Browsing by Subject "Design science research"
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An artefact to analyse unstructured document data stores
(North-West University, 2014)Structured data stores have been the dominating technologies for the past few decades. Although dominating, structured data stores lack the functionality to handle the ‘Big Data’ phenomenon. A new technology has recently ... -
Demonstrating an interpretive data collection and analysis process for a DSR project
(Czech institute of academic education z.s, 2014)Design science research has two essential processes, design and evaluation, supported by various approaches. Two of these activities, namely problem identification and evaluation, require qualitative data to be gathered ... -
Deployment, re-engineering and risk analysis of a C-band weather radar to build local capacity in South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2017)A weather radar is an unparalleled tool, providing high spatio-temporal data over large areas to study storms and precipitation. The national weather radar network of South Africa is a world-class asset with enormous ... -
Designing a mobile application for the trading of used books at a university: a DSR approach
(North-West University, 2018)With the widespread rapid development of computers and wireless communication, mobile computing is fast growing as the communication and sales platform of choice. This study portrays the development of an artefact to assist ... -
Developing an artefact for raising social engineering awareness among administrative staff
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)Social engineering is one of the biggest cyber-security threats faced by organisations. Cyber-criminals no longer primarily aim to exploit information systems, but rather target the ‘low hanging fruit’, which is the human ... -
Developing guidelines for bridging the gap between IT theory and IT practice
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)The primary research objective of this study is to develop guidelines for bridging the gap between IT theory (standard IT teaching practices at university) and IT practice (the required industry-related skills). The skills ... -
Development of a lean leadership maturity model
(North-West University (South Africa), 2021)The lean philosophy is often utilised to improve business performance. However, the success rate of lean implementation remains low as organisations fail to recognise the crucial role that leadership plays in this continuous ... -
Development of a standardised lean design process for purpose-built machine tools
(North-West University (South Africa)., 2021)In the modern world, innovation and the incorporation of lean design processes are an effective way to develop automated machines that can contribute to increased profit margins. The unreliability and low skill level of ... -
Development of the Respect for People model for lean implementation in the South African context
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)This thesis is premised on the understanding that production management includes both technological and human elements. The advent of the Toyota Production System during the 1970’s constituted a landmark event in the ... -
Guidelines to design digital graphic novels portraying emotional social phenomena using critical systems heuristics and HCI principles
(North-West University (South Africa), Vaal Triangle Campus, 2016)The goal of the Mandela27 project is to promote intercultural dialogue between South Africa and the European Union regarding historic cultural events that took place during the Apartheid era in South Africa. One facet ...
