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SIDA’S GLOBAL RESEARCH PROGRAMMES
ANNUAL REPORTING
INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE PROGRAMME (ISP)
ANNUAL REPORT 2013
Left picture: Arsenic contaminated groundwater in Northern Burkina Faso, the level of pollution reaches 1650 ppb in the village of Tanlili. December 16th 2013. Right picture: Laterite soils ores in the village of Laye located at 35 km from Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. December 18th 2013. (Courtesy of IPICS BUF:02, Department of Chemistry, University of Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso)
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The group of students who took the LANBIO Course on Insect-Plant Interactions, 10-12 November 2013 Cochabamba, Bolivia. (Courtesy of IPICS LANBIO, Dept. Chemistry, University of Chile, Santiago, Chile).
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CONTENTS
Section 1: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY.....................................................................................................1
Section 2: ORGANISATION.................................................................................................................. 6
Section 3: OBJECTIVES; OPERATION AND RELEVANCE.............................................................7
3.1 ISP’s objectives................................................................................................................................................7
3.2 ISP’s method of operation..........................................................................................................................8
3.3 Relevance for development cooperation of ISP support..............................................................8
3.4 ISP’s alignment with Swedish policies and strategies..................................................................8
3.4.1 Alignment with the goals and strategies of Uppsala University.......................................8
3.4.2 Alignment with the Swedish government’s policies and strategies...............................9
3.5 ISP’s alignment with international policies and strategies......................................................10
Section 4: STRUCTURE...................................................................................................................... 11
4.1 The ISP Board............................................................................................................................................... 11
4.2 The ISP Executive Committee................................................................................................................11
4.3 The ISP Scientific Reference Groups...................................................................................................12
4.4 ISP Staff............................................................................................................................................................12
Section 5: PROGRAM-WIDE RESULTS...........................................................................................13
5.1 Activities......................................................................................................................................................... 13
5.1.1 Research Groups.................................................................................................................................13
5.1.2 Scientific Networks............................................................................................................................16
5.1.3 Sida Assignments................................................................................................................................18
5.1.4 Other Activities....................................................................................................................................19
5.2 Achieved Outcomes and Outputs.........................................................................................................23
5.2.1 Expenditures by Supported Activities.....................................................................................24
5.2.2 Students and Staff.............................................................................................................................28
5.2.3 Dissemination......................................................................................................................................29
5.3 Outputs and Outcomes that were not achieved............................................................................30
5.3.1 Annual Report 2012..........................................................................................................................30
5.3.2 Proposal to Sida...................................................................................................................................30
5.3.4 Difficulties in finding PhD-candidates in mathematics in Cambodia..........................30
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5.4 Publications..................................................................................................................................................31
5.4.1 Chemistry...............................................................................................................................................31
5.4.2 Mathematics..........................................................................................................................................39
5.4.3 Physics.....................................................................................................................................................45
5.5 Academic theses.........................................................................................................................................51
5.5.1 PhD Theses...........................................................................................................................................51
5.5.2 Other Postgraduate Theses...........................................................................................................53
Section 6: EXAMPLES OF APPLICATIONS AND IMPACT..........................................................58
6.1 Examples of research findings.............................................................................................................58
6.2 Examples of influence on policy or practices................................................................................59
6.3 Examples on strengths and benefits to researchers and stakeholders..............................61
6.3.1 Technical development...................................................................................................................61
6.3.2 Awards, honors and promotions................................................................................................62
6.3.3 Post doc and research visits.........................................................................................................64
6.4 Communication and use of research results..................................................................................67
6.4.1 Communication of research results at scientific conferences and meetings..........67
6.4.2 Arranged conferences, workshops, training courses, and other meetings..............89
6.4.3 Other communications and outreach activities...................................................................93
6.4.4 Use of results........................................................................................................................................95
6.4.5 Other interesting results and activities....................................................................................97
Section 7: ABREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS...............................................................................98
APPENDIX 1: Logical framework of the International Science Programme.................102
Cover picture: Undergraduate students J. Magero and Caroline Chepkurui, with the Geothermal Development company staff, on field study tour of Mt. Suswa, a volcano under geophysical survey, for their final year project work. (Courtesy of IPPS KEN:03, Department of Physics, Univeristy of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya)
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SECTION 1: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
International Science Programme Annual Report 2013
The Annual Report since 2010 essentially follows “Sida’s Global Research Programmes Annual Reporting: Guiding Principles and Reporting Format”, provided in June 2010.
Objective, Relevance, Structure and Organization (Sections 2 – 4)
The objective of the International Science Programme (ISP) is to contribute to the development of active and sustainable environments for higher education and scientific research in developing countries, within chemistry, mathematics, and physics, in order to increase the domestic production and use of results relevant for the fight against poverty.
The support is collaborative and long-term, with a strong local ownership. Support is provided to institutionally based research groups, and to scientific networks. It includes cooperation with research groups at more advanced host institutions at Swedish universities, in other Nordic and European countries, and in the regions. ISP also administers some bilateral research programs, supported by Sida.
ISP is at the Faculty of Science and Technology at Uppsala University and has three subprograms: International Programme in the Physical Sciences (IPPS, since 1961) International Programme in the Chemical Sciences (IPICS, since 1970) International Programme in the Mathematical Sciences (IPMS, since 2002)
A Board and an Executive Committee to the Board is governing ISP. Each subprogram has a Scientific Reference Group to guide activities. The Board and the reference groups have participants representing institutions outside Uppsala University and Sweden. The operation of ISP is regulated in an ordinance established by the Swedish government in 1988. In 2013, ISP had six scientific and seven administrative staff members, including a part-time scientific coordinator.
A capacity for research and higher education in basic sciences is important, and may promote several key factors for development. To achieve its general objective, ISP defines three specific objectives, to be achieved on the level of the supported collaboration partners:
1) Better planning of, and improved conditions for carrying out, scientific research and postgraduate training.
2) Increased production of high quality research results.3) Increased use by society of research results and of graduates in development.
The operation of ISP agrees well with the overarching goals and strategies of Uppsala University (UU), and with applicable Swedish government policies and strategies, including The Policy for Global Development, The New Development Policy 2007, The New Africa Strategy 2007, The Strategy for Sida’s support for development research cooperation 2009, and the communication on Higher education in development cooperation. It also harmonizes with the Millenium Development Goals, the proposed Sustainable Development Goals, and the activity of NEPAD.
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Activities and Results (Sections 5 – 6)
Expenditures and number of ISP supported activities 2013, students registered, and outcome in terms of student graduations and dissemination (L.Am. = Latin America)
Africa Asia L.Am. TotalExpenditures by research groups and networks (kSEK)*- Shorter term training, visits and travels- Development of technical resources; local events.- Regional activities and training- Longer-term, mostly “Sandwich” type trainingTotal expenditures
1,8096,5953,4874,886
16,778
6141,572
513913
3,612
00
3003,5073,807
2,4248,1674,3009,307
24,197
Number of Supported ActivitiesResearch Groups in Swedish Focus CountriesResearch Groups in Non-Focus CountriesRegional Scientific NetworksTotal number of activities
224
1440
723
12
0022
296
1954
StudentsStudents registered for PhD (sandwich type)Students registered for PhD (local)Percentage of PhD students that are female
Students registered for MSc or MPhil (sandwich type)Students registered for MSc or MPhil (local)Percentage of MSc students that are female
Total number of postgraduate studentsPercentage of postgraduate students that are female
PhD graduations (“sandwich”/local)Lic., MSc and MPhil graduations (“sandwich”/local)
119135
18
9264
26
52722
15/151/62
103028
86820
11622
0/ 40/12
120
33
41
60
1741
1/01/0
141165
20
21333
25
66023
16/192/74
DisseminationPublications in International J. (with TR impact factors)**Publications in International Journals (“TR unlisted”)**Books, Chapters, Popular Publ., Technical Reports, etc.
International Conference ContributionsRegional Conference ContributionsNational Conference Contributions
Total dissemination
Conferences/Workshops/Courses arrangedNumber of participants
66114
18
85103
26
412
44≈2,000
1120
3
291030
103
19≈1,700
600
469
25
4≈300
83134
21
118119
65
540
67≈4,000
*Only Sida-funded expenditures are listed. Explanation to expenditure categories is given in Section 5.2.1.**See Section 5.4.
Supported scientific research groups and networks
In 2013, totally 35 research groups were supported: 16 in chemistry, 2 in mathematics, and 17 in physics. Out of these, 6 were new and received their first year of support in 2013. In 8 of the 12 Swedish focus countries, Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Ethiopia, Kenya, Mali, Uganda, and Zambia, 29 groups were supported, and 6 groups in two other contries, 4 in Zimbabwe using Sida funding, and 2 in Laos using funding from Stockholm University.
Totally 19 scientific networks were supported, 12 in chemistry (8 in Africa, 3 in Asia and 1 in Lat. Am.), 2 in mathematics (both in Africa), and 5 in physics (4 in Africa and 1 in Lat. Am.).
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Sida assignments
ISP had Sida coordination assignments in the bilateral programs with universities in Mozambique, Tanzania, and Uganda. In addition, ISP was engaged to pay subsistence allowances to bilateral students from Bolivia, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda while in Sweden.
Other activities
In the collaboration with Al Baha University (ABU), Saudi Arabia, a female ABU staff member was admitted as PhD student to the Dept. Mathematics at Uppsala Univerisity. In addition, a four-year project aiming at developing the computer science education at ABU was initiated.
In collaboration with Linköping University, ISP entered into partnership with University of Rwanda, in the subprogramme on Research Management, in the new phase of the Sida bilateral cooperation program starting in July 2013.
Within the collaboration with the National Mathematical Centre (NMC), Abuja, Nigeria, one NMC staff member continued PhD training at Luleå University of Technology (LTU), Luleå, Sweden.
In collaboration with the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, the Swedish Secretariat for Environmental Earth System Science, and the European Academies of Science Advisory Council, ISP participated in the planning of workshops on the theme “Energy at the Village Level”.
In collaboration with the Faculty of Science at Stockholm University, ISP supported in particular the development of the Pan African Centre for Mathematics, and research groups in Laos
The efforts to formalize a new agreement with Thailand Research Fund were in 2013 expanded to embrace the Thailand International Development Cooperation Agency (TICA) and the Development Cooperation Section of the Swedish Embassy in Bangkok. A meeting was held in Bangkok in April, where the conditions for the agreement were settled, and a high-level TICA delegation visited Sida and Uppsala University in September.
In 2013, ISP hosted three fellow evenings, gathering students in the Stockholm-Uppsala region.
ISP staff gave talks at seven international conferences and three meetings in Sweden, and participated in another five meetings relevant to activities. The annual review meeting with Sida was held 1 October, and 4 October a meeting was held at Sida with Prof. John Mathiasson, Syracuse University, USA, to refine ISP’s Results Based Management system. Within the frame of introducing Results Based Management, ISP began informing supported partners, initially to the applicants attending the chemistry reference group meeting.
ISP offered stipends to 11 Swedish students in the Sida-financed Minor Field Study program, and additionally supported two co-applicants through funding to the research groups hosting the students.
In 2013, a chapter “40 Years of Support to Chemistry in Africa” was published in the Springer volume “Chemistry for Sustainable Development in Africa”, ISP exerted guest editorship for a special issue of a Wiley journal on Physical Geology, and ISP’s Strategic Plan 2013-2017 was published.
During the year, ISP received visitors from University of Rwanda, Mbarara University of Science and Technoloy, Uganda, University of Nairobi, Kenya, and from the American University in Cairo, Egypt.
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Achieved Outcomes and Outputs
In 2013, the 54 research groups and scientific networks supported by ISP using Sida funding spent about 24 million SEK. Research groups accounted for 51% of the total expenditures, and scientific networks for 49%. The research group expenditures in Swedish focus countries not having a Sida bilateral agreement on research development cooperation were 53%, in focus countries also having a Sida bilateral agreement on research development cooperation 34%, and in non-focus countries 13%.
In total, there were 306 PhD students, 46% of them being trained on “sandwich” basis. In 2013, 35 PhD students graduated. In all, there were 20% female PhD students. There were 354 students pursuing other postgraduate degrees (MSc, MPhil, Licentiate), only 6% of these on a “sandwich” basis. In 2013, 76 such students graduated. In all, there were 25% female students of those pursuing other than PhD postgraduate degrees.
The proportions of female staff engaged in research groups and scientific networks were on average 16% in African and 23% in Asian activities. In all 5% of group leaders and network coordinators of African activities were female, and 23% of those in the Asian region.
In 2013, 38% of 217 publications in scientific journals were in journals listed with Thomson Reuter impact factors. There were 21 other publications, such as book chapters, technical reports, and popular publications. In addition, 302 contributions were made to scientific conferences, 39% at the international, 39% at the regional, and 22% at the national level. Also, 67 scientific meetings were arranged.
Outcomes and Outputs that were not achieved
The publication of the ISP Annual Report 2012 was delayed, and so was Sida’s assessment of ISP’s proposal. ISP suffered delays due to the time needed to put the Strategic Plan 2013-2017 in place, and due to time spent on more rigorous quality control of the annual report data. Unavoidable circumstances at Sida forced the proposal assessment to be postponed to the later half of the year. Additional, external factors then introduced more delays, that prevented the final decision from being taken before the end of the year.
There were difficulties in finding suitable PhD candidates in mathematics in Cambodia. A regional network in mathematics in South East Asia is proposed, which might strengthen this discipline in the institution in Cambodia expected to participate.
Examples and applications; research findings and policy influence
Research findings were reported in the fields of Clay properties (Burkina Faso), Drug development (Kenya, Zimbabwe), Electrochemical sensors (Zambia), Environmental chemistry (Bangladesh), and Water chemistry (Burkina Faso).
Several opportunities for policy influence, on a variety of fields, were reported in Bangladesh, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, and in the Southern African region.
In Burkina Faso, the removal of arsenic from contaminated water, using granular ferric hydroxide, was investigated. Furthermore, the network “PDE, Modeling and Control” participated in outreach activities with policy makers in Burkina Faso on the vulnerability of African cities to climate change.
In Ethiopia, the good links of researchers on seismology with the Ministry of Public Works have resulted in that it is now mandatory to get seismic assessment for large construction projects.
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The seismology group is collaborating also with the Ministry of Urban Development and Construction to update the building code and standard of the country.
In Kenya, partners were invited to stakeholder meetings to discuss policies for solar water heat-ing of new, large office buildings, to minimise the grid electricity load. Activity impacts were de-livered to government and society through partners’ membership of Kenya Nuclear Electricity Board and Kenya Radiation Protection Board. Partners were involved in updating the Kenya National Implementation plan for the Stockholm Convention concerning the Africa Region. Membership of the National Council for Science and Technology permitted influence on the policy on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology in the country.
In Zimbabwe, studies of drugs for HIV treatment have resulted in improved dosing guidelines.
Examples of strengthening and benefiting partners and stakeholders
Improvement of technical resources and methods were reported in Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, and Kenya.
Awards and promotions benefited partners in Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Kenya, Senegal, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe.
Post doc and research visits were carried out in Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Kenya, the Netherlands, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Tanzania, Tunisia, USA, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
Research results were disseminated at scientific meetings in Africa, Asia, Europe, and North and South America.
Results were used in fields such as Applied physics, Construction engineering, Health care, Human resources development, Instrument repair, Insurance business, Laboratory services, Medical technology, Mining, Outreach to society, Plant products development, Rural illumination, and Solar energy applications.
In Bangladesh, the organization NITUB repaired 102 non-functioning pieces of scientific equipment of different institutions, to a value of about 595,000 USD, but at a cost of roughly 1,100 USD.
In Burkina Faso, Professor Yvonne Bonzi was honored with the African Union Price of Science, Technology and Innovation.
In Cambodia, one of the chemistry student’s theses was honored with the HONDA YES award.
In Zambia, the group at Dept. Physics, Univ. Zambia, has been involved in installations of solar home systems in rural areas.
In Zimbabwe, the Ministry of Health and Child Care and the Ministry of Home Affairs were able to address a severe fatal traffic accident, by identifying victims through DNA profiling services provided by AIBST.
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SECTION 2: ORGANISATION
International Science Programme
Uppsala University
P. O. Box 549
SE-751 21 UPPSALA
SWEDEN
Visiting address: Ångström Laboratory, Lägerhyddsvägen 1 (Polacksbacken), Uppsala
Phone: +46 18 471 3575 | Fax: +46 18 471 3495
Email: [email protected]
Internet: www.isp.uu.se
Sida Agreement: Contribution ID 54100006
A laboratory session at the 49th NITUB training program. (Courtesy of IPICS NITUB, Dhaka, Bangladesh).
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SECTION 3: OBJECTIVES, OPERATION AND RELEVANCE
3.1 ISP’s objectives
To contribute to the development of active and sustainable environments for higher education and scientific research in developing countries, within chemistry, mathematics, and physics, with the ultimate goal to increase the production and use of results relevant for the fight against poverty by researchers in the basic sciences in developing countries.
According to ISP’s Strategic Plan 2013-2017:1
ISP contributes to the creation of new knowledge to address development challenges.
The ISP vision is to efficiently contribute to a significant growth of scientific knowledge in low-income countries, thereby promoting social and economic wealth in those countries, and, by developing human resources, in the world as a whole.
In support of this vision, the overall goal of ISP is to contribute to the strengthening of scientific research and postgraduate education within the basic sciences, and to promote its use to address development challenges.
ISP therefore has the general objective to strengthen the domestic capacity for scientific research and postgraduate education, by long-term support to research groups and scientific networks in these fields.
The expected outcome for supported partners in low-income countries is scientifically stronger, more resourceful research environments, better qualified postgraduates, and the increased production and use of high quality scientific research results,
The expected outcome for collaborating hosts to ISP-supported partners is an expanded global perspective, an enhanced awareness and knowledge of the potentials, conditions, and relevant issues of research collaboration with low-income countries, and an increased collaboration with scientists in those countries.
To achieve its general objective, ISP defines three specific objectives, to be achieved on the level of the supported collaboration partners:
1) Better planning of, and improved conditions for carrying out, scientific research and postgraduate training.
2) Increased production of high quality research results.3) Increased use by society of research results and of graduates in development.
These objectives constitute the basis for ISP’s logical framework in the results based management (RBM) system introduced in 2013. The program logic published in ISP’s Strategy Plan 2013-2017 was refined in November 2013 (Appendix 1). The corresponding monitoring and evaluation system is being developed.
3.2 ISP’s method of operation
1 http://www.isp.uu.se/digitalAssets/188/188888_1isp-strategic-plan-2013-2017.pdf
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ISP provides support for the development of active and sustainable research and higher education in the basic sciences physics, chemistry, and mathematics in low-income countries. The support is collaborative and long-term, and is managed on a collegial scientist-to-scientist level with a strong local ownership. Support is provided to institutionally based research groups, and to scientific networks to facilitates cooperation and sharing of resources. The work is carried out in close cooperation with research groups at more advanced host institutions. Although Uppsala University is the base of the operation, ISP functions as an international program and host laboratories may be located at other Swedish universities, in other Nordic and European countries, and in the regions. This is to meet the requests from developing countries on their own terms. ISP also handles other research programs, organised by Sida.
The operation of ISP is regulated in an ordinance established by the Swedish government in 1988 (UHÄ-FS 1988:18; SFS 1992:815), through the then Office of Universities and Higher Education (Universitets- och högskoleämbetet; UHÄ).
3.3 Relevance for development cooperation of ISP support
A capacity for research and higher education in basic sciences is important for development. A country’s domestic competence in basic sciences may promote: The quality of education at all levels. The development of scientific, critical thinking based on reproducible evidence. The development of applied sciences to meet local needs. The development of technology, innovation, and engineering on a local ownership basis. The sustainable use of natural resources. The engagement in business and global trade at a level of knowledge matching global
partners, industry and investors The development of scientific excellence and recognition
3.4 ISP’s alignment with Swedish policies and strategies
3.4.1 Alignment with the goals and strategies of Uppsala University
The operation of ISP agrees well with the overarching goals and strategies of Uppsala University (UU), stating that the university shall:2
Pursue research and education of the highest quality; Play an active role in global society; Promote development and innovation; Be far-sighted and open to change in all facets of its work; and Contribute to making our world a better place.
For Uppsala University to reach its goals, it is important to deepen and broaden its contacts with the developing world. Through collaboration across continents global challenges of fundamental significance may be constructively addressed and solved.
The UU Internationalisation Programme3 promotes participation in international networks and exchange, and in the development of international research programs. The UU Cooperation Programme 2013-2014,4 suggests increased exchange of staff and students, more of joint programs on Master’s and PhD study level, and increased international networking.
2 http://www.uu.se/en/about-uu/organisation/goals-strategies-plans/3 http://regler.uu.se/Detaljsida/?contentId=86953&kategoriId=2484 http://regler.uu.se/Detaljsida/?contentId=233677&kategoriId=135 (in Swedish)
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3.4.2 Alignment with the Swedish government’s policies and strategies
The Policy for Global Development 2003. The Swedish Policy for Global Development5 stresses that scientific research and technology are needed in addressing six listed development challenges.
The New Development Policy 2007. The policy6 states that long-term development cooperation should be confined to twelve countries, Bangladesh, Bolivia, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Ethiopia, Kenya, Mali, Mozambique, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia. ISP has redirected most of its support to research groups in these focus countries.
The New Africa Strategy 2007The New Swedish Africa Strategy 7 stresses that basic research capacity is a precondition for poverty reduction and social development.
Strategy for Sida’s support for development research cooperation 2009. In October 2009, the Swedish government adopted a Strategy for Sida’s support for development research cooperation 2010–2014.8 To reach its overall objective, “to strengthen and develop research of relevance to the fight against poverty in developing countries”, Sida is to focus on three specific areas:
Research capacity building in developing countries and regions Research of relevance to developing countries Swedish research of relevance to developing countries
ISP’s activity falls mainly within the first two of the specific areas, the objectives of which are: Partner countries and regional research actors are better able to plan, produce and use
research in the fight against poverty; and Increased production of research relevant to the fight against poverty in developing
countries.
Higher education in development cooperation 2011. In a communication from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs 2011, Higher Education in the Develop-ment Cooperation,9 an analysis of higher education within the frame of Swedish development cooperation and the Policy for Global Development is presented. It is emphasized that a beneficial development of society needs to be knowledge based, and that there exists a link between the development of society and economy, and increasing resources given to higher education. Swedish institutions of higher education are recommended to give more room to cooperation with low-income countries.
Results strategies within Sweden’s international aid 2013In July 2013 the Government published guidelines for its new approach to development coope-ration based on results strategies.10 The results strategies will be at different levels, including at the country level. The first country to be subject to a Swedish results strategy, and where ISP operates, is Zambia (July, 2013).11 Among expected results in Zambia are improved access to quality health and medical care, improved nutrition, increased access to secure and sustainable energy, and more sustainable use of natural resources, all depending on well developed basic sciences.5 http://www.sweden.gov.se/sb/d/14232/a/158646; http://www.sweden.gov.se/sb/d/9807/a/1132836 http://www.government.se/sb/d/9382/a/865957 http://www.government.se/sb/d/9807/a/1053008 See the link “Strategy for Sida's Support for Development Research Cooperation” at http://www.sidaresearch.se/research-cooperation/about-us.aspx9 http://www.regeringen.se/sb/d/108/a/164888 (in Swedish)10 http://www.regeringen.se/sb/d/4510/a/23581511 http://www.regeringen.se/sb/d/5301/a/94008
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3.5 ISP’s alignment with international policies and strategies
The Millenium Development Goals (MDGs) of the UNAn important prerequisite for attaining several of the MDGs12 is the availability nationally of scientists trained in the fields of basic sciences
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the UNSimilarly to the MDGs, reaching the proposed SDGs13 requires reinforced resources in scientific research and higher education. Increased capacity in basic sciences can be expected to facilitate the development that is required to secure most of the proposed goals.
The New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD)NEPAD’s work is science and knowledge based, and enhanced basic sciences capacity in partner countries will increase their ability to move forward in the thematic areas in focus of NEPAD’s activities.
Undergraduate students at Department of Chemistry, Royal University of Phnom Penh, Cambodia, discussing poster presentations of students’ theses. (Courtesy of IPICS CAB:01)
SECTION 4: STRUCTURE
12 http://www.un.org/millenniumgoals/13 http://sustainabledevelopment.un.org
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The International Science Program (ISP) is at the Faculty of Science and Technology at Uppsala University and consists of three subprograms: International Programme in the Physical Sciences (IPPS, since 1961) International Programme in the Chemical Sciences (IPICS, since 1970) International Programme in the Mathematical Sciences (IPMS, since 2002)
4.1 The ISP Board
On 15 January 2013, a new ISP Board was appointed for the period 1 January 2013 to 31 December 2015. The Board met twice in 2013, 12 March, and 17 December. It had the following composition (44% female, 56% male, including deputies): Professor Ulf Danielsson, Vice-Rector, Uppsala University (Chairperson) Professor Bengt Gustafsson, Dept. Physics and Astronomy, Uppsala Univ., Vice
Chairperson (until 12 March 2013; resigned on own request 30 June 2013) Professor Kersti Hermansson, Dept. Chemistry-Ångström, Uppsala University. (Vice
Chairperson from 12 May 2013) Ms Allison Perrigo, representative of the student organisations, Uppsala University Professor Claes-Göran Granqvist, Dept. Engineering Sciences, Uppsala University. Dr Irene Kolare, Office for Science and Technology, Uppsala University (until resignation
on own request before the Board meeting in December) Professor Elzbieta Glaser, Dept. Biochemistry and Biophysics, Stockholm University. Dr Linnea Sjöblom, representative of the personnel unions, Uppsala University. Professor Mohamed H.A. Hassan, The Global Network of Science Academies (IAP) Professor Romain Murenzi, The Academy of Science for the Developing World (TWAS) Professor Sandra di Rocco, Dept of Mathematics, Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) Professor Sune Svanberg, Div. Atomic Physics, Faculty of Engineering, Lund University Professor Warwick Tucker, Dept. Mathematics, Uppsala University
Deputy Board members, Uppsala University: Professor Gunilla Kreiss, Dept. Information Technology, Uppsala University Professor Anders Hagfeldt, Dept. Chemistry-Ångström, Uppsala University Professor Vernon Cooray, Dept. Engineering Sciences, Uppsala University
4.2 The ISP Executive Committee
The ISP Executive Committee met 11 February, 27 February, 4 June, 4 October, and 9 December. It had the following composition (22% female, 78% male): Professor Bengt Gustafsson, Chairperson (until 30 June 2013) Professor Kersti Hermansson, Chairperson (from 1 July 2013) Professor Claes-Göran Granqvist, Vice Chairman Associate Professor Ernst van Groningen, Director of IPPS Dr Irene Kolare (until December 2013) Mr Kay Svensson, International Coordinator, Uppsala University, co-opted Dr Leif Abrahamsson, Director of IPMS Associate Professor Peter Sundin, Director of IPICS Professor Warwick Tucker
4.3 The ISP Scientific Reference Groups
The International Programme in the Chemical Sciences (IPICS)The IPICS reference group had its annual meeting in Arild, Sweden, 28-30 October. It had the following composition (33% female, 67% male):
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Professor Ameenah Gurib-Fakim, CEPHYR Ltd, Ebene, Mauritius. Professor Henrik Kylin, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden. Professor Lars Ivar Elding, Lund University, Lund, Sweden.
After the meeting, the participants visited the Dept. Chemistry at Lund University. Professor Prapon Wilairat, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand, resigned from the group in April 2013.
The International Programme in the Mathematical Sciences (IPMS)The IPMS reference group had its annual meeting in Munyunyu, Uganda, 23-25 September 2013. It had the following composition (25% female, 75% male): Professor Christer Kiselman, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden Professor Fanja Rakotondrajao, Université de Antananarivo, Madagascar Professor Mohamed El Tom, Garden City College for Sci. and Technol., Khartoum Sudan Professor Tom Britton, Stockholm University, Stockholm, Sweden
Prof. Fanja Rakotondrajao was appointed to the group at the Board meeting 12 March 2013.
The International Programme in the Physical Sciences (IPPS)The IPPS reference group had its annual meeting in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, 11-13 September. It had the following composition (20% female, 80% male): Professor Ewa Wäckelgård, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden Professor Krishna Garg, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, India Professor Magnus Willander, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden Professor Roland Roberts, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden Professor Warawutti Lohawijarn, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Thailand
4.4 ISP Staff
In 2013, ISP had the following staff members (46% female, 54% male):
Scientific staff Assoc. Prof. Peter Sundin, Head of ISP, Director of IPICS Assoc. Prof. Ernst van Groningen, Deputy Head of ISP, Director of IPPS Dr Leif Abrahamsson, Director of IPMS Dr Linnéa Sjöblom, Assistant Director of IPICS Assoc. Prof. Carla Puglia, Assistant Director of IPPS (50%)
Administrative staff Mr Carl Söderlind, Program Adminstrator (until tragically deceased 10 April 2013) Ms. Emma Elliot, Program Assistant (from 4 February to 20 December) Mr Hossein Aminaey, Program Administrator Dr Peter Roth, Economy Administrator Ms Pravina Gajjar, Program Administrator Dr Tore Hållander, Economy Administrator Ms Zsuzsanna Kristófi, Chief Economist, Controller
Scientific coordinator (part-time) Dr Paul Vaderlind, Dept. Mathematics, Stockholm University, PACM Coordinator (20%)
SECTION 5: PROGRAM-WIDE RESULTS
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5.1 Activities
This Section briefly describes which research groups and scientific networks were supported in 2013 (Sections 5.1.1 and 5.1.2, respectively), and which Sida assignments were carried out (Section 5.1.3). Other ISP activities are given in Section 5.1.4.
In 2013, new support was started to six research groups and two scientific networks. There were no cases where groups or networks were phased out of support.
5.1.1 Research Groups
Support to research groups has since 2008 gradually been adapted to the requirement by Sida to restrict such collaboration to the Swedish “focus countries”, as decided in 2007 (see Section 3.4.2 under “The New Development Policy 2007”). In 2013, research groups in countries outside the Swedish focus countries were in Laos and Zimbabwe only. In the case of Zimbabwe the primary justification to continue support is not to loose the investments from earlier years, in molecular biology dating back to 1990. In the case of Laos, support commenced around 2005 and prematurely phasing out the collaboration would “reset” most of the academic/scientific development in chemistry and physics achieved so far.
In 2013, totally 35 research groups were supported (Tables 1 and 2), sixteen in chemistry, two in mathematics, and seventeen in physics. In eight of the twelwe Swedish focus countries totally 29 research groups were supported (Table 1), including three new chemistry and two new physics groups (Table 3). Six research groups were supported in two non-focus countries (Table 2), those in Zimbabwe on Sida funding and including one new physics group (Table 3), and those in Laos using funding provided by Stockholm University. Under the conditions of the extensions of the Sida agreement with ISP in 2011 and 2012, no support to new groups could be started on Sida funding those years, but this restriction was released in 2013. The justification for starting support to each new research group is given under the respective country listings below.
Table 1. Number of research groups supported in Swedish focus countries using Sida funding Country IPICS IPMS IPPS TotalBangladesh 2 2 4Burkina Faso 2 1 3Cambodia 1 1 1 3Ethiopia 3 1 2 6Kenya 2 5 7Mali 1 1 2Uganda 2 2Zambia 1 1 2Total 12 2 15 29
Table 2. Number of research groups supported in Swedish non-focus countries using funding from Stockholm University (in Laos) or Sida (part of IPPS support in Laos, and in Zimbabwe)Country IPICS IPMS IPPS TotalLaos 1 1 2Zimbabwe 3 1 4Total 4 2 6
Table 3. New research group support, started in 2013Country ISP Code Field of ScienceBangladesh IPICS BAN:05 Chemistry; safety of herbal medicinesBurkina Faso IPPS BUF:01 Physics; energy effective buildingsEthiopia IPICS ETH:02 Chemistry; pharmacological chemistry
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Ethiopia IPICS ETH:04 Chemistry; environmental chemistryUganda IPPS UGA:02 Physics; astronomy and space scienceZimbabwe IPPS ZIM:01 Physics; geophysics
Research groups supported in Swedish focus countries
In Bangladesh a research group at Dept. Chemistry, Univ. Dhaka (IPICS BAN:04) was supported in the field of environmental and food contamination chemistry, and one at the Bangladesh Univ. Health Sciences (BUHS), Dhaka, in the field of safety of herbal medicines (IPICS BAN:05). During the year, the latter group transferred to Daffodil Univ. Dhaka. The group had its first year of support in 2013 although its original application was positively evaluated already in 2011. The group is being developed by a PhD graduate from IPICS BAN:04, to allow for continued capacity building in this nearby field of research.
Research collaboration between Bangladesh Univ. Engineering and Technology (BUET) and the Atomic Energy Centre(AECD), Dhaka, was supported in the field of magnetic materials (IPPS BAN:02). Support in medical physics was provided to a group at the Dept. Biomedical Physics & Technology, University of Dhaka (IPPS BAN:04).
In Burkina Faso two research groups at the Dept. Chemistry, Univ. Ouagadougou, were supported, one on natural products research (IPICS BUF:01) and one on clay mineralogy (IPICS BUF:02). Support to the Department of Physics started in 2013 in the area of energy effective buildings (IPPS BUF:01). The aim to is come up with new technologies for controlling the indoor climate, and thus saving on costs for air condition, using local materials. Start of support to physics in Burkina Faso was
In Cambodia a research group at the Dept. Physics (IPPS CAM:01) at the Royal Univ. Phnom Penh (RUPP) was supported, and a research group at the RUPP Dept. Chemistry, in the field of environmental chemistry (IPICS CAB:01). IPMS provided support to the RUPP Department of Mathematics (IPMS CAB:01).
In Ethiopia support was provided to two research groups at Addis Ababa Univ. (AAU), at the Depts. Chemistry and Physics, respectively, and working mainly in the field of conducting polymers with photovoltaic applications (IPICS ETH:01 and IPPS ETH:01). Another group at AAU Dept.Physics is supported in the field of seismology (IPPS ETH:02). Support was also continued to the AAU Dept. Mathematics (IPMS ETH:01).
In 2013, support started to two new groups in chemistry, both led by scientists that graduated with PhDs in earlier phases of the Sida bilateral program with AAU. One of the groups works in the field of pharmacological chemistry (IPICS ETH:02), at School of Pharmacy, AAU, and the other in the field of environmental chemistry, at the AAU Dept. Chemistry (IPICS ETH:04). The support is intended to safeguard these human resources, developed with Sida funding, and allow for continued capacity building in these fields of research. The groups had their first year of support in 2013 although its original application was positively evaluated already in 2011 and 2012, respectively.
In Kenya five physics research groups were supported. Four of these are at Univ. Nairobi (UoNBI), and one is at the Univ. Eldoret. They work in the fields of X-ray fluorescence (IPPS KEN:01/2), nanostructured solar cells (IPPS KEN:02), photovoltaics (IPPS KEN:03), applied laser physics (IPPS KEN:04), and seismology (IPPS KEN:05). Support was provided also to two research groups at the Dept. Chemistry, UoNBI, in the fields of coordination chemistry (IPICS KEN:01) and natural products chemistry (IPICS KEN:02).
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In Mali, at Université des Sciences, des Techniques et des Technologies de Bamako, a research group on clay mineralogy was supported at Dept. Chemistry, (IPICS MAL:01), and a research group in the field of spectral imaging (IPPS MAL:01) at the Dept. Physics.
In Uganda support was provided to a research group in physics (IPPS UGA:01/1) at Makerere Univ., in the field of materials science, and to a new research group in astronomy and space science at the Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Mbabara (IPPS UGA:02). With the coming of the Square Kilometer Array (SKA), an international 1,5 billion Euro project in South Africa, and other African countries South of the equator, there will be a large demand for local manpower, both scientific and technical in the coming decade. The activity of the supported research group aims to align with this demand, and contribute to train local scientists to be part of this endeavour.
In Zambia, at Univ. Zambia, a research group at the Dept. Physics was supported in the field of materials science (IPPS ZAM:01), and a research group at the Dept. Chemistry in the field of conducting polymers (IPICS ZAM:01).
It should be noted that support in the field of mathematics was provided also to the Univ. Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, but within the scope of the network IPMS BURK:01 (PDE Modeling and Control; see Section 5.1.2). This network includes mathematics departments at universities in Mauritania and Senegal. Similarly, mathematics groups at Makerere Univ., Uganda, National Univ. Rwanda and the Kigali Inst. Sci. Technol., Rwanda, Univ. Nairobi, Kenya, Univ. Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, and Univ. Zambia, were supported through the East African Universities Mathematics Program (EAUMP; see Section 5.1.2).
Research groups supported in Swedish non-focus countries
In Laos one research group in environmental chemistry was supported at Dept. Chemistry (IPICS LAO:01), National Univ. Laos (NUOL), and one research group in geoscience at NUOL Dept. Physics (IPPS LAO:01), both using funding provided by Stockholm University. The group IPPS LAO:01 was partly supported also using Sida funding, to allow for a PhD student on sandwich training in Thailand to conclude his work with graduation expected in 2014. Minor support was also provided to the NUOL Dept. Mathematics, allowing two female staff members to participate in an international conference in Mandalay, Myanmar.
In Zimbabwe, IPICS supported three research groups. One works in the field of pharmaco-kinetics-pharmacodynamics, at the African Inst. Biomed. Sci. Technol. (IPICS AiBST), Harare (associated with Univ. Zimbabwe). Another group is working in the field of biomolecular interactions (IPICS ZIM:01), at the Dept. Chemistry, Univ. Zimbabwe, Harare. The third is working in the field of biochemical toxicology (IPICS ZIM:02), at the Dept. Environmental Science and Health, National Univ. Sci. Technol. (NUST) in Bulawayo.
In 2013, IPPS re-started its support to a research group at NUST in the field of geophysics and ground water studies (IPPS ZIM:01). The support is intended to facilitate the scientific contribution of the group as an already established member of the Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Seismological Working Group (ESARSWG; see Section 5.1.2), where Zimbabwe holds the southernmost area of the Rift Valley, in focus of the ESARSWG’s activities. The research group also carries out a comprehensive study of the ground water in the city of Bulawayo, in collaboration with the Departments of Chemistry and Microbiology, with the purpose of providing the local population with safe drinking water.
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5.1.2 Scientific Networks
South-South regional scientific cooperation generates critical mass in selected research fields and provides extensive contacts, allows for complementary activities, gives access to advanced equipment, and contributes the human capital needed for good postgraduate education. Therefore, ISP provides support not only to research groups but also to regional scientific networks.14 In 2013, totally 19 scientific networks were supported (Table 4), two of which received their first year of support (Table 5).
Table 4. Number of scientific networks supported by ISP, by regionRegion IPICS IPMS IPPS TotalAfrica 8 2 4 14Asia 3 0 0 3Latin America 1 0 1 2Total 12 2 5 19
Table 5. New scientific network support, starting in 2013Coordinated from ISP Code Field of ScienceBurkina Faso IPICS ANEC Chemistry; electroanalytical chemistryBurkina Faso IPICS RAFPE Chemistry; environmental chemistry
Scientific networks in the field of chemistry
ALNAP - African Laboratory for Natural Products, with the objective to cooperate in natural products research between laboratories in neighboring countries.
ANCAP - African Network for the Chemical Analysis of Pesticides, with the objective to safeguarding public health and the environment, and ensuring the safety of African agricultural and aquatic products, making them competitive on the world market, and thereby contributing to the continent’s poverty eradication endeavors.
ANEC - African Network of Electroanalytical Chemists with the objective to foster research activities in the field of electroanalytical chemistry among African scientists, and to promote and encourage the use of electrochemical approaches in African basic science as well as applications in for example environmental sciences and food security. The network had its first year of support in 2013 although its original application was positively evaluated already in 2011.
ANFEC - Asian Network of Research on Food and Environment Contaminants. In order to build upon the progress facilitated by the ISP support to environmental chemistry in the region, and to further develop the capacity for reliable trace analysis of pollutants, this scientific network was proposed in 2011 by researchers from NUOL in Laos, Dhaka University in Bangladesh and RUPP in Cambodia. In 2012, the network was funded using the contribution to ISP from Stockholm University. The network had its first year of Sida-funded support in 2013 although its original application was positively evaluated already in 2011. The network has the following main objectives: Common training regarding analytical skills and quality assurance. Exchange of staff for training and development purposes. An annual thematic workshop. Mutual verification of analytical results and development of quality assurance.
ANRAP - Asian Network of Research on Antidiabetic Plants, with the objective to develop cooperation between scientists working in the field of antidiabetic plant research.
14 For more details of ISP’s support to scientific networks, see Kiselman, C. (2011);http://uu.diva-portal.org/smash/record.jsf?pid=diva2:393463&rvn=1
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LANBIO - Latin American Network for Research in Bioactive Natural Compounds, with the objective to promote natural product research in South America.
NABSA - Network for Analytical and Bioassay Services in Africa, with the objective to give other African scientists access to the analytical and laboratory facilities and equipment that exists in the Dept. Chem., Univ. Botswana.
NAPRECA - Natural Products Research Network for Eastern and Central Africa, with the objective to initiate, develop and promote research in the area of natural products chemistry in Eastern and Central Africa.
NITUB - Network of Instrument Technical Personnel and User Scientists of Bangladesh, with the objective to improve the capabilities in handling, maintaining, trouble-shooting and repairing scientific instruments in Bangladesh.
RABiotech - West African Biotechnology Network, with the objective to ensure and reinforce research training in biotechnology, and to share research on local challenges. The network aims at limiting the brain drain of the South towards North.
RAFPE - Research Network in Africa on Pollution of the Environment, with the objective to share knowledge and pursue a joint program with the aim of reducing the risks with pesticides and other water pollutants in Western Africa.
SEANAC - Southern and Eastern Africa Network for Analytical Chemists, with the objective to promote analytical chemistry in the region by research collaboration, training, and information sharing, to facilitate inventory, access, operation, maintenance and repair of analytical equipment, and to collaborate with organizations of similar aims.
Scientific networks in the field of mathematics
BURK:01 - PDE, Modeling and Control, aiming at applications of mathematics, but also to strengthen other areas of mathematics. The network includes joint research, with links to mathematicians in the West African region and the international scientific community. The network consists of researchers in mathematics at Univ. Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso), at Gaston Berger Univ. (Senegal), at Univ. Nouakchott (Mauritania), at Univ. Cocody-Abidjan (Ivory Coast), and at Université des Sciences, des Techniques et des Technologies de Bamako (Mali).
EAUMP - Eastern African Universities Mathematics Programme, with the objective to enhance postgraduate, and particularly PhD, training to build capacity in universities in the region, and training advanced mathematics researchers needed in other socio-economic sectors. The network consists of the departments of mathematics at Makerere Univ. (Uganda), National Univ. Rwanda and Kigali Institute of Science and Technology (Rwanda), Univ. Dar es Salaam (Tanzania), Univ. Nairobi (Kenya), and Univ. Zambia (Zambia)).
Scientific Networks in the field of physics
AFSIN - African Spectral Imaging Network, with the objective to bring the network's research groups to international standard in the field of spectroscopy and spectral imaging, with application in medicine, environment and agriculture.
ESARSWG - Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Seismological Working Group, with the objective to monitor seismic activities of the East Africa Rift System through operation of seismic stations in nine countries and collectively analyse data. This will promote building regional capacity with regard to both equipment and personnel to enable seismology related research to be carried out.
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LAM - African Laser, Atomic, Molecular and Optical Sciences Network, with the objective to promote the physics of lasers, atoms and molecules, and their applications, as well as to develop scientific cooperation in these fields in Africa.
MSSEESA - Materials Science and Solar Energy Network for Eastern and Southern Africa, with the aim to make use of more costly equipment in an efficient way and to strengthen the quality of physics education and to harmonize the MSc and PhD programs in the region.
NADMICA - Nature Induced Disaster Mitigation in Central America, with the objective to enhance research in Natural Disaster Mitigation in Central America. This was originally a regional Sida project coordinated by ISP (on the Swedish side) and the Consejo Superior de Universitario Centroamericano (CSUCA, in Guatemala, on the Central American side). From 1 January 2012, after the termination of the Sida regional agreement, ISP continued to support the network to allow the students from Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Panamá to conclude their studies.
5.1.3 Sida AssignmentsThis report generally regards only the operation of ISP according to Sida Agreement 75000514 / 2008-001272. The collaboration with Sida in 2013, however, included the following commissioned assignments, specified by separate agreements. Any results of these programs are accounted for separately, and are not given in detail in this annual report.
Mozambique. The current Sida bilateral agreement with Universidad Eduardo Mondlane (UEM), Maputo Mozambique, was signed in 2011. In October 2011 ISP was assigned to manage the Swedish coordination of the programme, comprising 12 subprogrammes with collaborating partners in Sweden. The original agreement for this coordination, between Sida and ISP, covered the years 2011-2013, and in December 2013 it was extended to the period 2014 – 2015. The number of students to be trained in Sweden is approximately 100. The Swedish institutions involved in 2013 were Chalmers, Gothenburg University, Karolinska Institute, Luleå Technical University, Lund University, Mälardalen University, Örebro University, the Royal Instiute of Technology (KTH), Stockholm University, the Swedish Institute for Food and Biotechnology (SIK), the Swedish Institute for Communicable Disease Control (SMI), the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU), Umeå University, and Uppsala University.
In 2013, ISP hosted a UEM-ISP workshop in Lund, 11-12 November. The focus of the workshop was postgraduate training at UEM. The workshop gathered UEM-students on training in Sweden, their Swedish supervisors, and Sida and UEM representatives.15
Beside this engagement with UEM, ISP is also coordinating the activites in Sweden of the subprogramme in mathematics, under the overall bilateral programme.
Tanzania. ISP continued to coordinate the Swedish side of the Sida bilateral program with the Faculty of Science at University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM), with respect to the Department of Geology.
Uganda. At Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda, ISP continued to coordinate the subprograms with DICTS, Library, and the College of Natural Sciences.
Payment of subsistence allowances to Sida bilateral students. ISP continued the Sida assignment to administer the payment of PhD student allowances and insurance costs for PhD students who receive support from Sida in Swedish bilateral agreements on research cooperation with Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda and Bolivia.
15 See http://www.isp.uu.se/bilateral-programs/Mozambique/mozambique-news-and-events/workshop2013/
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5.1.4 Other Activities
Collaboration
Al Baha University: In 2013, ISP continued cooperation under the “Service Contract of Academic Support between Al Baha University (ABU), Saudi Arabia, and Uppsala University, International Science Programme (ISP), Sweden”, 2012-2014.
The main activities were to initiate a four-year project aiming at developing the computer science education at ABU (Al Baha Optimizing Teaching and Learning; ABOLT). For this purpose, UU staff visited ABU twice during the year, in February and in June. A third joint planning meeting for UU and ABU was held in Macau at the First International Conference on Learning and Teaching in Computing and Engineering (LaTiCE) in March. The ABOLT project started during with first two meetings at ABU, in September and November, on a yearlong staff development course: A scholarly approach to learning and teaching computer science.
In October, an ABU staff member, Mrs. Azza Alghamdi, was admitted to PhD studies in mathematics at Uppsala University.
The expenditures 2013 were distributed to ISP coordination (26%), and to development of programs in computer science (53%). Indirect costs (“overhead”) amounted to 21%.
Linköping University (LiU) and University of Rwanda (UR): The new Sida bilateral programme phase in Rwanda started 1 July 2013. Following successful participation in the new sida “Open Call Process”, ISP is engaged in the subprogramme on Research Management, with Linköping Univ. in Sweden and the Directorate for Planning and Development at Univ. Rwanda.
Hossein Aminaey and Leif Abrahamsson participated in the program startup meeting in Butare, Rwanda, in August. Leif Abrahamsson and Peter Sundin hosted a project-planning meeting in Uppsala in September, focusing on the development of training programs at UR.
National Mathematical Centre (NMC), Abuja, Nigeria: One NMC staff member, Mr. Olufunminiyi Abiri, continued PhD training at Luleå Univ. Technology (LTU), Luleå, Sweden.
Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences (KVA): ISP, in collaboration with KVA, the Swedish Secretariat for Environmental Earth System Science (SSEESS) and the European Academies of Science Advisory Council (AESAC) continued the preparation of a series of workshop on the theme “Energy at the Village Level”, in a meeting hosted at Uppsala University in August.
The first workshop will be held in Arusha, Tanzania, in 2014, and subsequent workshops are planned 2015-2016 in Southeast Asia (Malaysia), West Africa (Ghana), Latin America (Mexico), as well as a final round-up meeting in the UK. More information is available on the Smart Villages initiative’s website at e4sv.org.
Stockholm University (SU): Following an agreement signed in December 2010, the Faculty of Science at SU, Sweden, provides a yearly contribution 2011-2015.
The expenditures 2013 were distributed to the continued development of Pan African Centre for Mathematics (26%), to other mathematics related activities (22%), to research groups in Laos (40%), and to service costs of mass spectrometry at Addis Ababa University (3%). Indirect costs (“overhead”) amounted to 9%. A meeting with the steering group was held 12 June 2013.
Thailand Research Fund (TRF): The conditions for renewing the former TRF-ISP agreement was further explored. In April 2013, Peter Sundin participated in a meeting hosted by TRF in Bangkok, Thailand, with representatives of Thailand International Development Cooperation
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Agency (TICA) and the Development Cooperation Section of the Swedish Embassy in Bangkok, where the expected forms of cooperation were further settled.
In September, TICA representatives Ms Angsana Sihapitak (Deputy Director-General), Ms Prapassorn Thanusingha (Chief of European Countries Cooperation), and Ms Chachsaran Lertkiattiwong (Thai - Swedish Cooperation Officer), together with Royal Thai Embassy representative Ms Pachongwat Yuckpan (First Secretary), visited Sweden. Peter Sundin participated in the delegation’s meeting with Sida, and hosted a program at UU where the delegation met Vice Chancellor Eva Åkesson, and had a seminar at the Ångström Laboratory with Swedish supervisors of Thai students trained in Sweden. Peter Sundin gave a talk, “The International Science Programme at Uppsala University, Sweden – Experience, Results, Opportunities, and a History of Cooperation with the Scientific Community in Thailand”.
Fellow evenings
ISP hosted fellow evenings 7 March (at ISP premises), 23 April (at Restaurant Korfu, Uppsala), and 7 November (at ISP premises), each with 20-30 participants. On 7 Nov., a representative of Uppsala Association of International Affairs presented the organization and its activities.
Meetings, conference participation, presentations, and other such activities of ISP staff
19 February: Peter Sundin gave an invited talk “The International Science Programme at Upp-sala University – More than 50 years experience of capacity building in basic sciences in low-income countries”, at Uppsala University Diplomatic Forum, “Swedish International Develop-ment Cooperation and Sida – Current Chenges and Future Challenges”, Sida, Stockholm Sweden.
4-6 April: Peter Sundin participated in the Royal Golden Jubilee Ph.D. Congress XIV, The Thailand Research Fund, Pattaya, Thailand, and gave an invited talk, “The International Science Programme at Uppsala University – Experiences and Opportunities”.
19-21 April: Leif Abrahamsson participated in the annual meeting of the EMS-CDC (European Mathematical Society, Commission for Developing Countries) held in Linköping.
3 May: Linnéa Sjöblom, Peter Roth and Peter Sundin arranged and participated in an ISP-SLU seminar on “Zinc and Phosphorus availability in soils in Mali” at the Dept. Soil and Environment, SLU, Uppsala, Sweden, where two visiting Mali student’s presented and discussed their research with SLU soil scientists. (IPICS MAL:01)
6-7 May: ISP and SLU arranged the workhop “Collaboration with Developing Countries as a Strategic Component in the Internationalisation of Higher Education” at the “Program Days for Higher Education”, organized by the Swedish Council for Higher Education. Carla Puglia gave a talk “Uppsala University International policy and activities - Activities and projects with developing countries: International Office, International Science Programme”.
6-9 May: Peter Sundin participated in the 19th Conference of the Islamic World Academy of Science, Dhaka; Bangladesh, and gave an invited talk “The International Science Programme in Bangladesh: Self Interest or Empowerment?” co-authored with Ms. Tatjana Kuhn, who also contributed with a poster.
12-13 May: Carla Puglia and Ernst van Groningen visited the Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP), Trieste, Italy, to discuss continued collaboration and coordination between ISP and ICTP.
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15 May: Ernst van Groningen was elected as member (ex-officio) of the board of the “Physics for Development” group of the European Physical Society. He attended the board meeting at the École Polytechnique Fédérale in Lausanne, Switzerland.
2-3 September: Peter Sundin participated in the 6th SETAC Africa Conference, Lusaka, Zambia, and gave a talk, “ISP and Environmental Chemistry in Africa”.
25 September: Peter Sundin participated in the conference Agricultural Research for Development, SLU, Uppsala, Sweden, and gave a talk, “Capacity Development in Environmental Chemistry in Low-Income Countries”.
1 October: The Sida-ISP Annual Review Meeting was held at Sida, Stockholm.
4 October: Ernst van Groningen and Peter Sundin met Professor John Mathiason, Syracuse University, USA, together with Sida staff, at Sida Stockholm, to discuss the refinement of ISP’s RBM logical framework.
1-3 November: Leif Abrahamsson participated in the 6th International Conference on Science and Mathematics Education in Developing Countries, Mandalay, Myanmar, and gave a talk “Support to Basic Sciences in Developing Countries”.
11-15 November: Ernst van Groningen participated in the 3rd Academic Conference on Natural Science for Master and PhD Students from Asean Countries, Phnom Penh Cambodia. He gave two talks: one scientific presentation “Exoplanets” and one on ISP, about in particular ISP’s past and present activities in Southeast Asia.
24-26 November: Leif Abrahamsson participated in the SAMSA (Southern Africa Mathematical Sciences Association) meeting held in Cape Town, South Africa.
1-4 December: Peter Sundin participated in the SANORD 4th Biennial International Conference,Lilongwe, Malawi, and contributed to a presentation of Uppsala University with a talk “Does ISP make the world a better place by support to Basic Sciences in Low-Income Countries?”. Minor Field Studies program
In 2013, for the second year, ISP offered Swedish students stipends in the Sida-financed Minor Field Study (MFS) program, to carry out thesis work at institutions in eligible countries (www.isp.uu.se/minor-field-studies). Thirteen students were awarded MFS stipends, and in two cases support for co-applicants were arranged through ISP funding to the host group (Table 6).
Publications, etc.
P. Sundin (2013). The International Programme in the Chemical Sciences (IPICS): 40 Years of Support to Chemistry in Africa. In: A. Gurib-Fakim and J.N.Eloff (Eds.), Chemistry for Sustainable Development in Africa. Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg.
Ernst van Groningen was a guest editor for a special issue of the Wiley journal: Geografiska Annaler A, Physical Geology. Many of the PhD students on the IPPS NADMICA activity have submitted manuscripts to the special issue. It will be published in print early 2015, but some of the articles will appear on-line as open access already in 2014.
ISP’s Strategic Plan 2013-20171 was published at ISP’s website in July 2013.
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Tabell 6. Minor field studies students receiving support through ISP in 2013. (67% F, 33% M)Host Country
Student, affiliation
Gender
Study level
Supervisor, affiliationin Sweden in Host Country
Bangladesh Anna LandahlLinköping Univ.
F MSc Henrik Kylin,Linköping Univ
Nilufar Nahar, Univ. Dhaka (IPICS BAN:04)
Bangladesh Jennie HaagLinköping Univ.
F MSc Henrik Kylin, Linköping Univ.
Nilufar Nahar, Univ. Dhaka (IPICS BAN:04)
Burkina Faso Emma Lundin, SLU, Uppsala
F MSc Ingmar Persson, SLU, Uppsala
B. Guel/S.Pare, Univ. Ouagadougou (IPICS BUF:02)
Burkina Faso Hans Öckerman, SLU, Uppsala
M MSc Ingmar Persson,SLU, Uppsala
B. Guel/S.Pare, Univ. Ouagadougou (IPICS BUF:02)
Burkina Faso Staffan Persson Uppsala Univ.
M BSc Patrice Godonou, Uppsala Univ
Moussa Sogouti, Univ. Ouagadougou (IPPS BUF:01)
Costa Rica Freja Söderberg, Uppsala Univ.
F MSc Anna Rutgersson,Uppsala Univ.
Eric Alfaro, Univ. Costa Rica(IPPS NADMICA)
Kenya Jill Wellholm Uppsala Univ.
F BSc Uwe Zimmermann,Uppsala Univ
Justus Simiyu, Univ. Nairobi(IPPS KEN:02)
Kenya Karin Rosén16 Uppsala Univ.
F BSc Uwe Zimmermann,Uppsala Univ.
Justus Simiyu, Univ. Nairobi(IPPS KEN:02)
Kenya Moa Mackegård Uppsala Univ.
F BSc Uwe Zimmermann,Uppsala Univ
Justus Simiyu, Univ. Nairobi(IPPS KEN:02)
Kenya C.C. Kirchmann16 Uppsala Univ.
M BSc Annica Nilsson,Uppsala Univ
K. Kaduki, Univ. Nairobi(IPPS KEN:04)
Kenya Elin Lundin Uppsala Univ.
F BSc Annica Nilsson,Uppsala Univ
K. Kaduki, Univ. Nairobi(IPPS KEN:04)
Kenya Jacob Andrén Uppsala Univ.
M BSc Annica Nilsson,Uppsala Univ
K. Kaduki, Univ. Nairobi(IPPS KEN:04)
Malawi Hanna Jansson Uppsala Univ.
F MSc Jan E.S. Bergman,Swed. Inst. Space Phys.
Chomora Mikeka,Univ. Malawi
Malawi Mikael Gidstedt, Uppsala Univ.
M MSc Jan E.S. Bergman,Swed. Inst. Space Phys.
Chomora Mikeka,Univ. Malawi
Uganda Anita Nakagulire Uppsala Univ.
F MSc Lars Oestreicher,Uppsala Univ
Frank Kitumba, Makerere Univ. (Sida bilateral)
Results Based Management
Applicants in the year’s IPICS reference group meetings were introduced to the RBM requirements and to strengthened financial management and reporting routines at ISP.
Visiting Persons and Delegations
ISP received or participated in the reception of the following guests and delegations.17
17 April: Prof. Pamela Mbabazi, Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST), visited ISP to discuss current and future collaboration.
2-23 October: Ms Janet Mwania visited Uppsala University for discussing the implementation of a Master programme in renewable Energy at INST, Univ. Nairobi. Kenya. (IPPS KEN:01/2)
26 November: Prof. Salah Arafa, American University in Cairo, Egypt, a former fellow of the International Seminar in Physics (1967-1968) visited ISP.
5.2 Achieved Outcomes and Outputs
16 These students were supported from the host group’s local ISP funds instead of by an MFS stipend.17 See also http://www.isp.uu.se/visits/
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In 2013, ISP supported 35 research groups and 19 scientific networks, spending in total 24,197 kSEK (Table 7). There were 294 PhD students engaged, and 344 postgraduate students training for MSc, MPhil or Licentiate’s degrees, benefiting directly or indirectly from ISP support. About half of the PhD students, and 6% of the Master students, we’re trained in sandwich programs. On average, 23% of the students were female. The research groups and networks graduated 76 MScs and 35 PhDs, disseminated 540 scientific contributions as publications or at conferences, and arranged 67 meetings attended by totally at least 4,000 participants.
Table 7. Expenditures and number of ISP supported activities 2013, students registered, and outcome in terms of student graduations and dissemination (L.Am. = Latin America)
Africa Asia L.Am. TotalExpenditures by research groups and networks (kSEK)*- Shorter term training, visits and travels- Development of technical resources; local events.- Regional activities and training- Longer-term, mostly “Sandwich” type trainingTotal expenditures
1,8096,5953,4874,886
16,778
6141,572
513913
3,612
00
3003,5073,807
2,4248,1674,3009,307
24,197
Number of Supported ActivitiesResearch Groups in Swedish Focus CountriesResearch Groups in Non-Focus CountriesRegional Scientific NetworksTotal number of activities
224
1440
723
12
0022
296
1954
StudentsStudents registered for PhD (sandwich type)Students registered for PhD (local)Percentage of PhD students that are female
Students registered for MSc or MPhil (sandwich type)Students registered for MSc or MPhil (local)Percentage of MSc students that are female
Total number of postgraduate studentsPercentage of postgraduate students that are female
PhD graduations (“sandwich”/local)Lic., MSc and MPhil graduations (“sandwich”/local)
119135
18
9264
26
52722
15/151/62
103028
86820
11622
0/ 40/12
120
33
41
60
1741
1/01/0
141165
20
21333
25
66023
16/192/74
DisseminationPublications in International J. (with TR impact factors)**Publications in International Journals (“TR unlisted”)**Books, Chapters, Popular Publ., Technical Reports, etc.
International Conference ContributionsRegional Conference ContributionsNational Conference Contributions
Total dissemination
Conferences/Workshops/Courses arrangedNumber of participants
66114
18
85103
26
412
44≈2,000
1120
3
291030
103
19≈1,700
600
469
25
4≈300
83134
21
118119
65
540
67≈4,000
*Only Sida-funded expenditures are listed. Explanation to expenditure categories is given in Section 5.2.1**See Section 5.4.
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5.2.1 Expenditures by Supported Activities
Research groups (Table 8) accounted for 51% and scientific networks (Table 9) for 49% of the total Sida-funded expenditures, using 88% of financial resources made available (including balances carried over from 2012). The balances made up 11% of available funding.
Table 8. Research groups, start of support, allocations and expenditures 2013 (Sida-financed only). New groups having their first year of support in 2013 are highlighted. (BCF – balance carried forward; RG – research group)Region Country ISP Code Start BCF Allocation ExpenditureAfrica Burkina Faso IPICS BUF:01 2008 0 220 220Africa Burkina Faso IPICS BUF:02 2008 0 450 426Africa Ethiopia IPICS ETH:01 2002 500 900 1299Africa Ethiopia IPICS ETH:02 2013 0 400 77Africa Ethiopia IPICS ETH:04 2013 0 500 279Africa Kenya IPICS KEN:01 2011 170 330 146Africa Kenya IPICS KEN:02 2011 0 450 450Africa Mali IPICS MAL:01 2002 100 324 465Africa Zambia IPICS ZAM:01 2011 0 350 0Africa Zimbabwe IPICS ZIM:AiBST 2008 0 400 400Africa Zimbabwe IPICS ZIM:01 2006 0 298 330Africa Zimbabwe IPICS ZIM:02 1999 100 400 478Africa IPICS RG, Total 870 5,022 4,570Africa Ethiopia IPMS ETH:01 2005 74 1,065 492Africa IPMS RG, Total 74 1,065 492Africa Burkina Faso IPPS BUF:01 2013 0 450 501Africa Ethiopia IPPS ETH:01 1990 0 497 298Africa Ethiopia IPPS ETH:02 2005 150 200 295Africa Kenya IPPS KEN:01/2 1991 173 870 986Africa Kenya IPPS KEN:02 1998 150 556 359Africa Kenya IPPS KEN:03 1998 0 480 141Africa Kenya IPPS KEN:04 2005 301 595 607Africa Kenya IPPS KEN:05 2010 150 581 175Africa Mali IPPS MAL:01 2011 0 400 148Africa Uganda IPPS UGA:01/2 1989 62 125 14Africa Uganda IPPS UGA:02 2013 0 400 327Africa Zambia IPPS ZAM:01 1988 0 380 250Africa Zimbabwe IPPS ZIM:01 2013 0 350 264Africa IPPS RG, Total 986 5,884 4,365
Asia Bangladesh IPICS BAN:04 2003 0 435 397Asia Bangladesh IPICS BAN:05 2013 0 155 155Asia Cambodia IPICS CAB:01 2010 120 417 529Asia Laos IPICS LAO:01* 2005Asia IPICS RG; Total 120 1,007 1,081Asia Cambodia IPMS CAB:01 2010 15 500 34Asia IPMS RG, Total 15 500 34Asia Bangladesh IPPS BAN:02 1980 45 855 609Asia Bangladesh IPPS BAN:04 2011 45 500 629Asia Cambodia IPPS CAM:01 2007 0 650 518Asia Laos IPPS LAO:01* 2005 0 150 153Asia IPPS RG, Total 90 2,155 1,909
Grand Total, RG 2,155 15,633 12,451* IPICS LAO:01 was fully, and IPPS LAO:01 additionally, supported by SU funding (155 and 100 kSEK, respectively).
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Table 9. Networks, start of support, allocations and expenditures 2013 (Sida-financed only). (BCF – balance carried forward; NW – scientific network)Region ISP Code Country Start BCF Allocation ExpenditureAfrica IPICS ALNAP Ethiopia 1996 0 250 266Africa IPICS ANCAP Tanzania 2001 0 260 260Africa IPICS ANEC Burkina Faso 2013 0 130 130Africa IPICS NABSA Botswana 1995 0 500 263Africa IPICS NAPRECA Kenya 1988 0 320 320Africa IPICS RABiotech Burkina Faso 2008 0 650 650Africa IPICS RAFPE Burkina Faso 2013 0 300 300Africa IPICS SEANAC Botswana 2005 0 350 350Africa IPICS NW, Total 0 2,760 2,539Africa IPMS BURK:01 Burkina Faso 2003 187 1,100 415Africa IPMS EAUMP Uganda 2002 0 2,724 2,646Africa IPMS NW, Total 187 3,824 3,061Africa IPPS AFSIN Ivory Coast 2011 0 570 575Africa IPPS ESARSWG Zimbabwe 1997 410 350 560Africa IPPS LAM Senegal 1996 188 0 188Africa IPPS MSSEESA Zambia 2009 120 300 428Africa IPPS NW, Total 718 1,220 1,751
Asia IPICS ANFEC Laos 2013 0 200 73Asia IPICS ANRAP Bangladesh 1994 0 230 230Asia IPICS NITUB Bangladesh 1995 0 285 285Asia IPICS NW; Total 0 715 588
Lat.Am.
IPICS LANBIO Chile 1986 0 300 300
Lat.Am. IPICS NW, Total 0 300 300Lat.Am.
IPPS NADMICA Guatemala 2012 N/A N/A 3,507
Lat.Am. IPPS NW, Total N/A N/A 3,507
Grand Total, NW 905 8,819 11,746
In all, the supported activities in Africa accounted for 68% of the expenditures, those in Asia for 16%, and those in Latin America for 17%. The research groups in Africa accounted for 74%, and those in Asia for 26% of the total research group expenditures (Figure 1). The scientific networks in Africa accounted for 62%, those in Asia for 5% and those in Latin America for 33% of the total network expenditures (Figure 2). The increased network expenditures in the Latin American region (compared to previous years is due to the adoption of the new network IPPS NADMICA.
The expenditures could be attributed to four different kinds of categories of activities: Exchange : Costs for shorter-term visitors (sent or received), participation in and
contribution in the arrangement of conferences and workshops Development : Costs for purchase of equipment, consumables, spare parts, literature and
other items used locally, maintainence costs, publication costs, and costs for fieldwork and for arranging local training, courses, workshops and conferences.
Regional : Costs for regional activities within networks, and between research groups, mainly training, arranging workshops/summer schools, and use of advanced equipment.
Training : Costs for longer-term training outside the region, mostly sandwich programs.
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The largest category of expenditures of research groups was on development costs (Figure 3), while networks spent most on training (Figure 4).
Africa, 74%Asia, 26%
Africa, 62%
Asia, 5%
Lat.Am., 33%
Figure 1. Distribution of expenditures Figure 2. Distribution of expenditures(%) of research groups 2013, by region. (%) of scientific networks 2013, by region.(Sida-financed only) (Sida-financed only)
Research groups spent 54% of their financial resources on development (Figure 3), while networks spent only 12% (Figure 4). Development costs made up 73% of the expenditures of chemistry groups, and 38% and 29% in physics and mathematics groups, respectively (Figure 5). Among networks, only those in chemistry spent substantial amounts on development costs, 27% of funds, while both mathematics and physics networks spent less than 10% (Figure 6).
The share of training expenditures among networks was highest in mathematics (76%) and in physics (67%), while chemistry networks used no funds on training (Figure 4). Among research groups, those in mathematics used 71% of their expenditures on training, those in physics 39% and those in chemistry 12% (Figure 3).
Among research groups 16% of expenditures were on exchange and 2% on regional activities (Figure 3), while networks spent 34% of regional activities and 4% on exchange (Figure 4).
Exchange, 16%
Develop., 54%
Regional, 2%Training, 28%
Exchange, 4%
Develop., 12%
Regional, 34%
Training, 50%
Figure 3. Distribution of expenditures Figure 4. Distribution of expenditures (%)(%) of research groups 2013, by activity. of networks 2013, by activity.(Sida-financed only) (Sida-financed only)
The expenditures on exchange were most pronounced in physics (18%) and chemistry (16%) research groups, while mathematics research groups spent nothing on this (Figure 5). Physics networks used 6% of expenditures on exchange, while chemistry networks used 3% and mathematics networks 1% (Figure 6).
Chemistry networks used most of their expenditures on regional activities (70%), while physics networks used 23% and those in mathematics 14% (Figure 6). Chemistry and mathematics research groups did not spend any funds on regional activities, while physics research groups spent 5% (Figure 5).
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In conclusion, chemistry research groups were more development oriented than mathematics and physics groups, which were instead more training oriented, their second largest expenditures share being development (Figure 5). Chemistry networks, on the other hand, were mostly oriented towards regional activitities, while mathematics and physics networks were mostly oriented towards training, regional activities being the second largest share of expenditures. Chemistry networks spend their second largest share on development.
IPICS IPMS IPPS0
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7000
TrainingRegionalDevelop.Exchange
Figure 5. Distribution of expenditures (kSEK) by research groups on categories of activities 2013, per subject program. (Sida-financed only)
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TrainingRegionalDevelop.Exchange
Figure 6. Distribution of expenditures (kSEK) by scientific networks on categories of activities 2013, per subject program. (Sida-financed only)
Research groups’ Sida-financed expenditures were to 87% in Swedish focus countries (see Section 3.4.2, The New Development Policy 2007), and 53% were in Swedish focus countries not having a Sida bilateral agreement on research development cooperation (Table 10). Research groups in non-focus countries (Laos and Zimbabwe) accounted for 13% of research group expenditures. In addition, research groups in Laos had expenditures financed by Stockholm University funding (Table 8). Mathematics research groups were in focus contries only, with most of expenditures (94%) in Ethiopia (Table 8, Table 10, Figure 7). Expenditures of
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physics research groups were to 93% in focus countries, and 70% in countries without Sida support to research development. Expenditures of chemistry groups were to 79% in focus countries, about half of that in countries without Sida support to researcg development.
Table 10. Distribution of Research Group expenditures (kSEK and %) in 2013, to Swedish focus countries (FC) with or without (w/o) Sida (current or earlier) bilateral research development programs (Bil. Prg.), and to other countries, for IPICS, IPMS and IPPS. (Sida-financed only)Country Category IPICS IPMS IPPS Total
kSEK % kSEK % kSEK % kSEK %FC with Sida Bil. Prg. 2,301 41 492 94 1,435 23 4,228 34FC, w/o Sida Bil. Prg. 2,142 38 34 6 4,422 70 6,598 53Other Countries 1,208 21 0 0 417 7 1,625 13TOTAL 5,651 100 526 100 6,274 100 12,451 100
IPICS IPMS IPPS0
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FC with Sida Bilat.FC w/o Sida Bilat.Other Countries
Figure 7. Distribution of Research Group expenditures (%) in 2013, in Swedish focus countries (FC) with or without (w/o) Sida (current or earlier) bilateral research development programs (Sida Bilat.), and in other countries, for IPICS, IPMS and IPPS. (Sida-financed only)
5.2.2 Students and Staff
In 2013, totally 660 postgraduate students were reported to be active in research groups and networks, benefitting directly or indirectly from ISP support (Table 7). Female students made up 23% of all reported students and 22% of those in Africa and Asia. In Latin America, 41% of the few participating students were female.
There were 306 PhD students (20% of which female) active in ISP-supported research groups and scientific networks (Table 7). Out of these, 46% were training on a “sandwich” basis. During the year 35 PhD students graduated. Of these, 16 were on sandwich programs (3 of them female), and 19 were on local programs (4 of them female). In total, 20% of the graduated PhD students were female (details in Section 5.5).
The number of students on Master’s level was 354 (25% of which were female), and in all only 6% on a “sandwich” basis (Table 7). During the year 76 Master’s students graduated, of which 17% were female (details in Section 5.5).
The gender proportions of students were generally higher in the chemistry program, than in the mathematics and physics programs (Table 11), although among Master students in Asia there
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was a slightly higher proportion of females in the physics than in the chemistry groups. In chemistry and mathematics research groups and networks the proportions of female PhD students were higher in Asia than in Africa, while the opposite was the case in the physics program. Differences in the proportion of female master students in Africa and Asia were less pronounced, but in both regions it was about four times higher in the chemistry and physics programs (23-32%) than in the mathematics program (7-8%).
Table 11. Proportion of female students (%) 2013 of all postgraduate students in activities supported by IPICS, IPMS and IPPS, by regionStudents and region IPICS IPMS IPPS TotalPhD students Africa 39 5 16 18PhD students Asia 67 20 9 28PhD students Latin America 0 N/A 36 33Master students Africa 32 8 23 26Master students Asia 27 7 29 20Master students Latin America 60 N/A N/A 60
The proportions of female staff engaged in research groups and scientific networks were on average 16% in African and 23% in Asian activities (Table 12). In all 5% of group leaders and network coordinators of African activities were female, and 23% of those in the Asian region.
Table 12. Proportion of female research group leaders and scientific network coordinators (Leader), and staff members, in activities supported by IPICS, IPMS and IPPS, and in all activities (Total), in Africa and Asia 2013 (%)Region IPICS
Leader/StaffIPMS
Leader/StaffIPPS
Leader/StaffTotal
Leader/StaffAfrica 10 24 0 14 0 11 5 16Asia 43 34 0 0 12 20 20 23
ISP is actively working for a more equal proportion of female and male scientists and students, but there have been few improvements over the latest decades. This is addressed in more detail in ISP’s Strategic Plan 2013-2017.1 To promote gender equality, there will be increased focus on gender equality issues. According to the plan, a working group with expertise also from social sciences will be set up to elaborate a comprehensive gender strategy. In the forms used to collect yearly activity reports from research groups and network, questions have already been introduced about measures planned or carried out to increase gender equality among staff and students. The reporting will be evaluated in more detail in connection with the development of the gender strategy.
5.2.3 DisseminationIn 2013, 62% of the 217 publications in scientific journals (Table 7) were in journals listed with Thomson Reuter impact factors (see Section 5.4). In addition, 21 publications were book chapters, etc. See Sections 5.4.1 (chemistry), 5.4.2 (mathematics,), and 5.4.3 (physics).
Besides publications, 302 contributions were made to scientific conferences, 39% at the international, 39% at the regional, and 22% at the national level (see Section 6.4.1). In addition, 67 scientific meetings were arranged (see Section 6.4.2).
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5.3 Outputs and Outcomes that were not achieved
This section briefly describes the few challenges encountered, gives a short account for influencing factors and issues, as well as opportunities and lessons learnt
5.3.1 Annual Report 2012
The publication of ISP’s Annual Report 2012 was delayed to November 2013.
The main factor influencing the delay was the time-consuming work at ISP to put a new Strategy Plan in place. It was completed in June 2013. Other competing activities given priority was to update and complement the proposal to Sida, in particular during the intense assessmen period in the later part of the year. In addition, the quality control of data in the Annual Report took longer time than expected.
It is important to start the work to draft the Annual Report as early as possible in the year, once the activity reports from groups and networks start to be received at ISP.
5.3.2 Proposal to Sida
The assessment of the proposal for continued Sida support to ISP, submitted on 30 March 2012 to Sida’s Unit for Research Cooperation, was delayed to the later part of 2013, and no decision was taken by Sida before the end of the year.
The delays in handling the ISP proposal to Sida were partly due to circumstantially determined priorities at Sida’s Unit for Research Cooperation. In September 2013 the Unit appointed a new ISP-responsible officer and gave higher priority to conducting the assessment. However, circulation of staff at the Unit, and formal requirements related to Sida’s strategy as decided by the government, introduced additional delays.
For 2013, Sida took the decision to support ISP essentially according to the budget request in the proposal, which very much facilitated operating the program. This also implied that support to a number of research groups and scientific networks put “on hold” in 2011 and 2012 – awaiting a new cooperation agreement with Sida – could commence.
5.3.4 Difficulties in finding PhD-candidates in mathematics in Cambodia
The difficulties to find PhD candidates in mathematics in Cambodia impaired the development of the support to the Dept. Mathematics at the Royal University of Phnom Penh (RUPP).
The difficulties were mainly related to the fact that the best master graduates do not necessarily have positions at RUPP, and are therefore not available for reqruitment.
The possibility to strengthen the development of support to the Dept. Mathematics at RUPP by forming a regional network in mathematics in South East Asia, including the RUPP department, is suggested.
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5.4 Publications
Totally 242 publications were reported 2013 (Table 13), 91% in scientific journals and 9% other publications. Regarding articles in scientific journals, 39% were in “high impact” journals, (see below).
Table 13. Program wise summary of publication data for 2013, per category and program. The number (No) of publications (Publ.) in scientific journals is specified to those with and without Thomson Reuters (TR) impact factors, and the proportions (%) between these are indicated.Publication category IPICS
No / %IPMS
No / %IPPS
No / % Total No / %
Publ. in Scientific Journals (with TR Impact Factors)Publ. in Scientific Journals (“TR unlisted”)Books, Chapters, Popular Publ., Techn. Reports, etc.
Total number of publications
414011
92
5149
1560
7
82
2080
2734
3
64
4456
83134
21
238
3961
In Sections 5.4.1, 5.4.2 and 5.4.3, publications are detailed for each program, chemistry, mathematics and physics, and summarized in Tables 14, 15 and 16. The bibliographic data given is obtained directly from the reporting of the supported activities, with only minor editing. The code of the ISP-supported activity reporting the publication is given after each entry.
The publications are sorted by scientific journal, and where available the Thomson Reuters (TR) Impact Factor (IF) 2012 is given (with the 5-year Impact Factor within brackets).18 Journals listed with TR IF are here considered to be “high quality”. In cases where the Digital Object Identifier (DOI) code is given, information can be accessed by adding the code to http://dx.doi.org/ in a web browser.
5.4.1 Chemistry
Table 14. Summary by region of number of Chemistry publications (L.Am. = Latin America)Publication category Africa Asia L.Am. Total
Publications in Scientific Journals (with TR Impact Factors)Publications in Scientific Journals (“TR unlisted”)Books, Chapters, Popular Publ., Technical Reports, etc.
Total number of publications
4132
9
82
082
10
000
0
414011
92
Publications in Scientific Journals
Advances in Analytical ChemistryKennedy Olale, Ramni Jamnadass, Shepherd Keith, Ermias Betemariam, Shem Kuyah, Andrew M. Sila, Kehlenbeck, Katja, Abiy Yenisew (2013). Limitations to Use of Infrared Spectroscopy for Rapid Determination of Carbon-Nitrogen and Wood Density for Tropical Species. Adv. Anal. Chem., 3(3)21-28.
(IPICS KEN:02)African Journal of Biotechnology
182012 Journal Citation Reports® Thomson Reuters, 2013, http://thomsonreuters.com/journal-citation-reports/; see also http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Impact_factor
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Milcah Dhoro, Charles Nhachi and Collen Masimirembwa (2013). Technological and cost comparison of cytochrome P450 2B6 (516G>T) genotyping methods in routine clinical practice. African J. Biotech., 12(19)2706-2710. DOI:10.5897/AJB2013.12043 (IPICS AiBST)
African Journal of Pure and Applied ChemistryMahugija, J.A.M. (2013). Status and distributions of pesticides buried at five sites in Arusha and Mbeya regions, Tanz. Afr. J. Pure Appl. Chem., 7(12)382-393. (IPICS ANCAP)DOI: 10.5897/AJPAC2013.0531
Ambio 2.295 (3.248)Stadlinger N., Mmochi A. J. and Kumblad L. (2013). Weak governmental institutions impair the management of pesticide import and sales in Zanzibar. Ambio, 42(1)72-82. (IPICS ANCAP)
Analytica Chimica Acta 4.387(4.344)Dezzline A. Ondigo and Zenixole R. Tshentu (2013). Electrospun nanofiber based colorimetric probe for rapid detection of Fe2+ in water. Anal. Chim. Acta., 804:228-234. DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2013.09.051.
(IPICS SEANAC)
Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry 3.659 (3.756)Jobst, K.J., Shen, L., Reiner, E.J., Taguchi, V.Y., Helm, A.P., McCrindle, R. and Backus, S. (2013). The use of mass defects plots for the identification of halogenated contaminants in the environment. Anal. Bioanal. Chem., 405:3289-3297. DOI:10.107/s00216.013.6735.2 (IPICS ANCAP)
Analytical Methods 1.855 (1.854)Akinsehinwa Akinlua, Nelson Torto and Robert I. McCrindle (2013). A new approach of sample preparation for determination of trace metals in petroleum source rocks. Anal. Methods, 5:4929-4934. DOI:10.1039/C3AY40278A (IPICS SEANAC)
BioMed Central Complementary and Alternative MedicineTrizah K. Milugo, Leonidah K. Omosa, James O. Ochanda, Bethwell O. Owuor, Fred A. Wamunyokoli, Julius O. Oyugi and Joel W. Ochieng (2013). Antagonistic effect of alkaloids and saponins on bioactivity in the quinine tree (Rauvolfia caffra sond.): further evidence to support biotechnology in traditional medicinal plants. BioMed Centr. Compl. Alt. Med., 13:285. DOI: 10.1186/1472-6882-13-285 (IPICS KEN:02)
BMC Pediatrics 1.982I.J.O Bonkoungou, K. Haukka, M. Österblad, A.J. Hakanen, A.S. Traoré, N. Barro and A. Siitonen (2013). Bacterial and viral etiology of childhood diarrhea in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. BMC Pediatrics, 13:36(6 pp.). DOI: 10.1186/1471-2431-13-36 (IPICS RABiotech)
British Journal of Pharmaceutical ResearchA. Parvin, Md.M. Alam, Md. A. Haque, A.Bhowmik, L.Ali and B. Rokeya (2013). Study of the Hypoglycemic Effect of Tamarindus indica Linn. Seeds on Non-Diabetic and Diabetic Model Rats. Br. J. Pharm. Res., 3(4)1094-1105. (IPICS ANRAP)
Bulletin of Cambodian Chemical Society Neau C. and SO V. (2013). Determination of Mercury in 13 species of fish in Tonle Sap River (Kampong Chhnang) and 7 species of farmed fish. Bull. Camb. Chem. Soc., 4(1). (IPICS CAB:01)
You A. and Cheng K. (2013). Determination of iron in fish from four villages at Kampong Chhnang Province, Kandal market and farmed fish in Phnom Penh. Bull. Camb. Chem. Soc., 4(1).
(IPICS CAB:01)
Tith S. and Chey T. (2013). Qualitative and Quantitative Study of Cyanide in Bamboo shoot (Bamboosa multiplex) in Kandal and Kampong Cham provinces, Cambodia. Bull. Camb. Chem. Soc., 4(1).
(IPICS CAB:01)
Heng S. and Chunn T. (2013). Identification and quantification some of the main volatile compounds in rice spirit at Svay Chrum (Svay Rieng) and some markets in Phnom Penh. Bull. Camb. Chem. Soc., 4(1).
(IPICS CAB:01)
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Thin R. and Long S. (2013). Determination of Mercury in Marine Fishes. Bull. Camb. Chem. Soc., 4(1).(IPICS CAB:01)
Bulletin of the Chemical Society of Ethiopia 0.417 (0.452)J.C.W. Ouedraogo, I. Tapsoba, B. Guel, F.S. Sib & Y.L.Bonzi/Coulibaly (2013). Cyclic voltammetry studies and mechanistic investigation of styrylpyrylium perchlorates. Bull. Chem. Soc. Ethiop., 27(1)117-124. DOI: 10.4314/bcse.v27i1.12 (IPICS BUF:01)
Hailemariam Kassa, Alemnew Geto and Shimelis Admassie (2013). Voltammetric Determination of Nicotine in Cigarette Tobacco at Electrochemically Activated Glassy Carbon Electrode. Bull. Chem. Soc. Ethiop., 27(3)321-328. DOI: 10.4314/bcse.v27i3.1 (IPICS ETH:01)
M. Atlabachew, Bhagnan Singh Chandravanshi, Mesfin Redi, B O. Pule, S Chigome Nelson Torto (2013). Evaluation of the effect of various drying techniques on the composition of the physical composition of the psychoactive phenylamino alkaloids of Khat (Catha Edulis Forski) Chewing leaves; Bull. Chem. Soc. Ethiop., 27(3):347-358. DOI: 10.4314/bcse.v27i3.3 (IPICS SEANAC)
Chemical Communications 6.378 (6.226)Dongfeng Dang, Weichao Chen, Renqiang Yang, Weiguo Zhu, Wendimagegn Mammo and Ergang Wang (2013). Fluorine Substitution Enhanced Photovoltaic Performance of a D-A1-D-A2 Copolymer, Chem. Commun. 49:9335-933. DOI: 10.1039/C3CC44931A (IPICS ETH:01)
Chemistry of Natural Compounds 0.599 (0.745)Tchoukoua, Abdou; Sandjo, Louis Pergaud; Keumedjio, Felix; Ngadjui, Bonaventure Tchaleu; Kirsch, Gilbert. (2013). Triumfettamide B, a New Ceramide from the Twigs of Triumfetta rhomboidea. Chem. Nat. Comp., 49: 811-814 (IPICS NABSA)
Chemosphere 3.137 (3.634)Ssebugere, P., Kiremire, B.T., Henkelmann, B. Bernhöft, S. Kasozi, G. N. Wasswa, J. Schramm, K. (2013). PCDD/Fs and dioxin-like PCBs in fish species from Lake Victoria, East Africa. Chemosphere, 92:317-321. DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2013.03.033 (IPICS ANCAP)
Gebremichael, S., Birhanu, T. and Tessema, D.A. (2013). Analysis of organochlorine pesticide residues in human and cow’s milk in the towns of Asendabo, Serbo and Jimma in South-Western Ethiopia. Chemosphere, 90(5)1652-1657. DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2012.09.008 (IPICS ANCAP)
ChemSusChem 7.475 (7.951)Berhanu W. Zewde, Shimelis Admassie, Jutta Zimmermann, Christian Schulze Isfort, Bruno Scrosati and Jusef Hassoun (2013). Enhanced performances of lithium polymer battery using polyethylene oxide-based electrolyte added by silane treated, Al2O3 ceramic filler. ChemSusChem, 6:1400-1405. DOI: 10.1002/cssc.201300296 (IPICS ETH:01)
Chromatographia 1.437 (1.283)M. Atlabachew, Nelson Torto, Bhagnan Singh Chandravanshi and Mesfin Red, (2013). Matrix Solid-Phase Dispersion for the HPLC-DAD Determination of Psychoactive Phenylpropylamino Alkaloids from Khat (Catha Edulis Forsk) Chewing Leaves. Chromatographia, 76:401-408 (IPICS SEANAC)
CPT Pharmacometrics & Systems PharmacologyC. Masimirembwa and J.A. Hasler (2013). Pharmacogenetics in Africa, an Opportunity for Appropriate Drug Dosage Regimens: on the Road to Personalized Healthcare. CPT Pharmacometrics Syst. Pharmacol. 2, e45(4 pp.). DOI:10.1038/psp.2013.17 (IPICS AiBST)
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Current Research in Microbiology and BiotechnologyE. Taale, A. Savadogo, C. Zongo, A.J. Ilboudo and A.S. Traoré (2013). Bioactive molecules from bacteria strains: case of bacteriocins producing bacteria isolated from foods. Curr. Res. Microbiol. Biotechnol., 1(3)80-88. (IPICS RABiotech)
Electrochimica Acta 3.777 (4.088)W. Geremedhin, M. Amare (2013). Electrochemically pretreated glassy carbon electrode for electrochemical detection of fenitrothion in tap water and human urine. Electrochimica Acta, 87:749–755.
(IPICS ETH:01)
Food and Nutrition SciencesB. Kayalto, C. Zongo, R.W. Compaore, A. Savadogo, B.O. Brahim, A.S. Traore, (2013). Study of the Nutritional Value and Hygienic Quality of Local Infant Flours from Chad, with the Aim of Their Use for Improved Infant Flours Preparation. Food Nutr. Sci., 4:59-68. (IPICS RABiotech)
U. Zongo, S.L. Zoungrana, A. Savadogo, A.S. Traoré (2013). Nutritional and clinical rehabilitation of severely malnourished children with Moringa oleifera Lam. leaf powder in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso). Food Nutr. Sci., 4:991-997. (IPICS RABiotech)
Industrial Crops and Products 2.468 (2.829)Wennd Kouni Igor Ouedraogo; Julien De Winter; Pascal Gerbaux; Yvonne L Bonzi-Coulibaly (2013). Volatility profiles of monoterpenes loaded onto cellulosic-based materials. Ind. Crop Prod., 51:100-106.
(IPICS BUF:01)
Inorganic Chemistry Communications 2.016 (1.886)Abebe, A., Admassie, S., Villar-Garcia, I.J., Chebude, Y. (2013). 4,4-Bipyridinium ionic liquids exhibiting excellent solubility for metal salts: Potential solvents for electrodeposition. Inorg. Chem. Comm., 29:210-212. DOI:10.1016/j.inoche.2012.11.034. (IPICS ETH:01)
International Journal of Biological and Chemical Sciences Bessimbaye, N., Tidjani, A., Gamougame, K., Brahim B.O., Ndoutamia, G., Sangare, L., Barro, N. & Traoré. A (2013). Gastro-entérites en milieux des réfugiés au Tchad. Int. J. Biol. Chem. Sci., 7(2)468-478.
(IPICS RABiotech)
International Journal of Pest Management 0.718 (0.757)O. Gnankiné, L. Mouton, A. Savadogo, T. Martin, A. Sanon, R.K. Dabire, F. Vavre, F. Fleury (2013). Biotype status and resistance to neonicotinoids and carbosulfan in Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) in Burkina Faso, West Africa. Int. J. Pest Manag., 59(2). (IPICS RABiotech)
International Journal of Research in Chemistry and EnvironmentNjuguna, D.G., Wanyoko, J.K., Kinyanjui, T. & Wachira, F.N. (2013). Polyphenols and free radical scaveng-ing properties of Kenyan tea seed oil cake. Int. J. Res. Chem.Environ., 3(2):86-92. (IPICS ANCAP)
International Research Journal of Environment SciencesPare Samuel, Persson Ingmar, Guel Boubié, Lundberg Daniel (2013). Trivalent Chromium removal from Aqueous solution using Raw Natural Mixed Clays from BURKINA FASO. Int. Res. J. Environ. Sci., 2(2)30-37
(IPICS BUF:02)
International Scholarly Reseach Notices Soil ScienceA.A. Okoya, A.O. Ogunfowokan, O.I. Asubiojo, N. Torto, (2013). Organochlorine Pesticide Residues in Sediments and Waters from Cocoa Producing Areas of Ondo State, Southwestern Nigeria. ISRN Soil Sci., Vol. 2013, Art. ID 131647 (12 pp.) DOI: 10.1155/2013/131647 (IPICS SEANAC)
Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry 2.906 (3.288)Song, Y., Wang, F., Kengara F.O., Yang, X., Gu, C. & Jiang, X. (2013). Immobilization of chlorobenzenes in soil using wheat straw biochar. J. Agric. Food Chem., 61(18)4210-7. (8 pp.) DOI: 10.1021/jf400412p
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Journal of AIDS & Clinical ResearchT. Nemaura, M. Dhoro, C. Nhachi, G. Kadzirange, P. Chonzi and C. Masimirembwa (2013). Evaluation of the Prevalence, Progression and Severity of Common Adverse Reactions (Lipodystrophy, CNS, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Hypersensitivity Reactions) Associated with Anti-Retroviral Therapy (ART) and Anti-Tuberculosis Treatment in Outpatients in Zimbabwe. J. AIDS Clin. Res. 4(4.4):203. DOI: 10.4172/2155-6113.1000203 (IPICS AiBST)
Journal of Applied Biology & BiotechnologyBessimbaye N, Tidjani A, Moussa AM, Brahim BO, Mbanga D, Ndoutamia G, Sangare L, Barro N, Traore AS, (2013). Gastroenteritis with Eschericha coli in pediatric hospital in N’Djamena-Chad. J. Appl. Biol. Biotechnol., 1(02)013-017 (IPICS RABiotech)
Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science Rubaiat Nazneen Akhand, Sohel Ahmed, Amrita Bhowmik and Begum Rokeya (2013). Sub-chronic oral administration of the ethanolic extracts of dried Terminalia chebula mature fruits in streptozotocin (STZ)-induced type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) model of Long-Evans (L-E) rats improve glycemic, lipidemic and anti-oxidative status. J. Appl. Pharm. Sci., 3(5)27-32. DOI: 10.7324/JAPS.2013.3506 (IPICS ANRAP)
Journal of Biologically Active Products from NatureMunodawafa, T., Chagonda, L.S and Moyo, S.R. (2013). Antimicrobial and phytochemical screening of some Zimbabwean medicinal plants. J. Biol. Active Prod. Nat., 3(5-6)323-330. (IPICS ANCAP)
Journal of Biosciences 1.759 (2.225)J.L Nantchouang Ouete, L.P. Sandjo, I.K. Simo, D.W.F.G Kapche, J.C. Liermann, T. Opatz, B.T. Ngadjui (2013). A new flavone from the roots of Milicia excelsa (Moraceae). Zeitschrift für Naturforschung. C, J. Biosci., 68(7-8)259-263 (IPICS NABSA)
Journal of Chemical Engineering and Materials G. Kalonga, G.K. Chinyama, O. Munyati, M. Maaza (2013). Characterization and optimization of poly (3-hexylthiophene-2, 5-diyl) (P3HT) and [6, 6] phenyl-C61- butyric acid methyl ester (PCBM) blends for optical absorption. J. Chem. Eng. Mat., 4(7)93–102. DOI:10.5897/JCEMS2013.0148 (IPICS ZAM:01)
Journal of ChemistryB.S. Batlokwa, J. Mokgadi, R. Majors, C. Turner, N. Torto (2013). A Novel Molecularly Imprinted Polymer for the Selective Removal of Chlorophyll from Heavily Pigmented Green Plant Extracts prior to Instrumental Analysis. J. Chem., Vol. 2013, Article ID 540240. (4 pp.) DOI: 10.1155/2013/540240
(IPICS SEANAC)
Journal of Chromatography AMubiru, E. Kshitij S., Papastergiadis, A. and De Meulenaer, D. (2013). Improved gas chromatography-flame ionization detector analytical method for the analysis of epoxy fatty acids. J. Chrom. A, 1318:217–225. DOI: 10.1016/j.chroma.2013.10.025 (IPICS ANCAP)
Journal of Crystal Growth 1.552 (1.603)M. Bougouma, A. Batan, B. Guel, T. Segato, J.B.Legma, F. Reniers, M.-P. Delplancke-Ogletree, C. Buess-Herman, T. Doneux (2013). Growth and Characterization of large, high quality of MoSe2 single crystals. J. Crystal Growth, (363)122-127. DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrysgro.2012.10.026 (IPICS BUF:02)
Journal of Environmental ProtectionLéon W. Nitiema, Savadogo Boubacar, Zongo Dramane, Aminata Kabore, Poda Jean Noël, Alfred S. Traoré & Dayéri Dianou (2013). Microbial quality of wastewater used in urban truck farming and health risks issues in developing countries: Case study of Ouagadougou in Burkina Faso. J. Environ. Prot., 4:575-584. DOI: 10.4236/jep.2013.46067 (IPICS RABiotech)
Savadogo Boubacar, Kaboré Aminata, Zongo Dramane, Poda Jean Noel, Bado Hortense, Rosillon Francis and Dayeri Dianou (2013). Problematic of drinking water access in rural area: Case study of the Sourou valley in Burkina Faso. J. Environ. Prot., 4:31-50. DOI: 10.4236/jep.2013.41004 (IPICS RA Biotech)
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Journal of Essential Oil Bearing Plants 0.172 (0.283)Nanyonga, S.K., Opoku, A.R., Lewu, F.B. and Oyedeji, A.O. (2013). The Chemical Composition, Larvicidal and Antibacterial Activities of the Essential Oil of Tarchonanthus trilobus var galpinii. Journal of Essential Oil Bearing Plants, 16(4)524-530. DOI: 10.1080/0972060X.2013.831572 (IPICS ALNAP)
Journal of Institute of MedicineBharati L, Amatya S, Rokeya B, Bhoumik A, Gharti KP (2013). Study on hypoglycemic effect of Berberis aristata on type 2 diabetic model rats. J. Inst. Med., 35(2)58-64 (IPICS ANRAP)
Journal of Natural Products 3.285 (3.267)F.N. Njayou, E.C.E. Aboudi, M.K. Tandjang, A.K. Tchana, B.T. Ngadjui, P.F. Moundipa (2013). Hepatoprotective and antioxidant activities of stem bark extract of Khaya grandifoliola (Welw) CDC and Entada africana Guill. et Perr. J. Nat. Prod., 6:73-80 (IPICS NABSA)
Journal of PharmacopunctureT.E. Kwape, P. Chaturvedi, M. Kamau, R .R. T. Majinda (2013). Antioxidant and hepatoprotective activities of Ziziphus mucronata fruit extract againstdimethoate-induced toxicity. J. Pharmaco-punct., 16:021-029.
(IPICS NABSA)
Journal of Polymer ScienceK Awokoya, BA Moronkola, S. Chigome, D. Ondigo (2013). Molecularly Imprinted Electrospun Nanofibers for Adsorption of Nickel-5,10,15,20-Tetraphenylporphine (NTPP) in Organic media. J. Polymer Sci., 20(148). (9 pp.) DOI: 10.1007/s10965-013-0148-y (IPICS SEANAC)
Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A: ChemistryC.M. Wawirea, D. Jouvenot, F. Loiseau, P. Baudin, S. Liatard, L. Njenga, G.N. Kamau, M.E. Casida (2013). Density-functional study of luminescence in polypyridine ruthenium complexes. J. Photochem. Photobiol. A: Chem., 276: 8–15. DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotochem.2013.10.018 (IPICS KEN:01)
Journal of Separation Science 2.591 (2.638)Tolcha, T., Merdassa, Y., Megersa, N. (2013). Low-density extraction solvent based solvent-terminated dispersive liquid–liquid microextraction for quantitative determination of ionizable pesticides in environmental waters. J. Sep. Sci., 36(6)1119-1127. (IPICS ANCAP)
Journal of the Cameroon Academy of ScienceIgor W. K. Ouédraogo, Carole Tranchant and Yvonne L. Bonzi-Coulibaly (2013). Evaluation of mineral contents in Cleome gynandra leaves and stalks from Burkina Faso. J. Cameroon Acad. Sci., 11(1)43-47.
(IPICS BUF:01)
Journal of Water Resource and ProtectionA. Kabore, B. Savadogo, F. Rosillon, A.S. Traoré & D. Dianou (2013). Effectiveness of Moringa oleifera defatted cake versus seed in the treatment of unsafe drinking water: case study of surface and well waters in Burkina Faso. J. Water Res. Protec., 5(11)1076-1086. DOI: 0.4236/jwarp.2013.511113
(IPICS RABiotech)
Journal of Water SciencesA. Kabore, B. Savadogo, F. Rosillon, A.S. Traoré & D. Dianou (2013). Optimisation de l’efficacité des graines de Moringa Oleifera dans le traitement des eaux de consommation en Afrique subsaharienne: cas des eaux du Burkina Faso. J. Water Sci., 26(3)209-220. DOI: 10.7202/1018786ar (IPICS RABiotech)
Malaysian Journal of Pharmaceutical SciencesMohammad Mizanur Rahman, Begum Rokeya, Md Shahjahan, Tofail Ahmed, Sudhangshu Kumar Roy and Liaquat Ali (2013). Hypoglycemic effect of Nyctanthes arbortristis Linn. extracts in normal and streptozotocin induced diabetic rats. Malaysian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 11(1)21-31.
(IPICS ANCAP)
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Materials and Structures 1.184 (1.653)B. Sorgho, L. Zerbo, I. Keita, C. Dembele, M. Plea, V. Sol, M. Gomina, P. Blanchart (2013). Strength and creep behavior of geomaterials for building with tannin addition. Mater. Struct., 47(6)937-946. DOI 10.1617/s11527-013-0104-7 (IPICS BUF:02)
(IPICS MAL:01)
Medicinal Chemistry 1.373 (1.362)Ngameni B, Kuete V, Ambassa P, kamga J, Moungang LM, Tchoukoua A, Roy R, Ngadjui BT, Tetsuya M (2013). Synthesis and evaluation of anticancer activity of O-allylchalcone derivatives. Med. Chem., 3(3)233-237. DOI: 10.4172/2161-0444.1000144 (IPICS NABSA)
Molecular ImprintingJ. Mokgadi, S. Batlokwa, K. Mosepele, V. Obuseng, N. Torto (2013). Pressurized hot water extraction coupled to molecularly imprinted polymers for simultaneous extraction and clean-up of pesticides residues in edible and medicinal plants of the Okavango Delta, Botswana. Molec. Imprint.,1:55–64. DOI: 10.2478/molim-2013-0003 (IPICS SEANAC)
Molecules 2.428 (2.679Endale, M., Ekberg, Alao, J.P., A. Akala, H.M., Ndakala, A., Sunnerhagen, P., Erdelyi, M., Yenesew, A., (2013). Anthraquinones of the roots of Pentas micrantha. Molecules, 18:311-321. (IPICS KEN:02)
Natural Product Communications 0.956 (0.913)Francis Machumi, Jacob O Midiwo, Melissa R. Jacob, Shabana I Khan, Babu L. Tekwani, Jin Zhang, Larry Walker, Ilias Muhammad (2013). Phytochemical, antimicrobial, antiplasmodial investigations of Terminalia brownii. Nat. Prod. Comm., 8(6):761-764. (IPICS KEN:02)
L.O. Kerubo, J.O. Midiwo, S. Derese, M.K. Langat, H.M. Akala, N.C. Waters, M. Peter and M. Heydenreich (2013). Antiplasmodial activity of compounds from the surface exudates of Senecio roseiflorus. Nat. Prod. Comm., 8:175-176. (IPICS KEN:02)
Induli, M.G., N. Abdissa, H. Akala, I. Wekesa, R. Byamukama, M. Heydenreich, S. Murunga, E. Dagne and A. Yenesew (2013). Antiplasmodial Quinones from the Rhizomes of Kniphofia foliosa. Nat. Prod. Comm., 8:1261-1264. (IPICS ALNAP)
(IPICS KEN:02)
Oriental Pharmacy and Experimental MedicineSJ Hossain, MH Basar, B Rokeya, KMT Arif, MS Sultana and MH Rahman (2013). Evaluation of antioxidant, antidiabetic and antibacterial activities of the fruit of Sonneratia apetala (Buch.-Ham.). Orient. Pharm. Exp. Med., 13(2)95-102. DOI: 10.1007/s13596-012-0064-4 (IPICS ANCAP)
Phosphorus, Sulfur, Silicon, and the Related ElementsT. Singh, G. S. Singh & R. Lakhan (2013). Chemoselective reaction of benzoylisothiocyanates with hydroxyl group of salicylamide: A new and convenient entry into 2-aryl-4H-benzo[e][1,3]oxazin-4-ones. P S Si Related Elements, 188:1442-1448. (IPICS NABSA)
Phytochemistry Letters 1.179 (1.1353)P. Mutai, M. Heydenreich, G. Thoithi, G. Mugumbate, K. Chibale and A. Yenesew (2013). 3-Hydroxyisofla-vanones from the stem bark of Dalbergia melanoxylon: Isolation, antimycobacterial evaluation and molec-ular docking studies. Phytochem. Lett., 6:671-675. (IPICS KEN:02)
Abdissa, N., Induli, M., Akala, H.M., Heydenrich, M., Midiwo, J.O., Albert Ndakala, A., Yenesew, A. (2013). Knipholone cyclooxanthrone and an anthraquinone dimer with antiplasmodial activities from the roots of Kniphofia foliosa. Phytochem. Lett., 6:241-245. (IPICS KEN:02)
C.G. Fru, L.P. Sandjo, V. Kuete, J.C. Liermann, D. Schollmeyer, S.O. Yeboah, R. Mapitse, B.M. Abegaz, B.T. Ngadjui, T.Opatz (2013). Omphalocarpoidone, a new lanostane-type furano-spiro- -lactone from the γwood of Tridesmostemon omphalocarpoides Engl. (Sapotaceae). Phytochem. Lett., 6:676-680.
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E.M.O. Yeboah, R .R. T. Majinda (2013). Five new agarofuran sesquiterpene esters from Osyris lanceolata. Phytochem.Lett., 6:531-535. (IPICS NABSA)
Polymer International 2.125 (2.311)D.A. Gedefaw, Y. Zhou, Z. Ma, Z. Genene, S. Hellström, F. Zhang, W. Mammo, O. Inganäs, M.R. Andersson, (2013). Conjugated polymers with polar side chains in bulk-heterojunction solar cell devices. Polymer International, 63:22-30. DOI: 10.1002/pi.4600 (IPICS ETH:01)
Science of the Total Environment 3.258 (3.789)Hellar-Kihampa, H., De Wael, K., Lugwisha, E. Malarvannan, G. and Covaci, A. (2013). Spatial monitoring of organohalogen compounds in surface water and sediments of a rural–urban river basin in Tanzania. Sci. Total Environ., 447:186–197. (IPICS ANCAP)
Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical 3.535 (3.668)Alemnew Geto, Marcos Pita, Antonio L. De Lacey, Merid Tessema, Shimelis Admassie (2013). Electrochemical determination of berberine at a multi-walled carbon nanotubes modified glassy carbon electrode, Sensor. Actuat. B-Chem., 183: 96-101. (IPICS ETH:01)
Signpost Open Access Journal of Organic and Biomolecular ChemistryE. M. Yeboah, L. L. Masutlha, T. H. Tabane & G. S. Singh (2013). Evaluation of the DPPH radical scavenging activity of N-salicylideneanilines and their reduction products synthesized by a green protocol. SOAJ Org. Biomolec. Chem., 1:201-210 (IPICS NABSA)
South African Journal of ChemistryVC Obuseng, BM Mookantsa, H Okatch, K. Mosepele, N. Torto (2013). Extraction of pesticides from plants using SPME and QuEChERS, S. Afr. J. Chem., 66:183-188 (IPICS SEANAC)
South African Journal of Botany 1.409 (1.495)S.O. Famuyiwa, A.N. Ntumy, K. Andrae-Marobela, S.O. Yeboah (2013). A new homoisoflavonoid and the bioactivities of some selected homoisoflavonoids from the interbulb surfaces of Scilla nervosa subsp. rigidifolia. S. Afr. J. Bot., 88:17-22. DOI: 10.1016/j.sajb.2013.04.009 (IPICS NABSA)
Talanta 3.498 (3.733)Merdassa, Y., Liu, J. And Megersa, N. (2013). Development of a one-step microwave-assisted extraction method for simultaneous determination of organophosphorus pesticides and fungicides in soils by gas chromatography–mass spectrometry. Talanta 114(30):227-234. (IPICS ANCAP)
Textile Research Journal 1.135 (1.458)M.V. Limaye, Z. Bacsik, C. Schütz, A. Dembelé, M. Pléa, L. Andersson, G. Salazar-Alvarez, L. Bergström
(2013). On the role of tannins and iron in the Bogolan or mud cloth dyeing process. Text. Res. J., 82(18)1888–1896. (IPICS MAL:01)
Water SA 0.876 (1.009)G. Darko, S. Chigome, S. Lillywhite, Z. Tshentu, J. Darkwa and N. Torto, (2013). Sorption of toxic metal ions in aqueous environment using electrospun polystyrene fibres incorporating diazole ligands. Water SA, 39:39-46. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/wsa.v39i1.6 (IPICS SEANAC)
Books, Book Chapters, Popular Publications, Technical Reports, etc.
AiBST Newsletter Vol. 19, December 2013. http://www.aibst.com/images/downloads/10-years_of_Visionary_Endeavour/A.pdf (IPICS AiBST)
A. Bhowmik, L.A. Khan & B. Rokeya (2013). Antidiabetic effects of Mangifera Indica on Diabetic rat models. LAMBERT Academic publications, Saarbrücken, Germany. (136 pp.) (IPICS ANRAP)
Ermias Dagne (2013). Honey. What’s Out! Addis, August. (IPICS ALNAP)
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Ermias Dagne (2013). Tazma. What’s Out! Addis, October. (IPICS ALNAP)
Ermias Dagne (2013). Gum Arabica, a multipurpose natural product. What’s Out! Addis, December.(IPICS ALNAP)
C. Masimirembwa (2013). The metabolism of antiparasitic drugs and pharmacogenetics in African populations: From molecular mechanisms to clinical applications, pp. 195-213. In: Ameenah Gurib-Fakim, Jacobus Nicolaas Eloff (Eds.), Chemistry for Sustainable Development in Africa. Springer-Verlag, Heidelberg. 17-31. (IPICS AiBST)
B. Ngameni, Ghislain. W. Fotso, J. Kamga, P. Ambassa, A. Tchoukoua, A.G. Fankam, I.K. Voukeng, B.T. Ngadjui, B.M. Abegaz, V. Kuete (2013). Flavonoids and Related Compounds from the Medicinal Plants of Africa. In: V. Kuete (Ed.) Medicinal Plant Research in Africa, 1st Edition, Pharmacology and Chemistry, pp. 301-350. Elsevier, London, UK. (IPICS NABSA)
W. Mammo (2013). The role of IPICS in enhancing research on the synthesis and characterization of conducting polymers at Addis Ababa University. In: Ameenah Gurib-Fakim, Jacobus Nicolaas Eloff (Eds.), Chemistry for Sustainable Development in Africa, pp. 195-213. Springer-Verlag, Berlin, Heidelberg.
(IPICS ETH:01)
Begum Rokeya, M Mosihuzzaman, Nilufar Nahar, Liaquat Ali, AK Azad Khan (2013). Use of plant materials in the treatment of diabetes. (2nd Edition) (IPICS ANRAP)
S.O. Wandiga (2013). Rivers in Africa are in jeopardy. In: Satinder (Sut) Ahuja (Ed.), Water quality, pollution assessment, and remediation to assure sustainability, pp. 59-79. Elsevier B.V.
(IPICS ANCAP)
Two flyers (of four pp. each) were produced and disseminated for information and pedagogical purposes, one on biopesticides and one on flavanoids. (IPICS BUF:01)
5.4.2 Mathematics
Table 15. Summary by region of number of Mathematics publications(L. Am. = Latin America; N/A = Not Applicable)
Africa Asia L. Am. Total
Publications in Scientific Journals (with TR Impact Factors)Publications in Scientific Journals (“TR unlisted”)Books, Chapters, Popular Publ., Technical Reports, etc.
Total number of publications
1560
7
82
000
0
N/AN/AN/A
N/A
1560
7
82
Publications in Scientific Journals
Acta Mathematica HungaricaGroenwald N.J and Ssevviiri D. (2013). Kothe’s upper nil radical for modules. Acta Math. Hung., 138(4)295 306.‐ (IPMS EAUMP)
Advances and Applications in StatisticsI. Kipchirchir (2013). Comparative Analysis of Dispersion Models. Adv. Appl. Stat., 37(1)13 -35.
(IPMS EAUMP)
Advances in Computer Science : an International JournalIbrahima Diop, Moussa Lo, (2013). An Ontology Design Pattern of the Multidisciplinary and Complex Field of Climate Change. ACSIJ, 2(5)6. (IPMS BURK:01)
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Advances in Difference Equations 0.760 (0.744)A. Guiro, S. Ouaro and A. Traoré (2013). Stability analysis of a schistosomiasis model with delays. Adv Differ Equ, 303, 15pp. DOI: 10.1186/1687-1847-2013-303 (IPMS BURK:01)
Afrika MatematikaC. Goudjo, B. Lèye, M. Sy. (2013) Convergence analysis of a parabolic nonlinear system arising inbiology. Afr. Matem., 24(2)179-194, DOI: 10.1007/s13370-011-0052-8 (IPMS BURK:01)
African Diaspora Journal of MathematicsK. Ezzinbi, B.A. Kyelem and S. Ouaro (2013). Periodicity in the Alpha-Norm for some partial functional differential equations with infinite delay. Afr. Diaspora J. Math, 15(1)43-72. (IPMS BURK:01)
K. Ezzinbi, B. A. Kyelem, S. Ouaro (2013). Periodic solutions in Alpha-Norm for some neutral partial func-tional differential equations with finite delay. Afr. Diaspora J. Math., 24(4)625-645. (IPMS BURK:01)
I. Nonkane (2013). The Weyl algebra and Noetherian Operators. Afr. Diaspora J. Math., 16(1)59-69.(IPMS BURK:01)
Annals of the University of Craiova - Mathematics and Computer Science SeriesE. Azroul, A. Barbara, M. B. Benboubker and S. Ouaro (2013). Renormalized solutions for a p(x)-Laplacian equation with Neumann nonhomogeneous boundary conditions and L1-data. Ann. Univ. Craiova Math. Comp. Sci. Ser., 40(1) 9-22 (IPMS BURK:01)
I. Nyanquini, S. Ouaro and S. Soma (2013). Entropy solution to nonlinear multivalued elliptic problem with variable exponents and measure data. Ann. Univ. Craiova. Math. Comp. Sci. Ser., 40(2)174-198.
(IPMS BURK:01)
Gilbert Bayili, Abdoulaye Sene, and Mary Tew Niane (2013). Control of singularities for the Laplace equation. Ann. Univ. Craiova. Math. Comp. Sci. Ser., 40(2) 226-236. (IPMS BURK:01)
Applied Mathematical SciencesPatrick Weke and Caroline Ratemo (2013). Estimating IBNR Claim Reserves for General Insurance Using Archimedean Copulas. App.l Math. Sci., 7(25)1223-1237. (IPMS EAUMP)
Applied MathematicsS. Ouaro, A. Traoré (2013). Deterministic and stochastic schistosomiasis model with general incidence. Appl. Math., 4(12)1682-1693. (IPMS BURK:01)
Onyango, N.O., Muller, J and Moindi, S. K. (2013). Optimal Vaccination Strategies in an SIR Epidemic Model with Time Scales. Appl. Math., 4(10B)1-14. (IPMS EAUMP)
J. Wairimu and W. Ogana (2013). The dynamics of vector-host feeding contact rate with saturation: A case of malaria in Western Kenya. Appl. Math., 4(10)1381-1391. (IPMS EAUMP)
Applied Mathematics and ComputationMervis Kikonko, Angelo B. Mingarelli (2013). On non-definite Sturm-Liouville problems with two turning points. Appl. Math. Comput. 219: 9508-9515. (IPMS EAUMP)
Bulletin des Sciences Mathématiques 0.569 (0.600)K. Bahlali, M.A.Diop, A.Eouaflin, A.Said (2013). Probabilistic approach to homogenization of a non-divergence form semilinear PDE with non-periodic coefficients. Bull. Sci. Mathémat. [Online]. DOI: 10.1016/j.bulsci.2013.07.001 (IPMS BURK:01)
Combinatorics, Probability & ComputingZelealem Belaineh, D. Krail, C.H. Lin, J.S. Sereni, and P. Whalen (2013). A new bound for the 2/3 conjecture. Combin. Prob. Comput., 22:384-393 (IPMS ETH:01)
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Comptes Rendus de l'Académie des Sciences, Ser. I. Mathematics 0.477 (0.538)Christophe Le Potier, Amadou Mahamane (2013). A nonlinear correction and maximum principle for diffusion operators with hybrid scheme. C. R. Acad. Sci. Paris, Ser. I., 350:101–106. (IPMS BURK:01)
Discussiones Mathematicae Graph TheoryZelealem B. Yilma and J.S. Sereni (2013). A tight bound on the set chromatic number. Disc. Math. Graph Theory, 33:461-465. (IPMS ETH:01)
Electronic Communications in Probability 0.492 (0.629)Aman, Auguste, Abouo Elouaflin, & Mamadou Abdoul Diop (2013). Representation theorems for SPDEs via backward doubly. ECP [Online], 18:1-15 (IPMS BURK:01)
Electronic Journal of Combinatorics 0.532 (0.599)Zelealem Belaineh, T. Kaiser, and J.S. Sereni (2013). Multiple Peterson subdivisions in permutation graphs. Electron J Comb, 20:37. (IPMS ETH:01)
Electronic Journal of Differential Equations 0.426Guiro, B. Koné and S. Ouaro (2013). Weak heteroclinic solutions of anisotropic difference equations with variable exponent. EJDA, 225:1-9. DOI: 10.1214/ECP.v18-2223 (IPMS BURK:01)
Expert Systems with Applications 1.854 (2.339)Luukka P, Kurama O (2013). Similarity classifier with ordered weighed averaging operators. Expert Syst Appl, 40(4) 95 1002.‐ (IPMS EAUMP)
Far East Journal of Applied MathematicsJ. Kasozi and W.C. Mahera (2013). Dividend payouts in a perturbed risk process compounded by Investment of the Black-Scholes type. Far East J. Appl. Math., 82(1)1-16. (IPMS EAUMP)
Far East Journal of Mathematical SciencesB. M. Nzimbi, G. P. Pokhariyal and S. K. Moindi (2013). A note on metric equivalence of some operators. Far East J. Math. Sci., 75(2)301-318. (IPMS EAUMP)
Frontiers of Mathematics in China 0.323Caraballo, T., Diop, M.A. (2013). Neutral stochastic delay partial functional integro-differential equations driven by a fractional Brownian motion. Front. Math. China, 8(4)745–760. (IPMS BURK:01)
iCASTOR Journal of Mathematical SciencesEgbert Mujuni (2013). Connected Dominating Set Problem for Hypercubes and Grid Graphs. iCASTOR J. Math. Sci., 7(2)81-89. (IPMS EAUMP)
International Electronic Journal of AlgebraGroenwald N.J and Ssevviiri D. (2013). Completely prime modules. Int. Elec. J. Algebra, 13:1 14.‐
(IPMS EAUMP)
International Electronic Journal of Pure and Applied MathematicsWaema R. Mbogo, Livingstone S. Luboobi and John W. Odhiambo (2013). Mathematical Model for HIV and CD4+ Cells Dynamics in Vivo. IEJPAM, 6(2)83-103. (IPMS EAUMP)
International Journal of Adaptive, Resilient and Autonomic SystemsC. Niang, B. Bouchou, Y. Sam, M. Lo (2013). A Semi-Automatic approach For Global-Schema Construction in Data Integration Systems. IJARAS 4(2)19 pp. (IPMS BURK:01)
International Journal of Advanced Research in Computer ScienceMushi A. R., Chacha S. (2013). Optimal Solution Strategy for University Course Timetabling Problem. IJARCS, 4(2)35-40. (IPMS EAUMP)
Mushi A. R., Marwa Y. (2013). Late Acceptance Heuristic for University’s Course Timetabling Problem. IJARCS, 4(2) 88-92. (IPMS EAUMP)
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International Journal of Advances in Computer Science and TechnologyMushi A. R., Kahebo M., Mujuni E. (2013). Optimization of Municipal Solid Waste Management Problem with Composting Plants – The case of Ilala Municipality, IJACST, 2(8)165-169. (IPMS EAUMP)
International Journal of AlgebraSsevviiri D. (2013). Characterisation of non nilpotent elements of the Z-module Z/(pk1 × · · · × pkn)Z. IJA,‐ 7(15)699 702.‐ (IPMS EAUMP)
International Journal of Applied Mathematics and StatisticsSangare, B., Diallo, O., Some, L. (2013). An analysis of stability and convergence of a finite-difference methods for one-dimensional partial integro-differential equation using a moving mesh. IJAMAS, 50(20)1-13. (IPMS BURK:01)
Kasozi J., Mayambala F., Mahera C.W. (2013). Controlling ultimate ruin probability by quota share ‐reinsurance arrangements. IJAMAS, 49(19)1 15.‐ (IPMS EAUMP)
International Journal of Computer Engineering and ApplicationsM.A. Selemani, E Mujuni and A. Mushi (2013). An examination scheduling algorithm using graph coloring – the case of Sokoine University of Agriculture. IJCEA, III(I)116-127. (IPMS EAUMP)
International Journal of Differential EquationsB. K. Bonzi, S. Ouaro and F D. Zongo (2013). Entropy solutions for nonlinear elliptic anisotropic homogeneous Neumann problem. Int. J. Differ. Equ. 2013, Article ID 476781, 14 pp. (IPMS BURK:01)
International Journal of Dynamics and ControlSène, M. S. Goudiaby et G. Kreiss (2013). A delayed feedback control for network of open canals, Int. J. Dynam. Control. DOI 10.1007/s40435-013-0028-7 (IPMS BURK:01)
International Journal of Ecological Economics and StatisticsAhmada O. Ali, W.M.Charles, N.Mtega (2013). Advection Diffusion model for atmospheric pollutants dispersion, IJEES, 3(30). (IPMS EAUMP)
International Journal of Mathematical ArchiveYibeltal Yitayew, B. Bekele, K. Venkateswarlu (2013). On certain kinds of characterizations of Almost Primary Ideals in Boolean like semi rings. IJMA 4(06) 202-207. (IPMS ETH:01)
International Journal of Mathematical ResearchK.K. Said, E. Luvanda, E.S. Massawe (2013). Mathematical analysis of the impact of real exchange rate on output growth and inflation: The case of Tanzania Zanzibar. Int. J. Math. Res., 2(4):23-36.
(IPMS EAUMP)
International Journal of Optimization and Control: Theories & ApplicationsA.M. Kassa and S.M. Kassa (2013). A multi-parametric programming algorithm for special classes of non-convex multilevel optimization problems. IJOCTA, 3:133-144. (IPMS ETH:01)
International Journal of Research and Reviews in Applicable Mathematics and Computer ScienceMonica Kung’aro, E. S. Massawe, O. D. Makinde (2013). Transmission Dynamics OF HIV/AIDS with Screening and Non-linear Incidence, RRAMCS, 3(1)28-43. (IPMS EAUMP)
S. Chibaya, M. Kgosimore, E.S. Massawe (2013). Mathematical Analysis of Vertical Transmission model of HIV/AIDS with Treatment, RRAMCS, 3(2)57-73. (IPMS EAUMP)
International Journal of Scientific and Innovative Mathematical ResearchJean Marie Ntaganda (2013). Matlab Design for Solving an Orthostatic Stress Optimal Control Problem of Cardiovascular-Respiratory System. IJSIMR, 1(2)103-116. (IPMS EAUMP)
Jean Marie Ntaganda (2013). MATLAB Design for Solving a Mathematical Model of Insulin Dynamic. IJSIMR, 1(3)225-233. (IPMS EAUMP)
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ISRN BiomathematicsWaema R. Mbogo, Livingstone S. Luboobi and John W. Odhiambo (2013). Stochastic Model for In Host ‐HIV Dynamics with Therapeutic Intervention. ISRN Biomathematics 2013, ID 103708, 11 pp. DOI: 10.1155/2013/103708 (IPMS EAUMP)
Journal of Algebra and Its Applications 0.342 (0.410)Groenwald N.J and Ssevviiri D. (2013) 2 primal modules. J. Algebra Applic, 12:1250226. ‐DOI:10.1142/S021949881250226X (IPMS EAUMP)
Journal of Applied Analysis and ComputationE. Azroul, M. B. Benboubker and S. Ouaro (2013). Entropy solutions for nonlinear nonhomogeneous Neumann problems involving the generalized p(x)-Laplace operator. J. Appl. Anal. Comput. 3(2)105-121
(IPMS BURK:01)
Journal of Applied Mathematics and StatisticsJuma Kasozi, Charles Wilson Mahera and Fred Mayambala (2013). Controlling Ultimate Ruin Probability by Quota-Share Reinsurance Arrangements., IJAMAS, 49(19). (IPMS EAUMP)
Journal of Graph Theory 0.626 (0.702)Zelealem Belaineh (2013). Antimagic properties of Graphs with large maximum Degree, J Graph Theor, 72:367-373. (IPMS ETH:01)
Journal of Mathematical Biology 2.366 (2.733)Onyango, N.O., and Muller, J. (2013). Determination of optimal vaccination strategies using an orbital stability threshold from periodically driven systems. J. Math. Biol., 4:3-24. (IPMS EAUMP)DOI: 10.1007/s00285-013-0648-8
Journal of Mathematical FinanceFredrick Mayanja, Sure Mataramvura, Wilson Mahera Charles (2013). A Mathematical Approach To A Stocks Portfolio Selection: The Case of Uganda Securities Exchange (USE). J. Math. Finance. 3(4).
(IPMS EAUMP)
Journal of Mathematics ResearchGuiro , A. Iggidr and D. Ngom (2013). On the Dynamic Regulation of a Non Linear Model Fish Population. J. Math. Res., 5(2)84-93. (IPMS BURK:01)
Journal of Pipeline SystemsB. Toumbou, J.-P. Villeneuve, G. Beardsell and S. Duchesne (2013) Development of a general model for water distribution pipe breaks: Methodology and application to a small city in Quebec, Canada. J. Pipeline Syst. DOI:10.1061/(ASCE)PS.1949-1204.0000135. (IPMS BURK:01)
Le MatematicheB. K. Bonzi, S. Ouaro and F D. Zongo (2013). Entropy solutions to nonlinear elliptic anisotropic problems with Robin type boundary conditions. Le Matemat. 68(2)53-76. (IPMS BURK:01)
Lecture Notes of the Institute for Computer Sciences, Social Informatics and Telecommunications EngineeringP. A. Cisse, J. M. Dembele, M. Lo, C. Cambier (2013). Assessing the Spatial Impact on an Agent-Based Modeling of Epidemic Control: Case of Schistosomiasis. Lecture Notes Inst. Comp. Sci., Social Inform. Telecom. Eng., 126:58-69. (IPMS BURK:01)
Mathematical Population Studies 0.957 (0.790)Mureith EW, Anguelov R, Dumont Y, Lubuma JM-S (2013). Stability Analysis and Dynamics preserving NSFD schemes for a malaria model. Math. Pop. Stud., 20(2). DOI:10.1080/08898480.2013.777240
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Mediterranean Journal of MathematicsA. OUEDRAOGO and J.D.D. ZABSONRE (2014). Continuous dependence of renormalized solution for nonlinear degenerate parabolic problems in the whole space. MedJM. (Publ. online 5 July 2013)DOI 10.1007/s00009-013-0328-3 (IPMS BURK:01)
Nonlinear Analysis: Real World ApplicationsJ.D.D. Zabsonre C. Lucas and A. Ouedraogo (2013). Strong solutions for a 1D viscous bilayer Shallow Water model. Nonlin. Anal. Real World Appl., 14(2)1216-1224. (IPMS BURK:01)
B. Toumbou and A. Mohammadian (2013). Existence and smoothness of continuous and discrete solutions of a two-dimensional shallow water problem over movable beds with nonlinear sediment transport relationship. Nonlin. Anal. Real World Appl., 14(1)246-263 DOI:10.1016/j.nonrwa.2012.06.002
(IPMS BURK:01)
Nonlinear Analysis: Theory, Methods & ApplicationsB. Toumbou and A. Mohammadian (2013). Existence and smoothness of continuous and discrete solutions of a two-dimensional shallow water problem over movable beds. Nonlin. Anal. Real World Appl., 76:244–256. DOI:10.1016/j.na.2012.08.021 (IPMS BURK:01)
Open Journal of Applied SciencesJ.M. Ntaganda, and B. Mampassi (2013). An optimal control problem for hypoxemic hypoxia tissue-blood carbon dioxid exchange during physical activity. Open J. Appl. Sci., 3(1)56-61. (IPMS EAUMP)
Jean Marie Ntaganda (2013). Fuzzy Logic Strategy for Solving an Optimal Control problem of Glucose and Insulin in Diabetic Human. Open J. Appl. Sci., 3(7)421-429. (IPMS EAUMP)
Open Journal of EpidemiologyS. Chibaya, M. Kgosimore, E.S. Massawe (2013). Mathematical Analysis of Drug Resistance in Vertical Transmission of HIV/AIDS. Open J. Epidemiol., 3:139-148. (IPMS EAUMP)
Open Journal of Fluid DynamicsMureithi, EW, Mwaonanji, JJ, Makinde, OD (2013). On the boundary layer flow past a continuously moving flat surface with temperature dependent viscosity. Open J. Fluid Dyn., 3:135-140. (IPMS EAUMP)
Physical Review E 2.313 (2.307)D. Sangaré, V.V. Mourzenko, J.-F. Thovert and P. M. Adler (2013). Interaction between a fracture network and a cubic cavity, Phys. Rev. E, 88:033015. (IPMS BURK:01)
Pioneer Journal of Mathematics and Mathematical SciencesB. M. Nzimbi, G. P. Pokhariyal and S. K. Moindi (2013). A note on A-self-adjoint and A-skew-adjoint operators and their extensions. Pioneer J. Math. Math. Sci., 7(1)1-36. (IPMS EAUMP)
Scottish Journal of Arts, Social Sciences and Scientific StudiesAlphonce C. B. (2013). Industrial Applications of the Analytic Hierarchy Process in Developing Countries. Scottish J. Arts Soc. Sci. Sci. Stud., 16(1)30-37. (IPMS EAUMP)
K. Chuncky, D.O. Makinde, E.S. Massawe (2013). Transmission Dynamics of HIV-Malaria Co-infection with Treatment. Scottish J. Arts Soc. Sci. Sci. Stud., 12(2)108-132. (IPMS EAUMP)
Semigroup Forum 0.455 (0.542) Mamadou Abdoul Diop, Khalil Ezzinbi, Modou Lo (2013). Exponential stability for some stochastic neutral partial functional integrodifferential equations with delays and Poisson jumps. Semigroup Forum (published online 4 Dec.). DOI 10.1007/S00233-013-9555-y (IPMS BURK:01)
SIAM Journal on Applied Mathematics 1.577 (1.635)T. Goudon, M. Sy et L. M. Tine (2013). A fluid-kinetic model for particulate flows with coagulation and break-up: stationary solutions, stability and hydrodynamic regimes. SIAM J. Appl. Math. 73(1)401-421. DOI: 10.1137/120861515. (IPMS BURK:01)
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Universal Journal of Mathematics and Mathematical SciencesPorkhariyal GP, Moindi SK, Nzimbi BM (2013). W2-Recurrent LP-Sasakian Manifold. Univ. J. Math. Math. Sci., 3(2)119-128. (IPMS EAUMP)
Books, Book Chapters, Popular Publications, Technical Reports, etc.
G. Camara, S. Despres, R. Djedidi, M. Lo (2013). Design of schistosomiasis ontology (IDOSCHISTO) extending the Infectious Disease Ontology. In: Proceedings of the 14th World Congress on Medical and Health Informatics, 19-23 August 2013, Copenhagen, Denmark. (IPMS BURK:01)
G. Camara, S. Despres, R. Djedidi, M. Lo (2013) Vers un système de veille épidémiologique fondé sur une ontologie: Application à la bilharziose au Sénégal. Actes du 5e Colloque National sur la Recherche en Informatique et ses applications (CNRIA’13), 24-27 April 2013, Ziguinchor, Sénégal. (IPMS BURK:01)
Diop, M. Lo, J. M. Dembele, P. A. Cisse (2013). Architecture d’un système multi-agents sémantique: Application au domaine changement climatique et vulnérabilité urbaine. Actes du 5e Colloque National sur la Recherche en Informatique et ses Applications (CNRIA’13), 24-27 April 2013, Ziguinchor, Sénégal.
(IPMS BURK:01)
Ndanguza Denis (2013). Numerical and Nonlinear Analysis – Applicatrion to real life problems. Lambert Academic Publishing. (IPMS EAUMP)
Charles Wilson Mahera and Anton Mtega Narsis (2013) Modelling of Sediment Transport in Shallow Waters by Stochastic and Partial Differential Equations. In: Andrew J. Manning (ed.), Earth and Planetary Sciences. Sediment Transport Processes and Their Modelling Applications, pp. 309 – 328. ISBN 978-953-51-1039-2 (IPMS EAUMP)
Patrick Weke and Matthieu Dufour (2013). Basic Actuarial Techniques for Insurance Professionals. World Bank Publication. (IPMS EAUMP)
Josephine Wairimu, Gauthier Sallet and Wandera Ogana (2013). Mathematical Modeling of Highland Malaria in Western Kenya. Lambert Academic Publishing. (IPMS EAUMP)
5.4.3 Physics
Table 16. Summary by region of number of Physics publications (L. Am. = Latin America)Africa Asia L. Am. Total
Publications in Scientific Journals (with TR Impact Factors)Publications in Scientific Journals (“TR unlisted”)Books, Chapters, Popular Publ., Technical Reports, etc.
Total number of publications
1022
2
34
1112
1
24
600
6
2734
3
64
Publications in Scientific Journals
Advanced Chemistry Letters M.K. Das, M.M. Rahman, B.M. Sonia, F. Ahmed, Md.A. Hossain, M. Rahman, M.S. Bashar, T. Hossain, D. K. Saha, S. Akhter (2013). Dielectric and Electrical Properties of Lithium-Magnesium Ferrites. Adv. Chem. Lett., 1(2) 04-110. DOI: 10.1166/acl.2013.1022 (IPPS BAN:02)
Z.H. Khan, M. M. Rahman, S.S. Sikder, M.A. Hakim, S. Akhter, H. N. Das and B. Anjuman (2013). Thermal Hysteresis of Permeability and Transport Properties of Cu Substituted Ni0.28Cu0.10+xZn0.62-xFe1.98O4 Ferrites. Adv. Chem. Lett., 1(2)104-110. DOI: 10.1166/acl.2013.1016 (IPPS BAN:02)
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Advanced Materials LettersC.O. Chey, H. K. Patra, M. Tengdelius, M. Golabi, O.P., R. Imani, S.A. . Elhag, W. Yandi, and A. Tiwari (2013). Impact of nanotoxicology towards technologists to end users. Adv. Mat. Lett., 4(8)591–597. DOI: 10.5185/amlett.2013.8002 (IPPS CAM:01)
Advances in Remote Sensing C. Chuma, D.J. Hlatywayo, O.O.I. Orimoogunje, J.O. Akinyede (2013). Application of Remote Sensing and Geographical Information Systems in Determining the Groundwater Potential in the Crystalline Basement of Bulawayo Metropolitan Area, Zimbabwe. Adv. Remote Sensing, 2(2) 49-161. (IPPS ZIM:01)DOI: 10.4236/ars.2013.22019
Aerosol & Air Quality ResearchMakokha J.W. and Angeyo K.H. (2013). Investigation of the Radiative Characteristics of the Kenyan Atmosphere due to Aerosols Using Sun Spectrophotometry Measurements and the COART Model. Aerosol Air Qual. Res., 13:201-208. (IPPS KEN:04)
American Journal of Material ScienceB.V. Odari, R.J. Musembi, M.J. Mageto, H. Othieno, F. Gaitho, M. Mghendi, V. Muramba (2013). Optoelectronic properties of F-co-doped PTO Thin Films Deposited by Spray Pyrolysis. Am. J. Mat. Sci., 3(4)91–99. DOI:10.5923/j.materials.20130304.05 (IPPS KEN:02)
(IPPS KEN:03)
Applied Surface Science 2.112 (2.099)K. Khun, Z. H. Ibupoto, C.O. Chey, J. Lu, O. Nur, M. Willander (2013). Comparative study of ZnO nanorods and thin films for chemical and biosensing applications and the development of ZnO nanorods based potentiometric strontium ion sensor. Appl. Surface Sci., 268:37–43. DOI:10.1016/j.apsusc.2012.11.141
(IPPS CAM:01)
Australian Journal of Basic and Applied SciencesB.V. Odari, M. Mageto, R.J. Musembi, H. Othieno, F. Gaitho, V. Muramba (2013). Optical and Electrical Properties of Pd Doped SnO2 Thin Films Deposited by Spray Pyrolysis. Aust. J. Basic Appl. Sci., 7(2)89–98.
(IPPS KEN:02)(IPPS KEN:03)
Bangladesh Journal of PhysicsP. Bala, R. Karim. M. N. Hossan and D. K. Saha (2013). Crystallite Thickness Distributions on Thermal Transformation of Octadecylalkylammonium Intercalated Na-Montmorillonite. Bangl. J. Phys., 13:7-14.
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S. Shahanur, M. Hasan, Q. Ahsan and D.K. Saha (2013). Effect of Fire Retardant Treatment on Thermal Properties of Jute Fiber. Bangl. J. Phys., 13:45-50. (IPPS BAN:02)
S. Karimunnesa, D.P. Paul, S. Akhter, Shireen Akhter, D.K. Saha and H.N. Das (2013). Investigations on the Structural, Magnetic and Electrical Properties of Li0.5-x/2CdxBi0.02Fe2.48-x/2O4 Ferrites with the Variation of Cd Concentration. Bangl. J. Phys., 13:99-106. (IPPS BAN:02)
Chemical Communications 6.378 (6.226)P.J. Thomas, E.B. Mubofu, P. O’Brien (2013). Thin films of metals, metal chalcogenides and oxides deposited at the water–oil interface using molecular precursors. Chem. Comm., 49:118-127. DOI:10.1039/C2CC37146D (IPPS MSSEESA)
East African Journal of Engineering, Science and TechnologyM.J. Mageto, V. Muramba, M. Mwamburi (2013). Preparation and Characterization of Transparent and Conducting Aluminum doped Tin Oxide thin films prepared by Spray Pyrolysis Technique. E. Afr. J. Eng. Sci. Technol., 1(2)30-39. (IPPS KEN:03)
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Elixir Thin Film TechnologyL.K. Munguti, R.J. Musembi, W.K. Njoroge (2013). ZnO:Sn deposition by reactive evaporation: effects of doping on the electrical and optical properties. Elixir Thin Film Technol., 6:17162-17165.
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Energy and Environmental Science 11.653 (12.462)C. Lin, L.A. Pfaltzgraff, L. Herrero-Davila, E.B. Mubofu, A. Solhy, J. Clark, A. Koutinas, N. Kopsahelis, K. Stamatelatou, F. Dickson, S. Thankappan, M. Zahouily, R. Brocklesby and R. Luque (2013). Food waste as a valuable resource for the production of chemicals, materials and fuels. Current situation and global perspective. Energy Environ. Sci., 6:426-464. (IPPS MSSEESA) DOI:10.1039/C2EE23440H
European Physical Journal Applied Physics 0.710 (0.766)M. Karimipour, M. Mageto, R. Etefagh, E. Azhir, M. Mwamburi and Z. Topalian (2013). Room Temperature Magnetization in Co doped Anatase phase of TiO2. Eur. Phys. J. Appl. Phys. 61(1)10601(6 pp.), DOI: 10.1051/epjap/2012120243 (IPPS KEN:03)
Geology 4.087 (4.660)Hammond, J.O.S., J-M. Kendall, G.W. Stuart, C.J. Ebinger, I.D. Bastow, D. Keir, A. Ayele, M. Belachew, B. Goitom, G. Ogubazghi, T. Wright (2013). Small-scale upwelling and buoyancy driven flow under Afar at onset of seafloor spreading. Geology, 41(6) 635–638. DOI:10.1130/G33925.1 (IPPS ESARSWG)
Global Advanced Research Journal of Physical and Applied SciencesMulwa, J.K., Mwega B.W., Kiura M.K. (2013). Hydrogeochemical analysis and evaluation of water quality in Lake Chala catchment area, Kenya. Glob. Adv. Res. J. Phys. Appl. Sci., 2(1)1-7. (IPPS KEN:05)
Global Journal of Pure and Applied SciencesB. Korgo, J.C Roger and J. Bathiebo (2013). Climatology of air mass trajectories and aerosol optical thickness over Ouagadougou. Glob. J. Pure Appl. Sci., 19:169–181. (IPPS BUF:01)DOI: 10.4314/gjpas.v19i1.1.22
Hydrological Processes 2.497 (2.805)Juston, J.M., Kauffeldt, A., Montano, B.Q., Seibert, J., Beven, K.J. and Westerberg, I.K. (2013). Smiling in the rain: Seven reasons to be positive about uncertainty in hydrological modelling. Hydrol. Proc., 27(7)1117-1122. DOI:10.1002/hyp.9625 (IPPS NADMICA)
Hydrology Research 1.156 (1.181)Kizza, M., Guerrero, J-L., Rodhe, A., Xu, C.Y.,Ntale, H.K. (2013). Modelling catchment inflows into Lake Victoria: regionalisation of the parameters of a conceptual water balance model. Hydrol. Res., 44(5)789-808. DOI: 10.2166/nh.2012.152 (IPPS NADMICA)
IEEE Transactions on Nanobioscience 1.286 (1.750)S. Manjura Hoque, C. Srivastava, N. Srivastava, N. Venkateshan and K. Chattopadhyay (2013). Synthesis, Characterization, and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Study of Chitosan-Coated Mn1-xZnxFe2O4 Nanocrystals. IEEE Trans. Nanobiosci., 12:298 – 303. DOI:10.1109/TNB.2013.2279845 (IPPS BAN:02)
Indian Journal of Physics 1.785 (1.070)K.M.A. Hussain, J. Podder and D.K. Saha (2013). Synthesis of CuInS2 Thin Films by Spray Pyrolysis Deposition System. Ind. J. Phys., 87(2):141-146. DOI: 10.1007/s12648-012-0196-x (IPPS BAN:02)
International Journal of Applied Earth Observation and Geoinformation 2.176 (2.557)
Fusilli L., Collins M.O., Laneve G, Palombo A., Pignatti S. and Santini F. (2013). Assessment of the abnormal growth of floating macrophytes in Winam Gulf (Kenya) by using MODIS imagery time series. Int. J. Appl. Earth Obs. Geoinform., 20:33–41. DOI:10.1016/j.jag.2011.09.002 (IPPS KEN:04)
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International Journal of Computer Science and SecurityJ. Opoku-Ansah, B. Anderson, M.J. Eghan, J.N. Boampong, P. Osei-Wusu Adueming, C.L.Y. Amuah and A.G. Akyea (2013). Automated Protocol for Counting Malaria Parasites (P. falciparum) from Digital Microscopic Image Based on L*a*b* Colour Model and K-Means Clustering. Int. J. Comp. Sci. Secur., 7(4)149–158. (IPPS AFSIN)
International Journal of Earth Sciences 2.261 (2.532)Conde V, Bredemeyer S, Duarte E, Pacheco J, Miranda S, Galle B, Hansteen T (2013). SO2 degassing fromTurrialba Volcano linked to seismic signatures during the period 2008–2012. Int. J. Earth Sci., 102:1‐16. DOI:10.1007/s00531‐013‐0958‐5. (IPPS NADMICA)
International Journal of Emerging Technology and Advanced EngineeringOtakwa R.V.M., Simiyu J., Mwabora, J.M. (2013). Dye-Sensitized and Amorphous Silicon Photovoltaic (PV) Devices’ Outdoor Performance: A Comparative Study. Int. J. Emerg. Technol. Adv. Eng., 3:532–538.
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International Journal of Energy EngineeringR. Musembi, B. Aduda, J. Mwabora, M. Rusu, K. Fostiropoulos, M. Lux-Steiner (2013). Effect of Recombination on Series Resistance in eta Solar Cell Modified with In(OH)xSy Buffer Layer. Int. J. Energy Eng., 3(3)183–189. DOI:10.5923/j.ijee.20130303.09 (IPPS KEN:02)
International Journal of Fundamental Physical SciencesMulwa B.M., Maina D.M., Patel J. P. (2013) .Radiological Analysis of Suitability of Kitui South Limestone for use as Building Material. Int. J. Fund. Phys. Sci., 3(2) 32-35. DOI:10.14331/ijfps.2013.330051.
(IPPS KEN:01/2)
International Journal of Material ScienceC.O. Ayieko, R.J. Musembi, S.M. Waita, B.O. Aduda, P.K. Jain (2013). Performance of TiO2/In(OH)iSj/ Pb(OH)xSy Composite ETA Solar Cell Fabricated from Nitrogen Doped TiO2 Thin Film Window Layer. Int. J. Mat. Eng., 3(2)11-16. DOI:10.5923/j.ijme.20130302.01 (IPPS KEN:02)
International Journal of PhysicsM.M. Rahman, B.M. Sonia, M.K. Das, F. Ahmed, Md. A. Hossain, D. K. Saha, S. Akhter (2013). Structural and Magnetization Behaviors of Ni Substituted Li-Mg Ferrites. Int. J. Phys., 1(5)128-132. (IPPS BAN:02)DOI:10.12691/ijp-1-5-6
Journal of Alloys and Compounds 2.390 (2.161)Z.H. Khan, M.M. Rahman, S.S. Sikder, M.A. Hakim, D.K. Saha (2013). Complex Permeability of Fe-Deficient Ni-Cu-Zn Ferrites, Journal of Alloys and Compounds. J Alloys Comp., 548, 208-215. (IPPS BAN:02)DOI:10.1016/j.jallcom.2012.09.037
Journal of Bangladesh Academy of SciencesA. Khan, M.A. Bhuiyan, G.D. Al-Quaderi, K.H. Maria, S. Choudhury, K.A. Hossain, S. Akhter, D.K. Saha (2013). Dielectric and Transport Properties of Zn-Substituted Cobalt Ferrites. J. Bangl. Acad. Sci., 37(1)73-82.
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Journal of Biomedical Optics 2.881 (3.145)Merdasa, A., Brydegaard, M., Svanberg, S., Zoueu, J.T. (2013). Staining-free malaria diagnostics by multispectral and multimodality light-emitting-diode microscopy. J. Biomed. Opt., 18(3)1-10. DOI: 10.1117/1.JBO.18.3.036002 (IPPS AFSIN)
Journal of Chemical Engineering and Materials G. Kalonga, G.K. Chinyama, O. Munyati, M. Maaza (2013). Characterization and optimization of poly (3-hexylthiophene-2, 5-diyl) (P3HT) and [6, 6] phenyl-C61- butyric acid methyl ester (PCBM) blends for optical absorption. J. Chem. Eng. Mat., 4(7)93–102. DOI:10.5897/JCEMS2013.0148 (IPPS ZAM:01)
Journal of Cleaner Production 3.398 (3.587)Wamsler, C., Brink, E., Rivera, C. (2013). Planning for climate change in urban areas: from theory to practice. J. Cleaner Prod., 50:68–81. DOI:10.1016/j.jclepro.2012.12.008 (IPPS NADMICA)
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Journal of Crystal Growth 1.552 (1.603)C.O. Chey, O. Nur, M. Willander (2013). Low temperature aqueous chemical growth, structural, and optical properties of Mn-doped ZnO nanowires. J. Cryst. Growth, 375:125–130. (IPPS CAM:01)DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrysgro.2013.04.015
M. Rahaman and D.K. Saha (2013). Mineralogical Investigation of Ancient Morter in Bangladesh, Achia Khanom. J. Dept. Archaeol., Jahangirnagar Univ., 18:103-109. (IPPS BAN:02)
Journal of Environmental EngineeringYakub, A. Plappaly, M. Leftwich, K. Malatesta, K. C. Friedman, S. Obwoya, F. Nyongesa, A. H. Maiga (2013). Porosity, flow and filtration characteristics of frustrum-shaped ceramic water filters. J. Environ. Eng., 139:986–994. DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)EE.1943-7870.0000669 (IPPS KEN:02)
Journal of Geography and GeologyC. Chuma, D.J. Hlatywayo, J. Zulu, I. Muchingami, R.T. Mashingaidze, V. Midzi (2013). Modelling the Sub-surface Geology and Groundwater Occurrence of the Matsheumhlope Low Yielding Aquifer in Bulawayo Urban, Zimbabwe. J. Geogr. Geol., 5(3)158-175. DOI: 10.5539/jgg.v5n3p158 (IPPS ZIM:01)
Journal of Hydrology 2.964 (3.654)Hidalgo, H.G., Amador, J.A., Alfaro, E. & Quesada, B. (2013). Hydrological Climate Change Projections for Central America. J. Hydrol., 495:94-112. DOI:10.1016/j.jhydrol.2013.05.004 (IPPS NADMICA)
Journal of Materials Science 2.163 (2.100)D.S. Manjura Hoque, C. Srivastava, N. Venkatesha, P.S.A. Kumar, K. Chattopadhaya (2013). Synthesis and Characterization of Fe- and Co-Based Ferrite nanoparticles and Study of the T1 and T2 Relaxivity of Chit-osan-Coated Particle. J. Mat. Sci., 48(2)812-818. DOI: 10.1007/s10853-012-6800-9 (IPPS BAN:02)
Journal of Physics: Conference SeriesR. Abir, F.J. Pettersen, O.G. Martinsen, K.S. Rabbani (2013). Effect of a spherical object in 4 electrode Focused Impedance Method (FIM): measurement and simulation. J. Phys. Conf. Ser., 434(012009)1-4. DOI: 10.1088/1742-6596/434/1/012009 (IPPS BAN:04)
Journal of Scientific ResearchM.F. Huq, D.K. Saha, R. Ahmed and Z.H. Mahmood (2013). Ni-Cu-Zn Ferrite Research: A Brief Review. J. Sci. Res., 5(2)215–233. DOI: 10.3329/jsr.v5i212434 (IPPS BAN:02)
Journal of the Department of Archaeology, Jahangirnagar UniversityA. Khanom, S.M. Rahaman and D.K. Saha (2013). Mineralogical Investigation of Ancient Morter in Bangladesh. J. Dept. Archaeol. Jahangirnagar Univ., 18:103-109. (IPPS BAN:02)
Journal of the Ghana Science AssociationH.H.E. Jayaweera, B. Anderson, M.J. Eghan (2013). A simple polarized-based diffused reflectance colour imaging system, J. Ghana Sci. Assoc., 14(1)82–93. (IPPS AFSIN)
Materials 2.247 (2.338)K. Khun, Z.H. Ibupoto, M.S. AlSalhi, M. Atif, A.A. Ansari and M. Willander (2013). Fabrication of well-aligned ZnO nanorods using a composite seed layer of ZnO nanoparticles and chitosan polymer. Materials, 6:4361–4374. DOI: 10.3390/ma6104361 (IPPS CAM:01)
Materials Research Bulletin 1.913 (2.141)S. Manjura Hoque, C. Srivastava, V. Kumar, N. Venkatesha, H.N. Das, D.K. Saha and K. Chattopadhaya (2013). Exchange-Spring Mechanism of Soft and Hard Ferrite Nanoparticles. Mat. Res. Bull. 48:2871-2877. DOI:10.1016/j.materresbull.2013.04.009 (IPPS BAN:02)
Materials Sciences and ApplicationsR. Musembi, B. Aduda, J. Mwabora, M. Rusu, K. Fostiropoulos, M. Lux-Steiner (2013). Light Soaking Induced Increase in Conversion Efficiency of eta Solar Cell Based on In(OH)xSy/Pb (OH)xSy. Mat. Sci. Appl., 4:718–722. DOI:10.4236/msa.2013.411090 (IPPS KEN:02)
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Materials Sciences in Semiconductor Processing 1.338 (1.264)S. Mlowe, A.A. Nejo, V.S.R. Rajasekhar Pullabhotla, E.B. Mubofu, F.N. Ngassapa, P. O’Brien, N. Revaprasadu (2013). Lead chalcogenides stabilized by anacardic acid. Mat. Sci. Semiconduct. Proc., 16(2)263–268. DOI:10.1016/j.mssp.2012.10.017 (IPPS MSSEESA)
MicroscopyMd.M. Haque, Y. Sato, M. Terauchi, T. Okazaki, Y. Iizumi (2013). Electron diffraction and electron energy-loss spectroscopy studies of a hybrid material composed of coronene molecules encapsulated in single-walled carbon nanotubes. Microscopy, 63:111-117. DOI:10.1093/jmicro/dft049 (IPPS BAN:02)
Open Journal of Clicinal DiagnosticsMemeu D.M., Kaduki K.A. Mjomba A.C.K, Muriuki N.S., Gitonga L. (2013). Detection of plasmodium parasites from images of thin blood smears. Open J. Clin.Diagn., 3:183-194. DOI:10.4236/ojcd.2013.34034
(IPPS KEN:04) (IPPS AFSIN)
Philosophical Magazine 1.596 (1.173)S. Manjura Hoque, C. Srivastava, N. Venkatesha, P. S. A. Kumar and K. Chattopadhaya (2013). Super Paramagnetic Behaviour and T1, T2 Relaxivity of ZnFe2O4 Nanoparticles for Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Phil. Magazine, 93(14)1771-1783. DOI:10.1080/14786435.2012.755271 (IPPS BAN:02)
Radiation Effects and Defects in Solids 0.502 (0.497)Angeyo K.H. and Golloch A. (2013). Characterization of Sliding Spark Plasma Source for Direct Trace Spectroanalysis. Rad. Eff. Def. Sol., 168:176–187. (IPPS KEN:04)
Scholarly Journal of Scientific Research and EssayMulwa, J.K., Mariita N.O. (2013). A comparative analysis of gravity and microseismic results from Arus-Bogoria geothermal prospect, Kenya. Schol. J. Sci. Res. Ess., 2(6)77-84. (IPPS KEN:05)
Sensors 1.953 (2.395)Z.H. Ibupoto, K. Khun, V.Beni, X. Liu and M. Willander (2013). Synthesis of novel CuO nanosheets and their non-enzymatic glucose sensing applications. Sensors, 13:7926–7938. DOI:10.3390/s130607926
(IPPS CAM:01)
Solid State Ionics 2.046 (2.564)Haro-González P., Karlsson M., Gaita S. M., Knee C.S., Bettinelli M. (2013). Eu3+ as a luminescent probe for the local structure of trivalent dopant ions in barium zirconate-based proton conductors. Solid State Ionics, 247–248:94–97. DOI: 10.1016/j.ssi.2013.06.008 (IPPS KEN:01/2)
Spectrochimica Acta B 3.141 (3.047)Mukhono P.M., Angeyo K.H., Dahayem-Massop A. and Kaduki A.K. (2013). Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroanalysis and Characterization of Environmental Matrices Utilizing Multivariate Chemometrics. Spectrochim. Acta B, 87:81–85. DOI:10.1016/j.sab.2013.05.031. (IPPS KEN:04)
Tanzania Journal of Earth ScienceLupogo, K., Ferdinand, R.W., Bujulu, P. (2013). Qualitative Microzonation - A case study for Dodoma urban area, Central Tanzania. Tanz. J. Earth Sci., 2:55-62. (IPPS ESARSWG)
Ferdinand, R.W., Arvidson, R. (2013). The influence of local topographic relief on regional stress: an example from the Rukwa rift. Tanz. J. Earth Sci., 2:91-107. (IPPS ESARSWG)
Water Resources Research 3.149 (3.448)Guerrero, J-L., Westerberg, I.K., Halldin, S., Lundin, L.C., Xu, C.Y. (2013). Exploring the hydrological robustness of model-parameter values with alpha shapes. Wat. Res. Res., 49(10)6700-6715. DOI: 10.1002/wrcr.20533 (IPPS NADMICA)
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Books, Book Chapters, Popular Publications, Technical Reports, etc.
K.S. Rabbani and I. Lechner (2013). Cleaning water with a copper plate. Rural 21. The International Journal for Rural Development, epublication 6 May. (IPPS BAN:04) www.rural21.com/english/news/detail/article/cleaning-water-with-a-copper-plate-0000697
Mulwa J.K., Kimata F., Duong N.A. (2013). Chapter 19 – Seismic hazard. In: P. Paron, D.O. Olago and C.T. Omuto (Eds.), Developments in Earth Surface Processes. Volume 16. Kenya: A Natural Outlook Geo-Environmental Resources and Hazards, pp. 267-292. Amsterdam: Elsevier B.V., ISBN 13: 978-0-444-59559-1. (IPPS KEN:05)
S. Waita, J. Simiyi, R. Misembi A. Ogacho (2013). Promoting photovoltaic energy in Kenya through training. e-EPS, Facts and info from the European Physcal Society News, epublication 25 May. www.epsnews.eu/2013/03/photovoltaic-energy-in-kenya/ (IPPS KEN:02)
5.5 Academic theses
The entries are given essentially as reported to ISP. “Sandwich” (Sandw.) theses are by student with intermittent visits to a collaborating supervisor in another country. “Local“ theses are by students being trained at the home university. (F = female; M= male). Summary in Table 17.
Table 17. Summary of the 111 academic thesis examined in 2013, for PhD (35) and other graduates (76; MSc/MPhil/Licentiate) in chemistry (IPICS), mathematics (IPMS) and physics (IPPS). Sandwich type training (Sandw.) or Local training is indicated, and gender of graduates. (F = female; M = male).
Africa Asia L. Am. TotalSandw. Local Sandw. Local Sandw. Local Sandw. LocalF M F M F M F M F M F M F M F M
PhDIPICS 2 2 4 9 1 2 2 4 10IPMS 1 9 1 1 9 1IPPS 1 1 3 1 2 4Total 3 12 4 11 4 1 3 13 4 15
OtherIPICS 1 7 23 7 1 7 30IPMS 4 16 4 16IPPS 1 11 5 1 1 1 16Total 1 12 50 12 1 1 1 12 62
5.5.1 PhD Theses
BangladeshMd Jahangir Alam (M). Calculation the accuracy and quality assurance of computer aided radiation therapy planning. (IPPS BAN:04, Local)
Pankoj Kumar Sarkar (M). Isolation of antidiabetic and other bioactive components from some medicinal plants available in northern part of Bangladesh. (IPICS ANRAP, Local)
Robiul Islam (M). Effect of annealing temperature on complex permeability and structural preperties of Nanocrystalline alloy. (IPPS BAN:02, Local)
Zakir Hossain (M). Electromagnetic properties of iron deficient Ni-Cu-Zn ferrites and the influence of additives as sintering aid. (IPPS BAN:02, Local)
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BotswanaSamson Famuyiwa (M). Homoisoflavonoids from the inter-bulb surfaces of Scilla nervosa subsp. rigidifolia. (IPICS NABSA, Local)
Burkina FasoBénéwindé Joseph Sawadogo (M). Contribution des termites dans l’émission des gaz a effet de serre (méthane et gaz carbonique) en zone sahélienne: cas du Burkina Faso.
(IPICS RABiotech, Local)
Brahima Sorgho (M). Caractérisation et valorisation de quelques argiles du Burkina Faso: appl-ication au traitement des eaux et aux géomatériaux de construction. (IPICS BUF:02, Sandw.)
Gaoussou Camara (M). Conception d’un système de veille épidémiologique à base d’ontologies: application à la schistosomiase au Sénégal. (IPMS BURK:01, Sandw.)
Ibrahim NONKANE (M). Géométrie des modules et des modules différentiels liés aux représentations du groupe symétrique. (IPMS BURK:01, Sandw.)
Ilboudo Ousmane (M). Flavonoïdes de Mentha piperita (Lamiaceae): analyse par spectrométrie de masse et évaluation de propriétés antifongiques. (IPICS BUF:01, Local)
Kyelem Bila Adolphe (M). Contribution à l’étude d’existence de solutions périodiques pour une classe de problèmes d’évolution à retard et applications. December. (IPMS BURK:01, Sandw.)
Léon W. Nitiema (M). Composés phénoliques issus des tourteaux de karité dans l’eau: substan-ces polluantes à éliminer ou à utiliser comme agents désinfection? (IPICS RA Biotech, Local)
S. Tiendrebéogo (F). Evaluation des propriétés antifongiques des plantes. (IPICS BUF:01, Local)
Victorien Fourtoua KONANE (M). Etude de Systèmes Dynamiques : Modélisation de batteries non rechargeables. (IPMS BURK:01, Sandw.)
Zongo Duni Yegbonoma Frédéric (M). Etude de problèmes anisotropiques et d’équations quasirelativistes de type Choquard. et elliptiques non linéaires sous des conditions assez générales sur les données.
(IPMS BURK:01, Sandw.)
CameroonA. Djoumessi (F). Antimicrobial terpenoids from two plants: Donella ubanguiensis (De Wild.) Aubr. (Sapot-aceae) and Duboscia macrocarpa Bocq. (Tiliaceae) & Cytotoxicity of semi synthetic acetal from vicinal diol triterpenes by one-pot reaction cleavage followed by lactolization. (IPICS NABSA, Sandwich)
P.Ango (M). Chemical Investigation and antimicrobial activity of two medicinal plants of Cameroon be-longing Moraceae family: Trilepisium Madagascariense and Artocarpus Communis. Total synthesis of 2’,4’,4-Trimethoxychalcone using adol condensation free solvent reaction. (IPICS NABSA, Sandwich)
EthiopiaBerhanu Wondimu (M). Polymer-Based Electrolyte and Cathodes for Batteries and Fuel Cells.
(IPICS ETH:01, Local)
Maereg Amare (M). Conducting Polymer-Modified Electrodes for the Electrochemical Determination of Alkaloids and Pesticides. (IPICS ETH:01, Local)
Solomon Mehretie (M). Conducting Polymer and Zeolite-Modified Carbon Electrodes for the Determination of Drugs and Biological Fluids. (IPICS ETH:01, Local)
HondurasJosé-Luis Guerrero (M). Robust Water Balance Modeling with Uncertain Discharge and Precipi-tation Data: Computational Geometry as a New Tool. (IPPS NADMICA, Sandw.)
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Ivory CostTokou Z.G. Stephane (M). Development of strategies for malaria studies. (IPPS AFSIN, Local)
KenyaAkalla Hosea Miima (M). Investigation of in vivo and in vitro antiplasmodial activities of some flavonoids, flavonoid/flavonoid and flavonoid/amodiaquine combinations. (IPICS KEN:02, Local)
Hannington Tuinomuhwezi (M). Antiplasmodial and antioxidant compounds from Erythrina and Derris species. (IPICS KEN:02, Local)
Hellen Nyambura Kariuki (F). Antinociceptive activities of some medicinal plants using animal models).(IPICS KEN:02, Local)
Joice Njagi (F). Analysis of pesticide residues in water, sediments and vegetables from the Upper Tana River Catchment. (IPICS ANCAP, Local)
(IPICS KEN:01, Local)
MaliIssiaka Traoré (M). Etude et caractérisation des fonctions de réponse des Détecteurs Solides de Traces Nucléaires: Application à la dosimétrie radon et neutron. (IPPS MAL:01, Sandw.)
MauritaniaCheikh A.T. Niang (M). Vers plus d'automatisation dans la construction de systèmes médiateurs pour le web sémantique: une application des logiques de description. (IPMS BURK:01, Sandw.)
Elhafed Cheikh ould Mohamed (M). Équations d’Euler-Poisson-Darboux à conditions modifiées dans des espaces Riemanniens de courbures constantes. (IPMS BURK:01, Sandw.)
SenegalDIAGNE Mamadou Lamine (M). Modélisation mathématique de la dynamique de prolifération du Typha.
(IPMS BURK:01, Sandw.)
Seck Cheikh, (M). Contrôles et Etudes de Singularités pour l’opérateur du Bilaplacien.(IPMS BURK:01, Local)
TENDENG Léna (F). Etude de modèles de transmission de la schistosomiase: Analyse mathematicque, reconstruction des variables d’état et estimation des paramètres. (IPMS BURK:01, Sandw.)
South AfricaDezzline Odingo (F). Polymer based electrospun nanofibers as diagnostic probes for the detection of toxic metals in water. Rhodes University, South Africa. (IPICS SEANAC, Local)
TanzaniaNadja Stadlinger (F). Pesticides in Coastal Tanzania: Management, policy and concerns for human health and environment. (IPICS ANCAP, Sandwich)
UgandaGeoffrey Ismail Mirumbe (M). Distribution solutions to ordinary differential equations with polynomial coefficients on the real line. (IPMS EAUMP, Sandw.)
5.5.2 Other Postgraduate Theses
Theses regard MSc graduations unless otherwise indicated (MPhil or Licentiate exams).
BangladeshAbdullah Al Imran (M). Analysis of residual amount of DDTs in different parts of Ruhi and Catla fish samples from Chalan Beel area and fatty acid composition of the fish oil. (IPICS BAN:04, Local)
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Enayet Hossain (M). Effect of annealing condition on the structural and magneticproperties of nanocrystalline finemet alloy with composition Fe74Cu1.5Nb2.5Si12B10. (IPPS BAN:02, Local)
Hanifur Rahman (M). Studies of fatty acids composition change in mustard oil heated with (vanillic and protocatechuic acid). (IPICS BAN:04, Local)
Md. Mehedi Hasan (M). Structural and magnetic properties of Co1-xZnxFe2O4 (nano ferrite) with the variation of the particle size from Nano-scale to Micro-scale. (IPPS BAN:02, Local)
Md. Shamim (M). Analysis of Free Sugar and Dietary Fiber of two different varieties of mango (Langra and Amrupali). (IPICS BAN:04, Local)
Md. Tushan Shahdat (M). Analysis of Free Sugar and Dietary Fiber of two different varieties of mango (Himsagar and Ashwinibhog). (IPICS BAN:04, Local)
Muhammad Shamim Al Mamun (M). Analysis of residual amount of DDTs in Rupchanda fish (pomfret) and fatty acid composition of fish oil. (IPICS BAN:04, Local)
Radwan Ebna Noor (M). Study of residual amount of DDTs in Koral (Lates calcarifer) fish and it’s fatty acid composition. (IPICS BAN:04, Local)
Ratan Krishna Halder (M). Study of Structural and Magnetic Properties of Nanocrystalline (Fe0.95Co0.05)73.5Cu1Nb3Si13.5B9 Alloy. (MPhil) (IPPS BAN:02, Local)
Samir Kumer Saha (M). Annealing time and temperature dependent structural and magnetic properties study of nano crystalline Fe75.5Si13.5Cu1Nb1B9. (IPPS BAN:02, Local)
Suvendu Kumar Bahadur (M). Study the effect of structural, electrical transport and magnetic properties of Ni-Cu-Zn ferrites. (MPhil) (IPPS BAN:02, Local)
Topu Kumar Bhoumik (M). Studies of fatty acids composition change in soya bean oil heated with protocatechuic and vanilic acid. (IPICS BAN:04, Local)
Burkina FasoABDOULAYE Mamoudou Oubayou (M). Affections pulmonaires d’origine parasitaire et fongique dans quelques centres médicaux de la ville de Ouagadougou notamment au centre hospitalier universitaire Yalgado Ouédraogo. (IPICS RABiotech, Local)
AL-LAMADINE Mahamat (M). Analyse des paramètres physico physico-chimiques et microbiol-ogiques des variétés de mangue au Tchad pour une meilleure stabilisation des produits de transformation en vue leur valorisation. (IPICS RABiotech, Local)
BATIONO Fabrice (M). Evaluation des paramètres du milieu de culture et de l’effet du stockage sur les teneurs en ß-Carotènes et en α-tocophérol de la spiruline. (IPICS RABiotech, Local)
BATIONO Jean Fidèle (M). Evaluation de la quantité d’aflatoxine B1 et d’ochratoxine A dans la bière de sorgho (dolo) à Ouagadougou. (IPICS RABiotech, Local)
COMPAORE Idrissa (M) Statut nutritionnel et immunologique des patients adultes infectés par le VIH admis dans le Centre Médical Oasis de Ouagadougou. (IPICS RABiotech, MSc)
COMPAORE Muller (M). Clonage et expression de la protéine GRA 16 de Neospora caninum.(IPICS RABiotech, Local)
COMPAORE Wind-Yam Josias (M). Recherche et isolement de bactéries productrices de molécules bioactives à partir de deux aliments (Soumbala et bikalga): cas des bactériocines et des peptides NRPS (Non Ribosomal Peptide synthetase). (IPICS RABiotech, Local)
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DIESSANA Arthur (M). Optimisation de l’extraction aqueuse des anthocyanes d’Hibiscus sabdariffa L.(IPICS RABiotech, Local)
KIMA Donatien (M). Mise au point d’un protocole d’immunophénotypage des leucémies aiguës Ouagadougou. (IPICS RABiotech, Local)
KONATE J. (M). Evolution au cours du temps de l’excrétion d’ARN VIH-1 dans le lait maternel des femmes infectées par le VIH-1 au sein de l’essai ANRS12174, Ouagadougou, Burkina. (IPICS RABiotech, Local)
KOUYATE Boubacar Mohamed (M). Intérêt pharmacologique du jus de mangoustan: Composition en xanthone et activités antioxydantes. (IPICS RABiotech, Local)
Mahaman Malou Mouctari Ousseini (M). Etude comparée de la valeur nutritionnelle de la spiruline (Spirulina platensis Nordtsedt) au niveau de trois fermes du Burkina Faso. (IPICS RABiotech, Local)
OUEDRAOGO A. Antoinette (F). Évaluation de la contamination par Salmonella enterica et Aspergilus spp des stocks de sésame destine a l’exportation au Burkina Faso. (IPICS RABiotech, Local)
OUEDRAOGO Adama (M). Modelling effect of electromagnetic waves on photovoltaic solar cells.(IPPS BUF:01)
OUEDRAOGO G. Noël (M). La cysticercose porcine et bovine à Ouagadougou et ses environs: prévalence et connaissances, Attitudes et pratiques des populations. (IPICS RABiotech, Local)
OUOBA Jean Bienvenue (M). Caractérisation des virus Influenza Humains circulant pendant la période post-pandémique 2012 au Burkina Faso. (IPICS RABiotech, Local)
SAMANDOULOUGOU, S. (M). Risques pour la santé publique liés à la présence des résidus d’antibiotiques dans la viande consommée par la population de Ouagadougou. (IPICS RABiotech, Local)
SOMDA Reine Désirée (F). Étude comparative de la qualité microbiologique et de l’activité antioxydante de la spiruline (Spirulina platensis norsdstedt) produite sous abri et hors abri au Burkina Faso.
(IPICS RABiotech, Local)
TRAORE Désiré (M). Valorisation des déchets de cuisine par production de bioénergie (biogaz) au Burkina Faso. (IPICS RABiotech, Local)
ZONGO S. Roukiatou (F). Etude des infections génitales basses à Streptococcus agalactiae chez les femmes de la ville de Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso: aspect bactériologique. (IPICS RABiotech, Local)
Youssouf Djibo (M). Study and dimensioning solar water heater. (IPPS BUF:01, Local)
EthiopiaAbraham Esetemariam (M). Polymer translocation through nanochannels: a two-dimensional Monte Carlo simulation study. (IPPS ETH:01, Local)
Ashenafi Teklay (M). Evolutionary Algorithms for Solving Multilevel Programming Problems.(IPMS ETH:01, Local)
Berhanu Gebrehaha (M). r-Bell Numbers for Graphs. (IPMS ETH:01, Local)
Fikre Jida (M). Field driven translocation of a polymer into a circular cavity: a two-dimensional Monte Carlo simulation study. (IPPS ETH:01, Local)
Habtu Abreha (M). Physicochemical study of stingless bee honey. (IPICS ALNAP, Local)
Hulugirgesh Degefu (F). Electrochemical study of histamine at lignin-modified glassy carbon electrode.(IPICS ETH:01, Local)
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Million Getasetgn (M). Fate of Cathinone in Khat Leaves. (IPICS ALNAP, Local)Mulu Alemayeu (M). On Prevalence Dependent Epidemiological Models.
(IPMS ETH:01, Local)
Sileshi Sintayehu (M). Mathematical Modeling and analysis of the transmission of Drug-Resistant TB in Ethiopia. (IPMS ETH:01, Local)
Taame Gezae (M). Two Long Chain Alcohols from Leaves of Moringa stenopetala. (IPICS ALNAP, Local)
Temesgen Debas (M). Impacts of Behavior modification in the optimal intervention for controlling the transmission of tuberculosis. (IPMS ETH:01, Local)
Tsegu Kiros (M). Cathinone Level Determination in Khat Leaves by Quantitative NMR Methods. (IPICS ALNAP, Local)
Yeniesil Temare (M). Adsorption of a single polymer chain on rough surfaces: A Monte Carlo study.(IPPS ETH:01, Local)
GhanaAngela Gyemfa Akyea (F). Monitoring Shelf Life of Three Cultivars of Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus, Cucurbitaceae) using a Contructed Led-Based Optical System (Ledos). (IPPS AFSIN, Local)
GuatemalaEstuardo Guinea Barrientos (M). Towards Integrated Flood Management in Guatemala. (Licentiate)
(IPPS NADMICA, Sandw.)
KenyaGeorge N. Wanyama (M). Assessment of Organochlorine Pesticides Residues in Water and Sediments from Mutoini, Nairobi and Kangemi Dams in the Nairobi River Basin. (IPICS ANCAP, Local)
(IPICS KEN:01, Local)
Mannase Kitui (M). Design of TiO2 based multilayer optical filters. (IPPS KEN:03, Local)
Michael K. Rotich (M). Dose Conversion Factors for a Target Close to Semi-Infinite Source of Gamma Radiation. (IPPS KEN:01/2, Local)
Mugo Fredrick Muriithi (M). Determination of Soil Physiochemical Composition and Use of MIR to predict Soil Properties of Mount Kenya forest. (IPICS KEN:01, Local)
Rachel Njogu (F). Foliar Fertilizer (NPK) Leaf Nutrient Uptake of Tea (Camellia Sinesis) Growing in Highlands of Kenya. (IPICS KEN:01, Local)
Stanley Mule Muema (M). Phytochemical investigation of the root bark of Teclea trichocarpa (Rutaceae) for antihelminthic activity. (IPICS KEN:02, Local)
Trizah Milugo Koyi (F). Bioassay-guided phytochemical investigation of Rauwolfia caffra, Ozoroa insignis, Syzygium guineense, Tylophora sylvatica and Ozoroa insignis for their anti-tumor properties.
(IPICS KEN:02, Local)
Vincent Waita Kivaya (M). Black Carbon, Trace Element and Particulate Matter Levels in the Ambient Air at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi, Kenya. (IPPS KEN:01/2, Local)
RwandaByukusenge Beatrice (F). Computational Market Dynamics Simulations of the New Zealand Electricity Spot price. (IPMS EAUMP, Local)
Eustache NSHIMYUMUREMYI (M): Representation Theory for the Lie Algebra sl (2, C).(IPMS EAUMP, Local)
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Haguma Gratien (M). Fuzzy Measure in selection of important features in medical diagnosis.(IPMS EAUMP, Local)
Ngoga Bob (M). Value at Risk Estimation, a GARCH-EVT-Copula Approach.(IPMS EAUMP, Local)
Thomas BIZIMANA (M). Explicit Estimators of the Parameters in a Multivariate Normal Distribution when the Covariance Matrix is Banded - A Simulation Study. (IPMS EAUMP, Local)
SenegalAbdoulaye Diallo (M). Modélisation numérique du couplage hydromécanique en milieu poreux déformable. (IPMS BURK:01, Local)
Awa Laye Dia (F). Graph Mining, étude de la puissance de la représentation des données et état de l’art. (IPMS BURK:01, Local)
Bass Seck (M). Mise à jour automatique d’ontologie basée sur les motifs frequents. (IPMS BURK:01, Local)
Ismaïla A. Ndiaye (M). Développement du module Gestion Administratif et Financière de SIMENS. (IPMS BURK:01, Local)
Monique Diop (F). Conception et développement d’un portail web d’informations sanitaires et de prise de rendez-vous en ligne pour les patients. (IPMS BURK:01, Local)
Ndèye Ngom (M). Implémentation du module Consultation de SIMENS. (IPMS BURK:01, Local)
Ousseynou Ndiaye (M). Modélisation et simulation numérique de l'écoulement du pétrole à l'intérieur d'un réservoir naturel. (IPMS BURK:01, Local)
S. Gueye (F). Implémentation du module Hospitalisation de SIMENS. (IPMS BURK:01, Local)
Youssou Mbaye (M). Etude mathématique de quelques problèmes de la dynamique de l’atmosphère. (IPMS BURK:01, Local)
South AfricaMamello Mohale (F). Exploring the role of biomarkers as health indicators. (IPICS SEANAC, Sandw.)
TanzaniaAlinanuswe Mwakalesi (M). The potential of Terminalia catappa seed oil extract as a green corrosion inhibitor for carbon steel in sea water. (IPPS MSSEESA, Local)
Samwel Bernard (M). The effect of target composition on optical constants of DC sputtered ZnO:Al thin films. (IPPS MSSEESA, Local)
Watson Levens (M). Mathematical Modelling of co- application of Long Lasting Insecticidal Nets and Insecticides Zooprophylaxis Against the Resilience Anopheles Arabiensis for Effective Malaria Prevention. (IPMS EAUMP, Local)
ZambiaDaniel Chilukusha (M). Study of Nickel-Germanium Interactions in Lateral Diffusion Couples and Thin Films. (IPPS ZAM:01, Local)
ZimbabweSithatchisiwe Moyo (F). In vivo Screening of Aminoquinolines with in vitro activity against Plasmodium falciparum and investigation of in vivo drug-herb interactions. (MPhil) (IPICS AiBST, Local)
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SECTION 6: EXAMPLES OF APPLICATIONS AND IMPACT
6.1 Examples of research findings
Bangladesh (Environmental chemistry)Earlier years, fresh water fish samples have been analyzed for the presence of DDT and its metabolites (DDTs). In 2013, two sea fishes popular as food have been analyzed. DDTs were found in both species but in much lower amounts than in fresh water fish. (IPICS BAN:04)
A method for determination of PAHs in water samples was set up and water samples collected from tap, ground and pond water from Dhaka city were analyzed. Anthracene and phenanthrene were identified in some of the ground water samples. (IPICS BAN:04)
Burkina Faso (Water chemistry)It is urgent to make potable arsenic contaminated ground water in northern Burkina Faso. Collaboration with Prof. Ingmar Persson (Dept. Chemistry, SLU, Uppsala) enabled the implem-entation of a treatment design using granular ferric hydroxide (GFH). Mini columns were tested to investigate the removal of arsenic from contaminated water under different pore volumes. This work was made possible through the participation of a MFS student. (IPICS BUF:02)
(Clay properties)Fields studies for collection of representative clay samples were carried out. The samples were character-ized regarding their structure and morphology in the research groups of Prof. Philippe Blanchart in Limoges (France) and of Prof. Ingmar Persson (SLU, Sweden), respectively. Qualitative mineralogical characterization of the clays by XRD revealed that some of the clays contain montmorillonite, quartz, albite, illite, kaolinite, goethite and orthose. The adsorption and ion exchange properties of these clay samples were elucidated by use of solution chemistry analytical methods. (IPICS BUF:02)
Kenya (Drug development)One of the methylated flavonoids of Dodonaea angustifolia has been shown to have mono-ammonium oxidase (MAO) activity. It may therefore have a potential to be used to formulate a drug that can control moods. (IPICS KEN:02)
Zambia (Electrochemical sensors)Design, device construction, and investigation of sensing characteristics of the polymer films continued. A carbon monoxide chemical sensor was designed that consisted of a test chamber connected to a digital meter. Carbon monoxide gas was introduced into the sensor and the response monitored over a specified period. The device was found to respond instantaneously to varying concentrations carbon monoxide and it was observed that the interaction process was reversible. (IPICS ZAM:01)
Zimbabwe (Drug development)Enantiomer specific CYP1A2 might metabolize PZQ (praziquantel, to rid trematodes and tapeworms para-sitic to humans, especially in the treatment of schistosomiasis) in an enantiomer manner. These data will be used in efforts to come up with a pediatric formulation of drugs. (IPICS AiBST)
Results from pharmacogenetics on efavirez (used along with other medications to treat HIV infection) have been reanalysed (PCA approch) which gave a more specific dosing guideline. (IPICS AiBST)
AiBST work during the mass drug administration (MDA), where millions of children where treated for schistosomiasis (bilhazia), conducuted a nested study that measured the burden of infection in 390 children. The results clearly showed the dramatic effect of the MDA program as it resulted in reduction of infection rates from 50-60% to as low as 5% in the selected sites. These findings are going to have an impact on the future strategic plans of the MDA program. (IPICS AiBST)
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6.2 Examples of influence on policy or practices
Actual changes as a result of ISP support to Research Groups and Scientific Networks are difficult to identify in the yearly follow up. However, there are several opportunities for policy influence reported. The entries are given essentially as reported to ISP.
Bangladesh (Food security)The Bangladesh Ministry of Agriculture appointed Prof. Nilufar Nahar as Convener of the Food Safety sub-committee to make recommendations about allowable limit of chemicals that are used in agricultural products, storage, and processed foods. (IPICS BAN:04)
Botswana (Plant products)Prof. Yeboah’s research on oils of plant origin has led to interaction with the Dept. Energy Affairs in Botswana, and with a Women’s Cooperative group at Lerala in the north. This inter-action has resulted in Prof. Yeboah being invited to become a member of a research team from Botswana and Japan to work on the development of jatropha oil for the production of biodiesel. (IPICS NABSA)
Burkina Faso (Research funding)In Dec. 2012, the research group was contacted by Fonrid (Fonds National pour la Recherche, l’Innovation et le Développement), the national authority for Research, Development and Innov-ation of the Ministry of Research and Innovation. Fonrid provides financial support to activities that have an impact on the development of communities or local industries. The group was asked for two research proposals: one about the use of clay minerals for preparing ceramics and refractory materials, and the second one about the application of clay minerals for water treatment at different sites. The proposals were approved in July 2013. (IPICS BUF:02)
(Energy production)The research group has interacted with the Sonabel (Société Nationale Burkinabè d’Electricité), which is in charge of electricity production in the country, by an oil fuelled central power plant. The group has been asked to assess the quality of the oil in term of heavy metals contamination. (IPICS BUF:02)
(Water chemistry)With regard to risks associated with arsenic toxicity in Northern Burkina Faso, the research team comp-osed of scientists from Belgium and Burkina Faso had a meeting with local authorities of the following Ministries: Ministry of Health, Ministry of hydraulic, water and sanitation. They also visited the President of the University of Ouagadougou. The results of the discussions were documented. (IPICS BUF:02)
(National Center for Pysicochemical Analysis)Dr. Bobuié Guel was appointed to a government committee in charge of elaborating the basis for the building of a national center for physicochemical analysis. This center includes the wide field of Science and Technology, Medicine, Pharmacy and Biology. (IPICS BUF:02)
(Nutrition and biotechnology)From 2013, the CRSBAN thanks to R.A.BIOTECH is reference for the government, society, industries and NGOs in many areas: Food industries quality management Constructing the nutritional politics in Burkina Faso Consolidation of biotechnology in many fields
The centre is invited to many meetings of decision makers on various development programs, and has organized short for different groups acting in the development. (IPICS RABiotech)
(Climate change)The network “PDE, Modeling and Control” participated in outreach activities with policy makers on the vulnerability of African cities to climate change. Workshops were organized with the pol-itical, administrative and customary authorities in Ouagadougou. An indicative emergency mas-ter plan on measures to be taken to cope with natural disasters, especially related to flood risk, was developed with contribution from the network. The network’s contribution in the national adaptation plan to climate
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change has been subject of several reports. This contribution has a strong impact on local and national governance regarding climate risks. (IPMS BURK:01)
Eritrea (Seismology)There was a relatively large earthquake (Richter magnitude 5.5) in the Massawa area on 18 September 2013. Members of ESARSWG worked very closely with the Northern Red Sea Administration (whose capital is Massawa) and gave a seminar to senior administrative authorities on how to cope with earthquake damages. The seminar was done on the invitation of the Regional Administrator. The seminar gave awareness and practical steps to be taken in case of emergencies. Emphasize was given to the need of an operational agency to monitor seismic and volcanic activities. This idea was well received by government and steps are being taken to implement it. (IPPS ESARSWG)
The good links the network maintains with the Ministry of Public Works have resulted in that it is now mandatory to get seismic assessment for large construction projects. (IPPS ESARSWG)
Ethiopia (Seismology)The Ministry of Water Resources and other stakeholders received a presentation on the seismic hazard status of the Tendaho Dam. (IPPS ETH:02)
A number of presentations were made on different occasions to the International panel of experts and other audiences on the seismic safety of the Great Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD). The site is located in a relatively safe region from a seismic point of view. However, the possibility of Reservoir Induced Seismicity (RIS) cannot be ruled out and will be monitored. (IPPS ETH:02)
Kenya (Air Quality)National Environment Management Authority invited Dr Gatari to advice on public complaints issues on air quality in Kitengela, Kajiando County. (IPPS KEN:01/2)
(Energy)In the year, group members were invited to various stakeholder meetings to discuss policies for solar water heating of new, large office buildings, to minimise the grid electricity load. (IPPS KEN:02)
(Energy)Dr. David Maina delivers activity impacts to government and society through his membership of Kenya Nuclear Electricity Board and Kenya Radiation Protection Board. (IPPS KEN:01/2)
(Engineering)Registration of the Non-Destructive Tests (NDT) society was initiated. The purpose is to indep-endently entrench NDT education, research and practice in the private sector and government. NDT is an important aspect of general safety in economic development, and engineers and scientists needs to be aware of its importance. (IPPS KEN:01/2)
(Environmental chemistry)Group members have been involved in updating the Kenya National Implementation plan for the Stock-holm Convention concerning the Global Monitoring Plan on Persistent Organic Pollutants in the Africa Region, updating the national inventory of Dioxins emissions in the national environment and also the assessment of the National capacity for research, monitoring and public awareness. (IPICS KEN:01)
(Health care and Business)Published results from research acticities of the network have been used in practice, influencing policy, and applied in teaching in the following areas: (IPMS EAUMP) Fighting spread of malaria in Kenya and the East African region. Vaccination of livestock and small animals. Claims reserving in insurance business. Research projects for PhD and MSc students.
(Nanotechnology)Prof. Bernard O. Aduda served his last year of a three-year term (from 2010 to 2013) as a Council member of the National Council for Science and Technology. In this capacity he has championed for the
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mainstreaming of a policy on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology in the country. This policy will deal with education, training, research, governance, etc. in this field (IPPS KEN:02)
(Nuclear Safety)Prof. J.M. Mwabora led a team of researchers from various Government Agencies to conduct Pre-Feasibility Studies for the Kenya Nuclear Power Programme. The Kenya Nuclear Electricity Board submitted the report to the IAEA. (IPPS KEN:02)
(Scientific instrumentation)Currently the group leader is in a country study committee to help establish a scientific equipment policy for the country and the region. This policy will be connected with the developing research policy, which is expected to state tha adequate equipment is fundamental to the quality and results of research. This committee is working under the auspices of the Kenya National Academy of Sciences and is sponsored by IFS. (IPICS KEN:02)
(Water chemistry)The group works with Bondo District community in developing point of use water purification systems. They have held two workshops that were attended by policy makers, government workers, academic staff, NGO staff and community. (IPICS KEN:01)
Southern Africa (regional) (Data sharing)Prof. S. Mukanganyama participated as a member of the Southern Africa Development Countries (SADC) subcommittee on Data Sharing in a meeting of the 5th African Digital Scholarship and Curation Conference, 26-29 June 2013, Univ. KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa. In this activity it was discussed how scientific data sharing was done in Zimbabwe as compared to the other Southern African countries. Ideas were then collated on the best practices that can enable data sharing in Southern Africa including the creation of specific databases for the different scientific communities. (IPICS ZIM:01)
6.3 Examples on strengths and benefits to researchers and stakeholders
6.3.1 Technical development
The development of technical resources is given. The entries are given essentially as reported.
Bangladesh (Method development)A method has been developed and validated for the analysis of carbofuran residues in commercial turmeric powder (an important spice used in making curry). (IPICS BAN:04)
(Instrumentation)The research facility has been enhanced by the addition of a new HPLC equipped with a Photodiode Array Detector (PDA). The detector of GC-ECD (Shimadzu 2010) has been saturated and was replaced by a new EC detector, using local funds. (IPICS BAN:04)
Burkina Faso (Method development)The research group developed reliable voltammetric methods for the determination of various metals ions and arsenic in ground waters using carbon paste electrodes. These methods are cheap and environment-friendly in comparison with conventional methods such as using a mercury electrode. The group used AAS methods as well as the developed electrochemical methods for heavy metal ions determination applied to groundwaters in the village Yamtenga located on the outskirts of the capital Ougadougou. (IPICS BUF:02)
Cambodia (Instrumentation)Lars Lundmark, Umea University, Sweden, donated and installed an atomic absorption spectrometer in the Dept. Chemistry, RUPP. (IPICS CAB:01)
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Michael Strandell, Stockholm University, Sweden, provided service and repair to the GC-MS instrument at the Dept. Chemistry, RUPP. (IPICS CAB:01)
KenyaMichael Strandell, Stockholm University, Sweden, provided service and repair to the GC-MS in the Dept. Chemistry, UoNBI. (IPICS KEN:01)
6.3.2 Awards, honors and promotions
Several members of ISP-supported activities have been promoted, commissioned, or received awards during the year. The entries are given essentially as reported to ISP.
BangladeshProf. Nilufar Nahar was appointed as Provost of Kabi Sufia Kamal Hall, the largest residential hall of female university students in Bangladesh. (IPICS BAN:04)
Md. Iqbal Rouf Mamun and Mohammad Shoeb have both been promoted to Associate Professor.(IPICS BAN:04)
Dr. Md. Iqbal Rouf Mamun has been nominated by the Department of Chemistry, DU as a member of the “Committee for Fine Chemicals” of Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institute (BSTI), Government of Bangladesh. (IPICS BAN:04)
Md. Robiul Islam has joined the department as a lecturer and became a new member of the group.(IPICS BAN:04)
Burkina FasoProf. Yvonne Bonzi was honored with the African Union Price of Science, Technology and Innovation.
(IPICS BUF:01)
Prof. Y. Bonzi became a Member of the Science Academy of Burkina Faso. (IPICS BUF:01)
Prof. Y. Bonzi was UNESCO’s Hydro open-source software Platform of Experts (HOPE) initiative advocate in 2013. (IPICS BUF:01)
Iboudo Ousmane became staff member at Ouagadougou University. (IPICS BUF:01)
Prof. Issa TAPSOBA was nominated Director of Scientific and Technical Cooperation at the General Direction of Scientific Research and Innovation of the Ministry of Scientific Research and Innovation of Burkina Faso. (IPICS BUF:01)
Dr. Samuel Pare was promoted to Assoc. Prof., Dept. Chem., Univ. Ouagadougou. (IPICS BUF:02)
At the July sessions of the African Council for Tertiary Education (CAMES), which evaluate the teachers of most African Francophone Countries, the following members of the network “PDE, Modeling and Control have been qualified and took new positions; Soma Safimba and Nyanquini Ismael as Assistant Professors, and Zabsonre Jean de Dieu as Professor. (IPMS BURK:01)
Professor Hamidou TOURE was elected as Perpetuel Secretary of Burkina National Academy of Science.(IPMS BURK:01)
Issa Zerbo and Sie Kam were promoted to Associate Professors, Dept. Physics, Univ. Ouagadougou.(IPPS BUF:01)
CambodiaOne of the student’s theses was honored with the HONDA YES award. (IPICS CAB:01)
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Prof. Wandiga was appointed Chairman of Moi University Council and Chancellor of Egerton University.(IPICS KEN:01)
Dr. Vincent Madadi was appointed Lecturer in the Det. Chemistry, UoNBI. (IPICS KEN:01)
Ms. Ruth Odhiambo was appointed Tutorial Fellow in the Det. Chem., UoNBI. (IPICS KEN:01)
Prof. Lydia Njenga became the substitute Dean for the School Phys. Sci., UoNBI. (IPICS KEN:01)
Prof. Lydia Njenga was appointed a committee member to review the constitution for Students Organization of Nairobi University (SONU). (IPICS KEN:01)
Dr. Arthur Wafula was promoted from Assistant Lecturer to Lecturer, and Dr. Josephine Wairimu was promoted from Tutorial Fellow to Lecturer, both at UoNBI. (IPMS EAUMP)
Prof. Julius M. Mwabora, Prof. Bernard Aduda and Dr. Kenneth Kaduki served as Council members in the Kenya National Academy of Sciences. (IPPS KEN:02)
Dr. S. Waita was Chief Jury member at the International Science competition for innovative projects that conserve the environment, including use of clean energy, at the Light Academy Schools, Nairobi, 3 May. This was an invitation aimed at creating awareness of the need to take care of the environment for a better future using green revolution. (IPPS KEN:02)
Staff members of the Condensed Matter Physics group at Univ. Nairobi served in School Board of governors influencing governance and performance issues in the secondary schools: Prof. Julius M. Mwabora at Voi Secondary School (Member) and Mwakichuchu Secondary School
(Member), Taita Taveta County. Dr. Sebastian Waita at Kalumbi secondary (Member) and at Gigiri secondary School (Member),
Makueni County. Dr. Robinson Musembi at Katwala Secondary School (Chairman) and Kanzau Secondary School,
Kitui County. (IPPS KEN:02)
David Maina was promoted to Senior Lecturer and confirmed Director of INST. Before he was acting Director. He was also reappointed as member of Kenya Nuclear Electricity Board and Kenya Radiation Protection Board. He is the chairman of Performance Contracting Committee for the College of Architecture and Engineering, University of Nairobi. (IPPS KEN:01/2)
Three members of the Condensed Matter group at the University of Nairobi, got promoted to the level of Senior Lecturer within the Dept. Physics. (IPPS KEN:02)
A number of former Masters students, outside the University of Nairobi, serve in various sectors (Aviation sector – Mr. Wilson Nyaga; Education Quality Inspectorate – Paul Ajuoga; Universities – Mr. Samson Njogu, Mr. Henry Baraza, Mr. Alfred Alex, Joseph Olwendo, Mr. Raphael Otakwa; Police force – Charles Opiyo). Thus, graduates of the Condensed Matter group benefit several sectors. (IPPS KEN:02)
Prof. Mghendi Mwamburi was appointed Director for Strategic planning and Performance Contracting, University of Eldoret. (IPPS KEN:03)
Prof. Lazare Etiegni was appointed as Dean of the School of Natural Resource Management, at Univ. Nairobi. (IPPS KEN:03)
SenegalAt the July sessions of the African Council for Tertiary Education (CAMES), which evaluate the teachers of most African Francophone Countries, the following members of the network “PDE, Modeling and Control have been qualified and took new positions; Mamadou Abdoul DIOP, Ousmane SALL and Mouhamadou THIAM as Assistant Professors, and Mamadou SY as Full Professor. (IPMS BURK:01)
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TanzaniaDr. Charles Mahera was appointed coordinator for Africa, and Dr. S. E. Rugeihyamu was ap-pointed coordinator of Univ. Dar es Salaam, for the project of the Higher Education Institutions Institutional Cooperation Instrument (HEI -ICI) from 2013 to 2016. (IPMS EAUMP)
ZimbabweProf. Collen Masimirembwa became a fellow of the African Academy of Sciences. (IPICS AiBST)
Ms. Kudzaishe Mutsaka won the best presentation award in the junior category at the Annual Medical Research Day. (IPICS AiBST)
Y.S. Naik became member of the Man and the Biosphere, a national committee of the UNESCO country office. (IPICS ZIM:02)
N. Basopo became deputy secretary of the National University of Science and Technology Academic Women’s Association (NUSTAWA). (IPICS ZIM:02)
A.H. Siwela became deputy editor of the Zimbabwe Journal of Science and Technology; NUST journal.(IPICS ZIM:02)
6.3.3 Post doc and research visits
BangladeshFour Cambodian undergraduate students, Chunn Teak, Thin Raksmey, Neau Chanmonny and You Alichsantre, trained three weeks on heavy metal analysis at the Dept. Chemistry, Univ. Dhaka. Each was given a low cost device for arsenic analysis to take back. (IPICS CAB:01)
One Tanzanian student, Ms. Lutamyo Nambela, UDSM, got training and did a part of her MSc research work within the Sida bilateral program at UDSM, on residual DDTs in fish samples. (IPICS BAN:04)
Two Swedish students were received for their Minor Field Study. (IPICS BAN:04)
Burkina FasoProf. Ingmar Persson, SLU, Sweden, visited Dept. Chemistry, Univ. Ouagadougou to discuss scientific studies of arsenic issues in Burkina Faso (IPICS BUF:02)
FinlandDr. Betty Nanyonnga Kivumbi (F). Research visit in May-July to Lappeenranta University of Technology, funded by Lappeenranta University of Technology. (IPMS EAUMP)
Dr. Mango John (M). Research visit in June to Lappeenranta University of Technology, funded by CIMO.(IPMS EAUMP)
FranceDr. Cheikh Talibouya Diop (M). Research visit 8-30 December to l’Antenne de Blois de L’Université François Rabelais de Tours, Blois. (IPMS BURK:01)
Prof. Stanislas Ouaro (M). Research visit in December to Département de Mathématiques et Informatiques de l’Université de Limoges, Limoges.
(IPMS BURK:01)
Dr. Adama Ouedraogo, (M). Research visit in May to Laboratoire de Mathématiques de Besançon, Université de Franche-Comté, Franche-Comté (IPMS BURK:01)
Dr. Nana Bernard (M), spent two weeks at the Centre d’Enseignement et de Recherches en Environnement Atmospherique (CEREA), Paris. (IPPS BUF:01)
Dr. Yergou (M) was one month at Institut Curie, Paris. (IPPS ETH:01)
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GermanyProf. M. Mwamburi (M) attended a Technical Seminar on Renewable Energies in Bavaria, Munich, Germany, 20-27 October. (IPPS KEN:03)
ItalyProf. Mamadou Sy (M). Research visit in May-July to ICTP, Trieste. (IPMS BURK:01)
Prof. Stanislas Ouaro (M). Research visits in May and August to ICTP, Trieste. (IPMS BURK:01)
Dr. Blaise Kone (M). Research visit in May-July to ICTP, Trieste. (IPMS BURK:01)
Dr. Safimba Soma (M). Research visit in May-July to ICTP, Trieste. (IPMS BURK:01)
Dr. Aruna Ouedraogo (M). Research visit in May-July to ICTP, Trieste. (IPMS BURK:01)
Dr. Atalay Ayele (M), spent one month at ITCP, Trieste. (IPPS ETH:02)
JapanDr. Mahbubal Hoque (M) and Dr. M.N.I. Khan (M) visited Tohoku Univ. (IPPS BAN:02)
KenyaProf. T. Otiti (Makerere University, Uganda), and Dr. S. Hatwaambo, Dr. E. Lampi and Dr. O. Munyati (University of Zambia), spent one week at the Condensed Matter Group, Dept. Physics, University of Nairobi. (IPPS MSSEESA)
Dr. M. Mwamburi spent five days at the Condensed Matter Group, Dept. of Physics, University of Nairobi.(IPPS MSSEESA)
Dr. S. Hatwaambo (M) and Dr. O. Munyati (M) spent 2 days at Univ. Eldoret. (IPPS MSSESA)
The Netherlands Dr. Justus Simiyu (M), Dr. Robinson Musemb (M), Dr. Alex Ogacho (M), Dr. Sebastian Waita (M), Boniface Muthoka (M), Charles Obure (M), Evelyn Akinyi (F), Francis Juma (M), Daniel Karibe (M), Zilper Owuor (M), and Joyce Moturi (F) spent two weeks of PV training at Delft University. (IPPS KEN:02)
South AfricaDr. Ivivi Mwanik (M). Post doc August-October 2013 at University of Cape Town, funded by University of Cape Town. (IPMS EAUMP)
Dr. Yergou Tatek (M) and Prof. Mulugeta Bekele (M) visited the Univ. Kwazulu Natal for four days, 17-21 November. (IPPS ETH:01)
SpainDr. Damian Maingi (M). Post doc April-May at Centre de Recerca Matemàtica (CRM), Barcelona, funded by ISP and CRM. (IPMS EAUMP)
SwedenProf. Wendimagegn Mammo visited Prof. Mats Andersson at Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg, Sweden, for reseach, January 2013 - August 2013. (IPICS ETH:01)
Dr. Juma Kasozi (M). Ten days research visit in May at LiU, funded by ISP. (IPMS EAUMP)
Dr Michael J. Gatari (M), visited the group of Prof. Johan Boman at Gothenburg University for scientific and project discussions, August-October 2013. (IPPS KEN:02)
Dr. J. Simiyu (M) and Dr. S. Waita (M) spent two months at the Dept. Physical Chemistry, Uppsala University. (IPPS KEN:02)
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Dr. Lemi Demeyu (M) spent three months at the Dept. Physics, Chemistry and Biology (IFM), Linköping University. (IPPS ETH:01)
TanzaniaDr. Mohammad Shoeb visited Dr Rwaichi Minja and Dr John Mahugija, UDSM, Tanzania, for strengthen collaboration, 13-17 November. (IPICS BAN:04)
TunisiaProf. Mamadou Sy (M). Research visit 22-29 November, at Laboratoire de Mathematiques et Dynamique de Populations (LMDP), Université de Cadi Ayyad de Marrakech. (IPMS BURK:01)
USAProf. Dr. F. A. Khan (M) spent 11 months at the Univ. Delware, and Dr. S. Manjura Hoque (F) spent three months at Yale Univ., USA. (IPPSBAN:02)
ZambiaProf. M. Mwamburi (M) and Dr. C. Maghanga (M), Univ. Eldoret, Kenya, spent two days at the Dept. of Physics, Univ. Zambia. (IPPS MSSEESA)
ZimbabweTakudzwa Mutisi (F), Zimbabwe Ministry of Health & Child Care, the National Microbiology Reference Laboratory, spent 12 months of at AiBST as a WHO-TDR Clinical Trial Science Research fellow.
(IPICS AiBST)
Undergraduate students from Department of Chemistry, Royal University of Phnom Penh, Cambodia, visiting Bangladesh for thesis work, under the supervision of Dr. Arifur Rahman, Department of Chemistry, University of Dhaka (far left). (Courtesy of Chanmonny Neau, IPICS CAB:01).
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6.4 Communication and use of research results
The entries are given essentially as reported to ISP. Meetings are listed chronologically for each country. Summaries are given in Tables 18 and 19.
6.4.1 Communication of research results at scientific conferences and meetings
Table 18. Summary; number of oral (O) and poster (P) contributions to scientific meetingsRegion Country IPICS IPMS IPPS Total
P O P O P O P OAfrica Algeria 1 1Africa Benin 1 3 1 3Africa Burkina Faso 2 14 8 10 14Africa Cameroon 2 2Africa Ethiopia 1 9 5 1 14Africa Ghana 1 1Africa Ivory Coast 2 2 2 2Africa Kenya 4 3 4 39 4 46Africa Morocco 3 4 3 4Africa Rwanda 1 1Africa South Africa 11 6 4 21Afriuca Sudan 5 5Africa Tanzania 6 6Africa Uganda 1 1Africa Zambia 5 18 5 18Africa Zimbabwe 3 3Asia Bangladesh 2 12 7 11 9 24Asia Cambodia 5 3 8Asia China 1 1 2 1 3Asia India 1 2 3Asia Japan 3 2 3 2Asia Mongolia 1 1Asia Myanmar 1 1Asia Pakistan 3 3Asia Thailand 3 4 3 4Asia Vietnam 1 1Europe Austria 2 2 2 2Europe Czech Republ. 3 2 3 2Europe France 2 2Europe Germany 1 4 5Europe Ireland 1 1Europe Italy 1 1 1 1Europe Netherlands 1 1Europe Norway 1 1Europer Poland 1 1Europe Portugal 1 1 2 4Europe Spain 1 1 1 1Europe Sweden 1 2 1 2 2Europe Switzerland 4 2 4 2Europe Turkey 2 2Europe UK 1 1 2 0N.Am Honduras 1 1N.Am. Mexico 3 3N.Am. USA 2 1 1 4 3 7 4S.Am Argentina 2 2S.Am. Bolivia 5 5S.Am Brazil 1 1S.Am. Chile 3 3
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All countries 21 124 3 14 44 96 68 234AlgeriaColloque Internat. sur les Matériaux et le Développement Durable (CIMDD), 6-9 May, Boumerdès
B. Sorgho, L. Zerbo, B. Guel, I. Keita, C. Dembele, M. Plea, V. Sol, M. Gomina, P.Blanchart, Durabil-ité des propriétés mécaniques des géomatériaux pour la construction. (O) (IPICS BUF :02)
(IPICS MAL:01)ArgentinaFirst Argentinian Congress of Behavioral Biology, COMPORTA 2013, 15-17 April, Mar del Plata
Pinto, C.F., Torrico, D., Cáceres, L., Flores-Prado, L. & Niemeyer, H.M., Behavioral patterns of a membracid in the context of alternative hosts. (O) (IPICS LANBIO)
Flores-Prado, L., Pinto, C.F., Host location behaviour exhibited by parasitoids of bees. (O)(IPICS LANBIO)
AustriaEuropean Geosciences Union General Assembly, 7–12 April, Vienna
Ayele A., Midzi, V., Ateba B., Mulabisana T., Marimira K., Hlatywayo D.J., Akpan O., Amponsah P., Georges T.M., Durrheim R., Earthquake Hazard and Risk in Sub-Saharan Africa: current status of the Global Earthquake model (GEM) initiative in the region. (O) (IPPS ETH:02)
Fuentes, D., Halldin S., Beven K.J., and Xu C.Y., Width Function for Flood Hydrograph Estimation at Ungauged Basin. (P) (IPPS NADMICA)
Guinea Barrientos, H. E., & Swain, A., Rainfall Induced Natural Disaster in Central America, Challenge for Regional Risk Management. (P) (IPPS NADMICA)
International Conference on Nuclear Security: Enhancing Global Efforts, 1-5 July, Vienna
Angeyo H.K., A conceptual framework towards developing chemometrics and machine learning assisted spectrometries for rapid nuclear forensics analysis. (O) (IPPS KEN:04)
BangladeshInternational Conference on Advances in Physics, 3-5 January, Shahjalal Univ. Sci. Technol.
S.S. Sikder, Z.H. Khan, M.A. Hakim, S.Akhter, H.N. Das, Thermal hysteresis of permeability and transport properties of Cu substituted Ni0.28Cu0.10+xZn0.62-xFe1.98O4 ferrites. (O) (IPPS BAN:02)
S. Karimunnesa, D.P. Paul, S. Akhter, D.K. Saha, H.N. Das, Md. Al Mamun, Structural and Magnetic Properties of Li0.5-x/2CdxBi0.02Fe2.48-x/2O4 Ferrites (O). (IPPS BAN:02 )
International Bose Conference, 4 February, University of Dhaka
M.F. Huq, D.K. Saha and Z.H. Mahmood, Study of the Effect of Bi2O3 Additive on Microstructure and Magnetic Properties of Ni0.35Cu0.15Zn0.50 Ferrite. (O) (IPPS BAN:02)
A. Khan, G.D. Al-Quaderi, S. Choudhury, M.A. Bhuiyan, K.M.A. Hussain, A.A. Begum, S. Akhter, Ef-fect of Zn substitution on the magnetic properties of cobalt ferrites. (P) (IPPS BAN:02)
M.H.M. Ahmed, S. Choudhury, A.K.M. Akhter Hossain, H.N. Das, A.A. Begum, S. Akhter, Magnetic, dielectric and high frequency complex permeability studies of Zn-Li ferrites. (P) (IPPS BAN:02)
G.D. Al-Quaderi, R.C. Ghosh, K.H. Maria, M.A. Bhuiyan, S. Choudhury, A. Khan, K.M.A. Hussain, H.N. Das, S. Akhter, Synthesis and characterization of barium-hexaferrites. (P) (IPPS BAN:02)
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Z.H. Khan, S.S. Sikder, M.A. Hakim, S.M. Hoque, S. Akhter, Effect of V2O5 and Li2O on the Magnetic Properties of Ni-Cu-Zn Ferrites. (P) (IPPS BAN:02)
National Conference on Progress in Physics, 30 March, Chittagong University
S. Akhter, D.P. Paul, S. Akhter, D.K. Saha, A. Parveen, B. Anjuman, M.A. Hakim and F. Islam, En-hancement in magnetic properties of Mg substituted Cu-Mg ferrites. (O) (IPPS BAN:02)
S. Karimunnesa, D.P. Paul, S. Ahkter, D.K. Saha, H.N. Das and M.A. Mamun, Investigations of the structural magnetic and electrical properties of LiCdBiFe2O4 ferrites. (P) (IPPS BAN:02)
19th Conference of the Islamic World Academy of Sciences, 5-9 May, Dhaka
A. Al-Amin, S. Parvin, M.A. Kadir, T. Tahmid, S.K. Alam, K.S. Rabbani, Breast Tumour Classification Using Electrical Impedance. (P) (IPPS BAN:04)
F.A. Kahn, M. Bah, I. Shah, P. Nordblad, Exchange bias magnetic properties of manganese-oxide core-shell nanoparticles fabricated by inert gas condensation (IGC) technique. (O) (IPPS BAN:02)
Md. Iqbal Rouf Mamun, Pesticide residues and their dissipation pattern in vegetable and tea samples grown in Bangladesh. (P) (IPICS BAN:04)
M. Shoeb, Endophytic funguses are sources of novel pharmaceuticals. (P) (IPICS BAN:04)
Md A. Yusuf, E. Lundgren, S. Zaman and K.S. Rabbani. Improvement of a very low cost solar pasteurisation device. (P) (IPPS BAN:04)
Int. Conf. on Updates on National products in Medicine and Healthcare Systems, 6 July, Khulna
B.Rokeya, Medicinal plants in combating the emerging threats of type 2 diabetes. (O)(IPICS ANRAP)
49th NITUB Training Program on HPLC, BCSIR, Dhaka, 24-29 August 2013
Nilufar Nahar, Principles of Chromatography. (O) (IPICS BAN:04)
Md. Iqbal Rouf Mamun, Method development and Validation. (O) (IPICS BAN:04)
Mohammad Shoeb, Basic instrumentation of HPLC and its application. (O) (IPICS BAN:04)
Workshop on Research and Service Facilities of Atomic Energy Centre 29 August, Dhaka
Manjura Hoque, An Overview of Research and Service Facilities of Materials Science Division, AECD. (O)(IPPS BAN:02)
Bangladesh Sciences, Challenges of 21 Centuries, 2 November, Asiatic Society, Dhaka
Mohammad Shoeb, Natural Products from Endophytic Fungi. (O) (IPICS BAN:04)
First National Conference of Bangladesh Crystallographic Association, 5 December, Dhaka
N.C. Ghosh, H.N. Das, M.A. Gafur and A.K.M. Akter Hossain, Structural and Magnetic Properties on Nanocrystalline NiFeMo Alloy. (O) (IPPS BAN:02)
E. Hossain. S. Choudhury, M.A. Bhuian, K.H. Maria, D.K. Saha, M.A. Hakim, Structural properties and crystallization behavior of FINEMET Fe74Cu1.5Nb2.5Si12B10 alloy under different annealing condition. (O)
(IPPS BAN:02)
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M. Jobair, T.K. Datta, M.H. Ahsan, H. Shahzad, S.M. Yunus, I. Kamal, A.K. M. Zakarria, A. K. Das, M.S. Akter, Samia I, Liba and D.K. Saha, Synthesis and Determination of Structural Parameters of La Doped Dielectric Materials (Ba1-xLax). (O) (IPPS BAN:02)
A.K.M. Atique Ullah, D.K. Saha and S.H. Firoz, Synthesis of Mn3O4 Nanoparticles via a Gel Formation Route and its Structural Characterization. (O) (IPPS BAN:02)
S.K. Saha, S. Choudhury, M.A. Hossain, Structural properties of nanocrystalline Fe75.5Si13.5Cu1 Nb1B9 FINEMET alloy with variation of annealing condition. (O) (IPPS BAN:02)
M.M.H. Shuvo, M. Asaduzzaman, D.K. Saha, P.Bala, X-Ray Diffraction studies on thermal trans-formation of di-ethylammomium and tri-ethylammonium intercalated Na-montmorillonite. (O) (IPPS BAN:02)
9th ANRAP National Seminar, 16 November, BUHS, Dhaka
Masfida Akhter, Animal models of diabetes mellitus. (O) (IPICS ANRAP)
N. Nahar, Drug from plant sources for diabetes is a challenge of 21st century. (O) (IPICS ANRAP)
Ismet Ara Jahan, Antioxidant activity and marker compound analysis of some of the medicinal plants grown in Bangladesh. (O) (IPICS ANRAP)
Omar Faruque, Chronic subclinical inflammation and type 2 diabetes mellitus. (O) (IPICS ANRAP)
B. Rokeya, Role of medicinal plants in combating the emerging threats of type 2 diabetes. (O)(IPICS ANRAP)
S.H. Khan, Chemical fingerprinting studies of some antidiabetic plants. (O) (IPICS ANRAP)
F. Saleh, Phytoestrogens in the management of metabolic disorders. (O) (IPICS ANRAP)
Zahid Hassan, The pathophysiology of diabetes in mellitus. (O) (IPICS ANRAP)
BeninReSBOA meeting 20-22, May, Cotonou
E. Palé, Teneurs en antioxidants naturels des aliments du Burkina Faso. (O) (IPICS BUF:01)
E. Palé, Colorants alimentaires naturels études et propriétés biologiques. (O) ( IPICS BUF:01)
A. Hema, M. Koala, A. Mbaiogaou, E. Palé, A. Sérémé, M. Nacro, Teneurs en antioxydants totaux d’aliments locaux du Burkina Faso. (O) (IPICS BUF:01)
Samuel Paré & L. Yvonne Bonzi-Coulibaly. ETAT DE LA QUALITÉ DE L'EAU EN AFRIQUE DE L’OUEST ET DU CENTRE. (P) (IPICS BUF :01)
Bolivia4th National Congress of Entomology, November 13-15, Cochabamba, Bolivia
Torrico-Bazoberry, D., Cáceres-Sánchez, L., Saavedra-Ulloa, D., Flores-Prado, L., Niemeyer, H.M. & Pinto, C.F., Biology and ecology of Alchisme grossa in cloud forest of Bolivian Yungas. (O) (IPICS LANBIO)
Torrico-Bazoberry, D., Cossio, R., Reque, K. & Pinto, C.F., Fitness of Alchisme grossa in the context of use of two alternative hosts in Bolivian Yungas. (O) (IPICS LANBIO)
Coca, A., Cáceres-Sánchez, L., Torrico-Bazoberry, D. & Pinto, C.F., Host alternation and disperssion patterns in Alchisme grossa. (O) (IPICS LANBIO)
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Cáceres-Sánchez, L., Aguilar, S. & Pinto, C.F., Kin recognition in Alchisme grossa, a sub social membracid of ther Bolivian Yungas. (O) (IPICS LANBIO)
Cáceres-Sánchez, L., Pozo, P., Torrico-Bazoberry, D., Palottini, F., Méndez, P., Pinto, C.F., Effect of floral morphology on floral visitors to Teucrium bicolor SM. (Lamiaceae), Río Clarillo (Chile). (O)
(IPICS LANBIO)
BrazilInternational Clay Conference, 8-11 July, Rio
B. Sorgho, L. Zerbo, B. Guel, I. Keita, C. Dembele, M. Plea, V. Sol, M. Gomina, P. Blanchart, Mechanical properties and Ageing of Clay Geomaterials for Building. (O) (IPICS BUF:02)
(IPICS MAL:01)
Burkina FasoConférence International sur les Eco-matériaux de construction de l’Institut International d’Ingénierie de l’Eau et de l’Environnement (2ie), 10-12 June, Ouagadougou
B. Sorgho, L.Zerbo, B. Guel, I. Keita, C. Dembele, M. Plea, V. Sol, M. Gomina, P. Blanchart, Durabil-ité des propriétés mécaniques des géomatériaux pour la construction. (O) (IPICS BUF :02)
(IPICS MAL :01)
15èmes Journées Scientifiques Annuelles de la SOACHIM, 12-16 August, Univ. Ouagadougou
A.A. Mahamane, B. Guel, P.-L. Fabre, T. Ramdé, L. Bonou, J.B. Legma, Etude et caractérisations de films métalliques électrodéposés sur carbone vitreux pour la détection du thallium dans les eaux. (P)
(IPICS BUF :02)
A.A Mahamane, B. Guel, T. Ramdé, L. Bonou, J.B. Legma, Etude électrochimique du Manganèse (II) en présence de 2-(5’-Bromo-2’-pyridylazo)-5-diethylaminophénol (5-Br-PADAP) comme agent complexant sur une électrode à pâte de carbone. (O) (IPICS BUF :02)
S. Ouédraogo, M. Bayo-Bangoura, B. Ouemega, K. Bayo, B.Guel, Etude d’une série de phtalocyanines de cobalt et de zinc par la chronoampérométrie. (O) (IPICS BUF :02)
Mohamed Seynou, Raguilnaba Ouédraogo, Jean Ambroise, Pozzolanic activity of raw clay materials from Burkina Faso. (P) (IPICS BUF:02)
Bonzi Coulibaly Yvonne, Contribution des biopesticides d’origine végétale dans la productivité agricole. (O) (IPICS BUF:01)
Ousmane ILBOUDO, Spectrométrie de masse en tandem des flavonoïdes 7-O-diglycosides isomère: différenciation par complexation avec le cuivre. (O) (IPICS BUF:01)
Ousmane ILBOUDO, Evaluation de la phytotoxicité des flavonoïdes contre les graines de maïs. (O)(IPICS BUF:01)
Boubacar TRAORE, Interaction clay and pesticide in the Malian soils. (O) (IPICS MAL:01)Drissa SAMAKE, La nanokaolinite naturelle de Niono (Mali): adsorption du chrome dans les eaux usées de tannerie en présence des composés organiques. (O) (IPICS MAL:01)
Sanata TRAORE, Teneur en zinc des sols de culture maraîchère et de leurs produits dans la ville de Bamako et environs. (O) (IPICS MAL:01)
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4th International Conference on Biofuel, 21 -23 November, Ouagadougou
Alfred. S. Traore, RENFORCEMENT DE LA PRODUCTION DES BIOENERGIES AU BURKINA FASO A TRAVERS LA BIOFERMENTATION DES RESIDUS DE MANGUES ISSUS DE L’AGRO-INDUSTRIE. (O)
(IPICS RABiotech)
Journées scientifiques, University of Ouagadougou, 25-30 November
Ousmane ILBOUDO, Evaluation de la phytotoxicité des flavonoïdes contre les graines de maïs. (O)(IPICS BUF :01)
Bonzi Coulibaly Libona Yvonne, Contribution des biopesticides d’origine végétale dans la productivité agricole. (O) (IPICS BUF:01)
ISP BUF Physics project presentation and scientific exchanges, 12-14 December, Ouagadougou
B. Korgo, Desert dust in West Africa: source, mobilization and transport. (O) (IPPS BUF:01)
G. Boubié, An experience of ISP collaboration in the Dept. Chemistry. (O) (IPPS BUF:01)
D.J. Bathiebo, Dying in granular porous medium in natural convection- climate change and energy, vulnerability and adaptability. (O) (IPPS BUF:01)
M. Sougoti, Multispectral spectroscopy and applications. (O) (IPPS BUF:01)
N. Bernard, Air pollution in Ouagadougou. (O) (IPPS BUF:01)
I. Zerbo, Influence of electromagnetic waves on silicon solar cells under monochromatic light in steady state. (O) (IPPS BUF:01) M. Zoungrana, Effect of external electric field on silicon solar cells. (O) (IPPS BUF:01) N. Kouassi, Electromagnetic compatibility - adaptation measures. (O) (IPPS BUF:01)
Journées de partage d’expériences sur les Bio-pesticides, 17-18 December, Univ. Ouagadougou
O. ILBOUDO, Activité antifongique de l’extrait flavonoïque de Mentha piperita. (O) (IPICS BUF :01)
Bonzi Coulibaly Libona Yvonne, Contribution des biopesticides d’origine végétale dans la productivité agricole. (O) (IPICS BUF:01)
CambodiaCambodian Chemical Society, CCS's conference, 29-30 August, Phnom Penh
Neau, C., Determination of mercury in 13 species of fish from Tonle Sap River (Kampong Chhnang province) and 7 species of farmfish. (O) (IPICS CAB:01)
Tith, S., Qualitative and Quantitative study of Cyanide in Bamboo Shoot (Bambusa multiplex) in Kandal and Kampong Cham province. (O) (IPICS CAB:01)Thin, R., Determination of mercury in marine fishes in Sihanouk province. (O) (IPICS CAB:01)
You, A., Determination of iron in fish from four villages at Kampong Chhnang province, Kandal market and farm fish in Phnom Penh. (O) (IPICS CAB:01)
Chunn, T., Identification and quantification of the main volatile compound in rice spirit from Svay Rieng province and some markets in Phnom Penh. (O) (IPICS CAB:01)
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The 2nd Workshop on Natural Science, 21 October, RUPP, Phnom Penh
C.O. Chey. ZnO nanomaterials based biosensors and current status: A short review. (O)(IPPS CAM:01)
T. Sriv, MATLAB-Based Numerical Analysis of the Performance of Mobile Cellular Radio Systems Using MRC in K-distribution Multipath Fading Environment. (O) (IPPS CAM:01)
The 3rd academic conference on natural science for master and PhD students from ASEAN countries, 11-15 November, Phnom Penh
K. Khun, Z. H. Ibupoto, S. Chen, W.M. Chen, I.A. Buyanova, M. Willander, Synthesis of ZnO nano-rods in PbS solution, their morphological and optical characterization. (O) (IPPS CAM:01)
CameroonHigh level physics and appropriate solutions to real life problems in developing countries, 25-29 November, Yaounde
Kaduki K.A., Physics at the University of Nairobi. (O) (IPPS KEN:04)
Dehayem-Massop, A., Research activities in Physics in East Africa. (O) (IPPS KEN:04)
ChileV Binational meeting of Ecology Argentina – Chile, November 3- 6, Puerto Varas
Lemaitre, A.B., Pinto, C.F., Niemeyer, H.M., Differential selection pressures exerted by nocturnal and diurnal pollinators in a cactus with mixed pollination syndrome. (O) (IPICS LANBIO)
Pinto, C.F., Coca, A., Cáceres, L., Flores-Prado, L., Niemeyer, H.M., Host use patterns and feeding fidelity in the membracid Alchisme grossa in the Bolivian Yungas. (O) (IPICS LANBIO)
XXXV National Congress of Entomology, November 27–29, Concepción, Chile
Flores-Prado, L., Manríquez, G., Pinto, C.F., Fonturbel, F.E., Phenotypic variation and natural selection in females of Manuelia postica (Hymenoptera, Apidae), related with the alternative use of nesting hosts. (O)
(IPICS LANBIO)China Conference on Nanomaterials, 16-18 August, Beijing
S.M. Hoque, H.N. Das, S. Akhter, D.K. Saha, M.A. Mamun, Superparamagnetic transition of NiFe2O4 nanoparticles studied by Mossbauer and magnetization studies and their application as MRI contrast agent. (P) (IPPS BAN:02 )
S.M. Hoque, Md. Al Mamun, S. Akhter, U. Sridhar, S. Islam, D.K. Saha, H.N. Das, Dependence of coercivity and magnetic loss with frequency and heat treatment of Si-rich FINEMET type alloy. (P)
(IPPS BAN:02)64th International Astronautical Congress, 23-27 September, Beijing
C. Chuma and D.J. Hlatywayo. Geospatial analysis of the aquiferous potential zones in the crystalline basement of Bulawayo metropolitan area, Zimbabwe. (O) (IPPS ZIM:01)
Nano Science and Technology conference, 26-28 September, Xian
Boitumelo Mudabuka, Nanofibre as host for calorimetric probes for ascorbic acid and dopamine in biological and pharmaceutical samples. (O) (IPICS SEANAC)
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Czech RepublicAerosol Emissions from Fossil Fuel and Biomass Combustion Workshop, 31 Aug.–1 Sept., Prague
Gatari M.J., Kinney P.L., Volavka-Close N., Ngo N., Gaita S.M., Chillrud S.N., Gachanja A., Graeff J., Sclar E., Black carbon in archived samples of 2009 air quality study in Nairobi, Kenya. (O&P) (IPPS KEN:01/2)
European Aerosol Conference, 1–6 September, Prague
Gatari M.J., Kinney P.L., Volavka-Close N., Ngo N., Gaita S.M., Chillrud S.N., Gachanja A., Graeff J., Sclar E. Black carbon in archived samples of 2009 air quality study in Nairobi, Kenya. (O) (IPPS KEN:01/2)
Gatari M. J., Mwaniki G. R. and Maina D. M., Trends of air quality in a fast growing Sub-Saharan African city: Nairobi. (P) (IPPS KEN:01/2)
Gaita S. M., Boman J., Pettersson J. B. C., Gatari M. J. and Janhäll S., Seasonal variation of urban aerosols in a sub-Saharan city: case study of Nairobi. (P) (IPPS KEN:01/2)
EthiopiaEthiopian Physical Society Annual Meeting, 2-3 February, Mekelle University
A. Gesese, Y. Tatek, A Monte Carlo model of tumor growth. (O) (IPPS ETH:01)
S. Negash, Y. Tatek, Measuring the speed of sound in a Lennards-Jones Fluid. (O) (IPPS ETH:01)
PACN congress on sustainability in Africa: Energy, water and waste, 3-5 December, Addis Ababa
Olle Inganäs and Shimelis Admassie, Conducting polymer and biopolymer-based energy conversion and storage for sustainable electricity. (O) (IPICS ETH:01)
Vincent Madadi and Shem Wandiga, The Role of Chemical Sciences in Addressing Water Quality Challenges in Developing Countries. (O) (IPICS KEN:01)
7th Int. Conference of the Africa Materials Research Society, 8-13 December, Addis Ababa
M. Bekele, Optimal efficiency and figure of merit of a tighly coupled molecular motor. (O)(IPPS ETH:01)
Cheick DEMBELE, Mechanism of traditional Bogolan dyeing technique with clay on cotton fabric. (O)(IPICS MAL:01)
F. W. Nyongesa, B. O. Aduda and A. A. Ogacho, Organic binders to enhance fuel efficiency of charcoal stoves (jikos) and in water filters. (O) (IPPS KEN:02)
T. Otiti. The Joint US Africa Materials Institute Cooperation with the East Africa region and the Africa Materials Reserach Society. (O) (IPPS UGA:01/1)
Wendimagegn Mammo, Synthesis and characterization of conjugated polymers: The Ethiopian experience. (O) (IPICS ETH:01)
O. Inganäs & S. Admassie, Organic photovoltaic modules and biopolymer supercapacitors for supply of renewable electricity: A perspective from Africa. (O) (IPICS ETH:01)
A. Geto, M. Tessema & S. Admassie, Conducting polymer and carbon nanotube composites for electrochemical determination of biologically active compounds. (O) (IPICS ETH:01)
Maereg Amare and Shimelis Admassie, Conducting polymer modified electrodes for the electrochemical determination of alkalods and pesticides. (O) (IPICS ETH:01)
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S. Mehretie, M. Tessema, T. Solomon & S. Admassie, Poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophen)-based electrochemical sensors for analysis of pharmaceutical substances. (O) (IPICS ETH:01)
A.Workie, A. Tadesse & S. Admassie, Synthesis and characterization of MWCNTs/Ag-ZnO nanocomposite for photocatalytic and sensor applications. (O) (IPICS ETH:01)
Z.A. Gerba, W. Mammo & M.R. Andersson, Synthesis of conjugated polymers for organic solar cells using direct arylation polycondensation. (P) (IPICS ETH:01)
FranceCycle de Formation, Coopération et Développement 2012-2013, 25 January, Marseille
Y. L. Bonzi-Coulibaly. Regard d’un acteur du Sud sur l’action des partenaires internationaux dans le secteur agricole. (O) (IPICS BUF:01)
Groupe Français des Argiles, Colloque Annuel, 11-13 April
B. Sorgho, L. Zerbo, B. Guel, I. Keita, C. Dembele, M. Plea, V. Sol, M. Gomina, P. Blanchart, Durabil-ité des propriétés mécaniques des géomatériaux pour la construction. (O) (IPICS BUF :02) (IPICS MAL:01)
GermanyXVth International Conference on Electrical Bio-Impedance (ICEBI) and the XIVth Conference on Electrical Impedance Tomography 2013 (EIT), 22-25 April, Heilbad Heiligenstadt
K.S. Rabbani, S. Parvin, M.A. Kadir and A.I. Khan, An electrical impedance system for measuring for respiration rate of babies without upsetting the subject. (O) (IPPS BAN:04)
K.S. Rabbani, A. Al-Amin, S. Parvin, M.A. Kadir, T. Tahmid and S.K. Alam, Classification of breast tumour using electrical impedance. (O) (IPPS BAN:04)
R. Abir, F.J. Pettersen, O.G. Martinsen and K.S. Rabbani, Effect of a spherical object in 4 electrode Focused Impedance Method (FIM): measurement and simulation. (O) (IPPS BAN:04)
Microscopy Conference (MC2013), 25-30 August, Regensburg
Jérémie T. Zoueu, Calibration of multispectral and multimodal light emitting diode microscope for staining free malaria automate parasitemia determination. (O) (IPPS AFSIN)
8th International workshop on Multidimensional (nD) systems (nDS13), 9-11 September, Erlangen
Zerz, E. & B.Bekele. A solution formula for finite dimensional systems. (O) (IPMS ETH:01)
Ghana5th International Toxicology Symposium in Africa, 11-14 September, Kumasi
Mahugija, JAM, Schramm, KW, Henkelmann, B, Levels and patterns of organochlorine pesticides and their degradation products in rainwater in Kibaha, Tanzania. (O) (IPICS ANCAP)
HondurasFirst Central American and Caribbean Landslide Congress, 20-22 March, Tegucigalpa
Garcia-Urquia, E. and Axelsson, K., Evaluation of the Damages of Rainfall-Induced Landslides in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. (O) (IPPS NADMICA)
IndiaIndo-UK Perspectives on WaterQuality; Threats, Technologies and Options, 13-14 Au., Bangalore
S.O. Wandiga, Water quality issues in Africa: Chemical sciences can offer some solutions. (O)(IPICS KEN:01)
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COMSOL Conference 2013, 17–18 October, Bangalore
M.A. Kadir, S.P. Ahmed, G.D. Al Quaderi, R. Rahman and K.S. Rabbani, Application of focused impedance method (FIM) to determine the volume of an object within a volume conductor. (O) (IPPS BAN:04)
Asia Pacific Conference on Non-Destructive Testing, 18–22 November, Mumbai
D. M. Maina, S. M. Karanja, M. J. Mangala and M. J. Gatari, Radiographic Evaluation of Quality of Welded Joints of Fabricated Products in Kenya’s Informal Sector. (O) (IPPS KEN:01/2)
IrelandWorkshop “Research challenges & opportunities in global health”. 14-15 Nov., Dublin
S.O. Wandiga, Critical water quality issues in Africa: Chemical sciences can offer some solutions. (O)(IPICS KEN:01)
ItalyInternational School on Recent Advances in PDE and Applications, 17-22 June, Milan
Tamirat Temesgen. Analysis of Boundary-Domain Integral Equations for Dirichlet BVP with variable coefficient in 2D. (P) (IPMS ETH:01)
International Conference on Mountains and Climate Change, 23–25 October, Lecco
Gatari M. J., Mt Kenya Ecosystem and Impact of Black Carbon: Implication to poverty and social economic dynamics in Kenya. (O) (IPPS KEN:01/2)
Ivory CoastInternational Workshop on Optical System Design, Electronics and Computerized Acquisition, 4-14 November, Yamoussoukro.
Sangare M., Detection test of various stresses and diseases of tropical plants using the multi-spectral microscopy. (O) (IPPS MAL:01)
Diawara M., Evaluation of DOAS equipment. (O) (IPPS MAL:01)Memeu D.M., A Rapid Malaria Diagnostic Method Based on Automatic Detection and Classification of Plasmodium Parasites in Thin Blood Smear Images. (O) (IPPS AFSIN)
Omucheni D.L., Multispectral Imaging of Human Blood Media Applied to Malaria Diagnostics. (O)(IPPS AFSIN)
Japan15th International Conference on Total Reflection X-Ray Fluorescence and related Methods, and 49th Annual Conference on X-Ray Chemical Analysis, 23 – 27 September, Osaka
Gatari M.J., Mugoh F., Njenga L.W., Shepherd K.D., Sila A., Kamau M.N. , Maina D.M., Prediction of soil properties: An Experiment using Mt Kenya forest Soils. (O&P) (IPICS KEN:01)
(IPPS KEN:01/2)
Boman J., Gaita S., Pettersson J., Hallquist M., Gatari M. J. and Maina D. Is TXRF suitable for analysis of ambient aerosols? (O) (IPPS KEN:01/2)
Gatari M. J., Maina D. M., Wagner A., Boman J., Gaita S. M. and Bartilol S., Waters in Lake Victoria basin: Trace elements in Kisumu Watershed. (P) (IPPS KEN:01/2)
Kilavi P.K., Maina D.M., Gatari M. J., Wagner A., Determination of Mn, Fe, Cu and Zn in indigenous complementary infant flour by Total-Reflection X-ray Fluorescence. (P) (IPPS KEN:01/2)
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KenyaFirst Kenyatta Workshop on Mathematical Modeling, 17- 21 June, Kenyatta University, Nairobi
Legesse Lemecha, Macroscopic Traffic Flow Modeling on Round-about with Buffer and Optimization, Mathematical Modeling. (O) (IPMS ETH:01)
Second Kenyatta University International Mathematics Conference, 17-21 June, Nairobi
Kasozi J., MARM contributions to scholarship and research in Uganda. (O) (IPMS EAUMP)
J. Nakakawa. The impact of malaria disease on the frequency of sickle cell gene. (O) (IPMS EAUMP)
Workshop on Solar PV Curriculum Development, 9-13 July, Naivasha
Waita S.M., Simiyu J. and Ogacho A. PV Curriculum development: The situation at the Department of Physics, University of Nairobi. (O) (IPPS KEN:02)
Pedometric Conference at World Agroforestry Centre, 26-31 August, ICRAF, Nairobi
Mugo M.F, Njenga W. Lydia, Gatari JM Michael, Shepherd D Keith, & Sila Andrew, Prediction of Soil Physiochemical in Mt. Kenya Using MIR-PLSR. (O) (IPICS KEN:01)
(IPPS KEN:01/2)
Mugo, M.F., Njenga, W.L., Gatari, M.J., Shepherd, D.K., & Sila, A., Statistics and mid infrared spectroscopy in predicting properties of Mt. Kenya forest soil. (P) (IPICS KEN:01)
(IPPS KEN:01/2)
African Laser Centre workshop, 8-13 September, ARC Hotel, Egerton University
Z. Birech. Types of laser sources and their applications. (O) (IPPS KEN:04)
Joint Conference 27th Soil Science Society of East Africa and 6th Africa Soil Science Society, 20–25 October, Nakuru
Nyambura M., Towett E.K., Nyandika H., Chacha R., Shepherd K.D., Gatari M.J., Applicability of hand-held X-ray fluorescence analyzer for rapid characterization of soil elemental composit-ions. (O&P)
(IPPS KEN:01/2)
Galgallo A.H., Gatari M.J., Maina D.M., Shepherd K.D., Nyambura M., Nyandika H., Karuga S., Gichohi B. M., Trace Elements in Soils from Tanzania: Application of TXRF Analysis. (O&P) (IPPS KEN:01/2)
Karuga S., Gatari M. J., Maina D. M, Shepherd K. D., Nyambura M., Galgallo A., Gichohi B. M., Uptake of Zinc in Sugarcanes: An Experiment using samples from Nairobi River Basin. (O&P) (IPPS KEN:01/2)
1st Young Scientist MSSEESA Conf. Materials Sci. and Solar Energy Technol., 28–29 Nov., Nairobi
A. Ajuoga, Ogacho, J. Mwabora and B. Aduda, Niobium doped TiO2 (Nb:TiO2): Effects of doping concentration on the optical properties of TiO2. (O) (IPPS KEN:02)
A. Alfred, J.M. Mwabora, R.J. Musembi, S.M. Waita, Effects of oxygen partial pressure and subst-rate temperature on optical properties of sputter deposited CuCrO2. (O) (IPPS KEN:02)
S. Ambonisye, R.T. Kivaisi, M.E. Samiji, N.R. Mlyuka, Luminous transmittance and transition temperature of VO2:Ce thin films prepared by DC reactive magnetron sputtering. (O) (IPPS MSSEESA)
M.G. Asiimwe, T. Otiti, and J.M. Mwabora, Optical and electrical properties of magnesium doped zinc oxide for photovoltaic application. (O) (IPPS MSSEESA)
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C.O. Ayieko, B.O. Aduda, R.J. Musembi, S.M. Waita, P.K. Jain, Performance of TiO2/In(OH)xSy/Pb(OH)xSy composite eta solar cell fabricated from nitrogen doped TiO2 thin film window layer. (O)
(IPPS KEN:02)
J.P. Eneku, Otiti Tom, J.M. Mwabora, Fabrication and characterization of aluminium and gallium mono and Co-doped zinc oxide thin films by radio frequency sputtering for photovoltaic applications. (O)
(IPPS MSSEESA)
M. Kineene, J. Simiyu, M. Munji, Synthesis and characterization of niobium oxide thin films for DSSC application. (O) (IPPS MSSEESA)
M. Kitui, F. Gaitho, M. Mghendi, C. Maghanga, Optical properties of TiO2 multilayer thin films: Application to optical filters. (O) (IPPS KEN:03)
N. Komba, J. Buchweishaija, Y. M.M. Makame, Electrosynthesis of organic polymer films using 1-methoxy-3-pentadecylbenzene derived from cashew nut shell liquid. (O) (IPPS MSSEESA)
C.J. Lyobha, R. T. Kivaisi, N. R. Mlyuka and M. E. Samiji, Effects of Aluminum and Tungsten Co–doping on the Optical Properties of VO2 Based Thin Films. (O) (IPPS MSSEESA)
D. Magero, N.W. Makau, G.O. Amolo, S Lutta, M.D.O. Okoth, J.M. Mwabora, R. Musembi, C. Maghanga, R. Gateru, Hydrogen as an alternative fuel: An ab-initio study of lithium hydride and magnesium hydride. (O) (IPPS KEN:03)
M. Mageto, C.M. Maghanga, M. Mwamburi, H. Jafri, G.A. Niklasson, C.G. Granqvist., Transparent and conducting TiO2:Nb thin films prepared by spray pyrolysis technique. (O) (IPPS KEN:03)
J.G. Mbae, M. Munji, R.J. Musembi., Analysis of optimized deposition temperature of Zn:Al thin film on SnxSeyZnO:AlP-N junction solar cell. (O) (IPPS MSSEESA)
V. Mengwa, N.W. Makau, G.O. Amolo, S Lutta, M.D.O. Okoth, J.M. Mwabora, R. Musembi, C. Maghanga, R. Gateru, A Density Functional Theory Study of Electronic Structure of TiO2 Rutile (110) Surfaces with Catechol Adsorbate. (O). (IPPS KEN:02)
(IPPS KEN:03)
V. Mramba, M. Mageto, F. Gaitho, B.V. Odari, R. Musembi, J. Simiyu, J. Mwabora, Preparation and characterization of transparent and conducting doped tin oxide. (O) (IPPS KEN:02)
(IPPS KEN:03)
A.K. Mulu, P.M. Karimi, R.J. Musembi, D.M. Wamwangi, Characterization of tin doped antimony selenium (Sn:SbxSe1.5x) thin film for phase change memory applications. (O) (IPPS MSSEESA)
W. Mulwa, N.W. Makau, G.O. Amolo, S Lutta, M.D.O. Okoth, J.M. Mwabora, R. Musembi, C. Maghanga, R. Gateru, Structural and Electronic Properties of TiO2, Nb:TiO2 and Cr:TiO2: A First Principles Study. (O)
(IPPS KEN:02)(IPPS KEN:03)
S. Mureramanzi, An investigation on the output stability and properties of photovoltaic PEC cells using semiconductor thin films of CdX(X=S,Se,Te) electrophoretically deposited on TiO2 substrate. (O)
(IPPS KEN:02)
B.K. Mutange, P.M. Karimi, R.J. Musembi, D.M. Wamwangi, Characterization of indium doped tin selenide (In:SnxSey) Thin films for phase change memory application. (O) (IPPS MSSEESA)
J. Mutasingwa, J. Buchweishaija, J.E.G. Mdoe, J.E.G, Aloe secundiflora extract as a green corrosion inhibitor for carbon steel in portable water systems. (O) (IPPS MSSEESA)
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P.V. Mwonga, N.W. Makau, G.O. Amolo, S Lutta, M.D.O. Okoth, J.M. Mwabora, R. Musembi, C. Maghanga, R. Gateru, Ab-initio Studies of point defects in TiO2: A density functional approach. (O) (IPPS KEN:02)
(IPPS KEN:03)
J. Ndungu, F.W. Nyongesa, A.A. Ogacho, B.O. Aduda, Nanoporous Ceramics for Water Filtration. (O)(IPPS KEN:02)
N. Nguu, F.W Nyongesa, R.J. Musembi, B.O.Aduda, Morphological and structural characterization of TiO2/Nb2O5 composite electrode thin films synthesized by electrophoretic deposition (EPD) technique. (O) (IPPS KEN:02)
S. Ndonye, R.J. Musembi, M.K. Munji, Effect of substrate deposition temperature on the proper-ties of Snx Sey/ZnO:S. (O) (IPPS MSSEESA)
P. K. Nyaga, R. J. Musembi, M.K. Munji, Effect of Sn Doping on the electrical properties of as pre-pared and annealed ZnO thin films prepared by reactive evaporation. (O) (IPPS MSSEESA)
B.V. Odari, M. Mageto, R. Musembi, H. Othieno, F. Gaitho, V. Mramba, Optical and electrical properties of Pb doped SnO2 thin films deposited by spray pyrolysis. (O) (IPPS KEN:02)
(IPPS KEN:03)
E.R. Ollotu, M.E. Samiji, N.R. Mlyuka, R.T. Kivaisi, Influence of films thickness on optical proper-ties of Nb-doped TiO2 (NTO) thin films deposited by DC reactive magnetron sputtering. (O) (IPPS MSSEESA)
R.O. Onchuru, M.K. Munji, R.J. Musembi, Fabrication and characterization of TiO2/In(OH)xSy/ SnS Composite ETA solar cell. (O) (IPPS MSSEESA)
R.V.M. Otakwa, J.M. Mwabora, J. Simiyu, The Complementarity of Dye-Sensitized and Amorphous Silicon Photovoltaics in Field Application in the Tropics. (O) (IPPS KEN:02)
P. Owino, M. Mwamburi, S. Kioko, Design and Construction of a Fishing Light Attractor (oral).(IPPS KEN:03)
L. Pholds, M.E. Samiji, N.R. Mlyuka, B.S. Richards, R.T. Kivaisi, Effect of substrate temperature on the structural, optical and electrical properties of DC sputtered ZnO:B film. (O) (IPPS MSSEESA)
B. Samwel N.R., Mlyuka, M. E. Samiji, and R. T. Kivaisi, Effects of Target Composition on the Optical Constants of DC Sputtered ZnO:Al Thin Film. (O) (IPPS MSSEESA)
J. Simiyu, Sizing a stand alone photovoltaic electrical solar system for domestic application. (O)(IPPS KEN:02)
M. Tembo, O. Munyati, S. Hatwaambo, M. Maaza, Efficiency Enhancement in P3HT:PCBM Blends using Squarylium III Dye. (O) (IPPS ZAM:01)
Assessing Global Challenges at the Water – Health Nexus SGWI-3rd IWA CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION, 15 October, Nairobi
Jane Macharia, Shem Wandiga, Lydia Njenga and Vincent Madadi, Exploring application of low cost water purification technologies to provide safe drinking water for rural communities – a case study using Moringa oleifera seeds and ceramic filters. (O) (IPICS KEN:01)
V. Madadi, A. Gall, S.O. Wandiga, B.J. Mariñas, J. Shisler, Y. Lu, A.J. Rodrigues, Addressing water quality challenges and perspectives – collaborative efforts between the University of Nairobi, Kenya and University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, USA. (O) (IPICS KEN:01)
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2nd Stakeholders’ Workshop on Addressing Drinking Water Quality Challenges In Developing Countries: Case Study of Lake Victoria Basin, Bondo District, 30-31 May, Kisumu
V. Madadi, S.O. Wandiga, Advances in water purification and disinfection technologies. (O)(IPICS KEN:01)
MexicoInternational Solar Energy Society World Congress, 3–7 November, Cancun
Simiyu J., Waita S.M., Musembi R., Ogacho A., Aduda B., Promoting PV uptake and sector growth in Kenya through value added training in PV sizing, installation and maintenance. (O) (IPPS KEN:02)
Kioko, S., The effect of temperature on a monocrystalline siliconsolar cell using the laser beam induced current/voltage system. (O) (IPPS KEN:03) S. Kioko, M. Mwamburi, Modelling of artifacts and the effect of temperature on the output characteristics of a monocrystalline Silicon Solar cell using LBIC/LBIV (O). (IPPS KEN:03)
MongoliaCIMPA Research School, 15-26 July, Ulaanbaatar
Addisalem Abathun, Properties of Hypergeometric Functions, Hypergeometric Functions and Representation Theory. (O) (IPMS ETH:01)
Morocco2nd International Symposium on ”Analytical Chemistry for a Sustainable Development-ACSD 2013”, and 4th Federation of African Societies of Chemistry (FASC) Congress, 7-9 May, Marrakesh
Kabore Boukaré, Issa tapsoba, Yvonne Bonzi-Coulibaly, Analyse électrochimique et suivi de la décomposition du méthylparathion. (P) (IPICS BUF :01)
A. Geto, M. Amare, M.Tessema, S. Admassie, Polymer-modified glassy carbon electrode for the electrochemical detection of quinine in human urine and pharmaceutical formulations. (O)
(IPICS ETH:01)
Wilson Tonkei, Towards development of an electrochemical sensor for detection of heavy metals in wastewater in the Second International. (O) (IPICS ANEC)
SM Seck, Modou Fall, S Charvet et E Baudrin, Functionalization of nitrogenated amorphous carbon thin films for detection of heavy metal in aqueous solution. (O) (IPICS ANEC)
B. Kaboré, S. Ilboudo, S. Paré, I. Tapsoba, A.M. Toé, Y. Bonzi, Square wave voltammetry determi-nation of fenitrothion residues in soils and water from Burkina Faso. (P) (IPICS ANEC)
Francis Tchieno, A L. Tapondjou, I.K. Tonlé, Electrochemical determination of mangiferin using an activated chitosan modified carbon paste composite electrode. (P) (IPICS ANEC)
A. Mars, N. Raouafi, Ferrocene-decorated gold nanoparticles immunosensor for sensitive amperometric detection of human immunoglobulin G. (O) (IPICS ANEC)
Myanmar6th Int. Conf. on Science and Mathematics Education in Dev. Countries, November 1–3, Mandalay
Seam, N., On the development of mathematics in developing country. (O) (IPMS CAB:01)
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The Netherlands Next Generation Organic Photovoltaics, June 2-5, Groningen
Zelalem Abdissa, Mats Andersson, Wendimagegn Mammo, Synthesis of conjugated polymers for organic solar cells using direct arylation polycondensation. (P) (IPICS ETH:01)
NorwayThe 22nd Society for Risk Analysis-Europe Conference, 17–19 June, Trondheim
Rivera C, Tehler H., Analyzing the governance of disaster risk from a system perspective: A case study in Nicaragua. (O) (IPPS NADMICA)
PakistanAsian Symp.on Medicinal Plants, Species and Other Natural Prod. (ASOMPS XVI), 9-13 Dec., Karachi
M. Shoeb, Bioactive compounds from endophytic fungi of Bangladesh. (O) (IPICS BAN:04)
12th International & 24th National Chemistry Conference, 28-30 October, Multan
M. Shoeb, Chemical contaminants in agricultural foodstuff of Bangladesh. (O) (IPICS BAN:04)
Virtual Education Project Pakistan, 1 November, ICCBS, Karachi
M. Shoeb, Chemical contaminants in food and human blood samples of Bangladesh. (O)(IPICS BAN:04)
Poland18th EuroAnalysis Conferenc, 25-29 August, Warszawa
Bellah Pule, Dye incoporated electrospun fiber for colorimetric detection of aspartate aminotransferase. (O) (IPICS SEANAC)
PortugalInternational Conference and Advanced School Planet Earth, Mathematics of Energy and Climate Change, 21-28 March, Lisbon
Semu Mitiku, Optimal Self-Protective Measures in Controlling Infectious Diseases of Human Population. (O) (IPMS ETH:01)
12th Internat. Conf. on Education and Training in Optics and Photonics, 22-26 July, Porto
Angeyo, H, Dehayem-Massop, A., Kaduki, K.A., Development of laser education and research towards biophotonics at Nairobi. (O) (IPPS KEN:04 )
RIAO/OPTILAS 2013 VIII Iberoamerican Conference on Optics and XI Latinamerican Meeting on Optics, Lasers and Applications, 22 – 26 July, Porto
Angeyo, H.K, Mukhono, P.M, Musyoka, D., Dehayem-Massop, A., Kaduki, K.A., Trace quantitative and exploratory analysis by multivariate chemometric laser induced breakdown spectrometry applied to malaria and radiogeothermic diagnostics. (O) (IPPS KEN:04)
Lumminex Samples Event, Portugal, 30-31 October 2013
Milcah Dhoro, Genetic variants of drug metabolizing enzymes and drug transporter (ABCB1) as possible biomarkers for adverse drug reactions in an HIV/AIDS cohort in Zimbabwe. (O) (IPICS AiBST)
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RwandaActive Volcanism & Continental Rifting (AVCOR 2013) Internat. Workshop, 12-15 Nov., Gisenyi
Ayele, A., Recent seismicity of the Main Ethiopian and implication for earthquake and volcanic risks (O).(IPPS ETH:02)
South AfricaXXth AETFAT Congress, 13-17 January, Stellenbosch
Ermias Dagne. Unique bioresources from Ethiopia with applications in food, medicine and cosmetics. (O)(IPICS ALNAP)
Africa Array Annual Assembly, 18-23 January, Johannesburg
Ayele, A., Current capability of the Ethiopian seismic station network to understand earthquake and volcano hazards in the region and mitigate risks. (O) (IPPS ETH:02)
5th African Digital Scholarship and Curation Conference, 26-29 June, Durban
Stanley Mukanganyama, State of Play: Data Sharing in Zimbabwe. (O) (IPICS ZIM:01)
Indigenous Plant Use Forum, 1-4 July, Nelspruit
B. Moyo, S. Sithole, R.Mangoyi, T. Chitemerere, E. Chirisa, T. Chimponda, S. Mukanganyama, Inhibitory effects of natural plant products on drug efflux augment the antimicrobial and anticancer effects inpathogenic microbes and cancer cells. (O) (IPICS ZIM:01)
E. Dagne. Fate of Cathinone in Khat Leaves. (O) (IPICS ALNAP)
12th International Chemistry Conference in Africa, 8-12 July, Johannesburg Jacob O Midiwo. Natural Products Research in search of drug prototypes against tropical diseases from African medicinal plants. (O) (IPICS KEN:02)
12thconference, July, Pretoria
Yeboah. S.O. and M.Yulita, Determination of the position and type of unsaturation in fatty acids from Ximenia caffra and Sterculia africana seed oils using GC-MS. (O) (IPICS NABSA)
Desta, R.R.T. Majinda, Flavonoids from the stem bark of Erythrina caffra. (O) (IPICS NABSA)
N. Keroletswe, R.R.T. Majinda, Phytochemical analysis on Tyloserma esculentum tuber. (O)(IPICS NABSA)
M.N. Abubakar, R.R.T. Majinda, A new flavonoid and other constituents from Albizia adianthifolia stem wood. (O) (IPICS NABSA)
South African National Space Agency Monthly Meeting, 29 August, Pretoria
E.B. Amabayo, Characterisation of ionospheric irregularities over Uganda. (O) (IPPS UGA:02)
6th MIM Pan-African Malaria Conference, Moving towards Malaria elimination: Investing in Research and Control, 9-11 October, Durban
L.K. Omosa, J.O. Midiwo, H.Akala, The relationship between antioxidant and antiplasmodial relationship of compounds from Dodonaea angustifolia and Senecio roseiflorus. (O) (IPICS KEN:02)
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Combating Scientific Misconduct and Research Irregularities Summit, 23-25 Oct., Johannesburg
Stanley Mukanganyama, Scientific fraud: Experiences from the laboratory bench to some recommendations for basicscientific research. (O) (IPICS ZIM:01) South African Mathematical Society (SAMS) 30 Oct. - 1 Nov., University of KwaZulu-Natal
Crisper Chileshe, On The Elementary and Basic Characters of G_n. (O) (IPMS EAUMP)
Wallace Haziyu, Construction of a manifold structure on the quotient of a manifold by a lie group. (O)(IPMS EAUMP)
J. Nakakawa. The impact of malaria disease on the frequency of sickle cell gene. (O) (IPMS EAUMP)
Reg. Workshop on Materials Science for Energy Conversion, 4-8 Nov., iThemba Labs, Cape Town
A.A. Ogacho, A. Belaidi, Th. Dittrich, R.J. Musembi, and B.O. Aduda, Surface Passivation of Ultrathin Nanoporous TiO2 for Photovoltaic Application. (O) (IPPS KEN:02)
6th African Laser Centre student workshop, 21-24 November, Cape town
Birech Z., Ultrafast dynamics of excited states in molecular crystals: The case of tetracene ultrathin single crystals. (O) (IPPS KEN:04)Southern Africa Mathematical Sciences Association (SAMSA), 25-29 November, Cape Town.
Mooto Nawa, Comparison of the EM algorithm and the quasi-Newton method: an application to mixtures of developmental projections. (O) (IPMS EAUMP)
Kelvin Muzundu, Generalised Domination in Ordered Banach Algebras. (O) (IPMS EAUMP)
Kasozi J., Dividend maximisation under a ruin constraint in a surplus process compounded with a constant force of interest. (O) (IPMS EAUMP)
Spain10th Int. Symp. on Polymer Therapeutics from Laboratory to Clinic, 19-21 May, Valencia
C. Masimirembwa, The challenge of diseases of poverty and what drug delivery technologies can achieve. (O) (IPICS AiBST)
24th International Meeting on Probabilistic, Combinatorial and Asymptotic Methods for the Analysis of Algorithms, 27-31 May 27-31, Cala Galdana, Menorca
Hun Kanal. [Title not given]. (P) (IPMS CAB:01)
Sudan15th Symposium of the Natural Products Research Network for Eastern and Central Africa (NAPRECA), 3-10 December, Khartoum
Abiy Yenesew et al., Larvicidal activities of extracts and rotenoids from Millettia usaramensis on Aedes aegypti. (O) (IPICS KEN:02)
N. Abdissa et al., Antiplasmodial quinones from the roots of Kniphofia foliosa. (O) (IPICS KEN:02)
O.E. Kenanda, J.O. Midiwo, L. Kerubo, A. Ndakala, Synthesis and biological evaluation of pyrazo-line derivatives from chalcones of Polygonum senegalense as possible anti-microbial agents. (O)
(IPICS KEN:02)
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Penelope Tambama, Orbert Chiramba, Berhanu Abegaz and Stanley Mukanganyama, The induction of a pro-oxidant status as a possible mechanism of the action of anticancer natural products against Jurkat T cells in vitro. (O) (IPICS ZIM:01)
Ermias Dagne. Three decades of contribution to the study of the biodiversity of Ethiopia. (O)(IPICS ALNAP)
SwedenInternational Association Hydrological Sciences, Joint Assembly, 22-26 July, Gothenburg
Guerrero, J.-L., Westerberg, I.K., Halldin, S. , Xu, C.-Y., Lundin, L.-C., Robust parameters and assessment of structural uncertainty in hydrological models using a depth function. (O) (IPPS NADMICA)
Present status and future challenges, "Knowledge for the future", 22-26 July 2013, Gothenburg
S. Pare, L.Y. Bonzi-Coulibaly. Water quality issues in West and Central Africa. (O) (IPICS BUF:01)Forum för Naturkatastrofer, 16 October, Stockholm
Quesada Montano, B., Extreme hydro-meteorological events in Central America related to climate variability. (P) (IPPS NADMICA)
Soto, A., Disasters data: different source, different picture. (P) (IPPS NADMICA)
SwitzerlandEnvironment and Health, Bridging South, North, East and West, Joint ISEE, ISES and ISIAQ Environmental Health Conference, 19-23 August, Basel
Ngenoh, J. K., Gatari, M.J.G., Maina, D.M., Njenga, L.W., Traffic and mineral dust impact on air quality in Nairobi, Kenya. (O) (IPICS KEN:01)
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Gatari M. J., Kivaya V., Boman J., Maina D. M., Wagner A., Black carbon, trace elements and parti-culate matter measured at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport-Nairobi. (P) (IPPS KEN:01/2)
Second WHO Global Forum on Medical Devices, 22-24 November, Geneva
S. Parvin, A.I. Khan, K. Hossain, M.A. Kadir and K.S. Rabbani, An electrical impedance based neonatal respiration monitor for pneumonia detection. (P) (IPPS BAN:04)
K.S. Rabbani, Importance of indigenous R&D and manufacture of medical devices in the light of Bangladesh experience. (O) (IPPS BAN:04)
K.S. Rabbani, A low cost mechanical prosthetic hand, Second WHO Global Forum on Medical Devices. (video/O) (IPPS BAN:04)
K.S. Rabbani, On regulatory policies for medical devices in low-resource countries. (P)(IPPS BAN:04)
TanzaniaANCAP Symposium, 4-7 January, University of Dar es Salaam
Vincent Madadi, Shem O. Wandiga and Paul M. Shiundu, Degradation studies of lindane in amended and non amended soils from Lake Victoria drainage Basin. (O) (IPICS KEN:01)
Global Water Quality Summit. 29 Jan-2 February, Arusha ,Tanzania
S.O. Wandiga. Climate change/variability: Definition, causes and impacts. (O) (IPICS KEN:01)
A.J. Rodrigues, F.O. Odundo, S.O. Wandiga, Community perspectives: Addressing drinking water quality challenges in Bondo District, Lake Victoria Basin. (O) (IPICS KEN:01)
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Vincent Madadi, A. Gall, J. Shisler, Y. Lu, B.J. Mariñas, S.O Wandiga, Advances in waterborne viral pathogen control and sensing. (O) (IPICS KEN:01)
Sida-SAREC Regional Collaboration Conf. and Ann. General Meeting, 31 July-2 Aug., BagamoyoNambela, L, Mahugija, JAM, Levels and chemodynamics of pesticide residues in Lake Tanganyika Basin, Tanzania. (O) (IPICS ANCAP) Kabelege, H, Mgina, CA, Pesticidal activities of natural products from Clematopsis scabiosifolia and Elephantopus scabe. (O) (IPICS ANCAP)
Thailand3rd NRCT-IFS Workshop, 28 Nov-4 Dec., Bangkok
Chunn, T. and Heng, S., Identification and quantification of some main volatile compounds in rice spirit in Cambodia. (O) (IPICS CAB:01)
Heng, S., Identification and quantification of some main volatile compounds in rice spirit in Cambodia. (P)(IPICS CAB:01)
Md. Iqbal Rouf Mamun, Organic Pollutants in Food and Human Blood Samples of Bangladesh. (O)(IPICS BAN:04)
Mohammad Shoeb, Isolation and structure elucidation of bioactive compounds from endophytic fungi. (O)(IPICS BAN:04)
Pen, S., Effects of pre rigor stretching on meat tenderness development. (P) (IPICS CAB:01)
Tieng, S., Qualitative and Quantitative Study of Cyanide in Bamboo shoot (Bamboosa multiplex) in Cambodia. (P) (IPICS CAB:01)
Tith, S. and Tieng, S., Study of Cyamide in Bamboo Shoot (Bambusa multiplex) in Kandal and Kampong Cham Province, Cambodia. (O) (IPICS CAB:01)
TurkeySolar Energy for World Peace, 17-19 August, Istanbul
R. Musembi, B. Aduda, J. Mwabora, Effect recombination on series resistance. (P) (IPPS KEN:02)
J. Simiyu, S. Waita, C. Obure, R. Musembi, A. Ogacho, B. Aduda, Custom-made, cultural identity blended training in PV sizing, installation and maintenance in Kenya. (P) (IPPS KEN:02)
Uganda6th International Nitrogen Conference. N2013, 18-2 2December, Kampala
E. Odada, S.O. Wandiga, V.Madadi, G. Wafula, EADN measurements of atmospheric ozone, nitro-gen, sulphur compounds in dry deposition in the equatorial African Great Lakes. (O) (IPICS KEN:01)
United Kingdom (UK)SETAC Europe 23rd Annual Meeting, 12-16 May, Glasgow
Md. Iqbal Rouf Mamun, Residues of DDT and its metabolites in food and environmental samples of Bangladesh. (P) (IPICS BAN:04)
University of Aberdeen Annual Catchment Summer School, 25–30 August, Aberdeen
Reynolds Puga, E., Water Balance Modeling in the Upper Basin above Lake Alajuela, Panama (P). (IPPS NADMICA)
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USAAmerican Physical Society March Meeting, 18–22 March, Baltimore
Mulugeta Bekele, Tolosa Adugna, Lemi Demeyu and Tatek Yergou, Converting an engine driven by non-uniform temperature to one driven by load. (P) (IPPS ETH:01)
Workshop on Combinatorics, Multiple Dirichlet Series and Analytic Number Theory, 5-9 April, Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island.
H.L. Geleta. Some results involving series representation of the 2nd order zeta function. (O)(IPMS ETH:01)
International Conference in Combinatorics, Multiple Dirichlet Series and Analytic Number Theory, 15-19 April, Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island
H.L.Geleta. Series representation of second order zeta functions. (P) (IPMS ETH:01)
21st Ann. meeting Int. Soc. Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM), 20-26 April, Salt Lake City
S.M. Hoque, Y. Huang, S. Maritim, D. Coman and F. Hyder, Characterization of Fe-Co Ferrite Nanoparticles for Contrast Generation and Heat Therapy in Cancer. (O) (IPPS BAN:02)
S. Maritim, D. Coman, Y. Huang, S.M. Hoque, and F. Hyder, Molecular Imaging Beyond Contrast Generation: Utility of BIRDS. (P) (IPPS BAN:02)
Z. Mahbub, K.S.Rabbani, A. Peters, O. Mougin, P.Gowland, Measurement of Magnetization trans-fer in the Brachial Plexus: comparison with T2 and Diffusion Effects. (O) (IPPS BAN:04)
61st Meeting of the American Society for Mass Spectrometrists (ASMS), 9-136 July, Minneapolis
Kwenga Sichilongo. Evaluation of Factors that affect the sensitivity of sulfonamides in electrospray ionization mass spectrometry. (P) (IPICS SEANAC)
P. Kolanyane, I.Masesane, K.Sichilongo. Behaviour of chloramphenicol, thiamphenicol and florfenicol in methanol solution for LC-MS and implications on their detectability in complex matrices. (P)
(IPICS SEANAC)
Ecological Society of America, 98th Annual Meeting and Exposition, 4-9 August, Minneapolis
L. Prihodko, Y. Desaterik, A. Ba, O. Maïga, Nutrient subsidies in a West African savanna: Assessing teleconnections through fire and dust contributions. (P) (IPPS MAL:01)
IGAC-IGBP Workshop on Developing a Strategic Framework for Integrated Programs on Air Pollution and Climate Change, 5-7 November, Boulder
Gatari M.J., Air Pollution and Climate Research in Africa: Challenges from lack of Funding, Infrastructure and Education System. (O) (IPPS KEN:01/2)
American Geological Union, Fall Meeting, 9–13 December, San Fransisco
V. Conde, SO2 degassing from Turrialba Volcano linked to seismic signatures during the period 2008–2012. (P) (IPPS NADMICA)
Vietnam3rd Conference on Applied and Engineering Physics, 08-12 October, Hué, Vietnam
T. Sriv, C. Sahakthun, & S. Rainy, Feasibility Study of Bio-Energy Conversion from Sugarcane: A Case Study in Five Potential Provinces in Cambodia. (P) (IPPS CAM:01)
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Zambia6th SETAC AFRICA CONFERENCE, 2-3 September, Lusaka
Simon N. Mbugua, Water Purification by Tungsten-doped Titania Nanonoparticles: Towards Overcoming Water Quality Challenges. (O) (IPICS KEN:01)
Vincent Madadi, Shem Wandiga and Paul Shiundu, Organochlorine pesticide contamination in tropical soils. (O) (IPICS KEN:01)
M.O. Munyati, Nano-particled thin films for low cost chemical sensor applications: preparation, characterization and application. (O) (IPICS ZAM:01)B Mateyo, M O Munyati, Carbon monoxide gas sensor based on polyaniline films as active layers comprising nano-particles. (P) (IPICS ZAM:01)
C. Teta, T. Hihwa. Heavy metal contamination of Richmond Landfill in Bulawayo and surrounding groundwater quality. (O) (IPICS ZIM:02)
C. Teta, Y.S. Naik, Feminization of male tilapia in peri-urban dams in Bulawayo. (O) (IPICS ZIM:02)
C. Teta, T. Hihwa. Urbanization, poor liquid waste management and environmental effects in developing countries: A case study of Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. (O) (IPICS ZIM:02)
M. Ndabambi, Basopo N., Y.S. Naik, The effect of Pappea capensis methanoic extract on esterase enzymes in two aquatic snails. (O) (IPICS ZIM:02)
N. Basopo, M. Ndabambi, J.B. Change, Effects of hair shampoos on the antioxidant enzyme activities of aquatic organisms, freshwater snail Helisoma duryi and the bream Oreochromis mossambicus. (P)
(IPICS ZIM:02)
N. Basopo, M. Ndabambi, A.N. Dera. Comparison of metal residue levels in two dams found in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe and effects of the metals on selected enzymes in Oreochromis niloticus. (P)(IPICS ZIM:02)
N. Basopo, M. Ndabambi, C. Mtetwa. Effects of chloryrifos and mercury on selected enzymes of the freshwater snail Lymnaea natalensis. (O) (IPICS ZIM:02)
YS Naik, N Sithole, C Teta, The potential teratogenic effects of flush toilet detergents and fragrances to freshwater Zebra fish (Danio rerio). (O) (IPICS ZIM:02)
Arinaitwe, AK, Muir, DM, Kiremire, BT, Fellin, PF, Teixeira, CT, Li, HL, Baseline data on the common brominated and alternative flame retardants from air samples from Lake Victoria watershed, East Africa. (O) (IPICS ANCAP)
Arinaitwe, AK, Muir, DM, Kiremire, BT, Fellin, PF, Li, HL, Harner, TH, Hecky, RH, Teixeira, CT, Wasswa, JW, Ambient air levels and wet deposition measurements of PCBs, organochlorine and currently used pesticides in samples from watershed of Lake Victoria, Uganda. (O) (IPICS ANCAP)
Ntirushize, B, Analysis for organochlorine pesticide residues in honey from Kabale District-South Western Uganda. (O) (IPICS ANCAP)
Madadi, VO, Shiundu, M, Wandiga, SO, Organochlorine pesticide contamination in tropical soils-Case study of Kenya. (O) (IPICS ANCAP)
Mahugija, JAM, Schramm, KW, Henkelmann, B, Levels and patterns of organochlorine pesticides and their degradation products in rainwater in Kibaha, Tanzania. (O) (IPICS ANCAP)
Zaranyika, MF, Dzomba, P, Degradation of pesticides in the aquatic environment: Characterization in terms of a rate model that takes into account hydrolysis, photolysis, microbial degradation and adsorption of the pesticide by colloidal and sediment particles. (O) (IPICS ANCAP)
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Kimbokota, F, Torto, N, Candidate attractants fro Bactrocera invadens (Diptera: Tephritidae) male flies from Gynandropsis gynandra. (O) (IPICS ANCAP)
Wasswa, J, Kiremire, BT, Development of a mechanistic fate model for chlorpyrifos and endosulfan in a water-sediment system. (O) (IPICS ANCAP)
Mgina, CA, Mulungu, LS, Ndilahomba, B, Nyange, CJ, Mwatawala, MW, Mwalilino, JK, Joseph, CC, Natural pesticides efficacy against larger grain borer (Prostephanus truntatus) and maize weevil (Sytophilus zeamays) grain seeds. (P) (IPICS ANCAP)
Vincent, OA, Chacha, M, Mmochi, AJ, Production of biofuels from tropical seaweeds. (O) (IPICS ANCAP)
UNZA Open day, Public Seminars, Department of Chemistry, 16 August, Lusaka
B Mateyo and M O Munyati, Carbon monoxide gas sensor based on polyaniline films as active layers comprising nano-particles. (P) (IPICS ZAM:01)
ZimbabweThe Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Society of Zimbabwe (BMBSZ) Symposium, Harare
C. Teta, Y.S. Naik. Biochemical & molecular markers of estrogenic environmental pollutants. (O)(IPICS ZIM:02)
M. Ndabambi, Y.S. Naik, The effect of Cammiphora africana methanoic extract on glutathione metabolism and esterase enzymes in two aquatic snails. (O) (IPICS ZIM:02)
Annual Research Days, NUST, 28-29 Aug, Bulawayo
M. Ndabambi. Species difference in snail response to a candidate molluscicide Acacia karroo. (O)(IPICS ZIM:02)
The physics research group BAN:04, at the Department of Biomedical Physics & Technology, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh. (Courtesy of IPPS BAN:04)
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6.4.2 Arranged conferences, workshops, training courses, and other meetings
Table 19. Countries where meetings were arranged, with research groups or scientific networkswere as organizers or co-organizers. Number of meetings (No) is indicated, as well as total number of participants (part.) when reported. (S.Am. – South America)Region Country IPICS IPMS IPPS Total
No part. No part. No part. No part.Africa Botswana 2 42 2 42Africa Burkina Faso 2 315 1 21 1 >8 4 >94Africa Eritrea 1 >20 1 >20Africa Ethiopia 1 3 1 3Africa Ivory Coast 1 60 1 60Africa Kenya 3 68 1 48 11 371 15 487Africa Morocco 1 8 1 30 2 38Africa Rwanda 1 20 1 300 2 320Africa Senegal 1 60 1 60Africa South Africa 1 >200 1 >200Africa Sudan 2 240 2 240Africa Tanzania 2 34 1 40 3 74Africa Uganda 1 40 1 40Africa Zambia 2 76 2 >30 4 >106Africa Zimbabwe 3 55 1 37 4 92Asia Bangladesh 7 433 1 70 8 503Asia Cambodia 5 462 2 280 7 742Asia Laos 2 39 2 39Asia Nepal 2 408 2 408S.Am. Bolivia 3 240 3 240S.Am. Chile 1 21 1 21All countries 38 2,444 6 229 23 >1,406 67 >4,079
BangladeshMeeting for creating awareness among farmers, Kaligonj, Jhinedah, 23 Jun. (150 part). (IPICS BAN:04)
48th NITUB Training Programme on Common Medical Instruments, BIRDEM & BUHS, 29 Jun.-04 Jul. (8 part.)(IPICS NITUB)
49th NITUB Training Program on HPLC, BCSIR, Dhaka, 24-29 Aug. (19 part.) (IPICS NITUB)
Workshop on Research and Service Facilities of Atomic Energy Centre, 29 Aug., Dhaka. (70 part.)(IPPS BAN:02)
50th NITUB Training Programme on Basic Electronics, NITUB office, 14-19 September. (15 part.)(IPICS NITUB)
51st NITUB Training Programme on Common Laboratory Equipment, BAU, Mymenshingh, 30 November-05 December. (32 part.) (IPICS NITUB)
The 9th ANRAP National Seminar on “Antidiabetic Plant Materials Separation Techniques and Biological Testing, 16 November, BUHS, Dhaka. (200 part.) (IPICS ANRAP)
The 4th ANRAP Workshop on “Chemical and Biological Studies on Bioactive Plant Materials, 17-22 Nov. (9 part.) (IPICS ANRAP)
BoliviaCourse on Insect-Plant Interactions, 10-12 Nov., Cochabamba. (25 part.) (IPICS LANBIO)
4thh Natl. Congress of Entomology, 13-15 Nov., Cochabamba. (190 part.) (IPICS LANBIO)
Course on Insect-Plant Interactions, 16-17 Novr, Sucre. (25 part.) (IPICS LANBIO)
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BotswanaSeminar on Applic. of the NMR technique in Natural Products Chemistry by Prof. B.T. Ngadjui (Org. Chem. Dept., Univ. Yaoundé 1, Cameroon) at Dept. Chem., Univ. Botswana, 2 Jun. (20 part.) (IPICS NABSA)
Workshop on Natural Products Chemistry, Dept. Chem., UB, 28 Jun. (22 part.) (IPICS NABSA)
Burkina FasoWorkshop, March, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. (21 part.) (IPMS BURK:01)
4th International Conference on Biofuel, 21 -23 Nov., Ouagadougou. Prof. Alfred S. TRAORE was a co-organizer on the behalf of the Ministry of Energy. (250 part.) (IPICS RA Biotech)
ISP BUF Physics project presentation and scientific exchanges, 12-14 December, Ouagadougou (>8 participants). (IPPS BUF:01)
Journées de partage d’expériences sur les Bio-pesticides, 17-18 Dec., Univ. Ouagadougou. Among participants were 19 farmers including 6 women. (65 part.) (IPICS BUF :01)
CambodiaSeminar by students about the result of their training at Dhaka Univ. Bangladesh, 5 Mar., RUPP. (30 part)
(IPICS CAB:01)
Training on new Atomic Absorption Spectrometer (Varian Spectra 240) with flame and graphite furnace system, 25 Mar.-5 Apr., Dept. Chem., RUPP. (14 part.) (IPICS CAB:01)
Defence of student's theses and poster presentation seminar, 24 Jun., Dept. Chem., RUPP. (120 part.)(IPICS CAB:01)
4th Symposium of Cambodian Chemical Society with the theme “Chemistry and Life”, 29-30 Aug., Royal Academy of Cambodia. (268 part) (IPICS CAB:01)
2nd Workshop on Natural Science, 21 Oct., RUPP, Phnom Penh. (60 part.) (IPICS CAB:01)(IPPS CAM:01)
3rd Academic Conference on Natural Science for Master and PhD Students from ASEAN Countries, 11-15 Nov., Phnom Penh. (250 part.). (IPPS CAM:01)
ChileCourse on Phylogenetic Methods. (21 part.) (IPICS LANBIO)
EritreaESARSWG Bulletin workshop, 14-18 Oct., Asmara, Eritrea. (>20 part.) (IPPS ESARSWG)
EthiopiaSpecial topics in electrochemical characterization of conducting polymers, Dept. Chemistry, AAU, 15 Nov.–30 Dec. (3 part) (IPICS ETH:01)
Ivory CoastInternational Workshop on Optical System Design, Electronics and Computerized Acquisition, 4–14 Nov.r, Yamoussoukro. (60 part.) (IPPS AFSIN)
Kenya1st Solar Academy: Training in Photovoltaics, 16-25 Apr., Nairobi. (26 part.) (IPPS KEN:02)
ANSOLE mini symposium in Kenya, 9 May, Nairobi. (35 participants) (IPPS KEN:02)
2nd Stakeholders Inception Workshop Addressing Drinking Water Quality Challenges in Developing Countries: Case Study of Lake Victoria Basin, 30-31 May, Bondo District. (34 part.) (IPICS KEN:01)
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GC-MS, AAS and HPLC training workshop, 8-17 Jul., Dept. Chemistry, UoNBI, Nairobi. (16 part)(IPICS KEN:01)
The East African School on Applicable Algebraic Geometry, 8-26 Jul., Bandari College, Mombasa. (48 part.) (IPMS EAUMP)
Workshop on Spectroscopy Instrumentation, 12 Jul., ICRAF, INST, UoNBI. (52 part.) (IPPS KEN:01/2)
2nd Solar Academy: Training in Photovoltaics, 12-23 Aug., Nairobi. (25 part.) (IPPS KEN:02)
GC-MS Instrumentation Workshop, 3-7 Sept., JKUAT, Nairobi. (18 part) (IPICS KEN:01)
Special Solar Academy: Training in Photovoltaics, 21 Oct.-1 Nov., Nairobi. (22 part.) IPPS KEN:02)
MSSEESA Training workshop on interfacing and instrumentation, 5-6 Nov., Nairobi. (15 part.)(IPPS MSSEESA)
Training Workshop on Non-Destructing Testing (NDT) Applications, 25 Nov.-6 Dec., INST, UoNBI. (25 part.)(IPPS KEN:01/2)
1st Young Scientist MSSEESA Conference of Materials Science and Solar Cell Technology, 28-29 Nov., Nairobi. (67 part.) (IPPS MSSEESA)
Workshop, ISO 17025:2005 Quality Assurance Training, 28–30 Nov., INST, UoNBI. (10 part.) (IPPS KEN:01/2)
Workshop on “Atmospheric science – from Gothenburg to Cairo and to Nairobi “ and “Atmospheric science and XRF”, 9 Dec., INST, UoNBI. (44 part.) (IPPS KEN:01/2)
Mini-Workshop “Education and Research in Botswana: Opportunities for south-south exchange”, “Introduction to aerosol Electrospraying: Fundamentals and applications, and other aerosol aspects of charged particles “ and “The Maldi, Aerosol Laser Time of Flight Mass Spectrometer: Development and Application”, 10 Dec., INST, UoNBI. (50 part.) (IPPS KEN:01/2)
LaosTheoretical and practical training course on analytical instruments, 18-30 Mar., Dept. Chemistry, NUOL. (15 part) (IPICS LAO:01)
Seminar on method development of spiked recovery test on multi residue analyses of organochlo-rine and organophosphorus pesticide, 8-9 Apr., Dept. Chem., NUOL. (24 part.) (IPICS LAO:01)
MoroccoMeeting for ANEC Launching during Second International Symposium on “Analytical Chemistry for Sustainable Development”-ACSD 2013 and the 4th Federation of African Societies of Chemistry (FASC) Congress held 7-9 May, Ryad Mogador Menara, Marrakech. (8 part.) (IPICS ANEC)
Workshop on the Seismotectonic Map of Africa, 30-31 May, Agadir, Marocco. (30 part.)(IPPS ETH:02)Nepal7th ANRAP International Seminar, 22-24 March, and 8th meeting of the General Assembly of ANRAP, 24 Mar., Kathmandu. (400 part.) (IPICS ANRAP)
The 19th and 20th meeting of ANRAP Board , 24 Mar., Kathmandu. (8 part.) (IPICS ANRAP)
RwandaWorkshop on Application of Mathematics in different areas, 29-30 Aug. Kigali. (20 part.)
(IPMS EAUMP)
Active Volcanism & Continental Rifting (AVCOR 2013) International Workshop, 12-15 Nov., Gisenyi. (300 part.) (IPPS ETH:02)
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SenegalNumerical methods in fluid mechanics, mathematical epidemiology and reaction-diffusion systems. 2-13 Sep., Ecole CIMPA-ICTP, Univ. Gaston Berger de Saint-Louis. (60 part.) (IPMS BURK:01)
South AfricaAfrica Array Workshop, 18-23 Jan., Johannesburg. (>200 part.) (IPPS ETH:02)
Sudan15th NAPRECA pre-Sympsium workshop, 3-5 Dec., Khartoum. (40 part.) (IPICS KEN:02)
(IPICS NAPRECA)
15th NAPRECA Symposium 7-10 Dec., Khartoum. (200 part) (IPICS KEN:02)(IPICS NAPRECA)
TanzaniaANCAP Tenth Anniversary Regional Symposium and Tribute to Prof Michael Kishimba, 4-7 Jan., Univ. Dar es Salaam. (26 part.) (IPICS ANCAP)
ANCAP Coordinating Board Meeting, 7 Jan., Univ. Dar es Salaam. (8 part.) (IPICS ANCAP)
NOMA Conf. on Mathematical Modeling, 19-20 Dec., Univ. Dar es Salaam. (40 part.) (IPMS EAUMP)
UgandaHEI ICI workshop, 2-12 Dec., Makerere University. ‐ (40 part.) (IPMS EAUMP)
ZambiaESARSWG Bulletin workshop, 8-12 Apr., Lusaka. (>20 part.) (IPPS ESARSWG)
MSSEESA 6th Board meeting, 23 Aug., Lusaka. (10 part.) (IPPS MSSEESA)
The 10th ANCAP summer school ”Bioassays, Bioindicators and Biomakers for Pesticide Analysis”, 29 Aug. - 1 Sept., UNZA, Lusaka. (16 part.) (IPICS ANCAP)6th SETAC Africa Conference ”21st Century Africa and beyond – Balancing economic growth opportunities with environmental sustainability”, 2-3 Sept., org. by SETAC in associa-tion with Dept. Chemistry (UNZA), Chem. Soc. Zambia and ANCAP (60 part.) (IPICS ANCAP)
(IPICS ZAM:01)
ZimbabweForensic DNA Technology, 1-5 Jul., Harare. (5 part.) (IPICS AiBST)
Honorary Lecture by Prof George Smith, University of Cape Town, South Africa, Council Chamber, 9 Sept., NUST, Bulawayo. Amplitude Variation with Offset (Avo) as an exploration and develop-ment tool for hydrocarbons (oil and gas exploration). (37 part.) (IPPS ZIM:01)
Annual Molecular Diagnostics and Forensic DNA School, 7-25 Oct., Harare. (10 part.) (IPICS AiBST)
ZIM:02 Stakeholders seminar, Holiday Inn Hotel, 27 May 201. (40 part) (IPICS ZIM:02)
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6.4.3 Other communications and outreach activities
BangladeshA meeting with farmers and government officials was arranged at Kaligonj, Jhinedah (one of the biggest vegetable cultivation areas in Bangladesh) to create awareness about the effects of toxic chemicals on human health due to the overuse of pesticides. The farmers were very excited and interested to learn about safe handling and use of pesticides, and this will hopefully make them to think about the proper use of pesticides. (IPICS BAN:04)
Prof. K S Rabbani. Start doing- Says Dr. K Siddique-e Rabban. (online interview) (IPPS BAN:04)
BelgiumCorneille Bakouan, Boubié Guel and Anne-Lise Hantson. Poster presented at the annual scientific day organised by Ecole Doctorale Thématique en Génie des procédés EDT-GEPROC of Liège (Belgium) on 15 November 15. (IPICS BUF:02)
BotswanaA Women’s Cooperative in northern Botswana collects morula fruits and extract the seed oil by mechanical pressing for export to South African cosmetic companies. The morula oil originally used to be sent to Prof. S. Yeboah, Dept. Chemistry, University of Botrswana, for analysis. Later Prof. Yeboah trained two young women in this group to do the analysis themselves. This training given to the young women has been welcomed very much by the community, as a result of which Botswana Television made a program in 2013 about Prof. Yeboah’s work with the Women Cooperative group. (IPICS NABSA)
Burkina FasoContact was taken with the village of Koala, 40 km from Ouagadougou. The population was informed about risks associated with the use of synthetic pesticides. Also, many contacts were made during the national worshop on pesticides organised by the group at Ouagadougou University, and information acquired about the needs of farmers with regard to biopesticide formulations. The event was reported in public media. (IPICS BUF:01)
Projet de Recherche - Développement, CONTRIBUTION A L'AMELIORATION DE L'ACCES A UNE EAU POTABLE DE QUALITE POUR LES POPULATIONS DE LA REGION NORD DU BURKINA FASO, Rapport de mission Décembre. (IPICS BUF :02)
The network, through CRSBAN, participated in the scientific exhibition days for the researchers and the population of Ouagadougou organized by Univ. Ouagadougou in October 2013, and entered 17 posters for competition. The Center got the first price. (IPICS RABiotech)
The Dec.workshop organized at the Dept. Physics, Univ. Ouagadougou, was followed and reported by a national TV channel and two daily newspapers. (IPPS BUF:01)
CambodiaA few chemistry staff members teach on Saturday and Sunday at six different universities with branches in eight different provinces. Their students are mostly high school teacher wanting tertiary qualification.
(IPICS CAB:01)
Group members trained 25 high schoolchemistry teachers in Mundulkiri on “Introducing Experimental Work in Grade 10-12”. (IPICS CAB:01)
In December, a group of Physics lecturers from RUPP organized a Science Workshop in Takeo province to train a group of high school teachers from Takeo and Kampot provinces. The activity focused on providing the teachers with skills and knowledge in physics experiments and theory. The workshop received good feedback from the participants. (IPPS CAM:01)
A group from the Dept. Physics at RUPP, Kamerane Meak, Tharith Sriv, and Chan Oeurn Chey, and another RUPP staff member, Tieng Siteng, contributed as invited resource persons to the national workshop on “Best Practices in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) in Cambodian Higher Education Institutions”, 14-18 October in Siem Reap. The activity was organized by the General
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Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports, and key persons working on STEM or STEM-related fields in different universities in Cambodia were invited to attend.
(IPPS CAM:01) EthiopiaThe Natural Database for Africa (NDA) was originally designed by ALNAP. It is serving as a useful quick source of information on plants. It is continually updated and is made available on at www.alnapnetwork.com and also on CD-ROM. (IPICS ALNAP)
GabonMamadou Abdoul Diop. Contrôlabilité des équations intégro-différentielles stochastiques, Université Franceville. (IPMS BURK:01)
Ivory CostProf. Jeremie T. Zoueu was invited by the Ivorian Society of Parasitologists to give a presentation on instrumentation applied to malaria studies. (IPPS AFSIN)
KenyaCollaboration with the University of Illinois, USA, has resulted in holding conferences in Nairobi and Arusha. (IPICS KEN:01)
Lydia Njenga, Chairperson of the College of Biological and Physical Sciences gave an address at the Rapid Result Initiative (RRI), for the implementation of the Kenya constitution 2010 within 100 days.
(IPICS KEN:01)
Radio America took documentary photos of the research instrumentation and interviewed the INST director and some of the current and previous students on the activities and achievements of the institute. (IPPS KEN:01/2)
International Finance Cooperation, communication department, took a documentary of the renewable energy activities at INST and interviewed the technical staff and faculty. (IPPS KEN:01/2)
Dr. S. Waita was motivational speaker at the Annual Kithumani Academic Forum on 28 December, targeting the youth (primary to University). The initiative has impacted considerably in the area since inception 4 years ago. Those who have been attending have started two more such forums and the influence is spreading. (IPPS KEN:02)
LaosDr. Kesiny Phomkeona gave a presentation on “Spiked recovery test on multi residue analyses of organochlorine and organophosphorus pesticides” at the Scientific exhibition held by Faculty of Science, NUOL, at the University convention hall on 20 December. (IPICS LAO:01)
SpainMamadou Abdoul Diop. Équations intégro-différentielles stochastiques de type impulsives, Université de Séville. (IPMS BURK:01)
SwedenVisiting PhD students Ms. Sanata Traore and Mr. Souleymane Dambe presented their work, “Zinc content in soils and vegetable culture and their products in the city and surrounding Bamako” and “Phosphorus availability in paddy soils in Mali: Qualitative and quantitative influence of clay materials”, respectively, at a ISP-SLU seminar on“Zinc and Phosphorus availability in soils in Mali” at the Dept. Soil Environ., SLU, Uppsala, 3 May. (IPICS MAL:01)
Dr. Michael J. Gatari was invited to Uppsala University for two days and gave a seminar about the Institute of Nuclear Science & Technology at Univ. Nairobi, “North-South Assistance and Collaboration”, at Department of Applied Nuclear Physics, 19 September. (IPPS KEN:02)
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TanzaniaMohammad Shoeb, Food Safety and Challanges for Developing Country. Presentation 16 November at University of Dar es Salaam. (IPICS BAN:04)
UgandaThe members of the Astrophysics and Space Science Research Group (Dept. Physics, Mbarara Univ. Sci. Technol.) were involved in the national event for the solar eclipse on 3 November 2013. They got solar shades from Astronomers without Borders and took a center stage in disseminating information about the eclipse. This activity made the group interact with government, the local community, tourists, and the media. Their involvement was on their own initiative and had far-reaching impact in dissemination of the dangers of ultraviolet radiation to the eyes. As a consequence, many participants abandoned their improvised solar viewers (made from exposed X-ray films). (IPPS UGA:02)
ZimbabweThe Herald reported 18 Dec. on the contribution of AiBST in identifying victims in a traffic accident. http://www.herald.co.zw/chisumbanje-ethanol-tanker-explosion-victims-identified/ (IPICS AiBST)
The group was invited for two separate half-hour radio discussions on Genomic Medicine by Star FM, one of the radio stations in Zimbabwe. These discussion included phone-ins by the public which made for very interactive discussions. (IPICS AiBST)
The group was invited for a one-hour radio discussion on DNA applications in Medicine and Forensic Investigations by ZiFM Stereo, another radio station in Zimbabwe. This again included interactive discussion with the public who phoned in. (IPICS AiBST)
DNA technology training was given to University of Bindura students. (IPICS AiBST)
AiBST conducted 4 Next Generation Biomedical Scientists program lectures with High Schools. The schools that have benefited from this so far are: 1. St Dominics Chishawasha, 2. Prince Edward School, 3. St Ignatius School, and 4. Dominican Convent School. This has proved extremely popular with the high schools and it will hopefully change career options where more students will choose life sciences.
(IPICS AiBST)
Two visits and lab tours by high school children to AiBST were arranged. The beneficiaries were 1. Dominican Convent and 2. Bindura School. (IPICS AiBST)
AiBST presented at the Annual Ministry of Science and Technology Development exhibition. During this 5-day event, AiBST show cased its activities in 1. Postgraduate education, 2. Bioanalytical applications in medicine and 3. The DNA testing services. (IPICS AiBST)
AiBST have weekly laboratory meetings and post-conference/workshop reports by AiBST scientists where the students and researcher present their work and are critiqued, thus help them remain focused and interpret their results the best way possible. (IPICS AiBST)
A one-hour presentation, Effect of everyday chemical use on human health, was given to 20 persons, mostly medical doctors/general physicians, upon invitation by the Zimbabwe Medical Association, Bulawayo Branch. (IPICS ZIM:02)
6.4.4 Use of results
Bangladesh (Human resources)As soon as the local manufacturers have started to produce scientific hardware, the locally trained manpower with their expertise will be absorbed in these industries. Personal contacts have been made to several institutes and local business people to try and make use of the fresh graduates who have performed their scientific research in the group. People trained in this group are finding positions in different public and private universities and at national level research organizations. AECD is also involved to provide commercial service to local industries. (IPPS BAN:02)
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(Medical technology)Prof. Rabbani has convinced a private corporate body to donate a unit of the Computerised Dynamic Pedograph (CDP) to BIRDEM, a premier hospital for diabetic diseases care and research in Dhaka. Prof. Rabbani’s team has assembled and installed the unit in early 2013. The CDP is a device to measure the dynamic pressure distribution under the feet while walking, developed and constructed under the leadership of Prof. Rabbani. (IPPS BAN:04)
Eritrea (Mining)A mining company is finalizing feasibility studies for potash mining in the Eritrean side of the Afar Depression. Members of ESARSWG have performed preliminary seismic hazard assessment for the area. The report, authored by Ghebrebrhan Ogubazghi, Berhe Goitom, and Mebrahtu Fesseha, and titled Seismic hazard for South Boulder mining concession around Colluli: a preliminary assessment (25 pp), was submitted on 5 November 2013. (IPPS ESARSWG)
Ethiopia (Laboratory service)ALNAP assists local laboratories with micropropagation of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants.
(IPICS ALNAP)
(Construction engineering)The seismology group is collaborating with the Ministry of Urban Development and Construction to up-date the building code and standard of the country. The research results in seismicity are one of the pill-ars of the code. This has immense implication to the construction industry. (IPPS ETH:02)
Kenya (Health care and Insurance business)The published research results have been used in practice, influencing policy, and applied in teaching in the following areas: (IPMS EAUMP) Fighting spread of malaria in Kenya and the East African region. Vaccination of livestock and small animals. Claims reserving in insurance business. Research projects for PhD and MSc students.
(Applied physics)The research of the Condensed Matter group at the Dept. Pysics, Univ. Nairobi has focused on photovolta-ics (materials and systems), ceramics for thermophysical (thermal insulation of cooking elements) and water purification applications. Whereas the activities have concerned more the basic science aspects, improved interaction with industry can see these results converted into products that have impact on efficient energy usage (leading to environmental sustainability), and clean water (health improvement). The low uptake of research results is attributed to the fact that the local industries are mostly branches of multinational companies and are therefore mainly service oriented. Further, there are few venture capitalists who incubate research results into market products. Presently the Univ. Nairobi has started a way of nurturing/incubating research results (through the Science Park) and the Intellectual Properties Right Policy that in the long run will help alleviate the hitherto weak area where researchers rushed to publish their results regardless the potential commercial value. (IPPS KEN:02)
Zambia (Solar energy)The group at Dept. Physics, Univ. Zambia, has been involved in installations of solar home systems in rural areas. Two technicians from the group, Mr Bellingtone Changwe and Mr Francis Musonda were involved in electrification of rural areas in Luapula Province using solar panels (Solar Home Systems) in August.
(IPPS ZAM:01)
Zimbabwe (Plant products)Results regarding antibacterial and antifungal effects of natural products from plants are used by formul-ating solutions that can be tested in-house as antiseptics or disinfectants, aiming at future industrial applications. (IPICS ZIM:01)
The Ministry of Health and Child Care and the Ministry of Home Affairs were able to address a national disaster through DNA profiling services provided by AIBST in the identification of traffic accident victims.
(IPICS AiBST)
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6.4.5 Other interesting results and activities
Bangladesh (Instrument repair)In 2013, NITUB repaired 102 non-functioning pieces of scientific equipment of different institutions in Bangladesh. The book value of the repaired instruments is nominally about 595,000 USD, and NITUB spent approximately 1,100 USD on the repairs. (IPICS NITUB)
Ethiopia (Outreach to society)The Department of Mathematics at Addis Ababa University has presented its activities to the society in an open-day organized by Addis Ababa University in June. (IPMS ETH:01)
The Dept. Mathematics at Addis Ababa University, in collaboration with the College of Computational and Natural Sciences, has organized a five week training (July-August) in Mathematics for elementary and highschool students from different parts of the country. (IPMS ETH:01)
Dr. Semu Mitiku is an organizer and presentor of a weekly program called ”Hello Science” on National Television, that is promoting Mathematics and science. (IPMS ETH:01)
Kenya (Rural illumination)The roup at INST has been approached by UNEP to prepare assessment of the impact of a Lantern project. Five hundred LED lanterns will be given to a village women organization in a selected rural area as a replacement for paraffin based lighting. Will indoor air quality improve? Will the families save money by the changed lighting system? (IPPS KEN:01/2)
The International Finance Corporation promised to renew the support of the Lighting Global laboratory program into 2014. (IPPS KEN:01/2)
(New collaboration)Stockholm University invited INST to participate in a cooperation project on studying atmospheric particulate carbon in Kenya. (IPPS KEN:01/2)
The group at INST entered a research cooperation agreement with University of Brescia, Chemistry for Technologies Laboratory, Italy. (IPPS KEN:01/2)
(Positive effects of scientific exchange)Scientific exchange has strengthened and motivated research activities and students. It has helped improve in journal article publishing and conference contributions thus motivating staff and students. Students feel encouraged as they enter into international networks and association through their research participation in the north. More funding support results. (IPPS KEN:01/2)
Tanzania (Outreach to society)The Dept. Math. at UDSM is a patron of the Mathematical Association of Tanzania (MAT/CHAHITA). Staff members from the department participate in monthly meetings organized by the association for im-provement of learning and teaching of mathematics at primary and secondary schools. They also participated in Pi day cerebration as well as at National of Mathematics seminars. (IPMS EAUMP)
Uganda (Outreach to society)The Dept Mathematics at Makerere Univ. carries out outreach activities via Uganda Mathematical Society. Activities include the annual National Mathematics Contest for Primary schools, Secondary schools, NTCs and PTCs, and Universities, participation in PAMO, Annual National teachers’ conference, and public lectures. (IPMS EAUMP)
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SECTION 7: ABREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS
AAS African Academy of SciencesAAS Atomic Absorption SpectrometryAAU Addis Ababa University (Addis Ababa, Ethiopia)ABOLT Al Baha Optimizing Teaching and LearningABU Al Baha University, Al Baha, Saudi ArabiaAECD Atomic Energy Centre Dhaka (Dhaka, Bangladesh)AETFAT Association pour l'Etude Taxonomique de la Flore d'Afrique TropicaleAFSIN African Spectral Imaging NetworkAiBST African Institute of Biomedical Science and TechnologyALNAP African Laboratory for Natural ProductsANCAP African Network for the Chemical Analysis of PesticidesANFEC Asian Network of Research on Food and Environment ContaminantsANRAP Asian Network of Research on Antidiabetic PlantsASEAN Association of Southeast Asian NationsBAN BangladeshBAU Bangladesh Agricultural UniversityBil.Prg. Bilateral ProgramBMBSZ Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Society of ZimbabweBMC BioMed CentralBIRDEM Bangladesh Institute of Research and Rehabilitation in Diabetes, Endocrine and
Metabolic Disorders (Dhaka, Bangladesh)BCF Balance Carried ForwardBCSIR Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial ResearchBSTI Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institute BUET Bangladesh University of Engineering and TechnologyBUF Burkina FasoBUHS Bangladesh University of Health Sciences, Dhaka, BangladeshBURK Burkina FasoCAB CambodiaCAM CambodiaCAMES African Council for Tertiary EducationCCS Cambodian Chemical SocietyCDC Commission for Developing CountriesCDP Computerised Dynamic PedographCEPHYR Centre for Phytotherapy and ResearchCEREA Centre d’Enseignement et de Recherches en Environnement AtmospheriqueCIMO Centre for International MobilityCIMPA Centre International de Mathématiques Pures et AppliquéesCPT Clinical Pharmacology & TherapeuticsCRSBAN Centre de Recherche en Sciences Biologiques, Alimentaires et Nutritionnelles
(University of Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso)CRM Centre de Recerca Matemàtica, Barcelona, SpainCSUCA Consejo Superior de Universidades CentroamericanasCYP Cytochrome P450DC Direct CurrentDDT Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (banned insecticide)Dept. DepartmentDICTS Directorate of ICT Support (Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda)DOAS Dedicated Outdoor Air Systems DOI Digital Object IdentifierDSSC Dye-Sensitized Solar CellEASAC European Academies of Science Advisory CouncilEAUMP Eastern African Universities Mathematics ProgrammeECD Electron Capture DetectorEDP Electrophoretic Deposition
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EMS European Mathemathical SocietyESARSWG Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Seismological Working GroupETH EthiopiaEPS European Physical SocietyETA Extremely Thin AbsorberF FemaleFC (Swedish) Focus CountryFondrid Fonds National pour la Recherche, l’Innovation et le Développement, (BUF)FS Författningssamling (Swedish Government Statute-book)GC Gas ChromatographGEM Global Earthquake ModelGERD Great Ethiopian Renaissance DamGFH Granular Ferric HydroxideHEI-ICI Higher Education Institutions Institutional Cooperation InstrumentHIV Human immunodeficiency virusHPLC High Performance Liquid ChromatographyIAEA International Atomic Energy AgencyIAP The Global Network for Science AcademiesICCA International Chemistry Conference in AfricaICRAF World Agroforestry CentreICTP The Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical PhysicsID IdentityIEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics EngineersIF Impact FactorINST Institute of Nuclear Science and Technology (Univ. Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya)IPICS International Programme in the Chemical Sciences (ISP) IPMS International Programme in the Mathematical Sciences (ISP)IPPS International Programme in the Physical Sciences (ISP)ISEE International Society for Environmental EpidemiologyISES International Society of Exposure ScienceISIAQ International Society for Indoor Air Quality and ClimateISP International Science Programme (Uppsala University, Sweden)ISRN International Scholarly Research NoticesIWA International Water Association J. JournalJKUAT Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Nairobi, KenyaKEN Kenya KIST Kigali Institute of Science and Technology, Kigali, Rwanda (see UR)kSEK Thousands of Swedish Crowns (currency unit)KTH Kungliga Tekniska Högskolan (Royal Institute of Technology), Stockholm, SwedenKVA Kungliga vetenskapsakademien (Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences)L.Am. Latin AmericaLAM African Laser, Atomic, Molecular and Optical Sciences NetworkLANBIO Latin American Network for Research in Bioactive Natural CompoundsLAO LaosLaTiCE Learning and Teaching in Computing and EngineeringLBIC Light Beam Induced CurrentLBIV Light Beam Induced VoltageLED Light Emitting DiodeLiU Linköping University, Linköping, SwedenLMPD Laboratoire de Mathematiques et Dynamique de Populations, Marrakech, MoroccoLTU Luleå Tekniska Universitet (Lulea University of Technology), Luleå, SwedenM MaleMAL MaliMAO Monoammonium oxygenaseMARM Mentoring African Research in MathematicsMFS Minor Field StudyMd Muhammad/MuhammedMDA Mass Drag Administration
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MIR Mid-Infrared SpectroscopyMPhil Master of Philosophy MRI Magnetic Resonance ImagingMS Mass Spectrometer / Mass SpectrometryMSSEESA Materials Science and Solar Energy Network for Eastern and Southern AfricaMUST Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Mbarara, UgandaN/A Not Applicable (or Not Available)NABSA Network for Analytical and Bioassay Services in AfricaNADMICA Nature Induced Disaster Mitigation in Central America NAPRECA Natural Products Research Network for Eastern and Central AfricaNDA Natural Database for AfricaNDT Non-Destructive TestNEPAD New Partnership for Africa's DevelopmentNITUB Network of Instrument Technical Personnel and User Scientists of BangladeshNGO Non Government OrganisationNMC National Mathematical Centre, Abuja, NigeriaNOMA Norad’s Programme for Master StudiesNorad Norwegian Agency for Development CooperationNTCs National Teacher CollegesNTO Nb-doped TiO2
NUOL National University of Laos (Vientiane, Laos)NUR National University of Rwanda (see UR)NUST National University of Science and Technology, Bulawayo, ZimbabweNUSTAWA NUST Academic Women’s AssociationNW Scientific NetworkP3HT Poly(3-hexylthiophene) PACM Pan African Centre for MathemathicsPACN Pan Africa Chemistry NetworkPAH Polyaromatic hydrocarbonPAMO Pan African Math OlympiadPCA Principal Component Analysis (statistical method)PCBMC Phenyl-C61-butyric acid methyl ester PDA Photodiode Array DetectorPDE Partial Differential EquationsPhD Doctor of Philosophy Phys. PhysicalPhys. PhysicalPLSR Partial least squares regressionPTCs Primary Teacher CollegesPubl. Publication(s)PV PhotovoltaicPZQ Praziquantel (medical drug)RABiotech West African Biotechnology NetworkRAFPE Research network in Africa on Pollution of the EnvironmentReSBOA Réseau Substances Bioactives Ouest AfricainRBM Results Based ManagementRG Research GroupRIS Reservoir Induced SeismicityRUPP Royal University of Phnom Penh (Phnom Penh, Cambodia)RWA RwandaSADC Southern Africa Development CountriesSAMS South African Mathematical SocietySAMSA Southern African Mathematical Sciences AssociationSandw. Sandwich (training program)SANORD Southern African-Nordic CenterSE SwedenSEANAC Southern and Eastern Africa Network for Analytical ChemistsSEK Swedish Crowns (currency unit)SETAC Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry
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SFS Svensk Författningssamling (Swedish Government Statute-book)SGWI Safe Global Water InstituteSIAM Society for Industrial and Applied MathematicsSida Swedish International Development Cooperation AgencySIK Institutet för Livsmedel och Bioteknik AB (Swedish Institute for Food and
Biotechnology), Gothenburg, SwedenSKA Square Kilometer ArraySLU Sveriges Lantbruksuniversitet (Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences)SOACHIM Société ouest- africaine de chimieSonabel Société Nationale Burkinabè d’ElectricitéSONU Students Organization of Nairobi University, Nairobi, KenyaSMI Smittskyddsinstitutet (Swedish Institute for Communicable Disease Control)SSEESS Swedish Secretariat for Environmental Earth System SciencesSTEM Science, Technology, Engineering and MathematicsSU Stockholm University, Stockholm, SwedenTAN TanzaniaTDR Special Programme for Research and Training in Tropical DiseasesTICA Thailand International Development Cooperation AgencyTR Thomson Reuters (see http://thomsonreuters.com/journal-citation-reports/)TRF Thailand Research FundTWAS The World Academy of Sciences TRXF Total-Reflection X-ray FluorescenceUDSM University of Dar es Salaam (Dar es Salaam, Tanzania)UEM Universidad Eduardo Mondlane (Maputo, Mozambique)UGA UgandaUHÄ Universitets- och högskoleämbetet (Office of Universities and Higher Education,
Sweden)UN United NationsUNEP United Nations Environmental ProgramUNESCO United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural OrganizationUniv. UniversityUoNBI University of Nairobi, Nairobi, KenyaUR University of RwandaUR/Huye University of Rwanda, Huye Campus (former NUR)UR/Kig University of Rwanda, Kigali Campus (former KIST)USA United States of AmericaUU Uppsala University, Uppsala, Swedenw/o withoutWHO World Health OrganisationXRD X-Ray DiffractionXRF X-Ray FluorescenceZAM Zambia ZIM Zimbabwe
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APPENDIX 1: LOGICAL FRAMEWORK OF THE INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE PROGRAMME
According to ISP’s Strategic Plan 2013-2017:
ISP contributes to the creation of new knowledge to address development challenges.
The ISP vision is to efficiently contribute to a significant growth of scientific knowledge in low-income countries, thereby promoting social and economic wealth in those countries, and, by developing human resources, in the world as a whole.
In support of this vision, the overall goal of ISP is to contribute to the strengthening of scientific research and postgraduate education within the basic sciences, and to promote its use to address development challenges.
ISP therefore has the general objective to strengthen the domestic capacity for scientific research and postgraduate education, by long-term support to research groups and scientific networks in these fields.
The expected outcome for low-income countries is more-well-qualified postgraduates, and the increased production and use of high quality scientific research results, relevant to the fight against poverty. Development of science also promotes critical thinking based on scientific evidence, necessary for democracy development.
The expected outcome for collaborating partners is an expanded global perspective, an enhanced awareness and knowledge of the potentials, conditions, and relevant issues of research collaboration with low-income countries, and an increased collaboration with scientists in those countries.
To achieve its general objective, ISP defines three specific objectives: 1) Better planning of, and improved conditions for carrying out, scientific research and
postgraduate training.2) Increased production of high quality research results.3) Increased use by society of research results and of graduates in development.
These objectives constitute the basis for ISP’s logical framework in the results based management (RBM) system introduced in 2013. The program logic published in ISP’s Strategy Plan 2013-2017 was refined in November 2013. The corresponding monitoring and evaluation system is under development.
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Specific objective 1: Better planning of, and improved conditions for carrying out, scientific research and postgraduate training.
Types of Output Outcome Performance Indicator Data Source Data Collection Strategy Assumptions
Specific Objective 1: Better planning of, and improved conditions for carrying out, scientific research and postgraduate training.ISP invitation for application, with forms and guidelines.
a) Sufficient applications are submitted to ISP.
Number of applications received in relation to invitations.
Record of invitations sent and applications received.
Yearly under ISP administrative routines.
Support is needed. Basic manage-ment capacity is at hand. Applica-tion procedure is understood.
ISP evaluation of submitted applications
b) Applications are favorably evaluated and grants awarded
Number of applications granted in relation to submissions
Record of applications received and granted.
Yearly under ISP administrative routines.
Received applications meet ISP standards and criteria.
ISP providing training and mentoring.
c) Maintained or increased quality of applications submitted to ISP.
ISP scientific reference group rating of received applications.
Assessment by ISP scien-tific reference groups.
Yearly under ISP administrative routines.
Quality of application effects rating by ISP scientific reference group.
ISP providing training and mentoring.
d) Awarded grants are used as planned.
Expenditures in relation to final yearly budget.
Annual financial reporting.
Yearly under ISP administrative routines.
Approved budgets are realistic under conditions at hand.
ISP providing training and mentoring.
e) Maintained or increased level of funding for research from other sources than ISP.
Yearly amount of funding granted from other sources than ISP.
Annual activity reporting to ISP.
Yearly compilation of activity reporting by ISP.
Other research funding is available.Scientific excellence developed.Quality proposals are submitted.
ISP providing training and mentoring.
f) Sufficient funding to continue activities without ISP support.
Number of activities phased out of support yearly because sus-tainability has been achieved.
ISP Board minutes Yearly review of ISP Board minutes
Sufficient funding from other sources. Scientific excellence developed.
Funding, coordination, and mentoring by ISP.
g) Staff gender balance >40% of minority gender.
Gender proportion of staff. Annual activity reporting to ISP.
Yearly compilation of activity reporting by ISP.
Awareness of gender issue and availability of candidates.
Funding, coordination, and mentoring by ISP.
h) PG students’ gender balance >40% of minority gender.
Gender proportion of PG stud-ents and PhD graduates
Annual activity reporting to ISP.
Yearly compilation of activity reporting by ISP.
Awareness of gender issues and availability of candidates
Funding, coordination, and mentoring by ISP.
i) Admitted PhD students continue to graduation.
Number of admitted students remaining or graduating/year.
Annual activity reporting to ISP.
Yearly compilation of activity reporting by ISP.
PhD study has adequate supervision, time and resources.
Funding, coordination, and mentoring by ISP.
j) PhD students graduate within the expected time frame.
Duration of study of graduating PhDs
Annual activity reporting to ISP.
Yearly compilation of activity reporting by ISP.
PhD study has adequate supervision, time and resources.
Funding, coordination, and mentoring by ISP.
k) Development of scientific collaboration with other groups.
Number of external scientific collaborators per activity.
Annual activity reporting to ISP
Yearly compilation of activity reporting by ISP.
Willingness to collaborate.Prospective collaborators available.
Funding, coordination, and mentoring by ISP.
l) Maintained or improved conditions with regard to technical resources.
Number of functional and relevant technical resource items available.
Annual activity reporting to ISP.
Yearly compilation of activity reporting by ISP.
Knowledge of requirements for acquisition and maintenance of technical resources.
Funding, coordination, and mentoring by ISP.
m) Negative environmental impact of activities is low.
Measures recommended by ISP to reduce environmental impact that have been implemented.
Annual activity reporting to ISP.
Yearly compilation of activity reporting by ISP.
Awareness of risks to environment of activities.
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Specific objective 2: Increased production of high quality research results.
Types of Output Outcome Performance Indicator Data Source Data Collection Strategy AssumptionsFunding, coordination, and mentoring by ISP.
n) Maintained or increased number of quality publications.
Total number of yearly scientific publications, and proportion in indexed journals.
Annual activity reporting to ISP.
Yearly compilation of activity reporting by ISP.
Conditions allow for research.Results are written up and submitted to journals.
Funding, coordination, and mentoring by ISP.
o) Maintained or increased number of quality contributions to scientific conferences.
Total number of yearly contrib-utions, and proportion international.
Annual activity reporting to ISP.
Yearly compilation of activity reporting by ISP.
Conditions allow for research.Results are written up and submitted to conferences.
Funding, coordination, and mentoring by ISP.
p) Maintained or increased number of Master’s graduations.
Number of yearly Master’s graduations.
Annual activity reporting to ISP.
Yearly compilation of activity reporting by ISP.
PG students have adequate supervision, time and resources.
Funding, coordination, and mentoring by ISP.
q) Maintained or increased number of Doctoral graduations.
Number of yearly Doctoral graduations.
Annual activity reporting to ISP.
Yearly compilation of activity reporting by ISP.
PG students have adequate supervision, time and resources.
Funding, coordination, and mentoring by ISP.
r) PhD students have published results before thesis defense.
Number of publications last 5 years by yearly graduated PhDs.
Annual activity reporting to ISP.
Yearly compilation of activity reporting by ISP.
Results are written up and submitted to journals.
Specific objective 3: Increased use of research results and graduates.
Types of Outputs Outcomes Performance Indicators Data Source Data Collection Strategy AssumptionsFunding, coordination, and mentoring by ISP.
s) Increased outreach to society. Number and nature of outreach activities.
Annual activity reporting to ISP.
Yearly compilation of activity reporting by ISP.
Outreach activities are seen as important by supported units and mechanisms for outreach are identified and used.
Funding, coordination, and mentoring by ISP.
t) Increased recognition of research results.
Number and nature of honors (awards, appointments with committees, etc.)
Annual activity reporting to ISP.
Yearly compilation of activity reporting by ISP.
Outreach activities generate interest with stakeholders.
Funding, coordination, and mentoring by ISP.
u) Increased use of research results. Number and nature of instances of use (in practice, in policy change, in patents, etc.)
Annual activity reporting to ISP.
Yearly compilation of activity reporting by ISP.
Results are useful in various contexts.
Funding, coordination, and mentoring by ISP.
v) Graduates and staff stay or get positions where they can contribute to development.
Number of staff and students maintained or leaving for relevant positions.
Annual activity reporting to ISP.
Yearly compilation of activity reporting by ISP.
PG training results in competitive human resources.
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