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  Assessing drivers of benthic macroinvertebrate community structure in African highland streams: An exploration using multivariate analysis

  Dalu, T., Wasserman, R. J., Tonkin, J. D., Alexander, M. E., Dalu, M. T. B., Motitsoe, S. N., Manungo, K. I., Bepe, O. & Dube, T., 2017, In: Science of the Total Environment. 601-602, p. 1340-1348 9 p.

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

  Open Access

  • Multivariate Analysis
  • multivariate analysis
  • macroinvertebrate
  • Catchments
  • community structure
  18 Citations (Scopus)

• Assessment of prediction and predictability of short rains over equatorial East Africa using a multi-model ensemble

  Bahaga, T. K., Kucharski, F., Tsidu, G. M. & Yang, H., Feb 1 2016, In: Theoretical and Applied Climatology. 123, 3-4, p. 637-649 13 p.

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

  • East Africa
  • rain
  • prediction
  • forecast
  • Indian Ocean Dipole
  6 Citations (Scopus)

• Assessment of test methods for characterizing the hydrophobic nature of surface-treated High Performance Concrete

  Weisheit, S., Unterberger, S. H., Bader, T. & Lackner, R., 2016, In: Construction and Building Materials. 110, p. 145-153 9 p.

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

  Open Access

  • High performance concrete
  • Concretes
  • Water
  • Surface treatment
  • Durability
  22 Citations (Scopus)

• A study on relationship between casting geometric modulus and feeding distance of ductile iron bar-shaped castings

  Saravanan, V. S., Palanisamy, C., Mohanraj, M., Shah, J. & Bhero, S., Jan 1 2016, In: International Journal of Metalcasting. 10, 4, p. 477-482 6 p.

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

  • Nodular iron
  • Casting
  • Solidification
  • Silicates
  • Graphite
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• A Surface Photovoltage Study of Surface Defects on Co-Doped TiO2 Thin Films Deposited by Spray Pyrolysis

  Juma, A., Wafula, H. B., Sakwa, T., Musembi, R. J. & Simiyu, J., 2016, In: Coatings. 6, 3

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

  Open Access
  4 Citations (Scopus)

• A Survey in the Different Designs and Control Systems of Powered Exoskeleton for Lower Extremities

  Baldovino, R. G. & Jamisola, R., 2017, In: Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Biomechanics. 1, 4, p. 109-115 13 p.

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

  Open Access

  • Dynamic models
  • Control systems

• A survey on database synchronization algorithms for mobile device

  Kekgathetse, M. B. & Letsholo, K. J., Apr 10 2016, In: Journal of Theoretical and Applied Information Technology. 86, 1, p. 1-9 9 p.

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

  • Mobile Devices
  • Synchronization
  • Mobile computing
  • Server
  • Review
  4 Citations (Scopus)

• A Survey on Management of Upstream Land Use and its Impact on Downstream Water Quality Parameters

  Patella, W., Jamisola, R., Letswenyo, M. W. & Nagayo, A. M., 2017, In: Journal of Computational Innovations and Engineering Applications. 2, 1, p. 1-11 11 p.

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

  Open Access

  • land use
  • water quality
  • allocation
  • water body
  • parameter

• 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
  23 Citations (Scopus)

• Auction-based competition of hybrid small cells for dropped macrocell users

  Basutli, B. & Lambotharan, S., 2017, In: IET Signal Processing. 11, 6, p. 695-703 9 p.

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

  Open Access

  • Base stations
  • Global optimization
  • Beamforming
  • Wireless networks
  4 Citations (Scopus)

• Authigenic minerals from the Paola Ridge (southern Tyrrhenian Sea): Evidences of episodic methane seepage

  Franchi, F., Rovere, M., Gamberi, F., Rashed, H., Vaselli, O. & Tassi, F., Sep 1 2017, In: Marine and Petroleum Geology. 86, p. 228-247 20 p.

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

  Open Access

  • seepage
  • mud
  • authigenic mineral
  • siderites
  • mud volcano
  12 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

• A WITHIN HOST MODEL of BLOOD STAGE MALARIA with TREATMENT

  Marijani, T. & Lungu, E., Mar 1 2017, In: Journal of Biological Systems. 25, 1, p. 1-27 27 p.

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

  • Parasites
  • Malaria
  • malaria
  • Drug therapy
  • Cells

• Baobabs on Kubu Island, Botswana – A dendrochronological multi-parameter study using ring width and stable isotopes (δ¹³C, δ¹⁸O)

  Slotta, F., Helle, G., Heussner, K. U., Shemang, E. & Riedel, F., Jan 1 2017, In: Erdkunde. 71, 1

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

  • Botswana
  • tree ring
  • stable isotope
  • climate
  • climate change
  3 Citations (Scopus)

• Batch equilibrium and kinetics of mercury removal from aqueous solutions using polythiophene/graphene oxide nanocomposite

  Muliwa, A. M., Onyango, M. S., Maity, A. & Ochieng, A., 2017, In: Water Science and Technology. 75, 12, p. 2841-2851

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

  • Graphene oxide
  • nanocomposite
  • Nanocomposites
  • Adsorption
  • aqueous solution
  10 Citations (Scopus)

• Bayesian prediction of TBM penetration rate in rock mass

  Adoko, A. C., Gokceoglu, C. & Yagiz, S., Aug 30 2017, In: Engineering Geology. 226, p. 245-256 12 p.

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

  • TBM
  • Rocks
  • penetration
  • prediction
  • rock
  28 Citations (Scopus)

• Big data applications in operations/supply-chain management: A literature review

  Addo-Tenkorang, R. & Helo, P. T., Nov 1 2016, In: Computers and Industrial Engineering. 101, p. 528-543 16 p.

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

  • Supply chain management
  • Operations research
  • Big data
  • Industry
  • Internet of things
  129 Citations (Scopus)

• Big Sensor Data Systems for Smart Cities

  Ang, L-M., Seng, K. P., Zungeru, A. M. & Ijemaru, G. K., 2017, In: IEEE Internet of Things Journal. 4, 5, p. 1259-1271 13 p.

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

  Open Access

  • Smart city
  • Sensors
  • Big data
  • Ecosystems
  50 Citations (Scopus)

• Bingham Fluids: Deformation and Energy Dissipation in Triangular Cross Section Tube Flow

  Letelier, M. F., Barrera, C., Dennis, S., Stockle, J. S., Godoy, F. & Rosas, C., 2016, In: Meccanica. 53, 1-2, p. 161-173

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

  Open Access

  • Pipe flow
  • plugs
  • Shear stress
  • Energy dissipation
  • energy dissipation
  2 Citations (Scopus)

• 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)

• Biogas-slurry derived mesoporous carbon for supercapacitor applications

  Enock, T. K., King'ondu, C. K., Pogrebnoi, A. & Jande, Y. A. C., 2017, In: Materials Today Energy. 5, p. 126-137 12 p.

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

  Open Access

  • Biofuels
  • Supercapacitor
  • Biogas
  • Carbon
  • Electrodes
  16 Citations (Scopus)

• 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)

• Blood profiles of indigenous Pedi goats fed varying levels of Vachellia karroo leaf meal in Setaria verticillata hay-based diet

  Brown, D., Ng'ambi, J. W., Norris, D. & Mbajiorgu, F. E., Jan 1 2016, In: South African Journal of Animal Sciences. 46, 4, p. 432-440 9 p.

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

  • Setaria verticillata
  • Vachellia
  • hay
  • goats
  • blood
  2 Citations (Scopus)

• Broadband characteristics for multi-path power line communication channels: Indoor environments

  Mosalaosi, M. & Afullo, T. J., 2016, In: International Journal on Communications Antenna and Propagation. 6, 4, p. 244-254 11 p.

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

  • Frequency selective fading
  • Multipath propagation
  • Impulse response
  • Frequency response
  • Communication
  2 Citations (Scopus)

• Buffering efficacy and interaction of minerals in clayey soil with contaminants from landfilling and mining activities: A bird-eye view

  Agbenyeku, E. E., Muzenda, E. & Msibi, M. I., 2016, In: South African Journal of Chemical Engineering. 21, p. 2-10 9 p.

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

  Open Access

  • Environmental Health
  • Minerals
  • Impurities
  • Health risk assessment
  • Soils
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Carbon dioxide removal using ammonia in biogas upgrading and purification

  Maile, O. I. & Muzenda, E., Jan 1 2017, In: Studia Universitatis Babes-Bolyai Chemia. 62, 4, p. 471-482 12 p.

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

  • Biofuels
  • Ammonia
  • Purification
  • Carbon Dioxide
  • Calorific value

• Carcass and meat quality characteristics of South African indigenous chickens

  Motsepe, R., Mabelebele, M., Norris, D., Brown, D., Ngambi, J. & Ginindza, M., Aug 1 2016, In: Indian Journal of Animal Research. 50, 4, p. 580-587 8 p.

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

  • Koekoek (chicken breed)
  • carcass quality
  • Meat
  • meat quality
  • Chickens
  4 Citations (Scopus)

• CFD simulations, experimental validation and parametric studies for the catalytic reduction of NO by hydrogen in a fixed bed reactor

  Mihet, M., Cristea, V. M., Agachi, P. S., Cormos, A. M. & Lazar, M. D., Jan 1 2016, In: RSC Advances. 6, 92, p. 89259-89273 15 p.

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

  • Hydrogen
  • Computational fluid dynamics
  • Catalysts
  • Aluminum oxide
  • Temperature
  5 Citations (Scopus)

• Channel modeling for high-speed indoor powerline communication systems: the lattice approach

  Mosalaosi, M. & Afullo, T., Aug 1 2017, In: Annales des Telecommunications/Annals of Telecommunications. 72, 7-8, p. 499-511 13 p.

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

  • Communication systems
  • Bandwidth
  • Communication
  2 Citations (Scopus)

• Characterization and corrosion behaviour of plasma sprayed Zn-Sn alloy coating on mild steel

  Oladijo, O. P., Mathabatha, M. H., Popoola, A. P. I. & Ntsoane, T. P., 2016, In: Surface and Coatings Technology.

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

  Open Access

  • Carbon steel
  • Plasmas
  • corrosion
  • Characterization (materials science)
  • Corrosion
  5 Citations (Scopus)

• Chemical Absorption of Carbon Dioxide in Biogas Purification

  Maile, O. I., Muzenda, E. & Tesfagiorgis, H., Jan 1 2017, In: Procedia Manufacturing. 7, p. 639-646 8 p.

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

  • Biogas
  • Purification
  • Carbon dioxide
  • Methane
  • Anaerobic digestion
  16 Citations (Scopus)

• Chemical alterations in three clayey soils from percolation and interaction with acid mine drainage (AMD)

  Agbenyeku, E-OE., Muzenda, E. & Msibi, M. I., 2016, In: South African Journal of Chemical Engineering. 21, p. 28-36 9 p.

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

  Open Access

  • Drainage
  • Acids
  • Soils
  • Republic of South Africa
  • Chemical contaminants
  10 Citations (Scopus)

• Chemically reacting and radiating nanofluid flow past an exponentially stretching sheet in a porous medium

  Nayak, M. K., Shaw, S. & Makinde, O. D., Oct 2018, In: Indian Journal of Pure and Applied Physics. 56, 10, p. 773-786 14 p.

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

  Open Access

  • glycols
  • ethylene
  • chemical reactions
  • boundary layers
  • Schmidt number
  6 Citations (Scopus)

• Chemical oxygen demand removal from electroplating wastewater by purified and polymer functionalized carbon nanotubes adsorbents

  Bankole, M. T., Abdulkareem, A. S., Tijani, J. O., Ochigbo, S. S., Afolabi, A. S. & Roos, W. D., 2017, In: Water Resources and Industry. 18, p. 33-50 18 p.

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

  Open Access

  • carbon nanotube
  • chemical oxygen demand
  • polymer
  • demand
  • wastewater
  19 Citations (Scopus)

• Chord Length Distribution Based Modeling and Adaptive Model Predictive Control of Batch Crystallization Processes Using High Fidelity Full Population Balance Models

  Szilágyi, B., Agachi, P. Ş. & Nagy, Z. K., 2018, In: Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research. 57, 9, p. 3320-3332 13 p.

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

  Open Access

  • Crystallizers
  • Crystallization
  • Model predictive control
  • Crystals
  • Predictive control systems
  7 Citations (Scopus)

• Citrate-capped silver nanoparticles as a probe for sensitive and selective colorimetric and spectrophotometric sensing of creatinine in human urine

  Alula, M. T., Karamchand, L., Hendricks, N. R. & Blackburn, J. M., May 12 2018, In: Analytica Chimica Acta. 1007, p. 40-49 10 p.

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

  Open Access

  • Silver nanoparticles
  • Citric Acid
  • Silver
  • urine
  • nanoparticle
  27 Citations (Scopus)

• Classroom ICT integration in Tanzania: Opportunities and challenges from the perspectives of TPACK and SAMR models

  Zlotnikova, I., Patrick, K., Bada, J. & Khamisi, K., 2016, In: International Journal of Education and Development using Information and Communication Technology. p. 107-128

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

• Climate change and population growth impacts on surface water supply and demand of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

  Kifle Arsiso, B., Mengistu Tsidu, G., Stoffberg, G. H. & Tadesse, T., 2017, In: Climate Risk Management. 18, p. 21-33 13 p.

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

  Open Access

  • Surface waters
  • water management
  • supply and demand
  • Ethiopia
  • water demand
  22 Citations (Scopus)

• Climate Change and Variability in Semiarid Palapye, Eastern Botswana: An Assessment from Smallholder Farmers’ Perspective

  Akinyemi, F. O., Jul 2017, In: Weather, Climate, and Society. p. 349-365

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

  Open Access

  • smallholder
  • Botswana
  • farmer
  • climate change
  • drought
  12 Citations (Scopus)

• Coagulation efficiency of Dicerocaryum eriocarpum (DE) plant

  Odiyo, J. O., Bassey, O. J., Ochieng, A. & Chimuka, L., 2017, In: Water SA. 43, 1, 6 p.

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

  Open Access

  • mucilage
  • coagulation
  • turbidity
  • Water
  • Coagulants
  2 Citations (Scopus)

• Coal-based adsorbents for water and wastewater treatment

  Simate, G. S., Maledi, N., Ochieng, A., Ndlovu, S., Zhang, J. & Walubita, L. F., 2016, In: Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering. 4, 2, p. 2291-2312

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

  Open Access

  • Coal
  • Water treatment
  • Adsorbents
  • Wastewater treatment
  • water treatment
  45 Citations (Scopus)

• Codes of Conduct for Undergraduate Teaching in Four Types of Colleges and Universities

  Lyken-Segosebe, D. E., Braxton, J. M., Hutchens, M. K. & Harris, E., Aug 1 2018, In: Innovative Higher Education. 43, 4, p. 289-302 14 p.

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

  • Code of Conduct
  • Teaching
  • teachers' behavior
  • self-regulation
  • sanction
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Coevolution with bacteria drives the evolution of aerobic fermentation in Lachancea kluyveri

  Zhou, N., Swamy, K. BS., Leu, J-Y., McDonald, M. J., Galafassi, S., Compagno, C. & Piškur, J., 2017, In: PLoS One. 12, 3

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

• Co-existence thresholds in the dynamics of the plant–herbivore interaction with Allee effect and harvest

  Asfaw, M. D., Kassa, S. M. & Lungu, E., 2018, In: International Journal of Biomathematics. 11, 4

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

  • Allee Effect
  • Coexistence
  • Interaction
  • Availability
  • Ecology
  2 Citations (Scopus)

• Combined anaerobic digestion and photocatalytic treatment of distillery effluent in fluidized bed reactors focusing on energy conservation

  Apollo, S. & Ochieng, A., 2016, In: Environmental Technology. 37, 17, p. 2243-2251 10 p.

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

  Open Access

  • Distilleries
  • Anaerobic digestion
  • Effluents
  • energy conservation
  • Fluidized beds
  8 Citations (Scopus)

• Combined effects of slip and convective boundary condition on MHD 3D stretched flow of nanofluid through porous media inspired by non-linear thermal radiation

  Nayak, M. K., Shaw, S., Pandey, V. S. & Chamkha, A. J., Aug 1 2018, In: Indian Journal of Physics. 92, 8, p. 1017-1028 12 p.

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

  Open Access

  • thermal radiation
  • slip
  • boundary conditions
  • fluids
  • convection
  38 Citations (Scopus)

• Combined Solar system and rotation curve constraints on MOND

  Hees, A., Famaey, B., Angus, G. W. & Gentile, G., 2016, In: Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society. 455, 1, p. 449-461 13 p.

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

  • solar rotation
  • solar system
  • galactic rotation
  • transition
  • curves
  43 Citations (Scopus)

• Comparison of User Satisfaction between Text and Virtual Reality Based Expert Systems for Diagnosing Cattle Diseases

  Nkabiti, K., Galani, M. & Zungeru, A. M., 2017, In: International Journal of Information and Electronics Engineering. 7, 5, p. 141-146

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

  Open Access

  • Expert System
  • Virtual Reality
  • User Satisfaction
  • Cattle
  • Usability

• Complexity of characterizing granitoids in high-grade terranes: An example from the Neoarchean Verbaard granitoid, Limpopo Complex, Southern Africa

  Rajesh, H. M., Safonov, O. G., Basupi, T. O., Belyanin, G. A. & Tsunogae, T., Oct 1 2018, In: Lithos. 318-319, p. 399-418 20 p.

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

  • Garnets
  • Southern Africa
  • granitoid
  • terrane
  • garnet
  2 Citations (Scopus)

• Compositional analysis and optical properties of Co doped TiO₂ thin films fabricated by spray pyrolysis method for dielectric and p hotocatalytic applications

  Wafula, H. B., Musembi, R. J., Juma, A. O., Tonui, P., Simiyu, J., Sakwa, T., Prakash, D. & Verma, K. D., Jan 1 2017, In: Optik. 128, p. 212-217 6 p.

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

  • Spray pyrolysis
  • Optical properties
  • pyrolysis
  • sprayers
  • Thin films
  3 Citations (Scopus)