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Application of artificial neural network model to human body vibrations in large haul trucks

Suglo, Raymond S.; Szymanski, Jozef K. (Hilaris Publisher, 2014)

The working conditions in oil sand mines in Northern Alberta, Canada, are greatly affected by the climate and geology. The ground is very hard and competent in winter but very soft during ...
Analysis and optimization of auto-correlation based frequency offset estimation

Ngebani, I.M.; Chuma, Joseph Monamati; Masupe, S. (South Africa Institute of Electrical Engineers, 2015-09)

In this letter, a general auto-correlation based frequency offset estimation (FOE) algorithm is analyzed. An approximate closed-form expression for the Mean Square Error (MSE) of the FOE is obtained, and it is proved that, ...
Corrosion resistance of AA2036 and AA7075-T651 in contaminated acid chloride environments

Abdulwahab, M.; Popoola, A. P.I.; Oladijo, O. E; Loto, C. O.; Oladijo, Oluseyi Philip (Asian Publication Corporation, 2016-03-31)

In the present study, an assessment on corrosion resistance of aluminium alloys type AA2036 and AA7075-T651 in varying solution consisting of acidic, saline and in contaminated acid-chloride environments was investigated ...
A surface photovoltage study of surface defects on Co-doped TiO2 thin films deposited by spray pyrolysis

Wafula, Henry; Juma, Albert; Sakwa, Thomas; Musembi, Robinson; Simiyu, Justus (2016-07-22)

Surface photovoltage (SPV) spectroscopy is a powerful tool for studying electronic defects on semiconductor surfaces, at interfaces, and in bulk for a wide range of materials. Undoped and Cobalt-doped TiO 2 (CTO) thin films ...
A survey on management of upstream land use and its impact on downstream water quality parameters

Patella, Wada; Jamisola, Rodrigo S.; Letshwenyo, Moatlhodi Wise; Nagayo, Analene Montesines (Journal of Computational Innovations and Engineering Applications, 2017)

This paper introduces the various upstream land use activities that are major contributors of downstream water pollution. The proposed measures to reduce the pollution of downstream water bodies such as sustainable agricultural ...
Lead pollution of shooting range soils

Sehube, Nicholas; Kelebemang, Rosemary; Totolo, Otlogetswe; Laetsang, Masego; Kamwi, Obed; Dinake, Pogisego (South African Chemical Institute (SACI), 2017)

A total of eight military shooting ranges were used for this study. Soil samples were collected at each of the eight shooting ranges at the berm, target line, 50 and 100 m from berm. In all of the shooting ranges investigated ...
Approximating fixed points of the composition of two resolvent operators

Boikanyo, Oganeditse (House of the Book of Science, 2017)

Let A and B be maximal monotone operators defined on a real Hilbert space H, and let Fix, (eqution found) and μ is a given positive number. [H. H. Bauschke, P. L. Combettes and S. Reich, The asymptotic behavior of the ...
A survey in the different designs and control systems of powered exoskeleton for lower extremities

Baldovino, R.G.; Jamisola, Rodrigo S. (Rational Publication, 2017-01-11)

In this paper, previous studies in powered exoskeleton and their contributions in the field of robotics technology are presented, together with their corresponding control system. Specific problems and issues that were ...
Effect of thermal and alkali treatment on Pterocarpus Angolensis (Mukwa) wood flour

Setswalo, Keagisitswe; Namoshe, Molaletsa; Kutua, Said; Oladijo, Oluseyi Philip; Samson, Bada Oluwaseyi (Elsevier B.V., 2017-01-23)

Environmental friendly pre-treatment of fibre has been lately adopted by many researchers worldwide but not fully understood. Although various chemical modifications of fibre through several chemical treatments have been ...
Computational identification of antibody epitopes on the Dengue virus NS1 protein

Jones, Martina L; Legge, Fiona S; Lebani, Kebaneilwe; Mahler, Stephen M; Young, Paul R; Watterson, Daniel; Treutlein, Herbert R; Zeng, Jun (Molecules, 2017-04-10)

We have previously described a method to predict antigenic epitopes on proteins recognized by specific antibodies. Here we have applied this method to identify epitopes on the NS1 proteins of the four Dengue virus serotypes ...
Energy densification of animal waste lignocellulose biomass and raw biomass

Pahla, Godwell; Mamvura, Tirivaviri Augustine; Ntuli, Freeman; Muzenda, Edison (Institution of Chemical Engineers ,Published by Elsevier, 2017-06)

The need to reduce carbon emissions has encouraged more research into use of biomass energy in place of coal. Biomass is carbon neutral; its use can therefore lower net emissions. Biomass can be upgraded to a fuel similar ...
Isolation of serotype-specific antibodies against Dengue virus non-structural protein 1 using phage display and application in a multiplexed serotyping assay

Lebani, Kebaneilwe; Jones, Martina L; Watterson, Daniel; Ranzoni, Andrea; Traves, Renee J; Young, Paul R; Mahler, Stephen M (PLOS ONE, 2017-07-06)

The multidimensional nature of dengue virus (DENV) infections, which can be caused by four distinct serotypes of the virus, complicates the sensitivity of assays designed for the diagnosis of infection. Different viral ...
An iterative method for tri-level quadratic fractional programming problems using fuzzy goal programming approach

Kassa, Semu Mitiku; Tsegay, Teklay Hailay (Springer, 2017-08-01)

Tri-level optimization problems are optimization problems with three nested hierarchical structures, where in most cases conflicting objectives are set at each level of hierarchy. Such problems are common in management, ...
Comparison of user satisfaction between Text and Virtual Reality Based Expert Systems for diagnosing cattle diseases

Nkabiti, Kabo Poloko; Galani, Malatsi; Zungeru, Adamu Murtala (International Journal of Information and Electronics Engineering, 2017-09)

Even though usability testing of software applications has been studied for decades, little empirical researches have been conducted in Agriculture domain, especially in comparing the usability of none- immersive virtual ...
Electroosmosis modulated peristaltic biorheological flow through an asymmetric microchannel: mathematical model

Tripathi, Dharmendra; Jhorar, Ravindra; Be ́g, Anwar; Shaw, Sachin (Springer, 2017-11-20)

A theoretical study is presented of peristaltic hydrodynamics of an aqueous electrolytic non-Newtonian Jeffrey bio-rheological fluid through an asymmetric microchannel under an applied axial electric field. An analytical ...
Acculturative stress and disengagement: learning from the adjustment challenges faced by East Asian International Graduate Students

Lyken-Segosebe, D. E (Sciedu Press, 2017-12)

International graduate students meet TOEFL, GPA, and other admissions criteria to gain entry into US colleges and universities. During their stay in the USA, they provide educational and economic contributions for their ...
The potency of monoethanolamine in biogas purification and upgrading

Maile, Olivia Ireen; Tesfagiorgis, Habtom; Muzenda, Edison (Institution of Chemical Engineers ,Published by Elsevier, 2017-12)

Biogas has been exploited as one of the alternative sources of renewable energy having the potential to replace fossil fuels. It contains impurities when raw, as it consists of 50e70% methane (CH4), 30e50% carbon dioxide ...
Implications of non-assessment of the speaking and listening skills in the Botswana general certificate of secondary education (BGCSE) English language examinations

Moremi, Mbiganyi; Mafuraga, Mbizo; Mogotsi, Benjamin M. (ISDS LLC, 2018)

Teaching English language revolves around the four language skills of speaking, listening, writing and reading. Although the Botswana General Certificate School Examination (BGCSE) syllabus covers the above four skills, ...
Control unit for a coreless stator for use with SI engine stepping valve

Zibani, Ishmael; Marumo, Rapelang; Chuma, Joseph; Ngebani, Ibo; Tsamaase, Kelebaone (Elsevier, 2018-01)

Engine efficiency could be increased if valve timing could change with engine revolutions per minute. Poppet valves are fitted with strong springs which return them to their rest positions after being pushed down by cam ...
A voltage multiplier using timer circuit

Zungeru, Adamu Murtala; Chuma, Joseph; Mangwala, Mmoloki; Khao, Baba (Medwell Journals, 2018-01)

This study describes a DC to DC voltage multiplier using the 555 Integrated Circuit (IC) timer in an astable state. The major motivation of the design is to be able to produce an inexpensive and light form of generating ...

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