JOURNAL ARTICLES
Bezuidenhout, R., Nel, W., & Burger, A. (2020). NONLINEAR PROOF-OF-WORK: IMPROVING THE ENERGY EFFICIENCY OF BITCOIN MINING. Journal of Construction Project Management and Innovation, 10(1), 20-32. https://doi.org/10.36615/jcpmi.v10i1.351
Nel, W., De Wet L., Schall R. (2021). Randomised Controlled Cross-Over Trial Measuring Brain-Computer Interface Metrics to Characterise the User Experience of Search Engines When Ambiguous Search Queries Are Used. In: Escalona M.J., Ramirez A.J., Silva H.P., Constantine L., Helfert M., Holzinger A. (eds) Computer-Human Interaction Research and Applications. CHIRA 2018, CHIRA 2019. Communications in Computer and Information Science, vol 1351. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-67108-2_6 (Q4, H-Index: 62)
Bezuidenhout, R., Nel, W. & Maritz, J.M. (2022). Embedding Tamper-Resistant, Publicly Verifiable Random Number Seeds in Permissionless Blockchain Systems, in IEEE Access, vol. 10, pp. 39912-39925, https://doi.org/10.1109/ACCESS.2022.3165616. (Q1, H-Index: 204)
Bezuidenhout, R., Nel, W. and Maritz, J. (2022). Defining Decentralisation in Permissionless Blockchain Systems in The African Journal of Information and Communication (AJIC). South Africa, (29), pp. 1–24. https://doi.org/10.23962/ajic.i29.14247
Nel, W., De Wet L., Schall R. (2022) The Value of Brain-Computer Interface Measurements When Using Ambiguous Search Queries. In: Arai K. (eds) Advances in Information and Communication. FICC 2022. Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems, vol 438. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-98012-2_51. (Q4, H-Index: 27)
Bezuidenhout, R., Nel, W., Maritz, J. (2022). Transient Random Number Seeds in Permissionless Blockchain Systems. In: Drechsler, A., Gerber, A., Hevner, A. (eds) The Transdisciplinary Reach of Design Science Research. DESRIST 2022. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 13229. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-06516-3_7. (Q3, H-Index: 446)
Bezuidenhout, R., Nel, W. and Maritz, J.M. (2023). Permissionless Blockchain Systems as Pseudo-Random Number Generators for Decentralized Consensus. in IEEE Access, vol. 11, pp. 14587-14611, 2023, doi: 10.1109/ACCESS.2023.3244403. (Q1, H-Index: 204)
PEER-REVIEWED CONFERENCE PUBLICATIONS
Barker, D., Taljaard, P.R., Spies, D.C., Nel, W., Jooste, A., Laubscher, K., Hoffman, L., Rich, K., Haskins, B.P. and Bonnet, P. (2009). An advance in value chain analysis for smallholder livestock keepers - VAIMS , Regional Symposium on Livestock marketing in the horn of Africa: working towards best practices , Nairobi, Kenya, 21-Oct-2009 - 23-Oct-2009
Nel, W. and De Wet, L. (2013). An investigation into the Internet and search engine experience of a diverse group of first year university students. Proceedings of the 15th Annual Conference on World Wide Web Applications 10-13 September 2013. ISBN: 978-0-620-59570-4.
Nel, W. and Haskins, B.P. (2013). Development of an online portal for conference management. Proceedings of the 15th Annual Conference on World Wide Web Applications 10-13 September 2013. ISBN: 978-0-620-59570-4.
Nel, W. and Burger, A.J. (2017). Proving cybercriminals` possession of stolen credit card details on compromised POS devices. Proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Cyber Warfare and Security, ICCWS 2017, Dayton, USA. ISBN: 978-1-911218-26-5
Nel, W., De Wet, L. and Schall, R. (2019). The Effect of Search Engine, Search Term and Occasion on Brain-Computer Interface Metrics for Emotions When Ambiguous Search Queries Are Used.In Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Computer-Human Interaction Research and Applications - Volume 1: CHIRA, ISBN 978-989-758-376-6, pages 28-39. DOI: 10.5220/0008164900280039
Nel, W., De Wet, L. and Schall, R. (2020). Randomised Controlled Trial of the Usability of Major Search Engines (Google, Yahoo! and Bing) When using Ambiguous Search Queries.In Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Computer-Human Interaction Research and Applications - Volume 1: CHIRA, ISBN 978-989-758-480-0, pages 152-161. DOI: 10.5220/0010133601520161
Bezuidenhout, R., Nel, W. (2023). Exponentially Distributed Nonlinear Proof-of-Work:Saving Energy while Preserving Decentralisation in Bitcoin Mining. 2023 International Conference on Electrical, Computer and Energy Technologies (ICECET). Cape Town, South Africa, 2023, pp. 1-7, doi: 10.1109/ICECET58911.2023.10389429
NON-ACCREDITED CONFERENCE PUBLICATIONS, PROCEEDINGS AND PARTICIPATION
Nel, W. and Mcdonald T. (2009). Comparing search engines and user interaction in respect of ambiguous web search queries. Paper presented at Suid-Afrikaanse Akademie vir Wetenskap en Kuns - Student Symposium, October 2009, Bloemfontein.
Greeff F., De Wet, L. and Nel, W. (2011). Die kombinering van fisiologiese- en tradisionele gebruiker-toetstegnieke om n sosiale netwerk op verskeie tegnologiese platforms te evalueer. Paper presented at the Suid-Afrikaanse Akademie vir Wetenskap en Kuns, October 2011, Pretoria.
De Wet, L., Greeff, F. and Nel, W. (2012). Comparing Questionnaire and Physiological Usability Testing Results for a Social Network. Proceedings of the International Conference on Innovations of Information System & Computer Engineering (ECIISCE 2012), Vienna, Austria. May 2012.
Nel, W. and De Wet,L. (2012). Dubbelsinnige webversoekstringe: `n vergelyking van soekenjins en gebruikersinteraksies. Paper presented at Suid-Afrikaanse Akademie vir Wetenskap en Kuns - Student Symposium, 2012, Potchefstroom, Suid Afrika, 25-Oct-2012 - 26-Oct-2012.
Nel, W. and De Wet, L. (2014). ‘Dubbelsinnige websoekstringe: ’n Vergelyking van soekenjins en gebruikersinteraksies’, Suid-Afrikaanse Tydskrif vir Natuurwetenskap en Tegnologie 33(1), Art. #1021, 1 page. http://dx.doi.org/10.4102/satnt.v33i1.1021
Bezuidenhout, R., Nel, W. and Burger, A.J. (2018). Trouelose Oorsprong-Verifikasie van Elektroniese Intellektuele Eiendom deur middel van Blokskakel-Tegnologie (Blockchain Technology). Paper presented at Suid-Afrikaanse Akademie vir Wetenskap en Kuns - Student Symposium, October 2018, Pretoria.
Bezuidenhout, W. Nel, A.J. Burger. (2019). Trouelose oorsprongverifikasie van elektroniese intellektuele eiendom deur middel van blokskakeltegnologie (“blockchain technology”), Suid-Afrikaanse Tydskrif vir Natuurwetenskap en Tegnologie 38(1). https://doi.org/10.36303/SATNT.2019.38.1.759
Bezuidenhout, R., Nel, W. and Burger, A.J. (2019). Improving the Energy Efficiency of Bitcoin Mining. Paper presented at the Free State Fourth Industrial Revolution Summit, November 2019, Bloemfontein.
Bothma, J.D.P., Nel, W. and Fouche, R. (2021). ‘n Ondersteunende stelsel vir die toets van konsensus- algoritmes. Paper presented at Suid-Afrikaanse Akademie vir Wetenskap en Kuns - Student Symposium, October 2021, Potchefstroom.
Myburg, R., Nel, W. and Fouche, R. (2021). Implementering van nlBvW algoritme in ‘n geïsoleerde blokskakelstelsel. Paper presented at Suid-Afrikaanse Akademie vir Wetenskap en Kuns - Student Symposium, October 2021, Potchefstroom.
Nel, W. and Bezuidenhout, R. (2023). Smart Resource Trading Using Blockchain Technology. Paper presented at 5th National Global Change Conference, January 2023, Bloemfontein.
Bothma, J., Nel, W., & Fouché, R. (2023). ‘n Ondersteunende stelsel vir die toets van konsensus-algoritmes. Suid-Afrikaans Tydskrif Vir Natuurwetenskap En Tegnologie / South African Journal of Science and Technology, 41(1), 115. http://www.satnt.ac.za/index.php/satnt/article/view/939
Krause, R., Nel, W. and Fouche, R. (2023). Blokskakel Fluitjieblaser-Stelsel. Paper presented at Suid-Afrikaanse Akademie vir Wetenskap en Kuns - Student Symposium, October 2023, Pretoria.
UNPUBLISHED BOOKS
Campbell, B., Nel, W., Beelders, T.R. (2011). Introduction to .Net programming using C# and Designing and developing a data-driven Windows application. Prescribed text book for a short course 2011.
Beelders, T.R., Nel, W., Campbell, B. (2012). Databases - The programmer`s guide. Edition:1st, South Africa, Bloemfontein, Xerox. 149 pp. 0.
Beelders, T.R., Nel, W., Campbell, B. (2013). Advanced Databases and Database Administration. Edition:1st, South Africa, Bloemfontein, Xerox. 149 pp. 0.
PUBLISHED BOOKS
Nel, W., van Biljon, A. (2014). Visual Basic for Applications - An Introductory Guide. Edition: 1st, RiDan Computers, Hennenman, South Africa. 148 pp. 0. ISBN: 978-1-920-06230-9
Nel, W., van Biljon, A. (2015). Visual Basic for Applications - An Introductory Guide. Edition: 2nd, RiDan Computers, Hennenman, South Africa. 154 pp. 0. ISBN: 978-1-920-06229-3
Nel, W., van Biljon, A., van Biljon H. (2016). Visual Basic for Applications - An Introductory Guide. Edition: 3rd, RiDan Computers, Hennenman, South Africa. 182 pp. 0. ISBN: 978-1-920-06228-6
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