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  High speed approach for detecting QRS complex characteristics in single lead electrocardiogram signal

  Salih, S. K., Aljunid, S. A., Aljunid, S. M., Maskon, O. & Yahya, A., Dec 1 2013, Proceedings - 2013 IEEE International Conference on Control System, Computing and Engineering, ICCSCE 2013. p. 391-396 6 p. 6719996

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

  • Electrocardiography 100%
  • Lead 93%
  • Detectors 8%
  2 Citations (Scopus)

• Homogeneous-heterogeneous reactions in a nanofluid flow due to a porous stretching sheet

  Kameswaran, P. K., Shaw, S., Sibanda, P. & Murthy, P. V. S. N., Jan 1 2013, In: International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer. 57, 2, p. 465-472 8 p.

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

  • Momentum 100%
  • Stretching 80%
  • Diffusion Coefficient 66%
  • Flow 49%
  • Porosity 44%
  187 Citations (Scopus)

• Homogeneous-heterogeneous reactions in micropolar fluid flow from a permeable stretching or shrinking sheet in a porous medium

  Shaw, S., Kameswaran, P. K. & Sibanda, P., Nov 25 2013, In: Boundary Value Problems. 2013, 77.

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

  • Stretching Sheet 100%
  • Micropolar Fluid 91%
  • Shrinking 78%
  • Fluid Flow 69%
  • Porous Media 68%
  81 Citations (Scopus)

• Hybrid approximation of solutions of integral equations of the Hammerstein type

  Zegeye, H. & Malonza, D. M., Jun 1 2013, In: Arabian Journal of Mathematics. 2, 2, p. 221-232 12 p.

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

  Open Access

  • Hammerstein Equations 100%
  • Uniformly Convex 80%
  • Monotone Operator 75%
  • Invertibility 74%
  • Integral Equations 52%
  4 Citations (Scopus)

• Impact behaviour of woven natural silk composite face-sheet sandwiched foam under low velocity impact

  Ude, A. U., Ariffin, A. K. & Azhari, C. H., 2013, Advanced Technologies in Manufacturing, Engineering and Materials. Vol. 774-776. p. 1242-1249 8 p. (Advanced Materials Research; vol. 774-776).

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

  • Silk 100%
  • Foams 71%
  • Composite materials 43%
  • Electron energy levels 43%
  • Polyvinyl chlorides 42%
  3 Citations (Scopus)

• Impact damage characteristics in reinforced woven natural silk/epoxy composite face-sheet and sandwich foam, coremat and honeycomb materials

  Ude, A. U., Ariffin, A. K. & Azhari, C. H., Apr 2 2013, In: International Journal of Impact Engineering. 58, p. 31-38 8 p.

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

  • Silk 100%
  • Foams 71%
  • Composite materials 43%
  • Energy absorption 20%
  • Delamination 18%
  46 Citations (Scopus)

• Impact of freeway mobility pattern on routing performance of mobile Ad Hoc networks

  Hassnawi, L. A., Ahmad, R. B., Yahya, A., Alsanad, H. R. & Aljunid, S. A., May 1 2013, In: Journal of Next Generation Information Technology. 4, 3, p. 139-150 12 p.

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

  • Highway systems 100%
  • Mobile ad hoc networks 90%
  • Network protocols 60%
  • Routing protocols 55%
  • Cameras 21%

• Improved intelligent pavement performance (IIPP) modeling for Botswana district Gravel road networks

  Oladele, A. S., Nov 15 2013, Airfield and Highway Pavement 2013: Sustainable and Efficient Pavements - Proceedings of the 2013 Airfield and Highway Pavement Conference. p. 1358-1369 12 p.

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

  • Gravel roads 100%
  • Pavements 54%
  • Gravel 49%
  • Feedforward neural networks 18%
  • Managers 14%
  3 Citations (Scopus)

• Improvement of the U-shaped steel sets for supporting the roadways in loose thick coal seam

  Jiao, Y. Y., Song, L., Wang, X. Z. & Coffi Adoko, A., Jun 2013, In: International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences. 60, p. 19-25 7 p.

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

  • coal seam 100%
  • Coal 84%
  • steel 74%
  • Grouting 61%
  • Steel 59%
  88 Citations (Scopus)

• 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 100%
  • Standardization 76%
  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 100%
  • mechanical engineering 99%
  • Chile 82%
  • graduate 57%
  • industry 52%
  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 100%
  • Refractive index 65%
  • Optical properties 62%
  • Optical conductivity 53%
  • Refractive Index 48%
  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 100%

• 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
  692 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 100%
  • Adsorption 69%
  • Wastewater 30%
  • Ions 26%
  • Adsorbates 21%

• 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 100%
  • Wastewater 69%
  • Micronutrients 39%
  • Nitrates 27%
  • Nutrients 27%

• 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 100%
  • 2-Nitrophenol 65%
  • Desorption 63%
  • 4-Nitrophenol 62%
  • Fly ash 56%
  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 100%
  • rockburst 91%
  • Fuzzy inference 40%
  • prediction 34%
  • modeling 28%
  120 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 100%
  • Silicon carbide 89%
  • Characterization (materials science) 73%
  • Copper 67%
  • Aluminum 64%

• 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 100%
  • Respiratory Sounds 82%
  • General Practitioners 27%
  • Medical Records 12%
  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

  • Microvessels 100%
  • Magnetic Nanoparticle 98%
  • Drug Delivery Systems 98%
  • Magnetic Field 92%
  • Magnetic Force 71%
  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 100%
  • Mathematical Modeling 84%
  • Coinfection 82%
  • HIV 58%
  • Reproductive number 40%
  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 100%
  • Magnetic nanoparticles 69%
  • Mathematical models 46%
  • Magnetic fields 39%
  • Tissue 38%
  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 100%
  • Chemical Resistance 88%
  • Polyesters 79%
  • Polyester 66%
  • Fibers 51%
  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 100%
  • ozone 87%
  • convection 86%
  • Africa 84%
  • longwave radiation 38%
  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 100%
  • soil mineralogy 93%
  • mineralogy 80%
  • weathering 77%
  • geochemistry 75%
  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 100%
  • Base stations 20%
  • Set theory 15%

• 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 100%
  • spherical harmonics 58%
  • photometry 47%
  • spectroscopy 41%
  • intervals 36%
  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 100%
  • elastic waves 60%
  • Modulational Instability 54%
  • tubes 44%
  • Localized Structures 25%
  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 100%
  • modeling 48%
  • ejecta 34%
  • profiles 31%
  • inclination 28%
  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 100%
  • light curve 48%
  • photometry 47%
  • spherical harmonics 44%
  • spectroscopy 30%
  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) 100%
  • open clusters 76%
  • Stars 63%
  • observatory 56%
  • stars 42%

• 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 100%
  • Wave 87%
  • Proteins 86%
  • proteins 75%
  • Hydrogen bonds 64%
  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 100%
  • Belt conveyors 99%
  • Partial differential equations 77%
  • Geometry 55%
  • Oil sands 51%

• 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 100%
  • x rays 36%
  • novae 23%
  • accretion 20%
  • effect 19%
  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 100%
  • North Africa 93%
  • troposphere 72%
  • ozone 63%
  • potential vorticity 41%
  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 100%
  • Simulators 57%
  • Degradation 54%
  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

  26 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 100%
  • Substrates 69%
  • Ammonia 41%
  • Nitrogen 36%
  • Effluents 22%

• 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 100%
  • inclination 84%
  • shell 68%
  • expansion 55%
  • main sequence stars 35%
  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 100%
  • Recycling 79%
  • Acids 73%
  • Atomic absorption spectrometry 36%
  • Oils 26%

• 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 100%
  • Clustering algorithms 38%
  • Function evaluation 24%
  • Fuzzy clustering 24%
  12 Citations (Scopus)