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Source | Electronic ID | Title | Authors | Publication Year | Source Title | Volume | Issue | DOI▲ | Affiliations | Authors with Affiliations | Abstract | Author Keywords | Index Keywords | Funding Details | |
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Scopus | 2-s2.0-65549089282 | Towards a framework for measuring end to end performance of land administration business processe... | Chimhamhiwa D., Molen P.v.d., Mutanga O., Rugege D. | 2009 | Computers, Environment and Urban Systems | 33 | 4 | 10.1016/j.compenvurbsys.2009.04.001 | University of KwaZulu Natal, Centre for Environment, Agriculture and Development (CEAD), Private ... | Chimhamhiwa, D., University of KwaZulu Natal, Centre for Environment, Agriculture and Development... | Land administration delivery problems, particularly in developing countries, are generally system... | Cross-organizational business processes, land administration; Performance measurement | Conceptual models; Cross-organizational business processes, land administration; Delivery problem... | None | |
Scopus | 2-s2.0-84903942795 | Nanofluid Viscosity: A simple model selection algorithm and parametric evaluation | Nwosu P.N., Meyer J., Sharifpur M. | 2014 | Computers and Fluids | 101 | None | 10.1016/j.compfluid.2014.04.001 | National Centre for Energy Research and Development, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria; Depa... | Nwosu, P.N., National Centre for Energy Research and Development, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, ... | In this paper, a study is undertaken to investigate the degree of variability between empirical n... | Algorithm; Model; Nanofluid; Viscosity | Algorithms; Models; Viscosity; Degree of variability; High degree of variability; Model Selection... | None | |
Scopus | 2-s2.0-84941759345 | Damping characteristics of nanoclay filled hybrid laminates during medium velocity impact | Mohan T.P., Velmurugan R., Kanny K. | 2015 | Composites Part B: Engineering | 82 | None | 10.1016/j.compositesb.2015.08.016 | Composites Research Group, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Durban University of Technology,... | Mohan, T.P., Composites Research Group, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Durban University o... | The objective of this paper is to study the vibrational damping characteristics during medium vel... | A. Laminates; A. Nano-structures; B. Impact behavior; B. Vibration | Ballistics; Damping; Fibers; Modal analysis; Nanocomposites; Nanostructured materials; Nanostruct... | 76460, Department of Science and Technology, Ministry of Science and Technology; DST, Department ... | |
Scopus | 2-s2.0-84941313442 | Performance of concrete-filled double-skin circular tubes in compression | Essopjee Y., Dundu M. | 2015 | Composite Structures | 133 | None | 10.1016/j.compstruct.2015.08.033 | University of Johannesburg, Department of Civil Engineering Science, P.O. Box 524, Auckland Park,... | Essopjee, Y., University of Johannesburg, Department of Civil Engineering Science, P.O. Box 524, ... | Tests were conducted on 32 concrete-filled double-skin circular tube (CFDSCT) columns. The CFDSCT... | Axial compression; Concrete-filled double-skin tubes; Confinement effect; Overall buckling; Slend... | Axial compression; Concretes; Tubular steel structures; Confinement effects; Double skin; Over-al... | None | |
Scopus | 2-s2.0-33745206026 | Strength performance of laterized concrete | Udoeyo F.F., Iron U.H., Odim O.O. | 2006 | Construction and Building Materials | 20 | 10 | 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2005.03.002 | Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Uyo, P.M.B. 1017, Akwa Ibo... | Udoeyo, F.F., Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Uyo, P.M.B. ... | The results of an experimental program to investigate some characteristics of concrete containing... | Laterized concrete; Strengths | Absorption; Bending strength; Cements; Elastic moduli; Regression analysis; Sand; Strength of mat... | None | |
Scopus | 2-s2.0-80155182064 | Comparison of permeable friction course mixtures fabricated using asphalt rubber and performance-... | Alvarez A.E., Fernandez E.M., Epps Martin A., Reyes O.J., Simate G.S., Walubita L.F. | 2012 | Construction and Building Materials | 28 | 1 | 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2011.08.085 | Department of Civil Engineering, University of Magdalena, Santa Marta, Colombia; Zachry Departmen... | Alvarez, A.E., Department of Civil Engineering, University of Magdalena, Santa Marta, Colombia; F... | Permeable friction course mixtures (PFC) are special hot mix asphalt (HMA) mixtures that are desi... | Asphalt rubber (AR); Hot mix asphalt (HMA); Mix design; Performance grade (PG); Permeable frictio... | Asphalt rubber (AR); Hot mix asphalt (HMA); Mix designs; Performance grade; Permeable friction co... | None | |
Scopus | 2-s2.0-84877351192 | Practical implementation of the durability index performance-based design approach | Nganga G., Alexander M., Beushausen H. | 2013 | Construction and Building Materials | 45 | None | 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2013.03.069 | Concrete Materials and Structural Integrity Research Unit (CoMSIRU), Department of Civil Engineer... | Nganga, G., Concrete Materials and Structural Integrity Research Unit (CoMSIRU), Department of Ci... | The paper provides a summary of findings from a study that was done to evaluate practicality of D... | Cover concrete; Durability index tests; Performance-based specifications; Quality control; Reinfo... | Coefficient of permeability; Cover concrete; Durability index test; Infrastructure project; Perfo... | None | |
Scopus | 2-s2.0-84883092366 | Performance of hydrocarbon particles on the drying shrinkage of cement mortar | Muhammad B., Ismail M. | 2013 | Construction and Building Materials | 48 | None | 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2013.07.011 | Faculty of Engineering, Bayero University Kano, PMB 3011, Nigeria; Faculty of Civil Engineering, ... | Muhammad, B., Faculty of Engineering, Bayero University Kano, PMB 3011, Nigeria; Ismail, M., Facu... | The inherent volume reduction normally witnessed in hydraulic cement mixes is probably one of the... | Cement mortar; Cracks; Drying shrinkage; Poly(1,4-isoprene); Scanning electron microscopy | Cement mortars; Drying shrinkages; Hydraulic cement; Micro-structural; Mortar specimens; Poly(1,4... | None | |
Scopus | 2-s2.0-84938526082 | Use of the MSCR test to characterize the asphalt binder properties relative to HMA rutting perfor... | Zhang J., Walubita L.F., Faruk A.N.M., Karki P., Simate G.S. | 2015 | Construction and Building Materials | 94 | None | 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2015.06.044 | Texas AandM University, College Station, TX, United States; Texas AandM Transportation Institute,... | Zhang, J., Texas AandM University, College Station, TX, United States; Walubita, L.F., Texas Aand... | Abstract Permanent deformation (or rutting) is one of the common distresses occurring in hot-mix ... | Asphalt binder; DSR; G∗; HWTT; J<inf>nr</inf>; MSCR; Permanent deformation; RLPD; Rutting | Asphalt; Asphalt pavements; Creep; Deformation; High temperature properties; Highway administrati... | TxDOT, Texas Department of Transportation | |
Scopus | 2-s2.0-84941337682 | Effect of cooling regime on the residual performance of high-volume palm oil fuel ash concrete ex... | Awal A.S.M.A., Shehu I.A., Ismail M. | 2015 | Construction and Building Materials | 98 | None | 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2015.09.001 | Faculty of Civil Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor, Malaysia; Department of Build... | Awal, A.S.M.A., Faculty of Civil Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor, Malaysia; She... | This paper presents the experimental findings of a study on the effect of cooling method on the r... | Cooling regime; Elevated temperature; High volume; Palm oil fuel ash; Residual performance | Air; Compressive strength; Concretes; Cooling; Electric furnaces; Fuels; Light velocity; Oil shal... | None | |
Scopus | 2-s2.0-33645111948 | Performance comparison of controllers acting on a batch pulp digester using Monte Carlo modelling | Sandrock C., de Vaal P., Weightman D. | 2006 | Control Engineering Practice | 14 | 8 | 10.1016/j.conengprac.2005.05.009 | Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Pretoria, Pretoria 0001, South Africa; Sappi Sa... | Sandrock, C., Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Pretoria, Pretoria 0001, South Af... | Finding a suitable control structure for any process usually involves comparing the performance o... | Batch; Control; Monte Carlo; Nonlinear; Performance; Pulp digester | Computer simulation; Control system synthesis; Correlation methods; Mathematical models; Monte Ca... | None | |
Scopus | 2-s2.0-33644848750 | Performance of the Reality® polyurethane female condom and a synthetic latex prototype: A randomi... | Beksinska M., Smit J., Mabude Z., Vijayakumar G., Joanis C. | 2006 | Contraception | 73 | 4 | 10.1016/j.contraception.2005.07.015 | Reproductive Health and HIV Research Unit, University of Witwatersrand, Mayville, 4091, South Afr... | Beksinska, M., Reproductive Health and HIV Research Unit, University of Witwatersrand, Mayville, ... | Objective: This multisite, randomized, crossover trial comparing the performance of the Reality® ... | Barrier methods; Female condom; Performance; Randomized trial; Reality; Synthetic latex | latex; polyetherurethan; polyurethan; adult; article; clinical trial; condom; confidence interval... | None | |
WoS | WOS:000313929000021 | Evaluating feasibility, reach and potential impact of a text message family planning information ... | Lasway, Christine,L'Engle, Kelly L.,Ndakidemi, Elizabeth,Vandat, Heather L.,Zan, Trinity | 2013 | CONTRACEPTION | 87 | 2 | 10.1016/j.contraception.2012.07.009 | FHI 360 | None | Background: The objective of this research was to evaluate the feasibility, reach and potential b... | "FAMILY PLANNING",MEN,"MOBILE PHONES",Tanzania,YOUTH,COMMUNICATION,KENYA,MEN | None | None | |
Scopus | 2-s2.0-54049094330 | Evaluation of the inhibitive effect of some plant extracts on the acid corrosion of mild steel | Oguzie E.E. | 2008 | Corrosion Science | 50 | 11 | 10.1016/j.corsci.2008.08.004 | Electrochemistry and Materials Science Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Federal Univ... | Oguzie, E.E., Electrochemistry and Materials Science Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry... | Corrosion inhibition of mild steel in 2 M HCl and 1 M H2SO4 by extracts of selected plants was in... | A. Acid solution; A. Mild steel; C. Acid corrosion; C. Acid inhibition | Acids; Adsorption; Concentration (process); Corrosion; Corrosion prevention; Electrochemical corr... | None | |
Scopus | 2-s2.0-79952898861 | Influence of iron microstructure on the performance of polyacrylic acid as corrosion inhibitor in... | Umoren S.A., Li Y., Wang F.H. | 2011 | Corrosion Science | 53 | 5 | 10.1016/j.corsci.2011.01.052 | State Key Laboratory for Corrosion and Protection, Institute of Metal Research, Chinese Academy o... | Umoren, S.A., State Key Laboratory for Corrosion and Protection, Institute of Metal Research, Chi... | The corrosion inhibition behavior of bulk nanocrystalline ingot iron (BNII) fabricated from coars... | A. Iron; A. Polyacrylic acid; C. Corrosion inhibition; C. Microstructures; C. Nanocrystallization | A. Iron; A. Polyacrylic acid; C. Corrosion inhibition; C. Microstructures; C. Nanocrystallization... | None | |
Scopus | 2-s2.0-84891630909 | The impact of additional nitrates in mild steel corrosion in a seawater/sediment system | Pillay C., Lin J. | 2014 | Corrosion Science | 80 | None | 10.1016/j.corsci.2013.11.047 | School of Life Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal (Westville), Private Bag X 54001, Durban, So... | Pillay, C., School of Life Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal (Westville), Private Bag X 54001... | This paper investigates the impact of additional nitrate sources on mild steel coupon corrosion i... | A. Mild steel; B. SEM; B. Weight loss; C. Microbiological corrosion | EDX analysis; Incubation time; Microbial populations; Microbiological corrosion; Nitrate sources;... | None | |
Scopus | 2-s2.0-77952744220 | Post-privatization performance and organizational changes: Case studies from Ghana | Tsamenyi M., Onumah J., Tetteh-Kumah E. | 2010 | Critical Perspectives on Accounting | 21 | 5 | 10.1016/j.cpa.2008.01.002 | Birmingham Business School, University of Birmingham, University House, Birmingham B15 2TT, Unite... | Tsamenyi, M., Birmingham Business School, University of Birmingham, University House, Birmingham ... | A significant number of less developed countries (LDCs), including Ghana, have embraced the World... | Balanced scorecard; Ghana; Less developed countries; Performance evaluation; Privatization | None | None | |
Scopus | 2-s2.0-34249733716 | Single-walled carbon nanotube-induced crystallinity on the electropolymeric film of tetraaminopht... | Pillay J., Ozoemena K.I. | 2007 | Chemical Physics Letters | 441 | 42372 | 10.1016/j.cplett.2007.04.095 | Chemistry Department, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, 0002, South Africa | Pillay, J., Chemistry Department, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, 0002, South Africa; Ozoemena,... | We present a fundamental investigation on the impact of single-walled carbon nanotube (SWCNT) on ... | None | Electron transitions; Electropolymerization; Graphite electrodes; Nickel compounds; Rate constant... | None | |
Scopus | 2-s2.0-84918771116 | The household economy approach. managing the impact of climate change on poverty and food securit... | Seaman J.A., Sawdon G.E., Acidri J., Petty C. | 2014 | Climate Risk Management | 4 | None | 10.1016/j.crm.2014.10.001 | Evidence for Development, South Bank House, Black Prince Rd., London, United Kingdom; Dept. Of Ge... | Seaman, J.A., Evidence for Development, South Bank House, Black Prince Rd., London, United Kingdo... | Climate change is expected to have severe effects on the populations of developing countries beca... | Climate change; Food security; Livelihoods; Poverty; Vulnerability assessment | None | None | |
Scopus | 2-s2.0-23044501807 | Screenhouse evaluation of atrazine for soil residual activity on growth, development and nutritio... | Aladesanwa R.D. | 2005 | Crop Protection | 24 | 10 | 10.1016/j.cropro.2005.01.022 | Department of Crop, Soil and Pest Management, Federal University of Technology, PMB 704, Akure, O... | Aladesanwa, R.D., Department of Crop, Soil and Pest Management, Federal University of Technology,... | Atrazine is still by far the most widely used herbicide for selective weed control in maize in so... | Maize; Soil residual activity | herbicide; weed control; Africa; Eastern Hemisphere; Nigeria; Sub-Saharan Africa; West Africa; Wo... | None |