Working Document Series Open Access Towards an AI-powered IoT approach for automated control and monitoring of Mycotoxins infections in cereals E. Bizuru · J. Habiyaremye · V. Ishimwe · Emmanuel Masabo +1 more Mycotoxins are poisonous substances mainly produced by fungi that attack field crops and contaminate agricultural commodities during postharvest under favourable conditions. They negatively affect the agriculture sector, cause serious heal… RUF-40359 2021 CC BY 4.0 1 Jun 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Towards an AI-powered IoT approach for automated control and monitoring of Mycotoxins infections in cereals E. Bizuru · J. Habiyaremye · V. Ishimwe · Emmanuel Masabo +1 more Mycotoxins are poisonous substances mainly produced by fungi that attack field crops and contaminate agricultural commodities during postharvest under favourable conditions. They negatively affect the agriculture sector, cause serious heal… RUF-40358 2021 CC BY 4.0 1 Jun 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Invasiveness of Calliandra calothyrsus in Ruhande Arboretum in Rwanda P. C. Mugunga · V. Nyiramvuyekure Many plant species are known to be invasive, with power to subdue others plant species within their proximity. The objective of this study was to assess the invasiveness of Calliandra calothyrsus, one of the popular agroforestry shrubs at … RUF-40090 2023 CC BY 4.0 15 May 2023
Journal articles Open Access Development of a TinyML based four-chamber refrigerator (TBFCR) for efficiently storing pharmaceutical products: Case Study: Pharmacies in Rwanda J. Habiyaremye · Emmanuel Masabo · Ch. Mikeka · M. Zennaro Medical products are very sensitive to temperature; the improper temperature may lead to their inefficacity. Apart from products that are stored at room temperature, remaining medical products are stored in electronically controlled refrig… RUF-39626 2022 CC BY 4.0 9 Sep 2022
Journal articles Open Access A Data-Driven Predictive Machine Learning Model for Efficiently Storing Temperature-Sensitive Medical Products, Such as Vaccines: Case Study: Pharmacies in Rwanda J. Habiyaremye · K. Jayavel · S. Kumaran · Emmanuel Masabo +2 more Temperature control is the key element during medicine storage. Pharmacies sell some medical products which are kept in fridges. )e opening and closing of the fridge while taking some medicine makes the outside hot air enter the fridge, wh… RUF-39625 2021 CC BY 4.0 9 Sep 2022
Journal articles Open Access GPRS Sensor Node Battery Life Span Prediction Based on Received Signal Quality: Experimental Study J. Habiyaremye · K. Jayavel · S. Kumaran · Emmanuel Masabo +2 more Nowadays with the evolution of Internet of Things (IoT), building a network of sensors for measuring data from remote locations requires a good plan considering a lot of parameters including power consumption. A Lot of communication techno… RUF-39624 2020 CC BY 4.0 9 Sep 2022
Journal articles Open Access Impact of agricultural credit access on agricultural productivity among Maize and Rice smallholder farmers in Rwanda E. Bett · I. Macharia · E. Majiwa · N. Taremwa This paper assesses the impact of access to agricultural credit on the agricultural productivity of 422 smallholder farmers that cultivate maize or rice in the Western and Eastern province of Rwanda. Stratified, simple random and convenien… RUF-39511 2021 CC BY 4.0 7 Mar 2022
Journal articles Open Access Characterization of smallholder farmer households and financial institutions in the southern province of Rwanda E. Bett · S. K. Kim · I. Macharia · N. Taremwa Improving financial inclusion and access to agricultural credit for smallholder farmers in Africa is vital in meeting the challenges of increasing global food demands. Various international organizations and governments on the continent ha… RUF-39507 2021 CC BY 4.0 7 Mar 2022
Journal articles Open Access Characterization of smallholder farmers and agricultural credit institutions in Rwanda E. Bett · I. Macharia · N. Taremwa The significance of access to agricultural credit in perpetuating agricultural productivity is unquestionable, because it is a means to achieving optimal productivity. The minimization of any barriers to agricultural credit access should, … RUF-39505 2021 CC BY 4.0 7 Mar 2022
Working Document Series Open Access Status of water quality in the springs of Huye town, Rwanda F. Anyemedu · C.M. Kasanziki The treatment and supply of drinking water in Rwanda is carried out by the Water and Sanitation Corporation (WASAC), a State owned public company. This company is however unable to supply water to all households. Consequently, the non-serv… RUF-39330 2018 CC BY 4.0 27 Jul 2021
Working Document Series Open Access Calibration and application of DSSAT Model to estimate area yield index insurance premium for common bean at different growth stages and weather perils J. Mburu · C.M. Mukankusi · N. Ntukamazina · R.N. Onwonga +2 more CROPGRO-Dry bean model of Decision Support Tool for Agro technology Transfer (DSSAT) was calibrated and validated using observed yield data collected from field experiments conducted in three bean growing areas of Rwanda. These experiments… RUF-39151 2018 CC BY 4.0 1 Mar 2021
Working Document Series Open Access Financial institutions and farming systems characterisation in the southern province (Amajyepfo) of Rwanda E. Bett · I. Macharia · N. Taremwa One of most prominent interventions that governments world over and especially in Africa have adopted is the enhancement of agricultural finance systems, the provision of agricultural credit to farmers, and creation of policy environments … RUF-38639 2018 CC BY 4.0 9 Sep 2020
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Evaluation of Soil properties and response of Maize (Zea mays L.) To bioslurry and mineral fertilizers in terraced acrisols and lixisols of Rwanda A. Fashaho Land terracing is promoted as a management practice for effective soil conservation in hilly areas of Rwanda. However, terraced lands are likely to have low crop productivity where management practices, especially fertilizer application, d… RUF-38462 2020 CC BY 4.0 8 Aug 2020
Journal articles Open Access Variations in Soil Chemical Properties, Bacteria and Fungi Populations Along Slope Positions and Profile Depths in Terraced and Non-terraced Lands of Rwanda highlands A. Fashaho · J.J. Lelei · A. O. Musandu · S.M. Mwonga +1 more The objective of the current study was to evaluate the effect of terracing on soil chemical and biological properties in the Rwanda highlands. The study was done in March 2017. Composite soil samples were collected from the top, middle and… RUF-38418 2019 CC BY 4.0 30 Jul 2020
Journal articles Open Access Effect of land terracing on soil physical properties across slope positions and profile depths in medium and high altitude regions of Rwanda A. Fashaho · J.J. Lelei · A. O. Musandu · S.M. Mwonga +1 more Although land terracing is promoted as a management practice for effective soil conservation in hilly areas, construction of terraces causes changes in soil properties. This study evaluated the effect of land terracing on some soil physica… RUF-38413 2019 CC BY 4.0 24 Jul 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Environmental and social impacts of Pteridium aquilinum (L.) Kuhn) (Bracken Fern) invasive species growing in Nyungwe Forest, Rwanda E. Bizuru · J.M. Mulei · J.M.V. Senyanzobe Pteridium aquilinum is a cosmopolitan weed that readily spreads into pasture and marginal areas and is favoured by fire and soil acidity. Its presence reduces land productivity and adversely affects biodiversity. The plant is little affect… RUF-37493 2016 CC BY 4.0 10 Apr 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Strengthening African University leadership and management capacity for economic transformation in Africa: My leadership and management experience in the University (1976-to date) S. Lwakabamba In this paper, the author show his personal experiences first in developing his leadership skills, and secondly, serving as a leader in various capacities. Key success factors include: being able to listen, flexible, and setting clear targ… RUF-37407 2016 CC BY 4.0 10 Apr 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Genetic diversity of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, drug resistance and atypical mycobacteria in Rwanda F. Bwanga · C.M. Muvunyi · A.N. Umubyeyi · I. Uwimana The genus Mycobacterium has two main groups, Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex (MTBC) and atypical mycobacteria. The MTBC species, the causative agents of tuberculosis (TB), has been further typed into different genotypes. Genotyping meth… RUF-37058 2016 CC BY 4.0 18 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Status of water quality in the springs of Huye Town, Rwanda F. Anyemedu · C.M. Kasanziki The treatment and supply of drinking water in Rwanda is carried out by Water and Sanitation Corporation (WASAC), a state owned public company. However, WASAC is not able to supply water to all households. Consequently, the non-serviced hou… RUF-37022 2016 CC BY 4.0 18 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Productivity of Solanum potato varieties and their yield responses to nitrogen fertilizer application rates in Eastern Rwanda C. Karemangingo Potatoes (Solanum tuberosum L.) is an important crop widely grown in cool and high moist conditions of Rwanda. This study explored the productivity of different potatoes varieties under increasing nitrogen fertilizer application rates in d… RUF-37017 2016 CC BY 4.0 18 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Liberalization of higher education in Sub-Saharan Africa S. Lwakabamba · V. G. Masanja This paper discusses the liberalisation of higher education as under the General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS) signed by member countries of the World Trade Organisation. The impact of commercialisation of higher education sector o… RUF-36781 2016 CC BY 4.0 13 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Establishing an African Centre of Excellence in Energy for Sustainable Development (ACEESD): A Centre of Excellence for Eastern and Southern Africa M. Asinyaka · B. Krogh · E. Ntagwirumugara · O. Ugirimbabazi Modern energy access acts as a catalyst for development. It connects economic growth with social equity and environmental sustainability which are important Millennium Development Goals. However, the vast majority of sub-Saharan Africans l… RUF-36135 2016 CC BY 4.0 15 Oct 2016
Theses & Dissertations Open Access The effect of soybean based products on weight gain among malnourished children under five years in Ruhango district of Rwanda Marguerite Niyibituronsa Malnutrition in Rwanda is a public health problem especially in the Southern Province. Approximately 52% of children under five are chronically malnourished. This leads to learning impairments, stunted growth, and low adult productivity in… RUF-35480 2013 CC BY 4.0 28 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Optimisation of rhizobium and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi benefits for grain legume production in acid soils M. C. Rwakaikara-Silver · J.S. Tenywa · M. Uwizerwa This study was conducted to evaluate the symbiotic effectiveness of Rhizobium isolates using soybean and Phaseolus bean as host plants grown in acid soil (pH 4.5 and 5) from two southern districts of Rwanda. For this purpose, 10 and 33 iso… RUF-35120 2010 CC BY 4.0 16 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Capacity for sustaining agricultural innovation platforms in Rwanda: A case study of research into use project L. Dusengemungu · P. Kibwika The research was conducted in Rwanda on four agricultural Innovation Platforms (IPs). These IPs focus on cassava, round potato, maize production and farmers’ associations. Capacity building is vital to sustain these platforms beyond the pr… RUF-34850 2010 CC BY 4.0 14 Sep 2015
