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Considerations in Grounded Theory Research Method: A reflection on the lessons learned
(2010)
This paper is a discussion on the practical issues faced by Information Systems (IS) professionals when they employ Grounded Theory Method (GTM) in Information Systems research. Various strands of GTM are in use, all of ...
An ontology-driven software development framework
(2010)
The software development process has been curtailed by the lack of a methodology that can capture and maintain the softer, humanist characteristics of organizational systems into the software product.
This is attributed ...
Development and validation of an HIV risk scorecard model
(IEEE, 2013)
This research paper covers the development of an HIV risk scorecard using SAS Enterprise MinerTM. The HIV risk scorecard was developed using the 2007 South African annual antenatal HIV and syphilis seroprevalence data. ...
A mathematical ranking model in learning analytics
(CMMSE, 2016)
The introduction of new educationa
l trends triggers the development
of innovative methods to collect, analyse and report the data
subsequently generated. This paper
discusses the implementation of a ...
A target Approximation Intonation Model for Yorùbá TTS
(ISCA, 2014)
A complete intonation model based on quantitative target approximation is described for Yorùbá text-to-speech (TTS) synthesis. This model is evaluated analytically and perceptually and compared to a fundamental frequency ...
A distributed approach to speech resource collection
(Pattern recognition association of South Africa (PRASA), 2013)
We describe the integration of several tools to enable the end-to-end development of an Automatic Speech Recognition system in a typical under-resourced language. Google App Engine is employed as the core environment for ...
Dooyeweerd is watching you: using instant messaging to prepare for assessment
(Academic Conferences and Publishing International Limited, 2013)
In an Information Technology course, learners are expected to learn about the use of technology. They need to be able to program, do mathematics and statistics, and should also have other technical subjects. Although ...
The effect of ten years on the capacity component of the Water Poverty Index
(IBIMA, 2013)
Water management has been carried out for many centuries wherever there has been a need to provide water to large numbers of people. Complex social norms have developed around water management and competing users have ...
Efficiency analysis of an induction motor with direct torque and flux control at a hot rolling mill
(Energy Research Centre, University of Cape Town, 2015)
This paper presents an efficiency analysis of an
induction motor with direct torque and flux control
at a hot rolling mill in South Africa. Two scenarios
were evaluated: 1) where the induction motor was
controlled at ...
To scratch or not to scratch – a reflection
(Academic Conferences and Publishing International Limited, 2013)
This paper investigates the extent to which the Scratch programming language has been accepted as an electronic teaching tool among teachers in South Africa. Information Technology (IT) was identified as a scarce skill in ...