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The Health and Ecological Implications of Mercury use in Artisanal Gold Extraction Process
(International Journal of Technology and Management, 2018-06-12)This paper presents findings of the study to examine the implications of Mercury use in artisanal gold mining on the ecological systems and the miners’ health. Mercury is extensively used in gold extraction ... -
A healthy diet for a growing population: a case study of Arua, Uganda
(Springer Nature, 2023-01-27)It is uncertain whether Sustainable Development Goal 2 (SDG2), a healthy diet for all, can be achieved in East Africa given its strong population growth, low agricultural yields, and the high perishability of nutrient-dense ... -
Heavy metal pollution in the main rivers of Rwenzori region, Kasese District South-Western Uganda
(Octa Journal of Environmental Research, 2020)Current study established heavy metal pollution of rivers Mubuku, Rwimi and Nyamwamba in Kasese district, Western Uganda. Their integrity is important because communities depend on them for water resources. No recent ... -
High prevalence of malaria in pregnancy among women attending antenatal care at a large referral hospital in northwestern Uganda:
(PLOS One, 2023-04-05)Background Malaria in pregnancy contributes to substantial morbidity and mortality among women in Uganda. However, there is limited information on the prevalence and factors associated with malaria in pregnancy among women ... -
Higher education institutions contribution to research and innovations through public private partnership (PPP)
(Researchjournali, 2021-09)Uganda has pursued a Private Sector-led approach to its economic policy and management over the last three decades. This has put the Private Sector at the forefront of growth and development process of the Country. Among ... -
Human Capacity and Procurement Performance at Two Tertiary Institutions in Uganda
(Makerere Journal of Higher Education (MAJOHE), 2017)This study aimed at establishing the ways in which institutional human capacity affects performance in public procurement at Uganda College of Commerce (UCC), Pakwach and National Teachers College (NTC), Muni, both located ... -
Hydrochemistry and fluoride contamination in Ndali-Kasenda crater lakes, Albertine Graben: assessment based on multivariate statistical approach and human health risk.
(Elsevier, 2021-08-08)Hydrochemistry of crater lakes (n = 15) in the Ndali-Kasenda cluster was deciphered using standard methods of the American Public Health Association to understand the major ion chemistry; spatial distribution, occurrence, ... -
“I don’t support It for my children”: perceptions of parents and guardians regarding the use of modern contraceptives by adolescents in Arua City, Uganda
(Hindawi, 2023-04-03)Despite the high rates of adolescent pregnancies, the utilization of modern contraceptives is still low among adolescents in Uganda which highlights a missed opportunity for the prevention of unwanted pregnancies among ... -
Impact of financial inclusion on economic growth of African countries
(American Journal of Accounting, 2023-04-21)The main objective of this study was to understand the effect of financial inclusion on economic growth of Africa. Although Africa is the second-most populous continent in the world with a 3.17% growth rate, it has the ... -
The Impact of tax audit and tax investigation on tax compliance of businesses (a case study of Lagos State, Nigeria)
(International Journal of Novel Research and Development, 2023-03)The purpose of the study was to examine the impact of tax audit and tax investigation on tax compliance of businesses using Lagos State as a case study. The specific objectives of the study were: to investigate the effect ... -
The Impact of work-life balance on employee work quality improvement in Nigeria
(AJPO Journals, 2023-06-28)The challenge of achieving a healthy work-life balance (WLB) is a persistent concern in many organizations, with only a minority of businesses taking proactive measures to address it. Consequently, it is imperative to ... -
Implications of informal money transfer systems on Kenya’s financial sector
(AJPO Journals, 2023-07-01)In Kenya, the informal money transfer system is widely used by its citizens, allowing them to make quick and easy payments across long distances. This system has bridged the gap between those with limited access to formal ... -
Imprint of occupational health and safety conditions on employee commitment: A case study of Toyota Tsusho Corporation
(European Journal of Human Resource, 2023-01-29)Purpose: World Health Organization (WHO) potentiates the goal of occupational health and safety as protecting employees' mental, bodily, and social health while they are working. Using Toyota Tsusho Corporation as a case ... -
Improving health and wealth by introduction of an affordable bacterial starter culture for probiotic yoghurt production in Uganda
(Challenges, 2019)In rural Africa, income generating activities of many households heavily depend on agricultural activities. In this paper, we present the results of a multi-year intervention whereby dairy farmers and small-scale entrepreneurs ... -
In-vivo efficacy profiles of plasmodium falciparum to Artemether- Lumefantrine, the recommended first-line treatment of uncomplicated Malaria in Kisii County Kenya
(South Asian Journal of Parasitology, 2021)Place and Duration of the Study: This study was carried out in Kisii County, Kenya in 2021, during the months of February to June. Methodology: Multi-stage random sampling was used. Participants suspected to be having ... -
Indigenous Knowledge Influences Cowpea ( Vigna Unguiculata ) Production among Smallholder Farmers in Northern Uganda
(Scholars World-International Refereed Journal of Arts, Science & Commerce,, 2018)This study documented the available indigenous knowledge (IK) on cowpea production in northern Uganda. The study focused on smallholder farmers along the River Nile belt in Nebbi, Arua, and Moyo districts in Uganda where ... -
Industry-university linkage to impart appropriate skills on learners in Ugandan public universities: analysis of BIS and BIT graduates of Muni University, Arua, Uganda
(National Council for Higher Education, 2021-03)There is need to enhance Industry-University link for appropriate skills on learners particularly in Ugandan Public Universities including Muni University. The main objective is to investigate the relevance of Bachelor of ... -
Infrastructure for space weather services in Uganda
(2023-09-29)This presentation introduced the available infrastructure for space weather services in Uganda. -
Institutional culture and procurement performance in tertiary institutions in West Nile Sub-Region of Uganda.
(European Journal of Management and Marketing Studies, 2017)The study aimed to establish how institutional culture affects performance in public procurement in tertiary institutions in West Nile sub-region of Uganda. A cross-sectional study design was used. Both quantitative and ...
