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  • Energy requirement analysis for the design of solar photovoltaic micro-grids in Botswana: a study of Jamataka village 
    Motladiile, Kealeboga P.; Bader, Tobias; Pugsley, Adrian; Smyth, Mervyn; Mondol, Jayanta (Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST), 2019-06)
    Substantial proportions of the world’s poor live in remote areas that are geographically isolated and are often sparsely populated or have a comparably low electricity demand to justify the extension of the main electricity ...
  • Design of a solar charge controller for DC load output 
    Kandjise, Patrick; Tito, Pelonomi; Petso, Kesego; Mtengi, Bokani (Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST), 2019-06)
    One of several ways to provide power to off grid locations is through stored electrical energy devices such as batteries. This paper presents the design of an economical solar charge controller to be used in a stand-alone ...
  • Application of artificial neural networks to predict blast-induced ground vibration in a diamond mine 
    Gaopale, Kesalopa; Jamisola, Rodrigo S.; Seitshiro, Itumeleng (Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST), 2019-06)
    In this paper, ground vibration that is induced by blasting was predicted using data gathered from a diamond mine. Artificial neural network (ANN) is used to train the model from the 94 blast dataset using Levenberg–Marquardt ...
  • Sustainability in grid computing 
    Shanmugasundaram, Suresh (Botswana International University of Science and Technology, 2019-06)
    Grid computing are integrated environments in which software and hardware resources are pooled in ways that give any user the impression of working with a single fast computer. This paper examines the current advances in ...
  • Interaction design principles in virtual learning tool 
    Shanmugasundaram, Suresh (Botswana International University of Science and Technology, 2019-06)
    As e-learning methods in Universities continue to grow, it becomes significant to recognize the usability challenges that are linked with the tools like Blackboard. Blackboard is being used in Botho University, so it is ...
  • Simultaneous determination of nitrate, nitrite and phosphate in environmental samples by high performance liquid chromatography with UV detection 
    Moshoeshoe, Mohau N.; Obuseng, Veronica (Botswana International University of Science and Technology, 2017-06)
    An HPLC method using an UV detector was developed for the simultaneous determination of nitrites, nitrates and phosphates for environmental samples. Chromatographic separation was achieved on a Phenomenex Synergi Polar-RP ...
  • Airblast prediction in a blasting operation using artificial intelligence 
    Gaopale, Kesalopa; Jamisola, Rodrigo S.; Seitshiro, Itumeleng (Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST), 2019-06)
    This paper presents the use of artificial neural network (ANN) to predict airblast that is induced by blasting in a diamond mine. A total of 94 blasting datasets were used to develop and train the ANN models using ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • Investigation of geotechnical properties of gravel materials for improved quality of unpaved roads 
    Otumile, Thuto; Oladele, Adewole S. (Botswana International University of Science and Technology, 2017-06)
    Addressing issues of quality in gravel material by introducing proper testing of material will greatly reduce poor gravel road performance and the costs of maintenance. Locally, shortage of land and settlement in rural ...
  • Species diversity and abundance of lepidopteran stem borer natural enemies in Botswana 
    Mutamiswa, Reyard; Conlong, Des; Moeng, Eva; Assefa, Yoseph; Le Ru, Bruno; Gofitshu, Muluken; Nyamukondiwa, Casper (Botswana International University of Science and Technology, 2017-06)
    Africa hosts significant lepidopteran stem-borers which are attacked by a diversity of natural enemies in their natural and cultivated environments. To determine diversity, relative abundance of stem-borer natural enemies ...
  • Renewable energy: development of a solar tracker system for PV plants 
    Thobega, Maatla; Matsebe, Oduetse; Namoshe, Molaletsa (Botswana International University of Science and Technology, 2017-06)
    Solar energy, amongst other renewable sources still stands out as one of the rosy sources of energy due to its inexhaustible capacity, its cost free and totally environmentally friendly. Conversion of solar energy is ...
  • 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. ...
  • 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 ...
  • Classification of patients data of predict signs of diabetic retinopathy 
    Gupta, Utsav; Valarmathi, B.; Santhi, K.; Yahya, Abid (Botswana International University of Science and Technology ( BIUST), 2019-06)
    In healthcare, data mining is fetching increasingly common, if not gradually essential. Data mining submissions can greatly profit all parties involved in the healthcare commerce. For instance, data mining can help healthcare ...
  • Smart energy meter 
    Mapulane, Patrick; Letshwiti, Tshepang; Molibe, Mompati; Gaogane, Oagile; Sethebe, Keaboka M.; Ditshego, Nonofo M.J (Botswana International University of Science and Technology, 2019-06)
    This paper presents a smart energy meter for automatic metering and billing system. The integration of a mircocontroller and GSM short message service (SMS) provides the meter reading system with automatic functions that ...
  • Thermal performance assessment of a Parabolic Trough Collector prototype system in Palapye, Botswana 
    Nthoiwa, Ndakidzilo; Mario, Einax (Botswana International University of Science and Technology, 2019-06)
    A parabolic trough collector (PTC) prototype was fabricated and tested at Palapye (22.59404 oS and 027.12455 oE) in Botswana. A stainless steel sheet lined with an adhesive Mylar film of high reflectivity (≥ 0.94) was used ...
  • 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 ...
  • Active role of learning institutions in promoting Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) 
    Gwangwava, Norman (Botswana International University of Science and Technology, 2019-06)
    Industrial revolution has gone through four phases denoted as the 1st industrial revolution (industry 1.0) through the 4th industrial revolution (4IR or industry 4.0). The 4th industrial revolution is taking place in the ...

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