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  Influence of temperature and molecular structure on organics-biodiesel interactions using group contribution methods

  Scheepers, J. J., Muzenda, E. & Belaid, M., 2012, Proceedings of the World Congress on Engineering 2012, WCE 2012. Korsunsky, A. M., Gelman, L., Hunter, A., Ao, S. I. & Hukins, D. WL. (eds.). Newswood Limited, p. 1411-1416 6 p. (Lecture Notes in Engineering and Computer Science; vol. 3).

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

  • Molecular structure
  • Volatile organic compounds
  • Phase equilibria
  • Biodiesel
  • Activity coefficients
  2 Citations (Scopus)

• Information Science curriculum design based on Community Outreach Projects

  Van Der Weide, T. & Zlotnikova, I., Dec 1 2012, Proceedings of 2nd Computer Science Education Research Conference, CSERC 2012. p. 67-73 7 p.

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

  • Information science
  • Curricula
  • information science
  • curriculum
  • Developing countries

• Integrated assessment of carbon capture and storage technologies in coal-based power generation using CAPE tools

  Cormos, C. C. & Serban Agachi, P., Jul 2 2012, In: Computer Aided Chemical Engineering. 30, p. 56-60 5 p.

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

  • Coal
  • Carbon capture
  • Power generation
  • Gasification
  • Electricity
  6 Citations (Scopus)

• Integrating general education courses into engineering curriculum: Students' perspective

  Uziak, J., Oladiran, M. T. & Kommula, V. P., Dec 1 2012, Developments in Engineering Education Standards: Advanced Curriculum Innovations. IGI Global, p. 247-262 16 p.

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

  • Curricula
  • general education
  • Education
  • Students
  • engineering
  6 Citations (Scopus)

• Interaction between malaria parasites and the host immune system

  Lungu, E. M., Dec 2012, A Treatise of Biological Models. Nova Science Publishers, Inc., p. 1-8 8 p.

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

  • Malaria
  • Immune System
  • Immunology
  • Interaction
  • Reproduction number

• Inter-channel effects in monosolvated atomic iodide cluster anion detachment: Correlation of the anisotropy parameter with solvent dipole moment

  Mbaiwa, F., Dao, D., Holtgrewe, N., Lasinski, J. & Mabbs, R., Mar 21 2012, In: Journal of Chemical Physics. 136, 11, 114303.

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

  • Dipole moment
  • Photoelectrons
  • Iodides
  • iodides
  • detachment
  9 Citations (Scopus)

• Investigation of free level fluctuations in a simulated model of a sodium cooled Fast Breeder Reactor using pulsating conductance monitoring device

  Aggarwal, P. K., Pandey, G. K., Malathi, N., Arun, A. D., Ananthanarayanan, R., Banerjee, I., Sahoo, P., Padmakumar, G. & Murali, N., 2012, In: Annals of Nuclear Energy. 41, p. 87-96 10 p.

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

  Open Access

  • Breeder reactors
  • Water levels
  • Sodium
  • Monitoring
  • Level measurement
  10 Citations (Scopus)

• Isolated and non-isolated dwarfs in terms of modified Newtonian dynamics

  Gentile, G., Angus, G. W., Famaey, B., Oh, S. H. & De Blok, W. J. G., 2012, In: Astronomy and Astrophysics. 543, A47.

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

  • kinematics
  • spiral galaxies
  • dwarf galaxies
  • curves
  • inclination
  9 Citations (Scopus)

• Isothermal tube flow of non-linear viscoelastic fluids. Part I: Constitutive instabilities and the longitudinal field

  Siginer, D. A., Jul 1 2012, In: International Journal of Engineering Science. 56, p. 111-126 16 p.

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

  • Pipe flow
  • Fluids
  • Thermodynamics
  • Constitutive equations
  • Pressure drop
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Knowledge Security: How Do Organizations Model or Conduct Knowledge Security in order to secure their Knowledge Assets to their Optimal Benefits?: Organisational View

  Mphago, B., 2012

  Research output: Book/Report › Book

  Open Access

• Laminar flow of non-linear viscoelastic fluids in straight tubes of arbitrary contour

  Siginer, D. A. & Letelier, M. F., Apr 1 2012, In: International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer. 55, 9-10, p. 2731-2745 15 p.

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

  • Laminar flow
  • laminar flow
  • tubes
  • Fluids
  • fluids
  3 Citations (Scopus)

• Laser sintering of blended Al-Si powders

  Olakanmi, E. O., Dalgarno, K. W. & Cochrane, R. F., 2012, In: Rapid Prototyping Journal. 18, 2, p. 109-119 11 p.

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

  • Powders
  • Lasers
  • Selective laser sintering
  • Particles (particulate matter)
  • Microstructural evolution
  33 Citations (Scopus)

• Livestock predation, household adaptation and compensation policy: A case study of Shorobe village in northern Botswana

  Kgathi, D. L., Mmopelwa, G., Mashabe, B. & Mosepele, K., Jun 1 2012, In: Agrekon. 51, 2, p. 22-37 16 p.

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

  • compensation policy
  • Compensation Policy
  • Botswana
  • Predation
  • Livestock
  12 Citations (Scopus)

• Logistics & supply chains management tracking networks: Data-management system integration / interfacing issues

  Addo-Tenkorang, R., Helo, P. T., Shamsuzzoha, A. H. M., Ehrs, M. & Phuong, D., Nov 1 2012, 2012 Proceedings of Portland International Center for Management of Engineering and Technology: Technology Management for Emerging Technologies, PICMET'12. p. 2198-2206 9 p. 6304234

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

  • Data Management System
  • Supply chain management
  • System Integration
  • Data Management
  • Information management
  3 Citations (Scopus)

• Longitudinal strains and stiffness of RC beams under load as measures of corrosion levels

  Malumbela, G., Moyo, P. & Alexander, M., Feb 1 2012, In: Engineering Structures. 35, p. 215-227 13 p.

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

  • Steel corrosion
  • Corrosion
  • Stiffness
  • Steel
  • Structural integrity
  18 Citations (Scopus)

• Mainstreaming the use of geographic information in a developing country context: examples from Rwanda

  Akinyemi, F. O., 2012.

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

  Open Access

  • developing world
  • science
  • information and communication technology
  • surveying
  • program

• Mathematical models to support pollution counteraction in case of accidents

  Ani, E. C., Cristea, V. M. & Agachi, P. S., Jan 1 2012, In: Environmental Engineering and Management Journal. 11, 1, p. 13-20 8 p.

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

  • Rivers
  • Pollution
  • accident
  • Accidents
  • Mathematical models
  7 Citations (Scopus)

• Metastable phases in the Co-W system traced from elemental Co and W powders

  Bolokang, A. S., Phasha, M. J., Motaung, D. E. & Bhero, S., Mar 1 2012, In: International Journal of Refractory Metals and Hard Materials. 31, p. 274-280 7 p.

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

  • Metastable phases
  • Powders
  • Annealing
  • Lattice constants
  • Solid solutions
  5 Citations (Scopus)

• Microstructure and Corrosion Behaviour of TiC Reinforced Duplex Stainless Steels Matrix Composites Synthesized by Laser Melt Injection

  Obadele, B., Olubambi, P. & Johnson, O., May 2012, 141st Annual Meeting and Exhibition of The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (TMS). Hoboken, NJ, USA, p. 33-40 8 p.

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

• Microstructure and corrosion behaviour of TiC reinforced duplex stainless steels matrix composites sythesized by laser melt injection

  Obadele, B., Olubambi, P. & Johnson, O., May 15 2012, Extraction and Processing Division - 2012 EPD Congress - Held During the TMS 2012 Annual Meeting and Exhibition. p. 33-40 8 p. (TMS Annual Meeting).

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

  • titanium carbide
  • Titanium carbide
  • titanium carbides
  • Duplex stainless steel
  • corrosion

• Minimum-norm fixed point of pseudocontractive mappings

  Zegeye, H., Shahzad, N. & Alghamdi, M. A., Dec 1 2012, In: Abstract and Applied Analysis. 2012, 926017.

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

  • Hilbert spaces
  • Pseudocontractive Mapping
  • Fixed point
  • Set theory
  • Converge
  13 Citations (Scopus)

• Modeling and Simulation of Hydrogen Storage Device for Fuel Cell Plant

  Lukman, A. O., Abiodun, O. B., Sadiku-agboola, O. & Popoola, P. A., 2012, In: Journal of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering. 6, p. 604-612 9 p.

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

  • fuel cells
  • hydrogen
  • gases
  • reactors
  • simulation

• Modelling HIV infection with specific anti-HIV immune response

  Chirove, F. & Lungu, E. M., Dec 1 2012, A Treatise of Biological Models. Nova Science Publishers, Inc., p. 35-54 20 p.

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

  • HIV Infection
  • Immune Response
  • Cell
  • Modeling
  • Infection

• Modelling the late-time Hubble Space Telescope imaging of the outburst of the recurrent nova RS Ophiuchi (2006)

  Ribeiro, V. A. R. M., Bode, M. F. & Williams, R., Aug 1 2012, Feeding Compact Objects: Accretion on All Scales. Zhang, C., Belloni, T., Mendez, M. & Zhang, S. (eds.). S290 ed. p. 137-140 4 p. (Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union; vol. 8, no. S290).

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

  • Hubble Space Telescope
  • spectroscopy
  • expansion
  • glass
  • deceleration

• Multi parameter proximal point algorithms

  Boikanyo, O. A. & Moroşanu, G., May 2012, In: Journal of Nonlinear and Convex Analysis. 13, 2, p. 221-231 11 p.

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

  • Proximal Point Algorithm
  • Regularization Method
  • Strong Convergence
  • Convergence Properties
  • Convergence Results
  3 Citations (Scopus)

• Multiproduct, multiechelon supply chain analysis under demand uncertainty and machine failure risk

  Mureşan, M., Cormoş, C. C. & Agachi, P. Ş., Jul 2 2012, In: Computer Aided Chemical Engineering. 30, p. 462-466 5 p.

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

  • Supply chains
  • Biomass
  • Uncertainty
  • Discrete event simulation
  • Sales
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• NaBH4-mediated non-chemoselective reduction of α,β-unsaturated ketones of chalcones in the synthesis of flavans

  Mazimba, O., Masesane, I. B. & Majinda, R. R. T., Jan 14 2012, In: TRENDS IN ORGANIC CHEMISTRY. 16, p. 79-81 3 p.

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

  • Chalcones
  • Sodium Borohydride
  • Ketones
  • salicylaldehyde
  • Cyclization

• Natural convection heat transfer of a viscous fluid in a vertical porous channel

  Akyildiz, F. T., Siginer, D. A., Vajravelu, K. & van Gorder, R. A., Jun 1 2012, In: Journal of Engineering Mathematics. 74, 1, p. 61-71 11 p.

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

  • Natural Convection
  • Heat Transfer
  • Natural convection
  • Viscous Fluid
  • Vertical
  7 Citations (Scopus)

• Natural convection in inclined two dimensional rectangular cavities

  Khezzar, L., Siginer, D. & Vinogradov, I., Feb 1 2012, In: Heat and Mass Transfer/Waerme- und Stoffuebertragung. 48, 2, p. 227-239 13 p.

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

  • Natural convection
  • free convection
  • Hysteresis
  • inclination
  • Fluids
  13 Citations (Scopus)

• Natural convection of power law fluids in inclined cavities

  Khezzar, L., Siginer, D. & Vinogradov, I., Mar 1 2012, In: International Journal of Thermal Sciences. 53, p. 8-17 10 p.

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

  • Prandtl number
  • Natural convection
  • free convection
  • inclination
  • Aspect ratio
  64 Citations (Scopus)

• No evidence of an 11.16 MeV 2⁺ state in 12C

  Smit, F. D., Nemulodi, F., Buthelezi, Z., Carter, J., Fearick, R. W., Förtsch, S. V., Freer, M., Fujita, H., Jingo, M., Kureba, C. O., Mabiala, J., Mira, J., Neveling, R., Papka, P., Steyn, G. F., Swartz, J. A., Usman, I. T. & Van Zyl, J. J., Sep 17 2012, In: Physical Review C - Nuclear Physics. 86, 3, 037301.

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

  • center of mass
  • signatures
  • spectrometers
  • energy
  21 Citations (Scopus)

• Non-grid based elements positioning for optimal 2D array beams

  Diarra, B., Liebgott, H., Cachard, C. & Tortoli, P., Dec 1 2012, 2012 IEEE International Ultrasonics Symposium, IUS 2012. 6561933

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

  • lobes
  • positioning
  • sidelobes
  • gratings
  • probes
  3 Citations (Scopus)

• Nonlinear charge transport in the helicoidal DNA molecule.

  Dang Koko, A., Tabi, C. B., Ekobena Fouda, H. P., Mohamadou, A. & Kofané, T. C., Oct 4 2012, In: Chaos. 22, 4, p. 43110 1 p., 043110.

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

  • Modulational Instability
  • Charge Transport
  • Charge transfer
  • DNA
  • Molecules
  22 Citations (Scopus)

• "now i heal with pride"-The application of Screens-to-Nature technology to indigenous knowledge systems research in Botswana: Implications for drug discovery

  Andrae-Marobela, K., Ntumy, A. N., Mokobela, M., Dube, M., Sosome, A., Muzila, M., Sethebe, B., Monyatsi, K. N. & Ngwenya, B. N., Aug 1 2012, Drug Discovery in Africa: Impacts of Genomics, Natural Products, Traditional Medicines, Insights into Medicinal Chemistry, and Technology Platforms in Pursuit of New Drugs. Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg, Vol. 9783642281754. p. 239-264 26 p.

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

  • Drug Discovery
  • Glucosidases
  • Bioassay
  • Bioactivity
  • Biological Products
  2 Citations (Scopus)

• Nutrient composition and tannin contents of forage sorghum, cowpea, lablab and mucuna hays grown in limpopo province of South Africa

  Gwanzura, T., Ngambi, J. W. & Norris, D., Aug 27 2012, In: Asian Journal of Animal Sciences. 6, 5, p. 256-262 7 p.

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

  • Lablab
  • Mucuna
  • cowpeas
  • tannins
  • nutrient content
  11 Citations (Scopus)

• Observations of Southern Pulsating B stars

  Ulusoy, C., 2012

  Research output: Other contribution

• On the progenitors of galactic novae

  Ribeiro, V. A. R. M., Bode, M. F., Hounsell, R. A. & Williams, R. P., Feb 10 2012, In: Astrophysical Journal. 746, 1, 61.

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

  • novae
  • outburst
  • near infrared
  • harbor
  • stars
  36 Citations (Scopus)

• Optical properties of flash evaporated amorphous Se_100-xIn _x thin films for CuInSe₂ solar cell applications

  Muiva, C. M., Maabong, K., Sathiaraj, S. T. & Mwabora, J. M., Dec 1 2012, Proceedings of the IASTED African Conference on Power and Energy Systems, AfricaPES 2012. p. 86-90 5 p.

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

  • Optical properties
  • Solar cells
  • Thin films
  • Red Shift
  • solar cells

• Optimal synthesis of a Ni(II)-dimethylglyoxime ion-imprinted polymer for the enrichment of Ni(II) ions in water, soil and mine tailing samples

  Rammika, M., Darko, G. & Torto, N., Apr 2012, In: Water SA. 38, 2, p. 261-268 8 p.

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

  • dimethylglyoxime
  • Soil
  • tailings
  • Polymers
  • Ions
  11 Citations (Scopus)

• Optimization of process parameters for castor oil production

  Muzenda, E., Kabuba, J., Mdletye, P. & Belaid, M., 2012, Proceedings of the World Congress on Engineering 2012, WCE 2012. Korsunsky, A. M., Gelman, L., Hunter, A., Ao, S. I. & Hukins, D. WL. (eds.). Newswood Limited, p. 1586-1589 4 p. (Lecture Notes in Engineering and Computer Science; vol. 3).

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

  • Oils
  • Hexane
  • Moisture
  • Temperature
  • Liquids
  3 Citations (Scopus)

• Optimized 2D array design for Ultrasound imaging

  Diarra, B., Liebgott, H., Robini, M., Tortoli, P. & Cachard, C., 2012, Proceedings of the 20th European Signal Processing Conference, EUSIPCO 2012. p. 2718-2722 5 p. 6333799

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

  • Ultrasonics
  • Imaging techniques
  • Biopsy
  • Simulated annealing
  • Experiments
  6 Citations (Scopus)

• Orthopyroxene + sillimanite predating sapphirine + quartz: A rare case of ultrahigh-temperature metamorphism from the central zone, limpopo complex, South Africa

  Belyanin, G. A., Rajesh, H. M., Sajeev, K. & Van Reenen, D. D., Oct 2012, In: Canadian Mineralogist. 50, 5, p. 1153-1163 11 p.

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

  • Garnets
  • ultrahigh temperature metamorphism
  • sapphirine
  • Quartz
  • sillimanite
  4 Citations (Scopus)

• Performance analysis of packet length in multiple optical channels for local area network

  Aznor Hanah, A. H., Ahmad, R. B., Yahya, A., Ramly, N., Kan, P. E. & Zakaria, F. F., Apr 26 2012, Proceedings - 3rd International Conference on Intelligent Systems Modelling and Simulation, ISMS 2012. p. 233-237 5 p. 6169705

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

  • Performance Analysis
  • Local area networks
  • Throughput
  • Ethernet
  • Multiplexing

• Performance and kinetics of Pt-CNT catalyst electrodes in a PEM fuel cell

  Afolabi, A. S., Abdulkareem, A. S., Iyuke, S. E. & Pienaar, H. C. V. Z., Jun 14 2012, In: Journal of Materials Research. 27, 11, p. 1497-1505 9 p.

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

  • Carbon Nanotubes
  • fuel cells
  • Proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFC)
  • Carbon nanotubes
  • catalysts
  3 Citations (Scopus)

• Performance Evaluation of Ant Based Routing Protocols for Wireless Sensor Networks

  Zungeru, A. M., Ang, L. M. & Seng, K. P., 2012, In: International Journal of Computer Science Issues (IJCSI). 9, 2, p. 388-397 10 p.

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

  Open Access

  • Routing protocols
  • Wireless sensor networks
  • Routing algorithms
  • Energy resources
  • Power transmission

• Performance of Termite-hill routing algorithm on sink mobility in wireless sensor networks

  Zungeru, A. M., Ang, L. M. & Seng, K. P., 2012, Advances in Swarm Intelligence - Third International Conference, ICSI 2012, Proceedings. PART 2 ed. Vol. 7332 LNCS. p. 334-343 10 p. (Lecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics); vol. 7332 LNCS, no. PART 2).

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

  • Wireless Sensor Networks
  • Routing Algorithm
  • Routing algorithms
  • Network Lifetime
  • Routing Protocol
  12 Citations (Scopus)

• PHYSICO-CHEMICAL AND MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF WASTEWATER IN STABILISATION POND

  Bansah, K. & Suglo, R., 2012, p. 36-44.

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

  Open Access

  • microbiological analysis
  • chemical analysis
  • pond
  • stabilization
  • wastewater

• Physiological response of Cd- and Pb-treated Populus alba × glandulosaseedlings amended with SCB liquid fertilizer

  Han, S-H., KIM, DU-HYUN., Ultra Jr, V., KIM, PAN-GI. & AGGANGAN, NELLY. S., 2012, In: Asia Life Sciences. 21, 2, p. 481-498

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

• Potential reduction in CO2 emission and saving in electricity by ground source heat pump system for space heating applications - A study on northern part of India

  Sivasakthivel, T., Murugesan, K. & Sahoo, P. K., 2012, p. 970-979. 10 p.

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

  Open Access

  • heat pump
  • electricity
  • heating
  • cold
  • electricity consumption
  18 Citations (Scopus)

• Potentiometric titration in a low volume of solution for rapid assay of uranium: Application to quantitative electro-reduction of uranium(VI)

  Sahoo, P., Mallika, C., Lawrence, F., Ananthanarayanan, R., Murali, N. & Mudali, U. K., 2012, In: Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry. 291, 3, p. 1401-1409 9 p.

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

  Open Access

  • Uranium
  • Titration
  • Assays
  • Hungary
  • Nuclear fuel reprocessing
  5 Citations (Scopus)