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• 2019

  Utilization of waste cooking oil and tallow for production of toilet “bath” soap

  Maotsela, T., Danha, G. & Muzenda, E., 2019, In: Procedia Manufacturing. 35, p. 541-545 5 p.

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

  Open Access

  • Soaps (detergents)
  • Cooking
  • Beef
  • Oils
  • Vegetable oils
  4 Citations (Scopus)

• Vegetation dynamics in African drylands: an assessment based on the Vegetation Degradation Index in an agro-pastoral region of Botswana

  Akinyemi, F. O. & Kgomo, M. O., Oct 1 2019, In: Regional Environmental Change. 19, 7, p. 2027-2039 13 p.

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

  • vegetation dynamics
  • vegetation
  • index
  • species richness
  • NDVI
  3 Citations (Scopus)

• Waste management and treatment of copper slag BCL, Selebi Phikwe Botswana: Review

  Gabasiane, T. S., Bhero, S. & Danha, G., 2019, In: Procedia Manufacturing. 35, p. 494-499 6 p.

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

  Open Access

  • Waste treatment
  • Waste management
  • Slags
  • Copper
  • Iron

• Waste to Energy Opportunities in Botswana: A Case Study Review

  Charis, G., Danha, G., Muzenda, E., Muzenda, E., Patel, B. & Mateescu, C., Nov 2019, Proceedings of 2019 7th International Renewable and Sustainable Energy Conference, IRSEC 2019. El Hibaoui, A., Essaaidi, M. & Zaz, Y. (eds.). Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 9078153. (Proceedings of 2019 7th International Renewable and Sustainable Energy Conference, IRSEC 2019).

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

  • Solid wastes
  • Waste incineration
  • Anaerobic digestion
  • Waste management
  • Waste disposal

• Waste valorisation opportunities for bush encroacher biomass in savannah ecosystems: A comparative case analysis of Botswana and Namibia

  Charis, G., Danha, G. & Muzenda, E., 2019, In: Procedia Manufacturing. 35, p. 974-979 6 p.

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

  Open Access

  • Ecosystems
  • Biomass
  • Charcoal
  • Drought
  • Pelletizing
  4 Citations (Scopus)

• Water Leak Detection from Irrigation Pipelines in Botswana using Vibration Interpretation Technique

  Moni, N. A., Sigweni, B., Mangwala, M. & Kolobe, L., Sep 1 2019, In: IEEE AFRICON Conference. 2019-September

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

  • Leak detection
  • Irrigation
  • Pipelines
  • Water
  • Soils

• Wear studies of spark plasma sintered ZrO2 reinforced Ti-6Al-4V alloy

  Semetse, L., Obadele, B. A., Raganya, L. & Olubambi, P. A., Dec 2019, In: Materials Today: Proceedings. In press, 7 p.

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

  • titanium alloy (TiAl6V4)
  • Electric sparks
  • Plasmas
  • Wear of materials
  • Hardness
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• What is the Link between Malaria Prevention in Pregnancy and Neonatal Survival in Nigeria?

  Adeoye, I. A. & Fagbamigbe, A. F., Mar 1 2019, In: African journal of reproductive health. 23, 1, p. 139-149 11 p.

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

  • Nigeria
  • Malaria
  • Low Birth Weight Infant
  • Pregnancy
  • pyrimethamine drug combination fanasil

• Zirconium as a suitable reference element for estimating potentially toxic element enrichment in treated wastewater discharge vicinity

  Kebonye, N. M. & Eze, P. N., Nov 1 2019, In: Environmental Monitoring and Assessment. 191, 11, 705.

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

  • Zirconium
  • Wastewater
  • Soils
  • wastewater
  • Contamination
  4 Citations (Scopus)

• ZnO Nanowire Field Effect Transistor for Biosensing: A Review

  Ditshego, N. M. J., 2019, In: Journal of Nano Research. 60, p. 94-112 19 p.

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

  • Zinc Oxide
  • Zinc oxide
  • Nanowires
  • bioinstrumentation
  • Field effect transistors
  3 Citations (Scopus)
• 2018

  3D MHD Free Convective Stretched Flow of a Radiative Nanofluid Inspired by Variable Magnetic Field

  Nayak, M. K., Shaw, S. & Chamkha, A. J., Aug 3 2018, In: Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering. 44, 2, p. 1269-1282 14 p.

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

  • convective flow
  • thermal radiation
  • Hartmann number
  • thermal boundary layer
  • boundary layer thickness
  26 Citations (Scopus)

• 3D modeling of the thermal phenomena during laser melting of polymers

  Mokrane, A., Boutaous, MH., Xin, S. & Siginer, D., 2018, Fluids Engineering. American Society of Mechanical Engineers(ASME), (ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Proceedings (IMECE); vol. 7).

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

  • 3D modeling
  • Melting
  • Lasers
  • Polymers
  • Densification

• A Bayesian approach for predicting rockburst

  Adoko, A. C. & Zvarivadza, T., 2018. 5 p.

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

  • Rock bursts
  • rockburst
  • inference
  • rocks
  • underground structures

• A critical review on application of solar energy as renewable regeneration heat source in solid desiccant – vapor compression hybrid cooling system

  Jani, D. B., Mishra, M. & Sahoo, P. K., 2018, In: Journal of Building Engineering. 18, p. 107-124 18 p.

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

  Open Access

  • Cooling systems
  • Solar energy
  • Vapors
  • Compaction
  • Air conditioning
  26 Citations (Scopus)

• A critical taxonomy of socio-economic studies around biomass and bio-waste to energy projects

  Charis, G., Danha, G. & Muzenda, E., Sep 2018, In: Detritus. 3, September, p. 47-57 11 p.

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

  Open Access

  • Taxonomies
  • Biomass
  • socioeconomics
  • Economics
  • biomass
  2 Citations (Scopus)

• A Data-Mining Model for Predicting Low Birth Weight with a High AUC

  Hange, U., Selvaraj, R., Galani, M. & Letsholo, K., 2018, Computer and Information Science. Lee, R. (ed.). Springer Nature Switzerland AG, Vol. 719. p. 109-121 13 p. (Studies in Computational Intelligence; vol. 719).

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

  • Obstetrics
  • Data mining
  • Health care
  • Decision trees
  • Data structures

• Adsorption of Al, Cr and Zn from a wastewater effluent using basic oxygen furnace slag

  Ntuli, F. & Falayi, T., Nov 5 2018, In: IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science. 191, 1, 012112.

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

  Open Access

  • slag
  • furnace
  • effluent
  • adsorption
  • wastewater

• Adsorption of zinc and Iron from acidic industrial effluent using basic oxygen furnace slag

  Falayi, T. & Ntuli, F., 2018, p. 1-5. 5 p.

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

  Open Access

  • industrial effluent
  • slag
  • furnace
  • zinc
  • adsorption

• Adsorptive removal of V(V) ions using clinoptilolite modified with polypyrrole and iron oxide nanoparticles in column studies

  Mthombeni, N. H., Mbakop, S., Ochieng, A. & Onyango, M. S., 2018, In: MRS Advances. p. 1-9

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

  • polypyrroles
  • adsorbents
  • iron oxides
  • beds
  • nanoparticles
  2 Citations (Scopus)

• Advanced Process Engineering Control

  Agachi, P. S., Cristea, V. M., Csavdari, A. A. & Szilágyi, B., 2018, Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co. KG. 344 p.

  Research output: Book/Report › Book

  • Process engineering
  • Chemical engineering
  • Control systems
  • Process control
  • Logistics

• Advances in opportunistic scheduling in IEEE 802.16 WiMAX for aeronautical communication networks

  Luza, T., Zungeru, A. M., Yahya, A., Chuma, J. & Sundarajan, S., 2018, In: International Review of Aerospace Engineering. 11, 5, p. 201-212 12 p.

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

  • Telecommunication networks
  • Scheduling
  • Quality of service
  • Scheduling algorithms
  • Communication
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Advances in surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy for analysis of pharmaceuticals: A review

  Alula, M. T., Mengesha, Z. T. & Mwenesongole, E., Sep 2018, In: Vibrational Spectroscopy. 98, p. 50-63 14 p.

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

  • Raman spectroscopy
  • Raman scattering
  • Pharmaceutical Preparations
  • Spectrometers
  • Lasers
  26 Citations (Scopus)

• A Farmyard Access Control System and Method

  Zungeru, A. M., Chuma, J. M., Mangwala, M. & Tlaang, K., Jun 2018, IPC No. G07C 9/00 (2006.01, Patents Scope, Dec 22 2016

  Research output: Patent

  Open Access

  • sensors (equipment)
  • methodology
  • animals

• A geomorphological characterisation of river systems in South Africa: A case study of the Sabie River

  Eze, P. N. & Knight, J., Jun 1 2018, In: Physics and Chemistry of the Earth. 105, p. 196-205 10 p.

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

  Open Access

  • Republic of South Africa
  • rivers
  • Rivers
  • river system
  • Africa
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Anaerobic treatment of opaque beer wastewater with enhanced biogas recovery through Acti-zyme bio augmentation

  Manyuchi, M. M., Mbohwa, C. & Muzenda, E., Dec 2018, In: South African Journal of Chemical Engineering. 26, p. 74-79 6 p.

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

  Open Access

  • Biochemical oxygen demand
  • Biofuels
  • Beer
  • Biogas
  • tyramine-deoxysorbitol
  3 Citations (Scopus)

• Analysis of land change in the dryland agricultural landscapes of eastern Botswana

  Akinyemi, F. O. & Mashame, G., 2018, In: Land Use Policy. 76, p. 798-811 14 p.

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

  • agricultural landscape
  • Botswana
  • land cover
  • arid lands
  • cropland
  10 Citations (Scopus)

• Analysis of the biogas productivity from dry anaerobic digestion of organic fraction of municipal solid waste

  Matheri, A. N., Sethunya, V. L., Belaid, M. & Muzenda, E., Jan 1 2018, In: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews. 81, p. 2328-2334 7 p.

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

  Open Access

  • Manures
  • Anaerobic digestion
  • Municipal solid waste
  • Biogas
  • Methane
  12 Citations (Scopus)

• An Efficient Network Traffic Classification Using Improved Modular Neural Network with Chicken Swarm Optimization

  Selvaraj, R., Kuthadi, V. M. & Ali, M. S., 2018, In: Journal of Advanced Research in Dynamical and Control Systems. 10, 1, p. 264-276

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

• An Electrical Switching System for Building or Installation

  Zungeru, A. M., Chuma, J. M., Gaboitaolelwe, J. & Mangwala, M., Jul 2018, IPC No. H02J 3/14 (2006.01), Patents Scope, Jan 10 2017

  Research output: Patent

  Open Access

  • Switching systems
  • Switches
  • Electricity
  • Access control
  • Controllers

• An Illustration of Determining Quantitatively the Rock Mass Quality Parameters of the Hoek–Brown Failure Criterion

  Wu, L., Adoko, A. C. & Li, B., Apr 1 2018, In: Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering. 51, 4, p. 1063-1076 14 p.

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

  • Rocks
  • tunnel
  • rock
  • Tunnels
  • parameter
  4 Citations (Scopus)

• An Improved Accuracy Model Employing an e-Navigation System

  Lebekwe, C. K., Yahya, A. & Astin, I., Nov 2018, 2018 9th IEEE Annual Ubiquitous Computing, Electronics and Mobile Communication Conference, UEMCON 2018. Chakrabarti, S. & Saha, H. N. (eds.). Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., p. 152-158 7 p. 8796700. (2018 9th IEEE Annual Ubiquitous Computing, Electronics and Mobile Communication Conference, UEMCON 2018).

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

  • navigation
  • Ports and harbors
  • Navigation systems
  • Time of arrival
  • harbors

• An iterative method for tri-level quadratic fractional programming problems using fuzzy goal programming approach

  Kassa, S. M. & Tsegay, T. H., 2018, In: Journal of Industrial Engineering International. 14, 2, p. 255-264

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

  Open Access

  • Iterative methods
  • Decision making

• A note on the formality of some contact manifolds

  Banyaga, A., Gatsinzi, J. B. & Massamba, F., 2018, In: Journal of Geometry. 109, 1, 10 p.

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

  • Formality
  • Sasakian Manifold
  • Contact Manifold
  • Symplectic Manifold
  • Bundle

• Antibacterial and antioxidant potential of Albizia anthelmintica as a medicinal plant on pathogenic veterinary isolates

  Wale, K., Kwape, E., Sethibe, L., Gaobotse, G., Loeto, D. & Sethebe, B., 2018, In: Journal of Medicinal Plants Research. 12, 27, p. 456-462

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

  Open Access

  • Albizia anthelmintica
  • medicinal plants
  • antioxidants
  • extracts
  • bark

• Application of artificial neural networks for prediction of solar radiation for Botswana

  Kumar, V. S., Prasad, J., Narasimhan, V. L. & Ravi, S., Jun 19 2018, 2017 International Conference on Energy, Communication, Data Analytics and Soft Computing, ICECDS 2017. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., p. 3493-3501 9 p. (2017 International Conference on Energy, Communication, Data Analytics and Soft Computing, ICECDS 2017).

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

  • Artificial Neural Network
  • Botswana
  • Radiation
  • Solar radiation
  • Network Model
  3 Citations (Scopus)

• Application of Coh-Metrix to determine the readability level of comprehension texts: A case study

  Otlhomile, B. E., Mokgwathi, T. & Mogotsi, B., 2018.

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

• Application of different pre-treatment techniques for enhanced biogas production from lawn grass: A review

  Sibiya, N. T., Tesfagiogis, H. & Muzenda, E., Jan 1 2018, Green Energy and Technology. 9783319636115 ed. Springer Verlag, p. 245-255 11 p. (Green Energy and Technology; no. 9783319636115).

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

  • Biogas
  • biogas
  • grass
  • Chemical bonds
  • Biodegradability

• A Principal Component Regression Model, for Forecasting Daily Peak Ambient Ground Level Ozone Concentrations, in the Presence of Multicollinearity Amongst Precursor Air Pollutants and Local Meteorological Conditions: A Case Study of Maun

  Thupeng, W. M., Mothupi, T., Mokgweetsi, B., Mashabe, B. & Sediadie, T., 2018, In: International Journal of Applied Mathematics & Statistical Sciences ( IJAMSS ). 7, 1

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

  Open Access

• A review of additive manufacturing of α- β Ti alloy components through selective laser melting and laser metal deposition

  Chandramohan, P., Bhero, S., Manikandasubramanian, K. & Ravishankar, B., 2018, In: Journal of Engineering Science and Technology. 13, 3, p. 790-812 23 p.

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

  Open Access

  • Selective laser melting
  • 3D printers
  • Lasers
  • Metals
  • Rapid prototyping
  6 Citations (Scopus)

• A review of finite element modelling of nanoindentation and micro-scratch techniques in characterizing thin films

  Mwema, F. M., Akinlabi, E. T. & Oladijo, O. P., 2018, p. 650-658. 9 p.

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

  • Nanoindentation
  • Thin films
  • Experiments
  • Finite element method
  • Fracture toughness
  4 Citations (Scopus)

• A review of the application of GIS in biomass and solid waste supply chain optimization: Gaps and opportunities for developing nations

  Charis, G., Danha, G. & Muzenda, E., 2018, In: Proceedings of the International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management. 2018, NOV, p. 42-52 11 p.

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

  • Developing Nations
  • Supply Chain Optimization
  • Solid Waste
  • Solid wastes
  • Biomass
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Artificial neural networks modeling of the parameterized gold nanoparticles generation through photo-induced process

  Gherman, A. M. M., Tosa, N., Cristea, V. M., Tosa, V., Porav, S. & Agachi, P. S., 2018, In: Materials Research Express. 5, 8

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

  • Gold nanoparticles
  • Gold
  • Neural networks
  • Citric Acid
  • Scanning
  2 Citations (Scopus)

• A secured data management scheme for smart societies in industrial internet of things environment

  Babar, M., Khan, F., Iqbal, W., Yahya, A., Arif, F., Tan, Z. & Chuma, J. M., Jul 30 2018, In: IEEE Access. 6, p. 43088-43099 12 p., 8423621.

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

  • Information management
  • Internet of things
  • Demand side management
  • Data Analytics
  • Big data
  8 Citations (Scopus)

• Atomic force microscopy analysis of surface topography of pure thin aluminum films

  Mwema, F. M., Oladijo, O. P., Sathiaraj, T. S. & Akinlabi, E. T., 2018, In: Materials Research Express. 5, 4, 046416.

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

  • Atomic force microscopy
  • Surface topography
  • Surface structure
  • Aluminum
  • Thin films
  22 Citations (Scopus)

• A Voltage Multiplier using Timer Circuit

  Zungeru, A. M., Chuma, J. M., Mangwala, M. & Khao, B., 2018, In: Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences. 13, 9, p. 2737-2743 7 p.

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

  Open Access

  • Networks (circuits)
  • Electric potential
  • Capacitors
  • Diodes
  • Multivibrators

• Bio ethanol from sewage sludge: A bio fuel alternative

  Manyuchi, M. M., Chiutsi, P., Mbohwa, C., Muzenda, E. & Mutusva, T., Jun 1 2018, In: South African Journal of Chemical Engineering. 25, p. 123-127 5 p.

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

  Open Access

  • Sewage sludge
  • sewage
  • biofuel
  • Alternative fuels
  • Ethanol
  6 Citations (Scopus)

• Bioethanol production from corn residue

  Manyuchi, M. M., Muganu, C., Mbohwa, C. & Muzenda, E., 2018, In: Proceedings of the International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management. 2018, JUL, p. 2530-2539 10 p.

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

  • Bioethanol
  • Corn
  • Hydrolysis
  • Carbon
  • Sugars
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Bio ethanol production from the landfill organic waste fraction

  Manyuchi, M. M., Mbohwa, C. & Muzenda, E., 2018, In: Proceedings of the International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management. 2018, JUL, p. 1-5 5 p.

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

  • Hydrolysis
  • Enzymatic hydrolysis
  • Bioethanol
  • Landfill
  • Sugars

• Biogas and Bio solids production from tea waste through anaerobic digestion

  Manyuchi, M. M., Mbohwa, C. & Muzenda, E., 2018, In: Proceedings of the International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management. 2018, JUL, p. 2519-2525 7 p.

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

  • Anaerobic Digestion
  • Tea
  • Biogas
  • Anaerobic digestion
  • Biosolids

• Biological treatment of distillery wastewater by application of the vermifiltration technology

  Manyuchi, M. M., Mbohwa, C. & Muzenda, E., Jun 1 2018, In: South African Journal of Chemical Engineering. 25, p. 74-78 5 p.

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

  Open Access

  • Distilleries
  • Wastewater
  • Nitrogen
  • Effluents
  • Chemical oxygen demand
  11 Citations (Scopus)