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DIRISA 2024 Annual National Research Data Workshop

from Wednesday, 3 July 2024 (07:30) to Thursday, 4 July 2024 (17:00)
CSIR ICC (ICC-G-Ruby)

        : Sessions
    /     : Talks
        : Breaks
3 Jul 2024
4 Jul 2024
AM
07:30 --- Arrival, Registration and Breakfast ---
08:30
Session -Mrs Ina Smith (Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf)) (until 10:40) (ICC-G-Ruby - Ruby Auditorium)
08:30 Welcome - Mrs Ina Smith (Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf))   (ICC-G-Ruby - Ruby Auditorium)
08:35 Opening - Dr Lulama Wakaba (NGEI Executive Manager)   (ICC-G-Ruby - Ruby Auditorium)
08:50 Update on South African Cyberinfrastructure Initiatives   (ICC-G-Ruby - Ruby Auditorium)
09:05 How do we measure the impact of big data in society? - Mr Daniel Manama Mokhohlane (DSI)   (ICC-G-Ruby - Ruby Auditorium)
09:20 DOCiD (Digital Object Container iD) by the Africa PID Alliance - Mr Nabil Ksibi (Africa PID Alliance)   (ICC-G-Ruby - Ruby Auditorium)
09:50 The prediction of the South African elections’ outcome - Dr Paul Mokilane   (ICC-G-Ruby - Ruby Auditorium)
10:40 --- Break ---
11:00
Session -Mrs Ina Smith (Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf)) (until 12:05) (ICC-G-Ruby - Ruby Auditorium)
11:10 Update on NICIS 100Gbps Data Transfer Services – 1TB in 3mins! - Kasandra Pillay (SANReN)   (ICC-G-Ruby - Ruby Auditorium)
07:30 --- Arrival, Registration and Breakfast ---
08:30
Session -Mrs Ina Smith (Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf)) (until 10:15) (ICC-G-Ruby - Ruby Auditorium)
08:30 Welcome   (ICC-G-Ruby - Ruby Auditorium)
08:35 Machine-learning algorithms for mapping LULC of the uMngeni catchment area, KwaZulu-Natal - ORLANDO BHUNGENI (University of KwaZulu Natal)   (ICC-G-Ruby - Ruby Auditorium)
08:55 Exploring Technical Challenges in Data Science Fundamentals with Python for First-year Students at a Rural South African University - Ms Sibukele Gumbo (Walter Sisulu University)   (ICC-G-Ruby - Ruby Auditorium)
09:55 Investigating the Prospects of Blockchain Technology in an Electoral System   (ICC-G-Ruby - Ruby Auditorium)
10:15 --- Break ---
10:45
Session -Mrs Ina Smith (Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf)) (until 12:25) (ICC-G-Ruby - Ruby Auditorium)
11:05 Securing Identity using Biometrics and Zero Knowledge Proofs - Mrs Sthembile Ntshangase (Researcher) Ms Siphelele Myaka (Cybersecurity Researcher)   (ICC-G-Ruby - Ruby Auditorium)
11:25 Unpacking the role of information specialist at a 21st century academic library: Research Data Management at the University of Pretoria. - Mr Tlou Mathiba (University of Pretoria)   (ICC-G-Ruby - Ruby Auditorium)
12:05 Machine Learning in HIV Testing: A Bibliometric Analysis of Published Studies 2000-2024 - Mr Musa Jaiteh (University of Johannesburg)   (ICC-G-Ruby - Ruby Auditorium)
PM
12:05 --- Lunch ---
13:00
Session -Mrs Ina Smith (Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf)) (until 15:00) (ICC-G-Ruby - Ruby Auditorium)
13:00 Spatial Modelling of Irrigation Water Quality: Assessing SAR in South Africa's Agricultural Landscapes - Dr Danielle Roberts (University of KwaZulu-Natal) Dr Xolani Nocanda (CSIR Water Centre)   (ICC-G-Ruby - Ruby Auditorium)
13:20 AI model for securing Internet of Things communication systems in smart agriculture. - Issah Ngomane (University of Mpumalanga)   (ICC-G-Ruby - Ruby Auditorium)
13:40 The Significance of CoreTrustSeal Certification: A Case Study of Stellenbosch University - Mr Xabiso Xesi (Stellenbosch University)   (ICC-G-Ruby - Ruby Auditorium)
14:00 Data Management in National Assessments: A Look towards the Future - Dr Lucy Tambudzai Chamba (Durban University of Technology)   (ICC-G-Ruby - Ruby Auditorium)
14:20 A Robust Data Visualisation Technique for Data-Driven Decisions: Illustrations from Power Demand and Supply - Dr Kassim Mwitondi (Sheffield Hallam University)   (ICC-G-Ruby - Ruby Auditorium)
14:40 National Policy Data Observatory (NPDO) - Mr Ross Holder (CSIR)   (ICC-G-Ruby - Ruby Auditorium)
15:00 --- Break ---
15:20
Session -Mrs Ina Smith (Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf)) (until 16:45) (ICC-G-Ruby - Ruby Auditorium)
15:20 The Future of Research Data: Open Science, FAIR Principles, and Effective Governance - Mr Thapelo Maredi   (ICC-G-Ruby - Ruby Auditorium)
16:00 Data mining, management and modelling in advancing water and sanitation systems - Dr Ridhwaan Suliman (CSIR)   (ICC-G-Ruby - Ruby Auditorium)
16:20 Big Data Analytics for Intelligent Temperature Prediction in CNC Machining using PCA and AI - ZVIKOMBORERO HWEJU (Lecturer, Chinhoyi University of Technology, Zimbabwe) Ms Varaidzo Dandira-Chibaya (Lecturer, Chinhoyi University of Technology)   (ICC-G-Ruby - Ruby Auditorium)
16:40 Wrap Up Day 1 - Ina Smith (Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf))   (ICC-G-Ruby - Ruby Auditorium)
12:25 --- Lunch ---
13:05
Session -Mrs Ina Smith (Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf)) (until 15:05) (ICC-G-Ruby - Ruby Auditorium)
13:05 Context-Based Question Answering using Large Language BERT Variant Models for Low Resourced Sotho sa Leboa Language. - Hlaudi Masethe (Tshwane University of Technology)   (ICC-G-Ruby - Ruby Auditorium)
13:45 Big data and machine learning skills, experience, methods, and big data usage. Empirical evidence from manufacturing firms in Zimbabwe. - Dr More Chinakidzwa (Higher Colleges of Technology, UAE.) Mrs Sostina Varaidzo Chibaya (Liaoning Technical University, China)   (ICC-G-Ruby - Ruby Auditorium)
14:05 Enhancing Climate Services in South Africa - Dr DAWN MAHLOBO   (ICC-G-Ruby - Ruby Auditorium)
15:05 --- Break ---
15:25
Session -Mrs Ina Smith (Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf)) (until 16:45) (ICC-G-Ruby - Ruby Auditorium)
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