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• 2020

  Synthesis of free-standing silver nanoparticles coated filter paper for recyclable catalytic reduction of 4-nitrophenol and organic dyes

  Alula, M. T., Lemmens, P., Madiba, M. & Present, B., Mar 1 2020, In: Cellulose. 27, 4, p. 2279-2292 14 p.

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

  • Nitrophenols
  • 4-nitrophenol
  • Silver nanoparticles
  • Dyes
  • 4-aminophenol
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Synthesis of Mixed Ligand Ruthenium (II/III) Complexes and Their Antibacterial Evaluation on Drug-Resistant Bacterial Organisms

  Matshwele, J. T. P., Nareetsile, F., Mapolelo, D., Matshameko, P., Leteane, M., Nkwe, D. O. & Odisitse, S., Mar 19 2020, In: Journal of Chemistry. 2020, 10 p., 2150419.

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

  Open Access

  • Ruthenium
  • Methicillin
  • Ligands
  • Bacteria
  • Magnetic susceptibility
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Systematic literature survey: Applications of LoRa communication

  Kolobe, L., Sigweni, B. & Lebekwe, C. K., Jan 1 2020, In: International Journal of Electrical and Computer Engineering. 10, 3, p. 3176-3183 8 p.

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

  Open Access

  • Communication
  • Forward error correction
  • Wide area networks
  • Energy efficiency
  • Wireless sensor networks
  4 Citations (Scopus)

• Taguchi analysis of surface roughness of tic thin films deposited by rf magnetron sputtering

  Abegunde, O. O., Akinlabi, E. T. & Oladijo, O. P., Sep 2020, p. 77-85. 9 p.

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

  • Magnetron sputtering
  • Thin films
  • Surface roughness
  • Defects
  • Sputtering

• Technological Advances and Sustainable Workforce Development through Enhanced Collaboration for Sustainability of Transport Infrastructure

  Zhang, G. & Oladele, A. S., 2020, International Conference on Transportation and Development 2020: Planning and Development - Selected Papers from the International Conference on Transportation and Development 2020. Zhang, G. (ed.). American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), p. 277-286 10 p. (International Conference on Transportation and Development 2020: Planning and Development - Selected Papers from the International Conference on Transportation and Development 2020).

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

  • Transport sector
  • Sustainable development
  • sustainable development
  • sustainability
  • infrastructure

• The 2016 January eruption of recurrent Nova LMC 1968

  Kuin, N. P. M., Page, K. L., Mróz, P., Darnley, M. J., Shore, S. N., Osborne, J. P., Walter, F., Di Mille, F., Morrell, N., Munari, U., Bohlsen, T., Evans, A., Gehrz, R. D., Starrfield, S., Henze, M., Williams, S. C., Schwarz, G. J., Udalski, A., Szymański, M. K., Poleski, R. & 6 others, Soszyński, I., Ribeiro, V. A. R. M., Angeloni, R., Breeveld, A. A., Beardmore, A. P. & Skowron, J., Jan 1 2020, In: Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society. 491, 1, p. 655-679 25 p.

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

  • volcanic eruptions
  • volcanic eruption
  • luminosity
  • ejecta
  • eclipses
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• The complete mitogenome of an undescribed clam shrimp of the genus Gondwanalimnadia (Branchiopoda: Spinicaudata), from a temporary wetland in Central District, Botswana.

  Tladi, M., Dalu, T., Rogers, D. C., Nyamukondiwa, C., Emami-Khoyi, A., Oliver, J. C., Teske, P. R. & Wasserman, R., Apr 2 2020, In: Mitochondrial DNA Part B: Resources. 5, 2, p. 1238-1240 3 p.

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

  Open Access

  • Botswana
  • Wetlands
  • Bivalvia
  • Mitochondrial Genome
  • Base Composition

• The complete mitogenome of Leptestheria brevirostris Barnard, 1924, a rock pool clam shrimp (Branchiopoda: Spinicaudata) from Central District, Botswana

  Emami-Khoyi, A., Tladi, M., Dalu, T., Teske, P. R., Jansen van Vuuren, B., Rogers, D. C., Nyamukondiwa, C. & Wasserman, R., 2020, (Accepted/In press) In: Mitochondrial DNA Part B: Resources.

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

• The complete mitogenome of the fairy shrimp Streptocephalus cafer (Lovén, 1847)(Crustacea: Branchiopoda: Anostraca) from an ephemeral pond in Botswana, southern Africa.

  Tladi, M., Dalu, T., Rogers, D. C., Nyamukondiwa, C., Parbhu, S. P., Teske, P. R., Emami-Khoyi, A. & Wasserman, R. J., Jan 2 2020, In: Mitochondrial DNA Part B: Resources. 5, 1, p. 623-625 3 p.

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

  Open Access

  • Anostraca
  • Crustacea
  • Botswana
  • Ponds
  • Southern Africa

• The development of a waste tyre pyrolysis production plant business model for the gauteng region, South Africa

  Nkosi, N., Muzenda, E., Mamvura, T. A., Belaid, M. & Patel, B., Jul 2020, In: Processes. 8, 7, 17 p., 766.

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

  Open Access

  • Tires
  • Pyrolysis
  • Industry
  • Oils
  • Marketing

• The effect of solution treatment on the microstructure and mechanical properties of as-cast Ti-Mo alloys

  Moshokoa, N., Raganya, L., Obadele, B. A., Olubambi, P. & Machaka, R., Jul 2020, In: Materials Today: Proceedings.

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

  • Microstructure
  • Mechanical properties
  • X ray diffraction
  • Needles
  • Bending strength

• The exponentiated generalized power series: Family of distributions: theory, properties and applications

  Oluyede, B. O., Mashabe, B., Fagbamigbe, A., Makubate, B. & Wanduku, D., Aug 2020, In: Heliyon. 6, 8, e04653.

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

  Open Access

  • Distribution Theory
  • Power series
  • Family
  • Maximum Likelihood Estimation
  • Logarithmic

• The importance of the mine manager and the appraisal system in the mining sector

  Manyuchi, M. M., Mbohwa, C. & Muzenda, E., 2020, Proceedings of the International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management. March ed. IEOM Society, p. 2697-2701 5 p. (Proceedings of the International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management; vol. 0, no. March).

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

  Open Access

  • Appraisal Systems
  • Managers
  • Monitoring and Evaluation
  • Adherence
  • Health and Safety

• Thermal and chemical characterization of lignocellulosic wastes for energy uses

  Charis, G., Danha, G. & Muzenda, E., 2020, Wastes: Solutions, Treatments and Opportunities III - Selected papers from the 5th International Conference Wastes: Solutions, Treatments and Opportunities, 2019. Vilarinho, C., Castro, F., Gonçalves, M. & Fernando, A. L. (eds.). CRC Press/Balkema, p. 518-523 6 p. (Wastes: Solutions, Treatments and Opportunities III - Selected papers from the 5th International Conference Wastes: Solutions, Treatments and Opportunities, 2019).

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

  • energy use
  • pine
  • ash
  • thermogravimetry
  • sawdust

• Thermal plasticity in the invasive south American tomato pinworm Tuta absoluta (Meyrick) (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae)

  Tarusikirwa, V. L., Mutamiswa, R., English, S., Chidawanyika, F. & Nyamukondiwa, C., May 2020, In: Journal of Thermal Biology. 90, 10 p., 102598.

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

  • Lepidoptera
  • Enterobius
  • Tuta absoluta
  • Lycopersicon esculentum
  • Gelechiidae
  4 Citations (Scopus)

• Thermo-Double Diffusion Radiation Effects on the flow of Casson fluid in the Presence of Porous Media and Magnetic field over a stretching Sheet

  Mahanta, G., Shaw, S., Das, M., Mahato, D. & Mohanty, S., Feb 2020, Proceedings of the 2020 International Conference on Renewable Energy Integration into Smart Grids: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Technology Modelling and Simulation, ICREISG 2020. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., p. 158-163 6 p. 9174545. (Proceedings of the 2020 International Conference on Renewable Energy Integration into Smart Grids: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Technology Modelling and Simulation, ICREISG 2020).

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

  • Radiation Effects
  • Thermophoresis
  • Stretching Sheet
  • Radiation effects
  • Brownian movement

• The role of graphite addition on spark plasma sintered titanium nitride

  Akinribide, O. J., Obadele, B. A., Ayeleru, O. O., Akinwamide, S. O., Nomoto, K., Eizadjou, M., Ringer, S. P. & Olubambi, P. A., Apr 2020, In: Journal of Materials Research and Technology. 9, 3, p. 6268-6277 10 p.

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

  • titanium nitride
  • Titanium nitride
  • Graphite
  • Electric sparks
  • Plasmas
  2 Citations (Scopus)

• The Split Equality Fixed Point Problem for Quasi-Pseudo-Contractive Mappings Without Prior Knowledge of Norms

  Boikanyo, O. A. & Zegeye, H., May 18 2020, In: Numerical Functional Analysis and Optimization. 41, 7, p. 759-777 19 p.

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

  • Pseudocontractive Mapping
  • Prior Knowledge
  • Fixed Point Problem
  • Equality
  • Norm

• The Successful Turnover of Photosystem II Core Complexes Using Laser Flash Illumination

  Baituti, B., 2020, Chemistry. Bulgarian Journal of Science Education. p. 679 691 p. 6

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

  • Photosystem II Protein Complex
  • Lighting
  • Electrons
  • Lasers
  • Pheophytins

• The Two Alternative Oxidation State Assignments of Manganese Ions: What S2 CW-EPR Multiline (ML) Signal Simulations Reveal?

  Baituti, B. & Akofang, L., Feb 4 2020, In: Applied Magnetic Resonance.

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

  Open Access

• Time-series variability of solute transport and processes in rivers in semi-arid endorheic basins: The Okavango Delta, Botswana

  Oromeng, K. V., Atekwana, E. A., Molwalefhe, L. & Ramatlapeng, G. J., 2020, (Accepted/In press) In: Science of the Total Environment. 14 p., 143574.

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

  • Solute transport
  • solute transport
  • Rivers
  • Time series
  • solute

• Towards a scholarship of practice for university leadership in Southern Africa: The two-way practitioner-researcher loop

  Lyken-Segosebe, D. & Braxton, J. M., 2020, In: International Journal of Higher Education. 10, 1, p. 93-105 13 p.

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

  Open Access

  • Southern Africa
  • leadership
  • university
  • decision making
  • training program

• Transition Metal Complexes with HIV/AIDS Inhibitory Properties

  Nareetsile, F., Matshwele, J., Ndlovu, S. & Ngaski, M., May 1 2020, In: Chemical Review and Letters. p. 140-160 21 p.

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

  Open Access

  • Coordination Complexes
  • Transition metals
  • Viruses
  • Ruthenium
  • Vanadium

• Trends and interannual variability of extreme rainfall indices over Ghana, West Africa

  Atiah, W. A., Mengistu Tsidu, G., Amekudzi, L. K. & Yorke, C., May 1 2020, In: Theoretical and Applied Climatology. 140, 3-4, p. 1393-1407 15 p.

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

  • West Africa
  • rainfall
  • index
  • trend
  • sea surface temperature
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Tribological, structural and mechanical characteristics of friction stir processed aluminium-based matrix composites reinforced with stainless steel micro-particles

  Ikumapayi, O. M., Akinlabi, E. T., Sharma, A., Sharma, V. & Oladijo, O. P., 2020, In: Engineering Solid Mechanics. 8, 3, p. 253-270 18 p.

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

  Open Access

  • Stainless Steel
  • Aluminum
  • Stainless steel
  • Friction
  • Composite materials
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Tuta absoluta (Meyrick) (lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) on the “offensive” in Africa: Prospects for integrated management initiatives

  Tarusikirwa, V. L., Machekano, H., Mutamiswa, R., Chidawanyika, F. & Nyamukondiwa, C., Nov 2020, In: Insects. 11, 11, p. 1-33 33 p., 764.

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

  Open Access

  • Tuta absoluta
  • Gelechiidae
  • Lepidoptera
  • digital libraries
  • ecological economics

• Two-Dimensional Fast Fourier Transform Analysis of Surface Microstructures of Thin Aluminium Films Prepared by Radio-Frequency (RF) Magnetron Sputtering

  Mwema, F. M., Akinlabi, E. T. & Oladijo, O. P., 2020, Advances in Material Sciences and Engineering, ICMMPE 2018. Awang, M., Emamian, S. S. & Yusof, F. (eds.). Springer India, p. 239-249 11 p. (Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering).

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

  • Magnetron sputtering
  • Aluminum
  • Fast Fourier transforms
  • Microscopes
  • Microstructure
  2 Citations (Scopus)

• Understanding the microstructural evolution, mechanical properties, and tribological behavior of AA8011-reinforced nano-Si₃N₄ for automobile application

  Fayomi, J., Popoola, A. P. I., Popoola, O. M., Oladijo, O. P. & Fayomi, O. S. I., Sep 24 2020, (Accepted/In press) In: International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology. 111, p. 53-60 8 p.

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

  • Microstructural evolution
  • Automobiles
  • Mechanical properties
  • Composite materials
  • Wear of materials

• Unstable cardiac multi-spiral waves in a FitzHugh–Nagumo soliton model under magnetic flow effect

  Tabi, C. B., Etémé, A. S. & Kofané, T. C., Jan 1 2020, (Accepted/In press) In: Nonlinear Dynamics.

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

  • Spiral Wave
  • Solitons
  • Cardiac
  • Modulational Instability
  • Unstable
  2 Citations (Scopus)

• Valorisation of coffee waste to biogas

  Manyuchi, M. M., Mbohwa, C. & Muzenda, E., 2020, Proceedings of the International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management. March ed. IEOM Society, p. 2912-2917 6 p. (Proceedings of the International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management; vol. 0, no. March).

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

  Open Access

  • Biogas
  • Coffee
  • Chemical oxygen demand
  • Methane
  • Raw materials

• Value addition of woody biomass (Saw Dust) to bio ethanol

  Manyuchi, M. M., Mbohwa, C. & Muzenda, E., Mar 2020, Proceedings of the International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management. March ed. IEOM Society, p. 2907-2911 5 p. (Proceedings of the International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management; vol. 0, no. March).

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

  Open Access

  • Glucose
  • Bioethanol
  • Biomass
  • Dust
  • Ethanol

• Variable Valve Timing for a Camless Stepping Valve Engine

  Zibani, I., Marumo, R., Chuma, J., Ngebani, I. & Tsamaase, K., 2020, In: Procedia Manufacturing. 43, p. 590-597 8 p.

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

  Open Access

  • Flywheels
  • Engines
  • Otto cycle
  • Camshafts
  • Pneumatics

• Vector dissipative light bullets in optical laser beam

  Djazet, A., Tabi, C. B., Fewo, S. I. & Kofané, T. C., Apr 2020, In: Applied Physics B: Lasers and Optics. 126, 5

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

• Vertical cavity surface emitting lasers as sources for optical communication systems: A review

  Moatlhodi, O. O., Ditshego, N. M. J. & Samikannu, R., 2020, In: Journal of Nano Research. 65, p. 51-96 46 p.

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

  • Surface emitting lasers
  • Optical communication
  • surface emitting lasers
  • telecommunication
  • optical communication

• Visibility modeling and prediction for free space optical communication systems for South Africa

  Kolawole, O. O., Mosalaosi, M. & Afullo, T. J. O., 2020, In: International Journal on Communications Antenna and Propagation. 10, 3, p. 161-174 14 p.

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

  • Optical communication
  • Visibility
  • Communication systems
  • Linear regression
  • Statistical tests
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Wide temperature range studies of the low frequency THz spectrum of benzoic acid using FTIR spectroscopy

  Lepodise, L. M., Nov 2020, In: Heliyon. 6, 11, 5 p., e05577.

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

  Open Access

  • benzoic acid
  • low frequencies
  • spectroscopy
  • temperature
  • frequency measurement

• Zircon chemistry and new laser ablation U–Pb ages for uraniferous granitoids in SW Cameroon

  Embui, V. F., Suh, C. E., Cottle, J. M., Etame, J., Mendes, J., Agyingi, C. M., Vishiti, A., Shemang, E. M. & Lehmann, B., Feb 1 2020, In: Acta Geochimica. 39, 1, p. 43-66 24 p.

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

  • zircon
  • Laser ablation
  • ablation
  • granitoid
  • laser
  1 Citation (Scopus)
• 2019

  3D Simulation Investigating ZnO NWFET Characteristics

  Ditshego, N. & Sultan, S. M., Jun 2019, In: Journal of Nano Research. 58, p. 40-48 9 p.

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

  • Contact resistance
  • contact resistance
  • Interface states
  • output
  • simulation

• Acacia Tortilis Encroacher Bush as a Bioenergy Source

  Charis, G., Danha, G., Muzenda, E. & Nkosi, N. P., Nov 2019, Proceedings of 2019 7th International Renewable and Sustainable Energy Conference, IRSEC 2019. El Hibaoui, A., Essaaidi, M. & Zaz, Y. (eds.). Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 9078221. (Proceedings of 2019 7th International Renewable and Sustainable Energy Conference, IRSEC 2019).

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

  • Oils
  • Bushings
  • Ecosystems
  • Economics
  • Pyrolysis

• A comparative study of TBM penetration rate assessment rock mass properties

  Adoko, A. C., Alipov, A. & Yabukov, K., 2019. 8 p.

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

  • TBM
  • rocks
  • comparative study
  • Rocks
  • penetration

• A Comprehensive Approach to Speciation of Lead and Its Contamination of Firing Range Soils: A Review

  Dinake, P., Kelebemang, R. & Sehube, N., May 19 2019, In: Soil and Sediment Contamination. 28, 4, p. 431-459 29 p.

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

  • lead contamination
  • Soil
  • firing
  • Contamination
  • shooting range
  6 Citations (Scopus)

• A correlation between nano and micro-hardness properties of TiN nanoparticles strengthened SAF 2205

  Mphahlele, M. R., Oke, S. R., Ige, O. O., Falodun, O. E., Obadele, B. A., Olubambi, P. A. & Shongwe, M. B., Apr 3 2019, In: IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering. 499, 1, 012009.

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

  Open Access

  • Syntex adjuvant formulation
  • Nanohardness
  • Nanoparticles
  • Microhardness
  • Austenite

• Active / passive mobility driven routing design and implementation for animal monitoring sensor network

  Thyagarajan, J., Sundararajan, S. & Zungeru, A. M., 2019, In: ARPN Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences. 14, 1, p. 70-78 9 p.

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

• Adoption of eco cook stoves as a way of improving energy efficiency

  Manyuchi, M. M., Mbohwa, C., Muzenda, E. & Mpeta, M., 2019, In: Proceedings of the International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management. July, p. 35-39 5 p.

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

  • Stoves
  • Cooking
  • Energy Efficiency
  • Thermal Efficiency
  • Energy efficiency

• Advanced animal track-&-trace supply-chain conceptual framework: An internet of things approach

  Addo-Tenkorang, R., Gwangwava, N., Ogunmuyiwa, E. N. & Ude, A. U., 2019, In: Procedia Manufacturing. 30, p. 56-63 8 p.

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

  Open Access

  • Supply chains
  • Animals
  • Internet of things
  • Clouds
  • History
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• A fundamental investigation on the breakage of a bed of PGM ore particles: An attainable region approach, part 2

  Hlabangana, N., Nhira, E., Masayile, N., Tembo, P. M. & Danha, G., Mar 15 2019, In: Powder Technology. 346, p. 326-331 6 p.

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

  • Platinum
  • Ores
  • Metals
  • Platinum mines
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Ag₃PO₄/nanocellulose composite for effective sunlight driven photodegradation of organic dyes in wastewater

  Lebogang, L., Bosigo, R., Lefatshe, K. & Muiva, C., Oct 1 2019, In: Materials Chemistry and Physics. 236, 121756.

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

  • Photodegradation
  • Nanocellulose
  • sunlight
  • Dyes
  • Wastewater
  7 Citations (Scopus)

• A generalized contraction proximal point algorithm with two monotone operators

  Boikanyo, O. A. & Makgoeng, S., Oct 8 2019, In: Quaestiones Mathematicae. 42, 8, p. 1065-1078 14 p.

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

  • Generalized Contraction
  • Proximal Point Algorithm
  • Monotone Operator
  • Alternate
  • Resolvent

• A Lightweight Version of National Performance Indicator Ontology (NPIonto)

  Sebubi, O., Zlotnikova, I. & Hlomani, H., Sep 2019, 2nd International Conference on Next Generation Computing Applications 2019, NextComp 2019 - Proceedings. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., p. 1-6 8883619. (2nd International Conference on Next Generation Computing Applications 2019, NextComp 2019 - Proceedings).

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

  • ontology
  • Ontology
  • performance
  • Botswana
  • Blueprints

• Anaerobic digestion of kitchen and sewage sludge bio waste to biogas using engineered bio catalysis

  Manyuchi, M. M., Mbohwa, C., Mpeta, M. & Muzenda, E., 2019, In: Proceedings of the International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management. 2019, MAR, p. 1-7 7 p.

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

  • Sewage Sludge
  • Biocatalysis
  • Anaerobic Digestion
  • Sewage sludge
  • Biogas
  1 Citation (Scopus)