Find Research outputs

Search results

• 2018

  Surface Diffusion and Growth of Alloy Nanoclusters: A Monte Carlo Study

  Heinrichs, S., Einax, M., Dieterich, W., Maass, P. & Majhofer, A., Jul 18 2018, In: Diffusion Fundamentals. 19

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

• SUSTAINABILITY OF RAIN-FED AGRICULTURE IN BOTSWANA: A CASE STUDY IN THE PANDAMATENGA PLAINS

  Alemaw, B., R Chaoka, T. & Totolo, O., Jun 18 2018, In: Journal of physics and chemistry of the earth.

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

  • rainfed agriculture
  • plain
  • sustainability
  • crop
  • soil moisture

• Swarm-intelligence-based communication protocols for wireless sensor networks: Critical Developments and Applications of Swarm Intelligence

  Ketshabetswe, L. K., Zungeru, A. M., Chuma, J. M. & Mangwala, M., 2018, Critical Developments and Applications of Swarm Intelligence. IGI Global, p. 271-300 30 p.

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

  • Swarm intelligence
  • Wireless sensor networks
  • Network protocols
  • Routing algorithms
  • Energy utilization
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Synthesis and characterization of anthill‐eggshell‐Ni‐Co mixed oxides composite catalyst for biodiesel production from waste frying oil

  Yusuff, A. S., Adeniyi, O. D., Azeez, O., Olutoye, M. A. & Akpan, U. G., Aug 13 2018, In: Biofuels, Bioproducts and Biorefining. 13, p. 37-47 11 p.

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

  • Biofuels
  • Oxides
  • Biodiesel
  • Oils
  • Characterization (materials science)
  15 Citations (Scopus)

• Synthesis of a paste backfill geopolymer using pure acidic gold mine tailings

  Falayi, T., Ntuli, F. & Okonta, F., Nov 2018, In: Journal of Solid Waste Technology and Management. 44, 4, p. 311-320 10 p.

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

  • gold mine
  • backfill
  • tailings
  • liquid
  • aluminosilicate
  5 Citations (Scopus)

• Techno-economic analysis of grid-tied energy storage

  Masebinu, S. O., Akinlabi, E. T., Muzenda, E. & Aboyade, A. O., Jan 1 2018, In: International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology. 15, 1, p. 231-242 12 p.

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

  Open Access

  • energy storage
  • economic analysis
  • Economic analysis
  • battery
  • Energy storage
  2 Citations (Scopus)

• Techno-economic feasibility for recovering biogas in a bio augmented municipal sewage plant

  Manyuchi, M. M., Mbohwa, C. & Muzenda, E., 2018, Proceedings of the International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management, IEOM 2018. IEOM Society, p. 37-44 8 p. (Proceedings of the International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management; vol. 2018-March).

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

  • Biogas
  • Sewage
  • Economics
  • Sewage Sludge
  • Sewage treatment plants

• The Gamma-Weibull-G Family of Distributions with Applications

  Oluyede, B. O., Pu, S., Makubate, B. & Qiu, Y., Feb 1 2018, In: Austrian Journal of Statistics. 47, 1, p. 45-76 32 p.

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

  3 Citations (Scopus)

• The general split equality problem for Bregman quasi-nonexpansive mappings in Banach spaces

  Zegeye, H., Mar 1 2018, In: Journal of Fixed Point Theory and Applications. 20, 1, 6.

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

  • Banach spaces
  • Nonexpansive Mapping
  • Equality
  • Banach space
  • Nonlinear Mapping
  4 Citations (Scopus)

• The Inhibitory Effect of An Ethanol Extract of Sida rhombifolia Leaves on Key Carbohydrate Hydrolyzing Enzymes.

  Bati, K., Kwape, T. & Chaturvedi, P., 2018, In: Journal of Complementary Medicine Research. 9, 2, p. 1-10 10 p.

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

  • Phytochemicals
  • Glucosidases
  • Carbohydrates
  • Ethanol
  • Amylases

• The precipitation, growth and stability of mercury sulfide nanoparticles formed in the presence of marine dissolved organic matter

  Mazrui, N. M., Seelen, E., King'ondu, C. K., Thota, S., Awino, J., Rouge, J., Zhao, J. & Mason, R. P., 2018, In: Environmental Sciences: Processes and Impacts. 20, 4, p. 642-656 15 p.

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

• The Removal of Cu (II) from Aqueous Solution using Sodium Borohydride as a Reducing Agent

  Sithole, N. T., Ntuli, F. & Mashifana, T., 2018.

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

  Open Access

  • aqueous solution
  • toxic metal
  • sodium
  • wastewater
  • removal

• Thermal degradation kinetic study of polystyrene/organophosphate composite

  Majoni, S. & Chaparadza, A., 2018, In: Thermochimica Acta. 662, p. 8-15 8 p.

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

  • diphosphates
  • Diphosphates
  • thermal degradation
  • Organophosphates
  • Polystyrenes
  9 Citations (Scopus)

• Thermally Developing Heat Transfer with Nonlinear Viscoelastic and Newtonian Fluids with Pressure-Dependent Viscosity

  Siginer, D. A., Talay Akyildiz, F. & Boutaous, M., Oct 1 2018, In: Journal of Heat Transfer. 140, 10, 101701.

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

  • Newtonian fluids
  • Viscosity
  • heat transfer
  • Nusselt number
  • viscosity
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Thermal plasticity potentially mediates the interaction between host Chilo partellus Swinhoe (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) and endoparasitoid Cotesia flavipes Cameron (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) in rapidly changing environments

  Mutamiswa, R., Chidawanyika, F. & Nyamukondiwa, C., 2018, In: Pest Management Science. 74, 6, p. 1335-1345 11 p.

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

  10 Citations (Scopus)

• The socio-economic implication of 2^nd generation biofuels in Southern Africa: A critical review

  Charis, G., Danha, G. & Muzenda, E., 2018, In: Proceedings of the International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management. 2018, NOV, p. 1373-1385 13 p.

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

  • Biofuels
  • Southern Africa
  • Socio-economics
  • Economics
  • Biomass
  3 Citations (Scopus)

• The structure of a recent nova shell as observed by ALMA

  Diaz, M. P., Abraham, Z., Ribeiro, V. A. R. M., Beaklini, P. P. B. & Takeda, L., 2018, In: Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society: Letters. 480, 1, p. L54-L57

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

  Open Access

  • clumps
  • thermonuclear explosions
  • shell
  • ionized gases
  • explosion
  4 Citations (Scopus)

• Thin coating deposition by magnetron sputtering: Production, Properties, and Applications of High Temperature Coatings

  Odetola, P. I., Popoola, P. & Oladijo, P., 2018, Production, Properties, and Applications of High Temperature Coatings. IGI Global, p. 403-428 26 p.

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

  • Magnetron sputtering
  • Thin films
  • Coatings
  • Atoms
  • Temperature
  2 Citations (Scopus)

• Thin films in tribology

  Phiri, R. R., Philip Oladijo, O. & Akinlabi, E. T., 2018, In: Proceedings of the International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management. 2018, NOV, p. 140-146 7 p.

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

  • Tribology
  • Thin films
  • Substrate
  • Wear of materials
  • Hard coatings
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Three excitons states in nonlinear saturation α -helix protein

  Issa, S., Tabi, C. B., Ekobena Fouda, H. P. & Kofané, T. C., Jun 1 2018, In: European Physical Journal Plus. 133, 6, 233.

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

  • helices
  • proteins
  • excitons
  • saturation
  • nonlinear equations
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Three tier transition of Neoarchean TTG-sanukitoid magmatism in the Beit Bridge Complex, Southern Africa

  Rajesh, H. M., Belyanin, G. A. & Van Reenen, D. D., Jan 1 2018, In: Lithos. 296-299, p. 431-451 21 p.

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

  Open Access

  • granite
  • orthoandesite
  • Southern Africa
  • biotite
  • magmatism
  10 Citations (Scopus)

• Time series analysis of impulsive noise in power line communication (PLC) networks

  Awino, S. O., Afullo, T. J. O., Mosalaosi, M. & Akuon, P. O., 2018, In: SAIEE Africa Research Journal. 109, 4, p. 237-249 13 p.

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

  • Time series analysis
  • Impulse noise
  • Time series
  • Telecommunication networks
  • Communication systems
  3 Citations (Scopus)

• Torrefaction of landfill food waste for possible application in biomass co-firing

  Pahla, G., Ntuli, F. & Muzenda, E., Jan 1 2018, In: Waste Management. 71, p. 512-520 9 p.

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

  Open Access

  • food waste
  • firing
  • landfill
  • biochar
  • biomass
  33 Citations (Scopus)

• Torrefaction of waste biomass for application in energy production in South Africa

  Mamvura, T., Pahla, G. & Muzenda, E., Jun 1 2018, In: South African Journal of Chemical Engineering. 25, p. 1-12 12 p.

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

  Open Access

  • Coal
  • energy production
  • coal
  • Biomass
  • Republic of South Africa
  26 Citations (Scopus)

• Transient rotational flow of radiative nanofluids over an impermeable riga plate with variable properties

  Shaw, S., Nayak, M. K. & Makinde, O. D., 2018, In: Defect and Diffusion Forum. 387, p. 640-652 13 p.

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

  • Rotational flow
  • rotational flow
  • Ferrosoferric Oxide
  • Titania
  • Magnetite
  4 Citations (Scopus)

• Understanding uncertainty to weighing by electronic-analytical balances

  Andersen, J. E. T., Nov 1 2018, In: Journal of AOAC International. 101, 6, p. 1977-1984 8 p.

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

  • Weighing
  • uncertainty
  • electronics
  • Uncertainty
  • calibration
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Using blended learning approach to deliver courses in an Engineering Programme: Online Course Management: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications

  Moalosi, R., Uziak, J. & Oladiran, M. T., 2018, Online Course Management: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications. IGI Global, Vol. 2. p. 1016-1034 19 p.

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

  • Blended Learning
  • engineering
  • methodology
  • management
  • Botswana

• Using Computer Aided Teaching to enhance learning among Low Achieving Leaners in an English Classroom

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

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

• Utilization of agro waste bio adsorbents in textile wastewater treatment

  Manyuchi, M. M., Mbohwa, C. & Muzenda, E., 2018, In: Proceedings of the International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management. 2018, NOV, p. 2029-2034 6 p.

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

  • Wastewater Treatment
  • Adsorbents
  • Wastewater treatment
  • Textiles
  • Chemical oxygen demand

• Vacuolar processing enzymes, AmVPE1 and AmVPE2, as potential executors of ethylene regulated programmed cell death in the lace plant (aponogeton madagascariensis)

  Rantong, G. & Gunawardena, A. H. L. A. N., 2018, In: Botany. 96, 4, p. 235-247 13 p.

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

  Open Access

  • Aponogeton madagascariensis
  • cysteine proteinases
  • programmed cell death
  • ethylene
  • enzyme
  5 Citations (Scopus)

• Validation of satellite-based rainfall in Kalahari

  Lekula, M., Lubczynski, M. W., Shemang, E. M. & Verhoef, W., 2018, In: Physics and Chemistry of the Earth. 105, p. 84-97 14 p.

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

  • rainfall
  • gauge
  • rain
  • statistics
  • basin
  8 Citations (Scopus)

• Valorization of corn sillage through vermicomposting

  Manyuchi, M. M., Mbohwa, C. & Muzenda, E., 2018, In: Proceedings of the International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management. 2018, SEP, p. 2056-2059 4 p.

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

  • Corn
  • Chemical analysis
  • Resource Recovery
  • Fertilizers
  • Potassium

• Value addition of brewers spent grains to bio coal using hydrothermal carbonization

  Manyuchi, M. M., Mugoronji, M., Mbohwa, C. & Muzenda, E., 2018, In: Proceedings of the International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management. 2018, SEP, p. 2648-2652 5 p.

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

  • Breweries
  • Carbonization
  • Coal
  • Carbon
  • Calorific value

• Value addition of coal fines and sawdust to briquettes using molasses as a binder

  Manyuchi, M. M., Mbohwa, C. & Muzenda, E., Dec 2018, In: South African Journal of Chemical Engineering. 26, p. 70-73 4 p.

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

  Open Access

  • Molasses
  • Sawdust
  • Coal
  • Dust
  • coal
  9 Citations (Scopus)

• Waste to energy bio-digester selection and design model for the organic fraction of municipal solid waste

  Njuguna Matheri, A., Mbohwa, C., Ntuli, F., Belaid, M., Seodigeng, T., Catherine Ngila, J. & Kinuthia Njenga, C., 2018, In: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews. 82, p. 1113-1121 9 p.

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

  Open Access

  • Municipal solid waste
  • Methane
  • Nitrogen
  • Carbon
  • Land fill
  12 Citations (Scopus)

• Wavelet signatures of K-splitting of the Isoscalar Giant Quadrupole Resonance in deformed nuclei from high-resolution (p,p′) scattering off146, 148, 150Nd

  Kureba, C. O., Buthelezi, Z., Carter, J., Cooper, G. R. J., Fearick, R. W., Förtsch, S. V., Jingo, M., Kleinig, W., Krugmann, A., Krumbolz, A. M., Kvasil, J., Mabiala, J., Mira, J. P., Nesterenko, V. O., von Neumann-Cosel, P., Neveling, R., Papka, P., Reinhard, P-G., Richter, A., Sideras-Haddad, E. & 5 others, Smit, F. D., Steyn, G. F., Swartz, J. A., Tamii, A. & Usman, I. T., 2018, In: Physics Letters, Section B: Nuclear, Elementary Particle and High-Energy Physics. 779, p. 269-274 6 p.

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

• Wireless Communication, Networks and Internet of Things: Select Proceedings of ICNETS2

  Zungeru, A. M. (ed.), Subashini, S. (ed.) & Vetrivelan, P. (ed.), 2018, Springer Singapore.

  Research output: Book/Report › Book

  • Internet of things
  • Telecommunication networks
  • Electronic equipment
  • Embedded systems
  • Signal processing

• Zr-legeerimise mõju pihustuspürolüüsimeetodil sadestatud TiO₂ õhukeste kilede struktuursetele ja elektrilistele omadustele

  Oluwabi, A. T., Juma, A. O., Acik, I. O., Mere, A. & Krunks, M., Jun 20 2018, In: Proceedings of the Estonian Academy of Sciences. 67, 2, p. 147-157 11 p.

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

  Open Access

  • Doping (additives)
  • Structural properties
  • Electric properties
  • Thin films
  • Optical band gaps
  6 Citations (Scopus)
• 2017

  3D correlative light and electron microscopy of cultured cells using serial blockface scanning electron microscopy

  Russell, M. R. G., Lerner, T. R., Burden, J. J., Nkwe, D. O., Pelchen-Matthews, A., Domart, M. C., Durgan, J., Weston, A., Jones, M. L., Peddie, C. J., Carzaniga, R., Florey, O., Marsh, M., Gutierrez, M. G. & Collinson, L. M., Jan 1 2017, In: Journal of Cell Science. 130, 1, p. 278-291 14 p.

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

  • Workflow
  • Electron Scanning Microscopy
  • Electron Microscopy
  • Cultured Cells
  • Microscopy
  34 Citations (Scopus)

• Acculturative stress and disengagement: Learning from the adjustment challenges faced by East Asian international graduate students

  Lyken-Segosebe, D., 2017, In: International Journal of Higher Education. 6, 6, p. 66-77

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

  Open Access

  • disengagement
  • graduate
  • learning
  • student
  • language barrier

• Acculturative Stress and Disengagement at an US Research I University: Learning from the Academic, Cultural, and Social Adjustment Challenges faced by East Asian International Graduate Students

  Lyken-Segosebe, D., 2017.

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

• A critical review on factors influencing fermentative hydrogen production

  Kothari, R., Kumar, V., Pathak, V. V., Ahmad, S., Ochieng, A. & Tyagi, V. V., 2017, In: Frontiers in Bioscience - Landmark. 22, p. 1195-1220 26 p.

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

  Open Access

  • Hydrogen production
  • Fermentation
  • Hydrogen
  • Renewable Energy
  • Bioremediation
  20 Citations (Scopus)

• A critical review on solid desiccant-based hybrid cooling systems

  Jani, D. B., Mishra, M. & Sahoo, P. K., 2017, In: International Journal of Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration. 25, 3

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

  Open Access

  • Hygroscopic Agents
  • Cooling systems
  • Thermal comfort
  • Cooling
  • Vapors
  20 Citations (Scopus)

• Aeromagnetic, gravity, and Differential Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar analyses reveal the causative fault of the 3 April 2017 M-w 6.5 Moiyabana, Botswana, earthquake

  Kolawole, F., Atekwana, E. A., Malloy, S., Stamps, D. S., Grandin, R., Abdelsalam, M. G., Leseane, K. & Shemang, E. M., 2017, In: Geophysical Research Letters. 44, 17, p. 8837-8846 10 p.

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

  • Botswana
  • synthetic aperture radar
  • earthquakes
  • gravitation
  • gravity
  18 Citations (Scopus)

• Alphabet-dependent Parallel Algorithm for Suffix Tree Construction for Pattern Searching

  Dinakenyane, O., Schroeder, H., Kuthadi, V. M. & Kaniwa, F., 2017, In: arXiv preprint arXiv:1704.05660.

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

• A Multi-Templated Fe-Ni-Cu Ion Imprinted Polymer for the Selective and Simultaneous Removal of Toxic Metallic Ions from Wastewater

  Batlokwa, B. S. & Stevens, M., 2017, In: International Journal of Sustainable Built Environment. 11, 5

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

  Open Access

• ANALYSIS OF BREAKTHROUGH CURVES AND PERCOLATION PARAMETERS OF SUB-TROPICAL CLAYEY SOILS-AMD INTERACTIONS

  Agbenyeku, E. E. O., Muzenda, E. & Msibi, I. M., 2017, IAENG Transactions On Engineering Sciences: Special Issue For The International Association Of Engineers Conferences 2016. Ao, S., Gelman, L., Kim, H. K. & Amouzegar, M. A. (eds.). World Scientific, Vol. 2. 188 p.

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

  • tropical soil
  • acid mine drainage
  • breakthrough curve
  • soil
  • parameter

• Analysis of enterprise supply chain communication networks in engineering product development

  Addo-Tenkorang, R. & Helo, P. T., Jan 1 2017, In: International Journal of Logistics Management. 28, 1, p. 47-74 28 p.

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

  • Product Development
  • Communication Networks
  • Product development
  • Supply chains
  • Telecommunication networks
  3 Citations (Scopus)

• Analysis of green occupations: The local government sector perspective: Research Report To The Local Government Sector Education and Training (LGSETA)

  Ochieng, A., Khoza, N., Modiba, E., Pete, K., Otieno, B. & Mabuza, J., 2017, 169 p.

  Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report

  Open Access

  • education and training
  • green economy
  • local government
  • occupation
  • Africa

• Analytical solution of the Graetz problem for non-linear viscoelastic fluids in tubes of arbitrary cross-section

  Letelier, M. F., Hinojosa, C. B. & Siginer, D. A., Jan 1 2017, In: International Journal of Thermal Sciences. 111, p. 369-378 10 p.

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

  • tubes
  • Fluids
  • fluids
  • cross sections
  • Secondary flow
  19 Citations (Scopus)