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  • Lamellipodial motility of a squared shaped cell - mathematical model 
    Rakakae, Matlhogonolo; Shaw, Sachin (Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST), 2019-06)
    Cell motility is an important biological action in the creation, operation and maintenance of our bodies. One of the best studied types of motility is the lamellipodial motility on flat, hard and sticky surface. To advance ...
  • Machine learning for maximum and minimum temperature analytics and prediction at local level 
    Thapelo, Tsaone Swaabow; Jamisola, Rodrigo S. (Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST), 2019-06)
    Despite the fact that machine learning approaches have demonstrated to efficaciously model the perturbations tangled within the weather patterns, they are still under deployed in under represented countries. This proves the ...
  • Method development and validation of a rapid silica-based smart-phone assisted device in the detection of iron in water 
    Senna, Bame Sanah; Masamba, Wellington; Obuseng, Veronica (Botswana International University of Science and Technology, 2023-09-18)
    A new method of rapidly detecting iron in water using a smartphone assisted device is introduced. Currently, point-of-need devices have largely explored patterned paper as a substrate. While paper is affordable and ...
  • Microbiological and Physicochemical Characteristics of Effluents from Cocoa Processing Industry, Ile-Oluji, Nigeria 
    Jeff-Agboola, Yemisi A.; Adakan, Kehinde O.; Oyedokun, James (Botswana International University of Science and Technology, 2023-09-18)
    This study investigated the microbiological and physicochemical properties; and heavy metal content; of effluent from the Cocoa Processing Industry, Ile-Oluji, Nigeria. Effluent samples from the reservoir (sample A) ...
  • 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 ...
  • Numerical fluid mechanics study of effect of rear slant length on the drag of an idealized road vehicle 
    Mogotsi, Pako Pollard; Phologolo, Thato; Narayana Rao, Subas Chandar (Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST), 2019-06)
    In all kinds of shapes and form road vehicles use up energy in the form of fuel. It is interesting to note that on the highway more than half of the useful energy output of the engine is used to accelerate and heat the ...
  • Optimizing cognitive radio deployment in cooperative sensing for interference mitigation 
    Fajemilehin, Temitope O.; Langat, Kibet; Yahya, Abid; Opadiji, Jayeola (Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST), 2019-06)
    Cognitive radio system is one of the viable solutions for effective spectrum management. Cooperative spectrum sensing is very often used to mitigate the challenge of interference encountered in single sensing systems. This ...
  • 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 ...
  • Potential of agro-waste briquetting for domestic heating and cooking as an environmental management strategy in Rushinga, Zimbabwe. 
    Madamombe,Gordon Tinaye; Chipfupi, Elia; Utete, Beaven; Olorunnissola, Abel Olajide (Botswana International University of Science and Technology, 2019-06)
    Deforestation and pollution are externalities produced by agriculture and natural resources exploitation economic activities. The rate of deforestation in Zimbabwe is very high relative to other SADC countries. This is due ...
  • Predicting California bearing ratio using machine learning to model soil behavior for road construction in Tshimoyapula, Botswana 
    Pule, Botlhe B.; Yendaw, Jerome A.; Jamisola, Rodrigo S. Jr.; Saubi, Onalethata (Botswana International University of Science and Technology, 2023-09-18)
    The present research work is carried out to predict California Bearing Ratio (CBR) values of soils from the Tshimoyapula area near Serowe in the Central District of Botswana based on the index properties using machine ...
  • Prediction of blast-induced rock fragmentation at Orapa Diamond Mine using hybrid ANN models 
    Saubi, Onalethata; Gaopale, Kesalopa; Jamisola, Rodrigo.S. Jr; Suglo, Raymond.S; Matsebe, Oduetse (Botswana International University of Science and Technology, 2023-09-18)
    This paper presents predictive models for blast induced fragmentation at Orapa Diamond Mine in Botswana using machine learning algorithms namely artificial neural networks (ANN), particle swarm optimization artificial ...
  • Proceedings of the BIUST Teaching, Research, and Innovation Symposium 2023 (TRDAIS 2023) 
    Jamisola, Rodrigo S. Jr. (Botswana International University of Science and Technology, 2023-09-18)
    This volume is the proceedings of BIUST Teaching, Research, and Innovation Symposium 2023 (TRDAIS 2023) was held as part of the 10th-anniversary celebration of Botswana International University of Science and Technology ...
  • Productivity improvement using value stream mapping in a beef abattoir 
    Kufigwa, Babedi; Gwangwava, Norman (Botswana International University of Science and Technology, 2019-06)
    Beef abattoirs continue to face challenges of improving productivity, in order to remain successful in a highly competitive industry. As every input cost goes higher year on year, it is important to provide better products, ...
  • The pros and cons of ban on coal energy: way out for Africa 
    Oniyide, Gafar, O. (Botswana International University of Science and Technology, 2023-09-18)
    Coal usage has contributed immensely to evolution of general manufacturing, iron and steel production, power generation, railways and other industries. Apart from its usage in the industries, coal mining is also an ...
  • Pyrolysis of coal dust for the production of tar and useful products 
    Rapoo, Mpho Thabang; Muzenda, Edison; Agachi, Paul Serban (Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST), 2017-06)
    Coal mining for electricity production at Morupule coal mine in Palapye generates a considerable amount of fines or dust. The fines are generated through coal disintegration during various processes such as drilling, ...
  • 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 ...
  • Quantitative devolatilization of Botswana coal in a pilot scale plant 
    Makoba, Mmoloki; Agachi, Paul Serban; Muzenda, Edison (Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST), 2017-06)
    Coal gasification is a new and clean coal conversion technology that converts coal to liquids and synthetic gas to be used in power generation and chemical products. Botswana coal was studied in a pilot plant to produce ...
  • 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 ...
  • Regulated photovoltaic panel with maximum power point tracking for remote area electrification 
    Ramontsho, Gosatla Kelebogile; Motswedi, Kennedy; Mabutho, Otsile James; Samikannu, Ravi (Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST), 2019-06)
    Solar PV system has an important place in the context of rural electrification where extension of distribution grid is not economically viable due to low population and low levels of income. The proposed system enables off ...
  • Remote sensing as a tool for drought monitoring and assessment in Botswana 
    Tirivarombo, Sithabile; Oromeng, Gladness (Botswana International University of Science and Technology, 2017-06)
    There is large consensus among the scientific community that the global climate is changing and that climate change will accelerate the hydrological cycle with increased frequency of occurrence of flood and drought events. ...

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