Culture – ensovoort

The origin of the Afrikaner: A genetic prehistory and contemporary traces

Dr. Burgert Senekal, University of the Free State

Ensovoort, volume 44 (2023), number 11: 3

Abstract

The study of European populations has a long history, with scholars tracing the movements of peoples and cultures for centuries. However, recent advances in …

“Tell me about the Afrikaner”: A view of the Afrikaner through an analysis of ChatGPT’s responses

Dr. Burgert Senekal, University of the Free State

Ensovoort, volume 44 (2023), number 11: 2

Abstract

Released in late 2022, ChatGPT showcased the extent of technological advances in terms of natural language generation through Large Language Models (LLMs). Trained on …

Novelty and tradition in the Terminator films

Dr. Burgert Senekal, Universiteit van die Vrystaat.

Ensovoort, volume 43 (2022), nommer 10: 3

Abstract

The Terminator films are some of the most widely known Hollywood films and their releases span more than three decades. In each film, directors attempted …

Measuring consumers participation in retail loyalty programmes in the South African Ngaka Modiri Molema District

Title: Measuring consumers participation in retail loyalty programmes in the South African Ngaka Modiri Molema District
Mr AT Chauke
North-West University (Mafikeng Campus), South Africa
aubreychauke112@gmail.com
orcid.org/0000-0002-4792-7255
Dr AS Pelser
North-West University (Mafikeng Campus), South Africa
aspelser@hotmail.com
orcid.org/0000-0002-0384-5901

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From pen and paper to Artificial Intelligence: A history of network science

Title: From pen and paper to Artificial Intelligence: A history of network science.

Dr. Burgert Senekal, University of the Free State.

Ensovoort, volume 43 (2022), number 7: 1

Abstract

Network science usually traces its roots to the 1700s, but it …

Carrying Von Bertalanffy’s baton: Systems, complexity and network science, Part 3

Title: Carrying Von Bertalanffy’s baton: Systems, complexity and network science, Part 3
Author: Dr. Burgert Senekal, University of the Free State.
Ensovoort, volume 42 (2021), number 6: 2

Abstract

The first two articles in this three-part article series showed …

Carrying Von Bertalanffy’s baton: Systems, complexity and network science, Part 2

Title: Carrying Von Bertalanffy’s baton: Systems, complexity and network science, Part 2
Author: Dr. Burgert Senekal, University of the Free State.
Ensovoort, volume 42 (2021), number 6: 1

Abstract

Ludwig von Bertalanffy wrote extensively on General Systems Theory (GST) and …

Carrying Von Bertalanffy’s baton: Systems, complexity and network science, Part 1

Title: Carrying Von Bertalanffy’s baton: Systems, complexity and network science, Part 1
Author: Dr. Burgert Senekal, University of the Free State.
Ensovoort, volume 42 (2021), number 5: 3

Abstract

Ludwig von Bertalanffy formulated his General Systems Theory (GST) shortly after …

Friend or foe? How online news outlets in South Africa frame artificial intelligence

Title: Friend or foe? How online news outlets in South Africa frame artificial intelligence
Author: Susan Brokensha, University of the Free State.
Ensovoort, volume 41 (2020), number 7: 2

Abstract

The influence that the media have in shaping public opinion …