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Two new variable sdB stars, HE 0218−3437 and LB 1516
(Oxford University Press, 2010)
We present photometry which shows that two known hot subdwarf stars, HE 0218−3437 and
LB 1516, are variable. LB 1516 exhibits several frequencies in the range 12–25 cycles d−1
(periods of about 1–2 h) with amplitudes ...
The role of constitution making and institution building in furthering peace, justice and development: South Africa’s democratic transition
(Oxford University Press, 2010)
The international community accepts that peace, justice and development are indivisible properties of human freedom and thus wants a more coordinated approach to post conflict recovery. Today, transitions to democracy are ...
UBV(RI)C JHK observations of Hipparcos-selected nearby stars
(Oxford University Press, 2010)
We present homogeneous, standardized UBV(RI)C photometry for over 700 nearby stars
selected on the basis of Hipparcos parallaxes. Additionally, we list JHK photometry for about
half of these stars, as well as L photometry ...
Browser-based sign language communication
(Telkom, 2010)
This paper describes the design and evaluation of two browser-based video communication prototypes that support sign language communication between Deaf people. The research explores combinations of technologies, protocols ...
Digital watermarking: a state-of-the-art review
(IIMC International Information Management Corporation, 2010)
Digital watermarking is the art of embedding data, called a
watermark, into a multimedia object such that the watermark can be detected or
extracted later without impairing the object. Concealment of secret messages inside ...
A mobile Deaf-to-hearing communication aid for medical diagnosis
(Telkom, 2010)
This paper describes how a deaf to hearing communication aid built for a mobile phone can be used to provide semi-synchronous communication between a Deaf person and a hearing person who cannot sign. Deaf people with access ...
Moving beyond description: research that helps improve teaching and learning
(Health and Medical Publishing Group, 2010)
This paper is premised on the assumption that education research, in order to be relevant, needs to generate explanations that have educational significance and applicability. It argues that much of the health sciences ...
Spectrophotometric assessment of the effectiveness of Opalescence PF 10%: a 14-month clinical study
(Elsevier, 2010)
Objectives:
To evaluate the effectiveness of Opalescence PF 10% just after treatment, at 6-month follow-up and at a 14-month follow-up period.
Methods:
Opalescence PF 10% was applied nightly for 14 days. The color of ...
Human coronavirus NL63 open reading frame 3 encodes a virion-incorporated N-glycosylated membrane protein
(BioMed Central, 2010)
Background: Human pathogenic coronavirus NL63 (hCoV-NL63) is a group 1 (alpha) coronavirus commonly
associated with respiratory tract infections. In addition to known non-structural and structural proteins all
coronaviruses ...
Status report on land and agricultural policy in South Africa
(PLAAS, University of the Western Cape, 2010)
A strategy that seeks to insert smallholders into
the large-scale, industrial, export-oriented model
can only succeed in broadening and diversifying
the producer base slightly. The large-scale model
also brings ...