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Investigating the ecology and diversity of antibiotic resistance plasmids belonging to different incompatibility groups using a bioinformatics approach
Abstract: Plasmids are extra-chromosomal mobile DNA elements found in bacteria, and often serve as vectors for accumulati
Constraints on the genesis of gold in the Tati Greenstone Belt of Northeastern Botswana: insights from integrative geochronology and Pb isotope compositions
Abstract: The NW trending Archean Tati Greenstone Belt is located in the southwestern part of the Zimbabwe Craton, in nor
A multi sensor approach to Botswana sign language dataset with view of addressing occlusion
Abstract: Automatic Sign Language Recognition (ASLR) helps with converting hand gestures to spoken language, therefore, e
Turbulent flow inside longitudinally corrugated pipes
Abstract: Longitudinally corrugated pipes can be described as pipes with periodically converging-diverging cross-area arr
A kmer-based parallel algorithm for pattern searching in DNA sequences on shared-memory model
Abstract: The explosive growth of biological sequences over the last decade has consequently led to a lot of research on
FPGA-based image change detection framework
Abstract: This research presents a new approach in modeling and implementing a framework for linear image change detectio
Optimisation of ZnO nanorods for improved carrier extraction in organic-inorganic hybrid Photovoltaic cells
Abstract: Zinc Oxide (ZnO) is a promising semiconductor material suitable for the application in electronic and optoelect
Dagum power series distributions: theory and applications
Abstract: A new generalized Dagum distribution called the Dagum power series distri butions is introduced and studied. Th
Flow characteristics and dispersion during drug delivery in a permeable microvessel
Abstract: Understanding how fluid flow and how solutes disperse in human bodies is crucial in Biomedical Engineering. The
Sentiment analysis of social media data using Supervised learning and Ekman’s basic emotions theory
Abstract: Social media has emerged as an effective source to investigate people’s opinions in the context of a variety of
Drinking water quality along the distribution network and associated antibiotic resistance in Maun, Botswana
Abstract: Maintaining the water quality in the distribution system is crucial to supplying safe drinking water to consume
Spatial and temporal distribution of enteric viruses in wastewater and surface water
Abstract: Waterborne diseases, especially infectious diarrhoea, remain a public health concern particularly in developing
Valorized indigenous waste materials: potentially cheap and environmentally friendly adsorbents for the removal of toxic ions from wastewater
Abstract: The aim of this thesis was to identify an abundant, easily available, cheap and environmentally friendly waste
Semiotic based framework for the development of indigenous knowledge systems
Abstract: Indigenous cultures have encountered a renaissance throughout the years; this made indigenous groups to perceiv
A framework for improving accuracy of multimodal biometrics security based on bayesian network
Abstract: This thesis addresses the problem of biometrics security and accuracy through the fusion of fingerprint and fac
Unmanned aerial vehicle swarm synchronization protocol
Abstract: Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) swarms are not common due to lack of readily available coordinated protocols and
Application of a custom-synthesized molecularly imprinted polymer for the selective isolation of total glucose and fructose from `100%` fruit juice prior to instrumental analysis
Abstract: This thesis presents a novel sample preparation strategy that employed a custom-synthesized glucose – fructose
Petrographic and geochemical characterization of part of a permian coal deposit of the South-Eastern Kalahari sub-basin, Moiyabana area, eastern Botswana
Abstract: The Moiyabana Coalfield, located ~80 km west of Mahalapye village in the South Eastern Kalahari sub-basin, is o
A conceptual model for designing and implementation Ofsecure and trustableremote electronic voting systems within the developing world
Abstract: The use of electronic voting systems (EVS’s) is seen as an alternative to traditional manual voting because it
Dynamics of mosquito species (diptera: culicidae): implications on vector management and malaria prevalence under globalclimate change
Abstract: Malaria is considered the main cause of morbidity and mortality in most countries of the sub- Saharan Africa. T
Influence of soil physico - chemical properties on indigenous soil bacteria in selected ecosystems at Palapye,Eastern Botswana
Abstract: Advancement of knowledge on soil microbial richness is a key to environmental policy and sustainable land manag
A novel multi-templated Cu-Fe-Ni ion imprinted polymer for the selective and simultaneous removal of toxic metallic ions from wastewater
Abstract: A novel multi-templated Cu-Fe-Ni ion imprinted powder was synthesized to demonstrate the selective and simultan
Assessment of airborne bacterial diversity and antibiotic resistance patterns in hospitals, public transport and wastewater treatment plants in Botswana
Abstract: There is presently insufficient information on the atmospheric microbial level in Botswana, the occurrence and
Comparative analysis of usability between text and virtual reality based expert systems for cattle diseases diagnosis
Abstract: The use of cattle disease diagnosis expert systems has the ability to improve the cattle production as they wou
A novel data-mining model for automated prediction of low birth weight
Abstract: Birth weight is one of the major factors that determine the overall future health outcomes. Predicting birth we
Open source ERP systems selection model: case of small and medium enterprises in Botswana
Abstract: Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems are one of the technologies that many organisations, including Small
E-procurement adoption in Botswana construction companies : an exploratory assessment using regression analysis to empirically test a conceptual model
Abstract: Construction industry contributes significantly to the economy of many countries. It is responsible for the bui
Explicating factors that explain condom use intention among in-school adolescents in Botswana: a structural equation modelling approach
Abstract: Knowledge with respect to adolescents’ intentions to engage in protective sexual behaviours is still deficient
Electrical resistivity investigation of part of Mmamabula coal field area for structures that influence the subsurface placement of the coal seams
Abstract: This study focuses on using electrical resistivity tomography (ERT) to map coal seam and associated structures
The impact of climate variability and climate change on sorghum grain yield in the Goodhope sub district of Botswana
Abstract: In Botswana crop production has been the most vulnerable component of the agricultural sector due to its heavy