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On the oscillatory flow past an infinite vertical porous plate1 - mean flow
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On the Riesz representation theorem and integral operators
(NISC (Pty) Ltd, http://www.nisc.co.za/, 2015-12-14)We present a Riesz representation theorem in the setting of extended integration theory as introduced in [6]. The result is used to obtain boundedness theorems for integral operators in the more general setting of spaces ... -
On the status of subject markers in African languages
(Joongwon Linguistic Society of Korea, http://submission.jwl.or.kr/sobis/jwl.jsp, 2017)This paper discusses subject markers in African languages, noting that whereas the grammatical functions of these morphemes are fairly clear; their status as affixes or clitics is not. The unclear status of subject markers ... -
On the subspace problem for Quasi-normed spaces
(ScienceDomain International; www.sciencedomain.org, 2016-07-02)A definitive positive answer to the so-called proper subspace problem (a.k.a. the atomic space problem) for quasi-normed spaces is given: every infinite dimensional quasi-normed space has a proper closed infinite-dimensional ... -
One body playing many parts-Ie Betjouana, el Negro, and il Bosquimano
(University of Botswana, Research and Development Unit/http://digital.lib.msu.edu/projects/africanjournals/browse.cfm?colid=12, 2002)This article talks about how the body of El Negro was stolen from southern Africa and how it was kept as an exhibit in a museum in Spain. Two French taxidermists stole the body later known as El Negro from a grave beyond ... -
One step forward, two steps back: a critical analysis of Anglican and Roman Catholic bilateral relations from a theological perspective
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2018-12-14)This paper is a critical examination of Anglican-Roman Catholic bilateral relations from a theological perspective. The main argument of the paper is that while the Anglican and Roman Catholic Churches consider themselves ... -
Online social networking and academic performance at the University of Botswana
(Mosenodi, https://journals.ub.bw/index.php/mosenodi, 2017-11-07)The growing interest in Internet-based Social Network Sites (SNS) and the increased form of social interactions taking place via globalised digital networks has not spared educational institutions. The adoption of SNS by ... -
Open justice and broadcasting of legal proceedings in Botswana: the need for reform
(University of Botswana Law Journal, http://journals.ub.bw/index.php/ublj, 2017-09-13)The principle of open justice is a central tenet of the administration of justicein Botswana. Open justice requires that, as a general rule, courts of lawmust conduct their business publicly unless this could result in ... -
Opinion polls in Botswana
(Pula: Botswana Journal of African Studies, 2000)Opinion polls are a relatively new phenomenon in Botswana but nonetheless a welcome development as they inform both the candidates and the campaigners on pertinent issues facing the electorate. Opinion polls becomes more ... -
Opinions about and acceptability of HIV self-testing amongst students at the Institute of Health Sciences- Lobatse, Botswana
(PULA: Botswana Journal of African Studies, http://journals.ub.bw, 2017-07-05)Botswana was amongst the first African countries to introduce universal access to HIV testing through voluntary counseling and testing (VCT) and routine HIV testing (RHT). However, despite years of the implementation of ... -
Optical Characterization of TiO2-bound (CuFeMnO4) Absorber Paint for Solar Thermal Applications
(Science and Education Publishing, http://www.sciepub.com/journal/AJER, 2016)A composite thin film consisting of TiO2 (binder), uniformly mixed CuFeMnO4 paint (solar absorber) was coated on textured aluminum sheets by dip coating. The film’s elemental analysis was done using energy dispersive x-ray ... -
Optical Features, Microstructure and Microanalysis of Botswana Agates
(University of Botswana; www.ub.bw, 2015-07-09)In Botswana agates are found in the north-eastern region of the Central District in the basalt from the 180 Ma Karoo volcanic rocks. Predominantly they are wall-lining agates but some vein agates can also be found. There ... -
Optical properties of amorphous Sb2Se3:Sn films
(Taylor & Francis, 2010)The measurements and analysis of optical transmission and far-infrared (IR) reflectivity spectra of thermally evaporated Sb2Se3:Sn films are reported. The refractive index and film thickness have been determined from ... -
Optical properties of GaAs nanowires with an electric potential that varies inversely with the square of the radial distance
(Hindawi, https://www.hindawi.com/, 2019-07-10)A theoretical investigation of optical properties of a cylindrical quantum wire (CQW) is presented. The properties studied were optical absorption coefficient (AC) and change in refractive index (CRI) of the quantum wire. ... -
Optical transition rates in a cylindrical quantum wire with an inverse parabolic potential
(Opast Group LLC, https://www.opastpublishers.com/journal/advances-in-theoretical-computational-physics, 2019-05-25)Electron transition rates due to interaction with circularly polarized light incident along the axis of a free-standing solid cylindrical nanowire are evaluated in the dipole approximation. In this case, the allowed optical ... -
Optimal investment under inflation protection and optimal portfolio With stochastic wage income
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2017-05)This dissertation considers the optimal portfolio strategies for an investor that obtains stochastic income and gives out stochastic cash outflows under inflation protection. The Investor trades on a complete diffusion ... -
Optimising growth conditions for the pectinolytic activity of Kluyveromyces wickerhamii by using response surface methodology
(Elsevier / www.elsevier.com/locate/ijfoodmicro, 2003)This present study was undertaken to find optimum conditions of pH, temperature and, period of incubation for the pectinolytic activity of Kluyveromyces wickerhamii isolated from rotting fruits and to assess the effect ... -
Organisational conflict and its effects on organisational performance
(Academic Journals, www.academicjournals.org, 2009)The aim of this study was to find out the causes, types, effects and strategies on how to manage conflicts in organisations effectively to enhance organisational performance. Therefore, it is prime responsibility of ... -
The Origin and Early Years of the History Undergraduate Major Research Essay at the University College of Botswana (Later University of Botswana)
(University of Botswana, www.ub.ac.bw, 2017-01-18)When I joined the Department of History in February 1976, one of my first experiences was to attend a seminar led by Professor Thomas Tlou discussing the last-but-final drafts of fourth-year student essays on various topics ... -
The origin and evolution of Setswana culture: a linguistic account
(University of Botswana, www.ub.ac.bw, 2017-01-18)Language is one of the important means by which all cultural experiences, both conceptual and material, are accumulated, stored and transmitted either vertically from generation to generation or horizontally from one ...