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Dynamical and optimal control analysis of a seasonal Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense model.
(AIMS Press, 2020-02-27)
The effects of seasonal variations on the epidemiology of Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense disease is well documented. In particular, seasonal variations alter vector development rates and behaviour, thereby influencing the ...
Substitution kinetics of platinum N,N,N’,N’-Tetrakis (2-pyridyl methyl) octane diamine aqua complex with thiourea, glutathione and L-cysteine nucleophiles
(Al-Kindi Center for Research and Development, 2020)
The ligand substitution kinetics of the platinum(II) complex, [Pt2(L)(OH2)2](ClO4)4 (L = N, N,N’,N’- tetrakis (2-pyridylmethyl) octane diamine) by a series of nucleophiles, viz. thiourea (TU), L-cystein (LCYST), and ...
Preliminary investigation of transfer of metals from soil to vegetables: Case study of Spinacia oleracea L.
(Academic Journals, 2016-09)
The objective of the study was to measure concentrations of Cu, Ni and Zn in Spinacia oleracea cultivated at a site near the copper and nickel mine in Selebi Phikwe. The mean concentrations (in dry matter-basis) of Cu, Zn ...
A novel pentacyclic triterpene glycoside from a resin of Commiphora glandulosa from Botswana
(African Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 2010)
A novel ursane-type pentacyclic triterpene glycoside, 1β,2β,3β-trihydoxy-urs-12-ene-23-oic-rhamnoside was isolated from the resin of Commiphora glandulosa Schinz by bioassay guided fractionation. Crude aqueous and chloroform ...
Ethnozoological Survey of the Indigenous Knowledge on the Use of Pangolins (Manis Sps) in Traditional Medicine in Lentsweletau Extended Area in Botswana.
(Researchgate, 2014-06-30)
Animals have played an important role in human life from prehistory. Many animals are used in zootherapy worldwide. However, the zootherapeutic practices by some communities are not well documented and may be forgotten. ...
Modeling the Effect of HIV/AIDS Stigma on HIV Infection Dynamics in Kenya.
(Springer Link, 2021-04-05)
Stigma toward people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) has impeded the response to the disease across the world. Widespread stigma leads to poor adherence of pre- ventative measures while also causing PLWHA to avoid testing and ...
Herbaceous communities’ heterogeneity in the Kalahari sandy soils environment: A case study of Kweneng, Kgatleng Districts and Mahalapye Sub-District of Botswana
(International Network for Natural Sciences, 2021-06-30)
Biotic and abiotic factors shape most vegetation communities’ structures and composition. Over the years, climatic conditions have been changing. Livestock and wild animal populations have also been dynamic in Botswana’s ...
Using Technology Acceptance Model to Predict Lecturers’ Acceptance of Moodle: Case of Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources
(Infonomics Society, 2019-03-01)
The use of technology to enhance learning is regarded as significant among educational institutions due to continuous improvements of the Internet and other communication technologies. The Botswana University of Agriculture ...
Mathematical modeling of the dynamics of health risks associated with alcoholism in Tanzania: a literature review.
(SCIK Publishing Corporation, 2020-07-13)
In this paper, a number of alcohol related studies have been reviewed in light of the strength and challenges of the models developed for their applicability in Tanzanian drinking context. The aim of this paper is to provide ...
A fractional-order fall armyworm-maize biomass model with naturally beneficial insects and optimal farming awareness.
(Elsevier, 2021-11-01)
Maize remains an important food crop in Africa. However, the production of this crop, and consequently the livelihood of the growers are threatened by the invasion and widespread infestation of the fall armyworm which ...