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  • Automatic channel allocation using cognitive radio 
    Kowa, Ofentse B.; Yahya, Abid; Marata, Leatile (Botswana International University of Science and Technology, 2017-06)
    Due to the high demand of free channels and lack of channel regulation policies unlike in the licensed spectrum, users do not sufficiently utilise the open band and cause interference. As a result, conventional and traditional ...
  • Geotechnical investigation of borrow-pit material quality for construction of sustainable gravel roads in Palapye- Botswana 
    Nkgwang, Temo Tsoso; Oladele, Adewole S. (Botswana International University of Science and Technology, 2017-06)
    The Geotechnical investigation of the gravel material used in the construction of gravel roads in Palapye is important as it ensures that the quality of the gravel material used complies with the Botswana Bureau of Standards ...
  • Pyrolysis of plastic waste into fuel and other products 
    Chiwara, Baboloki; Makhura, Emmanuel; Danha, Gwiranai (Botswana International University of Science and Technology, 2017-06)
    In this article, we propose, design and implement a sustainable process technology that converts plastic waste into useful products. The nature of the raw material for our process (plastic waste) make our proposed technology ...
  • Enhancement of the pyrolysis process using ultrasound 
    Botha, Daniel Erich; Agachi, Paul Serban; Muzenda, Edison (Botswana International University of Science and Technology, 2017-06)
    It has been estimated that Botswana has more than 200 billion tons of coal locked up in its underground reserves. The logistics for export purposes simply do not exist to get these vast resources to the markets. There ...
  • Diversity and population structure of some woodland species in communal areas of north western Botswana. 
    Tsheboeng, Galathe; Murray-Hudson, Mike; Kashe, Keotshepile; Mmusi, Mmusi (Botswana International University of Science and Technology, 2017-06)
    Plants in arid areas are widely used for timber, food, fire wood and livestock fodder. As a result they could be threatened by over-exploitation from overgrazing and overharvesting. These threats are exacerbated by lack ...
  • Estimation of measurement uncertainty of routine pH measurement in selected chemical laboratories 
    Menong, Mercy B.; Andersen, Jens E.T. (Botswana International University of Science and Technology, 2017-06)
    A procedure for estimation of measurement uncertainty of routine pH measurement using pH meter with pH range -2 to 16, three-point calibration, easy recall of calibration point and slope data, temperature compensation and ...
  • Cloud-based wireless monitoring system and control of a smart solar-powered aquaponics greenhouse to promote sustainable agriculture and fishery in an arid region 
    Nagayo, Analene Montesines; Jamisola, Rodrigo S. (2017-06)
    This paper presents the design and implementation of an aquaponics greenhouse cloud-based wireless monitoring system and control that allow plants and fish to co-exist in a synergetic and controlled ecology. Two controllers ...
  • Company-wide data integration model for the water utility sector 
    Sebubi, Oarabile; Dinakenyane, Otlhapile; Mpoeleng, Dimane (Botswana International University of Science and Technology, 2017-06)
    Data in the water utility sector are generated by different tools of different types in different formats and stored in different systems that run in different platforms and located in different places. This limits the ...
  • Employing the internet of things in vehicle monitoring 
    Tlale, Taolo; Yahya, Abid; Chuma, Joseph; Diarra, Bakary; Samikannu, Ravi (Botswana International University of Science and Technology, 2017-06)
    This paper proposes a system for remotely monitoring the behavior of a vehicle. It monitors a vehicle in terms of four parameters which are engine temperature, rotational speed of the crankshaft and as well as the frequency ...
  • Removal of heavy metals using treated- waste material (Moringa oleifera seed pods) 
    Maina, Irene Wangari; Obuseng, Veronica; Nareetsile, Florence (Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST), 2017-06)
    The use of waste materials as low-cost adsorbents is attractive due to their contribution in the reduction of costs for waste disposal, therefore contributing to environmental protection and most importantly, offers an ...
  • Modelling and simulation of a smart instrumentation mechanism for a grid-connected household hybrid power system 
    Modo, Kelvin; Samikannu, Ravi; Yahya, Abid; Diarra, Bakary (Botswana International University of Science and Technology, 2017-06)
    Renewable energy technologies range from the well-established, such as hydropower, to the emergent, such as a wind-solar hybrid system. Each technology has its own individual instrumentation requirements to measure and ...
  • Externally funded research in the Okavango Delta, Botswana: a case study from the Okavango Research Institute 
    Makoba, Josephine; Moetse, Gaasite; Mosepele, Keta (Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST), 2017-06)
    Even though Research and Development (R&D) is a key driver of economic growth and development, the contribution to R&D as a proportion of Gross National Income (GNI) is less than 1% in developing countries, including ...
  • Energy calculation for the design and implementation of a solar system 
    Mokgathi, Mogakolodi; Samikannu, Ravi; Yahya, Abid; Diarra, Bakary (Botswana International University of Science and Technology, 2017-06)
    The project focused on one of the factors that affect the world at large which is the energy crisis. It is very clear that Grid power can no longer sustain the world on its own as fossil fuels are disbursed at a very high ...
  • Investigation of flow inside sharp bend elbows using numerical fluid mechanics. 
    Gadiile, Monametsi; Narayana Rao, Subas Chandar (Botswana International University of Science and Technology, 2017-06)
    Bent pipes and ducts are used extensively in the industrial complexes mainly due to space constraints. However, bends in pipes and ducts cause pressure losses and generate flow separation inside in the pipes and ducts ...
  • Potential for solar dryer application for food processing in Botswana 
    Mosalagae, Koketso; Murape, Davison Munyaradzi (Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST), 2017-06)
    Solar drying is a process of utilizing energy from the sun to remove moisture from products, especially food. It is a process that prolongs the shelf life of the harvested products, reduces post-harvest losses and lowers ...
  • Real time monitoring of field crops using Zigbee 
    Molwantwa, Thabo; Samikannu, Ravi; Diarra, Bakary; Yahya, Abid (Botswana International University of Science and Technology, 2017-06)
    Agricultural parameters need constant controlling and monitoring to ensure that the crop fields are well taken care of. With the use of wireless sensor network technology crop fields can be continuously controlled and ...
  • Analysis of the axisymmetric far wake 
    Yane, Tshepho; Narayana Rao, Subas Chandar (Botswana International University of Science and Technology, 2017-06)
    The axisymmetric turbulent far wake of a long slender cylinder is being studied. Classical analytical solutions describing the wake width and the velocity defect are presented. The governing equations have been solved with ...
  • The study of the multi-line-signal s2 state of the oxygen evolving complex of the photosystem-II 
    Akofang, Leonard; Baituti, Bernard (Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST), 2017-06)
    The world is currently facing an increased need for clean and renewal energy sources due to global warming and rapid depletion of crude oil reserves. Production of hydrogen fuel from water could be a possible future solution ...
  • Assessment of airborne bacterial diversity and antibiotic resistance patterns in wastewater treatment plants, hospitals and public transport 
    Tlhalerwa, Lindiwe; Rahube, Teddie O. (Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST), 2017-06)
    There is presently insufficient information on the atmospheric microbial level in Botswana, the occurrence and diversity of airborne microbes in Botswana is not well understood. In addition, there is also growing concern ...
  • The contribution of building information management to structural engineering 
    Kerileng, Keoagile (Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST), 2017-06)
    It is noted worldwide that, the construction industry is faced with challenges of mismanagement, miscommunication and low quality products. Further, the construction players are investing their funds in dangerous projects ...

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