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  Improving performance-limited interference system with coordinated multipoint transmission

  Zain, A. S. M., Yahya, A., Malek, M. F. A. & Omar, N., Jan 1 2013, Malaysian Technical Universities Conference on Engineering and Technology 2012, MUCET 2012. Elsevier Ltd, Vol. 53. p. 428-434 7 p.

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

  • Cooperative communication
  • Standardization
  4 Citations (Scopus)

• Industry expectations of mechanical engineering graduates. A case study in Chile

  Walczak, M., Uziak, J., Oladiran, M. T., Baeza, C. C. & Paez, P. T., Feb 18 2013, In: International Journal of Engineering Education. 29, 1, p. 181-192 12 p.

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

  • Mechanical engineering
  • mechanical engineering
  • Chile
  • Students
  • graduate
  8 Citations (Scopus)

• Influence of thickness on optical properties of a-(Se₈₀Te ₂₀)₉₆Ag₄ thin films

  Singh, D., Kumar, S., Thangaraj, R. & Sathiaraj, T. S., Jan 1 2013, In: Physica B: Condensed Matter. 408, 1, p. 119-125 7 p.

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

  • Optical band gaps
  • Refractive index
  • Optical properties
  • Optical conductivity
  • Thin films
  13 Citations (Scopus)

• Influence of yeast-treated rice by-products on growth, yield and grain quality of rice.

  Seo, P. D., Nunez, J. P., Park, J. S., Ultra Jr, V. & Lee, S. C., 2013, In: KOREAN JOURNAL OF CROP SCIENCE. 58, 2, p. 128-135

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

  • By-products

• Information Technology (IREIT)

  Ionescu, R. T., Anderson, G., Masizana, A., Mpoeleng, D., Luo, P., Li, Y., Wu, C., Ali, W. M., Snehalatha, N. & Rodrigues, P., 2013, In: International journal on information technolgy.

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

• Interconnected Carbon Nanosheets Derived from Hemp for Ultrafast Supercapacitors with High Energy

  Wang, H., Xu, Z., Kohandehghan, A., Li, Z., Cui, K., Tan, X., Stephenson, T. J., King'ondu, C. K., Holt, C. M. B., Olsen, B. C., Tak, J. K., Harfield, D., Anyia, A. O. & Mitlin, D., 2013, In: ACS Nano. 7, 6, p. 5131-5141 11 p.

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

• Investigation of Cu (II) removal from synthetic solution by ion exchange using south african clinoptilolite

  Kabuba, J., Muzenda, E., Ntuli, F. & Mulaba-Bafubiandi, A., 2013, IAENG Transactions on Engineering Technologies - Special Edition of the World Congress on Engineering and Computer Science 2011. Vol. 170 LNEE. p. 249-261 13 p. (Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering; vol. 170 LNEE).

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

  • Ion exchange
  • Adsorption
  • Wastewater
  • Ions
  • Adsorbates

• Investigation of the treatment of wastewater using activated sludge process

  Afolabi, A. S., Johnson, O., Abdukareem, A. S. & Oluwaseyi, B. S., Jan 31 2013, Energy, Environment and Sustainable Development. p. 969-976 8 p. (Applied Mechanics and Materials; vol. 261-262).

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

  • Activated sludge process
  • Wastewater
  • Micronutrients
  • Nutrients
  • Nitrates

• Irregular excitation patterns in reaction-diffusion systems due to perturbation by secondary pacemakers

  Lenk, C., Einax, M. & Maass, P., 2013, In: Physical review. E. 87, 4

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

  3 Citations (Scopus)

• Kinetics studies of adsorption and desorption of South African fly ash for some phenolic compounds

  Bada, S. O., Potgieter, J. H. & Afolabi, A. S., Jan 1 2013, In: Particulate Science and Technology. 31, 1, p. 1-9 9 p.

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

  • Nitrophenols
  • 2-nitrophenol
  • Coal Ash
  • 4-nitrophenol
  • Adsorbates
  9 Citations (Scopus)

• Knowledge-based and data-driven fuzzy modeling for rockburst prediction

  Adoko, A. C., Gokceoglu, C., Wu, L. & Zuo, Q. J., Jul 1 2013, In: International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences. 61, p. 86-95 10 p.

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

  • Rock bursts
  • rockburst
  • Fuzzy inference
  • prediction
  • modeling
  119 Citations (Scopus)

• Learning from closed institutions: Indicators of risk for small private colleges and universities

  Lyken-Segosebe, D. & Shepherd, J. C., 2013, Nashville: Tennessee Independent Colleges and Universities Association. 20 p.

  Research output: Book/Report › Other report

  Open Access

• Liquid metallurgy synthesis and thermo-electrical characterization of copper-aluminum metal matrix composite

  Osoba, O. L., Afolabi, A. S., Vodal, E. & Fasuba, O. A., Jul 8 2013, Materials Science and Chemical Engineering. p. 650-655 6 p. (Advanced Materials Research; vol. 699).

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

  • Metallurgy
  • Silicon carbide
  • Characterization (materials science)
  • Copper
  • Aluminum

• Low complexity burst allocation algorithm with high frame utilization for Mobile WiMAX (802.16e)

  Ali, Z. G., Ahmad, R. B., Yahya, A., Hassnawi, L. A. & Aldhaibani, J. A., Sep 2 2013, BEIAC 2013 - 2013 IEEE Business Engineering and Industrial Applications Colloquium. p. 404-409 6 p. 6560158

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

• Lung sounds: How doctors draw crackles and wheeze

  Scott, G., Presswood, E. J., Makubate, B. & Cross, F., Dec 1 2013, In: Postgraduate Medical Journal. 89, 1058, p. 693-697 5 p.

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

  • Auscultation
  • Respiratory Sounds
  • General Practitioners
  • Medical Records
  2 Citations (Scopus)

• Magnetic drug targeting in a permeable microvessel

  Shaw, S., Murthy, P. V. S. N. & Sibanda, P., Jan 1 2013, In: Microvascular Research. 85, 1, p. 77-85 9 p.

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

  • Drug Delivery Systems
  • Microvessels
  • Nanoparticles
  • Magnetic fields
  • Tissue
  28 Citations (Scopus)

• Mathematical modeling of the HIV/Kaposi's Sarcoma coinfection dynamics in areas of high HIV prevalence

  Lungu, E., Massaro, T. J., Ndelwa, E., Ainea, N., Chibaya, S. & Malunguza, N. J., Jan 1 2013, In: Computational and Mathematical Methods in Medicine. 2013, 753424.

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

  • Kaposi's Sarcoma
  • Coinfection
  • HIV
  • Reproductive number
  • Africa
  3 Citations (Scopus)

• Mathematical model on magnetic drug targeting in a permeable microvessel

  Shaw, S., Sibanda, P. & Murthy, P. V. S. N., 2013, Biomedical and Biotechnology Engineering. American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), Vol. 3 B.

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

  • Drug Delivery Systems
  • Mathematical models
  • Nanoparticles
  • Magnetic fields
  • Tissue
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Mechanical Properties and Chemical Resistance of Short Tamarind Fiber/Unsaturated Polyester Composites: Influence of Fiber Modification and Fiber Content

  Maheswari, C. U., Reddy, K. O., Muzenda, E., Shukla, M. & Rajulu, A. V., Oct 1 2013, In: International Journal of Polymer Analysis and Characterization. 18, 7, p. 520-533 14 p.

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

  • Chemical resistance
  • Polyesters
  • Fibers
  • Mechanical properties
  • Composite materials
  32 Citations (Scopus)

• Mechanisms of ozone enhancement during stratospheric intrusion coupled with convection over upper troposphere equatorial Africa

  Mengistu Tsidu, G. & Ture, K., May 1 2013, In: Atmospheric Environment. 70, p. 410-424 15 p.

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

  • troposphere
  • ozone
  • convection
  • Africa
  • longwave radiation
  6 Citations (Scopus)

• Mineralogy and geochemistry of soils developed along the slopes of Mt. Cameroon, West Africa

  Manga, V. E., Suh, C. E., Agyingi, C. M. & Shemang, E. M., May 1 2013, In: Journal of African Earth Sciences. 81, p. 82-93 12 p.

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

  • West Africa
  • soil mineralogy
  • mineralogy
  • weathering
  • geochemistry
  2 Citations (Scopus)

• Mixing Pyroligneous Acids with Herbicides to Control Barnyardgrass (Echinochloa crus-galli)

  Acenas, X. S., Nuñez, J. P. P., Seo, P. D., Richter-Menge, J., Ultra Jr, V. & Lee, S. C., 2013, In: Weed&Turfgrass Science. 2, 2, p. 164-169 6 p.

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

• Mobile WiMAX resource allocation algorithms guidelines and performance assessment

  Ali, Z. G., Ahmad, R. B., Yahya, A. & Aldhaibani, J. A., Jan 1 2013, p. 34-39. 6 p.

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

  Open Access

  • Resource allocation
  • Base stations
  • Set theory

• Mode identification in the high-amplitude δ Scuti star V2367 Cyg

  Ulusoy, C., Gülmez, T., Stateva, I., Dimitrov, D., Iliev, I. K., Kobulnicky, H. A., Yaşarsoy, B., Álvarez, M., Michel, R., Fox Machado, L., Damasso, M., Carbognani, A., Cenadelli, D., Pickering, T. E., Kwon, J., Tamura, M. & Balona, L. A., Feb 19 2013, In: Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society. 428, 4, p. 3551-3558 8 p.

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

  Open Access

  • stars
  • spherical harmonics
  • photometry
  • spectroscopy
  • intervals
  3 Citations (Scopus)

• Modulated pressure waves in large elastic tubes

  Mefire Yone, G. R., Tabi, C. B., Mohamadou, A., Ekobena Fouda, H. P. & Kofané, T. C., Jul 8 2013, In: Chaos. 23, 3, 033128.

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

  • Elastic Tubes
  • elastic waves
  • Modulational Instability
  • tubes
  • Localized Structures
  18 Citations (Scopus)

• Morpho-kinematical modelling of Nova Eridani 2009 (KT Eri)

  Ribeiro, V. A. R. M., Bode, M. F., Darnley, M. J., Barnsley, R. M., Munari, U. & Harman, D. J., Jan 1 2013, In: Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society. 433, 3, p. 1991-1996 6 p.

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

  • outburst
  • modeling
  • ejecta
  • profiles
  • inclination
  23 Citations (Scopus)

• Multiple state representation scheme for organic bulk heterojunction solar cells: A novel analysis perspective

  Einax, M., Dierl, M., Schiff, P. R. & Nitzan, A., 2013, In: EPL (Europhysics Letters). 104, 4

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

  10 Citations (Scopus)

• Multisite photometric campaign on the high-amplitude δ Scuti star KIC 6382916

  Ulusoy, C., Ulaş, B., Gülmez, T., Balona, L. A., Stateva, I., Iliev, I. K., Dimitrov, D., Kobulnicky, H. A., Pickering, T. E., Fox Machado, L., Álvarez, M., Michel, R., Antoniuk, K., Shakhovskoy, D. N., Pit, N., Damasso, M., Cenadelli, D. & Carbognani, A., Jul 1 2013, In: Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society. 433, 1, p. 394-401 8 p.

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

  Open Access

  • stars
  • light curve
  • photometry
  • spherical harmonics
  • spectroscopy
  6 Citations (Scopus)

• Nano-sized manganese oxide-bovine serum albumin was synthesized and characterized. It is promising and biomimetic catalyst for water oxidation (vol 2, pg 11253, 2012)

  Najafpour, M. M., Sedigh, D. J., King'ondu, C. K. & Suib, S. L., 2013, In: RSC Advances. 3, 48, p. 26470 1 p.

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

• Nano-size layered manganese-calcium oxide as an efficient and biomimetic catalyst for water oxidation under acidic conditions: comparable to platinum

  Najafpour, M. M., Leonard, K. C., Fan, F-R. F., Tabrizi, M. A., Bard, A. J., King'ondu, C. K., Suib, S. L., Haghighi, B. & Allakhverdiev, S. I., 2013, In: Dalton Transactions. 42, 14, p. 5085-5091 7 p.

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

• New β Cephei variable in the Southern open cluster NGC 6200: ALS 3728

  Ulusoy, C., Niemczura, E., Ulaş, B. & Gülmez, T., Apr 8 2013, In: New Astronomy. 23-24, p. 55-58 4 p.

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

  • Advanced Launch System (STS)
  • open clusters
  • Stars
  • observatory
  • stars

• Nonlinear wave trains in three-strand α-helical protein models

  Tabi, C. B., Mimshe Fewu, J. C., Ekobena Fouda, H. P., Mohamadou, A. & Kofané, T. C., Sep 1 2013, In: European Physical Journal B. 86, 9, 374.

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

  • strands
  • Proteins
  • proteins
  • Hydrogen bonds
  • hydrogen bonds
  17 Citations (Scopus)

• Novel At-Face-Slurry Performance Modeling with Elliptical and Spherical Geometries

  Suglo, R., Frimpong, S. & Brown, O. F., 2013, In: Journal of Powder Metallurgy & Mining.

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

  Open Access

  • Excavators
  • Belt conveyors
  • Partial differential equations
  • Geometry
  • Oil sands

• Obscuration effects in super-soft-source X-ray spectra

  Ness, J. U., Osborne, J. P., Henze, M., Dobrotka, A., Drake, J. J., Ribeiro, V. A. R. M., Starrfield, S., Kuulkers, E., Behar, E., Hernanz, M., Schwarz, G., Page, K. L., Beardmore, A. P. & Bode, M. F., Jan 1 2013, In: Astronomy and Astrophysics. 559, A50.

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

  • occultation
  • x rays
  • novae
  • accretion
  • effect
  34 Citations (Scopus)

• Observational evidence of planetary wave influences on ozone enhancements over upper troposphere North Africa

  Mengistu Tsidu, G., Ture, K. & Sivakumar, V., Jul 8 2013, In: Atmospheric Research. 129-130, p. 1-19 19 p.

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

  • planetary wave
  • North Africa
  • troposphere
  • ozone
  • potential vorticity
  4 Citations (Scopus)

• On coverage analysis for LTE-A cellular networks

  Aldhaibani, J. A., Yahya, A., Ahmab, R. B., Md Zain, A. S., Salman, M. K. & Edan, R., Mar 28 2013, In: International Journal of Engineering and Technology. 5, 1, p. 492-497 6 p.

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

  • Planning
  • Simulators
  • Degradation
  6 Citations (Scopus)

• One-dimensional transport of interacting particles: Currents, density profiles, phase diagrams, and symmetries

  Dierl, M., Einax, M. & Maass, P., 2013, In: Physical review. E. 87, 6

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

  25 Citations (Scopus)

• Operational cost reduction of an activated sludge system: Correlation between setpoint and growth substrate

  Ostace, G. S., Gal, A., Cristea, V. M. & Agachi, P. Ş., 2013, IAENG Transactions on Engineering Technologies - Special Edition of the World Congress on Engineering and Computer Science 2011. Vol. 170 LNEE. p. 71-84 14 p. (Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering; vol. 170 LNEE).

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

  • Cost reduction
  • Substrates
  • Wastewater treatment
  • Ammonia
  • Nitrogen

• Optical morphology, inclination, and expansion velocity of the ejected shell of nova Monocerotis 2012

  Ribeiro, V. A. R. M., Munari, U. & Valisa, P., May 1 2013, In: Astrophysical Journal. 768, 1, 49.

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

  • outburst
  • inclination
  • shell
  • expansion
  • main sequence stars
  43 Citations (Scopus)

• Optimization of treatment parameters on the recycling of used lubricating oil

  Abdulkareem, A. S., Muzenda, E. & Afolabi, A. S., 2013, Materials Science and Chemical Engineering. Vol. 699. p. 735-741 7 p. (Advanced Materials Research; vol. 699).

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

  • Lubricating oils
  • Recycling
  • Acids
  • Atomic absorption spectrometry
  • Oils

• Outlier rejection fuzzy c-means (ORFCM) algorithm for image segmentation

  Siddiqui, F. U., Isa, N. A. M. & Yahya, A., Oct 21 2013, In: Turkish Journal of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences. 21, 6, p. 1801-1819 19 p.

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

  • Image segmentation
  • Membership functions
  • Clustering algorithms
  • Function evaluation
  • Fuzzy clustering
  12 Citations (Scopus)

• Parametric effects of the performance of nanofiltration membrane

  Afolabi, A. S., Sanusi, K. O., Abdulkareem, A. S. & Mohamed, J. B., 2013, Mechanical Materials and Manufacturing Engineering II. Vol. 248. p. 31-36 6 p. (Applied Mechanics and Materials; vol. 248).

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

  • Nanofiltration membranes
  • Membranes
  • Fluxes
  • Nanofiltration
  • Reverse osmosis

• Parametric effects on leaching behavior of nickel-copper matte in ammonia

  Muzenda, E., Ramatsa, I. M., Ntuli, F., Abdulkareem, A. S. & Afolabi, A. S., Apr 7 2013, In: Particulate Science and Technology. 31, 4, p. 319-325 7 p.

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

  • Leaching
  • Nickel
  • Ammonia
  • Copper
  • Metals
  12 Citations (Scopus)

• Performance analysis of two-way multi-user with balance transmitted power of relay in Lte-A cellular networks

  Aldhaibaini, J. A., Yahya, A., Ahmad, R. B., Md Zain, A. S. & Salman, M. K., Jan 1 2013, In: Journal of Theoretical and Applied Information Technology. 51, 2, p. 182-190 9 p.

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

  • Relay
  • Performance Analysis
  • Cellular Networks
  • Multi-hop
  • Radio links
  5 Citations (Scopus)

• Performance characterization of metallic substrates coated by HVOF WC-Co

  Venter, A. M., Oladijo, O. P., Luzin, V., Cornish, L. A. & Sacks, N., Dec 31 2013, In: Thin Solid Films. 549, p. 330-339 10 p.

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

  • Characterization (materials science)
  • Oxygen
  • Coatings
  • Substrates
  • coatings
  25 Citations (Scopus)

• Performance Evaluation of Energy-aware Swarm Intelligence Based Routing Protocols for Wireless Sensor Networks Based on Different Radio Models

  Zungeru, A. M., Enesi, Y. A. & Alenoghena, C. O., 2013, In: International Journal of Computing, Communications and Networking. 2, 4, p. 128-133 6 p.

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

  Open Access

  • Swarm intelligence
  • Routing protocols
  • Wireless sensor networks
  • Ad hoc networks
  • Radio interference

• Performance evaluation of tracking and tracing for logistics operations

  Shamsuzzoha, A. H. M., Ehrs, M., Addo-Tenkorang, R., Nguyen, D. & Helo, P. T., Jan 1 2013, In: International Journal of Shipping and Transport Logistics. 5, 1, p. 31-54 24 p.

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

  • Performance Evaluation
  • performance evaluation
  • Logistics
  • logistics
  • Supply chains
  18 Citations (Scopus)

• Petrographic, geochemical and SHRIMP U-Pb titanite age characterization of the Thabazimbi mafic sills: Extended time frame and a unifying petrogenetic model for the Bushveld Large Igneous Province

  Rajesh, H. M., Chisonga, B. C., Shindo, K., Beukes, N. J. & Armstrong, R. A., Jun 1 2013, In: Precambrian Research. 230, p. 79-102 24 p.

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

  • large igneous province
  • titanite
  • sill
  • Rocks
  • plagioclase
  42 Citations (Scopus)

• Photometric evolution, orbital modulation and progenitor of nova mon 2012

  Munari, U., Dallaporta, S., Castellani, F., Valisa, P., Frigo, A., Chomiuk, L. & Ribeiro, V. A. R. M., Oct 1 2013, In: Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society. 435, 1, p. 771-781 11 p.

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

  • light curve
  • lobes
  • orbitals
  • modulation
  • main sequence stars
  26 Citations (Scopus)

• Plastic flow establishment in tubes a comparison of pressure gradient and yield stress change effects

  Letelier, M. F., Siginer, D. A., Uribe, G. A. & Stockle, J., Jan 1 2013, Fluids Engineering Systems and Technologies. American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), Vol. 7 A.

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

  • Pressure gradient
  • Plastic flow
  • Magnetorheological fluids
  • Yield stress
  • Steady flow