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  Comparative evaluation of the performance of a bi-fuel vehicle on biogas and natural gas

  Kukoyi, T. O., Muzenda, E. & Mbohwa, C., 2017. 9 p.

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

  Open Access

  • Biogas
  • Natural gas
  • Dynamometers
  • Chassis

• 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

• 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)

• Computational Identification of Antibody Epitopes on the Dengue Virus NS1 Protein

  Lebani, K., Jones, M. L., Legge, F. S., Mahler, S. M., Young, P. R., Watterson, D., Treutlein, H. R. & Zeng, J., 2017, In: Biomolecular Simulations.

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

  Open Access
  6 Citations (Scopus)

• Computational Studies of the Mn 4 /Ca Cluster in Photosystem II

  Baituti, B., 2017, In: Journal of Theoretical and Computational Chemistry.

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

• Concurrent enterprise: a conceptual framework for enterprise supply-chain network activities

  Addo-Tenkorang, R., Helo, P. T. & Kantola, J., Apr 21 2017, In: Enterprise Information Systems. 11, 4, p. 474-511 38 p.

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

  • Supply chain management
  • Supply Chain Network
  • Conceptual Framework
  • Supply chains
  • Supply Chain Management
  8 Citations (Scopus)

• Convergence Theorems for Non-Self Mappings in CAT(0) Spaces

  Tufa, A. R., Zegeye, H. & Thuto, M., Jun 3 2017, In: Numerical Functional Analysis and Optimization. 38, 6, p. 705-722 18 p.

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

  • CAT(0) Spaces
  • Iterative Scheme
  • Strong Convergence
  • Convergence Theorem
  • Fixed point
  10 Citations (Scopus)

• Convolutional neural networks for transient candidate vetting in large-scale surveys

  Gieseke, F., Bloemen, S., van den Bogaard, C., Heskes, T., Kindler, J., Scalzo, R. A., Ribeiro, V. A. R. M., Roestel, J. V., Groot, P. J., Yuan, F., Möller, A. & Tucker, B. E., 2017, In: Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society. 472, 3, p. 3101-3114 14 p.

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

  • detection
  • machine learning
  • preprocessing
  • state of the art
  • artifact
  12 Citations (Scopus)

• Corrosion behaviour of Al-Fe-Ti-V medium entropy alloy

  Bodunrin, M. O., Obadele, B. A., Chown, L. H. & Olubambi, P. A., Dec 21 2017, In: IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering. 272, 1, 012028.

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

  Open Access

  • Entropy
  • Corrosion
  • titanium alloy (TiAl6V4)
  • Sodium chloride
  • Anodic polarization
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Corrosion Behaviour of Austempered Ductile Iron Produced by Forced Air Quenching Method in a Simulated Mine Water

  Ige, O. O., Olawale, O. J., Oluwasegun, K. M., Aribo, S., Obadele, B. A. & Olubambi, P. A., Jan 1 2017, In: Procedia Manufacturing. 7, p. 579-583 5 p.

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

  Open Access

  • Nodular iron
  • Quenching
  • Corrosion
  • Air
  • Water
  2 Citations (Scopus)

• Coupled energy patterns in zigzag molecular chains

  Sadjo, B., Tabi, C. B., Edongue, H. & Mohamadou, A., Jul 1 2017, In: Wave Motion. 72, p. 342-353 12 p.

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

  Open Access

  • Zigzag
  • molecular chains
  • Direct numerical simulation
  • Nonlinear equations
  • Energy Transport
  6 Citations (Scopus)

• Crashworthy characteristics of axial quasi-statically compressed Bombyx mori composite cylindrical tubes: Experimental

  Ude, A. U., Eshkoor, R. A. & Azhari, C. H., 2017, In: Fibers and Polymers. 18, 8, p. 1594-1601 8 p.

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

  Open Access

  • Fibers
  • Crushing
  • Energy absorption
  • Composite materials
  • Electron microscopy
  4 Citations (Scopus)

• Data-driven control: A behavioral approach

  Maupong, T. M. & Rapisarda, P., Mar 1 2017, In: Systems and Control Letters. 101, p. 37-43 7 p.

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

  • Controllers
  • Trajectories
  21 Citations (Scopus)

• Deception in Web Application Honeypots: Case of Glastopf

  Mphago, B., Mpoeleng, D. & Masupe, S., 2017, In: International Journal of Cyber-Security and Digital Forensics. 6, 4, p. 179-186 8 p.

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

• Design and implementation of security in healthcare cloud computing

  Gorata, M., Zungeru, A. M., Mangwala, M. & Chuma, J., 2017, In: Journal of Computer Science. 13, 2, p. 34-47 14 p.

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

  Open Access

  • Cloud computing
  • Health
  • Security of data
  • Information technology
  • Availability
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Design and simulation of a weather activated window system

  Zungeru, A. M., Chuma, J., Mangwala, M. & Tlhabiwe, L. R., 2017, In: International Journal of Applied Engineering Research. 12, 20, p. 10189-10196 8 p.

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

  Open Access

  • Temperature
  • Resistors
  • Atmospheric temperature
  • Open systems
  • Networks (circuits)
  3 Citations (Scopus)

• Design considerations for an engineered landfill

  Manyuchi, M. M., Mbohwa, C. & Muzenda, E., Dec 2017.

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

  Open Access

  • landfill
  • leachate
  • waste management
  • sanitary landfill
  • pest

• Desilication of fly ash and development of lightweight construction blocks from alkaline activated desilicated fly ash

  Falayi, T., Okonta, F. N. & Ntuli, F., 2017, In: International Journal of Environment and Waste Management. 20, 3, p. 233-253 21 p.

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

  Open Access

  • Fly ash
  • fly ash
  • Leaching
  • kalsilite
  • leaching
  7 Citations (Scopus)

• Determining the PGM bearing mineral phase in the UG2 ore

  Danha, G., Bhondayi, C., Hlabangana, N. & Hildebrandt, D., Jun 15 2017, In: Powder Technology. 315, p. 236-242 7 p.

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

  • Ores
  • Minerals
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Deterministic solution approach for some classes of nonlinear multilevel programs with multiple followers

  Kassa, S. M. & Kassa, A. M., 2017, In: Journal of Global Optimization. 68, 4, p. 729-747

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

  Open Access
  3 Citations (Scopus)

• Development of an aflatoxin B1 specific molecularly imprinted solid phase extraction sorbent for the selective pre-concentration of toxic aflatoxin B1 from child weaning food, Tsabana

  Semong, O. & Batlokwa, B. S., 2017, In: Molecular Imprinting. 5, 1, p. 1-15 15 p.

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

• Diamondback moth, Plutella xylostella (L.) in Southern Africa: Research trends, challenges and insights on sustainable management options

  Machekano, H., Mvumi, B. M. & Nyamukondiwa, C., Jan 1 2017, In: Sustainability (Switzerland). 9, 2, 91.

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

  • moth
  • integrated pest management
  • pest
  • Southern Africa
  • sustainable management
  11 Citations (Scopus)

• Dietary patterns and BMI status of adult women in greater Letaba municipality, South Africa

  Mbhenyane, X. G., Seanego, A. M., Amey, A. KA., Mabapa, N. S., Mushaphi, L. F., Mbhatsani, H. V. & Mandiwana, T. C., 2017, In: Journal of Consumer Sciences.

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

  Open Access

• Diffusion in Saturated Clayey Barrier Medium

  Agbenyeku, E. E., Muzenda, E. & Msibi, M. I., Jan 1 2017, In: Procedia Manufacturing. 7, p. 269-276 8 p.

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

  • Soils
  • Inorganic chemicals
  • Hydraulic conductivity
  • Solute transport
  • Terminology

• Dissolving dolomite in a stable UHP mineral assemblage: Evidence from Cal-Dol marbles of the Dora-Maira Massif (Italian Western Alps)

  Ferrando, S., Groppo, C., Frezzotti, M. L., Castelli, D. & Proyer, A., 2017, In: American Mineralogist. 102, 1-2, p. 42-60 19 p.

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

  • calcium magnesium carbonate
  • massifs
  • Calcium Carbonate
  • marble
  • minerals
  17 Citations (Scopus)

• Diversities in timing of sexual debut among Nigerian youths aged 15-24 years: Parametric and non-parametric survival analysis approach

  Fagbamigbe, A. F. & Idemudia, E., 2017, In: African Health Sciences. 17, 1, p. 39-51 13 p.

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

  Open Access

  • Survival Analysis
  • Education
  • Cultural Diversity
  • Sexual Health
  • Reproductive Health
  5 Citations (Scopus)

• Diversity and abundance of lepidopteran stem borer natural enemies in natural and cultivated habitats in Botswana

  Mutamiswa, R., Moeng, E., Le Ru, B. P., Conlong, D. E., Assefa, Y., Goftishu, M. & Nyamukondiwa, C., 2017, In: Biological Control. 115, p. 1-11 11 p.

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

  3 Citations (Scopus)

• Dominance of spotted stemborer Chilo partellus Swinhoe (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) over indigenous stemborer species in Africa's changing climates: ecological and thermal biology perspectives

  Mutamiswa, R., Chidawanyika, F. & Nyamukondiwa, C., Nov 1 2017, In: Agricultural and Forest Entomology. 19, 4, p. 344-356 13 p.

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

  • Chilo partellus
  • Crambidae
  • natural enemy
  • climate change
  • indigenous species
  13 Citations (Scopus)

• Downlink beamforming design with simultaneous energy and secure information transmission

  Elsabae, R., Basutli, B., Gong, Y. & Lambotharan, S., 2017.

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

  Open Access

  • Beamforming
  • Energy transfer
  • Energy harvesting
  • Frequency bands
  • Communication systems

• Effective Microporosity for Enhanced Adsorption Capacity of Cr (VI) from Dilute Aqueous Solution: Isotherm and Kinetics

  Lloyd, M., Onyango, M. S., Ochieng, A. & Siame, J., 2017, In: Chemical Science International Journal. 19, 4, p. 1-12 12 p., CSIJ.34082.

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

  Open Access

  • microporosity
  • activated carbon
  • isotherms
  • adsorbents
  • aqueous solutions

• Effect of 10 wt% VC on the Friction and Sliding Wear of Spark Plasma–Sintered WC–12 wt% Co Cemented Carbides

  Ogunmuyiwa, E. N., Sacks, N., Bergstrom, L. & Akhtar, F., Mar 4 2017, In: Tribology Transactions. 60, 2, p. 276-283 8 p.

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

  • sparks
  • Electric sparks
  • carbides
  • Carbides
  • sliding
  4 Citations (Scopus)

• Effect of annealing on the optical properties of amorphous Se₇₉Te₁₀Sb₄Bi₇ thin films

  Nyakotyo, H., Sathiaraj, T. S. & Muchuweni, E., Jul 1 2017, In: Optics and Laser Technology. 92, p. 182-188 7 p.

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

  • Amorphous films
  • Optical properties
  • Annealing
  • Thin films
  • Optical conductivity
  22 Citations (Scopus)

• Effect of annealing temperature on structural and optoelectronic properties of γ-CuI thin films prepared by the thermal evaporation method

  Moditswe, C., Muiva, C. M., Luhanga, P. & Juma, A., 2017, In: Ceramics International. 43, 6, p. 5121-5126 6 p.

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

  Open Access

  • Thermal evaporation
  • Optoelectronic devices
  • Structural properties
  • Annealing
  • Thin films
  9 Citations (Scopus)

• Effect of coating mild steel with CNTs on its mechanical properties and corrosion behaviour in acidic medium

  Abdulrahaman, M. A., Abubakre, O. K., Abdulkareem, S. A., Tijani, J. O., Aliyu, A. & Afolabi, A. S., Mar 1 2017, In: Advances in Natural Sciences: Nanoscience and Nanotechnology. 8, 1, 015016.

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

  • Carbon steel
  • Carbon Nanotubes
  • Corrosion
  • Coatings
  • Carbon nanotubes
  10 Citations (Scopus)

• Effect of hollow centre post in coupled combline resonators

  Pholele, T. M., Chuma, J. M. & Ngebani, I., 2017, p. 1-2. 2 p.

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

  Open Access

  • hollow
  • resonant frequencies
  • resonators
  • coupling coefficients
  • performance

• Effect of O₂/Ar flow ratio on Ga and Al co-doped ZnO thin films by rf sputtering for optoelectronic device fabrication

  Muchuweni, E., Sathiaraj, T. S. & Nyakotyo, H., Nov 2017, In: Materials Research Bulletin. 95, p. 123-128 6 p.

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

  • Sputtering
  • Optoelectronic devices
  • optoelectronic devices
  • Thin films
  • Raman spectroscopy
  12 Citations (Scopus)

• Effect of substrate moisture on the weatherability of surface treatment for High-Performance Concrete (HPC)

  Bader, T., Unterberger, S. H. & Lackner, R., 2017, In: Cement and Concrete Composites. 83, p. 57-65 9 p.

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

  Open Access

  • High performance concrete
  • Surface treatment
  • Moisture
  • Acrylics
  • Substrates
  4 Citations (Scopus)

• Effect of tanniniferous Acacia karroo leaf meal inclusion level on feed intake, digestibility and live weight gain of goats fed a Setaria verticillata grass hay-based diet

  Brown, D., Ng’ambi, J. W. & Norris, D., Feb 15 2017, (Accepted/In press) In: Journal of Applied Animal Research. p. 1-6 6 p.

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

  • Setaria verticillata
  • Acacia karroo
  • Acacia
  • grass hay
  • Poaceae
  5 Citations (Scopus)

• Effect of Thermal & Alkali Treatment on Pterocarpus Angolensis (Mukwa) Wood Flour

  Setswalo, K., Namoshe, M., Kutua, S., Oladijo, O. P. & Samson, B., Jan 1 2017, In: Procedia Manufacturing. 7, p. 205-210 6 p.

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

  • Sodium hydroxide
  • Wood
  • Fibers
  • Chemical modification
  • Hot Temperature
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Effects of Estrogen to Breast Cancer: Mathematical Model Approach

  Mufudza, C. & Sorofa, W., Jan 4 2017, LAP LAMBERT Academic.

  Research output: Book/Report › Book

  • Estrogens
  • Tumors
  • Mathematical models
  • Differential equations
  • Computer simulation

• Effects of thermal regimes, starvation and age on heat tolerance of the parthenium beetle Zygogramma bicolorata (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) following dynamic and static protocols

  Chidawanyika, F., Nyamukondiwa, C., Strathie, L. & Fischer, K., Jan 1 2017, In: PLoS One. 12, 1, e0169371.

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

  • Zygogramma bicolorata
  • Coleoptera
  • Parthenium
  • Thermotolerance
  • Chrysomelidae
  38 Citations (Scopus)

• Elasto-viscoplastic fluid flow in tubes of arbitrary cross-section

  Letelier, M. F., Siginer, D. A. & González, A., 2017, In: Applied Mathematical Modelling. 46, p. 572-580 9 p.

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

  Open Access
  5 Citations (Scopus)

• Electrochemical flow-ELISA for rapid and sensitive determination of microcystin-LR using automated sequential injection system

  Lebogang, L., Jantra, J., Hedström, M. & Mattiasson, B., 2017, In: Sensors. 17, 7

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

  8 Citations (Scopus)

• Electrolytic deposition of manganese dioxide from Nigerian manganese ore using graphite electrodes

  Muriana, R. A., Omeye, L. U., Abubakre, O. K., Muzenda, E., Ndlovu, S. & Abdulkareem, A. S., 2017. 6 p.

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

  Open Access

  • graphite
  • manganese
  • electrode
  • ore
  • acid

• Energy densification of animal waste lignocellulose biomass and raw biomass

  Pahla, G., Mamvura, T. A., Ntuli, F. & Muzenda, E., Dec 1 2017, In: South African Journal of Chemical Engineering. 24, p. 168-175 8 p.

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

  Open Access

  • lignocellulose
  • heat pump
  • Densification
  • coal
  • Animals
  16 Citations (Scopus)

• Energy Efficiency as a drive towards sustainable development

  Agbenyeku, E. E. O., Muzenda, E. & Msibi, M. I., 2017. 4 p.

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

  Open Access

  • energy efficiency
  • sustainable development
  • energy conservation
  • energy
  • Africa

• Energy-efficient routing algorithms based on swarm intelligence for wireless sensor networks

  Zungeru, A. M., 2017, Nottingham University Press.

  Research output: Other contribution

  • Swarm intelligence
  • Routing algorithms
  • Wireless sensor networks
  • Routing protocols
  • Network protocols

• Energy potential of food waste generated by a middle class neigbourhood in Nigeria through anaerobic digestion

  Kukoyi, T. O., Muzenda, E. & Mbohwa, C., 2017.

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

  Open Access

  • food waste
  • anaerobic digestion
  • energy
  • biogas
  • municipal solid waste

• Environmentally Friendly and Cheap Removal of Lead (II) and Zinc (II) from Wastewater with Fish Scales Waste Remains

  Stevens, M. & Batlokwa, B. S., 2017, In: International Journal of Quantum Chemistry. 9, 4

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

  Open Access

• Environmental traps in developing countries: A case of the Dema emergency diesel power plant (EPP), Zimbabwe

  Dalu, M. T. B., Wasserman, R. J., Maposa, V. G. & Dalu, T., 2017, In: Journal of Cleaner Production. 150, p. 123-126 4 p.

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

  • Diesel power plants
  • Energy Infrastructure
  • Health Impact
  • Environmental Health
  • Human Health
  2 Citations (Scopus)