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  Investigating Modular Relative Jacobian Control for Bipedal Robot

  Jamisola, R. S., Mbedzi, O., Makati, T. & Roberts, R. G., Nov 2019, Proceedings of the IEEE 2019 9th International Conference on Cybernetics and Intelligent Systems and Robotics, Automation and Mechatronics, CIS and RAM 2019. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., p. 428-432 5 p. 9095768. (Proceedings of the IEEE 2019 9th International Conference on Cybernetics and Intelligent Systems and Robotics, Automation and Mechatronics, CIS and RAM 2019).

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

  • Robot
  • Robots
  • Biped Robot
  • End effectors
  • Robot Manipulator
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Investigating the feasibility of using agricultural waste as an adsorbent of gold ions in small scale gold processing plants

  Tapfuma, A., Chakawa, D. P., Moyo, L. B., Hlabangana, N., Danha, G. & Muzenda, E., 2019, In: Procedia Manufacturing. 35, p. 85-90 6 p.

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

  Open Access

  • Agricultural wastes
  • Adsorbents
  • Gold
  • Adsorption
  • Ions

• Investigation of mineral deportment in a copper ore from Botswana

  Poloko, N., Moatlhodi, L. K. & Danha, G., Sep 19 2019, In: IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering. 641, 1, 012024.

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

  Open Access

  • Ores
  • Minerals
  • Copper
  • Electron microscopes
  • vanadium pentoxide

• Investigation of partial slip and viscous dissipation effects on the radiative tangent hyperbolic nanofluid flow past a vertical permeable riga plate with internal heating: Bungiorno model

  Nayak, M. K., Shaw, S., Makinde, O. D. & Chamkha, A. J., Jan 2019, In: Journal of Nanofluids. 8, 1, p. 51-62 12 p.

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

  • Boundary layers
  • Heating
  • Heat transfer
  • Brownian movement
  • Heat radiation
  22 Citations (Scopus)

• Iot based smart monitoring system for fish farming

  Ramya, A., Rohini, R. & Ravi, S., Aug 2019, In: International Journal of Engineering and Advanced Technology. 8, 6 Special Issue, p. 420-424 5 p.

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

  Open Access

  • Water quality
  • Fish ponds
  • Fish
  • Monitoring
  • Health
  3 Citations (Scopus)

• Ishikawa iterative process for hemicontractive multi-valued non-self mappings in CAT(0) spaces

  Tufa, A. R. & Zegeye, H., Mar 14 2019, In: Revista de la Real Academia de Ciencias Exactas, Fisicas y Naturales - Serie A: Matematicas. 113, 1, p. 157-169 13 p.

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

  • CAT(0) Spaces
  • Iterative Process
  • Pseudocontractive Mapping
  • Iterative Scheme
  • Strong Convergence

• Isolation and characterisation of sesquiterpene lactones from Schkuhria pinnata and their antibacterial and anti-inflammatory activities

  Kudumela, R. G., Mazimba, O. & Masoko, P., Apr 9 2019, In: South African Journal of Botany. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sajb.2019.04.002.

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

  • sesquiterpenoid lactones
  • anti-inflammatory activity
  • extracts
  • methylene chloride
  • bacterial infections
  4 Citations (Scopus)

• Kumaraswamy log-logistic Weibull distribution: model, theory and application to lifetime and survival data

  Mdlongwa, P., Oluyede, B. O., Amey, A. K. A., Fagbamigbe, A. F. & Makubate, B., Jan 2019, In: Heliyon. 5, 1, e01144.

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

  Open Access

  • Log-logistic Distribution
  • Lifetime Data
  • Survival Data
  • Model Theory
  • Weibull Distribution
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Laminar Forced Convection in Transversely Corrugated Microtubes

  Akyildiz, F. T. & Siginer, D. A., Mar 1 2019, In: Journal of Heat Transfer. 141, 3, 031702.

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

  • forced convection
  • Forced convection
  • Heat flux
  • wall temperature
  • heat flux

• Land cover change effects on land surface temperature trends in an African urbanizing dryland region

  Akinyemi, F. O., Ikanyeng, M. & Muro, J., Dec 2019, In: City and Environment Interactions. 4, 100029.

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

  Open Access

  • land surface
  • surface temperature
  • land cover
  • trend
  • effect
  3 Citations (Scopus)

• Land degradation assessment in an African dryland context based on the Composite Land Degradation Index and mapping method

  Akinyemi, F. O., Tlhalerwa, L. T. & Eze, P. N., 2019, (Accepted/In press) In: Geocarto International.

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

  • Land degradation
  • mapping method
  • index method
  • land degradation
  • Botswana
  4 Citations (Scopus)

• Lateral crashworthiness response of bombyx mori fibre/glass-fibre/epoxy hybrid composite cylindrical tubes-experimental

  Ude, A. U. & Azhari, C. H., 2019, In: AIMS Materials Science. 6, 6, p. 1227-1239 13 p.

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

  Open Access

  • fiberglass
  • Crashworthiness
  • Glass fibers
  • Fibers
  • Composite materials
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Leaching kinetics on the removal of phosphorus from waste phosphogypsum by application of shrinking core model

  Mashifana, T., Ntuli, F. & Okonta, F., Jan 2019, In: South African Journal of Chemical Engineering. 27, p. 1-6 6 p.

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

  Open Access

  • phosphogypsum
  • Leaching
  • Phosphorus
  • Dissolution
  • Particle size analysis
  8 Citations (Scopus)

• Leaky Wave and Slot Antennas: A Survey and Comparison

  Makgetho, S. O., Mapunda, G. A., Basutli, B., Zungeru, A. M., Koodirile, K. & Chuma, J. M., Feb 1 2019, In: International Journal on Communications Antenna and Propagation. 9, 1, p. 1-18 18 p.

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

  • Slot antennas
  • Antennas
  • Traveling wave antennas
  • Waveguides
  2 Citations (Scopus)

• Long-range energy modes in α-helix lattices with inter-spine coupling

  Madiba, S. E., Tabi, C. B., Ekobena, H. P. F. & Kofané, T. C., Jan 15 2019, In: Physica A: Statistical Mechanics and its Applications. 514, p. 298-310 13 p.

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

  • Long-range Interactions
  • spine
  • Spine
  • Helix
  • helices
  5 Citations (Scopus)

• Low frequency terahertz spectrum of acetylsalicylic acid over a wide temperature range investigated by FTIR spectroscopy

  Lepodise, L. M., Jun 15 2019, In: Spectrochimica Acta - Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy. 217, p. 35-38 4 p.

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

  • acetylsalicylic acid
  • Spectroscopy
  • Aspirin
  • Acids
  • low frequencies
  3 Citations (Scopus)

• Low relativistic effects on the modulational instability of rogue waves in electronegative plasmas

  Panguetna, C. S., Tabi, C. B. & Kofané, T. C., Jan 1 2019, In: Journal of Theoretical and Applied Physics.

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

  Open Access

  • relativistic effects
  • negative ions
  • ion acoustic waves
  • temperature ratio
  • ion temperature
  7 Citations (Scopus)

• Lu-Hf isotopic evidence of a deep mantle plume source for the ~2.06 Ga Bushveld Large Igneous Province

  Zirakparvar, N. A., Mathez, E. A., Rajesh, H. M. & Choe, S., Dec 1 2019, In: Lithos. 348-349, 15 p., 105168.

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

  • zircon
  • large igneous province
  • mantle plume
  • Isotopes
  • plume
  4 Citations (Scopus)

• Magnetic field effect on a fractionalized blood flow model in the presence of magnetic particles and thermal radiations

  Tabi, C. B., Ndjawa, P. A. Y., Motsumi, T. G., Bansi, C. D. K. & Kofané, T. C., Jan 1 2019, (Accepted/In press) In: Chaos, Solitons and Fractals. 109540.

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

  • Thermal Radiation
  • Magnetic field effects
  • Blood Flow
  • Heat radiation
  • Blood
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Measurements and statistical modelling for time behaviour of power line communication impulsive noise

  Awino, S. O., Afullo, T. J. O., Mosalaosi, M. & Akuon, P. O., 2019, In: International Journal on Communications Antenna and Propagation. 9, 4, p. 236-246 11 p.

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

  • Impulse noise
  • Markov processes
  • Communication
  • Stochastic models
  • Distribution functions

• Mechanical behaviour of sputtered aluminium thin films under high sliding loads

  Mwema, F. M., Akinlabi, E. T. & Oladijo, O. P., 2019, In: Key Engineering Materials. 796, p. 67-73 7 p.

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

  • Aluminum
  • Thin films
  • Substrates
  • Friction
  • Surface roughness
  3 Citations (Scopus)

• Mechanical properties of heat-treated medium carbon steel in renewable and biodegradable oil

  Johnson, O. T., Ogunmuyiwa, E. N., Ude, A. U., Gwangwava, N. & Addo-Tenkorang, R., 2019, In: Procedia Manufacturing. 35, p. 229-235 7 p.

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

  Open Access

  • Carbon steel
  • Diesel engines
  • Mechanical properties
  • Oils
  • Hot Temperature
  2 Citations (Scopus)

• Mechanical properties of ultrafine graphite –Ti (C_0.9, N_0.1) solid solutions fabricated via spark plasma sintering

  Akinribide, O. J., Mekgwe, G. N., Ajibola, O. O., Obadele, B. A., Akinwamide, S. O., Falodun, E. O. & Olubambi, P. A., Jan 1 2019, In: Procedia Manufacturing. 30, p. 411-418 8 p.

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

  Open Access

  • Spark plasma sintering
  • Solid solutions
  • Graphite
  • Mechanical properties
  • Carbides
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Mechano-chemical synthesis and characterization of Ti (C, N)-powder from TiN-MWCNTs/graphite

  Akinribide, O. J., Obadele, B. A., Mekgwe, G. N., Ajibola, O. O., Akinwamide, S. O., Nomoto, K., Ringer, S. P. & Olubambi, P. A., Jul 14 2019, In: Particulate Science and Technology.

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

  • titanium nitride
  • Titanium nitride
  • Graphite
  • Powders
  • Characterization (materials science)

• Methane generation from landfill waste as a resource recovery strategy

  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. 200-224 25 p.

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

  • Resource Recovery
  • Methane
  • Recovery Strategies
  • Landfill
  • Land fill

• Methanol synthesis chemistry and process engineering aspects - A review with consequence to Botswana chemical industries

  Balopi, B., Agachi, P. & Danha, G., 2019, In: Procedia Manufacturing. 35, p. 367-376 10 p.

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

  Open Access

  • Process engineering
  • Chemical industry
  • Methanol
  • Water gas shift
  • Bituminous coal
  2 Citations (Scopus)

• Micromorphology of sputtered aluminum thin films: A fractal analysis

  Mwema, F. M., Akinlabi, E. T. & Oladijo, O. P., 2019, In: Materials Today: Proceedings. 18, Part 7, p. 2430-2439 10 p.

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

  • Aluminum
  • Fractals
  • Thin films
  • Substrates
  • Topography
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Microstructural, mechanical and corrosion properties of aluminium MIG welds reinforced with copper powder

  Abima, C. S., Akinlabi, E. T., Akinlabi, S. A., Fatoba, O. S. & Oladijo, O. P., Dec 1 2019, In: International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology. 105, 12, p. 5181-5190 10 p.

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

  • Copper powder
  • Reinforcement
  • Welds
  • Aluminum
  • Corrosion
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Microstructural and phase evolution of spark plasma sintering of graphitized Ti (C_0.9N_0.1) composites

  Akinribide, O. J., Mekgwe, G. N., Obadele, B. A., Ajibola, O. O., Akinwamide, S. O. & Olubambi, P. A., Jan 2019, In: International Journal of Refractory Metals and Hard Materials. 78, p. 164-169 6 p.

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

  • Graphite
  • Spark plasma sintering
  • Microstructural evolution
  • Cermet Cements
  • Ultrafine
  6 Citations (Scopus)

• Microstructural Characteristics, Crack Frequency and Diffusion Kinetics of Functionally Graded Ti-Al Composite Coatings: Effects of Laser Energy Density (LED)

  Olakanmi, E. O., Sepako, M., Morake, J., Hoosain, S. E. & Pityana, S. L., Mar 15 2019, In: JOM. 71, 3, p. 900-911 12 p.

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

  • Composite coatings
  • Laser cladding
  • Functionally graded materials
  • Lasers
  • Substrates
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Microstructure and mechanical characterization of aluminum thin films on steel substrates

  Mwema, F. M., Akinlabi, E. T., Oladijo, O. P., Nikolova, M. P. & Yankov, E. H., 2019, In: Materials Today: Proceedings. 18, Part 7, p. 2415-2421 7 p.

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

  • Steel
  • Aluminum
  • Thin films
  • Characterization (materials science)
  • Oxides

• Microstructure and mechanical properties of sputtered Aluminum thin films

  Mwema, F. M., Akinlabi, E. T., Oladijo, O. P., Krishna, S. & Majumdar, J. D., 2019, In: Procedia Manufacturing. 35, p. 929-934 6 p.

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

  Open Access

  • Thin films
  • Surface roughness
  • Aluminum
  • Substrates
  • Microstructure
  3 Citations (Scopus)

• Mineralogical characterisation of Matsitama banded iron ore

  Ramakgala, C. & Danha, G., Sep 19 2019, In: IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering. 641, 1, 012029.

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

  Open Access

  • Iron ores
  • Ores
  • Hematite
  • ferric oxide
  • Mineralogy

• Mine stope performance assessment in unfavorable rock mass conditions using neural network-based classifiers

  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. 451-456 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
  • performance assessment
  • Dilution
  • Rocks
  • Classifiers
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Mining waste management for sustainable mining practices

  Manyuchi, M. M., Mbohwa, C. & Muzenda, E., 2019, In: Proceedings of the International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management. 2019, MAR, p. 137-142 6 p.

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

  • Waste management
  • Waste Management
  • Waste Water
  • Wastewater
  • Metal recovery

• Mixed layer sub-tropical clayey soil-AMD percolation: Analysis of permeation limits and breakthrough patterns

  Agbenyeku, E. E. & Muzenda, E., 2019, In: Procedia Manufacturing. 35, p. 903-910 8 p.

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

  Open Access

  • Permeation
  • Drainage
  • Acids
  • Soils
  • Kaolinite

• Modified timed efficient stream loss-tolerant authentication to secure power line communication

  Sigweni, B., Mangwala, M. & Chuma, J. M., Aug 2019, In: International Journal of Electrical and Computer Engineering. 9, 4, p. 2281-2295 15 p.

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

  • Authentication
  • Smart meters
  • Communication
  • Telecommunication networks
  • Communication systems

• Monitoring of Land Use and Land Cover Change using Remote Sensing and GIS Techniques: A Case Study of Mt. Kilimanjaro, Tanzania

  Mayunga, S. & Semeni, A., Mar 2019, In: International Journal of Science and Research. 8, 3, p. 771-776 6 p.

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

  • Land use
  • Glaciers
  • Remote sensing
  • Geographic information systems
  • Ecosystems

• Monte Carlo mean for non-Gaussian autonomous object tracking

  Marata, L., Chuma, J., Ngebani, I., Yahya, A. & López, O. L. A., Jun 1 2019, In: Computers and Electrical Engineering. 76, p. 389-397 9 p.

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

  • Kalman filters
  • Logistics
  • Sensors
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Multiple sensing resources in cognitive radio systems

  Fajemilehin, T. O., Yahya, A. & Langat, K., Jan 1 2019, In: International Journal on Communications Antenna and Propagation. 9, 6, p. 428-435 8 p.

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

  • Radio systems
  • Cognitive radio
  • Machine learning
  • Detectors

• Multi-Source Multicast Routing with QoS Constraints in Network Function Virtualization

  Xie, K., Zhou, X., Semong, T. & He, S., May 2019, 2019 IEEE International Conference on Communications, ICC 2019 - Proceedings. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 8761957. (IEEE International Conference on Communications; vol. 2019-May).

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

  • Network function virtualization
  • Quality of service
  • Heuristic algorithms
  • Trees (mathematics)
  • Costs
  7 Citations (Scopus)

• Multi-source reliable multicast routing with QoS constraints of NFV in edge computing

  He, S., Xie, K., Zhou, X., Semong, T. & Wang, J., Oct 2019, In: Electronics (Switzerland). 8, 10, 1106.

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

  Open Access

  • Network function virtualization
  • Edge computing
  • Quality of service
  • Heuristic algorithms
  • Costs
  6 Citations (Scopus)

• Multi-variable optimisation of the quality characteristics of fiber-laser cladded Inconel-625 composite coatings

  Olakanmi, E. O., Nyadongo, S. T., Malikongwa, K., Lawal, S. A., Botes, A. & Pityana, S. L., Jan 15 2019, In: Surface and Coatings Technology. 357, p. 289-303 15 p.

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

  • Fiber lasers
  • Laser cladding
  • Inconel (trademark)
  • Composite coatings
  • fiber lasers
  12 Citations (Scopus)

• Nanofluid flow over three different geometries under viscous dissipation and thermal radiation using the local linearization method

  Shaw, S., Motsa, S. S. & Sibanda, P., 2019, In: Heat Transfer - Asian Research. 48, 6, p. 2370-2386 17 p.

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

  • Heat radiation
  • linearization
  • thermal radiation
  • Nusselt number
  • Linearization
  3 Citations (Scopus)

• New Insights into Disease and Pathogen Research Vol. 2

  Fatima, S., Aleemuddin, N. M., Fakeha, F., Padilla-Raygoza, N., Mendoza-Lara, C., Olvera-Villanueva, G., Delgado-Sandoval, S. D. C., García-Campos, M. D. L., Benítez-Guerrero, V., Shamim, S., Makki, A., Abdalla, A. A., Balla, S. A., Mohamed, M. S. A., Behairy, H. M., Fahal, N. A. W., Ibrahim, D. A. H., Mohamed, M. I., Ali, I. A., Kuman, N. K. & 19 others, Qureshi, N. A., Alsanad, S. M., Ali, E. A. H. M., Pupulin, A. R. T., Mortean, L., Jr, T. S., Jr, M. S., Othman, M., Khan, M. I., Emmadisetty, S., Yasmeen, A., Zaman, S., Bartzatt, R., Keroletswe, N., Mazimba, O., Majinda, R. R. T., Masesane, I., Priyadarshini, P. & Sahoo, T. K., Sep 23 2019, Book Publisher International (a part of SCIENCEDOMAIN International).

  Research output: Book/Report › Book

• Norite from the Mahalapye granitoid complex, northern edge of Kaapvaal Craton: Implications for the extent of the Paleoproterozoic Bushveld LIP

  Rajesh, H. M., May 2019, In: Precambrian Research. 324, p. 146-154 9 p.

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

  • granite
  • norite
  • Quarries
  • Prednisolone
  • granitoid
  5 Citations (Scopus)

• Numerical analysis of the bivariate local linearization method (BLLM) for partial differential equations in casson fluid flow

  Makanda, G. & Shaw, S., 2019, In: WSEAS Transactions on Fluid Mechanics. 14, p. 131-141 11 p., 15.

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

  • Linearization Method
  • collocation
  • linearization
  • Partial differential equations
  • Linearization

• On the chaotic pole of attraction for Hindmarsh-Rose neuron dynamics with external current input

  Doungmo Goufo, E. F. & Tabi, C. B., 2019, In: Chaos (Woodbury, N.Y.). 29, p. 1-9 9 p., 023104.

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

  • Neuron
  • neurons
  • attraction
  • Neurons
  • Pole
  7 Citations (Scopus)

• On the discriminatory and predictive accuracy of the RDT against the microscopy in the diagnosis of malaria among under-five children in Nigeria

  Fagbamigbe, A. F., Feb 21 2019, In: Malaria Journal. 18, 1, 46.

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

  Open Access

  • Nigeria
  • Routine Diagnostic Tests
  • Malaria
  • Microscopy
  • Child
  3 Citations (Scopus)

• Ontology-driven Open Data Enrichment Framework for Value Optimisation: The Case of National Performance Indicators for Botswana

  Sebubi, O., Zlotnikova, I. & Hlomani, H., May 2019, 2019 IST-Africa Week Conference, IST-Africa 2019. Cunningham, P. & Cunningham, M. (eds.). Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 8764881. (2019 IST-Africa Week Conference, IST-Africa 2019).

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

  • Performance Indicators
  • Open Data
  • Botswana
  • Ontology
  • ontology