Sida’s global research programmes

5.4.2 Mathematics

IPMS partners reported 75 publications (Table 15). In the 58 articles in scientific journals, ISP was acknowledged in none of the 13 in “TR listed” journals (“high impact”), and 16% of the 55 in the “TR unlisted” journals (“low impact”).

Table 15. Summary by region of publication data for Mathematics

Publication category ISP acknowledged (publ. in scientific journals only)	Africa yes / no	Asia yes / no		Total yes / no
Publ. in Scientific Journals (with TR Impact Factors) Publ. in Scientific Journals (“TR unlisted”) Books, Chapters, Popular Publ., Technical Reports, etc. Total number of publications	0 / 13 9 / 46 7 75	0 / 0 0 / 0 0 0		0 / 13 9 / 46 7 75

Publications in Scientific Journals
Advances in Dynamical Systems and Applications

Diop, M. A., Caraballo, T. & Ndoye, A.S. (2014). Fixed points and exponential stability for stochastic partial integro-differential equations with delays. Adv. Dyn. Syst. Appl., 9(2)133-147. (IPMS BURK:01)

Advances in Nonlinear Analysis 1.258(1.258)

S. Ouaro, A. Ouedraogo & S. Soma (2014). Multivalued problem with Robin boundary condition involving diffuse measure data and variable exponent. Adv Nonlinear Anal, 3(4)209-235. (IPMS BURK:01)

DOI: 10.1515/anona-2014-0010,
Advances in Numerical Analysis

M. Sene, C. Diop & N. Djitté (2014). Iterative algorithms for a finite family of multivalued quasi-nonexpansivemappings. Adv. Num. Anal., Volume 2014, Article ID 181049 (6 pp.). (IPMS BURK:01)

DOI: 10.1155/2014/181049
Afrika Matematika

B. Diao, K. Ezzinbi, &M. Sy. (2014). Existence results in the α-norm for a class of neutral partial functional Integro-differential equations. Afr. Mat., December 2014:1-15. DOI 10.1007/s13370-014-0313-4 (IPMS BURK:01)

Diop, M. A., Mbaye & M.M, Ezzinbi, K. (2014). Measure theory and S² -pseudo almost periodic and automorphic process: application to stochastic evolution equations. Afr. Mat., 26(5-6)779-812.
DOI: 10.1007/s13370-014-0247-x (IPMS BURK:01)
K. Ezzinbi, H. Touré, I. & Zabsonré (2014). Pseudo almost automorphic solutions of class r for some neutral partial functional differential equations. Afr. Mat., 25(1)25-41. DOI: 10.1007/s13370-012-0096-4 (IPMS BURK:01)
I. Zabsonré (2014). Controllability of Some Impulsive Differential Equation with Infinite delay in Banach Spaces, Afr. Mat., 25(3)723-738. DOI: 10.1007/s13370-013-0148-4 (IPMS BURK:01)
American Journal of Plant Sciences

P. M. Diedhiou, Y. Diallo, R. Faye, A. A. Mbengue & Abdou Sène (2014). Efficacy of Different Fungicides against Mango Anthracnose in Senegalese Soudanian Agroclimate. Am. J. Plant Sci., 5:2224-2229.

DOI: 10.4236/ajps.2014.515236 (IPMS BURK:01)
Applied and Computational Mathematics 0.452(0.592)

Janeth James Ngana, Livingstone Serwadda Luboobi & Dmitry Kuznetsov (2014). Mathematical model for the population dynamics of the Serengeti ecosystem. Appl Comput Math-Bak 3(4)171-176.

DOI: 10.11648/j.acm.20140304.18 (IPMS EAUMP)

Applied Mathematical Sciences

D. Nkurunziza, G. Kakuba, J.M. Mango, S.E. Rugeihyamu & N. Muyinda (2014). Boundary Element Method of Modelling Steady State Groundwater Flow. Appl. Math. Sci., 8(162)8051-8078. (IPMS EAUMP)

DOI: 10.12988/ams.2014.49772
Stanley O. Sewe, Patrick Weke & Joseph K. Mung’atu (2014). Modelling Dependence Between the Equity and Foreign Exchange Markets Using Copulas. Appl. Math. Sci., 8(117)5813-5822. (IPMS EAUMP)
DOI: 10.12988/ams.2014.47560
J. Namugaya, P. Weke & W. M. Charles (2014). Modelling Stock Returns Volatility on Uganda Securities Exchange. Appl. Math. Sci., 8(104)5173-5184. DOI: 10.12988/ams.2014.46394 (IPMS EAUMP)
Applied Mathematics

Onyango Nelson Owuor (2014). Multiple Endemic Solutions in an Epidemic Hepatitis B Model without Vertical Transmission. Appl. Math., 5:2518-2529. DOI: 10.4236/am.2014.516242 (IPMS EAUMP)

Applied Mathematics and Computation 1.551(1.686)

M. Diaby, A. Iggidr, M. Sy & A. Sène (2014). Global analysis of a schistosomiasis infection model with bio-logical control. Appl Math Comput, 246:731-742. DOI: 10.1016/j.amc.2014.08.061 (IPMS BURK:01)

I. Rusagara & C. Harley (2014). Mean action time as a measure for fin performance in one dimensional fins of exponential Profiles. Appl Math Comput, 238:319-328. DOI: 10.1016/j.amc.2014.04.013 (IPMS EAUMP)
Asian Journal of Mathematics and Applications

Makungu James, E.W. Mureithi & Dmitry Kuznetsov (2014). Natural convection flow past an impermeable vertical plate embedded in nanofluid saturated porous medium with temperature dependent viscosity. Asian J. Math. Appl., Volume 2014, Article ID ama0165 (17 pp.). (IPMS EAUMP)

Biomath

M. L. Diouf, A. Iggidr & M. Sy. (2014). Global stability of an epidemic model with two infected stages and mass-action incidence. Biomath, 3(1)1-8. DOI: 10.11145/j.biomath.2014.07.211 (IPMS BURK:01)

Biosystems 1.548(1.733)

B. Nannyonga, G. G. Mwanga, H. Haario, I. S. Mbalawata & M. Heilio (2014). Determining parameter distribution in within-host severe P. falciparum malaria. Biosystems, 126:76-84. (IPMS EAUMP)

DOI: 10.1016/j.biosystems.2014.09.009
Communications in Algebra 0.388(0.494)

Groenewald N. J & Ssevviiri D. (2014). Generalization of nilpotency of ring elements to module elements. Commun Algebra, 42(2)571-577. DOI: 10.1080/00927872.2012.718822 (IPMS EAUMP)

Communications in Mathematical Biology and Neuroscience

Nyerere, N., Luboobi, L.S. & Nkansah-Gyekye, Y. (2014). Bifurcation and Stability Analysis of The Dynamics Of Tuberculosis Model Incorporating, Vaccination, Screening and Treatment. Commun. Math. Biol. Neurosci., 2014(3)1-30. (IPMS EAUMP)

M.M. Mayengo, L.S. Luboobi & D. Kuznetsov (2014). Effort Dynamics of Tilapia-Nile Perch Fishery Model in Polluted Environment of Tanzanian Waters of Lake Victoria. Commun. Math. Biol. Neurosci., 2014(4)1-15. (IPMS EAUMP)
M. Kung’aro, L.S. Luboobi & F. Shahada (2014). Reproduction Number for Yellow Fever Dynamics between Primates and Human Beings. Commun. Math. Biol. Neurosci., 2014(5)1-24. (IPMS EAUMP)
G.M. Mlay, L.S. Luboobi, D. Kuznetsov & F. Shahada (2014). Dynamics of One-Strain Pulmonary Tubercul-osis Model with Vaccination and Treatment. Commun. Math. Biol. Neurosci., 2014(6)1-22.

(IPMS EAUMP)

Saul C. Mpeshe, Livingstone S. Luboobi, & Yaw Nkansah-Gyekye (2014). Optimal Control Strategies for the Dynamics of Rift Valley Fever. Commun. Optim. Theory, 2014(5)1-18. (IPMS EAUMP)
Computational and Mathematical Methods in Medicine 0.766(0.756)

Saul C. Mpeshe, Livingstone S. Luboobi, & Yaw Nkansah-Gyekye (2014). Modeling the Impact of Climate Change on the Dynamics of Rift Valley Fever. Comput Math Method M, Vol. 2014, Article ID 627586 (12 pp.). DOI:10.1155/2014/627586 (IPMS EAUMP)

Computer Engineering and Intelligent System

D. Manumbu, E. Mujuni & D. Kuznetsov (2014). A Simulated Annealing Algorithm for Solving the School Bus Routing Problem: A Case Study of Dar es Salaam. Comput. Eng. Intell. Syst., 5(8)44-58. (IPMS EAUMP)

Engineering Mathematics Letters

Santosh Kumar (2014). Some applications of fixed point theorems. Eng. Math. Lett., 2014(10)1-8. (IPMS EAUMP)

Makungu James, E.W. Mureithi, Dmitry Kuznetsov (2014). Free convection flow past an impermeable wedge embedded in nanoflluid saturated porous medium with variable viscosity base fluid. Eng. Math. Lett., 2014(14)1-18. (IPMS EAUMP)
Evolution Equations and Control Theory 0.373(0.373)

E.M.D. Ngom, A. Sène D.Y. & Le Roux (2014). Boundary stabilization of the Navier-Stokes equations with feedback controller via a Galerkin method. Evol Equ Control The, 3(1)147-166. (IPMS BURK:01)

DOI: 10.3934/eect.2014.3.147
Far East Journal of Mathematical Sciences

G.I. Mirumbe, V.A. Ssembatya & J.M. Mango (2014). On the existence of fundamental solutions for ordinary differential equations with polynomial coefficients. Far East J. Math. Sci., 85(1)47-65. (IPMS EAUMP)

In Silico Pharmacology

Kuteesa Bisaso, Joel Owen, Francis Ojara, Proscovia Namuwenge, Apollo Mugisha, Lawrence Mbuagbaw, Livingstone Luboobi, Jackson Mukonzo (2014). Characterizing plasma albumin concentration changes in TB/HIV patients on anti retroviral and anti Tuberculosis therapy. In Silico Pharm., 2014, 2:3 (8 pp.). DOI:10.1186/s40203-014-0003-9 (IPMS EAUMP)

International Electronic Journal of Algebra

Groenewald N. J & Ssevviiri D (2014). On the Levitzki radical of modules. Int. Elect. J. Algebra, 15:77-89 (IPMS EAUMP)

International Journal of Algebra

Yibeltal Yitayew Tessema, Berhanu Bekele B. & K. Venkateswarlu (2014). Ideals in the Product of Boolean Like Semi Rings. Int. J. Algebra, 8(15)745-752. DOI: 10.12988/ija.2014.4997 (IPMS ETH:01)

Yibeltal Yitayew Tessema, Berhanu Bekele Belayneh & K. Venkateswarlu (2014). Certain Generalized Prime Ideals in Boolean like Semi Rings. Int. J. Algebra, 8(14)663-669. DOI: 10.12988/ija.2014.4662 (IPMS ETH:01)
International Journal of Analysis

N. Djitté & M. Sene (2014). Convergence theorems for fixed points of multivalued mappings in Hilbert spaces. Int. J. Anal.,Volume 2014, Article ID 269786 (7 pp.). DOI: 10.1155/2014/269786 (IPMS BURK:01)

International Journal of Mathematical Analysis

N. Shaban & H. Mofi (2014). Modelling the Impacts of Vaccination and Screening on the Dynamics of Human Papillomavirus Infection. Int. J. Math. Anal., 8(9)441-454. (IPMS EAUMP)

International Journal of Numerical Methods and Applications

G. Kakuba, M. J. H. Anthonissen & J. M. Mango (2014). Error Analysis for constant elements in the boundary element method. Int. J. Num. Meth. Appl.. 12(1)33-60. (IPMS EAUMP)

International Journal of Optimization and Control: Theories & Applications

Abay Molla Kassa & Semu Mitiku Kassa (2014). Approximate solution algorithm for multi-parametric non-convex programming problems with polyhedral constraints. Int. J. Optim. Control Theor. Appl. (IJOCTA), 4(2)89-98. DOI: 10.11121/ijocta.01.2014.00171 (IPMS ETH:01)

International Journal of Sciences: Basic and Applied Research

Jalira Namugaya, Patrick G. O. Weke & W. M. Charles (2014). Modelling Volatility of Stock Returns: Is GARCH(1,1) enough? Int. J. Sci. Basic Appl. Res. (IJSBAR), 16(1)216-223. (IPMS EAUMP)

ISRN Applied Mathematics

Waema R. Mbogo, Livingstone S. Luboobi & John W. Odhiambo (2014). Stochastic Model for Langerhans Cells and HIV Dynamics In Vivo. ISRN Appl. Math., Vol. 2014, ID 594617 (10 pp.). (IPMS EAUMP)

DOI: 10.1155/2014/594617
Journal of Applied Analysis and Computation 0.844(0.762)

M.B. Benboubker, H. Hjiaj & S. Ouaro (2014). Entropy solutions to nonlinear elliptic anisotropic problem with variable exponent. J Appl Anal Comput, 4(3)245-270. (IPMS BURK:01)

Journal of Applied Mathematics and Physics

E. Mureithi (2014). A mixed convection boundary layer flow over a vertical wall in a porous medium with exponentially varying fluid viscosity. J. Appl. Math. Phys., 2:795-802. DOI: 10.4236/jamp.2014.28087 (IPMS EAUMP)

Journal of Business and Economic Management

Girum, T.Z., Dukundane, D. & Ntwali, M. (2014). Time series analysis on monthly average Rwanda currency exchange rate against US dollars. J. Business Econ. Manag., 2(5)065-073. (IPMS EAUMP)

Journal of Mathematical and Computational Science

Saul C. Mpeshe, Livingstone S. Luboobi, & Yaw Nkansah-Gyekye (2014). Stability Analysis of the Rift Valley Fever Dynamical Model. J. Math. Comput. Sci., 4(4) 740-762. (IPMS EAUMP)

Journal of Mathematical Sciences: Advances and Applications

M. Sene, P. Faye & N. Djitté (2014). A Krasnoselskii-type Algorithm for approximating a common fixed point of a finite family of multivalued strictly pseudo contractive mappings in Hilberspaces. J. Maths. Sci. Adv. Appl., 27:59-80. (IPMS BURK:01)

Journal of Mathematics and Computer Science

Hellen Namawejje, Livingstone S. Luboobi, Dmitry Kuznetsov & Eric Wobudeya (2014). Mathematical Model for the Effects of Treatment and Vaccination Controls on the Dynamics of Rotavirus Disease with reference to Uganda. J. Math. Comput. Sci., 4(5)958-991 (IPMS EAUMP)

Journal of Mathematics and Statistics

J. M. Mango, C. Eryenyu & S.E. Rugeihyamu (2014). On Finite Differences on a String Problem. J. Math. Stat.,10 (2), 139-147. DOI: 10.3844/jmssp.2014.139.147 (IPMS EAUMP)

N. Muyinda, G. Kakuba & J.M. Mango (2014). Finite volume method of modelling transient groundwater flow. J. Math. Stat., 10(1)92-110. DOI: 10.3844/jmssp.2014.92.110 (IPMS EAUMP)
Journal of Nonlinear and Convex Analysis 0.655(0.798)

C. E. Chidume, C.O. Chidume, N. Djitté & M. S. Minjibir (2014). Iterative Algorithm for fixed points of multi-Valued pseudo-contractive mappings in Banach Spaces. J Nonlinear Convex A, 15(2)241-255. (IPMS BURK:01)

Journal of Nonlinear Evolution Equations and Applications

M.B. Benboubker, S. Ouaro & U. Traoré (2014). Entropy solutions for nonlinear nonhomogeneous Neumann problems involving the generalized p(x)-Laplace operator and measure data. J. Nonlin. Evol. Equ. Appl., 5:53-76. (IPMS BURK:01)

Journal of Nonlinear Science & its Applications

Caraballo, T., Diop, M.A. & Ndiaye, A.A. (2014). Asymptotic behavior of neutral stochastic partial functional integro-differential equations driven by a fractional Brownian motion. J. Nonlinear Sci. Appl., 7:407-421. (IPMS BURK:01)

Journal of Partial Differential Equations

S. Ouaro & A. Ouédraogo (2014). L¹-existence and uniqueness of entropy solutions to nonlinear multivalued elliptic equations with homogeneous Neumann boundary conditions and variable exponent. J. Part. Diff. Equ., 27(1)1-27. (IPMS BURK:01)

Mathematical Theory and Modeling

N. Nyerere, L.S. Luboobi & Y. Nkansah-Gyekye (2014). Modeling the Effect of Screening and Treatment on the Transmission of Tuberculosis Infections. J. Math. Theory Model., 4(7)51-62. (IPMS EAUMP)

Mathematical Problems in Engineering 0.762(0.798)

A. Atangana & I. Rusagara (2014). On the Agaciro Equation via the scope of Green function. Math Probl Eng, Vol 2014, Article ID 201796 (8 pp.). DOI: 10.1155/2014/201796 (IPMS EAUMP)

Mathematical Theory and Modeling

Maranya Makuru Mayengo, Livingstone S. Luboobi & Dmitry Kuznetsov (2014). Bioeconomic Model for Tilapia – Nile Perch Fishery in Polluted Environment with Constant Harvesting Efforts in Tanzanian Waters of Lake Victoria. Math. Theory Model., 4(7)113-129. (IPMS EAUMP)

Nonlinear Analysis

Diop, M.A. & Garrido, M. (2014). Retarded evolution systems driven by a fractional Brownian motion with Hurst parameter H > 1/2. Nonlin. Anal., 97:15-29. DOI: 10.1016/j.na.2013.11.008 (IPMS BURK:01)

K. Ezzinbi, B.A. Kyelem & S. Ouaro (2014). Periodicity in the -norm for partial functional differential equations in fading memory spaces. Nonlin. Anal., 97:30-54. DOI: 10.1016/j.na.2013.10.026

(IPMS BURK:01)

Nonlinear Dynamics and Systems Theory

E. Azroul, M. B. Benboubker & S. Ouaro (2014). The Obstacle Problem Associated with Nonlinear Elliptic Equations in Generalized Sobolev Spaces. Nonlin. Dyn. Syst. Theory, 14(3)244-243. (IPMS BURK:01)

Open journal of Applied Sciences

J.M. Ntaganda (2014). Hopf Bifurcation of a Two Delay Mathematical Model of Glucose and Insulin during Physical Activity. Open J. Appl. Sci., 4:43-55. DOI: 10.4236/ojapps.2014.42006 (IPMS EAUMP)

J.M. Ntaganda (2014). Fuzzy Logic for Solving an Optimal Control Problem of Hypoxemic Hypoxia Tissue

Blood Carbon Dioxide Exchange during Physical Activity. Open J. Appl. Sci., 4:501-514.

DOI: 10.4236/ojapps.2014.411049 (IPMS EAUMP)
Optimal Control Applications and Methods

Semu Mitiku Kassa & Senelani D. Hove-Musekwa (2014). Optimal control of allocation of resources and the economic growth in HIV-Infected Communities. Optimal Control Appl. Meth., 35:627–646.

DOI: 10.1002/oca.2088. (IPMS ETH:01)

Opuscula Mathematica

A. Guiro, B. Koné & S. Ouaro (2014). Weak heteroclinic solutions and competition phenomena to anisotropic difference equations with variable exponent. Opuscula Math. 34(4)733–745.

DOI: 10.7494/OpMath.2014.34.4.733 (IPMS BURK:01)
Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences

Maria Laura Delle Monache, Legesse Lemecha Obsu, Paola Goatina & Semu Mitiku Kassa (2014). Traffic flow optimization on roundabouts. Procedia Soc. Behav. Sci., 111:127-136. (IPMS ETH:01)

DOI: 10.1016/j.sbspro.2014.01.045

Random Operators and Stochastic Equations

Diop, M.A., Ezzinbi, K. & Lo, M. (2014). Existence and exponential stability for some stochastic neutral partial functional integrodifferential equations. Random Oper. Stoch. Equ., 22(2)81–94.

DOI: 10.1515/rose-2014-0008 (IPMS BURK:01)
Revista Matemática Complutense 0.705(0.748)

G. Bayili & S. Nicaise (2014). Stabilization of the wave equation in a polygonal domain with cracks. Rev Mat Complut, 27:259-289. DOI: 10.1007/s13163-012-0113-z (IPMS BURK:01)

Semigroup Forum 0.372(0.512)

Diop, M.A., Ezzinbi, K. & Lo, M. (2014). Exponential stability for some stochastic neutral partial functional integrodifferential equations with delays and Poisson jumps. Semigroup Forum, 88:595-609.

DOI 10.1007/s00233-013-9555-y (IPMS BURK:01)
South African Statistical Journal

Achia, T.N.O., H. Mwambi & Patrick Weke (2014). Statistical Properties of the Dorfman-Sterrett Group Screening Procedure with Errors in Decision. South African Statist. J., 48:1-18. (IPMS EAUMP)

Stochastics

Diop, M.A., Ezzinbi, K. & Lo, M. (2014). Asymptotic stability of impulsive stochastic partial integrodifferential equations. Stochastics, 86(4)696-706. DOI: 10.1080/17442508.2013.879143

(IPMS BURK:01)
Books, Book Chapters, Popular Publications, Technical Reports, etc
Joshi, Sandeep; Naveen Babu, Santosh Kumar & V. Anand (2014). Electrical Engineering (GATE). Cengage Learning. ISBN: 9788131524138 (IPMS EAUMP)
Joshi, Sandeep; Naveen Babu, Santosh Kumar & V. Anand (2014). Electronics and Communication Engineering (GATE). Cengage Learning. ISBN: 9788131524145 (IPMS EAUMP)
Lubuma Jean M.-S.; Eunice W. Mureithi & Yibeltal A. Terefe (2014). Nonstandard discretization of the SIS epidemiological model with and without diffusion. In: Abba B. Gumel (Ed.), Mathematics of Continuous and Discrete Dynamical systems. Volume 618:113-134. ISSN:0271-4132, (print); ISSN 1098-3627 (online); ISBN-10: 0-8218-9862-0; ISBN-13: 978-0-8218-9862-8 (IPMS EAUMP)
Lundengård, K.; C. Ogutu, S. Silvestrov & P. Weke (2014). Asian Options, Jump-Diffusion Processes on a Lattice, and Vandermonde Matrices. In: D. Silvestrov & A. Martin-Löf (Eds.), Modern Problems in Insur-ance Mathematics. Chapter 20:337-366. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-06653-0_20 (IPMS EAUMP)
Mittal, Ajay; Naveen Agarwal, Santosh Kumar & V. Anand (2014). Computer Science and Information Technology (GATE). Cengage Learning. ISBN: 9788131524114 (IPMS EAUMP)
Kumar, Anbu; M Ashok Kumar, Santosh Kumar and V. Anand (2014). Civil Engineering (GATE). Cengage Learning. ISBN: 9788131524107 (IPMS EAUMP)
Toure, H., J.B. Ouedraogo, T.P. Zoungrana, S. Yonkeu, F. Kinda/Badini, Y. Ouedraogo, S. Traore, S.B. Samari, T.B. Sankara & P.I. Yanogo (2014). Changements climatiques et vulnérabilité urbaine en Afrique cas de Ouagadougou. ISBN 978-2-913991-01-9 (IPMS BURK :01)

5.4.3 Physics

IPPS partners reported 65 publications (Table 16). In the 64 articles in scientific journals, ISP was acknowledged in 40% of the 30 in “TR listed” journals (“high impact”), and 24% of the 34 in the “TR unlisted” journals (“low impact”).

Table 16. Summary by region of publication data for Physics. (L.Am. = Latin America)

Publication category ISP acknowledged (publ. in scientific journals only)	Africa yes / no	Asia yes / no	L.Am. yes / no	Total yes / no
Publ. in Scientific Journals (with TR Impact Factors) Publ. in Scientific Journals (“TR unlisted”) Books, Chapters, Popular Publ., Technical Reports, etc. Total number of publications	6 / 5 6 / 17 0 34	5 / 12 2 / 7 1 27	1 / 1 0 / 2 0 4	12 / 18 8 / 26 1 65

Publications in Scientific Journals
Advanced Science Focus

E. Hossain, S. Choudhury, M. A. Bhuiyan, K. H. Maria, M. H. Mesbah Ahmed, D. K. Saha & M. A. Hakim (2014). Magnetic Softening of Nanocrystalline Fe₇₄Cu_1.5Nb_2.5Si₁₂B₁₀ Alloy by the Process of Annealing. Adv. Sci. Focus, 2(1)12-16. DOI: 10.1166/asfo.2014.1063 (IPPS BAN:02)

Advances in Materials

P. M. Mwathe, R. Musembi, M. Munji, B. Odari, L. Munguti, A. A. Ntilakigwa, J. Mwabora, W. Njoroge, B. Aduda & B. Muthoka (2014). Surface passivation effect on CO₂ sensitivity of spray pyrolysis deposited Pd-F: SnO₂ thin film gas sensor. Advances in Materials, 3(5)38–44, DOI: 10.11648/j.am.20140305.12

(IPPS KEN:02)

Advances in Space Research 1.358(1.332)

E.B.Amabayo, E. Jurua, P.J. Cilliers & J.B. Habarulema (2014). Climatology of ionospheric scintillations and TEC trend over the Ugandan region. Adv Space Res, 53:734–743. DOI: 10.1016/j.asr.2013.12.015 (IPPS UGA:02)

Africa Journal of Physical Sciences

A.A. Mulama, J.M. Mwabora, A.O. Oduor, Cosmas M. Muiva & Boniface Muthoka (2014). Investigation of the Effect of Film Thickness on Optical Properties of Amorphous Se_85-xTe₁₅Sb_x Thin Films. Afr. J. Phys. Sci., 1(1)38-42. (IPPS KEN:02)

J. Nguu, R.J. Musembi, F.W. Nyongesa & B.O. Aduda (2014). Effect of Process-Related Parameters on Band Gap of Electrophoretically Deposited TiO₂/Nb₂O₅ Composite Thin Films. Afr. J. Phys. Sci., 1(1)43-49.

(IPPS KEN:02)

The African Review of Physics

A.A. Mulama, J.M. Mwabora, A.O. Oduor & C. Muiva (2014). Optical Properties and Raman Studies of Amorphous Se-Be Thin Film. The Afr. Rev. Phys., 9:33-38. (IPPS KEN:02)

Afrique Science

O.K. Bagui, Y. William, T. Dominique & J.T. Zoueu (2014). Etude de l'effet de l'amodiaquine sur les globules rouges infectés par le paludisme dans les images multispectrales. Afrique Sci., 10(4)36-44.

(IPPS AFSIN)
C. Diarra & A. Ba (2014). Analyse des Paramètres Optiques des aérosols atmosphériques, de leur distribu-tion, et de leur albédo de diffusion par les mesures photométriques au Mali. Afrique Sci. 10(2)82–97.

(IPPS MAL:01)

S. Ouoba, A.O. Dissa, M. Sougoti, F. Cherblanc, J.-C. Benet & J. Koulidiati (2014). Détermination d’une couche superficielle de sol favorable au transfert du Trichloréthylène (TCE) vers l’atmosphère. Afrique Sci., 10(3)60–72. (IPPS BUF:01)
Applied Physics Research

J. Opoku-Ansah, M. J. Eghan, B. Anderson & J. N. Boampong (2014). Wavelength Markers for Malaria (Plasmodium Falciparum) Infected and Uninfected Red Blood Cells for Ring and Trophozoite Stages. Appl. Phys. Res, 6(2)47-55. DOI: 10.5539/apr.v6n2p47 (IPPS AFSIN)

Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics 5.053(5.656)

S. M. Gaita, J. Boman, M. J. Gatari, J. B. C. Pettersson, & S. Janhäll (2014). Source apportionment and seasonal variation of PM_2.5 in a Sub-Saharan African city: Nairobi, Kenya. Atmos. Chem. Phys.,

14:9977–9991. DOI: 10.5194/acp-14-9977-2014 (IPPS KEN:01/2)
Bangladesh Journal of Medical Physics

A.A. Amin, A.K.M. Bodiuzzaman, A.I. Khan & K.S. Rabbani (2014). Design and Development of a PC based ECG Equipment,.Bangl. J. Med. Phys., 6(1/2013)39-54. (IPPS BAN:04)

S.K. Saha, G.D.A. Quaderi & K.S. Rabbani (2014). 3D Sensitivity of 8-Electrode FIM through Experimental Study in a Phantom. Bangl. J. Med. Phys.,, 6(1/2013)55-65. (IPPS BAN:04)
M. Iquebal and K.S. Rabbani (2014) Correlation of Liquid Volume in Stomach to Electrical Transfer Impedance Measurements Using FIM. Bangl. J. Med. Phys., 6(1/2013)66-74. (IPPS BAN:04)
M.O. Rahman, E.A. Chowdhury and K.S. Rabbani (2014) Improvement in the detection of Cervical Spondylotic Neuropathy through a combination of shifted frequency Distribution of F-Latency (DFL), Bangladesh Journal of Medical Physics, 6(1/2013)75-61. (IPPS BAN:04)
BMC Public Health 2.264(2.768)

E. Omanga, L. Ulmer, Z. Berhane & M. Gatari (2014). Industrial air pollution in rural Kenya: Community awareness, risk perception and associations between risk variables. BMC Public Health, 14:377.

DOI: 10.1186/1471-2458-14-377 (IPPS KEN:01/2)
Chemical Physics Letters 1.897(1.963)

F. Chowdhury, T. Mochida, J. Otsuki & M.S. Alam (2014). Thermally reduced solution-processed graphene oxide thin film: An efficient infrared photodetector, Chem Phys Lett, 593:198-203. (IPPS BAN:05)

DOI: 10.1016/j.cplett.2014.01.012

Chemical Sensors

M. Willander, K. Khun, X. Liu, J. Lu, W. Khalid & Z.H. Ibupoto (2014). Development of sensitive glucose sensor using CuO functionalized carbon nanotubes based nanochip. Chem. Sens., 14:8605-8632.

(IPPS CAM:01)
Coatings

P. Mwathe, R. Musembi, M. Munji, V. Odari, L. Munguti, A. Ntilakigwa, J. Nguu, & B. Muthoka (2014). Effect of Surface Passivation on Electrical Properties of Pd-F:SnO₂ Thin Films Prepared by Spray Pyrolysis Technique. Coatings, 4(4)747-755. DOI: 10.3390/coatings4040747 (IPPS KEN:02)

Elixir Thin Film Technology

L.K. Munguti, R.J. Musembi & W.K. Njoroge (2014). Optimization of Sn_xSe_y Deposited by Reactive Thermal Evaporation for Solar Cell Application. Elixir Thin Film Technol., 71:24961–24964. (IPPS KEN:02)

Energy Procedia

J. Simiyu, S. Waita, R. Musembi, A. Ogacho & B. Aduda (2014). Promotion of PV Uptake and Sector Growth in Kenya through Value Added Training in PV Sizing, Installation and Maintenance. Energy Procedia, 57:817-825. DOI: 10.1016/j.egypro.2014.10.290 (IPPS KEN:02)

Environmental Science and Pollution Research 2.828(2.920)

Odumo, B.O., Carbonell, G.C., Angeyo, K.H., Patel J.P., Torrijos M. & Martin, J.A.R. (2014). Impact of Gold Mining Associated with Mercury Contamination in Soil, Biota sediments and Tailings in Kenya, Environ Sci Pollut R, 21:12426–12435. DOI: 10.1007/s11356-014-3190-3 (IPPS KEN:04)

Eritrean Journal of Science and Engineering

G. Ogubazghi, B. Goitom, A. Kibreab & J.G. King (2014). Relocation of the 31 March 2011 earthquake in the Nabro Volcanic Range of southern Eritrea. Eritrean J. Sci. Eng., 1:93–102. (IPPS ESARSWG)

European Physical Journal B 1.345(1.366)

B. Aragie, Y. B. Tatek & M. Bekele (2014). Stochastic resonance of charge carriers diffusing in a nonhomo-geneous medium with nonhomogeneous temperature. Eur Phys J B, 87:101 (7 pp.). (IPPS ETH:01)

DOI: 10.1140/epjb/e2014-50129-x
B. Aragie, M. Asfaw, L. Demeyu & M. Bekele (2014). Impurity diffusion in a harmonic potential and nonhomogeneous temperature. Eur Phys J B, 87:214 (6 pp.). DOI: 10.1140/epjb/e2014-50487-3.

(IPPS ETH:01)

Geochemistry, Geophysics Geosystems 2.923(3.517)

J. O. S. Hammond, J.-M. Kendall, J. Wookey, G. W. Stuart, D. Keir & A. Ayele (2014). Differentiating flow, melt, or fossil seismic anisotropy beneath Ethiopia, Geochem Geophy Geosy, 15(5)1878-1894.

DOI: 10.1002/2013GC005185 (IPPS ETH:02)

Global Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences

I. Zerbo, M. Zoungrana, A. Ouedraogo, B. Korgo, B. Zouma & D. J. Bathiebo (2014). Influence of electromag-netic waves produced by an amplitude modulation radio antenna on the electric power delivered by a silicon solar cell. Glob. J. Pure Appl. Sci., 20(2)139-148. DOI: 10.4314/gjpas.v20i2.9 (IPPS BUF:01)

International Journal of Atmospheric Physics

E.B. Amabayo, S.K. Anguma & E. Jurua (2014). Tracking the Ionospheric Response to the Solar Eclipse of November 03, 2013. Int. J. Atm. Phys., Volume 2014, Article ID 127859, 10 pp. (IPPS UGA:02)

DOI: 10.1155/2014/127859
International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction

Rivera, C. & Wamsler, C., (2014). Integrating climate change adaptation, disaster risk reduction and urban planning: A review of Nicaraguan policies and regulations. Int. J. Disaster Risk Red. 7, 78–90.

DOI: 10.1016/j.ijdrr.2013.12.008 (IPPS NADMICA)

International Journal of Materials Science and Applications

P. M. Mwathe, R. Musembi, M. Munji, B. Odari, L. Munguti, A.A. Ntilakigwa, J. Nguu, B. Aduda & B. Muthoka (2014). Influence of Surface Passivation on Optical Properties of Spray Pyrolysis Deposited Pd-F:SnO₂. Int. J. Mat. Sci. Appl., 3(5)137-142. DOI: 10.11648/j.ijmsa.20140305.11 (IPPS KEN:02)

International Journal of Water Governance

Guinea Barrientos, H.E. & Swain, A. (2014). Linking Flood Management to Integrated Water Resource Management in Guatemala: A critical review. Int. J Wat. Gov., 4:53-74, DOI: 10.7564/14-IJWG47

(IPPS NADMICA)

IOSR Journal of Applied Physics

A.A. Mulama, J.M. Mwabora , A.O. Oduor , C.M. Muiva & C. M. Walloga (2014). Effect of Ga Incorporation and Film Thickness on the Optical Properties of as-Deposited Amorphous Ga_xSe_1-x Thin Films. IOSR J. Appl. Phys., 6(5) 1–6. DOI: 10.9790/4861-06510106 (IPPS KEN:02)

S. Nasrin, S.M. Hoque, F.-U.-Z Chowdhury & M.M. Hossen (2014). Influence of Zn substitution on the structural and magnetic properties of Co_1-xZn_xFe₂O₄ nano-ferrites. IOSR J. Appl. Phys., 6(2)58-65.
DOI: 10.9790/4861-06235865 (IPPS BAN:02)

Journal of Applied Physics 2.183(2.276)

A. Echresh, C.O. Chey, M.Z. Shoushtari, O. Nur & M. Willander (2014). Tuning the emission of ZnO nano-rods based light emitting diodes using Ag doping. J Appl Phys, 116:193104 (8 pp.). (IPPS CAM:01)

DOI: 10.1063/1.4902526
Journal of Applied Sciences

O.K. Bagui & J.T. Zoueu (2014) Red Blood Cells Counting by Circular Hough Transform Using Multispectral Images. J. Appl. Sci., 14(24)3591-3594. DOI: 10.3923/jas.2014.3591.3594 (IPPS AFSIN)

Journal of Asian Earth Sciences 2.741(3.190)

Singsoupho, S., Bhongsuwan, T. & Elming, S.-Å. (2014). Tectonic Evaluation of the Indochina Block during Jurassic-Cretaceous from Palaeomagnetic Results of Mesozoic Redbeds in Central and Southern Lao PDR. J Asian Earth Sci, 92:18-35, DOI: 10.1016/j.jseaes.2014.06.001 (IPPS LAO:01)

The Journal of Chemical Physics 2.952(3.017)

Birech, Z., Schwoerer, M., Schmeiler, T., Pflaum J. & Schwoerer H. (2014). Ultrafast dynamics of excitons in tetracene single crystals. J Chem Phys, 140:114501 ) pp.). DOI: 10.1063/1.4867696 (IPPS KEN:04)

Journal of Energy and Power Engineering

C. Ousmane & D.Y.K. Toguyeni (2014). Eco insulation materials: reduction of cooling loads of a house made of breeze block or laterite in a dry tropical climate. J. Energy Power Eng., 8:1246-1250.

(IPPS BUF:01)
J.N. Nguu, B.O. Aduda, F.W. Nyongesa, & R.J. Musembi (2014). Electrophoretic Deposition of TiO₂/Nb₂O₅ Composite Electrode Thin Films for Photovoltaic Application. J. Energy Power Eng., 8:757–764.

(IPPS KEN:02)

Journal of Energy Technologies and Policy

J. Nguu, S. Ndivo, B. Aduda, F.W. Nyongesa & R. J. Musembi (2014). Livestock Farmers’ Perception on Generation of Cattle Waste-based Biogas Methane: the Case of Embu West District. J. Energy Techn. Policy, 4(8)1-7. (IPPS KEN:02)

Journal of Engineering Science

M.T. Islam, S.S. Sikdar, M.A. Hakim, S. Noor & D. K. Saha (2014). Study on complex permeability of cobalt cadmium ferrites. J. Eng. Sci. (Fac. Civil Eng., Khulna Univ. Eng. Techn., Khulna, Bangladesh), 5(1)33-40. (IPPS BAN:02)

Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials 1.970(1.979)

Shahida Akhter, D.P. Paul, S. Manjura Hoque, M.A. Hakim, M. Hudl, R. Mathieu & P. Nordblad (2014). Magnetic and magnetocaloric properties of Cu_1-xZn_xFe₂O₄ (x = 0.6, 0.7, 0.8) ferrites. J Magn Magn Mater, 367:75-80. DOI: 10.1016/j.jmmm.2014.04.070 (IPPS BAN:02)

Journal of Materials Science and Engineering

D.Y.K. Toguyeni & F. Yonli (2014). Design of Watertight Barriers for Retention Ponds of Cyanide Using Sludge from Water Purification Station (Ziga). J. Mater. Sci. Eng B, 4(6)186-193. (IPPS BUF:01)

Journal of Nanomaterials 1.644(1.798)

C.O. Chey, A. Masood, A. Riazanova, X. Liu, K.V. Rao, O. Nur & M. Willander (2014). Synthesis of Fe-Doped ZnO Nanorods by Rapid Mixing Hydrothermal Method and Its Application for High Performance UV Photodetector. J Nanomater, Volume 2014, Article ID 524530, 9 pp., DOI: 10.1155/2014/524530

(IPPS CAM:01)
Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology 1.556(1.234)

Z.H. Ibupoto, K. Khun, X. Liu & M. Willander (2014). A potentiometric biosensor for the detection of notch 3 using functionalized ZnO nanorods. J Nanosci Nanotechno, 14(9)6704-6710. (IPPS CAM:01)

DOI: 10.1166/jnn.2014.9374
Z.H. Ibupoto, K. Khun & M. Willander (2014). Development of a pH Sensor Using Nanoporous Nanostruct-ures of NiO. J Nanosci Nanotechno, 14(9)6699-6703. DOI: 10.1166/jnn.2014.9373 (IPPS CAM:01)
Z.H. Ibupoto, K. Khun & M. Willander (2014). Hydrothermal Growth of CuO Nanoleaf Structures, and their Mercuric Ion Detection Application. J Nanosci Nanotechno, 214(9)6711-6717. (IPPS CAM:01)
DOI: 10.1166/jnn.2014.9342

K. Khun, Z.H. Ibupoto, X. Liu, O. Nur, M. Willander & B. Danielsson (2014). A selective potentiometric copper (II) ion sensor based on the functionalized ZnO nanorods. J Nanosci Nanotechno, 14(9)6723-6731. DOI: 10.1166/jnn.2014.9377 (IPPS CAM:01)

K. Khun, Z.H. Ibupoto, X. Liu, N.A. Mansor, A.P.F Turner, V. Beni & M. Willander (2014). An electrochemical dopamine sensor based on the ZnO/CuO nanohybrid structures. J Nanosci Nanotechno, 14(9)6646-6652. DOI: 10.1166/jnn.2014.9367 (IPPS CAM:01)
M. Willander, K. Khun & Z.H. Ibupoto (2014). Zn= based potentiometric and amperimetric nanosensors. J Nanosci Nanotechno, 14:6497-6508. DOI: 10.1166/jnn.2014.9349 (IPPS CAM:01)
Journal of Scientific Research

S. Akhter, D.P. Paul, S. Akter, D.K.Saha, S. Manjura Hoque & M.A. Hakim (2014). Structural, Magnetic and Electrical Properties of Cu-Mg Ferrites. J. Sci. Res., 6(2)205-215. DOI: 10.3329/jsr.v6i2.17351

(IPPS BAN:02)
Journal of Superconductivity and Novel Magnetism 0.909(0.759)

Deen Muhammad, F.A. Khan, H.M. Farabi & M.Jubaer Alam (2014). Electrical and Magnetic Transport Properties of Nanocrystalline Fe_73.5Si_13.5B₉ Cu₁Nb₃ Alloy. J Supercond Nov Magn, 27(6)1525-1530.

DOI 10.1007/s10948-013-2470-3 (IPPS BAN:02)
Local Environment

Guinea Barrientos, E.H. & Swain, A (2014). Stakeholders' views towards flood risk management in the Paz River catchment area of Guatemala and El Salvador, Local Environ., 20(8)892-907. (IPPS NADMICA)

DOI: 10.1080/13549839.2013.874986

Malaria Journal 3.109(3.393)

Omucheni, D.L., Kaduki, K.A., Bulimo, D.W. & Angeyo, K.H. (2014). Application of Principal Component Analysis to Multispectral-Multimodal Optical Image Analysis for Malaria Diagnostics. Malaria J, 13:485 (11 pp.). DOI: 10.1186/1475-2875-13-485 (IPPS KEN:04)

Natural Hazards 1.719(1.953)

Garcia-Urquia, E. & Axelsson, K. (2014). The use of press data in the development of a database for rainfall-induced landslides in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, 1980–2005. Nat Hazards, 73(2)237-258.

DOI: 10.1007/s11069-014-1043-5 (IPPS NADMICA)
Open Journal of Clicinal Diagnostics

Gitonga L., Memeu D.M., Kaduki K.A., Mjomba A.C.K. & Muriuki N.S, (2014) Determination of Plasmodium Parasite Life Stages and Species in Images of Thin Blood Smears Using Artificial Neural Networks. Open J Clin. Diagn., 4(2)78-88. DOI: 10.4236/ojcd.2014.42014 (IPPS KEN:04)

Optoelectronics and Advanced Materials-Rapid Communications 0.394(0.363)

M. Atif, M.S. Alsalhi, K. Khun, M. Willander (2014). The synthesis and optical characterization of well-aligned ZnO nanorods using seed layer of Mn₃O₄ nanoparticles. Optoelectron Adv Mat, 8(7–8)643-646.

(IPPS CAM:01)
Physica Status Solidi A 1.616(1.481)

C O. Chey, H. Alnoor, M.A. Abbasi, O. Nur & M. Willander (2014). Fast synthesis, morphology transformation, structural and optical properties of ZnO nanorods grown by seed-free hydrothermal method. Phys Status Solidi A, 211(11)2611–2615. DOI: 10.1002/pssa.201431311 (IPPS CAM:01)

Physiological Measurement 1.617(1.792)

A.A. Amin, S. Parvin, M.A. Kadir, T. Tahmid, S. Alam & K.S. Rabbani (2014) Classification of Breast Tumour Using Electrical Impedance and Machine Learning Techniques, Physiol Meas, 35(6)965-974.

DOI: 10.1088/0967-3334/35/6/965 (IPPS BAN:04)

Remote Sensing 2.623(2.729)

Cheruiyot, E.K., Mito, C., Menenti, M., Gorte, B., Koenders, R. & Akdim, N. (2014). Evaluating MERIS-Based Aquatic Vegetation Mapping in Lake Victoria. Remote Sens-Basel, 6(8)7762–7782. (IPPS KEN:04)

DOI: 10.3390/rs6087762

Research Journal of Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology

M. Sané, B. Zouma & F.I. Barro (2014). New Approach to Determine Vertical Parallel Junction Silicon Solar Cell Parameters. Res. Journal Appl. Sci. Eng. Techn., 7(24)5288-5292. (IPPS BUF:01)

Sensors 2.048(2.457)

M. Willander, K. Khun & Z.H. Ibupoto (2014). Metal oxide nanosensor using polymeric membranes, enzymes and antibodies receptors as ion and molecular recognition elements. Sensors-Basel, 14:8605–8632. DOI: 10.3390/s140508605 (IPPS CAM:01)

Spectrochimica Acta B 3.176(3.127)

L. Borgese, F. Bilo, K. Tsuji, R. Fernández-Ruiz, E. Margui, C. Streli, G. Pepponi, H. Stosnach, T. Yamada, P. Vandenabeele, D.M. Maina. M. Gatari, K.D. Shepherd, E.K. Towett, L. Bennun, G. Custo, C. Vasquez & L.E. Depero (2014). First Total Reflection X-Ray Fluorescence round-robin test of water samples: Preliminary results. Spectrochim Acta B, 101:6-14. DOI: 10.1016/j.sab.2014.06.024 (IPPS KEN:01/2)

World Journal of Condensed Matter Physics

M. Aliuzzaman, M.M. Haque, M.J. Ferdous, S.M. Hoque & M.A. Hakim (2014). Effect of Sintering Time on the Structural, Magnetic and Electrical Transport Properties of Mg_0.35Cu_0.20Zn_0.45Fe_1.94O₄ Ferrites. World J. Cond. Matter Phys. 4:13–23. DOI: 10.4236/wjcmp.2014.41003 (IPPS BAN:02)

Books, Book Chapters, Popular Publications, Technical Reports, etc.
Md. F. Kahn (2014). Exchange Bias Interaction in Magnetic Materials. In: C. Rizal (Ed.), Introduction to Magnetic Materials: Fundamentals and Applications Series. Springer’s Material Science Series Book. (IPPS BAN:02)