an increase in research that is transdisciplinary. We now have more and more academics working closely with government departments, SETAs, municipalities and local and international universities in the Global North and the Global South. It is also pleasing to note the tremendous increase in collaborative research partnerships in most of our academic departments, especially the departments of Chemistry, Physics, Omics, Nano Technology, Food Sciences and Sustainable Livelihoods, Bio-Technology, Bio-Medical Technology, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgy, Water Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Educational Sciences, Entrepreneurship, Electrical Engineering, Marketing, Legal Studies and most of the departments in the faculties of Management Sciences and Human Sciences.
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RESEARCH IN THE CENTRE OF ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT With the current focus on student throughputs and efforts to increase our success rates, we have seen a plethora of disciplinary and multi-disciplinary research in our Centre of Academic Development (CAD) with a focus on developing knowledge germane to a UOT. This includes:
How students learn in all our faculties especially with the affordances brought about by various forms of information and communication technologies (ICTs);
The nature of the curriculum in a UOT and the knowledgeconstitutive interests that are embedded in what we teach, how we teach, how students learn and where; and
Issues related to pedagogical content knowledge especially in science, technology, engineering and mathematics within a blended mode of teaching and learning.
We are pleased to announce that CAD will soon publish a book on evidence-based research and reflexive discourse practices. In a true Foucauldian sense, the CAD is succeeding in ensuring that we focus on research on teaching as an ‘object of thought’ (Peters & Besley 2008:20) and how we problematise our reflective praxis to unearth why our students have been having difficulties in coping especially with science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM)-related disciplines. The CAD is also pioneering evidence
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based research in the use of learning management systems such as Blackboard. This form of disciplinary and transdisciplinary research will enhance our understanding of how students learn effectively using various forms of ICTs. Results from such research studies will also enhance the effectiveness of our academics as they experiment with different learning architectures in a blended mode of teaching and learning environment.
VUT CENTRES AND INSTITUTES We continue to be proud of our work in the following centres and institutes:
Innovation Product Development and Advanced Manufacturing Technology;
Materials and Minerals Technology;
Centre for Alternative Energy;
Centre for Sustainable Livelihoods (CSL);
Centre for Renewable Energy and Water; and
Plant molecular genetics/biotechnology
Centre for Renewable Energy and Water The Science and Technology Centre has seen tremendous research in additive manufacturing, traditional medicine and indigenous knowledge systems, agriculture, and technology transfer. Such research has resulted in the registration of patents by scientists and researchers resident in our faculties and departments. It has also attracted major funding from both government and non-governmental sources. Most of these centres and institutes have also contributed tremendously to our research output in accredited journals. The CSL had a very successful conference this year which will result in a number of publications.
POSTGRADUATE EDUCATION AND TRAINING Across the board, we have seen tremendous increases in the appointment of postdoctoral fellows (PDFs) in all our faculties. The majority of our PDFs are in STEM-related disciplines. We are now introducing mechanisms to attract more PDFs in the areas
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of management and human sciences. Our challenges are related to funding for equipment and infrastructure, which are essential for laboratory work. The institution has also seen an increase in the number of postgraduate (PG) students. This has been made possible by funding from the DHET in the form of a Research and Development Grant, which will be part of the University Capacity Development Fund in the future. Our system of managing PG students in the university has now been made more efficient by efforts spearheaded by the Research Directorate and our Faculty Research Management Committees.
MOVING FORWARD Moving forward we want to see more emerging academics conducting research that will find its way into the web of science journals. We also want to see more black and female academics being involved in both disciplinary, multi- and transdisciplinary research. As a public institution, we also want to see more researchers being involved, collaboratively or individually, in policy-oriented research so that we contribute not only to public discourse practices but also to the objectives or Vision 2030 as articulated in the National Development Plan of South Africa. Most importantly, we want to see not just an increase in our research productivity but also an increased impact of our research, especially in the key areas of STEM, which is the focus of the UOT in terms of knowledge production. While we do not believe in the utility and efficacy of global rankings, we want to work hard to be part of the research network among South African universities and sister African institutions in the region and the continent. As we envision the future of research at the VUT, the challenge would be for us to protect the ‘scientific domain’ from a utilitarian discourse germane to the role of the university as articulated in the neo-liberal political and economic agenda.
CONCLUSION Finally, we want to see the VUT research agenda, praxis and trajectory being fundamental to the transformation of the institution’s pedagogical content knowledge base, issues related to epistemic cognition and access in STEM, and our society as a whole. That form of transformation is ‘a transformation in perspective, in a frame of reference, in our personal paradigms’ (Brookfield 2000:119) about how we envision and re-imagine
Message from the Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Academic and Research
the research agenda at VUT. To improve the quality, impact and quantity of our research endeavours at the VUT, transforming the research agenda and trajectory at the VUT has to have ‘connotations of an epiphanic, or apocalyptic, cognitive event-a shift in the tectonic plates of one’s assumptive clusters’ (Brookfield 2000:119). To achieve this goal, we as organic intellectuals and researchers have to appropriate Bourdieu’s notion of ‘epistemic reflexivity’ (Wacquant 1992:36-46) so that we are able to critically reflect on our work as individual academics and as an intellectual collective regarding issues central to power, knowledge, epistemic cognition and the role of the South African academy, especially a UOT and its role or roles in knowledge production, dissemination and storage (Sandoval, Green & Braten 2016). Our focus has to be, inter alia, on how we construct the research agenda so that we can understand the ontological, axiological and epistemological contestations regarding the nature, origins, issues, and future directions of the research agenda especially in light of the decolonisation and Africanisation debate in the country.
REFERENCES Brookfield, S. (2000). Transformative learning as ideology critique. In Jack Mezirow & Associates, Learning as transformation: Critical perspectives on a theory of progress. San Francisco: Jossey Bass. Peters, M.A. & Besley, T.A. (eds. (2008). Why Foucault? New directions in educational research. New York: Peter Lang. Sandoval, W.A., Green, A.J. & Braten, I. (2016). Understanding and promoting thinking about knowledge: Origins, issues, and future directions of research on epistemic cognition. Review of Research in Education, 40(1):457-496. Wacquant, L.J.D. (1992). Epistemic reflexivity. In P. Bourdieu & L.J.D. Wacquant, An invitation to reflexive sociology. Chicago: University of Chicago Press.
Prof. K.P. Dzvimbo DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLOR: ACADEMIC AND RESEARCH
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MES FROM THE T Generous funding from the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) through a research development grant enabled the Directorate to support certain academic staff in improving their academic qualifications by enrolling them for master’s and doctoral qualifications. – Dr S.M. Nelana
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he Directorate for Research and Higher Degrees at Vaal University of Technology (VUT) is responsible for the following functions:
Research management and administration
Research capacity development
Research grants management
Research ethics and integrity.
Postgraduate Studies
To increase our research productivity during 2016, we mainly focused on research capacity development of our academic staff. Generous funding from the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) through a research development grant enabled the Directorate to support certain academic staff in improving their academic qualifications by enrolling them for master’s and doctoral qualifications. In addition, we supported their research capability through workshops and training in postgraduate student supervision. For example, through our partnership with the Centre for Higher Education Research, Teaching and Learning (CHERTL) at Rhodes University, most of our academic staff members and postdoctoral research fellows enrolled for a supervision course. Participants in this course were awarded certificates upon completion and with this recognition we could appoint them as supervisors and co-supervisors for our postgraduate students. We also increased the number of our
Message from the Director: Research and Higher Degrees
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postdoctoral fellows, and by the end of 2016 we had appointed 25 postdoctoral fellows across our four faculties. The interventions mentioned here have contributed to our research output, and there was 50% increase in the number of outputs submitted to the DHET for subsidies compared to the previous year. Academic staff were assisted with their grant proposals to NRF and we are proud to announce that more than 90% our submissions to the National Research Foundation (NRF) were successful. This has led to an increase in the number of NRF Thuthuka grant holders as well as an increase in the number of rated researchers. VUT strategic priority is to increase the number of postgraduate students to 1% of the total student population at the university. In 2016 we achieved this goal. It is worth mentioning that new master’s and doctoral programmes were introduced in 2016. These new programmes should help to attract more postgraduate students to the university. To increase the throughput rate of postgraduate students, we offered short learning programmes
Message from the Director: Research and Higher Degrees
on research reading/writing, proposal writing, and research design and methodology. In November 2016 we held our first postgraduate conference and it is worth noting that 80% of the organising committee members were students. There was a significant increase in the number of postgraduate students who received financial aid through our internal bursaries and NRF scholarships. We also introduced academic research exchanges for our postgraduate students to enable them to access laboratories and state-of-the-art equipment at other sister universities and science councils. In conclusion, we would like to thank all the stakeholders, both internal and external, for their immense contribution to the VUT research endeavours. Our gratitude also extends to all the academics and students who contributed to our research productivity.
Dr. S.M. Nelana DIRECTOR: RESEARCH AND HIGHER DEGREES
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t is a sad indictment of human nature that the more abundantly endowed often exploit the lesser endowed – whether the endowment centres on knowledge, resources, networks or power.
Even when the solutions are not astounding or ‘game changers’, they still exercise the solution production system; such that it might in future change the game. Such research and development manifests itself when new medicines, such as the malaria vaccine, are developed. – Dr J. Molete
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This does not have to be so. Research and development is a human endeavour where the more abundantly endowed could act for the betterment of the lesser endowed. Universities could use their brain power and resources to create new knowledge that would solve critical problems for humanity. Even when the solutions are not astounding or ‘game changers’, they still exercise the solution production system; such that it might in future change the game. Such research and development manifests itself when new medicines, such as the malaria vaccine, are developed. A recent trend is for financially-endowed entrepreneurs to acquire the rights for certain medication, either by buying the original company outright or by buying the patents for the medication. The next step is when the entrepreneur increases the price of the medication (at times outrageously – even up to 1 000% and more!). While governments might investigate such exploitation and try to regulate against it, the best and most sustainable solution to this problem would be to support research and development towards competitive or alternative medication. Unfortunately, this route is time consuming and fraught with risk as the probability of success is not high. However, research and development does offer a more sustainable policy
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instrument. Such research and development should be engaged in continuously and timeously– in order to be able to offer alternatives prior to the entrepreneurial buyout.
ciety and are expanding our role to assist in the dissemination of knowledge products from our community.
It is a privilege for the Technology Transfer and Innovation Directorate to take part in research and development and to be a part of the innovation value chain for the Vaal University of Technology. We can help make VUT knowledge products available to so-
Dr J. Molete
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RESEARCH OUTPUTS CONFERENCES (PAPERS AND POSTERS PRESENTED)
Presenter and co-presenters: Campbell, R.I., de Beer, D.J., Pei, E. & Martorelli, M. Title of paper: Benchmarking of material extrusion entry Level 3D printers Conference: 17th Annual Conference of the Rapid Product Development Association of South Africa (RAPDASA) Place: Vaal University of Technology, Science and Technology Park, Vanderbijlpark, South Africa Date: 2-4 November 2016 ISBN/ISSN: 978-0-620-72061-8
Presenter and co-presenters: Havenga, S.P., de Beer, D.J., van Tonder, P.J.M. & Campbell, R.I.
Title of paper: Using acetone (propanone) as a post-production finishing technique: Crossing the divide between art and technology Conference: 6th International Conference on Additive Manufacturing (ICAT 2016) Place: Nürnberg, Germany Date: 29-30 November 2016 ISBN/ISSN: 978-961-285-537-6
Presenter and co-presenters: Mugeri, H., Mazamhuka, W.R., Adebiyi D.I. & Dippenaar, J.H.
Title of paper: Effect of casting temperature on the fillability of 1060 aluminum produced by sand Conference: 17th Annual Conference of the Rapid Product Development Association of South Africa (RAPDASA) Place: Vaal University of Technology, Science and Technology Park, Vanderbijlpark, South Africa Date: 2-4 November 2016 ISBN/ISSN: 978-0-620-72061-8
Presenter and co-presenters: Mugeri, H., Mazamhuka, W.R., Adebiyi D.I. & Dippenaar, J.H. Title of paper: Effect of wall thickness on the quality of 1060 aluminium produced by sand casting Conference: 17th Annual Conference of the Rapid Product Development Association of South Africa (RAPDASA) Place: Vaal University of Technology, Science and Technology Park, Vanderbijlpark, South Africa Date: 2-4 November 2016 ISBN/ISSN: 978-0-620-72061-8
SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS PRESENTED
Title: Idea 2 product
Presented to: Innovation hub entrepreneurs Place: Vaal University of Technology, Science and Technology Park, Vanderbijlpark, South Africa Date: 1 November 2016
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PUBLICATIONS (JOURNAL ARTICLES)
Author and co-authors: K., Nyembwe, K., Oyombo, D., van Tonder, P.J.M. & de Beer, D.J.
Title: Suitability of a South African silica sand for the three-dimensional printing of foundry moulds and cores Journal: South African Journal of Industrial Engineering Volume: 27 Issue: 3 Page numbers of article: 230-237 ISSN: 2224-7890 (online), 1012-277X (print)
Author and co-authors: de Beer, D.J., Gonya, E., Mashila, M., Nyembwe, K. & van Tonder, P.J.M. Title: Physical properties of sand parts produced using a Voxeljet VX1000 three-dimensional printer (3DP) Journal: South African Journal of Industrial Engineering Volume: 27 Issue: 3 Page numbers of article: 142 -314 ISSN: 2224-7890 (online), 1012-277X (print)
RESEARCH IN PROGRESS
Researcher: Havenga, S.P.
Title: Post processing of printed artefacts Field: Fine arts
Researcher: la Grange, J.J.
Title: Comparison of different additive manufacturing technologies Field: Engineering
Researcher: Mac Pherson, R. Title: Energy optimization Field: Engineering
Researcher: Mauchline, D.A.
Title: Understanding customer preferences Comparing Additive Manufacturing powders PA2200 & PA2221 in a South African context Field: Engineering
Researcher: Mokone, L.
Title: Recycling of PMMA additive manufacturing waste power Field: Engineering
Researcher: Nwanekah, G.O.
Title: The use of entry level 3D printers for SMMEs Field: Engineering
Researcher: van der Merwe, H.L.
Title: Development of a production control framework for additive manufacturing Field: Engineering
Researcher: van Tonder, P.J.M.
Title: Localisation of Voxeljet VX1000 printing material. Field: Engineering
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RESEARCH PARTNERSHIPS/COLLABORATION
Researcher: Löw, J.
Title: E-waste Higher education institution: Hochschule Aalen, Germany
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Researchers: Dima, M.G., Hanyani, H.H., Mabuza, T.C., MacPherson, R., Mamadisa, K.M.,& Matidza, V.,
Title: Skills for Green Jobs Higher education institution: Ostfalia University of Applied Sciences and Koblenz University of Applied Sciences
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016 has been marked with a success story of the pre-eminent research within the Faculty of Applied and Computer Sciences. Our researchers have a unique view of what matters and what works with regards to research in the faculty.
Our research within the faculty enhances our value to other researchers. This is evidenced by the numerous citations of our
Our research within the faculty enhances our value to other researchers. This is evidenced by the numerous citations of our published research papers found in prominent journals. We regard our research as vibrant and cutting edge and the faculty research activities play an important role in enhancing the experiences of our students. Students are introduced by their supervisors and promoters to the rigors of new discovery. We collaborate with the world’s top researchers to bring innovation of the highest degree to our core focus research areas. Our fine research practice plays a major role in equipping our students with the important skills of inquiry and evaluation. Our research team was joined by the following postdoctoral fellows from different countries: Dr A. Alisotanidekhordi
published research papers found in prominent journals.
Biotechnology
Dr L. Bengela Dr L.K. Abia-Akebe Dr J. Bashieer
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FACULTY OF APPLIED AND COMPUTER SCIENCES Dr H. Chiririwa
b) Chemistry –54 students enrolled for master’s degrees and 17 for doctoral degrees.
Dr I.P. Ejidike
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Dr E.O. Oseghe Dr E.O. Oseghe Chemistry
Dr P.N. Diagboya Dr P. Nyamukamba
Information and Communication Technology
The growth and positive development of our research activities are noticed in the following research focus areas:
Adsorption and wastewater
Dr O.S. Ayanda
Agricultural environmental biotechnology
Bio-tissue, regeneration and immunology unit
Cardiovascular risk factors in southern Africa
Catalysis
Computational solid-state physics (magnetism effects)
Computer vision and recommender systems
Curriculum development in maths education
Extraction and adsorption
Heat transfer analysis in combustible materials and maths of biology
Indigenous knowledge systems
Dr B.J. Okoli
Dr E. Feukeu
Eight faculty staff members were granted sabbatical leave to study towards master’s and doctoral degrees. The number of postgraduate students in various departments is as follows: a)
d) Information and Communication Technology – 29 students enrolled for master’s degrees and six for doctoral degrees.
Dr P.K. Mubiayi
Dr P.C. Okoli Institute of Chemical and Biotechnology
Health Sciences – nine students enrolled for master’s degrees and one for a doctoral degree.
Biotechnology – 23 students enrolled for master’s degrees and eight for doctoral degrees.
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Mathematical biosciences and applied fluid dynamics;
RESEARCH OUTPUTS
Medical plants
CONFERENCES (PAPERS AND POSTERS PRESENTED)
Mentoring and teacher development in mathematics education
Presenter and co-presenters: Bout, W., Viljoen, E.L, Ofomaja, A.E. & van Steen, E.
Modulation of galactic cosmic rays in the heliosphere
Nanomaterial, sensors and biosensors
Nanotechnology
Non-destructive testing of materials
OMICS
Ontology engineering and semantic web
Plant molecular genetics
The physics of alternative energies
Traditional medicine
Water quality.
Prof. B.R. Mabuza EXECUTIVE DEAN: FACULTY OF APPLIED AND COMPUTER SCIENCES
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Title of paper: Catalytic behaviour of one-step microwave prepared iron oxide supported on activated carbon from pine cone Conference: 27th Annual Conference of the Catalysis Society of South Africa (CATSA 2016) Place: Champagne Sports Resort, Drakensburg, South Africa Date: 6-9 November 2016 ISBN/ISSN: N/A
Presenter: Dikio, E.D.
Title of paper: Chapter 1. Advanced manufacturing, electronics and microsystems Conference: Techconnect World Innovation Conference and Expo Place: Washington DC, USA Date: 22-25 May 2016 ISBN/ISSN: N/A
Presenter and co-presenter: Kazadi, Y.K. & Fonou Dombeu, J.V. Title of paper: Complexity-based ranking of biomedical ontologies Conference: 3rd IEEE International Conference on Advances in Computing, Communication & Engineering (ICACCE 2016) Place: Durban, South Africa Date: 28-29 November 2016 ISBN/ISSN: N/A
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Presenter and co-presenters: Kganyago, S.V., Ofomaja, A.E. & Viljoen, E.L. Title of paper: Manipulating the size and shape of cobalt oxide nanoparticles Conference: 6thAnnual Gauteng Nanosciences Young Researcher’s Symposium (NYRS2016) Place: Randburg, South Africa Date: 18 November 2016 ISBN/ISSN: N/A
Presenter and co-presenters: Kganyago, S.V., Viljoen, E.L. & Ofomaja, A.E.
Title of paper: Effect of sizes of cobalt oxide nanoparticles on the Fenton catalytic activity Conference: 27th Annual Conference of the Catalysis Society of South Africa (CATSA 2016) Place: Champagne Sports Resort, Drakensburg, South Africa Date: 6-9 November 2016 ISBN/ISSN: N/A
Presenter and co-presenters: K’otieno, B., Naidoo, E.B. & Aoyi, O.
Title of paper: Conference: 27th Annual Conference of the Catalysis Society of South Africa (CATSA 2016) Place: Champagne Sports Resort, Drakensburg, South Africa Date: 5-9 November 2016 ISBN/ISSN: N/A
Presenter and co-presenters: Kupeta, A.J., Ofomaja, A.E. & Naidoo, E.B.
Title of paper: Hydrophobic biomaterial composite for adsorption of 2-Nirophenol from aqueous solution Conference: WISA 2016 Biennial Conference Place: Durban, South Africa Date: 15-19 May 2016 ISBN/ISSN: N/A
Presenter and co-presenters: Kwuimi, R., Fonou Dombeu, J.V. & Zuva, T.
Title of paper: An empirical analysis of semantic web mechanisms for storage and query of ontologies in relational databases Conference: 3rd IEEE International Conference on Advances in Computing, Communication & Engineering (ICACCE 2016) Place: Durban, South Africa Date: 28-29 November 2016 ISBN/ISSN: N/A
Presenter and co-presenter: Lesaoana, M. & Pakade, V.E.
Title of paper: Forced degradation studies of quercetin in the presence of polymers using HPLC method: The effect of pH, time and temperature Conference: ChromSAAMS 2016 Place: Riverside Sun Hotel, Vanderbijlpark, South Africa Date: 11-14 September2016 ISBN/ISSN: N/A
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Presenter and co-presenter: Matamela, T. & Mtunzi, F.
Title of paper: A novel biflavonoid from leaves of Rhus leptodictya Conference: The International Conference in Pure and Applied Science (ICPAS 2016) Place: Flic en Flac, Mauritius Date: 18-22 July 2016 ISBN/ISSN: N/A
Presenter: Mkhumbeni, N.
Title of paper: The effect of Eucomis autumnalis on osteogenic markers in vitro Conference: 4th African Pharma Congress Place: Cape Town, South Africa Date: 19–20 June 2016 ISBN/ISSN: N/A
Presenter and co-presenters: Mmelesi, K., Ofomaja, A.E. & Viljoen, E.L.
Title of paper: Effect of microwave power on the methylene blue number (MBN) and iodine number (IN) on the production of activated carbon via microwave pyrolysis Conference: International Conference on Pure and Applied Chemistry (ICPAC2016) Place: Flic en Flac, Mauritius Date: 18-22 July 2016 ISBN/ISSN: N/A
Presenter and co-presenters: Mmelesi, Ofomaja, A.E. & Viljoen, E.L.
Title of paper: Influence of microwave power (synthesis step) on the heterogeneous Fenton’s degradation of methylene blue Conference: 27th Annual Conference of the Catalysis Society of South Africa (CATSA 2016) Place: Champagne Sports Resort, Drakensburg, South Africa Date: 6-9 November 2016 ISBN/ISSN: N/A
Presenter and co-presenter: Mokubung, K.E. & Moloto, M.J.
Title of paper: Size tuning of cysteine capped CdSe nanoparticles using an alternative source of selenium Conference: 6th Annual Gauteng Nanosciences Young Researcher’s Symposium (NYRS2016) Place: Randburg, South Africa Date: 18 November 2016 ISBN/ISSN: N/A
Presenter and co-presenters: Moloto, M.J., More, D.S., Xaba, T., Morifi, E.L. & Sibokoza, S.B. Title of paper: Complexes, semiconductor nanoparticles and polymer fibres Conference: European Chemistry Conference (Euro Chemistry 2016) Place: Rome, Italy Date: 16-18 June 2016 ISBN/ISSN: N/A
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Presenter and co-presenters: Moloto, M.J., More, D.S., Xaba, T., Morifi, E.L. & Sibokoza, S.B.
Presenter and co-presenters: Nate, Z., Moloto, M.J., Sibiya, N.P. & Mubiayi, K.P.
Presenter and co-presenters: Moyo, M., Pakade, V.E. & Modise, S.J.
Presenter: Nolting, V.
Title of paper: Metal and semiconductor nanoparticles and their polymer fibres Conference: EMN Meeting on Quantum Matter Place: Mauritius Date: 30 November-4 December 2016 ISBN/ISSN: N/A
Title of paper: Adapting waste mango seed shells for adsorptive water treatment Conference: Bridging Africa, Latin America and Europe on Water and Renewable Energies Applications Conference (BALEWARE 2016) Place: Arusha, Tanzania Date: 11-13 December 2016 ISBN/ISSN: N/A
Presenter and co-presenters: Moyo, M., Pakade, V.E. & Modise, S.J.
Title of paper: Functionalised Mangifera indica seed shells for treatment of electroplating wastewater Conference: International Conference on Pure and Applied Chemistry (ICPAC 2016) Place: Flic en Flac, Mauritius Date: 18-22 July 2016 ISBN/ISSN: N/A
Presenter and co-presenters: Mtshatsheni, K.N.G., Naidoo, E.B., Ofomaja, A.E. Title of paper: Preparation and optimization of pine-magnetite composite for removal of ethylene blue dye Conference: Conference on Environment, Materials and Green Technology Place: Vaal University of Technology, Science and Technology Park, Vanderbijlpark, South Africa Date: 24-25 November 2016 ISBN/ISSN: N/A
Presenter and co-presenters: Mtshathseni, K.N.G., Ofomaja, A.E. & Naidoo, E.B.
Title of paper: Preparation and optimization of pine-magnetite composite for removal of methylene blue dye Conference: International Conference on Pure and Applied Chemistry (ICPAC 2016) Place: Flic en Flac, Mauritius Date: 18-22 July 2016 ISBN/ISSN: N/A
Presenter: Naidoo, E.B.
Title of paper: Green synthesis of high fluorescent CN-dots from curry leaves for bifunctional sensing application Conference: International Conference on Pure and Applied Chemistry (ICPAC 2016) Place: Flic en Flac, Mauritius Date: 18-22 July 2016 ISBN/ISSN: N/A
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Title of paper: Synthesis and characterization of alanine-capped water-soluble zinc sulfide nanoparticles. Conference: South African Chemical Institute Young Chemist Symposium (SACI 2016) Place: University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa Date: 1 December 2016 ISBN/ISSN: N/A Title of paper: Ferromagnetism in magnetic 4f-systems Conference: South African Institute of Physics Annual Conference Place: University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa Date: 4-8 July 2016 ISBN/ISSN: N/A
Presenter and co-presenters: Ntuli, T.D., Ofomaja, A.E. & Pakade, V.E.
Title of paper: Chromium (VI) adsorption unto modified Macadamia nutshells Conference: Conference on Environment, Materials and Green Technology Place: Vaal University of Technology, Science and Technology Park, Vanderbijlpark, South Africa Date: 24-25 November 2016 ISBN/ISSN: N/A
Presenter and co-presenter: Ofomaja, A.E. & Naidoo, E.B.
Title of paper: Methyl violet adsortption onto native and chemically pretreated acrylic acid grafted pine cone. Conference: International Conference on Pure and Applied Chemistry (ICPAC 2016) Place: Flic en Flac, Mauritius Date: 18-22 July 2016 ISBN/ISSN: N/A
Presenter and co-presenters: Onyango, B., Aoyi, O. & Naidoo, E.B.
Title of paper: Photodecolorization of melanoidins in vinasse with illuminated TiO2-ZnO/activated carbon composite Conference: International Conference on Environment, Materials and Green Technology Place: Vaal University of Technology, Science and Technology Park, Vanderbijlpark, South Africa Date: 24-25 November 2016 ISBN/ISSN: N/A
Presenter and co-presenters: Onyango, B. Naidoo, E.B. & Ochieng, A.
Title of paper: HPLC and UV-Vis analysis of photodegradation of phenol using C- and Ag-doped TiO2 Conference: International Conference on Pure and Applied Chemistry (ICPAC 2016) Place: Flic en Flac, Mauritius Date: 18-22 July 2016 ISBN/ISSN: N/A
Message from the Faculty of Applied and Computer Sciences
Presenter and co-presenters: Osikoya, A.E., Parlak, O., Bhatia, R., Murugan, N.A., Dikio, E.D. Moloto, H., Uzun, L., Turner, A.P.F. & Tiwari, A.
Title of paper: Studies on electrobiocatalytic behaviour of acetylene sourced CVD-synthesised graphene bioelectrodes Conference: The World Congress on Biosensors (Biosensors 2016) Place: Gothenburg, Sweden Date: 25-27 May 2016 ISBN/ISSN: N/A
Presenter and co-presenters: Otieno, B., Apollo, S., Naidoo, B. & Ochieng, A.
Title of paper: Response surface methodology modelling of diazinon photodegradation using TiO2-ZnO Conference: ISERD International Conference Place: Jerusalem, Israel Date: 29-30 December 2016 ISBN/ISSN: 978-93-86083-34-0
Presenter and co-presenters: Ouma IL.A., Ofomaja, A.E. & Naidoo, E.B
Title of paper: Magnetic nanoparticles stabilized by lignocellulosic waste as green adsorbent for Cr (VI) removal from waste water Conference: NanoMatEn 2016 and Joint Conference Place: Paris, France Date: 1-3 June 2016 ISBN/ISSN: N/A
Presenter and co-presenters: Ouma, IL.A., Ofomaja, A.E. & Naidoo, E.B.
Title of paper: Manganese doping of iron oxide magnetite nanoparticles for arsenic adsorption: A response surface methodology optimization Conference: International Conference on Pure and Applied Chemistry (ICPAC 2016) Place: Flic en Flac, Mauritius Date: 18-22 July 2016 ISBN/ISSN: N/A
Presenter and co-presenters: Pakade, V.E., Lesaoana, M. & Tavengwa, N.T.
Title of paper: Forced degradation studies of quercetin in the presence of polymers: The effect of pH, time and temperature Conference: 9th International Conference on Molecular Imprinting (MIP2016) Place: Lund, Sweden Date: 26-30 June 2016 ISBN/ISSN: N/A
Presenter and co-presenters: Pholosi, A., Ofomaja, A.E. & Naidoo, E.B.
Title of paper: Insight into the mechanism of toxic chromium (VI) from waste water using magnetite coated pine powder Conference: AICHE 2016 Spring Meeting and 12th Global Process on Process Safety Place: Houston, Texas, USA Date: 8-16 April 2016 ISBN/ISSN: N/A
Message from the Faculty of Applied and Computer Sciences
Presenter: Pillay, M.
Title of paper: Assessing the genetic diversity of Alternaria Bataticola in South Africa using molecular markers Conference: Annual Conference on Engineering and Applied Science (ACEAT 2016) Place: Kyoto, Japan Date: 22-24 November 2016 ISBN/ISSN: N/A
Presenter: Pinkoane, M.
Title of paper Curriculum design and development: A case for a nursing programme at a university of technology Conference: 2nd World Congress on Nursing & Healthcare Place: Las Vegas, USA Date: 1-3 December 2016 ISBN/ISSN: N/A
Presenter and co-presenters: Sanni, O.S., Ofomaja, A.E. & Viljoen, E.L.
Title of paper: Controllable synthesis of efficient Ag/AgBr nanocomposite supported on pine cone activated carbon for the degradation of tetracycline Conference: 27th Annual Conference of the Catalysis Society of South Africa (CATSA 2016) Place: Champagne Sports Resort, Drakensburg, South Africa Date: 6-9 November 2016 ISBN/ISSN: N/A
Presenter and co-presenters: Sanni, O.S., Ofomaja, A.E. & Viljoen, E.L.
Title of paper: Synthesis of ZnCl2-activated carbon produced from pine cone by microwave pyrolysis: Characterization and methylene blue adsorption Conference: International Conference on Pure and Applied Chemistry (ICPAC2016) Place: Flic en Flac, Mauritius Date: 18-22 July 2016 ISBN/ISSN: N/A
Presenter and co-presenters: Shooto, N.D., Dikio, E.D. Wankasi, D. & Sikhiwivhilu, L.M.
Title of paper: Iron based metal organic framework as an effective lead ion (Pb2+) remover from aqueous solution: Thermodynamic and kinetics studies Conference: International Symposium on Energy Challenges and Mechanics Place: Inverness, Scotland, UK Date: 14-18 August 2016 ISBN/ISSN: N/A
Presenter: Tagne Wambo, J.R.
Title of paper: Determining the association between Factor VII, fibrinogen and PAI-1 levels as cardiovascular risk markers in a black elderly community in South Africa Conference: 1st VUT Interdisciplinary Research and Postgraduate Conference Place: Vaal University of Technology, Science and Technology Park, Vanderbijlpark, South Africa
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Date: 9-10 November 2016 ISBN/ISSN: N/A
Presenter and co-presenters: Tucker, C., Van Steen, E., Bout, W., Ofomaja, A.E. & Viljoen, E.L. Title of paper: Carbon from pine cones as a support for high temperature Fischer-Tropsch synthesis Conference: International Pittsburgh Coal Conference (PCC 2016) Place: Cape Town, South Africa Date: 1 August 2016 ISBN/ISSN: N/A
Presenter and co-presenter: Xaba, T. & Moloto, J.M.
Title of paper: Bis (2-hydroxy-1-naphthalenehydrato) metal complexes as source of face-centered-cubic trioctylphosphine oxide-capped ZnO and CdO nanoparticles using oleylamine as dispersion medium Conference: The International Conference in Coordination Chemistry (ICCC 2016) Place: Brest, France Date: 2-8 July 2016 ISBN/ISSN: N/A
Presenter and co-presenter: Xaba, T. & Moloto, J.M.
Title of paper: Synthesis of CdO thin films from Bis (2-hydroxy-1naphthaldehydato) cadmium (II) complex as a single source precursor by spin coating technique Conference: The International Conference in Pure and Applied Science (ICPAS 2016) Place: Flic en Flac, Mauritius Date: 18-22 July 2016 ISBN/ISSN: N/A
SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS PRESENTED
Title: Application of electromagnetic NDE to the magnetization in ferromagnetic materials Presented to: Department of Physics Seminar Place: Vaal University of Technology Date: 19 October 2016
PUBLICATIONS (BOOKS/CHAPTERS IN BOOKS)
Author: Nolting, V.
Book title: A Microscopic Theory of Phase Transitions Publisher: Scholars’ Press Date: 10 August 2016 ISBN: 978-3-659-84157-7
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PUBLICATIONS (JOURNAL ARTICLES)
Author and co-authors: Airo, M.A., Gqoba, S., Otieno, F., Moloto, M.J. & Moloto, N.
Title: Structural modification and band-gap crossover in indium selenide nanosheets.. Journal: RSC Advances Volume: 6 Issue: 47 Page numbers of article: 40777-40784 ISSN: 2046-2069
Author and co-authors: Airo, M.A., Rodrigues, R., Gqoba, S., Ntlholeng, N., Otieno, F., Moloto, M.J., Greenshields, M.W.C.C., Hümmelgen, I.A. & Moloto, N. Title: Colloidal InSe nanostructures: Effect of morphology on their chemical sensitivity to methanol and formaldehyde fumes Journal: Sensors and Actuators, B: Chemical Volume: 236 Page numbers of article: 116-125 DOI: 10.1016/j.snb.2016.05.150 ISSN: 0925-4005
Author and co-authors: Babalola, J.O., Koiki, B.A., Eniayewu, Y., Salimonu, A., Olowoyo, J.O., Oninla, V.O., Alabi, H.A., Ofomaja, A.E. & Omorogie, M.O. Title: Adsorption efficacy of Cedrela odorata seed waste for dyes: Nonlinear fractal kinetics and nonlinear equilibrium studies Journal: Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering Volume: 4 Issue: 3 Page numbers of article: 3527-3536 ISSN: N/A
Author and co-authors: Bello-Akinosho, M., Makofane, R., Adeleke, R., Thantsha, M., Pillay, M. & Chirima, J. Title: Potential of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon – degrading bacterial isolates to contribute to soil fertility Journal: BioMed Research International Volume: 2016 Article ID: 5798593, 10 pages DOI: 10.1155/2016/5798593 ISSN: 2314-6141
Author and co-authors: Bennett, V., Dikio, C.W, Angaye, S. S., Wankasi, D., Dikio, E. D. & Bahadur, E. E. E. Title: Interactions of 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium hexafluorophosphate with N, N-dimethylformamide: Density and viscosity measurements Journal: Journal of Molecular Liquids Volume: 219 Page numbers of article: 661-666 DOI: 10.1016/j.molloq.2016.03.072 ISSN: 0167-7322
Message from the Faculty of Applied and Computer Sciences
Author and co-authors: Dikio, E.D., Bahadur, I. & Ebenso, E.E.
Title: Intermolecular interactions between 2-methyl-2-butanol and petroleum ether at different temperatures: Density, viscosity and refractive index measurements Journal: Journal of Molecular Liquids Volume: 219 Page numbers of article: 795-800 DOI: 10.1016/j.molloq.2016.04.041 ISSN: 0167-7322
Author and co-authors: Govindraju, S., Ntholeng, N., Ranganathan, K., Moloto, M.J., Sikhwivhilu, L.M. & Moloto, N.
Title: The effect of structural properties of Cu2Se/polyvinylcarbazole nanocomposites on the performance of hybrid solar cells Journal: Journal of Nanomaterials Volume: 2016 (2016) Volume ID: 9592189, 8 pages DOI: 10.1155/2016/9592189 ISSN: 1687-4110
Author and co-authors: Karamura, D., Tumuhimbise, R., Muhangi, S., Nyine, M., Pillay, M., Tendo, R.S., Talengera, D., Namanya, P., Kubiriba, J. & Karamura, E.
Title: Ploidy level of the banana (Musa spp.) accesssions at the germplasm collection centre for the East and Central Africa Journal: African Journal of Biotechnology Volume: 15 Issue: 31 Page numbers of article: 1692-1698 ISSN: 1684-5315
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Author and co-authors: Kemeakegha, A.J., Abia, A.A., Dikio, E.D. & Bahadur, E. E. E. Title: Interactions of ethylacetoacetate with some (C4–C9) aliphatic ketones at 298.15 K: Insight from volumetric studies Journal: Journal of Molecular Liquids Volume: 216 Page numbers of article: 641-645 DOI: 10.1016/j.molloq.2016.01.069 ISSN: 0167-7322
Author and co-authors: Maboya, W.K., Coville, N.J., & Mhlanga, S.D.
Title: The synthesis of carbon nanomaterials using chlorinated hydrocarbons over a Fe-Co/CaCO3 catalyst Journal: South African Journal of Chemistry Volume: 69 Page numbers of article: 15-26 DOI: 10.17159/0379-4350/2016/v69a3 ISSN: 0379-4350 (print). 1996-840X (online)
Author and co-author: Mogotlane, K.D. & Fonou Dombeu, J.V. Title: Automatic conversion of relational databases into ontologies: A comparative analysis of Protégé plug-ins performances Journal: International Journal of Web & Semantic Technology Volume: 7 Issue: 3/4 Page numbers of article: 21-39 ISSN: 0976-2280 (print), 0975-9026 (online)
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Author and co-author: Mogotlane, K.D. & Fonou Dombeu, J.V Title: Development and semantic exploitation of a relational data model for service delivery in South African municipalities Journal: The African Journal of Information Systems Volume: 8 Issue: 4 Page numbers of article: 1-18 ISSN: 1936-0282
Author and co-authors: More, D.S., Moloto, M.J. & Moloto, N. Title: Hexadecylamine-capped silver selenide nanoparticles: Temperature study Journal: Chalcogenide Letters Volume: 13 Issue: 5 Page numbers of article: 233-238 ISSN: 15848663
Author and co-authors: Mubiayi, K.P., Freitas, J., Moloto, M.J., Moloto, N., Sikhwivhilu, L.M. & Nogueria, A.F. Title: Colloidal synthesis of Culn0. 75Ga0. 25Se2 nanoparticles and their photovoltaic performance Journal: Open Physics Volume: 14 Issue: 1 Page numbers of article: 420-425 ISSN: 2391-5471
Author and co-authors: Nguluta, M., Adebola, P. & Pillay, M. Title: Genetic diversity analysis in South African taro (Colocasia esculenta) accessions using molecular tools Journal: International Journal of Genetics and Molecular Biology Volume: 8 Issue: 4 Page numbers of article: 18-24 ISSN: 2006-9863
Author: Nolting, V.
Title: Collective electronic excitations in ferromagnetic metals Journal: Proceedings of SAIP2015 Page numbers of article: 102-107 ISSN: 978-0-620-70714-5
Author and co-authors: Ntaote, D., Shooto, N.D., Dikio, E.D., Wankasi., D. & Sikhwivhilu, L.
Title: Iron based metal organic framework as an effective lead ions remover from aqueous solution: Thermodynamic and kinetics studies Journal: Hemijska Industrija (HEM IND) DOI: 10.2298/HEMIND160120032S ISSN: 0367-598X
Author and co-authors: Onyango, B., Naidoo, E.B. & Aoyi, O.
Title: Photodegardation of molasses wastewater using TiO-ZnO nano photocatalyst supported on activated carbon Journal: Chemical Engineering Communications Volume: 203 Issue: 11 Page numbers of article: 1443-1454 ISSN: 0098-6445
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Author and co-authors: Pakade, V., Lesaoana, M. & Tavengwa, N.T.
Title: The effect of pH, time and temperature on forced degradation studies ofquercetin in thepresence of polymers Journal: Asian Journal of Chemistry Volume: 28 Issue: 10 Page numbers of article: 2181-2187 ISSN: 0970-7077
Author and co-authors: Pakade, V.E, Maremeni, L.C., Ntuli, T.D. & Tavengwa, N.T Title: Application of quaternized activated carbon derived from Macadamia nutshells for the removal of hexavalent chromium from aqueous solutions. Journal: South African Journal of Chemistry Volume: 69 Page numbers of article: 180-188 ISSN: 0379-4350 (print), 1996-840X (online)
Author and co-authors: Pakade, V.E., Monageng, S.M, & Tavengwa, N.T.
Title: Application of ion imprinted polymer for the determination of Ni (II) from aqueous solutions Journal: Asian Journal of Scientific Research Volume: 9 Issue: 4 Page numbers of article: 131-142 ISSN: 2077-2076
Author and co-authors: Pakade, V.E., Ntuli, T.D. & Ofomaja, A.E.
Title: Biosorption of hexavalent chromium from aqueous solutions by Macadamia nutshell powder Journal: Applied Water Science Page numbers of article: 1-16 DOI: 10.1007/s13201-016-0412-5 ISSN: 2190-5487 (print), 2190-5495 (online)
Author and co-author: Pillay, M. & Fungo, R.
Title: Diversity of iron and zinc content in bananas from East and Central Africa Journal: HortScience Volume: 51 Issue: 4 Page numbers of article: 320-324 ISSN: 0018-5345
Authors and co-authors: Pinkoane, M.G., Ngobo, M. & Gqaleni, N.
Title: Best practice programme in the standardization of traditional medicines: Evaluation of an immune booster formulated by traditional healers of the Vaal Triangle, South Africa Journal: African Journal of Traditional, Complementary Alternative Medicines Volume: 13 Number: 3 Page numbers of article: 101-112 ISSN: 0189-6016 (print), 2505-0044 (online)
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Author and co-authors: Prasad, P.R., Kanchi, S. & Naidoo, E.B.
Author and co-author: Sibiya, P.N. & Moloto, M.J.
Author and co-authors: Prasad, P.R., Reddy, N. & Naidoo, E.B.
Author and co-authors: Sibiya, P.N., Xaba, T. & Moloto, M.J.
Author and co-authors: Raghubanshi, H., Dikio, E.D. & Naidoo, E.B.
Author and co-authors: Unigwe, A.E., Gerrano, A.S., Adebola, P. & Pillay, M.
Author and co-authors: Shooto, N.D., Ayawei, N., Wankasi, D., Sikhwivhilu, L. & Dikio, E.D.
Author and co-authors: Vala, R.M.K., Wankasi, D. & Dikio, E.D.
Title: In-vitro evaluation of copper nanoparticles cytotoxicity on prostate cancer cell lines and their antioxidant, sensing and catalytic activity: One-pot green approach Journal: Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology B: Biology Volume: 161 Page numbers of article: 375-382 ISSN: 1011-1344 Title: Square wave voltammetric determination of dimethylvinphos and naftalofos and environmental samples using RGO/CS modified glassy carbon electrode Journal: International Journal of Electromechanical Science Volume: 11 Page numbers of article: 65-79 ISSN: 1452-3981
Title: The properties and applications of helical carbon fibers and related materials: A review Journal: Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Volume: 44 Page numbers of article: 23-42 ISSN: 1226-086X
Title: A Study of cobalt metal organic framework material as adsorbent for lead ions removal in aqueous solution Journal: Asian Journal of Chemistry Volume: 28 Issue: 2 Page numbers of article: 277-281 ISSN: 0970-7077
Author and co-authors: Shooto, N.D., Wankasi, D., Sikhwivhilu, L. & Dikio, E.D.
Title: Modified electro-spun polyvinyl alcohol nanofibers used as super adsorbing material for lead ions in aqueous solution Journal: Journal of Residuals Science & Technology Volume: 13 Issue: 3 Page numbers of article: 233-242 DOI: 10.12783/issn.1544-8053/13/3/7 ISSN: 1544-8053
Author and co-authors: Shooto, N.D., Wankasi, D., Sikhwivhilu, L., Dikio, E.D., Mtunzi, F. & Maubane, M.S.
Title: Novel super adsorbents (PVA and PVA/Cu-MOF nanofibres) as effective lead ions remover in aqueous solution Journal: Digest Journal of Nanomaterials and Biostructures Volume: 11 Issue: 2 Page numbers of article: 425-434 ISSN: 1842-3582
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Title: Starch-capped silver selenide nanoparticles: Effect of capping agent concentration and extraction time on size Journal: Asian Journal of Chemistry Volume: 28 Issue: 6 Page numbers of article: 1315-1320 ISSN: 0970-7077 Title: Green synthetic approach for starch capped silver nanoparticles and their antibacterial activity Journal: Pure and Applied Chemistry Volume: 88 Issue: 1-2 Page numbers of article: 61-69 ISSN: 0033-4545
Title: Morphological variation in selected accessions of Bambara groundnut (Vigna subterranea L. Verdc) in South Africa Journal: Journal of Agricultural Science Volume: 8 Issue: 11 Page numbers of article: 69-80 ISSN: 1916-9752
Title: Morphology and adsorption of chromium ion on uranium 1,2,4,5-benzene tetracarboxylic acid metal organic framework (MOF) Journal: Chemical Industry / Hemijska Industrija Volume: 70 Issue: 5 Page numbers of article: 565-572 ISSN: 0367-598X
Presenter: Viljoen, E.L.
Title of paper: Design of an acid catalyst with the aid of molecular modelling Conference: 27th Annual Conference of the Catalysis Society of South Africa (CATSA 2016) Place: Champagne Sports Resort, Drakensburg, South Africa Date: 6-9 November 2016 ISBN/ISSN: N/A
Author and co-authors: Xaba, T., Masinga, B.W. & Moloto, M.J.
Title: Decomposition of metal thiosemicarbazone complexes from aminophenazone-thiourea ligand into HDA as a capping molecule for ZnS, CdS and HgS nanoparticles Journal: Digest Journal of Nanomaterials and Biostructures Volume: 11 Issue: 4 Page numbers of article: 1231-1238 ISSN: 1842-3582
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Author and co-authors: Xaba, T., Moloto, M.J. & Moloto, N.
Title: Bis (2-hydroxy-1-naphthalenehydrato) metal complexes as source of face-centered-cubic trioctylphosphine oxide-capped Zno and Cdo nanoparticles using oleylamine as dispersion medium Journal: Asian Journal of Chemistry Volume: 28 Issue: 5 Page numbers of article: 1015-1020 ISSN: 0970-7077
RESEARCH IN PROGRESS
Researchers: Chalwe, J.M. & Grobler, C.
Title: Impact of soya bean on the hormonal status and biochemical markers of cardiovascular disease in women from a rural Zambian community Field: Biotechnology Researcher: Grobler, C.J.
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Title: Evaluation of the cardiovascular risk factors in black South African elderlies Field: Biomedical technology
Researcher: Nolting, V.
Title: Using the Barkhausen effect to measure the microstructure of ferromagnetic materials Field: Solid state physics
Researcher: Ofomaja, A.E.
Title: Water and waste water treatment Field: Development of magnetic adsorbents
Researcher: Pillay, M.
Title: Agricultural biotechnology, tissue engineering, medicinal plants Field: Plant molecular genetics/biotechnology
Researchers: Pinkoane, M.G. & Mtunzi, F.M.
Title: Evaluation of the immune stimulating effects of Hlongohlongo, Sehlolamanye, Hlwenya, Phate ya ngaka and Mavumbuka Field: Health sciences and chemistry
Message from the Faculty of Applied and Computer Sciences
Researcher: Pule, P.B.
Title: Prevalence of Mthfr C677T polymorphism in correlation with homocysteine metabolic markers in a black elderly community, in Sharpeville Field: Biotechnology Researcher: Ramalisa-Budeli, R.J. Title: Resilience in nurses providing mental health care: empirical research –qualitative Field: Nursing sciences
Researcher: Sehume, O.M.M.
Title: Enhancing the quality of work life among female health care workers in the Tshwane healthcare district public hospitals, Gauteng Province Field: Nursing (Occupational health)
Researcher: Selepe, D.H.
Title: Perceptions of HIV-positive 50 years and older patients regarding comprehensiveness of services rendered at Sebokeng Hospital, Gauteng Province, South Africa Field: Public health
Researcher: Tagne Wambo, J.R.
Title: Evaluating the correlation between R353Q polymorphism and homeostatic markers in a black elderly community Field: Biotechnology
Researcher: Valentine, J.
Title: Correlating the prevalence of C174G polymorphism with IL-6, TNF-α and HS-CRP in an elderly black South African population Field: Biotechnology
RESEARCH PARTNERSHIPS/COLLABORATION
Researchers: Bout, W., Viljoen, E.L, Ofomaja, A.E. & van Steen, E.
Title of research: Preparation development and catalytic behaviour of iron oxide supported on activated carbon from pine cone waste Higher education institution: University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa Industry: Education
Higher education institution: University of Manchester, Manchester, UK Industry: Education
Researcher: Pikoane, M.
Title of research: Standardization of traditional medicines from Emfuleni/Sedibeng traditional healers: Compliance for application Higher education institution: Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa Industry: Education
RESEARCH PARTNERSHIPS/COLLABORATION WITH INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITIES
Researchers: Chalwe, J.M. & Grobler, C.J.
Title of research: Impact of soya bean on the 17β-estradiol status and biochemical markers of cardiovascular disease in women from a rural Zambian community Higher education institution: Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, USA
Researcher: Pinkoane, M.
Title of research: Anti-oxidant activity of the leaves of Eugeniaflora plant in the treatment of diabetes mellitus Higher education institution: Obafemi Awolowo University, lle-lfe, Osun, Nigeria
RESEARCH PARTNERSHIPS WITH INDUSTRY ANDCOMMUNITY GROUPS
Researcher: Shumbula, P.M.
Title of research: Biocompatible and water soluble quantum dots Industry: Mintek – National Nanotechnology Innovation Centre
Researcher: Chimuka, L.
Title of research: Simultaneous sequestration Of Cr (VI) and Cr (III) from aqueous solutionsby activated carbon and imprinted polymers Higher education institution: University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa Industry: Education
Researcher: Moloto, N.
Title of research: Quantum dots and renewable energy Higher education institution: University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa Industry: Education
Researcher: O’Brien, P.
Title of research: Quantum dots and thin films
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MES FROM THE
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he Faculty of Engineering and Technology improved in research outputs in 2016. This is, however, lower than what we had planned. Our biggest handicap has been physical space, laboratory space and research equipment to accommodate the number of postgraduate students we expected to recruit. We expect an increase in serious research once our postgraduate space (Postgrad Commons) is functional.
The faculty is justifiably proud of its NRF-rated scientists. The scientists work hard to put the faculty and the university in a positive research trajectory by encouraging
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Despite the space restrictions, the faculty managed to attract a few postgraduate students and a small number of postdocs. Our research outputs increased slightly to 14.86 units from 11.27 units of the previous year, but our postgraduate numbers remained mainly unchanged with higher inclination towards master’s graduates. We do, however, have numerous students and staff doing doctoral studies. We expect to award our first PhD qualification in engineering in 2017 and more DTech degrees than in previous years. The faculty is justifiably proud of its NRF-rated scientists. The scientists work hard to put the faculty and the university in a positive research trajectory by encouraging upcoming researchers.
upcoming researchers.
We have both national and international research collaborations and partnerships with other universities and industries as shown through the works in our centres of excellences.
– Professor M. Ndege
The staff complement of the faculty has increased in all eight departments, with the biggest growth being in those attaining
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FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
master’s and doctorate levels through the various university support structures. The number of staff with doctorates varies from department to department and this resonates well with departmental research output units. We pride ourselves in starting the first master’s degree of engineering in energy efficiency. This programme is done in collaboration with three German universities (Hochschule Wismar, Ernst-Abbe-Fachhochschule Jenaand Facchhochschule Flensburg), one university from Namibia (the Namibia University of Science and Technology) and three national universities (the Tswane University of Technology, the Vaal University of Technology and the University of the Witwatersrand). Students in this programme will attain double master’s degrees from Europe and Africa in energy efficiency. The degree is planned to commence in 2018. Our industrial partners pool has grown slightly. This is a result of the entry of the SETA sector and other partners into the group
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and the collaborative research with our Science Park and different government ministries, chief among them being the ministries of Higher Education, Trade and Industry, Local Government, Basic Education, and Health, Water and Environment. We also work with Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) facilities to assist in preparing TVET students for vertical progression and workplace preparations, and we envisage a portion of our first entry into university students coming from TVETs. Our collaboration with TVETs also assists in further training of their staff. Two of our staff, Prof. M. Ndege and Prof. Ochieng Aoyi were invited as keynote speakers internationally.
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RESEARCH OUTPUTS POSTGRADUATE STAFF QUALIFICATIONS COMPLETED IN 2016
Name: Jansen van Rensburg, N.
Qualification: MTech Dissertation/thesis title: Technology development of a maximum power point tracker for regenerative fuel cells University/institution: Vaal University of Technology, South Africa
Name: Kyere, I.K.
Qualification: M Tech Dissertation/thesis title: partial discharge evaluation on high voltage transformers University/institution: Vaal University of Technology, South Africa
Name: Sob, P.B.
Qualification: MTech Dissertation/thesis title: Modelling strain sensitive nanomaterial mechanical properties: the effect of varying definitions University/institution: Vaal University of Technology, South Africa
Name: Tchomeni, B.X.
Qualification: MTech Dissertation/thesis title: Analyzing the vibration behavior of a stationary and non-stationary crack in rotating shaft by wavelet decomposition University/institution: Vaal University of Technology, South Africa
Name: van Tonder, P.J.M.
Qualification: DTech Dissertation/thesis title: Development of 3-D inkjet printing heads for high viscosity liquids University/institution: Vaal University of Technology, South Africa
CONFERENCES (PAPERS AND POSTERS PRESENTED)
Presenter and co-presenters: Alo, A., Otunniji, T., Mendonidis, P. & Pienaar, H.C.vZ.
Title of paper: Improved metallic bipolar plate for proton exchange membrane fuel cell Conference: Southern Africa Telecommunication Networks and Applications 2016 Place: George, South Africa Date: 4-7 September 2016 ISBN/ISSN: 978-0-620-72418-0
Presenter: Aniki, A.O.
Title of paper: Innovative de-watering device for effective separation of mud slurry and solids ore in a mining industry Conference: Procedia Manufacturing Place: Kruger National park, Mpumalanga, South Africa Date: 23-25 January 2016 ISBN/ISSN: 2351-9789
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Presenter and co-presenter: Bekker, J. & Viljoen, M.
Title of paper: Mobile solar-powered business unit for off-grid areas in South Africa Conference: Energy and the Environment 2016 Place: Opatija, Croatia Date: 26-26 October 2016 ISBN/ISSN: 978-953-6886-23-4
Presenter and co-presenter: du Rand, F. & Pienaar, H.C.vZ.
Title of paper: Development of an additive manufacturing re-coating monitoring system Conference: 2016 Southern Africa Telecommunication Networks and Applications (SATNAC) Place: Fancourt, George, South Africa Date: 4-7 September 2016 ISBN/ISSN: 978-0-620-72418-0
Presenter: Kabuba, J.
Title of paper: Comparison between neural network technique and mathematical modelling from ion-exchange process Conference: 24th World Congress on Engineering and Computer Science (WCECS 2016) Place: San Francisco, USA Date: 19-21 October 2016 ISBN/ISSN: 978-988-14048-2-4
Presenter and co-presenter: Kyere, I.K. & Walker, J.J.
Title of paper: An investigation into partial discharges of XLPE cable insulation defects Conference: Southern African Universities Power Engineering Conference (SAUPEC 2016) Place: Vaal University of Technology, South Africa Date: 26-28 January 2016 ISBN/ISSN: 978-1-77012-386
Presenter and co-presenter: Mallane, T.M. & Tengen, T.B.
Title of paper: The impact of obesity on musculoskeletal disorder in South African automotive industry Conference: 27th Annual Southern African Institute for Industrial Engineering Conference Place: North-West University, Stonehenge, South Africa Date: 27-29 October 2016 ISBN/ISSN: 978-1-86822-671-9
Presenter and co-presenter: Matizamhuka, W.R. & Maluleke, D. Title of paper: A failure investigation on the cavitation of bronze pump impellers at a steam generation plant Conference: African Corrosion Congress (AfriCORR 2016) Place: Midrand Conference Centre, South Africa Date: 27-29 July 2016
Presenter and co-presenters: Mugeri, H., Matizamhuka, W.R., Adebiyi, D.I. & Dippenaar, J.H.
Title of paper: Effect of feeder size on the quality and yield of austenitic stainless steel pump impellers produced by sand casting Conference: International Conference on Environment, Materials and Green Technology
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Place: Vaal University of Technology, Science and Technology Park, Vanderbijlpark, South Africa Date: 24-25 November 2016
Presenter and co-presenters: Mugeri, H., Matizamhuka, W.R., Adebiyi, D.I. & Dippenaar, J.H. Title of paper: Effect of pouring temperature on the quality of 1060 aluminium produced by sand casting Conference: RAPSADA 17th Annual International Conference Place: Vaal University of Technology, Science and Technology Park, Vanderbijlpark, South Africa Date: 2-4 November 2016
Presenter and co-presenters: Mugeri, H., Matizamhuka, W.R., Adebiyi, D.I. & Dippenaar, J.H. Title of paper: Effect of wall thickness on the quality of 1060 aluminium produced by sand casting Conference: RAPSADA 17th Annual International Conference Place: Vaal University of Technology, Science and Technology Park, Vanderbijlpark, South Africa Date: 2-4 November 2016
Presenter and co-presenter: Mwashita, W. & Odhiambo, M.O. Title of paper: Performance analysis of a base station sleeping technology for next generation mobile networks
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Conference: 2016 Southern Africa Telecommunication Networks and Applications (SATNAC) Place: Fancourt, George, South Africa Date: 4-7 September 2016 ISBN/ISSN: 978-0-620-72418-0
Presenter and co-presenter: Ogunniyi, E.O. & Pienaar, H.C.vZ.
Title of paper: Inverse charge variation: Float charging effect on unbalanced battery strings in photovoltaic applications Conference: 2016 Southern Africa Telecommunication Networks and Applications (SATNAC) Place: Fancourt, George, South Africa Date: 4-7 September 2016 ISBN/ISSN: 978-0-620-72418-0
Presenter and co-presenters: Sob, P.B., Alugongo, A.A. & Tengen, T.B.
Title of paper: Stochastic model of nanocrystalline materials energy produced by accumulative roll-bonding Conference: 10th South African Conference on Computational and Applied Mechanics (SACAM 2016) Place: Vaal University of Technology, South Africa Date: 3-5 October 2016
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Presenter and co-presenters: Sob, PB., Alugongo, A.A. & Tengen, T.B.
Title of paper: The effects of grain size variants on fracture toughness of nanocrystalline materials produced by accumulative roll-bonding Conference: 10th South African Conference on Computational and Applied Mechanics (SACAM 2016) Place: Vaal University of Technology, Vereeniging, South Africa Date: 3-5 October 2016 ISBN/ISSN: 978-1-86822-673-3
Presenter and co-presenters: Sob, PB., Alugongo, A.A. & Tengen, T.B.
Title of paper: The effects of the size variants of nanocrystalline materials produced by accumulative roll-bonding on their energy, thermodynamics and mechanical properties Conference: 10th South African Conference on Computational and Applied Mechanics (SACAM 2016) Place: Vaal University of Technology, Vereeniging, South Africa Date: 3-5 October 2016 ISBN/ISSN: 978-1-86822-673-3
Presenter and co-presenters: Tchomeni, B.X., Alugongo, A.A. & Tengen, T.B. Title of paper: Analysis of a cracked unbalanced rotor-stator system with fluid film bearing forces by wavelet transform Conference: 10th South African Conference on Computational and Applied Mechanics (SACAM 2016) Place: Vaal University of Technology, South Africa
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Date: 3-5 October 2016 ISBN/ISSN: 978-1-86822-673-3
Presenter and co-presenters: Tchomeni, B.X., Masu, L.M., Alugongo, A.A. & Tengen, T.B.
Title of paper: Modelling of coupled vibration response of a rotorstator system to multiple parametric excitations by wavelet transform Conference: 10th South African Conference on Computational and Applied Mechanics (SACAM 2016) Place: Vaal University of Technology, South Africa Date: 3-5 October 2016 ISBN/ISSN: 978-1-86822-673-3
Presenter: Tengen, T.B.
Title of paper: Application of Bernoulli principle in addressing bottlenecks at a local production company in the Vaal region Conference: 27th Annual Southern African Institute for Industrial Engineering Conference Place: North-West University, Stonehenge, Parys, South Africa Date: 27-29 October 2016 ISBN/ISSN: 978-1-86822-671-9
Presenter and co-presenter: Viljoen, M. & Pienaar, H.C.vZ. Title of paper: Design of a 3KW PV power system for a residential home Conference: Energy and the Environment 2016 Place: Opatija, Croatia Date: 26 October 2016 ISBN/ISSN: 978-953-6886-23-4
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PUBLICATIONS (BOOKS/CHAPTERS IN BOOKS)
Author: Matizamhuka, W.R.
Chapter title: Structure-properties relationships Book title: Microstructure-Property Correlations for Hard, Superhard and Ultrahard Materials Publisher: Springer International Publishing, Switzerland Date: 2016 Page numbers of chapter: 75-103 ISBN: 978-3-319-29289-2
PUBLICATIONS (JOURNAL ARTICLES)
Author and co-authors: Adebiyi, D.I., Popoola, A.P. & Botef, I.
Title: Experimental verification of statistically optimized parameters for low-pressure cold spray coating of titanium Journal: Metals Volume: 6 Issue: 6 Page numbers of article: 1-14 ISSN: 2075-4701
Author and co-authors: Adegbindin, I.A., Owolawi, P.A. & Ohanga, M.O.
Title: Intelligent weather awareness technique for mitigating propagation impairment at SHF and EHF satellite network system in a tropical climate Journal: South African Institute of Electrical Engineers Volume: 107 Issue: 3 Page numbers of article: 136-145 ISSN: 1991-1696
Author and co-authors: Apollo, S., Onyango, M.S. & Aoyi, O.
Title: Modelling energy efficiency of an integrated anaerobic digestion and photodegradation of distillery effluent using response surface methodology Journal: Environmental Technology Volume: 37 Issue: 19 Page numbers of article: 2435-2446 ISSN: 0098-6445
Author and co-author: Apollo, S. & Aoyi, O.
Title: Combined anaerobic digestion and photocatalytic treatment of distillery effluent in fluidized bed reactors focusing on energy conservation Journal: Environmental Technology Volume: 37 Issue: 17 Page numbers of article: 2243-2251 ISSN: 0959-3330
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Author and co-authors: Benton, O., Apollo, S., Naidoo, E.B. & Aoyi, O. Title: Photodegradation of molasses wastewater using Tio₂ZnOnanohybridphotocatalyst supported on activated carbon Journal: Chemical Engineering Communications Volume: 203 Issue: 11 Page numbers of article: 1443-1454 ISSN: 0098-6445
Author and co-author: Enweremadu, C.C. & Rutto, H.L.
Title: Performance characteristics of green diesel from marula (Sclerocaryabirrea) oil in diesel engine Journal: Journal of Biobased Materials and Bioenergy Volume: 10 Issue: 3 Page numbers of article: 159-167 ISSN: 1556-6560
Author and co-authors: Jones, B.O., John, O.O., Luke, C., Aoyi, O. & Bassey, B. Title: Application of mucilage from Dicerocaryumeriocarpum plant as biosorption medium in the removal of selected heavy metal ions Journal: Journal of Environmental Management Volume: 177 Page numbers of article: 365-372 ISSN: 0301-4797
Author and co-author: Maringa, M. & Masu, L.M.
Title: The effects of different fibre packing geometries on the transverse matrix strain magnification and fibre strain reduction in uniaxially aligned continuous fibre-reinforced composites Journal: Journal of Composite Materials Volume: 50 Issue: 29 Page numbers of article: 4159-4170 ISSN: 0021-9983
Author: Matizamhuka, W.R.
Title: Spark plasma sintering (SPS) – an advanced sintering technique for structural nanocomposite materials Journal: Journal of the Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy Volume: 116 Issue: 12 Page numbers of article: 1171-1180 ISSN: 2225-6253
Author and co-author: Matizamhuka, W.R. & Maluleke, D. Title: A failure investigation on the cavitation of bronze pump impellers at a steam generation plant Journal: African Corrosion Journal Volume: 2 Issue: 2 Page numbers of article: 12-17 ISSN: 5411-7293
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Author and co-authors: Mecha, A.C., Apollo, S., Aoyi, O., Fourie, C.J.S. & Momba, M.N.B.
Title: Synergistic effect of UV-vis and solar photocatalyticozonation on the degradation of phenol in municipal wastewater: A comparative study Journal: Journal of Catalysis Volume: 341 Page numbers of article: 116-125 ISSN: 0021-9517
Author and co-authors: Mecha, A.C., Onyango, M.S., Aoyi, O., Jamil, T.S., Fourie, C.J.S. & Momba, M.N.B. Title: UV and solar light photocatalytic removal of organic contaminants in municipal wastewater Journal: Separation Science and Technology Volume: 51 Issue: 10 Page numbers of article: 1765-1778 ISSN: 0149-6395
Author and co-authors: Mecha, A.C., Onyango, M.S., Aoyi, O. & Momba, M.N.B. Title: Impact of ozonation in removing organic mirco-pollutants in primary and secondary municipal wastewater: Effect of process parameters Journal: Water Science & Technology Volume: 69 Issue: 1 Page numbers of article: 756-765 ISSN: 0273-1223
Author and co-author: Mendonidis, P. & Armstrong, R.A.
Title: U-Pb Zircon (SHRIMP) ages of granite sheets and timing of deformational events in the Natal Metamorphic Belt, southeastern Africa: Evidence for deformation partitioning and implications for Rodinia reconstructions. Journal: Precambrian Research Volume: 278 Page numbers of article: 22-33 ISSN: 0301-9268
Author and co-authors: Meso, M.F., Adeleke, A.A., Mendonidis, P. & Adeoye, M.O. Title: An evaluation of sodium ethyl xanthate for the froth flotation upgrading of a carbonatitic copper ore Journal: Journal of Physical Science Volume: 27 Issue: 2 Page numbers of article: 13-12 ISSN: 1675-3402
Author and co-authors: Mthombeni, N.H., Mbakop, S., Aoyi, O. & Onyango, M.S.
Page numbers of article: 172-180 ISSN: 1876-1070
Author and co-authors: Mtisi, F., Parekh C.T., Aoyi, O. & Chiririwa, H.
Title: Determination of the most effective concentration of DEET and Permethrin in a mosquito repellent soap and assay of the active ingredients Journal: International Journal of Applied Chemistry Volume: 12 Issue: 2 Page numbers of article: 95-105 ISSN: 0973-1792
Author and co-authors: Mungondori, H.H., Tichagwa, L., Katwire, D.M. & Aoyi, O.
Title: Preparation of photo-catalytic copolymer grafted asymmetric membranes (N-TiO₂-PMMAA-g-PVDF/PAN) and their application on the degradation of bentazon in water) Journal: Iranian Polymer Journal Volume: 25 Issue: 2 Page numbers of article: 135-144 ISSN: 1026-1265
Author and co-authors: Otunniyi, I.O., Oabile, M., Adeleke, A.A. & Mendonidis, P. Title: Copper activation option for a pentlandite–pyrrhotite– chalcopyrite ore flotation with nickel interest Journal: International Journal of Industrial Chemistry Volume: 7 Issue: 3 Page numbers of article: 241-248 ISSN: 2228-5547
Author and co-authors: Ramuhaheli, S., Rutto, H.L. & Enweremadu, C.C.
Title: Comparison of engine performance characteristics of biodiesel purified by dry and waterwashing Journal: Journal of Biobased Materials and Bioenergy Volume: 10 Issue: 5 Page numbers of article: 330-338 ISSN: N/A
Author and co-authors: Simate, G.S.; Maledi, N. Aoyi, O., Ndlovu, S., Zhang, J. & Walubita, L.F.
Title: Coal-based adsorbents for water and wastewater treatment Journal: Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering Volume: 4 Issue: 2 Page numbers of article: 2291-2312 ISSN: 2213-3437
Title: Vanadium (V) adsorption isotherms and kinetics using polypyrrole coated magnetized natural zeolite Journal: Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers Volume: 66
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RESEARCH IN PROGRESS
Researcher: Kyere, I.K.
Title: Diagnostic evaluation of insulation defects at different frequencies using partial discharge technology Field: High voltage engineering (power)
Researcher: Matizamhuka, W.R.
Title: The development and characterization of nano-TNZ (Ti-Nb-Zr) based alloys for orthopedicdevice applications Field: Metallurgical engineering, materials engineering
Researcher: Matizamhuka, W.R.
Title: The development of platinum-based intermetallics (PGMs) for high temperature applications through a powder metallurgy route Field: Metallurgical engineering, materials engineering
Researcher: Marius Viljoen:
“Energy management optimisation of a solar/hydrogen power plant for a rural community” (DTech)
Researcher: Willem Pienaar:
“Radio frequency drying of materials” (DTech)
Researcher: Michael Benson:
“Design and development of a multi-protocol supervisory control and data acquisition device for use in renewable energy systems” (MTech)
RESEARCH PARTNERSHIPS WITH INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITIES /COLLABORATION
Researcher: Matizamhuka, W.R.
Researchers: Matizamhuka W.R, Shongwe B.M, Machaka R., Stack M. and Tsuchiya K.
RESEARCH PARTNERSHIPS/COLLABORATION
Researcher: Prof N Grunewald,
Title: The effect of secondary phase additions on the erosion-corrosion behavior of nano-metal matrix composites (MMCs) produced by spark plasma sintering method Field: Metallurgical engineering, materials engineering
Researchers: Matizamhuka, W.R., Shongwe, B.M., Machaka, R., Stack, M. & Tsuchiya, K.
Title of research: The development and characterization of nano-TNZ (Ti-Nb-Zr) based alloys for orthopedic device applications Higher education institution: Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa Field: N/A Industry: CSIR International: University of Strathclyde Scotland, National Institute of Materials Science (NIMS), Japan
Title of research: The development and characterization of nano-TNZ (Ti-Nb-Zr) based alloys for orthopedic device applications. Higher Education Institution: Tshwane University of Technology Industry: CSIR International: University of Strathclyde Scotland, National Institute of Materials Science (NIMS), Japan. International: University of Hochscule Wismar Researchers: Prof M K Pfaffenberger, International: University of Fachhochschule Flensburg
Researcher: Emmanuel Ogunniyi:
“Design and optimisation of a universal battery management system in a photovoltaic application” (MTech)
Researcher: Ayo Alo:
“Improved polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell bipolar plates” (DTech)
Researcher: Francois Du rand:
“Development of an additive manufacturing re-coater monitoring system for powder bed fusion systems” (MTech)
Researcher: Peter Mwai:
“Optimisation of a fuel cell using a sulfonated polystyrene membrane” (DTech)
Researcher: Ruaan Schoeman:
“Development of a service interruption prediction model for fuel cell power plants” (DTech)
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The faculty is acknowledged for its engagement in multidisciplinary partnership to address scientific and societal agendas. – Professor C.M. van der Bank
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he Faculty of Human Sciences strives to be research intensive so that it remains locally and internationally competitive. This report confirms the significant progress in this regard and demonstrates the impact of human sciences research in multiple ways.
The scholarly work of our academics and researches deserves our support and respect and must be applauded. Human sciences research productivity for 2016 was marked by steady and sustained growth in the number of publications, the post-graduate research throughput, the funding awarded and the participation in research by staff across the entire spectrum of the faculty’s academic portfolio. The faculty is acknowledged for its engagement in multidisciplinary partnership to address scientific and societal agendas. The sustained research involving multi-disciplinary and cross-border collaborations undertaken within the faculty pushes research boundaries, impacts on international research trends, and helps to draw South Africa and Africa into a global network of knowledge production and academic excellence. The Centre of Sustainable Livelihoods is aware of the growing food security crisis in Africa and thus contributes to building and sustaining the critical mass to alleviate hunger on the continent. The faculty successfully applied for permission to offer both traditional master’s and doctoral degrees as well MTech and DTech qualifications in most of our faculty disciplines. This is a
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great breakthrough and should boost our postgraduate numbers. The range of higher degrees obtained by our research students grew both in numbers and in quality. This is to a large extent due to the excellent supervision by highly qualified academics who expose our students to world class research training programmes. Ten articles were published in DHET-accredited journals and one article appeared in accredited conference proceedings. Staff members presented 12 papers at national and international conferences and contributed one chapter to a book.
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These achievements shows that the results of research in the Faculty of Human Sciences is worth celebrating. I am grateful to all who contributed to the research effort, even if they are not named in this brief report.
Prof. C.M. van der Bank EXECUTIVE DEAN: FACULTY OF HUMAN SCIENCES
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RESEARCH OUTPUTS POSTGRADUATE STAFF QUALIFICATIONS COMPLETED IN 2016
Name: Bam, A.
Qualification: MA Dissertation/thesis title: The position of English in the language repertoire of multilingual students at a tertiary Institution: A case study at the Vaal University of Technology University/institution: Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch, South Africa
Name: Chitumwa, C.C.
Qualification: MTech Dissertation/thesis title: Pre-service teachers’ concerns on teaching practicum: A mixed methods case study from Zimbabwe University/institution: Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, Port Elizabeth, South Africa
CONFERENCES (PAPERS AND POSTERS PRESENTED)
Presenter and co-presenters: Abu, B.A.Z., Saha, S. & Oldewage- Theron, W.H.
Title of paper: Micronutrient deficiencies among apparently healthy school-age children in rural Cofimvaba, Eastern Cape, South Africa: A community-based cross-sectional study (poster) Conference: Micronutrient Forum Global Conference 2016 Place: Cancun, Mexico Date: 24-28 October 2016
Presenter and co-presenter: Chitumwa, C.C. & Athiemoolam, L.
Title of paper: Pre-service teachers’ concerns during teaching practice: The Zimbabwean experience Conference: Education Association of South Africa Conference (EASA 2016) Place: Arabella Hotel, Hermanus, South Africa Date: 17-20 January 2016
Presenter: Egal, A.A.
Title of paper: The role of higher education in post-conflict reconstruction and rehabilitation Conference: 1st International Conference on Higher Education in Post conflict societies – Challenges and opportunities (oral) Place: Mogadishu, Somalia Date: 26-27 July 2016
Presenter and co-presenter: Egal, A.A. & Oldewage-Theron, W.H.
Title of paper: Maternal waist circumference as a prediction of children’s stunted status (poster) Conference: 3rd International Conference on Nutrition and Growth Place: Vienna, Austria Date: 17-19 March 2016
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Presenter and co-presenter: Erasmus, T. & de Crom, E.P.
Title of paper: The meaning of sense of place and green space in the community of the Vredefort Dome and Parys, Free State. Conference: WUP and IERM Congress (People and Green Space) Place: President Hotel, Cape Town, South Africa Date: 26-28 September 2016
Presenter: Lekaota, L.
Title of paper: Rural communities’ participation in the planning and management of tourism developments: A case study from Lesotho Conference: BEST EN Think Tank XVI: Corporate Responsibility in Tourism – Standards, Practices and Policies Place: Berlin-Eberswald, Germany Date: 12-15 July 2016 ISBN/ISSN: 978-0-994233-2-5
Presenter: Lenz, R.
Title of paper: The white man’s sense of identity and place in a decolonized Africa and a democratic South Africa Conference: LSSA-SAALA-SAALT Place: University of the Western Cape, Cape Town, South Africa Date: 4-6 July 2016
Presenter: Maleho, L.M.
Title of paper: Reputation framework for Fezile Dabi District Municipality Conference: South African Communication Association Conference (SACCOM 2016) Place: University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa Date: 3-5 October 2016
Presenter: Miruka, C.O.
Title of paper: The crisis in Africa’s public universities: Disjuncture and fracture in mission Conference: International Conference on Transformative Education Research and Sustainable Development (TERSD 2016) Place: Dhulikhel, Nepal Date: 21-23 October 2016
Presenter: Moloi, K.C.
Title of paper: Cultural leadership and change Conference: Waqf Business and Investment Models – International Conference Place: Islamia College, Cape Town, South Africa Date: 9-11 December 2016
Presenter: Moloi, K.C.
Title of paper: Leadership within the context of humanitarian relief work in South Africa Conference: Islamic Relief Worldwide Assembly Place: Barcelona, Spain Date: 24-28 May 2016
Presenter: Moloi, K.C.
Title of paper: Students’ reflective journals: How can we improve student learning? Conference: 8th International Conference on Education and New Learning Technologies (EDULEARN16)
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Place: Barcelona, Spain Date: 4-6 July 2016 ISBN/ISSN: 2340-1117, 978-84-608-8860-4
Presenter and co-presenter: Moloi, K.C. & Isabirye, A.
Title of paper: Professional development and teacher learning at an open distance learning university (ODL) in South Africa Conference: 7th International Conference of Social Sciences Place: Cape Town, South Africa Date: 21-23 September 2016
Presenter: Mosebi, L.J.
Title of paper: The teaching of English poetry in selected schools of Gauteng Conference: 2nd Annual Masters and Doctoral Student Research Conference 2016 Place: University of South Africa, Pretoria, South Africa Date: 30 June-2 July 2016
Presenter: Olalere, F.E.
Title of paper: Cultural hybridity: An effective adoption of rapid product development to enhance indigenous craft designs Conference: 17th International Conference of the Rapid Product Development Association of South Africa (RAPDASA) Place: Vaal University of Technology, Science and Technology Park, Vanderbijlpark, South Africa Date: 2-4 November 2016 ISBN/ISSN: 978-0-620-72061-8
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Presenter and co-presenter: Oldewage-Theron, W.H. & Egal, A.A.
Title of paper: Is overweight and obesity associated with multiple micronutrient deficiencies in low-income women? A case study from Qwa-Qwa, South Africa Conference: Micronutrient Forum Global Conference 2016 Place: Cancun, Mexico Date: 24-28 October 2016
Presenter and co-presenters: Oldewage-Theron, W.H., Egal, A.A. & Grobler, C.G.
Title of paper: Prevalence of dietary, biochemical and anthropometric cardiovascular risk factors in children from rural Cofimvaba, Eastern Cape, South Africa (poster) Conference: 3rd International Conference on Nutrition and Growth (poster) Place: Vienna, Austria Date: 17-19 March 2016
Presenter and co-presenters: Oldewage-Theron, W.H., Egal, A.A. & Lyford, C.
Title of paper: Using the Re-AIM framework to evaluate a nutrition education programme for children aged 9–13 years old: A comparison between rural and urban South Africa (poster) Conference: 7th Africa Nutritional Epidemiology Conference Place: Marrakesh, Morocco Date: 9-14 October 2016
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Presenter: van der Bank, C.M.
Title of paper: Human rights-based approach to environmental protection Conference: International Conference for Social Sciences and Humanities Place: University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany Date: 29 November-2 December 2016
Presenter: van der Bank, C.M.
Title of paper: Justification for expungement legislation in South Africa: Expungement and competing constitutional rights Conference: International Conference for Social Sciences and Humanities Place: FHWien University of Applied Sciences, Währinger Gűrtel 97, Vienna, Austria Date: 17-21 April 2016
Presenter: van der Bank, C.M.
Title of paper: Previous conviction (criminal record) and its effect in South African law Conference: 9th Annual Conference of the EuroMed Academy of Business Place: University of Warsaw, Poland Date: 14-16 September 2016 ISBN/ISSN: 978-9963-711-43-7
SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS PRESENTED
Presenter: Castelyn, G.F.
Title: 9th Annual Research Seminar/Faculty of Human Sciences Presented to: Faculty of Human Sciences, Vaal University of Technology Place: Vaal University of Technology, Science and Technology Park, Vanderbijlpark, South Africa Date: 22 July 2016
Presenter: Coetzee, N.
Title: 9th Annual Research Seminar/Faculty of Human Sciences Presented to: Faculty of Human Sciences, Vaal University of Technology Place: Vaal University of Technology, Science and Technology Park, Vanderbijlpark, South Africa Date: 22 July 2016
Presenter: Egal, A.A.
Title: Household soya and vegetable food garden to mitigate food insecurity and diseases of lifestyle – Qwa-Qwa report (oral) Presented to: 4th International Soya Seminar and Workshop Place: Vaal University of Technology, Centreof Sustainable Livelihoods, Vanderbijlpark, South Africa Date: 20-24 July 2016
Presenter: Egal, A.A.
Title: The dual potentials of soya for semi-arid and resource scare countries against food insecurity and the food industry (oral) Presented to: 4th International Soya Seminar and Workshop
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Place: Vaal University of Technology, Centre of Sustainable Livelihoods, Vanderbijlpark, South Africa Date: 20-24 July 2016
Presenter and co-presenters: Laubscher, M., Senekal, Q. & Serapins, M.D.
Title: The importance of non-verbal communication between lecturer and student Presented to: Faculty of Human Sciences, Vaal University of Technology Place: Vaal University of Technology, Science and Technology Park, Vanderbijlpark, South Africa Date: 22 July 2016
Presenter: Lenz, R.
Title: A stranger in the country of his birth: The white man’s predicament in the New South Africa as portrayed in John Conyngham’s The Lostness of Alice Presented to: SAVAL/SASGLS Colloquium at the University of South Africa Place: University of South Africa, Pretoria, South Africa Date: 15 April 2016
Presenter: Lenz, R.
Title: Confronting ‘self’ and ‘other’ in Damon Galgut’s The Good Doctor Presented to: Faculty of Human Sciences, Vaal University of Technology Place: Vaal University of Technology, Science and Technology Park, Vanderbijlpark, South Africa Date: 22 July 2016
Presenter: Moloi, K.C.
Title: The National Development Plan, 2030 Presented to: NRF– Sasol Inzalo Science Fellowship Induction Workshop Place: Garden Court, Kempton Park, South Africa Date: 11 February 2016
Presenter: Moloi, K.C.
Title: Research methodology Presented to: BTech students, Faculty of Management Sciences, Vaal University of Technology Place: Vaal University of Technology, Vanderbijlpark, South Africa Date: 18 April 2016
Presenter: Moloi, K.C.
Title: Research methodology Presented to: MTech and DTech students, Faculty of Management Sciences, Vaal University of Technology Place: Vaal University of Technology, Vanderbijlpark, South Africa Date: 9 July 2016
Presenter: Nkosi, M.S. & van Stryp, J.
Title: Language and culture as empowering and disempowering vehicle learning in higher education: A dichotomous view Presented to: Faculty of Human Sciences, Vaal University of Technology
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Place: Vaal University of Technology, Science and Technology Park, Vanderbijlpark, South Africa Date: 22 July 2016
KEYNOTE ADDRESSES
Presenter and co-presenters: Oldewage-Theron, W.H., Egal, A.A. & Lyford, C.
Title of paper: Sustainability of community food and nutrition intervention programmes: Case studies from South Africa Conference: 7th Africa Nutritional Epidemiology Conference Place: Marrakesh, Morocco Date: 9-14 October 2016
PUBLICATIONS (JOURNAL ARTICLES)
Author and co-authors: Duvenage, S.S., Oldewage-Theron, W.H. & Egal, A.A. Book title: Cooking Joy with Soy Publisher: Vaal University of Technology, Centre of Sustainable Livelihoods Date: July 2016 ISBN: 978-0-620-660990-0
Author and co-author: Oldewage-Theron, W.H. & Egal, A.A.
Chapter title: Food quality and food safety Book title: Community Nutrition for Developing Countries Publisher: AU Press, Athabasca University Date: March 2016 Page numbers of chapter: 430-446 ISBN: 978192735611 (print), 978192756128 (PDF), 9781927356135 (ePub)
Author: van der Bank, C.M.
Chapter title: The international human right to freedom of expression: A South African constitutional perspective Book title: International Human Rights and Justice Publisher: Nova Science Publishers, New York Date: 18 March 2016 Page numbers of chapter: 125-136 ISBN: 978-1-63484709-4
PUBLICATIONS (JOURNAL ARTICLES)
Author and co-author: Burger, S.E. & Labuschagne, V.
Title: Festival visitors’ expenditure: A comparison of visitor expenditure at the Vryfees Arts Festival Journal: African Journal of Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure Volume: 5 Issue: 1 Page numbers of article: 1-11 ISSN: 2223-814X
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Author: Lekaota, L.
Title: Rural communities’ participation in planning and management of tourism developments: A case study from Lesotho Journal: African Journal of Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure Volume: 5 Issue: 4 Page numbers of article: 1-12 ISSN: 2223-814X
Author: Lenz, R.
Title: A stranger in the country of his birth: The white man’s predicament in the New South Africa as portrayed in John Conyngham’s The Lostness of Alice Journal: Journal of Literacy Studies Volume: 32 Issue: 2 Page numbers of article: 75-92 ISSN: 0256-4718
Author and co-author: Lenz, R. & Wenzel, M.
Title: Confronting ‘self’’ and ‘other’ in Damon Galgut’s The Good Doctor Journal: English in Africa Volume: 43 Issue: 2 Page numbers of article: 131-155 ISSN: 0376-8902
Author: Miruka, C.O.
Title: The safari suit: Imperatives for recreational dress innovation in Kenya Journal: African Journal of Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure Volume: 5 Issue: 1 Page numbers of article: 1-12 ISSN: 2223-814X
Author and co-author: Moloi, K.C. & Isabirye, A.K.
Title: Exploring teacher learning experiences in one open university in South Africa: A training framework Journal: Journal of Education and Vocational Research Volume: 7 Issue: 4 Page numbers of article: 12-20 ISSN: 2221-2590
Author and co-author: Moloi, K.C. & Isabirye, A.K.
Title: Professional development and teacher learning at an open distance learning university (ODL) South Africa Journal: International Journal of Social Sciences and Humanity Studies Volume: 8 Issue: 2 Page numbers of article: 46-62 ISSN: 1309-8063
Author and co-author: Moloi, K.C. & Mabaso, C.
Title: Talent attraction and its relationship to organizational productivity Journal: Canadian Social Science
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Volume: 12 Issue: 10 Page numbers of article: 21-33 ISSN: 1712-8056 (print), 1923-6697 (online)
Author and co-author: Moloi, K.C. & Mabaso, C.
Title: The influence of compensation on talent attraction at a TVET college Journal: Social Science Research Network (SSRN) Volume: Online Page numbers of article: 1-22 ISSN: 1556-5068
Author and co-authors: Oldewage-Theron, W.H., Abu, A.Z.B., Saha, S. & Egal, A.A.
Title: Magnitude, socio-economic and dietary intake predictors of micronutrient deficiencies among school-aged children in rural South Africa, a community-based cross-sectional study Journal: International Journal of Food and Nutritional Sciences Volume: 5 Issue: 3 Page numbers of article: 154-165 ISSN: e-ISSN 2320-7879 (online)
Author and co-author: Oldewage-Theron, W.H. & Kruger, R.
Title: The association between diet quality and subclinical inflammation among children aged 6-18 years in the Eastern Cape, South Africa Journal: Public Health Nutrition Volume: 18 Issue: 3 Page numbers of article: 1-10 ISSN: e-ISSN 2320-7876 (online)
Author and co-author: van der Bank, C.M. & van der Bank, M.
Title: A legal framework for sustainable tourism development in areas affected by natural and man-made disasters in South Africa Journal: African Journal of Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure Volume: 5 Issue: 2 Page numbers of article: 1-12 ISSN: 2223-814X
RESEARCH IN PROGRESS
Researcher: Castelyn, G.F.
Title: Environmental, health and safety (EHS) managerial systems design: An analysis of the current state of the oil and natural gas sector Field: Environmental health and safety
Researcher: Coetzee, N.
Title: Employing developing sewing training material in an intervention for low-literate participations of rural income generating projects Field: Consumer sciences
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Researcher: Erasmus, V.
Title: Impact measurement of a nutrition education programme on knowledge retention and dietary intake behaviour on primary school children in Gauteng Field: Nutrition education
Researcher: Kekana, M.M.
Title: Impact of a nutrition education programme on nutrition knowledge of primary school children in Gauteng. Field: Nutrition education
Researcher: Khangala, N.P.
Title: Evaluating the eating habits of tertiary institution staff members undergoing transition in diet and lifestyle Field: Food
Researcher: Maboya, M.K.
Title: Determining the environmentally responsible behaviour of tourists while visiting selected resorts in Limpopo Field: Tourism management
Researcher: Maleho, L.M.
Title: Stakeholders’ perceived reputation of the Fezile Dabi District Municipality: Guidelines for local government Field: Strategic communication
Researcher: Mokaeane, S.B.
Title: Examining corporate reputation management of a local municipality in the Vaal region: A case study Field: Public relations management
Researcher: Mosebi, L.J.
Title: The teaching of English poetry to Grade 12 learners in selected schools in Gauteng Field: Comparative education
Researcher: Nair, B.M.
Title: The enforceability of socio-economic rights in South Africa towards the advancement of gender equality Field: Gender law/ Human rights law
Researcher: Sowerby, M.
Title: The reformation of South African real security law with regards to movable property changed: A comparative legal study into reforming certain express real security rights over movable property Field: Private law
Researcher: van der Bank, M.
Title: Constitutional environmental rights and water service delivery in public and private sectors in South Africa Field: Environmental and local government law
Researcher: van der Walt, D.E.
Title: Personalising the elements and principles of graphic design: An exploratory autoethnographic case study Field: Graphic design
Researcher: Venter, D.
Title: A quality of life framework for an adventure-based sport Field: Tourism management
Message from the Faculty of Human Sciences
CONTRACT RESEARCH
Researcher: Egal, A.A.
Title: Soy based food products Company/institution: Protein Research Fund Field: Human nutrition
RESEARCH PARTNERSHIPS/COLLABORATION
Researchers: Egal, A.A. & Labadarios, D.
Title: Stunted child and obese mother (SCUM) Institution: Human Sciences Research Council
Researchers: Kearney, J.E., Marumo-Ngwenya, K., Erasmus, V., Kekana, M. & Lekota, R. Title: The impact measurement of the Healthy Kids Nutrition Education Programme in Hammanskraal Company/institution: Nestlè and the Department of Basic Education Nutrition
RESEARCH PARTNERSHIPS/COLLABORATION WITH INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITIES
Researchers: Egal, A.A. & Amuna, P.
Title: Public Human nutrition Research Title Higher education institution: University of Greenwich, London, UK
Researchers: Egal, A.A. & Hersch, J.
Title: Soy-based food products Higher education institution: World Initiative for Soya in Human Health (WISHH)
Researchers: Egal, A.A. & Kruger, R.
Title: Obesity in human subjects Research Title Higher education institution: Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand
Researchers: Egal, A.A. & Oldewage-Theron, W.H.
Title: Food security and Soy based foods products Research Title Higher education institution: Texas Tech University and National Soybean Research Laboratory University of Illinois at UrbanaChampaign, USA
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Researchers: Egal, A.A. & Passi, J.
Title: Human nutrition Higher education institution: University of Delhi, New Delhi, India
Researchers: Egal, A.A., Pilu, et al.
Title: Enhanced maize and beans for nutrition and food security Higher education institution: Universita de Milano, Milan, Italy
Researchers: Egal, A.A. & Salami, L.
Title: Human nutrition Research Title Higher education institution: University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria
Researchers: Egal, A.A. & Towfik E.
Title: Biochemistry of Human nutrition Higher education institution: University of Westminister, London, UK
Researcher: Moloi, K.C.
Title: International Successful Schools Principals Project (ISPPP) Higher education institution: University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK
RESEARCH PARTNERSHIPS WITH INDUSTRY OR COMMUNITY GROUPS
Researcher: Egal, A.A.
Title of research: Extruder machine for SMME training Industry: National Research Foundation (NRF)
Researcher: Egal, A.A.
Title of research: Nutritionally enhanced maize and beans food security Industry: Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF)
Researcher: Egal, A.A.
Title of research: Nutrition education Industry: South African Netherlands Research Programme (SANPAD)
Researcher: Egal, A.A.
Title of research: Soy based food products Industry: OPOT (Oil and Protein Advisory Committee)
Researcher: Egal, A.A.
Title of research: Training of emerging farmers in nutrition Industry: SA Grains
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s a faculty, staff members have continued work vigorously in driving the research ethos of the faculty. The staff in the departments of Marketing and Sport, Logistics, and Human Resource Management Accountancy must be acknowledged for their relentless pursuit of excellence in research. This, despite their heavy teaching duties. We have continued the trajectory of improving research in the different departments.
Although the faculty needs more associate and full professors, there were notable contributions of research outputs from our master’s and doctoral graduates, lecturers and senior lecturers. – Professor M. Dhurup
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Although the faculty needs more associate and full professors, there were notable contributions of research outputs from our master’s and doctoral graduates, lecturers and senior lecturers. In 2016, Forty-six articles were published in DHET-accredited journals with an article equivalence of 39.64 units accruing to VUT. This compares favourably when matched against the total university output of 81.25 units (approximately 49%). Staff members presented 45 papers at national and international conferences, resulting in ten conference proceedings with an article equivalence of 4.60. To bolster and broaden our research footprint, our research induction programme offered to our master’s and doctoral students gave the much-needed support for students to hone their research skills. Students were exposed to the basics of research orientation, proposal writing, academic writing skills, literature usage, research paradigms and various methodologies in research. We were also blessed to have in our midst two visiting
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professors, Prof. Joyendu ‘Joy’ Bhadury, Dean, School of Business Administration and Economics, The College at Brockport, State University of New York and Prof. J. Kamalanabhan, Department of Management Studies, Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, India who assisted our post-graduate students in proposal writing.
We are zealous about the passion and enthusiasm generated by our staff and students in research, especially where novice and experienced researchers work together. In this way, we crafted a rich collaborative ecosystem by supporting each other by creating an intellectual space for research.
Our Faculty Research Awards function was held on 10 June and was well attended by staff members. This is a clear indication of their quest to engage in research and share in the achievements. Dr B.A. Mokoena, Dr E. Chinomona and Dr A. Muposhi received top honours in the ‘Research Achievement’ category. In the ‘Research Excellence’ category, Prof. M. Dhurup, Dr C. Mafini and Ms N. Dlodlo received top honours. At the annual Institutional Research awards function, Dr B.A Mokoena and Dr E. Chinomona were also placed 1st and 2nd respectively. In the ‘Research Excellence’ category, Prof. M. Dhurup and Dr C. Mafini were placed 1st and 2nd respectively. This is indeed a proud achievement for the faculty.
We acknowledge the support given by our many partners within the university including the Research Directorate in the Central Research Office that have had a tremendous impact on our progress. Thank you for your efforts and I look forward to working with you in the year ahead. As a faculty, we will endeavour to allow our staff their intellectual space to contribute meaningfully in research and to develop into a community of research scholars.
Through the concerted efforts of supervisors and co-supervisors a total of 17 students graduated with their master’s qualifications in 2016. A further three students graduated with doctoral qualifications. This is a marked improvement from earlier years. Congratulations to all the recipients of awards and our graduates. You have no doubt left an indelible mark in contributing not only to the faculty’s research successes, but also to the success of the Vaal University of Technology in terms of research outputs.
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RESEARCH OUTPUTS POSTGRADUATE STAFF QUALIFICATIONS COMPLETED IN 2016 Name: Chinomona, E. Qualification: DTech Dissertation/thesis title: Effect of organizational citizenship behaviour, employee perception of equity and organizational commitment on intention to stay in Zimbabwean SME’s University/institution: Vaal University of Technology, Vanderbijlpark, South Africa
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Name: Hove, P.
Name: Mojapelo, T.J.
Name: Jansen van Vuuren, H.R.
Name: Mokoena, M.C.
Qualification: DTech Dissertation/thesis title: The influence of supply chain practice on supply chain performance in South Africa University/institution: Vaal University of Technology, Vanderbijlpark, South Africa Qualification: MTech Dissertation/thesis title: The influence of procedural, distributive and interactional justice on organizational citizenship behaviour among employees at the SAPS Academy, Paarl University/institution: Vaal University of Technology, Vanderbijlpark, South Africa
Name: Mabaso, M.C.
Qualification: MTech Dissertation/thesis title: The influence of rewards on talent attraction and retention at a further education and training (FET) college in Gauteng University/institution: Vaal University of Technology, Vanderbijlpark, South Africa
Name: Madinga, N.W.
Qualification: MTech Dissertation/thesis title: Selected antecedents to approach status consumption among township youth consumers in the Sedibeng district University/institution: Vaal University of Technology, Vanderbijlpark, South Africa
Name: Mashiloane, M.W.
Qualification: MTech Dissertation/thesis title: The effect of supply chain dynamism, organizational relationship on supply chain performance University/institution: Vaal University of Technology, Vanderbijlpark, South Africa
Name: Matsheke, O.T.
Qualification: MTech Dissertation/thesis title: The influence of entrepreneurial-related programmes on student intentions to venture new business creation University/institution: Vaal University of Technology, Vanderbijlpark, South Africa
Name: Maziriri, E.T.
Qualification: MTech Dissertation/thesis title: The influence of perceived social risk and buying behaviour on apparel store choice decision among generation Y female students within Sedibeng district University/institution: Vaal University of Technology, Vanderbijlpark, South Africa
Name: Mgiba, S.
Qualification: MTech Dissertation/thesis title: Job satisfaction and the intention to quit by employees in a steel manufacturing company in Gauteng University/institution: Vaal University of Technology, Vanderbijlpark, South Africa
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Qualification: MTech Dissertation/thesis title: Employees’ adherence to the Occupational Health and Safety Act in the steel manufacturing sector University/institution: Vaal University of Technology, Vanderbijlpark, South Africa Qualification: MTech Dissertation/thesis title: Evaluation the effect of safety mechanism on the production cost at the New Vaal Colliery University/institution: Vaal University of Technology, Vanderbijlpark, South Africa
Name: Motaung, T.L.
Qualification: MTech Dissertation/thesis title: Organizational commitment and job satisfaction as antecedents of organizational citizenship behaviour at a water company in Gauteng University/institution: Vaal University of Technology, Vanderbijlpark, South Africa
Name: Nematatani, P.
Qualification: MTech Dissertation/thesis title: Supply chain partnership, collaboration, integration and relationship, commitment as predictors of supply chain performance for small and medium enterprises University/institution: Vaal University of Technology, Vanderbijlpark, South Africa
Name: Nemudzivhadi, L.
Qualification: MTech Dissertation/thesis title: Empowerment and job satisfaction of employees within a public sector organization in Northern Gauteng University/institution: Vaal University of Technology, Vanderbijlpark, South Africa
Name: Omoruyi, O.
Qualification: DTech Dissertation/thesis title: The influence of supply chain networks, performance of small and medium enterprises in the South Gauteng region University/institution: Vaal University of Technology, Vanderbijlpark, South Africa
Name: Peete, M.B.
Qualification: MTech Dissertation/thesis title: Employee job satisfaction, organizational commitment and intention to stay at an international hotel in Lesotho University/institution: Vaal University of Technology, Vanderbijlpark, South Africa
Name: Popoola, B.A.
Qualification: MTech Dissertation/thesis title: An analysis of capital structures of listed industrial companies in South Africa University/institution: Vaal University of Technology, Vanderbijlpark, South Africa
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Name: Siewe, C.L.
Presenter: Chinomona, E.
Name: Sikhwari, T.M.
Presenter: Chinomona, E.
Qualification: MTech Dissertation/thesis title: A comparative analysis of the effective use of transfer pricing policies in multinational corporations in Southern Gauteng University/institution: Vaal University of Technology, Vanderbijlpark, South Africa Qualification: MTech Dissertation/thesis title: The influence of supplier information sharing and information quality on strategic partnership and internal learn practices among small and medium enterprises in South Africa University/institution: Vaal University of Technology, Vanderbijlpark, South Africa
Name: Thabane, L.J.
Qualification: MTech Dissertation/thesis title: Job satisfaction on organizational commitment of administrators at a university in Gauteng University/institution: Vaal University of Technology, Vanderbijlpark, South Africa
CONFERENCES (PAPERS AND POSTERS PRESENTED)
Presenter: Ayodeji, O.O.
Title of paper: Entrepreneurship in programme curriculum: Case study of selected higher education institutions in South Africa Conference: 9th Annual SATN (South African Technology Network) International Conference Place: Lagoon Beach Hotel, Milnerton, Cape Town, South Africa Date: 12-14 October 2016
Presenter: Beneke, J.
Title of paper: Benchmarking value creation of listed companies on the Johannesburg Securities Exchange Conference: 6th Biennial Value Conference (Value 2016) Place: Zebula Golf Estate and Country Lodge, Waterberg, Limpopo Province, South Africa Date: 22-24 May 2016
Presenter: Beneke, J.
Title of paper: Benchmarking value creation of companies listed on the ALTX of the JSE Conference: 7th International Conference on Social Sciences Place: Cape Town, South Africa Date: 22-23 September 2016
Presenter: Chinomona, E.
Title of paper: The influence of workshop of workplace spiritually expectations towards work and quality of work life on commitment to long term career Conference: International Academic Business Conference Place: Venice, Italy Date: 4-10 June 2016
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Title of paper: Xenophobia and human rights: Strengthening the spirit of ‘Ubuntu’ Conference: 18th Annual International Conference of the Global Business and Technology Association (GBATA) Place: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Date: 16-20 October 2016 Title of paper: Modelling the influence of workplace spirituality, quality of work life, expectations towards work on commitment to long-term career of employees in Gauteng Province, South Africa Conference: 18th Annual International Conference of the Global Business and Technology Association (GBATA) Place: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Date: 16-20 October 2016
Presenter: Chinomona, E.
Title of paper: The influence of employees’ development, motivation and communication towards job satisfaction within universities in the Gauteng Province of South Africa Conference: 12th International Conference on Economics and Social Sciences Place: Durban, South Africa Date: 19-20 November 2016
Presenter: Dhurup, M.
Title of paper: The influence of service quality variables in predicting satisfaction and behavioural intentions in a university campus recreation setting Conference: Bali 22nd International Conference on Business, Economics, Social Sciences and Humanities (BESSH 2016) Place: Bali, Indonesia Date: 7-8 December 2016
Presenter: Dhurup, M.
Title of paper: Employee perceptions of occupational health and safety standards in the steel industry Conference: 7th International Conference on Social Sciences Place: Cape Town, South Africa Date: 22-23 September 2016
Presenter and co-presenter: Dlodlo, N. & Dhurup, M.
Title of paper: An exploratory study of Twitter sports consumption motives and relationship with future intentions: A perspective from athletes’ followers Conference: 7th International Conference on Social Sciences Place: Cape Town, South Africa Date: 22-23 September 2016
Presenter: Dlodlo, N.
Title of paper: Changing faces: Testing a model of market mavenism, attitude and variety-seeking on cosmetic buying behaviour among South African female consumers Conference: 2016 ICBTS International Business and Tourism Research Conference Place: Boston, United State of America Date: 30 June to 2 July 2016
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Presenter: Dlodlo, N.
Title of paper: The influence of female celebrity endorser credibility (FCEC) on university students ‘attitude towards cosmetics brands Conference: 2016 ICBTS International Business and Tourism Research Conference Place: Boston, United State of America Date: 30 June to 2 July 2016
Presenter: Isabirye, A.K.
Title of paper: Barriers towards the implementation of transformative E-Learning technologies at a University of Technology (UoT) Conference: National Association of Distance Education and Open Distance Learning in South Africa (NADEOSA) Conference Place: Monash University, Rooderpoort, South Africa Date: 14-15 July 2016
Presenter: Isabirye, A.K.
Title of paper: Professional development and teacher learning at an open distance learning university (ODL) in South Africa Conference: 7th International Conference on Social Sciences Place: Cape Town, South Africa Date: 22-23 September 2016
Presenter: Isabirye, A.K.
Title of paper: Harnessing academics’ staff development experiences and concerns into a training framework Conference: 10th International Conference on Management, Finance and Entrepreneurship Place: Durban, South Africa Date: 19-20 November 2016
Presenter: Isabirye, A.K.
Title of paper: An empirical study on professional development for innovative teaching and learning at an open distance learning (ODL) university in South Africa Conference: 10th Annual International Conference on Global studies: Business, Economic, Political, Social and Cultural Aspects Place: Athens, Greece Date: 19-22 December 2016
Presenter: Janse van Rensburg, C.
Title of paper: Flourishing in higher education Conference: International Conference for Social Sciences and Humanities Place: Vienna, Austria Date: 17-21 April 2016
Presenter: Joubert, P.A.
Title of paper: Justice in the workplace: The influence of procedural, distributive and interactional justice on organisational citizenship behaviour among employees in the Police Service Conference: 7th International Conference on Social Sciences Place: Cape Town, South Africa Date: 22-23 September 2016
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Presenter: Joubert, P.A.
Title of paper: Corporate social responsibility, organisational commitment and intention to stay of employees at a telecommunications company in Cameroon Conference: 2nd International Conference on Marketing, Business and Economics Place: Bali, Indonesia Date: 12-14 November 2016
Presenter: Lose, T.
Title of paper: A qualitative inquiry on the challenges facing international students at institution of higher learning in Southern Gauteng, South Africa Conference: South African International Conference on Education (SAICEd 2016) Place: Pretoria, South Africa Date: 19-21 September 2016
Presenter and co-presenter: Loury-Okoumba, W.V. & Mafini, C.
Title of paper: SME owner manager perceptions towards supply chain management practices and performance in South Africa Conference: 28th Annual Conference of the Southern African Institute of Management Sciences (SAIMS) Place: University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa Date: 4-7 September 2016
Presenter and co-presenter: Mafini, C. & Dhliwayo, C.
Title of paper: Motivation through non-financial strategies: The case of university health workers Conference: 18th Annual International Conference of the Global Business and Technology Association (GBATA) Place: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Date: 16-20 October 2016
Presenter and co-presenter: Mafini, C. & Loury-Okoumba, W.V. Title of paper: Supply chain agility, lean supply chain management and supply chain performance in SMEs Conference: 18th Annual International Conference of the Global Business and Technology Association (GBATA) Place: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Date: 16-20 October 2016
Presenter: Mafini, C.
Title of paper: Dynamic capacities, service quality and relationship continuity as drivers of SME supply chain performance Conference: 24th International Academic Conference Place: Barcelona, Spain Date: 28 June 2016
Presenter: Mafini, C.
Title of paper: Buyer-Supplier Commitment, Trust and Cooperation as Influencing Fast moving consumer Goods Industry. Conference: 28th Annual Conference of the Southern African Institute of Management Sciences (SAIMS) Place: University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa Date: 4-7 September 2016
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Presenter: Mafini, C.
Title of paper: Supply chain risk, elasticity and performance: A public sector perspective Conference: Bali 22nd International Conference on Business, Economics, Social Sciences and Humanities (BESSH 2016) Place: Bali, Indonesia Date: 7-8 December 2016
Presenter: Mafini, C.
Title of paper: Drivers of entrepreneurial intentions amongst generation Y students in Zimbabwe Conference: Bali 22nd International Conference on Business, Economics, Social Sciences and Humanities (BESSH 2016) Place: Bali, Indonesia Date: 7-8 December 2016
Presenter: Maziriri, E.T.
Title of paper: Perceived social risk, buying and apparel store choice among generation Y female students Conference: 7th International Conference on Social Sciences Place: Cape Town, South Africa Date: 22-23 September 2016
Presenter: Mokoena, B.A.
Title of paper: The influence of perceived social risk and buying behaviour on apparel retail store choice among generation Y female students in Southern Gauteng, South Africa Conference: 38th ISERD International Conference on Economics, Management and Social Study Place: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Date: 1-2 July 2016
Presenter: Mokoena, B.A.
Title of paper: Market orientation as a social learning approach to university performance: A focus on universities of technology in South Africa using MKTOR scale Conference: 38th ISERD International Conference on Economics, Management and Social Study Place: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Date: 1-2 July 2016
Presenter: Mokoena, B.A.
Title of paper: A dimensional analysis of destination image variables in a South Africa context: An exploratory study Conference: 7th International Conference on Social Sciences Place: Cape Town, South Africa Date: 22-23 September 2016
Presenter: Mokoena, B.A.
Title of paper: Validation of a campus service quality recreational scale within a cohort of university students: A case study Conference: 10th International Conference on Management, Finance and Entrepreneurship Place: Durban, South Africa Date: 19-20 November 2016
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Presenter: Mokoena, B.A.
Title of paper: Examining the relationship between perceived social risk, buying behaviour and retail store choice among female generation Y students: A regression analysis perspective Conference: 10th Annual International Conference on Global Studies: Business, Economic, Political, Social and Cultural Aspects Place: Athens, Greece Date: 19-22 December 2016
Presenter: Motale, M.
Title of paper: Walking the talk in the footwear industry: A generation Y cohort analysis of consumer-based brand equity dimensions and purchase intentions Conference: 7th International Conference on Social Sciences Place: Cape Town, South Africa Date: 22-23 September 2016
Presenter: Motaung, T.L.
Title of paper: Organisational commitment and job satisfaction as antecedents of organisational citizen behaviour at a water utility company in Gauteng Conference: International Conference on Business, Social Science and Humanities (BESSH2016) Place: Cape Town, South Africa Date: 4-5 August 2016
Presenter: Mrwebi, V.
Title of paper: Developing a hypothetical model of organisation justice in the South African financial services industry Conference: 10th Annual International Business Conference (IBC 2016) Place: Club Mykonos, Langebaan, Cape Town, South Africa Date: 25-28 September 2016
Presenter: Muposhi, A.
Title of paper: Diffusion of electronic cigarettes as a smoking cessation aid: Reflections from university students. Conference: 7th International Conference on Social Sciences Place: Cape Town, South Africa Date: 22-23 September 2016
Presenter: Muposhi, A.
Title of paper: The influence of green atmospherics on corporate image and green purchase behaviour Conference: 28th Southern African Institute of Management Sciences Conference (SAIMS 2016) Place: University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa Date: 4-7 September 2016
Presenter: Ntisa, A.
Title of paper: The contract of employment status and its influence on the job satisfaction of academics within South African universities of technology Conference: 7th International Conference on Social Sciences Place: Cape Town, South Africa Date: 22-23 September 2016
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Presenter: Ntshingila, M.L.
Title of paper: The effectiveness of purchasing competence on supply chain performance within the medium sized business in Sedibeng region Conference: MBALI International Conference, 2016 Place: Richards Bay, South Africa Date: 6-8 July 2016
Presenter: Omuruyi, O.
Title of paper: The influences of supply chain networks, flexibility and integration on the performance for small and small and medium enterprises in Southern Gauteng, South Africa Conference: 7th International Conference on Social Sciences Place: Cape Town, South Africa Date: 22-23 September 2016
Presenter: Popoola, B.A.
Title of paper: The Influence of capital structures on the listed industrial companies in South Africa Conference: Cape Town 2nd International Conference on Business, Economics, Social Sciences and Humanities (BESSH 2016) Place: Cape Town, South Africa Date: 3-4 September 2016
Presenter: Radebe, P.Q.
Title of paper: The relationship between occupational stress and organisational commitment among police officers in the Sebokeng Cluster Conference: International Journal of Arts & Science (IJAS) Academic Conference Place: Munich, Germany Date: 21-24 June 2016
Presenter: Radebe, P.Q.
Title of paper: The relationship between budgetary factors and the effective application of the budgetary factors and the effective application of the budgeting process in public secondary schools in Gauteng South Conference: 24th International Academic Conference Place: Barcelona, Spain Date: 28 June-1 July 2016
Presenter and co-presenter: Radebe, P.Q. & Dhurup, M.
Title of paper: Finding synergy in employee perceptions of equity, job satisfaction, organisational commitment and organisational citizenship behaviour in a South African context Conference: 7th International Conference on Social Sciences Place: Cape Town, South Africa Date: 22-23 September 2016
Presenter: van der Westhuizen, J.
Title of paper: The perceived leadership practice of first generation family business leaders in Sedibeng Conference: International Journal of Arts & Science (IJAS) Academic Conference Place: Sokol, Prague, Czech Republic Date: 30 October-5 November 2016
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Presenter and co-presenter: van der Westhuizen, J. & Tieho, M. Title of paper: The influence of IT adoption on supply chain integration in small and medium enterprises in South Africa Conference: 7th International Conference on Social Sciences Place: Cape Town, South Africa Date: 22-23 September 2016
Presenter: van Zyl, Y.
Title of paper: When things get tough, the tough gets going: University students perceived stress and coping Conference: 7th International Conference on Social Sciences Place: Cape Town, South Africa Date: 22-23 September 2016
SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS PRESENTED
Presenter: Selesho, J.M.
Title: Southern Africa Research and Innovation Management Association (SARIMA) Presented to: Research integrity and ethics Place: Coastlands Hotel, Umhlanga, Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa Date: 17 May 2016
PUBLICATIONS (JOURNAL ARTICLES)
Author: Beneke, J
Title: Benchmarking value creation of companies listed on the JSE’s ALTX Journal: International Journal of Economic and Finance Studies Volume: 8 Issue: 1 Page numbers of article: 131-144 ISSN: 1309-8055
Author and co-author: Chauke, X. & Dubihlela, J.
Title: South African generation-X online shopper satisfaction and their repurchase intentions Journal: Investment Management and Financial Innovations Volume: 13 Issue: 3 Page numbers of article: 121-129 ISSN: 1810-4967
Author: Chinomona, E.
Title: Antecedents of job satisfaction. A case of universities in the Gauteng Province of South Africa Journal: International Journal of Research in Business Studies and Management Volume: 3 Issue: 12 Page numbers of article: 27-37 ISSN: 2394-5923
Message from the Faculty of Management Science
Author: Chinomona, E.
Author and co-author: Chinomona, E. & Dhurup, M.
Author: Chinomona, E.
Author and co-authors: Chinomona, E., Mafini, C. & Mangoukou Ngouapegne, C.N.
Title: Is commitment to long term career necessary for company’s survival or it is a waste of time? A case of companies in Vanderbijlpark, South Africa Journal: International Journal of Research in Business Studies and Management Volume: 4 Issue: 4 Page numbers of article: 1-10 ISSN: 2394-5923 (print), 2394-5931 (online) Title: Organisational citizenship behaviour and employee perception of equity on organizational commitment Journal: Corporate Ownership & Control Volume: 14 Issue: 1 Page numbers of article: 230-240 ISSN: 1727-9232
Author: Chinomona, E.
Title: Xenophobia and human rights: Strengthening the Spirit of ‘Ubuntu’ globally Journal: International Journal of Research in Business Studies and Management Volume: 3 Issue: 11 Page numbers of article: 22-32 ISSN: 2394-5923
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Title: The effects of organization commitment and employee perceptions of equity on organizational citizen behaviour in Zimbabwean SMEs Journal: South African Journal of Labour Relations Volume: 40 Issue: 2 Page numbers of article: 77-98 ISSN: 1379-8410
Title: Corporate sustainability and customer loyalty: The case of the railway industry Journal: Corporate Ownership and Control Volume: 13 Issue: 3 Page numbers of article: 445-454 ISSN: 1810-3057
Author and co-author: Chinomona, E. & Maziriri, E.
Title: Modelling the influence of relationship Marketing, Green Marketing and Innovative Marketing on the Business Performance of Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMES) Journal: Journal of Economics and Behavioural Studies Volume: 8 Issue: 3 Page numbers of article: 127-139 ISSN: 220-6140
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Author and co-author: Chinomona, E. & Omoruyi, O.
Author: Mafini, C.
Author and co-author: Dlodlo, N. & Dhurup, M.
Author: Mafini, C.
Author and co-author: Isabirye, A.K. & Moloi, K.C.
Author: Mafini, C.
Title: The influence of CSR, innovation and supply chain partnership on firm competitiveness Journal: Risk Governance and Control: Financial Markets and Institutions Volume: 6 Issue: 4 Page numbers of article: 345-354 ISSN: 2077-4303 Title: An exploratory study of Twitter sports consumption motives and relationship with future intentions: A perspective from athletes’ followers Journal: International Journal of Social Sciences and Humanity Study Volume: 8 Issue: 1 Page numbers of article: 1-16 ISSN: 1379-8063 Title: Professional development and teacher learning at an open distance learning university (ODL) in South Africa Journal: International Journal of Social sciences and Humanity Studies Volume: 8 Issue: 2 Page numbers of article: 46-62 ISSN: 1309-8063
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Title: Barriers to public supply chain management strategy implementation: an exploratory diagnosis Journal: Problems and Perspectives in Management Volume: 14 Issue: 3 Page numbers of article: 117-127 ISSN: 1727-7051 Title: Decrypting the nexus between organizational culture, quality of work life, job satisfaction and employee productivity in the public sector Journal: South African Journal of Labour Relations Volume: 40 Issue: 1 Page numbers of article: 59-82 ISSN: 0379-8410 Title: The contribution of organizational climate to employee well being Journal: The Journal of Applied Business Research Volume: 32 Issue: 4 Page numbers of article: 1157-1168 ISSN: 0892-7626
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Author and co-authors: Mafini, C., Dhurup, M. & Mojapelo, J.
Author and co-author: Maziriri, E. & Chinomona, E.
Author and co-authors: Mafini, C., Dhurup, M. & Mojapelo, J.
Author and co-author: Maziriri, E.T. & Mokoena, B.A.
Author and co-authors: Mafini, C., Loury-Okoumba, V.W. & Pooe, R.I.D.
Author and co-author: Mofokeng, T. & Chinomona, E.
Author and co-author: Mafini, C. & Meyer, D.F.
Author and co-author: Mokoena, B.A. & Dhurup, M.
Author and co-author: Mafini, C. & Meyer, D.F.
Author and co-author: Mokoena, B.A. & Dhurup, M.
Author and co-author: Mafini, C. & Meyer, D.
Author and co-authors: Mokoena, B.A., Dhurup, M. & Surujlal, J.
Title: Employee perceptions, adherence and behaviours towards work-related health and safety as correlates of overall health and safety awareness Journal: International Journal of Business and Management Studies Volume: 8 Issue: 1 Page numbers of article: 37-49 ISSN: 1309-8047
Title: Employee perceptions of occupation health and safety standards in the steel industry Journal: International Journal of Social Sciences and Humanity Studies Volume: 8 Issue: 2 Page numbers of article: 106-120 ISSN: 1309-8063
Title: Interrogating antecedents to SME supplier performance in a developing country Journal: Southern African Business Review Volume: 20 Issue: 1 Page numbers of article: 259-285 ISSN: 1998-8125 Title: Life satisfaction by demography in low income residential areas: Evidence from South Africa Journal: Studia Universitatis Babes-Bolyai Oeconomica Volume: 61 Issue: 2 Page numbers of article: 31-48 ISSN: 1220-0506 Title: Satisfaction with life amongst the urban poor: Empirical results from South Africa Journal: Acta Universitatis Danubius Oeconomica Volume: 12 Issue: 5 Page numbers of article: 33-50 ISSN: 2065-0175 Title: Societal factors and life satisfaction: Evidence from low income urban societies in a developing country Journal: Journal of Economics and Behavioral Studies Volume: 8 Issue: 3 Page numbers of article: 87-100 ISSN: 2220-6140
Title: Modelling the influence of relationship marketing, green marketing and innovative marketing on the business performance of small, medium, and micro enterprises (SMMEs) Journal: Journal of Economics and Behavioral Studies Volume: 8 Issue: 3 Page numbers of article: 127-139 ISSN: 2220-6140 Title: Perceived social risk and buying behaviour on apparel retail store choice among generation Y female students Journal: International Journal of Business and Management Studies Volume: 8 Issue: 1 Page numbers of article: 86-99 ISSN: 1309-8047 Title: Impact of organizational politics on job dissatisfaction and turnover intention: An application of social exchange theory on employees working In Zimbabwean small and medium enterprises (SMEs) Journal: The Journal of Applied Business Research Volume: 32 Issue: 3 Page numbers of article: 857-869 Title: Market orientation determinants: Reflections from academics in universities of technology Journal: Journal of Economics and Behavioral Studies Volume: 8 Issue: 1 Page numbers of article: 6-17 ISSN: 2220-6140 Title: Universities of technology in transition: In search of the inhibiting factors to market orientation in a developing country Journal: Journal of Social Sciences Volume: 49 Issue: 3 Page numbers of article: 311-319 ISSN: 0971-8923 Title: A dimensional analysis of destination image variables in a South African context: An exploratory study Journal: International Journal of Economic and Finance Studies Volume: 8 Issue: 2 Page numbers of article: 190-204 ISSN: 1309-8055
Author and co-author: Mokoena, B.A. & Mafini, C.
Title: Corporate performance indicators: The case of universities
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Journal: Corporate board: Role, duties & composition Volume: 12 Issue: 3 Page numbers of article: 43-50 ISSN: 1810-8601
Author and co-author: Motale, M. & Dhurup, M.
Title: Walking the talk in the sport footwear industry: A generation Y cohort analysis of consumer-based brand equity dimensions and purchase intention Journal: International Journal of Business & Management Studies Volume: 8 Issue: 2 Page numbers of article: 102-120 ISSN: 1309-8047
Author and co-author: Muposhi, A. & Dhurup, M.
Title: A factorial analysis of green purchase and the relationship with green purchase intentions and green purchase behaviour Journal: Pakistan Journal of Social Sciences Volume: 13 Issue: 4 Page numbers of article: 32-43 ISSN: 1683-8831
Author and co-author: Muposhi, A. & Dhurup, M.
Title: A qualitative inquiry of generation Y consumers’ selection attributes in the case of organic products Journal: International Business & Economics Research Journal Volume: 15 Issue: 1 Page numbers of article: 1-14 ISSN: 1535-0754
Author and co-author: Muposhi, A. & Dhurup, M.
Title: Diffusion of electronic cigarettes as a smoking cessation aid among young consumers Journal: International Journal of Business and Management Studies Volume: 8 Issue: 1 Page numbers of article: 117-131 ISSN: 1309-8047
Author and co-author: Muposhi, A. & Dhurup, M.
Title: Is vaping a panacea of peril? Consumer’s attitudes towards electronic cigarettes and relationship with quitting intention Journal: African Journal of Physical Activity and Health Sciences Volume: 22 Issue: 3:1 Page numbers of article: 655-666 ISSN: 2411-6939
Author and co-authors: Muposhi, A., Sandada, M. & Kamunyaru, B.B.
Title: The influence of employee share ownership schemes on firm performance: The case of Zimbabwe firms Journal: Acta Universitatis Danubius Volume: 12
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Issue: 12 Page numbers of article: 37-50 ISSN: 2065-0175
Author and co-authors: Ntisa, A.A., Dhurup, M. & Joubert, P.A.
Title: The contract of employment status and its influence on the job satisfaction of academics within South Africa Journal: International Journal of Social Sciences and Humanity Studies Volume: 8 Issue: 2 Page numbers of article: 180-195 ISSN: 1309-8063
Author and co-author: Ntshoe, I.M., & Selesho, J.M.
Title: Shifting sands on differentiation and specialization in higher education in South Africa Journal: South African Journal of Higher Education Volume: 30 Issue: 2 Page numbers of article: 164-183 ISSN: 1753-5913
Author and co-author: Okusolubo, T. & Joubert, P.A.
Title: The effect of selection processes on employee turnover in small and medium enterprises in Sunnyside, South Africa Journal: Journal of Social Sciences Volume: 47 Issue: 2 Page numbers of article: 163-176 ISSN: 0971-8923
Author and co-author: Omoruyi, O. & Chinomona, E.
Title: Modeling the factors that influence employee attitude and service delivery behavior among higher education professionals Journal: Journal of Economics and Behavioral Studies Volume: 8 Issue: 5 Page numbers of article: 146-158 ISSN: 2220-6140
Author and co-author: Omoruyi, O. & Chinomona, R.
Title: The influence of perceived hypermarket size on perceived Hypermarket reputation, trust and customer willingness to purchase in South Africa Journal: Journal of Economics and Behavioral Studies Volume: 7 Issue: 4 Page numbers of article: 60-70 ISSN: 2220-6140
Author and co-author: Omoruyi, O. & Dhurup, M.
Title: The influence of supply chain networks, flexibility and integration on the performance of small and medium enterprises in the Southern Gauteng, South Africa Journal: International Journal of Business and Management Studies Volume: 8 Issue: 2 Page numbers of article: 121-137 ISSN: 1309-8047
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Author and co-author: Omoruyi, O. & Mafini, C.
Title: Supply chain management and customer satisfaction in small to medium enterprises Journal: Studia Universitatis Babes-Bolyai Oeconomica Volume: 61 Issue: 3 Page numbers of article: 43-58 ISSN: 1220-0506
Author and co-author: van Zyl, Y. & Dhurup, M.
Title: When things get tough get going: University students’ perceived stress and coping mechanisms Journal: International Journal of Social Sciences and Humanity Studies Volume: 8 Issue: 1 Page numbers of article: 218-232 ISSN: 1309-8063
Author and co-authors: Pita, N.A., Mafini, C. & Dhurup, M.
Title: Corporate succession practices: A public sector perspective Journal: Corporate Ownership and Control Volume: 13 Issue: 4 Page numbers of article: 301-306 ISSN: 1810-3057
Author and co-author: Radebe, P. & Dhurup, M.
Title: Finding synergy in employee perceptions of equity, job satisfaction, organizational commitment and organizational citizenship behaviour in a South African context Journal: International Journal of Business and Management Volume: 8 Issue: 2 Page numbers of article: 15-31 ISSN: 1309-8063
RESEARCH IN PROGRESS
Researcher: Dhurup, M.
Title: Emotional labour and job satisfaction relationships: Lived experiences of amateur sport coaches in South Africa Field: Sport management
POSTGRADUATE INDUCTION PROGRAMME
The faculty held numerous induction sessions throughout the year. These are covered in detail in the Postgraduate Report section of this report.
Author and co-author: Radebe, P. & Dhurup, M.
Title: Perception of organizational politics, frustration with work and occupational commitment in a sport and recreation department in Gauteng Journal: International Journal of Social Sciences and Humanity Studies Volume: 8 Issue: 1 Page numbers of article: 152-167 ISSN: 1309-8063
Author and co-author: van der Westhuizen, J. & West, M.
Title: Cross-functional maintenance and logistics business process integration: Lessons from a large oil and gas company Journal: Journal of Applied Business Research Volume: 32 Issue: 2 Page numbers of article: 401-416 ISSN: 0892-7626
Author and co-authors: van Vuuren, H., Dhurup, M. & Joubert, P.A.
Title: The justice in the workplace: The influence of procedural, distributive and international justice on organizational citizenship behaviour among employees in the Police Service Journal: International Journal of Economics and Finance Studies Volume: 8 Issue: 1 Page numbers of article: 177-191 ISSN: 1309-8055
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NON-FACULTY RESEARCH OUTPUTS CONFERENCES (PAPERS AND POSTERS PRESENTED)
Presenter and co- presenter: Machika, P. & Msiza, D.N.
Title of paper: The digital characteristics of students at the Vaal University of Technology Conference: 5th Annual Staff Development Conference Place: Vaal University of Technology, Vereeniging, South Africa Date: 24 August 2016
PUBLICATIONS (JOURNAL ARTICLES)
Author: Brits, H.J.
Title: ’n Ondersoek na ’n gemeente se aanbiddingsvoorkeure om lidmaatdeelname ten opsigte van sang en, musiek te bevorder binne die raamwerk van ses aanbiddings modelle Journal: Stellenbosch Theological Journal Volume: 2 Issue: 2 Page numbers of article: 153-179 ISSN: 2413-9467
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Author: Pillay, A.M.
Title: Brexit has no relevance to the African Union Journal: The Thinker, Quarter 1-2017 Volume: 71 Page numbers of article: 88
Author and co-author: Pillay, A.M. & Ntuli, J.K.
Title: South Africa and the global hydrogen economy: The strategic role of platinum group metals, Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection (MISTRA): Book review Journal: New Agenda: South African Journal of Social and Economic Policy Volume: 2016 Issue: 61 Page numbers of article: 43 ISSN: N/A
RESEARCH IN PROGRESS
Researcher and co-researcher: P. Machika, P. & Msiza, D.N. Title: Understanding how and why lecturers and students at the University of Technology are using technology for teaching and learning (quantitative) Field: Education
Non-faculty
RESEARCH FOCUS AREAS Centre/Institute
Director and contact details Prof. Abdul Egal
Centre of Sustainable Livelihoods
Tel: 016 930 5091 Email: abdul@vut.ac.za Prof. Christo van Zyl Pienaar
Centre for Alternative Energy
Tel: 016 950 9381 Email: christop@vut.ac.za Prof. Ochieng Aoyi
Centre for Renewable Energy and Water
Tel: 016 950 9884 Email: ochienga@vut.ac.za
Focus areas
Leader and contact details Prof. Michael Pillay
Plant molecular genetics/biotechnology
Tel: 016 950 9614 Email: mpillay@vut.ac.za Prof. Peter Mendonidis
Materials and minerals technology
Tel: 016 950 9165 Email: peter@vut.ac.za
Technology Transfer and Innovation
Leader and contact details Dr Joe Molete
Innovative product development and advanced manufacturing technology
Tel: 016 930 5013 Email: josephm2@vut.ac.za
Research Focus Areas
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MES FROM THE
The following institutions/organisations give valuable support to the Centre for Alternate Energy (CAE):
Telkom (Pty) Ltd and Eskom sponsor the ‘Telkom Centre of Excellence’, which is an integral part of the CAE.
Eskom supports the CAE through their ‘Tertiary Education Support Programme’ (TESP).
The European Union supports the CAE through the ‘Programme on Energy Efficiency in Southern Africa’ (PEESA I and II)
The CAE is also involved with the manufacturing engineering related SETA (merSETA) project with the VUT Southern Gauteng
The CAE is also involved with the manufacturing engineering related SETA (merSETA) project with the VUT Southern Gauteng Science and Technology Park. The Sector Education Training Authority (SETA) financially supports the research. The focus of the CAE is on:
Science and Technology Park.
electricity supply to rural communities (off grid)
energy efficiency in buildings and households
The Sector Education Training
alternative energy supply to households and buildings
radio frequency heating and drying of materials.
Authority (SETA) financially supports the research.
The research concentrates on fuel cells, hydrogen generation and storage, photovoltaic installations and distribution of electricity. Research at the CAE includes:
– Professor C. Pienaar
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3-D printing
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radio frequency heating and drying of materials
Cape Peninsula University of Technology (PEESA I and II)
fuel cell simulation, membrane electrode assembly (MEA) development and manufacturing for fuel cells.
Tshwane University of Technology (PEESA I and II)
University of the Witwatersrand (fuel cell membrane development)
The CAE works closely with the following institutions:
Hochscule Wismar in Germany (PEESA I and II)
Ernst-Abbe-Fachhochschule Jena in Germany (PEESA I and II)
Fachhochschule Flensburg in Germany (PEESA I and II)
Namibia University of Science and Technology (PEESA I and II)
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The CAE also developed a new structured MEng in Energy Efficiency. The planned implementation date for the new degree is 2018.
Prof. C. Pienaar DIRECTOR: CENTRE FOR ALTERNATIVE ENERGY
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RESEARCH OUTPUTS RESEARCH IN PROGRESS
Researcher: Alo, A.
Title: Improved polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell bipolar plates Field: Metallurgical Engineering
Researcher: Benson, M.
Title: Design and development of a multi-protocol supervisory control and data acquisition device for use in renewable energy systems Field: Electrical Engineering
Researcher: du rand, F.
Title: Development of an additive manufacturing re-coater monitoring system for powder bed fusion systems Field: Electrical Engineering
Researcher: Mwai, P.
Title: Optimisation of a fuel cell using a sulfonated polystyrene membrane Field: Electrical Engineering
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Researcher: Ogunniyi, E.
Title: Design and optimisation of a universal battery management system in a photovoltaic application Field: Electrical Engineering
Researcher: Pienaar, W.
Title: Radio frequency drying of materials Field: Electrical Engineering
Researcher: Schoeman, R.
Title: Development of a service interruption prediction model for fuel cell power plants Field: Electrical Engineering
Researcher: Viljoen, M.
Title: Energy management optimisation of a solar/hydrogen power plant for a rural community Field: Electrical Engineering
The following institutions/organisations givevaluable supporttothe Centre for Alternate Energy (CAE):
RESEARCH PARTNERSHIPS/COLLABORATION WITH INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITIES
Researcher: Grunewald, N.
Title: PEESA I & II Higher education institution: Hochscule Wismar, Wismar, Germany
Researcher: Pfaffenberger, M.K.
Title: PEESA I & II Higher education institution: Fachhochschule Flensburg, Flensburg, Germany-
Thefollowinginstitutions/organisationsgivevaluablesupporttotheCentreforAlternateEnergy(CAE):
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MES FROM THE
T
The continuing increase in the world’s population has caused stress in the natural resources such as water and energy. As a result, there is a
to do more with less.
University is where knowledge is not only disseminated, but also, and more importantly, created. In light of this, there is a reasonable expectation from the community in which we live that our research activities at the VUT address the community problems within the context of national imperatives such as renewable energy and water. With the contribution by VUT researchers across the disciplines, CREW plays a leading role in research pertaining to energy and water at the regional and national levels.
– Professor Ochieng Aoyi
The activities at the regional and national levels are grounded primarily on the fundamental research done at the institutional
compelling need for innovative technologies that will enable us
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he continuing increase in the world’s population has caused stress in the natural resources such as water and energy. As a result, there is a compelling need for innovative technologies that will enable us to do more with less. In this regard, science engineering and technology (SET) is expected to play a leading role in driving the process. From the VUT perspective, it is a realistic expectation that the SET departments conduct research that makes tangible contributions to achieve this goal. This is the space in which the Centre for Renewable Energy and Water (CREW) has positioned itself as it aspires to address the regional, national and global challenges related to energy and water. CREW’s mission is to develop research culture as an intangible institutional capital, exploit the competencies at the interface of disciplines and engage in research driven by effective teaching and learning.
Vaal University of Technology
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SAGE
CENTRE FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY AND WATER
level, which has grown exponentially in recent years. It is worth mentioning, however, that the CREW’s exponential research growth is constrained by lack of infrastructure such as space, and this has now forced us to limit postgraduate students’ admissions. However, there is still some optimism that this problem will be addressed sooner than later. I wish to thank the CREW, comprising talented individuals that I will not name here, for the tireless
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efforts they have made to elevate the quality of research done at the centre.
Prof. O Aoyi DIRECTOR: CENTRE FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY AND WATER
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RESEARCH OUTPUTS PUBLICATIONS (JOURNAL ARTICLES)
Author and co-authors: Benton, O., Apollo, S. &, Ochieng, A. Title: Photodegradation of molasses wastewater using activated carbon supported TiO2-ZnO hybrid nanocatalyst Journal: Journal of Chemical Engineering Communications Volume: 203 Issue: 11 Page numbers of article: 1443-1454 ISSN: 0098-6445
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Author and co-authors: Mecha, A.C., Onyango, M.S., Ochieng, A. & and Momba, M.N.B. Title: Effect of process parameters on the ozonation of municipal wastewater Journal: Journal of Water Science and Technology Volume: 84 Issue: 3 Page numbers of article: 756-765 ISSN: 0273-1223
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THE RESEARCH OFFICE Dr Simphiwe Nelana Director: Research & Higher Degrees
Ms Searabo Kgekoane
Ms Petro van der Walt
Mr Sehlabaka Motsie
Research Information Officer
Senior Administrator
Faculty Research Officer
Ms Chantelle Sonnekus
Ms Lerato Hlahla
Mr Musonda Kaniki
Ms Beatrice Phume
Research Development Officer
Administrator
Research Administrator
Higher Degrees Administrator
Ms Shirene Klink
Ms Ronel Appelcryn
Mr Prajesh Bhikha
Ms Nomathemba Kokoali
Finance Officer
Research Administrator
Marketing & Information Officer
Registration Officer
ACCREDITED RESEARCH OUTPUTS FOR VUT, 2009-2016 Year
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016*
Units
36.50
44.73
75.05
75.30
94.96
100.80
76.16
114.72
*Submitted to DHET– not yet approved
NATIONAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION The NRF rating system is a benchmarking system through which individuals who exemplify the highest standards of research, as well as those demonstrating strong potential as researchers, are identified by an extensive network of South African and international peer reviewers.
NRF-RATED RESEARCHERS IN 2016
Prof O Aoyi
Dr RI Campbell
Dr AE Ofomaja
Prof WH Oldewage-Theron
Dr HL Rutto
Prof TB Tengen
The Research Office
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POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOWS AND VISITING PROFESSORS, 2016 Surname
Title
Name
Postdoc/Visiting professor
Faculty
Focus area
PI
Chiririwa
Dr
Harry
Postdoctoral research fellow
Engineering and Technology
Chemical engineering
Prof. E.B Naidoo
Hove-Sibanda
Dr
Progress
Postdoctoral research fellow
Management Sciences
Logistics
Dr C. Mafini
Alisoltani-Dehkordi
Dr
Arghavan
Postdoctoral research fellow
Applied and Computer Sciences
Biotechnology
Dr N. Feto
Ejidike
Dr
Ikechukwu Peter
Postdoctoral research fellow
Applied and Computer Sciences
Chemistry
Dr F. Mtunzi
Feukeu
Dr
Etienne Alain
Postdoctoral research fellow
Applied and Computer Sciences
ITC
Prof T. Zuva
Oseghe
Dr
Ekemena Oghenovoh
Postdoctoral research fellow
Applied and Computer Sciences
Physical chemistry
Dr A. Ofomaja
Olalere
Dr
Folasayo Enoch
Postdoctoral research fellow
Human Sciences
Visual arts and design
Prof. A Munro
Bengyella
Dr
Louis
Postdoctoral research fellow
Applied and Computer Sciences
Biotechnology
Dr N. Feto
Osayi
Dr
Julius Ilawe
Postdoctoral research fellow
Engineering and Technology
Chemical engineering
Prof P Osifo
Okoli
Dr
Bamidele Joseph
Postdoctoral research fellow
Applied and Computer Sciences
Chemistry
Prof. J Modise
Okosun
Dr
Olabimpe Olayemi
Postdoctoral research fellow
Human Sciences
Centre for Sustainable Livelihoods
Prof. AA Egal
Deenanath
Dr
Evanie Devi
Postdoctoral research fellow
Human Sciences
Centre for Sustainable Livelihoods
Prof. A.A. Egal
Nyamukamba
Dr
Pardon
Postdoctoral research fellow
Applied and Computer Sciences
Chemistry
Prof. M. Moloto
Mohlala
Dr
Sarah Matshwenyego
Postdoctoral research fellow
Research Directorate
Research directorate
Dr S.M. Nelana
Abia-Akebe
Dr
Luther King
Postdoctoral research fellow
Applied and Computer Sciences
Biotechnology
Prof. M. Pillay
Okoli
Dr
Peter Chukwunonso
Postdoctoral research fellow
Applied and Computer Sciences
Physical chemistry
Dr A. Ofomaja
Mubaiyi
Dr
Pierre Kalenga
Postdoctoral research fellow
Applied and Computer Sciences
Chemistry
Prof. M. Moloto
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RESEARCH CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES The Research Directorate hosted various research capacity development workshops and information sessions, including:
NRF Sabbatical to complete doctorate qualifications funding opportunity;
NRF Thuthuka funding opportunity;
NRF Early career funding opportunities;
Information session on becoming an NRF-rated researcher;
Strengthening postgraduate supervision;
Atlas.Ti;
EndNote; and
SPSS & Amos.
Funds were allocated to faculties to arrange the following research capacity development workshops/programmes according to their various needs:
Postgraduate induction programme
Writing for publication
Workshops to develop focus areas
Research seminars/colloquium
Postgraduate supervision
Research methodology
SPSS
AMOS.
MENTORSHIP PROGRAMME: THE ‘HUB-AND-SPOKES’ MODEL AT VUT GROWING THE NEXT GENERATION OF SOUTH AFRICAN ACADEMICS AT THE VAAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
The ‘Hub-and-Spokes’ model is a structured mentorship development programme. The programme aims to bring mentors who are research leaders in strategic focus areas at the VUT into structured mentoring relationships with postgraduate students to support the growth of the next generation of South Africanacademics at the VUT and at the same timefast-track development and innovation in the focus areas. ‘Hub’ refers to the focus area and research leader(s)/mentor(s), and ‘Spokes’ refers to the mentee postgraduate students. The aims and objectives of the Hub-and-Spokes model are as follows:
To provide focused support to facilitate the growth of the next generation of academics at the VUT;
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To strengthen the critical mass of a community of researchers at the VUT;
To fast-track development in strategic research areas;
To provide structured support to ensure increased research outputs in strategic academic focus areas;
To ensure that postgraduate students are involved in publications in accredited peer-reviewed research publications; and
To support the academic socialisation of mentees by facilitating their involvement in teaching, tutoring and, where suitable, co-supervision.
SCHOLARSHIPS The following scholarships are awarded to promote teaching and research interests in the research focus areas:
Doctoral candidate: R150 000.00 per annum
Master’s candidate: R96 000.00 per annum
In addition, R20 000.00 and R10 000.00 are ring-fenced for doctoral and master’s students respectively to be used to attend conferences and workshops for the duration of the scholarship period. The following students were on the programme in 2016: Surname
Name
Degree
Faculty
Research focus area
Supervisor
Akach
John
Doctorate
Engineering and Technology
Chemical engineering
Prof. O. Aoyi
Appolo
Seth
DTech associate lecturer
Engineering and Technology
Chemical engineering
Prof. O. Aoyi
Chihomvu
Patience
Doctorate
Applied and Computer Sciences
Biotechnology
Prof. M. Pillay
Hove
Progress
Doctorate
Management Sciences
Logistics
Dr R. Chinomona
Jansen van Rensburg
Neil
Doctorate
Engineering and Technology
Electrical engineering
Prof. C. Pienaar
Khatshwa
Ntokozo
Master’s
Engineering and Technology
Mechanical engineering
Prof. L. Masu
Mawela
Victor
Master’s
Engineering and Technology
Mechanical engineering
Prof. L. Masu
Mnqiwu
Khumblani
Master’s
Applied and Computer Sciences
Chemistry
Ms T. Xaba
Mofokeng
Thapelor
Master’s
Applied and Computer Sciences
Chemistry
Prof. M. Moloto
Mokoena
Morena
Master’s
Applied and Computer Sciences
Biotechnology
Dr N. Feto
Molebiemang
Gracious
Masters
Engineering and Technology
Metallurgy
Prof. P. Mendonidis
More
Dikeledi
Doctorate
Applied and Computer Sciences
Chemistry
Prof. M. Moloto
Nziu
Patrick
Doctorate
Engineering and Technology
Mechanical engineering
Prof. L.M. Masu
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Surname
Name
Degree
Faculty
Research focus area
Supervisor
Osikoya
Adeniyi
Doctorate
Applied and Computer Sciences
Chemistry
Prof. E.D. Dikio
Ouma
Immaculate
Doctorate
Applied and Computer Sciences
Chemistry
Shooto
Ntaote David
DTech associate lecturer
Applied and Computer Sciences
Chemistry
Prof. E.B. Naidoo
Sibokoza
Simon
DTech associate lecturer
Applied and Computer Sciences
Chemistry
Prof. M. Moloto
Unigwe
Amara
Master’s
Applied and Computer Sciences
Biotechnology
Prof. M. Pillay
Xelwa
Ntombikayise
Master’s
Applied and Computer Sciences
Biotechnology
Prof. T. Walmsley
Yende
Thokozile
Master’s
Applied and Computer Sciences
Biotechnology
Dr T.A. Walmsley
Prof. A.E. Ofomaja Prof. E.B. Naidoo
There are currently 20 students (eight DTech students, three DTech associate lecturers, and nine master’s students). Ms Progress Hove graduated with her PhD in April 2016.
RESEARCH ACHIEVEMENT AND RESEARCH EXCELLENCE AWARDS Faculty research awards, the VUT Excellence Award and the VUT Achievement Award are presented annually. Candidates with the highest number of marks in a faculty are automatically nominated for the University Researcher of the Year award. Faculty awards and awards for the top three researchers are made in each category.
FACULTY RESEARCH AWARDS
Nominations for the Faculty Research and Innovation awards were submitted to the Research Directorate via the Faculty Research and Innovation committees for an audit meeting. Nominations were screened and verified. The following staff received awards for their research achievements and excellence during 2015 at the various Faculty Research Awards functions: Faculty of Engineering and Technology
Faculty of Applied and Computer Sciences Award
Name
Research Achievement
Dr C.C. Ssemakalu
1st
Dr N.A. Feto
2nd
Prof. M. Pillay
1st
Prof. E.D. Dikio
2nd
Prof. M.J. Moloto
3rd
Research Excellence
The Research Office
Place
Award
Name
Place
Research Excellence
Dr H.L. Rutto
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Faculty of Human Sciences Award
Faculty of Management Sciences
Name
Place
Dr L. Lekaota Research Achievement
Research Excellence
Award
Name
1st Research Achievement
Place
Dr B.A. Mokoena
1st
Dr E. Chinomona
2nd
Dr S. Burger
2nd
Dr R. Lenz
3rd
Dr A. Muposhi
3rd
Dr K. Marumo-Ngwenya
3rd
Prof. M. Dhurup
1st
Prof. K.C. Moloi
1st
Dr C. Mafini
2nd
Prof. C.M. van der Bank
2nd
Ms N. Dlodlo
3rd
Prof. A.A. Egal
3rd
Research Excellence
ANNUAL RESEARCH AWARDS
The annual Researcher of the Year Award ceremony was held on 10 November 2016 at the Emerald Resort and Casino, Vanderbijlpark. The following staff received awards for their research achievements in 2015: Place
Research Achievement Dr B.A. Mokoena
2nd
Dr E. Chinomona
3rd
Dr C.C. Ssemakalu
Place
Management Sciences Management Sciences Applied and Computer Sciences
Research Excellence
1st
Prof. M. Dhurup
2nd
Dr C. Mafini
3rd
Prof. M. Pillay
RESEARCH ACHIEVEMENT
1st
2nd
3rd
1st
2nd
3rd
RESEARCH EXCELLENCE
RESEARCH EXCELLENCE
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Faculty
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RESEARCH FUNDING EXTERNAL FUNDING
External research funding and donations for research equipment totalled R46 253 032 for 2016. Sources of external funding include the National Research Foundation (NRF), the Water Research Commission (WRC), the Local Government Sector Education and Training Authority (LGSETA), the Chemical Industries Education & Training Authority (CHIETA), the Department of Science and Technology (DST), the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA), Telkom SA Ltd, Eskom, Sasol, the CSIR, the Oil and Protein Seeds Development Trust (OPOT) and the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC). INTERNAL FUNDING
R20 243 800 was allocated to research. Applications for funding are approved by the Executive Senate Research and Innovation Committee.
RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT GRANT The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) allocated Research Development Grant funds to the Vaal University of Technology as part of the 2016/17 allocation. The allocated funds represent significant government investment in research development.
Period
Project
Amount
2016/17
Postgraduate study support programmes for developmental staff
Total
The Research Office
R3 256 320
Mentorship/supervisor training programmes
R177 617
Research capacity development programmes for recent recipients of PhD qualifications
R414 441
Postdoctoral research fellowship programmes
R769 676
Employment of contract staff
R769 676
Administrative system support
R532 852
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POSTGRADUATE REPORT 2016 HIGHLIGHTS REGISTRATIONS During 2016 the Higher Degrees Unit registered 415 students. Existing students submitted their progress reports to enable us to monitor and evaluate their progress. Total registrations
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
Applied and Computer Sciences
93
90
80
88
119
Engineering and Technology
63
62
58
103
134
Human Sciences
67
55
39
45
51
Management Sciences
99
92
103
124
111
322
299
280
360
415
Total
2016 POSTGRADUATE STATISTICS (BY FACULTY AND DEPARTMENT) Faculty of Applied and Computer Sciences Department
Registered students MTech
DTech
Biotechnology
35
14
Chemistry
31
9
Information Systems
5
Information Technology
25
–
Total
91
28
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Registered students MTech
DTech
Chemical Engineering
24
7
Civil Engineering
16
–
Electrical Engineering
24
9
Industrial Engineering
13
–
Mechanical Engineering
17
6
Metallurgical Engineering
15
3
109
25
Total Faculty of Human Sciences Department
Registered students MTech
DTech
Fashion
5
–
Fine Art
5
1
Food and Beverage Management
4
Food Service Management
4
6
Graphical Design
4
–
Photography
2
–
Public Relations Management
9
–
Tourism and Hospitality Management
11
–
Total
44
7
Faculty of Management Sciences Department
Registered students MTech
DTech
Business Administration
38
18
Cost and Management Accounting
10
–
Human Resources Management
15
–
Labour Relations Management
7
–
Logistics
17
–
Marketing
13
–
Total
93
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GRADUATES 2012-2016 2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
Applied and Computer Sciences
8
3
4
11
7
Engineering and Technology
1
1
8
7
3
Human Sciences
4
4
5
1
3
Management Sciences
7
9
10
3
18
20
17
27
22
31
Total number of graduates
Total
GRADUATES 2016 Faculty of Engineering and Technology Student name
Course
Title of dissertation or thesis
Jansen van Rensburg
MTech: Electrical Engineering
Technology development of a maximum power point tracker for regenerative fuel cells
Kyere, I.K.
MTech: Electrical Engineering
Partial discharge evaluation on high voltage transformers
van Tonder, P.J.M.
DTech: Electrical Engineering
Development of 3D inkjet printing heads for high viscosity liquids
Student name
Course
Title of dissertation or thesis
Marumo, K.
DTech: Fine Art
Xhosa twins as a theme in conceptually motivated sculptural artworks
Ngcai, S.
MTech: Fine Art
Xhosa twins as a theme in conceptually motivated sculptural artworks.
Ochse, C.E.
DTech: Food Services Management
The implementation and evaluation of a nutrition education programme developed for caregivers
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Course
Title of dissertation or thesis
Chinomona, C.E.
DTech: Human Resource Management
Effects of organisational citizenship behaviour, employee perception of equity and organisational commitment on intention to stay in Zimbabwean SMEs
Hove, P.
DTech: Business
The influence of supply chain practice on supply chain performance in South Africa
Jansen van Vuuren, H.R.
MTech: Business Administration
The influence of procedural, disruptive and interactional justice on organisational citizenship behaviour among employees at the SAPS Academy, Paarl
Mashiloane, M.W.
MTech: Logistics
The effect of supply chain dynamism, information sharing and inter organisational relationships on supply chain performance
Matsheke, O.T.
MTech: Business Administration
The influence of entrepreneurial related programs on student intentions to venture new business creation
Maziriri, E.T.
MTech: Business Administration
The influence of perceived social risk and buying behaviour on apparel store choice decision among Generation Y female students within Sedibeng District
Mojapelo, T.J..
MTech: Labour Relations
Employees adherence to the Occupational Health and Safety Act in the steel manufacturing sector
Mokoena, M.C.
MTech: Cost and Management Accounting
Evaluation the effect of safety mechanism on the production cost at the New Vaal Colliery
Motaung, T.L.
MTech: Business Administration
Organisational commitment and job satisfaction of organisational citizenship behaviour at a water company in Gauteng
Mgiba, S.
MTech: Human Resources Management
Job satisfaction and the intention to quit by employees in a steel manufacturing company in Gauteng
Nematatani, P.
MTech: Logistics
Supply chain partnership, collaboration, integration and relationship, commitment as predictors of supply chain performance for small and medium enterprises
Nemudzivhadi, L.
MTech: Human Resource Management
Empowerment and job satisfaction of employees within public sector organisation in northern Gauteng
Omoruyi, O.
DTech: Business
The influence of supply chain networks, flexibility and integration on the performance of small medium enterprises in the Southern Gauteng Region
Peete, M.B.
MTech: Business Administration
Employee job satisfaction, organizational commitment and intention to stay at an international hotel in Lesotho
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Faculty of Management Sciences MTech: Cost and Management Accounting
A comparative analysis of the effective use of transfer pricing policies in multinational corporations in Southern Gauteng
Sikhwari, T.M.
MTech: Logistics
The influence of supplier information sharing and information quality on strategic partnership and internal lean practices among small and medium enterprises in South Africa
Thabane, L.J.
MTech: Business Administration
Job satisfaction on organisational commitment of administrators at a university in Gauteng
Siewe, C.L.
Faculty of Applied and Computer Sciences Student name
Course
Title of dissertation or thesis
Chauke, T.M.D.
MTech: Chemistry
Isolation and elucidation of the main chemical constituents from Cymbopogonexcavatus and the investigation of their antimicrobial activities
Engelbrecht, L.
MTech: Biotechnology
Development of an HPLC method for the detection of levetiracetam in blood on patients with epilepsy
Kafilongo Kindu WA ME
MTech: Information Technology
The use of pair-programming to enhance the academic performance of tertiary level software development students
Manzi, S.
MTech: Biotechnology
Development of a bacteria assay for the detection of endocrine disrupting compounds (EDCS)
Mosia, M.E.
MTech: Chemistry
Treatment of process water at dense media separation (DMS) powders industry using selected membrane processes
Pule, K.M.
MTech: Chemistry
Development of specific targets for organics in the cycle water power plan and its impact on acid cation conductivity (KHI)
Thathana, M.G.
MTech: Biotechnology
Identification and molecular characterization of Aspergillus flavus strain from maize and soil in Kenya
NATIONAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION (NRF) BLOCK GRANTS 2016
Bursaries to support BTech, MTech and DTech students
Innovation block grants: R50 000 – awarded to 50 students
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Additional Innovation scholarship: R50 000 – awarded to 35 students
Additional NRF Innovation for master’s: R80 000 – awarded to 7 students
Free-standing block grant: R30 000 – awarded to 15 students
Masters freestanding scholarship: R50 000 – awarded to 8 students
Scarce Skills block grant: R50 000 – awarded to 30 students
Master’s Scarce Skills grant: R50 000 – awarded to 16 students
Doctoral Scarce Skills scholarship: R110 000 – awarded to 5 students
Additional Scarce Skills scholarship: R50 000 – awarded to 35 students
Additional Master Scarce Skills grant: R50 000 – awarded 6 students
VUT Award: 70 students
POSTGRADUATE STUDY FEES
Total fees per year
2013
2014
2015
2016
R4 210.00
R4 630.00
R5 090.00
R5 090.00
POSTGRADUATE SUPPORT PROGRAMMES POSTGRADUATE OPEN DAY
A Postgraduate Open Day was held on the 23rd of July 2016 at Sebokeng Science Park. During the event, students were able to attend presentations on topics such as:
How to write a research proposal;
Research ethics and integrity;
Funding opportunities; and
General support for postgraduate studies.
1ST VUT INTERDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH AND POSTGRADUATE CONFERENCE 2016
The 1st VUT Interdisciplinary Research and Postgraduate Conference was held on 9-10 November 2016 at the VUT Southern Gauteng Science and Technology Park, Sebokeng Campus. The theme of the conference was ‘Advancing Research that Matters: Developing a Vibrant Research Culture’. More than 60 abstracts were submitted.
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FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES POSTGRADUATE INDUCTION PROGRAMME 2016
Dates for Induction
Time
Topic
Presenter
5 March 2016
08:45–16:00
Research Orientation
Prof. M. Dhurup and all heads of department /Prof. J. Selesho
Academic Writing 2 April 2016
08:30–16:00
Visit to the library; information search and computer skills; the use of the library databases; academic writing; ethics; turn it in and plagiarism; referencing guide; literature usage; writing styles/ theoretical framework
Ms R. Fani, Ms E. Grimsley (UP) and Prof. C. Moloi
Paradigm Research Methods and Design 21 May 2016
08:30–16:00
11 June 2016
08:30–16:00
Paradigms underpin research method; quantitative method and questionnaire construction;qualitative and mixed method The design of the research proposal (parts 1 and 2)
Prof. J, Selesho and Dr Van den Berg
Prof. J. Selesho and Dr Van den Berg
Submission of draft Research Proposal, 13 June 2016
20 August 2016
08:30–16:00
Submission of and feedback on first draft of research proposal; questionnaire development
Prof. M. Dhurup and all supervisors
Submission of final Research Proposal for circulation, 16 September 2016
17 September 2016
08:30–16:00
Basic data analysis, SPSS and hypotheses testing
Prof. J Selesho & Dr P. Nel
22 October 2016
08:30–16:00
AMOS-CFA and hypotheses testing
Prof. M. Dhurup and Prof. Chinomona
Final Research Proposal presentation and feedback: Faculty Colloquium and Symposium 14 October 2016
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FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY SHORT COURSE: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY (SEMESTER II, 2016)
Date
Contents
Submission of assignment
Duration (hours)
Conceptualisation 6 August 2016
The concept and philosophy of research
Choice of topic, objectives, problem statement
Hypothesis statement and testing
5
Preparation (library) 13 August 2016
Execution 20 August 2016
5
Information gathering, data bases, referred journals, impact factor, Hirsch index
Proposal writing (detailed analysis)
Safety and security
Assignment 1 20 August 2016
5
Introduction (20%)
Data interpretation and analysis 27 August 2016
Data capture and validation
Data interpretation
Discussion and application 3 September 2016
Importance of findings and applications
Characteristics of applied research
Relevance of research to society
5
Assignment 2 3 September 2016
MTech/DTech Proposal (40%)
5
Thesis writing and article publication 10 September 2016
Thesis structure
Journal and conference papers
5
Research ethics and oral presentation 17 September 2016
29 September 2016 Total
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Time management, team work, mentorship
Effective technical communication
Assignment 3 17 September 2016
5
Model thesis (20%)
Assignment 4 11 April 2016
Oral presentation (20%)
Oral presentation and teamwork
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PROPOSALS APPROVED IN 2016 Student name
Discipline
Topic
Supervisor 1 / Examiner 1
Supervisor 2 / Examiner 2
Alo, A.O.
DTech: Power Engineering
Improved bipolar plates for polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells
Prof. I.O. Otunniyi
Prof. C. Pienaar
Ayodeji, O.O.
DTech: Business
The influence of intellectual property commercialisation on the financial sustainability of South Africa
Dr T. Pitso
Dr C. Mafini
Banda, W.
M: Tech Industrial Engineering
Production line optimisation by integration of regression analysis and balancing
Prof. T.B. Tengen
Mr B.B. Benga
Becker, T.R.
MTech: Power Engineering
Displaced neutral on woodpole structures with a 300kv basic insulation level rating (BIL)
Prof. L.M. Masu
Prof. M. Maringa
Bele, T.
MTech: Industrial Engineering
Redesigning a commuter rail system to accommodate passengers with special needs
Prof. T.B. Tengen
Mr B.B. Tenga
Benga, E.B.B.
DTech: Industrial Engineering
Hybrid inventory model for energy efficiency: A case study in a manufacturing plant
Prof. T.B. Tengen
Prof. A.A. Alugongo
Bout, W.
DTech: Chemistry
Preparation development and catalytic behaviour of iron oxide supported on activated carbon from pine cone waste
Dr E. Viljoen
Dr A.E. Ofomajaand Prof. E.V. Steen
Chalwe, J.
MTech: Biotechnology
Impact of soya bean on the 17B-Estradioil status and biochemical markers of cardiovascular disease in women from rural Zambian community
Dr C. Grobler
Prof. W. OldewageTheron
Dlamini, S.P.
MTech: Mechanical Engineering
Removal of sulphate and flourides using chlor-alkali industrial waste for water
Dr H.L. Rutto
Dr T. Seodigeng
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Discipline
Topic
Supervisor 1 / Examiner 1
Supervisor 2 / Examiner 2
du Randt, F.
MTech: Electrical Engineering
Development of an additive manufacturing re-coater monitoring system of powder bed fusion systems
Dr P.J.M. van Tonder
Prof.H.C.vZ. Pienaar
Erasmus, V.
DTech: Food Service Management
Impact measurement of a nutrition education programme on knowledge retention and dietary intake behaviour on primary school children in Gauteng
Prof. J.E. Kearney
Dr E.G. Dicks
Gounden, M.
MTech: Human Resources Management
The influence of procedural, distributive and International justice on job satisfaction among members of the South African Police Academy: Thabong
Prof. M. Dhurup
Dr P.A. Joubert
Govuzela, S.
DTech: Business
The contributions of strategy agility towards business performance in small and medium scale enterprises
Dr C. Mafini
Dr L. Ntshingila
Jonathan, E.C.
DTech: Logistics
Supply chain risk mitigation strategies in the electrical energy sector in South Africa
Dr C. Mafini
Prof. J. Bhadury and Prof. M. Dhurup
Kale, R.C.
MTech: Information and Communication Technology
Framework of aligning information systems with the business strategy in organisations
Prof. T. Zuva
Mr M. Appiah
Kekana, M.M.
MTech: Hospitality and Tourism Management
Impact of a nutrition education programme on nutrition knowledge of primary school children in Gauteng
Prof. A.A.Egal
Kganyago, S.V.
MTech: Chemistry
The effect of size and shape of cobalt oxide nanoparticles on the Fenton catalytic activity
Dr E. Viljoen
Dr A.E. Ofomaja
DTech: Chemistry
The photo-catalytic degradation of selected phenolic compounds and biological contaminants in the Vaal River of fouling of specific polymer membranes
Dr M.J. Klink
Dr R. Moutladi, Dr V. Pakade and Dr F. Mtunzi
Kotlhao, K.
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Student name
Discipline
Topic
Supervisor 1 / Examiner 1
Supervisor 2 / Examiner 2
Kotze, J.A.
MTech: Visual Arts and Design
Practice-led research, research-led practice and the dilemmas of ideation: An artistic enquiry
Prof. A. Munro
Ms L. du Preeze
Lavhelani, P.D.
MTech: Logistics
Dynamic capabilities as determinants of supply chain.
Ms O. Omuruyi
Lesaoana, M.
MTech: Chemistry
Simultaneous sequestration of Cr (VI) and Cr (III) from aqueous solutions by activated carbonation imprinted polymer
Dr V.E. Pakade
Prof. L. Chimuka
Loury-Okoumba
DTech: Logistics
Supply chain management best practices, supply chain agility, supply chain risk management and supply chain performance in small medium enterprises
Dr C. Mafini
Prof. J. Bhadury and Prof. M. Dhurup
Mabuya, F.I.
MTech: Biotechnology
Development of novel promoter that efficiently drive the expression of multiple genes in maize
Dr N.A. Feto
Dr M.S. Rafudeen and Ms C. Baburam
Mabuza, J.
MTech: Mechanical Engineering
Performance evaluation and energy analysis of an integrated anaerobic digestion and advanced oxidation for wastewater treatment
Prof. O. Aoyi
Mr S. Apollo
Madike, L.N.
MTech: Biotechnology
Cytoxiity and genotoxicity studies three species of Tulbaghia (T.vioancea, T.simmleri and T.alliaccea)
Ms S. Takaidza
Madonsela, J.
MTech: Mechanical Engineering
The effect nanosized sintering on the mechanical properties of Ti-Nb-Zr and Ti-Nb-Zr-Ta alloys
Dr W.R. Matizamhuka
Dr R.M. Machaka and Dr B. Shongwe
DTech: Logistics
E-procurement, supplier integration and supply chain performance in small and medium retail enterprises in Gauteng province
Prof. M. Dhurup
Dr C. Mafini
Madzimure, L.
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Discipline
Topic
Supervisor 1 / Examiner 1
Supervisor 2 / Examiner 2
Mafojane, F.
MTech: Biotechnology
Assessing the effects of glyphosate and nitrogen fertilizer on fungul activity in soil.
Dr T.A Walmsley
A Beckerling
Mahundla, M.R.
MTech: Metallurgical Engineering
Optimisation and evaluation of methods for the synthesis of Ti-Nb-Zr alloys with low elastic moduli
Dr W.R. Matizamhuka
Dr R.M. Machaka and Dr B. Shongwe
Mallane, T.M.
MTech: Industrial Engineering
Integrated approach of addressing musculoskeletal disorders affecting in poultry processing industry: Case study
Prof. T.B. Tengen
Mantshiu, A.M.
MTech: Metallurgical Engineering
The evaluation of tribo-corrosion behaviour of nano Ti-Nb-Zr-Ta based alloys for orthopaedic device applications
Dr W.R. Matizamhuka
Dr R.M. Machaka and Dr B. Shongwe
Masoka, J.C.
DTech: Human Resource Management
The influence of employee fit dimension on job satisfaction, organisational behaviour and intention to stay in selected South African municipalities
Prof. M Dhurup
Dr P.A. Joubert
Matlholwa, R.O.
MTech: Logistics
An investigation of logistics sub-contractor relationships in civil maintenance projects in Gauteng Province
Dr J.P. van der Westhuizen
Dr M.L. Ntjingila
Matshego, I.O.
MTech Information and Communication Technology
A framework for student research optimisation using mobile technology, search engine ranking page (SERP) and search engine optimisation (SED)
Prof. A. Jordaan
Ms A. Lombard
Matthews, M.
MTech: Human Resources Management
The influence of service quality dimensions on customer satisfaction within Visa facilitation services centre in Gauteng
Dr B.A. Mokoena
Mrs P. Molise-Khosa
Mbewana, N.G.
MTech: Chemistry
Antimicrobial activity of synthesised copper chalcogenide (CuS, CuSe and CuO) nanoparticles and plant extracts
Prof. M.J. Moloto
Dr F.M. Mtunzi and Dr P.K. Mubiayi
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Student name
Discipline
Topic
Supervisor 1 / Examiner 1
Supervisor 2 / Examiner 2
Modiba, E.
DTech: Chemical Engineering
Adsorption kinetics and analysis of activated bio carbon from nutshells for application in water treatment and gold recovery
Dr H.L. Rutto
Dr T. Seodigeng
Mokubung, K.E.
MTech: Chemistry
Amino acid-capped metal selenide nanoparticles: their synthesis, characterisation, optional and magnetic properties
Prof. M.J. Moloto
Molefe, D.M.L.
MTech: Biotechnology
Function and sequence-based screening of the goat rumen melacenome for novel phytases
Dr N.A.Feto
Prof. A. Arpanae
Monala, P.K.
MTech: Hospitality, Tourism and PR Management
Determining the contribution of the national school nutrition programme to the total nutrient intake of Mogale City learners
Prof. A.A. Egal
Prof. E.G. Dicks
More, D.S.
DTech: Chemistry
Fabrication of polymer composite nanofiber material and their antibacterial activity for effective wound healing
Prof. M.J. Moloto
Dr T.P. Mthethwa
Mosala, K.L.A.
MTech: Logistics
Perceptions of motorists towards e-tolls and their intention to use e-tolls in Gauteng Province
Dr E. Chinomona
Dr F. Niyimbanira
Moussonga Bitsaka, S.K.
MTech: Tourism and Public Relations Management
Exploring social media as a tool for stakeholder relationship building: A case study of an embassy in Gauteng, Republic of South Africa
Ms A. OkssiutyczMunyawiri
Mr L. Maleho
Mphahlele, K.
MTech: Chemical Engineering
Co-pyrolysis of sewage sludge and lignite using activated alumina for biooil production
Prof. P.O. Osifo
Dr H.L. Rutto
Muthelo, T.
MTech: Industrial Engineering
Managing water demand fluctuation: A case study in Ekurhuleni area
Prof. T.B. Tengen
Mr B.B. Tenga
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Student name
Discipline
Topic
Supervisor 1 / Examiner 1
Supervisor 2 / Examiner 2
Mwadiwa, K.F.
MTech: Tourism and Public Relations Management
Use of social media as a dialogue: The case study of non-government organisation in Gauteng
Ms A. OkssiutyczMunyawiri
Mr M. Maleho
Nate, Z.
MTech: Chemistry
Green synthesis of copper and silver nanoparticles and their antimicrobial activity
Prof. M.J. Moloto
Dr P.N. Sibiya and Dr P.K. Mubiayi
Nchoe, O.B.
MTech: Chemistry
Synthesis of optical mesocaptors for the sequenstration of Cr (VI) in aqueous solutions
Dr V.E. Pakade
Dr M. Klink
Nemavhola, M.K.
MTech: Metallurgical Engineering
Development of a potentially ultra-low Young’s modulus (Ti-Nb-Zr-Fe) base alloy for orthopaedic devise application
Dr W.R. Matizamhuka
Ndlovu, L.
MTech: Biotechnology
The effect of sugar sweetened beverage diet on DNA methylation in a CACO-2 cell in vitro
Dr C.C Ssemakalu
Ms K. Chmela-Jones
Nhlapo, N.
MTech: Mechanical Engineering
Impact of equal channel angular pressing operational parameters on the mechanical properties of characterised titanium based powder
Prof. L.M. Masu
Mr C. Machio
Nkomazana, L.
MTech: Human Resources Management
Leadership styles and their relationships with organisational commitment and occupational commitment among employees in the Emfuleni Local Municipality
Dr P.Q. Radebe
Prof. M. Dhurup
Nkumane, M.R.
MTech: Human Resource Management
The influence of organisational commitment and job satisfaction on employee corporate social responsibility participation in a mining supply company in Gauteng
Dr P.A. Joubert
Prof. M Dhurup
Okaka, E.A.
MTech: Process Control
Priority based dynamic bandwidth allocation with reservation for wireless mesh networks
Prof. M. Ohanga
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Student name
Discipline
Topic
Supervisor 1 / Examiner 1
Supervisor 2 / Examiner 2
Oke, O.O.
MTech: Cost and Management Accounting
An analysis: Wealth creation by the industrial companies listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange,2005-2014
Dr J.D. Beneke
Mr I. Mudhombo
Olomo, J.
DTech: Food Services Management
Impact of nutrition guidelines on the dietary behaviour of the elderly in Ondo West City, Nigeria
Prof. E.G. Dicks
Prof. J.E. Kearney and Dr O.C. Otitoola
Oluwafemi, O.E.
MTech: Electronic Engineering
Design and optimization of a universal battery management system in a photovoltaic application
Prof. H.C.vZ. Pienaar
Phillip, A.
MTech: Chemical Engineering
Corrosion behaviour of carbon steel exposed to sulphade-reducing bacteria in industrial heat exchangers
Prof. I.O. Otunniyi
Radebe, D.J.
MTech: Power Engineering
The impact of renewal energy source on the compliance with the South African Code
Prof. J.J. Walker
Radebe, P.P.
MTech: Biotechnology
Investing the effect of heavy metal contaminants on the diversity of soil bacterial communities and their role in the nitrogen cycle
Dr T.A. Walmsley
Ms S. Takaidza
Sebueng, S.
MTech Power Engineering
Evaluation and recommended improvement of transient behaviour of single wire earth return (SWER) lines under 22kw motor staring conditions
Prof. J.J. Walker
Prof. B.J. le Roux
Sehulula, K.
MTech: Visual Arts and Design
Cartoons as visual commentary on social development in Botswana
Prof. A. Munro
Prof. E. Slabbert
Semenya, P.A.
MTech: Cost and Management Accounting
The role of financial management in the implementation of infrastructure development programmes in the Limpopo Provincial Government
Dr J.E.E. Ziemerink
Dr J.D. Beneke
Serobatse, M.C.
MTech: Industrial Engineering
Managing water demand fluctuations: AÂ case study in Ekurhuleni area
Prof. T.B. Tengen
Mr B.B. Tenga
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Mr R.M. Prenaven
Postgraduate Report
Student name
Discipline
Topic
Supervisor 1 / Examiner 1
Supervisor 2 / Examiner 2
Serobatse, M.C.
MTech: Industrial Engineering
Optimisation of empty wagon redistribution at Transnet Freight Rail
Prof. T.B. Tengen
Mr B.B. Tenga
Setlhare, K.C.
MTech: Biotechnology
Determining the effectiveness of water treatment process barriers for the removal of viruses in drinking water
Dr C.C. Ssemakalu
Prof. M. Pillay and Dr B. Leat
Shangase, M.
MTech: Visual Arts and Design
Using digital imaging technology in the Port Natal Maritime Museum: A case study
Prof. A. Munro
Mr A. de Klerk
Shittu, A.M.
MTech: Power Engineering
Controlling the output of a 90 KVA generator when used as a source for short circuit test on cables
Prof. J.J. Walker
Prof. B.J. le Roux
Shongwe, T.W.
MTech: Information and Communication Technology
A conceptual framework for crowd sourcing in education
Prof. T. Zuva
Ms R. van Eck
Terblanche, U.
DTech: Biotechnology
The effect of Carpobrotus edulis, Cotyledon orbiculata and Surtherlandiafrutescens on the migration proliferation and differentiation of keratinocytes in vitro
Prof. M. Pillay
Dr F. Mtunzi
Tlale, M.T.
DTech: Business
Supply chain technologies, agility and firm performance in a developing economy (South Africa)
Dr J.P. van der Westhuizen
Dr E. Chinomona
van der Merwe, E.
MTech: Hospitality, Tourism and PR Management
Exploring water usage management practices in restaurants in the Vaal region
Prof. E.G. Dicks
Dr D. Oosthuizen
Webo, W.W.
MTech: Mechanical Engineering
Investigating the mechanical properties of crystallimic cellulose – Epoxy resin composites
Prof. T.B. Tengen
Mr B.B. Tenga
Xulu, N.V.
MTech: Metallurgical Engineering
Selective leaching of multiphasic copper ore with hematite and barite content
Prof. I.O. Otunniyi
Ms K. Thubakgale
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