GAIC JOURNAL ARTICLES

2025

Kahsay, B. G., & James, D. (2025). Religious and Mystical Beliefs and Health Practices among the Raya Community in Southern Tigray, Ethiopia. International Journal of Sociology and Anthropology Research, 11(1). https://eajournals.org/ijsar/vol11-issue-1-2025/religious-and-mystical-beliefs-and-health-practices-among-the-raya-community-in-southern-tigray-ethiopia/

Kiros, K. M., Amare, T. A., Kidanu, K. G., Welu, S. G., Gerlase, D. B., & Ali, J. S. (2025). Emotional and behavioral problems and its associated factors among pre-school children of Mekelle, Tigray, Ethiopia: community based cross sectional study. Scientific Reports, 15(1). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-19987-4

2024

Bax, S., Kroon, S., & Spotti, M. (2024). Afterword – L1 Education between von Humboldt and Chat GTP. L1 Educational Studies in Language and Literature, 24(2). https://doi.org/10.21248/l1esll.2024.24.2.749

Gebreyesus, A., Afewerki Tesfahunegn Niguse, Fiyori Shishay, Mamo, L., Gebremedhin, T., Kahsu Tsegay, Asqual Gebreslasie Gebremariam, Kokob Gebru Kidanu, Gidey, S., & Tesfay, F. (2024). Prevalence of depression and associated factors among community hosted internally displaced people of Tigray; during war and siege. BMC Psychiatry, 24(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12888-023-05333-3

Gebreyesus, A., Asqual Gebreslassie Gebremariam, Kokob Gebru Kidanu, Gidey, S., Hansa Haftu, Afewerki Tesfahunegn Nigusse, Fiyori Shishay, & Mamo, L. (2024). Post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms among internally displaced persons: unveiling the impact of the war of Tigray. Discover Mental Health, 4(1). https://doi.org/10.1007/s44192-024-00069-2

Kievit, R., Abubakar Kawu, A., van Reisen, M., O’Sullivan, D., & Hederman, L. (2024). Exploring the Design of Low-End Technology to Increase Patient Connectivity to Electronic Health Records. Proceedings of the 17th International Joint Conference on Biomedical Engineering Systems and Technologies – HEALTHINF, 194–200. https://doi.org/10.5220/0012460900003657

Kroon, S., & Spotti, M. (2024a). L1 Education in Times of Globalization, Digitalization and Super-Diversity. L1-Educational Studies in Language and Literature, 24(2), 1–19. https://doi.org/10.21248/l1esll.2024.24.2.673

Lu, Y., & Kroon, S. (2024). Elder Biaoqing: investigating the indexicalities of memes on Chinese social media. Chinese Semiotic Studies, 20(1), 71–93. https://doi.org/10.1515/css-2024-2005

Tian, F., & Kroon, S. (2024). The Linguistic Landscape of Los Angeles Chinatowns. New Perspectives on Languages, 1. https://doi.org/10.56395/npl.v1i1.10

2023

Amare, S. Y., Taye, G. T., Gebreslassie, T. G., Plug, R., & van Reisen, M. (2023). Realizing health data interoperability in low connectivity settings: The case of VODAN-Africa. Fair Connect, 1(1), 55–61. https://doi.org/10.3233/fc-221510

Ferreira, A. C. S., & Van Reisen, M. (2023). Hourglass-based interoperability through nanopublications in VODAN-A. FAIR Connect, 1(1), 5–11. https://doi.org/10.3233/FC-221512

Gebreslassie, T. G., van Reisen, M., Amare, S. Y., Taye, G. T., & Plug, R. (2023). FHIR4FAIR: Leveraging FHIR in health data FAIRfication process: In the case of VODAN-A. FAIR Connect, 1(1), 49–54. https://doi.org/10.3233/FC-230504

Kawu, A. A., Kievit, R., Abubakar, A., Van Reisen, M., O’Sullivan, D., & Hederman, L. (2023). Exploring the Integration of a Patient Generated Health Data in a FAIR Digital Health System in Low-Resourced Settings: A User-Centered Approach. 4th African Human Computer Interaction Conference (AFRICHI ’23), 215–220. Association for Computing Machinery, New York, NY, USA,. https://doi.org/10.1145/3628096.3629059

Kawu, A. A., O’Sullivan, D., Hederman, L., & Van Reisen, M. (2023). FAIR4PGHD: A framework for FAIR implementation over PGHD. FAIR Connect, 1(1), 35–40. https://doi.org/10.3233/fc-230500

M. Bak-Piard, & Kroon, S. (2023). The implementation and evaluation of a program for Dutch language proficiency for teacher education in Curaçao. Pedagogische Studiën, 100(2), 172–195. https://doi.org/10.59302/ps.v100i2.14222

Trantas, A., Plug, R., Pileggi, P., & Lazovik, E. (2023). Digital twin challenges in biodiversity modelling. Ecological Informatics, 78(78), 102357. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecoinf.2023.102357

Van Der Holst, B., Verhoeven, G., Matthijssen, E., Vrijlandt, M., Van Der Meer, A., Plug, R., & Kok, K. (2023). A dynamic bandwidth tariff assessment in a Dutch distribution network using a novel scalable distributed simulation framework: 27th International Conference on Electricity Distribution (CIRED 2023). Proceedings of the 27th International Conference on Electricity Distribution (CIRED 2023), 3779–3783. https://doi.org/10.1049/icp.2023.0722

Van Reisen, M., Yohannes Amare, S., Nalugala, R., Taye, G. T., Gebreselassie, T. G., Medhanyie, A. A., Schultes, E., & Mpezamihigo, M. (2023). Federated FAIR principles: Ownership, localisation and regulatory compliance (OLR). Fair Connect, 1(1), 63–69. https://doi.org/10.3233/fc-230506

2022

Akindele, A. T., Arulogun, O. T., Taye, G. T., Amare, S. Y., Van Reisen, M., Berhe, K. F., & Gusite, B. (2022). The Impact of COVID-19 and FAIR Data Innovation on Distance Education in Africa. Data Intelligence, 4(4), 1–34. https://doi.org/10.1162/dint_a_00184

Basajja, M., & Nambobi, M. (2022). Information Streams in Health Facilities: The Case of Uganda. Data Intelligence, 4(4), 882–898. https://doi.org/10.1162/dint_a_00177

Basajja, M., Suchanek, M., Taye, G. T., Amare, S. Y., Nambobi, M., Folorunso, S., Plug, R., Oladipo, F., & Van Reisen, M. (2022). Proof of Concept and Horizons on Deployment of FAIR Data Points in the COVID-19 Pandemic. Data Intelligence, 4(4), 917–937. https://doi.org/10.1162/dint_a_00179

Basajja, M., Van Reisen, M., & Oladipo, F. (2022). FAIR Equivalency with Regulatory Framework for Digital Health in Uganda. Data Intelligence, 4, 1–51. https://doi.org/10.1162/dint_a_00170

Carrillo, J., Vallejo, B., & Gomis, R. (2022). COVID-19 and industrial resilience in the Global South. A case study on the auto parts sector in Mexico. International Journal of Automotive Technology and Management, 22(1), 82–105. https://doi.org/10.1504/ijatm.2022.122115

Chindoza, K. (2022). Regulatory Framework for eHealth Data Policies in Zimbabwe: Measuring FAIR Equivalency. Data Intelligence, 4, 1–19. https://doi.org/10.1162/dint_a_00173

Folorunso, S., Ogundepo, E., Basajja, M., Awotunde, J., Kawu, A., Oladipo, F., & Abdullahi, I. (2022). FAIR Machine Learning Model Pipeline Implementation of COVID-19 Data. Data Intelligence, 4, 1–32. https://doi.org/10.1162/dint_a_00182

Forry, J. B., Kirabira, J., Akimana, B., Nakawuki, M., Gumisiriza, N., Ssebuufu, R., & Ashaba, S. (2022). Gender-based violence and its determinants during the COVID-19 lockdown in a low-income country: a cross-sectional survey. Journal of Gender-Based Violence, 6(3). https://doi.org/10.1332/239868021×16460622083652

Ghardallou, M., Wirtz, M., Folorunso, S., Touati, Z., Ogundepo, E., Smits, K., Mtiraoui, A., & Van Reisen, M. (2022). Expanding Non-Patient COVID-19 Data: Towards the FAIRification of Migrants’ Data in Tunisia, Libya and Niger. Data Intelligence, 4(4), 955–970. https://doi.org/10.1162/dint_a_00181

Jati, P. H. P. (2022). FAIR Equivalency in Indonesia’s Digital Health Framework. Data Intelligence, 4, 1–36. https://doi.org/10.1162/dint_a_00171

Jati, P. H. P., Lin, Y., Nodehi, S., Cahyono, D. B., & van Reisen, M. (2022). FAIR Versus Open Data: A Comparison of Objectives and Principles. Data Intelligence, 4(4), 1–28. https://doi.org/10.1162/dint_a_00176

Jati, P. H. P., Van Reisen, M., Flikkenschild, E., Oladipo, F., Meerman, B., Plug, R., & Nodehi, S. (2022). Data Access, Control, and Privacy Protection in the VODAN-Africa Architecture. Data Intelligence, 4(4), 1–29. https://doi.org/10.1162/dint_a_00180

Kawu, A. A., Elijah, J., Abdullahi, I., Maipanuku, J. Y., Folorunso, S., Basajja, M., Oladipo, F., & Ibrahim, H. L. (2022). FAIR Guidelines and Data Regulatory Framework for Digital Health in Nigeria. Data Intelligence, 4, 1–25. https://doi.org/10.1162/dint_a_00174

Kirabira, J., Forry, J. B., Ssebuufu, R., Akimana, B., Nakawuki, M., Anyayo, L., Mpamizo, E., Onen, B. C., Ingabire, J., Gumisiriza, N., Waiswa, A., Mawanda, A., Ashaba, S., & Kyamanywa, P. (2022). Psychological distress and associated factors among hospital workers in Uganda during the COVID-19 lockdown – A multicentre study. Heliyon, 8(1), e08807–e08807. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e08807

Lin, Y., Jati, P. H. P., Aktau, A., Ghardallou, M., Nodehi, S., & Van Reisen, M. (2022). Implementation of FAIR Guidelines in Selected Non-Western Geographies. Data Intelligence, 4, 1–50. https://doi.org/10.1162/dint_a_00169

Oladipo, F., Folorunso, S., Ogundepo, E., Osigwe, O., & Akindele, A. (2022). Curriculum Development for FAIR Data Stewardship. Data Intelligence, 4. https://doi.org/10.1162/dint_a_00183

Plug, R., Liang, Y., Aktau, A., Basajja, M., Oladipo, F., & Van Reisen, M. (2022). Terminology for a FAIR Framework for the Virus Outbreak Data Network-Africa. Data Intelligence, 4. https://doi.org/10.1162/dint_a_00167

Plug, R., Liang, Y., Basajja, M., Aktau, A., Hadi, P., Jati, P., Amare, S., Taye, G., Mpezamihigo, M., Oladipo, F., & Van Reisen, M. (2022). FAIR and GDPR Compliant Population Health Data Generation, Processing and Analytics. CEUR-WS, 3127. https://ceur-ws.org/Vol-3127/paper-7.pdf

Stocker, M., Stokmans, M., & Van Reisen, M. (2022). Agenda Setting on FAIR Guidelines in the European Union and the Role of Expert Committees. Data Intelligence, 4, 1–37. https://doi.org/10.1162/dint_a_00168

Taye, G. T., Amare, S. Y., Gebremeskel, T. G., Medhanyie, A. A., Ayele, W., Habtamu, T., & Van Reisen, M. (2022). FAIR Equivalency with Regulatory Framework for Digital Health in Ethiopia. Data Intelligence, 4, 813–826. https://doi.org/10.1162/dint_a_00172

Thea, E. I., Nalugala, R., Nandwa, W. M., Obwanda, F., Wachira, A., & Cartaxo, A. (2022). FAIR Equivalency, Regulatory Framework and Adoption Potential of FAIR Guidelines in Health in Kenya. Data Intelligence, 4, 1–29. https://doi.org/10.1162/dint_a_00175

Van Reisen, M., Amare, S. Y., Nalugala, R., Taye, G. T., Gebreslassie, T. G., Medhanyie, A. A., Schultes, E., & Mpezamihigo, M. (2022). Connecting Health Data across jurisdictions through FAIR Data-visiting: Ownership, Localisation and Regulatory compliance (OLR). FAIR Connect.

Van Reisen, M., & Mons, B. (2022). Introduction to the Special Issue: Data Intelligence on Patient Health Records. Data Intelligence, 4(4), 1–2. https://doi.org/10.1162/dint_e_00165

Van Reisen, M., Oladipo, F. O., Mpezamihigo, M., Plug, R., Basajja, M., Aktau, A., Jati, P. H. P., Nalugala, R., Folorunso, S., Amare, S. Y., Abdulahi, I., Afolabi, O. O., Mwesigwa, E., Taye, G. T., Kawu, A., Ghardallou, M., Liang, Y., Osigwe, O., Medhanyie, A. A., & Mawere, M. (2022). Incomplete COVID-19 Data: The Curation of Medical Health Data by the Virus Outbreak Data Network-Africa. Data Intelligence, 4, 1–43. https://doi.org/10.1162/dint_e_00166

Van Reisen, M., Stokmans, M., Vallejo, B., Nakazibwe, P., & Baluka, Z. M. (2022). The Effect of Trauma Counseling Support and Social Protection on Enhancing Social Economic Resilience in Vulnerable Communities: A Natural Experiment in Northern Uganda. The European Journal of Development Research, 34(5), 2346–2372. https://doi.org/10.1057/s41287-022-00520-6

2021

Kroon, S. (2021). Language policy in public space: a historical perspective on Asmara’s linguistic landscape. Journal of Eastern African Studies, 15(2), 274–296. https://doi.org/10.1080/17531055.2021.1904703

Matsvange, M., Mugomba, J., Sithole, J., & Murumbi, A. (2021). Early Childhood Development Trainee Teachers’ Perceptions of E-learning Implementation during Covid-19 era in Harare Metropolitan District, Zimbabwe. Middle Eastern Journal of Research in Education and Social Sciences, 2(3), 97–110.

Ojara, M., Owomugisha, G., Kibunga, I. S., Asio, L. G., Bwaga, I., Nabugere, T., Tuwayenga, R. M., Ikoona, E. N., & Kitara, D. L. (2021). Knowledge, attitude and occupational risks to hepatitis B infection among health workers in Gulu Regional Referral Hospital, Northern Uganda: a cross-sectional study design. Pan African Medical Journal, 39(138). https://doi.org/10.11604/pamj.2021.39.138.23724

Van Reisen, M., Oladipo, F., Stokmans, M., Mpezamihgo, M., Folorunso, S., Schultes, E., Basajja, M., Aktau, A., Amare, S. Y., Taye, G. T., Purnama Jati, P. H., Chindoza, K., Wirtz, M., Ghardallou, M., Stam, G., Ayele, W., Nalugala, R., Abdullahi, I., Osigwe, O., & Graybeal, J. (2021). Design of a FAIR digital data health infrastructure in Africa for COVID‐19 reporting and research. Advanced Genetics, 2(2). https://doi.org/10.1002/ggn2.10050

Vivalya, B. M. N., Forry, J. B., Ayodeji, O. A., Nzanzu, A. K., Mwalitsa, J. P. P., Kirimuhuzya, C., Apalata, T., Mbeva, J. B. K., Kalala-Malu, C. K., & Ashaba, S. (2021). Lock down, Social Distancing and Mental Health during the COVID-19 Pandemic in African Settings: The People’s Perspectives, Challenges, and Opportunities in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Journal of Clinical Research & Bioethics, 8, 1–3. https://doi.org/10.35248/2155-9627.21.s8.002

Wehn, U., Vallejo, B., Seijger, C., Tlhagale, M., Amorsi, N., Sossou, S. K., Genthe, B., & Kileshye Onema, J. M. (2021). Strengthening the knowledge base to face the impacts of climate change on water resources in Africa: A social innovation perspective. Environmental Science & Policy, 116, 292–300. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envsci.2020.09.026

Welu, S. G., Aregawi, D. H., Gebreslassie, H. T., & Kidanu, K. G. (2021). Prevalence and Associated Factors of Depressive Disorder among Prisoners in Mekelle General Prison Center, Tigray, Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study Design. Depression Research and Treatment, 2021, 1–11. https://doi.org/10.1155/2021/1942674

2020

Jacobsen, A., De Miranda Azevedo, R., Juty, N., Batista, D., Coles, S., Cornet, R., Courtot, M., Crosas, M., Dumontier, M., Evelo, C. T., Goble, C., Guizzardi, G., Hansen, K. K., Hasnain, A., Hettne, K., Heringa, J., Hooft, R. W. W., Imming, M., Jeffery, K. G., & Kaliyaperumal, R. (2020). FAIR Principles: Interpretations and Implementation Considerations. Data Intelligence, 2(1-2), 10–29. https://doi.org/10.1162/dint_r_00024

Kirabira, J., Forry, B. J., Fallen, R., & Sserwanga, B. (2020). Perceived stigma and school attendance among children and adolescents with epilepsy in South Western Uganda. African Health Sciences, 20(1), 376–382. https://doi.org/10.4314/ahs.v20i1.43

Li, J., & Kroon, S. (2020). Chineseness as a moving target. Language and identity transformations in the Chinese diaspora in Eindhoven, the Netherlands. Journal of Asian Pacific Communication , 31(2), 137–158. https://doi.org/10.1075/japc.00062.kro

Pisirai, C., Mugomba, J., & Matsvange, M. (2020). Factors influencing the attitudes of rural Zimbabwean high school teachers towards remote teaching and learning in Chivi District, Zimbabwe. Journal of New Vision in Educational Research, 1(2), 300–317.

Ssebuufu, R., Sikakulya, F. K., Mambo, S. B., Wasingya, L., Nganza, S. K., Ibrahim, B., & Kyamanywa, P. (2020). Knowledge, Attitude, and Self-Reported Practice Toward Measures for Prevention of the Spread of COVID-19 Among Ugandans: A Nationwide Online Cross-Sectional Survey. Frontiers in Public Health, 8. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2020.618731

Van Reisen, M., Smits, K., Stokmans, M., & Mawere, M. (2020). The (Un)intended Role of Gatekeepers of Information in Human Trafficking in the Digital Era. ZAK Occasional Papers, 2.

Van Reisen, M., Stokmans, M., Basajja, M., Ong’ayo, A. O., Kirkpatrick, C., & Mons, B. (2020). Towards the Tipping Point for FAIR Implementation. Data Intelligence, 2(1-2), 264–275. https://doi.org/10.1162/dint_a_00049

Van Reisen, M., Stokmans, M., Mawere, M., Basajja, M., Ong’ayo, A. O., Nakazibwe, P., Kirkpatrick, C., & Chindoza, K. (2020). FAIR Practices in Africa. Data Intelligence, 2(1-2), 246–256. https://doi.org/10.1162/dint_a_00047

2019

Folorunso, S. O., Ayo, F. E., Adigun, A. A., & Olaniyan, O. E. (2019). Evaluation of Multi-Target Regression Models on Africa Soil Properties. University of Pitesti Scientific Bulletin, Series: Electronics and Computers Science, 19(1), 1–8. http://bulletin.feccupit.ro/archive/view/2019_1_1.html

Folorunso, S. O., Taiwo, A. I., & Olatayo, T. O. (2019). Empirical Comparison of Time Series Data Mining Algorithms. Indonesian Journal of Computing, 4(2), 109–118. https://doi.org/10.21108/indojc.2019.4.2.329

Vallejo, B., Oyelaran-Oyeyinka, B., Ozor, N., & Bolo, M. (2019). Open Innovation and Innovation Intermediaries in Sub-Saharan Africa. Sustainability, 11(2), 392. https://doi.org/10.3390/su11020392

Van Den Herik, L., & Van Reisen, M. (2019). International Commissions of Inquiry in a Networked World: Unveiling the Roles of Diasporas through an Eritrean Case Study. International Journal of Transitional Justice, 13(3), 417–434. https://doi.org/10.1093/ijtj/ijz020

2018

Abdullah, K. K. A., Folorunso, S. O., Solanke, O. O., & Sodimu, S. M. (2018). A Predictive Model For Tweet Sentiment Analysis and Classification. Annals. Computer Science Series, 16(2), 35–44. http://anale-informatica.tibiscus.ro/?page=04_indexautori&link=folorunso-so%20http://anale-informatica.tibiscus.ro/?page=04_indexautori&link=folorunso-so

Aga, D. A., Noorderhaven, N., & Vallejo, B. (2018). Project beneficiary participation and behavioural intentions promoting project sustainability: The mediating role of psychological ownership. Development Policy Review, 36(5), 527–546. https://doi.org/10.1111/dpr.12241

Ayo, F. E., Awotunde, J. B., Folorunso, S. O., Oluwaseun, O. R., Idoko, P. S., Adekunle, J. I., & Oladipo, I. D. (2018). A Fuzzy Based Method for Diagnosis of Acne Skin Disease Severity. Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Information and Communication Technology and Its Applications (ICTA2018), 343–349. https://doi.org/10.26634/jpr.5.2.15537

Gehl Sampath, P., & Vallejo, B. (2018). Trade, Global Value Chains and Upgrading: What, When and How? The European Journal of Development Research, 30(3), 481–504. https://doi.org/10.1057/s41287-018-0148-1

2017

Agunbiade, D. A., Folorunso, S. O., Abdullah, K. K. A., & Ogunyinka, P. I. (2017). TwoPhase Sampling for Stratification: Application to Software Industry. Annals. Computer Science Series, 15(2), 56–60.

Bwaga, I., Emmanuel, N., Almenares, U., Fonseca, I. B., Isaac, E., Collins, A., & Ssebuufu, R. (2017). Prevalence and Aetiology of Pathological Vaginal Discharge among Third-Trimester’ Women Attending… International Journal of Health Sciences & Research, 7(11). https://www.researchgate.net/publication/324947309_Prevalence_and_Aetiology_of_Pathological_Vaginal_Discharge_among_Third-Trimester

2016

Aga, D. A., Noorderhaven, N., & Vallejo, B. (2016). Transformational leadership and project success: The mediating role of team-building. International Journal of Project Management, 34(5), 806–818.

Vallejo, B., & Wehn, U. (2016). Capacity Development Evaluation: The Challenge of the Results Agenda and Measuring Return on Investment in the Global South. World Development, 79, 1–13. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.worlddev.2015.10.044