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  • Finite element analysis of orthogonal metal machining. 
    Watmon, Titus Bitek; Xiao, David; Peter, Okello-Obeli (IJSRIT ; Busitema University., 2016-02)
    This paper presents simulation result of a study on the process of orthogonal metal machining with the finite element method using AdvantEdgeTM software. The software is a validated CAE software solution for the optimization ...
  • Characteristics of resistance spot welding using annular recess electrodes. 
    Watmon, Titus Bitek; Wandera, Catherine; Apora, James (Elsevier ; Busitema University, 2020)
    Resistance spot welding is widely used in manufacturing industries, such as automobile structural body manufacture, rail vehicle construction, electronics manufacture, battery manufacture, etc. Resistance spot weld integrity ...
  • Geofencing engineering design and methodology 
    Ijeh, Anthony .C.; Preston, David .S.; Imafidon, Chris .O.; Watmon, Titus .B.; Uwaechie, Annette .O.; Ojeme, Samuel; Lucas, Benjamin R. (IAENG, 2010-04-17)
    Abstract-The aim of this paper is to evaluate the research methods used in Geofencing Engineering and its associated design and methodology. In so doing the paper will consider the research approaches used by other authors ...
  • Coating cutting tools with hard substance lowers friction co-efficient and improves tool life - a review 
    Watmon, Titus .B.; Ijeh, Anthony .C. (IAENG, 2010)
    Abstract— Many papers have been presented before which show coating of cutting tools often yield decreased wear rates and reduced coefficients of friction. Although different theories are proposed in those literatures ...
  • Geofencing components and existing models. 
    Ijeh, Anthony .C.; Preston, David .S.; Imafidon, Chris .O.; Watmon, Titus .B.; Uwaechie, Annette .O.; Nwadube, Aaron; Kujabi, Ebrina (IMECS, 2010)
    Abstract-This paper describes the various Geofencing. Components and Existing Models in terms of their Information Security Control Attribute Profiles. The profiles will dictate the security attributes that should accompany ...
  • ANTENNAS, HOW MANY DO WE NEED? 
    Song, Peter C.T.; Barker, David (AC&T., 2010)
    Abstract: One of the key components interfacing between the radio hardware and the ‗Ether‘, i.e. the air-interface for wireless communication is the antenna. With tremendous growth and demand for high speed high data rate ...
  • Duning in rills on unpaved roads in Uganda 
    Semwogerere, Twaibu; Lating, Peter Okidi; Kucel, Samuel Baker (CIRWORLD, 2014)
    Dunes on non-paved roads develop as a result of general construction designs especially in the drainage. They are active features which block up drainage rills and parts of the roads causing road rutting, deep mudding and ...
  • Towards enhancing creativity in university settings : 
    Namono, Rehema; Kemboi, Ambrose Kiplimo; Chepkwony, Joel (Emerald ; Busitema University., 2021-09-13)
    Purpose – Although a burgeoning body of literature has established the influence of hope and employee creativity, the debate on the relative importance of hope and its components of pathway and agency on its outcomes has ...
  • Tourism Development in Rural Areas : 
    Aziz, Roslizawati Che; Hashim, Nik Alif Amri Nik; Awang, Zaimatul (UiTM Press, 2018-06-30)
    This study attempts to examine the way in which rural tourism is developed by using the Appreciative Inquiry (AI) approach as a research tool. AI is an increasingly important area as it was able to offer a positive and ...
  • X-ray diffraction and thermodynamics kinetics of SiB6 under gamma irradiation dose. 
    Mirzayev, M. N.; Jabarov, S. H.; Asgerov, E. B.; Mehdiyeva, R. N.; Thabethe, T. T.; Biira, Saphina; Tiep, N. V. (Springer., 2018)
    The silicide hexaboride (B6Si) was irradiated with 60Co at room temperature to study the structural changes and weight kinetics. The B6Si samples were irradiated using a gamma source with a dose rate (D) of 0.27 Gy/s. At ...
  • Irradiation effects of swift heavy ions on palladium films deposited on 6H-SiC substrate 
    Thabethea, T.T.; Nstoanea, T.; Biira, Saphina; Njorogea, E.G.; Hlatshwayoa, T.T.; Skuratovd, V.A.; Malherbea, J.B. (Busitema University ; Elsevier, 2019-04)
    The irradiation effect of swift heavy ions on palladium (Pd) films deposited on 6H-SiC was investigated. The samples were irradiated by Xe26+ ions with the energy of 167 MeV at fluences of 1× 1013 cm−2 and 3 ×1014 cm−2 at ...
  • Effect of the ZrCl4 static vaporiser system and deposition time on growth characteristics of chemical vapour deposited zirconium carbide layers 
    Biira, Saphina; Hlatshwayo, Thulani T.; Crouse, Philip L.; Bissett, Hertzog; Thabethe, Thabsile T.; Mlambo, Mbuso; Malherbe, Johan B. (Busitema University ; Springer, 2019-04)
    ZrC layers were deposited from ZrCl4–Ar–CH4–H2 gas mixture in a home-built vertical wall chemical vapour deposition system within the deposition time range 0.5–2.5 h. The flow behaviour of ZrCl4 from the static vaporiser ...
  • Formation of Color Centers and Concentration of Defects in Boron Carbide Irradiated at Low Gamma Radiation Doses. 
    Mirzayev, Matlab Nabi; Meh, Ravan Nadir; Melikova, Sevinj Zellabdin; Jabarov, Sakin Hamid; Thabethe, Thabsile Theodora; Biira, Saphina; Kurbanov, Mirze Abdulla; Tiep, Nguyen Van (Busitema University ; Korean Physical Society, 2019-02-04)
    In the present work, boron-carbide (B4C) samples (purity of 99.5% and density of 1.80 g/cm3) were irradiated by using gamma radiation from a 60Co gamma source. Gamma irradiation of the samples was carried out at doses 48.5, ...
  • Thermodynamics kinetics of boron carbide under gamma irradiation dose. 
    Mirzayev, Matlab; Demir, Ertugrul; Mammadov, Khagani; Mehdiyeva, Ravan; Jabarov, Sakin; Tugru, A. Beril; Biira, Saphina; Tiep, Nguyen; Thabethe, Thabsile (Busitema University ; World Scientific publishing, 2019-04-11)
    In this paper, high purity boron carbide samples were irradiated by 60Co gamma radioisotope source (0.27 Gy/s dose rate) with 50, 100, 150 and 200 irradiation hours at room-temperature. The unirradiated and irradiated boron ...
  • Quantification and characterization of cocoa pod husks for electricity generation in Uganda. 
    Kilama, George; Lating, Peter O.; Byaruhanga, Joseph; Biira, Saphina (Busitema University ; BMC, 2019)
    Background: Due to limited coverage, the electricity power supply in Uganda is an obstacle to the country’s economic development. Utility firms in Uganda either lack the financial capacity to expand their grids to isolated ...
  • Oxidation kinetics and thermophysical properties of gamma irradiated silicon hexaboride 
    Mirzayev, M.N.; Mammadov, Kh.F.; Ismayilova, N.A.; Biira, Saphina; Abdurakhimov, B.; Popov, E. (Busitema University ; Elsevier, 2019)
    Silicide hexaboride (SiB6) compound with a purity of 99.5% was irradiated using 60Co gamma radioisotope under the atmospheric pressure with a dose rate (D) of 0.27 Gy/s at the 9.7, 48.6, 97.2, 145.8 and 194.4 kGy doses at ...
  • Trends and Status of Women in Physics in Uganda. 
    D’ujanga, Florence M.; Biira, Saphina; Akoba, Rashida (Busitema University ; AIP publishing, 2019)
    Most women in Uganda with an advanced degree in physics find employment at a university, teaching and conducting research. Very few take jobs in by industry or at government research laboratories. This paper discusses the ...
  • Investigating the structural changes induced by SHI on WSiC samples. 
    Thabethe, T.T.; Ntsoane, T.P.; Biira, Saphina; Njoroge, E.G.; Hlatshwayo, T.T.; Skuratov, V. A.; Malherbe, J.B. (Busitema University ; Elsevier, 2020)
    The structural modification of tungsten-SiC samples irradiated with Xe26þ swift heavy ions (SHIs) was investigated. Tungsten (W) thin films were deposited on 6H–SiC using e-beam. After deposition, the W–SiC samples were ...
  • Thermal performance evaluation of the funnel solar cooker of different funnel lengths implemented in Nagongera, Uganda. 
    Chepkurui, Jonah; Biira, Saphina (Busitema University ; Tanzania Journal of Science., 2020-01-08)
    The aim of this study was to evaluate the thermal performance of a funnel solar cooker with different funnel lengths. Four funnel solar cookers of varying funnel lengths were constructed at Nagongera, in Tororo District, ...
  • Investigating the thermal stability of the chemical vapour deposited zirconium carbide layers 
    Biira, Saphina; Thabethe, T.T.; Hlatshwayo, T.T.; Bissett, H.; Ntsoane, T.; Malherbe, J.B. (Busitema University ; Elsevier, 2020)
    The effect of thermal treatment on zirconium carbide (ZrC) layers deposited by chemical vapour deposition process was investigated using X-ray diffraction (XRD), Raman spectroscopy, nanoindention and scanning electron ...

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