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• Optimization of biomethane production by anaerobic co-digestion of food waste with cow dung

  Empompo, J. B., Mayala, G. N., Matheri, A. N., Muzenda, E. & Belaid, M., 2017. 6 p.

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

  Open Access

  • food waste
  • digestion
  • mixing ratio
  • biogas
  • living condition

• Optimization of process parameters for spark plasma sintering of nano structured SAF 2205 composite

  Oke, S. R., Ige, O. O., Falodun, O. E., Obadele, B. A., Shongwe, M. B. & Olubambi, P. A., Apr 2018, In: Journal of Materials Research and Technology. 7, 2, p. 126-134 9 p.

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

• Optimization of Reverse Cationic Flotation of Low-Grade Iron Oxide from Fluorspar Tails Using Taguchi Method

  Lubisi, T. P., Nheta, W. & Ntuli, F., 2018, In: Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering. 43, 5, p. 2403-2412 10 p.

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

  Open Access

  • fluorite
  • iron oxide
  • flotation
  • iron ore
  • amine
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Optimization of supported bimetallic (Fe-Co/CaCO3) catalyst synthesis parameters for carbon nanotubes growth using factorial experimental design

  Bankole, M. T., Mohammed, I. A., Abdulkareem, A. S., Tijani, J. O., Ochigbo, S. S., Abubakre, O. K. & Afolabi, A. S., 2018, In: Journal of Alloys and Compounds. 749, p. 85-102 18 p.

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

  Open Access

  • Carbon Nanotubes
  • Carbon nanotubes
  • Design of experiments
  • Catalysts
  • cobalt ferrite
  8 Citations (Scopus)

• Optimization of the pyrolysis oil fraction: An attainable region approach

  Chiwara, B., Makhura, E., Danha, G., Hlabangana, N., Gorimbo, J. & Muzenda, E., Sep 2018, In: Detritus. 3, September, p. 68-74 7 p.

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

  Open Access

  • Oils
  • Pyrolysis
  • pyrolysis
  • oil
  • residence time
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Optimization of the Quality Characteristics of Laser-Assisted Cold-Sprayed (LACS) Aluminum Coatings with Taguchi Design of Experiments (DOE)

  Olakanmi, E. O., Aug 17 2016, In: Materials and Manufacturing Processes. 31, 11, p. 1490-1499 10 p.

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

  • Aluminum coatings
  • Sprayed coatings
  • Powders
  • Design of experiments
  • Lasers
  17 Citations (Scopus)

• Optimizing Energy Consumption for Big Data Collection in Large-Scale Wireless Sensor Networks With Mobile Collectors

  Ang, KL-M., Seng, J. K. P. & Zungeru, A. M., 2018, In: IEEE Systems Journal. 12, 1, p. 616-626 11 p.

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

  Open Access

  • Big data
  • Wireless sensor networks
  • Energy utilization
  • Sensor networks
  • Geographical regions
  50 Citations (Scopus)

• Options for Decentralised Municipal Solid Waste Management in Harare, Zimbabwe

  Nhubu, T., Muzenda, E. & Mbohwa, 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., 9078311. (Proceedings of 2019 7th International Renewable and Sustainable Energy Conference, IRSEC 2019).

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

  • Municipal solid waste
  • Waste management
  • Composting
  • Transfer stations
  • Sewage sludge

• Origin and chemical and isotopic evolution of dissolved inorganic carbon (DIC) in groundwater of the Okavango Delta, Botswana

  Akondi, R. N., Atekwana, E. A. & Molwalefhe, L., Jan 2 2019, In: Hydrological Sciences Journal. 64, 1, p. 105-120 16 p.

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

  • dissolved inorganic carbon
  • groundwater
  • river water
  • organic matter
  • oxidation

• Oscillating two-dimensional Ca 2+ waves in cell networks with bidirectional paracrine signaling

  Tabi, C. B., Etémé, A. S., Mohamadou, A. & Kofané, T. C., Jul 25 2019, In: Waves in Random and Complex Media. p. 1-23 23 p.

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

• Overview of thin film deposition techniques

  Abegunde, O. O., Akinlabi, E. T., Oladijo, O. P., Akinlabi, S. & Ude, A. U., Mar 13 2019, In: AIMS Materials Science. 6, 2, p. 174-199 26 p.

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

  Open Access

  • Thin films
  • Coatings
  • Surface properties
  • Physical vapor deposition
  • Chemical vapor deposition
  25 Citations (Scopus)

• Palaeosol nomenclature and classification for South Africa: A new perspective

  Eze, P. N., Udeigwe, T. K. & Umeugochukwu, O. P., Sep 1 2016, In: Geoderma Regional. 7, 3, p. 323-329 7 p.

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

  • paleosolic soil types
  • nomenclature
  • paleosol
  • South Africa
  • Africa

• Paleochannel and beach-bar palimpsest topography as initial substrate for coralligenous buildups offshore Venice, Italy

  Tosi, L., Zecchin, M., Franchi, F., Bergamasco, A., Da Lio, C., Baradello, L., Mazzoli, C., Montagna, P., Taviani, M., Tagliapietra, D., Carol, E., Franceschini, G., Giovanardi, O. & Donnici, S., Dec 1 2017, In: Scientific Reports. 7, 1, 1321.

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

  Open Access

  • paleochannel
  • beach
  • topography
  • substrate
  • lithification
  13 Citations (Scopus)

• Paleolimnological features of a mega-lake phase in the Makgadikgadi Basin (Kalahari, Botswana) during Marine Isotope Stage 5 inferred from diatoms

  Schmidt, M., Fuchs, M., Henderson, A. C. G., Kossler, A., Leng, M. J., Mackay, A. W., Shemang, E. & Riedel, F., 2017, In: Journal of Paleolimnology. 58, 3, p. 373-390 18 p.

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

  • Botswana
  • marine isotope stage
  • isotopes
  • Bacillariophyceae
  • basins
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Parallel algorithm for indexing large DNA sequences using MapReduce on Hadoop

  Kaniwa, F., Dinakenyane, O. & Kuthadi, V. M., 2017, p. 1576-1582. 7 p.

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

  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Parameter estimation for linear regression models in powerline communication systems noise using Generalized Method of Moments (GMM)

  Mosalaosi, M. & Afullo, T. J. O., Nov 3 2016, 2016 Progress In Electromagnetics Research Symposium, PIERS 2016 - Proceedings. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., p. 4858-4862 5 p. 7735775. (2016 Progress In Electromagnetics Research Symposium, PIERS 2016 - Proceedings).

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

  • method of moments
  • Method of moments
  • regression analysis
  • Linear regression
  • Maximum likelihood

• Parametric survival analysis of menarche onset timing among Nigerian girls

  Fagbamigbe, A. F., Obiyan, M. O. & Fawole, O. I., Dec 2018, In: Heliyon. 4, 12, e01105.

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

  Open Access

  • menstruation
  • descriptive statistics
  • Nigeria
  • low income
  • data analysis
  2 Citations (Scopus)

• Path Splitted and Energy Efficient Virtual Network Function Chains Embedding

  Chen, D., Li, W., Xie, K., Semong, T., Zhang, D., He, S. & Sun, B., 2019, In: IEEE Access. 7, p. 176681-176692 12 p., 8732930.

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

  Open Access

  • Substrates
  • Energy utilization
  • Costs
  • Network function virtualization
  • Servers

• Perceptions of University of Botswana Academic Staff on Web 2.0 Technology Adoption

  Totolo, A., Comma, S. & Mpoeleng, D., 2017, In: Informatics Studies. 4, 1

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

• Perceptions of University of Botswana Librarians on the Potential of Web 2.0 Tools

  Mpoeleng, D., 2017, IFLA WLIC 2015 - Cape Town, South Africa.

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

• Performance analysis of a solid desiccant assisted hybrid space cooling system using TRNSYS

  Jani, D. B., Mishra, M. & Sahoo, P. K., 2018, In: Journal of Building Engineering. 19, p. 26-35 10 p.

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

  Open Access

  • Cooling systems
  • Atmospheric humidity
  • Vapors
  • Air
  • Cooling
  21 Citations (Scopus)

• Performance analysis of energy-aware routing protocols for wireless sensor networks using different radio models

  Zungeru, A. M., Chuma, J. & Mangwala, M., 2017, In: International Journal of Applied Engineering Research. 12, 20, p. 9298-9305 8 p.

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

  Open Access

  • Routing protocols
  • Wireless sensor networks
  • Ad hoc networks
  • Radio interference
  • Neurology
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Performance analysis of hybrid solid desiccant-vapor compression air conditioning system in hot and humid weather of India

  Jani, D. B., Mishra, M. & Sahoo, P. K., 2016, In: Building Services Engineering Research and Technology. 37, 5, p. 523-538 16 p.

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

  • Air conditioning
  • Atmospheric humidity
  • Vapors
  • Compaction
  • Cooling
  17 Citations (Scopus)

• Performance analysis of MEA in anaerobic co-digestion using cow dung, poultry droppings and lawn grass

  Bambokela, J. E., Muzenda, E. & Belaid, M., 2018, In: Proceedings of the International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management. 2018, JUL, p. 2184 1 p.

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

  • Performance Analysis
  • Poultry
  • Biogas
  • Methane
  • Substrate

• Performance enhancement for LTE-A networks using small nodes

  Yahya, A., Chuma, J., Mosutlha, I. & Aldhaibani, J. A., 2018, In: Journal of Telecommunication, Electronic and Computer Engineering. 10, 1-9, p. 53-57 5 p.

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

  Open Access

  • Long Term Evolution (LTE)
  • Throughput
  • Amplification

• Performance Modelling for Botswana Gravel Roadways: Outcomes and Conclusions

  Oladele, A. S., Jan 1 2016, International Conference on Transportation and Development 2016: Projects and Practices for Prosperity - Proceedings of the 2016 International Conference on Transportation and Development. Wang, K. C. P. (ed.). American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), p. 1142-1150 9 p.

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

  • Gravel roads
  • Gravel
  • Botswana
  • gravel
  • road

• Performance prediction of rotary solid desiccant dehumidifier in hybrid air-conditioning system using artificial neural network

  Jani, D. B., Mishra, M. & Sahoo, P. K., 2016, In: Applied Thermal Engineering. 98, p. 1091-1103 13 p.

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

  Open Access

  • Air conditioning
  • Atmospheric humidity
  • Neural networks
  • Moisture
  • Temperature
  36 Citations (Scopus)

• Performance prediction of solid desiccant - Vapor compression hybrid air-conditioning system using artificial neural network

  Jani, D. B., Mishra, M. & Sahoo, P. K., 2016, In: Energy. 103, p. 618-629 12 p.

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

  Open Access

  • Air conditioning
  • Vapors
  • Compaction
  • Neural networks
  • Stream flow
  28 Citations (Scopus)

• Permeability and stress-jump effects on magnetic drug targeting in a permeable microvessel using Darcy model

  Shaw, S., Sutradhar, A. & Murthy, P. V. S. N., May 1 2017, In: Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials. 429, p. 227-235 9 p.

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

  • Drug Delivery Systems
  • drugs
  • permeability
  • Trajectories
  • Fluids
  6 Citations (Scopus)

• Persistence of antibiotic resistance and plasmid-associated genes in soil following application of sewage sludge and abundance on vegetables at harvest

  Rahube, T. O., Marti, R., Scott, A., Tien, Y. C., Murray, R., Sabourin, L., Duenk, P., Lapen, D. R. & Topp, E., Mar 7 2016, In: Canadian Journal of Microbiology. 62, 7, p. 600-607 8 p.

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

  • Sewage
  • Soil
  • Microbial Drug Resistance
  • Vegetables
  • Plasmids
  26 Citations (Scopus)

• Petrochemistry of the metasomatized Neoarchean Lower Transvaal Supergroup carbonate from the Kanye Basin (south Botswana)

  Tisane, R. J., Bineli Betsi, T. & Franchi, F., Feb 2019, In: Journal of African Earth Sciences. 150, p. 282-298 17 p.

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

  • petrochemistry
  • metasomatism
  • dolostone
  • diabase
  • tremolite
  2 Citations (Scopus)

• Petrogenesis of the Rio Blanco epithermal Au-Ag mineralization in the Cordillera Occidental of southwestern Ecuador: Assessment from host rocks petrochemistry and ore constituents isotopic (O, S, H, and Pb) compositions

  Bineli Betsi, T., Ponce, M. & Chiaradia, M., Oct 2018, In: Journal of South American Earth Sciences. 86, p. 70-93 24 p.

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

  • petrochemistry
  • petrogenesis
  • cordillera
  • host rock
  • mineralization
  3 Citations (Scopus)

• Petrographic and geochemical characterization of the early formative stages of Northern Adriatic shelf rocky buildups

  Franchi, F., Bergamasco, A., Da Lio, C., Donnici, S., Mazzoli, C., Montagna, P., Taviani, M., Tosi, L. & Zecchin, M., 2018, In: Marine and Petroleum Geology. 91, p. 321-337 17 p.

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

  Open Access

  • outcrops
  • shelves
  • cements
  • calcite
  • outcrop
  3 Citations (Scopus)

• Petrographic and geochemical characterization of the Lower Transvaal Supergroup stromatolitic dolostones (Kanye Basin, Botswana)

  Franchi, F., 2018, In: Precambrian Research. 310, p. 93-113 21 p.

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

  Open Access

  • calcium magnesium carbonate
  • dolostone
  • Carbonates
  • dolomite
  • Rare earth elements
  9 Citations (Scopus)

• Photocatalytic degradation of P-Cresol using TiO2/ZnO hybrid surface capped with polyaniline

  Brooms, T. J., Otieno, B., Onyango, M. S. & Ochieng, A., 2017, In: Journal of Environmental Science and Health - Part A Environmental Science and Engineering. 53, 20, p. 99-107 9 p.

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

  Open Access

  • Polyaniline
  • Degradation
  • Photodegradation
  • Photoluminescence spectroscopy
  • Photocatalytic activity
  12 Citations (Scopus)

• Photocatalytic Degradation of Salicylic Acid and Reduction of Cr(VI) using TiO2

  Mphela, R. K., Msimanga, W., Pete, K., Chiririwa, H. & Ochieng, A., 2016, Proceedings of 2016 5th International Conference on Advances in Engineering and Technology. p. 30-36 7 p.

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

  Open Access

  • acids
  • degradation
  • contaminants
  • water pollution
  • hazards

• Photodecolorisation of melanoidins in vinasse with illuminated TiO2-ZnO/activated carbon composite

  Otieno, B., Apollo, S., Naidoo, B. E. & Ochieng, A., 2017, In: Journal of Environmental Science and Health - Part A Toxic/Hazardous Substances and Environmental Engineering. 52, 7, p. 616-623

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

  Open Access

  • Activated carbon
  • Photocatalytic activity
  • Catalysts
  • Composite materials
  • Ultraviolet visible spectroscopy
  2 Citations (Scopus)

• Photodegradation of Molasses Wastewater Using TiO2–ZnO Nanohybrid Photocatalyst Supported on Activated Carbon

  Otieno, B., Apollo, S., Naidoo, B. E. & Ochieng, A., 2016, In: Chemical Engineering Communications. 203, 11, p. 1443-1454

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

  Open Access

  • Photodegradation
  • Molasses
  • Photocatalysts
  • Activated carbon
  • Wastewater
  23 Citations (Scopus)

• Photodegradation of phenol using TiO2, ZnO and TiO2/ZnO catalysts in an annular reactor

  Brooms, T. J., Onyango, M. S. & Ochieng, A., 2017, In: Journal of Water Chemistry and Technology. 39, 3, p. 155-160 6 p.

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

  Open Access

  • Photodegradation
  • photodegradation
  • Phenol
  • phenol
  • catalyst
  8 Citations (Scopus)

• Physical, Chemical and Mineralogical Characterization of Fluorspar Flotation Tailings: Materials Today: Proceedings

  Portia Lubisi, T., Nheta, W. & Ntuli, F., 2018, p. 302-310. 9 p.

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

  Open Access

  • fluorite
  • tailings
  • flotation
  • oxide
  • gangue
  2 Citations (Scopus)

• Physical properties of gallium and aluminium co-doped zinc oxide thin films deposited at different radio frequency magnetron sputtering power

  Muchuweni, E., Sathiaraj, T. S. & Nyakotyo, H., Nov 15 2016, In: Ceramics International. 42, 15, p. 17706-17710 5 p.

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

  • Gallium
  • Zinc Oxide
  • Magnetron sputtering
  • Zinc oxide
  • Oxide films
  24 Citations (Scopus)

• Physicochemical characteristics of an ultra-thin hydrophobic trichlorosilanes using SiO2 as adhesion

  Baruwa, A. D., Akinlabi, E. T., Oladijo, O. P., Akinlabi, S. A. & Chinn, J., 2019, In: Key Engineering Materials. 796, p. 80-87 8 p.

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

  • trichlorosilane
  • Silanes
  • Adhesion
  • Organic compounds
  • Chemical analysis
  2 Citations (Scopus)

• Pilot Scale Tar Production from Morupule Coal Dust through Flash Pyrolysis

  Tamu, A., Muzenda, E., Rapoo, M. T. & Patel, B., 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., 9078314. (Proceedings of 2019 7th International Renewable and Sustainable Energy Conference, IRSEC 2019).

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

  • Coal dust
  • Tar
  • Pyrolysis
  • Coal
  • Beneficiation

• Pinch Analysis in Optimising Energy Consumption on a Naphtha Hydrotreating Unit in a Refinery

  Paiko, I. I., Azeez, O. & Makwashi, N., Oct 9 2017, In: Petroleum & Petrochemical Engineering Journal. 1, 5, p. 1-11 11 p.

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

  Open Access

  • Naphthas
  • Heat exchangers
  • Energy utilization
  • Costs
  • Cement industry

• PLA Crystallization Kinetics and Morphology Development

  Refaa, Z., Boutaous, M. & Dennis, S., 2016, In: International Polymer Processing.

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

• Plant-available zinc fixation kinetics in semi-arid alkaline soils of the Southern High Plains

  Udeigwe, T. K., Eichmann, M., Eze, P. N., Teboh, J. M., Zolue, G. M. & Umeugochukwu, O. P., Mar 21 2017, In: Archives of Agronomy and Soil Science. 63, 4, p. 553-564 12 p.

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

  • semiarid soils
  • High Plains (United States)
  • alkaline soils
  • fixation
  • zinc

• Plasticity and cross-tolerance to heterogeneous environments: divergent stress responses co-evolved in an African fruit fly

  Gotcha, N., Terblanche, J. S. & Nyamukondiwa, C., 2018, In: Journal of Evolutionary Biology. 31, 1, p. 98-110 13 p.

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

  14 Citations (Scopus)

• Poisson Mixture Regression Models for Heart Disease Prediction

  Mufudza, C. & Erol, H., Oct 1 2016, In: Computational and Mathematical Methods in Medicine. 2016, 19 p., 4083089 .

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

  • Poisson Mixture
  • Heart
  • Mixture Model
  • Regression Model
  • Heart Diseases
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Policy-Based Bandwidth Management in BIUST Network

  Solomon, T., Zungeru, A. M., Selvaraj, R., Phakedi, O. & Bagwasi, O., 2017, In: American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences. 10, 3, p. 661-668 8 p.

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

  Open Access

  • science and technology
  • Bandwidth
  • policy
  • Monitoring
  • traffic monitoring

• Pollution status of shooting range soils from Cd, Cu, Mn, Ni and Zn found in ammunition

  Dinake, P., Maphane, O., Sebogisi, K. & Kamwi, O., 2018, In: Cogent Environmental Science . 0, 0

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

  Open Access

  • shooting range
  • pollution risk
  • pollution
  • soil
  • heavy metal