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• 2014

  Systematic evolutionary algorithm for general multilevel stackelberg problems with bounded decision variables (SEAMSP)

  Woldemariam, A. T. & Kassa, S. M., 2014, In: Annals of Operations Research. 229, 1, p. 771-790 20 p.

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

  • Evolutionary Algorithms
  • Stackelberg
  • NP-hard
  • Approximation
  • Objective Function
  8 Citations (Scopus)

• Technology selection of biogas digesters for OFMSW via multi-criteria decision analysis

  Kigozi, R., Aboyade, A. O. & Muzenda, E., Jan 1 2014, World Congress on Engineering, WCE 2014. Newswood Limited, Vol. 2. p. 1069-1075 7 p.

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

  • Decision theory
  • Biogas
  • Anaerobic digestion
  • Microorganisms
  • Land fill
  2 Citations (Scopus)

• Technology transfer centre activities for developing transportation engineering professionals-a case of Botswana

  Oladele, A. S., 2014, T and DI Congress 2014: Planes, Trains, and Automobiles - Proceedings of the 2nd Transportation and Development Institute Congress. American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), p. 584-591 8 p.

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

  • Technology transfer
  • Highway administration
  • Information technology
  • Availability

• Texture contrast profile with stonelayer in the Cape Peninsula, South Africa: Autochthony and polygenesis

  Eze, P. N. & Meadows, M. E., Jul 1 2014, In: Catena. 118, p. 103-114 12 p.

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

  • autochthony
  • texture
  • Africa
  • paleoenvironment
  • paleosol
  6 Citations (Scopus)

• The formation of low-temperature sedimentary pyrite and its relationship with biologically-induced processes

  Cavalazzi, B., Agangi, A., Barbieri, R., Franchi, F. & Gasparotto, G., 2014, In: Geology of Ore Deposits. 56, 5, p. 395-408 14 p.

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

  • pyrite
  • Ore deposits
  • Sediments
  • Temperature
  • ore deposit
  19 Citations (Scopus)

• Thermal radio emission from novae and symbiotics with the Square Kilometre Array

  O'Brien, T., Rupen, M., Chomiuk, L., Ribeiro, V., Bode, M., Sokoloski, J. & Woudt, P., Jan 1 2014, In: Proceedings of Science. 9-13-June-2014, 062.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference article › peer-review

  • novae
  • thermal emission
  • radio emission
  • symbiotic stars
  • ejection

• Thermodynamic Study of Hydrogen Production via Bioglycerol Steam Reforming

  Tasnadi-Asztalos, Z., Imre-Lucaci, A., Cormos, C. C., Cormos, A. M., Lazar, M. D. & Agachi, P. S., Jan 1 2014, In: Computer Aided Chemical Engineering. 33, p. 1735-1740 6 p.

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

  • Steam reforming
  • Hydrogen production
  • Glycerol
  • Molar ratio
  • Thermodynamics
  5 Citations (Scopus)

• Think outside the box: There is no Limpopo orogeny-Reply to comment by Laurent et al. on paper by Rajesh et al. (2014)

  Rajesh, H. M., Santosh, M., Proyer, A., Wan, Y., Liu, D., Liu, S. J. & Belyanin, G. A., Dec 1 2014, In: Precambrian Research. 255, P1, p. 459-466 8 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Letter › peer-review
  3 Citations (Scopus)

• Three-mask polysilicon thin-film transistor biosensor

  Sun, K., Zeimpekis, I., Lombardini, M., Ditshego, N. M. J., Pearce, S. J., Kiang, K. S., Thomas, O., De Planque, M. R. R., Chong, H. M. H., Morgan, H. & Ashburn, P., Jan 1 2014, In: IEEE Transactions on Electron Devices. 61, 6, p. 2170-2176 7 p., 6803975.

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

  • Thin film transistors
  • Biosensors
  • Polysilicon
  • Masks
  • Silicon
  16 Citations (Scopus)

• Ti- and Zr-minerals in calcite-dolomite marbles from the ultrahigh-pressure Kimi Complex, Rhodope mountains, Greece: Implications for the P-T evolution based on reaction textures, petrogenetic grids, and geothermobarometry

  Proyer, A., Baziotis, I., Mposkos, E. & Rhede, D., 2014, In: American Mineralogist. 99, 7, p. 1429-1448 20 p.

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

  Open Access

  • Rhodopes
  • calcium magnesium carbonate
  • Greece
  • olivine
  • mountains
  6 Citations (Scopus)

• Towards Automated Road Information Framework: A Case Study of Tanzania

  Runyoro, A. A. K., Zlotnikova, I. & Ko, J., 2014, In: Transport and Telecommunication. 15, 1, p. 12-19 8 p.

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

  Open Access

  • Traffic congestion
  • Advanced traffic management systems
  • Law enforcement
  • Environmental impact
  • Information systems
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Traffic flow optimization on roundabouts

  Obsu, L. L., Delle Monache, M. L., Goatin, P. & Kassa, S. M., 2014, In: Mathematical Methods in the Applied Sciences. 38, 14, p. 3075-3096 22 p.

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

  • Traffic Flow
  • Optimization
  • Costs
  • Travel time
  • Travel Time
  5 Citations (Scopus)

• Treatment of Cr(VI)-Laden Acid Mine Drainage Using Constructed Wetland and UV/TiO2 Photocatalysis

  Seadira, T., Baloyi, J., Raphulu, M., Moutloali, R. & Ochieng, A., 2014, p. 7-13. 7 p.

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

  Open Access

  • acid mine drainage
  • constructed wetland
  • heavy metal
  • reactor
  • kinetics

• Treatment of Tea Industry Wastewater Using a Combined Adsorption and Advanced Oxidation Process

  Otieno, D. O., Kumar, A., Onyango, M. S. & Ochieng, A., 2014, Proceedings of the 2014 International Annual Conference on Sustainable Research and Innovation. p. 100-103 4 p.

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

  Open Access

  • tea
  • adsorption
  • wastewater
  • oxidation
  • industry

• Tribocorrosion characteristics of laser deposited Ti-Ni-ZrO₂ composite coatings on AISI 316 stainless steel

  Obadele, B. A., Lepule, M. L., Andrews, A. & Olubambi, P. A., Oct 2014, In: Tribology International. 78, p. 160-167 8 p.

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

  • titanium nickelide
  • Composite coatings
  • Austenitic stainless steel
  • stainless steels
  • Lasers
  38 Citations (Scopus)

• Tribological study of hot pressed oxide dispersion strengthened 2205 DSS composite

  Olaniran, O., Olubambi, P. A., Potgieter, J. H., Omotoyinbo, J. A., Obadele, B. A. & Andrew, A., Aug 21 2014, In: Acta Universitaria. 24, 4, p. 27-33 7 p.

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

  Open Access

  • oxide
  • X-ray analysis
  • sliding
  • nickel
  • tungsten

• Ultrahigh temperature granulites and magnesian charnockites: Evidence for Neoarchean accretion along the northern margin of the Kaapvaal Craton

  Rajesh, H. M., Santosh, M., Wan, Y., Liu, D., Liu, S. J. & Belyanin, G. A., Jan 1 2014, In: Precambrian Research. 246, p. 150-159 10 p.

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

  • charnockite
  • granulite
  • craton
  • accretion
  • zircon
  37 Citations (Scopus)

• Use of factor scores for predicting body weight from linear body measurements in three South African indigenous chicken breeds

  Malomane, D. K., Norris, D., Banga, C. B. & Ngambi, J. W., Feb 1 2014, In: Tropical Animal Health and Production. 46, 2, p. 331-335 5 p.

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

  • chicken breeds
  • Koekoek (chicken breed)
  • anthropometric measurements
  • Chickens
  • Body Weight
  6 Citations (Scopus)

• Using structured examples and prompting reflective questions to correct misconceptions about thermodynamic concepts

  Olakanmi, E. O. & Doyoyo, M., Jan 1 2014, In: European Journal of Engineering Education. 39, 2, p. 157-187 31 p.

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

  • Thermodynamics
  • Students
  • student
  • computer simulation
  • Mechanical engineering
  3 Citations (Scopus)

• UV/H2O2/TiO2/zeolite hybrid system for treatment of molasses wastewater

  Apollo, S., Onyango, M. S. & Ochieng, A., 2014, In: Iranian Journal of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering. 33, 2, p. 107-117 11 p.

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

  Open Access

  • Zeolites
  • Molasses
  • Wastewater
  • Chemical oxygen demand
  • Hybrid systems
  17 Citations (Scopus)

• Velocity field and energy dissipation in viscoplastic flow in tubes of non-circular cross-section

  Letelier, M. F., Siginer, D. A. & Godoy, F., Jan 1 2014.

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

  • Energy dissipation
  • Yield stress
  • Fluids
  • Steady flow
  • Shear stress
  2 Citations (Scopus)

• Volatile organic compounds - Biphenyl thermodynamic interactions

  Muzenda, E., Jan 1 2014, World Congress on Engineering, WCE 2014. Douglas, C., Ao, S. I., Ao, S. I., Grundfest, W. S., Burgstone, J., Douglas, C., Burgstone, J. & Ao, S. I. (eds.). Newswood Limited, Vol. 2. p. 601-604 4 p.

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

  • Volatile organic compounds
  • Thermodynamics
  • Aldehydes
  • Solubility
  • Carboxylic acids

• Wave instability of intercellular Ca²⁺ oscillations

  Tabi, C. B., Maïna, I., Mohamadou, A., Fouda, H. P. E. & Kofané, T. C., Jan 1 2014, In: EPL. 106, 1, 18005.

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

  • oscillations
  • cells
  • calcium
  • communication
  • plane waves
  15 Citations (Scopus)

• Weight loss and microstructural studies of stressed mild steel in apple juice

  Afolabi, A. S., Muhirwa, A. C., Abdulkareem, A. S. & Muzenda, E., Jan 1 2014, In: International Journal of Electrochemical Science. 9, 11, p. 5895-5906 12 p.

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

  • Carbon steel
  • Hot Temperature
  • Corrosion rate
  • Heat treatment
  • Rapid quenching
  14 Citations (Scopus)

• Why, when, and how did yeast evolve alcoholic fermentation?

  Dashko, S., Zhou, N., Compagno, C. & Piškur, J., 2014, In: FEMS Yeast Research. 14, 6, p. 826-832 7 p.

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

  Open Access

  • Fermentation
  • Yeasts
  • Ethanol
  • Aptitude
  • Carbon
  104 Citations (Scopus)

• X-ray Absorption Spectroscopic Study of a Highly Thermally Stable Manganese Oxide Octahedral Molecular Sieve (OMS-2) with High Oxygen Reduction Reaction Activity

  El-Sawy, A. M., King'ondu, C. K., Kuo, C-H., Kriz, D. A., Guild, C. J., Meng, Y., Frueh, S. J., Dharmarathna, S., Ehrlich, S. N. & Suib, S. L., 2014, In: Chemistry of Materials. 26, 19, p. 5752-5760 9 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  24 Citations (Scopus)
• 2013

  11 - Xanthones and Anthranoids from the Medicinal Plants of Africa

  Mazimba, O., Nana, F., Kuete, V. & Singh, G. S., 2013, Medicinal Plant Research in Africa. Kuete, V. (ed.). Oxford: Elsevier, p. 393-434 42 p.

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

  • Xanthones
  • Anthraquinones
  • Bioactivity
  • Anthracenes
  • Biosynthetic Pathways
  9 Citations (Scopus)

• A Comparative Study of Modified and Unmodified High-Density Polyethylene/Borassus Fiber Composites

  Maheswari, C. U., Reddy, K. O., Muzenda, E., Shukla, M. & Rajulu, A. V., Aug 1 2013, In: International Journal of Polymer Analysis and Characterization. 18, 6, p. 439-450 12 p.

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

  • High density polyethylenes
  • Polyethylene
  • Fibers
  • Composite materials
  • Maleic Anhydrides
  21 Citations (Scopus)

• A Digital Automatic Sliding Door with a Room Light Control System

  Zungeru, A. M. & Abraham-Attah, P. O., 2013, In: International Journal of Information Technology, Modeling and Computing (IJITMC). 1, 1, p. 1-17 17 p.

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

  Open Access

  • Control systems
  • Photodiodes
  • Diodes
  • Infrared radiation
  • Modernization

• A discovery geospatial portal for promoting Geo-ICT use in Rwanda

  Akinyemi, F. O., Hakizimana, B. & Mazimpaka, J. D., 2013, SPATIAL ENABLEMENT IN SUPPORT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND POVERTY REDUCTION: RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION PERSPECTIVES. ONSRUD, HARLAN. & RAJABIFARD, ABBAS. (eds.). GSDI ASSOCIATION PRESS, p. 245-262

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (peer-reviewed) › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Information technology
  • Open source software
  • Surveying
  • Information use
  • Developing countries

• Advanced control strategy for NOx reduction in forced unsteady-state reactors

  Iancu, M., Botar, C. C. & Agachi, P. S., 2013, In: Computer Aided Chemical Engineering. 32, p. 997-1002 6 p.

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

  • Catalyst activity
  • Hot Temperature
  • Model predictive control
  • Chemical reactivity
  • Exothermic reactions
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Advanced control used for counteracting accidental pollutant propagation in rivers

  Cristea, V. M., Ani, E. C. & Agachi, P. S., Jun 20 2013, In: Computer Aided Chemical Engineering. 32, p. 1003-1008 6 p.

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

  • Environmental Pollutants
  • Rivers
  • Model predictive control
  • Turbulence models
  • Convection
  2 Citations (Scopus)

• A general approach to crystalline and monomodal pore size mesoporous materials

  Poyraz, A. S., Kuo, C-H., Biswas, S., King'ondu, C. K. & Suib, S. L., 2013, In: Nature Communications. 4

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

• Aligning an engineering education program to the Washington Accord requirements: Example of the University of Botswana

  Oladiran, M. T., Pezzotta, G., Uziak, J. & Gizejowski, M., Jan 1 2013, In: International Journal of Engineering Education. 29, 6, p. 1591-1603 13 p.

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

  • Engineering education
  • Botswana
  • engineering
  • Accreditation
  • education
  5 Citations (Scopus)

• A modified hiding high utility item first algorithm (HHUIF) with Item Selector (MHIS) for hiding sensitive itemsets

  Selvaraj, R. & Kuthadi, V. M., Dec 2013, In: International Journal of Innovative Computing, Information and Control. 9, 12, p. 4851-4862 12 p.

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

  • Selector
  • Mining
  • Privacy Preserving
  • Privacy Preserving Data Mining
  • Performance
  3 Citations (Scopus)

• A multi-parametric programming algorithm for special classes of non-convex multilevel optimization problems

  Kassa, S. M. & Kassa, A. M., 2013, In: An International Journal of Optimization and Control: Theories & Applications (IJOCTA). 3, 2, p. 133-144

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

  Open Access

• An algorithm for a common fixed point of a family of pseudocontractive mappings

  Zegeye, H. & Shahzad, N., Jan 1 2013, In: Fixed Point Theory and Applications. 2013, 234.

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

  • Lipschitzian Mapping
  • Pseudocontractive Mapping
  • Iterative Process
  • Nonlinear Operator
  • Common Fixed Point
  14 Citations (Scopus)

• An algorithm for a common minimum-norm zero of a finite family of monotone mappings in Banach spaces

  Zegeye, H. & Shahzad, N., Nov 1 2013, In: Journal of Inequalities and Applications. 2013, 566.

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

  • Banach spaces
  • Monotone Mapping
  • Nonlinear Mapping
  • Iterative Process
  • Banach space
  3 Citations (Scopus)

• Analysis of Power flowand Torque of Asynchronous Induction Motor Equivalent circuits

  Enesi, Y. A., Zungeru, A. M., Abraham-Attah, P. O. & Ademoh, I. A., 2013, In: International Journal of Advanced Scientific and Technical Research. 3, 6, p. 713-732 20 p.

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

  Open Access

  • Equivalent circuits
  • Induction motors
  • Torque
  • Rotors
  • MATLAB

• An assessment of land-use change in the Cocoa Belt of south-west Nigeria

  Akinyemi, F. O., Jan 1 2013, In: International Journal of Remote Sensing. 34, 8, p. 2858-2875 18 p.

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

  • cocoa
  • land use change
  • land use
  • land cover
  • need
  12 Citations (Scopus)

• An asteroseismic study of the Southern β Cephei star ALS 3721

  Ulusoy, C., Niemczura, E., Ulaş, B. & Gülmez, T., Mar 11 2013, In: New Astronomy. 22, p. 51-56 6 p.

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

  • Advanced Launch System (STS)
  • Observatories
  • spherical harmonics
  • Stars
  • stars

• An doubly linked tree approach for webservice based e-learning

  Selvaraj, R. & Kuthadi, V. M., 2013.

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

  • E-learning
  • Distance education
  • Education
  • Learning systems
  • Scalability

• An electronic digital combination lock: A precise and reliable security system

  Zungeru, A. M., 2013, In: International Journal of Security, Privacy and Trust Management (IJSPTM). 2, 1, p. 29-41 13 p.

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

  Open Access

  • Security systems
  • Crime
  • Switches
  • Experiments

• An electronic switch sensor with a point-to-point intrusive monitoring system

  Zungeru, A. M., Isah, H., Abraham-Attah, P. O. & Sadiq, A. A., 2013, In: International Journal of Information Technology, Modeling and Computing (IJITMC). 1, 4, p. 87-98

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

  Open Access

  • Switches
  • Monitoring
  • Sensors
  • Cost effectiveness
  • Security systems

• An embedded network traffic monitoring system for portable applications

  Rahman, M., Badlishah Ahmad, R., Khalib, Z. I. A., Yahya, A., Mijanur Rahman, M., Ahmed, M. & Alee, N., Aug 15 2013, In: Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences. 8, 1, p. 130-137 8 p.

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

  • Data storage equipment
  • Monitoring
  • Degradation
  • Engines
  3 Citations (Scopus)

• An Exact and Inexact Data Matching Approach for Saving Time and Preventing Errors in Processing of Student Exam Results at the University of Botswana

  Anderson, G., Masizana-Katongo, A. & Mpoeleng, D., 2013, In: International Journal on Information Technology . 1, 3, p. 179-185

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

  • Botswana
  • Indexing
  • General Education
  • Matching Problem
  • Scanner

• An experimental investigation on the response of woven natural silk fiber/epoxy sandwich composite panels under low velocity impact

  Ude, A. U., Ariffin, A. K. & Azhari, C. H., Feb 6 2013, In: Fibers and Polymers. 14, 1, p. 127-132 6 p.

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

  • Silk
  • Fibers
  • Composite materials
  • Debonding
  • Delamination
  20 Citations (Scopus)

• An integrated anaerobic digestion and UV photocatalytic treatment of distillery wastewater

  Apollo, S., Onyango, M. S. & Ochieng, A., 2013, In: Journal of Hazardous Materials. 261, p. 435-442

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

  Open Access

  • Distilleries
  • Photodegradation
  • Anaerobic digestion
  • Waste Water
  • Photolysis
  33 Citations (Scopus)

• An ontology-driven approach to mobile data collection applications for the healthcare industry

  Hlomani, H., Stacey, D., Baker, P., Harper, S., Henriques, G., Lamanna, L. & Kotowski, D., 2013, In: Network Modeling and Analysis in Health Informatics and Bioinformatics. 2, 4, p. 213-223

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

  7 Citations (Scopus)

• A novel approach towards development of real time chemical dosimetry using pulsating sensor-based instrumentation

  Malathi, N., Sahoo, P., Praveen, K. & Murali, N., 2013, In: Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry. 298, 2, p. 963-972 10 p.

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

  Open Access

  • Radiation Dosimeters
  • Dosimeters
  • Dosimetry
  • Chlorine compounds
  • Chloroform
  5 Citations (Scopus)