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Proceedings – 2018 IEOM Pretoria Conference
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ISSN:\u00a02169-8767 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 ISBN: 978-1-5323-5947-7<\/strong><\/p>\n

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ID 2\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Utilization of Agro waste Bio Adsorbents in Textile Wastewater Treatment<\/a>
\n<\/strong>M.M. Manyuchi, BioEnergy and Environmental Technology Centre, Department of Operations and Quality Management, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
\nDepartment of Chemical and Processing Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Manicaland State University of Applied Sciences, Zimbabwe
\nC. Mbohwa, BioEnergy and Environmental Technology Centre, Department of Operations and Quality Management, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
\nE. Muzenda, BioEnergy and Environmental Technology Centre, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
\nDepartment of Chemical, Materials and Metallurgical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Botswana International University of Science and Technology, P Bag 16, Palapye, Botswana<\/p>\n

ID 3\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Potential for Re-refining of Used Lubricating Oils for Re-use Using Zinc Dialkyl Dithiosulphate as an Additive<\/a>
\n<\/strong>M.M. Manyuchi, BioEnergy and Environmental Technology Centre, Department of Operations and Quality Management, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
\nDepartment of Chemical and Processing Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Manicaland State University of Applied Sciences, Zimbabwe
\nT. Nengiwa, Department of Chemical and Process Systems Engineering, School of Engineering and Technology, Harare Institute of Technology, Zimbabwe
\nC. Mbohwa, BioEnergy and Environmental Technology Centre, Department of Operations and Quality Management, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
\nE. Muzenda, BioEnergy and Environmental Technology Centre, Department of Operations and Quality Management, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
\nDepartment of Chemical, Materials and Metallurgical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Botswana International University of Science and Technology, P. Bag 16, Palapye, Botswana
\nM. Mpeta, Department of Environmental Engineering, School of Engineering, Chinhoyi University of Technology, Zimbabwe<\/p>\n

ID 6\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Situational Analysis for Producing Biomass Charcoal Briquettes in Zimbababwe<\/a>
\n<\/strong>M.M. Manyuchi, BioEnergy and Environmental Technology Centre, Department of Operations and Quality Management, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
\nDepartment of Chemical and Processing Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Manicaland State University of Applied Sciences, Zimbabwe
\nE. Mahofa and A. Fungura, Department of Chemical and Process Systems Engineering, School of Engineering and Technology, Harare Institute of Technology, Zimbabwe
\nC. Mbohwa, BioEnergy and Environmental Technology Centre, Department of Operations and Quality Management, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
\nE. Muzenda, BioEnergy and Environmental Technology Centre, Department of Operations and Quality Management, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
\nDepartment of Chemical, Materials and Metallurgical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Botswana International University of Science and Technology, P. Bag 16, Palapye, Botswana
\nM. Mpeta, Department of Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Chinhoyi University of Technology, Zimbabwe<\/p>\n

ID 10\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Reliability Analysis of a standby system with two stage Erlangian repair<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Venkata S.S. Yadavalli and Shagufta Abbas, Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering, University of Pretoria, 0002, Pretoria, South Africa
\nV.S. Vaidyanathan, Department of Statistics, Pondicherry University, Puducherry \u2013 605 014, India
\nP. Chandrasekhar, Department of Statistics, Loyola College, Chennai \u2013 600 034, India<\/p>\n

ID 12\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Junior Mining as Innovation Entrepreneurship in Minerals Industry in South Africa<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Antoine F. Mulaba-Bafubiandi, Mineral Processing and Technology Research Centre, Department of Metallurgy, School of Mining, Metallurgy and Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and The Built Environment, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
\nNirdesh Singh, Mineral Processing and Technology Research Centre, Department of Metallurgy,\u00a0School of Mining, Metallurgy and Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and The Built Environment, University of Johannesburg, South Africa Small Scale Mining Division, MINTEK, Randburg, Johannesburg, South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 13\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Modelling and analysis of barriers to implementation social sustainability practices using MICMAC approach<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Usama Awan, Industrial Engineering and Management, School of Engineering Sciences, Lappeenranta University of Technology, Lappeenranta, Finland
\nAndrzej Kraslawski, Industrial Engineering and Management, School of Engineering Sciences, Lappeenranta University of Technology, Lappeenranta, Finland
\nDepartment of Process and Environmental Engineering, Lodz University of Technology, Poland
\nJanne Huiskonen, Industrial Engineering and Management, School of Engineering Sciences Lappeenranta University of Technology, Lappeenranta, Finland<\/p>\n

ID 14\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Big data in sport analytics: applications and risks<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Euodia Vermeulen and Sarma Venkata Yadavalli, Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Pretoria, South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 15\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The Bleeding Edge of IT Project Methodology<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Steyn De Wet, Prof Wynand Van Dyk & Prof Corne Schutte, Stellenbosch University, South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 16\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Business process reengineering during technology implementation in power plants<\/a>
\n<\/strong>T. Buthelezi and A. Marnewick, Postgraduate School of Engineering Management, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment University of Johannesburg, Auckland Park, Johannesburg, South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 18\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A review of the application of GIS in biomass and solid waste supply chain optimization: Gaps and opportunities for developing nations<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Gratitude Charis, Gwiranai Danha and Edison Muzenda, Department of Chemical, Materials and Metallurgical Engineering, College of Engineering and Technology, Botswana International University of Science and Technology, Plot 10071, Boseja Ward, Private Bag 16 Palapye, Botswana<\/p>\n

ID 20\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Factors that affect implementation of green public procurement in local government: A case study in the city of Johannesburg Municipality<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Ernest Mutenda, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment University of Johannesburg, PO BOX, 524, Auckland Park, 2006, South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 21\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Managing change in an engineering company<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Larissa Junkoon, Annlize Marnewick, Postgraduate School of Engineering Management, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 26\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Challenges Facing The Development Of Sustainable Entrepreneurship In Burundi<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Florence Nisabwe, Charisma University, British West Indies<\/p>\n

ID 27\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 Innovative technologies of waste recycling with production of high performance panels<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Abrahams Mwasha, University of the West Indies, Trinidad and Tobago
\nDillon ramdhanie, The University of the West Indies, Trinidad and Tobago<\/p>\n

ID 32\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Factors Influencing Performance Of South African Constrcution Industry A Case Of Limpopo Province<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Khotso Dithebe, Clinton Aigbavboa, Ayodeji Oke and Marvellous Akani Muyambu, Sustainable Human Settlement and Construction Research Centre, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, University of Johannesburg, South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 35\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Development of an Entrepreneurial Small Business\u2019 Strategic Plan by Shortened Systematic Strategic Planning (SSP)<\/strong><\/a>
\nHakan Butuner,<\/b>\u00a0IMECO Industrial Management & Engineering Co., Turkey<\/p>\n

ID 36\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Adjudging the Efficacy of Total Productive Maintenance: Case Study<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Ignatio Madanhire, Kumbi Mugwindiri and Stephen Ndlovu, University of Zimbabwe, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, Mt Pleasant, Harare, Zimbabwe
\nCharles Mbohwa, University of Johannesburg, Department of Quality Management and Operations Management, Auckland Park, South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 38\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A Systems Engineering Framework for Small Scale Rural Community Engagement Projects: A Case Study<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Rene Naidoo, Johan Meyer and Sune von Solms, Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Science University of Johannesburg Johannesburg, 2000, South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 39\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The Efforts of National Departments In South Africa In Support Of The Nepad Initiative<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Grace Mukwaya and Johnny Coetzee, University of Pretoria, South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 45\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The socio-economic implication of 2nd generation biofuels in Southern Africa: A critical review<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Gratitude Charis, Gwiranai Danha and Edison Muzenda, Department of Chemical, Materials and Metallurgical Engineering, College of Engineering and Technology, Botswana International University of Science and Technology, Plot 10071, Boseja Ward, Private Bag 16 Palapye, Botswana<\/p>\n

ID 46\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Quality Management in the South African Public Procurement System
\n<\/strong><\/a>Bongumusa Mansuette Bhekamalinda Cebekhulu, Paul A. Ozor and Charles Mbohwa, Department of Quality and Operations Management, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 47\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Numerical analysis of the onset of the vapour-liquid phase in the HRSG boiler horizontal low carbon steel water tube<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Jarryd Wyngaard, Thokozane Kunene and Lagouge Tartibu, Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment (FEBE), University of Johannesburg, Auckland Park, JHB, PO Box 524, RSA<\/p>\n

ID 049 Comparison of Real-Coded Genetic Algorithm and Real-Coded Biogeography-Based Optimization, Global Unconstrained Optimization Algorithms<\/strong><\/a>
\nAyodele P Boglo, Carrtelcom Nigeria Company Limited, Lagos, Nigeria
\nBarend W Botha, Department of Engineering Management, Postgraduate School of Engineering Management, University of Johannesburg, RSA
\nBabatunde A Sawyerr, Department of Computer Science, University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos, Nigeria<\/p>\n

ID 51\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 An Investigation into the Severity of Factors Predisposing Construction Projects to Risks in Nigeria<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Olufisayo Adewumi Adedokun, Isaac Olaniyi Aje and Oladele Johnson Agboola, Department of Quantity Surveying, School of Environmental Technology, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria<\/p>\n

ID 52\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 An Investigation into the Sustainability of Advance Payment on Public Construction Projects Delivery<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Isaac Olaniyi Aje and Olufisayo Adewumi Adedokun, Department of Quantity Surveying School of Environmental Technology, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria<\/p>\n

ID 53\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Walking\/Working Surface ‘System Integrity’ Considerations during Maintenance<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Gerard A. Davis, PhD, CSP, CPE, Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, Samuel Ginn College of Engineering, Auburn University, AL 36849-5346, USA<\/p>\n

ID 54\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Time Series forecast of Sea Surface Temperature for Hokkaido fishery ports along coastal line of Japan Sea<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Chim Chwee WONG, LKC Faculty of Engineering and Science, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
\nJunichi KISHIGAMI, Department of Information and Electronic Engineering, Muroran Institute of Technology, Hokkaido, Japan<\/p>\n

ID 55\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Quality, efficiency, and patient satisfaction in health care<\/strong><\/a>
\nKwai Sang Chin, City University of Hong Kong, China<\/p>\n

ID 58\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Design of Thick Porridge Mixing Agitator for Commercial Kitchens<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Ignatio Madanhire, Kumbi Mugwindiri and Tanyaradzwa Virukai, University of Zimbabwe, Department of Mechanical Engineering, P.O Box MP167, Mt Pleasant, Harare, Zimbabwe
\nCharles Mbohwa, University of Johannesburg, Department of Quality Management and Operations Management, P. O. Box 524, Auckland Park 2006, South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 59\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Model-based Systems Engineering of phosphate beneficiation processes<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Mariem Ait Bakader, Applied Organic Chemistry Laboratory, Faculty of Sciences and Technics, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, FES, MOROCCO
\nComplex Systems Engineering Laboratory, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, BENGUERIR, MOROCCO
\nLaurent Deshayes, Complex Systems Engineering Laboratory, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, BENGUERIR, MOROCCO
\nMohammed El Asri, Applied Organic Chemistry Laboratory, Faculty of Sciences and Technics, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, FES, MOROCCO<\/p>\n

ID 60\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Performance comparison of loose biomass briquettes produced using cow dung and cactus binders<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Mikateko Reuben Shuma and Daniel M. Madyira, Department of Mechanical Engineering Science, University of Johannesburg, Kingsway campus, Auckland park, 2000, RSA<\/p>\n

ID 62\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Customer Pairwise Fit Matrix Approach To Grouping Of Customers For Garment Sizing<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Adekunle Kolawole and Oliver Ekepre Charles-Owaba, Department of Industrial and Production Engineering, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria<\/p>\n

ID 64\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Influence of the Consultants Related Factors on the Performance of Selected Tertiary Educational Building (TEB) Projects in Nigeria<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Deborah Oluwafunke Adedokun, Department of Building & Quantity Surveying, College of Environmental Sciences, Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji, Nigeria<\/p>\n

ID 65\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Thin Films in Tribology<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Resego R Phiri and O. Philip Oladijo, Department of Chemical, Materials and Metallurgical Engineering, Botswana International University of Science and technology, Private Bag 16, Palapye, Botswana
\nEsther T. Akinlabi, Department of Mechanical Engineering science, University of Johannesburg, Auckland Park, Kingsway Campus, Johannesburg, South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 66\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A Resource Allocation Problem under Risk Conditions<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Mahsa Ghandehari, Department of Management, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran
\nMohammad Hossein Golkhani-Dorbati, Management Research Center, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran<\/p>\n

ID 67\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A Heuristics Approach to Level Over-Production in the Re-Formulation for Single Item Capacitated Lot Sizing Problem with Shortage and Inventory<\/a>
\n<\/strong>RRK Sharma, Ajay Jha and Parvathy T, Department of Industrial and Management Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur – 208016, INDIA<\/p>\n

ID 68\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A systematic literature review of the agile methodology applied during construction project design<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Mr Sixolile Mnqonywa and Prof Annlize Marnewick, Postgraduate School of Engineering Management, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, University of Johannesburg, Auckland Park, Johannesburg
\nDr Sune von Solms, Department of Electrical Engineering Science, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, University of Johannesburg, Auckland Park, Johannesburg, KSA<\/p>\n

ID 71\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Electromagnetic Wave Attenuation and Phase Rotation by Charged Dust Particles<\/a>
\n<\/strong>A. Musa and B. S. Paul, Institute for Intelligent Systems, University of Johannesburg, South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 72\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Microwave Attenuation along Earth-Satellite Link During Dust Storms<\/a>
\n<\/strong>A. Musa and B. S. Paul, Institute for Intelligent Systems, University of Johannesburg, South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 73\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Towards Cleaner Power Production with Repowering of Coal Power Plants: A Critical Literature Review<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Irene Kamutero and John A. Trimble, Department of Industrial Engineering, Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 74\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Perceived Obstacles Toward Mobile Government: Findings from a Qualitative Study<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Kamel Rouibah and Hasan Qurban, Quantitative Methods and Information System Department, College of Business Administration, Kuwait<\/p>\n

ID 76\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The influence of stakeholders\u2019 relationship on project success
\n<\/a><\/strong>Edoghogho Ogbeifun, Postgraduate School of Engineering Management, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
\nCharles Mbohwa, Department of Quality and Operations Management, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
\nJan-Harm C Pretorius, Postgraduate School of Engineering Management, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, University of Johannesburg, South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 077 Performance Investigation and Construction of a Traveling Wave Thermo-Acoustic Engine<\/a><\/strong>
\nSerge Balonji and L.K. Tartibu, Mechanical Engineering Technology Department, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
\nT.C. Jen, Mechanical Engineering Science, University of Johannesburg, Auckland Park Campus, Johannesburg, South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 78\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Study of tensile behavior of S355JR steel treated by burnishing -approach by experimental plans<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Mounira Bourebia, Abdeldjalil Bouri and Sihem Achouri, Industrial Technologies Research Center, CRTI.P.O.BOX 64, ch\u00e9raga-16014, Algeria
\nHamid Hamadache, Research Laboratory in Advanced Technologies and Mechanical Production (LRTAPM), Badji Mokhtar Annaba University, P.O. Box.12, 23000, Annaba, Algeria
\nLakhdar Laouar, Laboratory of Industrial Mechanics, Badji Mokhtar University BP12 -2300, Annaba, Algeria<\/p>\n

ID 79\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A predictive approach for effective management and planning within the energy sector of South Africa\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/a>
\n<\/strong>L.K. Tartibu, Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Technology, University of Johannesburg, Doornfontein Campus, Johannesburg 2028, South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 80\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 New insights for decentralised waste-to-energy systems in small to medium-scale: Incineration and gasification<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Giovanna Andrea Pinilla-De La Cruz and Monica Julieth Valencia Botero, VEBIC \u2013 Vaasa Energy Business Innovation Centre, University of Vaasa Vaasa, Wolffintie 34, Finland
\nJussi Kantola, School of Technology and Innovations, University of Vaasa Vaasa, Wolffintie 34, Finland<\/p>\n

ID 82\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Injection of Renewable Energy into the Electricity Grid with intelligent Commands<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Mohammed El Alami, Hamid Touijer and Mohamed Habibi, Laboratory of Electrical Engineering and Energy Systems (LGESE), Faculty of Science, Ibn Tofail University, kenitra \u2013Morocco<\/p>\n

ID 83\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A Taxonomic Classification for Concurrent Control Chart Pattern Recognition<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Rita Pe\u00f1abaena-Niebles and Ethel Garcia, Department of Industrial Engineering, Universidad del Norte, Barranquilla, Colombia<\/p>\n

ID 84\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0The Impact Of Breakdown Reduction Through Lean-Tpm Methodologies And Energy Consumption In A Manufacturing Industry<\/strong><\/a>
\nDaniel Arusei and\u00a0Bernard Maiyo, Moi University, Kenya<\/p>\n

ID 85\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Identifying practices of engagement in innovation platforms: towards understanding innovation platforms in healthcare<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Frederick Robert Peter Edlmann, Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Stellenbosch, South Africa
\nSara S. Grobbelaar, Department of Industrial Engineering AND DST-NRF Centre of Excellence in Scientometrics and Science, Technology and Innovation Policy (SciSTIP), University of Stellenbosch, South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 86\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The Study of the Sewerage Disinfection Properties of Moringa Oleifera Leaf Powder<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Douw G. Faurie, Sthen-Karl Boussougou and Molelekoa J. Mosesane, Department of Chemical, Metallurgical and Material Engineering, Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, Republic of South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 87\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Comparative study of Experimental and Simulative (COMSOL) results on Extended Heat Transfer<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Douw G. Faurie and Molelekoa J. Mosesane, Department of Chemical, Metallurgical and Material Engineering, Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, Republic of South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 88\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Gas Chromatography Calibration Curve for Siloxanes analysis<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Justin K. Mbwebwe, Douw G. Faurie, Molelekoa J. Mosesane, Department of Chemical, Metallurgical and Material Engineering, Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, Republic of South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 89\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 On The Capacitated Step-Fixed Charge Transportation And Facility Location Problem:\u00a0 A Local Search Heuristic<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Gbeminiyi John Oyewole and Olufemi Adetunji, Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, University of Pretoria, Pretoria 0002, South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 90\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The Impact of Just-in-Time (JIT) in Inventory Management System and the Supplier Overall Performance of South African\u2019s Bed Mattress Manufacturing Companies<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Sihle Mankazana and Sambil Charles Mukwakungu, Department of Quality and Operations Management, University of Johannesburg, PO Box 524, Auckland Park, 2006, Johannesburg, South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 91\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Implementation of Safety Management System in Kuwait International Airport<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Alaa Al-Shammari, Nadine Awadah, Zahra\u2019a Kamal, Sahar Redha and Suat Kasap, Industrial Engineering Department, American University of the Middle East (AUM) Eqaila, Kuwait<\/p>\n

ID 92\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 On the Facility Location and Fixed Charge Solid Transportation Problem:\u00a0 A Lagrangian Relaxation Heuristic<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Gbeminiyi John Oyewole and Olufemi Adetunji, Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, University of Pretoria, Pretoria 0002, South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 93\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A Comparative Review on Supply Chain Maturity Models<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Munyaradzi Bvuchete, Department of Industrial Engineering, Stellenbosch University, South Africa
\nSara S. (Saartjie) Grobbelaar, Department of Industrial Engineering, Stellenbosch University AND DST-NRF Center of Excellence in Scientometrics and Science, Technology and Innovation Policy (SciSTIP), Stellenbosch University, South Africa
\nJoubert Van Eeden, Department of Industrial Engineering, Stellenbosch University, South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 94\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Development and optimization of a smart digester for the production of biogas<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Daniyan, I. A. Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering, Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, South Africa
\nAhwin, K. A. Department of Mechanical & Mechatronics Engineering, Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti, Nigeria
\nAderoba, A. A. Department of Mechanical & Mechatronics Engineering, Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti, Nigeria
\nDaniyan, O. L. Centre for Basic Space Science, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
\nMpofu, K. Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering, Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 95\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Evaluation of Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) Reduction in Distillery Wastewater Treatment Using the Photocatalysis<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Daphney Hlotse, Thabo Brooms, Molelekoa Mosesane, Department of Chemical, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, 0002, South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 97\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A methodology for case study research to analyse innovation platforms in South African healthcare sector<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Richmore A. Dondofema, Department of Industrial Engineering, Stellenbosch University, South Africa
\nSara S. (Saartjie) Grobbelaar, Department of Industrial Engineering, Stellenbosch University AND DST-NRF Centre of Excellence in Scientometrics and Science, Technology and Innovation Policy (SciSTIP), Stellenbosch University, South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 98\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Development Of A Controller For An Active Suspension System Of A Rail Car<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Daniyan, I. A and Mpofu, K, Department of Industrial Engineering, Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, South Africa.
\nDaniyan, O. L., Centre for Basic Space Science, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria<\/p>\n

ID 99\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Lack of Training Opportunities in South African Foundries and the Impact on the Number of Engineering Metallurgy Graduates<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Jonathan Mkansi, Hannelie Nel and Annliz\u00e9 Marnewick, Post-Graduate School of Engineering Management, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, University of Johannesburg, Auckland Park, South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 101\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Stakeholders\u2019 Compliance and Accountability with Health and Safety in the South African Construction Industry<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Kellie Nhlamulo Kwinika, Hannelie Nel and Annliz\u00e9 Marnewick, Post-Graduate School of Engineering Management, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, University of Johannesburg, Auckland Park, South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 102\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Fusing RFID with Mobile technology for Enhanced Safety of Construction Project Team Members<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Temidayo O., Osunsanmi, Ayodeji E., Oke and Clinton O., Aigbavboa, Sustainable Human Settlement and Construction Research Centre,\u00a0 Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment,\u00a0 University of Johannesburg,\u00a0 South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 103\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Improving Qualtiy by implementing Juran’s Trilogy<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Zanele Mpanza, Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 104\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 On An Alternative To Copula Methodology<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Jerzy K. Filus and Lidia Z. Filus<\/p>\n

ID 105\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Root Cause Analysis for Fuel Losses in Bulk Oil Storage Tanks<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Norman Gwangwava, Taboka Motlhabane and Albert U. Ude , Department of Mechanical, Energy and Industrial Engineering, Botswana International University of Science and Technology
\nEnoch N. Ogunmuyiwa, Department of Chemical, Materials and Metallurgical Engineering, Botswana International University of Science and Technology
\nWilliam Msekiwa Goriwondo, National University of Science and Technology, Faculty of Industrial Technology, P. O. Box AC 939, Ascot, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe<\/p>\n

ID 106\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Concomitant of Global Warming and Land Reclamation: Designing a new interface between human kind and sea\u00a0<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Islam Hamdi El-Ghonaimy, Urban Consultant, Department of Architecture and Interior Design, College of Engineering – University of Bahrain, Isa Town, Bahrain
\nNeeda Javed, Researcher, Research assistant, Department of Architecture and Interior Design, College of Engineering – University of Bahrain<\/p>\n

ID 107\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sustainable e-Operation for University Campus; G.I.S Contribution<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Prof Islam El-Ghonaimy, Urban Designer and Landscape Architect Consultant, Department of Architecture, College of Fine Arts, Alexandria University, Egypt
\nAffiliated with Department of Architecture and Interior, College of Engineering, University of Bahrain, Bahrain<\/p>\n

ID 108\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Implementation of Lean manufacturing tools in an abattoir: A case study of a Botswana Private Beef Abattoir<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Babedi Kufigwa, Norman Gwangwava, Albert U. Ude, Department of Mechanical, Energy and Industrial Engineering, Botswana International University of Science and Technology, Palapye, Botswana
\nRichard Addo-Tenkorang, Aalborg University, Department of Materials & Production, Fibigerstr\u00e6de 16, 9220 Aalborg, Denmark
\nEnoch N. Ogunmuyiwa, Department of Chemical, Materials and Metallurgical Engineering, Botswana International University of Science and Technology, Palapye, Botswana<\/p>\n

ID 109<\/strong> <\/a>Wearable Sensors for Remote Monitoring in Smart Public Hospital<\/a>
\n<\/strong>T. Malapane and W. Doorsamy, Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technology, Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
\nB.S. Paul, Institute for Intelligent Systems, University of Johannesburg, South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 110\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Factors Contributing to the Failure of Emerging Construction Companies in South Africa<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Benito Novela, Annliz\u00e9 Marnewick and Hannelie Nel, Post-Graduate School of Engineering Management, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, University of Johannesburg, Auckland Park, South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 111\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Operations and Maintenance of CSIR Photovoltaic Plants<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Mudau Unarine Bridget and Nithin Isaac, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, Energy Autonomous Campus, Meiring Naude Road, Pretoria<\/p>\n

ID 112\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Agility in the Project Management of a 1 MW solar PV plant implementation<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Mhlengi Emmanuel Dlamini, Nithin Isaac, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, Energy Autonomous Campus, Meiring Naude Road, Pretoria<\/p>\n

ID 114\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The influence of Inventory Management Techniques and supply chain management: A study on how effective inventory management systems and supply chain management can help establish high performance in Johannesburg manufacturing Industries<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Sihle Mankazana and Manti Silase, Department of Quality and Operations Management, University of Johannesburg, Auckland Park 2006, Johannesburg, South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 115\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Evaluating employee performance to improve customers waiting time; A case study<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Sihle Mankazana, Department of Quality and operations Management, University of Johannesburg, Bunting Road, Auckland park PO Box 2006, RSA
\nMagano Molefe, Department of Quality and operations Management, University of Johannesburg, Bunting Road, Auckland park PO Box 2006, RSA<\/p>\n

ID 116\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Hybrid framework to improve Small to Medium sized Manufacturers\u2019 flexibility to market turbulence in the Mass-Customization era<\/a>
\n<\/strong>AT Mukalay and Prof JA Trimble, TUT, KSA<\/p>\n

ID 117\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Product Quality Characteristics for the Standardization of Traditional boats in East Java, Indonesia<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Yugowati Praharsi and M. Abu Jami\u2019in, Gaguk Suhardjito, Shipbuilding Institute of Polytechnic Surabaya, Jl. Teknik Kimia, Kampus ITS, Sukolilo, Surabaya 60111, Indonesia
\nHui-Ming Wee, Department of Industrial and System Engineering, Chung Yuan Christian University, Chung Pei Road No. 200, Chungli City 32023, Taiwan<\/p>\n

ID 118\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Development of an Effective Self-Cleaning System to Minimize Fouling in Heat Exchangers\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Wilson R. Nyemba and Simon Chinguwa, Department of Mechanical Engineering Science, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, University of Johannesburg, Auckland Park 2006, Johannesburg, South Africa
\nIsheanesu Zimba, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Zimbabwe, P O Box MP 167, Mount Pleasant, Harare, Zimbabwe
\nCharles Mbohwa, Professor of Sustainability Engineering, Department of Quality and Operations Management, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, University of Johannesburg, Auckland Park 2006, Johannesburg, South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 119\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Spare Parts Stock rationalization for rotating equipment based on companywide interchangeability; an inventory cost reduction strategic technique-Perspective to Petroleum & fertilizer industries across India & Gulf<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Sandeep Sharda, Faculty & Research Scholar, Mechanical Dept. (Program of Management Studies), Rajasthan Technical University, Rawatbhata Road, Akelgarh, Kota, Rajasthan, India
\nProf. Sanjeev Mishra, Professor& Head, University Teaching Department of Mechanical Engineering, Rajasthan Technical University, Rawatbhata Road, Akelgarh, Kota, Rajasthan, India<\/p>\n

ID 121\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0The effects of high electricity demand in KZN<\/strong><\/a>
\nBantubenzani Nelson Mdlolo, DUT, South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 122\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Towards a Decolonized Human Machine Interface for a Rural Solar Bakery Management<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Sune Von Solms, Johan Meyer, Emery Hassall and Charles Muranda, Electrical and Electronic Engineering Science, The University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 124\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Characterization Of Psychological Traits Of South African Tribes And Its Impact On Sisr Integration
\n<\/strong><\/a>Ajibo Chinenye Augustine and Babu Sena Paul, Institute for Intelligent Systems, B2 Lab 217, University of Johannesburg, South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 125\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Negotiating quality in curriculum development<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Ngaka Mosia, Department of mechanical and Industrial Engineering, University of South Africa (Unisa), Florida, Science campus. Gauteng, South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 126\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Mobile learning model adoption in an ODeL setting<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Ngaka Mosia, College of Science, Engineering and Technology, school of Engineering, Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Florida, Unisa Campus, Florida, Gauteng Province, South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 127\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Digital Game Based Learning in Industrial Engineering<\/a>
\n<\/strong>N. Mosia, Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Science Campus, Florida, Gauteng, University of South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 129\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Application of quality evaluation tools for learning objects (A technology scorecard report) <\/a>
\n<\/strong>Ngaka Mosia, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, University of South Africa (Unisa), Florida, Science Campus, Gauteng, South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 130\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Scenario Analysis of Renewable Energy Desalination Integration in South Africa<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Anastasia Papadouris and George Alex Thopil, Department of Engineering and Technology Management, Graduate School of Technology Management, University of Pretoria, Hatfield, South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 131 The Interlink Between Sustainable Supply Chain Management and Technology Development in Industry<\/strong><\/a>
\nOnu Peter and Charles Mbohwa, Department of Quality and Operations Management, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 132\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Productivity Improvement in a Public Health Care system<\/strong><\/a>
\nNgaka Mosia, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, University of South Africa (Unisa), Florida, Science Campus, Gauteng, South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 133\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0The New Public Health Care Paradigm<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Ngaka Mosia, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, University of South Africa (Unisa), Florida, Science Campus, Gauteng, South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 134\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Application of auxiliary equipment in productivity improvement<\/strong><\/a>
\nNgaka Mosia, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, University of South Africa (Unisa), Florida, Science Campus, Gauteng, South Africa
\nJan Harm Christiaan Pretorius,\u00a0University of Johannesburg, South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 135\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Obsolescence Management the study of Power Utility in South Africa<\/a>
\n<\/strong>N. Gantsho, Prof JHC Pretorius, B Makhanya, Department of Mechanical Engineering Science, Johannesburg University, Auckland Park, 2000, South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 136\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 What has Industry 4.0 got to do with us? A review of the Literature<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Dennit Quewan Adams, Department of Industrial Engineering, Masters student at Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, South Africa
\nProf. Khumbulani M. Mpofu, Department of Industrial Engineering, Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 137 Correlation between Future Energy Systems and Industrial Revolutions<\/strong><\/a>
\nOnu Peter and Charles Mbohwa, Department of Quality and Operations Management, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 138\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The optimization of container stacking process under the impact of synchronization of seaport container terminal operations<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Sarma Yadavalli, Olufemi Adetunji and Rafid B Dawood Al Rikabi, Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, 0002, South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 139\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Comparative Analysis of Different Forecasting Techniques for Ford Mustang Sales Data<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Ayyagari Venkata Ramani, Master of Engineering Management, A. Leon Linton Department of Mechanical Engineering, Lawrence Technological University Southfield, MI 48075, USA<\/p>\n

ID 140\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Supply Chain Distribution Network Analysis of Two Cable Manufacturers<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Ayyagari Venkata Ramani, Master of Engineering Management, Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, MI 48075, USA<\/p>\n

ID 141\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 DMAIC Approach to Address Non-compliances in 3D Feature Based Computer Generated Design Models<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Ayyagari Ramani and Ramon Banuelos, A. Leon Linton Department of Mechanical Engineering, Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, MI 48075, USA<\/p>\n

ID 142\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sustainable remanufacturing low voltage induction motor stator experimental setup approach for developing a software based system<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Alice E Matenga, Eriyeti Murena and Givemore Kanyemba, Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering, National University of Science and Technology, AC 939, Ascot, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe<\/p>\n

ID 143\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Combustion and energy content comparison of loose biomass briquettes produced from cow dung and cactus binders<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Mikateko Reuben Shuma and Daniel M. Madyira, Department of Mechanical Engineering Science, University of Johannesburg, Kingsway campus, Auckland park, 2000, RSA<\/p>\n

ID 145\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Validation of criteria for service delivery performance assessment tools<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Oluyomi Ajayi and Marne De Vries Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering University of Pretoria Pretoria, South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 146\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Application of Supply Chains in Land Registration<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Edward Kurwakumire, Geomatics Department, Tshwane University of Science and Technology, Pretoria, South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 147\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Developing a two-stage stochastic model with L-shaped solution method for dynamic blood supply chain network model: the case of disaster in Tehran<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Faraz Salehi, Reyhaneh ashofteh and Seyed Mohammad javad mirzapour Ale-hashem, Department of Industrial Engineering and Management Systems, Amirkabir University of Technology<\/p>\n

ID 148\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Energy Efficiency in Manufacturing in the context of the Fourth Industrial Revolution<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Adenuga Olukorede Tijani, Mpofu Khumbulani and Gabisile Buyiswa Gamede, Department of Industrial Engineering, Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 149\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Development and Fabrication of a Wood Gasifier to Power an Internal Combustion Engine<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Simon Chinguwa, Wilson R. Nyemba and Tien-Chien Jen, Department of Mechanical Engineering Science, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, University of Johannesburg, Auckland Park 2006, Johannesburg, South Africa
\nKudzai Boora, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Zimbabwe, P O Box MP 167, Mount Pleasant, Harare, Zimbabwe<\/p>\n

ID 150\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Appraisal of the Factors Affecting Emotional Intelligence of Construction Professionals in Nigeria<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Adedayo Ogungbile, Oluseyi Awodele and Ayodeji Oke, Department of Quantity Surveying, School of Environmental Technology, The Federal University of Technology, P. M. B 704, Akure, Nigeria<\/p>\n

ID 151\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The application of Non-destructive testing (NDT) as an Aspect of Quality Control in an Industrial Plant in South Africa
\n<\/strong><\/a>Sambil Charles Mukwakungu, Sihle Mankazana, Ruth Mpho Maphosa, Temosho Bapela and Queenza Obakeng Klaas, Department of Quality and Operations Management, University of Johannesburg, PO Box 524, Auckland Park 2006, Johannesburg, South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 152\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Dimensional Analysis of Natural Vibrations of Planar Multilink Flexible Robots with Elastic Constraints at Actuator Gearhead Shaft \u2013Link Couplings<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Francis Kunzi Tekweme, Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, RSA<\/p>\n

ID 153\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Effect of Maintenance on Sustainability of Infrastructures<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Ayodeji Oke, Adedayo Ogungbile and Oluseyi Awodele, Department of Quantity Surveying, School of Environmental Technology, The Federal University of Technology, P. M. B 704, Akure, Nigeria<\/p>\n

ID 154\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 General study for characterization and structural property investigation on diorite rocks<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Mr Gaesenngwe Gaesenngwe and Dr. G. Dahna, Department of Chemical, Materials and Metallurgical Engineering, Botswana International University of Science and Technology, Palapye, Private Bag 16, Botswana
\nMr Gaesenngwe Gaesenngwe, Chemical, Materials and Metallurgical Engineering Department, BIUST University Palapye, Botswana<\/p>\n

ID 155\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A Review on Novel Techniques for Iron Recovery from Chalcopyrite (CuFeS2)<\/a>
\n<\/strong>N.\u00a0Poloko and Dr. G. Dahna Department of Chemicals, Materials & Metallurgical Engineering, Botswana International University of Science and Technology, Private Bag 16, Palapye, Botswana<\/p>\n

ID 157\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Appraisal of Measures in Enhancing Professionalism and Ethical Conducts among Quantity Surveyors in Nigerian Construction Industry<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Ebunoluwa Bimbola Akinrata and Adedayo Johnson Ogungbile, Department of Quantity Surveying, The Federal University of Technology, Akure, Ondo State, P.M.B 704, Akure, Ondo state, Nigeria<\/p>\n

ID 158\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 An alternate approach for the numerical modeling of isothermal flash calculation using Peng-Robinson equation of state<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Muhammad Ahsan, Bilal Hussain and Arshad Hussain, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan<\/p>\n

ID 164\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The Effect of Business Processes Re-engineering on Improving Customer Satisfaction & Retention in the Manufacturing Industry<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Sambil Charles Mukwakungu, Matimba Davis Mabasa, Tebogo Lucky Mamela and Semanga Mabuza, Department of Quality and Operations Management, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 165\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Evaluating Resiliency Strategies To Mitigate Supply Chain Disruptions: A Multiple Criteria Decision Making Model\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong> \u00a0 \u00a0<\/a>
\nAnirban Ganguly, O.<\/span>P. Jindal Global University,\u00a0India
\n<\/span>Debdeep Chatterjee,\u00a0<\/span>Concordia University,\u00a0<\/span>Canada<\/span><\/p>\n

ID 166\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Identifying and Analyzing the Most Important Fundamentals to Improve Project Management Performance in South Africa<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Sambil Charles Mukwakungu and Matimba Davis Mabasa, Department of Quality and Operations Management, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 167\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Implementing a Quality Management System to Improve Customer Satisfaction: A Study of a Medical Device company<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Nombulelo Gqamane and Nita Sukdeo, School of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Department of Quality and Operations Management, University of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 168\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Assessing the Implications of South Africa\u2019s Integrated National Electrification Programme\u2019s Restricted Electricity Supply Connections<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Zakaria Yahia, Department of Quality and Operations Management, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa
\nKristy Langerman, Department of Geography, Environmental Management and Energy Studies, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 169\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Big-data for Interactive Advertisement: Few Propositions<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Harshmit Kaur Saluja, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Harcourt Butler Technical University, Kanpur, U.P., India
\nR.R.K. Sharma, Sanjay Mittal Chair Professor (HAG Scale), Department of Industrial Management and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Kanpur, U.P., India
\nDr Vinod Kumar Yadav, Associate Professor, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Harcourt Butler Technical University, Kanpur, U.P., India
\nVinayak Drave, Department of Industrial Management and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, U.P., India<\/p>\n

ID 170\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Exploring the Impact Project Definition Readiness Index on Capital Projects for Coal-Fired Power Station Projects<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/a>
\nYolisa Andi Motsepe, Bheki Makhanya and Prof. J.H.C Pretorius, Post-Graduate School of Engineering Management, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, University of Johannesburg, Auckland Park, South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 172\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Optimization-based Scheduling of Ingula Pumped Storage Plant under Demand Uncertainty<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Zakaria Yahia and Pule Kholopane, Department of Quality and Operations Management University of Johannesburg Johannesburg, South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 174\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Recovery of Copper and nickel from BCL slag dump at Selebi Phikwe, Botswana<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Tlotlo S. Gabasiane and Dr Shepherd Bhero, Department of Chemical, Materials and Metallurgical Engineering, Botswana International University of Science and Technology, Private Bag 16, Palapye, Botswana<\/p>\n

ID 175\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Employee Retention Strategies: Factors for Generation Y Bursar Graduates <\/a>
\n<\/strong>Bontle Tladi, School of Mechanical, Industrial and Aeronautical Engineering, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 177\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Benchmarking Energy Challenges in Palm Oil Mills in Ghana\u00a0<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Mathias B. Michael, Esther T. Akinlabi and Tien-Chien Jen, Department of Mechanical Engineering Science, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 178\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Enhancing Productivity through simulation and layout planning: A case study of a manufacturing company in South Africa<\/strong><\/a>
\nStephen Katlego Lehlake, Goodwell Muyengwa and Yvonie N. Mawane, Department of Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Engineering Technology, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 179\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A Review on the Security of Smart Homes in the Internet of Things<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Mazwa Khawla and Mazri Tomader, Electrical Systems and Telecommunications Engineering, National School of Applied Sciences Kenitra, Morocco<\/p>\n

ID 180\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Depreciation Determination of a D9 Earth Moving Mechanical Plant<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Anthony Deku and Esther Akinlabi, Department of Mechanical Engineering Science, University of Johannesburg, South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 182\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A framework for evaluating and selecting Technologies appropriate for mass customization<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Partson Dube, Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Engineering Technology, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, 2006, SA
\nCharles Mbohwa, Quality and Operations Management, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, 2006, SA<\/p>\n

ID 183\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Customisation through Technology in small to medium furniture enterprises<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Partson Dube, Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Engineering Technology, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, 2006, SA
\nCharles Mbohwa, Quality and Operations Management, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, 2006, SA<\/p>\n

ID 184\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Evaluating the impact of TPM in a railway and mining component manufacturing company<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Yvonie N. Mawane and Goodwell Muyengwa, Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Technology, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 186\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 An empirical analysis of Total Quality Management and Total Productive Maintenance in Industry 4.0<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Guilherme Luz Tortorella, Eduardo Ferreira da Silva and Danieli Braun Vargas, Department of Production and Systems Engineering, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Caixa Postal 476, 88040-900, Florianopolis, SC, Brazil<\/p>\n

ID 187\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Big Data Security Proposed Solution<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Ibtissame Kandrouch, Manale Boughanja and Habiba Chaoui, ADSI Team, System Engineering Laboratory National School of Applied Sciences, Ibn Tofail University, Kenitra, Morocco
\nNabil Hmina, System Engineering Laboratory, ADSI Team National School of Applied Sciences Kenitra, Morocco<\/p>\n

ID 189\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Analyzing Human Factors in Fitness for Service Assessments \u2013 A Boiler Case Study<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Mfundo Simangaliso Nkosi, Kapil Gupta and Madindwa Mashinini, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Technology, University of Johannesburg, South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 190\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Detection of high impedance fault in distribution networks by using time-frequency transform S and artificial neural network<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Iman safinejad, Mehrdad hajizadeh and Mohammad Medi, Khademi, Hormozgan electric distribution company, Iran, Hormozgan<\/p>\n

ID 191\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A capacitated clustering heuristic for large datasets<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Jacoba H. B\u00fchrmann and Ian Campbell, School of Mechanical, Industrial and Aeronautical Engineering, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, 2000, RSA
\nM. Montaz Ali, School of Computational and Applied Mathematics (CAM), University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, 2000, RSA<\/p>\n

ID 192\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Identifying the most common issue in project management and how South African firms cope with it \u2013 a case study of Company X<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Khathutshelo Mushavhanamadi and Bruce Javani, Department of Quality and Operations Management Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, University of Johannesburg, PO BOX, 524, Auckland Park, 2006 South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 197\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Implementation of Lean Manufacturing within the South African Textile Industry<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Violet Jacobs and Lungile Nyanga, Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Bellville, Cape Town, 7535, South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 198\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Autonomous Toddler Surveillance Robot<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Dr. Santaram Venkannah and Dan Errappa, Mechanical and Production Engineering Department Faculty of Engineering, University of Mauritius Reduit, Republic of Mauritius<\/p>\n

ID 199\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Application of computer aided technologies in the clothing and textile companies in Gauteng<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Forbes Chiromo, Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Technology, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa
\nAndre Nel, Department of Mechanical Engineering Science, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 200\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Integration between Production Planning, Quality and Sales<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Mamoletsi Winnie Nkadimeng, Zakaria Yahia and Anup Pradhan, Department of Quality and Operations Management, University of Johannesburg, South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 201\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 An Analysis of Organizational Structure and Strategic Management of Film Companies in Harare, Zimbabwe<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Fortunate Tatenda Mauyakufa and Anup Pradhan, Department of Quality and Operations Management, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 202\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Critical Success Factors (Csfs) Of Mida Compact 1 Road Transport Project In Ghana: A Case Of The Ghana-Mida Compact I Project<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Amevi Acakpovi, Electrical and Electronic Engineering Department, Accra Technical University, Accra, Ghana
\nAbena M. Adutwum, Open University of Malaysia\/ Accra Institute of Technology (AIT), Accra-North Accra, P.O.Box: AN19782, Accra, Ghana
\nMathias Bennet Michael, Electrical and Electronic Engineering Department, Accra Technical University, Accra, Ghana
\nSamuel Blay Amo, Electrical and Electronic Engineering Department, Accra Technical University, Accra, Ghana
\nAnthony Deku, Mechanical Engineering Department, Accra Technical University, Accra, Ghana<\/p>\n

ID 203\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A novel implementation framework for ISO 9001:2015<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Jolanda Becker and Wynand van Dyk, Industrial Engineering Department, University of Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch, 7599, South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 204\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Implementation of 5S in a Mechanical Workshop at University of Johannesburg: A Case Study<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Valentine Khumalo, Kapil Gupta and Zanele Mpanza, Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Technology, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, 2028, RSA<\/p>\n

ID 205\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Evaluating the energy efficiency of\u00a0\u00a0 coal fired furnace based on rural foundry design and material selections in Limpopo province<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Kulani Mageza, Metal Casting Technology Station, School of Mining, Metallurgy and Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, University of Johannesburg
\nAntoine F. Mulaba-Bafubiandi, Mineral Processing and Technology Research Center, Department of Metallurgy, School of Mining, Metallurgy and Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, University of Johannesburg<\/p>\n

ID 206\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The Role of Technological Advancement in African Cinema: A Case Study of Nollywood<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Fortunate Tatenda Mauyakufa and Anup Pradhan, Department of Quality and Operations Management, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 207\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Distribution Challenges and Opportunities in Zimbabwean Film Industry: A Case Study of Harare<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Fortunate Tatenda Mauyakufa and Anup Pradhan, Department of Quality and Operations Management, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 208\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Urban Transport Infrastructure Development in African Cities: Challenges and Opportunities<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Robert Ndebele and Prof Clinton Aigbavboa, Department of Construction Management & Quantity Surveying, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa
\nAurobindo Ogra, Department of Town and Regional Planning, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 209\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Time-dependent traffic route selection for unsignalized junctions in tandem queueing network<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Anand Jaiswal, Chirag Chandan Mishra and Cherian Samuel, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi, India<\/p>\n

ID 210\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Developing a Maintenance Program for Electrical Medical Devices in a Hospital<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Aeshah Al-Rasheedi, Kawther Ashkanani, Shouq Boresli, Anfal Al-Asfour, Roa AlRuwaieh, and Suat Kasap, Industrial Engineering Department, College of Engineering and Technology, American University of the Middle East – AUM Egaila, Kuwait<\/p>\n

ID 211\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sustainability as a Vital Leadership Profeciency<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Eric Amankwa, Stephen Akinlabi and Abey Bayode, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 212\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A reverse logistics network optimization model for residual OTR tires from the mining industry: A Colombian case study<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Jorge Oyola and Ren\u00e9 Amaya, Department of Industrial Engineering, Universidad del Norte, Barranquilla, Atl\u00e1ntico 081007, Colombia<\/p>\n

ID 213\u00a0Employee Financial Wellness in the Construction Industry: The Importance of Financial Literacy and Financial Behaviour<\/a><\/strong>
\nOmotola Olasehinde and Clinton Aigbavboa,\u00a0Department of Construction Management and Quantity Surveying,\u00a0University of Johannesburg, South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 214\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A Review of Metal Oxide Surge Arrester Models for Remote Monitoring Application<\/a>
\n<\/strong>A. Dlamini, P. Bokoro, and W. Doorsamy, Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technology, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 215\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The Effects Of Financial Stress Of Employee In The Construction Industry<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Omotola Olasehinde and Clinton Aigbavboa, Department of Construction Management and Quantity Surveying, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 216\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Performance Of Brts Using Spatial Planning And Land Use Management Act (Spluma) Principles: A Case Study Of City Of Johannesburg<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Matlou Agnes Setati and Aurobindo Ogra, Department of Town and Regional Planning, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 218\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Coordinated Scheduling of Multiple Households\u2019 Appliances with Leveled Load Profiles and Consumers\u2019 Preferences\u00a0<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Zakaria Yahia, Department of Quality and Operations Management, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa
\nAnup Pradhan Department of Quality and Operations Management University of Johannesburg Johannesburg, South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 219\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Adaptation and Speed: Key Reasons to Adopt Agile Project Management Within The IT Industry<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Eveth Nwobodo-Anyadiegwu, Alice Lumbwe Kabamba, Kasumba DT, Department of quality and operations management, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 220\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A Review Of Factors Influencing Construction Performance In South Africa<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Benjamen Adeyemi and Clinton Aigbabvoa, Department of Construction management and Quantity surveying, University Johannesburg, South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 221\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Design of an automated peanut butter making machine in developing countries<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Benjamin Moyana, University of Zimbabwe, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Post Office Box MP167, Mount Pleasant, Harare, Zimbabwe
\nTawanda Mushiri, University of Johannesburg, Department of Quality and Operations Management, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, Post Office Box APB 524 Bunting Road Campus, Johannesburg, South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 224\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The Emerging Roles of HR Professionals: Green Human Resources Management (Green HRM) Perspective<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Dr. Sabnam Jahan, Associate Professor, Department of Management, University of Dhaka<\/p>\n

ID 225 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Industry 4.0 tool application: Integration of TAM and TTF Model perspective<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Surajit Bag and Arnesh Telukdarie, Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, University of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 226\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Effectiveness of Rea Vaya Bus Rapid Transit System (BRTS) in the City of Johannesburg<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Thandekile Nqobile Khumalo and Aurobindo Ogra, Department of Town and Regional Planning, University of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 227\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Cash Register Queue Simulation Scenarios for a giant Retail Company<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Batin Latif Aylak, Department of Mechanical Engineering, T\u00fcrkisch-Deutsche Universit\u00e4t, \u015eahinkaya Cad. 86 – 34820 Beykoz \/ \u0130stanbul, Turkey
\nHermias C. N. Hendrikse and Armand du Plessis, ESTEQ, Pretoria, South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 228\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Enhancing agriculture productivity using Solar Irrigation Technology: Soy beans farming in Namibia<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Ndeulita Naukushu, Department of Quality and Operations Management, University of Johannesburg, Akademie Road, Aucklandpark<\/p>\n

ID 237 Characterizations of the evolving properties during the milling time of Wood Fly Ash Nanoparticles (WFA-NPs)<\/a><\/strong>
\nOmolayo M. Ikumapayi and Esther T. Akinlabi, University of Johannesburg, South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 238\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Soybean Industry: A Review of Properties related to Mechanical Damage in Soybean seeds<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Ana Arevalos and Eduardo Redondo, Laboratory of Mechanics and Energy, Faculty of Engineering – National University of Asuncion, San Lorenzo, Paraguay<\/p>\n

ID 239 Ensuring Sustainable Business Development Using Strategic Planning as a TQM Tool: Abuad Ventures, Nigeria as a Case Study<\/strong><\/a>
\nOluwafemi Ifetayo and Oluwafemi Jesusetemi, Postgraduate School of Engineering Management, University of Johannesburg, South African, RSA
\nAigbavboa Clinton, Department of Construction Management and Quantity Surveying, University of Johannesburg, South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 240\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Evaluating employee performance to improve customers waiting time at a South African Bank<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Dineo Mbalati and Takalani Nemarumane, Department of Quality and Operations Management, University of Johannesburg, Auckland Park, 2006, Johannesburg, South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 243\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Identifying causes of low productivity in the printing industry<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Enock Philani Mtshali, Kgashane Stephen Nyakala, Thinandahva Thomas Munyai, Kemlall Ramdass, Department of Operations Management, Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 245\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Power Line Tracking Unmanned Arial Vehicle (PLTUAV)<\/a>
\n<\/strong>M. Solilo and W. Doorsamy, Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technology, Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, University of Johannesburg
\nB.S. Paul, Institute for Intelligent Systems, University of Johannesburg<\/p>\n

ID 246\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Engineering Properties of Black Cotton Soil Stabilized with Plantain Peel Powder<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Oluwafemi Ifetayo and Aigbavboa Clinton, Postgraduate School of Engineering Management, University of Johannesburg and Department of Construction Management and Quantity Surveying, University of Johannesburg, South African, 2006, RSA
\nAkinwande J.T Civil Engineering Department, The federal polytechnic, P.M.B 5351 Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria<\/p>\n

ID 247\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 An approach to Issues of Stress Management and Burnout in the South African Defence<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Palesa Mphou and Takalani Nemarumane, Department of Quality and Operations Management, University of Johannesburg, Auckland Park, 2006, Johannesburg, South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 249\u00a0Recent Developments in Laser Cutting of Metallic Materials<\/strong><\/a>
\nCristina Anghel, Kapil Gupta and Able Mashamba, Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Technology, University of Johannesburg, Doornfontein, Johannesburg, RSA
\nTien-Chien Jen, Mechanical Engineering Department, University of Johannesburg, Auckland Park, Johannesburg, RSA<\/p>\n

ID 252 A Critical Assessment of Sustainable Development Concept in the South African Construction Small Medium<\/strong> <\/a>
\nMalingaka Maoeng, Ndala Mulongo and Nemarumane Takalani, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, University of Johannesburg, RSA<\/p>\n

ID 253\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Characterization of an auger-type pyrolysis reactor using induction heating as an energy source<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Daniel Erich Botha, Pyro Carbon Energy (Pty) Ltd, PO Box 211 AAH, Gaborone, Botswana
\nMmoloki Makoba, Department of Chemical, Materials and Metallurgical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Botswana International University of Science and Technology, Private Bag 0016, Palapye, Botswana
\nL\u00e1szl\u00f3-Zsolt Szab\u00f3, Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Babe\u0219-Bolyai, Arany J\u00e1nos str, no. 11, RO-400028, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
\nThapelo Shomana, Baboloki Thatayaone Chiwara, \u0218erban Paul Agachi and Edison Muzenda Department of Chemical, Materials and Metallurgical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Botswana International University of Science and Technology, Private Bag 0016, Palapye, Botswana<\/p>\n

ID 266\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Simulation Modeling for Construction Chemical Operations\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Mojahid F. Saeed Osman, Department of Industrial Engineering, American University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
\nSamer Hijazi, Engineering Systems Management Program, American University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates<\/p>\n

ID 267\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Wealth Creation Through Operations: A Framework Based on Case studies<\/a>
\n<\/strong>N. Ravichandran, Professor, Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad 380015<\/p>\n

ID 268\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 System dynamics model development for the professional engineer’s pipeline<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Philisa Mangakane, John Trimble and Mukondeleli Grace Kanakana-Katumba, Department of Industrial Engineering, Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa, Pretoria<\/p>\n

ID 269\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Impact of Multiskilling on Quantity Surveyors\u2019 Service Delivery in Nigeria<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Joseph Akinola and Ayodeji Oke, Department of Quantity Surveying, School of Environmental Technology, The Federal University of Technology, P. M. B 704, Akure, Nigeria<\/p>\n

ID 276\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Design and Prototyping of Autonomous Laser Cutting CNC Robot<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Sekar Ravi, Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Rajalakshmi Engineering College, Thandalam, Chennai- 602 105, India<\/p>\n

ID 277\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Measurement the Customer Life Time Value with Utilization of Fuzzy Delphi Analytical Hierarchy Process and Hierarchical Cluster in RFM Model<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Azarnoush Ansari, Assistant Professor, Department of Management, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran<\/p>\n

ID 278 A Study into the effects of the milling time on the Physiochemical and Morphological Characteristics of Cow Bone Powder (CBP)
\n<\/strong><\/a>Omolayo M. Ikumapayi and Esther T. Akinlabi, University of Johannesburg, South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 279\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A routing vehicles model for the delivery of furniture and home appliances of a retail company in southern Brazil<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Carlos Ernani Fries, Lu\u00eds Ant\u00f4nio Vinholi and Danieli Braun Vargas, Department of Production and Systems Engineering, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Caixa Postal 5185, 88040-970 Florian\u00f3polis, SC, Brazil<\/p>\n

ID 287\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Challenges in PPP implementation: An Indian Railways Public Utility Service<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Sundaravalli Narayanaswami, Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, INDIA<\/p>\n

ID 291\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Innovative technologies of waste recycling with production of high-performance panels<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Abrahams Mwasha and Dillon Ramdhanie, Department of Civil Engineering, The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad<\/p>\n

ID 297\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A system dynamics approach to study the behavior of Cape Town tourism for the next coming 10 years<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Shelly Mona, Industrial Engineering Department, Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 298\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Assessing the readiness of South Africa for Industry 4.0 \u2013 analysis of government policy, skills and education <\/a>
\n<\/strong>George F. Mukwawaya, Bruno Emwanu and Sibusiso Mdakane, School of Mechanical, Industrial and Aeronautical Engineering, University of the Witwatersrand Johannesburg, South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 299\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The concept of Decolonisation within Engineering Education<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Matimba Mkansi, Bruno Emwanu and Chioniso Kuchwa-Dube, School of Mechanical, Industrial and Aeronautical Engineering, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 306\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Operational Improvement Outcomes through Voluntary Compliance in Road Transport Operations<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Abdool Kamdar, Frank Kienh\u00f6fer and Bruno Emwanu, University of the Witwatersrand, Private Bag 3, Wits, 2050 Gert Heyns, University of Johannesburg, PO Box 524, Auckland Park, 2006
\nPaul Nordengen, CSIR Built Environment, PO Box 395, Pretoria, 0001<\/p>\n

ID 307\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A Complexity Management Approach to Designing Viable IT Service Systems in South Africa <\/a>
\n<\/strong>Sekhwela Moses Mokgala and Bruno Emwanu, School of Mechanical, Industrial and Aeronautical Engineering, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 308\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Mechanical Characterisation and Modelling of a Pulverised Palm Kernel Shell based Spur Gear<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Olabisi I. Adeyemi, Eyere Emagbetere, and Ufuoma B. Oreko, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun, Nigeria
\nAworinde Abraham Kehinde, Adeosun Samson Oluropo and Oyawale Adekunle Festus, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Covenant University, Ota, Nigeria<\/p>\n

ID 309\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Step Algorithm to solve positive-integer type-linear programming problem with two variables and n linear constraints\u00a0<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Monal Vaishnani and Poonam Savsani, Department of Industrial Engineering, Pandit Deendayal Pertoleum University, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India<\/p>\n

ID 310\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Mechanical Strength and Biocompatibility Properties of Materials for Bone Internal Fixation: A Brief Overview<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Aworinde Abraham Kehinde, Adeosun Samson Oluropo and Oyawale Adekunle, Festus Mechanical Engineering Department, Covenant University, Ota, Nigeria
\nEsther Titilayo Akinlabi, Department of Mechanical Engineering Science, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
\nEyere Emagbetere Department, Mechanical Engineering, Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun, Nigeria<\/p>\n

ID 311\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sustainable End-of-Life Tyre (EOLT) Management for Developing Countries \u2013 A Review<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Ishola, Felix A and Oyawale F. A, Mechanical Engineering Department, Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria
\nStephen A. Akinlabi, Mechanical Engineering Department, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 312\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Parameters for Design and Construction of a Pilot Scale Pyrolysis Gas-Furnace<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Ishola Felix A, Oyawale F. A and Inegbenebor A. O, Mechanical Engineering Department, Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria<\/p>\n

ID 314\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Long-term electricity demand forecasting using a generalised additive mixed quantile averaging (GAMMQV) model<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Paul Mokilane and Pravesh Debba Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, Pretoria, South Africa
\nSchool of Statistics and Actuarial Science, University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa
\nV.S.S. Yadavalli Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, School of Engineering, University of Pretoria, South Africa
\nCaston Sigauke University of Venda, University Road, Thohoyandou, Limpopo Department of Statistics Limpopo, South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 326\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Analysis of wear debris from lubricated machinery to human joints<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Sayed Y. Akl, The British University in Egypt (BUE), Cairo, Egypt<\/p>\n

ID 327\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Strategies for Sustainable Petroleum Processing<\/strong><\/a>
\nMP Sukumaran Nair,\u00a0<\/span>Center for Green Technology & Environment,\u00a0<\/span>India<\/span><\/p>\n

ID 328\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Review of symmetricity in Taguchi\u2019s Loss Function for Performance Measurement to Monitor Cost of Rejection<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Anoop Pandey, Department of Mechanical Engineering, ABES Engineering College, Ghaziabad, UP, India<\/p>\n

ID 334\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A Goal Programming Model for Production Planning in a Small and Medium Bottled Water Manufacturing Enterprise\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Grace Mukondeleli Kanakana-Katumba, College of Science, Engineering and Technology University of South Africa, South Africa
\nOlasumbo Ayodeji Makinde, Operations Management Department, Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria West, South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 335\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ethical Leadership’s Effect on Employee Discipline:\u00a0 Case of An Indonesian Telecommunication Company<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Romat Saragih, Mahendra Fakhri, Mahir Pradana, Alini Gilang and Gusti Ayu Vidjashesa, Telkom University, Jalan Terusan Buah Batu, Bandung, 40257, Indonesia<\/p>\n

ID 336\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0BARRIERS THAT INFLUENCE THE EFFICIENCY OF ENERGY IMPROVEMENT IN MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES OF PAKISTAN<\/strong><\/a>
\nSohaib Sharif Zafar,\u00a0<\/span>Government College University, Faisalabad, Pakistan<\/span><\/p>\n

ID 337\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Nexus Between Human Capital Development And Economic Growth In Nigeria<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Jesusetemi Oluwafemi and Pule Kholopane, Department of Quality and Operations Management, University of Johannesburg, PO Box 524, 2006, Auckland Park, South Africa
\nE.T. Akinlabi, Department of Mechanical Engineering Science, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, University of Johannesburg, PO Box 524, 2006, Auckland Park, South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 346 Water Distribution System\u2019s Network Reliability, Availability and Maintainability<\/strong><\/a>
\nN. J. Kiewiet and A.Telukdarie, School of Engineering Management, University of Johannesburg, South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 347 A Review on Industry 4.0 and Supply Chain Sustainability<\/strong><\/a>
\nA. Telukdarie and S. Bag, School of Engineering Management, University of Johannesburg, South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 348 A Model for Optimization of Green House Gases (GHG) Capture Technologies in Power Plants<\/strong><\/a>
\nSamuel Mnyani and Telukdarie Arnesh, Post Graduate School of Engineering Management, University of Johannesburg, Auckland Park, 2092, South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 349\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Review of Building Ceilings in the trend of Technological Advancement<\/a>
\n<\/strong>J.O Dirisu, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Covenant University. P.M.B 1023, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria
\nO.S. I Fayomi, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Covenant University. P.M.B 1023, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria
\nDepartment of Chemical, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Tshwane University of Technology, P.M.B. X680, Pretoria, South Africa
\nS. O Oyedepo, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Covenant University. P.M.B 1023, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria<\/p>\n

ID 350\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Product Servitisation and Maintenance of Turbomachinery<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Rayand Ramlal and Joe Amadi-Echendu, Department of Engineering and Technology Management, University of Pretoria, South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 351\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Biogenic Waste to Energy Case Study- a strive for Energy Autonomy<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Busisiwe Patience, Sigawuke Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Pretoria, South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 352\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Defect formation and surface evolution of thin film materials<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Resego R Phiri, Department of Chemical, Materials and Metallurgical Engineering, Botswana International University of Science and technology, Private Bag 16, Palapye, Botswana
\nO. Philip Oladijo, Department of Chemical, Materials and Metallurgical Engineering, Botswana International University of Science and technology, Private Bag 16, Palapye, Botswana
\nDepartment of Mechanical Engineering science, University of Johannesburg, Auckland Park, Kingsway Campus, Johannesburg, South Africa
\nEsther T. Akinlabi, Department of Mechanical Engineering science, University of Johannesburg, Auckland Park, Kingsway Campus, Johannesburg, South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 353\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The Bleeding Edge of IT Project Methodology<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Mr. Steyn De Wet, Prof Wynand Van Dyk and Prof Corne Schutte<\/p>\n

ID 354\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Numerical optimization of air quality and airborne infection control in healthcare facility<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Matlaweng Jan Magampa, Doornfontein Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Johannesburg, Doornfontein, 55 beit street, South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 355\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Willingness to Adopt Robotics and Construction Automation in the South African Construction Industry<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Opeoluwa Akinradewo, Ayodeji Oke, Clinton Aigbavboa and Molau Mashangoane, Department of Construction Management and Quantity Surveying, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg 2028, South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 356\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 An Evaluation of the Impact of Cost Information Management Practices On Construction Project Performance in Nigeria<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Ozavize Banwo and George Agyekum-Mensah, School of Energy, Construction & Environment, Coventry University West Midlands, United Kingdom<\/p>\n

ID 357 Internet of Things: Opportunity for Disaster Risk Reduction<\/strong>
\n<\/a>V.T. Baloyi, Department of Rural Development and Land Reform, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
\nA. Telukdarie, Department of Post Graduate School of Engineering Management, University of Johannesburg, South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 358 Uses of Alternative Fuels as Best Practices to Reduce CO2<\/sub><\/strong> Emissions from the South African Cement Industry
\n<\/strong><\/a>Labana Beltran and Telukdarie Arnesh, Post Graduate School of Engineering Management, University of Johannesburg, Auckland Park, 2092, South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 359\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 AN INDUSTRY 4.0 RESEARCH REVIEW FOR THE PULP AND PAPER INDUSTRY<\/a>
\n<\/strong>A. Telukdarie and A. Kumar, Department of Engineering Management, University of Johannesburg, South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 360\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The Effects Of Manufacturing And Service Sectors On\u00a0\u00a0 Economic Growth In Nigeria<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Jesusetemi Oluwafemi, Department of Quality and Operations Management, University of Johannesburg, Apk Campus, 2006, RSA
\nAfolabi Babatunde, Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti, Nigeria
\nE.T. Akinlabi, Department of Mechanical Engineering Science, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, University of Johannesburg, Apk Campus, 2006, RSA<\/p>\n

ID 361\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 ANP-Based BOCR Analysis in Project Procurement Outsourcing<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Meade Motalebi and Mohammad Mahdi Nasiri, School of Industrial Engineering, College of Engineering University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran<\/p>\n

ID 362\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Development of Drying Machine for Vegetable Extracts<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Michael Kanisuru Adeyeri, Oluwole Timothy Ojo and Sesan Peter Ayodeji, Department of Industrial and Production Engineering, The Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria
\nGaniyu Temitope Lasisi, Department of Mechanical Engineering, The Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria<\/p>\n

ID 363\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Design of a Pulverising and Packaging Machine for Vegetable Powder Production<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Michael Kanisuru Adeyeri, Oluwole Timothy Ojo and Sesan Peter Ayodeji, Department of Industrial and Production Engineering, The Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria
\nSadiq Sankara Musa, Department of Mechanical Engineering, The Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria<\/p>\n

ID 373\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Constraint dependent, shortest path algorithms for real time vehicles movement in the coal mining industry towards Industry 4.0<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Mohamed Sameer Hoosain, Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technology, University of Johannesburg
\nBabu Sena Paul, Institute for Intelligent Systems, University of Johannesburg
\nWesley Doorsamy, Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technology, University of Johannesburg<\/p>\n

ID 386\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Acceptance of a new industry work experience reporting platform among students<\/a><\/strong>
\nOlufemi Adetunji,\u00a0<\/span>University of Pretoria,\u00a0<\/span>South Africa<\/span><\/p>\n

ID 387\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The exploration of modern noise control measures for mining operations<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Prof. Rigard J. Steenkamp, Department of Operations Management, College of Economic and Management Sciences, University of South Africa (UNISA), P.O. Box 392, Unisa, Pretoria, 0003, South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 388\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ground Water Potential Zones Investigation Using Ground Magnetic Survey in South Africa<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Ratshiedana P.E, Nwobodo-Anyadiegwu Nkeiruka Eveth and Kidoge Ibrahimu, Department of Quality and Operations Management, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 389\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Mathematical programming formulation for large-scale standing-wave thermo-acoustic refrigerator design optimization<\/a>
\n<\/strong>L.K. Tartibu, Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Technology, University of Johannesburg, Doornfontein Campus, Johannesburg 2028, South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 401\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Factors Influencing Performance of South African Construction Industry: A Case of Limpopo Province<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Khotso Dithebe, Clinton Aigbavboa, Ayodeji Oke and Marvellous Akani Muyambu, Sustainable Human Settlement and Construction Research Centre, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, University of Johannesburg, South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 403 An Analysis of the Internal Organizational Processes And Their Impact On Project Delays – A Case Study On A South African University and the Challanges Faced By Project Managers When Delivering Projects<\/strong><\/a>
\nEveth Nkeiruka Nwobodo-Anyadiegwu, Nyiko Apathia Baloyi-Sindane and Charles Mbohwa, Department of Quality and Operations Management, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 408\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Characterization and structural investigation on diorite rocks of Botswana<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Mr Gaesenngwe Gaesenngwe and Dr. G. Dahna, Department of Chemical, Materials and Metallurgical Engineering, Botswana International University of Science and Technology, Palapye, Private Bag 16, Botswana
\nMr Gaesenngwe Gaesenngwe, Chemical, Materials and Metallurgical Engineering Department, BIUST University Palapye, Botswana<\/p>\n

ID 409\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Models for Infusion of Pollutant Species through Engineered Geocomposite Media from Destructed Polyethylene Membrane<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Emmanuel Emem-Obong Agbenyeku and Edison Muzenda, Department of Chemical Engineering Technology, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Doornfontein, 2028, South Africa
\nEdison Muzenda, Chemical, Materials and Metallurgical Engineering Department, Botswana International University of Science and Technology, Palapye, PMB 16, Botswana<\/p>\n

ID 410\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Reduction of Anionic Chemical Contaminant Infusion through Engineered Clayey Medium<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Emmanuel Emem-Obong Agbenyeku and Edison Muzenda, Department of Chemical Engineering Technology, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Doornfontein, 2028, South Africa
\nEdison Muzenda, Chemical, Materials and Metallurgical Engineering Department, Botswana International University of Science and Technology, Palapye, PMB 16, Botswana<\/p>\n

ID 411\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The Influence of Integrating Quality Management Systems on Strategic Business Plan of Electricity Industries<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Xaba-Jama Nondumiso, Department of Quality and Operations Management, University of Johannesburg, Auckland Park, 2092, South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 412\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Investigating the Risk Management Systems in the South African Banking Industry<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Khathutshelo Mushavhanamadi and Karen McGloin, Department of Quality and Operations Management, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, University of Johannesburg, PO BOX, 524, Auckland Park, 2006, South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 413\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Exploring Salt Reaction on Buildings along Coastal Area in Lagos State, Nigeria \u2013 A Review<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Emmanuel Aghimien, Department of Architecture, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria
\nClinton Aigbavboa, and Douglas Aghimien, Sustainable Human Settlement and Construction Research Centre, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, University of Johannesburg, South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 414\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Prefabrication in the South African Construction Industry \u2013 Challenges and Solutions<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Clinton Aigbavboa, Douglas Aghimien, and Yonela Ntso, Sustainable Human Settlement and Construction Research Centre, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, University of Johannesburg, South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 415\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Optimal Production Plan In Flour Mills Of Nigeria Public Liability Company: Linear Programming And Sensitivity Analysis<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Olusegun Kazeem Lekan, Oladejo Lukman Gbolagade, Ph.D and Sonny Emmanuel Braide, Department of Business Management, Faculty of Management Sciences, Federal University Dutsinma, Katsina, P.M.B. 5001, Katsina State<\/p>\n

ID 416\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Monitoring and Assessing the Impact of Implementing ISO 55000 in an Educational Institute<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Sadeque Hamdan, Sustainable Engineering Asset Management (SEAM) Research Group
\nMaitha Alsuwaidi, Department of Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, 27272, UAE
\nImad Alsyouf and Mohammad Shamsuzzaman, Sustainable Engineering Asset Management (SEAM) Research Group
\nDepartment of Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, 27272, UAE<\/p>\n

ID 417\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Project Cost Overrun in the South African Construction Sector: A case study of Johannesburg Metropolis<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Ramaloko Mulalo, Kidoge Ibrahimu and Eveth Nwobodo-Anyadiegwu, Department of Quality and Operations Management, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 418\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Benefit of Implementing Lean Construction Practices in the South African Construction Industry<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Opeoluwa Akinradewo, Ayodeji Oke, Clinton Aigbavboa and Mulongo Ndalamba, Department of Construction Management and Quantity Surveying, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg 2028, South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 419\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Conditioned Upshots of Permeation Rates as a Function of Vadose Zone Effect in Engineered Landfill Clayey Medium<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Emmanuel Emem-Obong Agbenyeku and Edison Muzenda, Department of Chemical Engineering Technology, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Doornfontein, 2028, South Africa
\nEdison Muzenda, Chemical, Materials and Metallurgical Engineering Department, Botswana International University of Science and Technology, Palapye, PMB 16, Botswana<\/p>\n

ID 420\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Using Six-Sigma DMAIC Methodology to Systematically Improve the Performance of Physical Plants at an Educational Institute<\/a>
\n<\/strong>I. Alsyouf, A. Salti, B. Hamed, A. Abdelsalam, Department of Industrial Management and Engineering Management, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, UAE<\/p>\n

ID 421\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Availability Analysis of Oil Production Systems<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Charles Mbohwa, Department of Quality and Operations Management, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
\nPaul A. Ozor, Department of Quality and Operations Management, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
\nDepartment of Mechanical Engineering-Industrial Engineering and Management, University of Nigeria Nsukka, Nigeria<\/p>\n

ID 424 Dimensional Analysis of Natural Vibrations of Planar Multilink Flexible Robots with Elastic Constraints at Actuator Gearhead Shaft\u2013Link Couplings<\/strong> <\/a>
\nFrancis Kunzi Tekweme, Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, RSA<\/p>\n

ID 426\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0On the Applied Research Concept Towards Becoming a Winning University<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Enesi Yekini Salawu, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Covenant University, P.M.B 1023 Ota, Nigeria
\nOyenike Oluyemi Fayomi, Department of Political Science, Covenant University, P.M.B 1023 Ota, Nigeria
\nOjo Sunday Fayomi, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Covenant University, P.M.B 1023 Ota, Nigeria
\nDavid Omole, Department of Civil Engineering, Covenant University P.M.B 1023 Ota, Nigeria<\/p>\n

ID 427 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT OF WASTE WATER IN ABATTOIRS<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Victor Msimango, Paul Amaechi Ozor and Charles Mbohwa, Department of Quality and Operations Management, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Enviroment, University of Johannesburg, South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 435\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ideal Research Laboratory Conceptualization: Ideal Breakthrough Research in 21st\u00a0Century<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Ojo Sunday Fayomi, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Covenant University P.M.B 1023 Ota, Nigeria
\nDepartment of Chemical, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Tshwane University of Technology, P.M.B. X680, Pretoria, South Africa
\nOluwabunmi Pamilerin Abioye, 1Department of Mechanical Engineering, Covenant University P.M.B 1023 Ota, Nigeria
\nOpemipo Emmanuel Atiba, 1Department of Mechanical Engineering, Covenant University P.M.B 1023 Ota, Nigeria<\/p>\n

ID 437\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Evaluation of Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) Reduction in Distillery Wastewater Treatment Using the Photocatalysis<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Daphney Hlotse, Thabo Brooms and Molelekoa Mosesane, Department of Chemical, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, 0002, South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 440\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Effectiveness of Rea Vaya Bus Rapid Transit System (BRTS) in the City of Johannesburg <\/a>
\n<\/strong>Thandekile Nqobile Khumalo and Aurobindo Ogra, Department of Town and Regional Planning, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, University of Johannesburg, Beit Street, Doornfontein 2028, Gauteng, South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 346 Water Distribution System\u2019s Network Reliability, Availability and Maintainability<\/a><\/strong>
\nN.J. Kiewiet and A. Telukdarie, School of Engineering Management, University of Johannesburg, South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 452\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A Modification to Multi Objective NSGA II Optimization Algorithm<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Abdelrahman\u00a0 A. Mohamed , Cairo University , Egypt<\/p>\n

ID 453\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Evaluating the energy efficiency of rural foundry coal fired furnace based on design and material selections<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Kulani Mageza, University Johannesburg , South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 454\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The correlation between choice of performance measure and organizational performance: A study of the Oil and Gas Industry<\/b><\/a>
\n<\/b>Yahaya Yusuf, Lancashire Business School, United Kingdom<\/p>\n

ID 455\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Application of optimization principle in Portfolio Selection of a firm using linear programming<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Nathaniel,Kayode\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Oladejo\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Landmark University, Nigeria<\/p>\n

ID 470 Performance Assessment of a Reconfigurable Vibrating Screen Using Finite Element Analysis and Experimental Approach<\/strong><\/a>
\nBoitumelo Ramatsetse and Khumbulani Mpofu, Department of Industrial Engineering, Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 471 Design of an Energy Efficiency Implementation Strategy using Resource Efficient Cleaner Production<\/strong><\/a>
\nGaby Gamede, Khumbulani Mpofu and OT Adenuga, Department of Industrial Engineering, Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 472 Mathematical Modelling for the Optimal Design of Municipal Solid Waste Transfer Station: A Case Study of the City of Ekurhuleni<\/strong><\/a>
\nGiovani M. Monzambe, Khumbulani i Mpofu and Afolabi Daniyan, Dept. of Industrial Engineering, Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, RSA<\/p>\n

ID 473 Design and Simulation of a Product-Service Integrated Procurement Systems<\/strong><\/a>
\nT. Shihundla, Khumbulani i Mpofu and OT Adenuga, Department of Industrial Engineering, Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 474 Technological Tools and Application Platform for Successful Development of Reconfigurable Machine Tools<\/strong><\/a>
\nV. Sibanda, Khumbulani i Mpofu and J. Trimble, Department of Industrial Engineering, Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 475 The Application of Scrum and Lean Software Development by Universities<\/strong><\/a>
\nXN Skosana and Khumbulani i Mpofu, Department of Industrial Engineering, Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, South Africa<\/p>\n

ID 476 Student Perceptions of the Entrepreneurial Mindset within Capstone Design Projects<\/strong><\/a>
\nAhad Ali and Don Reimer, Lawrence Technological University, Michigan, USA<\/p>\n

ID 480 Industry 4.0 \u2013 USA vs. EU<\/strong><\/a>
\nRocksana Ahmed, Lawrence Technological University, Michigan, USA<\/p>\n

ID 484 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 Synergies of OHS and Productivity Improvement in RMG Industries \u2013 An Outcome of Intervention Process<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Mohammad Sarwar Morshed, Professor of Industrial and Production Engineering, Department of Mechanical and Production Engineering, Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology (AUST), Dhaka, Bangladesh<\/p>\n

ID 485 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Leadtime Variability in Production and Material Requirement Planning – An Empirical Study<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Mohammad Rahman, Central Connecticut State University, USA<\/p>\n

ID 486 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Analysis of wear debris from lubricated machinery to human joints<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Sherif Elsoudy, British University in Egypt<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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