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  Data-driven stabilizing control of DC–DC converters with unknown active loads

  Ruiz-Martinez, O. F., Mayo-Maldonado, J. C., Escobar, G., Valdez-Resendiz, J. E., Maupong, T. M. & Rosas-Caro, J. C., 2020, In: Control Engineering Practice. 95

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

• Dataset on microstructural, structural and tribology characterization of TiC thin film on CpTi substrate grown by RF magnetron sputtering

  Abegunde, O. O., Akinlabi, E. T. & Oladijo, P. O., Apr 2020, In: Data in Brief. 29, 10 p., 105205.

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

• Decomposing the educational inequalities in the factors associated with severe acute malnutrition among under-five children in low- And middle-income countries

  Fagbamigbe, A. F., Kandala, N. B. & Uthman, O. A., Apr 25 2020, In: BMC Public Health. 20, 1, 14 p., 555.

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

  Open Access
  2 Citations (Scopus)

• Delineation of potential groundwater recharge zones using analytic hierarchy process-guided GIS in the semi-arid Motloutse watershed, eastern Botswana

  Lentswe, G. B. & Molwalefhe, L., Apr 2020, In: Journal of Hydrology: Regional Studies. 28, 22 p., 100674.

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

  Open Access
  17 Citations (Scopus)

• Demystifying the factors associated with rural–urban gaps in severe acute malnutrition among under-five children in low- and middle-income countries: a decomposition analysis

  Fagbamigbe, A. F., Kandala, N. B. & Uthman, A. O., Dec 1 2020, In: Scientific Reports. 10, 1, 15 p., 11172.

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

  Open Access
  4 Citations (Scopus)

• Densification and microstructures of hybrid sintering of titanium alloy

  Ayodele, O. O., Awotunde, M. A., Shongwe, M. B., Obadele, B. A., Babalola, B. J. & Olubambi, P. A., Jan 2020, In: Materials Today: Proceedings. In press, 4 p.

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

• Dependence of fractal characteristics on the scan size of atomic force microscopy (AFM) phase imaging of aluminum thin films

  Mwema, F. M., Akinlabi, E. T. & Oladijo, O. P., 2020, In: Materials Today: Proceedings. 26, Part 2, p. 1540-1545 6 p.

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

• Design and development of a hydrothermal reactor for bio coal production for application in solid waste management technologies

  Mugoronji, M., Manyuchi, M. M., Mbohwa, C., Muzenda, E., Stinner, W. & Sukdeo, N., Dec 14 2020, 2020 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, IEEM 2020. IEEE Computer Society, p. 556-561 6 p. 9309730. (IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management; vol. 2020-December).

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

• Design and Simulation of an Automated Motion Sensing Sprinkler System

  Thema, M., Zungeru, A. M., Gaboitaolelwe, J., Mtengi, B. & Lebekwe, C. K., 2020, In: International Journal of Engineering Research and Technology. 13, 11, p. 3167-3177 11 p.

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

  Open Access

• Design and simulation of autonomous anti-rain construction site cover system

  Molatlhegi, M. P., Zungeru, A. M., Gaboitaolelwe, J. & Lebekwe, C., 2020, In: International Journal of Engineering Research and Technology. 13, 10, p. 3000-3007 8 p.

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

  Open Access

• Designing Innovation Ecosystems from Scratch: What is your Ecosystem Role?

  Nthubu, B., Cruickshank, L. & Richards, D., Aug 13 2020.

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

  Open Access

• Design of Photovoltaic System for IoT Devices

  Murtala Zungeru, A., Chuma, J. M., Lebekwe, C. K., Phalaagae, P., Gaboitaolelwe, J., Murtala Zungeru, A., Chuma, J. M., Duncan, D., Diarra, B., Mosalaosi, M., Mtengi, B. & Gaboitaolelwe, J., 2020, Green Internet of Things Sensor Networks. Springer International Publishing AG, p. 55-81 27 p. (Green Internet of Things Sensor Networks).

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

• Developing a lean value chain for botswana’s grain milling industry – a case study of a wheat milling company

  Thaolang, L. & Gwangwava, N., 2020, Proceedings of the 2nd African International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management, 2020. IEOM Society, p. 1569-1579 11 p. (Proceedings of the International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management; vol. 59).

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

• Developing an empirical relationship for optimizing surface roughness of TiC thin film grown by magnetron sputtering using Taguchi analysis

  Abegunde, O., Akinlabi, E. & Oladijo, P., 2020, In: Materials Today: Proceedings. 26, Part 2, p. 3282-3287 6 p.

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

• Development of a cysteine sensor based on the peroxidase-like activity of AgNPs@ Fe₃O₄ core-shell nanostructures

  Mazhani, M., Alula, M. T. & Murape, D., Apr 22 2020, In: Analytica Chimica Acta. 1107, p. 193-202 10 p.

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

• Development of two rapid lateral flow test strips for detection of foot-and-mouth disease virus SAT 1 and SAT 3

  Yang, M., Mudabuka, B., Dueck, C., Xu, W., Masisi, K., Fana, E. M., Mpofu, C. & Nfon, C., Sep 1 2020, In: Journal of Virological Methods. 291, 2021, p. 1-5 5 p., 2021.

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

• Development trajectory of the attainable region optimization method: Trends and opportunities for applications in the waste-to-energy field

  Charis, G., Danha, G., Muzenda, E. & Glasser, D., Apr 2020, In: South African Journal of Chemical Engineering. 32, p. 13-26 14 p.

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

  Open Access

• Dietary prevention of atherogenesis is consistently associated with increased levels of plasma erythropoietin in low density lipoprotein receptor knock-out mice

  Kaur, R., Masisi, K., Le, K., Fischer, G., Kobue-Lekalake, R. & Moghadasian, M. H., May 15 2020, In: Applied Physiology, Nutrition and Metabolism. 45, 4, p. S25 2 p., 45.

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

• Dispersive optical constants and electrical properties of nanocrystalline CuInS₂ thin films prepared by chemical spray pyrolysis

  Dube, P., Juma, A. O. & Muiva, C. M., Apr 15 2020, In: Ceramics International. 46, 6, p. 7396-7402 7 p.

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

• Distribution and genetic variability of sapoviruses in Africa

  Makhaola, K., Moyo, S. & Kebaabetswe, L. P., May 2020, In: Viruses. 12, 5, 19 p., 490.

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

  Open Access
  2 Citations (Scopus)

• Double dispersed bioconvective Casson nanofluid fluid flow over a nonlinear convective stretching sheet in suspension of gyrotactic microorganism

  Shaw, S., Magagula, V. M. & Kairi, RR., Mar 22 2020, In: Heat Transfer. 49, 5, p. 2449-2471

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

• Dynamic Risk Assessment of Lead Pollution of Shooting Range Soil by Applying the Delayed Geochemical Hazard Model–A Case Study in Botswana

  Dinake, P., Kelebemang, R., Sehube, N., Kereeditse, T. & Motswetla, O., 2020, In: Soil and Sediment Contamination.

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

  Open Access
  3 Citations (Scopus)

• Dynamics of a non-smooth type hybrid energy harvester with nonlinear magnetic coupling

  Sengha, G. G., Kenfack, W. F., Siewe, M. S., Tabi, C. B. & Kofane, T. C., Nov 2020, In: Communications in Nonlinear Science and Numerical Simulation. 90, 105364.

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

• Dynamics of poverty-related dissimilarities in fertility in Nigeria: 2003-2018

  Adebowale, A. S., Fagbamigbe, A. F., Akinyemi, J. O., Olowolafe, T., Onwusaka, O., Adewole, D., Sadiku, S. & Palamuleni, M., Sep 2020, In: Scientific African. 9, 14 p., e00468.

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

  Open Access

• Economic status, a salient motivator for medicalisation of FGM in sub-Saharan Africa: Myth or reality from 13 national demographic health surveys

  Morhason-Bello, I. O., Fagbamigbe, A. F., Kareem, Y. O. & Ojengbede, O. A., Aug 2020, In: SSM - Population Health. 11, 8 p., 100602.

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

  Open Access
  5 Citations (Scopus)

• Effective shear augmented dispersion of solutes during nanoparticle assisted drug delivery in a microvessel

  Shaw, S., Jan 2020, In: Fluid Dynamics Research. 52, 1, 015510.

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

• Effect of AFM scan size on the scaling law of sputtered aluminium thin films

  Mwema, F. M., Akinlabi, E. T., Oladijo, O. P., Akinlabi, S. A. & Hassan, S., Sep 2020, Advances in Manufacturing Engineering - Selected Articles from ICMMPE 2019. Emamian, S. S., Yusof, F. & Awang, M. (eds.). Springer Nature, Singapore, p. 171-176 6 p. (Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering).

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

• Effect of annealing on the optical constants of ZnO nanowires for energy harvesting applications

  Muchuweni, E., Sathiaraj, T. S., Magama, M. T. & Dzomba, P., Apr 2020, In: Journal of Optoelectronics and Advanced Materials. 22, 3-4, p. 200-204 5 p.

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

• Effect of Cd precursor on structure and optical properties of spin coated Zn_0:9Cd_0:1O films for optoelectronics applications

  Arora, I., Kumar, P. & Sathiaraj, T. S., Dec 12 2020, In: Materials Science- Poland. 38, 3, p. 459-464 6 p.

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

  Open Access

• Effect of co-digestion of food waste and cow dung on biogas yield

  Emmanuel Pax, M., Muzenda, E. & Lekgoba, T., Jul 24 2020, In: E3S Web of Conferences. 181, 5 p., 01005.

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

  Open Access

• Effect of energy density on the consolidation mechanism and microstructural evolution of laser cladded functionally-graded composite Ti-Al system

  Olakanmi, E. O., Sepako, M., Morake, J., Kutua, S., Hoosain, S. E. & Pityana, S. L., 2020, p. 1422-1438. 17 p.

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

• Effect of garlic meal on growth performance and carcass characteristics of indigenous Venda chickens

  Ditle, B. E., Ng'Ambi, J. W., Norris, D. & Alabi, O. J., 2020, In: Indian Journal of Animal Research. 54, 1, p. 65-69 5 p.

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

• Effect of Heat Treatment Hardening on the Dry Sliding Wear Behaviour of Mild Steel

  Lebudi, C., Oladijo, P. O., Leso, T. & Phiri, R., Jan 28 2020, In: MRS Advances. 5, 23-24, p. 1195-1202

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

• Effect of nickel addition on densification, microstructure and wear behaviour of spark plasma sintered CP-titanium

  Rominiyi, A. L., Shongwe, M. B., Ogunmuyiwa, E. N., Babalola, B. J., Lepele, P. F. & Olubambi, P. A., Jan 15 2020, In: Materials Chemistry and Physics. 240, 9 p., 122130.

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

• Effect of physical activation/surface functional groups on wettability and electrochemical performance of carbon/activated carbon aerogels based electrode materials for electrochemical capacitors

  Abbas, Q., Mirzaeian, M., Ogwu, A. A., Mazur, M. & Gibson, D., May 7 2020, In: International Journal of Hydrogen Energy. 45, 25, p. 13586-13595 10 p.

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

• Effect of silicon nitride (Si₃N₄) addition on the mechanical and tribological performance of al-fe-si alloy (AA8011)

  Fayomi, J., Popoola, A. P. I., Popoola, O. M. & Oladijo, O. P., 2020, Advanced Materials and Processing Technologies II. Zhao, Y. (ed.). Trans Tech Publications Ltd, Vol. 982. p. 34-38 5 p. (Materials Science Forum; vol. 982 MSF).

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

• Effect of substrate type on the fractal characteristics of AFM images of sputtered aluminium thin films

  Mwema, F. M., Akinlabi, E. T. & Oladijo, O. P., 2020, In: Medziagotyra. 26, 1, p. 49-57 9 p.

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

  Open Access
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Effect of TiN and TiCN additions on spark plasma sintered Ti–6Al–4V

  Falodun, O. E., Obadele, B. A., Oke, S. R., Ige, O. O. & Olubambi, P. A., Feb 17 2020, In: Particulate Science and Technology. 38, 2, p. 156 - 165 10 p.

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

• Effects of growth conditions on properties of CBD synthesized ZnO nanorods grown on ultrasonic spray pyrolysis deposited ZnO seed layers

  Mosalagae, K., Murape, D. M. & Lepodise, L. M., Jul 2020, In: Heliyon. 6, 7, 10 p., e04458.

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

  Open Access
  3 Citations (Scopus)

• Energy-efficient 5G cloud RAN with virtual BBU server consolidation and base station sleeping

  Sigwele, T., Hu, Y. F. & Susanto, M., Aug 4 2020, In: Computer Networks. 177, 107302.

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

• Enhancement of dielectric properties of Baobab Oil and Mongongo Oil using cost-effective additive for power transformer insulating fluids

  Raj, R. A., Samikannu, R., Yahya, A. & Mosalaosi, M., Nov 2020, In: Environmental Technology and Innovation. 20, 13 p., 101150.

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

  Open Access
  2 Citations (Scopus)

• Enhancing adsorption capacity of nano-adsorbents via surface modification: A review

  Manyangadze, M., Chikuruwo, N. H. M., Narsaiah, T. B., Chakra, C. S., Radhakumari, M. & Danha, G., Jan 2020, In: South African Journal of Chemical Engineering. 31, p. 25-32 8 p.

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

  Open Access
  24 Citations (Scopus)

• Enhancing the flotation recovery of copper minerals in smelter slags from Namibia prior to disposal

  Sibanda, V., Sipunga, E., Danha, G. & Mamvura, T. A., Jan 2020, In: Heliyon. 6, 1, p. e03135

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

  Open Access
  4 Citations (Scopus)

• Entropy optimized Darcy-Forchheimer slip flow of Fe₃O₄−CH₂OH₂ nanofluid past a stretching/shrinking rotating disk

  Nayak, M. K., Patra, A., Shaw, S. & Misra, A., Oct 23 2020, In: Heat Transfer. 34 p.

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

• Environmental Impact of Food Packaging Materials: A Review of Contemporary Development from Conventional Plastics to Polylactic Acid Based Materials

  Ncube, L., Ude, A., Ogunmuyiwa, E. N., Zulkifli, R. & Beas, I. N., Nov 6 2020, In: Materials. 24 p., 4994.

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

  Open Access
  14 Citations (Scopus)

• Environmental remediation through the application of the vermicomposting technology for bio waste management

  Manyuchi, M. M., Mbohwa, C. & Muzenda, E., Mar 2020, Proceedings of the International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management. March ed. IEOM Society, p. 2918-2924 7 p. (Proceedings of the International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management; vol. 0, no. March).

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

  Open Access

• Erosion wear behavior of spark plasma-sintered Ti-6Al-4V reinforced with TiN nanoparticles

  Kganakga, M. G., Prieto, G., Falodun, O. E., Tuckart, W. R., Obadele, B. A., Ajibola, O. O. & Olubambi, P. A., Sep 2020, In: International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology. 110, 11-12, p. 3051-3060 10 p.

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

• Erosion-wear Behaviour of 304 Stainless Steel Reinforced with TiN at Elevated Temperatures

  Mafafo, R. M., Obadele, B. A., Pilotti, B., Tuckart, W. R. & Olubambi, P. A., Aug 20 2020, Trends in Manufacturing and Engineering Management - Select Proceedings of ICMechD 2019. Vijayan, S., Subramanian, N. & Sankaranarayanasamy, K. (eds.). Springer Nature, Singapore, p. 183-191 9 p. (Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering).

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

• Eutrophication impact potential of solid waste management options in harare

  Nhubu, T., Mbohwa, C. & Muzenda, E., 2020, Wastes: Solutions, Treatments and Opportunities III - Selected papers from the 5th International Conference Wastes: Solutions, Treatments and Opportunities, 2019. Vilarinho, C., Castro, F., Gonçalves, M. & Fernando, A. L. (eds.). CRC Press/Balkema, p. 360-366 7 p. (Wastes: Solutions, Treatments and Opportunities III - Selected papers from the 5th International Conference Wastes: Solutions, Treatments and Opportunities, 2019).

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

• Evaluation of rockburst occurrence and intensity in underground structures using decision tree approach

  Ghasemi, E., Gholizadeh, H. & Adoko, A. C., Jan 1 2020, In: Engineering with Computers. 36, 1, p. 213-225 13 p.

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