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James Bekker
Researcher at Stellenbosch University
Publications - 43
Citations - 511
James Bekker is an academic researcher from Stellenbosch University. The author has contributed to research in topics: Decision support system & Scheduling (production processes). The author has an hindex of 11, co-authored 40 publications receiving 467 citations. Previous affiliations of James Bekker include Rand Afrikaans University.
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A framework and methodology for evaluating e‐commerce Web sites
Rian van der Merwe,James Bekker +1 more
TL;DR: This paper attempts to address the need for an e‐commerce Web site evaluation framework and method built on solid business principles, and uses multidimensional scaling to analyse evaluation data and present the results in a graphic manner for easy interpretation.
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The cross-entropy method in multi-objective optimisation: An assessment
James Bekker,Chris Aldrich +1 more
TL;DR: This article adapted the basic cross-entropy method for multi-objective optimisation and applied the proposed algorithm to known test problems, followed by an application to a dynamic, stochastic problem where a computer simulation model provides the objective function set.
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Planning Formula One race strategies using discrete-event simulation
James Bekker,W Lotz +1 more
TL;DR: A discrete-event simulation model that imitates most on-track events, including car failures, passing manoeuvres and pit stops during a Formula One race, is presented to enable decision-makers to plan and evaluate their race strategy, consequently providing them with a possible competitive advantage.
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Planning the safe transit of a ship through a mapped minefield
James Bekker,JP Schmid +1 more
TL;DR: Dijkstra’s Algorithm and a genetic algorithm are described and a method in which two optimisation techniques interact to provide a safe route considering the risk of both the sea mine and the environment and making it applicable to sea mine avoidance is described.
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Influence of selenization techniques on the reaction kinetics of chalcopyrite thin films
TL;DR: In this article, the growth kinetics of the respective selenization processes were analyzed in terms of morphological features, the formation of crystalline phases, level of Se incorporation and the degree of in-depth compositional uniformity after each reaction process.