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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 ... -
Using eye-tracking to assess the application of divisibility rules when dividing a multi-digit divident by a single digit divisor
(University of the Free State, 2017-09)English: The Department of Basic Education in South Africa has identified factorisation as a problem area in Mathematics for Grade 9 learners. Establishing the foundation for factorisation begins at earlier grades. If ... -
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 ... -
Evaluating and improving the usability of e-government websites in Sub-Saharan Africa for enhancing citizen adoption and usage
(University of the Free State, 2017)English: E-government has been widely known to be an important factor for fostering a nation’s economic and social development. It holds enormous potential for improving the administrative efficiency of public institutions, ... -
Measuring the alignment of information technology strategy in small-to-medium sized organisations that use accounting packages
(University of the Free State, 2000-02)The alignment of information technology (IT) strategies with organisational factors has been a critical management issue since 1980s. Studies conducted to date have however focused on alignment in large sized organisations, ... -
A model selection procedure for stream re-aeration coefficient modelling
(Canadian Center of Science and Education (CCSE), 2015)Model selection is finding wide applications in a lot of modelling and environmental problems. However, applications of model selection to re-aeration coefficient studies are still limited. The current study explores ... -
Analysis of auto-purification response of the Apies River, Gauteng, South Africa, to treated wastewater effluent
(Water Research Commission, 2016)The assimilative capacity of water bodies is an important factor in the integrated management of surface water resources. The current study examined the auto-recovery processes of the Apies River from wastewater discharged ... -
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 ... -
Determining the usability of pedagogical interface agents in the context of adult computer literacy training: a South African perspective
(University of the Free State, 2016-07)English: The problem of high computer illiteracy amongst adults in 3rd world countries, such as South Africa (SA), is preventing these individuals from becoming part of workforce as computer skills have become one of the ... -
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 ... -
Visual dimensions of academic discourse in higher education
(Department of Communication Science, University of the Free State, 2010)This article explores the visual nature of academic discourse within Higher Education in South Africa. It provides insight into the increasing influence of the visual in academic writing – arguing that the materiality ... -
AutoCal: A software application for calibrating photometric data
(Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), 2016)We present a software application for the calibration of stellar magnitudes in the absence of standard stars. It uses an existing algorithm to match stars in the target’s field of view to catalogue entries and computes 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 framework for providing integrated strategic information for the management of the antiretroviral treatment program in the Free State, South Africa
(University of the Free State, 2008)The AIDS epidemic, caused by Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), is a global crisis which threatens development gains, economies, and societies. The eradication of HIV/AIDS represents one of humanity’s greatest challenges, ...
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