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• 2014

  On the development of quality assurance

  Andersen, J. E. T., Sep 1 2014, In: TrAC - Trends in Analytical Chemistry. 60, p. 16-24 9 p.

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

  • quality assurance
  • Quality assurance
  • outlier
  • interlaboratory comparison
  • Uncertainty
  12 Citations (Scopus)

• Operational study and simulation of a biogas upgrading plant

  Masebinu, S. O., Aboyade, A. O. & Muzenda, E., 2014, World Congress on Engineering, WCE 2014. Newswood Limited, Vol. 2. p. 1006-1012 7 p.

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

  • Biogas
  • Methane
  • Recovery
  • Recycling
  • Biological materials

• Optical properties and Raman studies of amorphous Se-Bi thin films

  Mulama, A. A., Mwabora, J. M., Oduor, A. O. & Muiva, C. C., Jan 1 2014, In: African Review of Physics. 9, p. 33-38 6 p.

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

  • bismuth
  • optical properties
  • selenium
  • thin films
  • absorptivity
  3 Citations (Scopus)

• Optimal control of allocation of resources and the economic growth in HIV-infected communities

  Kassa, S. M. & Hove-Musekwa, S. D., Jan 1 2014, In: Optimal Control Applications and Methods. 35, 6, p. 627-646 20 p.

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

  • Economic Growth
  • Community
  • Resources
  • Optimal Control
  • Population Growth
  2 Citations (Scopus)

• Optimal driving protocols for nano-sized devices and their dependence on couplings to reservoirs

  Einax, M., 2014.

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

  2 Citations (Scopus)

• Optimization of free-moving elements in 2D ultrasound sparse arrays

  Diarra, B., Robini, M., Roux, E., Liebgott, H., Cachard, C. & Tortoli, P., Jan 1 2014, IEEE International Ultrasonics Symposium, IUS. IEEE Computer Society, p. 2189-2192 4 p. 6931734

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

  • optimization
  • apodization
  • simulated annealing
  • footprints
  • sampling
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Optimization of ground heat exchanger parameters of ground source heat pump system for space heating applications

  Sivasakthivel, T., Murugesan, K. & Sahoo, P. K., 2014, In: Energy. 78, p. 573-586 14 p.

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

  Open Access

  • Geothermal heat pumps
  • Space heating
  • Heat pump systems
  • Heat exchangers
  • Coefficient of performance
  39 Citations (Scopus)

• Optimization of the synthesis of boron suboxide powders

  Ogunmuyiwa, E. N., Johnson, O. T., Sigalas, I., Hermann, M. & Afolabi, A. S., 2014, World Congress on Engineering, WCE 2014. Newswood Limited, Vol. 2. p. 609-612 4 p.

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

  • Boron
  • Powders
  • Temperature
  • Particle size
  • Boric acid
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Optimizing power and mitigating interference in LTE-A cellular networks through optimum relay location

  Aldhaibani, J. A., Yahya, A. & Ahmad, R. B., Jan 1 2014, In: Elektronika ir Elektrotechnika. 20, 7, p. 73-79 7 p.

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

  • Numerical analysis
  • Planning
  2 Citations (Scopus)

• Parametric study of single and double stage membrane configuration in methane enrichment process

  Masebinu, S. O., Aboyade, A. O. & Muzenda, E., 2014, World Congress on Engineering, WCE 2014. Newswood Limited, Vol. 2. p. 581-589 9 p.

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

  • Methane
  • Membranes
  • Recovery
  • Biogas
  • Cleaning
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Perception on biophysical components of Kit‐Mikayi site for cultural landscape conservation

  Okello, B., Mukundi, J. B., Watako, A. O. & Ochieng, A., 2014, In: Journal of Agriculture, Science and Technology. 16, 2, p. 157-175

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

  • cultural landscape
  • landscape management
  • geomorphology
  • aesthetic value
  • historic sites

• Performance analysis of amplify and forward relay during uplink and downlink in LTE-A cellular networks

  Aldhaibani, J. A., Ahmad, R. B., Yahya, A., Azeez, S. A. & Abbas, A. H., Jan 1 2014, In: Journal of Next Generation Information Technology. 5, 1, p. 1-8 8 p.

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

  • Signal to noise ratio
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Perspectives on Developing Critical Human GI Capacity in a Developing Country Context

  Akinyemi, F. O., 2014, Cartography from Pole to Pole: Lecture Notes in Geoinformation and Cartography. Buchroithner, M., Prechtel, N. & Burghardt, D. (eds.). Springer Berlin, p. 451-460

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

  • Channel capacity
  • Developing countries
  • Personnel
  • Information science
  • Curricula

• Pharmacology and phytochemistry studies in Peltophorum africanum

  Mazimba, O., 2014, In: Bulletin of Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University. 52, 1, p. 145-153 9 p.

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

  • Phytochemicals
  • betulinic acid
  • Parasites
  • Anti-HIV Agents
  • Pharmacology

• Phase transitions in brownian pumps

  Dierl, M., Dieterich, W., Einax, M. & Maass, P., 2014, In: Physical Review Letters. 112, 15

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

  7 Citations (Scopus)

• Photochemical decoration of magnetic composites with silver nanostructures for determination of creatinine in urine by surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy

  Tadele Alula, M. & Yang, J., Dec 1 2014, In: Talanta. 130, p. 55-62 8 p.

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

  • Raman spectroscopy
  • Raman Spectrum Analysis
  • Nanostructures
  • Silver Nitrate
  • Silver
  22 Citations (Scopus)

• Photochemical decoration of silver nanoparticles on magnetic microspheres as substrates for the detection of adenine by surface-enhanced raman scattering

  Alula, M. T. & Yang, J., Feb 17 2014, In: Analytica Chimica Acta. 812, p. 114-120 7 p.

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

  • Silver nanoparticles
  • Raman scattering
  • Microspheres
  • Raman Spectrum Analysis
  • Adenine
  10 Citations (Scopus)

• Photodegradation of dye in the presence of metal ions using composite as catalyst

  Ochieng, A. & Pete, K., 2014, p. 1-5. 5 p.

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

  Open Access

  • photodegradation
  • dye
  • catalyst
  • ion
  • metal

• Photodegradation of Reactive Black-5 Dye (Rb-5) in Wastewater using Annular Photoreactor

  Mlungisi, A., Onyango, M. S. & Ochieng, A., 2014, p. 186-191. 6 p.

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

  Open Access

  • photodegradation
  • dye
  • wastewater
  • removal
  • titanium dioxide

• Photoelectron angular distributions as probes of cluster anion structure: I^-·(H₂O)₂and I^-·(CH₃CN)₂

  Mbaiwa, F., Holtgrewe, N., Dao, D. B., Lasinski, J. & Mabbs, R., Sep 4 2014, In: Journal of Physical Chemistry A. 118, 35, p. 7249-7254 6 p.

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

  • Angular distribution
  • Photoelectrons
  • Anions
  • Dipole moment
  • anions
  2 Citations (Scopus)

• Plinthite and Its Associated Evolutionary Forms in Soils and Landscapes: A Review

  Eze, P. N., Udeigwe, T. K. & Meadows, M. E., Jan 1 2014, In: Pedosphere. 24, 2, p. 153-166 14 p.

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

  • iron oxides
  • fossil soils
  • tropics
  • soil mineralogy
  • soil taxonomy
  18 Citations (Scopus)

• Potentiometric and blood plasma simulation studies of nickel(ii) complexes of Poly(amino)amido pentadentate ligands: Computer aided metal-based drug design

  Odisitse, S. & Jackson, G. E., Jan 1 2014, In: Bioinorganic Chemistry and Applications. 2014, 863612.

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

  • pyridine-2,6-dicarboxamide
  • Protonation
  • Potentiometry
  • Plasma simulation
  • Ionic strength

• Preamble: SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology

  Siginer, D. A., 2014, Stability of Non-Linear Constitutive Formulations for Viscoelastic Fluids . Springer Verlag, 8 p.

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

  • viscoelastic fluid
  • applied science
  • science and technology
  • viscoelasticity
  • mesh size

• Predicting tunnel convergence in weak rocks: Multivariate adaptive regression spline and rough set theory approaches

  Adoko, A. C. & Jiao, Y. Y., 2014, ISRM International Symposium - 8th Asian Rock Mechanics Symposium, ARMS 2014. International Society for Rock Mechanics, p. 1218-1226 9 p.

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

  • weak rock
  • Rough set theory
  • splines
  • set theory
  • regression analysis
  7 Citations (Scopus)

• Preface

  Siginer, D. A., 2014, In: SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology. 9783319024165, p. v-vii

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

• Preparation, Chemical Composition, Characterization, and Properties of Napier Grass Paper Sheets

  Obi Reddy, K., Uma Maheswari, C., Shukla, M. & Muzenda, E., Jan 1 2014, In: Separation Science and Technology (Philadelphia). 49, 10, p. 1527-1534 8 p.

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

  • Pulp
  • Chemical analysis
  • Papermaking
  • Fibers
  • chlorite
  17 Citations (Scopus)

• Prevalence and risk factors of malaria in HIV-infected pregnant women on anti-retroviral therapy in Enugu, south east Nigeria

  Johnbull, O. S., Uche, A. P., Kesiena, A. J., Francis, F. A., Oyemocho, A., Obianwu, I. M. & Akabueze, J., 2014, In: Journal of AIDS and Clinical Research. 5, 7, 1000321.

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

  • Nigeria
  • Malaria
  • Pregnant Women
  • HIV
  • Parasites
  7 Citations (Scopus)

• Processing parameters influence on wear resistance behaviour of friction stir processed Al-TiC composites

  Akinlabi, E. T., Mahamood, R. M., Akinlabi, S. A. & Ogunmuyiwa, E., Jan 1 2014, In: Advances in Materials Science and Engineering. 2014, 724590.

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

  • Wear resistance
  • Friction
  • Microhardness
  • Characterization (materials science)
  • Composite materials
  15 Citations (Scopus)

• Quality of drinking water and cholera prevalence in Ndirande Township, City of Blantyre, Malawi: Transboundary Water Cooperation: Building Partnerships.

  Kamanula, J. F., Zambasa, O. J. & Masamba, W. R. L., 2014, In: Physics and Chemistry of the Earth. 72-75, p. 61-67 7 p.

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

  • Malawi
  • cholera
  • drinking
  • Drinking Water
  • cooperation
  5 Citations (Scopus)

• Radio frequency models of novae in eruption. I. the free-free process in bipolar morphologies

  Ribeiro, V. A. R. M., Chomiuk, L., Munari, U., Steffen, W., Koning, N., O'Brien, T. J., Simon, T., Woudt, P. A. & Bode, M. F., Sep 1 2014, In: Astrophysical Journal. 792, 1, 57.

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

  • novae
  • volcanic eruptions
  • radio
  • radio frequencies
  • volcanic eruption
  8 Citations (Scopus)

• Reaction of ethyl acetoacetate and 2'-hydroxychalcones: Efficient route to 9-aryl-6H-benzo[c]chromen-6-ones

  Masesane, I. B. & Mazimba, O., Jan 1 2014, In: Bulletin of the Chemical Society of Ethiopia. 28, 2, p. 289-294 6 p.

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

  • 6H-benzo(c)chromen-6-one
  • 2'-hydroxychalcone
  • ethyl acetoacetate
  • Aromatization
  • Transesterification
  6 Citations (Scopus)

• Realistic acoustic simulation of 2-D probe elements in simulated annealing sparse array optimization

  Roux, E., Diarra, B., Robini, M., Cachard, C., Tortoli, P. & Liebgott, H., Oct 20 2014, IEEE International Ultrasonics Symposium, IUS. IEEE Computer Society, p. 2125-2128 4 p. 6931817

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

  • acoustic simulation
  • simulated annealing
  • optimization
  • probes
  • human factors engineering
  4 Citations (Scopus)

• Reducing transmitted power of moving relay node in long-term evolution-advanced cellular networks

  Aldhaibani, J. A., Yahya, A., Ahmad, R. B., Fayadh, R. A. & Abbas, A. H., Jan 1 2014, In: Journal of Computer Science. 10, 6, p. 1051-1061 11 p.

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

  • Long Term Evolution (LTE)
  • Data transfer rates
  • Simulators
  • Throughput
  • Communication
  2 Citations (Scopus)

• Relative impedance control for dual-arm robots performing asymmetric bimanual tasks

  Lee, J., Chang, P. H. & Jamisola, R. S., Jan 1 2014, In: IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics. 61, 7, p. 3786-3796 11 p., 6523093.

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

  • Acoustic impedance
  • End effectors
  • Robots
  • Manipulators
  • Time delay
  107 Citations (Scopus)

• Removal of heavy metals and neutralisation of acid mine drainage with un-activated attapulgite

  Falayi, T. & Ntuli, F., 2014, In: Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry. 20, 4, p. 1285-1292 8 p.

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

  Open Access

  • attapulgite
  • Heavy metals
  • Heavy Metals
  • Drainage
  • Adsorption
  58 Citations (Scopus)

• Review of silver recovery techniques from radiographic effluent and X-ray film waste

  Masebinu, S. O. & Muzenda, E., 2014, World Congress on Engineering, WCE 2014. Newswood Limited, Vol. 2. p. 613-617 5 p.

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

  • X ray films
  • Effluents
  • Silver
  • Oxalic acid
  • Natural resources
  8 Citations (Scopus)

• Rutherford Backscattering Spectroscopy of Mass Transport by Transformation of PbI2 into CH3NH3PbI3 within np-TiO2

  Lang, F., Juma, A., Somsongkul, V., Dittrich, T. & Arunchaiya, M., 2014, In: Hybrid Materials. 1, 1, p. 52-61

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

  Open Access

  • backscattering
  • spectroscopy
  • in situ measurement
  • profiles
  • reaction kinetics

• Self-consistent rate theory for submonolayer surface growth of multicomponent systems

  Einax, M., Maass, P. & Dieterich, W., 2014, In: Physical Review B. 90, 3

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

  3 Citations (Scopus)

• Sheet metal productivity improvement through a new press brake design

  Gwangwava, N., Mpofu, K., Tlale, N. & Yu, Y., 2014, In: African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development. 6, 2, p. 135-144 10 p.

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

  • press
  • Sheet metal
  • Brakes
  • productivity
  • Productivity
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Simulating the process of reservoir-impoundment-induced landslide using the extended DDA method

  Jiao, Y. Y., Zhang, H. Q., Tang, H. M., Zhang, X. L., Adoko, A. C. & Tian, H. N., Nov 9 2014, In: Engineering Geology. 182, PA, p. 37-48 12 p.

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

  • reservoir impoundment
  • Landslides
  • landslide
  • Gluing
  • Water levels
  84 Citations (Scopus)

• Simulating wetland impacts on stream flow in southern Africa using a monthly hydrological model

  Hughes, D. A., Tshimanga, R. M., Tirivarombo, S. & Tanner, J., Feb 15 2014, In: Hydrological Processes. 28, 4, p. 1775-1786 12 p.

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

  • Southern Africa
  • streamflow
  • wetland
  • storage (process)
  • lake
  18 Citations (Scopus)

• Simulation of biomass burning aerosols mass distributions and their direct and semi-direct effects over south africa using a regional climate model

  Tesfaye, M., Tesfaye, M., Botai, J., Sivakumar, V., Sivakumar, V. & Tsidu, G. M., 2014, In: Meteorology and Atmospheric Physics. 125, 3-4, p. 177-195 19 p.

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

  • biomass burning
  • regional climate
  • climate modeling
  • Africa
  • aerosol
  12 Citations (Scopus)

• SIQXC: Schema Independent Queryable XML Compression for Smartphones

  Dinakenyane, O. & North, S., 2014, University of Sheffield.

  Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report

• Sizing of an anaerobic biodigester for the organic fraction of municipal solid waste

  Kigozi, R., Aboyade, A. O. & Muzenda, E., Jan 1 2014, World Congress on Engineering, WCE 2014. Douglas, C., Ao, S. I., Ao, S. I., Grundfest, W. S., Burgstone, J., Douglas, C., Burgstone, J. & Ao, S. I. (eds.). Newswood Limited, Vol. 2. p. 659-663 5 p.

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

  • Municipal solid waste
  • Anaerobic digestion
  • Biogas
  • Waste management
  • Microorganisms
  4 Citations (Scopus)

• Slurry pipeline design of multi-sized solids: Application of innovated models

  Seitshiro, I. T., Katende, J. & Sato, H., Oct 1 2014, In: International Journal of the Society of Material Engineering for Resources. 20, 2, p. 201-206 6 p.

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

  • Slurry pipelines
  • Pipelines
  • Pipe
  • Coal industry
  • Mineral industry
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Smart start-stop system for a camless engine employing rotary valves

  Zibani, I., Chuma, J. & Marumo, R., 2014, Proceedings of the IASTED International Conference on Modelling and Simulation, AfricaMS 2014. ACTA Press, p. 184-191 8 p.

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

  • engine
  • economy
  • industry

• Soil biochemical and rhizsophere properties of Pterocarpusindicus grown in contrasting N levels in soil exposed to elevated atmospheric temperature and CO2

  Ultra Jr, V., Han, S-H. & Rubenecia, M. R. U., 2014.

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

• Soil chemical and microbial properties affecting root growth of Platycodongrandiflorum

  Rubenecia, M. R. U., Ultra Jr, V. & Lee, S. C., 2014, Improvement of crop productivity in response to climate change. p. 26

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

• Soil properties affecting the growth and quality of Balloon Flower roots

  Rubenecia, M. R. U., Ultra Jr, V., Woo, C. S., Ahn, Y. S. & Lee, S. C., 2014, In: Agrochimica. 58, 1, p. 119-131

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

• Solar Photodegradation of Methyl Orange and Phenol Using Silica Supported ZnO Catalyst

  Apollo, S., Moyo, S., Mabuoa, G. & Ochieng, A., 2014, In: International Journal of Innovation and Technology Management. 5, 3, p. 203-206 4 p.

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

  Open Access

  • Photodegradation
  • Phenols
  • Kinetics
  • Silica
  • Catalyst