In this thesis we propose four new methods for solving constrained global optimization problems.
The first proposed algorithm is a differential evolution (DE) algorithm using penalty
functions for constraint handling. ...
The HIV-1 Vpu protein functions largely to target CD4 molecules for proteasomal
degradation, and to enhance virion release. The subcellular localisation of Vpu is
related to these functions. Previous studies showed subtype ...
The research analysed the performance differentials among schools with
different pre-1994 history of administration and provisioning thus examining
the changes in terms of equality of educational outcomes. The purpose ...
The use of adult hepatic stem cells for the treatment of diabetes, based both on the close
embryological association of the pancreas and liver, and on a putative shared tissue stem
cell, has been proposed by a number of ...
In 2008, the topic of “evolution” was introduced into the Life Science syllabus for the first time in South
African schools. Evolution is a controversial topic in most countries and the controversy will be
experienced ...
Mechatronics is a modern interdisciplinary engineering field, embracing the traditional disciplines of mechanical and electrical / electronic engineering, as well as control and information technology, in producing automated, ...
A general review is given of recent work on diffusion and precipitation in alloys, with special emphasis on the theoretical mechanism of diffusion, and on the factors governing the shape and size of the precipitate. The ...
Computer technology has advanced to the point where it has invaded our lives and become embedded in
our environment. The problem with this is that not everyone has it, can use it, understands it or finds
value in it. ...
Sudan is a country rich in heritage; scientific research outputs and traditional knowledge are the Collective Scientific Memory. This paper reviews S&D and Information and Communications Technology (ICT) development in the ...
Sudan is a country rich in heritage; scientific research outputs and traditional knowledge are the Collective Scientific Memory. This paper reviews S&D and Information and Communications Technology (ICT) development in the ...
Through lending, grants, technical assistance and policy advice, AfDB has a distinct comparative advantage in generating and disseminating knowledge to support its operations.
The 20th century was marked by the advent of electronic libraries and archives in most of the developed countries. In December 2004, the Google print library project announced the creation of an online digital library of ...
The National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL) in India is an illustrative project based on the concept of multimedia based courses with high potential for interactivity. It has become a popular and viable ...
Nicholson, Denise Rosemary(Volume 19, Issue 1, March 2009, 2009-03)
Digital rights management systems (DRMs) together with technological protection measures (TPMs) have become a controversial topic of discussion around copyrighted works, particularly since the controversial Sony BMG case. ...
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This study investigates the impact of digital malleability on the self-portrait, where the digital self-portrait as an image is layered and ambiguous, and when, remediated and exhibited, it becomes a new subject ...
Stakeholders identified the NRF as an important organisation in bringing resolution to the digitization / preservation issues in playing a central role as convener and facilitator of collaborative solutions
Addis Ababa University (AAU), the leading academic and research institution in Ethiopia, produces a tremendous amount of research output. Theses and dissertations, scholarly journals, proceedings and staff/discussion papers ...
It is now over 10 years since the first online library service was introduced and much has happened to make digital collections a norm, not an exception. Libraries and archives have had to embrace ICT to keep abreast of ...
Digitization is a topic that is on the agenda of most Librarians and Archivists meetings, as a tool for enhancing the capture, dissemination, retrieval, storage and preservation of information.