Welcome to Boloka, the open access Institutional Repository of the North-West University (NWU-IR). This is a digital archive that collects, preserves and distributes research material created by members of NWU.
The aim of the NWU-IR is to increase the visibility, availability and impact of the research output of the North-West University through Open Access, search engine indexing and harvesting by several initiatives.
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Africana Collection [371]
Conference Papers [799]
Inaugural Lectures [413]
Journals [4606]
Publications [40]
Research Output [13460]
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Supporting practitioners to promote motor development of babies in Early Childhood Care and Education centres: A PALAR approach
(North-West University (South Africa)., 2023-07)This study was a journey of personal and professional learning through a participatory action learning and action research process between community and university co-researchers who formed an action learning group to ... -
Minimising engineering delivery cycle time variability on similar projects: An Eskom Case Study
(North-West University (South Africa)., 2024-04)Eskom Generation is experiencing high levels of cycle times variabilities on the delivery of similar engineering deliverables within similar project phases and similar plant areas across different power stations. These ... -
A zero-wastage approach to benchmark energy efficiency on platinum mines
(North-West University (South Africa)., 2024-04)The South African mining sector encompasses some of the largest mines in the world. These mines make use of high energy-consuming systems such as compressed air, ventilation, and refrigeration to extract ore from underground. ... -
Performance evaluation of a low-emissions stove using a biomass and coal blend
(North-West University (South Africa)., 2024-04)Anthropogenic activities, particularly coal combustion for industrial and domestic purposes, contribute significantly to air pollution, posing severe health risks. In developing countries like South Africa, indoor air ... -
Dynamic control of deep-level mine cooling systems using artificial intelligence
(North-West University (South Africa)., 2024-04)Deep-level mines face high electricity costs, posing a challenge as it significantly impacts production costs, consequently decreasing overall profitability. Complex energy-intensive cooling systems, including ventilation ...
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