Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a chronic lung disease characterized by persistent respiratory symptoms and airflow limitation, often leading to exacerbations which can have severe consequences if not ...

In Rwanda, low birth weight (LBW), which is caused by maternal undernutrition, is a public health concern. Five Districts have adopted the Gikuriro Program, which consists of an integrated ‘nutrition-sensitive’ and ...

The present study interrogates students’ study skills in higher education in Rwanda. It aims at exploring University of Rwanda (UR) undergraduates’ practices of academic study skills at National Police College (NPC). ...

Despite the implementation of a number of interventions aimed at controlling malaria, Rwanda is experiencing a countrywide resurgence of malaria cases over the past five years. To support malaria control, mosquito surveillance ...

Biofilms are complex and dynamic structures, mainly composed of viable cells (bacteria, archaea, algae, fungi, protozoa, and other metazoans) embedded in a self-produced hydrated extracellular polymer substance (EPS) matrix ...

This thesis aims to present efforts to solve tea fermentation monitoring using Machine Learning (ML) and the Internet of Things (IoT). This is a thesis by a publication containing five articles. Each of the articles ...

This thesis adds to the plethora of knowledge on interventions/mechanisms that can be employed to overcome the challenges rocking the healthcare systems in sub-Saharan Africa. Extended waiting time due to overcrowding of ...

Urban Vehicular Ad Hoc Networks (UVANET) is a subclass of Mobile Ad Hoc Network (MANET) that mainly consists of moving and/or stationary vehicles, connected through spe cialized wireless protocols. This paradigm allows ...

Water and fertilization are widely recognized as essentials for optimal rice plant growth. Efficient use of water and fertilization for agriculture are critical to ensure high yields and maximize economic benefits. The ...

Enhancing solar photovoltaic and thermal conversion performances could contribute to the development of more environmentally friendly hybrid photovoltaic/thermal (PV/T) systems that can be used in applications ranging from ...