Submissions from 2024
Economic benefits and uses of indigenous seasonal weather forecasts in Zimbabwe, Joseph Manzvera, Kwabena Asomanin Anaman, Akwasi Mensah-Bonsu, and Alfred Barimah
The economic value of seasonal weather and climate services for maize farmers in Manicaland Province of Zimbabwe, Joseph Manzvera, Kwabena Asomanin Anaman, Akwasi Mensah-Bonsu, and Alfred Barimah
An android-based Internet of Medical Things adaptive user authentication and authorization model for the elderly, Prudence Munyaradzi Mavhemwa, Marco Zennaro, Philibert Nsengiyumva, and Frederic Nzanywayingoma
Weighted naïve bayes multi-user classification for adaptive authentication, Prudence Munyaradzi Mavhemwa, Marco Zennaro, Philibert Nsengiyumva, and Frederic Nzanywayingoma
Improved Light Soaking and Thermal Stability of Organic Solar Cells by Robust Interfacial Modification, Mwende Mbilo, Muhammad Haris, Du Hyeon Ryu, Julius Mwakondo Mwabora, Robinson Juma Musembi, Seungjin Lee, Chang Eun Song, and Won Suk Shin
Highly efficient and stable organic solar cells with SnO2 electron transport layer enabled by UV-curing acrylate oligomers, Mwende Mbilo, Du Hyeon Ryu, Seungjin Lee, Muhammad Haris, Julius Mwakondo Mwabora, Robinson Juma Musembi, Hang Ken Lee, Sangkyu Lee, Chang-eun Song, and Won-suk Shin
Multi-dimensional analysis in optimal sizing of hybrid renewable energy systems for green energy growth in Garoua, Cameroon: From techno-economic and social models to policies, Christelle Arielle Mbouteu Megaptche, Sebastian Waita, Hanki Kim, Peter Moses Musau, and Bernard Odhiambo Aduda
Impacts of climate change on the distribution of African wild olive tree in the arid environments of Northern Ethiopia, Haftu Abrha Mengesha
Response of plant species to impact of climate change in Hugumbrda Grat-Kahsu forest, Tigray, Ethiopia: Implications for domestication and climate change mitigation, Haftu Abrha Mengesha
Mobility of Fluoride and Fluorocarbons in the Soil, Ruth Lorivi Moirana, Jonas Bayuo, and Anita M. Rugaika
An interdisciplinary overview on biochar production engineering and its agronomic applications, Faith Mawia Muema, Yohan Richardson, Amadou Keita, and Marie Sawadogo
Microbiological quality and safety of poultry processed in Africa: A review, Noémia André Mugabe, Abdulsudi Issa-Zacharia, and Jamal B Kussaga
Potential of lignocellulosic fiber reinforced polymer composites for automobile parts production: Current knowledge, research needs, and future direction, Abdulrahman Adeiza Musa and Azikiwe Peter Onwualu
Analysis of Na2CuP ternary semiconductor compound for optoelectronic application by first-principles methods using GGA and mGGA functionals, Robinson Musembi, Mwende Mbilo, Martin Nyamunga, and John Kachila
Geo-mechanical and geo-morphology characterisation of the cap rocks in the Niger Delta for potential carbon capture and storage, Itai Mutadza, Sunday Sunday Ikiensikimama, and Ogbonna Friday Joel
Chemical effect of alkaline-earth metals (Be, Mg, Ca) substitution of BFe2XH hydride perovskites for applications as hydrogen storage materials: A DFT perspective, Favour A. Nelson, Ali A. Basem, Dehyaa J. Jasim, Terkumbur Emmanuel Gber, Magu Odey Magu, Abdullah Faiz Al Asmari, and Saiful Islam
Advancements in energy storage technologies: A review across Canada, USA, and Africa, Bright Ngozichukwu, Kenneth Ifeanyi Ibekwe, Victoria Adetomilola Fafure, Cosmas Dominic Daudu, and Valentine Ikenna Illojianya
Spatial analysis of livestock disease data in sub-Saharan Africa: A scoping review, Alfred Ngwira, Samuel Manda, Esron Daniel Karimuribo, Sharadhuli Iddi Kimera, and Christopher Stanley
Farm households food security status automation through supervised learning approach: A look at agroecological farms, Theodore NIKIEMA, Eugene C. Ezin, Sylvain Kpenavoun Chogou, and Pamela G. Katic
Categorizing farms to promote agroecology: A supervised learning approach, Theodore NIKIEMA, Eugene C Ezin, and Sylvain Kpenavoun Chogou
Development of nanobodies against the coat protein of maize chlorotic mottle virus, Faith Njeri Njeru, Olivier Zwaenepoel, Geert Haesaert, Kris De Jonghe, and Jan Gettemans
Power Quality Analysis of Three Minigrids in Kenya, Duncan Nkolokosa, Sebastian Waita, Mutugi Kiruki, and Walbermark M. Dos Santos
Genomic Epidemiology of Rift Valley Fever Virus Involved in the 2018 and 2022 Outbreaks in Livestock in Rwanda, Isidore Nsengimana, John Juma, Kristina Roesel, Methode N. Gasana, Fabrice Ndayisenga, Claude M. Muvunyi, Emmanuel Hakizimana, Jean N. Hakizimana, Gillian Eastwood, Augustino A. Chengula, Bernard Bett, Christopher J. Kasanga, and Samuel O. Oyola
Assessing climate-smart agroforestry practices: A study of tree species composition, distribution, and utilities in two contrasting agroecosystems of Rwanda, Donatien Ntawuruhunga, Edwin Estomii Ngowi, Halima Omari Mangi, Raymond John Salanga, and Kenneth Lynch Leonard
Tin-based perovskite solar cells containing a perylene diimide cathode interlayer with a copper top electrode, Jorim Okoth Obila, Du Hyeon Ryu, Sora Oh, Jun Hyung Kim, Robinson Juma Musembi, Seungjin Lee, Bong Joo Kang, Elijah Omollo Ayieta, Sang Hyuk Im, and Chang Eun Song
Theoretical investigation of electronic, energetic, and mechanical properties of polyvinyl alcohol/cellulose composite hydrogel electrolyte, Nkechi Elizabeth Offia-Kalu, Simeon Chukwudozie Nwanonenyi, Bello A. Abdulhakeem, Nelson Y. Dzade, and Peter Peter Azikiwe Onwalu
Phase structure transformation and growth mechanism for iron oxide nanoparticles synthesized by mechanochemical method: A mini-review, Joseph Ekhebume Ogbezode, Nkechi Elizabeth Offia-Kalu, Bello A. Abdulhakeem, Vitalis Chioh Anye, and Peter Azikiwe Onwalu
Sustainable cooling solutions for electronics: A comprehensive review: Investigating the latest techniques and materials, their effectiveness in mechanical applications, and associated environmental benefits, Peter Efosa Ohenhen, Onyinyechukwu Chidolue, Aniekan Akpan Umoh, Bright Ngozichukwu, Adetomilola Victoria Fafure, Valentine Ikenna Ilojianya, and Kenneth Ifeanyi Ibekwe
Seasonal variation in tsetse fly apparent density and Trypanosoma spp. infection rate and occurrence of drug-resistant trypanosomes in Lambwe, Kenya, Ivy Sylvia Okello, Jahashi Nzalawahe, Eliakunda Mafie, and Gillian Eastwood
Phytochemical characterization of selected agro-waste extracts as kinetic inhibitors in methane hydrates formation, Okon Okon, Joseph Atubokiki Ajienka, Sunday Sunday Ikiensikimama, and Onyewuchi Emmanuel Akaranta
Experimental investigation and comparative environmental impact analysis of conventional and naturally occurring kinetic hydrate inhibitors in offshore environments using toxicity and bioconcentration tools, Okon Okon, Joseph Atubokiki Ajienka, Sunday Sunday Ikiensikimama, Onyewuchi Emmanuel Akaranta, and Virtue Urunwo Wachikwu-Elechi
Synergistic performance of mixed agro-waste-based amino acids as kinetic hydrate inhibitors for natural gas hydrate control., Fawziyah Oyefunke Olarinoye, Seong-Pil Kang, Joseph Atubokiki Ajienka, and Sunday Sunday Ikiensikimama
Gas flaring: technicalities, challenges, and the economic potentials, Oluwasegun Cornelious Omobolanle and Sunday Sunday IKIENSIKIMAMA
Choice modelling of eCooking adoption by households in Ghana, Rejoice Ntiriwaa Ossei-Bremang, Fabian Chidubem Eze, Kwame Anane-Fenin, and Francis Kemausuor
Kinetics and optimization modeling of Fenton-mediated photocatalysis of dye effluent with novel PANI/AK-TiO2 nanocomposites, J. A. Oyetade, R. L. Machunda, and A. Hilonga
Fenton-mediated solar-driven photocatalysis of industrial dye effluent with polyaniline impregnated with activated TiO2-Nps, Joshua Akinropo Oyetade, Revocatus Lazaro Machunda, and Askwar Hilonga
Process modeling and optimization of photocatalytic treatment of dye-polluted effluent using novel polyaniline/graphene oxide-Fe3O4-Ag nanocomposites, Joshua Akinropo Oyetade, Stijn W.H. Van Hulle, Vanessa N.K. Hammond, Angela Boateng, Revocatus Lazaro Machunda, and Askwar Hilonga
Development of photocatalytic semiconductors and nanocomposites with excellent optoelectronic and electrochemical properties for dye effluent remediation -A review, Joshua Akinropo Oyetade, Stijn W.H. Van Hulle, Revocatus Lazaro Machunda, and Askwar Hilonga
Development of ternary PANI/GO-Fe3O4@AgNps nanocomposites for photocatalytic remediation of toxic dye effluent under energy-efficient system, Joshua Akinropo Oyetade, Stijn W․H Van Hulle, Revocatus Lazaro Machunda, Askwar Hilonga, and Klaartje De Buysser
Identification and Mitigation of Weak Points in an Electrical Network for Optimal Solar PV Power Integration, Sami Florent Palm, Celestin Kambou Celestin Kambou, Adelaide Lareba Ouedraogo, Sayouba Kabre, Sebastian Waita, and Thomas Nyangonda
Solar photovoltaic power output forecasting using deep learning models: A case study of Zagtouli PV power plant, Sami Florent Palm, Sianou Ezéckiel Houénafa, Zourkalaïni Boubakar, Sebastian Waita, Thomas Nyachoti Nyangonda, and Ahmed Chebak
Mitigation of Fluoride Contamination in Drinking Water Supply Sources by Adsorption Using Bone Char: Effects of Mineral and Organic Matrix, Mohamed Raoul Ibrahim, Joshua Akinropo Oyetade, Sadou Dalhatou, Anton Nikiforov, Christophe Leys, and Askwar Hilonga
Recent trends in the use of nanomaterials for wastewater treatment: A minireview, Halima Saliu, Ebenezer Annan, Abdulhakeem Bello, and Michael Aperebo
Enhancing sustainable crop production through integrated nutrient management: a focus on vermicompost, bio-enriched rock phosphate, and inorganic fertilisers – a systematic review, Tamara Jose Sande, Hamis J. Tindwa, Alessandra Mayumi Tokura Alovisi, and Johnson M. Semoka
Edge-AI for Monitoring Air Pollution from Urban Waste Incineration: A Survey, Fatou Ciré Emilie SANE, Maissa Mbaye, and Bamba Gueye
A new approach for modelling photovoltaic panel configuration maximizing crop yield and photovoltaic array outputs in agrivoltaics systems., Aminata Sarr, Y M. Soro, Alain K. Tossa, and Lamine Diop
A Bibliometric Analysis of Research on Techniques for Network Communications Security, Ismaeel Abiodun Sikiru and Michel Dossou
Hybridization of learning techniques and quantum Mechanism for IIoT Security: Applications, challenges, and prospects, Ismaeel Abiodun Sikiru, Ahmed Dooguy Kora, Eugène C. Ezin, Agbotiname Lucky Imoize, and Chun-Ta Li
Lignin liquefaction: Unraveling the effect of process conditions and sustainable pathways for biofuel production– A comprehensive review, Muhammad Wasi Syed, Wajahat Waheed Kazmi, AMJAD H.M Belayeth, Syed Farman Ali Shah, Ishaq Kariim, Ali Muqaddas Mehdi, Ahmed Omer, Ali Bhatti Bhatti, Fabian Eze, and Umair Hassan Bhatti
Detection of Fish Species Captured by Artisanal Canoes Using YOLOv11, Marc Momar Tall, Ibrahima Ngom, Ousmane Sadio, Ibrahima Diagne, Adama Coulibaly, and Moustapha Ndiaye
Desalination performance in versatile capacitive/battery deionization configurations using a cation intercalating electrode, Bethwel Kipchirchir Tarus, Zahid Ullah, Yusufu Abeid Chande Jande, Karoli Nicholas Njau, Jeehye Byun, and Moon Son
Thermal performance and technoeconomic analysis of solar-assisted heat pump dryer integrated with energy storage materials for drying cavendish banana (Musa acuminata), Alde Belgard Loemba Tchicaya, Baraka Kichonge, and Thomas Kivevele Kivevele
Reliability Evaluation Framework for Centralized Agricultural Internet of Things (Agri-IoT), Fatoumata Thiam, Maissa Mbaye, Maya Flores, and Alexander Wyglinski
Farmers’ perceptions and management of citrus fungal diseases in Benin, Goudjo Habib Toessi
Inventory, and dissemination of citrus fungal diseases in Benin, Goudjo Habib Toessi
Isolation, identification and characterization of phyllosticta citricarpa causing citrus black spot disease in Benin., Goudjo Habib Toessi
Three decades of research efforts on the uses, conservation, and management of Cola nitida (Vent.): State of knowledge and prospects in Africa, Isabelle Erhudice Tachégnon Tokannou
Incorporating energy efficiency in urban planning: A review of policies and best practices, Aniekan Akpan Umoh, Peter Efosa Ohenhen, Onyinyechukwu Chidolue, Bright Ngozichukwu, Adetomilola Fafure Fafure, and Kenneth Ifeanyi Ibekwe
Effect of soybean and seaweed-based diets on growth performance, feed utilization, and gut microbiota of tilapia: A systematic review and meta-analysis, Leonildo dos Anjo Viagem, Jean Nepomuscene Hakizimana, Cyrus Rumisha, Brunno da Silva Cerozi, and Gerald Misinzo
Prevalence of mango stem-end rot disease in Côte d’Ivoire and identification of associated fungal pathogens, Yefoungnigui Souleymane Yeo
Can high-value markets ensure households food security? Evidence from avocado producers in Sidama region of Ethiopia, Zerhun Zerhun Zerhun, Kehabtimer Kebede, Aneteneh Ashebir, Zerhun Ganewo, Abera Alemu, and Andachew Samuel
Utilizing tilapia fish skin biomaterial for burn wound dressing: A systematic review, Bhahat Lawlley Zimba, Mwemezi J. Rwiza, and Elingarami Sauli
Submissions from 2023
Bauhinia rufescens, Ocimum basilicum and Salvadora persica: a review of their chemical compounds and properties for antimicrobial, antioxidant and cytotoxicity, Hissein Hassan Abdel-Razakh, Gaymary George Bakari, Cheol-Ho Pan, and Abubakar Shaaban Hoza
Highly efficient, hole transport layer (HTL)-free perovskite solar cell based on lithium-doped electron transport layer by device simulation, Muhammed Omeiza Abdulmalik
Influence of perovskite thickness on the performance of silver-doped NaZnBr3 perovskite solar cells using SCAPS software, Muhammed Omeiza Abdulmalik
A Review of the application of digital image correlation to micromechanical studies of polymer electrolytes, Bernice Ngwi Abraham and Elizabeth Nkechi Offia-Kalu
Understanding degradation mechanisms in single crystal NMC cathodes for enhanced lithium-ion battery performance - A Review, Bernice Ngwi Abraham and Elizabeth Nkechi Offia-Kalu
Effect of soil and climatic conditions on brown spot occurrence in rice lowland across four agro-climatic zones of Côte d’Ivoire, Jean-Fabrice Akouemaho Dominique Adanve
Réponse de deux variétés de riz (Oryza sativa L.) à l’application de faibles doses de phosphate soluble sur les hyperdystric Ferralsols en zone forestière humide de Côte d’Ivoire, Jean-Fabrice Akouemaho Dominique Adanve
Recovery of precious metals from processed wastewater: conventional techniques nexus advanced and pragmatic alternatives, Adeyemi Ojutalayo Adeeyo, Olugbenga Solomon Bello, Oluwatobi Samuel Agboola, Rebecca Oyedoyin Adeeyo, Joshua Akinropo Oyetade, Mercy Adewumi Alabi, Joshua Nosa Edokpayi, and Rachel Makungo
Tuning water chemistry for the recovery of greener products: pragmatic and sustainable approaches, A. O. Adeeyo, J. A. Oyetade, M. A. Alabi, R. O. Adeeyo, A. Samie, and R. Makungo
Application of Magnetic Surfactants in Nanoparticle Fabrication, Ebenezer Adewuyi Ademola, Joshua Akinropo Oyetade, and Adeyemi Ojutalayo Adeeyo
Energy Status in Africa: Challenges, Progress and Sustainable Pathways, Maklewa Agoundedemba, Chang Ki Kim, and Hyun-Goo Kim
Improving FTO/ZnO/In2S3/CuInS2/Mo solar cell efficiency by optimizing thickness and carrier concentrations of ZnO, In2S3 and CuInS2 thin films using Silvaco-Atlas Software, Maklewa Agoundedemba and Kicoun Jean-Yves N'Zi Touré
Bushmeat Consumption in Africa: A Microbiological Safety Challenge?, Gwladys Gloria Amen Ahouanse, Abdulsudi Issa-Zacharia, and Nuria Majaliwa
Bioresources in Organic Farming: Implications for Sustainable Agricultural Systems, Akinlolu Olalekan Akanmu, Olumayowa Mary Olow, Austin Tenthani Phiri, Drocelle Nirere, Adeyinka John Odebode, Noëlla Josiane Karemera Umuhoza, Michael Dare Asemoloye, and Olubukola Oluranti Babalola
Water defluoridation using Al/Fe/Ti ternary metal oxide-loaded activated carbon by capacitive deionization, Tusekile Alfredy
An ab-initio study of P-type ZrCoY (Y[dbnd]Sb and Bi) half – Heusler semiconductors, Lynet Allan
Signal preprocessing towards IoT acoustic data for farm pest detection, Destiny Kwabla Amenyedzi and Micheline Kazeneza
Genetic diversity of Newcastle disease virus involved in the 2021 outbreaks in backyard poultry farms in Tanzania, Charlie Frank Arthur N'guessan Amoia, Jean N. Hakizimana, Nisha K. Duggal, Augustino A. Chengula, Mohammed A. Rohaim, Muhammad Munir, James Weger-Lucarelli, and Gerald Misinzo
Kalman Filter and Artificial Neural Network for Real time Sensor Denoising, Egas José Armando, Damien Hanyurwimfura, Omar Gatera, and Athanase Nduwumuremyi
Delay and size‐dependent priority‐aware scheduling for IoT‐based healthcare traffic using heterogeneous multi‐server priority queueing system, Barbara Kabwiga Asingwire, Louis Sibomana, Alexander Ngenzi, and Charles Kabiri
Kinetic and thermodynamic study of composite with jute fiber as reinforcement, Edja Florentin Assanvo, Kicoun Jean - Yves N’Zi Toure, Kanga Marius N’Gatta, and David Boa
Profit efficiency estimation of cocoa farm plots using the stochastic frontier model approach, Rosalyne Naa Norkor Baddoo, Daniel Daniel Sarpong, Yaw Osei-Asare, and Professor Tae-Yoon Kim
Adsorption and desorption ability of divalent mercury from an interactive bicomponent sorption system using hybrid granular activated carbon, Jonas Bayuo, Mwemezi J. Rwiza, and Kelvin Mark Mtei
Applicability of bio-adsorbents synthesized from maize/corn plant residues for heavy metals removal from aquatic environments: an insight review, Jonas Bayuo, Mwemezi J. Rwiza, and Kelvin Mark Mtei
Removal of heavy metals from binary and multicomponent adsorption systems using various adsorbents - a systematic review, Jonas Bayuo, Mwemezi J. Rwiza, Mika Sillanpää, and Kelvin Mark Mtei
Detection of asphalt roads degradation using Deep Learning applied to Unmanned Aerial Vehicle imagery, Adama Coulibaly, Ibrahima Ngom, Jean Marie Dembélé, Ousmane Sadio, Marc Momar Tall, and Ibrahima Diagne
Land monitoring system: Comparison of traditional machine learning and U-Net convolutional neural networks approaches applied to semantic segmentation of drone imagery, Adama Coulibaly, Ibrahima Ngom, Ousmane Ousmane Sadio, Adama Coulibaly, Marc Momar Tall, and Moustapha Ndiaye
Overcoming the challenges of integrating variable renewable energy to the grid: A comprehensive review of electrochemical battery storage systems, Lere Mitterand DEGUENON
A tutorial on agricultural IoT: fundamental concepts, architectures, routing, and optimization, Emmanuel Effah, Ousmane Thiare, and Alexander Wyglinski
Molecular epidemiological survey of pathogenic trypanosomes in naturally infected cattle in northern Côte d’ivoire., Jean-Yves Ekra, Edouard K. N’Goran, Leonard E.G Mboera, Biégo Guillaume Gragnon, Koco Rita Nadège Assovié, and Eliakunda Michael Mafie
Prevalence of bovine trypanosomiasis in Côte d’Ivoire: Systematic review and meta-analysis, Jean-Yves Ekra, Edouard K. N’Goran, Léonard E.G Mboera, and Eliakunda M. Mafie
Food safety in the horticultural sector in Ghana: challenges, risk factors and interventions, GLORIA Ladjeh ESSILFIE, Samuel Lamptey, Rosalyne Naa Norkor Baddoo, Godwin Amenorpe, Walter Hevi, Margaret Owusu, and FAUSTINA ATUPRA
Optimizing Mobility in LoRaWan: A Resource Reservation Approach, Ndeye Penda Fall, Michel Marot, Chérif Diallo, Antoine Bernard, and Gatien Roujanski
Two hops IRS optimization in urban mobile environment, Ndeye Penda Fall, Adel Mounir Said, Michel Marot, Cherif Diallo Cherif Diallo, Hossam Afifi, and Hassine Moungla
Characterization and pathogenicity of Fusarium species causing sugar beet root rot in Morocco, Abdelaaziz Farhaoui, Nabila El Alami, Grace Gachara, Said Ezrari, Mohammed Khadiri, Abdessalem Tahiri, and Zineb Belabess
Effects of different supplementary cementitious materials on durability and mechanical properties of cement composite – Comprehensive review, Tsion Amsalu Fode, Yusufu Abeid Chande Jande, and Thomas Kivevele
Assessment of consumer’s knowledge and practices on pesticide residues reduction in tomatoes in Mvomero, Morogoro region, Tanzania, Sambwe Fundikira, Emmanuella Selestine, and Safiness Msollo