Faculty of Science and Agriculture: Recent submissions

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Implementing learning-based (ML-based) hybrid model to mitigate distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks in mobile edge computing (MEC)

Chaki, Emmanuel Sibusiso (2023)

5G technology constitutes a considerable part of solving the problem of security in mobile communications. Multi-Access Edge Computing or mobile edge computing (MEC) extends the capabilities of cloud computing by locating ...
Competitiveness of the South Africa citrus fruit industry relative to it's Southern Hemisphere counterparts from 1989 to 2019

Mokonyane, Lefa Given (2024)

The citrus fruit industry holds a significant position within South Africa's agricultural sector due to its labour-intensive and export-oriented practices. However, this industry faces growing competition not only on a ...
Seed germination and seedling development of Jatropha Zeyheri :an indigenous tea plant in Limpopo Province of South Africa

Lehlokoa, Bertha Mogaleadi (2023)

Indigenous teas are receiving much attention and global interest as a result of their nutraceutical and pharmaceutical benefits. Most of these tea plants are still collected from the wild and their domestication has become ...
Interactive effect of maturity stages and fruit accessions on primary and secondary metabolites profile of Mimusops zeyheri sond

Teffo, Kamogelo Pollen (2024)

Mimusops zeyheri Sond is a member of the Sapotaceae Family and it is an undervalued or unappreciated indigenous fruit tree consumed raw as a healthful snack in rural communities across Sub-Saharan Africa. It is known for ...
Synthesis of imidazopyridazine and pyrazolopyrimidine derivatives as potential inhibitors of Plasmodium kinases P14K and PKG

Mabatamela, Lebogang Frans (2023)

Malaria is a disease that is caused by various Plasmodium species, with Plasmodium falciparum and vivax being the most prevalent. The disease is usually mostly severe in pregnant women and children under the age of five. ...
The perception of emerging cattle farmers on extension and advisory services in improving the welfare of their cattle in Sinthumule-Kutama Areas of Makhado Municipality in Vhembe District, in Limpopo Province

Thononda, Muano (2023)

The study was carried to find out the perceptions that emerging cattle farmers hold regarding the importance of agricultural extension, the role and the impact of extension advisors in improving the welfare of their ...
Enhenced gas sensing perfomance induced by CuO-ZnO heterostructure towards NO2 gas

Maebana, Lekgolo Malesela (2023)

The selective detection of gaseous benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, and xylene (BTEX) is challenging due to their similar molecular structures. In addition, BTEX vapours are extremely hazardous and carcinogenic. Thus, ...
Multi-scale modelling of oxide-based solid state battery

Maphoto, Refiloe Innocencia (2023)

The oxide garnet Li7La3Zr2O12 (LLZO) exhibits high Li-ion conductivity and chemical stability when in contact with lithium metal anodes, making it a promising solid electrolyte for Li-based batteries. The tetragonal ...
Characterisation and propagation of hibiscus coddii subsp. barnardii, an indigenous plant with ornamental potential from Sekhukhuneland, Limpopo Province, South Africa

Du Plessis, Helena Jacoba (2020)

South Africa is known globally for its rich floral biodiversity. A number of the country’s indigenous plants are commercialised and grown worldwide. An increased interest in growing drought-tolerant plants due to limited ...
Insurance fraud detection using extreme gradient boosting and random forest algorithms

Mabunda, Judith Goodness Khanyisa (2023)

The rising amount of fraud in claims has been of great concern to the insurance companies. In this research work, we developed two machine learning models namely, Extreme Gradient Boosting (XGBoost) and Random Forest for ...
An analysis of the relationship between exports and economic growth in South Africa, 2000-2020

Ramakgasha, Molobe Joyce (2024)

Since 1994, the South African government has prioritised rapid economic growth. Despite theorists’ contradicting views, the country considered the global market as one of the gateways to accelerated economic growth. In the ...
Detecting and mitigating the distributed denial of service attacks in software defined networks using machine learning approach - the integrated random forest and K-nearest neighbours classifiers

Ledwaba, Matlala (2023)

Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks present substantial risks to network availability and stability, especially within the realm of Software Defined Networks (SDNs). Inventive and efficient detection and mitigation ...
An assessment of domestic greywater reuse : a case study of Ga-Thoka Village in Polokwane Local Municipality, South Africa

Sekgobela, Mokitlana Rinkie (2023)

South Africa is a water scarce country, the 30th driest in the world. Certain parts of the country have been experiencing severe droughts since 2015. The study titled: An assessment of domestic greywater reuse: A case ...
Assessment of breeding practices, trait preferences of sheep farmers and sheep morphometric characterization in Makurung and Lenting Viillages of Lepelle-Nkumpi Local Municipality, Limpopo Province, South Africa

Phaladi, Abigail Mmapaseka (2023)

Sheep farming is practiced country wide, including in dry areas of Northern Cape, Western Cape and Limpopo Province. This study assessed the existence of production objectives, breeding practices, trait preferences of sheep ...
Effect of nanosized phthalocyanine on the photovoltaic performance of titanium oxide/metal organic framework composite

Ramaripa, Phuti Suzan (2023)

This thesis reports on the dye sensitized solar cell (DSSC), an unconventional opportunity for silicon solar cell owing to their flexibility, transparency and low cost. DSSC is one of the electrical production technology, ...
Isolation, structure elucidation, antimicrobial activity and effects of plant extracts used for the treatment of "u wela"

Ramavhale, Tuwani Tryphina (2024)

Medicinal plants still account for a substantial significant portion of daily medication in South Africa and across the globe. In the Vhembe District, traditional health practitioners and local people use medicinal plants ...
Evaluation of exotic sorghum germplasm lines for yield and adaptation in the Semi-Arid Region of Limpopo Province (Mankweng), South Africa

Kgasago, Matlale Moipone (2023)

Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) is a grass that is grown for its grain, and is an essential crop, which can be used as a staple food for humans and livestock. It can adapt to drought, salinity, and high temperatures which ...
Effect of threonine supplementation level on performance of male ross 308 broiler chickens fed a diet containing cellulase

Sebati, Mosima Petronella (2024)

An experiment was conducted to evaluate threonine supplementation levels for optimal performance and carcass quality of male Ross 308 broiler chickens aged 22 to 42 days and fed diets mixed with a cellulase enzyme. The ...
Factors affecting growth performance of oreochromis mossambicus in a low technology aquaponic system

Ribane, Mahuma (2024)

The aim of this study was to enhance fish production in low technology aquaponic systems. Growth parameters and somatic indices were assessed in order to determine the effect of feeding frequency, stocking density and ...
Investigation of the anti-inflammatory and anti-invasiveness effects of momordica balsamina leaf methanol extract using triple-negative breast cancer cell line MDA-MB-321

Mohale, Tshwarelo Evidence (2023)

Cancer is the world's second leading cause of death, with current treatments accompanied by a myriad of undesirable side effects. Medicinal plants contain chemoprotective and more tolerable phytochemicals for cancer ...

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