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Microplastic pollution in African countries’ water systems: a review on findings, applied methods, characteristics, impacts, and managements
ABSTRACT: Owed to their simplicity, flexibility, lightweight, and low cost, plastics have become highly demanded in Africa as well as …
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Estimating zonal Ekman transport along coastal Senegal during passage of Hurricane Fred, 30–31 August 2015
Abstract We examine the role of zonal Ekman transport along the coast of Senegal on 30 August 2015 when the …
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Geophagic clay around Uteh-Uzalla near Benin: mineral and trace elements compositions and possible health implications
Abstract Geophagic clay consumption, which is an age-long cultural practice by humans and animals in many parts of the world, …
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Climate change/variability and hydrological modelling studies in Zimbabwe: a review of progress and knowledge gaps
This paper reviews developments in climate science and hydrological modelling studies in Zimbabwe over the past 29 years in an …
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Physical stabilization of expansive subgrade soil using locally produced geogrid material
Abstract This paper illustrates application of a locally produced geogrid material for strength improvement of expansive subgrade soil. Samples of …
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A hybrid metaheuristic optimisation technique for load frequency control
Abstract This paper investigates the problem of load frequency control by the application of metaheuristic optimisation techniques. In order to …
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Stakeholder collaboration and irrigation practices in Ghana: issues, challenges, and the way forward
Abstract In the era of climate change, irrigation is playing a pivotal role in stabilising food production, enabling dry season …
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Identifying maize yield and precipitation gaps in Uganda
Abstract In sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), precipitation is an important driver of agricultural production. In Uganda, maize production is essentially rain-fed. …
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Clayey soils from Boulgou (North Cameroon): geotechnical, mineralogical, chemical characteristics and properties of their fired products
Abstract In this study, clayey soils are characterized as backfill and potential fusible raw materials for engineering. Geotechnical tests (particle …
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A novel hybrid predictive maintenance model based on clustering, smote and multi-layer perceptron neural network optimised with grey wolf algorithm
Abstract Considering the complexities and challenges in the classification of multiclass and imbalanced fault conditions, this study explores the systematic …
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Green synthesis of single phase hausmannite Mn3O4 nanoparticles via Aspalathus linearis natural extract
Abstract Nowadays, green synthesis of nanoparticles using plant precursors has been extensively studied. However, less attention has been given to …
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Factors influencing climate change adaptation strategies in North-Western Ghana: evidence of farmers in the Black Volta Basin in Upper West region
Abstract The erratic rainfall patterns and decline in crop production are due to the threat of climate change. The responses …
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Soil erosion and sediment yield assessment using RUSLE and GIS-based approach in Anjeb watershed, Northwest Ethiopia
Abstract Soil erosion is a serious and continuous environmental problem in Ethiopia. Lack of land use planning, environmental protection, over-cultivation, …
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Correction to: The utilization of bentonite enhanced termite mound soil mixture as filter for the treatment of paint industrial effluent
A correction to this paper has been published: 10.1007/s42452-021-04499-3
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The utilization of bentonite enhanced termite mound soil mixture as filter for the treatment of paint industrial effluent
Abstract This research investigates the applicability of bentonite enhanced termite mound soil mixture as an alternative filter medium for paint …
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Stochastic resonance in periodically driven bistable systems subjected to anomalous diffusion
Abstract The occurrence of stochastic resonance in bistable systems undergoing anomalous diffusions, which arise from density-dependent fluctuations, is investigated with …
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ID-based key-insulated signcryption with equality test in cloud computing
Abstract Key-insulated encryption reduces the problem of secret key exposure in hostile setting while signcryption cryptosystem attains the benefits of …
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Switched time delay control based on artificial neural network for fault detection and compensation in robot manipulators
Abstract This work proposes a switched time delay control scheme based on neural networks for robots subjected to sensors faults. …
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Pan-African rare metals bearing pegmatites in Wadi Ghadir, South Eastern desert, Egypt: the geochemical evolution and implications for mineralization
Abstract Quartz-diorites, monzogranites and pegmatites are the main rock units in the studied area. The pegmatites occur as zoned pockets …
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Effects of interphase coupling in one-dimensional particle-laden flow
Abstract In Euler–Euler particle-laden flow models, the interphase coupling terms might include, in addition to the drag force, the effects …