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Suitability of Morupule fly ash as amendment for two agricultural soils in Botswana
Abstract: Electricity generation in thermal power stations results in high fly ash production that, if not managed proper
Characterization of extended-spectrum-β lactamases (esbls) and other resistant genes encoding bacteria from a rural community settlement
Abstract: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is regarded as a global health threat, characterized by rising resistant bacteri
Diversity, distribution, tissue culture and value addition of Strychnos species in Central and North-East Districts of Botswana
Abstract: Strychnos is a widely varied genus from the Loganiaceae family with over 200 species identified worldwide. Most
Software-Defined Networking: An Evolving Network Architecture—Programmability and Security Perspective
Abstract: Software-defined networking is an evolving network architecture beheading the traditional network architecture
Characteristics of shear deformation along the eastern and southern terrane boundaries of the Motloutse complex, eastern Botswana
Abstract: The Motloutse Complex to the southwestern margin of Zimbabwe Craton is a medium-grade terrane in northeastern B
Memetic Optimization with Cryptographic Encryption for Secure Medical Data Transmission in IoT-Based Distributed Systems
Abstract: In the healthcare system, the Internet of Things (IoT) based distributed systems play a vital role in transferr
Epvmp: Enhanced Probabilistic Based Vehicular Multi-Hop Strategies Protocol For Crisis In Vanets Broadcasting
Abstract: Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) transmission is utilized for most security-related programs targeting Vehicular Ad-hoc
COVID-19 Digital Vaccination Certificates and Digital Technologies: Lessons from Digital Contact Tracing Apps
Abstract: The successful development of COVID-19 vaccines accelerates global post-pandemic recovery by vaccinating popula
Investigating the Level of Awareness on Information Security Amongst Users at Botho University.
Abstract: The growth of technology advancement has promoted a borderless environment among users, organizations, global i
Mechanisms of population establishment in invasive South American tomato pinworm Tuta absoluta (Meyrick) (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae)
Abstract: Global insect pest invasions have dramatically increased over the past decades, posing significant biosecurity
Evaluation of naturally occurring radioactive materials and toxic heavy metals in the surface soil around Serule prospective mining area in Botswana
Abstract: Human exposure to Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials (NORMs) and toxic heavy metals has been a concern f
Robust estimation and inference in single-index varying coefficient regression models with responses missing at random
Abstract: Nowadays, when collecting data, it has become almost unavoidable to end up with missing data due to various rea
Bioecology of large Branchiopods in Central District, Botswana
Abstract: The bioecology of large branchiopods in Central District, Botswana, was analysed to determine if genetic relate
A context-aware lemmatization model for setswana language using machine learning
Abstract: Lemmatization is an important task which is concerned with making computers understand the relationship that ex
Mathematical modeling of infectious and non communicable diseases: exploring public health intervention strategies
Abstract: As new viruses and new pandemics emerge we face the question as to whether our global health systems are well p
Loop space homology of elliptic spaces
Abstract: In this thesis, we use the theory of minimal Sullivan models in rational homotopy theory to study the partial c
On some exponentiated generalized families and compound class of distributions with applications
Abstract: We introduce the exponentiated odd Nadarajah-Haghighi-G (EO-NH-G) family of distributions and the exponentiated
Exponential convergence to a quasi-stationary distribution with applications to birth and death processes
Abstract: In this project we study the exponential convergence of Markov processes to quasi-stationary distributions (QSD
On the generation of new generalized families of distributions with applications
Abstract: In this thesis, new generalized families of distributions namely, Weibull Odd Burr III-G (WOBIII-G), Ristic-Bal
Temperature dependent electrical and gas sensing properties of ce/cuo nanostructures
Abstract: Research on semiconducting metal oxide (MO) nanostructures is a fascinating field that has received massive int
Green synthesis of multilayer graphene/zno nanocomposite for photocatalytic application
Abstract: Green nanotechnology is an innovative research field with emphasis on the development of methods that minimize
Phytochemical investigation of the aerial parts of Kleinia longiflora
Abstract: Kleinia longiflora belongs to the family Asteraceae and genus Kleinia (synonym Senecio) which comprises of abou
Detection of diamonds using the tagged neutron method
Abstract: Current technologies for the detection and extraction of diamonds involve the repeti tive mechanical crushing o
Bismuth Oxy-halide (BiOBrmI(1-m)) solid solutions for the photodegradation of methylene blue dye under solar and UV-light irradiation.
Abstract: Continuous discharge of textile wastes such as dyes into the water bodies deteriorates the quality of water. Th
Investigation of cu2znsns4 (caus) nanostructured material system for energy conversion
Abstract: Photovoltaic technology is a very crucial technology and it is gradually growing worldwide as there is plenty o
Mineral weathering, pedogenesis and characterization of expansive soils from Serowe, Central Botswana
Abstract: Expansive soils tend to be fairly high in natural fertility and their unique morphology makes them quite intere
The bio-ecology of key mosquito vector species in Botswana: implications for shifting environments
Abstract: Mosquitoes account for significant morbidity and mortality globally, with the African region being most affecte
Chalcones in the synthesis of heterocyclic compounds: pyrazoles, flavans and pyrimidines
Abstract: This study was aimed at the synthesis of a library of heterocyclic compounds. The initial reactions involved th
The effect of substituents on the stability and fragmentation of para benzoquinone molecular anion
Abstract: Quinones form a large group of organic compounds with various applications in industry, biological systems, and
Optimal Investment-consumption-insurance strategy with inflation risk and stochastic income in an Ito-levy setting
Abstract: In this study, we focus on finding the possible optimal strategy where there is consump tion, stochastic income