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  • Prediction of fuel consumption of haulage trucks in open pit mines 
    Tadubana, Gomolemo Kaone (Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST), 2021-03)
    Fuel consumption by haulage trucks is one of the costliest components in open-pit mining. Reducing fuel consumption by trucks could lead to large savings in materials handling costs. This study sought to investigate the ...
  • Burst Control Packet Security in OBS networks 
    David, Mpho (Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST), 2021-06)
    Optical networks gained interest due to the inadequacy of electrical networks to handle the rapid growth of bandwidth requirements, as optical networks have significantly higher transmission rates. To efficiently realize ...
  • Intelligent reflecting surface assisted physical layer security in wireless communication 
    Sanenga, Abraham (Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST), 2021-07)
    The open nature of radio propagation enables ubiquitous wireless communication, which allows seamless data transmission. However, unauthorized users may pose a threat to the security of the data being transmitted leading ...
  • Modeling,simulation and energy management of solar PV-based Microgrinds using real-time residential data 
    Seane, Tumelo Boitshoko (2022-08-18)
    The research aims at defining and analyzing an energy solution that incorporates renewable energy, thereby giving rise to improving energy security and providing grid stability for the grid networks located in urban ...
  • Processing and characterization of a sorghum stem-based fibre polymer composite for building insulation application 
    Moumakwa, Nametso Linda (2021-09-22)
    Agricultural residue-based fibrous (ARF) materials have been identified to be a commercially viable solution for energy-efficient building insulation application. ARFs have various advantages over synthetic fibers including ...
  • Vertical cavity surface emiting laser for optical communication systems 
    Moatlhodi, Ogomoditse Oduetse (Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST), 2022-02-03)
    The minimal cost, high efficiency and low power consumption of the Vertical Cav ity Surface Emitting Laser (VCSEL) gives it an additional advantage when used in applications like fibre optical communication systems to meet ...
  • Design and implementation of a reconfigurable metasurface antenna 
    Ledimo, Bokamoso Kebatho (Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST), 2022-05-30)
    The use of the millimeter wave (mmWave) spectrum and further exploration of sub mmWave has led to a new era in wireless communication, as the need for higher data rates grows. High frequencies, on one hand, incur a higher ...
  • Improvement of cell edge user admission using a user centric approach 
    Jacob, Tshepiso Merapelo (Botswana International University of science and Technology (BIUST), 2022-09-05)
    The increase in the number of linked technological devices, coupled with devices with new multimedia based services has resulted in the growing demand for high data rate communication and a spectrum crisis. Non-orthogonal ...
  • Design and simulation of a phased array antenna for 5G wireless applications 
    Ramogomana, Reuben (Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST), 2022-09-09)
    Amidst escalating data traffic demands, the fifth generation (5G) of mobile communication has been launched to curb these demands by providing high data rates, decreased latency, increased network capacity and large ...
  • Mineral weathering, pedogenesis and characterization of expansive soils from Serowe, Central Botswana 
    Nkonga, Itumeleng. (Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST), 2022-08)
    Expansive soils tend to be fairly high in natural fertility and their unique morphology makes them quite interesting. Soils found in Serowe, Central Botswana, commonly exhibit variable degrees of periodic shrinking and ...
  • Adsorptive removal of heavy metals from wastewater using brick waste and copper smelter slag as low cost adsorbents 
    Mokokwe, Gobusaone (Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST), 2022-08)
    The industrial effluents contain substantial amounts of toxic heavy metal ions which pollutes surface water and groundwater. In this study, the adsorptive removal of copper, iron and nickel ions from wastewater using ...
  • Design and implementation of a reconfigurable metasurface antenna 
    Ledimo, Bokamoso Kebatho (Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST), 2022-01)
    The use of the millimeter wave (mmWave) spectrum and further exploration of sub mmWave has led to a new era in wireless communication, as the need for higher data rates grows. High frequencies, on one hand, incur a higher ...
  • Hybrid energy harvesting system design and optimization for Seismic network 
    Duncan, Dauda (Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST), 2021-12-15)
    Remote seismic nodes frequently experience failure because of the short lifecycle of lead–acid batteries. Even the use of solar cells is insufficient because these cells have low energy conversion and requires the deployment ...
  • Vertical cavity surface emiting laser for optical communication systems 
    Moatlhodi, Ogomoditse Oduetse (Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST), 2022-02-03)
    The minimal cost, high efficiency and low power consumption of the Vertical Cavity Surface Emitting Laser (VCSEL) gives it an additional advantage when used in applications like fibre optical communication systems to meet ...
  • Groundwater depletion at the Dukwi wellfield: causes and effects 
    Diphofu, Abijah (Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST), 2022-03-25)
    The main issue associated with groundwater supply in Botswana are the rate of its replenishment relative to its extraction rate and quality. This study aims to identify the possible causes and effects of groundwater ...
  • Design of age based FINFET for CPU switch applications 
    Mogosetso, Gofaone (Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST), 2022-06-27)
    The field of microelectronics experienced a huge shift from the traditional planar MOSFET to 3D multi-gated structures, most noticeable being the FinFET. FinFET is regarded the most favourable for progressing CMOS ...
  • Design, modelling, and simulation of solar photovoltaic driven air-conditioning systems for herbaria collection in Botswana 
    Motlhabane, Taboka Lame Bakang (Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST), 2022-02)
    The demand for cooling has grown exponentially over the past century to meet economic development, availability, comfort and social needs, accounting for over 10% of the global electricity consumption and growing. Rising ...
  • Bioecology of large Branchiopods in Central District, Botswana 
    Tladi, Murphy (Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST), 2020-12-19)
    The bioecology of large branchiopods in Central District, Botswana, was analysed to determine if genetic relatedness or environment of origin determined the thermal physiology of large branchiopods. Two temporary wetland ...
  • The bio-ecology of key mosquito vector species in Botswana: implications for shifting environments 
    Buxton, Mmabaledi (Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST), 2021-03)
    Mosquitoes account for significant morbidity and mortality globally, with the African region being most affected. In many arid regions, including Botswana, mosquitoes are increasingly becoming problematic, harbouring ...
  • Long Range Wide Area Network (LoRaWAN) propagation model performance in Botswana 
    Kolobe, Lone (Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST), 2021-09-02)
    Long Range (LoRa) is a leading low power wide area network under the IEEE802.15.4 designation. The technology has been used extensively in wireless sensor network applications (WSN) and studies are shifting to investigate ...

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