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  Mechanism of the Mudstone Tunnel Failures Induced by Expansive Clay Minerals

  Zhang, H., Adoko, A. C., Meng, Z., Wang, H. & Jiao, Y., Feb 1 2017, In: Geotechnical and Geological Engineering. 35, 1, p. 263-275 13 p.

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

• Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Dissimilar Metal Weld Joint between VM12-SHC and X20 Martensitic Steels

  Maledi, N., Oladijo, O. P., Baloyi, N. & Pete, T., Jan 1 2017, In: Procedia Manufacturing. 7, p. 246-252 7 p.

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

• Microstructure and phase transformation behavior of a new high temperature NiTiHf-Ta shape memory alloy with excellent formability

  Prasad, R. V. S., Park, C. H., Kim, S. W., Hong, J. K. & Yeom, J. T., 2017, In: Journal of Alloys and Compounds. 697, p. 55-61 7 p.

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

• Micro-Zonation of Landslide Hazards Between Aizawl City and Lengpui Airport, Mizoram, India, Using Geoinformatics

  Rao, C. U. B. & Verma, R., Oct 10 2017, In: International Journal of Basic & Applied Sciences International Journal of Basic and Applied Science (IJBAS-IJENS. 17, 5, p. 7–19 13 p.

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

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• Mineral chemistry, bulk rock geochemistry, and S-isotope signature of lode-gold mineralization in the Bétaré Oya gold district, south-east Cameroon

  Vishiti, A., Suh, C. E., Lehmann, B., Shemang, E. M., Ngome, N. L. J., Nshanji, N. J., Chinjo, F. E., Mongwe, O. Y., Egbe, A. J. & Petersen, S., 2017, In: Geological Journal. 53, 6, p. 2579-2596 18 p.

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

• Model calibration and feed‐forward control of the wastewater treatment plant: Case study for CLUJ‐Napoca WWTP

  Nair, A., Cristea, V. M., Agachi, P. S. & Brehar, M., 2017, In: Water and Environment Journal. 32, 2, p. 164-172

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

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  7 Citations (Scopus)

• Model for Developing a Feature Recogntion System for A Reconfigurable Bending Press Machine

  Murena, E., Mpofu, K., Trimble, J. & Gwangwava, N., 2017, p. 533-538. 6 p.

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

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  4 Citations (Scopus)

• Modeling a Hybrid Pavement Conditions Performance Framework for Botswana District Road Transportation Networks

  Oladele, A. S., 2017, Airfield and Highway Pavements 2017: Design, Construction, Evaluation, and Management of Pavements - Proceedings of the International Conference on Highway Pavements and Airfield Technology 2017. Ozer, H., Velez-Vega, E. M., Al-Qadi, I. L. & Murrell, S. (eds.). American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), p. 156-165 10 p. (Airfield and Highway Pavements 2017: Design, Construction, Evaluation, and Management of Pavements - Proceedings of the International Conference on Highway Pavements and Airfield Technology 2017; vol. 2017-August).

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

• Modeling association between times to recurrence of the different polarities in bipolar disorder among service seekers in urban Nigeria: A survival analysis approach

  Fagbamigbe, A. F. & Makanjuola, V. A., Jul 21 2017, In: Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment. 13, p. 1967-1974 8 p.

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

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• Modeling of a solar photovoltaic water pumping system under the influence of panel cooling

  Chinathambi, G., Murugesan, M., Palanisamy, C., Munirajan, S. & Bhero, S., 2017, In: Thermal Science. 21, p. 399-410 12 p.

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

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  7 Citations (Scopus)

• Modeling the role of public health education in Ebola virus disease outbreaks in Sudan

  Levy, B., Edholm, C., Gaoue, O., Kaondera-Shava, R., Kgosimore, M., Lenhart, S., Lephodisa, B., Lungu, E., Marijani, T. & Nyabadza, F., Aug 2017, In: Infectious Disease Modelling. 2, 3, p. 323-340 18 p.

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

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  16 Citations (Scopus)

• Modelling self-assessed vulnerability to HIV and its associated factors in a HIV-burdened country

  Fagbamigbe, A. F., Lawal, A. M. & Idemudia, E. S., Jan 1 2017, In: Sahara J. 14, 1, p. 140-152 13 p.

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

  Open Access
  6 Citations (Scopus)

• Molecular dynamics study of 2,2′-difurylmethane and n-propanol binary mixture

  Kgagodi, O. W. & Mbaiwa, F., Feb 1 2017, In: Journal of Molecular Liquids. 227, p. 366-372 7 p.

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

• Multi-templated Pb-Zn-Hg 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 Quantum Chemistry.

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

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• Municipal solid waste data quality on artificial neural network performance

  Masebinu, S. O., Akinlabi, E. T., Muzenda, E., Aboyade, A. O., Mbohwa, C., Manyuchi, M. M. & Naidoo, P., 2017. 8 p.

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

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• Nanoenvironmental Effects Dramatically Influence the Sensitivity of Immunoassays

  Mattiasson, B., Teeparuksapun, K., Lebogang, L. & Hedström, M., Nov 2017, In: Trends in Biotechnology. 35, 11, p. 1021-1024 4 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Short survey › peer-review

• Nanoindentation studies on the behaviour of tin nanoceramic reinforced Ti-6Al-4V matrix composite

  Maja, M. E., Obadele, B. A., Falodun, E. O., Ige, O. O. & Olubambi, P. A., Jan 1 2017, p. 1186-1187. 2 p.

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

• Nanoindentation studies on the elastic and plastic deformation properties of sintered DSS reinforced with tin nanoparticles.

  Mphahlele, M. R., Oke, S. R., Ige, O. O., Obadele, B. A. & Olubambi, P. A., Jan 1 2017, p. 1218-1219. 2 p.

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

• Natural Convection of Power-Law Fluids in Three Dimensional Tilted Boxes

  Dennis, S. & Morrone, B., 2017.

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

• Neonatal, infant and under-five mortalities in Nigeria: An examination of trends and drivers (2003-2013)

  Morakinyo, O. M. & Fagbamigbe, A. F., Aug 1 2017, In: PLoS One. 12, 8, e0182990.

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

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  17 Citations (Scopus)

• Network traffic model: A case of BIUST network

  Solomon, T., Zungeru, A. M., Selvaraj, R., Mangwala, M. & Chuma, J., Jan 1 2017, In: Journal of Computer Science. 13, 7, p. 218-227 10 p.

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

• No Neon, but Jets in the Remarkable Recurrent Nova M31N 2008-12a? - Hubble Space Telescope Spectroscopy of the 2015 Eruption

  Darnley, M. J., Darnley, M. J., Hounsell, R., Godon, P., Perley, D. A., Henze, M., Kuin, N. P. M., Williams, B. F., Williams, S. C., Bode, M. F., Harman, D. J., Hornoch, K., Link, M., Ness, J. U., Ribeiro, V. A. R. M., Sion, E. M., Shafter, A. W. & Shara, M. M., Sep 20 2017, In: Astrophysical Journal. 847, 1, 35.

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

• Nonlinear coupled mode excitations in microtubules

  Tabi, C. B., Tankou, E. & Mohamadou, A., Feb 1 2017, In: Chaos, Solitons and Fractals. 95, p. 187-194 8 p.

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

• Nonlinear excitations of blood flow in large vessels under thermal radiations and uniform magnetic field

  Tabi, C. B., Motsumi, T. G., Bansi Kamdem, C. D. & Mohamadou, A., Aug 1 2017, In: Communications in Nonlinear Science and Numerical Simulation. 49, p. 1-8 8 p.

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

  Open Access
  7 Citations (Scopus)

• Numerical Modeling of the Heating Phase of the Selective Laser Sintering Process

  Liu, X., Boutaous, M., Xin, S. & Dennis, S., 2017, In: International Journal of Thermal Sciences. 120, p. 50-62

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

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  10 Citations (Scopus)

• Numerical modelling of pollutant formation in a lifted methane–air vertical diffusion flame

  Aboje, A. A., Garba, M. U., Abdulkareem, A. S., Muzenda, E., Faruq, A. A. & Yun, G. Y. (ed.), 2017, In: Cogent Environmental Science . 3, 1, 1302543.

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

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• Nutrient availability and biological properties of paddy soils under rainfed traditional “Payatak” farming systems in Catubig Valley, Philippines

  Ultra V.U., J., Tan, G. M., Lao, F. U., Punsalan, M. R. O. & Galo, E. A., 2017, In: Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology. 19, p. 1631-1645 15 p.

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

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  2 Citations (Scopus)

• Nutrient Supplying Potential of Different Spent Mushroom Substrate Preparations as Soil Amendment in a Potting Media

  Ultra Jr, V., Ong Sotto, J. M. E. & Punzalan, M. R., 2017.

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

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• On Lyapunov functions and data-driven dissipativity

  Maupong, T. M., Mayo-Maldonado, J. C. & Rapisarda, P., Jul 2017, In: IFAC-PapersOnLine. 50, 1, p. 7783-7788 6 p.

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

• On the energy minimization of heterogeneous cloud radio access networks

  Sigwele, T., Alam, A. S., Pillai, P. & Hu, Y. F., 2017, Wireless and Satellite Systems - 8th International Conference, WiSATS 2016, Proceedings. Pillai, P., Otung, I., Eleftherakis, G. & Giambene, G. (eds.). Springer Verlag, p. 223-234 12 p. (Lecture Notes of the Institute for Computer Sciences, Social-Informatics and Telecommunications Engineering, LNICST; vol. 186 LNICST).

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

• On the physics of viscoplastic fluid flow in non-circular tubes

  Letelier, M. F., Siginer, D. A. & Hinojosa, C. B., Jan 1 2017, In: International Journal of Non-Linear Mechanics. 88, p. 1-10 10 p.

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

• Optical properties of electron-beam deposited quaternary Se_86-xTe₁₀Sb₄Bi_x (0 ≤ x ≤ 8) chalcogenide alloys

  Nyakotyo, H., Sathiaraj, T. S. & Muchuweni, E., Sep 2017, In: Infrared Physics and Technology. 85, p. 99-108 10 p.

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

• Optimal node placement in wireless underground sensor networks

  Zungeru, A. M., Mangwala, M. & Chuma, J., 2017, In: International Journal of Applied Engineering Research. 12, 20, p. 9290-9297 8 p.

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

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  6 Citations (Scopus)

• Optimal portfolio in the presence of transaction costs and convex risk measure

  Lungu, E., Elias Rabson, O. & Obonye, D., 2017, In: International Journal of Financial Engineering. International Journal of Financial Engineering

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

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• Optimising biogas production from anaerobic co-digestion of chicken manure and organic fraction of municipal solid waste

  Matheri, A. N., Ndiweni, S. N., Belaid, M., Muzenda, E. & Hubert, R., 2017, In: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews. 80, p. 756-764 9 p.

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

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  58 Citations (Scopus)

• 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

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• 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

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  14 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

  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)

• 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 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

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  1 Citation (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
  8 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

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  13 Citations (Scopus)

• 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

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  3 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

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  8 Citations (Scopus)

• 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

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• 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

• 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

• Potential to use sorghum brewers spent grains as a boiler fuel

  Manyuchi, M. M., Frank, R., Mbohwa, C. & Muzenda, E., Nov 1 2017, In: BioResources. 12, 4, p. 7228-7240 13 p.

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

  Open Access
  4 Citations (Scopus)