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  IMPLICATIONS OF NON-ASSESSMENT OF THE SPEAKING AND LISTENING SKILLS IN THE BOTSWANA GENERAL CERTIFICATE OF SECONDARY EDUCATION (BGCSE) ENGLISH LANGUAGE EXAMINATIONS

  Moremi, M., Mafuraga, M. & Mogotsi, B., 2017, In: International Journal of Development and Sustainability. 7, 1, p. 107-119

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

  Open Access

  • Botswana
  • secondary education
  • English language
  • certification
  • speaking

• Incorporating general education components into an engineering curriculum

  Uziak, J., Oladiran, M. T., Gizejowski, M. & Becker, K., 2017, In: International Journal of Engineering Education. 33, 6, p. 1900-1911 12 p.

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

  • Curricula
  • general education
  • Education
  • engineering
  • curriculum

• Inflows, Outflows, and a Giant Donor in the Remarkable Recurrent Nova M31N 2008-12a? - Hubble Space Telescope Photometry of the 2015 Eruption

  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., Nov 10 2017, In: Astrophysical Journal. 849, 2, 96.

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

  • volcanic eruptions
  • Hubble Space Telescope
  • photometry
  • outflow
  • inflow
  12 Citations (Scopus)

• Influence of cold spray parameters on the microstructures and residual stress of Zn coatings sprayed on mild steel

  Maledi, N. B., Oladijo, O. P., Botef, I., Ntsoane, T. P., Madiseng, A. & Moloisane, L., May 25 2017, In: Surface and Coatings Technology. 318, p. 106-113 8 p.

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

  • Sprayed coatings
  • sprayed coatings
  • spraying
  • Spraying
  • sprayers
  15 Citations (Scopus)

• Influence of open porosity, hydration products and extent of hydration on the strength of desilicated lime fly ash composites

  Falayi, T., Okonta, F. N. & Ntuli, F., 2017, In: Medziagotyra. 23, 2, p. 150-155 6 p.

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

  Open Access

  • Coal Ash
  • lime
  • Lime
  • Hydration
  • Fly ash

• Influence of Sintering Temperature on Hardness and Wear Properties of TiN Nano Reinforced SAF 2205

  Oke, S. R., Ige, O. O., Falodun, O. E., Obadele, B. A., Mphalele, M. R. & Olubambi, P. A., Dec 21 2017, In: IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering. 272, 1, 012030.

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

  Open Access

  • Syntex adjuvant formulation
  • Sintering
  • Hardness
  • Wear of materials
  • Duplex stainless steel
  2 Citations (Scopus)

• Influence of Spousal Communication about Family Planning and HIV/AIDS-related Issues on Modern Contraceptive Use in Nigeria

  Fagbamigbe, A. F. & Ojebuyi, B. R., Jun 1 2017, In: Journal of Health Management. 19, 2, p. 320-333 14 p.

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

  • Family Planning Services
  • Nigeria
  • Contraceptive Agents
  • Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
  • Communication
  2 Citations (Scopus)

• Insights into the genesis of the epithermal Au-Ag mineralization at Rio Blanco in the Cordillera Occidental of southwestern Ecuador: Constraints from U-Pb and Ar/Ar geochronology

  Bineli Betsi, T., Ponce, M., Chiaradia, M., Ulianov, A. & Camacho, A., Dec 2017, In: Journal of South American Earth Sciences. 80, p. 353-374 22 p.

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

  • cordillera
  • geochronology
  • mineralization
  • adularia
  • Oligocene
  3 Citations (Scopus)

• Investigating the synergy of integrated anaerobic digestion and photodegradation using hybrid photocatalyst for molasses wastewater treatment

  Mabuza, J., Otieno, B., Apollo, S., Matshediso, B. & Ochieng, A., 2017, In: Euro-Mediterranean Journal for Environmental Integration. 2, 10 p.

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

  Open Access

  • photodegradation
  • anaerobic digestion
  • wastewater treatment
  • total organic carbon
  • chemical oxygen demand

• Investigation of the Electromagnetic Enhancement for the Abatement of Hexavalent Chromium Using Magnetite as Adsorben

  Muza, L., Dube, D., Ochieng, A. & Chiririwa, H., 2017, In: Iranian Journal of Science and Technology, Transaction A: Science. 41, 3, p. 859-865

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

  Open Access

  • Chromium
  • Ferrosoferric Oxide
  • chromium hexavalent ion
  • magnetite
  • Adsorption
  2 Citations (Scopus)

• In Vivo Bio-Distribution Study of 64Cu (II)-Labelled Copper (II) Complexes of Peptides Mimics in Balb/C Mice-Development of Copper Based Anti-Inflammatory Agents

  Odisitse, S. & Jackson, G. E., 2017, In: Biorganic and Organic Chemistry. 1

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

  Open Access

• Isolation of serotype-specific antibodies against dengue virus non-structural protein 1 using phage display and application in a multiplexed serotyping assay

  Lebani, K., Jones, M. L., Watterson, D., Ranzoni, A., Traves, R. J., Young, P. R. & Mahler, S. M., 2017, In: PLoS One. 12, 7, p. e0180669

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

  • Phage display
  • Viral Structural Proteins
  • Dengue virus
  • Serotyping
  • Dengue Virus
  9 Citations (Scopus)

• Joint Channel and Phase Noise Estimation in MIMO-OFDM Systems

  Ngebani, I. M., Chuma, J. M., Zibani, I., Matlotse, E. & Tsamaase, K., May 11 2017, In: IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering. 198, 1, 012007.

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

  Open Access

  • Phase noise
  • Orthogonal frequency division multiplexing
  • Quadrature amplitude modulation
  • Antennas
  • Communication systems
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Kazachstania gamospora and Wickerhamomyces subpelliculosus: Two alternative baker’s yeasts in the modern bakery

  Zhou, N., Schifferdecker, A. J., Gamero, A., Compagno, C., Boekhout, T., Piškur, J. & Knecht, W., 2017, In: International Journal of Food Microbiology. 250, p. 45-58 14 p.

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

  Open Access
  12 Citations (Scopus)

• Krasnoselskii-mann method for multi-valued non-self mappings in CAT(0) spaces

  Tufa, A. R. & Zegeye, H., 2017, In: Filomat. 31, 14, p. 4629-4640 12 p.

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

  • CAT(0) Spaces
  • Iterative Scheme
  • Strong Convergence
  • Fixed point
  • Nonlinear Operator
  3 Citations (Scopus)

• L\'{e}vy Process, Proportional Transaction Costs and Foreign Exchange

  Doctor, O., Offen, E. & Lungu, E., Sep 26 2017, In: Journal of Mathematics Research. 9

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

• Land change dynamics: insights from Intensity Analysis applied to an African emerging city

  Akinyemi, F. O., Pontius, R. G. & Braimoh, A. K., Jan 2 2017, In: Journal of Spatial Science. 62, 1, p. 69-83 15 p.

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

  Open Access

  • city
  • land
  • Economics
  • transition
  • Rwanda
  18 Citations (Scopus)

• Land change in the central Albertine rift: Insights from analysis and mapping of land use-land cover change in north-western Rwanda

  Akinyemi, F. O., 2017, In: Applied Geography. 87, p. 127-138 12 p.

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

  Open Access

  • land use and land cover maps
  • Land Cover
  • Rwanda
  • Land Use
  • land use
  16 Citations (Scopus)

• Laser additive manufactured Ti–6Al–4V alloy: tribology and corrosion studies

  Chandramohan, P., Bhero, S., Obadele, B. A. & Olubambi, P. A., Sep 1 2017, In: International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology. 92, 5-8, p. 3051-3061 11 p.

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

  • Tribology
  • Heat treatment
  • Lasers
  • Corrosion
  • Wear of materials
  21 Citations (Scopus)

• Laser Additive Manufactured Ti–6Al–4V Alloy: Heat Treatment Studies

  Chandramohan, P., Bhero, S., Varachia, F., Obadele, B. A. & Olubambi, P. A., Sep 2017, In: Transactions of the Indian Institute of Metals. 71, 3, p. 579-587 9 p.

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

  • titanium alloy (TiAl6V4)
  • Heat treatment
  • Lasers
  • Elongation
  • Metals
  7 Citations (Scopus)

• LC-HRMS Data Processing Strategy for Reliable Sample Comparison Exemplified by the Assessment of Water Treatment Processes

  Bader, T., Schulz, W., Kümmerer, K. & Winzenbacher, R., 2017, In: Analytical Chemistry. 89, 24, p. 13219-13226 8 p.

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

  Open Access
  17 Citations (Scopus)

• Lead pollution of shooting range soils

  Sehube, N., Kelebemang, R., Totolo, O., Laetsang, M., Kamwi, O. & Dinake, P., Jan 1 2017, In: South African Journal of Chemistry. 70, p. 21-28 8 p.

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

  • Pollution
  • Lead
  • Soils
  • Environmental Protection Agency
  • hydrocerussite
  11 Citations (Scopus)

• Liner-leachate interaction curve models for clayey soils from landfills around the City of Johannesburg

  Agbenyeku, E. E. O., Muzenda, E. & Msibi, I. M., 2017. 7 p.

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

  Open Access

  • liner
  • leachate
  • landfill
  • city
  • soil

• Long-range patterns in Hindmarsh–Rose networks

  Etémé, A. S., Tabi, C. B. & Mohamadou, A., Feb 1 2017, In: Communications in Nonlinear Science and Numerical Simulation. 43, p. 211-219 9 p.

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

  • Range of data
  • Modulational Instability
  • Direct numerical simulation
  • Difference equations
  • Spatio-temporal Patterns
  25 Citations (Scopus)

• Long term treated wastewater impacts and source identification of heavy metals in semi-arid soils of Central Botswana

  Kebonye, N. M., Eze, P. N. & Akinyemi, F. O., 2017, In: Geoderma Regional. 10, p. 200-214 15 p.

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

  Open Access

  • semiarid soils
  • Botswana
  • source identification
  • wastewater
  • heavy metals
  9 Citations (Scopus)

• Low temperature synthesis of ZnO nanowires on GAZO thin films annealed at different temperatures for solar cell application

  Muchuweni, E., Sathiaraj, T. S. & Nyakotyo, H., Sep 2017, In: Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing. 68, p. 80-86 7 p.

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

  • Gallium
  • Nanowires
  • Aluminum
  • Solar cells
  • gallium
  8 Citations (Scopus)

• Mass-customization of products through web-based feature modeling systems

  Gwangwava, N. & Gumbie, A. A., Jan 1 2017, Innovations in E-Systems for Business and Commerce. Apple Academic Press, p. 339-366 28 p.

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

  • System Modeling
  • Mass Customization
  • Web-based
  • Mobile Applications
  • Industry

• Material behaviour characterization of Friction Stir Spot Welding of Copper: Materials Today: Proceedings

  Akinlabi, E. T., Sanusi, K. O., Muzenda, E. & Akinlabi, S. A., 2017, p. 166-177. 12 p.

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

  • welding
  • congressional reports
  • friction
  • copper
  • characterization
  5 Citations (Scopus)

• Measurement of Pozzolanic Activity Index of Scoria, Pumice, and Rice Husk Ash as Potential Supplementary Cementitious Materials for Portland Cement

  Mboya, H. A., King'ondu, C. K., Njau, K. N. & Mrema, A. L., 2017, In: Advances in Civil Engineering.

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

• 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

  • mudstone
  • clay minerals
  • Clay minerals
  • tunnel
  • Rocks
  9 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

  • Dissimilar metals
  • Martensitic stainless steel
  • Martensite
  • Welds
  • Microstructure

• 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

  • gold
  • geochemistry
  • isotope
  • mineralization
  • mineral
  8 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

  Open Access

  • Water treatment plants
  • waste water treatment plant
  • Wastewater treatment
  • Feedforward control
  • Wastewater
  6 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

  Open Access

  • Sheet metal
  • Computer aided design
  • Process planning
  • Computer aided manufacturing
  • Product development
  3 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

  • Gravel roads
  • Gravel
  • Pavements
  • Feedforward neural networks
  • Geographic information systems

• 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

  Open Access

  • Nigeria
  • Survival Analysis
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Recurrence
  • Depression

• 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

  Open Access

  • Cooling
  • Water
  • Temperature
  • Pumps
  • Photovoltaic cells
  6 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

  Open Access

  • Ebola Hemorrhagic Fever
  • Sudan
  • Public Health
  • Public health
  • Viruses
  12 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

  • HIV
  • HIV Infections
  • Sexual Partners
  • Sexually Transmitted Diseases
  • Sexual Behavior
  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

  • 1-Propanol
  • Propanol
  • Binary mixtures
  • Density (specific gravity)
  • Molecular dynamics
  1 Citation (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

  Open Access

• 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

  Open Access

  • data quality
  • municipal solid waste
  • artificial neural network
  • waste management
  • planning

• 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

  • Antibodies
  • Biological systems
  • Immunoassay

• 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
  • Tin
  • Elastic moduli
  • Hardness
  • Volume fraction

• 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

  • Duplex stainless steel
  • Nanoindentation
  • Tin
  • Elastic deformation
  • Grain boundaries

• 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

  Open Access

  • Nuclear magnetic resonance
  • Nigeria
  • death
  • household surveys
  • Mortality
  13 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

  • Bandwidth
  • Random processes
  • Statistics
  • Mathematical models

• 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

  • neon
  • volcanic eruptions
  • Hubble Space Telescope
  • spectroscopy
  • volcanic eruption
  7 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

  • Microtubules
  • Kink
  • Excitation
  • coupled modes
  • Modulational Instability
  4 Citations (Scopus)