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• 2020

  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

• 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
  1 Citation (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

• 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
  5 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)

• A nanoindentation study on al (TiFe-Mg-SiC) composites fabricated via stir casting

  Akinwamide, S. O., Lemika, S. M., Obadele, B. A., Akinribide, O. J., Falodun, O. E., Olubambi, P. A. & Abe, B. T., Sep 2019, Key Engineering Materials IX. Korsunsky, A. M. (ed.). Trans Tech Publications Ltd, Vol. 821. p. 81-88 8 p. (Key Engineering Materials; vol. 821 KEM).

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

  • silicon carbide
  • Nanoindentation
  • Aluminum
  • Silicon carbide
  • Casting
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• An assessment of the nutritional status of ART receiving HIV-orphaned and vulnerable children in South-West Nigeria

  Fagbamigbe, A. F., Adebowale, A. S. & Ajayi, I. O., Dec 2019, In: Heliyon. 5, 12, e02925.

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

  Open Access

  • Orphaned Children
  • Nigeria
  • Nutritional Status
  • HIV
  • Child

• An attainable region approach for the recovery of iron and zinc from electric arc furnace dust

  Siame, M. C., Kaoma, J., Hlabangana, N. & Danha, G., Jan 2019, In: South African Journal of Chemical Engineering. 27, p. 35-42 8 p.

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

  Open Access

  • Electric arcs
  • Dust
  • Zinc
  • Iron
  • Furnaces
  4 Citations (Scopus)

• An enhanced digital stopwatch for academic purposes

  Ravi, S., Zungeru, A. M., Mtengi, B. & Chuma, J., Sep 25 2019, Proceedings of 2019 2nd International Conference on Electronics and Electrical Engineering Technology, EEET 2019 - Workshop 2019 3rd International Conference on Biomedical Engineering and Bioinformatics, ICBEB 2019. Association for Computing Machinery, p. 92-98 7 p. (ACM International Conference Proceeding Series).

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

  • Stop watches
  • Networks (circuits)
  • Timing circuits
  • Students
  • Electronic equipment

• A new approach to the numerical modeling of the viscoelastic Rayleigh-Benard convection

  Zheng, X., Siginer, D. A., Boutaous, M., Hagani, F., Xin, S. & Knikker, R., 2019, Fluids Engineering. American Society of Mechanical Engineers(ASME), IMECE2019-11675. (ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Proceedings (IMECE); vol. 7).

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

  • Convection
  • Fluids
  • Conservation
  • Computer simulation

• A new evolutionary neural networks based on intrusion detection systems using locust swarm optimization

  Benmessahel, I., Xie, K., Chellal, M. & Semong, T., Jun 1 2019, In: Evolutionary Intelligence. 12, 2, p. 131-146 16 p.

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

  • Intrusion Detection
  • Swarm
  • Grasshoppers
  • Intrusion detection
  • Optimization
  8 Citations (Scopus)

• Antibacterial potential of extracts of the roots of Zingiber officinale against bacterial strains commonly associated with nosocomial infections

  Abuga, H. & Gaobotse, G., 2019, In: Journal of Medicinal Plants Research. 13, 2, p. 41-46

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

  Open Access

  • Zingiber officinale
  • cross infection
  • ginger root
  • antibiotics
  • extracts

• Application of electrical resistivity imaging (ERI) to investigate an oil contaminated experimental site

  Nthaba, B., Shemang, E., Gareutlwane, O. & Molwalefhe, L., 2019, In: Environmental Engineering and Management Journal. 18, 12, p. 2623-2634 12 p.

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

  Open Access

  • electrical resistivity
  • Imaging techniques
  • Oils
  • oil
  • waste oil

• Application of three dimensional (3d) electrical resistivity imaging (eri) technique in a study conducted on oil contaminated experimental site in biust, palapye, botswana.

  Nthaba, B., Shemang, E. M., Gareutlwane, O. & Molwalefhe, L., 2019, 32nd Symposium on the Application of Geophysics to Engineering and Environmental Problems, SAGEEP 2019. J and N Group, Ltd., p. 11-15 5 p. (Proceedings of the Symposium on the Application of Geophyics to Engineering and Environmental Problems, SAGEEP; vol. 2019-March).

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

  • Botswana
  • imaging techniques
  • oils
  • electrical resistivity
  • Imaging techniques
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Approximating a common fixed point of a finite family of nonlinear mappings in modular function spaces

  Wega, G. B. & Zegeye, H., Sep 1 2019, In: Computational and Applied Mathematics. 38, 3, 99.

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

  • Modular Functions
  • Nonlinear Mapping
  • Common Fixed Point
  • Function Space
  • Multivalued Mapping

• Approximating solutions of Hammerstein type equations in Banach spaces

  Daman, O., Tufa, A. R. & Zegeye, H., May 28 2019, In: Quaestiones Mathematicae. 42, 5, p. 561-577 17 p.

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

  • Lipschitz Mapping
  • Banach space
  • Monotone Mapping
  • Explicit Scheme
  • Iterative Scheme

• A quality of service-aware secured communication scheme for internet of things-based networks

  Khan, F., Ur Rehman, A., Yahya, A., Jan, M. A., Chuma, J., Tan, Z. & Hussain, K., Oct 1 2019, In: Sensors (Switzerland). 19, 19, 4321.

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

  Open Access

  • Internet
  • Humulus
  • Internet of things
  • communication
  • Quality of service
  5 Citations (Scopus)

• A quantitative estimation of open stope walls overbreak and slough in longhole blasting mining

  Adoko, A. C., Yakubov, K. & Alipov, A., 2019, 5th ISRM Young Scholars' Symposium on Rock Mechanics and International Symposium on Rock Engineering for Innovative Future, YSRM 2019. International Society for Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, p. 549-554 6 p. (5th ISRM Young Scholars' Symposium on Rock Mechanics and International Symposium on Rock Engineering for Innovative Future, YSRM 2019).

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

  • overbreak
  • Blasting
  • blasting
  • Dilution
  • dilution
  2 Citations (Scopus)

• A recurrent nova super-remnant in the Andromeda galaxy

  Darnley, M. J., Hounsell, R., O’Brien, T. J., Henze, M., Rodríguez-Gil, P., Shafter, A. W., Shara, M. M., Vaytet, N. M. H., Bode, M. F., Ciardullo, R., Davis, B. D., Galera-Rosillo, R., Harman, D. J., Harvey, E. J., Healy, M. W., Ness, J. U., Ribeiro, V. A. R. M. & Williams, S. C., Jan 24 2019, In: Nature. 565, 7740, p. 460-463 4 p.

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

  • Galaxies
  • Hydrogen
  • Homeless Youth
  • Solar System
  • Gases
  6 Citations (Scopus)

• A review of biochar properties and their roles in mitigating challenges with anaerobic digestion

  Masebinu, S. O., Akinlabi, E. T., Muzenda, E. & Aboyade, A. O., Apr 2019, In: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews. 103, p. 291-307 17 p.

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

  • Anaerobic digestion
  • Biomass
  • Carbon
  • Fertilizers
  • Waste management
  49 Citations (Scopus)

• A Review of Experimental Scope, Designs and Methods from Intermediate-fast Pyrolysis of Biomass

  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., 9078189. (Proceedings of 2019 7th International Renewable and Sustainable Energy Conference, IRSEC 2019).

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

  • Pyrolysis
  • Design of experiments
  • Biomass
  • Oils
  • Feedstocks

• A review of ironmaking by direct reduction processes: Quality requirements and sustainability

  Ramakgala, C. & Danha, G., 2019, In: Procedia Manufacturing. 35, p. 242-245 4 p.

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

  Open Access

  • Direct reduction process
  • Blast furnaces
  • Scrap metal
  • Sustainable development
  • Iron
  4 Citations (Scopus)

• A review of the application of gis in biomass and solid waste supply chain optimization: Gaps and opportunities for developing nations

  Charis, G., Danha, G. & Muzenda, E., Jun 2019, In: Detritus. 6, June, p. 96-106 11 p.

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

  Open Access

  • Solid wastes
  • Supply chains
  • solid waste
  • Biomass
  • biomass
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• A review of the desulphurization methods used for pyrolysis oil

  Serefentse, R., Ruwona, W., Danha, G. & Muzenda, E., 2019, In: Procedia Manufacturing. 35, p. 762-768 7 p.

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

  Open Access

  • Pyrolysis
  • Oils
  • Desulfurization
  • Purification
  • Adsorption
  3 Citations (Scopus)