Publications
Nsengimana V, Rurangwa ML, Nsenganeza JD, Kayonga S, Uwineza J, Furaha E, Niyomwungeri JF, Masengesho P, Ruhagazi D, Nsengimana O. 2025. Diversity and abundance of arthropod communities from Rugezi Marshland, Northern Rwanda: call for effective and sustainable biodiversity conservation planning. Journal of Tropical Ecology 41(e10), 1–11. Read here
Nsengimana V, Nzibaza V, Nzarora A, Sanzira Munyandamutsa P, Mugume P. 2025. Local community knowledge of biodiversity and ecosystem services from Rwanda: motivation for improved community engagement in biodiversity conservation and water resource management. African Journal of Aquatic Science 50:2, 123-134. Read here
Nsengimana V, Twagirayezu E, Habiyaremye JD, Rutegwa M, Nyandwi V, Ndatimana G. 2025. Application of aquatic macroinvertebrates in water quality assessment of the Nyabarongo and Akagera Rivers in Rwanda. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment 197:370. Read here
Nzarora A, Cocquyt C, Nzibaza V, Nsengimana V, Mugume PJ, Kaplin BA. 2024. Perceptions and knowledge about the use of biological indicators in freshwater ecosystem monitoring in Rwanda. African Journal of Aquatic Science 49(3):196–209. Read here
Nsengimana V, Nzibaza V, Nzarora A, Mugume JP. 2024. Conserving biodiversity and managing water resources in the Akagera River catchment, Eastern Rwanda: local engagement and knowledge cocreation through the adaptive planning process. Socio-Ecological Practice Research 6, 245–261. Read here
Nsengimana V, Mukangango M, Habiyaremye JD, Uwiduhaye F, Iradukunda CS, Bigengimana Y, Nsanganwimana F. 2024. Status of Soil Physicochemical Properties in Forests and Savannas Restored Using the Ecosystem-Based Adaptation Approach in Eastern Rwanda. Applied and Environmental Soil Science 2024, 1-9. Read here
Dehling, J. M., Mindje, M., Dumbo, B., Hinkel, H., Hinkel, H., & Sinsch, U. (2023). Advertisement call and notes on the ecology of Afrixalus orophilus (Anura: Hyperoliidae) in Rwanda. Salamandra 59:102–105.
Nkurunziza, A., D. Intwarinkase Mutaganzwa, W.M. Ndayitwayeko, J. Nkengurutse, B.A. Kaplin, I. Teixidor Toneu, N. Zafra-Calvo, A. Cuni-Sanchez (2023). Local Observations of Climate Change and Adaptation Responses: A Case Study in the Mountain Region of Burundi-Rwanda. Land 12:329. Read here
Nsengimana, V., and Dekoninck, W. (2023). First Record of Five Ant Species (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) From Rwanda. Journal of East African Natural History 112(6), 63-73. Read here
Palmer (Tally), C., Tanner, J., Akanmu, J., Alamirew, T., Bamutaze, Y., Banada, N., Cleaver, F., Faye, S., Kabenge, I., Kane, A., Longe, E., Norbert, J., Nsengimana, V., Speight, V., Weston, S., Winter, K., Woldu, Z. 2023. The Adaptive Systemic Approach: Catalysing more just and sustainable outcomes from sustainability and natural resources development research. River Research and Applications 1-15. Read here
Nsengimana, V., Iradukunda, S.C., Nsengeneza, J.D., Mberwa, J.W., & Dekoninck, W. 2022. Soil-litter arthropod communities under pastureland use in southern Rwanda. Tropical Ecology 64, 369-379. Read here
Böhm, M., Waldien, D. L., Setliff, G. P., Abenis, K. O., Aguirre, L. F., Akite, P., Alviola, M. S., Alviola, P. A., Aramayo Bejarano, J. L., Badon, J. A. T., Barrion-Dupo, A. L. A., Brodie, G., Cabras, A., Canteiro, C., Danoff-Burg, J. A., De Chavez, E. R. C., Duya, M. R. M., Eusebio, O. L., Fauzi, N., … Yap, S. (2022). Catalyzing Red List Assessments of Underrepresented Taxa through Partner Networks and Student Engagement. Diversity 14(9):1–17. Read here
Celine I., M. DeVore, B.A. Kaplin, and Y. van der Hoek. 2022. Relative consumption of c3 and c4 plants by African buffalo (Syncerus caffer) in a montane ecosystem in Rwanda. African Journal of Ecology. Read here
Cloutier, T., R. Mossotti, E. Connett, L. Willey, B. A. Kaplin, A. Giordano, G. Rasmussen. 2022. Feeding Regimen and Growth Comparison in Two Related African Painted Dog (Lycaon pictus) Litters. Journal of Zoo and Aquarium Research. Read here
David, O., & Nsengimana, V. (2022). The Effect of the use of English as Language of Instruction and Inquiry-based Learning on Biology Learning in Sub-Saharan Africa Secondary Schools: A Systematic Review of the Literature. African Journal of Research in Mathematics, Science and Technology Education, 26(3), 275–285. Read here
Grueter, C. C., Ridley, A. R., Kaplin, B. A., & Matthews, J. K. (2022). Association patterns in a high-elevation chimpanzee community in Rwanda. Ethology Ecology and Evolution. Read here
Kalisa, E., Irankunda, E., Rugengamanzi, E., & Amani, M. (2022). Noise levels associated with urban land use types in Kigali, Rwanda. Heliyon 8(9). Read here
Kalisa, E., Kuuire, V., & Adams, M. (2022). A preliminary investigation comparing high-volume and low-volume air samplers for measurement of PAHs, NPAHs and airborne bacterial communities in atmospheric particulate matter. Environmental Science: Atmospheres 2(5):1120–1131. Read here
Kalisa, E., Sudmant, A., Ruberambuga, R., Ujeneza, Y., Bower, J., & Li, S. (2022). The case for clean air in Kigali: An assessment of sources and solutions, economic impacts, and implications for policy. Read here
Ndatimana, G., Kayitete, L., Martin, S., Smith, D. A. S., Hagenimana, T., Nkundimana, A., Muhayimana, S., Antony, J., Sibomana, C., Uwizelimana, J. d., Omufwoko, K. S., Nyirakanani, C., & Gordon, I. J. (2022). Morph frequencies, sex ratios and infections in Danaus chrysippus populations in Rwanda. African Journal of Ecology, 00, 1–8. Read here
