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Inverse method for static load reconstruction with automatic filtering for optimal sensor placement by Hanekom, M., Venter, G.

“…The direct measurement of loads is not always feasible; thus, other means for quantifying imposed loads are required to evaluate the strength of a structure…”
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Bionomics of Temperate and Tropical Culicoides Midges: Knowledge Gaps and Consequences for Transmission of Culicoides-Borne Viruses by Purse, B.V, Carpenter, S, Venter, G.J, Bellis, G, Mullens, B.A

“…Culicoides midges are abundant hematophagous flies that vector arboviruses of veterinary and medical importance. Dramatic changes in the epidemiology of…”
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Numerical modelling of the temperature distribution in the cross-section of an earthmover tyre by Marais, J, Venter, G

“…The numerical modelling of the internal heat generation in passenger vehicle tyres using finite element analysis is a well-known numerical approach. However,…”
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Vector competence of Culicoides for arboviruses: three major periods of research, their influence on current studies and future directions by Carpenter, S, Veronesi, E, Mullens, B, Venter, G

“…The spectacular and unprecedented outbreaks of bluetongue virus (BTV) that have occurred in Europe since 1998 have led to increased interest in those factors…”
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Constrained particle swarm optimization using a bi-objective formulation by Venter, G., Haftka, R. T.

“…This paper introduces an approach for dealing with constraints when using particle swarm optimization. The constrained, single objective optimization problem…”
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Experimental correlation between acoustic emission and stability in micromilling of different grain-sized materials by Ribeiro, K. S. B., Venter, G. S., Rodrigues, A. R.

“…Unstable cutting in micromilling could severely damage the tool and hinder the possibility to a usable machined part. This study proposes an experimental…”
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Evaluation of light emitting diode suction traps for the collection of livestock‐associated Culicoides species in South Africa by Beer, C. J., Boikanyo, S. N. B., Venter, G. J.

“…Risk analysis of pathogens transmitted by Culicoides (Diptera; Ceratopogonidae) depends on the ability to detect all potential vectors attacking livestock in…”
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Multidisciplinary optimization of a transport aircraft wing using particle swarm optimization by Venter, G, Sobieszczanski-Sobieski, J

“…The purpose of this paper is to demonstrate the application of particle swarm optimization to a realistic multidisciplinary optimization test problem. The…”
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Assessment of the Hemotek® system for the in vitro feeding of field‐collected Culicoides imicola (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae) in South Africa by Beer, C. J., Boikanyo, S. N. B., Venter, G. J.

“…The optimising and standardisation of in vitro blood feeding protocols for field‐collected Culicoides species (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae) will be of essence for…”
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Insights into leadership practices in South African Higher Education by Venter, Beverly G, du Plessis, Marieta, Stander, Marius W

“…Orientation: The complexity of higher education highlights leadership’s significance. Effective leadership ensures quality education and institutional…”
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Computational simulation of the turbulent flow around a surface mounted rectangular prism by Joubert, E.C., Harms, T.M., Venter, G.

“…Engineering structures considered as bluff bodies are often associated with complex unsteady turbulent flow structures that are not yet fully understood and…”
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Comparison of the efficiency of the Onderstepoort‐ and Centres for Disease Control ultraviolet light traps for the collection of livestock associated Culicoides species in South Africa by Venter, G. J., Sebitsang, S. S., Swart, V. R., Boikanyo, S. N. B., Beer, C. J.

“…Comparative monitoring of the abundance and distribution of Culicoides biting midges (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae), the biological vectors of the causative agents…”
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Bloodmeal analysis in Culicoides midges collected near horses, donkeys and zebras in the Eastern Cape, South Africa by Riddin, M. A., Venter, G. J., Labuschagne, K., Villet, M. H.

“…An upsurge in African horse sickness (AHS) in the Eastern Cape, South Africa, from 2006 led to an epidemiological reassessment of the disease there. Light…”
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Culicoides species as potential vectors of African horse sickness virus in the southern regions of South Africa by Riddin, M. A., Venter, G. J., Labuschagne, K., Villet, M. H.

“…African horse sickness (AHS), a disease of equids caused by the AHS virus, is of major concern in South Africa. With mortality reaching up to 95% in…”
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Numerically Determined Empirical Relationships for a Transitional Turbulence Model by Erfort, G., von Backström, T. W., Venter, G.

“…Turbulence models in computational fluid dynamics (CFD) aim to capture a complex phenomenon through simplified mathematical models. The models themselves range…”
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The applicability of spectrophotometry for the assessment of blood meal volume inartificially fed Culicoides imicola in South Africa by Beer, C. J., Boikanyo, S. N. B., Venter, G. J., Mans, B.

“… The volume of the blood meal of haematophagous insects will determine the number of infective particles taken up during feeding and may as such denote the…”
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Identifying potential candidate Culicoides spp. for the study of interactions with Candidatus Cardinium hertigii by Pilgrim, J., Siozios, S., Baylis, M., Venter, G., Garros, C., Hurst, G. D. D.

“…Culicoides biting midges (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae) are vectors responsible for the transmission of several viruses of veterinary importance. Previous screens…”
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The efficiency of light‐emitting diode suction traps for the collection of South African livestock‐associated Culicoides species by Venter, G. J., Boikanyo, S. N. B., De Beer, C. J.

“…Culicoides biting midges (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae) are vectors of a range of orbiviruses that cause important veterinary diseases such as bluetongue and…”
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High fidelity multidisciplinary design optimisation of an electromagnetic device by Stander, J. N., Venter, G., Kamper, M. J.

“…The application of multidisciplinary design optimisation is mostly confined to bi-disciplinary systems such as fluid-structure interaction problems. High…”
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Structural mass reduction by integrating active material in direct drive generator design by Stander, J. N., Venter, G., Kamper, M. J.

“…Permanent magnet synchronous generator technology is known for its low power to mass ratio. Its heavy structural design results from the need to ensure a small…”
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