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Theoretical study of variable viscosity nanofluids flow in microchannels
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The study of fluid flow and heat transfer through a microchannel is an important research area due to its wide applications in engineering and industrial processes. Some practical applications include ... -
News, sentiment and the real economy
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY : In this dissertation, text analysis is presented as a complement to traditional survey-based methods used to capture sentiment. This is achieved by firstly constructing media-based sentiment indices from ... -
An in-depth investigation into the relationship between municipal solid waste generation and economic growth in the city of Cape Town
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Issues of landfill scarcity are propelling cities and countries to direct policy instruments towards waste management. An objective of achieving a green economy, of which there is decoupling of waste, has ... -
Exploring resilience thinking in the design and operational processes of South African impact funds
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY: Globally, countries are increasingly challenged as a result of social and environmental issues such as extreme weather conditions and the COVID-19 pandemic. The resulting pressure on public investments and ...