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Automatic detection of image orientation using Support Vector Machines

Walsh, Dane A. (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2002-12)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: In this thesis, we present a technique for the automatic detection of image orientation using Support Vector Machines (SVMs). SVMs are able to handle feature spaces of high dimension and automatically choose ...
The development of a scale for the measurement of the perceived importance of the dimensions of apparel store image

Janse van Noordwyk, H. S. (Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2008-03)

The current apparel retail environment is marked by intense competitive activity. The key to survival is the implementation of effective differentiation strategies. Corporate and retail branding provides retailers with ...
The development of a valid and reliable nutrition knowledge questionnaire and performance-rating scale for urban South African adolescents participating in the 'Birth-to-Twenty' study

Whati, Lindiwe Harriet (Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2005-04)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The Birth to Twenty (BTT) study involves the monitoring of the health status and related factors of urban-born children from birth until age twenty. When the cohort reached age 13 years in 2003, nutrition ...
Development of standardized sizing systems for the South African children’s wear market

Van Huyssteen, S. (Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2006-04)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This research focused on the need of the children’s wear industry in South Africa for sizing systems based on accurate and current body measurement tables developed from the actual measurements of children. ...
An exploratory study in the Western Cape on game meat as a consumer product

Crafford, Karlien (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2002-12)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The purpose of this research was to study the current purchasing and marketing behaviour of game meat by supermarkets, butcheries and restaurants in the Western Cape Province, and to investigate perceptions ...
Food micro-enterprises for food security in an urban slum community in East London : development of an awareness-creating programme

Cress-Williams, Lise (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2001-12)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The aim of the study was to develop the content of a programme to increase the awareness of women in Duncan Village of I) the potential role of food micro-enterprises in the improvement of food security; ...
Housing knowledge of final year student teachers at Esikhawini College of Education : implications for the development of housing unit standards

Dlamini, Buyi P. (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2003-03)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The provision of housing in South Africa is a national priority. As many aspirant homeowners are first-time homeowners, they are not necessarily informed about the pitfalls of home ownership. Although ...
Housing preferences of residents in Stellenbosch, South Africa. --- An application of the Hedonic Price Model

Shi, Lin (Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2005-12)

The issue of housing choice and preferences has been and still is the subject of much academic attention from researchers in many different disciplines. Stellenbosch, the oldest town in South Africa second to Cape Town, ...
'n Intervensieprogram vir bevordering van inkomstegenerering in 'n landelike gemeenskapsentrum

Langenhoven, Magdalena C. (Magdalena Cornelia) (Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2004-12)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Rural areas in South Africa experience extreme levels of unemployment, and therefore are in dire need for skills training. In some rural areas this training takes place in community centres. Participants ...
Meat quality of raw and processed guinea fowl (Numeda meleagris)

Tlhong, Tumelo Maud (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2008-12)

The purpose of this study was to investigate the chemical composition mineral and cholesterol content of the different cuts (breast, drumstick and thigh) of raw guinea fowl meat. The study also aimed at establishing the ...
Post-occupancy evaluation of state-subsidised housing units in Kayamandi, Stellenbosch

Darkwa, Irene (Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2006-03)

The South African government drafted a national housing policy in 1994. This policy is being implemented in terms of seven strategies. One of the housing strategies is to provide subsidy assistance to low-income groups to ...
Verkennende studie van die menings van vroulike werknemers, van geselekteerde Suid-Afrikaanse maatskappye, jeens korporatiewe drag

Frick, Beatrice Liezel (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2000-03)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Clothing is an important phenomenon within corporate and organisational culture and forms an integral part of the total corporate identity. It fulfills a symbolic purpose and serves as a reference. It is ...