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  • Study of effects of tailgates on the drag of an idealised road vehicle using numerical fluid mechanics 
    Bogatsu, Kenneth L.; 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • Anti-poaching system using wireless sensors network 
    Yahya, Abid; Bogaisang, Karabo D.; Gamoshe, Odirile G.; Maina, Dennis M. (Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST), 2019-06)
    Pertaining technology advancement, several innovations have been implemented in the wireless sensors networks field. This research seeks to facilitate innovation of a wireless network monitoring system that will be more ...
  • Application of COH-metrix to determine the readability level of comprehension texts:a case study 
    Otlhomile, Boitshoko E.; Mokgwathi, Tsaona S.; Mogotsi, Benjamin M. (IRES International Conference, 2018-03)
    This paper discusses how the Coh-Metrix system was used to measure readability levels of comprehension texts used by the teachers of English for classroom instruction at a junior secondary school. The researchers wanted ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • A smart borehole water pumping system 
    David, Mpho; Mangwala, Mmoloki (Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST), 2019-06)
    Sufficient water supply is one of the main success determining factors in livestock farming, hence a farmer should have a water borehole which can supply enough water for his animals. However, boreholes only hold a certain ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...

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