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  Nanoindentation studies on the behaviour of tin nanoceramic reinforced Ti-6Al-4V matrix composite

  Maja, M. E., Obadele, B. A., Falodun, E. O., Ige, O. O. & Olubambi, P. A., Jan 1 2017, p. 1186-1187. 2 p.

  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review

• Nanoindentation studies on the elastic and plastic deformation properties of sintered DSS reinforced with tin nanoparticles.

  Mphahlele, M. R., Oke, S. R., Ige, O. O., Obadele, B. A. & Olubambi, P. A., Jan 1 2017, p. 1218-1219. 2 p.

  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review

• Natural Convection of Power-Law Fluids in Three Dimensional Tilted Boxes

  Dennis, S. & Morrone, B., 2017.

  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review

• Neonatal, infant and under-five mortalities in Nigeria: An examination of trends and drivers (2003-2013)

  Morakinyo, O. M. & Fagbamigbe, A. F., Aug 1 2017, In: PLoS One. 12, 8, e0182990.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access
  17 Citations (Scopus)

• Network traffic model: A case of BIUST network

  Solomon, T., Zungeru, A. M., Selvaraj, R., Mangwala, M. & Chuma, J., Jan 1 2017, In: Journal of Computer Science. 13, 7, p. 218-227 10 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• No Neon, but Jets in the Remarkable Recurrent Nova M31N 2008-12a? - Hubble Space Telescope Spectroscopy of the 2015 Eruption

  Darnley, M. J., Darnley, M. J., Hounsell, R., Godon, P., Perley, D. A., Henze, M., Kuin, N. P. M., Williams, B. F., Williams, S. C., Bode, M. F., Harman, D. J., Hornoch, K., Link, M., Ness, J. U., Ribeiro, V. A. R. M., Sion, E. M., Shafter, A. W. & Shara, M. M., Sep 20 2017, In: Astrophysical Journal. 847, 1, 35.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  12 Citations (Scopus)

• Nonlinear coupled mode excitations in microtubules

  Tabi, C. B., Tankou, E. & Mohamadou, A., Feb 1 2017, In: Chaos, Solitons and Fractals. 95, p. 187-194 8 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  5 Citations (Scopus)

• Nonlinear excitations of blood flow in large vessels under thermal radiations and uniform magnetic field

  Tabi, C. B., Motsumi, T. G., Bansi Kamdem, C. D. & Mohamadou, A., Aug 1 2017, In: Communications in Nonlinear Science and Numerical Simulation. 49, p. 1-8 8 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access
  7 Citations (Scopus)

• Numerical Modeling of the Heating Phase of the Selective Laser Sintering Process

  Liu, X., Boutaous, M., Xin, S. & Dennis, S., 2017, In: International Journal of Thermal Sciences. 120, p. 50-62

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access
  10 Citations (Scopus)

• Numerical modelling of pollutant formation in a lifted methane–air vertical diffusion flame

  Aboje, A. A., Garba, M. U., Abdulkareem, A. S., Muzenda, E., Faruq, A. A. & Yun, G. Y. (ed.), 2017, In: Cogent Environmental Science . 3, 1, 1302543.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

• Nutrient availability and biological properties of paddy soils under rainfed traditional “Payatak” farming systems in Catubig Valley, Philippines

  Ultra V.U., J., Tan, G. M., Lao, F. U., Punsalan, M. R. O. & Galo, E. A., 2017, In: Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology. 19, p. 1631-1645 15 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access
  2 Citations (Scopus)

• Nutrient Supplying Potential of Different Spent Mushroom Substrate Preparations as Soil Amendment in a Potting Media

  Ultra Jr, V., Ong Sotto, J. M. E. & Punzalan, M. R., 2017.

  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review

  Open Access

• On Lyapunov functions and data-driven dissipativity

  Maupong, T. M., Mayo-Maldonado, J. C. & Rapisarda, P., Jul 2017, In: IFAC-PapersOnLine. 50, 1, p. 7783-7788 6 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  9 Citations (Scopus)

• On the energy minimization of heterogeneous cloud radio access networks

  Sigwele, T., Alam, A. S., Pillai, P. & Hu, Y. F., 2017, Wireless and Satellite Systems - 8th International Conference, WiSATS 2016, Proceedings. Pillai, P., Otung, I., Eleftherakis, G. & Giambene, G. (eds.). Springer Verlag, p. 223-234 12 p. (Lecture Notes of the Institute for Computer Sciences, Social-Informatics and Telecommunications Engineering, LNICST; vol. 186 LNICST).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

• On the physics of viscoplastic fluid flow in non-circular tubes

  Letelier, M. F., Siginer, D. A. & Hinojosa, C. B., Jan 1 2017, In: International Journal of Non-Linear Mechanics. 88, p. 1-10 10 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  7 Citations (Scopus)

• Optical properties of electron-beam deposited quaternary Se_86-xTe₁₀Sb₄Bi_x (0 ≤ x ≤ 8) chalcogenide alloys

  Nyakotyo, H., Sathiaraj, T. S. & Muchuweni, E., Sep 2017, In: Infrared Physics and Technology. 85, p. 99-108 10 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  2 Citations (Scopus)

• Optimal node placement in wireless underground sensor networks

  Zungeru, A. M., Mangwala, M. & Chuma, J., 2017, In: International Journal of Applied Engineering Research. 12, 20, p. 9290-9297 8 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access
  6 Citations (Scopus)

• Optimal portfolio in the presence of transaction costs and convex risk measure

  Lungu, E., Elias Rabson, O. & Obonye, D., 2017, In: International Journal of Financial Engineering. International Journal of Financial Engineering

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

• Optimising biogas production from anaerobic co-digestion of chicken manure and organic fraction of municipal solid waste

  Matheri, A. N., Ndiweni, S. N., Belaid, M., Muzenda, E. & Hubert, R., 2017, In: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews. 80, p. 756-764 9 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access
  58 Citations (Scopus)

• Optimization of biomethane production by anaerobic co-digestion of food waste with cow dung

  Empompo, J. B., Mayala, G. N., Matheri, A. N., Muzenda, E. & Belaid, M., 2017. 6 p.

  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review

  Open Access

• Paleochannel and beach-bar palimpsest topography as initial substrate for coralligenous buildups offshore Venice, Italy

  Tosi, L., Zecchin, M., Franchi, F., Bergamasco, A., Da Lio, C., Baradello, L., Mazzoli, C., Montagna, P., Taviani, M., Tagliapietra, D., Carol, E., Franceschini, G., Giovanardi, O. & Donnici, S., Dec 1 2017, In: Scientific Reports. 7, 1, 1321.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access
  14 Citations (Scopus)

• Paleolimnological features of a mega-lake phase in the Makgadikgadi Basin (Kalahari, Botswana) during Marine Isotope Stage 5 inferred from diatoms

  Schmidt, M., Fuchs, M., Henderson, A. C. G., Kossler, A., Leng, M. J., Mackay, A. W., Shemang, E. & Riedel, F., 2017, In: Journal of Paleolimnology. 58, 3, p. 373-390 18 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Parallel algorithm for indexing large DNA sequences using MapReduce on Hadoop

  Kaniwa, F., Dinakenyane, O. & Kuthadi, V. M., 2017, p. 1576-1582. 7 p.

  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review

  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Perceptions of University of Botswana Academic Staff on Web 2.0 Technology Adoption

  Totolo, A., Comma, S. & Mpoeleng, D., 2017, In: Informatics Studies. 4, 1

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

• Perceptions of University of Botswana Librarians on the Potential of Web 2.0 Tools

  Mpoeleng, D., 2017, IFLA WLIC 2015 - Cape Town, South Africa.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

• Performance analysis of energy-aware routing protocols for wireless sensor networks using different radio models

  Zungeru, A. M., Chuma, J. & Mangwala, M., 2017, In: International Journal of Applied Engineering Research. 12, 20, p. 9298-9305 8 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Permeability and stress-jump effects on magnetic drug targeting in a permeable microvessel using Darcy model

  Shaw, S., Sutradhar, A. & Murthy, P. V. S. N., May 1 2017, In: Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials. 429, p. 227-235 9 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  8 Citations (Scopus)

• Photocatalytic degradation of P-Cresol using TiO2/ZnO hybrid surface capped with polyaniline

  Brooms, T. J., Otieno, B., Onyango, M. S. & Ochieng, A., 2017, In: Journal of Environmental Science and Health - Part A Environmental Science and Engineering. 53, 20, p. 99-107 9 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access
  13 Citations (Scopus)

• Photodecolorisation of melanoidins in vinasse with illuminated TiO2-ZnO/activated carbon composite

  Otieno, B., Apollo, S., Naidoo, B. E. & Ochieng, A., 2017, In: Journal of Environmental Science and Health - Part A Toxic/Hazardous Substances and Environmental Engineering. 52, 7, p. 616-623

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access
  3 Citations (Scopus)

• Photodegradation of phenol using TiO2, ZnO and TiO2/ZnO catalysts in an annular reactor

  Brooms, T. J., Onyango, M. S. & Ochieng, A., 2017, In: Journal of Water Chemistry and Technology. 39, 3, p. 155-160 6 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access
  8 Citations (Scopus)

• Pinch Analysis in Optimising Energy Consumption on a Naphtha Hydrotreating Unit in a Refinery

  Paiko, I. I., Azeez, O. & Makwashi, N., Oct 9 2017, In: Petroleum & Petrochemical Engineering Journal. 1, 5, p. 1-11 11 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

• Plant-available zinc fixation kinetics in semi-arid alkaline soils of the Southern High Plains

  Udeigwe, T. K., Eichmann, M., Eze, P. N., Teboh, J. M., Zolue, G. M. & Umeugochukwu, O. P., Mar 21 2017, In: Archives of Agronomy and Soil Science. 63, 4, p. 553-564 12 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

• Policy-Based Bandwidth Management in BIUST Network

  Solomon, T., Zungeru, A. M., Selvaraj, R., Phakedi, O. & Bagwasi, O., 2017, In: American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences. 10, 3, p. 661-668 8 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

• Potential to use sorghum brewers spent grains as a boiler fuel

  Manyuchi, M. M., Frank, R., Mbohwa, C. & Muzenda, E., Nov 1 2017, In: BioResources. 12, 4, p. 7228-7240 13 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access
  4 Citations (Scopus)

• Predicting condom use intention among Batswana in-school adolescents

  Mpeta, K. N., Moroke, N. D. & Gabaitiri, L., 2017, Proceedings of the 29th International Business Information Management Association Conference - Education Excellence and Innovation Management through Vision 2020: From Regional Development Sustainability to Global Economic Growth. Soliman, K. S. (ed.). International Business Information Management Association, IBIMA, p. 2931-2936 6 p. (Proceedings of the 29th International Business Information Management Association Conference - Education Excellence and Innovation Management through Vision 2020: From Regional Development Sustainability to Global Economic Growth).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

• Privacy-preserving quantum machine learning using differential privacy

  Senekane, M., Mafu, M. & Taele, B. M., Nov 3 2017, 2017 IEEE AFRICON: Science, Technology and Innovation for Africa, AFRICON 2017. Cornish, D. R. (ed.). Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., p. 1432-1435 4 p. 8095692. (2017 IEEE AFRICON: Science, Technology and Innovation for Africa, AFRICON 2017).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
  4 Citations (Scopus)

• Provenance and tectonic setting of the Neoproterozoic clastic rocks hosting the Banana Zone Cu-Ag mineralisation, northwest Botswana

  Kelepile, T., Bineli Betsi, T., Franchi, F., Shemang, E. & Suh, C. E., May 1 2017, In: Journal of African Earth Sciences. 129, p. 853-869 17 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  2 Citations (Scopus)

• Provisional Equations for Determining Leachate Leakage Rate through Composite Barriers from Compromised Geomembrane

  Agbenyeku, E. E., Muzenda, E. & Msibi, M. I., Jan 1 2017, In: Procedia Manufacturing. 7, p. 277-283 7 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Pursuing the Scholarship of Engagement: Generating Knowledge for and of Community Development in the SADC Region

  Lyken-Segosebe, D., 2017.

  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review

• Quantifying rock mass behavior around underground

  Adoko, A. C., Phumaphi, P. T. & Zvarivadza, T., 2017, 51st US Rock Mechanics / Geomechanics Symposium 2017. American Rock Mechanics Association (ARMA), p. 2759-2767 9 p. (51st US Rock Mechanics / Geomechanics Symposium 2017; vol. 4).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
  3 Citations (Scopus)

• Quasi-metric trees and q-hyperconvex hulls

  Mushaandja, Z. & Olela Otafudu, O., Jan 1 2017, In: Turkish Journal of Mathematics. 41, 1, p. 122-131 10 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Real-Time Image Processing Based Online Feedback Control System for Cooling Batch Crystallization

  Borsos, Á., Szilágyi, B., Agachi, P. Ş. & Nagy, Z. K., 2017, In: Organic Process Research and Development. 21, 4, p. 511-519 9 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access
  23 Citations (Scopus)

• Recurrent explosive eruptions from a high-risk Main Ethiopian Rift volcano throughout the Holocene

  Martin-Jones, C. M., Lane, C. S., Pearce, N. J. G., Smith, V. C., Lamb, H. F., Schaebitz, F., Viehberg, F., Brown, M. C., Frank, U. & Asrat, A., Dec 1 2017, In: Geology. 45, 12, p. 1127-1130 4 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access
  18 Citations (Scopus)

• Removal of multilan red and multi-active blue dyes from aqueous solution by adsorption and oxidation techniques: Equilibrium, kinetics and thermodynamic studies

  Kitinya, J., Onyango, M. S. & Ochieng, A., Dec 2017, In: Environmental Engineering and Management Journal. 16, 12, p. 2731-2743 13 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  7 Citations (Scopus)

• Removal of Nickel (II) and Cobalt (II) from Wastewater Using Vinegar-Treated Eggshell Waste Biomass

  Batlokwa, B. S. & Stevens, M., 2017, In: Journal of Water Resource and Protection. 9, p. 931-944

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

• Removal of sulphates from acid mine drainage using TDTMA modified bentonite

  Moreroa, M. & Ntuli, F., 2017, Proceedings of the World Congress on Engineering and Computer Science 2017, WCECS 2017. Ao, S. I., Grundfest, W. S. & Douglas, C. (eds.). Newswood Limited, Vol. II. p. 674-678 5 p. (Lecture Notes in Engineering and Computer Science; vol. 2).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Requirements, challenges and consequences in accreditation of engineering programmes

  Uziak, J., Tunde Oladiran, M., Walczak, M., Vergara, J. & Ilabaca, M. M., 2017, In: International Journal of Engineering Education. 33, 1, p. 187-202 16 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  2 Citations (Scopus)

• Residual stresses and corrosion performance of plasma sprayed zinc-based alloy coating on mild steel substrate

  Mathabatha, M. H., Popoola, A. P. I. & Oladijo, O. P., May 25 2017, In: Surface and Coatings Technology. 318, p. 293-298 6 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  6 Citations (Scopus)

• Rheometric Studies of a New Class of Ionic Liquid Nanolubricants

  Bakhtiyarov, S. & Dennis, S., 2017.

  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review

• Rheometric studies of functional polyurethane foam composite

  Bakhtiyarov, S. I., Oxley, J. C., Smith, J. L., Baldovi, P. M. & Siginer, D. A., 2017.

  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
  1 Citation (Scopus)