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The usability of natural user interfaces for gameplay
(University of the Free State, 2015)English: This study aimed to determine to what extent the usability of a two dimensional game was influenced by the use of a Natural User Interfaces (NUI) as opposed to a traditional keyboard and mouse combination. Two ... -
A GIS for flood damage control planning and estimation of flood damage
(University of the Free State, 1998-11)English: Viljoen, Du Plessis and Booysen (1995) started in 1992 with the development of a flood damage simulation model (FLODSIM) for the Lower Orange River area. This model was based on GIS technology and was completed ... -
A study to determine if experience with mouse-orientated computer games enhances the value that a user draws from an office package in a GUI environment
(University of the Free State, 2006-05)English: Computer use is transforming the lives of many South Africans and is fast changing the way organisations communicate and do business. It also means that thousands of people in South Africa, from different cultures, ... -
3D visualization of data from groundwater flow and transport models
(University of the Free State, 2000-11)English: Groundwater flow and transport models produce large amounts of data, which the human brain cannot possibly grasp. Taking advantage of the natural abilities of the human vision system, 3D visualization is often ... -
A comparative study to determine the optimum e-assessment paradigm for testing users' word processing skills
(University of the Free State, 2008)English: In recent times, people have become more and more reliant on computers on a daily basis. As a result, the need has arisen to optimise the task-related experience in terms of time efficiency, which demands effective ... -
Assessing a brain-computer interface by evoking the auditory cortex through binaural beat
(University of the Free State, 2013-01)English: Why can some people study, read books, and work while listening to music or with noise in the background while other people simply cannot? This was the question that prompted this research study. The aim of ... -
The development of a virtual reality simulator for certain gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures
(University of the Free State, 1999-05)English: A Virtual Reality Gastrointestinal Trainer/Simulator has been developed to enable the simulation of gastrointestinal procedures on a personal computer (PC). Virtual Reality (VR) techniques are used in the ... -
A comparison of similarity metrics for e-assessment of MS Office assignments
(University of the Free State, 2015-07)English: Computerised assessment is prevalent in various disciplines where immediate and accurate feedback with regard to students’ assignments is required. It is used as an alternative to manual assessment of computer ... -
TCPlot: a network management tool to detect and graphically display faulty TCP conversations
(University of the Free State, 1994-10)Afrikaans: Waar hoevlak protokolle die gebruiker afskerm van onderliggende probleme in die netwerk, is dit vir die netwerkbestuurder juis nodig om vroegtydig bewus te wees van sluimerende probleme. Alhoewel daar hulpmiddels, ... -
A comparison of different approaches towards a computerised information system for primary health care in the Free State
(University of the Free State, 1996-11)English: This study is undertaken in the light of the current importance of the Reconstruction and Development Programme (RDP) and the SA government's commitment to better primary health care (PHC) for everybody. Primary ... -
Assessing a brain-computer interface by evoking the auditory cortex through binaural beats
(University of the Free State, 2014-07-22)English: Why can some people study, read books, and work while listening to music or with noise in the background while other people simply cannot? This was the question that prompted this research study. The aim of this ... -
A comparative study to determine the optimum e-assessment paradigm for testing users' word processing skills
(University of the Free State, 2008)English: In recent times, people have become more and more reliant on computers on a daily basis. As a result, the need has arisen to optimise the task-related experience in terms of time efficiency, which demands effective ... -
Some psychological and biographical predictors of computer proficiency: an analysis of the potential of a novice to become a good computer user
(University of the Free State, 2006-08-22)English: As a result of the proliferation of computers throughout the business world, more and more demands are placed on workers to develop computer skills. There are a variety of training methods by means of which workers ... -
Assessing the use of a Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) in mathematics education: the case of a cognitive game
(University of the Free State, 2015)English: South Africa currently faces a huge shortage of mathematics skills, a problem commonly referred to as the “math crisis”. Researchers in South Africa have attributed the growing “math crisis” to the lack of cognitive ... -
Comparing the sensor glove and questionnaire as measures of computer anxiety
(University of the Free State, 2014-01)English: A vast amount of literature regarding computer anxiety exists. Consequently, a number of researchers have discovered different definitions for computer anxiety. Regardless of the numerous definitions, several ... -
The feasibility of an effective data warehousing solution for a tertiary institution
(University of the Free State, 2008)English: Even though industry in South Africa has utilized data warehousing technologies successfully for a number of years, tertiary institutions have lagged behind. This can in part be attributed to the high costs involved, ... -
Comparing brain-computer interfaces across varying technology access levels
(University of the Free State, 2014)English: A brain-computer interface (BCI) is a device that uses neurophysiological signals measured from the brain to activate external machinery. BCIs have traditionally been used to enhance the standard of living for ... -
Using mobile learning applications to encourage active classroom participation: technical and pedagogical considerations
(University of the Free State, 2011-05)English: Higher education institutions are experiencing burgeoning growth in student enrolment. The subsequent increase in undergraduate class sizes means that the needs of individual students are no longer effectively ... -
Graphical processing unit assisted image processing for accelerated eye tracking
(University of the Free State, 2015-02)English: Eye tracking is a well-established tool utilised in research areas such as neuroscience, psychology and marketing. There are currently many different types of eye trackers available, the most common being video-based ... -
A comparative study on users’ responses to graphics, text and language in a word processor interface
(University of the Free State, 2006)English: The word processor or some form of editor-based application has become an integral tool for the many people who rely on computers on a daily basis. As such it has a wide and varied user base and must cater for a ...
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