Journal articles Open Access Next-generation sequencing reveals the first complete genome sequence of cowpea aphid-borne mosaic virus from Uganda J. Bisikwa · T. Holton · K.E. Mbeyagala · Settumba B. Mukasa +1 more We present here the first complete genome sequence of Cowpea aphidborne mosaic virus (CABMV) isolated from cowpea in Uganda and compare it with five CABMV complete genome sequences from Brazil (2), India (2), and Zimbabwe (1). It most rese… RUF-37344 2018 CC BY 4.0 22 Jan 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Riding on the rails of opportunities: from Makerere University to Software Languages Lab, Vrije Universiteit Brussel I. N. Oteyo The last encounter that was elaborately documented was on my experiences as a mobility student at Makerere University, Uganda. The experience was life changing and the door was left open for grabbing the next available opportunity; the opp… RUF-37341 2018 CC BY 4.0 19 Jan 2018
Working Document Series Open Access THE RUFORUM VISION 2030: The role of strategic partners in the quest to transform Africa’s Agricultural Sector Ekwamu Adipala · Moses Osiru · Charles Owuor · M. Waswa In 2015, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development as a roadmap for re-orienting the world towards a sustainable and resilient path envisioned to lead to elimination of poverty, sustainable and… RUF-37340 2018 CC BY 4.0 19 Jan 2018
Working Document Series Open Access The Network of African Science Academies and its leading integrated research for Agenda 2030 J. Olang-Kado The Network of African Science Academies (NASAC) Secretariat is based in Nairobi, Kenya and is the affiliate Network for InterAcademy Partnership (IAP) in Africa. The Network of African Science Academies is a consortium of merit-based scie… RUF-37339 2018 CC BY 4.0 19 Jan 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Diasporas’ contribution in the establishment of PhD Programme of Kiswahili language: a case of the State University of Zanzibar A. S. Khalfan · H. A. Maalim · I. H. Ziddy The State University of Zanzibar (SUZA) is a fast growing university in East Africa. Nevertheless the norm of lacking professors in some disciplines has not been escaped in the establishment of some programmes. This paper presents an analy… RUF-37337 2018 CC BY 4.0 19 Jan 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Challenges in the collaboration between European and African universities for doctoral training C. Kabwigiri · B. Rihoux Historically, doctoral training in its structured and formalized form through graduate schools, i.e., the organization of specific, often intensive training for doctoral students, has mostly developed in North America and particularly in t… RUF-37333 2018 CC BY 4.0 19 Jan 2018
Working Document Series Open Access L’Ecole Doctorale, un organe potentiel pour la promotion et la valorisation de la recherche fondamentale et appliquée L. NDIAYE Notre prétention n’est pas de proposer un modèle de fonctionnement universel des écoles doctorales. Le faire serait, très certainement, la meilleure façon de s’engager dans une incertitude. C’est, en définitive, parier sur la solution de l… RUF-37330 2018 CC BY 4.0 19 Jan 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Les projets CINOP (Centre pour l’innovation de l’éducation et de la formation) et école doctorale de l’université du Burundi: opportunités pour une recherche médicale avec ancrage à la Politique Nationale de Recherche (OMD4, 5, 6 / ODD3) E. Ngou-Milama · O. Nikiéma · J. Nyandwi · J. Shabani Le rôle de l’université comme moteur du développement des Pays, avec une capacité de contribution internationale (OMD/ODD) n’a pas toujours été pleinement visible en Afrique Subsaharienne, au motif que l’expression de ce rôle est tributair… RUF-37328 2018 CC BY 4.0 19 Jan 2018
Working Document Series Open Access La Recherche-Développement à l’Université du Burundi: bilan, défis et perspectives J. Bogaert · T. Masharabu · F. Nahayo · J. Shabani Créée en 1964, l’Université du Burundi est la principale université publique du pays. En 2017, elle compte 9300 étudiants reparties à travers huit facultés et trois instituts, avec un effectif de l’ordre de 237 enseignants-chercheurs déten… RUF-37324 2018 CC BY 4.0 19 Jan 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Projet pilote d’un cours en visioconférence à l’Université du Burundi mis en perspective pour l’Ecole Doctorale J.B. Kayoya · M. Nkurunziza · L. Vermeire Nous présentons un rapport du premier cours enseigné en visioconférence en temps réel à l’Université du Burundi. Une coïncidence de circonstances était à l’origine de l’initiative et du choix d’un cours en troisième baccalauréat mathématiq… RUF-37320 2018 CC BY 4.0 18 Jan 2018
Working Document Series Open Access The University of Burundi Doctoral School: The Model and the current status J. Shabani Since the advent of the knowledge economy society, it is generally agreed that research plays a major role in creating new knowledge and achieving the development goals. This article starts with the description of the processes of establis… RUF-37315 2018 CC BY 4.0 18 Jan 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Contribution de l’Université du Burundi à la réalisation des Objectifs du Développement Durable G. Banyankimbona Après une brève présentation de l’Université du Burundi, l’article passe en revue cinq programmes et projets phares de recherche et de renforcement des capacités qui contribuent à la réalisation des Objectifs du Développement Durable sur l… RUF-37313 2018 CC BY 4.0 18 Jan 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Gender and diversity among staff of Public Universities in Kenya L. J. Koskei · E. J. Mukhwana · O.S. Oure Diversity refers to the differences between individuals because of differences in race, culture, age, social status, gender, religion, disability and personal values and belief systems. Diversity management is a voluntary process that invo… RUF-37311 2018 CC BY 4.0 18 Jan 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Tackling the challenge of staffing young upcoming Public Universities in Kenya L. J. Koskei · E. J. Mukhwana The purpose of this study was to identify mechanisms for young and upcoming universities in Kenya to address the challenge of hiring and retaining qualified and competent staff under severe financial constraints, poor housing conditions an… RUF-37309 2018 CC BY 4.0 18 Jan 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Financing public universities and research in sub-Saharan Africa: Challenges and prospects in the context of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) J. M. Ishengoma Public universities in Africa (which are essentially knowledge generating organisations by nature) have a strategic role to play in the implementation and achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through scientific research, tea… RUF-37306 2018 CC BY 4.0 18 Jan 2018
TAGDev Resources Open Access University research in development space in the wake of the Sustainable Development Goals: Perspectives for research development in Africa E. Adipala · A. Egeru Research and innovation is a critical and definitive determinant of national and regional economic transformation. Major global economies have developed due to their dominance of the global research and innovation systems. Africa’s match t… RUF-37304 2018 CC BY 4.0 18 Jan 2018
TAGDev Resources Open Access Pushing the frontier of Africa’s agricultural universities to contribute to Africa’s growth and development Ekwamu Adipala · A. Egeru Critical to Africa’s growth and development is how universities push forward with their contribution in generating and applying requisite knowledge and innovations that are applicable and address the burgeoning challenges faced by communit… RUF-37303 2018 CC BY 4.0 18 Jan 2018
TAGDev Resources Open Access Reforming African Universities for development relevance: what will it take? A. Egeru · Sylvanus Mensah The outcry for reform in African universities over the last two decades has been epic; and the extent of reforms that have been executed on the continent is varied leaving islands of success in teaching, research and innovation. What has b… RUF-37302 2018 CC BY 4.0 18 Jan 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Strengthening higher education for socio-economic development in Africa L. Imbuga Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) have the responsibility of building the human capital required to drive socio-economic growth in many countries. It is the mandate of HEIs to carry out training, research, and innovation for development… RUF-37301 2018 CC BY 4.0 18 Jan 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Transforming African economies through university-led innovations: A concept note J.A. Akec African economies are under pressure to grow at a higher rate in order to raise the living standards and create sufficient jobs for its bulging youthful population through application of science, technology, and innovation as articulated i… RUF-37298 2018 CC BY 4.0 18 Jan 2018
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Evaluation of the synergistic effect of host plant resistance, rhizobial inoculant and trichoderma on orobanche infestation of faba beans (Vicia faba l.) in Southern Tigray, Ethiopia Berhane Tsehaye Broomrape (Orobanche crenata F.) has been seriously limiting faba bean production in northern Ethiopia. As a result there is a need to further enhance faba bean production through the development of management options that can be effective… RUF-37297 2017 CC BY 4.0 14 Dec 2017
Project reports Open Access RUFORUM Vision 2030: The African Universities’ Agenda for Agricultural Higher Education, Science, Technology and Innovation (AHESTI) - Abridged RUFORUM Vision 2030: The African Universities’ Agenda for Agricultural Higher Education, Science, Technology and Innovation (AHESTI)’ – emerges from a broadly informed, systematically consultation process. It represents the expertise, insi… RUF-37296 2017 CC BY 4.0 14 Dec 2017
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Gastrointestinal parasites of Angora goats in Lesotho: prevalence and control methods M.J. Moiloa This research project composed of two approaches: the first approach involved a survey in which focus group discussion and individual interviews were conducted in lowlands, foothills and mountains. This part was aimed at assessing control … RUF-37295 2017 CC BY 4.0 14 Dec 2017
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Evaluating prevalence and control methods of gastrointestinal parasites of merino sheep in Lesotho Motšelisi Mahlehla This research project incorporated two studies. The first study was based on farmer’s awareness and control methods of gastrointestinal parasites of Merino sheep in Lesotho. The study was achieved by simple random sampling of 216 farmers f… RUF-37294 2017 CC BY 4.0 14 Dec 2017
Journal articles Open Access Characterisation of spatial and temporal distribution of the fire regime in Niassa National Reserve, northern Mozambique Cangela Aménio · Romana Rombe Bandeira · A. Chauque · Natasha Ribeiro +1 more The Niassa National Reserve (NNR) is the largest conservation area of the Miombo woodlands in southern Africa, representing one of the most remote and pristine biodiversity spots. Anthropogenic fires have long been one of the main ecologic… RUF-37290 2017 CC BY 4.0 8 Dec 2017
